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Improving Guyana’s mining sector
Dear Editor,
I read with a sense of satisfaction and assurance that Guyana’s mining sector is on the right footing with the acquisition of twenty-six mines officers to strengthen monitoring and compliance of mining operations.
The recent announcement by the Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, Robert Persaud, at an induction ceremony where he urged the new mines officers to perform their duties efficiently and be committed while upholding the law is most welcomed.
Over the years we have seen instances of malpractices by some miners. The introduction of additional mines officers by the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission under the purview of the Minister of Natural Resources and the Environment is timely as Guyana’s mining sector continues to expand. This is despite the international fall in gold prices.
The Minister also announced that total declaration as at June 12, 2013 is 216,294.29 ounces as compared to June 2012 which was 184,928.91 ounces. This represents a 16.9% increase. This is a positive trend and all miners must be commended.
Mining is the single largest contributor of foreign exchange to the national economy and it provides job opportunities for thousands of Guyanese both, directly and indirectly. However, there must be an aggressive effort by the authorities to ensure the sustainability of this sector and not allow our natural resources to be plundered.
The introduction of new mines officers are welcomed and I call on the Minister to continue to implement such initiatives that will transform and safeguard the natural resources of Guyana; a national patrimony for all Guyanese.
I would like to end with quote from Mark Udall, “Our livelihood is intimately tied to the food we eat, water we drink and places where we recreate. That’s why we have to promote responsibility and conservation when it comes to our natural resources.”
Christine Cadogan (Mrs)
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