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Jan 23, 2026 News
(Kaieteur News) – More than 50 pieces of mining equipment and related materials were recently seized from unlicenced mining operations in the North West District, the Ministry of Natural Resources announced on Thursday.
The ministry said the seizures form part of its ongoing and intensified efforts to dismantle illegal mining activities across Guyana. The equipment was confiscated during compliance and enforcement exercises conducted in collaboration with the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) at several locations within the Eclipse Falls–North West area.
Among the items seized were mining engines, generators, water pumps, hoses and gold detection equipment, all of which were being used in contravention of the country’s mining laws and regulations. The equipment has since been detained and lodged at the Mines Station pending further action.
The ministry reiterated that illegal and unregulated mining poses serious environmental, economic and safety risks and will not be tolerated. It noted too that the enforcement exercises are part of a broader, sustained strategy to ensure compliance with the Mining Act and to protect Guyana’s natural resources for present and future generations.
The ministry reminded that such operations will continue nationwide and that all findings and breaches identified during enforcement activities will be made public, in keeping with the government’s commitment to transparency, accountability and the rule of law.
The Ministry of Natural Resources also reiterated its call to all miners and operators to ensure their activities are fully licensed and compliant with national regulations.
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