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GGDMA donates 20 dredge engines to small-scale miners in Bartica
Kaieteur News- The Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners Association (GGDMA), on Saturday, donated 20 dredge engines to small-scale miners in Bartica, Region Seven, who are facing challenges in resuming operations.
In a statement on Saturday, the GGDMA said that the donation, which was executed in collaboration with the Ministry of Natural Resources, will help the miners return to production.
The dredge engines
“Supporting the sustainable development and resilience of the mining sector remains at the heart of the GGDMA’s mission. The Association recognises the vital role that small miners play in the industry and is committed to providing the support needed to help them recover and thrive,” the statement said.
Meanwhile, GGDMA Vice President, Mr. Dabria Marcus, said, “It is very heartening when a small miner can move up the scale as a natural evolution.”
“We understand the difficulties that small miners face, and we will continue to support them in any way we can,” Marcus stated.
The GGDMA also underscored the importance of its regular Open Days, which remain a cornerstone of its outreach efforts. It said that those sessions provide all miners with the opportunity to engage directly with the Association, voice their concerns, seek guidance, and access support.
“Issues raised during these engagements are carefully reviewed, and where appropriate, the Association implements targeted interventions such as this donation,” the mining association said.
The GGDMA said it remains steadfast in its mission to strengthen Guyana’s mining sector by empowering its members, especially small and medium-scale miners, and ensuring they have the tools, resources, and opportunities needed to succeed.
Representatives of the GGDMA and small-scale miners in Bartica
The Association was represented by a team comprising Vice President (Mr. Dabria Marcus), Immediate Past President (Mr. Andron Alphonso), Executive Member (Ms. Vishanti Balgobin), Executive Member (Mr. Terry Singh), and the GGDMA Administrator (Mr. Avalon Jagnandan).
The GGDMA also encouraged all miners to only sell their gold to the Guyana Gold Board (GGB) or to authorised gold buyers.
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