Extractive Industry
198 arrests in cross-border illegal gold mining operation in Guyana, other South American countries – INTERPOL
Officers at the Takatu International Bridge between Brazil and Guyana Police and prosecutors from Brazil, French Guiana, Guyana and Suriname...
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IDB predicts higher food import prices, increased forex demand, but “robust” economy
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) on Wednesday said falling oil prices and higher import prices are among factors that can...
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Gold dealers’ licences will be revoked for facilitating under-declarations
The Ministry of Natural Resources on Saturday warned gold dealers and gold traders that they risked having their licences revoked...
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APNU tells Azruddin Mohamed to defend himself publicly, “come clean” on accusations against gov’t officials
The opposition A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) on Saturday called on Guyana's next Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed and his...
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Guyana begins high-tech mineral mapping
Jared Abraham, geologist/geophysicist at the United States-based Aqua Geo Frameworks briefing Minister of Natural Resources Vickram Bharrat near one of...
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Guyana pledges “preferential” treatment to US
President Irfaan Ali and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio President Irfaan Ali on Thursday pledged to afford the United...
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France pushes CARICOM countries to join treaty to protect oceans outside exclusive economic zones
France's Ambassador to Guyana, Nicolas de Bouillane de Lacoste. France is appealing to Caribbean Community (CARICOM) member states to sign...
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Guyana-China trade increases by over 14 percent; China eyes enhanced cooperation
Chargé d'Affaires of the Chinese Embassy in Guyana, Huang Rui Trade between Guyana and China increased by US$1.4 billion in...
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Income tax on salary, overtime threshold reduced; economic growth to slump
Guyanese workers will pay less income tax, down to 25% from 28%, and no income tax on the first $50,000...
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Gold miners using less mercury; new methods too expensive for small scale miners
Gold in a batel Guyana's gold mining sector is using less mercury overall as large- and medium-scale miners are now...
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