Small miners in Bartica get 20 dredge engines

See below the full release from the Guyana Gold & Diamond Miners Association: 

The Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners Association (GGDMA) has once again reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to the mining community by supporting small miners in the Bartica area who are facing challenges in resuming their operations. In a major show of support, the Association donated twenty (20) dredge engines to assist these miners in getting back into production.

This important initiative was carried out in collaboration with the Ministry of Natural Resources during an official visit by Minister Vickram Bharrat to Bartica, Region 7, on Saturday, May 31, 2025.

Supporting the sustainable development and resilience of the mining sector remains at the heart of the GGDMA’s mission. The Association recognizes the vital role that small miners play in the industry and is committed to providing the support needed to help them recover and thrive.

“It is very heartening when a small miner can move up the scale as a natural evolution,” stated GGDMA Vice President, Mr. Dabria Marcus. “We understand the difficulties that small miners face, and we will continue to support them in any way we can.”

The GGDMA also underscored the importance of its regular Open Days, which remain a cornerstone of its outreach efforts. These 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 GGDMA 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.

The Association was represented in Bartica by a team comprising of 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 would like to also encouraged all miners to ONLY sell their gold to the Guyana Gold Board (GGB) or to authorized gold buyers.