TODAY marks the beginning of Mining Week 2015, the annual observances held by the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) to highlight the significance of contributions of the mining sector to Guyana’s development.
Mining Week 2015 is being held under the theme: ‘Science & Engineering Solutions for Safety, Security & Success in Mining.’
A Mining Walk of staffers and other stakeholders in the industry, from the Bank of Guyana to The Square of the Revolution, starting today, Sunday August 23rd, at 07:00hrs is the first activity of the week of observances.
Following this on Monday 24th and Tuesday 25th, there will be a national mining and quarrying conference and exhibition to be held at the Arthur Chung International Convention Centre starting from 08:00 hrs on both days.
During the two days, local and international experts in the field of mining will make presentations on various aspects of the industry, field questions and take note of observations from participants with the aim of consensually identifying further advances which are required to take local mining operations to a higher level of production, productivity and profitability.
Sports and recreational activities, to be held in the main mining communities namely Mahdia and Bartica in Region 7 (Cuyuni/Mazaruni) and at Port Kaituma in Region 1 (Barima/Waini), will comprise the lighter side of the week’s observances.
There have already been playoffs for finals during Mining Week, at Mahdia on August 16th and at Port Kaituma on August 22nd.
The week’s observances will culminate with the traditional fun-filled Pork –knockers’ day on Saturday August 29th at the Bartica Golden Beach Pavillion.
The GGMC says it invites all Guyanese to participate in this annual salute to the mining industry this year.

Clifford Stanley