–with donation of off-road motorbike, dredge engines

THE Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners Association (GGDMA) has responded to the needs of a small miner who is facing difficulty getting back into the industry after a series of setbacks.

According to a press release from the association, at the recently held open day, Sherwin Mcalmont requested assistance to help get back into operational mining.
He said that he had suffered a series of losses and needed some assistance to restart his operation at 14 Mile. The GGDMA agreed to assist him and, on Thursday, two engines, a motorcycle and other components were handed over.

President of the GGDMA Ronaldo Alphonso said that it is the mission on the GGDMA to assist miners get back into operation and to help maintain and improve the mining sector in Guyana.

He noted that it is very heartening when a small miner can move up to a medium scale miner as a natural evolution, pointing to the majority of the executives who started as small miners.

The GGDMA said it was pleased to assist McAlmont and provide him with the necessary tools to resume his mining operations, said President Alphonso.
“We understand the difficulties small miners face, and we will continue to support them in any way we can,” Mcalmont thanked the association for the assistance and reiterated his commitment to keep detailed books and pay all his royalties and taxes due to the government.

The GGDMA said that the main purpose of the open days is to assist miners with issues that are affecting them and their ability to advance in the industry.
When the issues are raised, the association said it would review the case and offer assistance where it is appropriate.

“The GGDMA remains steadfast in its commitment to supporting miners and fostering the growth of Guyana’s mining sector,” the association said.
A small handing over ceremony was held, during which Alphonso, along with members of the Executive Committee, met with McAlmont and handed over the D-MAX 150 Off-Road Motorbike along with two four-inch dredge engines to help facilitate his return to mining.

The GGDMA’s Open Day provides all miners with an opportunity to engage directly with the association to discuss mining-related concerns, seek guidance, and access support.