Stabroek Business has learnt that the recent closure of Brazilian-run mining operations here by the Ministry of Natural Resources and the Environment could become the subject of bilateral discourse as both officials in northern Brazil and the Brazilian Embassy here are reportedly paying an interest in the development.
Last week it was reported that a number of illegal mining operations, including several operations run by Brazilians had been closed down, a circumstance which the Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners Association (GGDMA) blamed in large measure on the slothfulness of the authorities in addressing the issue of work permits for the Brazilians.
On Tuesday evening, Brazilian miners operating in Guyana announced the setting up of the Brazilian Miners and General Association (BMGA) an organization which they say will be
