An investigation into the mining accident at Aranka, Cuyuni on October 3rd which claimed the lives of three miners has found that the operator was negligent and they were operating in a filled tailings pit which was unstable.
The Ministry of Natural Resources and the Environ-ment through the Guyana Geology and Mines Commis-sion had launched an investigation into the incident which claimed the lives of Devon Barry, 22, of Lot 22 Two Friends, Ann’s Grove; Deonarine Singh known as `Chubby,’ 25, of Lot 17 Ann’s Grove and Elson Singh, a 47-year-old father of three of Lot 1, Two Friends village.
The Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners Association (GGDMA) and the
