Miners want forex, say US$ trading at $212

The miners association yesterday noted with deep concern the rise of the cost of the US dollar to approximately $212 and reemphasized its call for the Guyana Gold Board to make partial payments to miners in foreign currency.

Trading of the US$ for $212 would represent a significant deterioration as average rate has hovered around $205 for a number of years.

President of the Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners Association (GGDMA), Patrick Harding said in a statement that several members called yesterday to