New areas for rare earths search – Robert Persaud

The search for rare earth metals will venture into new areas after voluble concerns forced one company to pull out from exploration activities in the ecologically sensitive New River Triangle in southeast Guyana.

“We have not given up on intentions to develop rare earth resources. We will be venturing in new areas and I make no apology for this, absolutely no apology for this in looking at new areas and looking at new activities. They can say what they want, as long as things are done in a legal and transparent way,” Minister of Natural Resources Robert Persaud said on Saturday.

“… Venture into looking at rare earth was structured in the area of diversification. Those who will criticize us for