Scene of deadly mining pit collapse has been at centre of two-year court battle

A visit by the authorities to the Konawaruk mine site

The scene of the Region Eight mining pit collapse in which 10 miners died last month has been at the centre of a two-year court battle and mediation which has left the plaintiff frustrated at the protracted proceedings.

Culpability for mining breaches and the death of the men is now a matter that is being addressed by the Guyana Police Force and the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC).

Expressing regret at the loss of life, Edward Hopkinson, the holder of the Mining Permit for the Pepper Creek, Konawaruk area