Venezuela’s objection to Essequibo mining unfounded, Canadian firm says

Venezuela’s recent objection to the operation of Canadian firm Guyana Goldfields Inc’s Aurora Gold Mine in the Cuyuni/Mazaruni region is unfounded, the company says.

“The Venezuela-Guy-ana border (controversy) was resolved and agreed upon by all parties under the 1899 Arbitration Agreement and any claims made outside of such agreement violate international law.

The matter is currently before the United Nations, however Venezuela’s border