Mining syndicates vow to continue protest for land until officials address them

Protesters from the different mining syndicates around the country standing outside of the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission yesterday.

Even as mining syndicates’ representatives yesterday vowed to “continue protesting and making noise” until they get what they need, Minister of Natural Resources Raphael Trotman says he has finally gotten the advice he needs to map the way forward.

Two days of picketing outside of the headquarters of the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) have not so far won the syndicates a hearing from the Ministry of Natural Resources or the GGMC.

Speaking yesterday to Stabroek News, President of the Karrau Mining Syndicate Judith Blair said the amalgamation of syndicates that have gathered are not going to cede. “We are not moving and we are