The riverbank at Micobie in Region Eight, which was excavated for gold mining activities, is still to be refilled by dredge operators despite orders from the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) to do so.
Last year it was revealed that the operators of four dredges had been using an excavator to clear land on a bank of the river and engaging in dredging activities, resulting in major erosion on the right bank of the Potaro River.
In November, the GGMC issued a cease and removal order to the operators of hydraulic dredges and excavators who were said to be illegally mining on the titled lands of Micobie. They were also ordered to refill the land that they excavated before their operations were made public.
