Bosai suspends mining operations to focus on missing operator

Prime Minister Mark Phillips (right) and Minster of Public Works Juan Edghill at the Bosai mining pit engaging relatives of Neptrid Hercules.

Bosai Minerals Guyana yesterday suspended all mining operations to ensure that the search and rescue operation for bulldozer operator, Neptrid Hercules can continue  without interruption.

Bosai’s decision followed on the heels of a high-level visit to the company yesterday which included Prime Minister, Mark Phillips; Minister of Public Works, Juan Edghill; and Minister of Natural Resources, Vickram Bharrat. Bosai Minerals Group Guyana Inc also released a statement to the press detailing the sequence of events that resulted in the tragic incident.