The Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners Association today said that it has dispatched a team to the Mowasi, Konawaruk areas in Region Eight (Potaro/Siparuni) to probe the fatal accident which occurred yesterday and may have claimed as many as 11 lives.
In a statement, the Association said it is “deeply saddened by this tragic accident and will take all the necessary steps to fully investigate the cause of the tragedy.” It said that the team left this morning at 9:30 and comprised President of the GGDMA Patrick Harding, Simona Broomes of the Guyana Women Miners Association, Mr. Ramdass of the GGMC, Mr. Giddings, GGDMA Engineer and Natural Resources Minister Designate, Dr. Rupert Roopnaraine.
The statement said that the team will inspect the area and monitor the rescue effort that is currently underway. A detailed statement is expected to be released this afternoon when the team returns.
