Guyana Goldfields Inc (GGI) yesterday celebrated its first gold pour with a grand opening ceremony in the Cuyuni that saw a pledge of a 20 to 30-year relationship with the country and President David Granger used the occasion to stress the importance of the industry to the economy while at the same time warning of improvements that were needed.
Following the August 4, 2015 pouring of its first gold bar—marking the culmination of a 19-year search for the precious metal at the Aurora mine site—the Canadian mining company flew in dozens of guests for a tour of the mill and the unveiling of a plaque.
The Ministry of the Presidency said that the projected