Five months after negotiations on a possible restart of operations at its Kurubuka mines in Region 10, Bauxite Company of Guyana Inc (BCGI), a subsidiary of Russian Aluminum (RUSAL) is still in discussions with the government.
Spokesman for the Ministry of Natural Resources, Parmanand Persaud, told Stabroek News that BGCI directors are still in discussion with the ministry and there is no indication as to where the talks are heading.
Minister of Labour Joseph Hamilton, when contacted, also indicated same. He noted that the Ministry of Natural Resources is handling the talks for possible restart and his Ministry will step in when operations resume and discuss outstanding labour matters.