The Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners Association (GGDMA) yesterday called upon operators to stop overloading their trucks.
This is critical especially in the rainy season, it said in a statement yesterday.
“When the roads become deplorable there is more downtime and hence increased … operation cost to miners and other hinterland road users, who now have to pay double to have their fuel and other supplies delivered to their camps. Additionally, many of our miners’ trucks and other equipment are being severely damaged due to these deplorable roads. This once again puts additional financial pressure on the miner as unnecessary maintenance cost”, the statement said.
The GGDMA is calling on the government to enforce the established Road Users Agreement which stipulates and monitors the weight restrictions for trucks/vehicles transporting fuel and other supplies at key points such as Linden and Bartica.
The GGDMA said it is of the view that some trucking services are damaging the roads, due to the in excessive weights.
