The Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) last week demolished a number of structures and ordered the removal of over 75 mining operations from the Two Point Backdam, Cuyuni following a standoff with small miners operating there.
On Thursday last, Stabroek News reported that the miners were given three days to remove from the area following complaints of illegal operations as well as squatting on lands owned by other persons. The grace period expired on Thursday and according to information reaching Stabroek News, the demolition of shops and other structures was undertaken over the weekend.
There have been numerous complaints by claim holders in the Region Seven area that the small miners are occupying their lands without the requisite permission and as such an operation was launched to remove them.