GGDMA donates vehicle, equipment to small-scale miner
Small-scale miner Sherwin McAlmont on Wednesday received a D-MAX 150 off-road motorbike along with two four-inch dredge engines from the Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners Association (GGDMA) to help facilitate his return to mining.
McAlmont, who requested assistance to help get back into mining after suffering a series of setbacks and difficulties, has returned to his business. He explained that he had suffered a series of losses, and needed some assistance to restart his operation at 14 Mile.
Officials from the GGDMA providing D-MAX 150 Off-Road Motorbike along with two four-inch dredge engines to small-scale Miner Sherwin McAlmont
A small handing-over ceremony was held on Wednesday during the GGDMA’s Open Day, and when GGDMA President Ronaldo Alphonso and members of the Executive Committee met with McAlmont,
Alphonso relayed that this Open day provides all miners with an opportunity to engage directly with the association to discuss mining-related concerns, seek guidance, and access support.
Adding that it is the mission of the GGDMA to assist miners to get back into operation and to help maintain and improve the mining sector in Guyana, Alphonso noted that it is very heartening when a small-scale miner can move up to being a medium scale miner as a natural evolution.
Pointing out that the majority of the executives had started as small miners, Alphonso declared, “We understand the difficulties small miners face, and we will continue to support them in any way we can.”
McAlmont thanked the GGDMA for the assistance, and reiterated his commitment to keeping detailed books and paying all royalties and taxes due to the Government.
Alphonso said the GGDMA was pleased to assist McAlmont and provide him with the necessary tools to resume his mining operations.
The GGDMA has said that the main purpose of the Open Day is to assist miners with issues that are affecting them and their ability to advance in the industry. When the issues are raised, the association would review and offer assistance where it is appropriate.
The GGDMA has said it remains steadfast in its commitment to supporting miners and fostering the growth of Guyana’s mining sector.
