PARAMARIBO, Suriname, Oct 11, CMC – Suriname is moving towards establishing a mineral authority and experts have already presented amendments to the Mining Act, the state-owned Communication Service Suriname has reported.
It said that the experts from the Ministry of Natural Resources presented plans for the establishment of the Surname Minerals Authority and amendment of the law to the government council during a meeting on Wednesday.
“During the presentation, adjustments and additions to the laws were discussed, ranging from local content to the protection of cultural and archaeological remains, the Communication Service Suriname said.
It added that consultations were also held with various stakeholders, including government ministries, institutions, mining companies, mining-related groups, representatives of indigenous and tribal peoples and representatives of community-based organisations.
It quoted President Chandrikapersad “Chan” Santokhi as indicating that all aspects must be considered to promote the profitable and sustainable development of the mining sector in the interest of Suriname.
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