Omai mine
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Cuyuni-Mazaruni | |
| Country | Guyana |
| Production | |
| Products | Gold |
The Omai mine is one of the largest gold mines in the Guyana and in the world.[1] The mine is located in the north-west of the country in Cuyuni-Mazaruni.[1] The mine has estimated reserves of 3.7 million oz of gold.[1]
On 19 August 1995 a tailings dam broke and leaked tailings into the Essequibo River. 351 fish were killed. A class action tried to sue the mining company for 2 billion dollars, but the case was dismissed.[2]
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Omai Gold Mine" (PDF). mining-journal.com. 2013. Retrieved 2013-06-24.
- ↑ Kosich, Dorothy (1 November 2006). "Guyana high court dismisses $2B Omai Gold Mines tailings accident suit". Retrieved 23 September 2013.
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