This Omai Gold Mines profile is part of a paid investor education campaign.* Overview Base and precious metals mining make up a significant portion of Guyana’s economy. The country’s mineral heritage not only includes high-quality copper, iron and nickel occurrences but well-known deposits of gold, bauxite and diamonds. Leveraging Guyana’s pro-mining government and the country’s stable Mining Act, resource companies operating in the country could offer investors significant returns. In 2019, the country declared the production of 634,905 ounces of gold, up slightly from its 2018 output. For junior mining companies operating out of this prospective jurisdiction, potential discoveries offer an exciting opportunity for economic success.