On June 8, Aurora Gold Mine Inc.(AGM), Zijin Mining’s subsidiary in Guyana, inaugurated its new airstrip following inspection and approval by the country’s Civil Aviation Authority. The airstrip, designed to be flood-proof, will provide employees who fly in and out of the mine with convenient travel experiences.

The airstrip was designed by AGM in accordance with the Convention on International Civil Aviation and its construction began in April 2022. The company’s infrastructure construction department carried out the construction and quality control and invited the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority for multiple on-site inspections during the process, to ensure that the airstrip’s design and construction meet relevant standards.

The airstrip was put into operation after passing its acceptance inspection at the first attempt.

The new airstrip is 920 meters long and 75 meters wide. Notably, its elevation is 2.7 meters higher than that of its predecessor. The increased altitude exceeds the highest recorded water level of the adjacent Cuyuni River, thus eliminating the risk of flooding.

In a concurrent development, a newly purchased barge was recently assembled and launched at the Tapir barge crossing along the Cuyuni River. The Tapir Crossing is a crucial stop in the mine’s land transportation network. The new addition and an existing barge each serve as a backup for the other, providing a strong boost to Aurora Gold Mine’s freight operations.

Translator: Vivian Jian    Reviser: Lin Xinjing   Editor-in-Chief: Wang Jie