Mechanized gem mining licences suspended
The National Gem and Jewellery Authority in a bid to protect the environment in gem mining districts has suspended issuing licences for mechanized gem mining on the directive of Environment Minister Anura Priyadarshana Yapa.
According to Authority's Chief Executive Officer Rohan Daluwatte the licences already issued for mechanized gem mining will not be renewed under any circumstances.
He added that the circular in this regard has already been sent to the Authority's regional offices at Ratnapura, Eheliyagoda, Matara, Moneragala, Naula and Colombo. He said that the licence holders for mechanized gem mining can carry out gem mining under the supervision of Authority officials until their licences expire.
Daluwatte said a special committee has been appointed to promote this industry in a more environmentally-friendly manner and the gem miners should ensure that the gem pits are properly closed after completing the mining process.
He added that the Authority is compelled to close such gem pits using the money deposited by the miners as surety if they fail to do so.
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