Guyana · Mining
Key Facts
—Record half-year declarations Guyana declared nearly 240,000 ounces of gold in the first half of 2026, meeting the budgeted target for the first time in about nine years.
—Driving non-oil export growth Gold exports rose 63.4% to US$1.6 billion in 2025, and non-oil exports are projected to increase another 8.6% to US$2.5 billion in 2026, led by gold and bauxite.
—Formalization boosts compliance Mandatory local bank accounts, compulsory record updates, and intensified audits are shifting declarations from informal channels to official figures, reducing leakages.
