This I believe is to be a NON metallic mining conference but they reference gold...notice at the bottom it mentions who is there and what they are there for "Petrographic characterization of the rocks of the complex Imataca" and "Environmental recovery in areas affected by mining cooperatives in the process of conversion"....gee who does that last one sound like. Funny reading this article sure sounds like there is some open pit mining going on somewhere in VZ doesn't it?

In studies of geological and mining in Bolivar
Written by Maria de los A. Hernandez / Photos: Wuilmer Barrero
Friday, 07 November 2008
It is currently conducting studies on geophysical mapping in southern Bolivar state, to create maps of locations of the deposits of mineral resources, so informed Avilio Lavarca, president of the National Institute of Geology and Mining. Investigations will provide that with the creation of productive enterprises in the mining sector in the third No Metal Mining Fair, open to the public from this Thursday in the CTE Cachamay, several exhibitors have gathered to lecture on the potential investment the mining sector, future plans in terms of geology, value-added infrastructure projects, among other topics.
Avilio Lavarca, president of the National Institute of Geology and Mining (Ingeomim), he referred to plans to reinvigorate the institute based on geological research and mineral resources for start-ups.

"We are doing research that will undoubtedly yield the level of reserves of minerals such as gold and diamond companies (...) This will be either mixed or state for the production of both."

He also reported that advance mapping geophysical surveys in the southern state to create maps of locations of the deposits of mineral resources. "In Cojedes are doing research for nickel and equally in the Falcon and Lara states (...) The institute seeks to reinvigorate a benefit to the communities and consolidation of businesses," he said.

For his part, Adolfo Castejón, manager of Investor Services of the National Investment Promotion (Conapri) spoke about the "Plans, programs and projects and running through the Ministry of Infrastructure of the governor of Bolivar state ". In this regard, he stressed the importance of national and international investment in the field of non-metallic mining.

"It's important to know that there is the potential both upstream and downstream, from the use of new technology until it is adding value to domestic production, with a view to not only the Venezuelan market but international."

He assured that the non-metal mining sector has great potential for growth at the national level, leveraged by domestic and foreign demand. "The quality of our raw material is known at the international level, however we believe that an effort must be made more in what is giving greater value to these minerals."

During the inauguration of the fair on Thursday night, the state governor Francisco Rangel Gomez was pleased by the event organization, which in its third edition is part of the harmonious development model promoted by his government.

He said that unlike previous years, "now we know what it is operated and what he leaves, is proof of that collection, which has increased by 980%, which indicates that there is control." He mentioned the importance of the visit of public and private institutions to the fair, as well as small entrepreneurs.

For his part Jhon Madero, president of the Instituto Autonomo de Minas Bolivar (Iamib) said that by the year 2007 the non-metallic mineral production totaled 6 million cubic meters.

The most striking achievements of the previous editions have been the provision of five companies for construction aggregates (stone quarries minced) and six other companies for the production of washed sand.

Similarly stressed that this year several private companies are participating and other protected by the Corporation Venezolana de Guayana, in addition to quarries and services companies such as CANTV and Ombus. Joined the Association of Industrial Metal and Mining (AIMME), Fedecamaras and all its associated companies, cooperatives, and the governor of Bolivar state as the lead.

With regard to business opportunities for participating companies, said that the speakers distributed in some 80 stands, will have the opportunity to interact with investors and then check the products.

Conferences scheduled for today




Orlando Rodriguez Da Silva. Applications of the stone and use of ornamental stone in Portugal, and its manual machining process.

Hilda Briceno. Implementation of a tool for evaluating projects based on the need for Social Production Enterprises.

Haydee Mendoza. Petrographic characterization of the rocks of the complex Imataca.

Jowar Cova. Inventory of mineral resources and mining cadastre of Bolivar state.

Eduardo Guzman. Law for the promotion and development of the communal economy.

Elsa Graff. Environmental recovery in areas affected by mining cooperatives in the process of conversion.

Willinor Basanta. Geological studies in outcrop of granite rocks with ornamental.

Luis Carrera. Project interactive geohistórico vial of Bolivar state.

Annelise Euris. Endemic diseases in the areas of farm and non-metallic wire.