Mako Mining Corp. secured a mineral agreement with the Government of Guyana for the Eagle Mountain Gold Project, with an initial 10-year term. The company says the agreement is expected to provide greater certainty around key legal and fiscal terms while it advances environmental authorization and related permitting.

Key Highlights

  • The agreement was signed on September 10, 2026, by Chief Executive Officer Akiba Leisman.
  • Mako Mining’s commitments include environmental initiatives, community development and social programs.
  • The company is pursuing the regulatory process needed for Environmental Authorization for Eagle Mountain.

Guyana Agreement Includes Community Commitments

The agreement was signed on September 10, 2026, by Akiba Leisman, Mako Mining (NASDAQ: MAKO)’s chief executive officer. The company’s stated commitments cover environmental initiatives, community development and social programs. Mako also committed to contributions to the Ministry of Natural Resources’ Training Centre, with funding directed to training, capacity building and institutional development. The announcement identifies those possibilities as part of the agreement’s longer-term outlook.

Eagle Mountain Moves Through Environmental Authorization

The stated process is a condition for moving the project toward authorization. The company also identified its commitments to environmental initiatives, community development and social programs as part of the agreement.