Quarry operators have threatened to halt operations, if the Energy Minister does not respond to its request for a meeting, to discuss the granting of licenses for aggregate processing.
According to Newsday report, TT Aggregate Producers Alliance President Nigel Tenia warned that the production of key building materials used for construction and road repairs could be affected.
This comes following the arrest of 19 persons, including quarry owner Danny Guerra, who was charged for operating without a license, at an illegal Manuel Congo quarry.
Mr Tenia claimed that no processor has been granted a license in 25 years, despite 24 companies applying in 2023.
He is calling on Energy Minister Dr Roodal Moonilal for revisions and a two-to three-year moratorium.
He stressed the aggregate industry supplements construction, from concrete to roofing, and provides jobs for thousands of former Cepep and URP workers.
