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Primarily a bauxite mining town
- It is primarily a bauxite mining town, containing many mines 60–90 m deep, with many other pits now in disuse.
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It was declared a town in 1970, and includes the communities of MacKenzie, Christianburg, and Wismar. It lies on the Demerara River and has a population of 27,277 as of 2012. [1] It is primarily a bauxite mining town, containing many mines 60–90 m deep, with many other pits now in disuse. [3]
The former towns of Mackenzie, Wismar, and Christianborg, which were unified as Linden (1971), grew up around the large mining camp that was established by the Aluminum Company of Canada, and later nationalized as the Guyana Bauxite Company.
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Nov 1, 2014 · It is primarily a bauxite mining town, containing many mines 60–90 metres deep, with many other pits now in disuse. Linden is the largest urban centre in Guyana that does not have a university, since the University of Guyana is located in Turkeyen, which is part of Greater Georgetown.
Feb 21, 2024 · Today, Linden remains an important center for bauxite mining and other industries, contributing significantly to Guyana’s economy. Learn about the New US$35M Wismar-Mackenzie Bridge in Linden. Immersing Yourself in Linden’s Culture.
Apr 28, 2016 · As facts have it Linden before becoming a township was deemed the bread basket of Guyana as many flocked the bauxite mining town to secure a lucrative job with the then bauxite company DEMBA (Demerara Bauxite Company).
Aug 4, 2016 · As the town, and in extension the region, celebrates 100 years of bauxite mining the centenary committee has scheduled several activities that will climax in October to edify Lindeners on the history of bauxite mining and the benefits being derived.
According to the Guyana Chronicle, Linden is home to several bauxite mining companies, including Bosai Minerals Group and Rusal Guyana. The industry has provided employment opportunities for generations of Linden residents and has been a major contributor to the country’s economy.
