On the social network X, he expressed his gratitude to this sector and highlighted their work and “their determination to continue moving forward despite the economic war being waged against us.”

On October 24, 1960, the mining companies, which until then had been owned by the United States of America, passed into the hands of the Revolutionary Government.

Therefore, from that date onward, this date was chosen to worthily celebrate Geological and Mining Workers’ Day.

These professionals provide guidance on basic geological and geophysical mapping of the national territory and economic zone, assessments of drinking water, mineral and medicinal resources, energy, solid minerals, and construction materials, not to mention the characterization of the natural geological hazards to which our environment is exposed, seeking to investigate them and prepare society to minimize damage.

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