Minister of Energy and Energy Industries Dr. Roodal Moonilal has reassured that temporary “holdover letters” issued to quarrying operators are a necessary legal measure to keep mining operations running while licensing delays are addressed.

Responding to concerns raised about the fairness and legality of the temporary one-year permits, referred to as “holdover letters”, issued on May 22, 2026, Minister Moonilal explained that the arrangement allows operators with expired licences to continue mining and processing materials legally while the Ministry works to resolve licensing delays.

“I’m happy to report that just this morning we met with the Trinidad and Tobago Aggregate Producers Association, Mr. Nigel Tenia and his colleagues, and we had a very successful meeting.”