Barry Kevin O ‘Rourke

A longtime presence in the resource-extraction industry, Barry Kevin O’Rourke holds responsibilities with S.A.B. Mining as the managing director. Actively involved in overseeing all aspects of mining operations, Barry Kevin O’Rourke guides a team that works across more than 25 1,200-acre blocks of jungle land. His leadership responsibilities extend to the sale and acquisition of precious metals and minerals.

Mr. O’Rourke’s company, which operates alongside Guyana Goldfields, focuses on the extraction of gold and other precious metals, as well as diamonds. When it comes to precious metals, the country has mineral wealth that extends to iron, nickel, and copper. He works closely with the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission and regularly attends government functions arranged by the organization that relate to the mining industry.

Giving back is important to Mr. O’Rourke, and he has contributed to organizations that support orphaned children and families living in poverty. His recent contributions have centered on Guyana hospitals and their lack of protective equipment in the fight against COVID-19.