Brazilian miner was granted permit before state reserve freeze

Andre Fumiere

The Brazilian miner who created a furore on Wednesday when he said he had received permission to mine on government reserve land in Kamarang this year, has presented his documents which are contrary to his initial reports.

Andre Fumiere initiated questions about the conduct of Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) head Karen Livan, when during an interactive forum between the Ministry of Natural and the Environment and the Brazilian community held Wednesday at the Celina Atlantic Resort, he stated that he was confused as to what measures he should take in obtaining permits for his employees, given that he was working on a state reserve. He asked for the minister’s help.

“I work in a state mining reserve. I work in a government area so