Wallace Daniels
Wallace Daniels is a miner and the uncle of Marvis C Halliman, who has been embroiled in a protracted legal battle over mining rights in the Puruni district of Guyana since 2012. His claims were recently upheld by a court ruling that invalidated the claims of a rival miner, allowing Daniels to move forward with his application for a prospecting permit. He has been vocal about the challenges faced in securing his rights amid ongoing illegal mining activities in the area.
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Recent news mentions
Wallace Daniels was involved in a dispute regarding the enforcement operation that dismantled his mining camp.
GGMC denies miners removed from Puruni site were treated unfairly
Guyana· 2025-10-29
The operation targeted the operations of Wallace Daniels and his associate Marvis Halliman.
Puruni operation was part of zero tolerance campaign against mining – BharratGuyana· 2025-10-27
The arrests, following a raid on the Region Seven camp belonging to Wallace Daniels, have raised issues over police conduct, lack of identification and the obstruction of the press.
GGMC breaks down Puruni camp of miner in longstanding disputeGuyana· 2025-10-26Wallace Daniels’s associate Marvis Halliman posted online that he 'will not be bullied' by the GGMC.
Miner’s associate vows to defy GGMC and remain in area of conflictGuyana· 2025-10-21
Wallace Daniels has been issued a formal removal order by the GGMC for illegal occupation and conduct that disrupted peace and order.
GGMC issues Wallace Daniels with formal removal orderGuyana· 2025-10-18
Wallace Daniels has been engaged in a long-running land dispute related to mining claims.
Guard fires shots during confrontation between miners in PuruniGuyana· 2025-09-25
