Angkor Gold announces next step forward for Cambodia’s first commercial gold mine

3 December 2014
Market Watch
Environment and natural resources / Environmental impact assessments / Extractive Industries / Extractive industries policy and administration / Mining
Angkor Gold / Mesco Gold (Cambodia) Ltd / Ministry of Mines and Energy / Phum Syarung

ANGKOR GOLD CORP. (ANK) ("ANGKOR" or "ANGKOR GOLD") announces that approval from Cambodia's Ministry of Mines and Energy has been received to proceed with an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) on Cambodia's first royalty-generating gold mine at Phum Syarung. The total area of 12 sq km under proposed mining permit, which encompasses Angkor's Phum Syarung and Blue Lizard prospects, is currently being advanced towards production by Mesco Gold (Cambodia) Ltd. ("Mesco"). Upon completion of the EIA, the Ministry of Environment and the Cambodian Development Council can issue the final mining licence. ...

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