Areng Valley group, villagers to visit Mines Ministry

1 May 2014
The Cambodia Daily
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The Ministry of Mines and Energy invited the head of an NGO battling to stop construction of a highly criticized dam in a remote area of Koh Kong province to meet with ministry officials Friday. Signed by Mines Minister Suy Sem and dated April 25, the letter invites Alejandro Gonzalez-Davidson and his associates to discuss issues surrounding the planned Stung Chhay Areng dam. “We just want to question his background—where does he come from and why has he prevented the development of the dam project,” said Pich Siyun, director of the Koh Kong provincial mines and energy department. … In February, the Ministry of Mines and Energy issued a six-month license to Sinohydro allowing the company to research mining opportunities in the area. …

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