Illegal gold mines raided in Preah Vihear

Authorities in Preah Vihear province on Friday broke up six camps they say were being used to illegally mine for gold on land the government has granted to a Chinese company. Provincial industry and mines director Kong Makara said Sunday that authorities including local police and military police raided the camps in Rovieng district following a complaint from WS Mining Industry Holding, which he said was granted an exploration license over 97,000 hectares in 2007. …

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