Kompong Thom Prepares to Halt 100 Illegal Miners
Kompong Thom provincial officials will stop illegal gold mining in seven locations in Sandan district’s Meanrith commune come November, provincial and district officials said. About 100 residents of Meanrith have been illegally digging for gold in the district for several years, provincial deputy governor King Vimean said yesterday. … Mr. Vimean said the provincial government was acting on an order from Interior Minister Sar Kheng, who sent a warning letter dated September 7. …
