Mines minister Rottanak defends legal sand dredging amid public backlash

20 July 2026
The Phnom Penh Post
Environment and natural resources / Extractive Industries / Extractive industries policy and administration / Government
Ministry of Mine and Energy / sand dredging

Minister of Mines and Energy Keo Rottanak has defended legally authorised sand dredging as essential to Cambodia’s navigation, energy security and infrastructure development, while acknowledging public concern over its potential impact on riverbanks, fisheries and communities. …

 Hong Raksmey
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/mines-minister-rottanak-defends-legal-sand-dredging-amid-public-backlash/

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