Officials from the Ministry of Mines and Energy yesterday met with
villagers in Ratanakkiri province’s Taveng district about a gold mine
they allege violates the law and introduces toxic chemicals into the
nearby Sesan River.
Taveng District Governor Muong Pang said he ordered the companies
that operate the mine – one Chinese, the other Vietnamese – to halt work
in April to no avail.
One company was licensed to dredge sand, but not to mine, he said.
“The [mine department] authorities promised the villagers they will
take action,” Pang said. “I ask the villagers to please not worry about
this.”
Tram Thaim, who was visited by the governor and ministry officials at
his home along the Sesan, said time is of the essence in stopping work
at the mine.
“We have waited a long time. We need the company to stop their
activity in this river, because it affects all residents’ health,” Thaim
said during the visit
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