Cambodia Cracks Down on Illegal Gold Mining Operation, Owner Flees
Cambodian authorities on October 28 shut down an illegal gold mining operation in Memot district, Tboung Khmum province, halting its activities. The owner has fled. Authorities cited environmental damage, loss of state revenue, and risks to public safety, vowing to pursue legal action.
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