Mondulkiri Province Bans Household Gold Panning Amid Environmental Concerns
The Director of the Mondulkiri Provincial Department of Mines and Energy has reiterated a ban on household gold panning without legal authorization, citing concerns over environmental pollution and natural resource damage. This comes after approximately 200 residents gathered to request permission for gold panning to support their livelihoods.
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