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Cops bust secret crypto mining site
News, Post Reporters, Published on 27/06/2024
» Ratchaburi: Authorities uncovered a clandestine bitcoin mining operation in Photharam district on Wednesday after the local Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat) office detected irregular patterns of power consumption at a location in tambon Chet Samian.
Illegal mining linked to downstream pollution
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 29/08/2025
» Unregulated mining in rebel-held areas of Myanmar has emerged as a growing concern for Thailand and other neighbouring countries, prompting urgent calls for a coordinated practice of "water diplomacy" to mitigate the environmental impact on millions of downstream residents.
Mining firm told to pay B6.8m damages
News, Post Reporters, Published on 09/05/2018
» Lead Concentrates Co has been ordered to pay 6.8 million baht in compensation to the Pollution Control Department (PCD) for releasing lead waste into the already-contaminated Klity Creek in Kanchanaburi, causing damage to people's health.
Ministry denies settlement talks with mining firm
News, Post Reporters, Published on 10/06/2018
» The Industry Ministry has denied social media posts claiming that Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha ordered the ministry to spend 30 billion baht compensating the Australia-based gold mining firm whose operations were suspended under a regime order last year.
Korat residents demand end to potash mining
Published on 28/01/2025
» Opponents of potash mining in Nakhon Ratchasima are demanding good governance from the SET-listed energy group Bangchak Plc, the majority owner of the mining company that holds a concession for the site.
Aboriginal group seeks $1.1bn for mining damages
Published on 19/02/2025
» MELBOURNE - An Aboriginal group is seeking A$1.8 billion (US$1.1 billion) in compensation from from Western Australia after the state government allowed Fortescue to mine for iron ore without a land use deal, court filings showed on Wednesday.
Runaway mining train travels 90km without driver
AFP, Published on 07/11/2018
» SYDNEY: A huge runaway train laden with iron ore had to be derailed remotely after speeding through the Australian outback for almost an hour.
Illegal rare-earth mining surges in Myanmar
Published on 08/05/2021
» Illegal mining of rare-earth minerals has surged in an area controlled by a junta-linked militia since the Feb 1 military coup in Myanmar, according to local reports.
Banpu rates potential of overseas mining project
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 06/07/2021
» SET-listed Banpu, a non-oil energy conglomerate, has announced plans for a mining business to supply feedstock to technology product manufacturing.
Australian mining giants back net-zero target
AFP, Published on 01/10/2021
» SYDNEY: Australia's powerful mining sector has backed a 2050 net-zero carbon target, heaping pressure on the country's coal-championing government to follow suit.