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Suriya to attend Chatree gold mine talks
News, Ranjana Wangvipula, Published on 23/09/2022
» The government is confident international negotiations to resolve a dispute over the Chatree gold mine will be fruitful, Industry Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit said on Thursday, as he denied reports of a budget hike for the government's battle in the case.
Arbitral tribunal delays ruling
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 03/08/2022
» The international arbitral tribunal has postponed till Dec 31 its decision on a dispute between the government and Australia's Kingsgate Consolidated Ltd over the Chatree gold mines, during which time negotiations between the two parties are expected to have wrapped up.
Activists oppose Akara permits
News, Post Reporters, Published on 10/03/2022
» A group of about 30 activists on Wednesday demanded an explanation of the government's decision to extend Akara Resources Plc's licences for gold mining for another 10 years.
'Nothing amiss' about Akara mine licence
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 19/02/2022
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Friday defended the government's decision to extend Akara Resources Plc's licences for gold and silver mining for another 10 years, insisting it is in line with the law.
Govt vows more oversight of gold mine
News, Post Reporters, Published on 05/02/2022
» The Department of Primary Industries and Mines (DPIM) has issued a clarification about the resumed mining operations of Akara Resources Plc, in response to a call by local villagers for a probe into alleged irregularities in the reopening plan for Thailand's largest gold mine.
Disputed mine reopens with pledge of jobs
News, Post Reporters, Published on 30/01/2022
» Akara Resources Plc, a gold mining company with interests in the lower northern region, is preparing to resume operations and has pledged to employ residents from local communities after being closed in 2016 following accusations of pollution including improper toxic waste disposal.
Civil group threatens to sue Prayut
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 09/11/2021
» A civil society group has threatened to file legal action against Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha if the government loses a legal battle against Kingsgate Consolidated Ltd and agrees to the company's terms of reopening its gold mine.
Pheu Thai points gold finger at PM
News, Post Reporters, Published on 21/10/2021
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha should take responsibility for the row that erupted after the government suspended operations at a gold mine four years ago, says the Pheu Thai Party.
Akara seeks new permit amid clash
News, Sunthorn Kongwarakhom, Published on 12/09/2020
» PHETCHABUN: Akara Resources Plc has applied for a licence to explore the province for minerals despite the company's legal battle with the government that forced the closure of its gold mine in 2016.
Time to settle mine dispute
News, Editorial, Published on 07/09/2020
» Now is a critical time for the government to fight tooth and nail in the Akara gold mine case saga that was brought to an international arbitrator. If defeated, the country will have to fork out 30 billion baht in compensation as demanded by the Sydney-based firm.