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Korat residents demand end to potash mining
Apinya Wipatayotin, 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.
Anti-potash protesters greet mobile cabinet
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 02/07/2024
» NAKHON RATCHASIMA: Opponents of potash mining were out in force to greet the cabinet in this northeastern province on Tuesday morning to demand a review on the government’s potash mining policy and negative impacts.
Government touts mineral 'treasure'
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 18/06/2024
» Thailand possesses over 30 trillion tonnes of more than 40 mineral types with an estimated value of 44,410 trillion baht, according to the Department of Mineral Resources (DMR).
Communities rise up against mining
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 05/06/2024
» A number of communities are preparing to take legal action against the cabinet in the wake of its approval late last year of a master plan for mining activity in the country, which they claim will destroy their living habitats and the environment.
Phangnga lithium deposit figures clarified
Post Reporters, Published on 20/01/2024
» A government spokesperson has walked back claims that the country was sitting on huge deposits of lithium that could place it among the global leaders for the mineral used in electric vehicle batteries.
Potash mine protesters appeal to Srettha
News, Prasit Tangprasert, Published on 14/11/2023
» Nakhon Ratchasima: A community group protesting against a potash mine in Dan Khun Thot district on Monday called on Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin to come to the area and listen to people's concerns.
PM tells firms to get a move on
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 08/11/2023
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has asked three potash mining concessionaires to speed up the commencement of their mining operations, saying if they don't begin soon, fresh bids may have to be sought out to find new concessionaires to replace them.
Potash mine contaminates over 10,000 rai of farmland
News, Prasit Tangprasert, Published on 20/07/2023
» More than 10,000 rai of agricultural land located near a potash mine in Nakhon Ratchasima has been contaminated with sodium chloride and potassium chloride, according to an analysis by the Synchrotron Light Research Institute (SLRI).
Farmers demand closure of crop-polluting potash mine
Prasit Tangprasert, Published on 26/06/2023
» NAKHON RATCHASIMA: About 150 farmers rallied at the Thao Suranari monument in Muang district on Monday demanding the closure of a potash mine they allege has discharged wastewater onto their land, reducing their harvests.
Talks mull fertiliser resourcing
News, Post Reporters, Published on 12/03/2022
» Worried the Russia-Ukraine conflict will severely impact fertiliser and animal feed prices in Thailand, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has ordered a close watch on the retail prices of these products and talks on how to rely less on materials from the two countries.