Laos Steps Up Illegal Mining Crackdown After Luang Prabang Gold Mining Cases

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The Lao Ministry of Industry and Commerce has initiated a nationwide crackdown on illegal mining following recent gold mining incidents in Luang Prabang Province that raised public concern. The ministry demands immediate cessation of unauthorized mining activities across the country.

The Lao Ministry of Industry and Commerce has ordered a nationwide crackdown on illegal mineral extraction after recent gold mining cases in Luang Prabang Province drew public attention and renewed concerns over unauthorized mining. In a statement published on 6 July, the ministry instructed companies and the public to immediately halt all illegal mining activities, […]