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CAMBODIA: Gold Mining Blamed for Mass Poisonings Despite Official Denials
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Mongabay
Dangerous, lightly regulated gold mining may be the culprit in the poisoning of hundreds of Cambodians. Prime Minister Hun Sen has dismissed the allegations while handing out new mining contracts to international companies.
Environmental Impacts of Changes to Indonesia’s Mining Law
Indonesia’s new mining regulations have resulted in a high-stakes dispute with foreign investors, but what effects will these legal changes have on the environment? The jury is still out.