Australian-controlled Thai gold mine faces ​accusations​ of polluting water supply

An Australian-controlled gold mine in central Thailand is facing fresh accusations of polluting local water supplies with villagers demanding a new investigation into the mine’s operations.

The Akara (Chatree) mine is controlled by Sydney-based Kingsgate Consolidated limited and located 280km north of Bangkok.

The accusations follow earlier charges by locals over pollution from its operations.

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