Four mining licences put up for bids
The Ministry of Mines and Energy has publicly announced that companies can bid for four mining exploration permits in both Kratie and Kampot provinces, marking the first time since the ministry was formed in 2013 to issue fresh licences for private companies to investigate mineral resource potential. The areas up for grabs comprise a total of 553 square kilometres, with three sites in Kratie and one in Kampot. Meng Saktheara, secretary of state at the Ministry of Mines and Energy, said exploration permits had previously been issued for the four areas but were revoked from their holders more than a year ago due to lack of activity.
