Tuesday December 9, 2025
Asia News Network —
PHNOM PENH – The Ministry of Environment has instructed the relevant authorities to rehabilitate the environment at the Kampong Speu mining site of Cambodian Xuan Yi Minerals CO., LTD. after its operations were suspended due to the contamination of a public water source that caused the death of fish and cattle last week.
Environment minister Eang Sophalleth issued the order on December 7, during an inspection of the site, that polluted the O’Russey stream, in Khlong Popok, Chieb, Aphi Vath and Tang Krasang communes of Teuk Phos district.