Thai govt seeks Saudi investment to revive stalled potash mining projects
SUNDAY, JANUARY 14, 2024
With Thailand’s three concessionaires facing setbacks in starting their potash mining projects, the government is exploring collaboration with Saudi fertiliser manufacturers to expedite the initiative.
Development of potash mines must be environmentally sensitive: Seminar
FRIDAY, MAY 05, 2023
Thailand should support potash mining but environmental safeguards must be put in place to prevent the salt waste the mines produce from damaging soil and waterways, representatives of several political parties said during a seminar earlier this week.
Cabinet okays THB36bn potash mining project in Udon Thani
TUESDAY, JUNE 28, 2022
The Cabinet on Tuesday approved a controversial proposal by the Industry Ministry to allow potash mining in Udon Thani, which is expected to draw investment of 36 billion baht.
Locals see potash mining project as threat to traditional life
MONDAY, OCTOBER 01, 2018
A PROPOSED underground potash-mining project proposed by Chinese interests for Sakon Nakhon province lies beneath land enriched with invaluable natural resources and diverse freshwater biodiversity, research by the local community has found.
Locals accuse authorities of negligence, pro-mining firm bias as deadline imposed for ending potash
MONDAY, MAY 14, 2018
As an official deadline was imposed on their ongoing protest against potash exploration in Sakon Nakhon, local demonstrators publicly criticised the authorities for abandoning human-rights protection and working solely in favour of a Chinese mining company.
Chinese mine operator files police complaint after being blocked by locals
WEDNESDAY, MAY 09, 2018
A CHINESE potash-mining operator has filed a complaint against some local people in Sakon Nakhon province after the company’s exploration team was blocked from entering the test site.