Toxic runoff from politically linked gold mine poisons Cambodian rivers, communities

Mongabay
Nov 24, 2025, 3:17 am383 ptsTop
*Sources have requested pseudonyms be used to protect their identity out of fear of retaliation from the government or mining companies BANGKOK, Thailand/RATANAKIRI, Cambodia — “When you touch the water of the O’Ta Bouk River, the mud will stick to your skin,” said Thao*. “It creates skin issues and…

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