Cambodia’s Mining Sector Attracts USD 2.764 Billion Investment Across 555 Licensed Operations
Cambodia’s mining sector continues to expand, with 555 registered mining licenses now active under the Ministry of Mines and Energy, driving a total investment of USD 2.764 billion and creating approximately 11,306 jobs. The Ministry highlighted this significant growth during its annual meeting on 21 November 2024, underscoring the sector’s vital role in national economic […]
Four Firms Submit Proposals to Redevelop Cambodia’s Block A Oil Project
The Ministry of Mines and Energy has announced that four companies have officially submitted proposals to redevelop Block A, Cambodia’s prominent oil exploration site. These proposals come as part of a broader effort to revitalise the country’s energy capacity following the suspension of operations due to KrisEnergy’s bankruptcy in 2021. An additional five companies have […]
A Local Firm in Pursat Transforms Waste into Organic Fertilizer to Boost Agricultural and Environmental Impact
Save the Lives (Cambodia) Co. Ltd., based in Pursat Province, is revolutionizing waste management by converting collected garbage into organic fertilizer. Licensed to clean, collect, transport, and store solid waste across all seven communes of Pursat City since mid-April 2024, the company started producing natural organic fertilizer under the brand “Sovannaphum” in June 2024. Within […]
Three Cambodian Institutions Shine in Energy Efficiency Awards for Commercial Buildings
In a landmark event celebrating energy efficiency, three Cambodian institutions emerged as winners at the Cambodian Energy Efficiency Competition (CEE Comp) awards, hosted by the Ministry of Environment in partnership with Sevea Co., Ltd. on November 4, 2024. Ecole Paul Dubrule Tourism School in Siem Reap took the top prize, with the Lotus Green Team […]
Mondulkiri Authorities Launch Extensive Crackdown on Illegal Mining with 56 Sites Targeted
In an intensive crackdown spanning just three days, from 3 to 5 November 2024, the Mondulkiri Provincial Department of Mines and Energy, together with other local authorities, successfully intervened at 56 locations identified for illegal mining operations across Mondulkiri province. This major operation underscores Cambodia’s growing commitment to regulate mining activities and protect its natural […]
Cambodia’s Gold Production Nears 13 Tonnes by Early November, Boosting Mineral Wealth
Cambodia’s gold refineries have reached a significant milestone, refining nearly 13 tonnes of gold by early November 2024, as reported by the Ministry of Mines and Energy. Leading the charge, Renaissance Minerals Company in Mondulkiri province produced 807 gold bars weighing a total of 12,536 kg, while Rong Cheng Company, also located in Mondulkiri, contributed […]