Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam says Kingsgate Consolidated Ltd can resume gold mining operations if it strictly complies with four conditions under the new mining legislation.
Mr Wissanu, a legal specialist, made his remarks after media reported the Australian mining company said it has now received from the Thai government four outstanding mining leases (MLs) required to operate the Chatree Gold Mine.
Located in Phichit and operated by Akara Resources Plc, a sister company of Kingsgate, the gold mine was closed by a court order when villagers complained about environmental and health impacts.
The order came after the…
