Laos plans stricter mining rules, bans new projects in protected areas to reduce environmental harm.

The Lao government plans to reduce the environmental and social impacts of mining by eliminating concessions in rich forests and banning new projects in protected areas. They will enforce stricter environmental assessments for projects near water, farmland, or homes, and require developers to work with local communities. The government also aims to improve mineral transportation and repair damaged roads.

November 28, 2024
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