Thai court holds gold mine operator liable for toxic runoff in a decade-old environmental case

Thailand court holds gold mine operator liable in landmark environmental class action

A Thailand court on Tuesday held Akara Resources PLC, operator of the Chatree Gold Mine in northern Thailand, liable for environmental damage and adverse health impacts suffered by surrounding communities, in what stands as the nation’s first environmental class action suit. The case was brought by more than 300 villagers from Phichit and Phetchabun provinces, who alleged that prolonged mining operations had caused toxic contamination that harme…

Compensation awarded in Thai gold mine pollution case

The Civil Court has ruled in favour of 382 residents of Phichit and Phetchabun provinces, ordering the operator of the Chatree gold mine operator to pay compensation of up to 200,000 baht per person, and to restore contaminated waterways after finding its operations caused harmful pollution and health impacts.

Thai court orders firm to pay villagers for mining damages

BANGKOK: A Thai court ordered a mining firm on Tuesday (May 24) to compensate nearly 400 villagers for health and environmental damages linked to its decades-long operations, awarding up to just over $6,000 per person.The case stems from long-running complaints against Akara Resources' gold mine in Thailand's

Thai court holds gold mine operator liable for toxic runoff in a decade-old environmental case

A Thai court on Tuesday found a major gold mine operator liable for pollution that has harmed nearby villagers, in a ruling that could influence future environmental lawsuits.

Villagers Win Court Battle Against Gold Mine

What paltry compensation for lifelong illnesses. Kingsgate Australia is the company that should be sued out of business. Perhaps a group of these villagers can go to Australia to press a suit. Really, it's the Thau govt that should be pressing charges and assessing damages for the owners. One more instance where Thai govt won'r stand up for poor villagers...because they are poor.

What court ruled in Thai toxic runoff case?

Thai court finds gold mine liable for toxic runoff A Thai court has found a major gold mine operator liable for pollution that harmed nearby villagers in a case involving toxic runoff over a decade . The ruling was described as potentially influential for future environmental lawsuits, because it…