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Byline: Yuthana Praiwan
Oct. 7--PHICHIT -- Plans for Akara Mining Ltd to increase gold and silver production from the concession area, which spans Phichit and Phetchabun, have been delayed for three years although the US$40-million investment budget is readily available.
The Thai gold venture owned by Australia's Kingsgate Consolidated began commercial production in late 2001 and is entering the fifth year of its operation.
A lengthy procedure by authorities in granting the detailed exploration licence is to blame for the delay even though the company has long been ready to open the mining pits for commercial production, said Mr Ross ...