Samut Sakhon (NNT) - The Industry Ministry has initiated plans to safely relocate cadmium tailings from Samut Sakhon province back to their origin in Tak. Industry Minister Pimphattra Wichaikul said the waste will be transported on Tuesday (Apr 16) using as many as 30 trucks.

 

Adhering to strict guidelines, the removal process will start at the J & B Metal warehouse in Samut Sakhon. The tailings will be transferred to a facility belonging to Bound & Facility Plc in Tak for secure storage. The entire operation will be closely monitored to ensure environmental safety.

 

Bound & Beyond is also required to complete an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and reinforce disposal pits by the end of the month to prevent chemical leaks. The Department of Primary Industries and Mines (DPIM) will inspect the site on Wednesday (Apr 17) and work with local authorities to ensure the integrity of the disposal system.

 

Additional safety measures during the relocation include using specially certified trucks covered with dustproof sheets and providing personal protective equipment for all personnel involved. The ministry has also formed a task force of six ministries to oversee the project and ensure all procedures are followed.

 

By Krajangwit Johjit

 

Source: NNT 2024-04-15

 

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The government, in the shape of the Ministry of Finance, is a 10% shareholder of Bound and Beyond, the company that owns, operates, and sold the cadmium to the Chinese criminals.

 

https://www.boundandbeyond.co.th/en/investor-relations/shareholder-information/shareholder-structure

15 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The Industry Ministry has initiated plans to safely relocate cadmium tailings from Samut Sakhon province back to their origin in Tak.

Why not back to China ?

The forming of a Task Force drawn from six ministries will ensure that the slag valued at around USD 130 a kilo for cadmium content will not fall into the wrong hands......😋

7 hours ago, hotchilli said:

Why not back to China ?

Because it did not come from China. It is the residue from a Chinese owned factory in Tak. My understanding is that approved disposal of the slag consists of mixing it with cement or concrete in a 'pond'  presumably as landfill. Some was but has now been dug up, bagged, and shipped to the southern warehouse. Other slag was bagged and shipped direct. This would appear to be because the commodity value of Cadmium in demand for EV battery manufacture has risen and the unwanted slag now has considerable value. Ironically, I suspect the intention was to ship it to China at some point. 😀