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Rumours spark mini gold rush in Preah Vihear


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Hundreds of hopeful prospectors chasing rumours of a gold rush in Preah Vihear province’s Rovieng district have ended up empty-handed.

According to Rom Tom’s commune chief, Prak Than, the gold hunters from nearby villages began descending on Rom Deng village on March 24, digging into the side of the mountain and taking the soil home to check for the precious metal.

“But I never saw anyone find anything. I just saw that they spent petrol, food and time,” he said yesterday. “Now, most of them have stopped and they feel disappointed.”

read more http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/rumours-spark-mini-gold-rush-preah-vihear

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