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DPIM to Tighten Border Ore Imports to Combat Pollution

DPIM to Tighten Border Ore Imports to Combat Pollution

Prachachat•Economy•1h ago

Reader Briefing

The Department of Primary Industries and Mines is drafting a new Ministry of Industry notification to strictly regulate the import and export of specific ores from neighboring countries.

  • •DPIM is introducing a new notification to control ore imports and exports to prevent transnational pollution.
  • •Five additional ore types requiring permits are antimony, lead, copper, gold, and rare earth elements.
  • •Importers of these ores must provide additional evidence, such as mine concessionaire identification and Certificates of Origin.
  • •The draft notification is expected to be signed and implemented in early 2027.

Overview

  • •The Department of Primary Industries and Mines found transboundary pollution impacts in the Kok River, Kraburi River, and Mekong River.
  • •Aditad Wasinon is drafting a Ministry of Industry notification regarding the types and conditions of ores requiring import or export permits.
  • •The Department of Primary Industries and Mines aims to trace ore origins and mine coordinates to ensure legal concessions and prevent environmental damage.
  • •DPIM identified a significant increase in imports of antimony, lead, and copper from neighboring countries over the past 2-3 years.
  • •Importers of antimony, lead, copper, gold, and rare earth elements must submit certificates of origin and legal entity certifications from the origin country.
  • •Aditad Wasinon stated that DPIM has monitored the export of chemicals used in ore dressing and smelting, such as cyanide, and found no abnormalities.
  • •The Department of Primary Industries and Mines consulted with the Pollution Control Department, Customs Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mining Council, and Federation of Thai Industries.
  • •The draft will be posted on www.law.go.th for public hearing before submission to the Minister of Industry for signing in early 2027.

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Key Quotes

Aditad Wasinon
"The issuance of this notification is not intended to ban ore imports, but to require a permit."
การออกประกาศฉบับนี้ ไม่ได้มีวัตถุประสงค์เพื่อห้ามนำเข้าแร่ แต่เป็นการกำหนดให้ต้องขออนุญาต

Key Entities

Organization

Department of Primary Industries and Mines(กรมอุตสาหกรรมพื้นฐานและการเหมืองแร่)
The government agency responsible for regulating ore imports and exports to protect the environment.
Ministry of Industry(กระทรวงอุตสาหกรรม)ℹ️
The ministry responsible for issuing the notification to control ore imports and exports.
Pollution Control Department(กรมควบคุมมลพิษ)ℹ️
An agency consulted by DPIM regarding the draft notification.
Customs Department(กรมศุลกากร)
An agency consulted by DPIM regarding the draft notification.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs(กระทรวงการต่างประเทศ)ℹ️
An agency consulted by DPIM regarding the draft notification.
Mining Council(สภาการเหมืองแร่)ℹ️
An organization consulted by DPIM regarding the draft notification.
Federation of Thai Industries(สภาอุตสาหกรรมแห่งประเทศไทย)ℹ️
An organization consulted by DPIM regarding the draft notification.

Person

Aditad Wasinon(อดิทัต วะสีนนท์)
The Director-General of the Department of Primary Industries and Mines.

Place

Kok River(แม่น้ำกก)ℹ️
A river where transboundary pollution impacts were found.
Kraburi River(แม่น้ำกระบุรี)ℹ️
A river where transboundary pollution impacts were found.
Mekong River(แม่น้ำโขง)ℹ️
A river that has begun to experience transboundary pollution impacts.
Sai River(แม่น้ำสาย)
A border river where DPIM has supported the resolution of arsenic and heavy metal contamination.