Phnom Penh: Gold mining companies in Cambodia, as of the first half of 2026, produced a total of approximately 20 tons of gold, with the sector making significant progress by increasing employment for citizens, royalties, taxes, and tax revenues for the nation. According to Mr. Ung Dipola, Director General of the General Department of Mineral Resources, Ministry of Mines and Energy, speaking at a press conference on the mining sector on July 5, 2026, regarding sand mining operations.
On this occasion, he also mentioned the granting of licenses for gold mining businesses. As of the second half of 2026, the Ministry of Mines and Energy has granted licenses to 15 projects in Mondulkiri, Ratanakiri, Preah Vihear, Kratie, and Kampong Thom provinces. Battambang, Kampot, Banteay Meanchey, Kampong Chhnang and Tbong Khmum provinces, including 7 projects, are currently operating and 8 others are still in the development stage.
He said that in 2025, the 7 companies produced approximately 3.6 tons of gold and collected a total of 12.6 million US dollars in royalties from gold mining, which was collected by the state, not including other tax revenues. Regarding the gold mining business, from 2020 to the first half of 2026, the 7 companies operating in the business produced approximately 20 tons of gold, meaning that the mining sector has actively participated in the development of the country and has promoted the economy and become a new source of national income.
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