No More Titanium Mines In Cardamom Mountains of Cambodia

Environmentalists and animal welfare groups are more than happy to hear this great news that the Cambodian government has reversed its orders for the construction of a huge titanium mine in the middle of Southwest Elephant Corridor in the Cardamom Mountain rainforest in Cambodia.

I am happy that we mentioned this petition several times so that the Cardamom Mountain rainforests of Cambodia are protected. The area is home to more than 100 endangered Asian elephants and many other endangered species.

Prime Minister Hun Sen reversed his February agreement with the United Khmer mining group and has denied permission to continue with the titanium mine because of the concerns of the its impact on the environment, biodiversity and local livelihoods.

Such positive announcements show that every signed petition does make a difference and one must not give up because only firm conviction may lead to success and the protection of animals who cannot fight against the cruel world themselves. Some 90,000 signatures were signed for this particular cause by Care2 members alone and we can see that it did put pressure on the Cambodian government to reverse its orders.

Congrats The Cambodian Elephants Are Safe Now

Remember that planned titanium mine in Cambodia that would cut through a critical elephant corridor? In a stunning reversal, the Cambodian government revoked permission for the mine, a big win for the elephants and the people who live in the Cardamom Mountains rainforest.

More than 90,000 Care2 members alone signed up the petitions against this mine.he sun bears, Siamese crocodiles and especially the 100 endangered Asian elephants who call the Cardamoms home are a bit safe

The people who live in the rainforest and depend on its pristine beauty for a booming ecotourism industry are equally happy.

Many congratulations to each one of us who stood up for this cause. Like I always say, each signed petition makes a huge difference. It increases the pressure on governing bodies and results in such positive decisions.