Angkor Resources Advances Cambodia Drilling to Inter-Ministerial Review

ANGKOR RESOURCES CORP. (TSXV: ANK) has achieved a critical milestone in its exploration journey, as its planned oil and gas drilling program on Block VIII in Cambodia advances to an inter-ministerial review. The meeting, held July 14, 2026, in Phnom Penh, marks a key step in the evaluation of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for the program. The company's wholly owned Cambodian subsidiary, EnerCam Resources Co., Ltd., presented detailed plans to representatives from five government Ministries and three provinces, outlining specific measures to protect the environment and local communities during the exploratory drilling phase.

The EIA, prepared by independent consultant Green Assessment Co., Ltd., is a comprehensive 398-page document covering four sub-basins where EnerCam plans to drill four wells—Cambodia's first privately financed onshore oil and gas wells. Key topics addressed include water and drilling fluid management using steel tanks and impermeable liners, safety protocols adhering to IWCF and API standards, and post-drilling land restoration. The meeting also explored expanding ESG practices to benefit local communities and protect land, water, and air quality. Ahead of the meeting, officials from the General Department of Petroleum and the Ministry of Environment visited each planned drill site with local landowners and authorities, underscoring the transparent and collaborative approach.

Mike Weeks, President of EnerCam, emphasized the thoroughness of the process, stating that the EIA details how operations will meet international standards in partnership with ministries and communities. Following the meeting, Green Assessment will compile written responses to questions for the final submission report. Once the report is completed, EnerCam will issue a tender for a drilling contractor. This development positions ANGKOR Resources, also active in mineral exploration for copper and gold through its subsidiary Angkor Gold Corp., as a leading resource explorer in Cambodia, working towards both energy and mineral solutions. The company's commitment to responsible exploration could pave the way for Cambodia's emergence as an oil and gas producer, with potential economic and energy security benefits for the region.