Two major land collapses in rice fields near Sino-Agri Potash's mining operation in Khammouane province, Laos, have led to the suspension of the company's activities. Local villagers first raised concerns when a 20-meter wide sinkhole appeared in Pakpeng village in early December 2024, followed by a second collapse weeks later. After initial investigations by provincial authorities and company representatives, the Ministry of Energy and Mines suspended operations at the Chinese-owned company's site due to safety and environmental concerns.