Rubies, Gold, and Guns: Mining Drives War and Environmental Collapse in Shan State

by Admin | Jul 2, 2025 | Daily News, Environment

Source: Shan Herald Agency for News “Mining to Fight, or Fighting to Mine?” Read Full Story

Youth-Led Solutions for Myanmar’s Waste Crisis Amid Political Instability

by Admin | Jun 27, 2025 | Economy, Environment, Opinion Papers

Source: The Sabai Times | By Emilia Khine Youth in Myanmar are addressing the worsening waste crisis through grassroots efforts and circular economy solutions despite political instability. Read Full Story

Rare Earths and Realpolitik

by Admin | Jun 25, 2025 | Environment, Opinion Papers

Source: Stimson Center | By Amara Thiha Exploring how rare earth minerals are behind resource-backed diplomacy in northern Myanmar Read Full Story

Thailand faces severe transboundary pollution crisis from rare earth mining in Myanmar

by Admin | Jun 24, 2025 | Daily News, Environment

Source: The Nation The extracted minerals are reportedly transported to China, with Chinese investors involved. Although the Chinese Embassy in Bangkok is urging Chinese businesses to comply with local laws, doing so has proven challenging in practice,” Pianporn said....

Gold Mining Continues in Mong Yai Despite Local Protests

by Admin | Jun 23, 2025 | Daily News, Environment

Source: Shan Herald Agency for News Gold mining activities at a natural spring in Kawng Wein Village, Mong Yai Township, Shan State, are continuing despite strong opposition from local residents and religious leaders. Read Full Story

Specter of dams and diversion looms over Southeast Asia’s Salween River

by Admin | Jun 19, 2025 | Daily News, Environment

Source: Mongabay | By Gerald Flynn Chinese and Thai investors who had been eyeing opportunities to dam the Salween River have been waiting for the dust to settle, leaving the seven planned dams in limbo as conflict rages on.  Read Full Story