by Admin | Jun 1, 2026 | Daily News, Environment
Source: Thai PBS World About 600 residents from Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai provinces began a “peace walk” pilgrimage today to highlight the hardships caused by toxic contamination of rivers linked to gold mining operations in Myanmar. Read Full...
by Admin | Jun 1, 2026 | Daily News, Environment, Politics/Policy
Source: South China Morning Post | By Maria Siow Restarting the shelved US$3.6 billion Myitsone Dam project could ultimately come down to Beijing’s ‘risk tolerance’ Read Full Story
by Admin | May 29, 2026 | Environment, Opinion Papers
Source: STIMSON | By Francisco Sagasti, Brian Eyler, Regan Kwan Tracing how conflict-linked mining in Myanmar fuels pollution, weak governance, and cross-border risks to rivers, livelihoods, and public health Read Full Story
by Admin | May 29, 2026 | Environment, Opinion Papers
Source: The Sabai | SRIc Insights By Htay Su Wai The global transition toward renewable energy and electric vehicles has accelerated demand for rare earth minerals, placing Myanmar’s conflict-affected borderlands at the center of emerging critical mineral supply...
by Admin | May 27, 2026 | Daily News, Environment
Source: Burma News International | By Kachin News Group The Kachin Independence Organisation (KIO) has begun test mining for rare-earth minerals in the Manweinggyi area of Mansi Township, Kachin State, drawing opposition from local communities. Read Full...
by Admin | May 27, 2026 | Daily News, Environment
Source: Burma News International | By Myitkyina Journal The campaign demanding the complete cancellation of the Myitsone Dam was led by the Kachin Human Rights Watch (KHRW) and carried out on May 25 by university students and young people in Myitkyina, KHRW said. Read...
