Myanmar’s Rare Earths: The Next Sino-Indian Contest

by Admin | Aug 31, 2026 | Politics/Policy, Resource Extraction

Source: National University of Singapore | By Kyi Sin Sino-Indian relations appeared to enter a phase of managed co-existence after Prime Minister Modi’s high-profile visit to Beijing for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) meeting in September 2025.  Read...

Myanmar’s Kachin State introduces 14 new regulations on rare earth mines, requiring Chinese-owned mining enterprises in Myanmar to comply with ecological and labor requirements

by Admin | Aug 30, 2026 | Daily News, Resource Extraction

Source: Global Chemical Network Industry observers believe that this new regulation marks that the KIO’s management of the Pang Wa rare earth industry has become institutionalized. Read Full Story

Jiegao Jade Auction Nets US$ 21M, Rare Earth Devastation, and More

by Admin | Aug 28, 2026 | Resource Extraction

Source: The Irrawaddy The Myanmar regime’s first jade auction on Chinese soil racked up 134 successful bids, according to Chinese media. One single high‑quality stone fetched 13.2 million yuan (US$1.9 million), the highest price of the event. Read Full...

MNDAA and TNLA Mining Rare Earth in Namhkam and Kutkai

by Admin | Aug 26, 2026 | Daily News, Resource Extraction

Source: CNI News | BY Nan Shwe Sin Htun New rare earth mines emerged near the Chinese border in TNLA-controlled northern Shan State in July 2026. Satellite imagery previously revealed at least 12 rare earth mining sites in Mantong Township operating after November...

KIO Imposes 14-Point Environmental and Labor Rules on Chinese Rare-Earth Miners

by Admin | Aug 26, 2026 | Daily News, Resource Extraction

Source: Burma News International | By Myitkyina Journal Under the new directives, Chinese operators granted extraction permits must rehabilitate mined land, prevent toxic water runoff, protect local aquatic ecosystems, and remove all industrial waste upon completing...

Rare Earth Mining Expands Across Shan State as Billions Flow to China

by Admin | Aug 26, 2026 | Daily News, Resource Extraction

Source: Shan Herald Agency for News The report identifies the highest concentrations of rare earth extraction in Shan State in territories controlled by ethnic armed organizations and allied groups near the Chinese border: Read Full Story