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Quad needs to break China’s rare earth hold on Myanmar

by Admin | Apr 14, 2026 | Opinion Papers, Resource Extraction

Source: Asia Times | By Ghin Shoute China’s rare earth monopoly runs through Myanmar’s Kachin State — and a rebel group the Quad cannot officially recognize Read Full Story

Toxic tide: Myanmar’s rare earth mining surge hurting livelihoods along Thailand’s Kok River

by Admin | Apr 13, 2026 | Daily News, Resource Extraction

Source: The Straits Times | By Philip Wen Driven by the global race for the highly strategic minerals, this cross-border contamination is poisoning Thailand’s waterways, crippling its tourism and leaving downstream communities to pay the price for a high-stakes...

Severe water crisis grips 14 Yangon townships as power outages paralyze pumping systems

by Admin | Apr 10, 2026 | Daily News, Resource Extraction

Source: Mizzima Drinking and household water shortages are reaching critical levels across 14 townships in Yangon, forcing the Myanmar Fire Services Department and various social welfare organizations to deploy water tankers to provide essential relief. Read Full...

Silencing Local Voices Opposing the Myitsone Project

by Admin | Apr 10, 2026 | Daily News, Resource Extraction

Source: Kachin News Group | Feature A local resident expressed a desire to speak out, but he was hesitant due to serious security concerns. Read Full Story

Burma News International | By Network Media Group

by Admin | Apr 9, 2026 | Daily News, Politics/Policy, Resource Extraction

Source: Burma News International | By Network Media Group Human rights activists in Kachin State have alleged that the junta’s push to restart construction of the Myitsone hydroelectric dam project benefits only a select few and threatens local communities. Read Full...

Local livelihood under threat due to landmines

by Admin | Apr 2, 2026 | Resource Extraction

Source: Human Rights Foundation of Monland Due to the danger of landmines in their workplace, local plantation workers do not venture onto their plantations, and they are afraid of clearing bushes on the plantations. Read Full Story
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