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Mining Returns to Ywangan, Prompting Fears Over Land and Water

by Admin | Apr 29, 2026 | Daily News, Resource Extraction

Source: Shan Herald Agency for News | By SHAN Public land between Kyauk Pi Zat Village and Koe Suu Village in Ywangan Township is being fenced off as preparations begin to restart mining operations, according to local residents. Read Full Story

Myanmar Regime Ramps Up Myitsone Push as China Pours On Support

by Admin | Apr 27, 2026 | Daily News, Resource Extraction

Source: The Irrawaddy | By Thurein Lynn The push coincided with a high-profile visit to Naypyitaw by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, who pledged support and deeper investment ties for the country’s new military-dominated administration. Read Full...

Calls grow for ban on gold mining at Mula Stream, a natural landmark in Putao Township

by Admin | Apr 23, 2026 | Daily News, Resource Extraction

Source: Burma News International | By Kachin News Group Residents are calling for an end to excessive gold mining in Mula Stream, a renowned natural landmark in Putao Township, Kachin State. Read Full Story

ULA restricts logging in Arakan State

by Admin | Apr 22, 2026 | Daily News, Politics/Policy, Resource Extraction

Source: Development Media Group The Department of Forestry and Environmental Management under the United League of Arakan has imposed restrictions on logging for domestic use in forest areas under the control of the Arakan Army. Read Full Story

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...
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