Myanmar set to restart contentious $3.6 billion dam project backed by China

by Admin | Jul 1, 2026 | Daily News, Resource Extraction

Source: Reuters | By Sudarshan Varadhan “An official announcement will be released. The president himself has already stated that it will be restarted.” Read Full Story

Residents oppose push to expand rare-earth mining near Chipwi Town

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

Source: Burma News International | By Kachin News Group Residents are opposing an attempt to expand rare-earth mining operations to an area near Chipwi Town in Kachin State’s Chipwi District, where Chinese business operators are leading efforts to launch a new...

First UN Paris Agreement “High-Integrity” Carbon Credits Linked to Myanmar Junta, New Report Finds

by Admin | Jun 24, 2026 | Aid, Opinion Papers, Resource Extraction

Source: Global Forest Coalition | Press Release / Report Civil society organisations call for suspension and independent investigation into first-ever Article 6.4 carbon credits Read Full Story

US expert warns mining pollution from Myanmar may be hard to contain

by Admin | Jun 17, 2026 | Resource Extraction

Source: Thai PBS World A US expert in the rehabilitation of contaminated environments is currently in Chiang Rai province to advise and share his experience with Thai counterpart Read Full Story

Call for collective action to address toxic pollution in border rivers

by Admin | Jun 16, 2026 | Daily News, Resource Extraction

Source: Burma News International | By Kachin News Group In Myanmar, mining activities are expanding not only in Kachin State but also gradually across Shan State. Read Full Story

China Mineral Extraction Makes Life Worse in Shan State

by Admin | Jun 15, 2026 | Economy, Opinion Papers, Politics/Policy, Resource Extraction

Source: Mizzima | By Antonio Graceffo   Chinese project began tungsten production in February 2026, transporting ore to China in cooperation with the UWSA. Read Full Story