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Failed Governance: The Social & Environmental Costs of Mining in Myanmar

by Admin | May 15, 2026 | Governance, Opinion Papers, Resource Extraction

Source: The Sabai | SRIc Insights By Hsu Latt Phyu Myanmar is a resource-rich country with abundant deposits of jade, gold, and rare earth minerals, yet it faces increasing environmental degradation and social harm. Read Full Story

Prosecution of UK yacht firm by US Gov’t sends warning over illegal Myanmar teak

by Admin | May 14, 2026 | Daily News, Judiciary, Resource Extraction

Source: Environmental Investigation Agency UK The case marks one of the most significant US enforcement actions involving Myanmar teak since the country’s 2021 military coup and demonstrates the continued importance of robust environmental laws such as the US Lacey...

Junta holds series of so-called support rallies for Myitsone Dam restart

by Admin | May 12, 2026 | Daily News, Resource Extraction

Source: Burma News International | By Kachin News Group Led by junta-appointed Kachin State Chief Minister U Khat Htein Nan, the so-called support rallies are being held in the state capital, Myitkyina, to garner local backing for the restart of the Myitsone Dam...

Rohingya camp waste pollutes Teknaf canals, threatens livelihoods

by Admin | May 11, 2026 | Daily News, Resource Extraction

Source: Jagonews24 | By Jahangir Alam The natural waterways of Hnila union under Teknaf upazila have reportedly become heavily polluted due to untreated waste flowing from nearby Rohingya camps Read Full Story

Victims of landmines and explosive remnants in Arakan State call for urgent humanitarian assistance

by Admin | May 11, 2026 | Daily News, Resource Extraction

Source: Development Media Group People injured by landmines and explosive remnants of war in Arakan State are facing severe livelihood hardships and urgently need humanitarian assistance, according to local residents and victims. Read Full Story

Dangerous arsenic levels detected in Thailand’s Mekong mainstream for first time

by Admin | May 8, 2026 | Daily News, Resource Extraction

Source: Mongabay | By Gerald Flynn The test results published in mid-April show that sediment taken from three separate monitoring stations along the Mekong mainstream contained arsenic concentrations of between 73 and 296 milligrams per kilogram of sediment. Read...
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