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In Myanmar, a rush for rare earth metals is causing a regional environmental disaster

by Admin | Jul 13, 2025 | Daily News, Resource Extraction

Source: National Public Radio | By Michael Sullivan “This is just the first chapter of the disaster that’s going to happen to the people, population along the Kok, along the Sai River and along the Mekong,” Pianporn Deetes, from International Rivers,...

China’s Rare Earth Power Play in Myanmar: A Pursuit of Economic Interest Amid Political Unrest

by Admin | Jul 13, 2025 | News, Resource Extraction

Source: Outlook Business | By Gargi Shukla  China’s ban on export of rare earth material has got leaders around the world on the edge as restrictions on the supply of these critical minerals threatens to completely stall production in several key industries.  Read...

What to Know About the Rush for Rare Earth Metals in War-Torn Myanmar

by Admin | Jul 13, 2025 | Daily News, Resource Extraction

Source: The New York Times | By Hannah Beech In the chaos of war, there’s nothing to stop Chinese firms from ravaging the landscape and extracting the minerals, which end up in China. Read Full Story

KIA Denies Rumor Chief Under House Arrest in China

by Admin | Jul 11, 2025 | Daily News

Source: The Irrawaddy Colonel Naw Bu said China’s call to halt to fighting was not new, but he was unaware of pressure related to rare earths. Read Full Story

Chinese Investment Reshapes Myanmar’s N. Shan as MNDAA Consolidates Power

by Admin | Jul 10, 2025 | Economy, Opinion Papers

Source: The Irrawaddy | Analysis by Athena Awn Naw The Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA)’s capture of Hsenwi in northern Shan State during Operation 1027 in 2023 triggered an unprecedented wave of Chinese investment across northern Shan State. Read...
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