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

by Admin | Jul 13, 2025 | Daily News, Environment

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

China risks global heavy rare-earth supply to stop Myanmar rebel victory

by Admin | Jul 8, 2025 | Daily News

Source: The Asahi Shimbun | By Reuters The global supply of heavy rare earths hinges in part on the outcome of a months-long battle between a rebel army and the Chinese-backed military junta in the hills of northern Myanmar. Read Full Story

Exclusive: Why China’s ultimatum to Myanmar rebels threatens global supply of heavy rare earths

by Admin | Jul 8, 2025 | Daily News

Source: Reuters | By Naw Betty Han, Devjyot Ghoshal, Shoon Naing and Poppy Mcpherson The ultimatum issued by Chinese officials to the KIA in a meeting earlier this year, which is reported by Reuters for the first time, underscores how Beijing is wielding its control...

Myanmar’s military junta threatens global heavy rare earths supply

by Admin | Jul 8, 2025 | Daily News, Economy

Source: Mining Technology China has issued an ultimatum to the KIA through its officials, threatening to cease purchasing minerals from KIA-controlled mines unless the militia relinquishes its attempts to gain full control of Bhamo. Read Full...

Mekong River Commission detects heavy metal contamination along the Mekong

by Admin | Jul 7, 2025 | Daily News, Environment

Source: Bangkok Post | By Apinya Wipatayotin The Mekong River Commission (MRC) Secretariat is warning about a “moderately serious” situation following the detection of heavy metal contamination in the Mekong River Read Full Story
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