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Myanmar: A hidden source of China’s most critical minerals

by Admin | May 1, 2026 | Environment, Opinion Papers

Source: Development and Cooperation | By Seng Li, Johanna Sydow On-the-ground reporting from Myanmar’s isolated border regions is rare. For this exclusive report, the authors drew on local research and spoke to people in Kachin State....

Rare earth mining is poisoning Mekong River tributaries, threatening ‘the world’s kitchen’

by Admin | Apr 29, 2026 | Daily News

Source: Associated Press | By Anton L. Delgado, Aniruddha Ghosal Rising demand for rare earth materials is driving an unregulated mining boom centered in war-torn Myanmar, to the west, that is spreading to Laos, in the east. Read Full Story

Quad needs to break China’s rare earth hold on Myanmar

by Admin | Apr 14, 2026 | Environment, Opinion Papers

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

The Salween in Crisis: A Lifeline Poisoned by Mining, Conflict, and Greed

by Admin | Mar 25, 2026 | Daily News, Environment

Source: Shan Herald Agency for News | By Sai Harn Lin What was once a symbol of life has become a source of growing alarm Read Full Story

Workers Call for Action Over Wage Exploitation in Rare Earth Mining Sites

by Admin | Mar 23, 2026 | Daily News, Environment

Source: Kachin News Group Similar wage exploitation has also been reported among workers involved in road construction projects run by Chinese companies in the same area. Read Full Story
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