by Admin | Jul 23, 2025 | Opinion Papers, Resource Extraction
Source: The Irrawaddy | By Athena Awn Naw The United Wa State Army (UWSA), Myanmar’s most powerful ethnic armed organization, controls one of the world’s most critical tin-producing zones—estimated to supply at least 10 percent of global tin concentrate. Read Full...
by Admin | Jul 18, 2025 | Daily News, Economy, Resource Extraction
Source: Bloomberg | By Timothy McLaughlin The Kachin Independence Organization fought for decades in obscurity. Now it’s supplying essential minerals to manufacturers around the world. Read Full Story
by Admin | Jul 17, 2025 | Resource Extraction
Source: Mining Technology | By Reuters Myanmar is the world’s third-largest tin producer, with Wa State accounting for 70% of the country’s tin exports. Read Full Story
by Admin | Jul 16, 2025 | Resource Extraction
Source: The Nation Most mines are operated by armed groups or are supported by Chinese capital, with minimal oversight on environmental protection or human rights. Read Full Story
by Admin | Jul 14, 2025 | Daily News, Resource Extraction
Source: Shan Herald Agency for News | By Nang Seng Nom For generations, the Namhkok (Kok) River has sustained communities across northern Thailand and eastern Myanmar, providing food, water, and livelihood. Read Full Story
