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Rare Earth Mines Have Destroyed Tourism Along the Kok River

CHIANG RAI - The rare earth mines near the source of the Kok River, in areas under Wa Army influence in Myanmar, still use outdated extraction methods that even China has stopped using.

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Mekong River Faces Contaminations from Chinese Rare Earth Mines in Myanmar’s Shan State

CHIANG RAI - The Shan State and people living along the Mekong River are facing new environmental risks as rare earth and manganese mines grow in number in Myanmar.

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China’s Hunger for Energy and Rersources Ravages Southeast Asia

CHIANG RAI - Across the vibrant forests and fields of Southeast Asia, the Mekong River winds through towns and villages, bringing life to millions. But under the surface, a slow-burning crisis is growing.

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China Wields it Power Over Rare Earth Mines in Myanmar With Zero Regard for the Environment

CHIANG RAI – China’s hold over heavy rare earth processing has grown more intense, as Beijing now uses its grip on these minerals to sway events in Myanmar and protect its interests, while its mining methods cause pollution that is now reaching…

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Wa Army Expands Rare Earth Mining in Myanmar’s Shan State

CHIANG RAI - The situation in Shan State keeps getting more serious. The Tai Human Rights Foundation recently released satellite images and hidden photos that show the United Wa State Army (UWSA) opening up new rare earth mines both in northern and…

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Myanmar Rare Earth Mines Seized By China Backed Rebels

BANGKOK — Deep in Myanmar’s eastern Shan State, a new alliance is shaping the world’s rare earth metals trade, with serious consequences for both the environment and global politics.

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