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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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Wa Army in Myanmar Expands Gold Mining Despite Kok River Pollution

Chiang Rai - On Wednesday, a resident living near the Kok River in Shan State, Myanmar, shared concerns about the expansion of gold mining in the area.

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