Myanmar: Illegal Rare Earth Mines on China Border Multiply Since Myanmar’s Coup

Apr 26, 2021 | Irawaddy
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Illegal rare earth mining has surged in northern Kachin State on the Chinese border following Myanmar’s Feb. 1 coup in areas controlled by a junta-sponsored militia. Environmental groups say mining has increased at least five times in Pangwa and Chipwi townships amid Myanmar’s political turmoil, with a rapid influx of Chinese workers.