Rare-Earth Mining Preparations Near China Border Trigger Concern in Kachin State
Chinese companies, the Myanmar junta and the Khaunglanhpu militia are cooperating to clear land and prepare rare‑earth mining sites in Khaunglanhpu Township, Putao District, Kachin State, near the China‑Myanmar border.
- Published
- 23 Sep 2026 · 19:30 UTC
- Severity
- 2 / 5
Source: bnionline.net
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