Unregulated heavy rare earth mining in war-torn Myanmar is poisoning the Kok River in Thailand. Hannah Beech, a New York Times reporter based in Bangkok, spoke to locals about the negative effects.
Category: Conflict Minerals and Resources
Rare Earths Mining in Myanmar Is Polluting Thailand’s Kok River
Unregulated activity led by Chinese enterprises in conflict-ravaged Myanmar is creating an environmental calamity in neighboring Thailand.
What to Know About the Rare Earths Mining Boom in Myanmar
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