Rare Earth Mines in Myanmar Pose Risk to Thai Rivers
New satellite data reveals 513 rare-earth mining sites across six key tributaries of the Mekong, Salween, and Irrawaddy rivers in Myanmar.
According to the data, 40 new mining sites have opened this year alone, marking a significant increase from previous estimates.
The risk of transboundary river pollution is significantly higher than once thought.
The Stimson Center, a nonprofit think tank, published the data and analysis on Sept. 22, warning of unregulated mining operations in Myanmar affecting northern Thailand's Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai provinces.
Author's summary: Myanmar's rare earth mines threaten Thai rivers and communities.
More News
- Auburn volleyball drop third straight, swept in tight match at Tennessee - The Auburn Plainsman
- Nabholz Construction Breaks Ground on Fire Safety Facilities, Community Hub in Sedalia, Missouri
- US policies to ‘cloud’ renewable project deployment and costs, batteries and solar to be hit hardest
- China's Rare Earth Export Controls - Impact on Businesses and Industries
- Government puts firms on notice for £360m Euston masterplan role
- Son of ex-England football captain killed in tractor crash near Cirencester
- Marcus & Millichap Arranges $4.3M Sale of Industrial Property in Brownsburg, Indiana
- Northcap Commercial Arranges Sale of 164-Unit Woodridge Villas Apartments in Las Vegas
- Irgens Breaks Ground on Two-Phase Cielo Vista Medical Commons in Peoria, Arizona
- Christian Animated Kids TV Show Climbs Amazon Prime Video Charts