Rare earth mining in Myanmar is concentrated in Kachin state around the towns of Panwa and Chipwe, adjacent to southwestern China's Yunnan province. For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google ...

Kachin Independence Army (KIA) says it has taken control of Panwa, likely disrupting shipments of rare earth oxides used in ...

An armed group has seized control of a key mining hub in Myanmar, disrupting the supply of rare earth elements essential for ...

An armed group in Myanmar, the Kachin Independence Army, has seized a key mining hub in Kachin state, disrupting the supply ...

A group of rebels fighting Myanmar's ruling army has claimed control of a mine hub, a major supplier to China of rare earth oxides. This will likely disrupt shipments of materials used in clean ...

With Myanmar responsible for 57% of global dysprosium and terbium supply, prolonged disruption would limit feedstock for ...

With messaging apps, social media, and VPNs banned, people look to satellite services, mesh networks, even walkie-talkies to ...

The Kachin Independence Army (KIA) has sealed off the house of junta-aligned militia leader Zahkung Ting Ying in his hometown ...

Around 5:00 p.m. local time on Friday, an explosion damaged an office building of the Chinese consulate in Mandalay, the second-largest city in Myanmar. No casualties were reported, but the Chinese ...

Recent reports circulating widely on social media platforms indicate that Chinese military personnel may have fired ...

"Through the Myanmar Press Freedom Project, RSF will aim to provide equipment such as laptops, phones, camera, solar ...

The Kachin Independence Army (KIA) and its allies have gained control of the towns of Chipwe, Tsawlaw, and Pangwa in the ...