Transboundary mining challenges are emerging as a consequence of critical mineral extraction in Kachin State, involving entities in Thailand.
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Updated May 27
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Transboundary mining challenges are emerging as a consequence of critical mineral extraction in Kachin State, involving entities in Thailand.
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Mining issues in Kachin State are now facing transboundary challenges involving Thailand.1 source
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The entities involved
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Kachin State
state of Myanmar
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Myanmar
country in Southeast Asia
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