Rare earth elements are essential materials used in many modern technologies. These metals power smartphones, electric vehicles, wind turbines, and even military equipment. Without these rare ...

BANGKOK (Reuters) -A Chinese-backed militia is protecting new rare earth mines in eastern Myanmar, according to four people familiar with the matter, as Beijing moves to secure control of the minerals ...

A Chinese-backed militia has taken control of new rare earth mines in eastern Myanmar, according to a Reuters report, citing sources. China, which dominates the processing of heavy rare earths, relies ...

Myanmar’s military has been fighting various ethnic armed groups for decades. Since the 2021 military coup, new anti-military junta armed groups have joined the conflict, often forming loose alliances ...