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Race for rare earths at Myanmar’s borders fuels pollution fears
A race to mine rare earths and metals in Myanmar's eastern mountains is polluting waterways used by millions downstream, following the start of operations at a new tungsten mine near the Thai border. Myanmar ranks among the top three producers of rare earths and critical minerals essential for electronics and electric vehicles.
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