rare earth mining
Coverage of rare earth mining in the Nexus archive.
- How war in Myanmar is driving a deadly rare earth mining boom
The war in Myanmar, fueled by a 2021 military coup and subsequent economic collapse, has driven young people like Min to seek dangerous jobs in rare earth mining near the Chinese border. Hazardous working conditions, including fatal landslides, and environmental degradation have emerged as critical issues in Myanmar, the world's largest supplier of heavy rare earths used in both climate technologies and advanced weapons.
- Top banker tried to sell Pope Leo pitch on rare earth mining to supply tech boom
Ilan Goldfajn, head of the Inter-American Development Bank, met with Pope Leo and discussed the potential of rare earth mining.
- Top banker tried to sway Pope Leo XIV on rare earth mining
The head of Latin America’s top development bank has made a case to Pope Leo XIV about the potential of rare earth mining.
- A top banker made a case for mining to Pope Leo XIV, who has seen its impact up close
The head of Latin America’s top development bank discussed the potential of rare earth mining with Pope Leo XIV, who has observed its impact firsthand. The conversation focused on mining's opportunities and challenges.