Seng Hkum, a Kachin researcher of critical minerals at the Univ of Montana, told us the KIO is in a unique position where it can leverage its control over rare earth mines for economic & political advantage, but it must look beyond quick financial gain.
https://www.frontiermyanmar.net/en/a-new-chapter-the-future-of-rare-earth-mining-under-kio-rule/
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"I hope KIO can seize this opportunity to achieve their political objectives while managing resources sustainably...”
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