Nov 19, 2009 (DVB), Private oil wells and farmland in western Burma have been seized by government authorities to ready for exploration by a Chinese oil company, locals said. The Chinese National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) has been exploring for oil in Arakan state since 2005, in partnership with the Myanmar Oil and Gas Enterprise …
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Chinese dam company warns of legal action
Legal consequences may result from cancellation of Myitsone Dam owing to the agreements already made by Burmese government
Production ceases at controversial Chinese nickel mine after PDFs target power lines
Three power lines providing electricity to the controversial Tagaung Taung Nickel project, located at Thabeikkyin township, Pyin Oo Lwin, were destroyed after being bombed by resistance forces on Friday. An alliance of the Special 9-HPDF and Fox Army-HPDF resistance groups said that they have target the factory after its management had allegedly been sheltering troops …
Chinese nationals nabbed for mining sandstone in Shan State
Local authorities put a stop to some Chinese mining ventures in the area in 2014 following complaints by local villagers, but illegal operations have continued.
Australian company buys majority stake in Sagaing mine
Brisbane-based Metro Mining is one of the first Western mining companies to invest in Burma since a revised mining law was introduced late last year.
Chinese ambassador's Kachin visit sparks Myitsone protests
Kachin NGOs react to China’s perceived attempt to resurrect Myitsone dam project.