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    At least 7 killed in Minbu mine explosion
    November 29, 2017in Lead Story, Natural resources, News107by DVB
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    At least 7 killed in Minbu mine explosion

    Six coalminers were killed and six trapped when a pipe carrying oxygen into a tunnel exploded, collapsing the mine.

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    Shan coal mine linked to army offensive, abuses: report
    August 5, 2016in Conflict, Lead Story, Natural resources, News330by SEAMUS MARTOV
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    Shan coal mine linked to army offensive, abuses: report

    A new report alleges that a recent Burmese army offensive in Shan State was linked to coal-mining operations opposed by local people.

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    Burma's largest coal project still poses a major health hazard, say residents
    March 17, 2016in Lead Story, Natural resources, News331by DVB
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    Burma's largest coal project still poses a major health hazard, say residents

    Residents of Tigyit in Shan State say a nearby coal project continues to endanger their health.

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    Dawei SEZ finally gets green light in Tokyo
    July 6, 2015in Archives, Dawei, Lead Story, News, Tenasserim225by THE BANGKOK POST
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    Dawei SEZ finally gets green light in Tokyo

    Thailand, Japan and Burma effectively launched the US$50 billion industrial zone that will have a deep impact on trade and investment in Southeast Asia.

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    Burmese migrants recovering from coal mine blast
    November 26, 2014in Lead Story, Migrants Issues, News1by AYE NAI / DVB
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    Burmese migrants recovering from coal mine blast

    Three Burmese migrants injured in a coal mine blast in Malaysia’s Sarawak State have been carried by helicopter to another hospital and their condition is improving.

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    Shan locals petition against Thai coal mining company
    October 29, 2013in Lead Story, News39by NANG MYA NADI / DVB
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    Shan locals petition against Thai coal mining company

    A group of local activists and politicians in Shan state’s Kengtung township are preparing a petition against a Thai-owned coal mining project, which they say will cause widespread social and…

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