Myanmar: Subsidiary of Shanghai Chijin Xiawu Metal Resources accused of causing pollution and flooding risks from gold and rare earth mining in eastern Shan State
"Chinese company behind expanding gold, rare-earth mining in eastern Shan State: report", Myanmar Now, 30 October 2025
A Chinese state-backed company has been actively involved in gold and rare-earth mining operations in eastern Shan State’s Mong Hsat Township, according to a report released by the Shan Human Rights Foundation (SHRF) on Wednesday.
The report details recent activity along the Kok River [...]. The area is under the joint control of Myanmar’s military junta and the United Wa State Army (UWSA).
[...] main operator is the China Investment Mining Company, which is 90 percent owned by another Chinese state-backed company, the Shanghai Chijin Xiawu Metal Resources Co. Ltd., [...].
[...] Runoff from these mines, containing heavy metals dislodged from the earth, flows down directly into the river, according to the report [...].
[...] also contributing to more severe flooding on both sides of the border [...].