
Geopolitics
Myanmar's Rare Earths: A Winding Journey to Riches
Myanmar's rare earths are making waves! India and the U.S. are eager to snag some minerals to boost their supply game. The prized dysprosium and terbium are hanging out in Kachin State, but with the Kachin Independence Army around, it’s a bit of a challenge. Myanmar's got the goods but needs help processing them, leaning on China. The old Stilwell Road is being eyed for mining, but armed conflicts and rough roads make it tricky.
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