Myanmar lobbies US to invest in its rare earths sector, dominated by China

GMA Network - Nov 10, 2026

BANGKOK, Thailand - Myanmar's military-led government is urging the United States to beef up re-engagement efforts and rapidly boost investment in the war-torn nation's rare earths mines, a critical sector now y dominated by influential giant neighbour China.

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