Arakan State Govt Backs Mining Projects in Strife-Torn North

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"A Chinese and a Luxembourg-registered firm have obtained Arakan State government approval to begin mining aluminum and titanium deposits located on beaches in the north of the state, said Arakan State Minister of Electricity and Industry Aung Than Tin. He added that final approval from Naypyidaw for the projects, which are located in strife-torn parts of the state, was expected soon..."

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Nyein Nyein

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"The Irrawaddy"

Date of Publication: 

2013-10-07

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2014-12-21

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English

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