River Pollution Linked To Rare Earth Mineral Processing
Toxic substances from rare earth mineral mines are entering rivers, including the Kok River in northern Thailand near the Myanmar border. Authorities have issued warnings that the river is poisoned, potentially affecting local crops such as pumpkin, corn, and garlic. China maintains a monopoly on the processing of these minerals and owns many mines in other countries, including Myanmar. The pollution poses a risk to food supplies as toxins may enter the agricultural cycle. 59-year-old farmer Tip Kamluye reported farming along the Kok River banks before the recent contamination warnings.
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“Der weltweite Run auf diese Mineralien hat aber einen hohen Preis. Denn Giftstoffe aus den Minen gelangen so in die Flüsse, auch in Thailand, möglicherweise vergiftet die wiederum auch die Ernte.”
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