Sitting above the Indian, Indochina and Eurasian plates, Myanmar is divided into four geographic belts, which help to provide a rich and diverse minerals mix. While most industries have benefited from an influx of foreign investment since the opening of the economy in 2011, the mining sector has yet to catch up. This is due to several reasons, including legal inconsistencies and ongoing civil...
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Although it has one of the lowest electrification rates in the world, currently at about 30%, Myanmar is targeting total coverage by 2030. Despite the significant progress needed, the goal is seen as reachable, with Myanmar holding abundant hydro and solar resources, and considerable hydrocarbons potential. The country is also likely to be able to attract the capital to build the much needed...
Many have hailed Myanmar’s recent economic, political and social restructuring as ground breaking, and for good reason. In a relatively short period the country’s economy has gone from being largely isolated to being a focal point for foreign investment.
Articles & Analysis | Mining legislation updates should improve clarity and production from The Report: Myanmar 2015
A new wave of mining exploration is getting under way in Myanmar, and it has been a long time coming. With a few exceptions, Myanmar has been generally cut off from developments in the international mining industry since the days of the British Empire.
Interviews & Viewpoints | Dr Myint Aung, Minister of Mines: Interview from The Report: Myanmar 2015
Recent reforms have made Myanmar a desirable investment destination. How can the country attract further foreign investment to the mining sector?
Articles & Analysis | Many mark 2015 as the start of a period of long-term industry growth from The Report: Myanmar 2015
Mining is expected to be a top driver of Myanmar’s economic development in the decades ahead thanks to the country’s unusually diverse and largely untapped geological resources. While the government has been reluctant to allow outsiders into the world’s richest jade and ruby mines, Myanmar appears poised to attract a flood of foreign investment into its underexplored...