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   Turning treasure into tears: mining, dams and deforestation in Shwegyin township, Pegu Division, Burma

   January, 2007

   Myanmar, Eastern Asia, Oceania

   Land Conflicts

   Land, Climate Change & Environment

   Forest Tenure

   deforestation

   mining

   displacement

   environment

   land rights

   extractive industries

   This report addresses the environmental and human rights situation faced by villagers and migrant workers in Shwegyin township of Nyaunglebin District, Pegu Division, Burma.

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   China in Burma: the increasing investment of Chinese multinational corporations in Burma’s hydropower, oil and gas, and mining sectors

   January, 2007

   China, Myanmar, Eastern Asia, Oceania

   mining

   extractive industries

   While increasing attention has been paid to Chinese attempts to secure natural resources overseas, the case of Burma has often been overlooked. This background provides a summary of the operations of Chinese multinational corporations (MNCs) in Burma in the hydro, oil & gas, and mining sectors. The research finds that more than 26 Chinese multinational corporations (MNCs) are involved in more than 62 hydropower, oil & gas, and mining projects in Burma. The report describes the activities of Chinese MNCs in Burma which include the following:

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   Gas Politics: Shwe Gas Development in Burma

   Reports & Research

   October, 2006

   Myanmar

   Land & Investments

   land investments

   extractive industries

   In recent months, both China and India have signed agreements with the Burmese military junta
   indicating their willingness to buy gas from the proposed Shwe gas project in western Burma,
   with Thailand also expressing interest. If built, the Shwe project would be Burma’s largest gas
   development project ever. Matthew Smith and Naing Htoo analyse the events surrounding the
   recent agreements and the inevitable consequences if the project were to proceed...