Dozens killed in northern Myanmar blast linked to mining explosives, rescuers say

Dozens killed in northern Myanmar blast linked to mining explosives, rescuers say

An accidental detonation of mining explosives stored by the TNLA ethnic faction killed 46–59 people in Myanmar's Shan state on May 31. Myanmar's armed groups fund operations via unregulated mineral extraction — a structural supply chain risk for rare minerals and gemstones sourced from the region.