Myanmar rare earth mines still awaiting notice to restart; all operation halted by govt for more than 10 days

YANGON (Reuters): Rare earth mines in Myanmar, one of the world's top sources of the critical elements, are still suspended and have not received notice on when they can reopen, said a Chinese analyst and local miner.

Mines in the Pangwa region in Kachin State, the country's biggest source of rare earths, were ordered to halt operations on Sept. 4 ahead of inspections that were expected to last up to 10 days.