In Burma, mining occurs at small to large-scale levels involving a range of actors—multinational mining corporations, small local mining operations, and small-scale artisanal miners. Whether it be mining of gold, gemstones, copper, or any of the other plentiful mineral resources in Burma, mining in Burma accounts for widespread environmental degradation, and often occurs alongside basic human rights violations such as land confiscation, forced labor, the right to a healthy environment, and the right to water. The Burma Project monitors Burma’s mining sector, conducting research and fact finding that supports advocacy and campaign work, and explores possibilities for litigation. Currently, the Burma Project is monitoring the operations of the Canadian company Ivanhoe Mines Ltd.
