Extracting the truth behind the Bawdwin mine

Against the backdrop of the worsening situation in Myanmar. This report written with the Myanmar Alliance for Transparency and Accountability (MATA) shows how the military coup, opaque ownership and armed conflict pose risks to local communities, governments, and investors. It reveals the story of the Bawdwin mine, located in a conflict zone in Shan State, Myanmar. The report uncovers how ASX listed company, Myanmar Metals (MYL) is in a joint venture with local companies linked to the notorious crony controlled company, Asia World Co. whose owners were previous sanctioned by the US government for supporting the the military junta.