Myanmar tin mega-mine restarts operations: think tank

MyanmarNews After a three year hiatus, the UWSA has restarted operations at what was formerly one of the world’s largest tin mines, according to the International Crisis Group September 10, 2026 A UWSA-controlled coal-fired power plant near the Kok River, eastern Shan State, in March 2026 (Photo: SHRF) After a three year hiatus, the UWSA has restarted operations at what was formerly one of the world’s largest tin mines, according to the International Crisis Group. . . Subscribe for full access Myanmar Now's award-winning journalism is made possible by our subscribers. Become one today. Subscribe now Already a subscriber? Log in Related Articles