US holds secret Myanmar talks as rare earth minerals at stake

 Renewed talks between the U.S. and Myanmar’s military-backed rulers signal strategic interests in rare-earth resources. These discussions focused on securing the release of an American businessman and addressing online scams. Engagement follows Myanmar’s civil war, which has led to extensive displacement and control challenges. Myanmar’s Kachin State is crucial for heavy rare-earth minerals but is fraught with conflict. Renewed talks between the U.S. and Myanmar’s military-backed rulers signal strategic interests in rare-earth resources. These discussions focused on securing the release of an American businessman and addressing online scams. Engagement follows Myanmar’s civil war, which has led to extensive displacement and control challenges. Myanmar’s Kachin State is crucial for heavy rare-earth minerals but is fraught with conflict.