Industry insider says almost all jade mining companies had a “hidden” Chinese investor, who would provide capital, funding and sometimes the necessary skills. Photo: AP
Industry insider says almost all jade mining companies had a “hidden” Chinese investor, who would provide capital, funding and sometimes the necessary skills. Photo: AP
Asia /  Southeast Asia

Revealed: Myanmar’s US$31 billion jade mining industry and its 'ties to country's elite'

Report by Global Witness investigates murky and lucrative trade of gems

Kristine Kwok

Updated: 12:49pm, 25 Oct, 2015

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Industry insider says almost all jade mining companies had a “hidden” Chinese investor, who would provide capital, funding and sometimes the necessary skills. Photo: AP
Industry insider says almost all jade mining companies had a “hidden” Chinese investor, who would provide capital, funding and sometimes the necessary skills. Photo: AP
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