Event Brief
Rare earth mining runoff threatens Mekong River fisheries
Filed: Apr 29, 2026 at 8:05 AM ET
Summary: Fishermen in northern Thailand report falling fish demand due to contamination fears from rare earth mining upstream.
WHO: Sukjai Yana
WHAT: Sukjai Yana said fish catches are disappointing and contamination worries are hurting sales.
WHEN: Apr 29, 2026 at 7:22 AM ET
WHERE: Chiang Saen, northern Thailand
WHY: Toxic run-off from rare earth mines upstream is threatening the Mekong River and its tributaries.
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