Bawdwin Mine

Bawdwin Mine

The Bawdwin mine in northern Shan State's Namtu township contains rich deposits of silver, lead, zinc and copper and is among the most lucrative in Myanmar. (Photo: Kan Thar/ RFA)

Tax break for lucrative mine may cost Myanmar $163m while companies reap huge profits

Seven-year tax holiday is meant to encourage investment, but a mining consortium already stands to...

Published on Feb 14, 2020

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