The Irrawaddy reported that Myanmar’s ruling regime welcomed Russian mining magnate Vladislav Sviblov, chief executive of Areal, following the government’s recent approval of gold exploration ventures. The encounter between Min Aung Hlaing and Sviblov has raised eyebrows in regional diplomatic circles, with analysts suggesting that Moscow could be eyeing Myanmar’s untapped mineral wealth, particularly its rare earth deposits.

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Source: The Irrawaddy.