22 Sep 2026 Between Interdependence and Diversification: Southeast Asia’s Room for Manoeuvre in Critical Minerals Zha Daojiong China and the US appear to be pressurising countries to choose between their respective critical mineral and technology supply chains. The choice, however, is a false one. China Mining Supply Chains US
2 Dec 2025 The Human and Environmental Costs of Critical Mineral Mining Prapimphan Chiengkul With critical minerals mining activity expected to expand in Southeast Asia, ASEAN countries must collectively tackle the resulting transboundary pollution and impose stricter socio-environmental regulation of the sector. Environment Mining Pollution
22 Jul 2025 Mining Row Exposes Ideological and Generational Split Within Indonesia’s Nahdlatul Ulama Ary Hermawan Within Indonesia’s largest mass Muslim organisation, Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), there is a deepening ideological and generational split over the elites’ decision to defend controversial mining activities. Indonesia Islam Mining Political Islam
14 Apr 2025 Southeast Asia’s Potential Role in Rare Earth Elements Diversification Gloria Lin Southeast Asia has the chance to participate in rare earth element (REE) supply chain diversification. The region must be strategic and cautious to exploit its REE reserves while avoiding the industry’s perils. ASEAN Mining
14 Aug 2024 Muhammadiyah and the Problem of Mining by Islamic Organisations in Indonesia Iim Halimatusa’diyah The leadership of Indonesia’s second-largest Muslim organisation has decided to accept a government mining licence, just like the largest. Consternation from eco-activists and others within has ensued, together with warnings about a loss of moral direction. Environment Indonesia Mining Political Islam
