Myanmar’s jade mines may yield great wealth—but they leave a long trail of death. An exclusive report By Hannah Beech/Hpakant | Photographs by adam dean When the earth collapsed, as it does ...

Landslides occur several times a year around Hpakant’s jade mines. In July 2020, at least 162 people died in a landslide in the same area, and 113 were killed in a November 2015 one. Most ...

Myanmar's Kachin State is believed to hold up to 90% of the world's most valuable jade. Demand for it is growing in China, where the stone is considered sacred. But hunting for it is one of the ...

At least 50 people died on Thursday after a landslide at a jade mine in northern Myanmar trapped workers under a mound of refuse, authorities said. The miners were collecting stones in the jade ...

but despite disruption Myanmar remains by far the largest producer. Growth in jade mines in British Columbia, Canada has helped to fill the gap, which now meets 8.3% of global jade production.

Chinese jade merchants in Mandalay recount hotel buildings collapsing and recovery efforts after the devastating earthquake of March 28.