Rare Earth Ponds Burst in Houaphanh, Villages Halt River Use Pending Inspections
Two rare earth mining ponds in Houaphanh province, Laos, burst on November 1st, releasing chemical wastewater into the Nam Vaen River. Local villages have been instructed to halt river water usage pending inspections, as authorities investigate the cause and extent of the pollution. Similar environmental concerns have been raised previously.
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