A security checkpoint for the Moehti Moemi gold mine located in Yamethin Township in Mandalay Region on September 8, 2012. The gold mine, which covers about 6,015 acres, is operated by the National Prosperity Gold Production Group Limited. Photo: Nay Lin Aung / Mizzima
The Shwesin Zone area of the Moehti Moemi gold mine located in Yamethin Township in Mandalay Region on September 8, 2012. Photo: Nay Lin Aung / Mizzima
Smelting gold from ore at the Moehti Moemi gold mine located in Yamethin Township in Mandalay Region on September 8, 2012. Photo: Nay Lin Aung / Mizzima
Unpurified gold held by traders. Photo: Nay Lin Aung /Mizzima
Machinery used at the Moehti Moemi gold mine located in Yamethin Township in Mandalay Region on September 8, 2012 Photo: Nay Lin Aung / Mizzima