Furthermore, we understand the need for the regional cooperation for the ASEAN mining network. Although legal specificities vary among each country in the region, there are certain obligations that every nation holds in common such as those related to labour rights and ecological framework. The exchange of information within the region will not only benefit the mining-affected communities in the ASEAN in terms of strategies and tactics, but it will also provide the NGOs with wider perspectives on the approaches to deal with mining cases.