
Mining rare earths poses toxic risks: CAP warns Kedah MB
We refer to the announcement by the Kedah Menteri Besar (MB) last week that the State intends to mine for a rare earth element (REE) which could be worth RM62 billion. REEs are extracted from ores and minerals as they are not often found concentrated in mineable deposits. REEs are almost always found in conjunction with significant radioactivity as these ores and minerals naturally contain...
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