Ministry to ensure Kedah rare earth elements will be sustainably mined

Energy and Natural Resources Minister Shamsul Anuar Nasarah said his ministry would ensure that the proposed mining of non-radioactive rare earth elements (NR-REE) in Kedah will adhere to sustainable mining practices.

Shamsul (above) said his ministry is preparing standard operating procedures (SOPs) for sustainable mining in the NR-REE sector in consultation with state governments, federal agencies, and industry representatives...