Lynas appealed against cracking and leaching closure condition – minister

PARLIAMENT | Science, Technology, and Innovation Minister Chang Lih Kang confirmed that his ministry is currently reviewing an appeal made by Lynas against the condition that it stops the cracking and leaching (C&L) facility of its plant in Gebeng, Kuantan.

He added that the Atomic Energy Licensing Act (1984), also known as Act 304, stipulates that Lynas has the right to appeal within 30 days of receiving the notice.

However, while speaking at the Dewan Rakyat today, Chang reiterated that the Atomic Energy Licensing Board (AELB) has agreed to renew Lynas’ operating licence under specific conditions...