Illegal rare earth mining operation foiled in Pahang

Pahang forestry officials have foiled an attempt to illegally mine rare earth elements (REE) at the Ulu Jelai forest reserve in Lipis.

The authorities said they believe the mining operation was masterminded by locals, by employing foreigners to do the on-site activities.

Harian Metro reported that the joint raid was conducted by the Lipis district forest office last Saturday, together with the...