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KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources (KeTSA) has not issued any mining approvals for non-radioactive rare earth elements (NR-REE) in the Permanent Forest Reserve area, said its minister, Datuk Dr. Shamsul Anuar Nasarah.
He said that approval for areas other than Permanent Forest Reserves is subject to evaluation and prior technical approval must be obtained for that purpose.
“So far, there is no application or approval to perform NR-REE mining. Legal action will be taken against anyone found to be carrying out mining activities without permission, ”he said in a statement today.
He said that compliance with stipulated standard operating procedures (SOPs) and legislation is important to ensure that NR-REE’s mining-related activities do not have a negative impact on environmental sustainability, occupational health and safety and welfare of community.
He said the ministry will continue to ensure that sustainable mining activities are conducted and comply with prescribed standard operating procedures.
He also said that the NR-REE mining SOP is being finalized. – Called
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