Rare earth miner Lynas closes Malaysia plant due to coronavirus curbs

Lynas, the world's largest rare earths producer outside China, said its flagship mine Mt Weld in Australia will continue to operate.

SYDNEY: Rare earths producer Lynas Corp said on Monday it closed its processing plant in Malaysia temporarily after the government introduced strict measures to curtail the spread of the coronavirus.

Lynas, the world's largest rare earths producer outside China, said its flagship mine Mt Weld in Australia will continue to operate.