MSC eyes more mining leases

Malaysia Smelting Corp Bhd group CEO Datuk Dr. Patrick Yong

PETALING JAYA: Riding on the current record-high tin prices, Malaysia Smelting Corp Bhd (MSC) plans to acquire more mining leases around the existing tin mines under its subsidiary, Rahman Hydraulic Tin Sdn Bhd (RHT).

According to executive director and group CEO Datuk Patrick Yong, the global integrated tin producer this year will focus on expanding its mining operation, which is its main profit contributor at the moment.