Revival of iron ore mining expected to boost Terengganu's economy


DUNGUN: Bukit Besi in Terengganu, which used to be the largest producer of iron ore in Southeast Asia, has been a dead town since mining activities ceased in 1971.

However, the Terengganu state government has plans to revive mining activities in the area, with the cooperation of Perwaja Holding Berhad (Perwaja).

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