Operations to continue: The Lynas Advanced Materials Plant in Gebeng, Kuantan.
PETALING JAYA: The Lynas rare earth refinery in Gebeng, Kuantan, will be allowed to continue operating provided it removes and disposes its processing by-products from the country, particularly the controversial water leach purification residue.
The Environment, Science, Technology and Climate Change Ministry, which announced the decision, said the government will allow Lynas to renew its future licence and permission if the company complies with two pre-conditions for the management of its wastes.
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