Bauxite mining: Stringent SOPs proposed


  • Nation
  • Monday, 01 Apr 2019

Subject to changes: A former bauxite mining site in Bukit Goh, Kuantan.

KUANTAN: A stringent set of standard operating procedures (SOPs) have been proposed for the resumption of bauxite mining in Pahang following the end of a moratorium spanning three years on the activity.Under the new draft regulations, the minimum condition for a mining lease or proprietary mining lease application must cover an area of at least 20ha, irrespective of it being an individual lot or combination of adjacent lots.

Only applicants competent in technical and financial capabilities would be considered, and there must be a permanent mining engineer and safety, occupational health and environment officer on site.

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