SOP for rare earth mining approved by Negri Sembilan


SEREMBAN: The Negri Sembilan government has approved the standard operating procedures (SOP) for mining of rare earth elements (REE) in the state which include making it mandatory for mining companies to enter into joint ventures with Mentri Besar Inc (MBINS).

Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun (pic) said collaboration with the state corporation was necessary among others to allow the state authorities to effectively monitor and control REE mining.

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