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Mining pollution: Orang Asli artist provides water filters to Kg Kelaik villagers

Mining pollution: Orang Asli artist provides water filters to Kg Kelaik villagers

UPDATED 10.30PM | Folk lose their main source for drinking, bathing, fishing after river turned red.
Ministry probing its departments on unchecked iron mining

Ministry probing its departments on unchecked iron mining

UPDATED 1.32PM | Overlapping approval system for licence and operation also being reviewed.
'It's just maintenance work,' mining firm says amid Orang Asli uproar

'It's just maintenance work,' mining firm says amid Orang Asli uproar

Company official also says have yet to receive stop work order from DOE.
Coalition calls for transparent probe over Kg Kelaik river pollution

Coalition calls for transparent probe over Kg Kelaik river pollution

They also urge govt to be transparent when announcing results, methodology.
Iron ore mining near K'tan Orang Asli village halted after Mkini exposé

Iron ore mining near K'tan Orang Asli village halted after Mkini exposé

UPDATED 12.12PM | Investigation finds Aqua Orion to be operating without approved EIA since 2015.
K'tan iron ore exports fuelling environment damage, affecting Orang Asli's health

K'tan iron ore exports fuelling environment damage, affecting Orang Asli's health

Temiar tribe's way of life, health in tatters as iron ore exported worldwide.
PSM: Fed govt can't wash hands off 'chromium poisoning' in K'tan

PSM: Fed govt can't wash hands off 'chromium poisoning' in K'tan

Party activist notes the failure to monitor pollution in the Orang Asli village by federal ministry.
'Halt mining until chromium poisoning source known'

'Halt mining until chromium poisoning source known'

Prioritise Temiar community's health over profits, SAM asserts.
Warisan questions if 20 reps involved in mining scandal

Warisan questions if 20 reps involved in mining scandal

Public deserves clarity, Azis says.
EIA greenlights proposed K'tan gold mine despite environmental risks

EIA greenlights proposed K'tan gold mine despite environmental risks

Report notes sightings of protected animals and flood concerns.
Nearly 4 in 5 surveyed reject Kelantan forest reserve tin mine - EIA

Nearly 4 in 5 surveyed reject Kelantan forest reserve tin mine - EIA

Report also anticipates major environmental damage without mitigative measures.
GRS veep in whistleblower video rues tedious, costly mining approval

GRS veep in whistleblower video rues tedious, costly mining approval

Rubin says exploring for minerals cost millions during ex-CM Musa Aman's administration.
N Sembilan greenlights 2 sites for non-radioactive rare earth mining

N Sembilan greenlights 2 sites for non-radioactive rare earth mining

MB says mining project SOPs have been finalised after several revisions.
Minister: Reviewing law to ensure sustainable rare earth industry

Minister: Reviewing law to ensure sustainable rare earth industry

Checking if Mineral Development Act 1994 is sufficient, says Nik Nazmi.
Vale and Mysteel brings Asia Iron Ore Summit 2024 to Kuala Lumpur

Vale and Mysteel brings Asia Iron Ore Summit 2024 to Kuala Lumpur

Vale, one of the world’s leading mining companies, is partnering with Mysteel, one of Asia’s leading commodity media and data service providers, to bring Asia Iron Ore Summit “AIOS” to Kuala Lumpur for the first time.
Commotion in Parliament over Mkini's Kelantan gold mine report

Commotion in Parliament over Mkini's Kelantan gold mine report

PARLIAMENT | PN MPs slam Rayer for bringing it up, saying it's against standing orders.
MB Inc Perak investigates if staff involved in mining project scam

MB Inc Perak investigates if staff involved in mining project scam

This follows two individuals charged for fraud.
MACC urged to probe gold mining activity in Bukit Mantri

MACC urged to probe gold mining activity in Bukit Mantri

Merotai rep says it's a serious concern to the surrounding community.
Cops nab 31 people for unauthorised mining of rare earth in Perak

Cops nab 31 people for unauthorised mining of rare earth in Perak

Nine were locals, the rest foreigners, says police chief.
Groups reject claims that new way to mine rare earth isn’t damaging

Groups reject claims that new way to mine rare earth isn’t damaging

Calling rare earth ‘non-radioactive minerals’ misleading, group says.
Nuklear Malaysia studying potential collaborations on rare earth R&D

Nuklear Malaysia studying potential collaborations on rare earth R&D

PARLIAMENT | Mosti continues intensifying implementation private investment, alternative funds.
Perak govt to explore cooperation with China in mineral industry

Perak govt to explore cooperation with China in mineral industry

Delegation led by MB Saarani Mohamad arrived in Nanning yesterday.
S'gor 'not interested' in exploring rare earth elements - MB

S'gor 'not interested' in exploring rare earth elements - MB

UPDATED 4.25PM | However, we must come up with SOP on REE mining, Amirudin adds. 
K'tan state dept free to sue firm for 'unauthorised' gold mining - Takiyuddin

K'tan state dept free to sue firm for 'unauthorised' gold mining - Takiyuddin

'If contractors start mining without an EIA, department can sue them.'