With the Temporary Operating Licence (TOL) issued to the Lynas rare earths plant expiring today, the Atomic Energy Licensing Board (AELB) has agreed to grant the controversial plant a Full Operating State Licence (FOSL).

AELB director-general Hamrah Mohd Ali confirmed with Malaysiakini today that the board agreed at a meeting last week to issue a two-year FOSL to Lynas.