Bauxite mining companies in Kuantan should enjoy the temporary moratorium announced by the government today, because they will stand to make more profits, said Pahang Menteri Besar Adnan Yaakob.

"This is a blessing in disguise for the (bauxite) players.

"If I were them, I'd enjoy the moratorium," Adnan said at a press conference in Kuala Lumpur today.