Saturday, February 4, 2012

Malaysia to monitor Aussie rare earths plant (AP)

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia ? Malaysian authorities say they will appoint an independent monitor to ensure public safety amid protests over its move to approve a rare earths plant by Australian miner Lynas Corp.

The Atomic Energy Licensing Board on Wednesday granted Lynas a two-year license to operate the first rare earths plant outside China in years. Malaysia hopes the $230 million plant will spur growth but public protests have escalated over fears of radioactive contamination.

A group representing villagers and civil groups plans to seek a court order to halt the project.

Agency director-general Raja Abdul Aziz Raja Adnan sought Friday to quell protests, saying an independent monitor would be appointed this month and production would be closely scrutinized.

Source: http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/asia/*http%3A//news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20120203/ap_on_bi_ge/as_malaysia_australia_rare_earths

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