PolicyTuesday, March 3, 2026Mongabay
Malaysia renews Lynas Rare Earths’ license for 10 years, orders end to radioactive waste by 2031
The Malaysian government has renewed Lynas Rare Earths' operating license for a decade, with a stipulation that the company must cease the production of radioactive waste by 2031, highlighting the government's focus on environmental accountability in the mining sector. This decision reflects a balancing act between economic interests in rare earths and the necessity of sound environmental practices.
