KUALA LUMPUR -- Malaysia has renewed the operating license of Lynas Rare Earths for three years, but the Australian company must cease some key activities later this year that authorities say generate radioactive waste.
Government cites radioactivity, but Australian company says operation 'low risk'
A truck carries rare-earth elements toward Lynas Rare Earths' Mount Weld processing plant in Western Australia. The company has a major plant in Malaysia. © Reuters
KUALA LUMPUR -- Malaysia has renewed the operating license of Lynas Rare Earths for three years, but the Australian company must cease some key activities later this year that authorities say generate radioactive waste.