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Bentong MP demands Lynas shutdown after company admits it can’t meet mining terms | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Mar 2 — Bentong MP Wong Tack has demanded Australian rare-earths mining corporation Lynas shut down its operations in Gebeng, Pahang, following its admission the conditions imposed by the government to renew its operating license is unachievable. He said this was confirmed by…

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“While it is possible for marine life to breed in the area after three years, they would still be in a polluted habitat.”

Harinder said the organisms would adapt to the waters but the number of species in the area would be fewer and toxin would still be present in their system.

He said the damage would not stop there as the toxin absorbed by marine life would then be passed on in the food chain.

Pahang coast affected by bauxite mining ‘doomed for three years’, says scientist

PETALING JAYA, Jan 3 — The bauxite-contaminated red sea off the Pahang coastal area is bound to be a “dead sea” for up to three years. Malaysian Society of Marine Sciences chairman Dr Harinder


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Please note how serious the bauxite issue is in Pahang. Here we have lead, aluminium and mercury poisoning to contend with. Not to mention that we endure a monsoon season where polluted water can be carried directly to the people.

Bauxite mining is slowly poisoning innocent people

The Pahang government should heed the example of the wide scale poisoning of the people of Flint, Michigan from lead in their drinking water.


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Kuantan folk blame bauxite mining for rise in asthma, respiratory cases – The Malaysian Insider

There has to be only one explanation, teacher Syed Sharinnizam Syed Mohd Shah thought, as he observed more and more of his pupils stricken with breakouts…


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Experts warn against bauxite mining during rainy season – Nation | The Star Online

Experts believe bauxite mining areas in Pahang could cause dangerous mudslides and worsen floods if monsoon rains lash the state as expected. Even those who support the mining activities are calling for a stop until the rains go away.


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Bauxite Mining in Malaysia Fills Fish with 100 Times the Acceptable Level of Arsenic

Bauxite mining in Malaysia has been causing quite a stir of late.  Irresponsible mining practices have unleashed dust clouds and muddy flows laden with arsenic, mercury and heavy metals upon nearby…


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Mining protester blacklisted and refused entry to Malaysia

Natalie Lowrey was detained at Kuala Lumpur airport and sent to Bali, allegedly because of her involvement in protests against Lynas Corporation


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