What are Ukraine's rare earths and why does Trump want them?
Rare earths are a group of 17 metals vital for EVs, phones, missiles & electronics, power magnets with no known substitutes.
Sun Feb 09 2025
Rare earth elements a potential bonanza for Malaysia
Demand for rare earth elements has risen in tandem with the push towards greener technologies and decarbonisation.
Sat Aug 03 2024
Sanusi confirms statement given to MACC on Rare Earth mining issue
Without disclosing the location where the statement was recorded, the Kedah Menteri Besar said that he gave his statement on four questions last week.
Mon Sep 25 2023
FACTBOX: Malaysia is latest in Asia to tighten grip on key minerals
Rare earths are a group of 17 elements used in products from lasers and military equipment to magnets.
Tue Sep 12 2023
World battles to loosen China's grip on vital rare earths for clean energy transition
The world's two biggest rare earths companies outside of China are facing challenges turning rock from their mines into the building blocks.
Thu Aug 03 2023
Investors, financiers urged to turn to Asia - PM
There is opportunity to develop rare earth minerals and establish a conducive ecosystem to strengthen supply chain, PM Anwar Ibrahim said.
Mon Jun 26 2023
Nominee to be next US ambassador to Malaysia sees rare earths potential
Edgard Kagan said this would be done in partnership with Malaysia "in ways that are sustainable and promote the values.
Wed Jun 14 2023
NR-REE industry needs new lease of life - Takiyuddin
Takiyuddin the prices of REE are expected to increase by more than 700 per cent in the next 20 years due to high demand.
Thu Aug 11 2022
Lanthanide rare-earth mining project not in forest reserve, CFS area - Perak MB
The pilot project for lanthanide rare-earth mining in Hulu Perak is not in the Permanent Forest Reserve (HSK) and outside the Central Forest Spine (CFS) area.
Wed Jun 15 2022
Lynas: Proposed PDF construction site to remain in Gebeng - Dr Adham
The proposed site for the construction of the Lynas rare earth permanent disposal facility (PDF) will remain in Gebeng Industrial Area in Kuantan and is currently awaiting approval.
Tue Dec 07 2021
SOP for mining NRREE being finalised - Takiyuddin
KeTSA is finalising the SOP for mining non-radioactive rare earth elements (NRREE) in a pilot project in Gerik, Perak.
Mon Nov 29 2021
No mining lease for Lanthanide issued in Jelai - Pahang MB
Wan Rosdy said the Pahang government has not issued any mining lease for Lanthanide rare earth in Jelai.
Tue Aug 24 2021
Australia's Lynas gets relief from Malaysian court in license renewal case
The High Court dismissed a lawsuit challenging Malaysia's decision to renew the company's operating license.
Thu Jul 29 2021
Factbox: Automakers cutting back on rare earth magnets
Automakers in the West are trying to reduce their reliance on a key driver of the electric vehicle revolution.
Mon Jul 19 2021
Australia's Lynas to provide Malaysian authorities more info to resume radioactive waste disposal assessment
Malaysia approved a site in the state of Pahang for the facility last year.
Wed Apr 28 2021
South Korea spy agency says DeepSeek 'excessively' collects personal data
DeepSeek also provided different answers to potentially sensitive questions in different languages, the NIS noted.
Mon Feb 10 2025
China hopes Dalai Lama can 'return to right path', says its foreign ministry
China is open to talks about the Dalai Lama's future if he abandons his separatist stance, according to a foreign ministry spokesperson.
Mon Feb 10 2025
Police ensure safety, smooth traffic flow during Thaipusam celebrations at Batu Caves
Seven roads around Batu Caves will be closed in stages, depending on current conditions, from midnight yesterday until Feb 14.
Mon Feb 10 2025
Gov't considers national law to tackle plastic waste pollution
Nik Nazmi says current legal controls and enforcement are limited to local authorities and do not constitute a comprehensive policy.
Mon Feb 10 2025
Paris AI summit draws world leaders and CEOs eager for technology wave
Delegations will discuss managing AI's massive energy needs amid global warming and its applications in the developing world.
Mon Feb 10 2025
President Erdogan arrives in Malaysia, personally received by PM
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has arrived in Malaysia to undertake a two-day official visit to the country.
Mon Feb 10 2025
New Zealand concerns mount as Cook Islands PM plans to sign agreement with China
Cook Islands' PM is heading to China, seeking a partnership in national development, including infrastructure, trade, and the economy.
Mon Feb 10 2025
[COLUMNIST] Harnessing the power of methane from palm oil mill effluent
Malaysia's palm oil industry faces mounting environmental concerns, particularly regarding methane emissions from POME.
Mon Feb 10 2025
Police in India pull the plug on British singer Ed Sheeran's impromptu street concert
Ed Sheeran was singing and playing his guitar on a pavement in the centre of Bengaluru ahead of his concert.
Mon Feb 10 2025
Macron urges Trump not to hurt EU economy by imposing tariffs
According to Emmanuel Macron, the introduction of tariffs against the EU will lead to inflation and higher prices in the United States.
Mon Feb 10 2025