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
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
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
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
Mining magnets: Arctic island finds green power can be a curse
The world's biggest island has huge resources of metals known as 'rare earths'.
Tue Mar 02 2021
Lynas on the go at its Kuantan plant
Rare earths miner Lynas expects to be producing finished products from its controversial plant in Malaysia within weeks.
Mon Jan 07 2013
Lynas shares up as rare earth concerntrate arrives in Kuantan
The company said about 100 containers of rare earths concentrate had arrived in Kuantan and a significant number of those were already at its plant.
Thu Nov 22 2012
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024