Malaysia weighing limited return of raw rare-earth exports amid growing foreign interest, deputy minister says
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KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 — Malaysia is considering allowing limited exports of unprocessed rare earths under strict conditions as foreign interest in the country’s mineral deposits...
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The move would mark a partial shift from a moratorium introduced in 2024 to encourage domestic processing and retain more value within Malaysia.
Deputy Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Syed Ibrahim Syed Noh said authorities were assessing whether to ease the restrictions amid pressure from state governments and investors.
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