The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment Sustainability (NRES) has issued Temporary Suspension Orders to three tin ore mining companies for failing to comply with the Mining Operation Scheme Approval Letters (SKSPM), reported The Malay Mail.
The suspension, enforced through the Department of Minerals and Geoscience (JMG), affects Asiatic Mine Sdn Bhd/Nalidah Tin Mine Sdn Bhd, Rahman Hydraulic Tin Sdn Bhd, as well as Rare Earth Carbonate (REC), Perak State Agricultural Development Corporation/MCRE Resources Sdn Bhd.
NRES said the move followed inspections and water quality testing at mining sites in Hulu Perak, prompted by complaints of pollution in Sungai Rui, Sungai Kijang, Sungai Kepayang and Sungai Perak.
“Investigations found non-compliance with conditions on effluent discharge, erosion and sediment control, and chemical management,” the ministry said, adding that the suspension will remain until all corrective and technical improvements are fully implemented and verified.
