Lynas controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2023
Malaysian restriction on cracking and leaching
Malaysia required Lynas to stop cracking and leaching at LAMP because the activities continued to generate radioactive waste, renewing other operating permissions separately.
2012
Radioactive-residue controversy at LAMP
LAMP faced opposition over residues containing naturally occurring radioactive material and the absence at the time of a permanent disposal plan. The issue became a major source of community, parliamentary, and regulatory controversy in Malaysia.
2011
Crown deposit transaction criticism
A proposed sale of the Crown polymetallic deposit to Forge Resources attracted criticism because of overlapping director and executive relationships and the proposed consideration. The transaction was subject to independent shareholder approval, but the meeting was canceled after opposition emerged.