Summary Box: Rare earth plant in Malaysia near

THE ISSUE: Malaysia has granted an Australian miner a two-year license to operate the first rare earths plant outside China in years. But the government is reviewing its decision amid protests over alleged health and environmental risks.

POSSIBLE DELAY: Company officials say they are ready to start operations in two weeks, but the review means they cannot bring in raw material.

ABOUT THE MINING: Rare earths are used in the manufacture of hybrid cars, weapons, flat-screen TVs, mobile phones, mercury-vapor lights and camera lenses. China supplies the bulk of the minerals and has placed restrictions on exports, sparking causing among manufacturers.

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