Why not use Bauxite Money to Curb Bauxite Pollution?

Why not use Bauxite Money to Curb Bauxite Pollution?

There’s a storm of controversy surrounding Malaysia’s recent rise as a major bauxite producer.  Bauxite mining has become a very profitable industry for the struggling country, but the pollution it creates is poisoning Malaysian citizens and ecosystems. About RM750 million (US$170.6 mil) has so far been generated from bauxite mining…

When will Illegal Bauxite Mining in Malaysia be Shut Down?

When will Illegal Bauxite Mining in Malaysia be Shut Down?

Illegal bauxite mining is quickly degrading life of all kinds in Malaysia.  The country’s people, environment, and potential for development are all suffering from a rush of poorly regulated mining operations – but despite promises to shut down mines, politicians have not been taking action. Pahang, a populous state in…

Malaysian State Wises up to Poisonous Bauxite Mining

Malaysian State Wises up to Poisonous Bauxite Mining

Heeding reports of devastating pollution and lending an ear to local unrest, The Malaysian state of Terengganu has frozen all new applications for bauxite mining. “So far we have decided to freeze [applications] and not give permission to any party that wants to mine bauxite, although some of them are…

Big Bauxite Deal Underlines Need for Mining Regulation in Malaysia

Big Bauxite Deal Underlines Need for Mining Regulation in Malaysia

In the past year, Malaysia has emerged as one of the world’s leading producers of bauxite, the raw ore used to create aluminum.  The discovery and feverish exploitation of bauxite in Malaysia (a reaction to Indonesia’s drop-out as a supplier to bauxite-hungry China) has been a boon to the nation’s…

Malaysian Chairman Misleads Public about Dangerous Bauxite Pollution

Malaysian Chairman Misleads Public about Dangerous Bauxite Pollution

Illegal bauxite mining in Malaysia has been causing an uproar of late, as the unregulated practices and resulting pollution pose dire risks to human, animal and environmental health.  The bauxite-rich state of Pahang has been hit particularly hard by mining pollution, but the state’s Environment Department (DoE) is misleading the…