Episode 2011 - 24: Rare earths, Sydney based Lynas Co.'s operations in Malaysia

Broadcast July 7th 2011  at 9-9.30am on 2SER radio 107.3 Sydney.
With Simon Unwin and Jessica Minshall

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New York Times

This week we look at rare earths. Rare earth metals are the special metals used in our phones as well as computers, hybrid cars and wind turbines. China has long been the dominant producer of rare earth, but now Australian based company Lynas is attempting to set up a large rare earth processing plant in Malaysia.
Twelve locals from the chosen site - Kuanton, Malaysia - have brought their concerns about radioactive waste with them to Sydney.