Malaysia’s Rare Earth Export Approval Tests the Economics of Domestic Processing
Malaysia has approved a conditional export of up to 700 tonnes of rare-earth carbonate to the US for research into processing technologies. The move could help the country develop its own refining capabilities while testing how much of its rare-earth potential can be turned into a commercially viable industry.
Malaysia has approved DTEC Mineral and Metal Technology to export up to 700 metric tonnes of rare-earth carbonate from Perak to the United States for separation and refining research, the company’s chief executive, Milan Perlly, told Reuters on 27 October 2026. The approval, which Perlly described as the first under…
By Salini Krishnan 4 min read
