The rare earth mining project in Mukim Kenering, Gerik, Hulu Perak has received approval for the Environmental Management Plan (EMP) from the Department of Environment, as well as for the Erosion Sediment Control Plan (ESCP) from the Department of Drainage and Irrigation.

Menteri Besar Saarani Mohamad said he had been informed of this by Perak Menteri Besar Incorporated (MB Inc) chief executive officer Anuar Zainal Abidin, that the high-impact pioneer project had received full approval.