IPOH: Over 300 quarry operators in the country may have to contribute to a fund to rehabilitate their quarry sites soon.
At present, only mining operators contribute RM10,000 annually to a fund, set up under the Mineral Development Act 1994.
Natural Resources and Environment Minister Datuk Seri Douglas Uggah Embas said the matter would be raised for discussion during the National Mineral Council, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin on Nov 17.
Uggah said the Government was forced to take the drastic step as some irresponsible operators would leave their sites unattended after completing their project.
“The state government ended up having to foot the bill to rehabilitate, which is unfair,” he said after opening the Geology Museum here yesterday, adding that under the proposal, quarry operators would contribute to the fund.
“If the state is happy with the operators' rehabilitation work, the money will be refunded.”
Source: SYLVIA LOOI (sylvia@thestar.com.my)
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