Southern Alliance Mining (SAM) says that the temporary suspension of work orders issued by the Minerals and Geoscience Department and the Department of Environment on its 40%-owned joint operation, MCRE Resources (MCRE), have been lifted on Jan 15.
The suspension orders were issued based on eight issues relating to erosion and sedimentation control plan matters; three issues involving deviations from approved work flows; two issues relating to reporting requirements; and one issue each pertaining to scheduled waste management.
The group says that the suspension of work orders were “entirely unrelated” to the water discolouration incident reported in the Sungai Perak in late 2025.
The incident occurred in October 2025, where the Department of Environment's investigations into that incident focused on three mining operations in the upper reaches of Sungai Perak in Gerik as subjects of investigation.
Shares in SAM closed 0.5 cents higher or 1.099% up at 46 cents on Jan 16.
