Vinacomin coal development plan okay

The Viet Nam National Coal, Mineral Industries Holding Group (VINACOMIN) said the Government has approved coal development planning by 2020 which allows the group to explore and exploit more than 160 projects. The Department of Geology and Minerals said they have received 6 applications for exploration and 10 for exploitation. The department has been rushing to complete procedures to grant licences to the projects under planning.

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