Lao Cai province's former Party chief, former chairman arrested

Lao Cai province's former Party chief, former chairman arrested

Nguyen Van Vinh, former secretary of Lao Cai's Party Committee, and Doan Van Huong, former chairman of the province, were arrested on Thursday for further investigation into their alleged violations in an illegal apatite mining case.

Politics - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Quang Nam closes Bong Mieu gold mine over illegal exploitation

Quang Nam closes Bong Mieu gold mine over illegal exploitation

Quang Nam authorities will close down the central province's Bong Mieu gold mine due to pervasive illegal activity following the bankruptcy of a foreign-invested company that exploited the site four years ago.

Companies - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

State-owned firms illegally exploiting millions of tonnes of minerals: auditors

State-owned firms illegally exploiting millions of tonnes of minerals: auditors

Five subsidiaries of the state-owned Vietnam National Cement Corporation (Vicem) have exploited millions of tonnes of minerals above their licensed capacity and “forgotten” to pay dues thereof to the state.

Companies - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Illegal ore mining lands former Lao Cai chairmen in the soup

Illegal ore mining lands former Lao Cai chairmen in the soup

Nguyen Thanh Duong and Le Ngoc Hung, former Lao Cai vice chairmen, were arrested Thursday on charges related to illegal apatite ore mining in the northern province.

Economy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7