Coal

It would cost about VND 1.20 trillion (USD 52.18 million) to fill the Nui Beo open-cast coal mine pit in Ha Long City after closure. Nui Beo used to be the biggest open cast coal source in Ha Long City with an average annual output of five million tonnes. Ngo The Phiet, director of Nui Beo Coal Joint Stock Company under the Vietnam National Coal and Mineral Industries Group said that they are planning to fill the mined area. "The two pits are some 125 metres deep in Ha Tu Ward, Ha Long City," he said. "We may need some 30 million cubic metres of soil to fill these two pits." The official estimated that the work would cost VND 1.20 trillion (USD 52.18 million) and last until 2030. "With the current fuel price hike, the cost may rise to between VND 1.50-1.60 trillion," he said. "Meanwhile, our annual profits now stand at only between VND40-50 billion". Nui Beo, the largest open-cast coal mine in the northern province of Quang Ninh was closed in … [Read more...] about Huge costs for filling Ha Long largest open-cast coal mine

The Vinacomin-Nam Mau Coal Company’s Youth Union responds to the Action Month on Occupational Health and Safety and Workers Month 2022 Towards green economy The Vinacomin-Nam Mau Coal Company, which operates an underground coal mine in the northeastern province of Quang Ninh, is paying greater attention to environmental protection in accordance with the Vinacomin Party Committee’s resolution on strengthening environmental protection by 2025, with a vision to 2030. The company has achieved some positive results in this regard. These include planting trees to restore the environment and renovate the landscape of production areas on 2.5ha, building a new domestic wastewater treatment station, constructing dams to prevent soil and rock slides and handle flooding, repairing embankments, spillways and drainage ditches and improving environmental health in production and surrounding areas. The company has developed action plans to raise awareness of collectives … [Read more...] about Vinacomin-Nam Mau Coal Company targets green growth

Party Central Committee’s Inspection Commission held its 16th meeting between June 20-22. The meeting was presided over by the commission's chair Trần Cẩm Tú. — VNA/VNS Photo Phương Hoa HÀ NỘI — The Party Central Committee’s Inspection Commission issued a disciplinary warning against the Standing Board of the Party Committee of the Việt Nam National Coal – Mineral Industries Group (Vinacomin) for the 2015-20 and 2020-25 tenures, during its 16th meeting that took place from June 20-22. The commission concluded that the board violated the principle of democratic centralism and working regulations, and showed signs of negligence, along with lax leadership and supervision, letting the Council of Members and some individuals violate Party regulations and the State’s laws on production, business and investment. Such violations have caused severe consequences, and negatively affected production and business, as well as the prestige of the Party organisation and the group as well. Lê … [Read more...] about Leaders of Phú Yên, HCM City, State coal mine group to face disciplinary measures over wrongdoings

The Vinacomin-Mao Khe Coal Company complies strictly with environmental protection regulations Response to occupational health, safety The Vinacomin-Mao Khe Coal Company has established a steering committee for the Action Month on Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and Workers Month 2022. The committee has strengthened information dissemination, reviewed regulations and added technical measures to ensure labor safety, and evaluated risks in using machinery, equipment and tools. In addition, the committee has launched role-model campaigns in each unit, carried out OHS training and organized inspection teams to cross-check on OHS, while visiting and encouraging victims of work accidents and serious disease. Improving environmental health The Vinacomin-Mao Khe Coal Company has established a steering committee for environmental sanitation, directing production units to regularly inspect and sanitize the environment. The company has also ensured strict … [Read more...] about Vinacomin-Mao Khe Coal Company interested in environmental protection

Human resources readiness In 2021, the corporation spent VND56.5 billion on operating a misting system against dust, treating mining and domestic wastewater, planting trees, dredging sumps and renovating the environmental landscape at production sites. The corporation also built works to prevent and minimize damage from heavy rains and storms, such as dredging streams, ditches and sewers; digging sumps; repairing warehouses, and testing electrical equipment, as well as procuring materials and equipment and maintaining high alert in case of heavy rains and storms. “The Steering Committee for Disaster Prevention and Rescue of the corporation and other member units have well prepared for the task, always having a group on duty around the clock until the storms end and are always ready to deal with arising problems. In addition, the corporation has also closely coordinated with local authorities in dealing with impacts on trees, crops and properties caused by storms to the … [Read more...] about VVMI synchronizes coal mining with environmental protection

At the 16th meeting of the Party Central Committee ’s Inspection Commission (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The Party Central Committee’s Inspection Commission issued a disciplinary warning against the Standing Board of the Party Committee of the Vietnam National Coal – Mineral Industries Group ( Vinacomin ) for the 2015-2020 and 2020-2025 tenures, during its 16th meeting that took place from June 20-22. The commission concluded that the board violated the principle of democratic centralism and working regulations, and showed a lack of responsibility along with lax leadership and supervision, letting the Council of Members and some individuals violate Party regulations and the State’s laws on production, business and investment. Such violations have caused severe consequences, and negatively affected production and business, as well as the prestige of the Party organisation and the group as well. Le Minh Chuan, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairman of the … [Read more...] about Party Inspection Commission disciplines individuals, collectives