Bac Ninh issues regulations on coordination in state management of minerals

The regulation consists of 3 Chapters and 16 Articles promulgating regulations applicable to specialized agencies under the Provincial People's Committee, central agencies located in the province; People's Committees of communes and wards; organizations and individuals with mineral activities in Bac Ninh province.

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The coordination principle is implemented in accordance with the provisions of the law on minerals and related documents; in accordance with the functions, tasks and powers prescribed by law. Ensuring synchronization and effectiveness in exchanging, providing information and coordinating inspection of mineral activities in the province. Using information, documents and data provided by the coordinating agency ensures the right purpose and in accordance with the provisions of law.

The coordination contents include: Coordinating the work of establishing, adjusting and supplementing management plans on geology and minerals; appraising dossiers proposing approval of policies for mineral exploitation and processing projects; appraising and giving opinions on basic designs of mineral exploitation investment projects and mine designs; appraising mineral exploration projects; appraising mineral exploration results reports; coordinating in collecting opinions from people in places where minerals are located to request the issuance of exploration licenses and mineral exploitation licenses; inspecting and checking mineral activities for mineral mines licensed for mineral activities by competent authorities; coordinating in managing and protecting unexploited and unused geological resources and unexploited minerals...

The Department of Agriculture and Environment shall preside over and coordinate with agencies and commune-level People's Committees to review areas with mineral potential that are eligible to be included in the geological and mineral management plan integrated into the provincial planning.

Based on the review results and recommendations of the Department of Agriculture and Environment, the Department of Finance synthesizes areas with mineral potential that are eligible to be included in the geological and mineral management plan in the provincial planning and completes the report dossier to the competent authority for approval or approval of adjustments and supplements to the provincial planning.

The People's Committee at the commune level is responsible for providing opinions on the conformity of mineral exploitation projects with local land use planning and plans, conformity with other planning and related issues under local management; and is responsible for providing opinions on consulting with people in areas where minerals are located to request the issuance of mineral exploration licenses and mineral exploitation licenses.

Preside over and coordinate the organization of propaganda, dissemination and education of mineral laws to Party committees, authorities, mass organizations of communes, villages and people in the management area. Preside over the implementation of plans to protect unexploited minerals in the area and the border areas between the two communes and two provinces. Set up hotlines, assign leaders or establish standing forces and assign specific officers in charge of each area to ensure 24/24 communication to receive information and promptly handle or coordinate the handling of illegal mineral exploitation activities in the area, including the border areas between the two communes and two provinces.

The Decision takes effect from December 1, 2025 and replaces Decision No. 12/2024/QD-UBND dated July 9, 2024 of the People's Committee of Bac Giang province promulgating the Regulation on coordination in mineral resources management in Bac Giang province.

Source: https://baobacninhtv.vn/bac-ninh-ban-hanh-quy-che-phoi-hop-trong-quan-ly-nha-nuoc-ve-khoang-san-postid430888.bbg