Addition of areas where mineral exploitation rights are not auctioned

Add some copper mineral areas in Lao Cai province to the list of areas where mineral exploitation rights are not auctioned.

Specifically, the Deputy Prime Minister decided to add copper mineral areas in Lao Cai province included in the Planning for exploration, exploitation, processing and use of minerals for the period 2021 - 2030, with a vision to 2050 approved by the Prime Minister in Decision No. 866/QD-TTg dated July 18, 2023 to the list of areas not subject to auction of mineral exploitation rights under the licensing authority of the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment , specifically:

Add the copper ore mining expansion area at Sin Quyen mine, located in Ban Vuoc and Coc My communes, Bat Xat district, Lao Cai province with an area of ​​585.8 hectares and the copper ore mining area in the Southeast of Sin Quyen mine located in Ban Vuoc and Coc My communes, Bat Xat district, Lao Cai province with an area of ​​385.5 hectares to the list of areas not auctioning mineral exploitation rights for TKV Mineral Corporation - JSC (Vimico).

Adding the expanded area, deep mining copper ore at Ta Phoi mine in Ta Phoi commune, Lao Cai city, Lao Cai province with an area of ​​407.3 hectares to the area where mineral exploitation rights are not auctioned for Ta Phoi Copper Joint Stock Company - Vinacomin.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, the Ministry of Industry and Trade and the People's Committee of Lao Cai province are fully responsible to the Prime Minister for the accuracy of the reported information and data. On that basis, coordinate with relevant ministries and branches to grant mineral exploitation licenses without auctioning mineral exploitation rights for the above-mentioned mineral areas and in accordance with the provisions of law./.

Source: https://baochinhphu.vn/bo-sung-khu-vuc-khong-dau-gia-quyen-khai-thac-khoang-san-10225051515472983.htm