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A close-up view of the ruby-sapphire quarry in Chau Binh, which has been ordered to close and for environmental restoration.

Vinh Hoang - Nhat Lan • April 22, 2026 10:22

The People's Committee of Chau Binh commune issued a document requesting Hanoi Gemstone and Gold Joint Stock Company to fulfill its obligation to close and restore the environment of the ruby-sapphire gemstone mine, and at the same time, implement a series of measures to comprehensively manage the mining area.


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On April 15, 2026, the People's Committee of Chau Binh commune issued Document No. 348/UBND-KT urging Hanoi Gemstone and Gold Joint Stock Company – the enterprise licensed to exploit minerals at the ruby-sapphire gemstone mine in the Doi Ty - Khe Met area – to fulfill its obligations regarding mine closure and environmental restoration. (Photo: Vinh Hoang)
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Hanoi Gemstone and Gold Joint Stock Company must cease all mineral mining activities in the Doi Ty - Khe Met area from April 15, 2026, when its mining license expires. Photo: Vinh Hoang
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Simultaneously, all machinery, equipment, assets, and related structures were moved out of the mining area, ensuring that no structures or equipment that do not comply with the law were left behind. Photo: Vinh Hoang
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Urgently prepare a plan for closing the mineral mine in accordance with regulations and submit the dossier to the Public Administration Service Center of the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment for appraisal and approval. Simultaneously, organize the implementation of environmental and land remediation and restoration work after mining in accordance with current legal regulations. Photo: Nhat Lan
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The People's Committee of Chau Binh commune has assigned the Economic Department and the commune's police to supervise Hanoi Gemstone and Gold Joint Stock Company in fulfilling its obligations and ensuring that environmental protection and land restoration requirements are implemented in accordance with the law. Photo: Nhat Lan
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Reportedly, the mining license of Hanoi Gemstone and Gold Joint Stock Company at the ruby-sapphire mine in the Doi Ty - Khe Met area was granted by the former Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment on September 15, 2020, with a term of 5 years and 7 months. Photo: Vinh Hoang
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Previously, on April 13, 2026, the People's Committee of Chau Binh commune submitted a report to the Provincial People's Committee and the Department of Agriculture and Environment stating that the mineral exploitation license would expire on April 15, 2026, and requesting guidance on management measures in accordance with the law. (Photo: Nhat Lan)
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On April 14, 2026, the Department of Agriculture and Environment sent a letter to the People's Committee of Chau Binh commune and Hanoi Gemstone and Gold Joint Stock Company. The letter requested the company to cease all mining activities at the mine from the date the license expires on April 15, 2026; and to urgently develop a mine closure plan and carry out environmental remediation and restoration in accordance with regulations. (Photo: Nhat Lan)
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In addition, the People's Committee of Chau Binh commune is requested to strengthen state management of the expired mining area, supervise the cessation of mining operations and the closure of the mine by the enterprise. They should urge the enterprise to fully fulfill its obligations to close the mine and restore the environment as required. They should also carry out the task of protecting unexploited mineral resources in the area according to the current regulations of the Provincial People's Committee. (Photo: Nhat Lan)
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According to Mr. Nguyen Cong Luc, Head of the Mineral Resources Department of the Department of Agriculture and Environment, the preparation of a mine closure and environmental restoration plan is a mandatory requirement when a mineral license expires. Authorities are continuing to investigate the mining output and the fulfillment of tax and fee obligations by the enterprise. (Photo: Vinh Hoang)
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“Recently, the Inspection Team of the Government Inspectorate conducted an inspection of the ruby-sapphire mining operations at the Chau Binh mine. After the conclusions are reached, related issues will be considered and handled according to authority,” Mr. Nguyen Cong Luc said. Photo: Vinh Hoang

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