Quy Hop: Pouring concrete to fill 18 caves dug by people to illegally collect ore

It is known that 18 caves dug by people to illegally collect ore are tin mines that have been decided to close, but because the situation of filling the tunnels and reclaiming the mines after mining has not been fully and promptly implemented, there is a phenomenon that people continue to collect at mines that have not been reclaimed, causing safety risks.

The working group of Quy Hop district inspected and reviewed the actual scene and found that in the Suoi Bac area, there were 18 caves dug by people to illegally collect and dredge ore. Photo: Phan Giang

Accordingly, Quy Hop district coordinated with the People's Committees of Chau Thanh, Chau Hong,Nghe Tinh Non-ferrous Metals Joint Stock Companyand Thiec Ha An Company mobilized more than 50 people including police force, militia, excavators, and motor vehicles to simultaneously level and pour concrete into 18 caves that people had dug illegally to collect ore, ensuring safety and efficiency.

After completing the blocking of the caves, Quy Hop district also directed relevant departments, sectors, localities, companies and enterprises to put up prohibition signs at these locations and caves. Assigned to the People's Committees of Chau Thanh and Chau Hong communes, Nghe Tinh Non-ferrous Metal Joint Stock Company and Ha An Tin Company Limited to coordinate with each other, strengthen inspection, management, protection, organize inspection forces and expel people from the illegal mining area...

Mobilizing forces, excavators, and vehicles to simultaneously level and pour concrete into 18 caves and put up warning signs. Photo: Phan Giang

At the same time, actively propagate and mobilize people not to enter closed mines to collect and collect tin ore illegally, to avoid danger to life. When detecting subjects going to Suoi Bac area to collect ore illegally, promptly report to Quy Hop District People's Committee to inspect and strictly handle violations, if any./.