Deputy PM says mineral planning must take into account environmental protection
(VOVWORLD) -Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha said mining activities must be coupled with the task of resource conservation as he addressed Wednesday meeting of the Appraisal Council of the Planning for Exploration, Mining, Processing and Use of Minerals in the 2021-2030 period, with a vision to 2050.
 Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha speaks at the meeting. Photo: VOV |
The Deputy PM stressed the need to fully evaluate the development and progress of exploration technology, exploitation technology and processing technology and to exploit mineral resources in an economical and efficient manner.
“This time, infrastructure planning must solve the relations between the economy and environment. Mining is necessary but will greatly affect the environment. Therefore, the planning needs to take into account the problem of mineral exploitation to protect the environment and other green economic sectors without sacrificing people's interests and environmental benefits,” he said.
 Delegates attend the meeting of the Appraisal Council of the Planning for Exploration, Mining, Processing and Use of Minerals in the 2021-2030 period, with a vision to 2050. Photo: VOV |