Viet Nam News reported that Vietnam’s deputy Prime Minister Mr Hoang Trung Hai has ordered nine provinces and cities to increase inspections on coal mining in a bid to crackdown on illegal coal mines in the area.

The localities include

1. Bac Giang
2. Bac Ninh
3. Hai Duong
4. Hai Phong
5. Nam Dinh
6. Nghe An
7. Quang Ninh
8. Thai Binh
9. Thanh Hoa

Mr Hai said the business licences of those committing serious violations will be revoked, especially for those making serious breeches in rules on labour safety and environmental protection or those illegally transporting, processing and trading coal.

Source - VietNamNet

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