Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha has signed Decision No. 68/QD-TTg to establish the National Council for Evaluation of Mineral Reserves Evaluation.
Under the decision, the Minister of Agriculture and Environment, Tran Duc Thang, will serve as the Council’s Chairman, while Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Environment, Le Cong Thanh, will hold the position of Vice Chairman.
The Council's membership includes leaders from the ministries of Finance, Industry and Trade, Construction, Science and Technology, and the Government Office. It also features experts from specialized geological and mineral agencies, as well as relevant educational and training institutions.
The National Council for Evaluation of Mineral Reserves is tasked with appraising and certifying the results of mineral resource and reserve exploration within the licensing jurisdiction of the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment. Additionally, it will coordinate with various ministries, sectors, and local authorities to perform tasks related to the appraisal and recognition of mineral reserves.
The Decision clearly states that the Council's responsibilities include evaluating and recognizing mineral reserves and resources in exploration reports, supplementary exploration for reserve upgrades, and the identification of associated or newly discovered minerals.
Furthermore, the Council will review and approve temporary reserve calculation parameters during the appraisal process, providing a foundation for state management, investment project planning, and mine development design.
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