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Hai Phong People's Committee has approved the delimitation results of areas prohibited from mining in the eastern part of the city, totaling 3,246 areas and more than 108,334 hectares. These prohibited areas relate directly to ten sectors: 1,016 areas in the defense sector; 441 in security; 63 in industry and trade; 683 in information and communications; 17 in construction; 72 in transportation; 51 in agriculture and rural development; 24 in resources and environment; 607 in culture, sports and tourism; and 272 in religion. The delimitation aims to ensure mining is conducted in line with environmental protection, landscape preservation, historic-cultural relics, scenic spots and other natural resources, while safeguarding national defense, security, order, and social safety. According to the decision, the total number of delineated zones is 3,246, all prohibited from mining, with a total area of over 108,334 hectares. The areas are located within 50 communes, wards and special zones in the eastern part of Hai Phong. This also provides a basis for improving state management of mineral resources and protecting ecological environment toward sustainable development. Hai Phong's People’s Committee assigns the Department of Agriculture and Environment to lead in coordinating with other departments, agencies and localities to implement and disseminate the Decision. It will also compile difficulties and obstacles during implementation and propose adjustments to the city’s People’s Committee to modify the prohibited and temporarily prohibited mining areas in accordance with the Geology and Minerals Law 2024 when necessary to align with actual conditions. According to the Department of Agriculture and Environment, reviewing and realigning the prohibited mining areas is an urgent requirement. After more than ten years of implementing the old plan, the city’s infrastructure, transport, and irrigation systems have undergone major changes. Notably, from 1 July 2025, the city will operate under a new administrative model as a result of the merger between Hai Duong province and Hai Phong city. In addition, applying the new provisions of the 2024 Geology and Minerals Law requires an updated, synchronized legal framework to avoid overlaps, resource waste and to firmly protect sensitive areas.
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