Vietnam Approves Updated Planning for Nui Phao Tungsten Mine

Published: Apr 23, 2026 19:16

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Vietnam has approved updated planning for the Nui Phao tungsten mine in Thai Nguyen province, under the national mineral plan for 2021–2030 with a vision to 2050. The mine operates with approximately 83.22 million tonnes of licensed reserves, including about 28.03 million tonnes of underground reserves.

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