Vietnam discovers 12 mines containing over 10 tons of gold
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A major gold discovery in central Vietnam has revealed 12 mines containing over 10 tons of gold and 16 tons of silver, according to the Mid-Central Geological Division.
The discoveries were made following geological investigations across 32 areas with gold ore potential.
Vietnamese authorities have identified around 500 gold-bearing locations nationwide. Of these, 30 sites have undergone detailed surveys, revealing an estimated total of 300 tons of gold reserves. Most of these deposits are concentrated in mountainous areas of northern Vietnam and several central provinces.
Starting in 2025, the Department of Geology and Minerals has been launching a new project to evaluate mineral potential in central Vietnam, focusing on localities like Quang Nam, Quang Ngai, Binh Dinh and Phu Yen provinces.
Another mineral survey project, initiated in 2017, led to the recent discovery of 40 gold mines with total estimated reserves of nearly 30 tons.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which specific geological body announced the discovery of the 12 mines in central Vietnam?
Which specific geological body announced the discovery of the 12 mines in central Vietnam?
The Mid-Central Geological Division was responsible for announcing the discovery of the 12 gold mines in central Vietnam. This announcement followed their geological investigations in the region.
Q.What is the total estimated gold reserve across all surveyed sites in Vietnam?
What is the total estimated gold reserve across all surveyed sites in Vietnam?
Across 30 sites that have undergone detailed surveys in Vietnam, the total estimated gold reserve is approximately 300 tons. These sites are part of the 500 gold-bearing locations identified nationwide.
Q.When did the Department of Geology and Minerals begin its new project to evaluate central Vietnam's mineral potential?
When did the Department of Geology and Minerals begin its new project to evaluate central Vietnam's mineral potential?
The Department of Geology and Minerals has been launching a new project to evaluate mineral potential in central Vietnam starting in 2025. This initiative focuses on provinces such as Quang Nam and Phu Yen.
Q.How many gold mines were identified by the mineral survey project that commenced in 2017, and what were their total estimated reserves?
How many gold mines were identified by the mineral survey project that commenced in 2017, and what were their total estimated reserves?
The mineral survey project initiated in 2017 led to the discovery of 40 gold mines. These mines have total estimated reserves of nearly 30 tons.
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