Illegal sand mining should be criminal violation: official A high-ranking city official has demanded much stricter punishment for illegal sand mining activities, saying the violation must be considered a crime.

Company fined for illegal sand mining Residents in Hương Vân Ward, Hương Trà Town in the central province of Thừa Thiên-Huế have buried bamboo poles in the Bồ River to prevent illegal sand mining.

Mining blamed for pollution in Đắkrông River Mining on the upper part of the Đắkrông River in central provinces of Thừa Thiên –Huế and Quảng Trị had polluted the river, affecting the lives of tens of thousands of people.

Hà Nội struggles to tackle illegal sand mining Hà Nội is planning to take control of illegal sand mining that is threatening to hit agricultural production and the environment in and around the city.

Titanium exploitation need to consider pros and cons Titanium exploitation projects have been causing bad impacts to environment but the economic sufficiency was so modest. So, many experts raised their concerns that the exploitation is worth anymore?

Quảng Ninh urban development project will not affect bay: officials

The urban renovation and public beach development project in the northern coastal city of Hạ Long, Quảng Ninh Province, will not encroach on Hạ Long Bay, local authorities have stated.

Residents build river fence to oppose sand mining Residents living nearby Bồ River in the central province of Thừa Thiên-Huế have erected a bamboo fence onto the riverbed to prevent the overexploitation of river sand by an authorised company.

Quảng Ninh halts sand mining project in border area Last December, the company asked the province for permission to exploit sand at the mine with estimated production of 4.5 million cu.m yearly but it had not completed procedures

HCM City approves inspection stations to deter illegal sand mining HCM City Party Committee Secretary Nguyễn Thiện Nhân has approved a proposal to establish mobile inspection stations to deter participation in the rampant illegal sand mining in Cần Giờ Sea.

City seeks investment in new construction materials as illegal sand mining continues The city plans to call for investment in new materials that could replace sand used in some construction projects in response to an increase in illegal sand mining activities, according to Trần Vĩnh Tuyến, vice chairman of HCM City People’s Committee.