Streamlined administrative procedures urged in mineral resource administration by Deputy Prime Minister
In a no-holds-barred online meeting, Deputy Prime Minister Trần Hồng Hà ashed sh*t down, laying out a plan to streamline administrative procedures and boost transparency in mineral resource management. The meeting, attended by bigwigs from 25 provinces and cities, focused on ironing out wrinkles in a draft decree that aims to govern the sector, with the ultimate goal of fostering sustainable growth.
The Deputy PM's speech was as blunt as it was clear, emphasizing the need for straightforward processes and transparent policies to guide the industry. He hammered home the importance of providing thorough explanations for any issues raised during the drafting process, ensuring that all parties are on the same page when it comes to implementing the new regulations.
He drove home the point that the drafting agency needed to address concerns and fine-tune the Law on Geology and Minerals. He highlighted the crucial role of geological management, from national defense and security to economic development, urban planning, public safety, and climate change mitigation.
The Deputy PM also stressed the importance of embracing technology to streamline administrative procedures, slash processing times, and reduce costs for businesses. He declared, "We gotta adopt one-agency, one-contact, one-file. I mean, c'mon, let's get with the times!"
When it came to task assignments within ministries, the Deputy PM was straight-up. He stressed the need for adherence to the Law on Geology and Minerals, stating that "one job doesn't need to be handled by two people" to avoid confusion and inefficiency.
At the central level, authorities will be in charge of strategies, planning, inspections, and examinations related to mineral management. A comprehensive mechanism will be set up to encourage investment in surveying, exploration, and assessment of strategic and essential minerals, which are vital for the nation's future.
The draft decree also calls for regulations on licensing and mineral reserve assessments to account for primary and accompanying minerals, thus promoting efficient resource utilization and preventing losses. The Deputy PM also advocated for encouraging investment in advance technologies for the extraction of accompanying minerals to boost recovery rates and environmental management.
Minister of Agriculture and Environment Đỗ Đức Duy weighed in, confirming that the draft decree consists of 11 chapters and 155 articles, covering different aspects of geology and mineral management. The minister revealed that the decree streamlines administrative procedures, simplifies required documentation, introduces different implementation methods, shortens processing times, and reduces fees and charges.
To further facilitate localities, the decree classifies minerals into four groups for a clear and structured approach to planning, licensing, mineral recovery, regulation, and mine closure. In regions where mineral deposits are scattered and small-scale, provincial people's committees will be granted the power to issue exploration licenses and validate the results of mineral exploration.
According to Minister Duy, the essence of the draft decree is to be more open and advantageous to localities. The meeting saw leaders from various ministries and local authorities engage in passionate discussions to reach a consensus on differing viewpoints and hammer out the details of the decree.
Deputy Prime Minister Trần Hồng Hà gives instruction at the meeting. - VNA/VNS Photo Diệp Trương
The provinces and cities voiced their desire for clarification on regulations regarding the exploitation of accompanying minerals, especially when their value surpasses that of the primary mineral. They also requested a centralized focal point to manage mineral planning, flexibility in closing mines post-exploitation based on the specific mineral, and a clear definition of the authority of local agencies and individuals in mineral management.
In other words, the Deputy PM's plan is as slick as a well-oiled machine, aiming to streamline mineral resource management, adopt modern technologies, and boost transparency in the sector, all with the goal of optimizing resource usage, clarifying regulations, and building investor confidence by creating a more transparent and efficient regulatory environment. As the Deputy PM himself said, "It's about time we did this, and I ain't gonna let anything stop me!"
- The Deputy PM emphasized the need for technology integration to streamline administrative procedures, stating, "We gotta adopt one-agency, one-contact, one-file. I mean, c'mon, let's get with the times!"
- Minister of Agriculture and Environment Đỗ Đức Duy confirmed that the draft decree focuses on optimizing resource usage, clarifying regulations, and creating a more transparent and efficient regulatory environment.
- The provinces and cities requested a centralized focal point to manage mineral planning, flexibility in mine closure based on specific minerals, and a clear definition of local agency and individual authority in mineral management.
- The Deputy PM's plan follows from his statement during the meeting, where he laid out a vision for fostering sustainable growth in the mineral sector through transparency and adherence to the Law on Geology and Minerals.
