Bong Mieu Gold plant likely to reopen next month

March 19, 2014 | 15:07

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After typhoons and flooding caused major landslides and destroyed roads to the site of Bong Mieu Gold Mining Company (BMGMC), one of two joint ventures of Besra Vietnam, the company suspended operations for repairs.

The company partnered with the 6666 Industrial Minerals Group Joint Stock Company to fix the roads from from the plant to the Nui Kem mine. The repairs have since been completed and are in use.

However, the mine remains flooded and work is underway to reopen it.

“Dewatering is now being implemented and is expected to be completed within 4-6 weeks. Immediately after dewatering is completed, Bong Mieu gold plant will resume operations,” said the company’s statement.

To ensure safety during the temporary closure, the company has cooperated with local authorities and partners to prevent illegal gold mining in the area. Specifically, regulations to ensure safety in Tam Lanh commune were signed between parties including the Phu Ninh Police Department, the Tam Lanh People’s Committee, BMGMC and the 6666 company.

By By Nguyen Trang

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