Mining destroys local way of life
The mining of minerals has caused serious harm to the public’s environment, experts warned.
A recent report presented at a workshop held by the People and Nature Centre (PanNature) and the Vietnam Mining Coalition showed that mining activities is a direct cause of hunger and poverty in localities. Mining activities have damaged society and the environment, affecting local communities the most, according to experts.
For instance, residents in the Trai Cau iron mining site in Thai Nguyen Province have been living with pollution, dust and noise for years. The open cast mine has been operating since 1969 using Chinese ore sifting technology.
