Decentralisation blamed for mining losses

Most had been issued in Binh Thuan, Vinh Long, Yen Bai, Cao Bang, Lam Dong, Lai Chau, Nghe An and Lao Cai provinces and the number was 10 times higher than the ministry had approved in 12 years. Lax State supervision meant that many provinces had not reported exploration results and novice mining companies, with little experience or knowledge of the industry, had rushed to exploit resources