An inspection team from Lao Cai last Thursday visited the site of operations by the Ecotech gold-mining company in Van Ban District in northern province of Lao Cai after receiving a report about company violations.

The investor of Thach Khe iron ore mine, the biggest of its kind in Southeast Asian region, has decided to double investment in the project to ensure it is completed on schedule.

Gold companies in Hanoi have reported that gold sales increased when the prices have decreased and the policy on gold trade management became clear.