Implementing the Planning Law and Mineral Law, the Prime Minister issued Decision No. 866/QD-TTg dated July 18th, 2023, approving the Planning for exploration, exploitation, processing, and use of minerals in the period of 2021 - 2030, with a vision toward 2050. The implementation of this PpPlanning will make an important contribution to the development of industry and other economic sectors that use minerals as raw materials, creating jobs, and contributing to ensuring social security and environmental protection in Vietnam. The pPPlanning orientates overall long-term development goals, basic management of minerals with large, strategic, and important reserves associated with mobilizing resources and fundamental solutions according to the development roadmap, ensuring sustainable development, effective socio-economic benefits, and environmental protection, ensuring security, national defensedefence, and harmony between national, local and business interests.