The nation is relying more on coal power this year due to water shortages at hydro-electric dams across, leading to a 10-15 per cent increase in goal demand.
The Viet Nam Coal and Mineral Industries Group (Vinacomin) generated a
total revenue of VND100 trillion (US$4.76 billion) in 2013, representing
a 4 per cent increase over the previous year.
The Viet Nam Coal and Mineral Industries Group (Vinacomin) plans to
export 11.9 million tonnes of coal this year, said Vinacomin Deputy
Director General Nguyen Van Bien.
The Viet Nam Coal and Mineral Industries Group (Vinacomin) plans to
sell 39-41 million tonnes of coal while reducing the volume of coal in
stock in the latter months of this year.