Authorities in the south central province of Ninh Thuan have suspended a Vietnamese titaniuore, many objections from the public have been voiced, with the latest breaking out on March 20 when about 1,000 people from Son Hai 1 and Son Hai 2 hamlets in Thuan Nam District gathered to protest the firm. At yesterday’s press briefing, Vo Dai, deputy chairman of the provincial People’s Committee, said the operation of the company should be suspended. Dai also asked concerned agencies to coordinate with the company to resolve the issues it has caused, keep order and security in the area, and help stabilize the lives of local dwellers.m mining company for causing environmental and health problems that have led to strong objections from the public over the past two years.
The suspension was announced on March 31 by the provincial People’s Committee at a press conference in relation to the opposition of local residents to environmental issues caused by the miner, Quang Thuan One-Member Co Ltd. These problems include serious reduction of underground water sources and dust and sand pollution harmful to the health of local residents. Many wells have been dried as the company excessively tapped underground water to use in ore processing, seriously affecting agricultural production and the daily lives of locals.
Meanwhile, many people have suffered from health problems, including respiratory tract inflammation and eye disease, triggered by dust and sand released in the air from the company’s mining activities.
Therefore, many objections from the public have been voiced, with the latest breaking out on March 20 when about 1,000 people from Son Hai 1 and Son Hai 2 hamlets in Thuan Nam District gathered to protest the firm. (Tuoitrenews.vn April 1)