Circular No. 100/2025/TT-BNNMT stipulates economic and technical standards for mineral survey and assessment work of riverbed sand and gravel. This document applies to organizations and individuals involved in mineral extraction and management activities.
Scope of application
Ministries, ministerial-level agencies, government agencies; People's Committees of provinces and centrally governed cities; Heads of units under the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment and related organizations and individuals.
Key points
- Organizations and individuals must carry out mineral survey and assessment work of riverbed sand and gravel according to the economic and technical standards prescribed in this Circular (Article 1).
- This Circular takes effect from February 15, 2026.
- Projects, designs, technical estimates, and tasks approved before this Circular takes effect shall continue to be implemented according to current regulations (Article 3).
- The Vietnam Geological and Mineral Resources Department is responsible for disseminating and supervising the implementation of this Circular.
- Any difficulties encountered during the implementation process should be promptly reported to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment for consideration and decision.
🌐 Social impact of this document
- Positive impact: Establishing specific standards for mineral survey and assessment work of riverbed sand and gravel enhances the efficiency of mineral resource management and exploitation.
- Negative impact: Organizations and individuals involved may face challenges in adjusting their activities to comply with the new provisions of this Circular.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When does Circular No. 100/2025/TT-BNNMT take effect?
This Circular takes effect from February 15, 2026.
What regulations must organizations and individuals follow when conducting mineral survey and assessment work of riverbed sand and gravel?
They must follow the economic and technical standards prescribed in this Circular (Article 1).
If there are difficulties in implementing this Circular, what should be done?
Promptly report to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment for consideration and decision.
Full text
| MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT |
SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM Independence - Freedom - Happiness |
| Number: /2025/TT-BNNMT | Hanoi, December 31, 2025 |
CIRCULAR
ISSUING TECHNICAL AND ECONOMIC STANDARDS FOR MINERAL INVESTIGATION AND ASSESSMENT WORK ON SAND AND GRAVEL AT THE BOTTOM OF RIVERS AND LAKES
Pursuant to the Law on Geology and Mineral Resources dated November 29, 2024;
Pursuant to the Government Decree No. 193/2025/NĐ-CP dated July 07, 2025 detailing certain provisions of the Law on Geology and Mineral Resources;
Pursuant to the Government Decree No. 35/2025/NĐ-CP dated February 25, 2025 stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development;
On the proposal of the Director of the Vietnam Geological and Mineral Resources Administration;
The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development issues this Circular on technical and economic standards for mineral investigation and assessment work on sand and gravel at the bottom of rivers and lakes.
Article 1. This Circular hereby promulgates technical and economic standards for mineral investigation and assessment work on sand and gravel at the bottom of rivers and lakes.
Article 2. Effective date:
1. This Circular shall take effect from February 15, 2026.
2. In case the referenced documents in this Circular are amended, supplemented, or replaced, they shall be implemented according to the new documents.
Article 3. Transitional Provisions:
Projects, plans, technical designs - estimates, tasks approved before the effective date of this Circular shall continue to be implemented according to the current regulations at the time of approval until they are approved for adjustment by the competent authority.
Article 4. Implementation:
1. Ministries, ministerial-level agencies, government agencies, provincial people's committees, heads of units under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, and related organizations and individuals are responsible for implementing this Circular.
2. The Vietnam Geological and Mineral Resources Administration is responsible for disseminating and supervising the implementation of this Circular.
3. During the implementation process, if there are difficulties or obstacles, relevant agencies, organizations, and individuals are requested to promptly report to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development for consideration and decision.
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DEPUTY MINISTER (Signed) |
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