Circular No. 96/2025/TT-BNNMT issues economic and technical standards for drilling construction works in basic geological surveys, mineral resource geological surveys, and mineral exploration. This document applies to organizations and individuals related to geological and mineral 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 Rural Development, and relevant organizations and individuals.
Key points
- Organizations and individuals implementing drilling construction works in basic geological surveys, mineral resource geological surveys, and mineral exploration must comply with the economic and technical standards issued pursuant to this Circular (Article 1).
- This Circular takes effect from February 15, 2026, replacing previous regulations on economic and technical standards for drilling works in the field of geology and minerals.
- Projects, plans, technical designs - budgets, tasks approved before this Circular takes effect shall continue to be implemented according to current regulations until they are adjusted and approved by competent authorities (Article 3).
- The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development requests relevant agencies to disseminate and monitor the implementation of this Circular.
- Difficulties and obstacles encountered during the implementation process must be reported promptly for consideration and resolution.
🌐 Social impact of this document
- Enhance transparency and efficiency in managing drilling construction work.
- Reduce unnecessary costs for geological survey projects and mineral exploration.
- Organizations and individuals subject to new regulations may face difficulties during the transition period.
❓ Frequently asked questions
To whom does this Circular apply?
Circular No. 96/2025/TT-BNNMT applies to ministries, ministerial-level agencies, government agencies, People's Committees of provinces and centrally governed cities, and organizations and individuals related to geological and mineral activities.
When does this Circular take effect?
Circular No. 96/2025/TT-BNNMT takes effect from February 15, 2026.
When will previous regulations on economic and technical standards for drilling works be abolished?
Parts III, XVII, and Chapter II of Part II of previous Circulars will be abolished from February 15, 2026.
What regulations must projects approved before the Circular takes effect follow?
Projects, plans, technical designs - budgets, tasks approved before this Circular takes effect shall continue to be implemented according to current regulations until they are adjusted and approved by competent authorities.
Who is responsible for disseminating and monitoring the implementation of the Circular?
The Vietnam Geological Survey and Mineral Resources Department is responsible for disseminating and monitoring the implementation of Circular No. 96/2025/TT-BNNMT.
Full text
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MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT |
SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM |
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No.: 96/2025/TT-BNNMT |
Hanoi, December 31, 2025 |
CIRCULAR
Issuing economic and technical norms for construction work of drilling projects in basic geological surveys, mineral geological surveys, and mineral exploration
On the basis of Law on Geology and Mineral Resources November 29, 2024;
Decree No. 193/2025/NĐ-CP July 2, 2025 of the Government detailing implementation of certain provisions of Law on Geology and Mineral Resources;
Decree No. 35/2025/NĐ-CP February 25, 2025 of the Government stipulating functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development;
At the proposal of the Director of the Vietnam Geological and Mineral Resources Administration;
The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development issues this Circular on economic and technical norms for construction work of drilling projects in basic geological surveys, mineral geological surveys, and mineral exploration,
Article 1. This Circular hereby promulgates economic and technical norms for construction work of drilling projects in basic geological surveys, mineral geological surveys, and mineral exploration.
Article 2.Effective date
1. This Circular shall take effect from February 15, 2026.
2. The Part III Drilling Economic and Technical Norms for Geological Works issued together with Circular No. 11/2010/TT-BTNMT dated July 5, 2010 of the Minister of Natural Resources and Environment regarding economic and technical norms for geological works shall be abolished from the effective date of this Circular.
3. The Part XVII Drilling to a Depth of 1200m Economic and Technical Norms for Geological Works (Supplementary) issued together with Circular No. 07/2013/TT-BTNMT dated May 7, 2013 of the Minister of Natural Resources and Environment amending and supplementing the Economic and Technical Norms for Geological Works issued together with Circular No. 11/2010/TT-BTNMT dated July 5, 2010 of the Minister of Natural Resources and Environment shall be abolished from the effective date of this Circular.
4. Chapter II Part II Drilling with Mechanical Rotary Core Sampling Using Cable Technology Procedures and Economic and Technical Norms for Twelve Categories of Work in Basic Geological Surveys on Mineral Resources and Mineral Exploration issued together with Circular No. 47/2015/TT-BTNMT dated November 5, 2015 of the Minister of Natural Resources and Environment stipulating Procedures and Economic and Technical Norms for Twelve Categories of Work in Basic Geological Surveys on Mineral Resources and Mineral Exploration shall be abolished from the effective date of this Circular.
Article 3. Transitional Provisions
Projects, programs, technical design estimates, and tasks approved before the effective date of this Circular shall be implemented according to the current regulations at the time of approval until they are approved for adjustment by competent authorities.
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. In the course of implementation, 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 resolution.
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DEPUTY MINISTER |
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