Focus on completing the first 6 months' goals

Right from the beginning of 2025, Ha Tu Coal Joint Stock Company has proactively implemented many synchronous solutions, focusing on overcoming difficulties in weather, geological conditions and market demand. Thanks to the flexible management and the spirit of overcoming difficulties of the staff, at the end of the first quarter of 2025, the Company achieved an output of 620,000 tons of raw coal, reaching 24.8% of the annual plan, consumed 665,000 tons of coal, reaching 25.6% of the annual plan and revenue of 1,152.8 billion VND. In particular, the task of processing more than 2.1 million m³ of mud at the bottom of the mine - a key factor in expanding production - was completed on schedule.

Ha Tu Coal Joint Stock Company promotes coal mining at the bottom of the mine.

Promoting the working spirit at the beginning of the year, the emulation movement "120 days and nights of labor production to complete the production and business plan for the first 6 months of the year" was launched enthusiastically throughout the Company. In March alone, more than 700 individuals and 25 groups were awarded with a total amount of over 450 million VND. The total reward for the movement is expected to reach 2 billion VND, which is a great source of motivation to encourage the spirit of workers. Many teams and production sites are competing enthusiastically.

An important contributor to the Company's overall achievements is Mining Site 2 - one of the key units. Currently, the Site is mining at -170m, and according to the plan, it will continue to go down to -185m by the end of June 2025. This is an important milestone in the roadmap to expand coal production. Notably, from the beginning of the year to March 15, 2025, the Site has closely coordinated with departments to successfully handle more than 2 million m³ of bottom mud, creating favorable conditions for preparing to go down and implementing construction at -185m.

Along with site preparation, machinery and equipment systems are thoroughly inspected and maintained to ensure safe and efficient operation. The construction site also actively coordinates with the transportation unit to organize synchronous and scientific production. Water pumping, drainage, and installation of safety equipment at construction sites are all carried out urgently and seriously.

Mr. Do Quoc Toan, Manager of Exploitation Site 2, said: “Thanks to favorable weather conditions, along with the spirit of competition for 120 days and nights throughout the entire unit, we are accelerating production, maintaining strict labor discipline, ensuring progress and safety. This April, the Site is expected to excavate more than 2.4 million m³ of earth and rock and exploit 215,000 tons of coal. At the current pace, by the end of the second quarter, we are confident of completing more than 50% of the annual plan assigned by the Company.”

Coal consumption activities at Cua Ong Coal Selection Company.

Entering the key stage, Ha Tu Coal Joint Stock Company aims to complete at least 54% of the annual mining plan in the first 6 months of the year. To realize this goal, the Company has proposed a series of key solutions. First of all, safety continues to be a top priority with the principle of "3 before, 4 on-site", early identification of risks and proactive prevention. At the same time, thematic and surprise inspections will be strengthened at key production locations.

At the same time, the Company focuses on improving productivity and equipment efficiency through optimizing the operation of drilling, blasting, loading, transportation to processing and consumption. The mining system will be renovated, expanded, and increased capacity, ensuring an average output of 11,000 tons of coal/day and over 175,000m³ of rock and soil/day. Regarding consumption, the Company promotes processing and blending to increase the proportion of high-quality coal. At the same time, the cost allocation work is also tightened with the goal of effectively controlling input factors such as fuel, materials, and electricity. With close guidance from the Group, along with the spirit of competition and high determination of all officers and employees, Ha Tu Coal Joint Stock Company is striving every day to break through and comprehensively complete the 2025 production and business plan, contributing to the overall success of the Vietnam Coal industry.

Together with Ha Tu Coal Joint Stock Company, TKV units are promoting emulation and production in the second quarter. It is known that in the first quarter of 2025, TKV has achieved many positive results in production and business, despite unfavorable weather conditions in open-pit mines. The main output targets were all completed and exceeded the plan: Raw coal production reached 10.5 million tons (27.6% of the annual plan), coal consumption reached 12.71 million tons (25.4%), of which 10.8 million tons were supplied to electricity. The consolidated revenue of the whole Group is estimated at VND 44,340 billion, equal to 25.7% of the annual plan and an increase of 13% over the same period in 2024. Consolidated profit in the first quarter is estimated at VND 1,505 billion.

In addition, mineral output also remained stable: Alumina production reached 382,700 tons, copper concentrate 30,150 tons, copper plate 8,240 tons. Environmental work and labor safety were ensured; social security and care for workers continued to receive close attention.

Entering the second quarter, the Vietnam National Coal and Mineral Industries Group (TKV) aims to accelerate production, striving to complete 55% of the annual plan for raw coal output, equivalent to about 20.9 million tons in the first 6 months of the year. It is expected that the total coal consumption will reach 28.5 million tons, of which coal for electricity production alone accounts for 23.23 million tons. In addition, other key products such as alumina, copper, zinc, electricity and industrial explosives are all oriented to grow by 2-10% compared to the annual plan, in order to create a solid momentum for the following months.

Workers of Mao Khe Mechanical Joint Stock Company process mechanical equipment.

To achieve this goal, TKV has simultaneously implemented key solutions: Promoting coal processing from mixed rock and coal, increasing blending to optimize selling prices; directing units to approach the capacity of mining licenses; proactively providing coal during the rainy season and exporting coal at market prices. The Group has also increased investment in equipment, exploratory drilling, and applying new technology in power plants to improve efficiency. In addition, site clearance, licensing of mineral mines and investment in basic construction have also been promoted, with a total investment plan in the second quarter of about VND 2,200 billion.

Speed ​​up progress of key projects

Currently, Vietnam National Coal - Mineral Industries Group (TKV) not only focuses on coal production and consumption but also accelerates the progress of key projects. This strategy aims to increase production efficiency and improve working conditions for workers. In parallel with the development of coal production and consumption, TKV has implemented many important projects, contributing to the sustainable development of the coal industry.

To welcome the 4th Congress of the Group's Party Committee for the 2025-2030 term, units in TKV have actively registered to participate in grassroots emulation projects. Thereby, the Group's Party Committee has selected 11 key projects with a total investment of more than 11,000 billion VND. These are strategic projects, not only meeting the requirements of production development but also creating momentum for the long-term development of TKV.

On April 2, leaders of TKV and Quang Hanh Coal Company issued the command to press the start button, officially putting the first market furnace -175/-300 into operation.

Typically, in early April, Quang Hanh Coal Company held a ceremony to put up a signboard for the project "Construction of the first-floor market furnace -175/-300, part of the project to exploit the depth below -50 of Nga Hai coal mine". This is one of the key projects selected by the Party Committee of the Vietnam National Coal - Mineral Industries Group to welcome the 6th Congress of TKV Party Committee, term 2025-2030.

Started according to the technical plan in 2020, this project marks a new step in the strategy of expanding mining space and increasing coal output of Quang Hanh Coal Company. After many stages of survey and complex construction in difficult geological conditions, from October 2024 to the end of January 2025, the unit mobilized maximum human resources and equipment, continuously arranged 6 digging and cutting points to speed up the progress.

During the construction period, the key items of the project were completed synchronously, including the main conveyor shaft, unloading station, coal bunker, pumping tunnel system, central power station, and -200/-175 level longwall lines. In particular, the longwall zoning and equipment installation were completed 3 months ahead of schedule, creating conditions for the No. 1 longwall to be put into operation from March 15, 2025. Immediately after the sign-posting ceremony, the longwall officially entered operation, receiving the first tons of coal. On the first day alone, the longwall exploited about 150 tons of coal, a positive signal for the upcoming operation phase.

Mr. Nguyen Thanh Tung, Director of Quang Hanh Coal Company, emphasized: The early completion of the project not only demonstrates the determination and effective construction organization capacity of the staff, workers and employees, but also has strategic significance in the long-term development orientation. Putting the No. 1 long-distance furnace -175/-300 into operation is an important milestone in the deep mining roadmap at Nga Hai coal mine, opening up new production space, creating momentum to maintain and increase mining output, ensuring a stable source of coal for the economy. This success also demonstrates the pioneering role of Quang Hanh Coal in the modernization process, improving production capacity and meeting the increasing demands of the national energy industry, in line with the development orientation of the coal industry in the period of 2025-2030 and the following years.

The control and automation system of Coal Preparation Plant 2 - Phase 2 has been put into operation and is showing effectiveness.

In the screening block, one of the typical projects is the "Control and automation system of Coal Preparation Plant 2 - Phase 2" implemented by Cua Ong Coal Preparation Company. The control and automation system of Coal Preparation Plant 2 - Phase 2 includes sensor systems, inverters, completion of the control program system, automation of the settling machine system and new investment in suspension density measuring equipment; upgrading the automation system of screening machines, feeders, replacing some motors and gearboxes that have fully depreciated. At the same time, the automation system of the power station and distribution power stations was renovated. The radio system was renovated to serve production management, providing fast and timely information to each production area in the entire factory. Previously, from February 2023, phase 1 of the Control and automation system project of Coal Preparation Plant 2 was put into operation. Based on the evaluation of the effectiveness of phase 1, Cua Ong Coal Selection Company continues to implement phase 2 of the project.

The plaque-hanging ceremony of this project in early April marked the success of upgrading the control and automation system at the factory, helping to improve production efficiency and working conditions for workers. This project is considered an important step forward in TKV's strategy of mechanization, automation, computerization and digitalization. Previously, from February 2023, phase 1 of this project was put into operation. Phase 2 continues to be implemented with items upgrading the sensor system, inverter, motor and gearbox, helping to increase the stability and efficiency of the entire factory.

Most recently, on April 10, Deo Nai - Coc Sau - TKV Coal Joint Stock Company organized the installation of a sign for the repair project of tunnel No. 2, part of the +28 drainage system. This project has a total investment of more than 50 billion VND and was completed 20 days ahead of schedule. With a guaranteed drainage system, the project plays an important role in protecting the environment and minimizing natural disaster risks at the Coc Sau, Deo Nai and Cao Son mines.

In addition to the projects mentioned above, TKV also implemented a series of other projects such as the Ammonia Plant Construction Project, the Tan Yen - Dong Trang Bach Mine Underground Mining Project and the Ha Rang Mine Expansion Underground Mining Project. These projects all bring high economic value and contribute to the development of the coal mining industry.

In the current period, TKV is focusing on realizing the goal of “3-ization” (mechanization, automation and computerization). These key projects are an important step in enhancing production capacity and improving the working environment for workers. When completed, these projects will not only help TKV improve coal mining efficiency but also contribute to the sustainable development of the coal industry.

Pham Tang

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