According to Vietnamese media reports, the 10th session of the 15th National Assembly of Vietnam passed an amendment to the Geology and Minerals Law on the 11th, classifying rare earths as special strategic resources subject to strict state supervision and prohibiting the export of rare earth raw minerals. According to Vietnam News Network, the amendments will take effect on January 1, 2026. According to the amendment, all rare earth exploration, mining and processing activities in Vietnam must comply with the national rare earth strategy and master plan. Only institutions and enterprises designated or authorized by the Vietnamese government can be authorized to carry out rare earth exploration, mining and processing activities. The Vietnamese government will unify the management of geological data, regulate trade, and maintain appropriate reserves.

According to Vietnamese media reports, the 10th session of the 15th National Assembly of Vietnam passed an amendment to the Geology and Minerals Law on the 11th, classifying rare earths as special strategic resources subject to strict state supervision and prohibiting the export of rare earth raw minerals. According to Vietnam News Network, the amendments will take effect on January 1, 2026. According to the amendment, all rare earth exploration, mining and processing activities in Vietnam must comply with the national rare earth strategy and master plan. Only institutions and enterprises designated or authorized by the Vietnamese government can be authorized to carry out rare earth exploration, mining and processing activities. The Vietnamese government will unify the management of geological data, regulate trade, and maintain appropriate reserves.