Vietnamese state-run coal miner Vietnam National Coal and Mineral Industries Group (Vinacomin) has stated that its coal output will decrease in the coming years. It also stated that in this context it would be focusing on exploring some highly marketable products.
Vinacomin also said that Vietnam would have to import coal in 2012 and that in order to meet the country's needs the company planned to step up exploration for coal and increase investment in equipment.