Lao Cai Iron and Steel Factory before reopening

Nearly 900 workers have been called back to work at the Lao Cai Iron and Steel Plant. They will receive a salary of 7 - 7.5 million VND and their income will increase when the plant officially comes into operation. Along with that, the company is recruiting 200 more workers to meet the demand for human resources when the plant is operational again. Returning to work after 3 years of waiting has brought great joy to these workers. They are reacquainted with machines, production lines and are ready for the opening day.

Returning to work after 3 years of waiting has brought great joy to these workers.

Mr. Vu Manh Thang, a worker at Lao Cai Iron and Steel Factory, shared: “We are very excited and happy to be called back to work at the factory, to have a salary to support ourselves and our daily lives. The job has been with us for nearly 10 years, so starting again is very simple.”

Previously, the factory organized single and interlock operations to calibrate the machinery to meet the standards. The electrical system was repaired to ensure stable supply. In addition, the company also proactively imported 10,000 tons of coke from China via Hai Phong port. The factories were repaired and renovated to serve as a place to gather raw materials.

Previously, the factory organized single and interlocking runs to calibrate the machines to meet the standards.

Mr. Nguyen Dinh Tu, Deputy Director of the sintering material workshop, Lao Cai Iron and Steel Factory said: "The workshop has completed 95% of the equipment repair and restoration work, the rest is industrial cleaning. The number of old workers returning to production is also sufficient to meet the production restoration process. The company also has a very clear plan during the equipment testing process, smooth operation".

Regarding raw materials, the factory will initially use 30,000 tons of ore stockpiled at the factory and 194,000 tons of ore at Quy Xa Iron Mine. With this ore source, production is expected to last for 4-5 months. During this time, the factory will continue to complete the mine closure procedures to grant mining rights.

Regarding raw materials, the factory will initially use 30,000 tons of ore stockpiled at the factory and 194,000 tons of ore at Quy Xa Iron Mine.

It is expected that the factory will start firing the blast furnace at the end of March. The resumption of Lao Cai Iron and Steel Factory after nearly 3 years of suspension will not only create jobs for over 1,000 workers but also help Lao Cai reach the target of 60,000 billion VND in industrial production value this year, contributing to increasing the State budget revenue.

Trung Kien - Xuan Anh

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