Continuing a proud legacy of discipline and solidarity passed down through generations in Quang Ninh, one of Vietnam’s major coal-mining regions, miners today work deep underground, contributing to efforts to make coal mining safer, more efficient and environmentally responsible.
In the tunnels beneath Quang Ninh's coalfields, the lights on miners' helmets twinkle like stars in the darkness. Shift after shift, these workers dedicate themselves to their jobs, mastering modern technologies and bringing coal to the surface, contributing to the country's economic development and prosperity.
The vertical shafts and surface facilities at Ha Lam Coal Mine, where miners begin their journey to reach deep underground coal seams.
Before their shift, miners stand united in determination, upholding the spirit of “Discipline and Solidarity".Workers at Ha Long Coal Company operate drilling equipment and reinforce underground tunnels to ensure safe conditions for coal mining.As mining operations reach greater depths, close coordination at every stage of the work helps miners maintain safety and improve productivity.At the underground coalface, miners work together in a spirit of unity and solidarity, proactively finding solutions to challenges to ensure safe and efficient production.
Nguyen Trung Kien, an electrical and mechanical worker at Mining Mechanization Site No. 1 of Ha Lam Coal Joint Stock Company, proudly carries on the tradition of “Discipline and Solidarity” as he works steadily in underground tunnels 300 metres below the surface.Workers at Ha Lam Coal Joint Stock Company inspect the hydraulic roof support system at a mechanized underground coalface.Workers at Mao Khe Coal Company, part of Vinacomin, work together to repair and reinforce underground railway tracks, ensuring safe and uninterrupted transport for mining operations.After each demanding shift, smiles and the close bonds of friendship bring joy to miners deep underground.
After hours of hard work underground, miners gather to share a meal during their break.