Laos, Vietnam Restart USD 492M Potash Project in Khammouane
Laos and Vietnam are restarting a USD 492 million potash mining and processing project, which was halted in 2017. Production is targeted for 2028, with expectations of boosting the local economy and supporting Vietnam's fertilizer industry.
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