Ms. Vu Hong Cam Van
Advisor - Vietnam Critical Minerals, Government Relations and Permitting | Member, USVN Advisory Board

Overview

Vu Hong Cam Van is a government relations, permitting, and environmental specialist with more than 26 years of experience in Vietnam’s mining and infrastructure sectors, spanning state-owned, private, and foreign-invested enterprises. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Environment from Hanoi National University and has completed the CEO training program of the Vietnam–Japan Institute for Human Resources Development. She works in both Vietnamese and English.

Professional Background & Leadership

  • Extensive Mining Leadership (Ban Phuc Nickel Mines):

    • Spent over 16 years at Ban Phuc Nickel Mines (a nickel mining project in Son La Province).

    • Rose through key positions from Senior Environment Officer and HSE & CSR Manager to Deputy General Director and Member of the Members’ Council.

  • Corporate & Strategic Roles (Blackstone Minerals):

    • Served as General Manager Commercial of ASX-listed Blackstone Minerals and Deputy Chief of its Hanoi Representative Office (2019–2022).

    • Led the company’s government relations and permitting strategy, managed relationships with ministries, provincial authorities, and local communities.

    • Successfully spearheaded permitting work for the extension of the project’s mining licence and a four-year extension of its exploration licence.

  • Advisory & Consulting Expertise:

    • Served as Senior Consultant to the EU–Vietnam Critical Raw Materials Scoping Study, advising on Vietnam’s critical minerals sector (rare earths, tungsten, titanium, and nickel) while consulting with the Vietnam Department of Geology and Minerals, the Ministry of Industry and Trade, and leading producers.

    • Since 2022, she has actively advised foreign investors on investment procedures, permitting, and licensing in Vietnam.

  • Early Career:

    • Began her career as a researcher at the Technical and Scientific Centre for Environmental Protection in Transportation and as an environmental consultant on ADB-financed infrastructure projects.

Role on the USVN Advisory Board

On the USVN Advisory Board, Ms. Van advises on USVN’s critical minerals program in Vietnam. Her core areas of focus cover:

  • Mining and environmental permitting and licensing in Vietnam.

  • Relations with ministries, provincial authorities, and the Department of Geology and Minerals, in line with USVN’s compliance requirements.

  • Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) matters and community engagement for mining projects.

  • Foreign investment procedures and market entry for critical minerals projects.

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