The History of Tin in Vietnam

Tin

Tin ore has been mined in Việt Nam since 1902 for use as an alloy with copper. The first tin mines were at Vu Nông and the region of Pia Vác (Cao Bằng Province).

Tin toys in the old Vietnam
Tin toys in the old Vietnam

Other areas where tin is found are near Tam Đảo, northern Thái Nguyên and Tuyên Quang; Quỳ Hợp (Nghệ An); and near Đà Lạt (Lâm Đồng).

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