The construction of a new cement plant with a capacity of close to 1Mta is underway in the northern mid-land province of Phu Tho.  
 
The Huu Nghi Cement Plant II, built at a cost of VND 900bn (US$56.2m), is expected to be operational for 49 years, from the end of 2008.  
 
The new cement plant is located close to a unexploited big quarry, which is accessible by both motorways and waterways.