As reported by the United States Geological Survey in 2022, Vietnam has the second-largest aluminium bauxite ore reserves in the world, with 5.8 billion metric tonnes primarily concentrated in the Central Highlands.

The master plan stipulates that from 2021 to 2030, bauxite exploration and extraction must be coupled with intensive processing, therefore, only investors with substantial capacity, modern technology, and an emphasis on environmental protection will be selected.

Enterprises will be encouraged to investigate and implement red clay recycling and discharge technologies during the processing phase, and new electrolysis-based aluminium production initiatives must implement market-based electricity pricing to encourage the use of renewable energy sources.

The government wants implementation of the master plan to be synchronised with the growth of traffic infrastructure, environmental safety, electricity and water supply, national defence and security, and biodiversity conservation in the Central Highlands.