The Prime Minister's Office of Laos issued Notice No. 978, prohibiting the mining of gold in alluvial areas and not renewing the contracts of approved mining projects.

According to the decision No. 39 on April 23, 2024, it is prohibited to mine gold and river sand in major riverbeds across the country:

Gold mining projects that have been approved by the government and local management departments are prohibited after the contract expires (no renewal) or before the contract expires. The Ministry of Planning and Investment, the Ministry of Finance and relevant management departments of Laos will conduct on-site inspections.