Vientiane, Lao PDR - Mr. Dai Huiming, Vice Mayor of Kunming, Yunnan Province, and his accompanied Delegates paid a visit to Lao PDR on September 12, 2023. As part of his itinerary, Mr. Dai visited Lane Xang Minerals Limited (LXML) Vientiane office. During the visit, Mr. Saman Aneka, Managing Director of LXML, and the CSR Team received Mr. Dai and provided a presentation on Chifeng - LXML's Corporate Social Responses which consistently deliver sustainable benefits to the local community’s host to the Sepon Project Operations. The three main programs for community development include food security through agriculture, the Education for next generations, and Community Public Health.

Chifeng-LXML opens the opportunity for employment, capacity building to Lao national, promotion to local contractors including the suppliers and the service from Vilabouly district and Savannakhet province. Chifeng LXML is running the appropriated Environmental Social Management, Mitigation Plans at well acceptable international standard.

As a result of good performance, LXML is consistently receiving Govt. Credential at Grade A (+), Development Medal, Class 1 Lao Labor Medal, Best Operational Award, and carrying on the Executive VVIP Member to the Lao National Chamber of Commerce and Industry as well as its achievements and awards in environmental governance and Mining Excellence in SEAN.

LXML is one of the top international mining investors in Laos apart from Phou Bia Mining (PBM) Co. As time goes by, Chifeng – LXML has successively supported the Lao National Vocational College through an MoU for several years in the past and the last MoU with Lao German Technic-Vocational College commenced from 2022 toward 2025.  By the way, the Company has kept on providing moderate assistance packs to the many excellent students from the Vilabouly district throughout the years.  Chifeng-LXML used to have a corporate program with the Yunnan Bureau of Cultural Heritage in the casual mission to the Sepon Project to share the study on artifacts and historical heritage around the mine site. Chifeng Gold is seeking growth opportunities both within Lao PDR and worldwide.

Mr. Saman also highlighted LXML's active promotion of business relations between China and Laos, such as Weifang University's education and training opportunities for Savannakhet Province. "We are honored to welcome Mr. Dai to our Vientiane office," said Mr. Saman " LXML is committed to being a responsible and sustainable mining company and is proud to continue making positive contributions to Laos Country’s Socio-Economy, Local Authorities, local community, and the environment.

Mr. Dai commended Chifeng Gold for its exemplary reputation and successful operations in China, he expressed his interest in the operations of LXML and its contributions to the local communities and the environment. He also expressed his appreciation for LXML's efforts in promoting business relations between China and Laos and its commitment to responsible and sustainable mining practices. Mr. Dai said, “I hope in the future LXML will collaborate with mining companies in Kunming to further enhance the capacity of both companies and strengthen future sustainable development”. He also expressed support for the education sector in Laos and highlighted the opportunities for LXML to provide training to its staff. Additionally, he extended an invitation to LXML staff and the people of Laos to visit Kunming, if a company or individual business expresses interest in the copper processing business or other minerals in Yunnan, the Vice Mayor extends a warm welcome.

LXML remains committed to its mission of being a responsible and sustainable mining company and looks forward to continuing its positive contributions to the local community and environment while promoting business relations between China and Laos.

30 August 2023 - Lane Xang Minerals Limited (LXML) participated in the handover ceremony of the Lilad-Lileng Gravity Water System to Nampakhen Villagers, Vilabouly District, which will be used for agricultural purposes. This project was made possible through the support of the LXML Community Trust Fund, provided by Lane Xang Minerals Limited at a total cost of US$ 10,612. The project's timeline started from July 24, 2020, to August 24, 2023, taking a total of three years to complete. The handover ceremony was attended by Mr. Valiya Sichanthongthip, Mayor of Vilabouly District, Office of Agriculture and Vilabouly District authorities, Mr. Saman Aneka, Managing Director of LXML, along with technical officers from the company, representatives from the public sector and Nampakhen village authorities, and the villagers.

The development project for the “Lilad-Lileng” Gravity Water System is set to provide a multitude of benefits directly to the people of Nampakhen Village. Most notably, it will facilitate food production in the area, thereby having a significant impact on the agricultural productivity of the local community. The system will provide a reliable source of water for irrigation throughout the year, enabling farmers to cultivate their crops even during the dry season. The resulting increase in income will improve their food security and the overall well-being of the community. This project is a testament to the LXML Community Trust Fund’s ongoing efforts to support sustainable development in the Vilabouly District.

During the event, Mr. Valiya's remarks highlighted the significant contribution of LXML in addressing the challenges facing the agriculture sector and local communities. Through its funding and focused efforts in agriculture, LXML has not only improved food security but also provided opportunities for local farmers to increase their productivity and income. The sustainable tourism initiatives supported by LXML have also helped to generate employment and income for the local communities, contributing to the overall economic development of the region. Furthermore, LXML's commitment to promoting farming and livestock through the provision of working capital has enabled farmers to access the necessary resources to improve their agricultural practices, leading to better yields and increased profitability.

Mr. Saman Aneka, Managing Director of LXML, emphasized the company's commitment to fostering sustainable development in the Vilabouly District. He highlighted ongoing initiatives, including the Community Trust Fund and the Fund for Assistance to the Disadvantaged Groups (FADG), which have provided a total of 1,200,000,000 kips to 54 families in need from 2019 to 2023. The Fund has supported implementing 260 projects in 47 communities, amounting to US$3.4 million. Mr. Saman also stated that LXML will continue to contribute to the socio-economic development of Laos by producing 6.2 tons of gold in 2023. He expressed confidence that these efforts will lead to long-term, sustainable growth and prosperity for the people of Vilabouly District.

The Chief of Nampakhen Village expressed his appreciation to the government and LXML management for their financial support and provision of equipment for the development of this project. This initiative serves as a valuable aid to bolster the growth of agriculture and foster the socio-economic advancement of Nampakhen Village. The project will provide a platform for residents to engage in agricultural production, thereby creating opportunities to earn a livelihood.

The Community Trust Fund project has provided numerous benefits for the local community residing in the surroundings of the Sepon mine for over 19 years. The funding has increased from US$96,000 to US$750,000 per year and will persist until the ultimate phase of the mining project is concluded.

23 August 2023 – LXML's Managing Director and Stakeholder Relations Manager, Mr. Saman Aneka presented the LXML’s Executive VVIP Membership Registering Fee at LAK 80 million to the Lao National Chamber of Commercial & Industry (LNCCI) received the contribution by Mr. Daovone Prachanthavong – Standing Vice President to LNCCI and his Board. This VVIP Membership is the top honorary position in the LNCCI organization, it marks LXML reaching more than ten years of supporting to the LNCCI's capacity building and promoting growth in the Laos Business Sector.

During the event, Mr. Saman also debriefed Mr. Daovone on the good records of cooperation between LNCCI and LXML for a long period of time in the past, and by ways the LXML team with Chifeng LXML are delivering the best effective community development receiving good participation from the local people living in the community host to the Sepon Project highlighted ongoing initiatives, such as the food security through the agriculture and irrigation, the education and communal health programs, as well as plans for future projects aimed at improving the well-being of local communities.

Mr. Saman emphasized the importance of engaging with community members and stakeholders to ensure that their voices are heard and that their needs are addressed. He also stressed the need for sustainable development practices that minimize environmental impact and promote long-term economic growth in the host community and Lao country.

Since its establishment in 2003, Sepon Mine has produced over 1.5 million ounces of gold and 1.1 million tons of copper, generating direct revenue of over US$1.7 billion in taxes, royalties, and dividends for the Lao PDR. The mine has also provided significant indirect benefits through employment, training, community development, and payments to local business partners and suppliers. Sepon's community development programs have delivered over US$20 million worth of projects and investments, benefitting more than 40,000 people in Vilabouly District, while local business groups have received US$50 million in community income.

LXML's commitment to excellence has earned it an A+ rating from the Lao government for a decade, and the company has received numerous awards acknowledging its contributions to economic and social development in Laos. These include the 2023 Lao Business Leader Award for recognition as a leading company in compliance with international environmental standards, the 2021 Outstanding Business Leader Award for COVID-19 prevention in Laos, the 2020 ASEAN Business Award for Combating COVID-19, the ASEAN Minerals Awards in 2019 and 2017, the 2016 ASEAN Award for Mining Excellence and ASEAN Award for Corporate Social Responsibility Development.

As LXML Sepon prepares to mark its 20th anniversary of mining in November, the company plans to celebrate its achievements, recognize the contributions of its employees, partners, and stakeholders, and renew its commitment to responsible and sustainable mining practices.

LXML remains dedicated to responsible mining practices and supporting Lao development as a valued partner.

On 19 July 2023, the handover ceremony of fish species was held at Nong Sa Yai, Vilabouly District, Savannakhet Province to release the fish into the river. The participants of the handover ceremony were Mr. Valiya Sichanthongthip, the Mayor of Vilabouly District, Mr. Saman Aneka, the Managing Director of LXML, technical officers from the company, representatives from public sectors, village authorities, and Bung Kham and Sope Kong villagers. Mr. Khamxai Inthapanya, head of Vilabouly district agriculture and forestry office, reported that this initiative aligns with the socio-economic development plan of the district, which focuses on promoting agricultural production to increase income for the community and villagers, it also aligns with the direction of the management of Vilabouly district and LXML regarding the celebration of National Aquatic and Wildlife Conservation Day on July 13, 2023. The Agriculture and Forestry Office of Vilabouly district planned to release more than 1,500,000 fish throughout the district, including 200 bags of fish that LXML supported in two locations: Nong Sa Yai of the district and Huai Kot reservoir at Sope Kong Village. This donation is part of LXML's ongoing commitment to support the communities surrounding Sepon Mines and will continue to provide support to other villages according to the plan. Currently, there are 1,958 fishponds throughout Vilabouly district, including 37 village ponds, three focus ponds, and 1,422 farmers' ponds. The goal is to ensure the conservation, protection, and development of aquatic and wildlife in 2023, to meet the consumption of fish meat, and ensure the enrichment of nature, mountains, forests, water sources, and rivers to live in harmony with nature for the benefits of our future and the healthy ecosystems.

Recently, Lane Xang Minerals Limited (LXML Sepon) participated in the handover ceremony of the Road RR629 Improvement Project, stretching from Ban Meuangluang -Ban Nahoy - Ban Vangthakhouay in Vilabouly District, Savannakhet Province. The project spans 7.8 kilometers and the road is 5 meters wide. The total construction cost is US$22,000, all of which is supported by the Community Trust Fund (TF) of LXML Sepon. Participating in the project handover ceremony were Mr. Valiya Sichanthongthip, Mayor of Vilabouly District; the Head of Vilabouly District of the Public Works and Transport Office; Mr. Saman Aneka, General Director of LXML, along with technical officers from the company, representatives from the public sector and the contractor company, village authorities, and villagers.

The improvement project for the dirt road, Road No. RR6429, was contracted to the Khoun Mixay Civil and Construction Company Limited. The implementation and operation of the project began on May 1st and was completed by June 8th, 2023. The improvement of this road is greatly beneficial for all users, especially the local villagers of Ban Meuangluang, Kaengkerk, Nahoy, and Vangthakhouay, as it facilitates commuting and improves their lifestyle by providing faster transportation. On this occasion, Mr. Saman Aneka also brought over 200 saplings, including tea, rambutan, peach, and plum saplings. These were given to the authorities of Nahoy village to be distributed among the villagers for planting as next year's seeds.

Since commencing operations in 2003, LXML has invested over US$55 million in infrastructure improvements within the Vilabouly District. This includes a US$34 million investment in constructing an electricity grid from Thakek to Mahaxay, US$20 million in building and maintaining local roads, and US$5 million in the improvement and upgrade of Route 28A.

ບໍລິສັດ LXML ບໍ່ຄຳ - ທອງ ເຊໂປນ ສະ​ໜັບ​ສະ​ໜູ​ນ​ທຶນ​ຊ່ວຍ​ເຫຼືອ ໃນການສ້ອມ​ແປງ​ເສັ້ນ​ທາງ ພາຍໃນແຂວງ​ສະ​ຫວັນ​ນະ​ເຂດ.

ເມື່ອບໍ່ດົນມານີ້, ບໍລິສັດ ລ້ານຊ້າງ ມີເນໂຣນສ໌ ຈຳກັດ (LXML Sepon) ໄດ້​ເຂົ້າ​ຮ່ວມ​ພິ​ທີມອ​ບ​-ຮັບ ໂຄງ​ການ​ສ້ອມ​ແປງ​ເສັ້ນ​ທາງ RR629 ແຕ່​ບ້ານ​ ເມືອງຫຼວງ-ບ້ານ​ນາ​ຫອຍ-ບ້ານວັງ​ທ່າ​ຄວາຍ, ເມືອງ ວິ​ລະ​ບູ​ລີ, ​ແຂວງ ​ສະ​ຫວັນ​ນະ​ເຂດ ຊຶ່ງມີ​ຄວາມ​ຍາວ​ທັງ​ໝົດ 7.8 ກິ​ໂລ​ແມັດ, ກວ້າງ 5 ແມັດ. ​ມີມູນ​ຄ່າ​ກໍ່​ສ້າງ​ທັງ​ໝົດ US$22,000 ​​ຊຶ່ງ​ທຶນ​ທັງ​ໝົດ​ ສະ​ໜັບ​ສະ​ໜູນ​ໂດຍ ກອງທຶນພັດທະນາທ້ອງຖິ່ນ (Trust Fund) ຂອງ​ ບໍລິສັດ LXML ບໍ່ຄຳ-ທອງ ເຊໂປນ, ​ເ​ຂົ້າ​ຮ່ວມໃນ​ພິ​ທີ​ມອບ​ຮັບ​ໂຄງ​ການ​ດັ່ງ​ກ່າວ​ມີ ​ທ່ານ ວາ​ລິ​ຍະ ​ສີ​ຈັນ​ທອງ​ທິບ, ​ເຈົ້າ​ເມືອງ​ ວິ​ລະ​ບູ​ລີ, ທ່ານ ຫົວ​ໜ້າ​ຫ້ອງ​ການໂຍ​ທາ​ທິ​ການ​ ແລະ ຂົນ​ສົ່ງ​ເມືອງ, ທ່ານ ສະ​ໝານ ອະ​ເນ​ກາ, ຜູ້​ອຳ​ນວຍ​ການ​ໃຫຍ່ LXML ພ້ອ​ມ​ດ້ວຍພະ​ນັກ​ງານ​ວິ​ຊາ​ການ​ຈາກທາງ​​​ບໍ​ລິ​ສັດ, ພາກ​ລັດ​, ຕາງໜ້າບໍລິສັດຜູ້ຮັບເໝົາ, ອໍານາດການປົກຄອງບ້ານ ແລະ ປະຊາຊົນເຂົ້າຮ່ວມ.

ໂຄງ​ການ​​ສ້ອມ​ແປງ​ເສັ້ນ​ທາງ​ດິນ​ແດງ ເສັ້ນ​ທາງນ້ຳ​ເບີ RR6429 ດັງ​ກ່າວ​ແມ່ນ​ຮັບ​ເໝົາ​ກໍ່​ສ້າງ​ໂດຍ ​ບໍ​ລິ​ສັດ ຄຸນ​ມີ​ໄຊ ກໍ່​ສ້າງ​ຂົວ​ທາງ ຈຳ​ກັດ​ຜູ້​ດຽວ, ໄລ​ຍະ​ການ​ຈັດ​ຕັ້ງ​ປະ​ຕິ​ບັດ​ ແລະ ການ​ດຳ​ເ​ນີນ​ໂຄງ​ການ​ ເລີ່ມ​ແຕ່​ວັນ​ທີ 01 ພຶດ​ສະ​ພາ ຫາ​ວັນ​ທີ 08 ມິ​ຖຸ​ນາ 2023 ແມ່ນ​ໄດ້​ສ້ອມ​ແປງ​ສຳ​ເລັດ. ການ​ສ້ອມ​ແປງ​ເສັ້ນ​ທາງ​ຄັ້ງ​ນີ້ ​ເປັນ​ການ​ສ້າງ​ຜົນ​ປະ​ໂຫຍດ​​ທີ່ດີ​ ໃຫ້​ແກ່​ປະ​ຊາ​ຊົນ​ທຸກ​ຄົນ​ທີ່​ນຳ​ໃຊ້​ເສັ້ນ​ທາງ​​ສາຍ​ນີ້ ໂດຍ​ສະ​ເພາະ​ແມ່ນ​ພໍ່​ແມ່​ປະ​ຊາ​ຊົນ​ບ້ານ​ເມືອງຫຼວງ, ບ້ານ​ແກ້ງ​ເກິກ, ບ້ານ​ນາ​ຫອຍ ແລະ ບ້ານ​ວັງ​ທ່າ​ຄວາຍ ​ເພື່ອ​​ເອື້ອ​ອຳ​ນວຍ​ຄວາມສະດວກໃນ​ການ​ໄປ​ມາ​ຫາ​ສູ່​ກັນ ແລະ​ ທຳ​ມະ​ຫາ​ກິນໃນການດຳລົງຊີວິດ ໃຫ້​ມີ​ຄວາມ​ສະ​ດວກ​ສະ​ບາຍ ​ແລະ ​ວ່ອງ​ໄວ​ຂຶ້ນກວ່າ​ເກົ່າ. ໃນໂອກາດດັ່ງກ່າວນີ້ ທ່ານ ສະໝານ ອະເນກາ ຍັງໄດ້ນໍາເອົາເບ້ຍໄມ້ ຊຶ່ງປະກອບມີ: ເບ້ຍຊາ, ເບ້ຍໝາກເງາະ, ເບ້ຍໝາກຄາຍ ແລະ ເບ້ຍໝາກໝັ້ນ ລວມຈໍານວນ 200 ກວ່າເບ້ຍ ມອບໃຫ້ແກ່ອໍານາດການປົກຄອງບ້ານນາຫອຍ ເພື່ອນໍາໄປແຈກຢາຍໃຫ້ປະຊາຊົນພາຍໃນບ້ານ ໄດ້ນຳໄປປູກ ເພື່ອເອົາແນວພັນໃນປີຕໍ່ໄປ.

ນັບຕັ້ງແຕ່ເລີມດຳເນີນງານມາຕັ້ງແຕ່ປີ 2003 ເປັນຕົ້ນມາ, LXML ໄດ້ລົງທຶນຫຼາຍກວ່າ US$55 ລ້ານ ໃສ່ໃນການປັບປຸງພື້ນຖານໂຄງລ່າງ ພາຍໃນເມືອງ ວິລະບູລີ, ໃນນັ້ນ US$34 ລ້ານ ເພື່ອສ້າງຕາຂ່າຍໄຟຟ້າ ຈາກເມືອງທ່າແຂກ ຫາ ເມືອງມະຫາໄຊ, US$20 ລ້ານ ເພື່ອສ້າງ ແລະ ບຳລຸງຮັກສາເສັ້ນທາງທ້ອງຖິ່ນ ແລະ US$5 ລ້ານ ເພື່ອປັບປຸງ - ຍົກລະດັບເສັ້ນທາງ 28A.

Lane Xang Minerals Limited Hands Livestock to Villagers around Sepon Mine

​In the morning of 6 June 2023, Lane Xang Minerals Limited (Sepon Mine) together with Vilabouly administrative authorities held a handover ceremony of livestock to disadvantaged families around Sepon Mine. Eighteen families received 45 cattle and 40 goats valued at 471,000,000 kip.

Mr Saman Aneka, LXML Managing Director said “Based on the directives of the 8^th National Socio-Economic Development Plan, Lao PDR has prioritised green growth economy in its long-term agriculture and forestry strategy focusing on improving agricultural productivity, food security, and safe products. LXML’s support is an important step in implementing this strategy, which the provided livestock is aimed at improving the livelihood of the community through agricultural subsistence and towards commercial agricultural production.”

The handed livestock received support from LXML’s Fund for Assistance of Disadvantaged Group. The Fund promotes community agricultural activities namely raising poultry, frog, goat, and cattle which has generated tremendous benefits to communities around Sepon Mine.

From 2019 to 2023, the Fund has assisted at total of 1,200,000,000 kip to disadvantaged families, benefitting 54 families.

The Fund for Assistance of Disadvantaged Group (FADG) provides grants ranging from US$8.000 to US$16.000, depending on household size. To date, the Fund has supported implementation of 260 projects in 47 communities accounting for US$3.4 million. Villagers will choose their own projects and provide in-kind support such as their time, labor, and inputs to enhance beneficiary ownership in the projects.

Mr Vilagna Sichanthongthip, Vilabouly Governor and Mr Saman Aneka, LXML Managing Director, district and village administrative authorities, LXML employees, and villagers at the ceremony to handover livestock to disadvantaged families.

The Savannakhet Hospital received a 100,000,000kip financial support to renovate its ICU facility . The renovation will be able to accommodate more critical patients and uplift the hospital’s capacity to respond to emergency cases particularly road accident trauma.   

“Savannakhet is the most populated province in Laos and one of the economic hub of the country,” said Mr Saman Aneka, Managing Director. “Timely and effective medical response is paramount. Thus, we hope that our assistance will enhance Savannakhet Hospital’s ICU services in timely and effectively responding to its patients”.

Savannakhet Governor Mr Bounchom Oubonpaseuth received the financial support on 21 May 2023, as part of a fundraising event for renovation of the Savannakhet Provincial Hospital.

Over the years, LXML has provided medical supports and equipment to Savannakhet Hospital including anaesthesia equipment, infant incubators, oxygen apparatuses and other essential items. To date, LXML has provided US$120,000 to Savannakhet Hospital.

“I am proud to support Savannakhet Hospital as this directly benefits women and children in our community” added Mr Saman Aneka, Managing Director. “LXML is committed to safety and supporting the health of our employees and communities.  Most employees from Sepon mine live in Savannakhet, and this support demonstrates our ongoing commitment to progress and development.”

In 2021, LXML contributed US$100,000 to build a field hospital in Savannakhet Hospital and supported the Government’s efforts in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.

In the past, LXML entered a unique partnership with the Ministry of Health, the Lao Women’s Union and UNICEF extended US$2.9 million for the 1000 Day Project to address maternal and child malnutrition.

LXML invested US$270,000 on a Mother and Child Health Project with the Burnet Institute between 2008 and 2011. From 2010 to 2017, LXML supported the Annual Lao Paediatric conference, organized by Health Frontiers, with the aim of improving paediatric health care by sharing best practices. LXML has also provided extensive support to Vilabouly Hospital, and Mittaphab Hospital in Vientiane including purchasing ambulances, donating incubators and other essential medical equipment, building new wards, expanding potable water supply systems, and implementing sanitation programs.

LXML is committed to continue investing in our community development programs to support resilient livelihoods beyond mine closure, including improving provision of basic health services and maternal and child health.

Savannakhet Governor Mr Bounchom Oubonpaseuth (right)  received the 100,000,000 kip financial contribution from LXML representative Ms Ladsany Sisane, Government Relations Superintendent (left) at the handover ceremony held at Daohoung 1 Restaurant on 21 May 2023.

This week, Chifeng Lane Xang Minerals Limited (LXML) Sepon Mine, represented by LXML President Mr Bo Gao and LXML Managing Director Mr Saman Aneka, handed a profit tax payment of US$14,682,267.86 million with respect to 2022 copper and gold production and sale, bringing total revenue (including profit tax, royalty, and dividend) paid to the Lao Government in 2022 to US$50million. These contributions will continue to support the socio-economic development of Lao PDR.

Mr Bounpaseuth Sikounlabouth, Director General of the Tax Department, Ministry of Finance received the tax payment from LXML President Mr Bo Gao. The handover was witnessed by Mr Vangyai Xaynalor of the Tax Revenue Management Division and Ms Chanthala Liemmaitry of the Organization, Administration and Finance Division of the Tax Department; LXML Vice President Mr Zhou Xinbing; LXML Managing Director Saman Aneka, and senior LXML management.

“LXML is recognised among the top taxpayer in Laos” said Mr Bounpaseuth Sikounlabouth, Director General, Tax Department. “A ceremony to hand certificate of recognition to good performing taxpayers including LXML, was held on 5 April 2023.”

“We are proud to make this strong financial contribution to the Government while financial difficulties are experienced globally” said Mr Bo Gao, LXML President.

Mr Gao further provided update that in 2022, LXML Sepon mine produced more than 6.7 tonnes of gold and 6,600 tonnes of copper. In the same year, LXML opened the first modern underground mine in Lao PDR at Sepon, setting the standard for other mining operations, extending the life of the mine to at least 2033.

Since 2016, LXML is the only mining company in Laos to have consistently achieved an A+ rating from the Ministry of Energy and Mines for maintaining environmental and community development standards.

Since operations commenced in 2003, LXML has contributed over US$1.7 billion to the Lao Government in direct revenue through taxes, royalties, and dividends, in addition to hundreds of millions of dollars in employment, training, community, and local business development. In addition, LXML has provided hundreds of millions of dollars in indirect benefits through employment, training, community development, and payments to local business partners and suppliers. LXML invested approximately US$50 million in national and local infrastructure, US$56 million in UXO clearance, and millions of dollars in cultural heritage preservation and other programs.

More than 40,000 people in Vilabouly District, Savannakhet Province, benefit from community development programs, totalling US$20 million worth of projects and investment. Community income through local business groups has accumulated to more than US$50 million over the life of Sepon mine.

Mr Bo Gao, LXML President concluded that LXML will continue to make strong contributions as a valued development partner in Lao PDR.

Tax Department Director General Mr Bounpaseuth Sikounlabouth (5^th from right) receives the 2022 profit tax from LXML President Mr Bo Gao (5^th from left) on 2 May 2023. The handover was witnessed by LXML Vice President Mr Zhou Xinbing (4^th from left), and LXML Managing Director Mr Saman Aneka (3^rd from left), and delegates from both sides.

Last week, LXML highlighted achievements on Sepon mine operations, business plans, and progress on community development to government and community stakeholders.

The meeting was co-chaired by the Deputy Minister of Energy and Mines, Mr Thongphat Inthavong, Vice Chairman of the National Assembly Economic, Technology, and Environment Committee Mr Khammouane Somsihapanya, Savannakhet Vice Governor Dr Senesack Soulisack, and Chifeng Gold Chief Operating Officer Mr Paul Harris.

Multiple government agencies, including the Ministry of Energy and Mines, Ministry of Planning and Investment, Ministry of Finance, Labour Ministry, community representatives and grass roots organisations also attended the meeting.

Participants addressed safety and environmental performance, economic benefits to the Lao PDR, infrastructure, workplace issues, plans for mine closure, and community development programs.

Remarkably, Chairman of the bi-annual meeting and senior government leaders from Savannakhet province have expressed great support to LXML for the extension of mining investment in Laos as required by LXML.  The company’s reputation was well recognized by the participants as well.

Since operations commenced in 2003, LXML has produced over 1.7 million ounces of gold and 1.1 million tonnes of copper, contributing over US$1.7 billion in direct revenue to the Lao PDR in taxes, royalties, and dividends.  In addition, LXML has provided hundreds of millions of dollars in indirect benefits through employment, training, community development, and payments to local business partners and suppliers.

LXML is committed to cooperating with the Lao Government as a valued development partner in Lao PDR.

ບໍ​ລິ​ສັດ ຊື​ເຟິງ ລ້ານ​ຊ້າງ ມິ​ເນ​ໂຣ​ນ​ສ໌ ລິ​ມິ​ເຕັດ ບໍ່​ຄຳ​-ທອງ ເຊ​ໂປນ ຈັດ​ກອງ​ປະ​ຊຸມ​ປຶກ​ສາ​ຫາ​ລື​ກັັບ ລັດ​ຖະ​ບານ​ລາວ ຄັ້ງ​ທີ 29

ໃນ​ອາ​ທິດ​ຜ່ານ​ມາ, ບໍ​ລິ​ສັດ ຊື​ເຟິງ ລ້ານ​ຊ້າງ ມິ​ເນ​ໂຣນ​ສ໌ ລິ​ມິ​ເຕັດ (LXML) ໄດ້ນຳ​ສະ​ເໜີຕໍ່ ຜູ້​ເຂົ້າ​ຮ່ວມ​ກອງ​ປະ​ຊຸມ​ຈາກ​ພາກ​ສ່ວນ​ລັດ​ຖະ​ບານ ແລະ ຊຸມ​ຊົນ ກ່ຽວ​ກັບ ຜົນ​ສຳ​ເລັດ​​ການ​ດຳ​ເນີນ​ງານຂອງ​ບໍ່​ຄຳ-ທອງ ເຊ​ໂປນ, ແຜນ​ທຸ​ລະ​ກິດ ແລະ ຄວາມ​ຄືບ​ໜ້າ​ຂອງ​ວຽກ​ງານ​ພັດ​ທະ​ນາ​ຊຸມ​ຊົນ.

​ໃຫ້​ກຽດ​ເປັນ​ປະ​ທານ​ຄັ້ງ​ນີ້​​ມີ ຮອງ​ລັດ​ຖະ​ມົນ​ຕີ ກະ​ຊວງ​ພະ​ລັງ​ງານ ແລະ ບໍ່​ແຮ່ ທ່ານ ທອງ​ພັດ ອິນ​ທະ​ວົງ, ຮອງ​ປະ​ທານ​ກຳ​ມາ​ທິ​ການ​ເສດ​ຖະ​ກິດ, ເຕັກ​ໂນ​ໂລ​ຊີ ແລະ ສິ່ງ​ແວດ​ລ້ອມ ຂອງ​ສະ​ພາ​ແຫ່ງ​ຊາດ ທ່ານ ຄຳ​ມ່ວນ ສົມ​ສີ​ຫາ​ປັນ​ຍາ, ​ຮອງ​ເຈົ້າ​ແຂວງ​ສະ​ຫວັນ​ນະ​ເຂດ ດ​ຣ ແສນ​ສັກ ສຸ​ລິ​ສັກ ແລະ ຫົວ​ໜ້າ​ບໍ​ລິ​ຫານ​ສູງ​ສຸດ​ດ້ານ​ການ​ດຳ​ເນີ​ນ​ງານ ຂອງ ຊື​ເຟິງ ໂກນ ທ່ານ ພໍ ແຮ​ຣິ​ສ໌.

ເຂົ້າ​ຮ່ວມກອງ​ປະ​ຊຸມ​ຄັ້ງ​ນີ້​ມີ ພາກ​ລັດ​ຖະ​ບານ​ທີ່​ກ່ຽວ​ຂ້ອງ ລວມ​ທັງ ກະ​ຊວງ​ພະ​ລັງ​ງານ ແລະ ບໍ່​ແຮ່, ກະ​ຊວງ​ແຜນ​ການ ແລະ ການ​ລົງ​ທຶນ, ກະ​ຊວງ​ການ​ເງິນ, ກະ​ຊວງ​ແຮງ​ງານ ແລະ ສະ​ຫວັດ​ດີ​ການ​ສັງ​ຄົມ, ຜູ້​ຕາງ​ໜ້າ​ຊຸມ​ຊົນ ແລະ ອົງ​ການ​ຈັດ​ຕັ້ງ​ຂັ້ນ​ຮາກ​ຖານ.

ຜູ້​ເຂົ້າ​ຮ່ວມ​ໄດ້​ປຶ​ກ​ສາ​ຫາ​ລື​ກ່ຽວ​ກັບ ຜົນ​ງານ​ດ້ານ​ຄວາມ​ປອ​ດ​ໄພ ແລະ ສິ່ງ​ແວດ​ລ້ອມ, ຜົນ​ປະ​ໂຫຍດ​ທາງ​ດ້ານ​ເສດ​ຖະ​ກິດ​ຕໍ່ ສ​ປ​ປ ລາວ, ໂຄງ​ລ່າງ​ພື້ນ​ຖານ, ປະ​ເດັນ​ແຮງ​ງານ, ແຜນ​ການ​ປິດ​ບໍ່​ແຮ່, ແລະ ແຜນ​ງານ​ພັດ​ທະ​ນາ​ຊຸມ​ຊົນ.

ທີ່​ພົ້ນ​ເດັ່ນ ແມ່ນ ທ່ານ​ປະ​ທານກອງ​ປະ​ຊຸມ ແລະ ການ​ນຳ​ພາກ​ລັດ​ຈາກ ແຂວງ​ສະ​ຫວັນ​ນະ​ເຂດ ກໍ​ໄດ້​ສະ​ແດງ​ການ​ສະ​ໜັບ​ສະ​ໜູນ​ຕໍ່ LXML ໃນ​ການ​ຍືດ​ອາ​ຍຸ​ການ​ລົງ​ທຶນ​ໃນ​ກິດ​ຈະ​ການ​ບໍ່​ແຮ່ ໃນ ສ​ປ​ປ ລາວ ຕາມ​ການ​ສະ​ເໜີ​ຂອງ ບໍ​ລິ​ສັດ. ນອກ​ຈາກ​ນັ້ນ, ຜູ້​ເຂົ້າ​ຮ່ວມ​ກໍ​ໄດ້​ສະ​ແດງ​ຄວາມ​ຮັບ​ຮູ້​ເປັນ​ຢ່າງ​ດີ ​ເຖິງ ຊື່​ສຽງ-ຄວາມ​ເຊື່ອ​ຖື ຂອງ​ບໍ​ລິ​ສັດ.

ຕັ້ງ​ແຕ່​ດຳ​ເນີນ​ການ​ຂຸດ​ຄົ້ນ-ຜະ​ລິດ​ຄຳ-ທອງ​ໃນ​ປີ 2003, ບໍ່​ຄຳ-ທອງ ເຊ​ໂປນ ໄດ້​ຜະ​ລິດ​ຄຳຫຼາຍກວ່າ 1,7 ລ້ານ​ ອອນ​ສ໌ ແລະ ຜະ​ລິດ​ແຜ່ນ​ທອງຫຼາຍກວ່າ 1,1 ລ້ານໂຕນ ອັນ​ໄດ້​ປະ​ກອບສ່ວນ​ລາຍ​ຮັບ​ໂດຍ​ກົງຫຼາຍກວ່າ US$1,7 ຕື້ ໃຫ້​ແກ່ ສ​ປ​ປ ລາວ ໂດຍ​ຜ່ານ​ການ​ຈ່າຍ​ພາ​ສີ-ອາ​ກອນ, ຄ່າ​ພາ​ສີ​ຊັບ​ພະ​ຍາ​ກອນ​ແຮ່​ທາດ ແລະ ເງິນ​ປັນ​ຜົນ. ນອກ​ຈາກ​ນັ້ນ ຍັງ​ໄດ້​ສ້າງ​ຜົນ​ປະ​ໂຫຍດ​ທາງ​ອ້ອມຫຼາຍ​ຮ້ອ​ຍ​ລ້ານ​ໂດ​ລາ ​ດ້ວຍ​ການ​ສ້າງວຽກ​ເຮັດ​ງານ​ທຳ, ຜ່ານ​ການ​ຝຶກ​ອົບ​ຮົມ​ຕ່າງໆ, ການ​ພັດ​ທະ​ນາ​ຊຸມ​ຊົນ, ແລະ ການ​ຈ່າຍ​ເງິນ​ໃຫ້​ແກ່ ຄູ່​ຮ່ວມ​ທຸ​ລະ​ກິດ ແລະ ຜູ້​ສະ​ໜອງ​ທ້ອງ​ຖິ່ນ.

LXML ມຸ່ງ​ໝັ້ນ​ທີ່​ຈະ​ສືບ​ຕໍ່​ຮ່ວມ​ມື​ກັບ ລັດ​ຖະ​ບານ​ລາວ ໃນ​ຖາ​ນະ​ຄູ່​ຮ່ວມ​ພັດ​ທະ​ນາ ຢູ່ ໃນ ສ​ປ​ປ ລາວ.

On 1 March 2023, during introductory calls on several senior Lao Government officials, LXML President, Mr Gao Bo, reaffirmed the company’s commitment to international standards, and to ensuring that benefits are shared with the Lao Government, communities close to Sepon mine, and other stakeholders.

Mr Paul Harris, former LXML President and Chifeng Gold Chief Operating Officer (COO), extended gratitude to the Lao Government for strong support during his assignment.

Mr Phoxay Sayasone, Minister of Energy and Mines, said “mining companies must prioritize community development, so local people have access to basic services like roads and electricity, as well as sustainable development and livelihoods.”

Ms Bounkham Vorachit, Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, expressed confidence that Chifeng LXML Sepon would continue to build on its experience to maintain environmental standards and set a strong example for the mining industry in Lao PDR.

Since operations commenced in 2003, LXML has produced over 1.7 million ounces of gold and 1.1 million tonnes of copper, contributing over US$1.7 billion in direct revenue to the Lao PDR in taxes, royalties, and dividends.  In addition, LXML has provided hundreds of millions of dollars in indirect benefits through employment, training, community development, and payments to local business partners and suppliers. LXML invested approximately US$50 million in national and local infrastructure, US$56 million in UXO clearance, and millions of dollars in cultural heritage preservation and other programs.

More than 40,000 people in Vilabouly District, Savannakhet Province, benefit from community development programs, totalling US$20 million worth of projects and investment. Community income through local business groups has accumulated to more than US$50 million over the life of Sepon mine.

LXML is committed to cooperating with the Lao Government as a valued development partner in Lao PDR.

Mr Gao Bo, LXML President (5^th left), Mr Paul Harris, Chifeng Gold Chief Operating Officer (6^th left), Minister of Energy and Mines Mr Phoxay Sayasone (7^th left), and Mr Saman Aneka, LXML Managing Director (3^rd right).

ປະ​ທານ LXML ທ່ານ ກາວ ໂບ (5 ຈາກ​ຊ້າຍ), ຫົວ​ໜ້າ​ບໍ​ລິ​ຫານ​ສູງ​ສຸດ​ດ້ານ​ການ​ດຳ​ເນີນ​ງານ​ຂອງ​ບໍ​ລິ​ສັດ ຊື​ເຟິງ ໂກນ ທ່ານ ພໍ ແຮ​ຣິ​ສ໌ (ທີ 6 ຈາກ​ຊ້າຍ), ລັດ​ຖະ​ມົນ​ຕີ​ກະ​ຊວງ​ພະ​ລັງ​ງານ ແລະ ບໍ່​ແຮ່ ທ່ານ ໂພ​ໄຊ ໄຊ​ຍະ​ສອນດ (ທີ 7 ຈາກ​ຊ້າຍ) ແລະ ຜູ້​ອຳ​ນວຍ​ການ​ໃຫຍ່​ຂອງ LXML ທ່ານ ສະ​ໝານ ອະ​ເນ​ກາ (ທີ 3 ຈາກ​ຂວາ).

Mr Paul Harris, Chifeng Gold Chief Operating Officer (4^th left), Minister of Natural Resource and Environment Ms Bounkham Vorachit (5^th left), Mr Gao Bo, LXML President (6^th right), and Mr Saman Aneka, LXML Managing Director (3^rd right).

ຫົວ​ໜ້າ​ບໍ​ລິ​ຫານ​ສູງ​ສຸດ​ດ້ານ​ການ​ດຳ​ເນີນ​ງານ​ຂອງ​ບໍ​ລິ​ສັດ ຊື​ເຟິງ ໂກນ ທ່ານ ພໍ ແຮ​ຣິ​ສ໌ (ທີ 4 ຈາກ​ຊ້າຍ), ລັດ​ຖະ​ມົນ​ຕີ​ກະ​ຊວງ​ຊັບ​ພະ​ຍາ​ກອນ​ທຳ​ມະ​ຊາດ ແລະ ສິ່ງ​ແວດ​ລ້ອມ ທ່ານ​ນາງ ບຸນ​ຄ້ຳ ວໍ​ຣະ​ຈິດ (ທີ 5 ຈາກ​ຊ້າຍ), ປະ​ທານ LXML ທ່ານ ກາວ ໂບ (6 ຈາກ​ຂວາ), ແລະ ຜູ້​ອຳ​ນວຍ​ການ​ໃຫຍ່​ຂອງ LXML ທ່ານ ສະ​ໝານ ອະ​ເນ​ກາ (ທີ 3 ຈາກ​ຂວາ).

ປະ​ທານ​ LXML ຢັ້ງ​ຢືນ​ຄວາມມຸ່ງ​ໝັ້ນ

ໃນ​ວັນ​ທີ 1 ມີ​ນາ 2023, ໃນ​ການ​ເຂົ້າ​ຂ່ຳ​ນັບ​ການ​ນຳ​ພາກ​ລັດ, ​ທ່ານ ກາວ ໂບ, ປະ​ທານ ບໍ​ລິ​ສັດ ລ້ານ​ຊ້າງ ມິ​ເນ​ໂຣນ​ສ໌ ລິ​ມິ​ເຕັດ (LXML) ບໍ່​ຄຳ-ທອງ ເຊ​ໂປນ ໄດ້​ຢັ້ງ​ຢືນ​ຄວາມ​​ມຸ່ງໝັ້ນ​ຂອງ​ບໍ​ລິ​ສັດ​ໃນ​ການ​ປະ​ຕິ​ບັດ​ຕາມ​ມາດ​ຕະ​ຖານ​ສາ​ກົນ ແລະ ການ​ຮັບ​ປະ​ກັນ​ວ່າ​ຜົນ​ປະ​ໂຫຍດ​ຂອງ​ໂຄງ​ການ​ຈະ​ໄດ້​ຖຶກ​ນຳ​ມາ​ແບ່ງປັນ​ກັບ ລັດ​ຖະ​ບານ​ລາວ, ຊຸມ​ຊົນ​ອ້ອມ​ຂ້າງ​ບໍ່ຄຳ-ທອງ ເຊ​ໂປນ ແລະ ຜູ້​ມີ​ສ່ວນ​ຮ່ວມ​ອື່ນໆ.

ທ່ານ ພໍ ແຮ​ຣິ​ສ໌, ອາ​ດີດ​ປະ​ທານ LXML ແລະ ຫົວ​ໜ້າ​ບໍ​ລິ​ຫານ​ສູງ​ສຸດ​ດ້ານ​ການ​ດຳ​ເນີນ​ງານ​ຂອງ ​ບໍ​ລິ​ສັດ ຊື​ເຟິງ ໂກນ ໄດ້​ສະ​ແດງ​ຄວາມ​ຮູ້​ບຸນ​ຄຸນ​ມາ​ຍັງ ລັດ​ຖະ​ບານ​ລາວ ສຳ​ລັບ​ການ​ສະ​ໜັບ​ສະ​ໜູນ​ຢ່າງ​ແໜ້ນ​ແຟ້ນ​ຕະຫຼອດ​ໄລ​ຍະ​ການ​ດຳ​ລົງ​ຕຳ​ແໜ່ງ​ຂອງ​ຕົນ.

ທ່ານ ໂພ​ໄຊ ໄຊ​ຍະ​ສອນ, ລັດ​ຖະ​ມົນ​ຕີ ກະ​ຊວງ​ພະ​ລັງ​ງານ ແລະ ບໍ່​ແຮ່ ໄດ້​ກ່າວ​ວ່າ: “ບໍ​ລິ​ສັດ ບໍ່​ແຮ່​ຕ້ອງ​ຖື​ການ​ພັດ​ທະ​ນາ​ຊຸມ​ຊົນ​ເປັນ​ບູ​ລິ​ມະ​ສິດ ເພື່ອ​ໃຫ້​ປະ​ຊາ​ຊົນ​ທ້ອງ​ຖິ່ນ ສາ​ມາດ​ເຂົ້າ​ເຖິງ​ການ​ບໍ​ລິ​ກາ​ນ​ພື້ນ​ຖານ​ເຊັ່ນ ເສັ້ນ​ທາງ ແລະ ໄຟ​ຟ້າ ກໍ​ຄື ການ​ພັດ​ທະ​ນາ ແລະ ຊີ​ວິດ​ການ​ເປັນ​ຢູ່​ທີ່​ຍືນ​ຍົງ.”

ທ່ານ​ນາງ ບຸນ​ຄ້ຳ ວໍ​ຣະ​ຈິດ, ລັດ​ຖະ​ມົນ​ຕີ ກະ​ຊວງ​ຊັບ​ພະ​ຍາ​ກອນ​ທຳ​ມະ​ຊາດ ແລະ ສິ່ງ​ແວດ​ລ້ອມ ໄດ້​ສະ​ແດງ​ຄວາມ​ໝັ້ນ​ໃຈ​ວ່າ ບໍ​ລິ​ສັດ ຊື​ເຟິງ LXML ບໍ່​ຄຳ-ທອງ ເຊ​ໂປນ ຈະ​ສານ​ຕໍ່​ຈາກ​ປະ​ສົບ​ການ​ຂອງ​ຕົນ ເພື່ອ​ຮັກ​ສາ​ມາດ​ຕະ​ຖານ​ດ້ານ​ສິ່ງ​ແວດ​ລ້ອມ ແລະ ເປັນ​ແບບ​ຢ່ງ​ທີ່​ດີ​ສຳ​ລັບ ອຸດ​ສາ​ຫະ​ກຳ​ບໍ່​ແຮ່ສີ​ຂຽວ ຢູ່​ໃນ ສ​ປ​ປ ລາວ.  

ຕັ້ງ​ແຕ່​ດຳ​ເນີນ​ການ​ຂຸດ​ຄົ້ນ-ຜະ​ລິດ​ຄຳ-ທອງ​ໃນ​ປີ 2003, ບໍ່​ຄຳ-ທອງ ເຊ​ໂປນ ໄດ້​ຜະ​ລິດ​ຄຳຫຼາຍກວ່າ 1,7 ລ້ານ​ ອອນ​ສ໌ ແລະ ຜະ​ລິດ​ແຜ່ນ​ທອງຫຼາຍກວ່າ 1,1 ລ້ານໂຕນ ອັນ​ໄດ້​ປະ​ກອບສ່ວນ​ລາຍ​ຮັບ​ໂດຍ​ກົງຫຼາຍກວ່າ US$1,7 ຕື້ ໃຫ້​ແກ່ ສ​ປ​ປ ລາວ ໂດຍ​ຜ່ານ​ການ​ຈ່າຍ​ພາ​ສີ-ອາ​ກອນ, ຄ່າ​ພາ​ສີ​ຊັບ​ພະ​ຍາ​ກອນ​ແຮ່​ທາດ ແລະ ເງິນ​ປັນ​ຜົນ. ນອກ​ຈາກ​ນັ້ນ ຍັງ​ໄດ້​ສ້າງ​ຜົນ​ປະ​ໂຫຍດ​ທາງ​ອ້ອມຫຼາຍ​ຮ້ອ​ຍ​ລ້ານ​ໂດ​ລາ ​ດ້ວຍ​ການ​ສ້າງວຽກ​ເຮັດ​ງານ​ທຳ, ຜ່ານ​ການ​ຝຶກ​ອົບ​ຮົມ​ຕ່າງໆ, ການ​ພັດ​ທະ​ນາ​ຊຸມ​ຊົນ, ແລະ ການ​ຈ່າຍ​ເງິນ​ໃຫ້​ແກ່ ຄູ່​ຮ່ວມ​ທຸ​ລະ​ກິດ ແລະ ຜູ້​ສະ​ໜອງ​ທ້ອງ​ຖິ່ນ. LXML ໄດ້​ລົງ​ທຶນ​ປະ​ມານ US$50 ລ້ານ ​ໃສ່​ກາ​ນ​ພັດ​ທະ​ນາ​ໂຄງ​ລ່າງ​ພື້ນ​ຖານ​ແຫ່ງ​ຊາດ ແລະ ທ້ອງ​ຖິ່ນ, US$56 ລ້ານ​ໃສ່​ການ​ເກັບ​ກູ້​ລະ​ເບີດ​ບໍ່​ທັນ​ແຕກ ແລະ ຫຼາຍ​ລ້ານ​ໂດ​ລາ ເຂົ້າ​ໃນ​ການ​ອະ​ນຸ​ລັກ ມໍ​ຣະ​ດົກ​ທາງ​ດ້ານ​ວັດ​ທະ​ນະ​ທຳ ແລະ ແຜນ​ງານ​ອື່ນໆ.

ປະຊາຊົນເມືອງວິລະບູລີ ແຂວງ​ສະ​ຫວັນ​ນະ​ເຂດ ຫຼາຍກວ່າ 40.000 ຄົນ ໄດ້ຮັບຜົນປະໂຫຍດຈາກ ໂຄງການພັດທະນາຊຸມຊົນຂອງ ໂຄງການຄຳ-ທອງ ເຊໂປນ ລວມມູນຄ່າ US$20 ລ້ານ. ມາ​ຮອດ​ປັດ​ຈຸ​ບັນ, ລາຍໄດ້ຂອງຊຸມຊົນທ້ອງຖິ່ນຜ່ານ ກຸ່ມທຸລະກິດທ້ອງຖິ່ນໄດ້ທະວີຄູນຂຶ້ນເປັນ US$50 ລ້ານ ຕະຫຼອດ​ອາ​ຍຸ​ການ​ບໍ່​ແຮ່​ຄຳ-ທອງ ເຊ​ໂປນ.

LXML ມຸ່ງ​ໝັ້ນ​ທີ່​ຈະ​ສືບ​ຕໍ່​ຮ່ວມ​ມື​ກັບ ລັດ​ຖະ​ບານ​ລາວ ໃນ​ຖາ​ນະ​ຄູ່​ຮ່ວມ​ພັດ​ທະ​ນາ ຢູ່ ໃນ ສ​ປ​ປ ລາວ.

On 26 January 2023, Lane Xang Minerals Limited (LXML) Sepon signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Lao Ministry of Defence to support UXO clearance in Lao PDR.

Sepon mine is located in one of the most heavily bombed areas in Savannakhet Province, and UXO clearance is an integral part of mining operations and community development. Since 1996, LXML has invested US$56 million in UXO operations, clearing 6,400 hectares of land, destroying 60,000 UXO items, supporting local communities to develop agricultural and other development projects.

LXML, Ministry of Defence, the National Regulatory Authority (NRA), and the National Unexploded Ordnance Programme (UXO Lao) are working closely together to improve UXO clearance standards. In 2015, LXML and NRA introduced accredited explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) training to provide Lao UXO technicians with internationally recognised qualifications.

“This partnership supports safe UXO clearance in accordance with NRA standards,” said Major Brigardier Viengxay Xaisamone, Director General, Engineering Department, Ministry of Defence. “We are building on decades of cooperation with LXML to achieve best practice in UXO clearance and disposal.”

LXML and NRA invest in innovative technologies to enhance UXO detection capabilities. The Gap EOD Ultra-TEM II Deep Bomb Detection System (Fixed Loop Electromagnetic Method – FLEM), for example, can locate UXO buried up to 3.5 metres underground. In 2020, LXML deployed a Moving Loop Electromagnetic (MLEM) detection method that is versatile, portable, and can be used on high slopes and in any conditions, particularly in the harsh mining environment at Sepon mine. These innovations increased the accuracy, speed, and quality of UXO operations.

Major Brigadier Viengxay Xaiysamone, Director General, Engineering Department, and Mr Michael Stott, LXML Mine Technical Services Manager, signed the MoU, witnessed by Lieutenant Colonel Othong Khambanxay, Deputy Director General of the Training-Combat Department and Mr Palivath Inthavong, LXML Project and Service Delivery Superintendent.

“We are removing dangerous obstacles that hinder development in Laos,” said Mr Saman Aneka, LXML Managing Director.  “We are working closely with local communities and Lao Government authorities to detect and destroy UXO to make everyone safer. LXML is grateful for the cooperation of the Ministry of Defence, NRA, and UXO Lao in carrying out this hazardous activity.”

Major Brigadier Viengxay Xaiysamone, Director General, Engineering Department (left, centre) and Mr Michael Stott, Mine Technical Services Manager (right, centre), signed the UXO MoU on 26 January 2023 in Vientiane, Lao PDR, witnessed by Lieutenant Colonel Othong Khambanxay, Deputy Director General, Training-Combat Department (1(st) left), and Mr Palivath Inthavong, LXML Project and Service Delivery Superintendent (1(st) right).

ໃຫ້ກຽດລົງນາມໃນບົດບັນທຶກຄວາມເຂົ້າໃຈຄັ້ງນີ້ມີ: ທ່ານ ພົນຈັດຕະວາ ວຽງໄຊ ໄຊສະໝອນ, ຫົວໜ້າກົມຊ່າງແສງ, ກະຊວງປ້ອງກັນປະເທດ (ຊ້າຍ) ແລະ ທ່ານ ໄມໂຄ ສະຕັອດ, ຜູ້ຈັດການພະແນກເຕັກນິກບໍ່ແຮ່ຂອງ    ລຊມລ (ຂົວ) ໂດຍການເປັນສັກຂີພິຍານຂອງ  ທ່ານ ພັ.ທ ໂອທອງ ຄຳບານໄຊ, ຮອງຫົວໜ້າພະແນກອົບຮົມ-ສູ້ຮົບ ແລະ ທ່ານ ປາລີວັດ ອິນທະວົງ, ຫົວໜ້າສາຍງານດ້ານໂຄງການ ແລະ ການບໍລິການຂອງ ລຊມລ.

LXML UXO technician using UltraTEM II to detect UXO up to 3.5 metres deep. The system detects UXO in a single pass in all soil types, increasing speed and accuracy.

ນັກວິຊາການກວດ-ເກັບກູ້ລະເບີດບໍ່ທັນແຕກ ຂອງ ລຊມລ ພວມນຳໃຊ້ອຸປະກອນທັນສະໄໝ UltraTEM II ເພື່ອກວດຫາລູກລະເບີດບໍ່ທັນແຕກໃນລະດັບຄວາມເລິກເຖິງ 3.5 ແມັດ ຢູ່ບໍ່ຄຳ-ທອງ ເຊໂປນ. ລະບົບດັ່ງກ່າວສາມາດຄົ້ນຫາລູກລະເບີດບໍ່ທັນແຕກ ໂດຍການກວດລະເບີດພຽງຄັ້ງດຽວໄດ້ກັບດິນທຸກໆປະເພດ ເຊິ່ງຊ່ວຍໃຫ້ວຽກງານດັ່ງກ່າວສາມາດປະຕິບັດໄດ້ໄວຂຶ້ນ ແລະ ຊັດເຈນກວ່າເກົ່າ.

ໃນວັນທີ 26 ມັງກອນ 2023, ບໍລິສັດ ລ້ານຊ້າງ ມິເນໂຣນສ໌ ລິມິເຕັດ (ລຊມລ) ບໍ່ຄຳ-ທອງ ເຊໂປນ ໄດ້ລົງນາມບົດບັນທຶກຄວາມເຂົ້າໃຈ (MoU) ກັບ ກະຊວງປ້ອງກັນປະເທດເພື່ອສະໜັບສະໜູນການເກັບກູ້ລະເບີດທີ່ບໍ່ທັນແຕກຕົກຄ້າງ (UXO) ຢູ່ໃນ ສປປ ລາວ.

ບໍ່ຄຳ-ທອງ ເຊໂປນ ຕັ້ງຢູ່ບ່ອນທີ່ຖືກຖິ້ມລະເບີດລົງຫຼາຍທີ່ສຸດໃນແຂວງສະຫວັນນະເຂດ ແລະ ວຽກງານເກັບກູ້ລະເບີດບໍ່ທັນແຕກທີ່ຕົກຄ້າງ ເປັນວຽກງານທີ່ສຳຄັນໃນວົງຈອນການຂຸດຄົ້ນ-ປຸງແຕ່ງ-ຜະລິດບໍ່ແຮ່ ກໍຄື ວຽກງານພັດທະນາຊຸມຊົນ. ນັບຕັ້ງແຕ່ປີ 1996, ລຊມລ ໄດ້ລົງທຶນຫຼາຍກວ່າ US$56 ລ້ານໃນວຽກງານເກັບກູ້ລະເບີດບໍ່ທັນແຕກທີ່ຕົກຄ້າງ ກວມໃນເນື້ອທີ່ 6,400 ເຮັກຕາ ແລະ ໄດ້ທຳລາຍລະເບີດບໍ່ທັນແຕກໄດ້ 60,000 ລູກ ອັນໄດ້ສະໜັບສະໜູນ ຊຸມຊົນທ້ອງຖິ່ນໃນການພັດທະນາໂຄງການກະສິກຳ ແລະ ໂຄງການພັັດທະນາອື່ນໆຢຸ່ອ້ອມຂ້າງບໍ່ຄຳ-ທອງ ເຊໂປນ.

ລຊມລ, ກະຊວງປ້ອງກັນປະເທດ ແລະ ຄະນະກຳມະການຄຸ້ມຄອງເກັບກູ້ລະເບີດແຫ່ງຊາດ ແລະ ອົງການເກັບກູ້ລະເບີດແຫ່ງຊາດ ໄດ້ເຮັດວຽກງານຮ່ວມກັນເພື່ອປັບປຸງມາດຕະຖານການເກັບກູ້ລະເບີດທີ່ບໍ່ທັນແຕກ. ໃນປີ 2015,     ລຊມລ ແລະ ຄະນະກຳມະການຄຸ້ມຄອງເກັບກູ້ລະເບີດແຫ່ງຊາດ ໄດ້ຮ່ວມກັນສ້າງຫຼັກສູດຝຶກອົບຮົມກ່ຽວກັບ ການທຳລາຍລະເບີດທີ່ບໍ່ທັນແຕກເພື່ອສ້າງຄວາມອາດສາມາດໃຫ້ແກ່ນັກວິຊາການລາວ ໃຫ້ໄດ້ຮັບຄຸນວຸດທິເປັນທີ່ຍອມຮັບໃນລະດັບສາກົນ.

ທ່ານ ພົນຈັດຕະວາ ວຽງໄຊ ໄຊສະໝອນ, ຫົວໜ້າກົມຊ່າງແສງ, ກະຊວງປ້ອງກັນປະເທດ ໄດ້ກ່າວວ່າ: “ການຮ່ວມມືນີ້ ສະໜັບສະໜູນໃຫ້ວຽກງານເກັບກູ້ລະເບີດບໍ່ທັນແຕກດຳເນີນໄປຢ່າງປອດໄພ ຖືກຕ້ອງຕາມມາດຕະຖານແຫ່ງຊາດຂອງ ຄະນະກຳມະການຄຸ້ມຄອງເກັບກູ້ລະເບີດແຫ່ງຊາດ. ພວກເຮົາຈະສານຕໍ່ການຮ່ວມມືກັບ ລຊມລ ທີ່ມີມາເປັນທົດສະຫວັດ ເພື່ອບັນລຸພາກປະຕິບັດທີ່ດີທີ່ສຸດໃນການເກັບກູ້ ແລະ ທຳລາຍລະເບີດທີ່ບໍ່ທັນແຕກ.”

ລຊມລ ແລະ ຄະນະກຳມະການຄຸ້ມຄອງເກັບກູ້ລະເບີດແຫ່ງຊາດ ສືບຕໍ່ລົງທຶນໃສ່ ເຕັກໂນໂລຊີທັນສະໄໝເພື່ອປັບປຸງຄວາມອາດສາມາດໃນການກວດຫາ ແລະ ຈັບສັນຍານລູກລະເບີດບໍ່ທັນແຕກໄດ້ຢ່າງມີປະສິດທິຜົນ. ຕົວຢ່າງ: ເຄື່ອງກວດລະເບີດ “Gap EOD Ultra-TEM II” (Fixed Loop Electromagnetic Method – FLEM) ສາມາດຈັບສັນຍານລູກລະເບີດບໍ່ທັນແຕກໃນລະດັບເລິກເຖິງ 3.5 ແມັດ. ໃນປີ 2020, ລຊມລ ໄດ້ສືບຕໍ່ປັບປຸງດັດແກ້ປະສິດທິພາບຂອງເຄືຶ່ອງກວດມາເປັນ “Moving Loop Electromagnetic (MLEM)” ທີ່ອະເນກປະສົງກວ່າເກົ່າ, ສາມາດເຄື່ອນຍ້າຍດ້ວຍລົດເບົາ, ເຄື່ອນທີ່ໄດ້ສະດວກ ແລະ ສາມາດນຳໃຊ້ໄດ້ໃນພື້ນທີ່ສູງຊັນ ແລະ ສະພາບແວດລ້ອມທີ່ມີຄວາມຫຍຸ້ງຍາກ ໂດຍສະເພາະແມ່ນ ແທດເໝາະກັບສະພາບແວດລ້ອມການຂຸດຄົ້ນບໍ່ແຮ່ຢຸ່ ບໍ່ຄຳ-ທອງ ເຊໂປນ. ນະວັດຕະກຳທັນສະໄໝເຫຼົ່ານີ້ ໄດ້ຊ່ວຍປັບປຸງຄວາມຊັດເຈນ, ຄວາມໄວ ແລະ ຄຸນນະພາບຂອງວຽກງານກວດກູ້ລະເບີດບໍ່ທັນແຕກໄດ້ຢ່າງມີປະສິດທິຜົນ.

ໃຫ້ກຽດລົງນາມໃນບົດບັນທຶກຄວາມເຂົ້າໃຈຄັ້ງນີ້ມີ: ທ່ານ ພົນຈັດຕະວາ ວຽງໄຊ ໄຊສະໝອນ, ຫົວໜ້າກົມຊ່າງແສງ, ກະຊວງປ້ອງກັນປະເທດ ແລະ ທ່ານ ໄມໂຄ ສະຕັອດ, ຜູ້ຈັດການພະແນກເຕັກນິກບໍ່ແຮ່ຂອງ ລຊມລ ໂດຍການເປັນສັກຂີພິຍານຂອງ  ທ່ານ ພັ.ທ ໂອທອງ ຄຳບານໄຊ, ຮອງຫົວໜ້າພະແນກອົບຮົມ-ສູ້ຮົບ ແລະ ທ່ານ ປາລີວັດ ອິນທະວົງ, ຫົວໜ້າສາຍງານດ້ານໂຄງການ ແລະ ການບໍລິການຂອງ ລຊມລ.

ທ່ານ ສະໝານ ອະເນກາ, ຜູ້ອຳນວຍການໃຫຍ່ຂອງ ລຊມລ ໄດ້ກ່າວວ່າ: “ພວກເຮົາສືບຕໍ່ຫລຸດຜ່ອນອຸປະສັກອັນຕະລາຍທີ່ມີຜົນກະທົບທ່ວງດຶງ ການພັດທະນາຂອງ ສປປ ລາວ. ພວກເຮົາເຮັດວຽກຢ່າງໃກ້ຊິດກັບ ຊຸມຊົນທ້ອງຖິ່ນ ແລະ ລັດຖະບານລາວເພື່ອ ກວດກູ້ ແລະ ທຳລາຍ ລະເບີດທີ່ບໍ່ທັນແຕກຕົກຄ້າງເພື່ອໃຫ້ທຸກໆຄົນປອດໄພກວ່າເກົ່າ. ລຊມລ ມີຄວາມຮູ້ບຸນຄຸນຢ່າງຍິ່ງ ສຳລັບການຮ່ວມມືຢ່າງຕໍ່ເນື່ອງກັບ ກະຊວງປ້ອງກັນປະເທດ, ຄະນະກຳມະການຄຸ້ມຄອງເກັບກູ້ລະເບີດແຫ່ງຊາດ ແລະ ອົງການເກັບກູ້ລະເບີດແຫ່ງຊາດ ໃນກິດຈະກຳທີ່ອັນຕະລາຍນີ້.”

At a ceremony at Lao PDR’s National Convention Centre in Vientiane Capital this week chaired by the Prime Minister and the Minister of Industry and Commerce, the Lao National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LNCCI) issued a Lao Business Leader Award to Chifeng Lane Xang Minerals Limited (LXML), acknowledging Sepon mine’s outstanding contribution to socio-economic development in 2022.

“I am very honoured to accept this award on behalf of everyone at Chifeng LXML,” said Mr Saman Aneka, LXML Managing Director. “Recognition inspires us to continue to strive and move forward as a responsible investor to grow the business and benefit more people.”

LXML has received a ’40 Year Award’ for social and economic contributions, employment and environmental performance, an ASEAN Award for Mining Excellence, and an ASEAN Award for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and community development.

LXML is the only mining company in Lao PDR to have consistently received an A+ rating from the Ministry of Energy and Mines since 2016, setting a leading example to other operations.

Since operations commenced in 2003, LXML Sepon has produced over 1.5 million ounces of gold and 1.1 million tonnes of copper, contributing over US$1.6 billion in direct revenue to the Lao PDR in taxes, royalties, and dividends.  In addition, LXML has provided hundreds of millions of dollars in indirect benefits through employment, training, community development, and payments to local business partners and suppliers. LXML invested approximately US$50 million in national and local infrastructure, US$56 million in UXO clearance, and millions of dollars in cultural heritage preservation and other programs.

More than 40,000 people in Vilabouly District, Savannakhet Province, benefit from community development programs, totalling US$20 million worth of projects and investment. Community income through local business groups has accumulated to more than US$50 million over the life of Sepon mine.

“We look forward to continuing to make a strong contribution as a valued development partner in Lao PDR,” said Mr Saman Aneka.

Companies across various sectors received the Lao Business Award 2022. LXML was among six mining companies awarded.

Minister of Industry and Commerce Mr Malaythong Kommasith hands award to LXML Managing Director Mr Saman Aneka on 23 January 2023.

LXML Managing Director Mr Saman Aneka receives the Lao Business Leader Award.

ໃນອາທິດນີ້ ໃນພິທີທີ່ຈັດຂຶ້ນຢູ່ ຫໍປະຊຸມແຫ່ງຊາດ ນະຄອນຫຼວງວຽງຈັນ ພາຍໃຕ້ການເປັນປະທານຂອງ ທ່ານ ນາຍົກລັດຖະມົນຕີແຫ່ງ ສປປ ລາວ ໂດຍການເຂົ້າຮ່ວມຂອງທ່ານລັດຖະມົນຕີ ກະຊວງອຸດສະຫະກຳ ແລະ ການຄ້າ, ສະພາການຄ້າ ແລະ ອຸດສາຫະກຳແຫ່ງຊາດລາວ (ສຄອຊ) ໄດ້ມອບໂລ້-ລາງວັນທຸລະກິດຊັ້ນນຳດີເດັ່ນ ໃຫ້ແກ່ບໍລິສັດ ຊືເຟິງ ລ້ານຊ້າງ ມິເນໂຣນສ໌ ລິມິເຕັດ (ລຊມລ) ເພື່ອຮັບຮູ້ການປະກອບສ່ວນສຳຄັນຂອງບໍ່ຄຳ-ທອງ ເຊໂປນ ຕໍ່ກັບການພັດທະນາເສດຖະກິດ-ສັງຄົມ ໃນປີ 2022 ທີ່ຜ່ານມາ.

ທ່ານ ສະໝານ ອະເນກາ, ຜູ້ອຳນວຍການໃຫຍ່ ລຊມລ ໄດ້ກ່າວວ່າ: “ຂ້າພະເຈົ້າຮູ້ສຶກເປັນກຽດ ແລະ ພູມໃຈຢ່າງຍິ່ງທີ່ໄດ້ຂຶ້ນມາຮັບລາງວັນນີ້ຕາງໜ້າໃຫ້ພະນັກງານທຸກໆຄົນ ຂອງບໍລິສັດຊືເຟິງ ລຊມລ. ກຽດຕິສັກ ແລະ ການຍ້ອງຍໍທີ່ໄດ້ຮັບມານີ້ ຈະເປັນກຳລັງໃຈໃຫ້ບໍລິສັດໄດ້ຕັ້ງໜ້າສືບຕໍ່ເປັນນັກລົງທຶນທີ່ມີຄວາມຮັບຜິດຊອບ ເພື່ອຂະຫຍາຍທຸລະກິດ ແລະ ສ້າງຜົນປະໂຫຍດທີ່ດີ ໃຫ້ແກ່ທຸກພາກສ່ວນກ່ຽວຂ້ອງ.”

ໃນຜ່ານມາ ລຊມລ ໄດ້ຮັບ ‘ລາງວັນທຸລະກິດດີເດັ່ນຈາລຶກວັນຄົບຮອບ 40 ປີ’ ຂອງ ສປປ ລາວ ສຳລັບການປະກອບສ່ວນຕໍ່ການພັດທະນາເສດຖະກິດ-ສັງຄົມ, ລາງວັນບໍລິສັດຂຸດຄົ້ນບໍ່ແຮ່ດິເດັ່ນຂອງອາຊຽນ ແລະ ລາງວັນບໍລິສັດທີ່ມີຄວາມຮັບຜິດຊອບຕໍ່ສັງຄົມ ແລະ ການພັດທະນາຊຸມຊົນຂອງອາຊຽນ.

ນັບແຕ່ປີ 2016 ເປັນຕົ້ນມາ, ລຊມລ ໄດ້ເປັນບໍລິສັດບໍ່ແຮ່ໜຶ່ງດຽວຢູ່ໃນ ສປປ ລາວ ທີ່ໄດ້ຮັບກຽດຕິສັກໃນຂັ້ນ A+ ທີ່ເປັນລະດັບສູງສຸດຈາກ ກະຊວງພະລັງງານ ແລະ ບໍ່ແຮ່ ໂດຍການເປັນແບບຢ່າງທີ່ນຳໜ້າໃຫ້ແກ່ໂຄງການອື່ນໆ.

ຕັ້ງແຕ່ດຳເນີນການຂຸດຄົ້ນ-ຜະລິດຄຳ-ທອງໃນປີ 2003, ບໍ່ຄຳ-ທອງ ເຊໂປນ ໄດ້ຜະລິດຄຳຫຼາຍກວ່າ 1,5 ລ້ານ ອອນສ໌ ແລະ ຜະລິດແຜ່ນທອງຫຼາຍກວ່າ 1,1 ລ້ານໂຕນ ອັນໄດ້ປະກອບສ່ວນລາຍຮັບໂດຍກົງຫຼາຍກວ່າ US$1,6 ຕື້ ໃຫ້ແກ່ ສປປ ລາວ ໂດຍຜ່ານການຈ່າຍພາສີ-ອາກອນ, ຄ່າພາສີຊັບພະຍາກອນແຮ່ທາດ ແລະ ເງິນປັນຜົນ. ນອກຈາກນັ້ນ ຍັງໄດ້ສ້າງຜົນປະໂຫຍດທາງອ້ອມຫຼາຍຮ້ອຍລ້ານໂດລາ ດ້ວຍການສ້າງວຽກເຮັດງານທຳ, ຜ່ານການຝຶກອົບຮົມຕ່າງໆ, ການພັດທະນາຊຸມຊົນ, ແລະ ການຈ່າຍເງິນໃຫ້ແກ່ ຄູ່ຮ່ວມທຸລະກິດ ແລະ ຜູ້ສະໜອງທ້ອງຖິ່ນ. ລຊມລ ໄດ້ລົງທຶນປະມານ US$50 ລ້ານ ໃສ່ການພັດທະນາໂຄງລ່າງພື້ນຖານແຫ່ງຊາດ ແລະ ທ້ອງຖິ່ນ, US$56 ລ້ານໃສ່ການເກັບກູ້ລະເບີດບໍ່ທັນແຕກ ແລະ ຫຼາຍລ້ານໂດລາ ເຂົ້າໃນການອະນຸລັກ ມໍຣະດົກທາງດ້ານວັດທະນະທຳ ແລະ ແຜນງານອື່ນໆ.

ປະຊາຊົນເມືອງວິລະບູລີ ແຂວງສະຫວັນນະເຂດ ຫຼາຍກວ່າ 40.000 ຄົນ ໄດ້ຮັບຜົນປະໂຫຍດຈາກ ໂຄງການພັດທະນາຊຸມຊົນຂອງ ໂຄງການຄຳ-ທອງ ເຊໂປນ ລວມມູນຄ່າ US$20 ລ້ານ. ມາຮອດປັດຈຸບັນ, ລາຍໄດ້ຂອງຊຸມຊົນທ້ອງຖິ່ນຜ່ານ ກຸ່ມທຸລະກິດທ້ອງຖິ່ນໄດ້ທະວີຄູ່ຂຶ້ນເປັນ US$50 ລ້ານ ຕະຫຼອດອາຍຸການບໍ່ແຮ່ຄຳ-ທອງ ເຊໂປນ.

ທ່ານ ສະໝານ ອະເນກາ ກ່າວຕື່ມວ່າ “ພວກເຮົາຈະສືບຕໍ່ປະກອບສ່ວນຢ່າງເຂັ້ມແຂງຕັ້ງໜ້າ ໃນຖານະຄູ່ຮ່ວມພັດທະນາ ຢູ່ ໃນ ສປປ ລາວ.”

In 2022, Lane Xang Minerals Limited (LXML) Sepon Mine in Savannakhet Province, owned and operated by Chifeng Gold, produced more than 6.7 tonnes of gold and 6,600 tonnes of copper, supporting export revenue and socio-economic development in Lao PDR.

Planned production for 2023 is over 6 tonnes of gold and 7 tonnes of copper.

Since operations commenced in 2003, LXML has contributed over US$1.6 billion to the Lao Government in direct revenue through taxes, royalties, and dividends, in addition to hundreds of millions of dollars in employment, training, community, and local business development.

In 2022 LXML opened the first modern underground mine in Lao PDR at Sepon, setting the standard for other mining operations, extending the life of the mine to at least 2033.

Since 2016, LXML has consistently achieved an A+ rating from the Ministry of Energy and Mines for maintaining environmental and community development standards.

LXML has achieved positive community development outcomes over twenty years of operations in partnership with the Lao Government and host communities, resulting in Vilabouly District’s removal from the list of poorest districts in 2015.

LXML procures US$3 million (75% of fruits, vegetables, and local produce) through local businesses - a combined income over US$50 million – creating important income opportunities.

Our community programs focus on health, education, food security, and livelihoods, including support for disadvantaged communities. We continue to engage cooperatively and consult local communities and other partners on development priorities.

In April 2022, LXML donated US$5 million to Savannakhet Province to upgrade Road 28A, a 41.56km bitumen road from Nabor to Vilabouly District, providing better access to markets for more than 40,000 people. Road 28A is an important link in the ‘East-West’ growth corridor, connecting Lao PDR with Vietnam and Thailand.

LXML has invested approximately US$34 million in infrastructure to extend the national energy grid from Thakhek to Maxahay in cooperation with Electricite Du Laos (EDL), extending economic opportunities to rural communities.

Gold dore from LXML Sepon mine

LXML Sepon employees uphold safety first

ໃນປີ 2022, ບໍລິສັດ ລ້ານຊ້າງ ມິເນໂຣນສ໌ ລິມິເຕັດ (ລຊມລ) ບໍ່ຄຳ-ທອງ ເຊໂປນ ສາມາດຜະລິດຄຳໄດ້ຫຼາຍກວ່າ 6,7 ໂຕນ ແລະ ທອງ 6.600 ໂຕນ ອັນໄດ້ສະໜັບສະໜູນລາຍຮັບຈາກການສົ່ງອອກ ແລະ ການພັດທະນາເສດຖະກິດ-ສັງຄົມ ຢູ່ໃນ ສປປ ລາວ.

ຄາດໝາຍການຜະລິດທີ່ຕັ້ງໄວ້ສຳລັບປີ 2023 ແມ່ນ ຄຳຫຼາຍກວ່າ 6 ໂຕນ ແລະ ທອງ 7.000 ໂຕນ.

ຕັ້ງແຕ່ເລີ່ມດຳເນີນງານໃນປີ 2003, ບໍລິສັດ ລຊມລ ໄດ້ປະກອບສ່ວນຫຼາຍກວ່າ US$1.6 ຕື້ເປັນລາຍຮັບໂດຍກົງໃຫ້ແກ່ລັດຖະບານລາວ ຜ່ານການຈ່າຍພາສີອາກອນ, ຄ່າຊັບພະຍາກອນແຮ່ທາດ ແລະ ເງິນປັນຜົນ. ນອກຈາກນີ້, ກໍໄດ້ປະກອບ່ສວນຫຼາຍຮ້ອຍລ້ານໂດລາໃສ່ການສ້າງວຽກເຮັດງານທຳ, ການຝຶກອົບຮົມ, ການພັດທະນາຊຸມຊົນ ແລະ ທຸລະກິດທ້ອງຖິ່ນ.

ໃນປີ 2022, ພວກເຮົາໄດ້ເປີດບໍ່ແຮ່ໃຕ້ດິນທີ່ທັນສະໄໝແຫ່ງທຳອິດ ຂອງ ສປປ ລາວ ຢູ່ ບໍ່ຄຳ-ທອງ ເຊໂປນ ອັນໄດ້ເປັນແບບຢ່າງ ແລະ ບັນທັດຖານໃຫ້ແກ່ໂຄງການບໍ່ແຮ່ອື່ນໆ ກໍຄື ການຂະຫຍາຍອາຍຸການບໍ່ແຮ່ຄຳ-ທອງ ເຊໂປນ ໄປເຖິງປີ 2033 ເປັນຢ່າງຕ່ຳ.

ນັບຕັ້ງແຕ່ປີ 2016, ລຊມລ ສາມາດຮັກສາ ໃບກຽດຕິສັກ-ຜົນງານປະເພດສູງສຸດ ຂັ້ນ A+ ຈາກ ກະຊວງພະລັງງານ ແລະ ບໍ່ແຮ່ ສຳລັບການຮັກສາມາດຕະຖານດ້ານສິ່ງແວດລ້ອມ ແລະ ການພັດທະນາຊຸມຊົນ.

ລຊມລ ໄດ້ບັນລຸໝາກຜົນທີ່ດີ ໃນວຽກງານພັດທະນາຊຸມຊົນ ໂດຍການຮ່ວມມືກັບລັດຖະບານລາວ ແລະ ຊຸມຊົນທ້ອງຖິ່ນ ຢ່າງສະເໝີມາ. ຜົນງານເຫຼົ່ານີ້ ໄດ້ເປັນສິ່ງຂັບເຄື່ອນໃຫ້ເມືອງວິລະບູລີ ໄດ້ຫລຸດພົ້ນຈາກສະຖານະເມືອງທີ່ທຸກຍາກທີ່ສຸດໄດ້ ໃນປີ 2015

ລຊມລ ໄດ້ຊື້ສິນຄ້າທ້ອງຖິ່ນຢ່າງຕ່ຳ US$3 ລ້ານ (75% ຂອງໝາກໄມ້, ຜັກ ແລະ ຜົນຜະລິດທ້ອງຖິ່ນ) ຜ່ານຫົວໜ່ວຍທຸລະກິດທ້ອງຖິ່ນ - ເຊິ່ງໄດ້ສ້າງລາຍໄດ້ໃຫ້ແກ່ທຸລະກິດທ້ອງຖິ່ນລວມທັງໝົດຫຼາຍກວ່າ US$50 ລ້ານ – ກໍຄື ສ້າງລາຍໄດ້ໃຫ້ແກ່ປະຊາຊົນທ້ອງຖິ່ນ.

ແຜນງານການພັດທະນາຊຸມຊົນຂອງພວກເຮົາ ສຸມໃສ່ ສາທາລະນະສຸກຂອງຊຸມຊົນ, ການສຶກສາຂອງອະນຸຊົນ-ຄົນຮຸ່ນຫຼັງ, ການປະຕິບັດກະສິກຳແບບຍືນຍົງ ແລະ ການປັບປຸງຊີວິດການເປັນຢູ່ໃຫ້ແກ່ຊຸມຊົນຜູ້ດ້ອຍໂອກາດ. ພວກເຮົາຈະສືບຕໍ່ຮ່ວມມື ແລະ ປຶກສາຫາລືກັບຊຸມຊົນທ້ອງຖິ່ນ ແລະ ຄູ່ຮ່ວມງານອື່ນໆ ກ່ຽວກັບ ບູລິມະສິດຂອງວຽກງານການພັດທະນາຊຸມຊົນ.

ໃນເດືອນ ເມສາ 2022, ລຊມລ ໄດ້ບໍລິຈາກ US$5 ລ້ານ ໃຫ້ແກ່ ແຂວງສະຫວັນນະເຂດ ເພື່ອຍົກລະດັບເສັ້ນທາງຫຼວງ 28A ຍາວ 41,56ກມ ຈາກນາບໍ່ ເຖິງ ເມືອງວິລະບູລີ ເຊິ່ງຈະສະໜອງ ການເຂົ້າເຖິງຕະຫຼາດທີ່ດີກວ່າເກົ່າສຳລັບປະຊາຊົນກວ່າ 40.000 ຄົນ. ເສັ້ນທາງ 28A ເປັນເສັ້ນທາງສຳຄັນທີ່ເຊື່ອມຕໍ່ ແລວທາງເສດຖະກິດ ຕາເວັນອອກ-ຕາເວັນຕົກ ທີ່ເຊື່ອມຈອດ ສປປ ລາວ ກັບ ຫວຽດນາມ ແລະ ໄທ.

ລຊມລ ໄດ້ລົງທຶນປະມານ US$34 ລ້ານໃສ່ໂຄງລ່າງພື້ນຖານ ເພື່ອຂະຫຍາຍຕາຂ່າຍໄຟຟ້າຈາກ ເມືອງທ່າແຂກ ເຖິງ ມະຫາໄຊ ໂດຍການຮ່ວມມືກັບ ລັດວິສາຫະກິດໄຟຟ້າລາວ ອັນໄດ້ຂະຫຍາຍໂອກາດດ້ານເສດຖະກິດໃຫ້ແກ່ຊຸມຊົນຢູ່ເຂດຊົນນະບົດ.

The Ministry of Energy and Mines awarded Lane Xang Minerals Limited (LXML) with an A(+) rating last week for setting a leading example to other mining operations in compliance with international environmental standards, contributing to sustainable community development, generating over 5000 local jobs, and for its significant contribution to national socio-economic development in Lao PDR.

LXML has maintained the highest rating for six consecutive years since 2016, when the Lao Government initiated such assessments to acknowledge performance standards. LXML is the only mining company in Lao PDR to have consistently achieved this prestigious rating.

The Ministry of Energy and Mines praised LXML for improving livelihoods; modern mining methods and technology; safety standards; supporting local products, businesses, and services; continuing expansion and growth; and for supporting growth in other sectors.

LXML is developing the first modern underground mine in Laos at Sepon Mine in Vilabouly district, Savannakhet province.

LXML secured the A+ rating by meeting certain standards, including: (i) legal compliance; (ii) meeting obligations; (iii) respect for host country and community; (iv) promotion of domestic labour and skills development; (v) safety and occupational health standards; (vi) productive and transparent operation with no adverse social and environmental impacts; and (vii) environmental management and mine closure planning.

“At LXML, we are committed to operating in compliance with national and international standards, especially with regard to safety and environmental performance,” said Mr Saman Aneka, LXML Managing Director.

“Recognition inspires us to strive for continuous improvement as a responsible investor and good corporate citizen to maintain strict standards, and ensure benefits are shared with all stakeholders.”

Since operations commenced in 2003, Sepon Mine has produced over 1.5 million ounces of gold and 1.1 million tonnes of copper, contributing over US$1.6 billion in direct revenue to the Lao PDR in taxes, royalties, and dividends, and hundreds of millions of dollars in indirect benefits through employment, training, community development, and payments to local business partners and suppliers.

More than 40,000 people in Vilabouly benefit from community development programs, totalling US$20 million worth of projects and investment, and community income through local business groups, which has accumulated to US$50 million.

Photo 1: Vice Minister of Energy and Mines Mr Thongphath Inthavong congratulates LXML for consistently achieving an A(+ )rating, handing the award to LXML Managing Director Mr Saman Aneka on 13 January 2023 at the Annual National Mining Conference 2022 hosted by the Ministry of Energy and Mines at Landmark Riverside Hotel, Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR.

ຮູບ 1: ຮອງລັດຖະມົນຕີ ກະຊວງພະລັງງານ ແລະ ບໍ່ແຮ່ ທ່ານ ທອງພັດ ອິນທະວົງ ສະແດງຄວາມຊົມເຊີຍຕໍ່ ລຊມລ ທີ່ສາມາດບັນລຸການຈັດລຳດັບປະເພດ A(+ )ຢ່າງສະໝ່ຳສະເໝີ, ໂດຍໄດ້ມອບໃບຍ້ອງຍໍໃຫ້ແກ່ ຜູ້ອຳນວຍການໃຫຍ່ຂອງ ລຊມລ ທ່ານ ສະໝານ ອະເນກາ ໃນວັນທີ 13 ມັງກອນ 2023 ທີ່ ກອງປະຊຸມຂະແໜງການທໍລະນີສາດ ແລະ ບໍ່ແຮ່ປະຈຳປີ 2022 ຈັດໂດຍ ກະຊວງພະລັງງານ ແລະ ບໍ່ແຮ່ ທີ່ ໂຮງແຮມ ແລນມາກ, ນະຄອນຫຼວງວຽງຈັນ, ສປປ ລາວ.

ໃນອາທິດຜ່ານມາ, ກະຊວງພະລັງງານ ແລະ ບໍ່ແຮ່ ໄດ້ມອບໃບກຽດຕິສັກ ໃນຂັ້ນ A(+ )ໃຫ້ແກ່ ບໍລິສັດ ລ້ານຊ້າງ ມິເນໂຣນສ໌ ລິມິເຕັດ (ລຊມລ) ບໍ່ຄຳ-ທອງ ເຊໂປນ ເພື່ອຮັບຮູ້ເຖິງຄຸນງາມຄວາມດີໃນການເປັນຜູ້ນຳໜ້າ ທາງດ້ານການດຳເນີນໂຄງການຂຸດຄົ້ນບໍ່ແຮ່ ໂດຍສອດຄ່ອງກັບມາດຕະຖານສາກົນທາງດ້ານສິ່ງແວດລ້ອມ, ການພັດທະນາຊຸມຊົນທ້ອງຖິ່ນແບບຍືນຍົງ, ການສ້າງວຽກເຮັດງານທຳໄດ້ກວ່າ 5.000 ຕຳແໜ່ງງານ, ພ້ອມທັງໄດ້ມີການປະກອບສ່ວນອັນສຳຄັນ ໃຫ້ແກ່ການພັດທະນາເສດຖະກິດ-ສັງຄົມ ຂອງ ສປປ ລາວ ຢ່າງຕໍ່ເນື່ອງ.

ໃນຜ່ານມາ ບໍລິສັດ ລຊມລ ສາມາດຮັກສາຜົນງານປະເພດສູງທີ່ສຸດນີ້ມາໄດ້ 6 ປີຕິດຕໍ່ກັນຕັ້ງແຕ່ປີ 2016 ເມື່ອລັດຖະບານລາວໄດ້ເລີ່ມປະຕິບັດກົນໄກການປະເມີນນີ້ ເພື່ອຮັບຮູ້ຜົນງານ ແລະ ມາດຕະຖານຂອງບໍລິສັດຕ່າງໆ. ລຊມລ ເປັນບໍລິສັດໜຶ່ງດຽວເທົ່ານັ້ນໃນ ສປປ ລາວ ທີ່ໄດ້ຮັບລຳດັບຊັ້ນອັນຊົງກຽດນີ້.

ກະຊວງພະລັງງານ ແລະ ບໍ່ແຮ່ ມອບໃບກຽດຕິສັກນີ້ ເພື່ອຍ້ອງຍໍ ແລະ ຮັບຮູ້ຜົນງານຂອງ ລຊມລ ໃນການປັບປຸງຊີວິດການເປັນຢູ່ທີ່ດີຂຶ້ນຂອງຊຸມຊົນ; ການນຳໃຊ້ເຕັກນິກ ແລະ ເຕັກໂນໂລຊີທີ່ທັນສະໄໝ; ການປັດສະຈາກອຸປະຕິເຫດແຮງງານທີ່ຮ້າຍແຮງ, ການສະໜັບສະໜູນຜະລິດຕະພັນ, ການສົ່ງເສີມທຸລະກິດ ແລະ ການບໍລິການທ້ອງຖິ່ນ; ເປັນທຸລະກິດທີ່ມີການຂະຫຍາຍ ແລະ ເຕີບໂຕຢ່າງຕໍ່ເນື່ອງ; ແລະ ໄດ້ສະໜັບສະໜູນການຂະຫຍາຍຕົວຂອງຂະແໜງການອື່ນໆ.

ໃນປະຈຸບັນນີ້, ບໍລິສັດ ລຊມລ ແມ່ນກຳລັງພັດທະນາບໍ່ແຮ່ໃຕ້ດິນທີ່ທັນສະໄໝແຫ່ງທຳອິດ ຂອງ ສປປ ລາວ ຢູ່ ບໍ່ຄຳ-ທອງ ເຊໂປນ, ເມືອງວິລະບູລີ, ແຂວງສະຫວັນນະເຂດ.

ສິງທີ່ພາໃຫ້ບໍລິສັດ ລຊມລ ໄດ້ຮັບໃບກຽດຕິສັກປະເພດ A+ ແມ່ນການປະຕິບັດຕົວຈິງທີ່ຄົບຖ້ວນ ໃນ 7 ຫຼັກການທີ່ກຳນົດຄື: (i) ປະຕິບັດຕາມລະບຽບກົດໝາຍ; (ii) ປະຕິບັດພັນທະຄົບຖ້ວນ; (iii) ເຄົາລົບນັບຖືປະເທດ ແລະ ຊຸມຊົນເຈົ້າພາບ; (iv) ສົ່ງເສີມແຮງງານພາຍໃນ ແລະ ພັດທະນາສີມືທັກສະຂອງແຮງງານ; (v) ຮັກສາມາດຕະຖານດ້ານຄວາມປອດໄພ ແລະ ສຸຂະພາບຢູ່ສະຖານທີ່ເຮັດວຽກ; (vi) ດຳເນີນທຸລະກິດຢ່າງມີສັກກະຍະພາບ ແລະ ຄວາມໂປ່ງໄສ ໂດຍບໍ່ມີຜົນກະທົບຮ້າຍແຮງຕໍ່ສັງຄົມ ແລະ ສິ່ງແວດລ້ອມ; ແລະ (vii) ມີແຜນຄຸ້ມຄອງສິ່ງແວດລ້ອມ ແລະ ແຜນປິດບໍ່.

ທ່ານ ສະໝານ ອະເນກາ, ຜູ້ອຳນວຍການໃຫຍ່ຂອງ ລຊມລ ໄດ້ກ່າວ່າ: “ທີ່ ລຊມລ, ພວກເຮົາໝາຍໝັ້ນໃນການປະຕິບັດຕາມມາດຕະຖານປະເທດ ແລະ ສາກົນ ໂດຍສະເພາະດ້ານຄວາມປອດໄພ ແລະ ສິ່ງແວດລ້ອມ.”

“ກຽດຕິສັກ ແລະ ການຍ້ອງຍໍທີ່ໄດ້ຮັບມາຢ່າງຕໍ່ເນື່ອງນີ້ ຈະເປັນສິ່ງຕັກເຕືອນ ແລະ ໃຫ້ກຳລັງໃຈໃຫ້ບໍລິສັດຂອງພວກເຮົາ ໃຫ້ມີການປັບປຸງຢ່າງຕໍ່ເນື່ອງ ພ້ອມທັງເປັນນັກລົງທຶນທີ່ມີຄວາມຮັບຜິດຊອບ ແລະ ເປັນອົງກອນທີ່ດີ ເພື່ອຮັກສາມາດຕະຖານຕ່າງໆຢ່າງເຄັ່ງຄັດ ແລະ ຮັບປະກັນຜົນປະໂຫຍດເພື່ອຜູ້ມີສ່ວນຮ່ວມທຸກພາກສ່ວນ.”

ຕັ້ງແຕ່ດຳເນີນການຂຸດຄົ້ນ-ຜະລິດຄຳ-ທອງໃນປີ 2003, ບໍ່ຄຳ-ທອງ ເຊໂປນ ໄດ້ຜະລິດຄຳຫຼາຍກວ່າ 1,5 ລ້ານອອນສ໌ ແລະ ຜະລິດແຜ່ນທອງຫຼາຍກວ່າ 1,1 ລ້ານໂຕນ ອັນໄດ້ປະກອບສ່ວນລາຍຮັບໂດຍກົງຫຼາຍກວ່າ US$1,6 ຕື້ ໃຫ້ແກ່ ສປປ ລາວ ໂດຍຜ່ານການຈ່າຍພາສີ-ອາກອນ, ຄ່າພາສີຊັບພະຍາກອນແຮ່ທາດ ແລະ ເງິນປັນຜົນ. ນອກຈາກນັ້ນ ຍັງໄດ້ສ້າງຜົນປະໂຫຍດທາງອ້ອມຫຼາຍຮ້ອຍລ້ານໂດລາ ດ້ວຍການສ້າງວຽກເຮັດງານທຳ, ຜ່ານການຝຶກອົບຮົມຕ່າງໆ, ການພັດທະນາຊຸມຊົນ, ແລະ ການຈ່າຍເງິນໃຫ້ແກ່ ຄູ່ຮ່ວມທຸລະກິດ ແລະ ຜູ້ສະໜອງທ້ອງຖິ່ນ.

ປະຊາຊົນເມືອງວິລະບູລີ ຫຼາຍກວ່າ 40.000 ໄດ້ຮັບຜົນປະໂຫຍດຈາກ ໂຄງການພັດທະນາຊຸມຊົນຂອງ ໂຄງການຄຳ-ທອງ ເຊໂປນ ລວມມູນຄ່າ US$20 ລ້ານ ແລະ ລາຍໄດ້ຂອງຊຸມຊົນທ້ອງຖິ່ນຜ່ານ ກຸ່ມທຸລະກິດທ້ອງຖິ່ນທີ່ໄດ້ທະວີຄູ່ຂຶ້ນເປັນ US$50 ລ້ານ.

Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR – To commemorate Lao National Day on 2 December 2022, Lane Xang Minerals Limited (LXML) Sepon Mine acknowledged 434 employees for long service from five to over twenty years. 132 of these employees have worked with LXML for five years, 238 for ten years, 55 for 15 years, eight for 20 years, and one for 25 years.

In 2023, LXML will celebrate 20 years since operations commenced. Over the life of Sepon mine, more than 10,000 employees have contributed to the growth of LXML Sepon, learning professional skills and creating livelihoods.

Of a total workforce of approximately 5,000 employees and contractors, 95% of LXML employees are Lao, 75% are from local communities, and 20% of these are women. Over several decades, LXML has invested millions of dollars in human resource development, including scholarships, internships, on-the-job training, and apprenticeship programs. LXML is continuing to support career growth and employee aspirations to develop Lao professionals for the benefit of the Lao PDR.

“The skills and experience employees have attained throughout the years are invaluable” said Paul Harris, LXML President the ceremony. “These employees are an important asset for LXML, and the skills that each of you have gained will stay with you wherever your work in Lao PDR. LXML will continue to invest in the human capital of Lao PDR through ongoing training, coaching, and career advancement.”

In August, LXML entered a partnership with the Lao German Technical College to provide technical scholarships for communities in Vilabouly District near Sepon mine. Apprentices will receive vocational training in electrical-electronic, mechanical, fabrication, heavy equipment and automotive technology trades. Upon graduation, they will be offered the opportunity to secure a job with LXML. This program will run until 2027.

Since operations commenced in 2003, LXML has invested millions of dollars in training, scholarships, apprentices, traineeship, and internships. More than 105 Lao participants graduated from the apprenticeship program, and 36 professionals graduated from overseas higher education scholarships.

To date, LXML has provided 959,744 training hours to Lao employees through internal, external, on-the-job training, and overseas study. Since June, LXML has reinstated its popular Supervisor and Leadership Development programs to support the next generation Lao mining professionals.

Since operations commenced, LXML Sepon has contributed over US$1.6 billion in direct revenue through taxes and royalties to the Lao Government, and hundreds of millions in indirect benefits through community development, employment, and training.

22 September 2022 – Lane Xang Minerals Limited (LXML), in cooperation with Vilabouly District Education Office, dedicated three new classrooms and sanitary facilities valued at US$36,950 to Phoukam Secondary School in Boungkham Village, Vilabouly District, Savannaket Province where Sepon Mine is located. Vilabouly Vice Governor, Mr Bounneuang Chanhom, LXML representatives, teachers, and students, witnessed a modest handover ceremony for the new buildings at the school.

On the same day, Vilabouly Information, Culture and Tourism Office and LXML, in the presence of Vilabouly Governor, Mr Valiya Sichanthongthip, celebrated a traditional music promotion project. LXML provided financial support and equipment for students in Vilabouly District to learn Lao traditional musical instruments to preserve valuable cultural heritage. To date, LXML has contributed US$10,000 for this project, creating opportunities for 30 aspiring young Lao musicians.

LXML’s Community Development Fund supports communities around Sepon Mine with $750,000 every year, focusing on three development pillars: food security and commercial agricultural production (30%); education, scholarships, and incentives for outstanding and vulnerable students; and community primary health projects (20%).  The remainder is allocated to other development projects in consultation with local communities, including US$25,000 for a Disaster Rehabilitation and Response Fund, which provided support during the COVID-19 pandemic and floods.

To date, LXML has invested over US$11 million in Vilabouly through the Community Development Fund and other community development projects, benefitting over 40,000 community members and their families with key infrastructure, support, and services. Decades ago, Vilabouly was classified as a ‘very poor’ district, but due to employment, commerce, and community development, it is emerging as a thriving and busy district.

15 August 2022 – LXML handed upgraded and repaired Nakasin irrigation system to promote agriculture and food security to Nakasin and Meungluang villagers valued USD$73,230.

Mr Saman Aneka, LXML Managing Director handed the repaired project to Nakasin and Meungluang village authorities witness by Mr Variya Sichanthongthip, newly appointed Vilabouly District Chief.

Initially, Nakasin weir was built and handed to community on 12 August 2020, under community Trust Fund program (TF) valued USD$95,249. However, due to heavy rainfall, the embankment was damaged and eroded. Upgrade also required to support further agriculture production areas. Hence, on 7 Mar 2022, repair and upgrade project was established.

The TF aims to improve livelihood through access to basic services and empowered district and villagers to set and achieve their own development priorities through a participatory and community-led approach. This irrigation repair project set an example of participatory from host villagers, and local authority by actively providing extensive labours and contribution of 1000 cubic metres of rock from a local business, Hommala.

At the event, participants also release 10,000 fishes to the conservation zone.

“I hope that district authorities, village organizations, villagers and relevant partners will jointly maintain the projects – the dams, weirs, and conservation zone” said Mr Saman Aneka, LXML Managing Director. “Community ownership of these projects will extend its use and provide optimal and lasting benefits through increased agricultural productivity and improved food security.”

The TF’s support has built on three pillars – improving food security, health, and education for future generation. To date, US$11 million has been invested in the TF to build schools, roads, latrines, fishponds, potable water, electricity, and other infrastructure development benefiting more than 40,000 people in Vilabouly.

On 18 August 2022, Lane Xang Minerals Limited (LXML), and Lao German Technical College (LGTC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), to provide technical scholarships for communities in Vilabouly District near Sepon mine.

Apprentices selected for the program will receive vocational training in electrical, mechanical, fabrication, crane operations, automotive, and auto-electrical trades.

The program will continue from 2022 until 2026. Between 2015 and 2018, eighteen Lao apprentices completed a five-year Australian Certificate III Trade qualification and a Lao Diploma of Technical Training.  The graduates received valuable skills to contribute to the development of the Lao PDR.

Mr Saman Aneka, LXML Managing Director, signed the MoU with Mr Khamsavay Yommilavong, Director of Lao-German Technical College. Mr Nouphan Oudsa, Director General of Vocational Education Department, Ministry of Education and Sports was also present at the important events.

“I’m proud of LXML’s contribution to training and development to build better livelihoods for future generations” said Mr Aneka “The skills and experience gained by participants will contribute to Sepon’s operations and to the Lao PDR.”

Since operations commenced in 2003, LXML has invested millions of dollars in training, scholarships, apprentices, traineeship, and internships. More than 105 Lao participants graduated from the apprenticeship program, and 36 professionals graduated from overseas higher education scholarships.

Up to June 2022, LXML has provided 23,000 training hours to Lao employees through internal, external, on-the-job training, and overseas study. In the second half of 2022, LXML will reinstate its popular Supervisor and Leadership Development programs to support the next generation Lao mining professionals.

Lane Xang Minerals Limited is the only mining operation in the Lao PDR consistently rated A+ by the Ministry of Energy and Mines for its commitment to social and economic development, health and safety, environmental protection, and maintaining international standards.

Since production commenced in 2003, Sepon Mine contributed over US$1.6 billion in taxes, royalties, and dividends, in addition to hundreds of millions of dollars in employment, training, community and local business development. The mine employs approximately 5,000 local people.

Today, Lane Xang Minerals Limited Sepon (LXML) presented 1320 culturally significant historical artifacts to the Lao Government – made from stone, copper, iron, ceramics, and gems – the items were discovered in the area surrounding Sepon mine by dedicated teams of archaeologists.

Since 2008, LXML has invested over US$1.6 million preserving thousands of years of Lao history and heritage through an archaeological research program with the Department of Heritage (DoH) of the Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism, the National University of Laos, and James Cook University of Australia. The program sponsors fieldwork uniting a unique community at local, national, and international levels. Volunteers from Vientiane and Savannakhet, local villagers, Australian and Lao university students, archaeologists, and Lao officials cooperate closely together to conduct research.

Mr Vansy Kuamua, Deputy Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism and officials from Savannakhet and Vilabouly joined the handover ceremony in Vientiane, acknowledging LXML’s respect for Lao cultural heritage and the importance of preserving cultural sites to promote tourism.

Mr Saman Aneka, LXML Managing Director handed over 1320 artifacts to Mr Phakhanxay Sikhanxay, Director General of Heritage Department, Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism.

The items will be placed on display at the Lao National Museum, Savannakhet Museum, Vilabouly Cultural Hall and Heritage Department. LXML also handed over 7,881 artifacts in 2019 and 280 in February 2022 to the Lao Government and provided 144 million LAK to build display cabinets for the Lao National Museum.

The two parties signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to reinforce principles for future cooperation in the preservation of cultural heritage.

“Today marks over a decade of cooperation with the Ministry of Information and Culture. This is a significant milestone in LXML’s partnership,” said Mr Saman Aneka, LXML Managing Director. “LXML is committed to working hand in hand with our ministry counterparts for at least another ten years until mine closure to protect and preserve Lao cultural heritage.”

Remarkable discoveries of artefacts and heritage sites in the area surrounding Sepon mine open a door into fascinating ancient civilizations to show us how our ancestors lived thousands of years ago. In March 2018, a team of archaeologists discovered evidence of more than 200 ancient mine shafts dating back over 3,000 years. Some of the items discovered date back almost ten thousand years.

Mining has been essential in the development of human society throughout history. Vilabouly is acknowledged internationally as one of the first mining and metallurgy sites in Southeast Asia.  Ancient mining practices continued there until about 1,300 years ago, (700 AD), where people excavated rich copper ore and refined it in Peun Baolo and Thong Na-Gneuak (Dragon or “Naga Serpent” Field).

Other artifacts include mining equipment such as wooden ladders, pulleys, mallets, painted bamboo baskets, and rope made from lianas; a large ‘Dong Son’ bronze era drum currently on display at the National Museum in Vientiane; and crucibles, copper ingots, jewellery, ceremonial items, weapons, pottery, and other artefacts highlighting Lao PDR’s pivotal place in regional history.

In the first half of 2022 to June 30, Sepon Mine produced 102,468 ounces (2.905 T) of gold doré and 3,933 tonnes of copper, an increase of 15 per cent from the same period in the previous year.

in 2021, total production at Sepon was 192,988 ounces (6.003 MT) of gold, and 5,341 tonnes of copper.

LXML contributed US$40,843,028.09 in direct revenue to the Lao Government in respect of 2021 earnings in royalties, taxes, and dividend.

Since production commenced in 2003, Sepon Mine contributed over US$1.6 billion in taxes, royalties, and dividends, in addition to hundreds of millions of dollars in employment, training, community and local business development. The mine employs approximately 5,000 local people.

“I am proud of the excellent contribution of LXML employees in achieving production targets,” said Mr Wang Jianhua, Chairman of Chifeng Gold, during a visit to Lao PDR in July to outline the company’s growth plans. “Chifeng LXML is a proud partner in development in the Lao PDR.”

During meetings with Dr Xaysomphone Phomvihane, President of the National Assembly, Dr Sonexay Siphandone, Deputy Prime Minister, Ms Bounkham Vorachit, Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, Mr Bounchom Oubonpaseuth, Minister of Finance, Dr Daovong Phonekeo, Minister of Energy and Mines, and Mr Santiphab Phomvihane, Savannakhet Governor, Mr Wang reaffirmed Chifeng’s commitment to investment in Lao PDR to build new gold, copper, and rare earth projects.

“All enterprises seek long-term development, and this is best achieved through cooperation with local authorities and solid teams with a common stake,” said Mr Wang. “Our investment in new projects will benefit Lao people and the government. I am very proud of LXML’s success in employment, training, community development, and revenue contributions.”

Chifeng Jilong Gold Company Limited owns a 90 per cent share in Lane Xang Minerals Limited (LXML), which owns and operates the Sepon mine in Savannakhet Province.

In July 2022, Chifeng Gold entered into an historical cooperation agreement with Lao Mining Development State Enterprise (LMD) to extend exploration and development of mineral resources to develop large-scale future production in Lao PDR.

“This landmark agreement highlights Chifeng’s enduring commitment to development of the mining sector in Lao PDR,” said Mr Paul Harris, General Manager.

In April 2022, LXML donated US$5 million to the Savannakhet Provincial Government to support an upgrade to Route 28A, a critical logistics route to expand the East-West growth corridor linking Lao PDR, Thailand, and Vietnam. This investment will enhance opportunities for trade and tourism in the region.

In May 2022, LXML commenced construction of the first modern underground mine in Lao PDR. With a resource of 9.5 million tonnes, and projected ore production to increase from 400,000 tonnes in 2023 to 1.2 million tonnes per annum thereafter, Discovery Deeps Underground Mine will extend Sepon’s mine life for another seven years, to 2030, contributing to sustainable development in host communities.

“Sepon has witnessed thousands of years of mining history,” said Mr Harris. “This new development, combined with modern equipment and advanced mining techniques will transfer knowledge and skills to Lao employees – Lao mining professionals – to set new standards for underground mining.”

Lane Xang Minerals Limited is the only mining operation in the Lao PDR consistently rated A+ by the Ministry of Energy and Mines for its commitment to social and economic development, health and safety, environmental protection, and maintaining international standards.

LXML is continuing to invest in training and development. Up to June 2022, LXML provided 23,000 training hours to Lao employees through internal, external, on-the-job training, and overseas study. In the second half of 2022 LXML will reinstate its popular Trade Apprenticeship Program targeting local communities, as well as Supervisor and Leadership Development programs to upskill Lao employees.

Diversity and Inclusion of LXML’s workforce remains strong, with representation of 24 per cent female employees and 95 per cent Lao Nationals (80% from Vilabouly District and Savannakhet Province).

Employment opportunities at Sepon mine are connected to technical roles associated with exploration and development of the underground project, with engagement of over 300 Lao employees in 2022.

The COVID19 pandemic presented significant challenges to health and safety, logistics and operations. LXML liaised closely with health authorities and the Lao Government at district, provincial, and central levels to ensure the protection of local communities and employees. With the cooperation of Savannakhet Provincial Health Department, LXML employees and contractors received multiple doses of COVID19 vaccines. LXML contributed almost US$500,000 to the Lao Government’s COVID19 prevention measures, including support for quarantine facilities, PCR machines, and medical supplies.

Sepon’s community development program focuses on food security, education, and health. Through targeted support for disadvantaged communities in livelihood, water, sanitation, irrigation, and other infrastructure projects, LXML lifted Vilabouly District out of the category of a poor district, exceeding the government’s poverty alleviation targets. The company has supported the establishment of a water supply (Nam Papa) system in Vilabouly District, local hospitals, clinics, schools, and scholarships.

“LXML is building better livelihoods for future generations,” said LXML Managing Director, Mr Saman Aneka. “To date, the company has invested US$11 million in Vilabouly District through the community trust fund, and over US$49 million in income generation for local business groups. LXML is investing in Lao people to develop sustainable livelihoods and improve opportunities for the future.”

Mr Wang Jianhua, Chairman of Chifeng Jilong Gold, called on high level officials in Vientiane last week to highlight the company’s significant investment and contribution to economic and social development in Lao PDR, and reaffirm plans for future growth in partnership with the Lao Government. Chifeng Jilong Gold Company Limited owns a 90 per cent share in Lane Xang Minerals Limited (LXML), which owns and operates the Sepon mine in Savannakhet Province.

During warm meetings with Dr Xaysomphone Phomvihane, President of the National Assembly, Dr Sonexay Siphandone, Deputy Prime Minister, Ms Bounkham Vorachit, Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, Mr Bounchom Oubonpaseuth, Minister of Finance, Dr Daovong Phonekeo, Minister of Energy and Mines, and Mr Santiphab Phomvihane, Savannakhet Governor, Mr Wang Jianhua confirmed Chifeng’s commitment to strengthen cooperation and investment in Lao PDR to develop gold, copper, and rare earth projects.

“Our investment in new mining projects will positively benefit Lao people and the government,” said Mr Wang Jianhua.

“I am very proud of our company’s success in Lao PDR, especially on employment, training, community development, and revenue contributions to the Lao Government.”

Chifeng Gold recently signed an historic cooperation agreement with Lao Mining Development State Enterprise (LMD) for additional exploration and development of mineral resources in Lao PDR.

“This cooperation highlights Chifeng’s enduring commitment to growth and development of the mining sector in Lao PDR,” said Mr Wang Jianhua.

“I would like to express appreciation to the Lao Government for its support to Sepon Project and the company’s growth plans.”

During discussions with government officials, Mr Wang Jianhua confirmed that Chifeng Gold will continue to maintain international standards on safety, environment, community development and developing Lao employees.

LXML and the Lao Government have built a solid relationship over almost 30 years of cooperation.

Sepon mine proudly maintains the highest international standards, is consistently rated A+ by the Ministry of Energy and Mines, and is widely considered a role model for other mining companies in Lao PDR.

This year, Chifeng LXML commenced construction of the first modern underground mine in Lao PDR, setting an example for others in the mining industry.

Since operations commenced in 2003, LXML Sepon has produced over 1.1 million tons of copper cathode, over 1.5 million ounces of gold doré, and has contributed over US$1.6 billion in direct revenue to the Lao Government through taxes, royalties, and dividends, in addition to hundreds of millions of dollars in indirect benefits through employment, training, community, and local business development.

In 2021, Sepon produced over 5,341 tonnes of copper and 192,988 ounces of gold doré. 2022 production guidance is approximately 224,000 ounces (7 tonnes) of gold doré and 8,000 tonnes of copper cathode.

12 July 2022

Vientiane Capital, Laos – On 11 July 2022, Chifeng Jilong Gold entered into an historical cooperation agreement with Lao Mining Development State Enterprise (LMD). The agreement will enable the parties to focus on exploration and development of mineral resources to develop large-scale future production in Lao PDR.

“This agreement highlights Chifeng’s enduring commitment to growth and the development of the mining sector in Lao PDR,” said Mr Paul Harris, Executive President Chifeng Jilong Gold, General Manager Lane Xang Minerals Limited (LXML).

“We are working with the Lao Government to develop more successful projects like Sepon. Chifeng and LMD will conduct exploration to start another world class mining operation to bring mutual benefit to all our stakeholders, especially the Lao people.”

“Together with LMD and the Lao Government, we are building a solid foundation to grow Chifeng’s significant investment in Lao PDR. We will maintain the same international standards we are renowned for, particularly regarding safety, environment, community development, and developing Lao employees.”

“The agreement encourages exploration of areas with mineral potential, before entering into concession agreements,” said Mr Boungnong Sidavong, Managing Director of Lao Mining Development State Enterprise.”

“LMD is confident that Chifeng’s expertise, evident in the strong performance of the Sepon Gold-Copper Project, will ensure success. Identifying mineral potential is critical, and support from government, technical professionals, and local communities will be essential in developing the mining sector in Lao PDR.”

LXML and the Lao Government have enjoyed a long and successful relationship over almost 30 years. Sepon mine proudly maintains the highest international standards, is consistently rated A+ by the Ministry of Energy and Mines, and is widely considered a role model for other mining companies in Lao PDR.

Chifeng Jilong Gold Mining Company Limited owns a 90 per cent share in Lane Xang Minerals Limited (LXML), which owns and operates the Sepon mine in Savannakhet Province.

Since operations commenced in 2003, LXML Sepon has produced over 1.1 million tons of copper cathode, over 1.5 million ounces of gold doré, and has contributed over US$1.6 billion in direct revenue to the Lao Government through taxes, royalties, and dividends, in addition to hundreds of millions of dollars in indirect benefits through employment, training, community, and local business development.

LXML’s ‘Discovery Deeps East Decline,’ the first modern underground mine in the Lao PDR, which is currently under construction, is expected to extend Sepon’s mine life for at least another ten years to 2033, contributing to employment, economic growth, and sustainable development in host communities.

In 2021, Sepon produced over 5,341 tonnes of copper and 192,988 ounces of gold doré. 2022 production guidance is approximately 224,000 ounces (7 tonnes) of gold doré and 8,000 tonnes of copper cathode.

15 June 2022

By: Paul Harris, Chifeng Director & Executive President, LXML General Manager

As the international community celebrates World Environment Day, it’s timely to highlight Chifeng LXML Sepon’s commitment to and performance on environmental protection. At LXML, we always minimise our environmental footprint and comply with international and local regulations and standards. Our company is often cited as an example of best practice on sustainability and community development in the Lao PDR and Southeast Asia region.

LXML was among the first companies in Lao PDR and Southeast Asia to achieve ISO 14001 accreditation for environmental management systems. LXML has conducted several independent reviews and baseline studies since operations commenced in 2002 to ensure mining activities comply with regulations. We regularly measure our impact on local communities and the environment.

Our Commitment in Practice

LXML is committed to reducing environmental and social impact from operations by monitoring water and waste management, conducting progressive rehabilitation, and preparing for mine closure in consultation with stakeholders at all levels.

Since operations commenced, Sepon has invested approximately US$20 million in environmental management and rehabilitation. With the cooperation and support of local communities, we conduct awareness campaigns and respond quickly to any concerns. LXML provided approximately one million dollars to establish Vilabouly’s first landfill facility. We collect 750 water samples monthly (175,000 water samples since 2003) to ensure water quality in surrounding communities.

Since 2008, LXML has rehabilitated 452 hectares of land. The company is committed to returning land to a state that supports public safety and protects resources through sustainable revegetation. LXML uses natural materials sourced from local businesses to stabilise land (approximately US$100,000 every year); providing business opportunities and employment. LXML’s community-based rehabilitation team planted over 450,000 trees using locally sourced and propagated species. Many species (sandalwood, bamboo, and rattan) include varieties that will provide economic benefits to the community for many years into the future.

Preserving Biodiversity

Lao PDR boasts bountiful natural resources, forest cover, and biodiversity. LXML’s environmental protection and biodiversity programs support local communities and protect these resources for future generations.

LXML has sponsored several projects with WCS (Wildlife Conservation Society), IUCN (Internatinal Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources), and other development partners. The company invested approximately US$1 million on biodiversity programs aimed at preserving endangered wildlife habitats close to Sepon mine to protect species of high biodiversity value to Laos and the region, including the Community Based Crocodile Recovery and Livelihood Project, a partnership between Champhon district, and IUCN, aimed at protecting Siamese crocodile that are listed by IUCN as a critically endangered species. The company has also invested in programs to monitor the migration and behavior of elephants surrounding the mine.

In 2009, an LXML project resulted in the discovery of the first songbird ‘Bald-face bird’ in mainland Asia. This project led to a research into areas of potential biodiversity significant in Savannakhet province, with the cooperation of scientists from the Lao Government, National University of Laos, and WCS.

In 2015, LXML supported a survey on bat biodiversity near Sepon mine. The findings served as baseline data in assessing potential project-related impacts on the terrestrial ecosystem, identified conservation related issues and mitigating measures. This survey resulted in the capture and release of approximately 180 bats, representing 30% of documented species in Laos.

Partnership for Development

LXML works closely with the Lao Government at all levels and local communities to ensure compliance and capacity building in environmental management.

In 2018, LXML signed an MoU with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment to support capacity building and establish an Environmental Management Unit (EMU) in Vilabouly. The partnership enhanced capacity in environmental management across the resources sector.

Community Benefits

As in any other parts of the world, Laos PDR is prone to the impacts of climate change like occurrence of flooding. Vilabouly was hard hit by flooding in 2010/2011 and again in 2018, where 30% of the villages were affected and farmland damaged. Over the years, LXML has provided financial and in-kind assistance to those affected by flooding in Vilabouly, Savannakhet and other parts of Laos totalling about US$500,000.

Building Environmental Awareness

Protection of the environment is a cornerstone of our business. LXML encourages employees to participate in initiatives such as recycling waste, where plastic bottles, bags, paper, and food waste is recycled for reuse.

World Environment Day is celebrated every year at Sepon mine. We inspire employees and communities to raise awareness on environmental issues through cultural heritage projects, arts, fashion shows, and exhibitions. This year, LXML is planting around 9,000 trees around Sepon Mine as part of our rehabilitation program, in Vilabouly District and schools in Savannakhet province on the occasion of Arbor Day.

As we observe World Environment Day, let’s remind ourselves about saving the #OnlyOneEarth we live in. It is important that business cooperates with all stakeholders, especially local communities, on environmental stewardship, so we minimise our footprint and impact on the environment.

On 1 June 2022, Mr Phouthasin Heungthavong, Director General, State Assets Management Department, Ministry of Finance (MOF) (right) received a royalty payment for the first quarter of 2022 copper-gold production at LXML Sepon mine of US$5,846,693.20 from Mr Saman Aneka, Managing Director of Lane Xang Minerals Limited (left). Head of Natural Resource Management Division, Mr Vongpasith Silavong, Resource Management Unit, Ms Manilath Phetmanichan, LXML Deputy Director Mr Chanthone Naovalath, and LXML Supervisor Accounting, Ms Vilailuck Vongphit, were also present.

In 2021, LXML Sepon contributed US$40.84 million to the Lao Government in direct revenue.

Since production commenced in 2003, LXML Sepon has contributed over US$1.6 billion in direct revenue to the Lao Government, including over US$389 million in royalties, in addition to hundreds of millions of dollars in indirect benefits through employment, training, local business support, and community development.

In the first quarter of 2022, Sepon mine produced 1,783 kilograms of gold and 2,426 tonnes of copper.

“LXML is proud to be a major financial partner in development in the Lao PDR through payment of royalties, profit tax, dividends, income and other taxes.” said Mr Aneka. “We would like to express sincere thanks to the Lao Government for its support to the continuing success of Sepon Project.”

Last month, LXML opened the first modern underground mining operation in Lao PDR. Underground mining is more economical for deeper ore deposits, with less environmental and social impact relative to open pit mining.  This new development will use modern equipment, and advanced mining techniques. Development will continue, with production expected in the second half of 2023.

After the handover, LXML representatives paid a courtesy call on the Minister of Finance, H.E Mr Bounchom Oubonpaserth, to discuss the future of Sepon Project’s contributions and development.

Today, community and government stakeholders visited Lane Xang Minerals Limited (LXML) Sepon mine to open the first modern underground mine in Lao PDR.

With a mineral resource of 9.5 million tonnes and projected ore production to increase from 400,000 tonnes in 2023 to 1.2 million tonnes per annum thereafter, the “Discovery Deeps Underground Mine” is expected to extend Sepon’s mine life for at least another seven years, to 2030, contributing to poverty reduction and sustainable development in host communities.

Mr Thongphat Inthavong, Vice Minister of Energy and Mines (Chair of Sepon Project Management Committee), Ms Thipphakone Chanthavongsa, Vice Minister to the Prime Minister’s Office, Mr Viengthavisone Thepphachanh, Vice Governor of Savannakhet, Mr Khamphouy Sibounheuang, Vilabouly District Governor, and community leaders from Vilabouly District, Savannakhet Province, where Sepon mine is located, and Lao Government officials participated in the event.

“Sepon has thousands of years of mining history,” said Paul Harris, LXML General Manager. “This new development will use modern underground mining equipment, and advanced mining techniques, to transfer knowledge and skills to Lao employees and contractors – Lao mining professionals – to set new standards for underground mining.”

Mr Saman Aneka, LXML Managing Director thanked central, provincial, and district government and local community representatives for attending this auspicious event.

“LXML community trust fund has contributed to better livelihoods in three key areas of food security, health and education for future generations,” added Mr Aneka. “Underground mining is the first underground operation in Laos that is compliant with the ESIA (Environmental and Social Impact Assessment) requirements. To date, the company has provided US$11 million to the community trust fund and US$49 million in income generation for local business groups.”

LXML brought specialist international expertise and equipment to Lao PDR for the landmark project.

The Lao Government’s National Green Growth Strategy recognises the mining industry as a priority sector due to its significant contribution to economic development, and LXML Sepon has consistently been rated A+ by the Lao Ministry of Energy and Mines for maintaining high international standards.

“Underground mining will deliver economic and social benefits at national, regional, and local levels, and to our stakeholders and host communities,” said Mr Harris. “Underground mining is more economical for deeper ore deposits, with much less environmental and social impact relative to open pit mining.  At LXML, we are committed to achieving the highest safety and environmental standards and working closely with local communities to share the benefits.”

Underground exploration and development will continue at Sepon through to 2023, with production from the underground mine expected in the second half of 2023.  The underground mine will extend 450 metres below the surface.  The decline access tunnel will be more than 1,800m long, 5m high and 5m wide to accommodate modern underground excavation and drilling equipment.

LXML Sepon has been operating an open-pit gold and copper mine in Savannakhet Province since 2003. Over the past two decades, LXML has contributed over US$1.6 billion in direct revenue through taxes and royalties to the Lao Government, and hundreds of millions of dollars in indirect benefits through community development, employment, and training.

LXML is committed to mining for excellence as a partner in developing the mining industry in the Lao PDR.

On 5 May 2022, Lane Xang Minerals Limited (LXML) represented by Mr Saman Aneka, Managing Director, made a profit tax payment of US$13,348,764.91 million with respect to 2021 Copper and Gold Production, bringing total revenue (including profit tax, royalty, and dividend) paid to the Lao Government in 2021 to US$40.84 million.

Mr Bounpaseuth Sikounlabouth, Director General of Tax Department, Ministry of Finance (right), received the tax payment from Mr Saman Aneka, Managing Director of Lane Xang Minerals Limited (left).

Delegates from Ministry of Finance include Director of Tax Revenue Management Division Mr Vangyia Xainalor, Director of Risk Management and Inspection Division Mr Latsamy Thongbouasy, and team, LXML External Relations Superintendent Ms Daomany Chanphakeo and LXML Accounts Payable and Payroll Superintendent Ms Souknilanh Ouchaleun were also present.

“As a longstanding partner with strong financial contributions to Lao PDR, we’re proud to make this significant contribution as the economy recovers from the COVID-19 shock.

Sepon Project is continuing to grow. As the best performing operation, acknowledged as Grade A (+) by the Lao Ministry of Energy and Mines, Sepon is in track to establish the first modern underground mine in Laos.

LXML supports local contractors such as EDL, Lao State Fuel, Savan Transport and Logistics, and other local business,” said Mr Saman Aneka.

Since production commenced in 2003, LXML Sepon has contributed over US$1.6 billion in direct revenue to the Lao Government, including over US$827 million in profit tax.

On 5 April 2022, Savannakhet Province and Lane Xang Minerals Limited (LXML) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to upgrade public Road 28A, a 41.56km two-layered bitumen road from Nabor Village to Villabouly District, Savannakhet where Sepon mine is located.

The road project will provide better access to more than 40,000 local people from Vilabouly District.

Asphaltic Road 28A was initially built by LXML in 2005. This road intersects Road No 9 to Vilabouly Town, between Nabor Village of Sepon District and Vilabouly District, and is an important link in the ‘East-West’ growth corridor for freight and development, connecting Lao PDR with neighbouring Vietnam and Thailand, opening rural areas for agricultural production and other economic activity.

The road has deteriorated after being used over the past decade creating difficulty for traffic, road transport and people living in the area, especially during rainy season.

LXML will contribute US$5 million from its mine closure rehabilitation fund to upgrade public Road 28A. The mine closure rehabilitation fund is maintained by LXML for use in environmental and social rehabilitation after mine closure.

Before 2000s, Vilabouly District was historically isolated, with floods in rainy season limiting transport options. Travellers endured a long arduous journey in boats on rivers, and dirt tracks, which often took at least two days from Nabor Village to Vilabouly District.  Vilabouly and Savannakhet Province suffered from saturation bombing and the legacy of UXO in the area is devastating.

“On behalf of the people of Vilabouly District and Savannakhet Province, I extend my appreciation to LXML for this contribution to development in the Lao PDR, and this significant investment to upgrade Road 28A” said Mr Viengthavisone Thepphachanh, Vice Savannakhet Governor.

The MoU was signed by Mr Saman Aneka, LXML Managing Director, and Mr Variya Sichanthongthip, Director of the Savannakhet Planning and Investment Division at the Laoderm Restaurant in Savannakhet Province; witnessed by Mr Viengthavisone Thepphachan, Vice Governor of Savannakhet along with heads of related government offices, representatives of mass organizations, Vilabouly authorities, community members and LXML employees.

“I am very proud that this project and ongoing cooperation with Savannakhet Province will ensure villagers can travel safely and get goods to market” said Mr Saman Aneka. “This new investment will ensure local livelihoods from agriculture, tourism, and other economic activities beyond mine closure.”

All villages in Vilabouly District are now accessible by road. Since operations commenced in 2003, LXML has invested approximately US$20 million to construct and maintain local roads in the district, including Route 28A. In addition, LXML provides US$750,000 each year to Vilabouly District through a Community Trust Fund, part of which is used to build local roads in addition to primary health, education, and food security projects.

The company also invested about US$34 million to build and maintain the national electricity grid from Thakhek to Maxahay in cooperation with Electricite Du Laos (EDL).

Since operations commenced, LXML has provided over US$1.6 billion in direct revenue to the Lao Government in royalties, dividends, and taxes, in addition to hundreds of millions of dollars in indirect benefits in employment, training, and local business support, transforming Vilabouly from one of Laos’ poorest districts into a thriving rural economy.

In the past week, LXML has reported an increase in COVID-19 cases due to broader community transmission in Vilabouly District, where Sepon Mine is located. The company is continuing to rigorously trace and test positive cases, most have displayed only mild symptoms or none at all.  All LXML employees have received three doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.

The company has stopped all sporting activities, closed mess and entertainment areas, and is restricting access to site to fully vaccinated persons.

The company continues to closely work with the local, provincial, and central government authorities to keep employees and community safe.

Since January 2022, our Community Relations engaged community members about the risks of unauthorized entry and safety issues around mining sites. It is important to continuously work closely with local leaders to spread the message about safety hazards and access to mining areas.

Our team has reached 61 people in five villages, raising awareness on the dangers of unauthorized entry, including safety along haul roads and other hazards.

In accordance with COVID-19 restrictions, sessions limited the number of participants to include key village leaders and local authorities who will disperse key messages through village loudspeakers and word of mouth to the community.

In addition to these forums, the Community Relations team engaged with community members on important issues related to community development and LXML operations.

The community engagement team will visit five more villages around Sepon mine in the coming weeks to continue to send the message around safety near mining areas.

Article by: George Kabaso, Senior Geologist – TA – Production

At Sepon, part of the grade control process involves the monitoring and movement of ore blocks after blasts to minimize ore loss (ore sent to waste), misclassification (ore sent to the wrong destination), and dilution (waste sent to the mill).

Since November 2020, Sepon has used Blast Movement Monitor sensors (BMMs) to monitor blast movement—a process of measuring material movement after blasting.

To date, this process has saved at least US$165,077 in ore loss related costs while US$188,168 has been saved in dilution related costs through the blast movement monitoring system.

How does it work? BMMs are installed in specially designed and drilled holes so operators can understand blast movement dynamics in three dimensions. Blast Movement Technology (BMT) software is applied to monitor post blast movement and processing of blasts before setting out ore blocks in the pit for mining.

This ensures that quality primary ore is delivered to the ROM and fed to the crusher so the planned grade is met and we can achieve our production targets.

Are there are any challenges?  Yes, there are, COVID-19 pandemic travel restrictions for Hexagon staff at the time of implementation were overcome with Sepon mine being the first mine in Southeast Asia and amongst the first in the world to remotely implement BMT. The MTS Grade Control Team at Sepon were able to fully implement the system with online support of Hexagon Australia team, Sepon Management, MTS, and Mining Teams. Congratulations!

Next steps? With an expected increase in Primary ore mine production in 2022, we will see an increase in the number of blasts monitored across different pits. Sepon employees recently completed the second phase of BMT training with the final phase scheduled for early April, with two weeks of practical and software training. After the training, 13 employees at Sepon, including a female graduate geologist, will be fully qualified to operate the BMT software.

Hexagon is a global leader in digital reality solutions and has been engaged by LXML Sepon for nearly two years. The company combines sensors, software and autonomous technologies by integrating critical workflows.

“Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day. Teach a man how to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.” This proverb is at least 120 years old and exists in many cultures and languages. The proverb tells us that it can be more beneficial in the long run to teach a person how to do something than to do that something for them.

How is this reflected in our community development?

In 2020, LXML purchased a new x-ray machine for Vilabouly District Hospital through our Community Development Trust Fund, valued at approximately US$85,000.

Building on this initiative, we provided US$5,000 in training to doctors and others at Vilabouly Hospital to teach the team how to use the machine. The training included interpreting radiology results and maintenance.

The x-ray equipment will enhance capacity and health services at the hospital and local district through timely, accurate and clear diagnostics, where previously patients needed to travel all the way to Kaisone Phomvihane District in Savannakhet to conduct x-rays in serious medical cases. This can now take place quickly in Vilabouly District.

Vilabouly Hospital has since conducted x-rays on nearly 2,000 patients and reduced the number of patient transferals to other district and provincial hospitals.

Moving forward, thanks to LXML’s community development, Vilabouly Hospital will maintain the x-ray machine and transfer knowledge to provide essential medical support to the 45,000 community members in Vilabouly District.

Since 2003, the Community Trust Fund has invested nearly US$910,000 in health projects, of which 35% was allocated to Vilabouly District (US$317,000). The support includes health infrastructure, ambulances, medical supplies and equipment, and capacity building for health officials.

Being an engineer is not for everyone. Engineering demands dedication for analysis that leads to problem-solving, so is already a challenging field of work. However, women in engineering and particularly in the mining industry face additional challenges: stereotypes that hold us back.

Diversity is important for every society, and it is inspiring to be part of a team, the Operations Excellence team in Mining, that makes no distinction between men and women on our jobs. Here, we have the opportunity to prove our potential and talent in roles typically held by men. Our roles in Mining Operations Excellence let us apply our technical knowledge shift after shift while we continue growing as individuals and as a team.

Mining is tough, but it is also enjoyable and rewarding. It has a large variety of work and challenges are a constant. We are part of a team that makes things happen and we have the chance to move beyond production: to make significant impact through our diligent, dedicated, and passionate way of work. This makes us feel motivated and empowered to persevere every day.

We encourage all Lao women to be strong and follow their dreams regardless of stereotypes and challenges: we, women, can face every difficulty and problem that comes our way.

On this International Women’s Day, we urge our colleagues to leave stereotypes behind and support each other regardless of genders. We need to change our mindsets; whatever men can do, women can do, particularly in engineering and mining because we are not women engineers, we are engineers.

Last week, Managing Director of Lane Xang Minerals Limited (LXML) Sepon Mine, Mr Saman Aneka presented 80 million kip executive honorary or VVIP membership to the Executive Vice President of the Lao National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LNCCI), Mr Daovone Phachanthavong.

“This executive honorary membership contribution will further support capacity building and promote the business sector in Laos, especially during the recovery from the impacts of COVID-19,” said Mr Saman Aneka, LXML Managing Director.

This year is the ninth year that LXML has contributed to the LNCCI as a VVIP member.

LXML Sepon has been operating an open-pit gold and copper mine since 2003. Over the past two decades, LXML has contributed over US$1.6 billion in direct revenue through taxes and royalties to the Lao Government, and hundreds of millions in indirect benefits through community development, employment, and training.

More than 40,000 people in Vilabouly have benefitted from the mine’s community development programme totalling US$13 million worth of projects and investment, and community income through local business groups has accumulated to more than US$47 million.

Earlier this month, LXML celebrated a ground-breaking ceremony for an exploration decline at Sepon mine Site. The project is intended to introduce the first modern underground mine in Lao PDR. This new development will extend the life of Sepon mine with modern equipment and advanced mining techniques.

LXML has consistently upheld the A+ rating from the Government of Lao for nearly ten years, and received many awards for its outstanding contribution in Lao PDR and the region including most recently the 2021 Outstanding Business Leader Award for COVID-19 prevention in Laos, the 2020 ASEAN Business Award for Combating COVID-19, and a two-time ASEAN Minerals Awardee in 2019 and 2017.

LXML is committed to mining for excellence and as a partner in development in the Lao PDR.

ທ່ານ ດາວວອນ ພະຈັນທະວົງ, ຮອງປະທານກິຕິມະສັກຂອງ ສຄອຊ ຮັບ ການປະກອບສ່ວນສະມາຊິກ ມອບໂດຍ ທ່ານ ສະໝານ ອະເນກາ, ຜູ້ອຳນວຍການໃຫຍ່ LXML ທີ່ຫ້ອງການ ສຄອຊ ໃນວັນທີ 25 ກຸມພາ 2022./Mr Daovone Phachanthavong, LNCCI Executive Vice President receives the Executive Honorary Membership contribution handed by Mr Saman Aneka, LXML Managing Director at the LNCCI office on 25 February 2022.

On 4 February 2022, Lane Xang Minerals Limited Sepon (LXML) Sepon Mine presented 281 ancient cultural artefacts to the Ministry of Information, Culture, and Tourism in a ceremony celebrating LXML’s significant support over several decades for archaeological research and the protection of cultural heritage in the Lao PDR. Fashioned from stone, copper, iron, ceramics, crucibles, and gems, among others, the items were discovered in the area surrounding Sepon mine.

Since 2008, LXML has invested over US$1.6 million supporting the protection of 3,000 years of Lao history and heritage through an archaeological research program with the Department of Heritage (DoH) of the Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism, the National University of Laos, and James Cook University of Australia. The program sponsors fieldwork uniting a unique community at local, national, and international levels. Volunteers from Vientiane, local villagers, Australian and Lao students, archaeologists and Lao officials stationed at Sepon mine cooperate closely together to conduct archeological research and share findings internationally.

Ms Souansavanh Viyaket, Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism and Ms Lingthong Sengtavanh, Vice Governor of Savannakhet Province, presided over the important event in Vilabouly District, Savannakhet Province, acknowledging the company’s long term support for cultural heritage preservation, and the importance of continuing to protect cultural sites to promote tourism in the Lao PDR.

Mr Saman Aneka, LXML Managing Director handed the artefacts to Ms Vanpheng Keopanya, Director of the Lao National Museum, Mr Nalathiveth Ammalathithada, Director of Savannakhet Museum, and Ms Khanha Sayasane, Head of Vilabouly Cultural Hall in the presence of Mr Khamphouy Sibounheuang, Governor of Vilabouly District and Mr Paul Harris, LXML General Manager of LXML.

The cultural artefacts will be on display at the Lao National Museum (130 items, Savannakhet Museum (68 items), and Vilabouly Cultural Hall (83 items) for the education and enjoyment of the population and international visitors. In 2019, LXML handed 7,881 important cultural artefacts to the Lao Government for the collection.

“I am overjoyed that LXML is continuing to support archeological research and preservation of Lao PDR’s cultural heritage,” said Ms Souansavanh Viyaket, Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism. “These items will always be on display for everyone to enjoy to encourage historical knowledge and research.”

“LXML is proud to support cooperation with the Department of Heritage,” said Mr Paul Harris, LXML General Manager. “The artefacts open a door into fascinating ancient civilizations to show us how our ancestors lived thousands of years ago. The Vilabouly Cultural Hall is an exciting drawcard for tourists wishing to travel within Laos.”

Remarkable discoveries of artefacts and heritage sites have been made in the area surrounding Sepon mine. In March 2018, a team of archaeologists discovered evidence of more than 200 ancient mine shafts dating back over 3,000 years.

Vilabouly is acknowledged internationally as one of the first mining and metallurgy sites in Southeast Asia.  Ancient mining practices continued there until about 1,300 years ago, (700 AD), where people excavated rich copper ore and refined it in Peun Baolo and Thong Na-Gneuak (Dragon or “Naga Serpent” Field) locations, and people have exchanged minerals and metals ever since in an thought-provoking example of thriving regional trade routes dating back several centuries.

Other artefacts found include mining equipment such as wooden ladders, pulleys, mallets, painted bamboo baskets, and rope made from lianas; a large ‘Dong Son’ bronze era drum currently on display at the National Museum in Vientiane; and crucibles, copper ingots, jewellery, ceremonial items, weapons, pottery, and other artefacts highlighting Laos’ pivotal place in regional history.

Mining has been essential in the development of civilisation and society throughout history. Excavations will continue and we look forward to reveal more exciting discoveries about Lao culture and history.

An emergency rescue team from Lane Xang Minerals Limited (LXML) responded to a serious incident involving artisanal miners in Vilabouly District near Sepon mine site in Savannakhet Province at approximately 8.00pm on 31 January 2022.

Two men (23 and 27 years) searching for malachite (copper, or ‘green rocks’) were trapped several meters underground by falling rocks in an improvised tunnel they were digging on the side of a mountain. Other men were able to escape to raise the alarm.

Organised gangs and unscrupulous traders often encourage vulnerable community members, including young children, to take grave risks so they can profit from peril. This incident highlights the many dangers associated with illegal and unregulated mining practices. Many people have been killed in Laos and surrounding countries in similar incidents.

After a fruitless attempt to dig them out, the men’s families and the village head sought assistance from LXML to rescue the two men. LXML immediately notified police and local authorities. The location was remote and difficult to access, the ground was wet, and with the risk of rockslides and rain approaching in the darkness, hundreds of LXML employees toiled around the clock with special equipment to save the lives of the men trapped in the tunnel. After about fourteen hours, LXML’s mining team were able to create a bench for an excavator to access the area and rescue the two men, who are recovering in hospital surrounded by relieved family members, suffering from a few scratches and bruises, lucky to be alive.

 “We were extremely concerned for the safety of a number of villagers, including the families of the two men, who could have been killed if a landslide had closed the tunnel”, said Paul Harris, LXML General Manager. “The actions of the illegal traders placed dozens of community lives in danger. We pray others will take this as a lesson, think of their families, mothers and fathers, brothers and sisters, wives and children, before taking such risks in future.”

LXML reported on the incident to the Ministry of Mines in Vientiane, Vilabouly District, and Savannakhet Provincial Government, and is continuing to work closely with local communities and security authorities to raise awareness and stop illegal traders placing local people’s lives at risk to prevent a recurrence.

On 29 December, Lane Xang Minerals Limited received a ‘Top Business Leader’ award for its COVID-19 Response. The event was organized by the Lao National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LNCCI) at the National Convention Centre in Vientiane.

LXML was acknowledged for its contribution to the prevention of COVID-19 in Lao PDR.

The Lao Prime Minister, His Excellency Phankham Viphavanh, presided over the event, and the award was conferred by the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, Mr Khampheng Saysompheng.

“I am very proud to receive on behalf of LXML” said Mr Saman Aneka, LXML Managing Director. “We have worked well as a team for many months to eliminate COVID-19 from our site. In cooperation with the Ministry of Health, Lao National COVID-19 Committee, Savannakhet Provincial COVID-19 Committee, and the Vilabouly District COVID-19 Committee, we have strictly followed testing, tracing, quarantine, and isolation procedures for the protection of employees, contractors, and the local community.”

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, LXML has provided approximately US$500,000 to the Lao Government to support emergency response efforts. LXML supported testing in Vilabouly District and provided hygiene facilities to Savannakhet Provincial Health Department.

Thanks to the support of the Savannakhet Health Department, 99% of LXML’s 5000 employees and contractors have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and most have now received a third booster dose of the vaccine. LXML is continuing to maintain strict COVID-19 prevention measures.

Since operations commenced in 2002, LXML has contributed over US$1.6 billion dollars in direct revenue to the Lao Government through taxes, royalties and dividends, US$50 million in infrastructure development and cultural heritage preservation, US$52 million in UXO clearance, and hundreds of millions of dollars of indirect benefits through employment, training, community development, and other support programs.

More than 40,000 community members in Vilabouly District, where Sepon mine is located, have benefitted from approximately US$20 million in community development programs. Community income through local business groups has accumulated to US$46 million.

Last week, Mr Saman Aneka, LXML Managing Director, and Executive Vice President of the Advisory Council of the Lao National Chamber of Commerce and Industry, joined the Public-Private Forum chaired by His Excellency Phankham Viphavanh, Prime Minister of the Lao PDR.

The purpose of the two-day meeting, attended by Deputy Prime Ministers, Ministers, business leaders, and representatives of Party and State bodies, was to enhance public-private collaboration to overcome economic challenges facing the country from the COVID-19 crisis and recovery.

“The public and private sectors cannot act independently,” said Prime Minister Phankham Viphavanh. “They must cooperate as partners to jointly develop Lao PDR and alleviate poverty.”[1]

Participants discussed improvement of the ‘one-stop’ service for investors, commercial agricultural production, strengthening the processing industry for the domestic and export market, promotion of the service sector, allocation of land along the Lao-China railway for agricultural development, industry and services, skills development, and job creation.

From the LNCCI Advisory Council and LXML’s perspective (Lao PDR’s largest mining company), Mr Saman Aneka, who has 30 years of experience in the international mining sector, proposed recommendations to promote responsible mining investment. Taking into account the evolving global economic climate, he reinforced that mining operations in Lao PDR must stringently follow regulations. Any shortcuts in assessing and monitoring projects may encourage inexperienced investors, resulting in financial losses and other possible impact. The Government would also not receive revenue from any failed operations, with potential consequences for environmental rehabilitation and mine closure. Responsible investors are required to comply with international environmental and social standards for the benefit of society and to stimulate economic recovery following the COVID-19 crisis.

“Lao PDR needs a strong transparent investment and regulatory framework to attract and retain quality and responsible investors in mining and other sectors,” said Saman Aneka. “This will help to create employment, revenue, and other benefits to support the Lao Government and communities in addressing COVID-19 recovery and alleviating social hardship through sustainable development.”

Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, LXML provided approximately US$500,000 to the Lao Government to support emergency response efforts in Lao PDR. 99% of LXML’s 5000 employees and contractors are vaccinated against COVID-19 and maintain strict prevention measures.

Since operations commenced in 2002, LXML has contributed over US$1.6 billion dollars in direct revenue to the Lao Government through taxes, royalties and dividends, US$50 million in infrastructure development and cultural heritage preservation, US$52 million in UXO clearance, and hundreds of millions of dollars of indirect benefits through employment, training, community development, and other support programs.

More than 40,000 community members in Vilabouly District, where Sepon mine is located, have benefitted from approximately US$20 million in community development programs. Community income through local business groups has accumulated to US$46 million.

LXML is committed to mining excellence in cooperation with the Lao Government to ensure the continuing success of Sepon Operation for the benefit of all stakeholders.

[1] Vientiane Times, 20 December 2021, Public, private sectors need to work together to overcome challenges, PM

Article contributed by: Palivath Inthavong, Superintendent – P&S Delivery

While fatalities from road accidents, smoking, cancer, and COVID-19 are highly visible on media platforms, deaths and injuries from UXO accidents continue to impact on communities in Lao PDR.

In 2021, Lao PDR has recorded 31 UXO accidents involving 44 injuries and 11 fatalities.

UXO work has been delayed due to the COVID-19 outbreak resulting in a higher number of casualties compared to previous years.

In perspective, Laos is the most heavily bombed country, per capita, in history. Over two million tonnes – estimated 270 million – of explosive ordinance was dropped on Laos between 1964 and 1973. Up to 30% failed to detonate, and only 1% has been removed or destroyed since 1996.

Sepon mine is situated in one of the most bombed districts in Laos. That is why LXML has integrated UXO clearance as part of our mining operational cycle to ensure employees, community, and our operation are safe from UXO incidents.

Since 1996, LXML has invested US$52 million in UXO clearance and destroyed 60,000 items, of which 90% of these are UXOs – ready to explode on impact.

Over the last decade, the golden rule for the UXO Team is to not dismantle or unnecessarily remove UXOs. They must be destroyed where they are found.

“Everyone in our team understands the high risk associated with our work. Incidents can happen anytime if we don’t follow technical standards” said Palivath Inthavong, P&S Delivery Superintendent. “Any mistake can mean a loss of life. There is no time for second chances so we must take care to ensure our teams are well trained and experienced to carry out this dangerous work.”

LXML’s UXO Team is continuing to work closely with local communities and government authorities to detect and destroy UXO surrounding our operations to make everyone safer.

The team has achieved a milestone of five years injury free performing UXO clearance activities.

LXML works closely with the Government to keep our employees and community safe from COVID-19. To date LXML provided US$483,000 to support the Government’s effort for COVID-19 prevention and response including to support vaccination programs, testing capacity, and treatment facilities.

Thanks to the 8,700 vaccines supported by the Government of Lao PDR, LXML successfully fully vaccinated our employees and contractors within three months from April to July 2021. 99% of our 5000 employees and contractors have a shield of protection against COVID-19.

Lane Xang Minerals Limited (LXML) Sepon Mine recently celebrated 228 employees for service ranging from five to twenty years. LXML holds a award ceremony every year coinciding with Lao National Day to acknowledge employees for their contribution to the operation’s success.

This year marks 28 years for LXML Sepon since its inception, and almost 20 years since operations commenced. Approximately five thousand employees and contractors have contributed to the growth of LXML Sepon, learning professional skills and creating livelihoods.

94 per cent of LXML employees are Lao, 75 per cent are from local communities, and more than 20 per cent of these are women. Over several decades, LXML has invested millions of dollars in human resource development, including scholarships, internships, on-the-job training, and apprenticeship programs. LXML is continuing to support career growth and employee aspirations to develop Lao professionals for the benefit of the Lao PDR.

Since operations commenced, LXML Sepon has contributed over US$1.5 billion in direct revenue through taxes and royalties to the Lao Government, and hundreds of millions in indirect benefits through community development, employment, and training.

“The skills and experience employees have attained throughout the years are invaluable” said Paul Harris, LXML General Manager in his address to this year’s awardees. “These skills are an asset for LXML, and assets that will reside with you wherever your work in Lao PDR.”

“Employees are our number one asset, and they deliver our safe production living our values each and every day” added Paul Harris. “The last two years have been especially challenging with the COVID-19 pandemic keeping employees away from families and requiring them to complete quarantine and longer rosters. I am very proud and thankful to our 5,000 employees and contractors for their ongoing contribution to our success.”

This year the long-service award ceremony was scaled-down in observation of COVID-19 preventive measures and awards were handed to employees by managers in low key events to avoid large gatherings.

LXML has provided approximately US$500,000 in support through the Ministry of Health at central, provincial and district level to support the Lao Government’s response to COVID-19, including testing and medical equipment, and construction of dedicated quarantine and sanitation facilities.

Savannakhet Province has now declared Sepon Mine a ‘Green Zone’ after more than 30 days with no evidence of COVID-19 infection on site.

In an outbreak detected on 22 August, 33 persons, including 25 contractors, and eight LXML employees tested positive to COVID-19. All cases were linked to the original source of infection with transport contractors, and many cases were detected off site through LXML’s COVID-19 testing and quarantine protocols.

People who tested positive to COVID-19 were placed in approved treatment facilities, and all have now recovered and been safely discharged after 14-days quarantine at a government quarantine center and 14-days at home. Since the first cases were identified, LXML has conducted over 12.500 COVID-19 tests on LXML employees and contractors with no further evidence of positive cases. LXML has also provided COVID-19 tests for local communities.

While extended lockdowns and restrictions have impacted our lives, keeping us away from families, and from doing things we enjoy, community transmission in Lao PDR is continuing, and LXML is consistently complying with COVID-19 restrictions to ensure the safety of employees, contractors and communities.

LXML introduced strict hygiene, quarantine, tracing and testing measures aligned with the Lao Government’s prevention orders to quickly identify the source of spread and isolate potential cases. The company immediately introduced a site lockdown and cooperated closely with authorities at the district, provincial, and central level as well as local contractors to prevent spread.

Thanks to the support of Savannakhet Health Department, approximately 5,000 LXML contractors and employees (99% of the workforce) have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. A vaccination certificate is now compulsory for access to Sepon site, and in Vientiane and Savannakhet Offices.

LXML is committed to working closely in cooperation with the Lao Government to enhance capacity to prevent spread of COVID-19. LXML has provided COVID-19 test kits, equipment and financial support to Vilabouly District to establish a field hospital, and Savannakhet Province to upgrade quarantine facilities, as well as a PCR machine and associated equipment to support the province’s efforts to protect the population from COVID-19. To date, LXML has provided $US450,000 in support to the Lao Government for COVID-19 prevention and response efforts.

Since operations commenced in 2003, LXML has contributed over US$1.5 billion in direct revenue to the Lao Government, in additional to hundreds of millions of dollars in indirect benefits through community development, employment, training, and support for local business in Savannakhet Province and Lao PDR.

Today, Lane Xang Minerals Limited (LXML) Sepon Mine donated a RT – PCR COVID-19 machine and associated supplies to Savannakhet Health Division to improve testing and tracing capacity in the province.

The equipment builds on LXML’s previous support to Savannakhet, including a hygiene facility in a site hospital, medical supplies, and direct financial contributions of over US$112,000 to support the pandemic response. LXML also donated WHO approved rapid test kits, and established a field hospital in Vilabouly District. To date, LXML has donated approximately US$450,000 to assist the Lao Government with COVID-19 prevention and emergency response measures.

“We recognise active and timely contact tracing, testing, quarantining, treatment, and vaccines are crucial in containing the spread of COVID-19,” said Mr Saman Aneka, Managing Director, LXML Sepon. “We hope our assistance will ensure that local communities and Savannakhet Province are protected from COVID-19. We are working closely with all stakeholders at central, provincial, and district levels.”

The PCR machine was handed to Mrs Lingthong Sengtavanh, Savannakhet Vice Governor and Head of the Provincial COVID-19 TAskforce, by Mr Thonekeo Phoutthakayalath, LXML Advisor. Savannakhet now has four PCR machines with a capacity of 720 tests per day.

Thanks to the support of Savannakhet Health Department, approximately 5,000 LXML contractors and employees (99% of the workforce) have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and presentation of a valid vaccine certificate is required for entry to Sepon mine and LXML offices in Vientiane and Savannakhet. LXML is committed to supporting the Lao Government’s response and efforts to prevent spread of COVID-19.

Savannakhet Governor, Mr Santhiphap Phomvihane, visited Vilabouly District on 21 September to review measures to respond to the spread of COVID-19. During the visit, Vilabouly District Governor, Mr Khamphoui Sibounheuang, announced a decision to reclassify Sepon Project, operated by Lane Xang Minerals Limited (LXML), from a red to a yellow zone following confirmation of 17 days of zero infection. All villages in Vilabouly District have now been declared free of COVID-19 and some restrictions have been relaxed.

After identifying several positive COVID-19 cases with local transport contractors, Sepon Project put in place strict hygiene, quarantine, tracing and testing measures aligned with the Lao Government’s prevention orders to quickly identify the source of spread and isolate potential cases. The company immediately introduced a site lockdown and cooperated closely with authorities at the district, provincial, and central level as well as local contractors to prevent spread.

In total, 33 persons, including 25 contractors, and 8 LXML employees tested positive. All cases were linked to the original source of infection with transport contractors. People who tested positive were placed in approved treatment facilities and have now been discharged safely. After treatment, all of the positive cases also completed a further 14-days quarantine at a government quarantine center and 7 days at home.

Since the first cases were identified on 22 August, LXML has conducted 11,000 COVID-19 tests on LXML employees and contractors with no further positive cases.

Thanks to the support of Savannakhet Health Department, approximately 5,000 LXML contractors and employees (99% of the workforce) have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. A vaccination certificate is now compulsory for access to Sepon site, and in Vientiane and Savannakhet Offices. The company is following national quarantine and testing procedures.

LXML is committed to working closely in cooperation with the Lao Government to enhance capacity to prevent spread of COVID-19. LXML has provided COVID-19 test kits, equipment and financial support to Vilabouly District to establish a field hospital, and Savannakhet Province to upgrade quarantine facilities, as well as a PCR machine and associated equipment to support the province’s efforts to protect the population from COVID-19. To date, LXML has provided $US450,000 in support to the Lao Government for COVID-19 prevention and response efforts.

Since operations commenced in 2003, LXML has contributed over US$1.5 billion in direct revenue to the Lao Government, in additional to hundreds of millions of dollars in indirect benefits through community development, employment, training, and support for local business in Savannakhet Province and Lao PDR.

Yesterday, Savannakhet Governor, Mr Santhiphab Phomevihane and a delegation from Savannakhet Health Department visited Sepon mine and Vilabouly District to review COVID-19 preventive measures. Governor Santhiphap inspected LXML Clinic to view testing of employees, quarantine and isolation centers, contact tracing, and other preventive measures.

This week, LXML reported 7 confirmed cases including 5 contractors and 2 employees. All of the positive cases are in a stable condition in treatment facilities in Savannakhet.

With the rising number of cases in Savannakhet where our mine is located, and across Lao PDR, LXML has implemented strict measures to prevent COVID-19 at Sepon, including Antigen testing for all employees and contractors before returning to site.  We have vaccinated more than 99% of our entire workforce of 5,000 people.  Our team is moving quickly and working with district and provincial authorities to contact trace, test, and isolate potential cases.

We have tested 3,300 employees and contractors over the last two days, with almost 2,000 tests today all returning negative results. We aim to complete testing of our entire workforce by Sunday.  To date we have had 13 positive Antigen test results that are waiting for a confirmation PCR test.  We will continue testing and trace any cases to ensure the safety of our workforce and local communities.

Today LXML provided Vilabouly Hospital with antigen test kits and will continue to support the community to prevent spread of the virus.

We have strict COVID-19 prevention measures in place and will continue to work closely with all stakeholders to ensure the safety of employees, contractors, and communities close to Sepon mine.

On 24 August 2021, following initial positive antigen test results, five LXML contractors received positive PCR tests for COVID-19. Two of these returned positive Antigen tests in Savannakhet on 23 August prior to travel to Sepon Mine. LXML has conducted 311 Antigen tests since 23 August, which helped us to identify these cases. All five confirmed cases are in a stable condition and are receiving treatment in a state facility in Savannakhet in accordance with procedures set out by the COVID-19 Taskforce.

LXML is conducting extensive contact tracing to identify potential sources of infection and isolating potential contacts. All LXML employees and contractors travelling to Sepon Mine receive either a PCR test in Vientiane or Antigen tests in Savannakhet or Sepon Site Access gate before being allowed entry to Sepon Mine. This serves as a precautionary measure to contain the COVID-19 outbreak.

LXML is cooperating closely with the Lao Government’s COVID19 Taskforce and authorities in Savannakhet Province, and will continue to support quarantine and testing measures to ensure the safety of employees, contractors, and communities.

LXML has implemented additional precautionary measures, including suspension of travel to and from Sepon Mine, enforcement of physical distancing measures, and enhanced cleaning and sanitizing of work areas.

LXML has vaccinated almost all employees and contractors, providing an important control to prevent COVID-19. Only persons who have received a vaccine are permitted access to the site and offices in Savannakhet and Vientiane Capital.

On 10 August 2021, Chifeng Lane Xang Minerals Limited (LXML) addressed sixty Lao Government and community representatives in Vientiane on Sepon mine’s progress and future plans. LXML General Manager, Mr Paul Harris, delivered a business update on the company’s plans to extend Sepon’s mine life through extensive exploration and significant investment in new plant and equipment.

The meeting was chaired by the Deputy Minister of Energy and Mines, Mr Thongphat Inthavong, and the Vice Governor of Savannakhet Province, Mr Viengthavisone Thephachanh. Multiple government agencies, including the Ministry of Energy and Mines, Ministry of Planning and Investment, Ministry of Finance, Labour Ministry, community representatives and grass roots organisations also attended the meeting. LXML routinely holds stakeholder meetings at regular intervals, but this meeting had been postponed temporarily due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Participants addressed safety and environmental performance, the challenges of operating during the COVID-19 crisis, economic benefits to the Lao PDR, infrastructure, labour issues, plans for mine closure and community development. Thanks to support from the Savannakhet Department of Health, LXML Sepon has fully vaccinated 82 per cent of its workforce of approximately 5,000 employees and contractors, and 95 per cent with a single dose. LXML has introduced strict hygiene measures, including quarantine and testing, and is striving to vaccinate all employees and contractors to prevent spread of COVID-19 and protect employees, families, and communities.

“Sepon operation faced many challenges, but with ongoing support from stakeholders, we are confident we’ll overcome them,” said Paul Harris, LXML General Manager

Chifeng LXML has contributed US$1.5 billion in direct revenue to the Lao Government in taxes, royalties, and dividends since operations commenced in 2003, in addition to hundreds of millions of dollars in indirect benefits through local procurement, business and community development. LXML Sepon has entered a phase of regeneration and growth due to Chifeng’s investment to realize the potential of gold resources and other minerals in Lao PDR.

Chifeng Jilong Gold Chairman Mr Wang Jianhua made a courtesy call on National Assembly Vice President Mr Sommad Pholsena, and Vice Minister of Energy and Mines Mr Thongphat Inthavong on 4 August 2021 during his second visit to Laos, following Chifeng’s takeover of Lane Xang Minerals Limited’s (LXML) Sepon Mine in 2018. Mr Wang reported positive progress at Sepon mine and confirmed that Chifeng is planning to expand its presence in Lao PDR.

Mr Wang thanked the Lao Government for its support for LXML and Sepon mine.

Chifeng recommenced gold production in 2020 and extended the life of LXML’s Sepon mine so it can continue to deliver economic benefits to Lao PDR.

“Safety and environmental protection are the most important priorities in mining” said Mr Wang Jianhua, Chifeng Jilong Gold Chairman.

LXML is a model enterprise in Lao PDR and is consistently awarded an A+ rating by the Ministry of Energy and Mines for maintaining international mining, environmental protection, community development, and safety standards.

“I am pleased to witness the progress of the Sepon operation during a challenging time with the global COVID-19 pandemic,” added Mr Wang. “Chifeng reaffirm our commitment to cooperate closely with the Lao Government to support employment and economic development in Lao PDR, and through this global pandemic.” 

H.E. Mr Sommad Pholsena, Vice President of the Lao National Assembly praised Chifeng and LXML’s support during the COVID-19 pandemic. LXML has contributed over US$370,000 to the Lao Government for vaccines, testing, health workers, quarantine, rescue foundations, and other emergency support.

Chifeng Jilong Gold Chairman Mr Wang Jianhua visited Sepon mine to witness the commissioning phase of Lane Xang Minerals Limited’s (LXML) new oxygen plant, and to celebrate this significant event with the LXML team.

The new oxygen plant is a component of LXML’s ‘Sepon 2.5 Project’ designed to increase capacity of Sepon’s primary ore processing circuit from the current 1.5Mtpa to more than 2.5Mtpa. Chifeng has invested hundreds of millions to secure LXML Sepon’s future. These investments will support increased gold production and extend Sepon’s mine life beyond ten years.

“I am honoured to witness the progress of the Sepon operation.  Sepon has grown in leaps and bounds over the last two years,” said Mr Wang Jianhua, Chifeng Jilong Gold Chairman. ”I am thankful to all our employees and contractors, and for the strong partnership we have with the Government and community. Lao PDR is a favourable place to invest and do business. “

During his visit Mr Wang met with Sepon employees and key stakeholders from the Ministry of Energy and Mines.

In 2021, LXML’s anticipated gold production guidance is 7.6 tonnes. New plant and equipment will come online in the next 18 to 24 months to assist the company in safely achieving production targets.

LXML strives to maintain international standards, excellence in mining, and achieve strong production results as an important development partner in Lao PDR.

HE Khamphanh Phommathat, member of the Politburo and Secretariat of the Party Central Committee, President of the Party Inspection Committee, and Chair of the State Inspection Authority, and Head of the Anti-Corruption Authority and a large delegation, visited Sepon Mine on 16 July 2021 to review progress in increasing gold production, environmental compliance, safety standards, COVID-19 compliance measures, community development achievements, and cooperation with the local authority.

LXML is a model enterprise in Lao PDR and is consistently awarded an A+ rating by the Ministry of Energy and Mines for maintaining international mining standards.

“LXML is committed to cooperation and open communication as a development partner with the Lao Government” said Mr Saman Aneka, LXML Managing Director. “LXML is proud of our contribution to socio-economic development in Lao PDR.”

Since operations commenced in 2003, Sepon mine has produced over 1.2 million ounces of gold and 1 million tonnes of copper cathode; contributing over US$1.5 billion in direct revenue to the Lao PDR in taxes, royalties, and dividends.

Indirect benefits through employment, training, community development, and payments to local contract partners and suppliers (including EDL, Lao State Fuel, Savan Logistics) have also had a significant positive impact on social and economic development in Laos. LXML has invested millions of dollars in development and training.  More than 40,000 people in Vilabouly benefit from community development programs totalling US$13 million worth of projects and investment (through annual trust fund and livelihood projects targeted towards the most vulnerable families near Sepon mine), and community income through local business groups has accumulated to US$33 million. LXML currently employs approximately 5,000 people during a development phase to build new plant and equipment to increase gold production and extend the life of the mine.

As a significant development partner and taxpayer in Lao PDR, LXML is committed to mining for excellence and prosperity for all.

Last week, Lane Xang Minerals Limited (LXML) Sepon mine unearthed several artefacts dated to approximately 2,000 years ago within the Sepon mine area. The artefacts included axes and a large vase used in burial rituals during the transition from the Bronze to the Iron Age.

A similar pot was found in 2008 in the Thong Na-Gneuak (Dragon Field) – a heritage site that is being proposed as a Savannakhet Heritage Site.

LXML’s cultural heritage and archaeological team discovered another vase with iron axes, copper jewelry, and pearls believed to originate from the 12^th century; and modern tools from the Lanexang Era between the 17^th and 19^th century.

Earlier this year, LXML uncovered hundreds of 6,000 years old from the Stone Age era.

Since operations commenced in 2003, LXML has sponsored an important cultural heritage program in Vilabouly District with the cooperation of the Ministry of Information, Tourism and Culture and the Lao National University to ensure historical artefacts are preserved for the benefit of future generations. Some of these objects are on display in a cultural heritage museum in Vilabouly, in Savannakhet Museum, and in the National Museum in Vientiane.

“Our value is underpinned by our respect for the tradition and culture of our host community” said Mr Saman Aneka, LXML Managing Director. “Since 2008, LXML invested over US$1.5 million to support the Lao PDR in archaeological research and cultural heritage preservation for future generations.”

Remarkable discoveries of artefacts and heritage sites have been made at the Sepon mine. We believe ancient mining around Sepon mine continued to about 1,300 years ago (700AD) where people have excavated the rich copper ore then refined it in the so-called Peun Baolo and Thong Na-Gneuak (Dragon Field) locations and exchanged minerals and metals since then. These dates have been confirmed from the examination of bamboo matting found in the mentioned well-preserved ancient mine-shaft support structures laid in the compacted wet clay just below the surface (10 to 40 metres deep).

Mining has been essential in the development of civilization and society throughout history. Excavations will continue and we look forward to reveal more exciting discoveries about Lao culture and history.

15 June 2021, National Assembly President, HE Dr Xaysomphone Phomvihane, unveiled a monument in Vilabouly District, Savannakhet Province, dedicated to former Lao President and father of the Lao nation, HE Kaysone Phomvihane.

Accompanied by a large delegation, including Savannakhet Governor, Mr Santiphab Phomvihane, Dr Xaysomphone also visited Lane Xang Minerals’ (LXML) Sepon Mine to review progress in gold production and LXML’s environment, safety, and community development achievements. LXML is a model enterprise in Lao PDR and is consistently awarded an A+ rating by the Ministry of Energy and Mines for maintaining international mining, environmental protection, community development, and safety standards.

The monument to President Kaysone Phomvihane was supported by LXML’s Community Trust Fund, which has also established a Cultural Heritage Centre in Vilabouly District to encourage tourism to the region.

“At LXML we always strive so support the development of our employees and host communities” said Mr Saman Aneka, LXML Managing Director.

“We are very proud to support this monument in Vilabouly District, in the heart of Savannakhet Province, home to the founder of the party and the Lao Peoples’ Democratic Republic (Lao PDR), dedicated to former President Kaysone Phomvihane.”

The ground-breaking ceremony took place at Vilabouly District Office. Under leadership of Vilabouly District, in collaboration with LXML, construction commenced in February 2021.

Since 2003, LXML’s Community Trust Fund (TF) has invested US$10 million to support Vilabouly District and Savannakhet Province to improve livelihoods in alignment with the Lao Government’s National Socio-Economic Development Plan.

As a significant development partner in Lao PDR, LXML is committed to mining for excellence and prosperity for all.

Photo: HE Dr Xaysomphone Phomvihane, National Assembly President (2nd right) holds a gold doré with Mr Fu Xuesheng, LXML President (2nd left) along with Mr Santiphab Phomvihane, Savannakhet Governor (right), and Mr Paul Harris, LXML General Manager (left).

Savannakhet Governor Mr Santiphab Phomvihane, (5th from right), LXML President Mr Fu Xuesheng (4th from right), LMXL General Manager Mr Paul Harris (6th from right) attends the ceremony to unveil the monument of the former Lao President in Vilabouly District Savannakhet Province.

The first modern drone – unmanned aerial vehicle – was developed in 1935 to train pilots. Since then, drones have been used by various industries from the military to agriculture, entertainment, and mining.

At LXML we use drones to help us to meet mining goals and keep our employees and communities safe. Drones are excellent tools to accomplish mine planning, operational, environmental, and community management work. Drones give us an expansive aerial view of a large footprint and enable us to access remote areas.

24 LXML employees from our mining, environment, and community relations teams – three of which are female – pilot our drones for day to day work.

Drill and blasting operations routinely take place at Sepon before we can mine ore. Our pilots fly drones every day to ensure people and animals are not within the exclusive zone (500m radius) before blasting. We also use post-blasting footage to analyse and monitor safety aspects, especially when the blast is near communities.

In mining activities, drones are used to explore terrain, plan pits, capture mining progress, assess vehicle traffic, and verify operational conditions. In environment, drones help us review rehabilitation and water management activities. In our community work, drones support grievance resolution and land access work.

Let’s meet three of LXML’s female drone captains and acknowledge their skills.

Chanthavy Inthasouk, Drill and Blast Engineer, a Vientiane Capital resident

Chanthavy is the only female among five members in the Drill and Blasting Team who can operate a drone. She joined LXML in April 2020.

“I trained how to operate a drone for a week and have now been flying for a year. I find it particularly challenging flying a drone in the rainy season, flying over steep mountains, and when the signal cuts off between the drone and controller!”

Bountone Sitthideth, Grievance and Cultural Heritage Officer, a Vilabouly District resident

Bountome is the only female among four members of the Community Relations team who can operate a drone.

“I trained to operate a drone for one month and have been flying for six months. I fly drones to get a clear view of areas that may have potential impacts from our operations, such as community ponds, or rice paddies. Drone images help us to assess community grievances. I think it is very important for drone operators to focus and concentrate when flying in difficult landscapes like steep mountains.”

Bouaphanh Phienasa, Engineer – Mining Continuous Improvement, a Vientiane Capital resident

Bouaphanh is the only female among five members in the Mining Team who can operate a drone.

“I trained for two weeks and started flying in early May. I find the best time to fly a drone is after 10.00am when there is good lighting with little wind. Our department uses drones for several tasks; to review drill and blast activities, capture mining progress on different pits and plot the evolution in time of various development activities, among other things. Drones let us have great views of the operation to have better insights.”

Lane Xang Minerals Limited (LXML) Sepon mine donated US$15,000 to Savannakhet Province to support COVID-19 response.

“Savannakhet province has done a tremendous job in containing the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, with majority being imported cases” said Mr Saman Aneka, LXML Managing Director. “We are pleased our contribution will build on this notable effort of the province in further keeping the community safe, and reviving the local economy.”

Last month, LXML donated US$100,000 to the Lao Government to support the official response to the COVID-19 pandemic in Laos. LXML also provided 116,115,000 kip to Savannakhet province to build hygiene facilities at Savannakhet Field Hospital, and 50,000,000 kip to Vilabouly District for relief efforts. LXML provided another 60,000,000 kip to Vientiane and Savannakhet rescue teams to support emergency response capacity.

To date, in partnership with the Lao Government, LXML has donated US$370,000 for COVID-19 prevention and response in Lao PDR.

These contributions enhance the Lao Government’s ability to effectively issue vaccinations and introduce other preventative measures.

Thanks to the supply of vaccines provided by the Lao Ministry of Health, especially, Savannakhet Health Division, LXML has vaccinated over 90 per cent of the workforce, about 3,300 people, in the last few weeks.

75% of LXML employees are from local Vilabouly district and Savannakhet Province.

LXML is committed to supporting the Lao Government’s efforts to combat COVID-19, and is maintaining strict measures to keep employees and communities safe from COVID-19.

Yesterday, Lane Xang Minerals Limited (LXML) Sepon mine donated 50,000,000 kip to Vilabouly District to support COVID-19 response.

“Since the COVID-19 hit, LXML and Vilabouly District have worked closely to ensure our employees and local communities are safe from COVID-19” said Mr Saman Aneka, LXML Managing Director. “We are pleased that our contribution will support the community to respond to this second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic we’re facing.”

Vilabouly District and Savannakhet Provincial authorities introduced strict measures to prevent spread of COVID-19. Vilabouly recorded one confirmed COVID case.

Last month, LXML donated US$100,000 to the Lao Government to support the official response to the COVID-19 pandemic in Laos. LXML also provided 116,115,000 kip to Savannakhet province to build hygiene facilities at Savannakhet Field Hospital, and a further US$15,000 to Savannakhet Province for relief efforts. LXML provided another 60,000,000 kip to Vientiane and Savannakhet rescue teams to support emergency response capacity.

To date, in partnership with the Lao Government, LXML has donated US$370,000 for COVID-19 prevention and response in Lao PDR.

These contributions enhance the Lao Government’s ability to effectively issue vaccinations and introduce other preventative measures.

Thanks to the supply of vaccines provided by the Lao Ministry of Health, especially, Savannakhet Health Division, LXML has vaccinated over 90 per cent of the workforce, about 3,300 people, in the last few weeks.

LXML is committed to supporting the Lao Government’s efforts to combat COVID-19, and is maintaining strict measures to keep employees and communities safe from COVID-19.

By: Serge Lyzun, Engineering and Maintenance Manager

Working at Height is one of our Sepon Life Saving Rules.On 30 May 2021 LXML’s Process Plant Maintenance Team hosted a Work at Height Safety Day.  The team completed a practical exercise to treat suspension trauma in the event of an incident or fall. Suspension trauma can be fatal within 10 to 20 minutes of the initial fall. Our objective is to ensure awareness of our fall protection plan.

‘We will always use fall arrest or fall protection when working in an area where we could fall 2 meters or more.’

Our management team – GM, VGM, HR, and Mobile Maintenance managers – actively participated and support the event. Special thanks to Michael Rothwell and our Scaffolding Team for sharing their knowledge and experience. We always keep learning and improving skills.

Lane Xang Minerals Limited (LXML) Sepon recently donated 116,115,000 kip (US$12,000) to Savannakhet Health Division to build a hygiene facility for COVID19. The new facility will ensure adequate hygiene for people undergoing COVID-19 treatment at a field hospital at Savannakhet Health Science College.

“We recognise hygiene as a fundamental measure in preventing COVID-19,” said Mr Saman Aneka, Managing Director, LXML Sepon. “We hope our assistance will offer clean facilities for people being treated for COVID-19. LXML is continuing to cooperate with Savannakhet Province and Vilabouly District in responding to this second wave.”

The handover ceremony took place at Savannakhet Health Division. The donation was received by Dr Sengdao Sidalay, Director of the Savannakhet Health Division, from Ms Ladsany Sisane, LXML Government Relations Superintendent; and was witnessed by the Director of Protocol and Finance at Savannakhet Provincial Office, the Director of Savannakhet Provincial Hospital, and the Director of Savannakhet Health Science College.

Savannakhet field hospital has a capacity of 160 beds. 66 people are currently undergoing COVID-19 treatment, mostly Lao workers returning home. The team at the hospital has treated 99 people since the COVID-19 pandemic hit Laos.

Last month, LXML donated US$100,000 to the Lao Government to support the official response to the COVID-19 pandemic in Laos. Another 60,000,000 kip was provided to Vientiane and Savannakhet rescue teams to support emergency response capacity.

To date, in partnership with the Lao Government, LXML has donated US$350,000 for COVID-19 prevention and response in Lao PDR.

Thanks to the supply of vaccines provided by the Lao Ministry of Health especially, Savannakhet Health Division LXML has vaccinated over 85 per cent of the workforce, – about 3,150 people, in the last two weeks.

LXML is committed to supporting the Lao Government’s efforts in combating COVID-19, and maintaining strict measures to keep employees and communities safe from COVID-19.

Dr Sengdao Sidalay, Director of the Savannakhet Health Division (left) receives 116,115,000 LAK from Ms Ladsany Sisane, Government Relations Superintendent of LXML (right).  The handover was witnessed by Director of Protocol and Finance at Savannakhet Provincial Office, Director of Savannakhet Provincial Hospital, and the Director of Savannakhet Health Science College.

Lane Xang Minerals Limited (LXML Sepon) donated US$100,000 to the Prime Minister of the Lao PDR, Dr Phankham Viphavanh, to support the Lao Government’s response to the latest outbreak of COVID-19.

“I am proud to confirm our donation to purchase vaccines to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in Lao PDR,” said Paul Harris, General Manager, LXML Sepon. “LXML stands strongly committed to the Lao Government’s COVID-19 restrictions and lockdown procedures to ensure the safety of employees and communities.”

LXML employs approximately 2,000 employees and 1,700 contract partners, 95 per cent of which are Lao nationals from Vilabouly District and Savannakhet Province.

LXML Sepon has introduced strict controls, including quarantine and testing, before employees are able to access Sepon mine.

LXML is encouraging all employees and their families to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

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LXML received an award, ‘Category 1’ as an outstanding tax payer and contributor to socio-economic development of Lao PDR.

In 2020, LXML paid over US$32 million to the Lao Government in royalties and taxes.  LXML produced over 2 tonnes of gold in 2020.

Since operations commenced in 2003, LXML has paid more than US$1.5 billion total direct revenue to the Lao Government in royalties, taxes, and dividends. These contributions will continue to support the Government’s National Socio-Economic Development Plan.

“LXML is proud of our contribution to development in Lao PDR” said Mr Saman Aneka, LXML Managing Director. “In addition to direct revenue, LXML has contributed hundreds of millions of dollars in employment and training, infrastructure, and local business and community investment.”

This is the first time the Ministry of Finance has acknowledged the performance of Lao and Foreign businesses in making tax payments as required by law. Over 100 companies were selected into 2 Categories based on a set of tax compliance criteria.

52 companies, including LXML, received the highest award, and 88 companies were recognised in the second category.

“I congratulate businesses in Laos and encourage them to continue performance next year” said Mr Bounchom Oubonpaseuth, Minister of Finance.

130,000 business units are registered nationwide.

Lane Xang Minerals Limited (LXML) Sepon mine handed a cheque for US$17,229,742 to Mr Thammaloth Rasphone, Deputy Director General of Tax Department, Ministry of Finance, in profit tax in respect of 2020 earnings. In 2020, LXML paid over US$32 million to the Lao Government in royalties and taxes.  LXML produced over 2 tonnes of gold in 2020.  Since operations commenced in 2003, LXML has paid more than US$1.5 billion total direct revenue to the Lao Government in royalties, taxes, and dividends.

“LXML is proud of our contribution to socio-economic development in Lao PDR” said Mr Saman Aneka, LXML Managing Director. “In addition to direct revenue, LXML has contributed hundreds of millions of dollars in employment and training, infrastructure, and local business and community investment. LXML is committed to safety, international standards, and respect for host communities.  LXML’s social and environmental standards are regularly cited as an example to other operations. LXML is the only mine in Lao PDR to consistently achieve an A+ rating from the Ministry of Energy and Mines.”

Sepon mine employs thousands of Lao people and has invested millions of dollars in development and training.  More than 40,000 people in Vilabouly have benefitted from over US$13 million in development projects. Local income through business groups has reached US$33 million since operations commenced.

Photo: Mr Thammalot Rasphone, Deputy Director of Tax Department, Ministry of Finance (right) receives a cheque
for LXML’s 2020 profit tax from LXML Managing Director, Mr Saman Aneka (left).

OP-ED contributed by Palivath Inthavong, Superintendent – Project and Service Delivery, LXML on the occasion of Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action Day

While fatalities from road accidents, smoking, cancer, and COVID-19 are highly visible on media platforms, deaths and injuries from UXO accidents continue to impact on communities in Lao PDR.

In 2021, Lao PDR has recorded 31 UXO accidents involving 44 injuries and eleven fatalities.

UXO work has been delayed due to the COVID-19 outbreak resulting in a higher number of casualties compared to previous years.

In perspective, Laos is the most heavily bombed country, per capita, in history. Over two million tonnes – estimated 270 million – of explosive ordinance was dropped on Laos between 1964 and 1973. Up to 30% failed to detonate, and only 1% has been removed or destroyed since 1996. That is why Lao PDR has its own Sustainable Development Goal, SDG 18 on ‘lives safe from UXO’.

Sepon mine in Vilabouly District of Savannakhet Province, is situated in one of the most bombed districts in Laos. That is why Lane Xang Minerals Limited has been integrating UXO clearance as part of our mining operational cycle to ensure employees, community, and our operation are safe from UXO incidents. LXML has a dedicated internationally certified UXO team that clears these silent killers from exploration, before civil engineering and mining phase through to supporting our community development projects and instilling knowledge about the danger of UXO to our host and local community.

Over the last decade, the golden rule for the UXO Team is to not dismantle or unnecessarily remove UXOs. They must be destroyed where they are found. Everyone in our team understands the high risk associated with our work. Incidents can happen anytime if we don’t follow technical standards. Any mistake can mean a loss of life. There is no time for second chances so we must take care to ensure our teams are well trained and experienced to carry out this dangerous work. The team has achieved a milestone of five years injury free performing UXO clearance activities.

Since 1996, LXML has invested US$52 million in UXO clearance and destroyed nearly 60,000 items, of which 90% of these are UXOs – ready to explode on impact. In 2021 alone, 1,368 unsafe items were destroyed and over 7 million square metres of land was cleared of UXO.  LXML has recently extended a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Lao Ministry of Defence. This long-term partnership supports UXO clearance around Sepon mine and enhances technical capacity for the benefit of future generations.  Testing new UXO clearance methods and technology continues in partnership with the Lao Ministry of Defence.

LXML is continuing to work closely with local communities and government authorities to detect and destroy UXO surrounding our operations to make everyone safer.

Mr Phoudong Soukhavong, Director General of State Assets Management Department, Ministry of Finance (right) received royalty payment for 4^th Quarter of 2020 Copper-Gold Production of US$3,438,220.28 from Mr Paul Harris, General Manager of Lane Xang Minerals Limited (left). Deputy Head of Division of Ministry of Finance (MOF) Ms Phaivone Thoumphavanh, Deputy Head of Division MOF Mr Douangdy Phandanouvong, Technical Officer of MOF Mr Anousone Khotpathip, LXML Managing Director Mr Saman Aneka and LXML External Affairs Superintendent Ms Daomany Chanphakeo were also present to witness the handover.

This payment brings the total royalty paid to the Lao Government by LXML with respect to 2020 earnings to US$14.5 million, in addition to other revenue payments such as profit, fuel, and salary taxes.

Since production commenced in 2003, LXML Sepon has contributed over US$1.5 billion in direct revenue to the Lao Government including over US$172 million in royalties.

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At Sepon mine UXO clearance is an integral part of mining operations. The bombing of Laos delivered a deadly legacy and Sepon mine is located in one of the most bombed areas in the country.

Lane Xang Minerals Limited (LXML) Sepon mine recently extended a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Lao Ministry of Defence. This long-term partnership supports UXO clearance around Sepon mine and enhances technical capacity for the benefit of future generations.

The MoU was signed by Colonel Viengxay Xaiysamone, Director General of the Engineering Department and Mr Songlin Zhang, LXML Mine Technical Service Manager; and witnessed by Lieutenant Colonel Patthana Boutichack, Cabinet Deputy Chief of the General Staff Department and Mr Saman Aneka, LXML Managing Director, on 26 February 2021.

“This partnership supports safe UXO clearance in accordance with National Regulatory Authority standards” said Mr Viengxay Xaisamone, Director General of the Engineering Department, Ministry of Defence. “We are building on decades of cooperation with LXML to achieve best practice in UXO clearance and disposal.”

LXML, the Lao Ministry of Defence, the National Regulatory Authority (NRA), and the Lao National Unexploded Ordnance Programme (UXO Lao) have worked together for a decade to improve standards.

In 2015, LXML and NRA developed accredited explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) training to build capacity for Lao technicians with internationally recognised qualifications. Since 1996, LXML has invested over US$51 million, cleared 5,700 hectares and destroyed 58,500 UXO items.

LXML and NRA are continuing to invest in innovative technologies to improve UXO detection. The Ultra-TEM II Deep Bomb Detection System, for example, can locate UXO buried up to 3.5 metres underground. LXML continues to enhance the Gap EOD Fixed Loop Electromagnetic (FLEM) detection method, and recently purchased handheld Vallon VMX-10 detectors.

“We are removing dangerous obstacles that hinder development in Laos,” said Mr Saman Aneka, Managing Director, LXML.  “We are keeping communities safe by enhancing capacity, investing in equipment, improving techniques, and raising awareness with our partners and communities. LXML is very grateful for the ongoing cooperation of the Lao Ministry of Defence, NRA, and UXO Lao in carrying out this hazardous activity.”

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Today Lane Xang Minerals Limited (LXML) Sepon Mine again upheld the A⁺ Rating from the Ministry of Energy and Mines. LXML has maintained the highest rating since 2016, when the Lao Government initiated this mechanism to acknowledge performance and standards. LXML is the only mining company in Laos to have achieved this prestigious rank.

The Ministry of Energy and Mines ranks mining companies based on development goals and principles. LXML achieved this rank because it has contributed to national economic development in partnership with communities and maintained strong environmental protection standards.

LXML is recognized for improving livelihoods; deploying modern methods and technology; supporting local products and services; for continued expansion and growth; and for supporting growth in other sectors.

LXML satisfied the 7 principles for achievement of the rating: (i) legal compliance; (ii) complete, timely, and auditable contribution to obligations; (iii) respect to host country and community; (iv) promote domestic labor and active skills development; (v) safety and occupational health standards; (vi) productive and transparent operation with no adverse social and environmental impacts; (vii) environmental management plan and mine closure plan.

“At LXML, we stand committed to complying with national and international standards” said Mr Saman Aneka, LXML Managing Director. “This ongoing recognition reminds us to be a responsible investor and good corporate citizen to create mining excellence and prosperity for all into the future.”

Since operations commenced in 2002, Sepon mine has produced over 1.2 million ounces of gold and 1 million tonnes of copper cathode; contributing over US$1.5 billion in direct revenue to the Lao PDR in taxes, royalties, and dividends

Indirect benefits through employment, training, community development, and payments to local contract partners and suppliers have also had a significant positive impact on social and economic development in Laos. The mine created jobs for over 5,000 employees at its peak in 2003, and has invested millions of dollars in development and training.  More than 40,000 people in Vilabouly benefit from community development programs totalling US$13 million worth of projects and investment, and community income through local business groups has accumulated to US$33 million.

LXML Sepon suspended Gold Operations in December 2013, due to declining gold reserves and a low gold price.The resumption of gold operations in 2020 will ensure that these benefits continue to flow to Laos. Sepon mine produced over two tonnes of gold in 2020.

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Last week, Lane Xang Minerals Limited (LXML) Sepon Mine sponsored a series of religious ceremonies in Vilabouly District for the consecration (Sompote Pha) of the Ongteu Outamasok Buddha Statue in Vilabouly District, Savannakhet Province, where Sepon Mine is located.

LXML’s Community Trust Fund supported the casting in Vientiane Capital of the impressive Ongteu Outamasok Buddha (3m wide, 4.20m high) and five other statues (Pakhou Khihom) with a total community development investment of approximately 1,125,000,000 LAK (US$103,000).

The statues traveled to Savannakhet Province safely last week by truck to be consecrated with appropriate ceremony in accordance with Lao traditional customs.

Individuals contributed 270,000,000 LAK (US$25,000) in the casting of 6 other statues (Pakhou Khihom), including LXML Managing Director Mr Saman Aneka, Khounxay Development President Mr Khenkham Silasa, Former LNCCI President Mr Sisavath Thiravong, LNCCI represented by LNCCI Executive Vice President Mr Daovone Phachanthavong, VDC President Mr Bounlong Xaikosy, and Vethasine Construction Complete Sole Co, Ltd President Mr Vethasin Sonephet.

Vilabouly District hosted a five-day religious ceremony from 1 to 5 February 2022, including an overnight consecration ritual (Sompote Pha) and an alms-giving ceremony to 109 monks. Thousands of people from local communities and other districts attended these events.

Lao Government officials including Ms Souansavanh Viyaket, Minister of Information, Culture, and Tourism, Mr Santhiphab Phomevihane, Governor of Savannakhet Province, Ms Lingthong Sengtavanh, Vice Governor of Savannakhet Province, Mr Khamphouy Sibounheuang, Governor of Vilabouly District, and Mr Bouasone Mahavong, Former Governor of Vilabouly District, heads of provincial and district offices; community leaders, and others participated in auspicious events conducted on 3 February 2022.

“We are very proud of our contribution to the casting and consecration of Pha Ongteu,” said Mr Saman Aneka, LXML Managing Director. “This donation represents LXML’s longstanding respect for Lao culture and traditions, and the company’s commitment to promoting local community development.”

LXML has routinely donated copper and funds to establish important statues and cultural monuments in Lao PDR over several decades, including other significant Buddha statues in Savannakhet, Houaphanh, Borikhamsay, Oudomxay, Xaiyabury, Attapeu, and local villages around Sepon Mine, in addition to the Lao national crest installed at the National Assembly and Presidential Palace in Vientiane.

Many people may be surprised to discover that LXML donated copper from Sepon mine for the establishment of the iconic monument of the important national hero, Chao Anouvong, in Vientiane Capital that we see every day.

On 4 February 2022, Lane Xang Minerals Limited (LXML) Sepon Mine employees conducted a traditional ceremony on an auspicious day to celebrate the breaking of ground for an exploration decline at Sepon mine site. The project is intended to introduce the first modern underground mine in Lao PDR.

“Sepon has thousands of years of mining history,” said Paul Harris, LXML General Manager. “This new development will extend the life of Sepon mine with modern equipment and advanced mining techniques.”

LXML is introducing valuable expertise and equipment to Lao PDR to prepare for the project and is confident of success. Exploration work at the underground mine will commence in an existing pit at Sepon mine. LXML is consulting with Lao Government agencies regarding specifications and potential impact.

“I am very proud of LXML’s contribution to socio-economic development in Lao PDR,“ said Mr Harris. “Chifeng Gold has invested considerable resources in plant and equipment to recommence and expand gold  production at Sepon Project. I am certain that this underground project will set a good example for other mining operators in the country and offer an opportunity to sustainably develop mineral resources at other sites using similar techniques.”

LXML Sepon has been operating an open-pit gold and copper mine since 2003. Over the past two decades, LXML has contributed over US$1.6 billion in direct revenue through taxes and royalties to the Lao Government, and hundreds of millions in indirect benefits through community development, employment, and training. LXML is committed to mining for excellence and as a partner in development in the Lao PDR.

Recently, we unearthed hundreds of ancient artefacts, built on our two-decades long partnership with the Lao Government, University of Laos, and James Cook University of Australia.

Archaeologists have unearthed hundreds of 6,000-year-old artefacts at Napakhen village, Vilabouly District, Savannakhet Province, Lao PDR. These included axes and implements from the Paleolithic era (Stone Age) – when humans began making tools before the introduction of mining and trading in this region.

These discoveries are possible due to a partnership between Lane Xang Minerals Limited (LXML), the Department of Heritage (DoH) of the Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism, the National University of Laos, and James Cook University of Australia. The fieldwork has united a unique community at local, national and international levels over several decades. Volunteers from Vientiane, local villagers, Australian and Lao students, archaeologists, and officials from the DoH cooperate to conduct research. This discovery resulted from field work on 9 to 25 January 2021. Four field missions are held every year.

Since 2003, LXML has invested over US$1.5 million to support archaeological research and cultural heritage preservation for future generations in Lao PDR.

Remarkable discoveries have been made at Sepon mine. In March 2018, archaeologists found more than 200 antique mine shafts dating back over 3,000 years. Vilabouly is recognised as one of the first mining and metallurgy areas in Southeast Asia.  We believe ancient mining around Sepon mine continued to about 1,300 years ago (700 AD) where people excavated rich copper ore, refining it in ‘Peun Baolo’ and ‘Thong Na-Gneuak’ (Dragon Field). These dates have been confirmed scientifically from bamboo mats found in well-preserved mineshafts in compacted wet clay below the surface (10 to 40 meters deep).

Other artefacts include mining equipment, wooden ladders, pulleys, mallets, bamboo baskets, rope made from lianas, a ‘Dong Son’ bronze era drum on display at the National Museum in Vientiane, crucibles, copper ingots, jewellery, and ceremonial items highlighting Laos’ pivotal place in regional history.

In 2019 LXML handed over 7,800 artefacts made from copper, bronze, chalcedony (gems), ceramics, and wood, found near Sepon mine to the Lao Government.

Mining has always been an essential part of civilisation and society throughout history. We look forward to revealing more exciting discoveries about Lao culture and history in time.

On 2 January 2020 – Lane Xang Minerals Limited sponsored the activities of the Lao National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LNCCI) with support of 80 million LAK.  LXML has contributed as an active LNCCI member in support of the private sector in Lao PDR for over eight years. LXML acknowledges LNCCI’s important work supporting Lao businesses through the global COVID-19 crisis.

“LXML’s contribution to the private sector demonstrates how ‘mining excellence creates prosperity for all,” said Mr Chanthone Naovalath, LXML Deputy Director. “We work together to be a good example to attract international investors and local companies to support LNCCI, SMES, and the broad private sector in Laos.”

LXML received a Lao Business Award in 2019 for social and economic contributions to sustainable development in the Lao PDR. The company also received an ASEAN Business Award for ‘Combating COVID-19.’ LXML is widely recognised as an outstanding business in the region supporting COVID-19 prevention.

Since operations commenced in 2002, LXML has contributed over US$1.5 billion dollars in direct revenue to the Lao Government through taxes, royalties, and dividends. LXML has invested an additional US$50 million in infrastructure, US$50 million in UXO clearance, and millions more in cultural heritage preservation and other development programs to raise living standards in communities surrounding Sepon mine. More than 40,000 people in Vilabouly District have benefitted from over US$16 million in development projects. Income through local business groups supported by the mine has accumulated to US$33 million, creating local livelihoods.

LXML has invested millions of dollars in development and training to boost employment for over 10,000 Lao employees.  LXML’s workforce comprises over 2,500 employees, in addition to a range of contract partners.

LXML stands committed to investment in creating mining excellence and prosperity for all in the Lao PDR.

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Since production commenced in 2003, LXML Sepon has contributed over US$1.5 billion in direct revenue to the Lao Government including over US$363 million in royalties.

Chifeng Lane Xang Minerals Limited (LXML) Sepon has received an ASEAN Business Award for ‘Combating COVID-19.’  The award announcement was made on 18 November 2020 during a ceremony at the ASEAN Business and Investment Summit (ABIS) 2020 in Hanoi, Vietnam

The award acknowledges outstanding businesses in the region supporting COVID-19 prevention. LXML was shortlisted from hundreds of businesses and entrepreneurs in the region.

This prestigious award is the result of the commitment and exceptional hard work of the Lao Government and LXML employees in containing COVID-19 and preventing spread of the virus” said Paul Harris, LXML General Manager. “At LXML we treated the pandemic like a crisis before it actually became one. Through proactive and early implementation of preventive controls and measures, we were able to keep over 3,500 employees and 40,000 community members safe and free of COVID-19. We must continue to remain vigilant until the pandemic is over.”

LXML introduced robust initiatives in January, well before COVID-19 reached Lao PDR.  These included procedural controls, communication and awareness, physical barriers, and a focus on cultural and behavioural changes to align with the constantly shifting ‘new normal.’ As a result of these efforts and initiatives, LXML was privileged to be one of only five companies in Lao PDR permitted to continue operations during the national lockdown. In partnership with the Lao Government, LXML provided support amounting to US$170,000 for COVID-19 prevention.

 LXML remains committed to supporting the Government’s effort in combating COVID-19, and in keeping employees and community safe from COVID-19

On 23 June 2020, Lane Xang Minerals Limited (LXML) Sepon Mine celebrated its first gold , marking the beginning of a new ‘gold era’ for the operation. The resumption of gold production will extend the life of Sepon mine for at least another ten years and will continue to generate employment, incomes, and improved livelihoods for the host communities. LXML will continue to contribute to the socio-economic development of Lao PDR through projected production of around 250,000 ounces in gold doré annually, and increased investment in exploration and other growth projects.

The Gold Pour Ceremony was witnessed by Vice Governor of Savannakhet Province Mr Thonekeo Phoutthakayalath, Governor of Vilabouly District Mr Khamphoui Sibounheuang, LXML President Mr Fu Xuesheng, LXML General Manager Mr Paul Harris, and representatives from the company and concerned provincial and district offices.

“Today is another significant milestone in LXML Sepon’s transition from a Copper-focussed business to a Gold-focussed business.  The successful pouring of our first gold doré symbolises a positive gold future for LXML Sepon, its employees, host community and stakeholders” said Paul Harris, LXML General Manager. “Despite some of the challenges we faced, including the COVID-19 pandemic in Laos, we have been able to commence gold production well ahead of schedule thanks to the hard work of our employees, and the continuous support of the Lao Government.”

Since operation commenced in 2002, Sepon mine has produced over 1.2 million ounce of gold and 1 million tonnes of copper cathode; contributing over US$1.5 billion in direct revenue to the Lao PDR in taxes, royalties, and dividends.  Indirect benefits through employment, training, community development, and payments to local contract partners and suppliers have also had a significant positive impact on social and economic development. The mine created jobs for over 5,000 employees at its peak in 2003, and invested millions of dollars in employee development and training.  More than 14,000 people in Vilabouly have benefitted from our community development program totalling US$13 million worth of projects and investment, and community income through local business groups has accumulated to US$32 million.

LXML Sepon suspended Gold Operations in December 2013, due to declining gold reserves and a low gold price.

The resumption of gold operations will ensure that these benefits continue to flow, and continue to establish a strong socio-economic foundation throughout the life of the mine, and for life beyond mine closure.

Last week, Lane Xang Minerals Limited Sepon Mine (LXML) handed twelve hectares expanded rice paddies field to six families from Vangnang village near Sepon Mine, Vilabouly District, Savannakhet Province where LXML operates its copper and gold operation. These expanded rice paddies will provide the opportunity for the poorest families to improve their yields, rice quality and productivity and eventually for commercial purpose in the future.

“As outlined in the 8^th National Socio-Economic Development Plan, Lao PDR prioritized green growth in its long-term agriculture  and forestry development strategy and it focuses on agricultural quality, food security and safe products” said Mr Saman Aneka, LXML Managing Director. “Our support represents an important step in that effort, that will provide a permanent land for villagers to plant rice for self-sustaining based and commercial purposes and consequently reduce illegal logging and deforestation, enhance the sustainable livelihood and wellbeing of our host community.”

Rice paddies that can be cultivated in the rainy season covers an area of 4,870 hectares of land producing 17,045 tonnes of rice per year. While the Vilabouly Agriculture and Forestry Office has provided technical support and improved rice seeds, rice productivity is not enough for commercial purpose due to the limited land area available for this purpose.

The expanded rice paddies handed to the families represents corresponds to the actual needs of the community and the current socio-economic situation. These expanded rice paddies are funded through LXML’s Community Development Trust Fund, which has delivered benefits to the local communities around Sepon Mine for over fifteen years. Since 2003, the annual fund has increased significantly over the years from US$96,000 to US$750,000 per year, and this contribution will continue until the Sepon mining operation is closed for at least another ten years.

To date, US$9.5 million has been invested in the Community Development Trust Fund focused on improving the basic infrastructure, community health, education for next generation, and food security (cash crop). The Trust Fund assists the government in supporting, and developing the local communities surrounding the Sepon mine, in order to improve the living conditions and create better livelihoods for LXML’s host community..

Moving forwards, LXML through its Community Development Trust Fund will support Vilabouly District’s effort in expanding more land to make rice, cash crops, and produce farming more productive and profitable.

“Families receiving the land today should take the ownership in caring and making use of their lands for optimal benefits” said Mr Khamphouy Sibounheuang, Vilabouly Governor.

The handover ceremony was chaired by Vilabouly Governor Mr Khamphouy Sibounheuang, Deputy Head of Vilabouly Agriculture and Forestry Office Mr Bounxay Xayalin, LXML Managing Director Mr Saman Aneka with the presence of district and village representatives, land owners and surrounding villagers.

This month, Lane Xang Minerals Limited (LXML) Sepon Mine handed over more essential supplies to prevent COVID-19 to Vilabouly District and Savannakhet Province – where the Sepon Mine is located. This is the second batch of medical equipment and supplies that is being handed to Vilabouly District valued at 101,500,000 kip and Savannakhet Province valued at US$20,000 (about 180,000,000 kip) bringing this to 281,500,000 kip (about US$31,000) to support LXML’s key stakeholder and host community in the fight against the global pandemic COVID-19.

Earlier in April, LXML fast-tracked its support to Vilabouly district and Savannakhet Province, by providing a initial donation of medical equipment and supplies with a total value of 142,000,000 kip.  The equipment handed comprised masks temperature scanners, hand gels, electric sprayers, and disinfectant liquids.

“As the country opens up, the frontline health workers and people of Vilabouly district and Savannkahet province would need to be well equipped and ready to handle and respond to risks related to the COVID-19 infection” said Mr Saman Aneka, Managing Director of LXML. “We hope our provision of essential medical supplies would contribute to these efforts.”

Back in February 2020 – two months after the COVID-19 quickly spread across China and over twenty countries across the globe, LXML handed over a financial contribution of US$15,000 to the Ministry of Energy and Mines. That contribution was pooled into the fund jointly raised by the Laos-China Friendship Association and Vientiane Administration Office to assist victims of the COVID-19 in China.

To date, LXML have supported over US$65,000 to Vilabouly, Savannakhet, and Lao PDR. As the COVID-19 unfolds, LXML is working with the Lao National Centre for Laboratory and Epidemiology of the Ministry of Health to find arenas where it can best support and cooperate in the fight against COVID-19 in the country.

LXML is committed to protecting our employees and community safe and from the risk of being infected with COVID-19.

For further information please contact:  

Sonepraseuth Niradsay

Superintendent – PR & Site Communications

Tel:       856 21 268 408
Fax:      856 21 268 001
Mob:    856 20 2999 6461
Email:   sonepraseuth.niradsay@lxml.la

Note to Editor:

Chifeng Jilong Gold Mining Co., Ltd (Chifeng) is a Shanghai – listed metals producer headquartered in Chifeng, Inner Mongolia. Chifeng is a leading gold producer in China, and is specialised in gold acquisition and integrated resource recovery and utilization. From 30 November 2018, Chifeng assumed ownership of Lane Xang Minerals Limited’s (LXML) Sepon mine after MMG completed the sale of its 90% interest in LXML. Chifeng now owns 90% and the Lao Government owns 10% share in LXML.

Lane Xang Minerals Limited Sepon (LXML) recently handed artefacts exhibition stands valued over US$25,000 to the Lao National Museum, Savannakhet Museum, and Vilabouly Cultural Hall in a bid to preserve and further promote ancient artefacts discovered at Sepon Mine, Vilabouly district, Savannakhet province. This is an outcome from LXML’s decade-long support to the Lao Government in archaeological research and cultural heritage preservation.

In September of last year, LXML handed over more than 7,800 artefacts to the Lao Government. These artefacts – made up from copper, bronze, chalcedony (regular gems), ceramic, wood among others – have been discovered on site at Sepon mine. These ancient artefacts are valuable additions to prehistoric Lao cultural heritage.

“LXML is proud to partake in the support and preservation of national heritage and attract tourism into Laos” said Mr Saman Aneka, LXML Managing Director and Stakeholder and Communications Manager. “We are committed to modelling mining excellence by respecting local cultures.”

Since 2008, LXML has invested over US$1.3 million in supporting 3,000 years of Lao history and heritage through our archaeological research with the Department of Heritage (DoH) of the Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism, the National University of Laos, and James Cook University of Australia. The program sponsors fieldwork that unites a unique community at local, national and international levels. Volunteers from Vientiane, local villagers, Australian and Lao students, archaeologists and Lao officials from the DoH stationed at Sepon mine cooperate closely to conduct research.

“The cooperation between the Department of Heritage and LXML is a one-of-a kind partnership” said Mr Thongbay Photisane, Director General of Department of Heritage. “It is a full on support by the company that significantly contributes to the Lao people as well as our tourists. We can compare this support to ‘gold’ as it has economic and reputational value, of which tourists who see our displays can go back home and tell their friends to come visit its points of origin.”

Remarkable discoveries of artefacts and heritage sites have been made at the Sepon mine in the Vilabouly District, Savannakhet Province. In March 2018, the team of archaeologist discovered evidence of more than 200 antic mine shafts dating back over 3,000 years ago. This means Vilabouly district is considered one of the first mining and metallurgy areas in Southeast Asia.  We believe ancient mining around Sepon mine continued to about 1,300 years ago (700 AD) where people have excavated the rich copper ore then refined it in the so-called Peun Baolo and Thong Na-Gneuak (Dragon Field) locations and exchanged minerals and metals since then.  These dates have been confirmed from the examination of bamboo matting found in the mentioned well-preserved ancient mine-shaft support structures laid in the compacted wet clay just below the surface (10 to 40 meters deep).

Other artefacts unearthed include mining equipment such as wooden ladders, pulleys, mallets, painted bamboo baskets, and rope made from lianas; a large ‘Dong Son’ bronze era drum currently on display at the National Museum in Vientiane; and crucibles, copper ingots, jewellery, ceremonial items and other artefacts highlighting Laos’ pivotal place in regional history.

Mining has been essential in the development of civilisation and society throughout history. Excavations will continue and we look forward to reveal more exciting discoveries about Lao culture and history.

Last week, Lane Xang Minerals Limited Sepon Mine (LXML) handed fourteen scholarships to the best graduating students of secondary schools and educational assistance packages to twenty students from fourteen villages near Sepon Mine, Vilabouly District of Savannakhet Province where LXML operates its copper and gold operation. This US$12,600 financial injection will give the students the opportunity to further gain better education in institutes and universities, and eventually receive optimal outcomes in their living, well-being and livelihood in the years to come.

“I believe that by providing scholarship funds for further education and promoting and rewarding excellent students, we will develop the best capacity for the next generations to come, and will provide long-term sustainable outcomes for the community” said Paul Harris, LXML General Manager.

The handover ceremony was chaired by Vilabouly District Governor Mr Khamphouy Sibounheuang, LXML President Mr Fu Xuesheng, LXML Managing Director Mr Saman Aneka, LXML General Manager Mr Paul Harris, Deputy Head of Vilabouly Education and Sports Office Mr Viengxay Saysavath with the presence of teachers, students, and their parents.

One of the scholarship recipients Mr Sonephet Anom, 22 years from Namkheun Village of Vilabouly District undertaking a diploma in finance and accounting at the Champasack University expressed his appreciation: “I am very happy for receiving this scholarship as it will reduce the burdens on my parents and siblings.”

These scholarship and educational assistance package support is funded through LXML’s Community Development Trust Fund, which has delivered benefits to the local communities and future generations around Sepon mine for over fifteen years. Since 2003, the annual fund has increased significantly over the years from US$96,000 to US$750,000 per year, and this contribution will continue until the Sepon mining operation is closed for at least another ten years.

To date, US$9.5 million has been invested in the Community Development Trust Fund focused on improving the basic infrastructure requirement for the communities and districts in terms of health, education and agriculture (cash crop), and livelihood. The Trust Fund assists the government in supporting and developing the local communities surrounding the Sepon mine, in order to improve the living conditions and create better livelihoods for the people.

Moving forwards, scholarship programs will further be provided to the most disadvantaged students from the poorest families of villages around Sepon mine and those who have not failed any subjects will receive scholarships to further vocational studies and have work to do after graduation.

Prior to 2019, LXML provided scholarships to six students, of which three have already graduated.

“These students that study hard will get an opportunity for further education at an institute or university, or may even get a chance to study overseas” concluded LXML General Manager Paul Harris.  “They will develop the capacity to run businesses, or get high paying jobs at places like Sepon. They will be able to achieve big goals and dreams for themselves and their communities.”

For further information please contact:

Sonepraseuth Niradsay

Superintendent – PR & Site Communications

Tel:            856 21 268 408
Fax:           856 21 268 001
Mob:        856 20 2999 6461
Email:       sonepraseuth.niradsay@lxml.la

Note to Editor:

Chifeng Jilong Gold Mining Co., Ltd (Chifeng) is a Shanghai – listed metals producer headquartered in Chifeng, Inner Mongolia. Chifeng is a leading gold producer in China, and is specialised in gold acquisition and integrated resource recovery and utilization. From 30 November 2018, Chifeng assumed ownership of Lane Xang Minerals Limited’s (LXML) Sepon mine after MMG completed the sale of its 90% interest in LXML. Chifeng now owns 90% and the Lao Government owns 10% share in LXML.

23 August 2023 – LXML's Managing Director and Stakeholder Relations Manager, Mr. Saman Aneka presented the LXML’s Executive VVIP Membership Registering Fee at LAK 80 million to the Lao National Chamber of Commercial & Industry (LNCCI) received the contribution by Mr. Daovone Prachanthavong – Standing Vice President to LNCCI and his Board. This VVIP Membership is the top honorary position in the LNCCI organization, it marks LXML reaching more than ten years of supporting to the LNCCI's capacity building and promoting growth in the Laos Business Sector.

During the event, Mr. Saman also debriefed Mr. Daovone on the good records of cooperation between LNCCI and LXML for a long period of time in the past, and by ways the LXML team with Chifeng LXML are delivering the best effective community development receiving good participation from the local people living in the community host to the Sepon Project highlighted ongoing initiatives, such as the food security through the agriculture and irrigation, the education and communal health programs, as well as plans for future projects aimed at improving the well-being of local communities.

Mr. Saman emphasized the importance of engaging with community members and stakeholders to ensure that their voices are heard and that their needs are addressed. He also stressed the need for sustainable development practices that minimize environmental impact and promote long-term economic growth in the host community and Lao country.

Since its establishment in 2003, Sepon Mine has produced over 1.5 million ounces of gold and 1.1 million tons of copper, generating direct revenue of over US$1.7 billion in taxes, royalties, and dividends for the Lao PDR. The mine has also provided significant indirect benefits through employment, training, community development, and payments to local business partners and suppliers. Sepon's community development programs have delivered over US$20 million worth of projects and investments, benefitting more than 40,000 people in Vilabouly District, while local business groups have received US$50 million in community income.

LXML's commitment to excellence has earned it an A+ rating from the Lao government for a decade, and the company has received numerous awards acknowledging its contributions to economic and social development in Laos. These include the 2023 Lao Business Leader Award for recognition as a leading company in compliance with international environmental standards, the 2021 Outstanding Business Leader Award for COVID-19 prevention in Laos, the 2020 ASEAN Business Award for Combating COVID-19, the ASEAN Minerals Awards in 2019 and 2017, the 2016 ASEAN Award for Mining Excellence and ASEAN Award for Corporate Social Responsibility Development.

As LXML Sepon prepares to mark its 20th anniversary of mining in November, the company plans to celebrate its achievements, recognize the contributions of its employees, partners, and stakeholders, and renew its commitment to responsible and sustainable mining practices.

LXML remains dedicated to responsible mining practices and supporting Lao development as a valued partner.