Monday, March 3, 2014

Getting to know our partners (2): MMG LXML


Our industrial partner is MMG Lan Xang Minerals Limited (LXML). MMG has been one of the major contributors to minning industry in Lao PDR and the region. LXML operates in Sepon.  Sepon mine is located in Vilabouly district, Savannakhet province.

                                              Credit: Image of Sepon from MMG LXML Website
                                                 
                                   
Sepon has played a vital role in development of Laos. It, in fact, was the first mine in an industry that now provides 80 per cent of foreign investment, 45 per cent of exports and 12 percent of Government revenues, to Lao PDR. 

                 
                                          Credit: Image of Sepon from MMG LXML Website

 There have been a number of interesting sustainability projects from MMG LXML such as the Trust Fund for Vilabouly district, Fightinh against Malnutrition, Vocational Triaining schemes and biodiversity management. 

                                         Credit: Image of Sepon from MMG LXML Website

In 2011 the gender diversity at Sepon and per cent of female employees 19 per cent, which is higher than Century, Golden Grove and Rosebery mining operations by MMG. This accounts for all employees, including contractors and Sepon casual staff.  Thus, gender and gender management can be another issue that our team will work with MMG LXML in this project.