SMI hosted a visiting delegation from the National Assembly of Lao PDR on 1 March, briefing them on social and environmental aspects of mining sustainability. The event was part of a study tour sponsored by the Australian DFAT
The deligation heard from SMI experts on: The Australian context for mineral developments – overall extent and significance of sector, aluminium and gold/copper examples, Mine rehab and closure – Australian practice, closure challenges, Governance – EITI and other multilateral frameworks, Aluminium stewardship initiative, social closure initiative and Community economic development – highlight work in Malaysia, Indonesia, Myanmar.
- Mr Bounpone Sisoulath, Head of Economic, Technology, and Environment Committee, Lao National Assembly.
- Mr Onma Lathsavong, Director General for Department of Natural Resources and Environment, Lao National Assembly.
- Mr Sitthisomphon Luangsouvannavong, Director General for Department of Economic Services, Lao National Assembly.
- Mr Phongsavanh Keonakhon, Deputy Director General for Department of Economic, Lao National Assembly
- Mr Somchith Phomthavong, Deputy Division Director for Division of Environment, Lao National Assembly.
- Ms Sengmany Yatortu, Officer, Department of Natural Resources and Environment, Lao National Assembly.
