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MMG supports research into cultural heritage in Laos
VIENTIANE,23.AUG (KPL) - The Minerals and Metals Group’s (MMG) Sepon Mine in Savannakhet province has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry of Information and Culture’s National Heritage Department on conducting a research into national heritage in Laos.
The MoU was signed yesterday between Head of the National Heritage Department, Dr. Thongsa Sayavongkhamdy and MMG LXML Senior Manger for People and Sustainability Frank Reimman.
This is considered a struggle to protect cultural heritage from the rapid social changes in Laos.
The revised MoU between the Lao government’s National Heritage Department of the Ministry of Information and Culture, MMG Sepon, and James Cook University of Australia was previously committed to in 2007.
The MoU solidifies MMG Sepon’s commitment to identifying and promoting the cultural heritage in the sphere of influence of its operations in Viraboury district, Savannakhet province.
“MMG not only wants to protect heritage, but also to look for ways to promote heritage for the long-term benefit of MMG’s host communities,” said Mr. Frank.
Work under the terms of the MoU has seen a combined project developed by the Department of the National Heritage and the James Cook University that has uncovered evidence of large-scale ancient malachite (copper) mining, one of only a handful of similar known sites in the world.
James Cook University archaeologist, Dr. Nigel Chang said, “When and how the first metals were made in Southeast Asia is still unknown. This project will make an incredibly significant contribution to our understanding of the past in the region.”
MMG Sepon is also known for the discovery of a magnificent Heger I bronze ceremonial drum, locally known as Khong Bang in 2008, currently being restored and displayed at the National Museum of Laos in Vientiane.
MMG Sepon’s gold and copper operations have been underway since 2001.
The company is currently expanding its copper operations and exploring further areas of the tenement for gold and copper reserves.
The MoU was signed yesterday between Head of the National Heritage Department, Dr. Thongsa Sayavongkhamdy and MMG LXML Senior Manger for People and Sustainability Frank Reimman.
This is considered a struggle to protect cultural heritage from the rapid social changes in Laos.
The revised MoU between the Lao government’s National Heritage Department of the Ministry of Information and Culture, MMG Sepon, and James Cook University of Australia was previously committed to in 2007.
The MoU solidifies MMG Sepon’s commitment to identifying and promoting the cultural heritage in the sphere of influence of its operations in Viraboury district, Savannakhet province.
“MMG not only wants to protect heritage, but also to look for ways to promote heritage for the long-term benefit of MMG’s host communities,” said Mr. Frank.
Work under the terms of the MoU has seen a combined project developed by the Department of the National Heritage and the James Cook University that has uncovered evidence of large-scale ancient malachite (copper) mining, one of only a handful of similar known sites in the world.
James Cook University archaeologist, Dr. Nigel Chang said, “When and how the first metals were made in Southeast Asia is still unknown. This project will make an incredibly significant contribution to our understanding of the past in the region.”
MMG Sepon is also known for the discovery of a magnificent Heger I bronze ceremonial drum, locally known as Khong Bang in 2008, currently being restored and displayed at the National Museum of Laos in Vientiane.
MMG Sepon’s gold and copper operations have been underway since 2001.
The company is currently expanding its copper operations and exploring further areas of the tenement for gold and copper reserves.
