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PBM Phukham Mining Operation Socio-Economic Impact Assessment 2023

PBM Phukham Mining Operation Socio-Economic Impact Assessment 2023
Client: Phu Bia Mining
Location: Kaleum District, Xekong Province
Duration: 2023

Company Background:
Phu Bia Mining Limited is a subsidiary of PanAust, an Australian incorporated company. PanAust is owned by Guangdong Rising H.K. (Holding) Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Guangdong Rising Holding Group (GDRH). PanAust holds a 90% interest in the operation, with the Government of Laos owning the remaining 10%.

Services Provided:
ESL conducted the Socio-Economic Impact Assessment (SEIA) for the Phukham Mining operation. The services included:

Gaps Identification:

    • Identifying gaps in the socio-economic baseline assessment based on existing data.

Work Plan:

    • Preparing a detailed work plan that outlines the approach, methodology, and timeline for the assessment.

Survey Tools:

    • Designing survey questionnaires and establishing delivery mechanisms.

Survey Implementation:

    • Conducting necessary surveys to gather required data.

Stakeholder Engagement:

    • Preparing content for stakeholder meetings, forums, and targeted consultations, and collecting and collating feedback.

Data Analysis:

    • Cleaning and analyzing survey data.

Initial Findings Presentation:

    • Presenting the initial findings and mitigation strategies in a workshop with PBM before preparing the report.

Report Preparation:

    • Preparing and revising the socio-economic impact assessment report.

Workshop Facilitation:

    • Facilitating workshops to discuss the impacts and develop a series of mitigation strategies for implementation.