CHRISTOPHER GOSS
Chairman of the Board
Christopher, minerals financier & economist, ran business development for natural resources for the IFC (International Finance Corporation) out of London office from 2006-2010, IFC is private sector arm of the World Bank Group, and is a major private sector investor in mining in emerging markets. Earlier he led IFC mining transactions in Africa, Russia, Central Asia and and Latin America. Prior, he advised African governments in natural resource policy and, negotiations in Ghana, Tanzania, Mozambique and Swaziland. From 2010—2017 he was on the board of and latterly Non Executive Chairman of Triple Plate Junction, now Tethyan Resources, which was listed on AIM in London.
We aim to create value for both investors, joint venture partners and stakeholders to ensure a mutually beneficial relationship that will be ongoing through mine development.
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Didier Fohlen, CEO
ANNAMITE HISTORY
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Since our start-up was established in Singapore in June 2019, we first screened over 25 targets, shortlisted more than a dozen including some drill-ready targets, and selected the top three for securing a deal allowing Annamite to start exploration. In Laos​​
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The first Joint Venture (JV) deal was signed in early 2021 on an attractive epithermal gold-silver project (Sakai East), followed in mid 2022 with a second joint venture on a porphyry copper-gold-molybdenum-silver system project (LHBS Sokdee). The Sakai East deal was cancelled after initial exploration.​
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We have signed in March 2022 a Joint Development Agreement (JDA) with Lao Mining Development State Enterprise (LMD) on prospective projects in Vientiane province, with initial technical due diligence completed.​
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Annamite had during 2023 an agreement with Rio Tinto Exploration to fund exploration activities for the Sokdee Project.​
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Annamite has signed in March 2024 a new Joint Venture Agreements with the DDC Group to explore the Vangma concession, located to the south of Sokdee. We expect to sign by mid 2024 a new deal to explore promising ground in Northern Laos.
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WIth three attractive projects secured, the total area held by Annamite covers 410 sq.kmwith potentially 80 sq.km more covering the eastern and western extensions to the Sokdee tenement. We have a strong track record of operating in Laos
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We are focused on exploring and developing the Sokdee project and adjacent tenements such as Vangna for gold, silver, copper, zinc and molybdenum
We intend to be first movers in a new wave of exploration in Laos
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Our business model is to establish secure tenure via joint ventures with holders of existing tenements and then create value by investing in exploration where we have identified unrecognised potential.
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Targets will be identified from our in-house proprietary data set and our extensive network of contacts in the Lao minerals industry.
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Due diligence will be carried out by our experienced technical team and in-house exploration services if necessary.
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Joint ventures will be negotiated with a focus on equity earned through in-ground expenditure, particularly drilling.
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Prioritize ventures with drill-ready targets that can rapidly move the project up the value curve.
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Our strategy is to build a quality portfolio of near drill-ready to drill-ready exploration projects that can be quickly moved to discovery stage with drilling,
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Our team members under our Lao-based expatriate Australian Chief Geologist, Paul Burrell, have already established exploration facilities in-country allowing us to operate cost-effectively without the overhead of importing equipment and people.
We are now looking to broaden that base during a new round of financing in Q4 2022/Q1 2023, looking at raising about US$3 million. As of early December 2022 we have raised already US$550,000.
CURRENT CAPITAL STRUCTURE
Our focus is on developing ARH as a junior exploration company in Laos to be listed on the HKX, ASX or TSX-V in 2024.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Overall our business philosophy is to adhere to highest standards of corporate governance.
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The company is incorporated in Singapore as Annamite Resources Holding Pte Ltd. It follows all the requirements of the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) which is the national regulator of business entities, public accountants and corporate service providers in Singapore. ACRA is responsible for the regulation, supervision and development of investment business and financial services industry in Singapore per the Companies Act (Cap 50), the Limited Liability Partnerships Act (Cap 163A) and the Limited Partnerships Act 2008 (Act 37 of 2008).
ANNAMITE'S CORE GOVERNANCE PRINCIPLES ARE:
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To be a good corporate citizen, demonstrating integrity in each business and community in which we operate.
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To be open and honest in all our dealings, while respecting commercial and personal confidentiality.
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To be objective, consistent and fair with all our stakeholders.
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Joint ventures will be negotiated with a focus on equity earned through in-ground expenditure, particularly drilling.
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To operate professionally in a performance-orientated culture and be committed to continuous improvement.
COMPANY CODE OF CONDUCT
This code of business conduct and ethics (Code) applies to Directors, employees (Employees) of Annamite Resources Group (Annamite) and its subsidiaries, as well as contractors (Contractors) and consultants (Service Providers) in the course of carrying out work on behalf of or for Annamite.
All Employees, Contractors and Service Providers are required to operate and behave in accordance with the Annamite values of ethics, safety, sustainability, excellence, accountability and respect.
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Our CODE OF BUSINESS CONDUCT AND ETHICS are available in English and Lao:
The Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) is in Singapore the regulator of business registration, financial reporting, public accountants, and corporate service providers. ACRA is also responsible for developing the accountancy sector and setting the accounting standards for companies, charities, co-operative societies, and societies in Singapore. ACRA fosters a vibrant and trusted business environment that enables innovation and growth and contributes towards making Singapore the best place for business.
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Formed in 2004, ACRA administers the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority Act 2004, the Accountants Act 2004, the Business Names Registration Act 2014, the Companies Act 1967, the Limited Liability Partnerships Act 2005, the Limited Partnerships Act 2008 and the Variable Capital Companies Act 2018.
On 1 April 2023, ACRA, the Singapore Accountancy Commission (SAC) and the Accounting Standards Council (ASC) merged as one entity, taking on the name, ACRA. The merger aimed to strengthen the effectiveness of regulation, standards-setting, and sector development by harnessing synergies across complementary accountancy-related functions.
The company is incorporated in Singapore as Annamite Resources Holding Pte. Ltd (ARH). It follows all the requirements of ACRA, which is the national regulator of business entities, public accountants and corporate service providers in Singapore. Another company named Annamite Resources Investment Pte. Ltd (ARI) was subsequently established.
Overall our business philosophy is to adhere to highest standards of corporate governance.
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ANNAMITE RESOURCES CORPORATE POLICIES
Simply put - this means doing the right thing.
Our business decisions incorporate careful consideration of core principles embedded in our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and subsequent upcoming Corporate Polices and Procedures. These new corporate documents are being developed during 2023 and 2024 to be formally approved by the Board of Directors.