(From left) PBM General Manager Operations, David Reid, Daniel Zheng, Mr Tao Wu and Underground Mining Manager, Icent Brown at the ribbon cutting ceremony of the Ban Houayxai underground mining project.

PanAust chairman visits Phu Bia Mining’s operations

Phu Bia Mining (PBM) on July 23 warmly welcomed to Laos the new PanAust Chairman and Deputy President of the Guangdong Rising Nonferrous Mining Group (GRNMG), Mr Tao Wu.
This was the first time in Laos for Mr Wu and six members of the GRNMG. PanAust is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Guangdong Rising Holding Group (GDRH).

PanAust Chairman and Deputy President of GRNMG, Mr Tao Wu and PanAust MD and CEO, Mr Daling Zheng visit the Ban Houayxai gold pouring room.

Mr Wu has nearly 30 years of extensive experience in nonferrous metallurgy and has held various positions in several companies since 1996.
Mr Wu’s senior roles include Deputy General Manager at Shenzhen Zhongjin Lingnan Technology Co., Ltd., General Manager at Shenzhen Zhongjin Lingnan Nonferrous Metal Co., Ltd., and Executive Deputy General Manager of Guangdong Rising Nonferrous Metals Group Co., Ltd.
During their visit to the Phu Kham Copper-Gold and Ban Houayxai Gold-Silver Operations, the delegation toured the state-of-the-art control rooms, processing plants, open pits, Ban Houayxai underground and Extension projects.
The delegation also received updates on PBM’s international best practice programmes in environmental care and management, human resources training and development for Lao-national employees and the Company’s social and economic contributions to local communities.
The visiting group of dignitaries were shown numerous examples at all Phu Bia Mining operating sites of how the teams are embracing and implementing GDRH’s core values of Focus, Actions, Innovation, Technology and being human-oriented to strive to continually improve processes and efficiencies across the business.
In Vientiane, Mr Wu and the GRNMG delegation met with the Minister of Planning and Investment Dr Phet Phomphiphak. Dr Phet congratulated Mr Wu on his new appointment and highlighted Phu Bia Mining’s high standards in mining operations and contributions to Laos.
PanAust Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Mr Daling Zheng spoke about the high-level visits of PanAust shareholders from China.
“We have hosted in Laos senior Chinese-state owned enterprise delegation members including the Chairman of Guangdong Rising Holdings Group, the new PanAust Chairman and Deputy President of GRNMG. Their visit supports investment opportunities which enable positive growth for Phu Bia Mining to advance many mining projects that will bring social and economic benefits to the government and people of Laos.”
Phu Bia Mining Chairman, Mr Chanpheng added “Our senior Chinese-state owned enterprise delegation was able to see first-hand Phu Bia Mining’s Operations and the overall mining industry in Laos. The delegation is confident of strong prospects for excellent production and financial outcomes as our business progresses in the remaining six months of 2024.”
                       

ByAdvertorial Desk
 (Latest Update July 24, 2024)