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.
Annamite Resources, Lao Mining Development State Enterprise (LMD) First Exploration Partnership
15 Mar 2022
Didier Fohlen, CEO of Annamite Resources
On March 9 in Vientiane, CEO Didier Fohlen signed a Joint Development Agreement (JDA) with Boungnong Sidavong, Managing Director of Lao Mining Development State Enterprise (LMD). His Excellency Dr. Daovong Phonekeo, Minister of Energy and Mines attended the ceremony.
On March 9 in Vientiane, CEO Didier Fohlen signed a Joint Development Agreement (JDA) with Boungnong Sidavong, Managing Director of Lao Mining Development State Enterprise (LMD). His Excellency Dr. Daovong Phonekeo, Minister of Energy and Mines attended the ceremony.  Annamite had previously secured two joint ventures: one in the Sakai East area in Sangthong district and the Sokdee tenement in Hin Heup and Muang Fuang districts with Lao Hyundae Black Stone (LHBS).
This agreement allows Annamite to explore additional areas in Laos in cooperation with LMD, covering all phases from prospecting to feasibility. Should an economic deposit be identified, Annamite and LMD will create a Joint Venture company to develop the project. Â
Annamite has established a local presence and expertise over the last three years in Laos, based on its knowledge and country network which it has built up over time.  The excellent exploration potential of Laos, commodity price forecasts and availability of capital are now all favorable for Annamite to focus on exploring for mineral resources to build Laos’ resource base. Â