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.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES
The only active project is Sokdee where we have been implementing initial community projects.
Since February 2022, Annamite has employed casual labour from Namthom and Navay villages, to perform such tasks as soil sampling, core cutting and sampling, housekeeping, and general maintenance.
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Repair of the Bridge over the Nam Ton River
Annamite donated in April 2022 US$2,000 towards the repair of the bridge over the Nam Ton River between Souanmone and Namthom villages. The Namthom village chief later presented a certificate of recognition of LHBS – Annamite support.
02
Toilets for students at the Namthom Elementary School
Annamite/LHBS is providing during September - December 2022 an additional $3,000 towards the construction of two new toilets for students at the Namthom elementary school.
03
Solid Waste Management
A new project will commence in November 2023 by LHBS/Annamite Resources is related to solid waste management in Namthom, Mouk, Souamone and Navai Villages.
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The initial cost estimate is $20,000, currently being assessed and discussed. An initial study has started in April 2023.
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04
Activewear and Sports Equipment for Students at Naxam School
Annamite/LHBS provided in March 2023 activewear and sports equipment to the Naxam Elementary and Secondary School worth US$500.
Students attending the Naxam School come from the villages around the Sokdee Concession.