Department of Mineral Resources Department of Primary Industries and Mines Geological Society of Thailand Mining Industry Council, Thailand Department of Geology Department of Mines
Thai-Lao relationship
Welcome from Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, Thailand I am very pleased to know that the cooperation between the Royal Thai Department of Mineral Resources and the Department of Geology, formerly Department of Geology and Mines, Lao PDR, have long been cooperated and recently developed to a very good progress. The progress has been made through various activities including the cooperation in geological survey, mineral exploration, training programmes, geo-conservation through geotourism site survey and museum improvement and development. There are many special events that related to Thailand Lao PDR relations to celebrate this year. The Royal Thai Department of Mineral Resources and Department of Geology, Lao PDR, have co-organized a special event, the Thai-Lao Technical Conference on Geology and Mineral Resources during 7-8 September 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. The Thai-Lao technical conference is organized to celebrate the very special occasion of the 60 th Anniversary of Thailand Lao PDR Diplomatic Relations. The event would bring together delegations and technical staff of Thailand and Lao PDR to meet, technically discuss to better understand the geology and mineral resources of the two countries. The event also creates investment opportunity for geological and mineral resources as well. As we all know that sustainable development of natural resources and development of the two countries are very important to all people of the two countries, especially for those who live along or near the borderline. Geodiversity is considered as equally important as the biodiversity in the region. Geological formations provide a biotic component to the environment that the biotic component live in and make use of. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Thailand always support the cooperation between Thailand and Lao PDR on natural resources and environment. I strongly support the continuing Thai Lao cooperation on geology and mineral resources programme that contribute to the well being of the people of the two countries. We look forward to working together on sustainable development of the natural resources of the two countries through the bridging of cooperation and the enhancement of joint development on geological resources and geotourism sites development of the two countries for the benefits of our people. I would like to congratulate the Department of Geology, Lao PDR, and the Royal Thai Department of Mineral Resources for the successful cooperation in the organizing of this Thai Lao Technical Conference on Geology and Mineral Resources. I would like to express my gratitude to those who have contributed to the success of this special event. Finally, I would like to welcome all the delegations and representatives and wish all of you a smooth and successful meeting as well as a clear cooperation between our two countries as usual in the future. (H.E. Mr. Suwit Khunkitti) Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Thailand 3
THAI-LAO TECHNICAL COOPERATION ON GEOLOGY AND MINERAL RESOURCES THAI-LAO TECHNICAL CONFERENCE ON GEOLOGY AND MINERAL RESOURCES September 7-8, 2010 Rama Gardens Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand To celebrate the 60 th Anniversary of Thai-Lao Diplomatic Cooperation Organized by Ms. Pornthip Puncharoen Director- General, Department of Mineral Resources, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Thailand Mr. Somkiat Pootongchairit Director- General, Department of Primary Industries and Mines, Ministry of Industry, Thailand Dr. Songpope Polachan President of Geological Society of Thailand Mr. Chansone Senebouttalath Director-General, Department of Geology, Ministry of Energy and Mines, Lao PDR Mr. Thongphath Inthavong Director-General, Department of Mines, Ministry of Energy and Mines, Lao PDR Mr. Yongyoth Petchsuwan Chairman of Mining Industry Council, Thailand With support and cooperation of Padaeng Industry Public Company Limited PTT Exploration and Production Public Company Limited Akara Mining Co Ltd, Banpu Public Company Limited Salamander Energy 4
TIME SCHEDULE Morning Afternoon Tuesday 7 Sept. Wednesday 8 Sept. Registration Keynote Address Mineral resources session Coffee break Keynote Address Mineral resources session Lunch break Geology & Geoconservation session Mineral resources session Coffee break Geology session Closing Ceremony Opening Ceremony Excursion Thursday 9 Sept. Geology DMR Museum & Geohazard Energy & Industry Raw Material Industry Friday 10 Sept. Saturday 11 Sept. Raw Material Industry Group Discussion Coffee break Geo-conservation Group Discussion Lunch break Geology & museum Geohazard Coffee break Group Discussion Group Discussion Official Language The official languages of the conference will be Thai, Lao and English. Main Topics 1) Geology of Thailand and Lao People s Democratic Republic. 2) Mineral resources status of Thailand and Lao People s Democratic Republic. 3) Mining activities in Thailand and Lao People s Democratic Republic. 4) Researches related to geology and mineral resources. Paper Presentation Oral presentation will be delivered in sessions in accordance with the topics of the conference. Each talk must be delivered within 20 minutes (15 minutes for oral presentation and 5 minutes for question & answer). Exhibition & Posters All exhibition and posters will be displayed two days during the Conference and shall be removed by 16:00 of 8 September 2010. Exhibition and poster presenters are requested to explain your display during 16.30-18.30 of 7 September 2010. Post-Conference Excursion The Post-conference excursion will be on 9-11 September 2010. The participants are limited 50 persons for the excursion. 5
The Thai-Lao Technical Conference on Geology and Mineral Resources Thai Technical Committee Secretariat: Dr.Tawsaporn Nuchanong, Director- Bureau of Geological Survey Assistant Secretary: 1) Mr. Lertsin Raksaskulwomg, Director of Geological Conservation Division, Bureau of Geological Survey 2) Dr.Dhiti Tulyatid, Director of International Cooperation Division, Bureau of Geological Resources Policy and Planning 3) Mr.Suvapak Imsamut, Director of Planning and Compilation, Bureau of Geological Survey Technical and Exhibition: Dr.Pol Chaodumromg, Director of Geological Standard Division, Bureau of Geological Survey Conference Room and Facilitation: Mr.Montri Luengingkasoot, Director-Bureau of Geological Resources Policy and Planning Reception, Registration and Rublic Relation: Mr.Surachai Siripongsatian, Acting-director of Human Resources Division Excursions and Logistic: Mr.Lertsin Raksaskulwong, Director of Geological Conservation Division, Bureau of Geological Survey Lao Technical Committee 6 - Ms. Chansavath Boupha Deputy Director General, Department of Geology - Dr. Simone Phichit Deputy Director General of Department of Mines - Mr. Siphandone Vilayhack Director of Geological Division, Department of Geology - Ms. Phengsy Sirithonngdy Deputy Director of Laboratory Division, Department of Geology - Mr. Khoune Phetsengsy Head of Geological Survey Unit, Department of Geology - Mr. Sisomseune Duangsuriya Head of DGEO-DMR Cooperation Project, Department of Geology - Mr. Chanthala Keohavong GIS Engineer - Geology Department, Department of Geology - Mr. Laochu Sotouky Deputy Director of Geological Division, Department of Geology - Mr. KongKham Chanthavichit Director of Cocession Division, Department of Mines - Mr. Keo Khamphavong Director of Technical Division, Department of Mines - Mr. Sounethone Laola Geologist - Geology Department, Department of Geology - Mr. Thonekeo Phouthakaylath Director of Energy and Mines, Savannakhet Province - Mr. Bounsou Khenthavong Head of Science Technology Section, Savannakhet Province
Schedule Day 1: Tuesday, 7 September 2010 08.00-09.00 Registration KEYnOTE SESSION : 09.00-10.00 Keynote Addresses 09.00-09.30 09.30-10.00 Keynote Address: Thailand-Lao PDR geological cooperation Pornthip Puncharoen, Director-General of Department of Mineral Resources, Thailand Keynote Address: Department of Geology (DGEO) Previous work and optimized target toward 2015 (2011-2015) Chansone Senebouttalath, Director-General of Department of Geology, Lao PDR 10.00-10.30 Exhibition and Poster session and Coffee Break KEYnOTE SESSION : 10.30-11.30 Keynote Addresses Keynote Address: Thai s mining policy toward sustainable development 10.30-11.00 Somkiat Pootongchairit, Director-General of Department of Primary Industry and Mines, Thailand Keynote Address: Current mining development in Lao PDR 11.00-11.30 Simone Phichit, Deputy Director-General of Department of Mines, Lao PDR 11.30-13.00 Lunch Geology SESSION : 13.00-14.50 Chairman: Chansavath Boupha, Deputy Director, Department of Geology, Lao PDR Co-Chairman: Phanipha Muenlek, Department of Mineral Resources, Thailand 13.00-13.30 Keynote Paper: The role of geoscience in Thai society Songpope Polachan, President of Geological Society of Thailand 13.30-13.50 Geological mapping and mineral resources in Attapeu area, Lao PDR Siphandone Vilayhack, Department of Geology, Lao PDR 13.50-14.10 Continuation of the Mesozoic continental succession across Thailand - Lao PDR Lertsin Raksaskulwong, Department of Mineral Resources, Thailand 14.10-14.30 Summary on tectonic, geology and structure of Lao PDR Somchanh Keomanivong, MMG LXML Ltd., Lao PDR 14.30-14.50 Coffee Break 7
Dinosour and Geoconservation : 14.50-16.20 Chairman: Songpope Polachan, President of Geological Society of Thailand Co-Chairman: Thonekeo Phoutthakayalath, Energy & Mine Department, Savannakhet province, Lao PDR 14.50-15.20 15.20-15.40 15.40-16.00 16.00-16.20 Keynote Paper: The famous geotourism sites in Lao PDR Laochou Sotouky, Department of Geology, Lao PDR Dinosaur, Thailand -Lao PDR geological heritage Varavudh Suteethorn, Department of Mineral Resources, Thailand Dinosaur museum in Savannakhet area, Lao PDR Bounsou Khenthavong, Department of Science and Technology Savannakhet Province, Lao PDR Geopark: Lao PDR - Thailand sustainable development mechanism Yudh Saradatta, Department of Mineral Resources, Thailand 16:30-17:00 Opening Ceremony 17:00-18:00 Exhibition and Poster Session 18:30-21:00 Welcome Dinner Day 2: Wednesday, 8 September 2010 MINERAL RESOURCEs SESSION : 08.30-10.20 Chairman:Adichat Surinkum, Department of Mineral Resources, Thailand Co-Chairman: Somchanh Keomanivong, MMG LXML Ltd., Lao PDR 08.30-09.00 Keynote Paper: Mineral concession area in Lao PDR. KongKham Chanthavichit, Department of Mines, Lao PDR 09.00-09.20 Gold mining opportunity in Lao PDR-Thailand region Weerasak Lunwongsa, Akrara Mining Company Limited 09.20-09.40 Gold mining in Lao PDR Souvath Sisoutham, Phubia Mining Company Limited 09.40-10.00 Padaeng Industry base metal mining in Lao PDR-Thailand region Kriangsak Kaewsang, Padaeng Industry Public Company Limited 10.00-10.20 Coffee Break Mineral Resources SESSION : 10.20-12.00 Chairman: Simone Phichit, Deputy Director-General, Department of Mines, Lao PDR Co-Chairman: Sommai Techawan, Department of Mineral Resources, Thailand 10.20-10.50 10.50-11.10 11.10-11.30 Keynote Paper: Mineral resources development in Thailand Visanu Tabtieng, Department of Primary Industry and Mines, Thailand Bauxite deposit exploration in Southern Lao PDR Pradit Pillai, Sino Lao Aluminum Corporation Limited (SLACO) Potash mining in Vientiane, Lao PDR Manomai Vilaihong, Sino-Lao Development 8
11.30-11.50 Potash and salt mining in NE-Thailand Borwornwit Akhrajanthachot, Department of Primary Industry and Mines, Thailand Geology, rock salt, gypsum and other minerals occurrences in Savannakhet, Lao PDR. 11.50-12.00 Thonekeo Phoutthakayalath, Energy & Mine Department, Savannakhet Province, Lao PDR 12.00-13.00 Lunch Energy resources SESSION : 13.00-14.50 Chairman: Chansone Senebouttalath, Director-General, Department of Geology, Lao PDR Co-Chairman: Tawsaporn Nuchanong, Department of Mineral Resources, Thailand 13.00-13.30 13.30-13.50 13.50-14.10 Keynote Paper: Petroleum potential of the Khorat plateau, Thailand Songpope Polachan, Department of Mineral Fuels, Thailand Hongsa mine mouth power project in Lao PDR Damrong Thawonwisuttikul, Hongsa Power Company Limited Oil and gas exploration in Lao PDR Tim Burnhill, Salamander Energy (E&P) Limited 14.30-14.50 Coffee Break 14.50-14.50 Closing remarks & Closing ceremony --------------------- End of Conference --------------------- 15.00 Transfer from Rama Gardens Hotel, Bangkok to Rayong Province 18.00 Arrival the Star Hotel, Rayong Province 18.30-21.00 Dinner and group discussion at the Star Hotel, Rayong Province POST CONFERENCE EXCURSION DAY 1: THURSDAY, 9 SEPTEMBER 2010 8.40-09.40 STOP 1: Study the Permo-Triassic stratigraphy at Ban Tha Rue quarry, Rayong Province 10.00-10.20 Coffee break 10.20-11.20 STOP 2: Visit the DMR Rocks and Minerals Research Center, and Geological Museum, Rayong Province 11.50-12.00 STOP 3: Shoreline erosion at Hadd Saeng Chan, Rayong Province 12.00-13.00 Lunch 13.30-15.00 STOP 4: BLCP power station, Banpu Public Company, Maptaphut Industrial Estate, Rayong Province 15.00-15.20 Coffee break 15.30-16.30 STOP 5: Padaeng Industrial Estate, Padaeng Public Company, Maptaphut Industrial Estate, Rayong Province 17.00 Arrival the Star Hotel, Rayong and Check In 17.30-20.00 Group discussion and dinner, the Star Hotel, Rayong Province DAY 2: FRIDAY, 10 SEPTEMBER 2010 07.50-08.00 Check Out from the hotel 09.00-10.00 STOP 6: Triassic granite, Italian-Thai granite mine, Italian-Thai Development Company Limited, Maptaphut, Rayong Province 9
10.00-10.30 Coffee break 10.30-11.30 STOP 7: Buddha carving at Khao Chi Chan, Chonburi Province 12.00-13.00 Lunch 13.00-15.00 STOP 8: The million years stone park and Pattaya crocodile farm, Pattaya, Chonburi Province 15.00-15.20 Coffee break 16.00-17.30 STOP 9: Sightseeing Pattaya beach, Chonburi Province 17.30-18.00 Check In to the Hotel at Pattaya 18.00-20.00 Group discussion and dinner DAY 3: SATURDAY, 11 SEPTEMBER 2010 08.30-10.00 Group Discussion 10.00-10.20 Coffee break 10.20-10.30 Check Out from the hotel 10.30-12.00 Transfer to Samutprakarn Province 12.00-13.00 Lunch 13.00-14.40 14.40-15.00 Coffee break STOP 10: Mangrove landscape and coastal erosion at QM. Bangpu Recreation Center, Samutprakarn Province 15.00-17.00 Transfer to Bangkok Exhibition & Poster Session Government Sector 1. Thai-Lao Cooperation on Geology and Mineral Resources 2. Department of Mineral Resources, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Thailand 3. Department of Geology and Department of Mines, Ministry of Energy and Mines, Lao PDR 4. Department of Geology, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University 5. Palaeontological Research and Education Centre, Mahasarakham University 10 Private Sector 1. Akara Mining Company Limited 2. Geomin Company Limited 3. GMT Corporation Ltd. 4. Juvino Company Limited 5. Klong Yang Company Limited 6. SGS (Thailand) Limited 7. Siam Cement Public Company Limited 8. Thano Thoranee Company Limited 9. Tongkah Harbour Public Company Limited 10. Ua Withya Public Company Limited
On the Relationship of Thai-Lao Background As a consequence to the 3 rd ASEAN Senior Official Meeting on Mineral: ASOMM) on 2-4 April 2001 in Brunei, delegations of Thailand and Lao PDR had discussed on possible cooperation on information exchange and possible activities on geology and mineral resources between the two countries. Later, during the 10 th Thai Lao Joint Commission on Cooperation meeting held during 7-8 August 2001 in Chiang Rai in the cooperation group on technical development of social and culture, the meeting acknowledged the plan on the consultation meeting on geology and mineral resources between the two countries. During the 4 th ASEAN Senior Official Meeting on Mineral held during 3-4 April 2002 in Cambodia, the delegations of both organizations once again talked on the possible cooperation on geology and mineral resources. Shortly afterward, the Thai delegation, as invited by the Department of Geology and Mines, visited to Lao PDR. Both sides signed the Minutes of the Meeting on the Thai-Lao cooperation framework on geology and mineral resources on 30 May 2002 in Vientiane. There are four main topics of the cooperation framework: 1. To support the cooperation development and guidelines on the exchange of data and information in an effective way. 2. To support the human resource development of both organizations through the training programmes. 3. To support the cooperation on geology and mineral resources for the benefits of the two countries. 4. To organize an executive meeting once a year. Lao PDR and Thailand will take turn on the hosting of the meeting. The 11 th Thai-Lao Joint Committee Meeting was held during 26-28 September 2002 in Vientiane, Lao PDR. H.E. Mr. Surakiat Satianthai, Minister of Foreign Affairs was the head of Thai delegation and co-chairman on the Thai side. The meeting acknowledged and support Clause 78 to continually proceed the Thai-Lao technical cooperation on geology and mineral resources in accordance with those stated in the MOM of 30 May 2002 signed in Vientiane, Lao PDR, and to operated under the Thai-Lao Joint Commission on Cooperation. In 2005, these two organizations had raised its cooperation to a bilateral international cooperation under the name Thai-Lao Technical Cooperation on Geology and Mineral Resources. The cooperation project has been operated continually with annual summary report to the executive boards. On 21 26 August 2006, both organizations co-organized the technical conference on Mineral Resources and Development Opportunity in Lao PDR in order to promote the investment on exploration and mining in Lao PDR under the Thai-Lao Technical Cooperation on Geology and Mineral Resources. According to the executive meeting held during 7-12 September 2009 in Vientiane, Lao PDR, the meeting agreed to organize the Thai-Lao Technical Conference on Geology and Mineral Resources organized in Thailand. As a result, the Department of Mineral Resources organizes the conference on 7-8 September 2010 in Bangkok in order to present and publish results of past work of the project. 11
Result of the Project (2004-2010) 12 The Royal Thai Department of Mineral Resources and the Department of Geology (Formerly Department of Geology and Mines), Lao PDR, operate the Thai- Lao technical cooperation project on geology and mineral resources under the Joint Committee on the Thai-Lao Cooperation during 2004-2010. the project result can be summarized as follow: 1. Surveys on geology and mineral resources in Lao PDR. Both sides cooperated on geological survey and preliminary mineral exploration in Xayaboury, Luang Phrabang and Bokeo areas, Lao PDR, near to Loei, Uttaradit and Nan Province, Thailand in 2004. During 2007, the project involved the application of remote sensing interpretation on geological survey over the area along the Thai-Lao borderline in two areas: 1. Phase I area of Nan Xayaboury-Bokeo; and 2. Phase II area of Ubon Ratchathani-Champasak-Pakse area during 2005-2006. The products of the project include: - The Preliminary Investigation on Geology and Mineral Resources along Vientiane Luang Phrabang Xayaboury, Lao PDR and Vientiane Muang Fueng Ban Wang and Vientiane Muang Santhong Lao PDR, 2004. - Preliminary Geolgical Map from Remote Sensing: 2 areas in 2005 2006. - Geological Mapping and Mineral Investigation at 1:200,000 scale of Map sheet E47-B-XVIII, E47-B-XXIV (Northwest Laos region), 2007. 2. Surveys on Geotourism Sites in Lao PDR Both sides carried Khammouane out the survey on Bolikhamxai geotourism sites in Attapeu, Champasak, Savannakhet, Khammouane and Bolikhamxai, Lao PDR, near to Nong Khai Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand, in 2005-2006 and 2009-2010. the products of the project include: - Guidebook for geotourism sites in Lao PDR: 10 sites during 2005-2006. - Additional geotourism sites in Lao PDR: 5 sites in 2009. - Additional geotourism sites in Khammouane Bolikhamxai: 4 sites in 2010. 3. Development of Geological Museum Both sides cooperated on the planning, development and improvement of geological museum that operated under the Department of Geology, Lao PDR, at Vientiane during 2004-2007 and in 2009. The activity was financially supported by Padaeng Industries Company. The works include: - Planning on museum development in 2004. - Action taken on museum development during 2005 2006 on the preparation of information and installation of exhibition that resulted in the official opening of the geological museum of the Department of Geology, Lao PDR, in 2006. - Improvement and development of geological museum of the Department of Geology, Lao PDR, on the rock displays, including the additional design on the dinosaur exhibition during 2007-2009. 4. Development of IT System of Department of Geology, Lao PDR. In 2009, both sides carried out the planning on the development of IT system of the Department of Geology, Lao PDR, on the topic Provide knowledge in concept of organizational ICT development. The work cover the issuance of objectives, trending study, survey, evaluation and exchange of knowledge and experience on ICT, as well as producing strategy and guidelines on the operation in accordance with the ICT cooperation project in the future.
5. Training s on Geology and Geological Laboratory. Both sides have developed their personnel on geology and geological resources from 2003 (before the project began) to 2010 in various courses including: 5.1 Aerial Photograph and Remote Sensing Interpretation: In 2008, Department of Mineral Resources organized a training course on Basic Knowledge on aerial photograph and remote sensing using computer. The course also includes hands-on software usage that is suitable for 10 geologists from Lao PDR. Practical exercise was carried out in the study area in Khammouane Savannakhet, Lao PDR. In 2009, Department of Mineral Resources organized an additional training course on remote sensing theory using the ENVI software and the interpretation of satellite imagery of various bands with practical in the area of Savannakhet for 14 geologists from Lao PDR. 5.2 A Training Course on Geoscience Information and Technology with a focus on Data Flow and Connection and Website Development. In 2010, Department of Mineral Resources organized a training course on geological IT system and website development, including the site visit at GISTDA Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency in Lad Krabang for 2 geologists from Lao PDR. 5.3 A Training Course on Water Analysis In 2009 Department of Mineral Resources organized the workshop on water analysis and water sampling technique, the standard method on water analysis (Tritration), the use of atomic absorption spectroscopy and atomic absorption spectrometer to 5 geologists and personnel of Lao PDR through the using of water from the area around mining site of Phu Bia Mining, Lao PDR. 5.4 A Training Course on Rock and Mineral Chemical Analysis The Department of Mineral Resources organized a workshop on rock and mineral analysis using chemical and laboratory, including various techniques, to geologists and personnel of Lao PDR in 2003 and during 2009 2010. The workshop covers the presentation and the analysis of tin, tungsten, titanium and other non-metallic minerals, the usage of scientific instruments. There were 3 geologists and personnel of Lao PDR participated in each of the training. 5.5 A Training Course on Heavy Mineral Preparation and Analysis In 2010 the Department of Mineral Resources organized a workshop on heavy mineral preparation and analysis. The workshop covers the topics on: heavy mineral exploration, survey and sample collection, sample preparation and mineral identification, type and reserve calculation and estimation. Two personnel of Lao PDR attended the workshop. 6. Stratigraphic Correlation In 2010 both sides started their joint research project on geology on the survey on geological correlation across the border through the stratigraphic correlation of each country. During the first year, the correlation of sedimentary rocks of the late Mesozoic (Khorat Group) has been carried out. 13
Recent Cooperation The Thai-Lao Cooperation Project on Geology and Mineral Resources during 2011 2015 or the next 5 year will carry out under the slogan Thai-Lao Cooperation Project for Sustainable Development of Geological Resources. The project comprises two main activities, which are: 1. Cooperative study for geological resources managements and HRD developments project (on the job training). This is a technical cooperation activity on integrated geology and geological resources that will be carried out in selected areas in order to evaluate the overall potential of the area based on geology and geological resources. The duration of the project spans over a period of five years. Most of the activities are in the form of on-the-job-training carried out through the cooperation between the Department of Geology, Lao PDR, and the Royal Thai Department of Mineral Resources, as well as experts from other organizations or countries. These activities are listed as follow: a. Geological and structural mapping: the mapping will be carried out on a 1:200,000 scale using remote-sensing interpretation technique on a total of three study areas. b. Stratigraphic/rock unit correlation over six rock units to support the development of geological knowledge toward the international level. Rock unit correlation could lead to the discovery of geological resources. The correlation work will be carried out for one rock unit per year. c. Joint-study on geoconservation and geotourism: This will be carried out to cover three aspects, which are: development, promotion and adding the potential of the tourism sites to become outstanding geotourism sites for sustainable development. It is planned to work on one area over a period of two years. In 2011, there will be a special programme on paleontological conservation site preparation and paleontological museum management in order to support the Lao PDR s needs on the development of geological museum with the focus on dinosaur/paleontology. d. Mineral potential assessment in Lao PDR over a total of 8 mineral zones for the purpose of mineral development of Lao PDR. Each year, the work will cover 2-3 mineral zones. e. Annual executive and working group meeting: the activity is aimed to evaluate the results of the investigation. 14 2. Thai-Lao Technical Conference on Geology and Mineral Resources with the association of government and private sectors. This is the main activity aims for the presentation of, promotion of and exchange of knowledge on Thai and Lao PDR geology and mineral resources among personnel of the two countries. This is for the promotion of technical cooperation and the good relationship with neighbouring countries to open the development opportunities on mineral sector. Furthermore, it provides researchers and workers an opportunity to promote and present their information and study result of both governmental and private organizations. Technical meeting is the source for technical information that can be utilized for the benefit of the country.
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