This policy document at national level sets out a long-term vision (to 2040) and a medium-term strategy (to 2030) for the development of the mineral sector. It sets directions for modernizing geology and mining and using mineral resources economically, efficiently and sustainably. The objectives are established around improving sector performance, ensuring effective oversight, and generating employment and livelihoods for Lao citizens. The policy document seeks to strengthen the sector’s contribution to socio-economic development through improved infrastructure, mineral processing, professional capacity and domestic enterprise development. It promotes geological mapping, mineral exploration, resource assessment and identification of conservation and development areas. Measures support domestic processing and downstream industries, improve licensing and concession management, strengthen mineral information and cadastral systems, and enhance revenue collection. Mineral development must coordinate with agriculture, forestry, natural resource and land-use planning. Environmental, social, health and safety measures include stronger inspections, participatory impact assessment, complaints mechanisms and cleaner technologies.
Lao People's Democratic Republic · 2023-12-26