VPG Lao-Viet Sole Company Limited (VLV) was established in the Lao PDR on 8 May 2009. As the representative entity of Viet Phuong Investment Group Joint Stock Company (VPG) in Laos, VLV is implementing investment activities related to bauxite mining and alumina production in Dakcheung District, Sekong Province, Lao PDR.
In November 2018, the Ministry of Planning and Investment of the Lao PDR approved the investment policy for VLV to cooperate with a Lao partner in developing a bauxite mining project in Sekong Province.
The Project plays an important role in VLV’s long-term development while contributing to local socio-economic growth, job creation and improved livelihoods in the project area.
With a commitment to sustainable development within the Group and the mining industry, VLV aims to implement the Project in compliance with applicable laws and standards, ensuring safety and efficiency, minimizing environmental impacts, and balancing the interests of the State, the Company and local communities.
Priority areas for project development
Run-of-mine bauxite expected to be mined over the project life cycle
Beneficiated bauxite expected to be produced over the project life cycle
Alumina expected to be produced over the project life cycle