2025 Annamite Kickoff Meeting Highlights
January 2025
by: Leian Mae Dultra, Communications
Reflection, Growth, and Strategic Planning for 2025
We are thrilled to start the year with our 2025 Internal Kickoff Meeting, a day fully dedicated to reflection, growth, and collaboration as we move forward toward new milestones. Moreover, this meeting provided an invaluable opportunity for us to effectively align on goals and strategies for the year ahead. In addition to this, it served as a platform for open communication, allowing us to address key objectives and ensure that every department is aligned with the company’s vision. As a result, we now have a clear path forward, one that will guide our efforts and strengthen our teamwork as we work toward achieving our ambitious goals.
Morning Session: Leadership and Strategic Insights
The morning session began with a warm welcome from our CEO, Didier Fohlen, who not only celebrated our diversity and international workforce but also reflected on our incredible journey since establishing our start-up in mid-2019. In addition to this, he took the time to acknowledge the unique contributions of each team member, which have been vital to our success. Furthermore, he highlighted the progress we’ve made together, emphasizing our collective achievements. As a result, it was clear that our growth is a reflection of our shared commitment, hard work, and determination. Looking ahead, Didier encouraged us to continue building on these accomplishments as we move into the future with renewed focus and unity.
Looking back in 2024
Next, Director Duangmala Phommavong provided strategic insights into the direction we’re heading as a company, particularly in the Laos context. In addition to this, he outlined the key trends and opportunities that will shape our journey moving forward. Following this insightful presentation, Senior Manager Chan MOUANMANY then led a detailed review of our 2024 achievements and challenges. Specifically, Chan highlighted our successful community engagement efforts, along with our ongoing commitment to sustainability, as well as our collaborative efforts with both partners and government agencies. This comprehensive review not only set the stage for understanding where we stand but also highlighted the opportunities ahead for growth and improvement. In conclusion, these discussions provided a clear understanding of our progress and the key areas that will drive success in the coming year.
CEO’s Vision for 2025 and Beyond
Our CEO, Didier Fohlen, then presented our vision for 2025 and beyond. During this session, he focused on the strategic allocation of resources for exploration activities across our two key projects, Sokdee and Vangma. In addition, we discussed plans to expand community projects and secure new investments and partnerships to ensure the long-term success of our initiatives. Moreover, Didier reviewed our investor engagement efforts in 2024 and introduced strategies for attracting high-net-worth investors in the upcoming year. As a result, these discussions not only solidified our commitment to growth but also reinforced our focus on expanding both our exploration efforts and investor base. Ultimately, Didier emphasized that these steps are crucial for achieving our goals and sustaining our momentum moving forward.
Afternoon Session: Departmental Updates and Future Goals
In the afternoon, we heard from several department managers, each providing valuable insights into their respective areas. To begin with, CFO Edwin Lou provided a comprehensive overview of our 2024 financial performance, highlighting both achievements and areas for growth. Following this, he outlined key investments planned for 2025, focusing on strategic financial decisions that will drive our company forward. Specifically, these include crucial investments in exploration, corporate activities, and sustainability initiatives. Moreover, he emphasized how these investments will strengthen our long-term growth and reinforce our commitment to responsible business practices.
Following this, Vilayphone Thammavongsa shared important updates from the Community Relations team, focusing on key achievements and ongoing initiatives. Notably, she highlighted our social responsibility projects in the Hinherb district, which have made a significant impact on the local community. In addition, we discussed plans to expand these efforts further in 2025, ensuring that our commitment to social responsibility continues to grow. Furthermore, we explored ways to enhance community engagement and create sustainable, long-term benefits.
Geology and Communication Updates
Chief Geologist Paul Burrell and Senior Geologist Manopat Sripo then discussed the significant milestones we achieved in exploration throughout 2024. In particular, they highlighted key discoveries and advancements that have shaped our progress. Additionally, they shared our exciting goals for 2025, which not only include drilling all our targets but also expanding the exploration team to meet our ambitious work program. Moreover, they emphasized the importance of these efforts in driving our long-term success and enhancing our mineral exploration capabilities.
Lastly, Communication Officer Leian Mae Dultra rounded out the departmental updates by providing insights into our communication initiatives. She specifically shared our plans to elevate our messaging, brand-building efforts, and overall communication strategies in the coming year. Moreover, she emphasized the importance of collaborating closely with the community relations team to ensure that our outreach remains effective and aligned with our company’s vision. In addition, she highlighted key approaches to strengthening stakeholder engagement and enhancing our corporate presence.
Team Collaboration and Next Steps
Furthermore, the afternoon also featured an open forum for questions and suggestions, which provided a valuable opportunity for employees to share insights and ideas. This session, in turn, not only encouraged valuable cross-departmental collaboration but also fostered a culture of transparency and continuous improvement across the organization. Following this engaging discussion, CEO Didier Fohlen closed the meeting with motivating remarks, where he thoughtfully summarized key takeaways and outlined the immediate next steps for each department. Ultimately, his closing message reinforced our shared vision and commitment to achieving our goals in the year ahead, inspiring everyone to work collectively toward our ambitious objectives.
Building Stronger Connections
Finally, the team participated in a 30-minute team-building activity, which not only helped strengthen our relationships but also fostered a sense of unity among all members. Through this activity, we reinforced our strong bonds and deepened our commitment to working together toward our shared goals. Moreover, it served as a powerful reminder of the importance of collaboration and mutual support as we embark on another successful year. As a result, this experience further motivated the team to continue working cohesively and efficiently to achieve our objectives. Ultimately, it highlighted how vital each individual’s contribution is to the success of the collective effort.
In conclusion, we are all aligned and ready to embark on a successful year ahead! With a clear vision and strong team spirit, we are confident in our ability to achieve our goals and drive continued success. Together, we will face new challenges and seize exciting opportunities with determination and collaboration.
Annamite Resources Holdings Pte. Ltd. (ARH) is a precious and base metals mineral exploration company incorporated in Singapore (# 201915983C) with operations in Laos.
Our local Lao subsidiary Annamite Resources Laos Co., Ltd (# 01-00024196) was established in July 2020.
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