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Myanmar Yang Tse Copper Mining

It is with great pleasure that we welcome you to our enhanced website from Myanmar Yang Tse Copper Limited. It is our endeavour to delve into the beauty of the country that we are cooperating with involving the extractive industry of copper ore from the one and only Monywa No.1 Copper Mine, and to highlight the preservation of social and environmental considerations we have implemented as a responsible mining production. Historically identified as the Sabetaung, Kyisintaung and Letpadaung Projects (S,K&L) from previous mining endeavours, the MYTCL organisation has separated the S&K ore bodies from the Letpadaung copper reserves as an individually operated, yet collective entity of Wanbao Mining Ltd. Myanmar Wanbao Mining Copper Limited has become the operator of the Letpadaung mine.

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Representing an anthology of our existing Myanmar copper websites, this new and vibrant collection has been composed to enlighten those who have little, to no information, on the progress of the cooperation between the Myanmar Government and the corporation of Wanbao Mining Ltd. of China. Within this site you will find specific and reliable international adherences to standards practiced within developed countries as the foundations for the extractive practice applied within Myanmar by MYTCL.

While mining has historically affected its surrounding environment, advances in technology and changes in management techniques mean that many negative impacts are now avoidable. Increasingly, mining companies such as Myanmar Yang Tse Copper Limited are making efforts to reduce the environmental impact of mining and minimise the footprint of activities throughout the mining cycle, including working to restore ecosystems post-mining. This site exemplifies the positive impacts responsible copper mining has had within the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, and we are more than transparent in our initiatives. To provide some background data, Wanbao Mining was incorporated on October 27, 2004 with a registered capital of RMB 5.0 billion. With many mining subsidiary entities overseas established as a Beijing-based specialised international mining company, our business scope ranges from exploration, mining, ore processing, smelting, trade of mineral products, investment and the operation of relevant industry. Myanmar Yang Tse Copper Limited is an operation adhering to the committed leadership of this international enterprise. www.wbmining.com and www.myanmaryangtse.com.mm

Our Services

From Conceptual Designs through to Production and Closure

Mining the Sabetaung & Kyisintaung Project

Copper from the Monywa deposits have been extracted from shallow underground workings and smelted since the ages of the Myanmar Kings. From 1957 to the early 1980’s, exploration by Myanmar agencies continued in cooperation with the United Nations, Japanese and Yugoslavian agencies.
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Copper Production & Product Stewardship

The Bio-Heap Leaching and Solvent Extraction-Electrowinning (SX-EW) process is an environmentally friendly way to economically produce high-grade copper from low-grade ore deposits, and is often refered to as the ‘green metal’. Copper is the earth's 25th most abundant element, but one of the less common first row transition metals.
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Closure & Commitment to Rehabilitation

The key objective of successful mine closure for MYTCL is to ensure that the future public health and safety of the community is not compromised. The mine closure phase can also introduce increased safety risks to employees, who, faced with mine closure and consequent loss of employment may have reduced motivation and morale, which can lead to workplace safety issues.
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Environmental Services

Protecting the environment is a priority for all members of our society. Governments specifically have a key role in setting environmental standards and ensuring that individuals and organisations meet them. Increasingly in Myanmar, the governments, industry and community organisations are working as partners to protect our environment for present and future generations.
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National & International Standards & Compliance

This section is a review of the administrative and legal structures established to protect the environment, as well as ongoing activities by the government and civil society organisations based inside and outside of Myanmar that are intended to provide sustainable development and environmental protection.
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Our Achievements

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Local Employment & Training

Increase for All Wages & Salary Scales

Local Procurement of Goods & Services

Employees Enrolled in Retirement Fund

We aim to encourage economic and social development while reducing any negative impact from our Myanmar copper operations. The benefits we bring to local communities include jobs, technology, contracting, business opportunities and social investment. We work to manage any adverse impacts on the culture, livelihood, health, safety, lifestyle, security and economic development of communities. To achieve this we balance economic, social and an environmental issue in our decision making process ensuring sustainability is integrated into the very core of our mining business at Myanmar Yang Tse Copper Limited.

Employing more than 2,000 Myanmar Nationals Builds Regional Economic Stability

Engaging the Myanmar National at every level allows for 99% of the workforce to be composed of educated and trained local employees.
Giving Back to the Community through Cooperative Projects and Programs

Developing strong communications with our Communities and cultivating Community Driven Development (CDD) and CSR
Prioritising Future Sustainability

Fellowship Planning and cooperative partnerships in developing the region to attain sustainable platforms beyond Mine Closure and the Life of Mine.

International Certificates

ISO 9001:2015

Quality

Quality Management System Certification
Operate with Efficiency
Organises People and Resources
Facilitates Development and Growth

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ISO 14001:2015

Environment

Environmental Management System Certification
Protecting the Environment
Lifecycle Thinking and Processes
Leadership and Communication

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ISO 45001:2018

Safety

Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems Certification
Eliminate or Reduce Risk to Personnel
Maintain Continual Improvement
Competence, Training and Awareness

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ISO 26000:2010

Social

Guidance on Community Engagement & Corporate Social Responsibility
Sustainable Development
Promotes Common Understanding
Transparency with Stakeholders

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csr- Shwepankhine village by Myanmar Copper Mytcl

Shwepankhine & Thaedawgyi Villages

Located on the peaceful north-western tip of the S&K ...

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Wadan Village

Wadan Village is found opposite to Mine Town that was ...

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Myayake and Myasane Villages CSR by Myanmar Copper

Myayake & Myasane Villages

The distant villages of Myayake and Myasane are found to ...

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Banenwechaung & Kyeethakya Villages

Positioned on the North-East banks of the Yama ...

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Dondaw Village

On the Laynyintaung Mountain lives the Spirit that watches ...

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MYTCL CSR Project- Htannaunggon and Ayegone Villages

Htannaunggon & Ayegone Villages

Far to the east and the Chindwin River persist these tiny ...

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We at MYTCL understand the importance of sustainability to the ever changing needs of the community and the environment. Sustainable development is shaping our company every day, as we too are reshaping, or re-handling the environments we have engaged. We believe for our Myanmar copper business to be successful we need to achieve a sustainable balance between our own interests and those of the society within which we operate.

Our Team

Knight Piésold Pty Limited

Since 1999, Knight Piésold has provided consulting services involving design of Heap Leach Pads, Tailings Storage Facilities and provision of advice on a range of S&K operational issues.

Chinese Academy of Sciences

Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences (IPE-CAS) was formerly named the Institute of Chemical Metallurgy, Chinese Academy of Sciences, ICM-CAS.

SGS - Australia, Singapore & Thailand

SGS acts as the inspection, verification, testing and certification company for MYTCL, and is internationally recognised as the global benchmark for quality management and integrity.

China Nerin Engineering Co., Ltd.

China's NERIN is an internationally recognised engineering company established on the basis of former Nanchang Engineering and Research Institute of Nonferrous Metals.

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Through partnerships with environmental experts both from within Myanmar, and from external sources, and by using the latest technologies available we are always seeking and finding innovative ways to help reduce the impact of our Myanmar copper operations on the environment. Additionally, being good neighbours means working with people close to our operations to address their concerns and provide them with opportunities from our activities.

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Investment in Local Labour

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Statement of Activity

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A Message from the Chairman of MYTCL

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This site engages the public to consider the most critical aspect of Myanmar mining and the environments (social and physical) that it clearly influences:

Can You Be Pro-Mining and an Environmentalist?

Absolutely YES

Copper mining is extractive and will always leave some mark on our planet. Over time, however, the risks have been mitigated by modern Myanmar copper mining technologies. This is an ongoing process that is achieving change in every country, in every year and at a scale of brilliant escalation led by environmental protection activities. Meanwhile, the (vastly diminished) risks associated with mining copper are far outweighed by the economic contribution and positive effects on local communities and the greater society. This net-positive contribution is here to stay.

Monywa Site Headquarters: Salingyi Township, Sagaing Region, Myanmar

+(9571) 26309 ~ 313 +(9571) 225 22

Yangon Port Office: 70 (i) Bo Chein Street Pyay Road, Hlaing Township, Yangon, Myanmar

+(951) 514 194 -7 +(951) 514 208

We are leaders

Environmental

CSR

Myanmar Yang Tse Copper Mining

Mining the Sabetaung & Kyisintaung Project

Copper Production & Product Stewardship

Closure & Commitment to Rehabilitation

Environmental Services

National & International Standards & Compliance

Employing more than 2,000 Myanmar Nationals Builds Regional Economic Stability

Giving Back to the Community through Cooperative Projects and Programs

Prioritising Future Sustainability

ISO 9001:2015

ISO 14001:2015

ISO 45001:2018

ISO 26000:2010

Can You Be Pro-Mining and an Environmentalist?