MMG

Summary of MMG's statement of support to the EITI:

MMG supports the Extractive Industry Transparency Initiative (EITI) in its efforts to improve transparency in countries rich in oil, gas and mineral resources. An overview of MMG’s profit and tax obligations for our operations is available in our Annual Financial Report available under Reports and Results.

Details of our taxation and royalty payments made to the Government of Laos are available in the Centre for International Economics Report on the Economic Impact of the Sepon Mine 2010 available for download under our news release Economic report quantifies the positive role of mining in Laos. MMG contributes financially to EITI through its membership of ICMM.

International-level company form:

1. Has the company published a clear public statement endorsing the EITI Principles and Criteria, and ensured this is accessible on its external website? YES,
   www.mmg.com/sustainableDevelopment.aspx
   
2. If applicable (i.e. for operations in EITI implementing countries that have completed at least one validation), has the company provided links on its external website to completed (Country-level) Company Forms? Not applicable
   
3. Has the company assigned strategic responsibility for EITI to a member of its senior management and appointed a lead contact person responsible for communication of the company’s EITI policy, action in support of EITI, and responding to queries from EITI stakeholders? YES, Richard Taylor, Group Manager Corporate Affairs
   
4. If the International EITI Conference has taken place in the validation period, did a member of senior management attend or send a statement of support? Not applicable
   
5. Where a company has a global sustainability report or corporate responsibility report, has the company included a summary of its contribution to EITI in this and on its external website? YES,
   www.mmg.com/pages/939.aspx