Suriname

Iamgold's Suriname mine breaks output record

Rosebel Goldmines (RGM) has achieved a record production in Brokopondo of nearly 400,000 troy ounces (12,440 kilos) of gold. RGM’s parent company IamGold announces this in its annual report for 2010. Suriname provides nearly half of IamGold’s total gold production out of seven mines in North and South America and Africa.

Suriname leader creates panel to seek mining deal

Suriname President Desi Bouterse has named a commission that will try to negotiate a deal for one of the world's largest gold mining companies to begin a mine project in the undeveloped South American nation.

The seven-member panel announced Saturday will be negotiating with U.S.-based Newmont Mining Corp.

IAMGOLD reports record first quarter net earnings operating cash flow up 177% year-over-year

IAMGOLD Corporation reported its unaudited consolidated financial and operating results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2011. Net earnings were $162.3 million ($0.41 per share), an increase of $102.1 million compared to the first quarter of 2010, and operating cash flow was $205.8 million ($0.55 per share1), representing an increase of 177% from the first quarter of 2010.

"Our strong first quarter results reflect our focused strategy to maximize the value of mines that we own and operate," said Steve Letwin, IAMGOLD's President and CEO. "Attributable gold production was up 41% year-over-year driven chiefly by the inclusion of Essakane along with higher recoveries at Rosebel. We continue to benefit from higher gold prices and are implementing various initiatives to reduce our cash costs."

IAMGOLD contractor dies at Rosebel Gold Mines in Suriname

This weekend a contractor for IAMGOLD Corporation died at the company's Rosebel Gold Mine in Suriname when the all-terrain utility vehicle the employee was driving rolled on its side. According to a company news release, the contractor was working for …