2018

The OS Afobakkaweg elementary school was declared the winner of the Brokopondo school quiz 2018 on Friday 13 July '18. The school quiz is part of the Youth development program of Rosebel Goldmines.

Around the mine site in Brokopondo District, Rosebel Gold Mines has built strong relationships over many years with local communities, including New Lombe. With Rosebel’s support, Acocunut, the New Lombe boys’ soccer team, developed into a strong side and competed in the Surinamese soccer league. Thanks to their hard work and determination, Acoconut were champions of the second division this year, winning promotion to the first division.

From 17th to 30th June 2018, Suriname's men and women play top basketball players against Caribbean opponents in the FIBA ​​WOMEN'S CARIBBEAN CUP and the FIBA ​​AMERICUP 2021 in the Anthony Nesty Sports Hall. Rosebel Gold Mines is a proud partner of the Surinamese Basketball Association

On Saturday 19 May, Chery Ann Morisson was announced the winner of the Rosebel Brokopondo Speech Contest 2018. The subject of her speech was climate change.

Together with its partners from the Surinamese Ministry of Health, the Medical Mission, the Diakonessen Hospital and Project C.U.R.E. (Commission on Urgent Relief and Equipment), Rosebel Goldmines N.V. (Rosebel) recently donated medical equipment and supplies to several medical clinics in the Brokopondo district as part of its commitment to Zero Harm through continued engagement with the local community.

On 27 April 2018, the 3D mammograph came into use by the donor Rosebel Gold Mines N.V. (Rosebel) and the Academic Hospital Paramaribo (AZP). This for the benefit of the MAMMA center at the Radiology department, which is headed by Drs. I. Thakoer. The donation is a modern 3D mammograph with tomosynthesis worth 1.9 million Surinamese Dollars and in support of top clinical care in Suriname.

At IAMGOLD, we believe that we all grow through learning, development and teamwork. As developing national talent is an essential part of Rosebel’s corporate social responsibility, Rosebel welcomed the national team so that they can optimally prepare to represent Suriname in the upcoming championships.

On January 24, 2018, Steve Letwin, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of IAMGOLD, received the high presidential award of Grand Officer in the Honorary Order of the Yellow Star of Suriname. He received this honorary decoration from the Vice-President, Mr. Ashwin Adhin, on behalf of the President of Suriname, His Excellency D.D. Bouterse.