PARAMARIBO, Suriname, July 21, 2026 — Rosebel Gold Mines N.V. produced 306,535 ounces of gold in 2025, marking a 5.46% increase from the previous year. The company also reported generating US$630 million in direct and indirect socioeconomic benefits for Suriname during that year. Recently, at its 2025 Annual General Meeting, the company reiterated its commitment to responsible mining and sustainable value creation. It continues to pursue its vision of becoming “A World-Class, Beautiful and Smart Gold Mine.”
The meeting was attended by Sergio Akiemboto, Chief of Staff at the Office of the President; Natural Resources Minister David Abiamofo; Finance and Planning Minister Adelien Wijnerman; shareholder representatives; and Rosebel Chief Executive Officer Joe Liu. Wang Chun, Chairman of Rosebel and Vice President of Zijin Mining Group, participated online.
Presenting the 2025 Annual Report, Liu said Rosebel maintained solid operating performance throughout the year, supported by continued improvements in production planning, mining, mineral processing, cost control, and operational management.
Rosebel’s socioeconomic contribution to Suriname reached a historical high of US$630 million, including US$363 million contributed directly to the Government of Suriname through royalties, dividends, taxes, distributions from the unincorporated joint venture, and other payments. A further US$267 million was generated through employee compensation and domestic procurement.
The figures underscore the mine’s broader role in supporting government revenue, employment and the development of Suriname’s domestic supply chain.
In 2025, Rosebel achieved a key localization milestone, with 54.13% of procurement spending allocated to local suppliers—marking the first-time domestic purchases surpassed international ones. Surinamese nationals made up 94.56% of the workforce, and employees from the Brokopondo District comprised 29.4%, a 2.4 percentage point rise from the previous year.
The company further developed its environmental and social initiatives. Rosebel launched a 25-megawatt solar power plant, introduced 41 battery-electric mining trucks, and processed 3.51 million cubic metres of water, all in accordance with environmental-management standards.
Rosebel supported more than 30 projects spanning education, vocational training, local-supplier development, community infrastructure, and sustainable livelihoods, with the aim of extending the benefits of mining to employees, surrounding communities, and Surinamese society.
Liu said that safety, environmental responsibility, technological innovation, and shared value would remain integral to Rosebel’s operations. The company would continue to strengthen cooperation with the Government of Suriname and other stakeholders, improve its responsible-mining practices, and create long-term value for the country.
In the closing remarks, government representatives commended Rosebel’s 2025 operating performance and its longstanding contributions to Suriname. They encouraged the company to maintain strong regulatory compliance and responsible environmental management while continuing to support local employment and domestic procurement.
Following the annual report presentation, shareholder and government representatives held discussions with management on environmental management, local employment, workforce localization, safety performance, and the continued expansion of local procurement.
Shareholders approved Rosebel’s 2025 Annual Report and audited financial statements, the proposed dividend for the 2025 fiscal year, the appointment of Ernst & Young as the external auditor for the 2026 fiscal year, and a resolution regarding changes to the composition of the Supervisory Board.
The meeting also marked a transition on the Supervisory Board. Shareholders recognized Glenn Michel Gemerts upon his retirement after approximately 22 years of service, acknowledging his longstanding contributions to Rosebel and Suriname’s mining industry.
Gemerts highlighted the need for a long-term national strategy for mining, focused on sustainable community growth and ensuring the industry provides enduring benefits beyond the lifespan of individual mines.
The Suriname government later nominated Chantal Budel to the Supervisory Board. She expressed her support for strong corporate governance, transparency, shareholder collaboration, environmental and social responsibility, and sustainable value creation for local communities and Suriname. Her appointment received shareholders’ approval.
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