Category: RGM News

Brokopondo, Suriname—The unveiling of the nameplate for the construction of the “Brokopondo School Complex” marks a significant milestone in the district’s educational development. This modern school, with a capacity for approximately 400 students, will not only offer educational opportunities but also strengthen the community by creating jobs and enhancing economic…

Paramaribo, Suriname — On October 4, 2024, the contract signing ceremony was held for the 15th edition of the Rosebel Gold Mines Scholarship Program, at the Banquet Hall of Hotel Torarica. Besides the students and their families, the event was also attended by the Minister of Education, Science and Culture,…

Brokopondo, Suriname— In order to strengthen the capabilities of local businesses, Zijin – Rosebel Gold Mines N.V. (RGM), in collaboration with the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Entrepreneurship, and Technological Innovation (EZ), and the Surinamese Standards Bureau (SSB), successfully organized a three-day training “EU Labeling and Packaging Requirements for Cariforum Exporters”.…

Brokopondo, Suriname – Suzanne Edenburg, a standout student from Johannes Gapsie Weewee Secondary School in Brownsweg, took home the top prize at the Zijin Rosebel Brokopondo Speech Contest 2024. Her impactful speech, titled “The Influence of Adult Behavior on the Youth in Brownsweg,” captivated the audience and judges alike with…

The RGM Youth Talent Development Program (YTD), including the Brokopondo School Quiz competition, represents a key initiative introduced by RGM in 2012, designed to address critical educational challenges within Suriname’s interior, such as limited access to talent development opportunities and overcoming language barriers that hinder effective learning. The program has…

On July 19, 2024, Minister of Education, Science and Culture, Henry Ori, visited the Rosebel Gold Mines (RGM) site. Minister Ori and his delegation were received by Mr. Jerry Zhu, the People and Culture Manager at RGM. The visit aimed to enhance relations by gaining a deeper understanding of RGM’s…

Rosebel Gold Mines NV. (RGM) operates a large-scale gold mine in the district of Brokopondo, Suriname, with a satellite pit in the Sipaliwini district. The company currently employs around 2000 workers who must be provided with food including fresh vegetables and fruits every day. A local village company named Bonanza…

On May 18, 2024, Rosebel Gold Mines N.V. (RGM) had the honor of welcoming the Traditional Authorities from Brokopondo and Pikin Saramacca. Representing the heart of our local communities, the visit underscores our dedication to fostering strong, transparent, and trusting relationships and mutually beneficial partnerships with the local communities where…

While the brand Sany is not new to Suriname, it marks a significant milestone in our mining history as we introduce six SANY 150-ton trucks to our operations for the first time. This acquisition represents a pioneering move for our company, making us the first mining company in Suriname to…

As part of a Public Private Partnership initiative, between the Rosebel Community Fund (RCF), Sarafina NV and the Ministry of Justice and Police, a police unit including sleeping accommodations was built to facilitate police operations in the Matawai area. The RCF generously financed the provision of a fully-equipped 2024 Ford…