Earlier this year, Zijin Rosebel Gold Mines N.V., through its Community Relations Department, carried out a clean up activity in the community of Balingsoela. While the activity marked the return of the Community Participatory Initiative after several years, it also served as a reminder that community driven environmental action has long been embedded in the company’s community engagement policy.
Community participation and shared responsibility have consistently formed part of the approach implemented by Zijin Rosebel Gold Mines to strengthen relationships with its surrounding communities. Through initiatives such as the Community Participatory Initiative, the company has historically worked alongside local residents on practical projects that promote environmental care, cooperation, and sustainable development.
The clean up activity in Balingsoela brought together a strong group of employees and community members who worked side by side to restore key areas of the village. Local leadership expressed appreciation for the initiative and emphasized the importance of maintaining a clean living environment for present and future generations. Community representatives also highlighted that such collaborative actions strengthen awareness, ownership, and pride within the village.
Beyond the clean up itself, the initiative reflected Zijin Rosebel Gold Mines’ policy of supporting long term sustainability. The donation of public steel waste bins and rakes to the Balingsoela Ontwikkelings Organisatie reinforced the company’s ongoing commitment to responsible waste management and environmental stewardship.
This activity served not only as a practical environmental effort, but also as a throwback to a proven model of engagement that has shaped the relationship between Zijin Rosebel Gold Mines and its host communities over the years. As the Community Participatory Initiative becomes active once again, the company reaffirms that working together with communities remains a key pillar of its social and environmental responsibility.
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