On April 19, 2025, Mr. Zou Laichang, President of Zijin Mining Group, led a delegation to conduct an on-site inspection at Rosebel Gold Mines (RGM) in Suriname, where he thoroughly assessed mining operations and held discussions with the management team.
During a followup meeting, President Zou praised the remarkable achievements made by RGM and expressed heartfelt gratitude to all employees for their dedication, professionalism, and hard work. “RGM stands as a shining example of international collaboration within Zijin,” he remarked. “The seamless cooperation between our diverse teams has been instrumental to the project’s success.”
He emphasized that the professionalism and teamwork displayed by RGM’s multicultural workforce not only ensured the smooth operation of current activities, but also laid a strong foundation for long-term, sustainable growth.
Looking ahead, President Zou outlined three key directions for RGM’s continued success: Capitalize on Strong Gold Prices: Seize current market opportunities by optimizing resource utilization to maximize overall returns.
Strengthen Resource Management: Continue exploration efforts to expand reserves and develop potential new resource projects, ensuring the company’s future growth.
Accelerate Innovation: Embrace new technologies, particularly the adoption of clean energy equipment, to drive safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations.
While in Suriname, President Zou also joined employees for RGM’s Tree Planting Day, highlighting the importance of environmental stewardship. He reaffirmed Zijin’s commitment to ESG excellence and called for the creation of a world-class green mine that meets global standards. He also emphasized the continuation of community development initiatives that reflect Zijin’s core philosophy of “Shared Development.”
President Zou concluded with a strong note of confidence: “With the continued passion and unity of our team, RGM is poised to make an even greater contribution to the Surinamese economy and community–and to stand out as one of the most respected mining projects in Latin America.”
