IAMGOLD Essakane
IAMGOLD Essakane
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IAMGOLD Corporation has four gold mines located on three continents. Its solid base of strategic assets in North America, South America and West Africa is supplemented by development and exploration projects. IAMGOLD Corporation continually evaluates growth acquisition opportunities and is well positioned for growth through sound financial health, combined with management and operating expertise.

IAMGOLD Corporation securities are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (“IMG”) and the New York Stock Exchange (“IAG”)

The Essakane mine, owned 90% by IAMGOLD Corporation and 10% by the State of Burkina Faso, is located in the northeastern part of Burkina Faso, in West Africa. It straddles the border between the provinces of Oudalan and Séno, in the Sahel Region of Burkina Faso, and is about 310 km northeast of the capital, Ouagadougou. It is located 42 km east of the nearest large town, Gorom-Gorom, which is the provincial capital of Oudalan. In addition to being a model and multicultural mine, Essakane operates with nearly 2,500 employees, 97% of whom are nationals. The Essakane gold mine produced 404,144 ounces of gold in 2020.

IAMGOLD Essakane SA has made health and safety its priority, which has earned it dual ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 certification. Social responsibility is a priority and IAMGOLD Essakane SA participates in the creation of national wealth. with nearly 433 billion FCFA of direct contributions to the Burkinabè State between 2010 and 2020.

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