Cherida van der Kamp 30 YEARS OF SERVICE! Zou Laichang visits President Santokhi Rosebel donates over 400 school bags
以人为本
追求卓越
Pu�ng People First, Pursuing Excellence
CONTENTS & COLOPHON .03
page 04 Cherida van der Kamp shares the secret of 30 years of service.
page 06
Contents
Over 400 sixth graders receive school supplies.
page 08 Students gain valuable experience during Summer Job Project.
page 10 The President of Zijin Mining, Zou Laichang, and the General Manager of RGM, met with President Chan Santokhi.
COLOPHON GoudBlad is the employee magazine of the Rosebel Gold Mines N.V. and is published once every quarter. This magazine is published, in coopera�on with other departments, by the Internal Communica�ons department. For sugges�ons or comments please contact Gregory Rijssen at 7100029 or 204461. Publisher: Rosebel Gold Mines N.V. Text: Anand Boejharat, Rachel Kaske�e, Gregory Rijssen, Carol Wens. Photos: Rachel Kaske�, Rachel King, Jilissa King, Helio Phoeli, Gregory Rijssen, Carol Wens, Kabinet van de President Artwork & Layout: Gregory Rijssen Correc�on: Vanessa Li &Carol Wens Editor-in-Chief: Mmabatho Pholosa. Headquarters Address: President da Costalaan # 02 Phone: 422 741 Email: RGM_ InternalCommunica�on@rosebel.com Website: www.rosebelgoldmines.sr All rights reserved. @2023 Rosebel Gold Mines N.V.
Further... Page 11
Page 14 & 15
Jo Vola becomes Suriname's youngest land surveyor.
Relive the celebration of the Day of the Maroons and Chinese Immigration.
Page 16 Personalia
LAUNDRY
Cherida van der Kamp a�er 30 years of service:
"Believe in yourself"
"I
was in the fourth grade of the secondary school (Mulo) when I became pregnant with my first child. A�er my parents found out I was pregnant, I had to return to my village. I gave birth to a girl in January 1993, and the plan was for me to go back to school. However, my brother suggested that I should look for a job at Rosebel Gold Mines. That's how I started working in July 1993. I was the first woman here at the work site," Cherida van der Kamp begins her
story. It is now 30 years later, and Cherida is s�ll working here, an achievement that only a handful of people can match. How it all began "I started in the Housing department," Cherida says. At that �me, Laundry was also part of Housing. This was all during the Golden Star period when the mine was not fully developed yet. "I always enjoyed the work," con�nues the Laundry A�endant. "At the beginning, it was tough
because I had to leave my newborn baby with my parents, but I built a strong bond with the people here. I worked every day from Monday to Friday and could hardly take leave. However, when I did take leave once, the management asked me to find a subs�tute. That's how Josta Rozewijn became the second woman at RGM." Cherida didn't stay long in the Housing department; she didn't like working in different loca�ons all the �me. So when Laundry got a
Le� Cherida becomes a bit shy from all the a�en�on she is receiving from her colleagues. Above Cherida takes a moment for the camera during her work in the Laundry. Her colleagues pose with her.
permanent loca�on, she decided to switch to Laundry. She has been in the department ever since. Highlights Cherida s�ll remembers her first jubilee celebra�on. At that �me, she had been with the company for 20 years and was recognized as their longest serving employee. "People gave me recogni�on, and that made me feel good," she proudly says. Low point "When Mr. Williams, the Sodexho
Manager, le�, everyone was sad. He le� suddenly even though he had been there from the beginning. He was very beloved by the staff." 30 years of service The Laundry A�endant reveals that the secret to working in the same place for 30 years is "simplicity." "I am simple. I carry out orders correctly, and I can control myself. I don't get angry easily, and I am tolerant. My mother took care of my four children when I was absent. I
was home every day and could s�ll play a role in raising my children." Message "I want to tell everyone to persevere and con�nue to believe in themselves, and everything will be fine. You have to believe in yourself to achieve something in society because 30 years is not easy, but with self-belief, you can achieve it."
COMMUNITY RELATIONS
Rosebel donates school bags to all sixth graders
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rom August 7 to 10, Zijin Rosebel Gold Mines N.V. ("RGM") donated school bags to all sixth graders in its opera�onal regions for the fi�eenth �me. 402 students from 22 schools, along with teachers and community members from Brokopondo and Sipaliwini, expressed gra�tude with cheerful smiles and joyful faces. This project cost US$20,275. The school package includes a sturdy school bag and includes a dic�onary, exercise books, and other necessary supplies “This is a huge financial relief for the
Le� page, top & bo�om: Sixth graders from O.S. Brownsweg and the Pater van de Pluym school pose with their school bags. Large photo at the top and at the bo�om: Students from R.M. Schmidt School & Gerardus Majellaschool are proud of their school bags. Middle row of photos: O.S. Compagniekreekschool (photo 1 and 2) and O.S. Victoria are delighted with the donated bags. On the le� and to the right: Students from Daniel Ijveraar School and Gerardus Majellaschool also got their picture taken.
parents!”, both school principal Samantha Main of Nieuw Koffiekamp and CC-member of Brownsweg Erdina Finisie expressed their thanks. Students, teachers, and CC members also conveyed their gra�tude to Zijin Rosebel Gold Mines N.V.” This year’s project began in Niew Koffiekamp – the closest village to Zijin RGM – and ended at the school in the village of Tapoeripa. The objec�ves of the school package dona�on project are to provide all sixth graders of the elementary
schools of Brokopondo and Pikin Saramacca with a package of basic school supplies. This provides financial relief in this economically difficult �me to parents/guardians, especially mothers, of the students by reducing the cost of purchasing school supplies for the coming school year. Furthermore, this project encourages students to stay in school and successfully complete their educa�on.
COMMUNITY RELATIONS
08. ROSEBEL INVESTS IN THE FUTURE OF THE COMMUNITIES
Summer job successfully completed
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ince 2011, RGM has been ac�vely engaged in organizing a Summer Job Program as part of our Sustainable Community Development ini�a�ves. This year, the program concluded on Friday, September 15, with par�cipa�ng students receiving par�cipa�on cer�ficates during a closing ceremony. The primary goal of this program is to provide students from the Brokopondo district and the Upper Saramacca area with an opportunity to gain work experience over the summer within the company. It caters to students at both high school and higher educa�on levels, allowing them to enhance their exis�ng skills, acquire new ones, and make produc�ve use
of their free �me during the summer break. Yoanne Najoe, RGM's Community Rela�ons Superintendent, views this program as a meaningful way for the company to give back to the surrounding communi�es. She states, "With the Summer Job project, our objec�ve is to provide students from the communi�es with an inside look at our company's opera�ons and work processes. Simultaneously, they gain valuable work experience and earn income during their vaca�ons." This year, a total of 29 students par�cipated in the program from the eight Communi�es of Interest (COIs), including Nieuw Koffiekamp, Nieuw
Lombe, Balingsoela, Brownsweg, Marshallkreek, Kwakoegron, Klaaskreek, and Pikin Saamaka Communi�es. From August 16th to September 15th, these students were placed in various departments within RGM, working under the guidance of dedicated staff members. The successful implementa�on of this program is a collabora�ve effort between RGM's Community Rela�ons and Development department and the HR department.
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n Monday, October 9, Rosebel Gold Mines N.V. (RGM), hosted the contract signing ceremony of the Rosebel Scholarship Program 2023-2024 at Torarica’s Royal Ballroom. This scholarship program provides scholarships to the best graduates of Secondary schools in Brokopondo, Sipaliwini, and primary schools in the Matawai area, and enables them to complete their study path in high school or higher educa�on in Paramaribo. The program provides both technical and social counseling for all enrolled students. The cost of study is paid by RGM, including housing, monthly transporta�on, consump�on, s�pend, tui�on, and study materials from the �me students begin the program un�l they complete their higher educa�on degree. The students entering the program from the 2023-2024 school year are Anea Fitelia and Trovena Amoloe of Mulo Atjoni, Marencia Huur and Lakisha Linga of LBO Atjoni, Lafurtery Baisie and Riquella Olan of Mulo Brownsweg, Renato King and Varjele Seedo of Nieuw Jacob School.
MILL LABORATORIUM
Rosebel adds 8 new students to the Scholarship Program
ROSEBEL GOLD MINES IN THE NEWS
President Santokhi explores future collabora�on with Zijin Mining
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n October 21, 2023, President Chandrikapersad Santokhi, along with a delega�on led by Zou Laichang, Execu�ve Director and Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors and President of Zijin Mining, held a crucial mee�ng. This mee�ng marks a significant moment in the bilateral rela�ons between Suriname and China and opens promising prospects for future coopera�on. President Santokhi welcomed the delega�on with pleasure, especially in light of the recent celebra�on of 170 years of the Chinese community's presence in Suriname. He noted that this mee�ng is taking place at a cri�cal �me, as Suriname is currently in the final stages of debt restructuring nego�a�ons with China. The president also emphasized the posi�ve influence a
respected company like Zijin Mining can have on this complex process. Execu�ve Director Zou Laichang expressed gra�tude to the president for the warm recep�on and emphasized Zijin Mining's commitment as a rapidly growing enterprise that places great importance on respec�ng local culture and compliance with regula�ons.
Top right: Zou Laichang, Execu�ve Director and Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors and President of Zijin Mining, shakes hands with President Chandrikapersad Santokhi (r). Right: President Santokhi (m) poses with the Board of Directors and Victor Wu (l), General Manager of Rosebel Gold Mines.
Minister Mac Andrew welcomes Jerry for introductory meeting
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ctober 19, 2023, Minister Steven Mac Andrew of Labor, Employment & Youth Affairs (AWJ) had a courtesy visit from Jerry Zhu, the People & Culture Manager of Zijin Mining Group Co. Ltd (Zijin). This mining group acquired Rosebel Gold Mines NV in February of this year. During this visit, both par�es discussed labor condi�ons and protec�on, both within the company and in general.
This conversa�on took place in the context of the Decent Work ini�a�ve promoted and implemented by the ministry. Jerry Zhu was accompanied by Angela De Abreu, the Human Resources Superintendent at Zijin Rosebel Gold Mines. Also present at the mee�ng were Naomi EsajasFriperson, Deputy Director of Labor Market at AWJ, and Rowan Noredjo, the Inspector General of Labor Inspec�on.
Above: From le� to right: Naomi Esajas-Friperson, Deputy Director Labor Market of AWJ; Angela De Abreu, Human Resources Superintendent at Rosebel; Steven Mac Andrew, Minister of AWJ; Jerry Zhu, People & Culture Manager at Rosebel; Rowan Noredjo, Inspector General of Labor Inspec�on.
CAPITAL PROJECTS
MINE MAINTENANCE
Mine Maintenance 1500 Days LTA-Free
Earn: "Safety is our way of life, that's who we are." On September 5, 2021, Mine Maintenance had achieved 750 days without a Lost Time Accident (LTA). At that �me, Anup Soebedar, Assistant Superintendent, expressed the hope that Mine Maintenance would experience 1500 LTA-free days. That wish came true. On September 26, 2023, Mine Maintenance recorded 1500 days without any incidents. According to Earn Karta, this is the
result of constant hard work on safety and raising awareness about safety. It means having conversa�ons, coaching, and mo�va�on every day, as explained by the General Foreman of Maintenance Work Execu�on. At Mine Maintenance, they work with power tools, heavy equipment, light vehicles, and other tools every day. Accidents can happen in every corner, so safety must become a way of life. "This is who we are."
According to Earn, achieving 1500 LTA-free days was only possible through the collec�ve efforts of all Mine Maintenance employees. Earn cau�ously men�ons that the next milestone should be 3000 days. "We will do everything to reach this milestone. Safety will always be our top priority," Earn emphasized.
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CELEBRATION OF MAROON DAY
14. CELEBRATION OF MAROONS DAY
CELEBRATION OF 170 YEARS OF CHINESE PRESENCE IN SURINAME
14. PERSONALIA
Personalia New Hires
Date employment
Surname & name
Job �tle
Department
July 03, 2023 July 04, 2023 July 12, 2023 July 18, 2023 July 18, 2023 July 19, 2023 July 20, 2023 July 20, 2023 July 25, 2023 July 26, 2023
Ruben Alvarado Avinash Bhoelan Vanessa Li Faith Wongsosoeparto, Sarah Brewster Nigel Schultz Hemchand Singh Girish Mangal Charvain Kartodikromo Ray Garraway,
Mill ICT Services General Services Mine Technical Services Mill Planning Mine Maintenance Mine Maintenance Mine Maintenance ICT Services Mine Maintenance
Superintendent, Asset Reliability ICT Servicedesk Technician Superintendent, Camp Services Intern, Mine Explora�on Mechanical Designer, Mill Heavy Duty Mechanic Fuel & Lube Truck Operator Fuel & Lube Truck Operator ICT Servicedesk Technician Heavy Duty Mechanic
August 01, 2023 August 01, 2023 August 02, 2023 August 10, 2023 August 16, 2023 August 16, 2023 August 16, 2023 August 16, 2023 August 16, 2023 August 17, 2023 August 21, 2023 August 23, 2023 August 24, 2023 August 24, 2023 August 24, 2023 August 24, 2023 August 29, 2023 August 30, 2023 August 30, 2023
Dion Atmopawiro Travis de Wet Venloo, Richenel Mmabatho Pholosa Gino Kromowirjo Audy Pawirodikromo Reynold Intasi Joey Biswane Shaquille Landveld Tidjen Kisoensingh Dewakhar Gaudel Samuel Pengtai Darryl Alpin Rodney Bisphan Lionel Axwijk Shawn Amatkasbi Lorenzo Belliot Mercinio Djoe Mark Persaud
Project Coordinator Superintendent Security Warehouse Helper HR Advisor-Projects Fuel & Lube Truck Operator 125 Ton Crane Operator 125 Ton Crane Operator Senior Reliability Technician Warehouse Helper Environmental Specialist Sous Chef Junior Warehouseman Security System Technician Security System Technician Security System Technician Security System Technician Mill Planner Security System Technician Mechanic
Mill Planning Security Warehouse Human Resources Mine Maintenance Mill Opera�ons Mill Opera�ons Mine Maintenance Warehouse Environmental Camp Kitchen Warehouse Security Security Security Security Mill Planning Security Mine Maintenance
September 01, 2023 September 07, 2023 September 9, 2023 September 18, 2023 September 19, 2023 September 27, 2023 September 28, 2023 September 29, 2023
Bwerani Acton Jason Zeng Cecilia Mata Cas�llo Ernesto Sastro, Erwin Sastrokarijo Melgavio Alexander Amrietpersad Adhin Meredith Wi�enberg
HR Advisor Labour rela�ons Accountant Senior Ground Control Engineer Mechanic Millwright Lab helper Fuel lube truck operator Junior Ground Control Engineer
Human Resources Finance Mine Technical Services Mine Maintenance Mill Maintenance Mill Assay Lab Mine Maintenance Mine Engineering
October 16, 2023 October 16, 2023 October 17, 2023 October 20, 2023
Rogier Hoefdraad Valdissie Banai Jiani Wongsoredjo Hugh Smith
Junior Ground Control Engineer E/I Technician Mechanic Chief Geologist
Mine Engineering Mill Electrical Mine Maintenance Geology
Jubilees 2023 Date employment July 16, 2018 July 16, 2018
Surname & name Jo-Anne Bruinendaal Michal Ramdas
Job �tle Camp Coordinator Legal Counsel
Years of service 05 05
August 16, 2018 August 16, 2018 August 26, 2018
Norman Sanches Ridgeley Sarikromo Cli�on Hoogvliets
Medic Millwright Level II E/I Technician Level I
05 05 05
September 03, 2018 September 03, 2018
Benado Doekoe Sjilvin Franklin
Medic HR Advisor - Employee and Labour Rela�ons
05 05
October 16, 2018 October 16, 2018 October 16, 2018 October 23, 2018
Johnathan Hadjisajoe� Marleen Schmidt Carlos Sinie Sharmila Jagan
Blaster Level I Medic Blaster Level I Quality Assurance Advisor
05 05 05 05
July 04, 2013 July 16, 2013 July 16, 2013
Jimmy Pane Shailenderkumar Boedhoe Romano Mac- Intosh
ICT Servicedesk Technician Material Planner Junior Warehouseman Level I
10 10 10
September 03, 2013
Rahul Rahamat
ICT Server Administrator
10
October 31, 2013 October 31, 2013 October 31, 2013 October 31, 2013 October 31, 2013 October 31, 2013 October 31, 2013 October 31, 2013 October 31, 2013 October 31, 2013 October 31, 2013 October 31, 2013 October 31, 2013 October 31, 2013
Gilliano Hardjopawiro Rodney Jagroep Mohamed Jahangier Bradley Kadosoe Domeu Koedemoesoe Widjainarain Lochan Awinash Pirthipal Akash Ramautar Sergio Sandiman Kevin Sanmarwi Kemal- John Seedo Donnovan Setrodikoro Randhir Sewnandan Soraya Singat
Mechanic Mechanic Mechanic Mechanic Mechanic Mechanic Mechanic Mechanic Electrician Mechanic Mechanic Mechanic Mechanic Mechanic
10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10
PERSONALIA .15
Date employment
Surname & name
Job �tle
Years of service
July 01, 2008 July 04, 2008 July 14, 2008 July 15, 2008 July 26, 2008 July 31, 2008
Toempoema Finisie Perdiepkumar Ramjiawan Karel Abinie Renny Mawie Terrance Pinas Mervin Leefland
Mine Trainer 125 Ton Crane Operator Mill Electrical Superintendent Coreshack Helper/Spli�er Large Loader Operator Dozer Operator
15 15 15 15 15 15
August 04, 2008 August 16, 2008 August 23, 2008 August 25, 2008 August 25, 2008 August 26, 2008 August 26, 2008 August 26, 2008 August 26, 2008 August 27, 2008
Miquel Schmidt KennethMain Jermain Jonas Fanaisa Abauna Renold Eiland Soewalessie Adjako Randjiet Mahabir Paul Resowidjojo Jimmy Wonoredjo Jerry Roos
Geo Technician Drill Doctor Blaster Helper Blaster Dozer Operator Dozer Operator General Foreman Roads and Dumps Large Shovel Operator Dozer Operator Haultruck Operator
15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15
September 01, 2008 September 01, 2008 September 15, 2008 September 16, 2008
Sharon Bauer Remie Linga Manojkoemar Jibodh Cleon Patra
Medical Services Superintendent Drill Operator Senior Security Supervisor Medic
15 15 15 15
October 13, 2008 October 24, 2008 October 25, 2008 October 25, 2008 October 28, 2008 October 28, 2008
Edgar Pinas Machlon Jozuazoon Wendel van Aaron Lugene Poeke�e Angelo Leliendal E�enne Maatsen
Intermediate Planner Rodman Blaster Pumpman Small Loader Operator Senior Field Technician
15 15 15 15 15 15
July 10, 2003 July 10, 2003 July 16, 2003 July 17, 2003
Brian Fer Adriaan Irosemito Jacobus Koese August Sanmohadi
Port Facility Handler Mechanic Baker Mechanic
20 20 20 20
August 06, 2003 August 13, 2003 August 16, 2003 August 18, 2003 August 18, 2003 August 18, 2003 August 18, 2003
Iwan Dubois Djoelin Valen�jn Shamkoemar Soekhoe Rudi Aloeboetoe Ernesto Ebecilio Marciano Ellis Maikel Forster
Mine General Foreman Security Supervisor Mine Supervisor Small Excavator Operator Security Supervisor Dozer Operator Mine General Foreman
20 20 20 20 20 20 20
September 01, 2003 September 01, 2003 September 18, 2003 September 29, 2003 September 29, 2003
Simmie Anakaba Stanley Jonathan Jerrel Sadikromo Johnny Senen Rinsoekarmie Sokromo
Faller Bushcu�er Supervisor Mechanic Haultruck Operator Lab Leader
20 20 20 20 20
October 01, 2003 October 02, 2003 October 06, 2003 October 06, 2003 October 06, 2003 October 06, 2003 October 06, 2003 October 06, 2003 October 06, 2003 October 14, 2003 October 17, 2003 October 19, 2003 October 20, 2003 October 21, 2003 October 28, 2003 October 30, 2003
Raymond Finkie Jafeth Watamaleo Baasaron Rinaldo Winston Edwards Eric File Michel Karijodrono Samuel Kruiner Franklin Landveld Eric Nasibdar Erwin Hoepel Paul Tooy Orlando Olensky Terence Djosari Johnny Djamani Archibald Pero� Branly Julen
Drill Operator Security Supervisor Large Excavator Operator Lab Leader Security Officer Grader Operator Project Supervisor Mine General Foreman Intermediate Planner Mine Services Assistant Superintendent Electrician Small Excavator Operator Coordinator short range planning Mechanic Small Excavator Operator Dozer Operator
20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20
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