IAMGOLD Corporation (NYSE: IAG) (TSX: IMG) has confirmed that its he Essakane mine in Burkina Faso continues to operate unaffected.
The company says it is closely monitoring and assessing the evolving political situation in the African nation.
The company’s Essakane mine is located approximately 330 kilometres northeast of the country’s capital, Ouagadougou.
The company has confirmed that all IAMGOLD personnel are safe and associated supply chains have not been impacted at this time. The company has taken proactive measures to ensure the safety and security of in-country personnel and will provide updates as appropriate.
Essakane has been in continuous production for over 10 years, since achieving commercial production in July 2010, and is a vital pillar of economic and social benefit to the communities around the mine, local and national governments.
About IAMGOLD
IAMGOLD is a mid-tier gold mining company operating in three regions globally: North America, South America and West Africa. Within these regions the company is developing high potential mining districts that encompass operating mines and construction, development and exploration projects.
The company’s operating mines include Essakane in Burkina Faso, Rosebel (including Saramacca) in Suriname and Westwood in Canada. A solid base of strategic assets is complemented by the Côté Gold construction project in Canada, the Boto Gold development project in Senegal, as well as greenfield and brownfield exploration projects in various countries located in the Americas and West Africa.
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