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IAMGOLD Announces Agreement to Sell Its Interest in Rosebel Gold Mines to Zijin Mining for Cash Consideration of $360 Million
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[{"type":"text","content":"IAMGOLD Announces Agreement to Sell Its Interest in Rosebel Gold Mines to Zijin Mining for Cash Consideration of $360 MillionAll monetary amounts are expressed in U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated.Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - October 18, 2022) - IAMGOLD Corporation (TSX: IMG) (NYSE: IAG) (\"IAMGOLD\" or the \"Company\") is pleased to announce that it has entered into a definitive agreement (the \"Agreement\") with Zijin Mining Group Co. Ltd. (SH:601899, SEHK:2899) (\"Zijin\") to sell its 95% interest in Rosebel Gold Mines N.V. (\"Rosebel\") for cash consideration of $360 million and release of IAMGOLD's equipment lease liabilities amounting to approximately $41 million (the \"Transaction\"). Rosebel holds a 100% interest in the Rosebel Gold Mine and a 70% participating interest in the Saramacca Mine, located in Suriname. The remaining 5% interest in Rosebel will continue to be held by the Government of Suriname.Under the terms of the Agreement, IAMGOLD will receive cash consideration of $360 million for its 95% interest in Rosebel, subject to certain working capital adjustments on closing. In addition, IAMGOLD's obligations for certain equipment leases of Rosebel amounting to approximately $41 million will be released on Closing. The existing royalty on Rosebel held by Euro Ressources S.A. will remain an obligation of IAMGOLD.Maryse Bélanger, Chair of the Board and Interim President and CEO, commented: \"This transaction represents a significant step forward in pursuing IAMGOLD's strategy of disciplined portfolio management as we look to create value for shareholders through a focus on core assets. The proceeds of the sale will be invested in the ongoing construction of our flagship Côté Gold project -- a strong positive step towards addressing our funding commitments to deliver the Côté Gold project on the updated schedule for production in early 2024.\"\"Rosebel has been an important contributor to IAMGOLD and we are pleased that a company with the capabilities and reputation of Zijin, a leading global mining company, will be taking over this operation for the benefit of all stakeholders. We will work closely with Zijin to ensure a smooth transition,\" Maryse Bélanger further noted. The Transaction has the support of IAMGOLD's syndicate of lenders who have consented to the release of...