On November 14, Rosebel Gold Mines, a leading gold producer in Suriname operated by Zijin Mining, signed supplemental terms to the 2024 collective labor agreement with the Union after reaching a consensus through negotiations.

Since 2023, Rosebel Gold Mines has seen continued improvements in operational performance, prompting the Union to advocate for higher wages. Guided by the principles of sustainable development, pursuing development for all, and mutual benefit, the company engaged in open and constructive negotiations with the Union and employees. After approximately six months of consultations, a consensus was formed and a supplemental agreement was signed.

Committed to the protection of labor rights, Zijin Mining follows the United Nations’ Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and adheres to the laws and regulations of host countries. It supports unions in negotiating Collective Bargaining Agreements and Collective Labor Contracts with project operators to safeguard employees’ rights. In 2023, after more than a year of negotiations, Rosebel Gold Mines successfully signed a collective labor agreement with the Union, addressing critical issues for employees such as level of wage increases, leave, and bonus distribution.

Translator:Jian   Reviser: Li Yuanxing   Editor-in-Chief: Wang Jie

Sobre Zijin Mining
Zijin Mining es una empresa líder mundial en el sector de metales y minería, y uno de los mayores productores globales de oro, cobre y zinc. Con más de 30 operaciones y proyectos mineros de gran escala distribuidos en 19 países y 5 continentes, la compañía aprovecha sus sólidas capacidades internas de investigación, ingeniería y desarrollo para mantener una alta eficiencia operacional y bajos costos, tanto en adquisiciones como en operaciones. Este enfoque le ha permitido consolidarse como referente en la creación de valor, respaldado por su filosofía de desarrollo compartido y sustentado por un desempeño superior en materia ambiental, social y de gobierno corporativo. Las acciones de Zijin cotizan en la Bolsa de Hong Kong (HKEX: 2899) y en la Bolsa de Shanghai (SSE: 601899).