PARAMARIBO – In a significant celebration of workforce dedication, Zijin Rosebel Gold Mines recognized 162 employees reaching career milestones during a special ceremony held Saturday in Brokopondo. The event spotlighted personnel with service periods ranging from 5 to 30 years at the prominent gold mining operation.
The anniversary gala, hosted at Roeli’s Event Venue in Wanica, transformed into an evening of appreciation through live musical entertainment and comedic performances by Glenn Huisden. Each honored employee received a commemorative award, official certificate, and monetary bonus in recognition of their service contributions.
Country Director Stephanie Lobbrecht emphasized the human capital foundation of the company’s operations: “We celebrate our people because they form the very heart of Rosebel. Without their consistent efforts, the achievements we deliver daily for both the company and nation would remain unattainable.”
This year’s recognition ceremony encompassed 436 milestone achievers across multiple service tiers: 328 employees marking five years of service, 5 reaching ten years, 28 achieving fifteen years, and 73 celebrating twenty years of employment. Notably, one employee commemorated a quarter-century with the organization, while another achieved the exceptional milestone of thirty years’ service.
Lobbrecht confirmed the company currently employs approximately 1,700 workers while highlighting Rosebel’s organizational priorities: “Safety remains our absolute top priority. Nothing is more devastating than when individuals leave home and fail to return safely. Beyond this fundamental commitment, team spirit remains indispensable. It is precisely through our strong collaborative dynamics that we have maintained production excellence throughout so many years.”