Gold Mining
Gold mining is relatively unregulated by the government. Suriname has attracted the attention of international companies in gold exploration and exploitation. Companies present include Blue Ribbon Resources Ltd, Cambior, Canarc Resource Corporation, IAMGOLD, Golden Star Resources Ltd.
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