Security personnel are responsible for airstrip maintenance and lighting as well as aircraft scheduling and communication with the Suriname civil aviation authorities.

This provides aircraft with the ability to give notice of arrival and to direct ground vehicles off the runway.

The Rosebel mine is approximately 85 kilometres (53 mi) from the capital city of Paramaribo.

The concession covers 170 square kilometres (66 sq mi) and holds six major deposits and numerous gold prospects divided between two distinct limbs.

However, the exploration potential is still high and it is expected that new mineral reserves will be added in the future.