TORONTO, ONTARIO (TSX: IMG)(NYSE: IAG)(BOTSWANA: IAMGOLD) reports that a mandate has been passed by the Constituent Assembly in Ecuador which may result in the suspension of large-scale mining exploration projects in the country for 180 days. The Company is closely monitoring the situation and will seek clarification from authorities of any potential impact on its Quimsacocha project located in Ecuador. IAMGOLD is committed to working with the government and people of Ecuador to achieve a modern, sustainable mining industry, which will play an important role in the future growth of the country. In the meantime, the Company is in a position to advance the work necessary to complete the prefeasibility study scheduled for July 2008.

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Contacts: IAMGOLD Corporation: Lisa Doddridge Director, Investor Relations (416) 360-4710 or Toll Free: 1-888-IMG-9999 Email: info@iamgold.com Website: www.iamgold.com Renmark Financial Communications Inc. John Boidman (514) 939-3989 (514) 939-3717 (FAX) Email: jboidman@renmarkfinancial.com Renmark Financial Communications Inc. Henri Perron (514) 939-3989 (514) 939-3717 (FAX) Email: hperron@renmarkfinancial.com Website: www.renmarkfinancial.com

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