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Goldcorp�s Marlin Mine
Receives International Cyanide Code Certification
Vancouver, British
Columbia � August 13, 2009 � GOLDCORP INC. (GG: NYSE; G: TSX) announced today that the Marlin
mine in Guatemala has become the first mining operation in Central America to
be fully certified under the International Cyanide Management Code for the
Manufacture, Transport and Use of Cyanide in the Production of Gold (�the
Cyanide Code�). Marlin is Goldcorp�s third gold mine to
receive full certification. The Marigold mine in Nevada was the first gold mine
in the world to be fully certified under the Cyanide Code, followed by El
Sauzal mine, which was the first gold mine in Mexico to be fully certified.
The Cyanide Code is a
voluntary industry program for companies involved in the production of gold
using cyanide. It was developed under the auspices of the United Nations
Environment Program with the goal of safeguarding human health and the
environment by promoting responsible management of cyanide used in gold mining.
�Marlin�s certification highlights Goldcorp�s ongoing commitment to
maintaining the highest possible standards of environmental stewardship,� said
Chuck Jeannes, Goldcorp President & Chief Executive Officer. �This
achievement enhances Marlin�s status as a responsible, modern gold mining
operation with sustainable development programs that produce lasting benefits
in the communities in which it operates.�
Goldcorp is North America�s lowest-cost and fastest growing senior gold
producer. Its gold production is located in safe jurisdictions in the Americas
and remains 100% unhedged.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains �forward-looking statements�, within the meaning
of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and
applicable Canadian securities legislation, concerning the business, operations
and financial performance and condition of Goldcorp. Forward-looking
statements include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to the
future price of gold, silver, copper, lead and zinc, the estimation of mineral
reserves and resources, the realization of mineral reserve estimates, the timing
and amount of estimated future production, costs of production, capital
expenditures, costs and timing of the development of new deposits, success of
exploration activities, permitting time lines, hedging practices, currency
exchange rate fluctuations, requirements for additional capital, government
regulation of mining operations, environmental risks, unanticipated reclamation
expenses, timing and possible outcome of pending litigation, title disputes or
claims and limitations on insurance coverage. Generally, these
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factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or
achievements of Goldcorp to be materially different from those expressed or
implied by such forward-looking statements, including but not limited to: risks
related to the integration of acquisitions; risks related to international
operations; risks related to joint venture operations; actual results of
current exploration activities; actual results of current reclamation
activities; conclusions of economic evaluations; changes in project parameters
as plans continue to be refined; future prices of gold, silver, copper, lead
and zinc; possible variations in ore reserves, grade or recovery rates; failure
of plant, equipment or processes to operate as anticipated; accidents, labour
disputes and other risks of the mining industry; delays in obtaining
governmental approvals or financing or in the completion of development or
construction activities, as well as those factors discussed in the section
entitled �Description of the Business � Risk Factors� in Goldcorp�s Annual
Information Form for the year ended December 31, 2008, available on
www.sedar.com, and Form 40-F for the year ended December 31, 2008 on file with
the United States Securities and Exchange Commission in Washington, D.C.
Although Goldcorp has attempted to identify important factors that could cause
actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking
statements, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated,
estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such statements
will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ
materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly,
readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.
Goldcorp does not undertake to update any forward-looking statements that are
incorporated by reference herein, except in accordance with applicable
securities laws.
For further information, please contact:
Jeff Wilhoit
VP, Investor Relations
Goldcorp Inc.
3400-666 Burrard Street
Vancouver, British Columbia, V6C 2X8
Telephone: (604) 696-3074
Fax: (604) 696-3001
e-mail: info@goldcorp.com
website: www.goldcorp.com