IAMGOLD provides further information on its 2012-2014 capital program

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TORONTO, Jan. 17, 2012 /CNW/ - IAMGOLD Corporation ("IAMGOLD" or the "Company") today made available to its shareholders further information about its capital spending plans for 2012, 2013 and 2014.   Yesterday, the Company announced a forecast for its gold and niobium production for the next three years as well as a high level forecast for capital spending during the same period.  More details of the Company's capital program can now be found at http://files.newswire.ca/282/Capex_Slides.pdf.

About IAMGOLD
IAMGOLD (www.iamgold.com) is a leading mid-tier gold mining company producing approximately one million ounces annually from five gold mines (including current joint ventures) on three continents.   IAMGOLD is uniquely positioned with a strong financial position and extensive management and operational expertise.  To grow from this strong base, IAMGOLD has a pipeline of development and exploration projects and continues to assess accretive acquisition opportunities.  IAMGOLD's growth plans are strategically focused in West Africa, select countries in South America and regions of Canada.   IAMGOLD also operates Niobec, a niobium mine in the Canadian province of Quebec.

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PDF with caption: "Capex Slides.pdf". PDF available at: http://stream1.newswire.ca/media/2012/01/17/20120117_C4525_DOC_EN_8991.pdf

Bob Tait, VP Investor Relations
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