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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Dated January 2, 2003

IAMGOLD CORPORATION
(Translation of Registrant's Name Into English)

2820 Fourteenth Avenue
Markham, Ontario, Canada L3R 0S9
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

(Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.)

Form 20-F    o Form 40-F    ý

(Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.)

Yes    o No    ý

SIGNATURES

        Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

	IAMGOLD CORPORATION
Date: January 2, 2003	By:	/s/  LARRY E. PHILLIPS Larry E. Phillips Vice President, Corporate Development and Secretary

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EXHIBIT INDEX

        The following is a list of Exhibits included as part of this Report on Form 6-K.

No.	Description of Exhibit
1.	Press release dated December 12, 2002 of IAMGold Corporation.
2.	Press release dated December 24, 2002 of IAMGold Corporation.

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EX-1

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EXHIBIT 1

TO THE FORM 6-K DATED JANUARY 2, 2003
OF IAMGOLD CORPORATION
Press release dated December 12, 2002 of IAMGold Corporation

News release via Canada NewsWire, Toronto 416-863-9350

Attention Business/Financial Editors: IAMGOLD announces annual dividend payment
TSX Trading Symbol:	IMG
52 Week Trading Range:	CDN $3.41 – $8.75
AMEX Trading Symbol:	IAG
Total Shares Outstanding:	79,237,022
Fully Diluted:	83,735,525

        MARKHAM, ON, Dec. 12 /CNW/ — IAMGOLD Corporation ("IAMGOLD" or the "Company") (TSX:IMG, AMEX:IAG) is pleased to announce an annual dividend payment of Cdn.$0.05 per share to shareholders of IAMGOLD. The dividend will be paid on January 24, 2003 to shareholders of record as of December 20, 2002.

        "We are very pleased that IAMGOLD has continued its Annual Dividend Policy by declaring a dividend payment to shareholders for 2002, thus allowing them to share in the Company's performance during the past year," said IAMGOLD Co-Chairmen William Pugliese and Mark Nathanson.

        This press release includes certain "Forward-Looking Statements" within the meaning of section 21E of the United States Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, included herein, including without limitation, statements regarding potential mineralization and reserves, exploration results and future plans and objectives of IAMGOLD Corporation (IAMGOLD), are forward-looking statements that involve various risks and uncertainties. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from IAMGOLD's expectations are disclosed under the heading "Risk Factors" and elsewhere in IAMGOLD documents filed from time-to-time with the Toronto Stock Exchange, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and other regulatory authorities.

        IAMGOLD is a leading mining, exploration and development company. Its principal assets are a 38% stake in the Sadiola Gold Mine and a 40% stake in the Yatela Gold Mine. IAMGOLD is actively exploring highly prospective ground in Africa and South America.

Please note: This entire press release may be accessed via fax, e-mail, IAMGOLD's website at www.iamgold.com and through Canada NewsWire's website at www.newswire.ca. All material information on IAMGOLD can be found at www.sedar.com or on www.sec.gov. If you wish to be placed on IAMGOLD's e-mail press release list please contact us at info(at)iamgold.com
%SEDAR: 00009025E

— 0 — 12/12/2002

        /For further information: Todd Bruce, President and Chief Operating Officer or John Ross, Chief Financial Officer, or Joanne Jobin, Director of Investor Relations, Ph: (905) 477-4420, Fx: (905) 477-4426, Toll Free: 1 888 IMG 9999/
        (IMG. IAG)

CO:	IAMGOLD
ST:	Ontario
IN:	MNG
SU:	DIV

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CNW 17:19e 12-DEC-02

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EXHIBIT 2

TO THE FORM 6-K DATED JANUARY 2, 2003
OF IAMGOLD CORPORATION
Press release dated December 24, 2002 of IAMGold Corporation

News release via Canada NewsWire, Toronto 416-863-9350

Attention Business Editors: IAMGOLD announces decision in Kinbauri litigation
TSX Trading Symbol:	IMG
AMEX Trading Symbol:	IAG
52 Week Trading Range:	Cdn $3.41 – $8.75
Total Shares Outstanding:	79,237,022
Fully Diluted:	83,735,525

        MARKHAM, ON, Dec. 24 /CNW/ — IAMGOLD Corporation ("IAMGOLD" or "the Company") (TSX:IMG, AMEX:IAG) announced that it has received the Reasons for Judgment of the trial judge in the damages portion of the claim by Kinbauri Gold Corporation ("Kinbauri").

        Kinbauri commenced an action against IAMGOLD in 1991 before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, regarding a disputed agreement to amalgamate. At the liability portion of the proceedings, heard in July 1997, the court held that IAMGOLD was not legally justified in unilaterally terminating the contract.

        In February 2002, the court heard evidence on the issue of damages. Kinbauri claimed compensatory damages of Cdn.$8,160,000 plus Cdn.$416,000 for costs and expenses. In his Reasons for Judgment, the trial judge awarded compensatory damages of Cdn.$1,700,000, plus prejudgment interest and costs. At that time, Kinbauri also claimed punitive damages of Cdn.$2,000,000. This claim was dismissed completely by the court.

        Larry Phillips, Vice President and General Counsel said, "This has been a long and difficult process for the Company and our shareholders. Although the damage award is a significant amount, it is far less than the amounts claimed by Kinbauri throughout the hearing on damages. We will be reviewing the Reasons for Judgment with our litigation counsel in order to determine the necessary steps to finally conclude this matter."

        This press release includes certain "Forward-Looking Statements" within the meaning of section 21E of the United States Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, included herein, including without limitation, statements regarding potential mineralization and reserves, exploration results and future plans and objectives of IAMGOLD Corporation (IAMGOLD), are forward-looking statements that involve various risks and uncertainties. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from IAMGOLD's expectations are disclosed under the heading "Risk Factors" and elsewhere in IAMGOLD documents filed from time-to-time with the Toronto Stock Exchange, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and other regulatory authorities.

        Please note: This entire press release may be accessed via fax, e-mail, IAMGOLD's website at www.iamgold.com and through Canada Newswire's website at www.newswire.ca All material information on IAMGOLD can be found at www.sedar.com

        If you wish to be placed on IAMGOLD's e-mail press release list please contact us at info(at)iamgold.com
        %SEDAR: 00009025E

— 0 — 12/24/2002

        /For further information: Larry Phillips, Vice-President, Corporate Development, Ph: (905) 477-4420, Fx: (905) 477-4426, Toll Free: 1-888-IMG-9999/
        (IMG. IAG)

CO:	IAMGOLD
ST:	Ontario
IN:	MNG
SU:

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CNW 10:43e 24-DEC-02

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