Exhibit 99.17

CONSENT OF N. JOHNSON

I hereby consent to the use of my name in connection with the following documents and reports, which are being filed as exhibits to and incorporated by reference into the registration statement on Form 40-F of IAMGOLD Corporation (the “Company”) being filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission:

1. Information regarding the Buckreef Project; and

2. The annual information form of the Company dated March 28, 2008, which includes reference to my name in connection with information relating to the Buckreef Project and the properties described therein.

Date: March 31, 2008

/s/ Nicolas Johnson

Name: Nicolas Johnson

Title: Consulting Geologist, Hellman & Schofield Pty Ltd.