Founded in 1921 and publicly traded on
the NYSE since 1925, Newmont is one of
the world’s leading gold companies .
Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, the
company employs approximately 15,000
people, the majority of whom work at
Newmont's mines sites in the United
States, Australia, Peru, Indonesia ,
Bolivia, New Zealand and Mexico.
Newmont recently developed its first
project in Ghana, which will become the
company's next core operating district
and at year-end 2006, had over 20
million ounces of gold reserves.
Newmont's global land position of
approximately 28.5 million acres and its
world-class exploration team enables the
company to explore and acquire gold
properties in the world's best gold
districts. Newmont is also the only S&P
500 listed stock, espouses a no gold
hedging philosophy, and as of year end
2006, reported gold reserves of 93.9
million equity ounces.
With unsurpassed financial strength and
flexibility, project development and
operational expertise, and portfolio
management and investment skills,
Newmont is "The Gold Company" of choice
for employees, shareholders, host
communities and governments.
Newmont is committed to the highest
standards and leadership in the areas of
environmental management, health and
safety for its employees and neighboring
communities.
