Newmont Mining Corporation has appointed experienced miner Andrew Woodley to lead the Company’s North America business beginning on January 2, 2017.

The complex land dispute between members of the Chaupe family and Yanacocha remains a concern for Newmont, the company said.

Newmont was the first gold company named to the index in 2007, and has been included on the DJSI North America Index every year since 2006.

Newmont Mining Corporation was officially incorporated on May 2, 1921.

Newmont was the first gold company named to the index in 2007, and has been included on the DJSI North America Index every year since 2006.

Last week, Newmont Ghana’s Ahafo Development Foundation (NADeF) was awarded the best social impact investment vehicle in Africa by the European Union’s African Chamber of Commerce.

Newmont Mining Corporation (NYSE: NEM) ("Newmont" or the "Company") announced today that, in agreement with the government of Peru, it has suspended construction activities at the Conga project (or the "Project") in Peru for the safety of employees and community members. During the past month, the Conga project and the near-by Yanacocha operations have experienced intermittent work stoppages as a result of ongoing protests in the region. Beginning in October 2011, anti-mining activists expressed concerns about perceived impacts of the Project on the local water supply. The Conga Environmental Impact Assessment was approved in 2010 after extensive review by the Peruvian government which included significant engagement and consultation with local communities.