RANKED: World’s top 10 gold mining companies
Newmont remains the top gold producer with 5.5 million oz. across its global operations, which span four continents.
According to coin and precious metals dealer Blanchard and Company’s research arm, the continuation of gold’s strong bull run through during Q1 2011, with the metal hitting a new nominal high above $1,440 last week, will see more new record highs likely to be achieved this year despite some analysts’ predictions that gold will plateau.