• In 1962, Newmont revolutionized the gold mining industry with the world’s first discovery of submicroscopic or “invisible gold.”
  • Newmont helped found the ICMM, promoting sustainable development and social responsibility in mining.

Six Million Man Hours of Safety

The Minera Yanacocha security department, comprised of 48 employees and 256 contractors, demonstrated its commitment to safety by working six million man hours without a lost-time accident. Lee Langston (center), regional security director, Newmont South America, proudly holds a plaque given in recognition of the department's achievement.

November 30, 2010

Six Million Man Hours of Safety