• Minera Yanacocha is the largest gold producer in Latin America.
  • The San Jose pit at Yanacocha was transformed into a $25 million reservoir storing 1.3 billion gallons (5.9 million cubic meters) of water.

Comprehensive Review of Minera Yanacocha’s Security and Human Rights Policies

Newmont released the findings and recommendations from a study of its security procedures and practices at the Yanacocha mine in Peru. These findings were evaluated based on the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights, to which Yanacocha is a signatory, as well as all national and international complementary regulations.

 


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