DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Newmont
Mining Corporation (NYSE: NEM) has been recognized as one of the world’s
most admired companies in an in-depth global survey conducted by FORTUNE
magazine. Newmont was ranked as the top mining company globally,
posting strong scores in the areas of quality of management, social
responsibility, long-term investment, people management and innovation. FORTUNE
bases its ranking on the opinions of 3,900 executives, directors, and
securities analysts.
“This is a great honor, and one that speaks to the caliber of our team,
and to our position as a good investment, a good place to work, and a
good partner for our host governments and communities,” said Gary
Goldberg, President and Chief Executive Officer. “Our commitment to
long-term value creation drives a singular focus on doing things right –
from managing our resources wisely and responsibly, to continuing to
invest in next generation talent and technology.”
In addition to being named one of FORTUNE’s most admired companies,
Newmont was once again confirmed as a constituent of the FTSE4Good
Index Series, with an Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)
rating of 95 out of 100. In December, Newmont was one of only two
resource companies named in a ranking
by the Drucker Institute of the top 250 best managed companies based
on high scores in the areas of employee engagement and development, and
social responsibility.
Also in 2017, for an unprecedented third consecutive year, Newmont was
ranked by the Dow
Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World) as the mining
industry’s overall leader in sustainability. Newmont’s inclusion on the
index marked the 11th consecutive year the company had been
selected for the DJSI World.
About Newmont
Newmont is a leading gold and copper producer. The Company’s operations
are primarily in the United States, Australia, Ghana, Peru and Suriname.
Newmont is the only gold producer listed in the S&P 500 Index and was
named the mining industry leader by the Dow Jones Sustainability World
Index in 2015, 2016 and 2017. The Company is an industry leader in value
creation, supported by its leading technical, environmental, social and
safety performance. Newmont was founded in 1921 and has been publicly
traded since 1925.
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