Gold miner Newmont names Natascha Viljoen its first female CEO

Core Insights - Newmont's CEO Tom Palmer will retire by the end of the year, marking a significant leadership change in the company [1] - Barrick Mining's CEO Mark Bristow also announced his resignation, indicating a broader industry transformation [1] Company Developments - Tom Palmer will officially step down on December 31 and will serve as a strategic adviser until March next year [2] - Palmer joined Newmont in 2014, became COO in 2016, and was appointed CEO in 2019, overseeing major acquisitions including the $17 billion purchase of Newcrest [2] - Natascha Viljoen will succeed Palmer as CEO effective January 1, 2026, bringing over 30 years of mining experience [3] Leadership Changes - Karyn Ovelmen, the CFO of Newmont, also announced her departure after over two years, with Peter Wexler named as interim CFO [3] - Viljoen has focused on operations, portfolio integration, and talent development at Newmont, emphasizing safety and sustainability [4]