Newmont Mining (NEM)

It named three new top executives.

Newmont Corporation (NYSE: NEM, ASX: NEM, PNGX: NEM) (“Newmont”) today announced leadership appointments that further shape its go-forward Executive Leadership Team under President and Chief Executive Officer Natascha Viljoen and reflect the depth of leadership talent within the company. Effective July 1, 2026, Brian Tabolt has been appointed Chief Financial Officer, Mark Rodgers has been appointed Chief Operating Officer, and David Thornton has been appointed Chief Technical Officer. In addition, David Fry has been promoted to Executive Vice President, Project Development, reflecting the importance of disciplined project development and execution as Newmont advances its highest-return growth opportunities.

Is the crash in gold prices a warning or an opportunity?

Given how things are shaping up, 2026 could be a tough year for the gold stock.

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Investors looking to add gold to their portfolio should consider growth, not just the precious metal's price.

The current weakness in gold could come down to speculative investors unwinding positions.

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