Africa’s Natascha Viljoen to lead $99bn Newmont Corporation in a defining moment for global mining sustainability

Africa’s Natascha Viljoen to lead $99bn Newmont Corporation in a defining moment for global mining sustainability

In January 2026, South African-born mining executive Natascha Viljoen will step into history as the first woman to lead Newmont Corporation, the world’s largest gold mining company, valued at $99.45 billion (R1.72 trillion). Her appointment as Chief Executive Officer marks not only a breakthrough in gender representation but also underscores Africa’s growing intellectual and professional […]