Newmont Corporation promotes Natascha Viljoen to CEO
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The news: Newmont Corporation will promote its president and chief operating officer Natascha Viljoen to the chief executive role, with incumbent Tom Palmer set to resign on 31 December 2025.
The context: Palmer has served in the top job since 2019 and has been with Newmont for around 12 years. He will also resign from the board of directors when he vacates the chief executive role but will remain with the company as a strategic adviser until he retires on 31 March 2026.
Viljoen will fill the role and join the board of directors on 1 January 2026. She first joined Newmont in 2023 as executive vice president and chief operating officer.
Viljoen was previously the CEO of the world’s largest primary producer of platinum, Anglo American Platinum, now known as Valterra.
What they said: “On behalf of the Board of Directors, I thank Tom for his dedication to the growth and advancement of this business,” Newmont chair Greg Boyce said.
“His knowledge of our operations, commitment to the development of our future leaders and passion for the industry have played a key role in shaping what is one of the strongest portfolios in the industry today.
“We are delighted to welcome Natascha as our next CEO. Over the last two years as our COO, Natascha has proven to be an expert operator and inspiring leader.”
The sources: Newmont Corporation media release, ASX
