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Newmont's Palmer sees WA sexual harassment inquiry as catalyst for change

WITH investors increasingly focusing on environmental, social and governance (ESG) aspects over and above the financial aspects of being a gold producer, the Newmont Corporation CEO Tom Palmer's keynote speech at the 2022 Prospectors and Developers Association Conference in Toronto reflected this changing reality in a talk strong on ESG leadership, while production and development themes reduced to a supporting role.