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Natascha Viljoen

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President & Chief Operating Officer at Newmont Corporation
📍 Denver, Colorado, United States

Natascha Viljoen is the President and Chief Operating Officer of Newmont, with over 30 years of experience at global miners like Anglo American Platinum and BHP. A metallurgical engineer, she focuses on operational excellence, portfolio optimization, and talent development. She will become Newmonts first female CEO in January 2026.

A second-generation miner from South Africa, Nataschas father was a winding engine driver, instilling in her a deep respect for the industry and its people. She is a passionate advocate for creating a more inclusive and safe culture in mining, particularly championing opportunities for women.

Interesting fact: Natascha Viljoen is set to become the first woman to lead Newmont in the companys 104-year history.

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Experience
32 Years
Current Role
President & Chief Operating Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Denver, Colorado, United States
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Priorities

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Operational Excellence
Focuses on cost discipline, productivity gains, and unlocking value from Newmont's portfolio, especially following the major Newcrest acquisition.
Women in Mining
Actively speaks out against exclusionary cultures and advocates for creating a more empowering, safe, and inclusive environment for women in the industry.
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Career

Work history

5-2025
President & Chief Operating Officer
Newmont Corporation
10-2023 - 9-2025
Chief Operating Officer
Newmont Corporation
3-2020 - 9-2023
Chief Executive Officer
Anglo American Platinum (Valterrra Platinum)
8-2014 - 2-2020
Group Head of Processing
Anglo American
5-2011 - 7-2014
Executive Vice President
Lonmin Plc
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Newmont Promotes Natascha Viljoen to President and Chief Operating Officer. Featured in Newmont Corporation (Investor News Release)
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Natascha Viljoen: Newmont Corporation - African Mining Indaba. Featured in Mining Indaba
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Education
2011 - 2014
EMBA (Cum laude)
University of Cape Town
1988 - 1991
B.Eng
North-West University / Noordwes-Universiteit
1983 - 1987
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Klerksdorp Hoërskool
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