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Minera Yanacocha (part of Newmont)

  • Metals & steel, Mining
  • Peru

  • Minera Yanacocha was a joint venture between Newmont, Minas Buenaventura, and Sumitomo Corporation. Since 2022 it is owned 100% by Newmont.

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Indicators

Human Rights Policy ? Company policy describing its approach and commitment to human rights

ICMM Member ? Whether a company is a member of the International Council on Mining & Metals (ICMM)

EITI Supporter ? Whether the company is a supporter of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative

VPI Member ? Established in 2000, the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights are a set of principles designed to guide companies in maintaining the safety and security of their operations within an operating framework that ensures respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms.

IRMA Member ? Whether a company is a member of the Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance (IRMA)

Transition Minerals ? The company is being tracked on our Transition Minerals Tracker for human rights allegations linked to one or more of the following minerals: bauxite, cobalt, copper, lithium, manganese, nickel and zinc

Stories with associated response requests ? We sought responses from Minera Yanacocha (part of Newmont) to the allegations raised in these stories. Find out more about our Company Response Mechanism.

Top associated countries

Minera Yanacocha (part of Newmont) has been referenced in news articles and reports on our website.

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Company headquarters

Company mentions (Articles, reports, news etc.) in disputed regions

Company headquarters in disputed regions