Newmont Corporation, formerly known as Newmont Mining Corporation, is an American multinational mining company that primarily focuses on the production of gold, but also explores for and produces other metals such as silver, copper, zinc, and lead. Established in 1921 by William Boyce Thompson, Newmont is headquartered in Greenwood Village, Colorado, United States. The company operates mines and assets in various countries, including the United States, Canada, Mexico, Peru, Argentina, Ghana, and Australia.