1. Newmont Corporation
The first company on our list is the Colorado-based Newmont Corporation. Newmont is a premier gold-mining company with significant reserves spread across various continents. In 2020, the company produced around 5.9 million ounces of gold, making it one of the world’s biggest gold producers. Its operations span North America, South America, Australia, and Africa.
2. Barrick Gold Corporation
Barrick Gold Corporation, based in Toronto, Canada, holds a prominent position in the global gold mining industry. This market leader operates mines in some of the most mineral-rich territories, including Nevada, Dominican Republic, Peru, and beyond. Barrick Gold Corporation’s portfolio boasts a stunning annual production of more than 5 million ounces of gold.
3. AngloGold Ashanti
South African company AngloGold Ashanti, with 14 gold mines in 9 different countries, including South Africa, Ghana, Australia, and the Americas, stands third on our list. As Africa’s largest gold miner, this company plays a significant role in the global market. In 2020, AngloGold Ashanti managed to produce approximately 3 million ounces of gold.
4. Kinross Gold Corporation
Based in Toronto, Kinross Gold Corporation has projects and operations in the United States, Brazil, Russia, Mauritania, Chile, and Ghana. With a focus on responsible mining and a strong track record of environmental stewardship, Kinross produced about 2.4 million gold equivalent ounces in 2020.
5. Gold Fields
Next on the list is Gold Fields, a globally recognised South African gold mining company with seven operating mines in Peru, Ghana, Australia, and South Africa. Gold Fields is renowned for its transparent business practices and has reported an annual production of approximately 2.2 million ounces.
6. Polyus
Russia’s largest gold producer, Polyus, manage extensive mining operations across Russia’s most gold-rich territories. The company is admired for its innovative technological advances in gold mining and its commitment to sustainability. In 2020, Polyus produced approximately 2.8 million ounces of gold.
7. Newcrest Mining Limited
An Australian-based corporation, Newcrest Mining Limited, is one of the leading companies in the Pacific region. With large, low-cost mines in Australia, Papua New Guinea, and Canada, Newcrest stands as the largest gold producer listed on the Australian Stock Exchange. The company’s gold production for 2020 amounted to