Newmont Corp. engages in the exploration and acquisition of gold properties, containing copper, silver, lead, zinc or other metals. It operates through the following geographical segments: Africa, Australia, Latin America & the Caribbean, North America, and Papua New Guinea. The North America segment consists primarily of Carlin, Phoenix, Twin Creeks and Long Canyon in the state of Nevada and Cripple Creek and Victor in the state of Colorado. The company was founded by William Boyce Thompson on May 2, 1921, and is headquartered in Denver, CO.