Penasquito Mine Has New General Manager

DENVER, CO - Newmont Corporation reported that Bernard Wessels has been appointed General Manager of the Penasquito mine. Bernard Wessels brings a long and successful track record of operational delivery to Penasquito having managed Newmont’s Ahafo mine in Ghana since 2017.

“Despite the challenging circumstances caused by Covid-19, the team on the ground in Mexico has continued to deliver solid operational performance at Penasquito and has been recognized for its industry leading approach in managing through the pandemic,” said Tom Palmer, President and Chief Executive Officer. “Bernard is a capable leader who brings a proven track record of delivery at large, complex operations and will continue a culture of continuous improvement to drive efficiencies and improve performance at this world-class operation.”