Newmont Names COO Natascha Viljoen CEO, as Tom Palmer retires
1. Gold prices gain due to safe-haven demand amid Middle East tensions. 2. Natascha Viljoen named Newmont's first female CEO, succeeding Tom Palmer. 3. Viljoen aims to lead Newmont into a new growth phase. 4. Tom Palmer resigns after 12 years in leadership roles at Newmont. 5. Newmont recently divested its stake in Orla Mining for $439 million.