Development begins at Yanacocha in Peru , which becomes one of the largest and lowest cost gold mines in the world .

Acquires Normandy Mining and Franco-Nevada Mining to become the world ’ s largest gold producer with annual production in excess of eight million ounces .

Merges with Goldcorp in a $ 10bn deal to create the world ’ s leading gold company as measured by assets , prospects , and people .

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