This combination creates the worlds premier gold company, said Goldcorps President and Chief Executive Officer, David Garofalo. In addition to the depth and quality of Newmont Goldcorps operations, projects, exploration properties and Reserves, the combined companys assets will be centered in the worlds most favorable and prospective mining jurisdictions and gold districts. The strategic rationale for combining Goldcorp with Newmont is powerfully compelling on many levels, and both teams are fully committed to delivering on the transactions value proposition for all of our stakeholders. Newmont Goldcorp will be one of Canadas largest gold producers and will have its North America regional office in Vancouver, and expects to oversee more than three million ounces of the combined companys total annual gold production.