Compañía de Minas Buenaventura S.A.A., Peru's largest publicly-traded precious metals mining company announced Minera Yanacocha S.R.L. (Peruvian gold producer held by Buenaventura 43.65%, Newmont 51.35% and the IFC 5%), in agreement with the Government of Peru, has suspended construction activities at the Conga project in Peru for the safety of employees and community members. During the past month, the Conga project has experienced intermittent work stoppages as a result of ongoing protests in the region.