Newmont Mining ( NEM ) is primarily a gold producer with significant assets or operations in the United States, Australia, Peru, Indonesia, Ghana, Canada, New Zealand and Mexico. The massive monetary easing that occurred during the financial crisis of 2008/2009 could spur inflation down the road, encouraging central banks to add to their gold reserves as a means of avoiding currency devaluation. Gold sales for 2010 are expected to be around 5.3 million ounces, generating net revenues of $7.1 billion for the company.