Second proxy advisory firm recommends Newmont/Goldcorp merger

A second independent proxy advisory firm has recommended that shareholders vote ‘for’ the combination of Newmont and Goldcorp.

NYSE-listed Newmont said on Wednesday that Glass, Lewis & Co has joined Institutional Shareholder Services as the second independent proxy advisory firm to recommend that Newmont and Goldcorp shareholders vote ‘for’ the companies’ respective resolutions relating to their proposed combination at their upcoming shareholder meetings.