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NEWMONT CORP. $43.90, remains a buy for long-term growth and as a hedge against inflation. The company (New York symbol NEM; Shares outstanding: 793.7 million; Market cap: $35.3 billion; TSINetwork Rating: Average; Dividend yield: 5.0%; www.newmont.com) is the world’s largest gold producer. It also produces copper, silver, lead and zinc. The company is now selling its 18.75% stake in Argentina’s MARA copper-gold joint venture to Glencore International AG. That will raise Glencore’s stake to 43.75%. Yamana Gold Inc. (Toronto symbol YRI) will continue to own 56.25% of MARA and operate it. Newmont will receive up to $174.9 million, which will help offset the $2 billion it plans to spend on exploration and upgrades in 2022. Newmont Corp. is a buy. OVINTIV INC., $74.51, is a buy. The energy producer (Toronto symbol OVV; Shares outstanding: 254.3 million; Market cap: $18.3 billion; TSINetwork Rating: Average; Dividend yield: 1.7%) operates three core properties: Montney (B.C.), Anadarko (Oklahoma) and Permian (Texas). In addition to natural gas, these fields produce large amounts of oil and…