And in 1996 , Newcrest stated that the company wished to transform itself into a world - scale and internationally recognised producer .
In 1992 , exploration discovered its first offshore gold in the Halmahera Islands , Indonesia .
In 1996 , Newcrest stated that the company wished to transform itself into a world - scale and internationally recognised producer .
In 1992 , exploration discovered its first offshore gold in the Halmahera Islands , Indonesia .