Newmont Reports Record Operating Cash Flow of $2.9 Billion and Adjusted Net
Income(1) of $1.4 Billion ($2.79 per Share) in 2009
</pre>
<p><span class="xn-location">DENVER</span>, <span class="xn-chron">Feb. 25</span> /CNW/ -- Newmont Mining Corporation (NYSE: NEM) ("Newmont" or "the Company") today announced record operating cash flow of <span class="xn-money">$2.9 billion</span> and adjusted net income of <span class="xn-money">$1.4 billion</span> (<span class="xn-money">$2.79</span> per share) in 2009 on record revenues of <span class="xn-money">$7.7 billion</span> from equity gold sales of 5.3 million ounces at costs applicable to sales of <span class="xn-money">$417</span> per ounce. Record revenues of <span class="xn-money">$2.5 billion</span> were generated in the fourth quarter, with <span class="xn-money">$1.0 billion</span> in operating cash flow generated on equity gold sales of 1.5 million ounces at costs applicable to sales of <span class="xn-money">$413</span> per ounce.</p>
<pre>
2009 Highlights:
-- Net cash from continuing operations of $2.9 billion, up 109% from
2008;
-- Adjusted net income(1) of $1.4 billion ($2.79 per share), up 72% from
2008;
-- Revenues of $7.7 billion, up 26% from 2008, on average realized gold
price of $977 per ounce and average realized copper price of $2.60;
-- Equity gold sales of 5.3 million ounces and equity copper sales of 226
million pounds;
-- Costs applicable to sales for gold of $417 per ounce, down 4% from
2008;
-- Costs applicable to sales for copper of $0.64 per pound, down 54% from
2008;
-- Equity gold sales and costs applicable to sales in line with original
2009 outlook;
-- Gold operating margin(2) increased 28% on a gold price increase of
12%;
-- Acquisition of remaining 33.3% of Boddington;
-- Raised $1.7 billion of equity and convertible debt to fund the
Boddington acquisition;
-- Successful offering of $2.0 billion of unsecured debt; and
-- Commercial production achieved at Boddington.
</pre>
<p>"The combination of slightly higher production, lower costs and gold price leverage generated cash flow from operations of <span class="xn-money">$2.9 billion</span> on record revenues of <span class="xn-money">$7.7 billion</span>, while our gold operating margin expanded to 57%," said Richard O'Brien, President and Chief Executive Officer. "With the completion of construction of Boddington late last year, we now turn our attention to the development of our next generation of projects, including Akyem in <span class="xn-location">Ghana</span>, Conga in <span class="xn-location">Peru</span>, <span class="xn-person">Hope Bay</span> in <span class="xn-location">Canada</span> and our portfolio of growth projects in Nevada."</p>
<pre>
Fourth Quarter Highlights:
</pre>
<p>For the fourth quarter of 2009, the Company reported equity gold sales of 1.5 million ounces at costs applicable to sales of <span class="xn-money">$413</span> per ounce. Equity gold sales were higher than expected in Nevada, at Yanacocha in <span class="xn-location">Peru</span> and at Ahafo in <span class="xn-location">Ghana</span>, offset by lower than expected sales from Boddington in <span class="xn-location">Australia</span>. Costs applicable to sales were in line with expectations.</p>
<pre>
-- Net cash from continuing operations of $1.0 billion, up 323% from
2008;
-- Adjusted net income(1) of $561 million ($1.14 per share), up 379% from
2008;
-- Revenues of $2.5 billion, up 90% from a year ago, on average realized
gold price of $1,102 per ounce and average realized copper price of
$3.24;
-- Equity gold sales of 1.5 million ounces and equity copper sales of 72
million pounds;
-- Costs applicable to sales for gold of $413 per ounce, down 7% from a
year ago;
-- Costs applicable to sales for copper of $0.64 per pound, down 2% from
a
year ago;
-- Gold operating margin(2) increased 145% on a gold price increase of
38%; and
-- Commercial production achieved at Boddington.
Summary of 2010 Outlook:
</pre>
<p>Equity gold production is expected to increase slightly to between 5.3 and 5.5 million ounces, primarily as a result of the continuing 12-month ramp-up to full production of Boddington, partially offset by lower production from Nevada and Yanacocha, as described below. The Company expects 2010 gold costs applicable to sales to increase slightly to between <span class="xn-money">$450</span> and <span class="xn-money">$480</span> per ounce accounting for Boddington on a co-product basis, or to between <span class="xn-money">$440 to $470</span> per ounce on a by-product basis, due to lower production from Nevada and Yanacocha. The Company accounts for Boddington on a co-product basis due to the significant revenues from copper. The Company's costs applicable to sales outlook assumes an average oil price of <span class="xn-money">$80</span> per barrel and an average Australian dollar exchange rate of <span class="xn-money">$0.80</span>. Costs applicable to sales in 2010, inclusive of hedges, are expected to change by approximately <span class="xn-money">$6</span> per ounce for every <span class="xn-money">$10</span> change in the oil price and by approximately <span class="xn-money">$7</span> per ounce for every <span class="xn-money">$0.10</span> change in the Australian dollar exchange rate.</p>
<p/>
<p>In 2010, the Company anticipates consolidated capital expenditures to decline by approximately 15% from 2009 to between <span class="xn-money">$1.4</span> and <span class="xn-money">$1.6 billion</span> (<span class="xn-money">$1.2 to $1.4 billion</span> on an equity basis) due to the completion of Boddington in 2009, offset partially by approximately <span class="xn-money">$0.6 billion</span> (on a consolidated basis) of investment in the next generation of major projects, including Akyem in <span class="xn-location">Ghana</span>, Conga in <span class="xn-location">Peru</span>, <span class="xn-person">Hope Bay</span> in <span class="xn-location">Canada</span> and the portfolio of growth projects in Nevada, as described further below. The remaining capital expenditures in 2010 are expected to be associated with maintenance and sustaining expenditures.</p>
<pre>
Regional Operations and Outlook:
</pre>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<pre>
North America
-------------
</pre>
<p>Nevada - Nevada sold 567,000 equity ounces of gold at costs applicable to sales of <span class="xn-money">$495</span> per ounce during the fourth quarter. Equity gold sales were above expectations due to higher grade from the underground operations and improved leach pad recoveries. During the quarter, costs applicable to sales were lower than expected as higher production was partially offset by higher underground mining costs and production taxes. Equity sales for the year were 2.0 million ounces at costs applicable to sales of <span class="xn-money">$521</span> per ounce.</p>
<p/>
<p>In 2010, the Company expects equity gold production from Nevada of approximately 1.6 to 1.7 million ounces due to lower production from the Carlin operations and the closure of Deep Post, partially offset by increased production at Leeville. Production from the Carlin operations is expected to be impacted by a geotechnical event that occurred at Gold Quarry in late <span class="xn-chron">December 2009</span>, limiting access to ore that was originally scheduled to be mined in 2010 and 2011. Following a series of geotechnical, mine planning and ore blending analyses conducted by the Company in January and <span class="xn-chron">February 2010</span>, the Company now expects up to approximately 150,000 equity ounces of gold production to be deferred from Gold Quarry in 2010 and 2011. The Company currently anticipates mining these deferred ounces in 2012 and 2013, while continuing to study opportunities to safely accelerate that production. 2010 costs applicable to sales in Nevada are expected to increase to between <span class="xn-money">$590</span> and <span class="xn-money">$630</span> per ounce, primarily due to lower production and higher contracted mining costs, diesel and input commodity price assumptions.</p>
<p/>
<p>La Herradura - Equity gold sales at La Herradura in <span class="xn-location">Mexico</span> during the fourth quarter were 34,000 ounces at costs applicable to sales of <span class="xn-money">$351</span> per ounce. Equity gold sales were higher than expected due to higher leach placement. Costs applicable to sales were lower than expected due to higher sales and by-product credits. Equity gold sales for the year were 113,000 ounces at costs applicable to sales of <span class="xn-money">$372</span> per ounce. La Herradura equity gold production is expected to reach 140,000 to 150,000 ounces in 2010 with costs applicable to sales of between <span class="xn-money">$400</span> and <span class="xn-money">$430</span> per ounce.</p>
<p/>
<p>For 2011(3), equity gold production in the <span class="xn-location">North America</span> region is expected to remain at 2010 levels, with the potential for slightly higher production in 2012, primarily due to higher production from underground and open pits from the Nevada Growth projects as well as higher production from La Herradura in <span class="xn-location">Mexico</span> and mining of the deferred ounces at Gold Quarry in Nevada. Costs applicable to sales in 2011 and 2012 are expected to remain near 2010 levels, with the potential of decreasing with the addition of the growth projects in Nevada and La Herradura production.</p>
<p/>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<pre>
South America
-------------
</pre>
<p>Yanacocha - Equity gold sales during the fourth quarter at Yanacocha in <span class="xn-location">Peru</span> were 262,000 ounces at costs applicable to sales of <span class="xn-money">$303</span> per ounce. Equity gold sales were slightly below expectations due to lower leach production, offset in part by higher mill production due to higher grades and recoveries. Costs applicable to sales were slightly higher than expected due to higher royalties and workers' participation from higher realized gold prices, partially offset by higher gold sales and by-product credits. Equity gold sales for the year were 1.06 million ounces at costs applicable to sales of <span class="xn-money">$311</span> per ounce.</p>
<p/>
<p>Equity gold production at Yanacocha is anticipated to decrease from 2009 levels to between 750,000 and 810,000 ounces in 2010, primarily due to lower ore tons mined and lower grades. Costs applicable to sales are anticipated to increase to between <span class="xn-money">$360</span> and <span class="xn-money">$400</span> per ounce due to lower production and higher contracted services and supplies.</p>
<p/>
<p>Equity gold production and costs applicable to sales in the <span class="xn-location">South America</span> region in 2011 and 2012(3) are expected to remain near 2010 levels. As the Company continues to advance the Conga project toward a final development decision in 2010, permitting dependant, the anticipated first production at Conga in the late 2014 to 2015 timeframe could add, on a 100% basis, annual gold production of approximately 650,000 to 750,000 ounces, as well as annual copper production of up to 160 to 210 million pounds during the first five years of steady-state operations at average costs applicable to sales of approximately <span class="xn-money">$300 to $400</span> per ounce and <span class="xn-money">$0.95 to $1.25</span> per pound, respectively.</p>
<p/>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<pre>
Asia Pacific
------------
</pre>
<p>Boddington - At Boddington, ramp-up to full production in the plant is proceeding according to plan. Equity gold sales during the fourth quarter were 103,000 ounces at costs applicable to sales of <span class="xn-money">$468</span> per ounce (<span class="xn-money">$352</span> per ounce on a by-product basis). Equity gold production is anticipated to reach 800,000 to 875,000 ounces in 2010 with costs applicable to sales of <span class="xn-money">$375 to $395</span> per ounce on a co-product basis (<span class="xn-money">$295 to $315</span> per ounce on a by-product basis). After ramping up to full production, we continue to expect Boddington's first five years of annual production to average approximately 1.0 million ounces. Additionally, in 2010 equity copper production at Boddington is anticipated to reach 65 to 75 million pounds at costs applicable to sales of between <span class="xn-money">$1.30</span> and <span class="xn-money">$1.45</span> per pound.</p>
<p/>
<p>Other Australia/New Zealand - Equity gold sales during the fourth quarter were 292,000 ounces at costs applicable to sales of <span class="xn-money">$528</span> per ounce. Equity gold sales met expectations as higher production at Jundee was offset by lower production at Tanami. Costs applicable to sales were in line with expectations. Equity gold sales for the year were 1.2 million ounces at costs applicable to sales of <span class="xn-money">$512</span> per ounce. Equity gold production at the Company's other Australian/New Zealand operations in 2010 is expected to be between 1.06 and 1.16 million ounces at costs applicable to sales of <span class="xn-money">$530 to $570</span> per ounce.</p>
<p/>
<p>Batu Hijau - Equity gold and copper sales during the fourth quarter at Batu Hijau in <span class="xn-location">Indonesia</span> were 68,000 ounces and 63 million pounds at costs applicable to sales of <span class="xn-money">$175</span> per ounce and <span class="xn-money">$0.58</span> per pound, respectively. Equity gold and copper sales met expectations as did costs applicable to sales. Equity gold and copper sales for the year were 239,000 ounces and 217 million pounds at costs applicable to sales of <span class="xn-money">$214</span> per ounce and <span class="xn-money">$0.62</span> per pound, respectively.</p>
<p/>
<p>2010 equity gold production at Batu Hijau, assuming the current economic interest of 52.44%, is expected to increase to between 390,000 and 425,000 ounces, primarily due to a higher economic interest and higher ore grades as mining occurs in the bottom of Phase 5. Costs applicable to sales are expected to increase to between <span class="xn-money">$265</span> and <span class="xn-money">$285</span> per ounce due to higher waste stripping. Equity copper production is expected to increase to be between 285 and 310 million pounds at costs applicable to sales of between <span class="xn-money">$0.75</span> and <span class="xn-money">$0.85</span> per pound.</p>
<p/>
<p>Equity gold production in the Asia Pacific region in 2011 and 2012(3) is expected to remain near 2010 levels, primarily due to increased production at Boddington and extended mine-life at Jundee and Waihi, offsetting declining production at Tanami and Batu Hijau. Over the same period, costs applicable to sales are anticipated to increase as lower cost production from Boddington will be offset by higher costs at Batu Hijau in <span class="xn-location">Indonesia</span> as the Company continues stripping Phase 6.</p>
<p/>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<pre>
Africa
------
</pre>
<p>Ahafo - Equity gold sales during the fourth quarter at Ahafo in <span class="xn-location">Ghana</span> were 134,000 ounces at costs applicable to sales of <span class="xn-money">$506</span> per ounce. Equity gold sales were higher than expected due to a drawdown of finished goods inventory. Costs applicable to sales were higher than expected due to higher labor, contracted services and maintenance costs. Equity sales for the year were 546,000 ounces at costs applicable to sales of <span class="xn-money">$444</span> per ounce.</p>
<p/>
<p>2010 equity gold production at Ahafo is expected to decline to between 460,000 and 500,000 ounces due to mining additional waste material and lower ore grade. Costs applicable to sales are anticipated to increase to <span class="xn-money">$515 to $555</span> per ounce, primarily as a result of lower production, higher diesel price assumptions and higher labor and royalty costs.</p>
<p/>
<p>Equity gold production and costs applicable to sales in the <span class="xn-location">Africa</span> region in 2011 and 2012(3) are expected to remain near 2010 levels. With the granting of the required mining license earlier this year, the Company is advancing the development of Akyem. First production is currently anticipated in late 2013 to 2014 with the addition of up to 480,000 to 550,000 equity gold ounces annually during the first five years of operation at costs applicable to sales of between <span class="xn-money">$350</span> and <span class="xn-money">$450</span> per ounce. Additionally, the potential future development of the Subika underground project should sustain production at Ahafo at 2010 levels. Collectively, the addition of potential production from the Akyem and Subika underground projects could more than double the Company's equity gold sales in <span class="xn-location">Ghana</span> over the next five years.</p>
<pre>
Consolidated Capital Expenditures Update:
</pre>
<p>Consolidated capital expenditures were <span class="xn-money">$455 million</span> during the fourth quarter, with approximately 33% related to completion of the Boddington project in <span class="xn-location">Australia</span>. For the year, the Company's consolidated capital expenditures were approximately <span class="xn-money">$1.8 billion</span>, approximately 62% of which was related to Boddington.</p>
<p/>
<p>For 2010, the Company anticipates lower consolidated capital expenditures of between <span class="xn-money">$1.4</span> and <span class="xn-money">$1.6 billion</span> (<span class="xn-money">$1.2 to $1.4 billion</span> on an equity basis) with approximately 30% to be invested in each of the <span class="xn-location">North America</span> and Asia Pacific regions, and the remaining 40% at other locations. Approximately 40% of the 2010 capital is expected to be related to major project initiatives, including further development of the Akyem project in <span class="xn-location">Ghana</span>, the Conga project in <span class="xn-location">Peru</span>, <span class="xn-person">Hope Bay</span> in <span class="xn-location">Canada</span> and other projects, while the remaining 60% is expected to be for maintenance and sustaining expenditures.</p>
<pre>
</pre>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2010 Operating and Financial Outlooks(3):</p>
<p> </p>
<pre>
2010 Outlook 2010 Outlook 2010 Outlook
Region Equity Production CAS Consolidated Capital
(Kozs, Mlbs) ($/oz, $/lb) Expenditures ($M)
------------- ----------- -------------
Nevada 1,600 - 1,725 $590 - $630 $355 - $375
La Herradura 140 - 150 $400 - $430 $55 - $65
Hope Bay $65 - $75
North America 1,740 - 1,885 $575 - $615 $475 - $515
Yanacocha 750 - 810 $360 - $400 $165 - $175
Conga $155 - $165
South America 750 - 810 $360 - $400 $320 - $340
Boddington 1 800 - 875 $375 - $395 $140 - $155
Other Australia/NZ 1,060 - 1,160 $530 - $570 $210 - $225
Batu Hijau 2 390 - 425 $265 - $285 $110 - $130
Asia Pacific 2,250 - 2,460 $400 - $440 $460 - $510
Ahafo 460 - 500 $515 - $555 $120 - $130
Akyem $95 - $105
Africa 460 - 500 $515 - $555 $215 - $235
Corporate/Other $48 - $52
------------- ----------- -------------
Total Gold 5,300 - 5,500 $450 - $480 $1,400 - $1,600
------------- ----------- -------------
Boddington - Copper 65 - 75 $1.30 - $1.45
Batu Hijau - Copper 2 285 - 310 $0.75 - $0.85
------------- ----------- -------------
Total Copper 350 - 380 $0.85 - $0.95
------------- ----------- -------------
1 Boddington shown on a co-product basis.
2 Assumes Batu Hijau economic interest of 52.44%.
</pre>
<p> </p>
<pre>
The 2010 outlook for costs applicable to sales with Boddington on a
by-product basis would be $295 to $315 per ounce, $375 to $415 per ounce
for the Asia Pacific region and $440 to $470 per ounce for the Company,
with no Boddington copper revenue or CAS.
</pre>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<pre>
The following table sets out the Company's financial outlook for 2010 and
corresponding outlook assumptions.
</pre>
<p> </p>
<pre>
Description 2010 Outlook
($M)
------------
General & Administrative $160 - $170
Interest Expense $270 - $290
DD&A $940 - $970
Exploration Expense $190 - $220
Advanced Projects & R&D $185 - $210
Tax Rate 28% - 32%
</pre>
<p> </p>
<pre>
Assumptions
Gold Price ($/ounce) $900
Copper Price ($/pound) $2.50
Oil Price ($/barrel) $80
Australian Dollar Exchange Rate $0.80
</pre>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Statements of Consolidated Income </p>
<p> </p>
<pre>
Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended
December 31, December 31,
2009 2008 2009 2008
---- ---- ---- ----
(in millions, except per share)
(unaudited) (audited)
Revenues
Sales - gold, net $1,985 $1,278 $6,386 $5,372
Sales - copper, net 533 47 1,319 752
----- ----- ----- -----
2,518 1,325 7,705 6,124
----- ----- ----- -----
Costs and expenses
Costs applicable to
sales - gold (1) 743 712 2,726 2,681
Costs applicable to
sales - copper (1) 106 57 323 399
Amortization 240 190 806 738
Accretion 9 8 34 31
Exploration 40 59 187 213
Advanced projects, research
and development 35 53 135 166
General and administrative 41 41 159 144
Write-down of property,
plant and mine development 4 135 7 137
Other expense, net 127 104 383 351
----- ----- ----- -----
1,345 1,359 4,760 4,860
----- ----- ----- -----
Other income (expense)
Other income, net 45 23 88 123
Interest expense, net (55) (37) (120) (135)
----- ----- ----- -----
(10) (14) (32) (12)
----- ----- ----- -----
Income from continuing
operations before income tax
and other items 1,163 (48) 2,913 1,252
Income tax expense (294) 93 (788) (100)
Equity income (loss)
of affiliates (2) 1 (16) (5)
----- ----- ----- -----
Income from continuing
operations 867 46 2,109 1,147
Income (loss) from
discontinued operations (2) (4) (16) 13
----- ----- ----- -----
Net income 865 42 2,093 1,160
Net income attributable
to noncontrolling interests (307) (38) (796) (329)
----- ----- ----- -----
Net income attributable
to Newmont stockholders $558 $4 $1,297 $831
===== ===== ===== =====
Net income attributable
to Newmont stockholders:
Continuing operations $560 $8 $1,308 $816
Discontinued operations (2) (4) (11) 15
----- ----- ----- -----
$558 $4 $1,297 $831
===== ===== ===== =====
Net income per common share
Basic:
Continuing operations $1.14 $0.02 $2.68 $1.80
Discontinued operations - (0.01) (0.02) 0.03
----- ----- ----- -----
$1.14 $0.01 $2.66 $1.83
===== ===== ===== =====
Diluted:
Continuing operations $1.13 $0.02 $2.68 $1.80
Discontinued operations - (0.01) (0.02) 0.03
----- ----- ----- -----
$1.13 $0.01 $2.66 $1.83
===== ===== ===== =====
Basic weighted-average
common shares outstanding 491 454 487 454
===== ===== ===== =====
Diluted weighted-average
common shares outstanding 493 455 487 455
===== ===== ===== =====
Cash dividends declared
per common share $0.10 $0.10 $0.40 $0.40
===== ===== ===== =====
</pre>
<p> </p>
<p>(1) Exclusive of Amortization and Accretion.</p>
<p> </p>
<pre>
The Company's financial statements can be found on its website
at www.newmont.com.
</pre>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<pre>
Consolidated Balance Sheets
At December 31,
2009 2008
---- ----
(audited, in millions)
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents $3,215 $435
Trade receivables 438 104
Accounts receivable 102 214
Investments 56 12
Inventories 493 507
Stockpiles and ore on leach pads 403 290
Deferred income tax assets 215 284
Other current assets 900 455
------- -------
Current assets 5,822 2,301
Property, plant and mine development, net 12,370 10,128
Investments 1,186 655
Stockpiles and ore on leach pads 1,502 1,136
Deferred income tax assets 937 1,039
Other long-term assets 482 395
Assets of operations held for sale - 73
------- -------
Total assets $22,299 $15,727
======= =======
LIABILITIES
Current portion of debt $157 $165
Accounts payable 396 411
Employee-related benefits 250 170
Income and mining taxes 200 61
Other current liabilities 1,317 770
------- -------
Current liabilities 2,320 1,577
Debt 4,652 3,072
Reclamation and remediation liabilities 805 699
Deferred income tax liabilities 1,341 1,051
Employee-related benefits 381 379
Other long-term liabilities 174 252
Liabilities of operations held for sale 13 36
------- -------
Total liabilities 9,686 7,066
------- -------
EQUITY
Common stock 770 709
Additional paid-in capital 8,158 6,831
Accumulated other
comprehensive income (loss) 626 (253)
Retained earnings 1,149 4
------- -------
Newmont stockholders' equity 10,703 7,291
Noncontrolling interests 1,910 1,370
------- -------
Total equity 12,613 8,661
------- -------
Total liabilities and equity $22,299 $15,727
======= =======
</pre>
<p> </p>
<pre>
The Company's financial statements can be found on its website
at www.newmont.com.
</pre>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Statements of Consolidated Cash Flows </p>
<p> </p>
<pre>
Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended
------------------ -------------------
December 31, December 31,
2009 2008 2009 2008
---- ---- ---- ----
(unaudited, in millions) (audited, in millions)
Operating activities:
Net income $865 $42 $2,093 $1,160
Adjustments:
Amortization 240 190 806 738
Stock based
compensation
and other benefits 13 12 57 50
Accretion of
accumulated
reclamation
obligations 12 11 46 41
Revaluation of
contingent
consideration 23 - 23 -
Loss (income) from
discontinued
operations 2 4 16 (13)
Reclamation estimate
revisions 13 27 13 101
Write-down of property,
plant and mine
development 4 134 7 137
Impairment of marketable
securities - 24 6 114
Deferred income taxes (6) (93) 1 (315)
Gain on asset sales, net (21) (2) (24) (72)
Other operating
adjustments and
write-downs 23 13 97 83
Net change in operating
assets and liabilities (200) (133) (227) (627)
------ ------ ------ ------
Net cash provided from
continuing operations 968 229 2,914 1,397
Net cash provided from
(used in) discontinued
operations 30 1 33 (104)
------ ------ ------ ------
Net cash provided
from operations 998 230 2,947 1,293
------ ------ ------ ------
Investing activities:
Additions to property,
plant and mine
development (455) (520) (1,769) (1,870)
Acquisitions, net (241) - (1,007) (325)
Sales of marketable
securities 7 - 17 50
Purchases of marketable
securities (5) 1 (5) (17)
Other 1 (10) (17) 16
------ ------ ------ ------
Net cash used in investing
activities of continuing
operations (693) (529) (2,781) (2,146)
Net cash used in investing
activities of
discontinued operations - - - (11)
------ ------ ------ ------
Net cash used in
investing activities (693) (529) (2,781) (2,157)
------ ------ ------ ------
Financing activities:
Proceeds from debt, net (3) 2,277 4,299 5,078
Repayment of debt (127) (2,234) (2,731) (4,483)
Proceeds from stock
issuance, net 30 2 1,278 29
Sale of subsidiary
shares to noncontrolling
interests 638 - 638 -
Acquisition of subsidiary
shares from
noncontrolling
interests (287) - (287) -
Dividends paid to
noncontrolling
interests (279) (142) (394) (389)
Dividends paid to
common stockholders (49) (46) (196) (182)
Change in restricted
cash and other (40) 55 (35) 74
------ ------ ------ ------
Net cash provided from
(used in) financing
activities of continuing
operations (117) (88) 2,572 127
Net cash used in financing
activities of
discontinued operations - (1) (2) (4)
------ ------ ------ ------
Net cash provided from
(used in) financing
activities (117) (89) 2,570 123
------ ------ ------ ------
Effect of exchange
rate changes on cash 5 (30) 44 (54)
------ ------ ------ ------
Net change in cash and
cash equivalents 193 (418) 2,780 (795)
Cash and cash equivalents
at beginning of period 3,022 853 435 1,230
------ ------ ------ ------
Cash and cash equivalents
at end of period $3,215 $435 $3,215 $435
====== ====== ====== ======
</pre>
<p> </p>
<pre>
The Company's financial statements can be found on its website
at www.newmont.com.
</pre>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Sales Statistics</p>
<p> </p>
<pre>
Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended
------------------ -------------------
December 31, December 31,
2009 2008 2009 2008
---- ---- ---- ----
Gold
Consolidated ounces sold (thousands):
North America
Nevada (1) 567 601 2,005 2,225
La Herradura 34 24 113 95
601 625 2,118 2,320
----- ----- ----- -----
South America
Yanacocha 510 433 2,068 1,843
Asia Pacific
Boddington (2) 103 - 103 -
Jundee 108 72 413 377
Tanami 53 89 291 365
Kalgoorlie 97 92 336 304
Waihi 34 35 118 141
Batu Hijau 169 114 550 299
----- ----- ----- -----
564 402 1,811 1,486
----- ----- ----- -----
Africa
Ahafo (3) 134 141 546 521
----- ----- ----- -----
1,809 1,601 6,543 6,170
===== ===== ===== =====
Copper
Consolidated pounds sold (millions):
Asia Pacific
Boddington 9 - 9 -
Batu Hijau 156 89 498 290
----- ----- ----- -----
165 89 507 290
===== ===== ===== =====
Gold
Equity ounces sold (thousands):
North America
Nevada (1) 567 601 2,005 2,225
La Herradura 34 24 113 95
----- ----- ----- -----
601 625 2,118 2,320
----- ----- ----- -----
South America
Yanacocha 262 222 1,062 946
</pre>
<p> </p>
<pre>
Asia Pacific
Boddington (2) 103 - 103 -
Jundee 108 72 413 377
Tanami 53 89 291 365
Kalgoorlie 97 92 336 304
Waihi 34 35 118 141
Batu Hijau 68 52 239 135
----- ----- ----- -----
463 340 1,500 1,322
----- ----- ----- -----
Africa
Ahafo (3) 134 141 546 521
----- ----- ----- -----
1,460 1,328 5,226 5,109
----- ----- ----- -----
Discontinued Operations
Kori Kollo - 18 33 75
----- ----- ----- -----
1,460 1,346 5,259 5,184
===== ===== ===== =====
Copper
Equity pounds sold (millions):
Asia Pacific
Boddington 9 - 9 -
Batu Hijau 63 40 217 130
----- ----- ----- -----
72 40 226 130
===== ===== ===== =====
</pre>
<p> </p>
<pre>
(1) Includes incremental start-up ounces of 1 for the twelve months
ended December 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008.
(2) Includes incremental start-up ounces of 8 for the three months
and twelve months ended December 31, 2009.
(3) Includes incremental start-up ounces of 18 for the twelve months
ended December 31, 2008.
</pre>
<p> </p>
<pre>
This information and other detailed regional production statistics can be
found in the Regional Operating Statistics section of the Company's
website at www.newmont.com.
</pre>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p>CAS and Capital Expenditures Statistics</p>
<p> </p>
<pre>
Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended
------------------ -------------------
December 31, December 31,
2009 2008 2009 2008
---- ---- ---- ----
Gold
Costs Applicable
to Sales ($/ounce) (1)
North America
Nevada $495 $497 $521 $460
La Herradura 351 414 372 397
----- ----- ----- -----
487 494 513 457
----- ----- ----- -----
South America
Yanacocha 303 344 311 346
Asia Pacific
Boddington 468 - 468 -
Jundee 306 323 331 395
Tanami 816 655 650 604
Kalgoorlie 609 654 624 760
Waihi 540 275 481 390
Batu Hijau 175 418 214 414
----- ----- ----- -----
410 496 418 524
----- ----- ----- -----
Africa
Ahafo 506 385 444 408
----- ----- ----- -----
Average $413 $444 $417 $436
===== ===== ===== =====
Copper
Costs Applicable
to Sales ($/pound) (1)
Asia Pacific
Boddington $1.77 $- $1.77 $-
Batu Hijau 0.58 0.65 0.62 1.38
----- ----- ----- -----
Average $0.64 $0.65 $0.64 $1.38
===== ===== ===== =====
</pre>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<pre>
Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended
------------------ -------------------
December 31, December 31,
2009 2008 2009 2008
---- ---- ---- ----
Consolidated Capital
Expenditures ($million)
North America
Nevada $51 $72 $205 $299
Hope Bay 1 19 5 82
La Herradura 20 10 54 27
----- ----- ----- -----
72 101 264 408
----- ----- ----- -----
South America
Yanacocha 52 110 146 236
Asia Pacific
Boddington 132 211 1,093 815
Jundee 8 7 29 36
Tanami 32 18 74 52
Kalgoorlie 5 4 11 14
Waihi 2 4 8 28
Batu Hijau 14 18 44 83
Other Asia Pacific 1 1 3 2
----- ----- ----- -----
194 263 1,262 1,030
----- ----- ----- -----
Africa
Ahafo 33 33 75 109
Akyem 6 1 10 2
----- ----- ----- -----
39 34 85 111
----- ----- ----- -----
Corporate and Other 4 14 16 20
----- ----- ----- -----
Total - Accrual Basis 361 522 1,773 1,805
----- ----- ----- -----
Change in Capital Accrual 94 (2) (4) 65
----- ----- ----- -----
Total - Cash Basis $455 $520 $1,769 $1,870
===== ===== ===== =====
</pre>
<p> </p>
<p>(1) Excludes Amortization and Accretion.</p>
<p> </p>
<pre>
This information and other detailed regional production statistics
can be found in the Regional Operating Statistics section of the
Company's website at www.newmont.com.
Supplemental Information:
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
</pre>
<p>Non-GAAP financial measures are intended to provide additional information only and do not have any standard meaning prescribed by generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). These measures should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for measures of performance prepared in accordance with GAAP.</p>
<pre>
Reconciliation of Adjusted Net Income to GAAP Net Income
</pre>
<p>Management of the Company uses the non-GAAP financial measure Adjusted net income to evaluate the Company's operating performance, and for planning and forecasting future business operations. The Company believes the use of Adjusted net income allows investors and analysts to compare the results of the continuing operations of the Company and its direct and indirect subsidiaries relating to the production and sale of minerals to similar operating results of other mining companies, by excluding exceptional or unusual items, income or loss from discontinued operations and the permanent impairment of assets, including marketable securities and goodwill. Management's determination of the components of Adjusted net income are evaluated periodically and based, in part, on a review of non-GAAP financial measures used by mining industry analysts.</p>
<pre>
</pre>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<pre>
The table below sets forth a reconciliation of adjusted net income
to GAAP Net income, the directly comparable GAAP financial measure.
</pre>
<p> </p>
<pre>
($million except per
share, after-tax) Q4 2009 Q4 2008 2009 2008
------- ------- ------ ------
GAAP Net income (1) $558 $4 $1,297 $831
Boddington acquisition costs - - 44 -
Boddington contingent consideration 15 - 15 -
Impairment of assets - 111 8 182
Net gain on asset sales (14) (2) (16) (47)
Income tax estimate revisions - - - (159)
(Income) loss from
discontinued operations (1) 2 4 11 (15)
Adjusted net income $561 $117 $1,359 $792
======= ======= ====== ======
Adjusted net income per share $1.14 $0.26 $2.79 $1.74
======= ======= ====== ======
(1) Attributable to Newmont stockholders.
</pre>
<p>Reconciliation of Boddington Co-Product Costs Applicable to Sales to By-Product Costs Applicable to Sales</p>
<p/>
<p>Revenue and Costs applicable to sales for Boddington are presented in the Consolidated Financial Statements for both gold and copper due to the significant portion of copper production (approximately 15-20% of total revenue based on the latest life-of-mine plan and metal price assumptions). The co-product method allocates costs applicable to sales to each metal based on specifically identifiable costs where applicable and on a relative proportion of revenue values for other costs. Management also assesses the performance of the Boddington mine on a by-product basis due to the majority of revenues being derived from gold and to determine contingent consideration payments that may be paid to AngloGold to acquire the remaining 33.33% interest in Boddington. The by-product method deducts copper revenue from costs applicable to sales as shown in the following table.</p>
<pre>
</pre>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<pre>
Boddington By-Product
method Co-Product method
---------- -------------------------
Q4 2009 Gold Gold Copper Total
---------- -------------------------
($million except per ounce/pound)
Revenue, net $101 $101 $27 $128
Production costs:
Direct mining and
production costs 58 46 12 58
By-product credits (28) (1) - (1)
Royalties and production taxes 5 4 1 5
Other (2) (5) 3 (2)
---- ---- ---- ----
Costs applicable to sales 33 44 16 60
Amortization and accretion 20 16 4 20
---- ---- ---- ----
Total production costs 53 60 20 80
---- ---- ---- ----
Gross margin 48 41 7 48
==== ==== ==== ====
Gold ounces sold (000)(1) 95 95
Costs applicable to
sales per ounce $352 $468
Copper pounds sold (millions) N/A 9
Costs applicable to
sales per pound N/A $1.77
</pre>
<p> </p>
<pre>
(1) Excludes incremental start-up sales of 8 ounces.
</pre>
<p>To view more detailed financial disclosure, including regional mine statistics, Results of Consolidated Operations, Liquidity and Capital Resources, Management's Discussion & Analysis, relevant Risk Factors, and a complete outline of the 2009 Operating and Financial guidance by region, please see the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on <span class="xn-chron">February 25, 2010</span>, available at <a href="http://www.newmont.com">www.newmont.com</a>.</p>
<p/>
<p>The Company's fourth quarter and year-end earnings conference call and web cast presentation will be held on <span class="xn-chron">Thursday, February 25, 2010</span> beginning at <span class="xn-chron">10:00 a.m. Eastern Time</span> (<span class="xn-chron">8:00 a.m. Mountain Time</span>). To participate:</p>
<p/>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<pre>
Dial-In Number 800.779.3178
Intl Dial-In Number 415.228.4957
Leader John Seaberg
Passcode Newmont
Replay Number 866.451.8896
Intl Replay Number 203.369.1202
Replay Passcode 2010
</pre>
<p>The conference call also will be simultaneously carried on our web site at <a href="http://www.newmont.com">www.newmont.com</a> under Investor Relations/Presentations and will be archived there for a limited time.</p>
<pre>
Cautionary Statement:
</pre>
<p>This news release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended which are intended to be covered by the safe harbor created by such sections and other applicable laws. Such forward-looking statements include, without limitation: (i) estimates of future mineral production and sales; (ii) estimates of future costs applicable to sales, other expenses and taxes, for specific operations and on a consolidated basis; (iii) estimates of future capital expenditures, construction, production or closure activities; (iv) statements regarding future exploration expenditures, results and reserves; (v) statements regarding fluctuations in capital and currency markets; (vi) statements regarding potential cost savings, productivity, operating performance, and cost structure; (vii) expectations regarding the ramp-up, mine life, production and costs applicable to sales and exploration potential of Boddington and the Company's other projects; and (viii) expectations regarding the impacts of operating, technical or geotechnical issues in connection with the Company's projects or operations. Estimates or expectations of future events or results are based upon certain assumptions, which may prove to be incorrect. Such assumptions, include, but are not limited to: (i) there being no significant change to current geotechnical, metallurgical, hydrological and other physical conditions; (ii) permitting, development, operations and expansion of the Company's projects being consistent with current expectations and mine plans; (iii) political developments in any jurisdiction in which the Company operates being consistent with its current expectations; (iv) certain exchange rate assumptions for the Australian dollar to the U.S. dollar, as well as other the exchange rates being approximately consistent with current levels; (v) certain price assumptions for gold, copper and oil; (vi) prices for key supplies being approximately consistent with current levels; and (vii) the accuracy of our current mineral reserve and mineral resource estimates. Where the Company expresses or implies an expectation or belief as to future events or results, such expectation or belief is expressed in good faith and believed to have a reasonable basis. However, forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, which could cause actual results to differ materially from future results expressed, projected or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks include, but are not limited to, gold and other metals price volatility, currency fluctuations, increased production costs and variances in ore grade or recovery rates from those assumed in mining plans, political and operational risks in the countries in which we operate, and governmental regulation and judicial outcomes. For a more detailed discussion of such risks and other factors, see the Company's 2009 Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed on <span class="xn-chron">February 25, 2010</span>, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, as well as the Company's other SEC filings. The Company does not undertake any obligation to release publicly revisions to any "forward-looking statement," to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this news release, or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as may be required under applicable securities laws.</p>
<pre>
(1) See reconciliation of adjusted net income to GAAP net income.
</pre>
<p>(2 ) "Gold operating margin" defined as average realized price per ounce less costs applicable to sales per ounce, excluding amortization and accretion per ounce.</p>
<p>(3) All references to expected production at each of our operations and regions are based on current mine plans, assumptions and current geotechnical, metallurgical, hydrological and other physical conditions.</p>
<pre>
For further information: Investors, John Seaberg, +1-303-837-5743, [email protected], or Media, Omar Jabara, +1-303-837-5114, [email protected] Web Site: http://www.newmont.com
Share this article