Form 10-Q

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D. C. 20549

Form 10-Q

(Mark One)

 

x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the Quarterly Period Ended September 30, 2007

or

 

¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from                      to                     

Commission File Number: 001-31240

NEWMONT MINING CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware   84-1611629

(State or Other Jurisdiction of

Incorporation or Organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

1700 Lincoln Street
Denver, Colorado
  80203
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)   (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (303) 863-7414

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    x  Yes    ¨  No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of “accelerated filer” and “large accelerated filer” in Rule 12-b2 of the Exchange Act.

(Check one): Large accelerated filer  x            Accelerated filer  ¨            Non-accelerated filer  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12-b2 of the Exchange Act).    ¨  Yes    x  No

There were 433,040,523 shares of common stock outstanding on October 25, 2007 (and 18,805,306 exchangeable shares).

 



PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

NEWMONT MINING CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (LOSS)

(unaudited, in millions except per share)

 

     Three Months Ended
September 30,
    Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
     2007     2006     2007     2006  

Revenues

        

Sales - gold, net

   $ 1,099     $ 1,009     $ 3,104     $ 3,095  

Sales - copper, net

     547       93       1,100       432  
                                
     1,646       1,102       4,204       3,527  
                                

Costs and expenses

        

Costs applicable to sales (exclusive of loss on settlement of price-capped forward sales contracts, Midas redevelopment and depreciation, depletion and amortization, shown separately below)

        

Gold

     627       525       1,931       1,564  

Copper

     111       66       373       215  

Loss on settlement of price-capped forward sales contracts (Note 3)

                 531        

Midas redevelopment (Note 4)

     10             10        

Depreciation, depletion and amortization

     176       149       557       430  

Exploration

     47       41       132       120  

Advanced projects, research and development

     16       22       45       61  

General and administrative

     40       29       113       103  

Other expense, net (Note 5)

     19       34       93       61  
                                
     1,046       866       3,785       2,554  
                                

Other income (expense)

        

Other income, net (Note 6)

     35       (9 )     70       (2 )

Interest expense, net

     (28 )     (28 )     (77 )     (70 )
                                
     7       (37 )     (7 )     (72 )
                                

Income from continuing operations before income tax, minority interest and equity income of affiliates

     607       199       412       901  

Income tax expense (Note 9)

     (84 )     (106 )     (105 )     (259 )

Minority interest in income of consolidated subsidiaries (Note 10)

     (198 )     (52 )     (352 )     (279 )

Equity income of affiliates

           1             1  
                                

Income (loss) from continuing operations

     325       42       (45 )     364  

Income (loss) from discontinued operations (Note 11)

     72       156       (1,552 )     204  
                                

Net income (loss)

   $ 397     $ 198     $ (1,597 )   $ 568  
                                

Income per common share (Note 13)

        

Basic:

        

Income (loss) from continuing operations

   $ 0.72     $ 0.09     $ (0.10 )   $ 0.81  

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

     0.16       0.35       (3.44 )     0.45  
                                

Net income (loss)

   $ 0.88     $ 0.44     $ (3.54 )   $ 1.26  
                                

Diluted:

        

Income (loss) from continuing operations

   $ 0.72     $ 0.09     $ (0.10 )   $ 0.81  

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

     0.16       0.35       (3.43 )     0.45  
                                

Net income (loss)

   $ 0.88     $ 0.44     $ (3.53 )   $ 1.26  
                                

Basic weighted-average common shares outstanding

     452       450       451       449  
                                

Diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding

     453       452       453       451  
                                

Cash dividends declared per common share

   $ 0.10     $ 0.10     $ 0.30     $ 0.30  
                                

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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NEWMONT MINING CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(unaudited, in millions)

 

     At
September 30,
2007
    At
December 31,
2006
ASSETS     

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 1,053     $ 1,166

Marketable securities and other short-term investments (Note 16)

     1,085       109

Trade receivables

     352       142

Accounts receivable

     147       206

Inventories (Note 17)

     387       382

Stockpiles and ore on leach pads (Note 18)

     395       378

Deferred income tax assets

     143       156

Other current assets

     130       93
              

Current assets

     3,692       2,632

Property, plant and mine development, net

     7,334       6,594

Investments (Note 16)

     351       1,319

Long-term stockpiles and ore on leach pads (Note 18)

     782       812

Deferred income tax assets

     1,004       796

Other long-term assets

     200       178

Goodwill

     1,320       1,343

Assets of operations held for sale (Note 11)

     301       1,927
              

Total assets

   $ 14,984     $ 15,601
              
LIABILITIES     

Current portion of long-term debt (Note 19)

   $ 288     $ 159

Accounts payable

     265       340

Employee-related benefits

     148       182

Derivative instruments (Note 12)

     ––       174

Income and mining taxes

     258       351

Other current liabilities (Note 20)

     663       515
              

Current liabilities

     1,622       1,721

Long-term debt (Note 19)

     2,745       1,752

Reclamation and remediation liabilities (Note 21)

     546       528

Deferred income tax liabilities

     422       626

Employee-related benefits

     250       309

Other long-term liabilities (Note 20)

     150       135

Liabilities of operations held for sale (Note 11)

     114       95
              

Total liabilities

     5,849       5,166
              

Commitments and contingencies (Note 25)

    

Minority interest in subsidiaries

     1,506       1,098
              
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY     

Common stock

     690       677

Additional paid-in capital

     6,708       6,703

Accumulated other comprehensive income

     743       673

Retained (deficit) earnings

     (512 )     1,284
              

Total stockholders’ equity

     7,629       9,337
              

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

   $ 14,984     $ 15,601
              

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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NEWMONT MINING CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(unaudited, in millions)

 

     Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
     2007     2006  

Operating activities:

    

Net (loss) income

   $ (1,597 )   $ 568  

Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash from continuing operations:

    

Depreciation, depletion and amortization

     557       430  

Revenue from prepaid forward sales obligation

           (48 )

Loss (income) from discontinued operations

     1,552       (204 )

Accretion of accumulated reclamation obligations

     29       22  

Deferred income taxes

     (268 )     (115 )

Minority interest expense

     352       279  

Gain on asset sales, net

     (13 )     (16 )

Hedge (gain) loss, net

     (9 )     82  

Other operating adjustments and write-downs

     87       107  

Net change in operating assets and liabilities (Note 22)

     (793 )     (382 )
                

Net cash (used in) provided from continuing operations

     (103 )     723  

Net cash provided from discontinued operations (Note 11)

     96       73  
                

Net cash (used in) provided from operations

     (7 )     796  
                

Investing activities:

    

Additions to property, plant and mine development

     (1,162 )     (1,104 )

Investments in marketable debt securities

     (206 )     (1,340 )

Proceeds from sale of marketable debt securities

     208       1,928  

Acquisitions (Note 15)

           (348 )

Cash received on repayment of Batu Hijau carried interest (Note 10)

     161        

Other

     25       19  
                

Net cash used in investing activities of continuing operations

     (974 )     (845 )

Net cash provided from investing activities of discontinued operations (Note 11)

     123       255  
                

Net cash used in investing activities

     (851 )     (590 )
                

Financing activities:

    

Proceeds from debt, net

     2,728       198  

Repayment of debt

     (1,651 )     (63 )

Early extinguishment of prepaid forward sales obligation

           (48 )

Dividends paid to common stockholders

     (136 )     (135 )

Dividends paid to minority interests of consolidated subsidiaries

     (116 )     (235 )

Proceeds from stock issuance

     20       66  

Purchase of Company share call options (Note 19)

     (366 )      

Issuance of Company share warrants (Note 19)

     248        

Change in restricted cash and other

     7       (11 )
                

Net cash provided from (used in) financing activities of continuing operations

     734       (228 )

Net cash used in financing activities of discontinued operations (Note 11)

           (7 )
                

Net cash provided from (used in) financing activities

     734       (235 )
                

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

     11       6  
                

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

     (113 )     (23 )

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

     1,166       1,082  
                

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

   $ 1,053     $ 1,059  
                

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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NEWMONT MINING CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued)

(dollars in millions, except per share, per ounce and per pound amounts)

 

(1) BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements of Newmont Mining Corporation and its subsidiaries (collectively, “Newmont” or the “Company”) are unaudited. In the opinion of management, all adjustments and disclosures necessary for a fair presentation of these interim statements have been included. The results reported in these interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be reported for the entire year. These interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with Newmont’s Consolidated Financial Statements included in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006, filed February 26, 2007 and Form 8-K, filed October 15, 2007.

References to “A$” refer to Australian currency, “CDN$” to Canadian currency, “IDR” to Indonesian currency and “$” to United States currency.

Certain amounts for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006 and as of December 31, 2006 have been reclassified to conform to the 2007 presentation. The Company has reclassified the balance sheet, income statement and cash flow statement amounts for the Merchant Banking Segment and the Zarafshan-Newmont Joint Venture and Holloway operations from the historical presentation to discontinued operations in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet, Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss) and Cash Flows for all periods presented.

 

(2) ACCOUNTING DEVELOPMENTS

Recently Adopted Pronouncements

Income Taxes

The Company adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Interpretation No. 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes,” (“FIN 48”) an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes” on January 1, 2007. Refer to Note 9 for a discussion regarding the cumulative effect of adopting FIN 48.

The Company’s continuing practice is to recognize interest and/or penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as part of its income tax expense. The Company had $25 accrued for interest at January 1, 2007. Of this amount, $13 has been considered in the statement of financial position as part of the cumulative effect adjustment to retained earnings.

The Company or one of its subsidiaries files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction, various states and in foreign jurisdictions. With limited exception, the Company is no longer subject to U.S. federal, state and local income or non-U.S. income tax audits by taxing authorities for years through 1999.

Recently Issued Pronouncements

Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Liabilities

In February 2007, the FASB issued FASB Statement No. 159, “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities” (“FAS 159”). FAS 159 permits entities to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value, with the objective of improving financial reporting by mitigating volatility in reported earnings caused by measuring related assets and liabilities differently without having to apply complex hedge accounting provisions. The provisions of FAS 159 are effective for the Company’s fiscal year ending December 31, 2008. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that this statement will have on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations and disclosures, should the Company elect to measure certain financial instruments at fair value.

Fair Value Measurements

In September 2006, the FASB issued FASB Statement No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (“FAS 157”). FAS 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. The provisions of FAS 157 are effective for the Company’s fiscal year ending December 31, 2008. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that the adoption of this statement will have on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations and disclosures.

 

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NEWMONT MINING CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued)

(dollars in millions, except per share, per ounce and per pound amounts)

 

Recent Developments

Accounting for Convertible Debt Instruments

On September 5, 2007, the FASB published Proposed FSP No. APB 14-a, “Accounting for Convertible Debt Instruments That May Be Settled in Cash upon Conversion.” The proposed FSP applies to convertible debt instruments that, by their stated terms, may be settled in cash (or other assets) upon conversion, including partial cash settlement, unless the embedded conversion option is required to be separately accounted for as a derivative under SFAS 133. Convertible debt instruments within the scope of the proposed FSP are not addressed by the existing APB 14. The proposed FSP would require that the liability and equity components of convertible debt instruments within the scope of the proposed FSP shall be separately accounted for in a manner that reflects the entity’s nonconvertible debt borrowing rate. This will require an allocation of the convertible debt proceeds between the liability component and the embedded conversion option (i.e., the equity component). The difference between the principal amount of the debt and the amount of the proceeds allocated to the liability component would be reported as a debt discount and subsequently amortized to earnings over the instrument’s expected life using the effective interest method. If the proposed FSP were to be adopted, the Company estimates that approximately $300 million of debt discount would be recorded and the effective interest rate on its 2014 and 2017 convertible senior notes (Note 19) would increase by approximately 5 percentage points for the non-cash amortization of the debt discount.

 

(3) PRICE-CAPPED FORWARD SALES CONTRACTS

In 2001, the Company entered into transactions that closed out certain call options. The options were replaced with a series of forward sales contracts requiring physical delivery of the same quantity of gold over slightly extended future periods. Under the terms of the contracts, the Company would realize the lower of the spot price on the delivery date or the capped price, ranging from $381 to $392 per ounce. The forward sales contracts were accounted for as normal sales contracts under SFAS No. 133 “Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities” and SFAS No. 138 “Accounting for Certain Derivative Instruments and Certain Hedging Activities-an Amendment to SFAS No. 133.” The initial fair value of the forward sales contracts was recorded as deferred revenue, and the fair value of these contracts was not included on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

In June 2007, the Company paid $578 to eliminate its entire 1.85 million ounce price-capped forward sales contracts. The Company reported a $531 pre-tax loss on the early settlement of the contracts, after a $47 reversal of previously recognized deferred revenue.

 

(4) MIDAS REDEVELOPMENT

On June 19, 2007, an accident occurred at the Midas mine in Nevada, which resulted in suspension of operations at the mine to initiate rescue and subsequent recovery efforts. As a result, the Mine Safety and Health Administration (“MSHA”) issued an order requiring operations to temporarily cease at the mine. During the third quarter of 2007, activities were undertaken, at the direction of MSHA, to regain entry into the mine in order to ultimately resume commercial production. The redevelopment and holding costs of $10 in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007 included access development, inspection, preventative repairs and road and mill maintenance.

 

(5) OTHER EXPENSE, NET

 

     Three Months Ended
September 30,
    Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
     2007    2006     2007    2006  

Reclamation and remediation

   $ 2    $ 4     $ 20    $ 7  

Pension settlement loss (Note 7)

     3            16       

Buyat Bay

     2      6       10      17  

Western Australia power plant

     1      (3 )     9      (3 )

Australian office relocation

     1            6      3  

Peruvian royalty

     1      19       5      19  

Other

     9      8       27      18  
                              
   $ 19    $ 34     $ 93    $ 61  
                              

 

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NEWMONT MINING CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued)

(dollars in millions, except per share, per ounce and per pound amounts)

 

(6) OTHER INCOME, NET

 

       Three Months Ended
September 30,
     Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
       2007      2006      2007      2006  

Interest income

     $ 11      $ 16      $ 34      $ 52  

Foreign currency exchange gain, net

       14        2        17        11  

Gain on sale of other assets, net

       9        7        13        16  

Gain (loss) on ineffective portion of derivative instruments, net

       1        (1 )      1        (60 )

Income from development projects, net

              5               14  

Loss on early retirement of debt

              (40 )             (40 )

Other

              2        5        5  
                                     
     $ 35      $ (9 )    $ 70      $ (2 )
                                     

(7)    EMPLOYEE PENSION AND OTHER BENEFIT PLANS

      

       Three Months Ended
September 30,
     Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
       2007      2006      2007      2006  

Pension benefit costs, net

             

Service cost

     $ 5      $ 3      $ 15      $ 11  

Interest cost

       6        6        18        17  

Expected return on plan assets

       (5 )      (4 )      (16 )      (13 )

Amortization of prior service cost

                     1        1  

Amortization of loss

       5        2        21        6  
                                     
     $ 11      $ 7      $ 39      $ 22  
                                     
       Three Months Ended
September 30,
     Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
       2007      2006      2007      2006  

Other benefit costs, net

             

Service cost

     $ 1      $ 1      $ 4      $ 4  

Interest cost

       1        1        4        4  
                                     
     $ 2      $ 2      $ 8      $ 8  
                                     

Pension settlement losses related to senior management retirements of $3 and $16 were recognized in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007, respectively, and included in Other expense, net.

 

(8)    STOCK BASED COMPENSATION

 

The Company recognized stock options and other stock based compensation as follows:

  

      

 

       Three Months Ended
September 30,
     Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
       2007      2006      2007      2006  

Stock options

     $ 4      $ 6      $ 14      $ 21  

Restricted stock

                     3         

Restricted stock units

                     1         

Deferred stock awards

       3        2        7        6  
                                     
     $ 7      $ 8      $ 25      $ 27  
                                     

For the three months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, no stock options were granted. For the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, 1,066,500 and 1,238,750 stock options, respectively, were granted at the weighted-average exercise price of $42 and $58, respectively. At September 30, 2007, there was $16 of unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock options. This cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately 2 years. The total intrinsic value of options exercised in the third quarter of 2007 and 2006 was $4 and $10, respectively. The total intrinsic value of options exercised in the nine month period of 2007 and 2006 was $10 and $48, respectively. During the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, 1,150,551 and 1,153,974 stock options vested, respectively, at the weighted-average fair market value of $47 and $37, respectively.

For the three months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, no shares of restricted stock were granted. For the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, 175,114 and 102,491 shares of restricted stock, respectively, were granted and issued, at the weighted-average fair market value of $45 and $58, respectively.

 

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NEWMONT MINING CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued)

(dollars in millions, except per share, per ounce and per pound amounts)

 

For the three months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, no shares of restricted stock units were granted. For the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, 20,212 and 19,181 shares of restricted stock units, respectively, were granted, at the weighted-average fair market value of $45 and $58, respectively, per underlying share of the Company’s common stock.

For the three months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, no deferred stock awards were granted. For the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, 365,776 and 237,946 deferred stock awards, respectively, were granted.

 

(9) INCOME TAXES

The Company operates in numerous countries around the world and accordingly is subject to, and pays, annual income taxes under the various income tax regimes in the countries in which it operates. Some of these tax regimes are defined by contractual agreements with the local government, and others are defined by the general corporate income tax laws of the country. The Company has historically filed, and continues to file, all required income tax returns and to pay the taxes reasonably determined to be due. The tax rules and regulations in many countries are highly complex and subject to interpretation. From time to time the Company is subject to a review of its historic income tax filings and in connection with such reviews, disputes can arise with the taxing authorities over the interpretation or application of certain rules to the Company’s business conducted within the country involved. The Company adopted the provisions of FASB Interpretation No. 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes,” (“FIN 48”) an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes” on January 1, 2007. FIN 48 clarifies the accounting and reporting for uncertainties in income tax law. The interpretation prescribes a comprehensive model for the financial statement recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure of uncertain tax positions taken or expected to be taken in income tax returns. Through September 30, 2007, as a result of this adoption, the Company recognized a $97 increase in its net liability for unrecognized income tax benefits. Through September 30, 2007, the beginning balance of net deferred tax assets was reduced by $45 (primarily, as a result of utilization of foreign tax credits and net operating losses as part of the FIN 48 measurement process, offset, in part, by the impact of the interaction of the Alternative Minimum Tax rules), goodwill increased by $5, minority interest increased by $4, and retained earnings decreased by $108. Also through September 30, 2007, the Company reclassified $16 of income tax liabilities from current to non-current liabilities because payment of cash is not anticipated within one year of the balance sheet date. As of September 30, 2007, the Company had $247 of total gross unrecognized tax benefits. Of this, $108 represents the amount of net unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would affect the Company’s effective income tax rate.

The Company’s continuing practice is to recognize interest and/or penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as part of its income tax expense. The Company had $25 accrued for interest at January 1, 2007. Of this amount, $13 has been considered in the statement of financial position as part of the cumulative effect to retained earnings. The Company accrued an additional $9 for interest through September 30, 2007.

The Company or one of its subsidiaries files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction, various states and in foreign jurisdictions. With limited exception, the Company is no longer subject to U.S. federal, state and local income or non-U.S. income tax audits by taxing authorities for years through 1999. As a result of statute of limitations that will begin to expire within the next 12 months, the Company believes that it is reasonably possible that the total amount of unrecognized tax benefit will decrease between $15 to $25.

In December 2006, the Company entered into an in-principle heads of agreement with the Australian Taxation Office. The heads of agreement specifies the terms of a proposed settlement of the outstanding audit issues relating to Normandy for the tax years 1994-1999. The issues relate to years before the Company acquired Normandy. At the date of the business combination, Normandy had recorded no income tax liability with respect to the tax positions taken in reporting certain transactions, therefore the Company’s initial best estimate of the income tax contingency relating to these issues was recorded as a tax liability at the date of acquisition, February 15, 2002, by increasing the purchase price of Normandy. At December 31, 2006, the long-term income tax liability balance relating to this proposed settlement was reclassified to current income taxes payable. The $276 (A$336) income tax liability was paid in the second quarter of 2007. On July 13, 2007, the Company received a closure letter from the Australian Tax Office stating that all audit issues for the tax years 1994-1999 are settled.

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued)

(dollars in millions, except per share, per ounce and per pound amounts)

 

(10) MINORITY INTEREST IN INCOME OF CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES

Newmont has a 45% ownership interest in the Batu Hijau mine, held through a partnership (“NTP”) with an affiliate of Sumitomo Corporation of Japan. Newmont has a 56.25% interest in NTP and the Sumitomo affiliate holds the remaining 43.75%. NTP in turn owns 80% of P.T. Newmont Nusa Tenggara (“PTNNT”), the Indonesian subsidiary that owns the Batu Hijau mine. Newmont identified NTP as a Variable Interest Entity and has fully consolidated Batu Hijau in its consolidated financial statements since January 1, 2004. The remaining 20% interest in PTNNT is owned by P.T. Pukuafa Indah (“PTPI”), an unrelated Indonesian company. Because PTPI’s interest was a carried interest, and because PTPI had been advanced a loan by NTP, Newmont reported a 52.875% economic interest in Batu Hijau, which reflected its actual economic interest in the mine until such time as the loan was fully repaid (including accrued interest). On May 25, 2007, PTPI fully repaid the loan (including accrued interest) from NTP. As a result of the loan repayment, Newmont’s economic interest in Batu Hijau was reduced from 52.875% to 45% and the Company recorded a net charge of $25 (after-tax) against Minority interest expense in the second quarter of 2007.

 

(11) DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

Discontinued operations include the Company’s Merchant Banking Segment, its 50% interest in the Zarafshan-Newmont Joint Venture (“ZNJV”), expropriated by the Uzbekistan government in August 2006, and the Holloway mine sold in November 2006.

During June 2007, Newmont’s Board of Directors approved a plan to cease Merchant Banking activities. Merchant Banking previously provided advisory services to assist in managing the Company’s portfolio of operating and property interests. Merchant Banking was also engaged in developing value optimization strategies for operating and non-operating assets, business development activities, merger and acquisition analysis and negotiations, monetizing inactive exploration properties, capitalizing on proprietary technology and know-how and acting as an internal resource for other corporate groups to improve and maximize business outcomes. As a result of the Board’s approval of management’s plan to cease Merchant Banking activities, the Company recorded a $1,665 non-cash charge to impair the goodwill associated with the Merchant Banking Segment in the second quarter of 2007. The Company has decided to dispose of its royalty portfolio and a portion of its existing equity investments within the next nine months and will not make further investments in equity securities that do not support its core gold mining business.

During July 2007, the Company and certain Uzbekistan parties settled a dispute involving ZNJV. The Company received proceeds of $80 and recognized a pre-tax gain of $77 in the third quarter of 2007. Under the agreements, the Company’s interest in ZNJV transferred to the Uzbekistan parties.

The Company has reclassified the balance sheet amounts and the income statement results from the historical presentation to Assets and Liabilities of operations held for sale on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets and to Income (loss) from discontinued operations in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss) for all periods presented. The Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows have been reclassified for discontinued operations for all periods presented.

The following table details selected financial information included in Income (loss) from discontinued operations in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss):

 

     Three Months Ended
September 30,
    Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
     2007     2006     2007     2006  

Sales - gold, net

   $     $ 5     $     $ 52  
                                

Income from operations

   $ 34     $ 25     $ 116     $ 74  

Gain on sale of Alberta oil sands project

           266             266  

Gain on sale of Martabe project

           30             30  

Loss on impairment

           (101 )     (1,665 )     (101 )

Gain on sale of ZNJV

     77             77        
                                

Pre-tax gain (loss)

     111       220       (1,472 )     269  

Income tax expense

     (39 )     (64 )     (80 )     (65 )
                                

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

   $ 72     $ 156     $ (1,552 )   $ 204  
                                

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued)

(dollars in millions, except per share, per ounce and per pound amounts)

 

The major classes of Assets and Liabilities of operations held for sale in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets are as follows:

 

     At
September 30,
2007
   At
December 31,
2006

Assets:

     

Accounts receivable

   $ 32    $ 10

Property, plant and mine development

     262      253

Deferred income tax assets

     7      3

Goodwill

          1,661
             

Total assets of operations held for sale

   $ 301    $ 1,927
             

Liabilities:

     

Accounts payable

   $ 1    $

Income and mining taxes

     60      13

Deferred income tax liabilities

     49      77

Other liabilities

     4      5
             

Total liabilities of operations held for sale

   $ 114    $ 95
             

The following table details selected financial information included in Net cash provided from discontinued operations and Net cash provided from (used in) investing and financing activities of discontinued operations:

 

     Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
             2007                     2006          

Net cash provided from discontinued operations:

    

(Loss) income from discontinued operations

   $ (1,552 )   $ 204  

Depreciation, depletion and amortization

     8       18  

Deferred income taxes

     41       (41 )

Gain on asset sales, net

     (77 )     (296 )

Gain on investments, net

     (39 )     (4 )

Goodwill impairment

     1,665        

Other operating adjustments and write-downs

     12       95  

Decrease in net operating assets

     38       97  
                
   $ 96     $ 73  
                

Net cash provided from (used in) investing activities of discontinued operations:

    

Additions to property, plant and mine development

   $ (2 )   $ (11 )

Investments in marketable equity securities

     (37 )     (49 )

Proceeds from sale of marketable equity securities

     85       6  

Proceeds from asset sales, net

     77       313  

Other

           (4 )
                
   $ 123     $ 255  
                

Net cash used in financing activities of discontinued operations:

    

Repayment of debt

   $     $ (7 )
                

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued)

(dollars in millions, except per share, per ounce and per pound amounts)

 

(12) SALES CONTRACTS, COMMODITY AND DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS

For the three months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, gains of $1 and losses of $1, respectively, were included in Other income, net for the ineffective portion of derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges. For the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, gains of $1 and losses of $60, respectively, were included in Other income, net for the ineffective portion of derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges. The amount anticipated to be reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive income to income for derivative instruments during the next 12 months is a gain of approximately $9. The maximum period over which hedged forecasted transactions are expected to occur is 4 years.

Newmont had the following derivative contracts outstanding at September 30, 2007:

 

     Expected Maturity Date    Fair Value
     2007    2008    2009    2010    Total/
Average
  

At September 30,

2007

   At December 31,
2006

IDR:

                    

$ (millions)

   $ 28    $ 59    $    $    $ 87    $ 1    $ 4

Average rate (IDR/$)

     9,351      9,399                9,384      

A$:

                    

$ (millions)

   $ 11    $ 45    $ 44    $ 28    $ 128    $ 8    $

Average rate ($/A$)

     0.8175      0.8090      0.7960      0.7834      0.7997      

Newmont had copper collar contracts with a fair value of $(173) and gold put option contracts of $(1) outstanding at December 31, 2006. Final delivery under the copper collar contracts occurred in February 2007.

Australian Dollar Fixed Forward Contracts

During the third quarter of 2007, Newmont began a layered fixed forward contract program to hedge a portion of its A$ denominated operating expenditures. The hedges include a series of fixed forward contracts with expiration dates ranging up to three years.

Provisional Copper and Gold Sales

The Company’s provisional copper and gold sales contain an embedded derivative that is required to be separated from the host contract for accounting purposes. The host contract is the receivable from the sale of the copper concentrates at the forward London Metal Exchange price at the time of sale. The embedded derivative, which does not qualify for hedge accounting, is marked to market through earnings each period prior to final settlement.

At September 30, 2007 and 2006, Batu Hijau had the following gross revenues (before treatment and refining charges) subject to final price adjustments:

 

     Three Months Ended
September 30,
    Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
     2007     2006     2007     2006  

Gross revenue subject to final price adjustments

        

Copper

   $ 594     $ 309     $ 706     $ 405  

Gold

   $ 31     $ 9     $ 39     $ 19  

The average final price adjustments realized were as follows:

        
     Three Months Ended
September 30,
    Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
     2007     2006     2007     2006  

Average final price adjustments

        

Copper

     3 %     26 %     3 %     39 %

Gold

     4 %     (4 )%     3 %     4 %

Interest Rate Swap Contracts

At September 30, 2007, Newmont had $100 fixed to floating swap contracts designated as a hedge against a portion of its $275 8 5/8% debentures expiring in 2011. Under the hedge contract terms, the Company receives fixed-rate interest payments at 8.625% and pays floating-rate interest amounts based on periodic London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) settings plus a spread, ranging from 2.60% to 3.49%. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, these transactions had an insignificant impact on interest expense. The fair value of the interest rate swaps was $1 at September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006.

 

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NEWMONT MINING CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued)

(dollars in millions, except per share, per ounce and per pound amounts)

 

(13) INCOME (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE

Basic income (loss) per common share is computed by dividing income available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted income (loss) per common share is computed similarly to basic income per common share except that the denominator is increased to include the number of additional common shares that would have been outstanding if the potentially dilutive common shares had been issued.

 

     Three Months Ended
September 30,
    Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
     2007     2006     2007     2006  

Numerator:

        

Income (loss) from continuing operations

   $ 325     $ 42     $ (45 )   $ 364  

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

     72       156       (1,552 )     204  
                                

Net income (loss)

   $ 397     $ 198     $ (1,597 )   $ 568  
                                

Denominator:

        

Basic

     452       450       451       449  

Effect of employee stock-based awards

     1       2       2       2  
                                

Diluted

     453       452       453       451  
                                

Income (loss) per common share

        

Basic:

        

Income (loss) from continuing operations

   $ 0.72     $ 0.09     $ (0.10 )   $ 0.81  

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

     0.16       0.35       (3.44 )     0.45  
                                

Net income (loss)

   $ 0.88     $ 0.44     $ (3.54 )   $ 1.26  
                                

Diluted:

        

Income (loss) from continuing operations

   $ 0.72     $ 0.09     $ (0.10 )   $ 0.81  

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

     0.16       0.35       (3.43 )     0.45  
                                

Net income (loss)

   $ 0.88     $ 0.44     $ (3.53 )   $ 1.26  
                                

Options to purchase 2.1 million shares of common stock at average exercise prices of $51.42 and $52.45 were outstanding at September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively, but were not included in the computation of diluted weighted average number of common shares because their effect would have been anti-dilutive.

 

(14)  COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

   

    

     Three Months Ended
September 30,
    Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
     2007     2006     2007     2006  

Net income (loss)

   $ 397     $ 198     $ (1,597 )   $ 568  

Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax:

        

Unrealized (loss) gain on marketable equity securities (Note 16)

     (75 )     (83 )     (44 )     172  

Foreign currency translation adjustments

     20       7       85       26  

Change in pension and other benefit liabilities:

        

Net amount reclassified to income

     5             22        

Change in fair value of cash flow hedge instruments:

        

Net change from periodic revaluations

     5       (18 )     9       (198 )

Net amount reclassified to income

     (1 )     64       (2 )     194  
                                

Net unrecognized gain (loss) on derivatives

     4       46       7       (4 )
                                
     (46 )     (30 )     70       194  
                                

Comprehensive income (loss)

   $ 351     $ 168     $ (1,527 )   $ 762  
                                

 

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NEWMONT MINING CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued)

(dollars in millions, except per share, per ounce and per pound amounts)

 

(15) ACQUISITIONS

In September 2006, Newmont acquired a 40% interest in Shore Gold Inc.’s Fort a la Corne Joint Venture in Saskatchewan, Canada for $152.

In March 2006, Newmont acquired Newcrest Mining Limited’s 22.22% interest in the Boddington unincorporated joint venture for total consideration of $173, bringing its interest in the project to 66.67%.

In January 2006, Newmont acquired the remaining 15% interest in the Akyem project for cash consideration of $23, bringing its interest in the project to 100%.

 

(16) INVESTMENTS

 

     At September 30, 2007    At December 31, 2006
          Unrealized               Unrealized      
     Cost/Equity
Basis
   Gain    Loss     Fair/Equity
Value
   Cost/Equity
Basis
   Gain    Loss     Fair/Equity
Value

Current:

                     

Marketable debt securities:

                     

Auction rate securities

   $ 8    $    $ (1 )   $ 7    $ 10    $    $     $ 10
                                                         

Marketable equity securities:

                     

Canadian Oil Sands Trust

     308      710            1,018                     

Agincourt Resources

                          37      10            47

Other

     16      34            50      10      33            43
                                                         
     324      744            1,068      47      43            90
                                                         

Other investments, at cost

     10                 10      9                 9
                                                         
   $ 342    $ 744    $ (1 )   $ 1,085    $ 66    $ 43    $     $ 109
                                                         

Long-term:

                     

Marketable equity securities:

                     

Canadian Oil Sands Trust

   $    $    $     $    $ 265    $ 603    $     $ 868

Gabriel Resources, Ltd.

     111      7            118      69      104            173

Shore Gold, Inc.

     104           (53 )     51      90                 90

Miramar Mining Corp.

     32      55            87      28      57            85

Other

     25      11      (2 )     34      34      17      (4 )     47
                                                         
     272      73      (55 )     290      486      781      (4 )     1,263
                                                         

Other investments, at cost

     12                 12      12                 12
                                                         

Investment in affiliates:

                     

European Gold Refineries

     27                 27      17                 17

AGR Matthey JV

     17                 17      16                 16

Regis Resources NL

     5                 5      11                 11
                                                         
     49                 49      44                 44
                                                         
   $ 333    $ 73    $ (55 )   $ 351    $ 542    $ 781    $ (4 )   $ 1,319
                                                         

During the third quarter of 2007, Newmont sold shares of Queenston Mining, Inc. and other marketable equity securities recognizing a gain of $3. Newmont recognized a $6 and $10 impairment of its investment in Southwestern Resources for an other-than-temporary decline in value of marketable equity securities in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007, respectively. During the nine month period of 2007, the unrealized value of the Company’s investments in marketable equity securities decreased by $58, primarily related to a decline in value of Shore Gold, Inc. and Gabriel Resources, Ltd.

In June 2007, the Board of Directors of Newmont approved a plan to discontinue its Merchant Banking Segment. Specifically, the Company has decided to dispose of a portion of its existing equity investments within the next twelve months and not to make further investments in equity securities that do not support its core gold mining business. As a result, Newmont’s investment in Canadian Oil Sands Trust has been reclassified to current. In addition, the realized investment gains and impairments have been reclassified to Income (loss) from discontinued operations on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss). For more information on the discontinued operation of the Merchant Banking Segment, see Note 11 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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NEWMONT MINING CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued)

(dollars in millions, except per share, per ounce and per pound amounts)

 

(17) INVENTORIES

 

     At
September 30,
2007
   At
December 31,
2006

In-process

   $ 63    $ 61

Concentrate

     14      6

Precious metals

     16      43

Materials, supplies and other

     294      272
             
   $ 387    $ 382
             

 

(18) STOCKPILES AND ORE ON LEACH PADS

 

     At
September 30,
2007
   At
December 31,
2006

Current:

     

Stockpiles

   $ 212    $ 216

Ore on leach pads

     183      162
             
   $ 395    $ 378
             

Long-term:

     

Stockpiles

   $ 530    $ 527

Ore on leach pads

     252      285
             
   $ 782    $ 812
             

 

(19) DEBT

 

     At September 30, 2007    At December 31, 2006
     Current    Non-Current    Current    Non-Current

Sale-leaseback of refractory ore treatment plant

   $ 22    $ 213    $ 21    $ 235

Corporate revolving credit facility

          20          

5 7/8% notes, net of discount

          597           597

8 5/8% debentures, net of discount

          217           217

2014 convertible senior notes

          575          

2017 convertible senior notes

          575          

Newmont Australia 7 5/8% guaranteed notes, net of premium

     119                120

PTNNT project financing facility

     87      350      87      393

PTNNT shareholder loan

     36           36     

Yanacocha credit facility

     14      79      10      90

Yanacocha bonds

          100           100

Project financings, capital leases and other

     10      19      5     
                           
   $ 288    $ 2,745    $ 159    $ 1,752
                           

Scheduled minimum debt repayments at September 30, 2007 are $85 for the remainder of 2007, $253 in 2008, $136 in 2009, $138 in 2010, $321 in 2011 and $2,100 thereafter.

During July 2007, the Company completed a private offering of $1,150 convertible senior notes due 2014 and 2017, each in the amount of $575. The 2014 Notes, maturing on July 15, 2014, will pay interest semi-annually at a rate of 1.25% per annum, and the 2017 Notes, maturing on July 15, 2017, will pay interest semi-annually at a rate of 1.625% per annum. The Notes are convertible, at the holder’s option, equivalent to a conversion price of $46.21 per share of common stock. Upon conversion, the principle amount and all accrued interest will be repaid in cash and any conversion premium will be settled in shares of our common stock or, at our election, cash or any combination of cash and shares of our common stock. The Company does not have an option to redeem the notes prior to their applicable stated maturity date. The net proceeds from the offering, after expenses, were approximately $1,126.

In connection with the convertible senior notes offering, the Company entered into convertible note hedge transactions and warrant transactions (“Call Spread Transactions”). These transactions included the purchase of call options and the sale of warrants. The purchased call options cover, in the aggregate and subject to customary anti-dilution adjustments, 24,887,956 shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $1.60 per share. The Company sold warrants to purchase, in the aggregate and subject to customary anti-dilution adjustments, 24,887,956 shares of common stock at a price of $60.27 per share. In most cases, the warrants may not be exercised prior to the maturity of the notes. As a result of the call option and warrant transactions, the conversion price of $46.21 was effectively increased to $60.27. The aggregate cost to the Company of the purchased call options was $366, partially offset by $248 that the Company received from the sale of the warrants. The Company has analyzed the Call Spread Transactions

 

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NEWMONT MINING CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued)

(dollars in millions, except per share, per ounce and per pound amounts)

 

under EITF Issue No. 00-19, “Accounting for Derivative Financial Instruments Indexed to, and Potentially Settled in, a Company’s Own Stock,” and other relevant literature, and determined that they meet the criteria for classification as equity transactions. As a result, the Company recorded the purchase of the call options as a reduction in paid-in capital and the proceeds of the warrants as an addition to paid-in capital, and the Company will not recognize subsequent changes in fair value of the agreements.

Also in connection with the convertible senior notes offering, the Company entered into a Registration Rights Agreement dated as of July 17, 2007 (the “Registration Rights Agreement”). Pursuant to the Registration Rights Agreement, the Company agreed to file a shelf registration statement covering resales of the convertible senior notes and the shares of common stock issuable upon conversion of the notes. On October 15, 2007, the Company filed the registration statement with the SEC, and it became effective immediately upon filing. On October 16, 2007, the Company filed a prospectus supplement naming the selling security holders eligible to resell notes and common stock under the shelf registration statement. The Company is required to file amendments and supplements to the shelf registration statement from time to time to update the identification of selling security holders.

Pursuant to the Registration Rights Agreement, the Company agreed that we would, at our cost and subject to certain rights to suspend use of the shelf registration statement, use commercially reasonable efforts to keep the shelf registration statement effective for a period of two years after the closing of the offering of the notes or until the earlier of (i) the sale or transfer pursuant to a shelf registration statement of all of the notes and common stock issuable upon conversion of the notes, (ii) the date when holders (other than holders that are affiliates of the Company) of the notes and common stock issuable upon conversion of the notes are able to sell all such securities immediately without restriction, and (iii) the date on which all of the notes have been converted or all of the notes and common stock issuable upon conversion of the notes otherwise cease to be outstanding. In the event that the shelf registration statement is not effective for reasons other than the Company’s right to suspend its use, additional interest will accrue at a rate per year equal to 0.25% for the first 90 days after the occurrence of the event and 0.50% after the first 90 days until an effective registration statement is re-established. The Company expects that the shelf registration statement will remain effective for the required period of time and accordingly, has not recorded a liability for potential payments resulting from the additional interest provisions of the Registration Rights Agreement.

 

(20) OTHER LIABILITIES

 

     At
September 30,
2007
   At
December 31,
2006

Other current liabilities:

     

Accrued capital expenditures

   $ 173    $ 128

Deferred income tax liabilities

     133      9

Accrued operating costs

     132      156

Reclamation and remediation liabilities

     89      77

Interest

     53      34

Royalties

     29      39

Taxes other than income and mining

     27      18

Deferred revenue

     4      9

Other

     23      45
             
   $ 663    $ 515
             
     At
September 30,
2007
   At
December 31,
2006

Other long-term liabilities:

     

Income taxes

   $ 114    $ 54

Deferred revenue from the sale of future production

          47

Other

     36      34
             
   $ 150    $ 135
             

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued)

(dollars in millions, except per share, per ounce and per pound amounts)

 

(21) RECLAMATION AND REMEDIATION LIABILITIES (ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATIONS)

At September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, $524 and $520, respectively, were accrued for reclamation obligations relating to mineral properties in accordance with SFAS No. 143, “Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations.” In addition, the Company is involved in several matters concerning environmental obligations associated with former, primarily historic, mining activities. Generally, these matters concern developing and implementing remediation plans at the various sites involved. At September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, $111 and $85, respectively, were accrued for such obligations. These amounts are also included in Reclamation and remediation liabilities.

The following is a reconciliation of the liability for asset retirement obligations:

 

     Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
     2007     2006  

Balance at beginning of period

   $ 605     $ 505  

Additions, changes in estimates and other

     38       51  

Liabilities settled

     (37 )     (42 )

Accretion expense

     29       22  
                

Balance at end of period

   $ 635     $ 536  
                

The current portions of Reclamation and remediation liabilities of $89 and $77 at September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively, are included in Other current liabilities.

 

(22) NET CHANGE IN OPERATING ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

Net cash (used in) provided from operating activities attributable to the net change in operating assets and liabilities is composed of the following:

 

     Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
     2007     2006  

Increase in operating assets:

    

Trade and accounts receivable

   $ (152 )   $ (52 )

Inventories, stockpiles and ore on leach pads

     (38 )     (323 )

Other assets

     (4 )     (49 )

(Decrease) increase in operating liabilities:

    

Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities

     (562 )     86  

Reclamation liabilities

     (37 )     (44 )
                
   $ (793 )   $ (382 )
                

The decrease in accounts payable and other accrued liabilities includes $276 from the settlement of pre-acquisition Australian income taxes of Normandy and $174 from the final settlement of copper collar contracts.

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued)

(dollars in millions, except per share, per ounce and per pound amounts)

 

(23) SEGMENT INFORMATION

The Company has reclassified its segment presentation to eliminate the Merchant Banking segment for all periods presented (Notes 1 and 11). Financial information relating to Newmont’s segments is as follows:

 

     Three Months Ended September 30, 2007
     Nevada     Yanacocha     Australia/
New
Zealand
    Batu Hijau    Africa    Other
Operations

Sales, net:

              

Gold

   $ 392     $ 245     $ 219     $ 140    $ 76    $ 27

Copper

   $     $     $     $ 547    $    $

Cost applicable to sales:

              

Gold

   $ 249     $ 129     $ 153     $ 29    $ 51    $ 16

Copper

   $     $     $     $ 111    $    $

Midas redevelopment

   $ 10     $     $     $    $    $

Depreciation, depletion and amortization:

              

Gold

   $ 48     $ 42     $ 36     $ 5    $ 11    $ 4

Copper

   $     $     $     $ 24    $    $

Other

   $     $     $     $    $    $

Exploration

   $     $     $     $    $    $

Advanced projects, research and development

   $ 1     $ 2     $ 2     $ 1    $ 4    $

Other income, net

   $ 4     $ 3     $ (1 )   $ 1    $ 1    $ 8

Interest expense, net

   $     $ 1     $ (2 )   $ 9    $    $ 1

Pre-tax income (loss) before minority interest and equity income of affiliates

   $ 87     $ 68     $ 22     $ 507    $ 11    $ 18

Equity income of affiliates

   $     $     $ (3 )   $    $    $

Capital expenditures

   $ 176     $ 67     $ 144     $ 19    $ 38    $ 4
     Three Months Ended September 30, 2007          
     Total
Operations
    Exploration     Corporate
and Other
    Consolidated          

Sales, net:

              

Gold

   $ 1,099     $     $     $ 1,099      

Copper

   $ 547     $     $     $ 547      

Cost applicable to sales:

              

Gold

   $ 627     $     $     $ 627      

Copper

   $ 111     $     $     $ 111      

Midas redevelopment

   $ 10     $     $     $ 10      

Depreciation, depletion and amortization:

              

Gold

   $ 146     $     $     $ 146      

Copper

   $ 24     $     $     $ 24      

Other

   $     $     $ 6     $ 6      

Exploration

   $     $ 47     $     $ 47      

Advanced projects, research and development

   $ 10     $     $ 6     $ 16      

Other income, net

   $ 16     $     $ 19     $ 35      

Interest expense, net

   $ 9     $     $ 19     $ 28      

Pre-tax income (loss) before minority interest and equity income of affiliates

   $ 713     $ (48 )   $ (58 )   $ 607      

Equity income of affiliates

   $ (3 )   $     $ 3     $      

Capital expenditures

   $ 448     $     $ 1     $ 449      

 

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NEWMONT MINING CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued)

(dollars in millions, except per share, per ounce and per pound amounts)

 

     Three Months Ended September 30, 2006
     Nevada    Yanacocha     Australia/
New
Zealand
    Batu Hijau     Africa    Other
Operations

Sales, net:

              

Gold

   $ 309    $ 358     $ 221     $ 35     $ 47    $ 37

Copper

   $    $     $     $ 93     $    $

Cost applicable to sales:

              

Gold

   $ 224    $ 121     $ 134     $ 16     $ 19    $ 11

Copper

   $    $     $     $ 66     $    $

Depreciation, depletion and amortization:

              

Gold

   $ 37    $ 46     $ 32     $ 7     $ 6    $ 5

Copper

   $    $     $     $ 12     $    $

Other

   $    $     $ 1     $     $    $

Exploration

   $    $     $     $     $    $

Advanced projects, research and development

   $ 4    $ 1     $ 2     $ 2     $ 6    $

Other income, net

   $ 4    $ 4     $ 4     $ 1     $ 1    $ 3

Interest expense, net

   $    $ 9     $     $ 11     $    $ 1

Pre-tax income (loss) before minority interest and equity income of affiliates

   $ 48    $ 161     $ 65     $ 13     $ 16    $ 27

Equity income of affiliates

   $    $     $     $     $    $

Capital expenditures

   $ 211    $ 61     $ 53     $ 13     $ 65    $ 1
     Three Months Ended September 30, 2006           
     Total
Operations
   Exploration     Corporate
and Other
    Consolidated           

Sales, net:

              

Gold

   $ 1,007    $     $ 2     $ 1,009       

Copper

   $ 93    $     $     $ 93       

Cost applicable to sales:

              

Gold

   $ 525    $     $     $ 525       

Copper

   $ 66    $     $     $ 66       

Depreciation, depletion and amortization:

              

Gold

   $ 133    $     $     $ 133       

Copper

   $ 12    $     $     $ 12       

Other

   $ 1    $     $ 3     $ 4       

Exploration

   $    $ 41     $     $ 41       

Advanced projects, research and development

   $ 15    $     $ 7     $ 22       

Other income, net

   $ 17    $ 1     $ (27 )   $ (9 )     

Interest expense, net

   $ 21    $     $ 7     $ 28       

Pre-tax income (loss) before minority interest and equity income of affiliates

   $ 330    $ (40 )   $ (91 )   $ 199       

Equity income of affiliates

   $    $     $ 1     $ 1       

Capital expenditures

   $ 404    $     $     $ 404       

 

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NEWMONT MINING CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued)

(dollars in millions, except per share, per ounce and per pound amounts)

 

     Nine Months Ended September 30, 2007
     Nevada     Yanacocha     Australia/
New
Zealand
    Batu Hijau    Africa    Other
Operations

Sales, net:

              

Gold

   $ 1,102     $ 750     $ 662     $ 255    $ 239    $ 95

Copper

   $     $     $     $ 1,100    $    $

Cost applicable to sales:

              

Gold

   $ 783     $ 403     $ 480     $ 77    $ 141    $ 47

Copper

   $     $     $     $ 373    $    $

Loss on settlement of price-capped forward sales contracts

   $     $     $     $    $    $

Midas redevelopment

   $ 10     $     $     $    $    $

Depreciation, depletion and amortization:

              

Gold

   $ 169     $ 124     $ 105     $ 16    $ 34    $ 12

Copper

   $     $     $     $ 78    $    $

Other

   $     $     $ 2     $    $    $

Exploration

   $     $     $     $    $    $

Advanced projects, research and development

   $ 3     $ 6     $ 4     $ 1    $ 13    $

Other income, net

   $ 7     $ 14     $ (10 )   $ 6    $ 2    $ 9

Interest expense, net

   $     $ 3     $     $ 29    $ 1    $ 1

Pre-tax income (loss) before minority interest and equity income of affiliates

   $ 131     $ 214     $ 42     $ 784    $ 51    $ 55

Equity income of affiliates

   $     $     $ (5 )   $    $    $

Capital expenditures

   $ 453     $ 181     $ 371     $ 43    $ 94    $ 12
     Nine Months Ended September 30, 2007          
     Total
Operations
    Exploration     Corporate
and Other
    Consolidated          

Sales, net:

              

Gold

   $ 3,103     $     $ 1     $ 3,104      

Copper

   $ 1,100     $     $     $ 1,100      

Cost applicable to sales:

              

Gold

   $ 1,931     $     $     $ 1,931      

Copper

   $ 373     $     $     $ 373      

Loss on settlement of price-capped forward sales contracts

   $     $     $ 531     $ 531      

Midas redevelopment

   $ 10     $     $     $ 10      

Depreciation, depletion and amortization:

              

Gold

   $ 460     $     $     $ 460      

Copper

   $ 78     $     $     $ 78      

Other

   $ 2     $     $ 17     $ 19      

Exploration

   $     $ 132     $     $ 132      

Advanced projects, research and development

   $ 27     $     $ 18     $ 45      

Other income, net

   $ 28     $ 1     $ 41     $ 70      

Interest expense, net

   $ 34     $     $ 43     $ 77      

Pre-tax income (loss) before minority interest and equity income of affiliates

   $ 1,277     $ (133 )   $ (732 )   $ 412      

Equity income of affiliates

   $ (5 )   $     $ 5     $      

Capital expenditures

   $ 1,154     $     $ 8     $ 1,162      

 

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NEWMONT MINING CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued)

(dollars in millions, except per share, per ounce and per pound amounts)

 

     Nine Months Ended September 30, 2006
     Nevada     Yanacocha     Australia/
New
Zealand
    Batu Hijau     Africa     Other
Operations

Sales, net:

            

Gold

   $ 913     $ 1,274     $ 599     $ 159     $ 47     $ 133

Copper

   $     $     $     $ 432     $     $

Cost applicable to sales:

            

Gold

   $ 664     $ 390     $ 385     $ 58     $ 19     $ 48

Copper

   $     $     $     $ 215     $     $

Depreciation, depletion and amortization:

            

Gold

   $ 108     $ 138     $ 86     $ 17     $ 6     $ 14

Copper

   $     $     $     $ 46     $     $

Other

   $     $     $ 2     $     $ 1     $

Exploration

   $     $     $     $     $     $

Advanced projects, research and development

   $ 10     $ 2     $ 2     $ 2     $ 23     $ 1

Other income, net

   $ 14     $ 13     $ 4     $ (48 )   $ 1     $ 7

Interest expense, net

   $     $ 10     $     $ 33     $     $ 1

Pre-tax income (loss) before minority interest and equity income of affiliates

   $ 141     $ 717     $ 123     $ 170     $ (2 )   $ 61

Equity income of affiliates

   $     $     $     $     $     $

Capital expenditures

   $ 501     $ 174     $ 115     $ 97     $ 195     $ 8
     Nine Months Ended September 30, 2006            
     Total
Operations
    Exploration     Corporate
and Other
    Consolidated            

Sales, net:

            

Gold

   $ 3,125     $     $ (30 )   $ 3,095      

Copper

   $ 432     $     $     $ 432      

Cost applicable to sales:

            

Gold

   $ 1,564     $     $     $ 1,564      

Copper

   $ 215     $     $     $ 215      

Depreciation, depletion and amortization:

            

Gold

   $ 369     $     $     $ 369      

Copper

   $ 46     $     $     $ 46      

Other

   $ 3     $ 2     $ 10     $ 15      

Exploration

   $     $ 120     $     $ 120      

Advanced projects, research and development

   $ 40     $     $ 21     $ 61      

Other income, net

   $ (9 )   $ 3     $ 4     $ (2 )    

Interest expense, net

   $ 44     $     $ 26     $ 70      

Pre-tax income (loss) before minority interest and equity income of affiliates

   $ 1,210     $ (119 )   $ (190 )   $ 901      

Equity income of affiliates

   $     $     $ 1     $ 1      

Capital expenditures

   $ 1,090     $     $ 14     $ 1,104      

 

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NEWMONT MINING CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued)

(dollars in millions, except per share, per ounce and per pound amounts)

 

     At
September 30,
2007
   At
December 31,
2006

Goodwill:

     

Australia/New Zealand

   $ 191    $ 214

Exploration

     1,129      1,129
             
   $ 1,320    $ 1,343
             

Total assets:

     

Nevada

   $ 2,936    $ 2,652

Yanacocha

     1,848      1,827

Australia/New Zealand

     1,720      1,333

Batu Hijau

     2,877      2,441

Africa

     1,045      964

Other operations

     149      163

Exploration

     1,321      1,296

Corporate and other

     2,787      2,998
             

Total assets from continuing operations

     14,683      13,674

Assets held for sale

     301      1,927
             
   $ 14,984    $ 15,601
             

 

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NEWMONT MINING CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued)

(dollars in millions, except per share, per ounce and per pound amounts)

 

(24) CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Newmont USA, a 100% owned subsidiary of Newmont Mining Corporation, has fully and unconditionally guaranteed certain publicly traded notes. The following condensed consolidating financial statements are provided for Newmont USA, as guarantor, and for Newmont Mining Corporation, as issuer, as an alternative to providing separate financial statements for the guarantor. The accounts of Newmont Mining Corporation are presented using the equity method of accounting for investments in subsidiaries.

 

     Three Months Ended September 30, 2007  

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Income

   Newmont
Mining
Corporation
    Newmont
USA
    Other
Subsidiaries
    Eliminations     Newmont
Mining
Corporation
Consolidated
 

Revenues

          

Sales - gold, net

   $     $ 819     $ 280     $     $ 1,099  

Sales - copper, net

           547                   547  
                                        
           1,366       280             1,646  
                                        

Costs and expenses

          

Costs applicable to sales (exclusive of loss on settlement of price-capped forward sales contracts, Midas redevelopment and depreciation, depletion and amortization, shown separately below)

          

Gold

           431       202       (6 )     627  

Copper

           111                   111  

Midas redevelopment

           10                   10  

Depreciation, depletion and amortization

           133       44       (1 )     176  

Exploration

           27       20             47  

Advanced projects, research and development

           7       9             16  

General and administrative

           31       2       7       40  

Other expense, net

           18       1             19  
                                        
           768       278             1,046  
                                        

Other income (expense)

          

Other income (expense), net

     12       37       (14 )           35  

Interest income - intercompany

     85       (15 )           (70 )      

Interest expense - intercompany

     (3 )           (67 )     70        

Interest expense, net

     (15 )     (12 )     (1 )           (28 )
                                        
     79       10       (82 )           7  
                                        

Income (loss) from continuing operations before taxes, minority interest and equity income of affiliates

     79       608       (80 )           607  

Income tax expense

     (41 )     (43 )                 (84 )

Minority interest in income of subsidiaries

           (229 )           31       (198 )

Equity income (loss) of affiliates

     287       4       68       (359 )      
                                        

Income (loss) from continuing operations

     325       340       (12 )     (328 )     325  

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

     72       13       57       (70 )     72  
                                        

Net income (loss)

   $ 397     $ 353     $ 45     $ (398 )   $ 397  
                                        

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued)

(dollars in millions, except per share, per ounce and per pound amounts)

 

     Three Months Ended September 30, 2006  

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Income

   Newmont
Mining
Corporation
    Newmont
USA
    Other
Subsidiaries
    Eliminations     Newmont
Mining
Corporation
Consolidated
 

Revenues

          

Sales - gold, net

   $     $ 755     $ 254     $     $ 1,009  

Sales - copper, net

           93                   93  
                                        
           848       254             1,102  
                                        

Costs and expenses

          

Costs applicable to sales (exclusive of depreciation, depletion and amortization, shown separately below)

          

Gold

           381       146       (2 )     525  

Copper

           66                   66  

Depreciation, depletion and amortization

           114       35             149  

Exploration

           31       10             41  

Advanced projects, research and development

           11       11             22  

General and administrative

           31       (4 )     2       29  

Other

           37       (3 )           34  
                                        
           671       195             866  
                                        

Other income (expense)

          

Other income (expense), net

     (1 )     (17 )     9             (9 )

Interest income - intercompany

     31       23             (54 )      

Interest expense - intercompany

     (2 )           (52 )     54        

Interest expense, net

     (4 )     (22 )     (2 )           (28 )
                                        
     24       (16 )     (45 )           (37 )
                                        

Income (loss) from continuing operations before taxes, minority interest and equity income of affiliates

     24       161       14             199  

Income tax (expense) benefit

     (49 )     (50 )     (7 )           (106 )

Minority interest in income of subsidiaries

           (52 )     (5 )     5       (52 )

Equity income (loss) of affiliates

     67       (2 )     14       (78 )     1  
                                        

Income (loss) from continuing operations

     42       57       16       (73 )     42  

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

     156       (23 )     100       (77 )     156  
                                        

Net income (loss)

   $ 198     $ 34     $ 116     $ (150 )   $ 198  
                                        

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued)

(dollars in millions, except per share, per ounce and per pound amounts)

 

     Nine Months Ended September 30, 2007  

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Income

   Newmont
Mining
Corporation
    Newmont
USA
    Other
Subsidiaries
    Eliminations     Newmont
Mining
Corporation
Consolidated
 

Revenues

          

Sales - gold, net

   $     $ 2,238     $ 866     $     $ 3,104  

Sales - copper, net

           1,100                   1,100  
                                        
           3,338       866             4,204  
                                        

Costs and expenses

          

Costs applicable to sales (exclusive of loss on settlement of price-capped forward sales contracts, Midas redevelopment and depreciation, depletion and amortization, shown separately below)

          

Gold

           1,334       610       (13 )     1,931  

Copper

           373                   373  

Loss on settlement of price-capped forward sales contracts

           531                   531  

Midas redevelopment

           10                   10  

Depreciation, depletion and amortization

           426       132       (1 )     557  

Exploration

           85       47             132  

Advanced projects, research and development

           23       22             45  

General and administrative

           95       4       14       113  

Other expense, net

           86       7             93  
                                        
           2,963       822             3,785  
                                        

Other income (expense)

          

Other income (expense), net

     29       85       (44 )           70  

Interest income - intercompany

     151       36             (187 )      

Interest expense - intercompany

     (6 )           (181 )     187        

Interest expense, net

     (33 )     (36 )     (8 )           (77 )
                                        
     141       85       (233 )           (7 )
                                        

Income (loss) from continuing operations before taxes, minority interest and equity income of affiliates

     141       460       (189 )           412  

Income tax (expense) benefit

     (62 )     (93 )     50             (105 )

Minority interest in income of subsidiaries

           (383 )     (8 )     39       (352 )

Equity (loss) income of affiliates

     (124 )     4       39       81        
                                        

(Loss) income from continuing operations

     (45 )     (12 )     (108 )     120       (45 )

(Loss) income from discontinued operations

     (1,552 )     25       (1,571 )     1,546       (1,552 )
                                        

Net (loss) income

   $ (1,597 )   $ 13     $ (1,679 )   $ 1,666     $ (1,597 )
                                        

 

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NEWMONT MINING CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued)

(dollars in millions, except per share, per ounce and per pound amounts)

 

     Nine Months Ended September 30, 2006  

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Income

   Newmont
Mining
Corporation
    Newmont
USA
    Other
Subsidiaries
    Eliminations     Newmont
Mining
Corporation
Consolidated
 

Revenues

          

Sales - gold, net

   $     $ 2,482     $ 613     $     $ 3,095  

Sales - copper, net

           432                   432  
                                        
           2,914       613             3,527  
                                        

Costs and expenses

          

Costs applicable to sales (exclusive of depreciation, depletion and amortization, shown separately below)

          

Gold

           1,184       386       (6 )     1,564  

Copper

           215                   215  

Depreciation, depletion and amortization

           343       87             430  

Exploration

           90       30             120  

Advanced projects, research and development

           32       28       1       61  

General and administrative

           97       1       5       103  

Other

           55       6             61  
                                        
           2,016       538             2,554  
                                        

Other income (expense)

          

Other income (expense), net

     13       (21 )     6             (2 )

Interest income - intercompany

     90       53             (143 )      

Interest expense - intercompany

     (6 )           (137 )     143        

Interest expense, net

     (17 )     (47 )     (6 )           (70 )
                                        
     80       (15 )     (137 )           (72 )
                                        

Income (loss) from continuing operations before taxes, minority interest and equity income of affiliates

     80       883       (62 )           901  

Income tax (expense) benefit

     (62 )     (285 )     88             (259 )

Minority interest in income of subsidiaries

           (281 )     (15 )     17       (279 )

Equity income (loss) of affiliates

     346       (2 )     77       (420 )     1  
                                        

Income (loss) from continuing operations

     364       315       88       (403 )     364  

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

     204       (24 )     145       (121 )     204  
                                        

Net income (loss)

   $ 568     $ 291     $ 233     $ (524 )   $ 568  
                                        

 

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NEWMONT MINING CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued)

(dollars in millions, except per share, per ounce and per pound amounts)

 

     At September 30, 2007  

Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets

   Newmont
Mining
Corporation
    Newmont
USA
    Other
Subsidiaries
    Eliminations     Newmont
Mining
Corporation
Consolidated
 

Assets

          

Cash and cash equivalents

   $     $ 887     $ 166     $     $ 1,053  

Marketable securities and other short-term investments

           9       1,076             1,085  

Trade receivables

           348       4             352  

Accounts receivable

     1,856       1,338       363       (3,410 )     147  

Inventories

           307       80             387  

Stockpiles and ore on leach pads

           361       34             395  

Deferred income tax assets

           88       55             143  

Other current assets

     1       89       40             130  
                                        

Current assets

     1,857       3,427       1,818       (3,410 )     3,692  

Property, plant and mine development, net

           5,056       2,298       (20 )     7,334  

Investments

           1       350             351  

Investments in subsidiaries

     4,428       23       1,072       (5,523 )      

Long-term stockpiles and ore on leach pads

           717       65             782  

Deferred income tax assets

     135       724       145             1,004  

Other long-term assets

     3,172       321       108       (3,401 )     200  

Goodwill

                 1,320             1,320  

Assets of operations held for sale

           23       278             301  
                                        

Total assets

   $ 9,592     $ 10,292     $ 7,454     $ (12,354 )   $ 14,984  
                                        

Liabilities

          

Current portion of long-term debt

   $     $ 169     $ 119     $     $ 288  

Accounts payable

     181       2,227       1,268       (3,411 )     265  

Employee related benefits

           109       39             148  

Income and mining taxes

     49       198       11             258  

Other current liabilities

     23       316       326       (2 )     663  
                                        

Current liabilities

     253       3,019       1,763       (3,413 )     1,622  

Long-term debt

     1,768       977                   2,745  

Reclamation and remediation liabilities

           404       142             546  

Deferred income tax liabilities

     53       190       179             422  

Employee-related benefits

     1       219       30             250  

Other long-term liabilities

     264       90       3,217       (3,421 )     150  

Liabilities of operations held for sale

     9       84       21             114  
                                        

Total liabilities

     2,348       4,983       5,352       (6,834 )     5,849  
                                        

Minority interest in subsidiaries

           1,591       554       (639 )     1,506  
                                        

Stockholders’ equity

          

Preferred stock

                 61       (61 )      

Common stock

     690                         690  

Additional paid-in capital

     6,323       2,224       2,858       (4,697 )     6,708  

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

     743       (47 )     389       (342 )     743  

Retained (deficit) earnings

     (512 )     1,541       (1,760 )     219       (512 )
                                        

Total stockholders’ equity

     7,244       3,718       1,548       (4,881 )     7,629  
                                        

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

   $ 9,592     $ 10,292     $ 7,454     $ (12,354 )   $ 14,984  
                                        

 

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NEWMONT MINING CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued)

(dollars in millions, except per share, per ounce and per pound amounts)

 

     At December 31, 2006

Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets

   Newmont
Mining
Corporation
   Newmont
USA
    Other
Subsidiaries
   Eliminations     Newmont
Mining
Corporation
Consolidated

Assets

            

Cash and cash equivalents

   $    $ 1,040     $ 126    $     $ 1,166

Marketable securities and other short-term investments

     1      28       80            109

Trade receivables

          139       3            142

Accounts receivable

     1,817      587       636      (2,834 )     206

Inventories

          296       86            382

Stockpiles and ore on leach pads

          339       39            378

Deferred income tax assets

          100       56            156

Other current assets

          66       27            93
                                    

Current assets

     1,818      2,595       1,053      (2,834 )     2,632

Property, plant and mine development, net

          4,740       1,870      (16 )     6,594

Investments

          281       1,038            1,319

Investments in subsidiaries

     6,256      111       4,347      (10,714 )    

Long-term stockpiles and ore on leach pads

          756       56            812

Deferred income tax assets

     43      482       271            796

Other long-term assets

     1,749      1,104       198      (2,873 )     178

Goodwill

                1,343            1,343

Assets of operations held for sale

                1,927            1,927
                                    

Total assets

   $ 9,866    $ 10,069     $ 12,103    $ (16,437 )   $ 15,601
                                    

Liabilities

            

Current portion of long-term debt

   $    $ 154     $ 5    $     $ 159

Accounts payable

     47      2,376       750      (2,833 )     340

Employee related benefits

          147       35            182

Derivative instruments

          173       1            174

Income and mining taxes

     85      (54 )     320            351

Other current liabilities

     9      360       147      (1 )     515
                                    

Current liabilities

     141      3,156       1,258      (2,834 )     1,721

Long-term debt

     597      1,035       120            1,752

Reclamation and remediation liabilities

          408       120            528

Deferred income tax liabilities

     53      187       361      25       626

Employee-related benefits

     1      283       25            309

Other long-term liabilities

     258      145       2,752      (3,020 )     135

Liabilities of operations held for sale

                95            95
                                    

Total liabilities

     1,050      5,214       4,731      (5,829 )     5,166
                                    

Minority interest in subsidiaries

          1,140       343      (385 )     1,098
                                    

Stockholders’ equity

            

Preferred stock

                61      (61 )    

Common stock

     677                       677

Additional paid-in capital

     6,182      2,219       5,167      (6,865 )     6,703

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

     673      19       427      (446 )     673

Retained earnings

     1,284      1,477       1,374      (2,851 )     1,284
                                    

Total stockholders’ equity

     8,816      3,715       7,029      (10,223 )     9,337
                                    

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

   $ 9,866    $ 10,069     $ 12,103    $ (16,437 )   $ 15,601
                                    

 

27


NEWMONT MINING CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued)

(dollars in millions, except per share, per ounce and per pound amounts)

 

     Nine Months Ended September 30, 2007  

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows

   Newmont
Mining
Corporation
    Newmont
USA
    Other
Subsidiaries
    Eliminations     Newmont
Mining
Corporation
Consolidated
 

Operating activities:

          

Net (loss) income

   $ (1,597 )   $ 13     $ (1,679 )   $ 1,666     $ (1,597 )

Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash provided from operations

     1,544       589       1,820       (1,666 )     2,287  

Net change in operating assets and liabilities

     53       (545 )     (301 )           (793 )
                                        

Net cash provided from (used in) continuing operations

           57       (160 )           (103 )

Net cash provided from discontinued operations

           2       94             96  
                                        

Net cash provided from (used in) operations

           59       (66 )           (7 )
                                        

Investing activities:

          

Additions to property, plant and mine development

           (698 )     (464 )           (1,162 )

Investments in marketable debt securities

           (206 )                 (206 )

Proceeds from sale of marketable debt securities

           208                   208  

Cash received on repayment of Batu Hijau carried interest

           161                   161  

Other

           19       6             25  
                                        

Net cash used in investing activities of continued operations

           (516 )     (458 )           (974 )

Net cash provided from investing activities of discontinued operations

     1       84       38             123  
                                        

Net cash provided from (used in) investing activities

     1       (432 )     (420 )           (851 )
                                        

Financing activities:

          

Net borrowings

     233       331       513             1,077  

Dividends paid to common stockholders

     (136 )                       (136 )

Dividends paid to minority interests

           (116 )                 (116 )

Proceeds from stock issuance

     20                         20  

Purchase of Company share call options

     (366 )                       (366 )

Issuance of Company share warrants

     248                         248  

Change in restricted cash and other

           3       4             7  
                                        

Net cash (used in) provided from financing activities of continuing operations

     (1 )     218       517             734  
                                        

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

           2       9             11  
                                        

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

           (153 )     40             (113 )

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

           1,040       126             1,166  
                                        

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

   $     $ 887     $ 166     $     $ 1,053  
                                        

 

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NEWMONT MINING CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued)

(dollars in millions, except per share, per ounce and per pound amounts)

 

     Nine Months Ended September 30, 2006  

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows

   Newmont
Mining
Corporation
    Newmont
USA
    Other
Subsidiaries
    Eliminations     Newmont
Mining
Corporation
Consolidated
 

Operating activities:

          

Net income (loss)

   $ 568     $ 291     $ 233     $ (524 )   $ 568  

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided from operations

     (579 )     837       (245 )     524       537  

Net change in operating assets and liabilities

     71       (469 )     16             (382 )
                                        

Net cash provided from continuing operations

     60       659       4             723  

Net cash provided from (used in) discontinued operations

           (5 )     78             73  
                                        

Net cash provided from operations

     60       654       82             796  
                                        

Investing activities:

          

Additions to property, plant and mine development

           (797 )     (307 )           (1,104 )

Investments in marketable debt securities

           (1,372 )     32             (1,340 )

Proceeds from sale of marketable debt securities

           1,928               1,928  

Acquisitions

                 (348 )           (348 )

Other

           10       9             19  
                                        

Net cash provided from (used in) investing activities of continuing operations

           (231 )     (614 )           (845 )

Net cash provided from (used in) investing activities of discontinued operations

     48       (7 )     214             255  
                                        

Net cash provided from (used in) investing activities

     48       (238 )     (400 )           (590 )
                                        

Financing activities:

          

Net borrowings (repayments)

     (52 )     (349 )     536             135  

Early extinguishment of prepaid forward sales obligation

                 (48 )           (48 )

Dividends paid to common stockholders

     (126 )           (9 )           (135 )

Dividends paid to minority interests

           (235 )                 (235 )

Proceeds from stock issuance

     66                         66  

Change in restricted cash and other

     4       (15 )                 (11 )
                                        

Net cash provided from (used in) financing activities of continuing operations

     (108 )     (599 )     479             (228 )

Net cash used in financing activities of discontinued operations

           (7 )                 (7 )
                                        

Net cash provided from (used in) financing activities

     (108 )     (606 )     479             (235 )
                                        

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

           3       3             6  
                                        

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

           (187 )     164             (23 )

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

     1       979       102             1,082  
                                        

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

   $ 1     $ 792     $ 266     $     $ 1,059  
                                        

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued)

(dollars in millions, except per share, per ounce and per pound amounts)

 

(25) COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

General

The Company follows FAS No. 5, “Accounting for Contingencies,” in determining its accruals and disclosures with respect to loss contingencies. Accordingly, estimated loss contingencies are accrued by a charge to income when information available prior to issuance of the financial statements indicates that it is probable (greater than a 75% probability) that a liability could be incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. Legal expenses associated with the contingency are expensed as incurred. If a loss contingency is not probable or reasonably estimable, disclosure of the loss contingency is made in the financial statements when it is at least reasonably possible that a material loss could be incurred.

Operating Segments

The Company’s operating segments are identified in Note 23. Except as noted in this paragraph, all of the Company’s commitments and contingencies specifically described in this Note 25 relate to the Corporate and Other reportable segment. The Nevada Operations matters under Newmont USA Limited relate to the Nevada reportable segment. The PT Newmont Minahasa Raya matters relate to the Other Operations reportable segment. The Yanacocha matters relate to the Yanacocha reportable segment. The Newmont Yandal Operations Pty Limited and the Newmont Australia Limited matters relate to the Australia/New Zealand reportable segment.

Environmental Matters

The Company’s mining and exploration activities are subject to various laws and regulations governing the protection of the environment. These laws and regulations are continually changing and are generally becoming more restrictive. The Company conducts its operations so as to protect the public health and environment and believes its operations are in compliance with applicable laws and regulations in all material respects. The Company has made, and expects to make in the future, expenditures to comply with such laws and regulations, but cannot predict the full amount of such future expenditures.

Estimated future reclamation costs are based principally on legal and regulatory requirements. At September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, $524 and $520, respectively, were accrued for reclamation costs relating to mineral properties in accordance with FAS No. 143, “Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations” (see Note 21).

In addition, the Company is involved in several matters concerning environmental obligations associated with former mining activities. Generally, these matters concern developing and implementing remediation plans at the various sites involved. The Company believes that the related environmental obligations associated with these sites are similar in nature with respect to the development of remediation plans, their risk profile and the compliance required to meet general environmental standards. Based upon the Company’s best estimate of its liability for these matters, $111 and $85 were accrued for such obligations at September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively. These amounts are included in Other current liabilities and Reclamation and remediation liabilities. Depending upon the ultimate resolution of these matters, the Company believes that it is reasonably possible that the liability for these matters could be as much as 59% greater or 16% lower than the amount accrued at September 30, 2007. The amounts accrued for these matters are reviewed periodically based upon facts and circumstances available at the time. Changes in estimates are recorded in Other expense, net in the period estimates are revised.

Details about certain of the more significant matters involved are discussed below.

Dawn Mining Company LLC (“Dawn”) - 51% Newmont Owned

Midnite Mine Site. Dawn previously leased an open pit uranium mine, currently inactive, on the Spokane Indian Reservation in the State of Washington. The mine site is subject to regulation by agencies of the U.S. Department of Interior (the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Bureau of Land Management), as well as the United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”).

In 1991, Dawn’s mining lease at the mine was terminated. As a result, Dawn was required to file a formal mine closure and reclamation plan. The Department of Interior commenced an analysis of Dawn’s proposed plan and alternate closure and reclamation plans for the mine. Work on this analysis has been suspended indefinitely. In mid-2000, the mine was included on the National Priorities List under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (“CERCLA”). In March 2003, the EPA notified Dawn and Newmont that it had thus far expended $12 on the Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Study under CERCLA

 

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(“RI/FS”). In October 2005, the EPA issued the RI/FS on this property in which it indicated a preferred remedy estimated to cost approximately $150. Newmont and Dawn filed comments on the RI/FS with the EPA in January 2006. On October 3, 2006, the EPA issued a final Record of Decision in which it formally selected the preferred remedy identified in the RI/FS.

On January 28, 2005, the EPA filed a lawsuit against Dawn and Newmont under CERCLA in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington. The EPA has asserted that Dawn and Newmont are liable for reclamation or remediation work and costs at the mine. Dawn does not have sufficient funds to pay for the reclamation plan it proposed or for any alternate plan, or for any additional remediation work or costs at the mine. The Court has determined that the United States government and Dawn are responsible parties. Newmont intends to vigorously contest any claims as to its liability.

Newmont cannot reasonably predict the outcome of this lawsuit or the likelihood of any other action against Dawn or Newmont arising from this matter.

Dawn Mill Site. Dawn also owns a uranium mill site facility, located on private land near Ford, Washington, which is subject to state and federal regulation. In late 1999, Dawn sought and later received state approval for a revised closure plan that expedites the reclamation process at the site. The currently approved plan for the site is guaranteed by Newmont.

Idarado Mining Company (“Idarado”) - 80.1% Newmont Owned

In July 1992, Newmont and Idarado signed a consent decree with the State of Colorado (“State”), which was agreed to by the U.S. District Court of Colorado, to settle a lawsuit brought by the State under CERCLA.

Idarado agreed in the consent decree to undertake specified remediation work at its former mining site in the Telluride/Ouray area of Colorado. Remediation work at this property is substantially complete. If the remediation does not achieve specific performance objectives defined in the consent decree, the State may require Idarado to implement supplemental activities at the site, also as defined in the consent decree. Idarado and Newmont obtained a $6 reclamation bond to secure their potential obligations under the consent decree. In addition, Idarado settled natural resources damages and past and future response costs, and agreed to habitat enhancement work under the consent decree. All of this work is substantially complete.

Newmont Capital Limited - 100% Newmont Owned

In February 1999, the EPA placed the Lava Cap mine site in Nevada County, California on the National Priorities List under CERCLA. The EPA then initiated a RI/FS under CERCLA to determine environmental conditions and remediation options at the site.

Newmont Capital, formerly known as Franco-Nevada Mining Corporation, Inc., owned the property for approximately three years from 1984 to 1986 but never mined or conducted exploration at the site. The EPA asserts that Newmont Capital is responsible for clean up costs incurred at the site. Newmont Capital and the EPA have entered into an agreement tolling the statute of limitations until December 31, 2007 to facilitate on-going settlement negotiations with respect to potential claims under CERCLA. Based on Newmont Capital’s limited involvement at Lava Cap, it does not believe it has any liability for environmental conditions at the site, and intends to vigorously defend any formal claims by the EPA in the absence of a settlement. Newmont cannot reasonably predict the likelihood or outcome of any future action arising from this matter.

Newmont USA Limited - 100% Newmont Owned

Pinal Creek. Newmont is a defendant in a lawsuit brought on November 5, 1991 in U.S. District Court in Arizona by the Pinal Creek Group, alleging that the company and others are responsible for some portion of costs incurred to address groundwater contamination emanating from copper mining operations located in the area of Globe and Miami, Arizona. Two former subsidiaries of Newmont, Pinto Valley Copper Corporation and Magma Copper Company (now known as BHP Copper Inc.), owned some of the mines in the area between 1983 and 1987. The court has dismissed plaintiffs’ claims seeking to hold Newmont liable for the acts or omissions of its former subsidiaries. Based on information presently available, Newmont believes it has strong defenses to plaintiffs’ remaining claims, including, without limitation, that Newmont’s agents did not participate in any pollution causing activities; that Newmont’s liabilities, if any, were contractually transferred to one of the plaintiffs; that portions of plaintiffs’ claimed damages are not recoverable; and that Newmont’s equitable share of liability, if any, would be immaterial. While Newmont has denied liability and is vigorously defending these claims, we cannot reasonably predict the outcome of this lawsuit.

 

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Grass Valley. On February 3, 2004, the City of Grass Valley, California brought suit against Newmont under CERCLA in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. This matter involves an abandoned mine adit on property previously owned by a predecessor of Newmont and currently owned by the City of Grass Valley. The complaint alleges that the adit is discharging metals-bearing water into a stream on the property, in concentrations in excess of current EPA drinking water standards. In July 2007, the Regional Water Control Board issued a letter requiring Newmont to conduct investigatory work relating to the adit. Newmont cannot reasonably predict the outcome of this matter.

Gray Eagle Mine Site. By letter dated September 3, 2002, the EPA notified Newmont that the EPA had expended $3 in response costs to address environmental conditions associated with an historic tailings pile located at the Grey Eagle Mine site near Happy Camp, California, and requested that Newmont pay those costs. The EPA has identified four potentially responsible parties, including Newmont. Newmont does not believe it has any liability for environmental conditions at the Grey Eagle Mine site, and intends to vigorously defend any formal claims by the EPA. Newmont cannot reasonably predict the likelihood or outcome of any future action against it arising from this matter.

Ross Adams Mine Site. By letter dated June 5, 2007, the US Forest Service notified Newmont that it had expended approximately $300,000 in response costs to address environmental conditions at the Adams Ross mine in Prince of Wales, Alaska, and requested Newmont USA Limited pay those costs and perform an Engineering Evaluation/Cost Analysis (“EE/CA”) to assess what future response activities might need to be completed at the site. Newmont does not believe it has any liability for environmental conditions at the site, and intends to vigorously defend any formal claims by the EPA. Newmont has agreed to perform the EE/CA. Newmont cannot reasonably predict the likelihood or outcome of any future action against it arising from this matter.

PT Newmont Minahasa Raya (“PTNMR”) - 80% Newmont Owned

In July 2004, a criminal complaint was filed against PTNMR, the Newmont subsidiary that operated the Minahasa mine in Indonesia, alleging environmental pollution relating to submarine tailings placement into nearby Buyat Bay. The Indonesian police detained five PTNMR employees during September and October of 2004. The police investigation and the detention of PTNMR’s employees was declared illegal by the South Jakarta District Court in December 2004, but in March 2005, the Indonesian Supreme Court upheld the legality of the police investigation, and the police turned their evidence over to the local prosecutor. In July 2005, the prosecutor filed an indictment against PTNMR and its President Director, alleging environmental pollution at Buyat Bay. After the court rejected motions to dismiss the proceeding, the trial proceeded and all evidence, including that of the defense, was presented in court as of September 2006. In November 2006 the prosecution filed its charge, seeking a three-year jail sentence for PTNMR’s President Director plus a nominal fine. In addition, the prosecution recommended a nominal fine against PTNMR. The defense filed responses in January 2007, and final briefing was completed in March 2007. On April 24, 2007, the court entered its verdict acquitting PTNMR and its President Director of all charges. In May 2007, the prosecution appealed the decision of the court to the Indonesian Supreme Court, despite Indonesian laws that prohibit the appeal of a verdict of acquittal.

On March 9, 2005, the Indonesian Ministry of the Environment filed a civil lawsuit against PTNMR and its President Director in relation to these allegations, seeking in excess of $100 in monetary damages. In October 2005, PTNMR filed an objection to the court’s jurisdiction, contending that the Government previously agreed to resolve any disputes through out-of-court conciliation or arbitration. The Court upheld PTNMR’s objection and dismissed the case in November 2005. The Government filed a notice of appeal of this ruling. On February 16, 2006, PTNMR and the Government of the Republic of Indonesia signed an agreement settling the civil lawsuit. Under the terms of the agreement, the Government and PTNMR will nominate members to an independent scientific panel that will develop and implement a ten-year environmental monitoring and assessment program to make a definitive, scientific conclusion regarding the condition of Buyat Bay. PTNMR is required to fund specific remedial measures if, as a result of its mining operations, pollution has occurred. The agreement also provides for enhanced community development programs in North Sulawesi. PTNMR provided initial funding of $12 to cover the cost of the monitoring and community development programs, which was paid in the first quarter of 2007 and included in Other current liabilities at December 31, 2006. Over a ten-year period, PTNMR will contribute an additional $18. The present value of $14 and $13 are included in Other long-term liabilities at September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively. The funds will be managed by an organization governed by interested stakeholders. Accountability for the fund will be ensured through yearly reports that will be made available to the public. The transparency of the scientific panel’s activities will also be assured through annual reports to the public. Pursuant to the agreement, the civil lawsuit against PTNMR has been terminated. The scientific panel held its first meeting in February 2007 and has now commenced its work program.

 

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In addition, on March 22, 2007, an Indonesian non-governmental organization named Wahana Lingkungan Hidup Indonesia (“WALHI”) filed a civil suit against PTNMR and Indonesia’s Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources and Ministry for the Environment, alleging pollution from the disposal of mine tailings into Buyat Bay, and seeking a court order requiring PTNMR to fund a 25-year monitoring program in relation to Buyat Bay.

Independent sampling and testing of Buyat Bay water and fish, as well as area residents, conducted by the World Health Organization and the Australian Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization, confirm that PTNMR has not polluted the Buyat Bay environment, and, therefore, has not adversely affected the fish in Buyat Bay or the health of nearby residents. The Company remains steadfast that it has not caused pollution or health problems and will continue to vigorously defend itself against these allegations.

Resurrection Mining Company (“Resurrection”) - 100% Newmont Owned

Newmont, Resurrection and other defendants were named in lawsuits filed by the State of Colorado (the “State”) under CERCLA in 1983, which were subsequently consolidated with a lawsuit filed by EPA in 1986. These proceedings sought to compel the defendants to remediate the impacts of pre-existing, historic mining activities near Leadville, Colorado, which date back to the mid-1800s, and which the government agencies claim were causing substantial environmental problems in the area.

In 1988 and 1989, the EPA issued administrative orders with respect to one area on the site and the defendants collectively implemented those orders by constructing a water treatment plant, which was placed in operation in early 1992. Remaining remedial work for this area consists of water treatment plant operation and continuing environmental monitoring and maintenance activities. The parties also entered into a consent decree with respect to the remaining areas at the site, which apportioned liabilities and responsibilities for these areas. The EPA approved remedial actions for selected components of Resurrection’s portion of the site, which were initiated in 1995. The EPA has not selected the final remedy for the site. In March 1999, the parties entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) to facilitate the settlement of natural resources damages claims under CERCLA for the upper Arkansas River Basin. In January 2004, an MOU report was issued that evaluated the extent of natural resource damages and possible restoration activities that might be required.

On August 9, 2005, ASARCO LLC, another potentially responsible party at the site, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas (the “Bankruptcy Court”). ASARCO is contractually responsible for 50% of the ongoing expenses at the water treatment plant. In June 2007, Resurrection, the EPA, the State and ASARCO reached a settlement relating to all outstanding issues at the site. In July 2007, the settlement was approved by the Bankruptcy Court. The settlement is also subject to approval by the United States District Court for the District of Colorado.

Other Legal Matters

Minera Yanacocha S.R.L. (“Yanacocha”) - 51.35% Newmont Owned

Choropampa. In June 2000, a transport contractor of Yanacocha spilled approximately 151 kilograms of elemental mercury near the town of Choropampa, Peru, which is located 53 miles (85 kilometers) southwest of the Yanacocha mine. Elemental mercury is not used in Yanacocha’s operations but is a by-product of gold mining and was sold to a Lima firm for use in medical instruments and industrial applications. A comprehensive health and environmental remediation program was undertaken by Yanacocha in response to the incident. In August 2000, Yanacocha paid under protest a fine of 1,740,000 Peruvian soles (approximately $0.5) to the Peruvian government. Yanacocha has entered into settlement agreements with a number of individuals impacted by the incident. As compensation for the disruption and inconvenience caused by the incident Yanacocha entered into agreements with and provided a variety of public works in the three communities impacted by this incident. Yanacocha cannot predict the likelihood of additional expenditures related to this matter.

Yanacocha, various wholly-owned subsidiaries of Newmont, and other defendants have been named in lawsuits filed by approximately 1,100 Peruvian citizens in Denver District Court for the State of Colorado. These actions seek compensatory damages based on claims associated with the elemental mercury spill incident. In February 2005, Yanacocha and the various Newmont defendants answered the complaint in the Denver District Court. The parties in these cases have agreed to submit these matters to binding arbitration. In October 2007, the parties to the arbitration entered a court-approved settlement agreement, resolving most of these cases.

Additional lawsuits relating to the Choropampa incident were filed against Yanacocha in the local courts of Cajamarca, Peru, in May 2002 by over 900 Peruvian citizens. A significant number of the plaintiffs in these lawsuits entered into settlement agreements with Yanacocha prior to filing such claims. In September 2006, the Peruvian Supreme Court issued contradictory opinions on the validity of these settlement agreements. Subsequent lower court decisions have upheld the validity of these settlement agreements, discharging a number of the lawsuits. In 2005, Yanacocha entered into settlement agreements with approximately 350 additional plaintiffs.

 

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Neither Newmont nor Yanacocha can reasonably predict the outcome of any of the above-described lawsuits.

Conga. Yanacocha is involved in a dispute with the Provincial Municipality of Celendin regarding the authority of that governmental body to regulate the development of the Conga project. In the fourth quarter of 2004, the Municipality of Celendin enacted an ordinance declaring the area around Conga to be a mining-free reserve and naturally protected area. Yanacocha has challenged this ordinance by means of two legal actions, one filed by Yanacocha (as the lease holder of the Conga mining concessions) and one filed by Minera Chaupiloma (as the titleholder of the Conga mining concessions). In August 2007, a Peruvian Court of first instance upheld Chaupiloma’s claim, stating that the Municipality of Celendin lacks the authority to create natural protected areas. The Municipality of Celendin has not appealed the ruling. Based on legal precedent established by Peru’s Constitutional Tribunal, and the foregoing resolution of the Chaupiloma claim, it is reasonable to believe that Yanacocha’s mining rights will be upheld.

Yanacocha has carefully evaluated the social issues and dynamics of the communities in and around the area of Conga. Yanacocha has engaged in extensive community and external affairs efforts at this early stage of the Conga project. It is Yanacocha’s current assessment that a significant percentage of the population in the communities immediately surrounding the Conga area support the project. Yanacocha will continue to engage actively with these communities during the process of permitting the project, and will expand its outreach efforts to communities in the surrounding region. It will continually monitor and evaluate conditions in the area and any resulting impact on Yanacocha’s ability to successfully permit and develop the Conga project.

Newmont Mining Corporation

On June 8, 2005, UFCW Local 880 - Retail Food Employers Joint Pension Fund filed a putative class action in the federal district court in Colorado purportedly on behalf of purchasers of Newmont Mining Corporation (“Newmont”) publicly traded securities between July 28, 2004 and April 26, 2005. The action named Newmont, Wayne W. Murdy, Pierre Lassonde and Bruce D. Hansen as defendants. Substantially similar purported class actions were filed in the same court on June 15, 2005 by John S. Chapman and on June 20, 2005 by Zoe Myerson. In November 2005, the court consolidated these cases and, in March 2006, appointed a lead plaintiff. In April 2006, the lead plaintiff filed a consolidated amended complaint naming David Francisco, Russell Ball, Thomas Enos and Robert Gallagher as additional defendants. It alleged, among other things, that Newmont and the individual defendants violated certain antifraud provisions of the federal securities laws by failing to disclose alleged operating deficiencies and sought unspecified monetary damages and other relief. On October 20, 2006, the lead plaintiff, on behalf of a settlement class consisting of all purchasers of Newmont securities from November 1, 2003, through and including March 23, 2006 (except defendants and certain related persons), entered into a Stipulation of Settlement with defendants. If approved by the Court, the Settlement (a) would release all claims asserted, or that could have been asserted, in the action; (b) would provide for a payment by Newmont of $15 to be distributed to class members pursuant to a plan of allocation developed by the lead plaintiff; and (c) would provide that all defendants deny any wrongdoing or liability with respect to the settled matters. On September 25, 2007, the Court preliminarily approved the settlement. Gideon Minerals, U.S.A., Inc. (“Gideon”) has sought to intervene to bring a claim alleging that Gideon has an interest in the Batu Hijau operation in Indonesia; the court has denied that motion.

On June 14, 2005, June 30, 2005 and July 1, 2005, purported derivative actions were filed, on behalf of Newmont, by Doris Staehr, Frank J. Donio and Jack G. Blaz, respectively, in the federal district court in Colorado against certain of Newmont’s current and former directors and officers. Each action alleged that certain defendants breached their fiduciary duties by engaging in insider trading and misappropriation of information, and that all defendants breached their fiduciary duties and engaged in conduct that constituted abuse of control, gross mismanagement, waste of corporate assets and unjust enrichment in connection with, among other things, failing to disclose alleged operating deficiencies and failing to prevent alleged violations of environmental laws in Indonesia. The plaintiffs seek, on behalf of Newmont, among other remedies, all damages sustained by the Company as a result of the allegedly improper conduct. In November 2005, the court consolidated these cases and in December 2005 the court appointed a lead plaintiff. On April 10, 2006, the lead plaintiff filed a consolidated amended complaint. In a related development, on January 13, 2006, a purported Newmont shareholder sent to the Board of Directors a letter demanding the Company take action against the defendants in the purported derivative actions with respect to the matters alleged in the derivative complaints. The Board has taken the demand under consideration. Counsel for plaintiffs in the derivative actions, counsel for the demanding shareholder and the Company have agreed to settle the action and related disputes on the basis of certain revisions to the Company’s corporate governance arrangements, and an attorneys’ fee to be paid by the Company. This settlement stipulation was filed with the court on June 19, 2007 and is subject to court approval. The defendants deny the claims made and, should the settlements not be finally approved, intend to vigorously defend against them.

 

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Newmont Yandal Operations Pty Ltd (“NYOL”) - 100% Newmont Owned

On September 3, 2003, J. Aron & Co. commenced proceedings in the Supreme Court of New South Wales (Australia) against NYOL, its subsidiaries and the administrator in relation to the completed voluntary administration of the NYOL group. J. Aron & Co., an NYOL creditor, initially sought injunctive relief that was denied by the court on September 8, 2003. On October 30, 2003, J. Aron & Co. filed a statement of claim alleging various deficiencies in the implementation of the voluntary administration process and seeking damages and other relief against NYOL and other parties. Newmont cannot reasonably predict the final outcome of this lawsuit.

Zarafshan-Newmont Joint Venture - 50% Newmont Owned

On October 30, 2006, Newmont (Uzbekistan) Limited, one of the Company’s subsidiaries, initiated an arbitration in the Arbitration Institute of the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce against the Republic of Uzbekistan, Uzbekistan’s State Committee for Geology and Mineral Resources (“Goskomgeologia”), and Navoi Mining and Metallurgical Combine (“NGMK”) (a company wholly owned by the Republic of Uzbekistan). On October 31, 2006, Newmont (Uzbekistan) Limited and Newmont USA Limited (also the Company’s subsidiary) initiated a separate arbitration against the Republic of Uzbekistan in the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes. Goskomgeologia and NGMK subsequently filed certain counterclaims against Newmont (Uzbekistan) Limited in the Stockholm arbitration. On June 30, 2007, the Newmont parties and the Uzbek parties signed agreements to settle the dispute, and on July 16, 2007 effected closing under such agreements, on terms that included payments totaling $80 which the Company received in the third quarter of 2007. Under the agreements, the Company’s interest in the Zarafshan-Newmont Joint Venture transferred to the Uzbek parties, and both arbitrations were terminated. None of the parties admitted liability in connection with any of the matters in dispute. In September 2006, the Company wrote off the book value of its interest in the Zarafshan-Newmont Joint Venture.

Other Commitments and Contingencies

Tax contingencies are provided for under FIN 48 (see Notes 2 and 9).

In a 1993 asset exchange, a wholly-owned subsidiary transferred a coal lease under which the subsidiary had collected advance royalty payments totaling $484. From 1994 to 2018, remaining advance payments under the lease to the transferee total $390. In the event of title failure as stated in the lease, this subsidiary has a primary obligation to refund previously collected payments and has a secondary obligation to refund any of the $390 collected by the transferee, if the transferee fails to meet its refund obligation. The subsidiary has title insurance on the leased coal deposits of $240 covering the secondary obligation. The Company and the subsidiary regard the circumstances entitling the lessee to a refund as remote.

The Company has minimum royalty obligations on one of its producing mines in Nevada for the life of the mine. Amounts paid as a minimum royalty (where production royalties are less than the minimum obligation) in any year are recoverable in future years when the minimum royalty obligation is exceeded. Although the minimum royalty requirement may not be met in a particular year, the Company expects that over the mine life, gold production will be sufficient to meet the minimum royalty requirements. Minimum royalty payments payable are $17 for 2007, $11 for 2008, $17 in 2009 and 2010, $18 in 2011 and $72 thereafter.

As part of its ongoing business and operations, the Company and its affiliates are required to provide surety bonds, bank letters of credit and bank guarantees as financial support for various purposes, including environmental reclamation, exploration permitting, workers compensation programs and other general corporate purposes. At September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, there were $534 and $445, respectively, of outstanding letters of credit, surety bonds and bank guarantees. The surety bonds, letters of credit and bank guarantees reflect fair value as a condition of their underlying purpose and are subject to fees competitively determined in the market place. The obligations associated with these instruments are generally related to performance requirements that the Company addresses through its ongoing operations. As the specific requirements are met, the beneficiary of the associated instrument cancels and/or returns the instrument to the issuing entity. Certain of these instruments are associated with operating sites with long-lived assets and will remain outstanding until closure. Generally, bonding requirements associated with environmental regulation are becoming more restrictive. In addition, the surety markets for certain types of environmental bonding used by the Company have become increasingly constrained. The Company, however, believes it is in compliance with all applicable bonding obligations and will be able to satisfy future bonding requirements, through existing or alternative means, as they arise.

 

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Under the Batu Hijau Contract of Work with the Indonesian government, beginning in 2005, and continuing through 2010, a portion of each foreign shareholders’ equity interest in the project must be offered for sale to the Indonesian government or to Indonesian nationals. The price at which such interest must be offered for sale to the Indonesian parties is the highest of the then-current replacement cost, the price at which shares of the project company would be accepted for listing on the Jakarta Stock Exchange, or the fair market value of such interest in the project company as a going concern. Pursuant to this provision of the Batu Hijau Contract of Work, it is possible that the ownership interest of the Newmont/Sumitomo partnership in Batu Hijau could be reduced to 49% by the end of 2010.

In accordance with the Contract of Work, an offer to sell a 3% interest was made to the government of Indonesia in 2006 and an offer for an additional 7% interest was made in 2007. While the central government declined to participate in the offer, local governments in the area in which the mine is located have expressed interest in acquiring shares, as have various Indonesian nationals. A company owned by an Indonesian national currently owns a 20% interest in Batu Hijau. The Newmont/Sumitomo partnership continues discussions to meet its divestiture obligations.

Newmont is from time to time involved in various legal proceedings related to its business. Except in the above-described proceedings, management does not believe that adverse decisions in any pending or threatened proceeding or that amounts that may be required to be paid by reason thereof will have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition or results of operations.

 

(26) SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges

The ratio of earnings to fixed charges for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 was 4.3. The ratio of earnings to fixed charges represents income from continuing operations before income tax expense, minority interest and equity income of affiliates, divided by interest expense. Interest expense includes amortization of capitalized interest and the portion of rent expense representative of interest. Interest expense does not include interest on income tax liabilities. The computation of the ratio of earnings to fixed charges can be found in Exhibit 12.1.

 

(27) SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

Miramar

Effective as of October 8, 2007, Newmont, Newmont Mining B.C. Limited, a British Columbia corporation and an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Newmont (“Acquisition Sub”), and Miramar Mining Corporation (“Miramar”), a British Columbia corporation (“Miramar”), entered into a Support Agreement (the “Support Agreement”) pursuant to which, (i) Acquisition Sub agreed, subject to certain conditions, to make an offer (the “Offer”) to acquire all of the outstanding common shares of Miramar, plus all shares to be issued upon the exercise of stock options, for C$6.25 per common share, (ii) Miramar agreed to support and recommend the Offer, and (iii) Newmont agreed to guarantee the obligations of Acquisition Sub. Concurrently with the execution of the Support Agreement, each senior officer and director of Miramar entered into an agreement (collectively, the “Lock-Up Agreements”) with Acquisition Sub pursuant to which such directors and officers have agreed to deposit their common shares in the Offer, and not to take any action that may adversely affect or reduce the likelihood of the successful completion of the transactions contemplated by the Support Agreement (provided that nothing in the Lock-Up Agreements prevents the signatories that are directors of Miramar from taking any action, in that capacity that is permitted pursuant to the Support Agreement and applicable law).

On October 31, 2007, Acquisition Sub mailed the offer to purchase and circular with respect to the Offer, and Miramar’s board of directors mailed its directors’ circular, in which the Miramar board unanimously recommends that shareholders of Miramar accept the offer and tender their common shares. The obligation of Acquisition Sub to take up and pay for common shares under the Offer is subject to certain conditions, including there having been validly deposited under the Offer and not withdrawn at the expiration of the Offer that number of common shares that, together with common shares held by Acquisition Sub and its affiliates, constitutes at least 66 2/3% of the common shares then outstanding (calculated on a fully-diluted basis as determined in the Support Agreement).

Upon the occurrence of customary termination events, including if the board of directors of Miramar withdraws, modifies, changes or qualifies its support of the Offer, Miramar is required to make a cash termination payment to Acquisition Sub of C$41.4.

 

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Newmont may finance the acquisition of common shares under the Offer with general corporate funds, its existing revolving credit facility, or under a commitment for short-term revolving credit, or with a combination of the foregoing. With respect to the commitment for short-term revolving credit, Newmont has received a commitment letter to provide a senior, unsecured, short-term revolving credit facility in an aggregate principle amount of U.S. $1,300.

Royalty Portfolio

On October 23, 2007, Newmont issued a press release confirming that a newly formed corporation (“New Franco-Nevada”), has filed a preliminary prospectus with the securities regulatory authorities in Canada in connection with Newmont’s previously announced plans to monetize components of its royalty portfolio. If Newmont determines to proceed with a sale of assets to New Franco-Nevada, and New Franco-Nevada proceeds with a public offering in Canada of New Franco-Nevada’s securities, these securities will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and will not be offered for sale in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from registration requirements.

 

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ITEM 1A.  RISK FACTORS.

Newmont’s Midas operations in Nevada were suspended by order of the Mine Safety and Health Administration (“MSHA”) after a fatal accident in June 2007. On October 11, 2007, MSHA lifted the restrictive order that had required Midas to halt mining activities. As a result, limited mining activities have resumed, and the Company expects Midas to ramp-up to historic production levels by the end of 2007 or early 2008. MSHA’s investigation of the accident is continuing.

 

ITEM 2.  MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION (dollars in millions, except per share, per ounce and per pound amounts).

The following discussion provides information that management believes is relevant to an assessment and understanding of the consolidated financial condition and results of operations of Newmont Mining Corporation and its subsidiaries (collectively, “Newmont” or the “Company”). References to “A$” refer to Australian currency, “CDN$” to Canadian currency, “IDR” to Indonesian currency and “$” to United States currency.

This item should be read in conjunction with our interim unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and the notes thereto included in this quarterly report.

Selected Financial and Operating Results

 

     Three Months Ended
September 30,
   Nine Months Ended
September 30,
     2007    2006    2007     2006

Revenues

   $ 1,646    $ 1,102    $ 4,204     $ 3,527

Income (loss) from continuing operations

   $ 325    $ 42    $ (45 )   $ 364

Net income (loss)

   $ 397    $ 198    $ (1,597 )   $ 568

Net income (loss) per common share, basic

          

Income (loss) from continuing operations

   $ 0.72    $ 0.09    $ (0.10 )   $ 0.81

Net income (loss)

   $ 0.88    $ 0.44    $ (3.54 )   $ 1.26

Consolidated gold ounces sold (thousands)(1)

     1,614      1,698      4,667       5,350

Consolidated copper pounds sold (millions)

     163      90      351       288

Average price received, net(2)

          

Gold (per ounce)

   $ 681    $ 611    $ 665     $ 588

Copper (per pound)

   $ 3.34    $ 1.04    $ 3.13     $ 1.50

Costs applicable to sales(3)

          

Gold (per ounce)

   $ 388    $ 318    $ 414     $ 297

Copper (per pound)

   $ 0.68    $ 0.73    $ 1.06     $ 0.75

(1)

Includes 46 and 83 incremental start-up sales for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006, respectively, from Phoenix and Leeville which are not included in Revenue and Costs applicable to sales per ounce calculations.

 

(2)

After treatment and refining charges but after hedge losses (excluding settlement of price-capped forward sales contracts) and provisional pricing mark-to-market adjustments.

 

(3)

Excludes depreciation, depletion and amortization, loss on settlement of price-capped forward sales contracts and Midas redevelopment.

Consolidated Financial Results

Newmont’s income from continuing operations for the third quarter of 2007 was $325, or $0.72 per share. Results for the quarter were favorably impacted by higher gold and copper prices and copper pounds sold, partially offset by fewer gold ounces sold and higher operating costs. Newmont’s loss from continuing operations for the first nine months of 2007 was $45, or $0.10 per share, primarily as a result of a $531 pre-tax loss on settlement of the price-capped forward sales contracts. Also, results for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2007 compared to 2006 were impacted by fewer gold ounces sold and higher operating costs, partially offset by higher realized gold and copper prices and copper pounds sold. Newmont’s net loss for the first nine months of 2007 was impacted by a $1,665 impairment charge related to Merchant Banking goodwill in the second quarter.

 

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Sales - gold, net for the three months ended September 30, 2007 increased $90 compared to the corresponding period in 2006 due to a $70 per ounce increase in the average price realized after treatment and refining charges partially offset by 38,000 fewer ounces sold. Sales - gold, net for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 increased $9 compared to the corresponding period in 2006 as a result of a $77 per ounce increase in the average price realized after treatment and refining charges partially offset by 600,000 fewer ounces sold. The following analysis summarizes the change in consolidated gold sales revenue:

 

     Three Months Ended
September 30,
    Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
     2007     2006     2007     2006  

Consolidated gold sales:

        

Gross

   $ 1,104     $ 1,015     $ 3,118     $ 3,113  

Less: Treatment and refining charges

     (5 )     (6 )     (14 )     (18 )
                                

Net

   $ 1,099     $ 1,009     $ 3,104     $ 3,095  
                                

Consolidated gold ounces sold (thousands):

        

Gross

     1,614       1,698       4,667       5,350  

Less: Incremental start-up sales

           (46 )           (83 )
                                

Net

     1,614       1,652       4,667       5,267  
                                

Average price realized per ounce:

        

Before treatment and refining charges

   $ 684     $ 615     $ 668     $ 591  

After treatment and refining charges

   $ 681     $ 611     $ 665     $ 588  

The change in consolidated gold sales is due to:

 

     Three Months
Ended
September 30,
    Nine Months
Ended
September 30,
 
     2007 vs. 2006     2007 vs. 2006  

Decrease in consolidated ounces sold

   $ (23 )   $ (354 )

Increase in average realized gold price

     112       359  

Decrease in treatment and refining charges

     1       4  
                
   $ 90     $ 9  
                

Sales - copper, net for the three months ended September 30, 2007 increased $454 compared to the corresponding period in 2006 due to higher realized prices after provisional pricing mark-to-market adjustments and 74 million additional pounds sold. Sales - copper, net for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 increased $668 compared to the corresponding period in 2006 due to higher realized copper prices after hedging and provisional pricing mark-to-market adjustments and 63 million additional pounds sold. Hedge losses recognized during the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2007 were lower than the corresponding period in 2006 as the final deliveries were made under copper collar contracts in February 2007. In the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2006, losses of $2 and $57, respectively, were included in Other income, net for the ineffective portion of copper hedges. For a complete discussion regarding variations in gold and copper volumes, see Results of Consolidated Operations below.

The following analysis summarizes the change in consolidated copper sales revenue:

 

     Three Months Ended
September 30,
    Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
     2007     2006     2007     2006  

Consolidated copper sales:

        

Gross before hedging

   $ 568     $ 316     $ 1,150     $ 858  

Hedging loss

           (193 )     (1 )     (548 )

Provisional pricing mark-to-market gain

     38       12       85       257  
                                

Gross after hedging and provisional pricing

     606       135       1,234       567  

Less: Treatment and refining charges

     (59 )     (42 )     (134 )     (135 )
                                

Net

   $ 547     $ 93     $ 1,100     $ 432  
                                

Consolidated copper pounds sold (millions)

     163       90       351       288  

Average price realized per pound:

        

Gross before hedging

   $ 3.47     $ 3.50     $ 3.27     $ 2.98  

Hedging loss

           (2.13 )     (0.02 )     (1.90 )

Provisional pricing mark-to-market

     0.23       0.13       0.26       0.89  
                                

Gross after hedging and provisional pricing

     3.70       1.50       3.51       1.97  

Less: Treatment and refining charges

     (0.36 )     (0.46 )     (0.38 )     (0.47 )
                                

Net

   $ 3.34     $ 1.04     $ 3.13     $ 1.50  
                                

 

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The change in consolidated copper sales is due to:

 

     Three Months
Ended
September 30,
    Nine Months
Ended
September 30,
     2007 vs. 2006     2007 vs. 2006

Increase in consolidated pounds sold

   $ 111     $ 125

Increase in average realized copper price

     360       542

(Increase) decrease in treatment and refining charges

     (17 )     1
              
   $ 454     $ 668
              

The following is a summary of net gold and copper sales:

 

     Three Months Ended
September 30,
   Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
     2007    2006    2007    2006  

Gold

           

Nevada, USA

   $ 392    $ 309    $ 1,102    $ 913  

Yanacocha, Peru

     245      358      750      1,274  

Australia/New Zealand:

           

Tanami, Australia

     64      64      224      178  

Kalgoorlie, Australia

     56      50      165      151  

Jundee, Australia

     54      57      144      142  

Pajingo, Australia

     30      30      88      69  

Waihi, New Zealand

     15      20      41      59  
                             
     219      221      662      599  
                             

Batu Hijau, Indonesia

     140      35      255      159  

Ahafo, Ghana

     76      47      239      47  

Other Operations:

           

Golden Giant, Canada

          6      8      34  

Kori Kollo, Bolivia

     13      18      44      62  

La Herradura, Mexico

     14      13      43      37  
                             
     27      37      95      133  
                             

Corporate

          2      1      (30 )
                             
   $ 1,099    $ 1,009    $ 3,104    $ 3,095  
                             

Copper

           

Batu Hijau, Indonesia

   $ 547    $ 93    $ 1,100    $ 432  
                             

Costs applicable to sales increased in the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2007 from the corresponding periods in 2006, as detailed in the table below, primarily due to new operations at Ahafo in Ghana and Phoenix and Leeville in Nevada, increased input commodity prices, higher labor costs, higher waste removal volumes and costs and unfavorable exchange rate movements, primarily in the Australian dollar. For a complete discussion regarding variations in operations, see Results of Consolidated Operations below.

Depreciation, depletion and amortization (“DD&A”) increased in the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2007 compared to the corresponding periods in 2006, as detailed in the table below, primarily due to new operations at Ahafo in Ghana, Phoenix and Leeville in Nevada and Waihi in Australia/New Zealand, partially offset by lower amortization due to lower production at Yanacocha and the change in estimate of haul truck lives. Newmont expects 2007 DD&A to be approximately $700 to $750.

 

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The following is a summary of Costs applicable to sales and Depreciation, depletion and amortization:

 

     Costs Applicable to Sales    Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
     Three Months Ended
September 30,
   Nine Months Ended
September 30,
   Three Months Ended
September 30,
   Nine Months Ended
September 30,
     2007    2006    2007    2006    2007    2006    2007    2006

Gold

                       

Nevada, USA

   $ 249    $ 224    $ 783    $ 664    $ 48    $ 37    $ 169    $ 108

Yanacocha, Peru

     129      121      403      390      42      46      124      138

Australia/New Zealand:

                       

Tanami, Australia

     40      39      141      113      8      8      27      21

Kalgoorlie, Australia

     50      39      145      122      6      6      19      19

Jundee, Australia

     34      32      107      85      7      7      19      18

Pajingo, Australia

     18      16      54      45      9      8      25      19

Waihi, New Zealand

     11      8      33      20      6      3      15      9
                                                       
     153      134      480      385      36      32      105      86
                                                       

Batu Hijau, Indonesia

     29      16      77      58      5      7      16      17

Ahafo, Ghana

     51      19      141      19      11      6      34      6

Other Operations:

                       

Golden Giant, Canada

          3      2      13                     1

Kori Kollo, Bolivia

     8      3      24      20      3      2      8      6

La Herradura, Mexico

     8      5      21      15      1      3      4      7
                                                       
     16      11      47      48      4      5      12      14
                                                       
     627      525      1,931      1,564      146      133      460      369
                                                       

Copper

                       

Batu Hijau, Indonesia

     111      66      373      215      24      12      78      46
                                                       

Other

                       

Exploration

                                        2

Australia/New Zealand

                              1      2      2

Ahafo, Ghana

                                        1

Corporate and Other

                         6      3      17      10
                                                       
                         6      4      19      15
                                                       
   $ 738    $ 591    $ 2,304    $ 1,779    $ 176    $ 149    $ 557    $ 430
                                                       

The Loss on settlement of price-capped forward sales contracts of $531 in the second quarter of 2007 resulted from the elimination of the entire 1.85 million ounce forward sales contracts.

Midas redevelopment of $10 in the third quarter of 2007 resulted from activities undertaken to regain entry into the mine in order to resume commercial production following the accident that occurred on June 19, 2007.

Exploration increased $6 and $12 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007 compared to 2006, respectively, primarily a result of increased spending in Nevada and Suriname, South America. Newmont expects 2007 Exploration expense to be approximately $180 to $185.

Advanced projects, research and development decreased $6 and $16 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007 compared to 2006, respectively. The decrease is due to start-up costs at Ahafo, Phoenix and Leeville in 2006. Newmont expects 2007 Advanced projects, research and development expenses to be approximately $65 to $80.

General and administrative expenses increased $11 and $10 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007 compared to 2006, respectively. The increase is primarily the result of increased labor costs, consulting and contract servicing costs. Newmont expects 2007 General and administrative expenses to be approximately $160 to $170.

Other expense, net for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006 is summarized as follows:

 

     Three Months Ended
September 30,
    Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
     2007    2006     2007    2006  

Reclamation and remediation

   $ 2    $ 4     $ 20    $ 7  

Pension settlement loss

     3            16       

Buyat Bay

     2      6       10      17  

Western Australia power plant

     1      (3 )     9      (3 )

Australian office relocation

     1            6      3  

Peruvian royalty

     1      19       5      19  

Other

     9      8       27      18  
                              
   $ 19    $ 34     $ 93    $ 61  
                              

During the third quarter of 2006, Yanacocha recorded a charge to Other Expense related to an agreement with the Peruvian government to provide for a negotiated royalty payment during the high metal prices for community improvements. The negotiated royalty is based on 3.75% of Yanacocha’s net income beginning January 1, 2006 for a period of up to five years. The Peruvian royalty is lower in 2007 due to lower net income at Yanacocha.

 

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During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007 the Company incurred $2 and $20, respectively, for reclamation and remediation costs at former mines and incurred $3 and $16, respectively, for pension settlement losses related to senior management retirements.

Other income, net for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006 is summarized as follows:

 

     Three Months Ended
September 30,
    Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
     2007    2006     2007    2006  

Interest income

   $ 11    $ 16     $ 34    $ 52  

Foreign currency exchange gains, net

     14      2       17      11  

Gain on sale of other assets, net

     9      7       13      16  

Gain (loss) on ineffective portion of derivative instruments, net

     1      (1 )     1      (60 )

Income from development projects, net

          5            14  

Loss on early retirement of debt

          (40 )          (40 )

Other

          2       5      5  
                              
   $ 35    $ (9 )   $ 70    $ (2 )
                              

Interest income decreased in 2007 due to a reduction in funds available for investment, partially offset by a higher return on funds invested.

Gain (loss) on ineffective portion of derivative instruments, net included gains of $1 and $1 in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007, respectively, for the ineffective portion of interest rate swap derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges. In the corresponding periods of 2006, the net losses included losses of $(2) and $(57), respectively, for the ineffective portion of copper collar contracts, gains of $1 and $1, respectively, for interest rate swap derivatives designated as cash flow hedges, and losses of $nil and $(4), respectively, for legacy gold puts held in Australia/New Zealand.

Income from development projects in 2006 included revenue net of incremental operating costs incurred prior to commencement of commercial production at the Leeville and Phoenix operations in Nevada during the fourth quarter of 2006.

On September 27, 2006, Newmont settled its remaining obligations under the prepaid forward gold sales contract and forward gold purchase contract for which it was required to deliver 17,951 ounces of gold in December 2006 and 179,062 ounces of gold in June 2007. This settlement resulted in cash payments of $96, a $48 reduction to the current portion of long-term debt and a $40 per-tax loss on extinguishment of debt.

Interest expense, net remained constant and increased 10% in the three and nine months ended September 20, 2006, compared to 2007, respectively. Additional interest expense related to the issuance of $1,150 convertible senior notes in July 2007, and a decrease in capitalized interest as a result of the completion of the Ahafo, Phoenix and Leeville development projects in 2006, was offset by a decrease in tax contingency interest in the third quarter of 2007 compared to 2006. For the first nine months of 2007 compared to 2006, interest expense increased due to the issuance of the convertible senior notes, draw-downs under its senior revolving credit facility in 2007 and a decrease in capitalized interest, offset by a decrease in tax contingency interest. Newmont expects 2007 Interest expense, net to be approximately $85 to $95.

Income tax expense during the three months ended September 30, 2007 was $84 compared to $106 during the corresponding period in 2006, and $105 for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 compared to $259 for the corresponding period in 2006. The effective tax rate for the three months ended September 30, 2007 was 14% compared to 53% for the corresponding period in 2006. This overall decrease in the effective tax rate for the comparative quarters is primarily attributable to discrete items occurring in the three months ending September 30, 2006, that adversely impacted the effective tax rate for that period. In addition, a decrease in the valuation allowance relative to the deferred tax asset for foreign tax credits favorably impacted the effective tax rate for the three months ending September 30, 2007.

The effective tax rate in 2007 is different from the United States statutory rate of 35% primarily due to (i) U.S. percentage depletion, (ii) a change in valuation allowance on deferred tax assets associated with foreign tax credits, (iii) the effect of different income tax rates in countries where earnings are indefinitely reinvested, and (iv) the foreign earnings net of foreign taxes. The effective tax rate in 2006 is different from the United States statutory rate of 35% primarily due to (i) U.S. percentage depletion, (ii) additional tax benefits associated with the change in Australian and Ghanaian tax law, and (iii) the valuation allowance release relative to the Company’s deferred tax assets for foreign tax credits, the latter two being discrete non-recurring items. For a complete discussion of the factors that influence the Company’s effective tax rate, see Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations and Financial Condition in Newmont’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006, filed February 26, 2007. Newmont expects the 2007 full year tax rate to be approximately 24% to 30%. The lower rate for the third quarter of 2007 is mainly attributable to the favorable change in valuation allowance on deferred tax assets associated with foreign tax credits.

 

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In December 2006, the Company entered into an in-principle heads of agreement with the Australian Taxation Office. The heads of agreement specified the terms of a proposed settlement of the outstanding audit issues relating to Normandy for the tax years 1994-1999. These issues related to years before the Company acquired Normandy. At the date of the business combination, Normandy had recorded no income tax liability with respect to the tax positions taken in reporting certain transactions, therefore the Company’s initial best estimate of the income tax contingency relating to these issues was recorded as a tax liability at the date of acquisition, February 15, 2002, by increasing the purchase price of Normandy. At December 31, 2006, the long-term income tax liability balance relating to this proposed settlement was reclassified to current income taxes payable. The $276 (A$336) income tax liability was paid in the second quarter of 2007. On July 13, 2007, the Company received a closure letter from the Australian Tax Office stating that all audit issues for the tax years 1994-1999 are settled.

Minority interest in income of consolidated subsidiaries increased $146 and $73 in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007 compared to 2006, respectively, as a result of increased earnings at Batu Hijau and a $25 charge in the second quarter of 2007 related to the repayment of the carried interest loan at Batu Hijau, partially offset by decreased earnings at Yanacocha.

The Income (loss) from discontinued operations includes the Company’s Merchant Banking Segment, its 50% interest in the Zarafshan-Newmont Joint Venture (“ZNJV”), expropriated by the Uzbekistan government in August 2006, and the Holloway mine sold in November 2006. The Company reclassified the income statement results from the historical presentation to discontinued operations in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss) for all periods presented (see Note 11 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements).

During the three months ended September 30, 2007, the Company settled with certain Uzbekistan parties, collecting $80 for the settlement of ZNJV recognizing a pre-tax gain of $77, sold shares of Queenston Mining, Inc. and other marketable equity securities recognizing a gain of $3 and recognized a $6 impairment of its investment in Southwestern Resources for an other-than-temporary decline in value of marketable equity securities.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2007, the Company collected $80 for the settlement of ZNJV recognizing a pre-tax gain of $77, obtained Oxiana Ltd. shares following the acquisition of Agincourt Resources by Oxiana Ltd. recognizing a $27 gain, realized an additional gain of $16 on the sale of Oxiana Ltd., Pan Australia and other equity security investments and recognized impairments totaling $16 on its investments in Yukon Nevada Gold Corp. (formerly Queenstake Resources Ltd.) and Southwestern Resources for an other-than-temporary decline in value of marketable equity securities and warrants. In addition, the Company concluded that the carrying value of Merchant Banking Segment goodwill was impaired, and therefore recognized a $1,665 non-cash impairment charge in the second quarter of 2007.

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006, the Company completed the sale of the Alberta oil sands project to the Korean National Oil Corporation and the Martabe gold property in Indonesia to Agincourt Resources Limited (“Agincourt”). The Company received net cash proceeds of $271 for the Alberta oil sands project resulting in a $266 pre-tax gain. The Company received $42 net cash proceeds and approximately 43 million Agincourt shares valued at $37 for the Martabe project, resulting in a $30 pre-tax gain. In addition, the Company recorded a pre-tax impairment loss of $101 for ZNJV.

The Company’s royalty interests and equity investments generated $39 and $30 of royalty and dividend income for the third quarter of 2007 and 2006, respectively, and $106 and $88 for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively.

 

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Results of Consolidated Operations

 

     Gold Ounces or
Copper Pounds Sold(1)
   Costs Applicable
to Sales(2)
   Depreciation, Depletion
and Amortization
     2007    2006    2007    2006    2007    2006
     (ounces in thousands)    ($ per ounce)    ($ per ounce)

Three Months Ended September 30,

                 

Gold

                 

Nevada

   583    569    $ 426    $ 428    $ 82    $ 70

Yanacocha(3) (51.3% owned)

   360    578      358      210      117      80

Australia/New Zealand

   319    355      480      376      112      90

Batu Hijau(3) (4)

   200    59      147      286      27      66

Ahafo

   113    78      455      251      96      82

Other(3)

   39    59      378      173      103      85
                                     

Total/Weighted-Average

   1,614    1,698    $ 388    $ 318    $ 91    $ 79
                                     
     (pounds in millions)    ($ per pound)    ($ per pound)

Copper

                 

Batu Hijau(3) (4)

   163    90    $ 0.68    $ 0.73    $ 0.14    $ 0.14
     Gold Ounces or
Copper Pounds Sold(1)
   Costs Applicable
to Sales(2)
   Depreciation, Depletion
and Amortization
     2007    2006    2007    2006    2007    2006
     (ounces in thousands)    ($ per ounce)    ($ per ounce)

Nine Months Ended September 30,

                 

Gold

                 

Nevada

   1,674    1,647    $ 467    $ 425    $ 101    $ 69

Yanacocha(3) (51.3% owned)

   1,127    2,133      357      183      110      65

Australia/New Zealand

   989    1,004      485      383      106      86

Batu Hijau(3) (4)

   374    266      207      219      44      52

Ahafo

   361    78      391      251      94      82

Other(3)

   142    222      330      212      88      62
                                     

Total/Weighted-Average

   4,667    5,350    $ 414    $ 297    $ 99    $ 69
                                     
     (pounds in millions)    ($ per pound)    ($ per pound)

Copper

                 

Batu Hijau(3) (4)

   351    288    $ 1.06    $ 0.75    $ 0.22    $ 0.16

(1)

Includes 46 and 83 incremental start-up sales for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006, respectively, from Phoenix and Leeville which are not included in Revenue, Costs applicable to sales and Depreciation, depletion and amortization per ounce calculations.

 

(2)

Excludes depreciation, depletion and amortization, loss on settlement of price-capped forward sales contracts and Midas redevelopment.

 

(3)

Consolidated gold ounces or copper pounds sold includes minority interests’ share.

 

(4)

On May 25, 2007, Newmont’s economic interest in Batu Hijau was reduced from 52.875% to 45%.

Consolidated gold ounces sold decreased 5% in the third quarter of 2007 from 2006, primarily due to lower production at Yanacocha, partially offset by higher production at Batu Hijau. Consolidated copper pounds sold increased 82% in the third quarter of 2007 from 2006, primarily due to the milling of higher grade ore from the bottom of the pit and increased throughput at Batu Hijau.

Costs applicable to sales per consolidated gold ounce sold increased 22% in the third quarter of 2007 from 2006, primarily due to the higher operating costs at Phoenix in Nevada and the strengthening of the Australian dollar, which increased consolidated Costs applicable to sales by $10 per ounce in the third quarter of 2007 compared to 2006. Costs applicable to sales per copper pound decreased 7% in the third quarter of 2007 from 2006, primarily due to the increase in production at Batu Hijau.

Consolidated gold ounces sold decreased 13% in the first nine months of 2007 from 2006, primarily due to lower production at Yanacocha, partially offset by the commencement of operations at Ahafo in August 2006. Consolidated copper pounds sold increased 22% in the first nine months of 2007 from 2006, primarily due to the milling of higher grade ore from the bottom of the pit and increased throughput at Batu Hijau.

Costs applicable to sales per consolidated gold ounce sold increased 39% in the first nine months of 2007 from 2006, primarily due to higher operating costs at Phoenix in Nevada and the strengthening of the Australian dollar, which increased consolidated Costs applicable to sales by $8 per ounce in the first nine months of 2007 compared to 2006. Costs applicable to sales per copper pound sold increased 41% in the first nine months of 2007 from 2006, primarily due to the increase in waste removal costs at Batu Hijau as well as a higher proportion of costs being allocated to copper due to increased prices relative to gold.

The Company expects consolidated gold sales of approximately 6.1 to 6.5 million ounces in 2007, primarily as a result of lower production from Yanacocha and Australia, as well as the completion of mining at Lone Tree in Nevada and remnant production at Golden Giant (Other operations). Costs applicable to sales for the full year in 2007 are expected to be approximately $400 to $430

 

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per ounce. The increase from 2006 is primarily from lower production at Yanacocha and Australia, as well as higher labor, consumables and energy prices in all operating regions and a stronger Australian dollar. Additionally, continued operating difficulties at Phoenix, unfavorable exchange rate movements in Australia, potential power interruptions in Ghana, an extended suspension of operations at Midas in Nevada and higher than planned oil prices would negatively impact the Company’s Costs applicable to sales in 2007.

The Company expects consolidated copper sales of approximately 450 to 500 million pounds of copper in 2007 at Costs applicable to sales of approximately $1.10 to $1.20 per pound.

Nevada Operations

 

     Gold Ounces Sold(1)    Costs Applicable to Sales(2)    Depreciation, Depletion
and Amortization
     2007    2006    2007    2006    2007    2006
     (ounces in thousands)    ($ per ounce)    ($ per ounce)

Three months ended September 30,

   583    569    $ 426    $ 428    $ 82    $ 70

Nine months ended September 30,

   1,674    1,647    $ 467    $ 425    $ 101    $ 69

(1)

Includes 46 and 83 incremental start-up sales for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006, respectively, from Phoenix and Leeville which are not included in Revenue, Costs applicable to sales and Depreciation, depletion and amortization per ounce calculations.

 

(2)

Excludes depreciation, depletion and amortization, loss on settlement of price-capped forward sales contracts and Midas redevelopment.

Gold ounces sold in Nevada (excluding incremental start-up sales in 2006) increased 11% in the third quarter of 2007 from 2006. Increased gold sales with the commencement of commercial production at Phoenix and Leeville in October of 2006 were offset by the completion of mining at Lone Tree in 2006 and the suspension of mining operations at Midas in June 2007. Open pit ore mined increased to 11.0 million tons in the third quarter of 2007, up from 9.0 million tons in the third quarter of 2006. Underground ore mined increased 4% in the third quarter of 2007 due to commencement of commercial production at Leeville. Ore milled increased to 6.5 million tons from 3.9 million tons in the third quarter of 2006, while milled ore grade decreased 30% with the processing of lower grade ore from Phoenix. Ore placed on leach pads decreased 20% in the third quarter of 2007 compared to 2006 primarily as a result of mine sequencing at Gold Quarry and the completion of mining at Lone Tree. Processing at the Lone Tree mill continued in the third quarter of 2007 with ore hauled from Twin Creeks and is expected to continue for the remainder of 2007. Nevada’s Costs applicable to sales per ounce remained constant in the third quarter of 2007 compared to 2006. Higher cost production from Phoenix, the suspension of lower cost mining operations at Midas and increased labor and commodity costs were offset by lower surface mining costs. Depreciation, depletion and amortization per ounce increased 17% from the third quarter of 2006 as a result of increased investment in new equipment and facilities in late 2006.

Nevada’s gold ounces sold (excluding incremental start-up sales in 2006) increased 7% in the first nine months of 2007 compared to 2006 primarily due to the commencement of commercial production at Phoenix and Leeville in the fourth quarter of 2006 offset by the completion of mining at Lone Tree. Costs applicable to sales per ounce increased 10% in the first nine months of 2007 compared to 2006, primarily as a result of higher cost production from Phoenix, increased waste removal costs and higher underground contract services, labor and commodity costs.

Newmont’s Midas operations in Nevada were suspended by order of the Mine Safety and Health Administration (“MSHA”) after a fatal accident in June 2007. On October 11, 2007, MSHA lifted the restrictive order that had required Midas to halt mining activities. As a result, limited mining activities have resumed, and the Company expects Midas to ramp-up to historic production levels by the end of 2007 or early 2008. MSHA’s investigation of the accident is continuing.

The focus at Phoenix during the third quarter of 2007 was continued progress on optimization projects. The in-fill drill program has drilled one-third of the overall planned footage, with 46 of the 183 planned drill holes completed. Mining rates continued to improve, with September providing the highest monthly production to date. The sustainable improvements in productivity were driven largely by favorable improvements in rock fragmentation as well as new haul trucks being added to the fleet during the third quarter. Mill capacity utilization exceeded 90% during the third quarter of 2007. Additionally, the new crusher remains on schedule for start-up by mid-2008 and was approximately 21% complete at the end of the third quarter. Phoenix produced 46,000 ounces at Costs applicable to sales of $605 per ounce and 133,000 ounces at Costs applicable to sales of $743 per ounce for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007, respectively. The Company expects a final optimization plan for Phoenix by mid-2008.

 

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The Company expects gold sales in Nevada of approximately 2.3 to 2.4 million ounces for 2007. Based on the costs applicable to sales incurred through the end of the third quarter of 2007, continued oil price escalation and lower than expected production from Phoenix and Midas, the Company has increased Nevada’s Costs applicable to sales outlook for the year to approximately $430 and $460 per ounce.

Construction of the 200 megawatt coal-fired power plant was approximately 82% complete at the end of September 30, 2007 and remains on schedule for completion in mid-2008. Major milestones met during the third quarter of 2007 include successful boiler hydro-testing and the first coal delivery. Capital costs for the project are expected to be between $620 and $640.

Yanacocha Operations

 

     Gold Ounces Sold(1)    Costs Applicable to Sales(2)    Depreciation, Depletion
and Amortization
     2007    2006    2007    2006    2007    2006
     (ounces in thousands)    ($ per ounce)    ($ per ounce)

Three months ended September 30,

   360    578    $ 358    $ 210    $ 117    $ 80

Nine months ended September 30,

   1,127    2,133    $ 357    $ 183    $ 110    $ 65

(1)

Consolidated gold ounces sold includes minority interests’ share (51.35% Newmont owned).

 

(2)

Excludes depreciation, depletion and amortization and loss on settlement of price-capped forward sales contracts.

Consolidated gold production and sales at Yanacocha decreased 38%, as expected, in the third quarter of 2007 compared to 2006 due to the timing of flows from the leach pads. Gold production in the third quarter of 2006 benefited from higher grade and tons placed on the leach pads in the first half of 2006 as compared to 2007. Also, ore mined decreased to 28.7 million tons in the third quarter of 2007 from 31.0 million tons in the third quarter of 2006. During the same periods, the amount of waste material mined remained constant. However, the decrease in ore tons was offset by 17% higher ore grade. Costs applicable to sales increased $148 per ounce in the third quarter of 2007 compared to 2006 primarily due to lower production which impacted unit costs by approximately $120 per ounce, as well as increased labor, diesel, mine maintenance and other costs.

Consolidated gold sales at Yanacocha decreased 47% and gold production decreased 49% in the first nine months of 2007 compared to 2006 as a result of 38% lower leach ore grade and 28% fewer ore tons placed on leach pads in the first nine months of 2007 compared to 2006. Costs applicable to sales per ounce nearly doubled in the first nine months of 2007 compared to 2006 due to the decrease in production and increased waste removal. Unit costs were also impacted by increased labor costs and a valuation charge related to the La Quinua leach pad inventory in the second quarter of 2007.

The Company continues to expect consolidated gold sales of approximately 1.5 to 1.6 million ounces and Costs applicable to sales of approximately $340 to $360 per ounce for 2007.

Construction of the gold mill at Yanacocha was approximately 85% complete at September 30, 2007. Progress on the gold mill continues as expected, with capital costs expected to be between $250 and $270 and commercial production anticipated by mid-2008.

 

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Australia/New Zealand Operations

 

     Gold Ounces Sold    Costs Applicable to Sales(1)    Depreciation, Depletion
and Amortization
     2007    2006    2007    2006    2007    2006
     (ounces in thousands)    ($ per ounce)    ($ per ounce)

Three Months Ended September 30,

                 

Tanami

   93    103    $ 431    $ 379    $ 88    $ 75

Kalgoorlie (50% owned)

   83    80      609      481      72      74

Jundee

   78    90      433      349      87      76

Pajingo

   44    50      398      318      215      170

Waihi

   21    32      531      273      253      102
                                     

Total/Weighted-Average

   319    355    $ 480    $ 376    $ 112    $ 90
                                     
     Gold Ounces Sold    Costs Applicable to Sales(1)    Depreciation, Depletion
and Amortization
     2007    2006    2007    2006    2007    2006
     (ounces in thousands)    ($ per ounce)    ($ per ounce)

Nine Months Ended September 30,

                 

Tanami

   336    302    $ 419    $ 374    $ 81    $ 71

Kalgoorlie (50% owned)

   249    256      585      476      77      73

Jundee

   211    229      507      368      89      77

Pajingo

   131    117      409      387      191      163

Waihi

   62    100      531      198      237      92
                                     

Total/Weighted-Average

   989    1,004    $ 485    $ 383    $ 106    $ 86
                                     

(1)

Excludes depreciation, depletion and amortization and loss on settlement of price-capped forward sales contracts.

Australia/New Zealand gold sales decreased 10% in the third quarter of 2007 compared to 2006, primarily due to decreased production at Tanami, Jundee, Pajingo and Waihi. Costs applicable to sales per ounce increased by 28%, primarily due to the strengthening of the Australian dollar, which increased Costs applicable to sales by approximately $49 per ounce, decreased production, increased royalties due to the higher gold price and increased input costs, particularly diesel, electricity and labor costs.

Australia/New Zealand gold sales decreased 1% in the first nine months of 2007 compared to 2006 as a result of lower production at Kalgoorlie, Jundee and Waihi, partially offset by higher production at Tanami and Pajingo and inventory sales. Costs applicable to sales per ounce increased 27%, primarily due to the strengthening of the Australian dollar, which increased Costs applicable to sales by approximately $39 per ounce, increased royalties due to the higher gold price and increased diesel, electricity and labor costs.

Tanami, Australia. Gold ounces sold decreased 10% in the third quarter of 2007 from 2006 due to the timing of sales. Gold ounces produced were marginally lower as a 9% decrease in mill ore grade from the blending of lower grade stockpiles was partially offset by a 5% increase in mill throughput. Costs applicable to sales per ounce increased 14% due to: the strengthening of the Australian dollar, which increased Costs applicable to sales by approximately $43 per ounce, and increased milling costs related to cyanide destruction.

Gold ounces sold increased 11% in the first nine months of 2007 compared to 2006 as a result of an 11% increase in mill ore grade, from mining higher grade areas underground. Costs applicable to sales per ounce increased 12% due to: the strengthening of the Australian dollar, which increased Costs applicable to sales by approximately $30 per ounce; increased underground mining, milling and royalty costs, partially offset by higher production.

Kalgoorlie, Australia. Gold ounces sold in the third quarter of 2007 were 4% higher as compared to 2006 due to a 3% increase in mill throughput and inventory sales. Costs applicable to sales per ounce increased 27% due to: the strengthening of the Australian dollar, which increased Costs applicable to sales by approximately $57 per ounce, and increased milling costs.

Gold ounces sold in the first nine months of 2007 were 3% lower compared to 2006. Costs applicable to sales per ounce increased 23% due to: the strengthening of the Australian dollar, which increased Costs applicable to sales by approximately $45 per ounce, decreased production; and higher mining and milling costs. Mining costs were higher due to increased fuel and maintenance costs, drilling rates and tire usage. Milling costs were higher due to increased grinding media usage due to harder ore being processed.

Jundee, Australia. Gold ounces sold decreased 13% in the third quarter of 2007 compared to 2006 due to a 27% decrease in mill throughput, partially offset by 21% higher ore grade. Mill throughput decreased due to the relocation of the Nimary ball mill to the Jundee mill and closure of the Nimary mill. Costs applicable to sales per ounce increased 24%, primarily due to: the strengthening of the Australian dollar, which increased Costs applicable to sales by approximately $47 per ounce; lower production; and higher contract mining and electricity generation costs.

 

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Gold ounces sold decreased 8% in the first nine months of 2007 compared to 2006 as a result of 24% lower mill throughput caused by the relocation of the Nimary ball mill and closure of the Nimary mill, partially offset by 18% higher mill ore grade. Costs applicable to sales per ounce increased 38% due to: the strengthening of the Australian dollar, which increased Costs applicable to sales by approximately $42 per ounce, lower production and higher underground mining and electricity generation costs.

Pajingo, Australia. Gold ounces sold decreased 12% in the third quarter of 2007 from 2006, due to a 19% decrease in mill grade. Costs applicable to sales per ounce increased 25% due to: the strengthening of the Australian dollar, which increased Costs applicable to sales by approximately $41 per ounce, lower production and higher labor and maintenance costs. Access to the Jandam ore body in the third quarter of 2006 resulted in significantly higher tons and grades in 2006, resulting in higher production. Pajingo is approaching the end of its mine life, based on current mine plans, and operations are expected to be completed in the first half of 2008.

Gold ounces sold increased 12% in the first nine months of 2007 compared to 2006 as a result of higher production due to a 12% increase in mill throughput, partially offset by lower mill grade. Costs applicable to sales per ounce increased 6% due to: the strengthening of the Australian dollar, which increased Costs applicable to sales by approximately $35 per ounce, higher labor and maintenance costs, partially offset by increased production.

Waihi, New Zealand. Gold ounces sold decreased 34% in the third quarter of 2007 from 2006, resulting from lower grade open pit ore, partially offset by higher grade underground material. Costs applicable to sales per ounce increased 95% due to the strengthening of the New Zealand dollar, which increased Costs applicable to sales by approximately $82 per ounce, the decrease in gold production and the higher cost of ramping up the Favona underground operations in 2007 compared to the lower cost Martha open pit production in 2006.

Gold ounces sold decreased 38% and Costs applicable to sales per ounce increased 168% in the first nine months of 2007 compared to 2006 as a result of the transition to the Martha open pit south layback and Favona underground in 2007. Costs applicable to sales increased approximately $60 per ounce due to the strengthening of the New Zealand dollar.

The Company expects gold sales in Australia/New Zealand of approximately 1.275 to 1.325 million ounces for 2007. The Company has revised its expected Costs applicable to sales for the year to approximately $500 to $525 per ounce reflecting the impact of the Australian dollar as well as oil price escalation. Costs applicable to sales in Australia/New Zealand for the entire year are expected to change by approximately $1 to $2 per ounce for every 0.01 move in the Australian dollar exchange rate above an assumed average exchange rate of 0.80 during the fourth quarter of 2007.

Development of the Boddington project was approximately 50% complete at the end of September 30, 2007, with start-up still expected in late 2008 or early 2009. The Company is in the process of completing a definitive estimate to update the Boddington capital costs, including the adverse impact of the strengthening Australian dollar exchange rate. This definitive estimate is expected to be complete in the first quarter of 2008.

Batu Hijau Operation

 

     Gold Ounces Sold(1)    Costs Applicable to Sales(2)    Depreciation, Depletion
and Amortization
     2007    2006    2007    2006    2007    2006
     (ounces in thousands)    ($ per ounce)    ($ per ounce)

Gold

                 

Three months ended September 30,

   200    59    $ 147    $ 286    $ 27    $ 66

Nine months ended September 30,

   374    266    $ 207    $ 219    $ 44    $ 52
     Copper Pounds Sold(1)    Costs Applicable to Sales(2)    Depreciation, Depletion
and Amortization
     2007    2006    2007    2006    2007    2006
     (pounds in millions)    ($ per ounce)    ($ per ounce)

Copper

                 

Three months ended September 30,

   163    90    $ 0.68    $ 0.73    $ 0.14    $ 0.14

Nine months ended September 30,

   351    288    $ 1.06    $ 0.75    $ 0.22    $ 0.16

(1)

Consolidated gold ounces or copper pounds sold includes minority interests’ share. On May 25, 2007, Newmont’s economic interest in Batu Hijau was reduced from 52.875% to 45%.

 

(2)

Excludes depreciation, depletion and amortization and loss on settlement of price-capped forward sales contracts.

Consolidated copper and gold production and sales increased substantially in the third quarter of 2007 from 2006, respectively, due to the processing of significantly higher grade ore mined from the bottom of Phase 4. Copper ore grade milled increased to 0.73% from 0.52%, and gold ore grade milled increased to 0.020 ounces per ton from 0.007 ounces per ton. Mill throughput and copper and gold recoveries also increased as a result of processing softer, higher grade ore. Total tons mined in the third quarter of 2007 decreased by 25% compared to the third quarter of 2006 due to longer hauling distances as well as utilization of some mining equipment for work outside of the pit.

 

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Costs applicable to sales decreased 7% per pound of copper and decreased 48% per ounce of gold in the third quarter of 2007 from 2006 due to the increase in production. In addition, a higher proportion of the costs were allocated to copper than gold due to the significantly higher proportion of copper revenue in 2007. Total Costs applicable to sales increased $57 from the third quarter of 2006 to the third quarter of 2007, due to more ore added to stockpiles in 2006. The ore was stockpiled to feed the mill while mining operations concentrated on stripping waste during the fourth quarter of 2006 and the first half of 2007. Total spending on operations before stockpile allocations was unchanged in the third quarter of 2007 from 2006.

Consolidated copper and gold sales increased 22% and 41% in the first nine months of 2007 from 2006, respectively, due to the significantly higher production in the third quarter of 2007 as discussed above. Costs applicable to sales increased 41% per pound of copper due to the allocation of costs to ore stockpiles in 2006, compared to waste stripping in 2007. The ratio of waste tons to ore tons increased from 1.0 in 2006 to 6.3 in 2007. Costs applicable to sales per ounce of gold decreased 5% due to the benefit of a higher proportion of costs allocated to copper due to proportionately higher copper revenue, partially offset by the increased stripping ratio. Total spending on operations before stockpile allocations was 4% higher in 2007 from 2006 due to increased labor and maintenance costs.

The average realized net copper price increased to $3.34 per pound in the third quarter of 2007 from $1.04 per pound in the third quarter of 2006, as the final copper hedge contract deliveries were made in February 2007.

The Company expects consolidated gold and copper sales of approximately 475,000 to 525,000 ounces of gold and approximately 425 to 475 million pounds of copper in 2007. The Company expects Costs applicable to sales of approximately $225 to $240 per ounce of gold and $1.10 to $1.20 per pound of copper for 2007.

Newmont has a 45% ownership interest in the Batu Hijau mine, held through a partnership (“NTP”) with an affiliate of Sumitomo Corporation of Japan. Newmont has a 56.25% interest in NTP and the Sumitomo affiliate holds the remaining 43.75%. NTP in turn owns 80% of P.T. Newmont Nusa Tenggara (“PTNNT”), the Indonesian subsidiary that owns Batu Hijau. Newmont identified NTP as a Variable Interest Entity and has fully consolidated Batu Hijau in its consolidated financial statements since January 1, 2004. The remaining 20% interest in PTNNT is owned by P.T. Pukuafa Indah (“PTPI”), an unrelated Indonesian company. Because PTPI’s interest was a carried interest, and because PTPI had been advanced a loan by NTP, Newmont reported a 52.875% economic interest in Batu Hijau, which reflected its actual economic interest in the mine until such time as the loan was fully repaid (including accrued interest). On May 25, 2007, PTPI fully repaid the loan (including accrued interest) from NTP. As a result of the repayment, Newmont’s economic interest in Batu Hijau was reduced from 52.875% to 45% and the Company recorded a net charge of $25 (after-tax) against Minority interest expense in the second quarter of 2007.

Under the Contract of Work, beginning in 2005 and continuing through 2010, a portion of the project must be offered for sale to the Indonesian government or to Indonesian nationals, equal to the difference between the following percentages and the percentage of shares already owned by the Indonesian government or Indonesian nationals (if such number is positive): 15%, by the end of 2005; 23%, by the end of 2006; 30%, by the end of 2007; 37%, by the end of 2008; 44%, by the end of 2009; and 51%, by the end of 2010. The price at which such interest must be offered for sale to the Indonesian parties is the highest of the then-current replacement cost, the price at which shares of the project company would be accepted for listing on the Jakarta Stock Exchange, or the fair market value of such interest in the project company as a going concern. Pursuant to this provision, it is possible that the ownership interest of the Newmont/Sumitomo partnership in Batu Hijau could be reduced to 49% by the end of 2010.

A company owned by an Indonesian national currently owns a 20% interest in Batu Hijau, and therefore the Newmont/Sumitomo partnership was required to offer a 3% interest for sale in 2006. An offer to sell a 3% interest was made to the government of Indonesia. While the central government declined to participate, local governments in the area in which the mine is located have expressed interest in acquiring shares, as have various Indonesian nationals. The Newmont/Sumitomo partnership continues discussions with various interested parties to meet its divestiture obligations. Under the terms of the Contract of Work, an additional 7% interest in Batu Hijau was offered for sale in March 2007 to the government of Indonesia.

 

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Ahafo Operation

 

       Gold Ounces Sold      Costs Applicable to Sales(1)      Depreciation, Depletion
and Amortization
       2007      2006      2007      2006      2007      2006
       (ounces in thousands)      ($ per ounce)      ($ per ounce)

Three months ended September 30,

     113      78      $ 455      $ 251      $ 96      $ 82

Nine months ended September 30,

     361      78      $ 391      $ 251      $ 94      $ 82

(1)      Excludes depreciation, depletion and amortization and loss on settlement of price-capped forward sales contracts.

 

Gold ounces sold at Ahafo increased 45% in the third quarter of 2007 compared to 2006 primarily due to a full quarter of operations in 2007, as Ahafo commenced operations in August 2006. Costs applicable to sales increased by $204 per ounce due to increased mining and milling costs. Mining costs increased due to higher waste removal costs as well as the third quarter of 2006 benefiting from the capitalization of pre-production costs and lower maintenance activities. In addition, mining costs increased due to increased pit dewatering, labor, fuel and tire costs. Milling costs increased due to the use of higher cost diesel generated of electricity, as a result of power rationing in Ghana as well as increased maintenance costs.

 

Gold ounces sold increased in the first nine months of 2007 compared to 2006 as a result of the commencement of production in August 2006. Costs applicable to sales per ounce increased 56% due to higher mining and milling costs. Mining costs increased primarily due to higher waste stripping, higher fuel, pit dewatering and maintenance costs. Milling costs increased due to higher electricity and maintenance costs. Costs applicable to sales in 2006 benefited from the capitalization of pre-production costs.

 

During the first nine months of 2007, the Company realized better than expected ore grades and mill recovery rates, which resulted in higher than expected production at Ahafo. Mill ore grades were higher than expected due to ore control improvement programs implemented during the year. Increased mill recoveries were a result of higher than expected yields from the transitional ore mined at the Apensu deposit. As a result, the Company now expects gold sales of approximately 425,000 to 450,000 ounces in 2007. Based on the results for the first nine months of 2007 and the potential opportunity for continued power supply from the national grid, the Company expects Costs applicable to sales of approximately $400 to $430 per ounce for the year.

 

Construction of the 80 mega-watt power plant was completed during the third quarter of 2007 and is expected to be available to feed power into the national grid in October. As a result of the mining industry’s initiative to install the power plant, the Ghanaian government has agreed, if required, to distribute power proportionately between participating mines and other industrial and commercial customers.

 

Other Operations

       Gold Ounces Sold      Costs Applicable to Sales(1)      Depreciation, Depletion
and Amortization
       2007      2006      2007      2006      2007      2006
       (ounces in thousands)      ($ per ounce)      ($ per ounce)

Three Months Ended September 30,

                             

Kori Kollo(2) (88% owned)

     20      29      $ 396      $ 86      $ 126      $ 78

La Herradura (44% owned)

     19      21        359        237        78        131

Golden Giant

          9               300              
                                                 

Total/Weighted-Average

     39      59      $ 378      $ 173      $ 103      $ 85
                                                 
       Gold Ounces Sold      Costs Applicable to Sales(1)      Depreciation, Depletion
and Amortization
       2007      2006      2007      2006      2007      2006
       (ounces in thousands)      ($ per ounce)      ($ per ounce)

Nine Months Ended September 30,

                             

Kori Kollo(2) (88% owned)

     66      103      $ 369      $ 188      $ 115      $ 63

La Herradura (44% owned)

     64      61        314        246        77        109

Golden Giant

     12      58        205        219               10
                                                 

Total/Weighted-Average

     142      222      $ 330      $ 212      $ 88      $ 62
                                                 

(1)

Excludes depreciation, depletion and amortization and loss on settlement of price-capped forward sales contracts.

 

(2)

Consolidated gold ounces sold includes minority interests’ share.

 

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Gold ounces sold at Other Operations decreased in the third quarter and first nine months of 2007 from 2006, 34% and 36%, respectively, primarily due to the completion of operations at Golden Giant and lower production from Kori Kollo. Gold production from Kori Kollo decreased due to the timing of flows from the leach pads. Costs applicable to sales per ounce increased in the third quarter and first nine months of 2007 from 2006, primarily due to the completion of operations at Golden Giant, lower production and higher production taxes at Kori Kollo, and higher waste removal costs at La Herradura.

Consolidated gold sales for Other Operations in 2007 are expected to be approximately 180,000 to 200,000 ounces at Costs applicable to sales of approximately $310 to $330 per ounce.

Foreign Currency Exchange Rates

The Company’s foreign operations sell their gold and copper production based on U.S. dollar metal prices. Approximately 31% and 41%, of Newmont’s Costs applicable to sales were paid in local currencies during the third quarter of 2007 and 2006, respectively. Approximately 29% and 37%, of Newmont’s Costs applicable to sales were paid in local currencies during the first nine months of 2007 and 2006, respectively. Variations in the local currency exchange rates in relation to the U.S. dollar at Newmont’s foreign mining operations, primarily Australia/New Zealand, increased consolidated Costs applicable to sales per ounce by approximately $10 and $9 during the third quarter and first nine months of 2007 as compared to the corresponding periods in 2006.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Operating Activities

Net cash used in continuing operations was $103 for the first nine months of 2007 compared to Net cash provided from continuing operations of $723 in 2006. Cash flow used in operations during 2007 was negatively impacted by $578 settlement of the price-capped forward sales contracts, $276 settlement of pre-acquisition Australia income taxes of Normandy, $174 from the final settlement of copper collar contracts, fewer gold ounces sold and higher operating costs, partially offset by increased copper ounces sold and higher realized gold and copper prices, as discussed above in Consolidated Financial Results.

Investing Activities

Net cash used in investing activities of continuing operations was $974 during the first nine months of 2007 compared to $845 during the same period of 2006.

Additions to property, plant and mine development were as follows:

 

     Nine Months Ended
September 30,
     2007    2006

Nevada, USA

   $ 453    $ 501

Yanacocha, Peru

     181      174

Australia/New Zealand:

     

Tanami, Australia

     29      21

Kalgoorlie, Australia

     4      11

Jundee, Australia

     32      16

Pajingo, Australia

     3      7

Martha, New Zealand

     29      17

Boddington, Australia

     272      41

Other, Australia

     2      2
             
     371      115
             

Batu Hijau, Indonesia

     43      97

Africa:

     

Ahafo, Ghana

     79      155

Akyem, Ghana

     15      45
             
     94      200
             

Other Operations:

     

Kori Kollo, Bolivia

     2      1

La Herradura, Mexico

     10      7
             
     12      8
             

Corporate and Other

     8      9
             
   $ 1,162    $ 1,104
             

 

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Capital expenditures in Nevada during the first nine months of 2007 were primarily due to the construction of the power plant, mine equipment replacement and sustaining mine development. Yanacocha capital expenditures were primarily related to construction of the gold mill and leach pad expansions. Capital expenditures in Australia/New Zealand largely resulted from the continued construction of the Boddington project and underground mine development. Batu Hijau’s capital expenditures were predominately used for mine equipment purchases, mine dewatering, and sustaining mine development. Capital expenditures at Ahafo were mainly as a result of power generation facilities and equipment, mine equipment purchases, and infrastructure and land. Newmont expects to spend $1,800 to $2,000 on capital expenditures in 2007. Remaining capital expenditures of $280 to $330 in Australia for the fourth quarter of 2007 are exposed to $3 for every 0.01 change in the exchange rate from 0.80.

Capital expenditures in Nevada during the first nine months of 2006 related to activities for the development of the Leeville, Phoenix, and Power Plant projects, and mine equipment replacement. Yanacocha 2006 capital expenditures were for continuing leach pad construction, mine development and mine equipment. Australia/New Zealand 2006 capital expenditures resulted from mine development and underground fleet replacement combined with the Boddington project. Expenditures in 2006 at Batu Hijau primarily included the purchase of additional surface equipment. Capital expenditures in 2006 at Ahafo resulted from construction and development.

Investments in marketable debt securities, net. The Company had net proceeds of $2 and $588 from auction rate securities during the first nine months of 2007 and 2006, respectively. The Company accounts for these investments as short-term available-for-sale marketable debt securities.

Acquisitions. In September 2006, Newmont acquired a 40% interest in Shore Gold Inc.’s Fort a la Corne Joint Venture in Saskatchewan, Canada for $152. In March 2006, Newmont acquired Newcrest Mining Limited’s 22.22% interest in the Boddington unincorporated joint venture for cash consideration of $164 plus stamp duty of $9 paid in the third quarter of 2006, bringing its interest in the project to 66.67%. In January 2006, Newmont acquired the remaining 15% interest in the Akyem project for cash consideration of $23, bringing its interest in the project to 100%.

 

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Financing Activities

Net cash provided from financing activities of continuing operations was $734 during the first nine months of 2007 and Net cash used in financing activities of continuing operations during the first nine months of 2006 was $228.

During July 2007, the Company completed a private offering of $1,150 convertible senior notes due 2014 and 2017, each in the amount of $575. The 2014 Notes, maturing on July 15, 2014, pay interest semi-annually at a rate of 1.25% per annum, and the 2017 Notes, maturing on July 15, 2017, pay interest semi-annually at a rate of 1.625% per annum. The Notes will be convertible, at the holder’s option, equivalent to a conversion price of $46.21 per share of common stock. Upon conversion, the principle amount and all accrued interest will be repaid in cash and any conversion premium will be settled in shares of our common stock or, at our election, cash or any combination of cash and shares of our common stock. The Company does not have an option to redeem the notes prior to their applicable stated maturity date. The net proceeds from the offering, after expenses, were approximately $1,126.

In connection with the convertible senior notes offering, the Company entered into convertible note hedge transactions and warrant transactions (“Call Spread Transactions”). These transactions included the purchase of call options and the sale of warrants. The purchased call options cover, in the aggregate and subject to customary anti-dilution adjustments, 24,887,956 shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $1.60 per share. The Company sold warrants to purchase, in the aggregate and subject to customary anti-dilution adjustments, 24,887,956 shares of common stock at a price of $60.27 per share. In most cases, the warrants may not be exercised prior to the maturity of the notes. As a result of the call option and warrant transactions, the conversion price of $46.21 was effectively increased to $60.27. The aggregate cost to the Company of the purchased call options was $366, partially offset by $248 that the Company received from the sale of the warrants.

During the first nine months of 2007, the Company borrowed $1,595 on its revolving credit facility and $7 at Kori Kollo, received $1,126 net proceeds from the issuance of convertible debt and made scheduled debt repayments of $1,631 (including $1,575 on its revolving credit facility, $21 related to the sale-leaseback of the refractory ore treatment plant, classified as a capital lease, $7 on the Yanacocha credit facility, $5 on Australia capital leases, and $43 related to the Batu Hijau project).

Scheduled minimum debt repayments at September 30, 2007 are $85 for the remainder of 2007, $253 in 2008, $136 in 2009, $138 in 2010, $321 in 2011 and $2,100 thereafter. Newmont expects to be able to fund maturities of its debt from Net cash provided from operating activities, short-term investments, existing cash balances or available credit facilities.

At September 30, 2007, $437 of the total scheduled minimum debt repayments relate to the project financing facility for Batu Hijau, which is non-recourse to Newmont. The current portion of this facility is $87. Yanacocha also has scheduled minimum payments on unsecured non-recourse debt of $193, of which $14 is classified as a current liability and scheduled minimum payments on secured non-recourse haul truck leases of $22, of which $7 is classified as a current liability. Additionally, PT Newmont Nusa Tenggara shareholder loans of $36 at September 30, 2007 from one of its shareholders, Nusa Tenggara Mining Corporation, are payable on demand, subject to the project financing facility subordination terms, and are also non-recourse to Newmont. This amount is also classified as a current liability.

At September 30, 2007, the Company was in compliance with all required debt covenants and other restrictions related to its debt agreements.

In September 2006, Newmont settled its remaining obligations under the prepaid forward gold sales contract and forward gold purchase contract. This settlement resulted in cash payments of $96 and a $48 reduction to the current portion of long-term debt.

The Company declared regular quarterly dividends totaling $0.30 per common share through September 30, 2007 ($0.10 per common share paid on March 29, 2007, $0.10 per common share paid on June 29, 2007 and $0.10 per common share paid on September 28, 2007). Additionally, Newmont Mining Corporation of Canada Limited, a subsidiary of the Company, declared regular quarterly dividends on its exchangeable shares totaling CDN$0.3352 per share (CDN $0.1185 per share paid on March 29, 2007, CDN$0.1123 per share paid on June 29, 2007 and CDN$0.1044 per common share paid on September 28, 2007). The amount paid to common stockholders in the first nine months of 2007 and 2006 was $136 and $135, respectively. The Company also used $116 and $235 to pay dividends to minority interests for the first nine months of 2007 and 2006, respectively.

During the first nine months of 2007 and 2006, respectively, the Company issued 708,904 and 2,146,006 common shares for proceeds of $20 and $66, related to the exercise of employee stock options.

 

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Discontinued Operations

Discontinued operations include the Company’s former Merchant Banking Segment, its 50% interest in the Zarafshan-Newmont Joint Venture, expropriated by the Uzbekistan government in August 2006, and the Holloway mine sold in November 2006.

Net cash provided from discontinued operations was $96 in the first nine months of 2007 compared to $73 in the first nine months of 2006. Cash provided from discontinued operations relates primarily to royalty and dividend income from the Merchant Banking Segment in 2007 and 2006.

Net cash provided from investing activities of discontinued operations was $123 in the first nine months of 2007 compared to $255 in the first nine months of 2006. Net cash provided from investing activities relates primarily to the net proceeds from the sale of investments and assets of the discontinued segments.

Capital expenditures of discontinued operations was $2 and $11 in the first nine months of 2007 and 2006, respectively.

On July 16, 2007 an agreement was signed to settle the dispute over the Company’s interest in the Zarafshan-Newmont Joint Venture. Newmont received $80 proceeds from the settlement, less $3 in expenses related to the settlement.

During the first nine months of 2007, the Company purchased additional marketable equity securities of Gabriel Resources for $27, Neptune Minerals Plc. of $5, and other marketable equity securities for $4. Proceeds from the sale of marketable securities in 2007 include $69 from the sale of Oxiana Limited shares, $4 from the sale of Pan Australia, $4 from the sale of Queenston Resources, $6 from the sale of Western Goldfields Inc. and $1 from the sale of other marketable securities.

During the first nine months of 2006, the Company purchased additional marketable equity securities and warrants of Yukon Nevada Gold Corp. (formerly Queenstake Resources) for $10, purchased marketable equity securities of Gabriel Resources for $17, and purchased other marketable securities for $9. Newmont also reinvested dividends from Canadian Oil Sands Trust for $17. Proceeds from investing activities of discontinued operations in 2006 include $271 from the sale of the Alberta oil sands project, $42 from the sale of the Martabe project and $4 from the sale of Pan Australia shares and $2 on other investment sales.

Net cash used in financing activities of discontinued operations was $nil in the first nine months of 2007 compared to $7 in the first nine months of 2006. Cash used in financing activities of discontinued operations in 2006 relate to Zarafshan-Newmont Joint Venture debt payments.

Liquidity Impacts of Uncertain Tax Positions

As discussed in Note 2 to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, the Company recognized a $72 increase in its net liability for unrecognized tax benefits as a result of the adoption of FIN 48 on January 1, 2007. These liabilities are primarily included as a component of long-term Other liabilities in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet because the Company generally does not anticipate that settlement of the liabilities will require payment of cash within the next twelve months. We are not able to reasonably estimate when we would be required to make any cash payments required to settle these liabilities, but do not believe that the ultimate settlement of our obligations will materially affect our liquidity.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

The Company has the following off-balance sheet arrangements: operating leases (as disclosed in Note 27 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006, filed on February 26, 2007) and $534 of outstanding letters of credit, surety bonds and bank guarantees. Newmont also provides a contingent support line of credit to PT Newmont Nusa Tenggara of which Newmont’s pro-rata share is $37. Batu Hijau has sales agreements to sell copper concentrates at market prices as follows (in thousands of tons): 147 for the remainder of 2007; 796 in 2008; 717 in 2009; 670 in 2010; 686 in 2011; and 2,635 thereafter.

Environmental

The Company’s mining and exploration activities are subject to various federal and state laws and regulations governing the protection of the environment. These laws and regulations are continually changing and are generally becoming more restrictive. The Company conducts its operations so as to protect the public health and environment and believes its operations are in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations in all material respects. The Company has made, and expects to make in the future, expenditures to comply with such laws and regulations, but cannot predict the amount of such future expenditures. Estimated future reclamation costs are based principally on legal and regulatory requirements. At September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, $524 and $520, respectively, were accrued for reclamation costs relating to currently producing mineral properties.

 

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In addition, the Company is involved in several matters concerning environmental obligations associated with former mining activities. Generally, these matters concern developing and implementing remediation plans at the various sites involved. The Company believes that the related environmental obligations associated with these sites are similar in nature with respect to the development of remediation plans, their risk profile and the compliance required to meet general environmental standards. Based upon the Company’s best estimate of its liability for these matters, $111 and $85 were accrued for such obligations at September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively. Depending upon the ultimate resolution of these matters, the Company believes that it is reasonably possible that the liability for these matters could be as much as 59% greater or 16% lower than the amount accrued at September 30, 2007. The amounts accrued for these matters are reviewed periodically based upon facts and circumstances available at the time. Changes in estimates are charged to Costs and expenses, other in the period estimates are revised.

For more information on the Company’s reclamation and remediation liabilities, see Notes 21 and 25 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

During the first nine months of 2007 and 2006, capital expenditures were approximately $57 and $86, respectively, to comply with environmental regulations. Ongoing costs to comply with environmental regulations have not been a significant component of operating costs.

Newmont spent $8 and $6 during the first nine months of 2007 and 2006, respectively, for environmental obligations related to the former mining sites discussed in Note 25 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

See Note 2 of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for a discussion of the impact of adopting FASB Interpretation No. 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes,” on January 1, 2007.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

In February 2007, the FASB issued FASB Statement No. 159, “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities” (“FAS 159”). FAS 159 permits entities to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value, with the objective of improving financial reporting by mitigating volatility in reported earnings caused by measuring related assets and liabilities differently without having to apply complex hedge accounting provisions. The provisions of FAS 159 are effective for the Company’s fiscal year ending December 31, 2008. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that the adoption of this statement will have on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations and disclosures, should the Company elect to measure certain financial instruments at fair value.

In September 2006, the FASB issued FASB Statement No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (“FAS 157”). FAS 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. The provisions for FAS 157 are effective for the Company’s fiscal year ending December 31, 2008. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that the adoption of this statement will have on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations and disclosures.

Recent Accounting Developments

On September 5, 2007, the FASB published Proposed FSP No. APB 14-a, “Accounting for Convertible Debt Instruments That May Be Settled in Cash upon Conversion.” The proposed FSP applies to convertible debt instruments that, by their stated terms, may be settled in cash (or other assets) upon conversion, including partial cash settlement, unless the embedded conversion option is required to be separately accounted for as a derivative under SFAS 133. Convertible debt instruments within the scope of the proposed FSP are not addressed by APB 14. Therefore, the liability and equity components of convertible debt instruments within the scope of the proposed FSP shall be separately accounted for in a manner that will reflect the entity’s nonconvertible debt borrowing rate. This will require an allocation of the convertible debt proceeds between the liability component and the embedded conversion option (i.e., the equity component). The difference between the principal amount of the debt and the amount of the proceeds allocated to the liability component would be reported as a debt discount and subsequently amortized to earnings over the instrument’s expected life using the effective interest method. If the proposed FSP were to be adopted, the Company estimates that approximately $300 million of debt discount would be recorded and the effective interest rate on its 2014 and 2017 convertible senior notes (Note 19) would increase by approximately 5 percentage points for the non-cash amortization of the debt discount.

 

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Safe Harbor Statement

Certain statements contained in this report (including information incorporated by reference) are “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, and are intended to be covered by the safe harbor provided for under these sections. Our forward-looking statements include, without limitation: (a) statements regarding future earnings, and the sensitivity of earnings to gold and other metal prices; (b) estimates of future mineral production and sales for specific operations and on a consolidated basis; (c) estimates of future production costs and other expenses, for specific operations and on a consolidated basis; (d) estimates of future cash flows and the sensitivity of cash flows to gold and other metal prices; (e) estimates of future capital expenditures and other cash needs for specific operations and on a consolidated basis and expectations as to the funding thereof; (f) statements as to the projected development of certain ore deposits, including estimates of development and other capital costs, financing plans for these deposits, and expected production commencement dates; (g) estimates of future costs and other liabilities for certain environmental matters; (h) estimates of reserves, and statements regarding future exploration results and reserve replacement; (i) statements regarding modifications to Newmont’s hedge positions; (j) statements regarding future transactions relating to portfolio management or rationalization efforts; and (k) projected synergies and costs associated with acquisitions and related matters.

Where we express 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, our 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 those forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from such forward-looking statements (“cautionary statements”) are disclosed under “Risk Factors” in the Newmont Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006, as well as in other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Many of these factors are beyond Newmont’s ability to control or predict. Given these uncertainties, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements.

All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to Newmont or to persons acting on its behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements. Newmont disclaims any intention or obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required under applicable securities laws.

 

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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK (dollars in millions, except per ounce and per pound amounts).

Metal Prices

Changes in the market price of gold significantly affect the Company’s profitability and cash flow. Gold prices can fluctuate widely due to numerous factors, such as demand; forward selling by producers; central bank sales, purchases and lending; investor sentiment; the strength of the U.S. dollar and global mine production levels. Changes in the market price of copper also affects the Company’s profitability and cash flow. Copper is traded on established international exchanges and copper prices generally reflect market supply and demand, but can also be influenced by speculative trading in the commodity or by currency exchange rates.

Newmont had the following derivative contracts outstanding at September 30, 2007:

 

     Expected Maturity Date    Fair Value
     2007    2008    2009    2010    Total/
Average
   At September 30,
2007
   At December 31,
2006

IDR:

                    

$ (millions)

   $ 28    $ 59    $    $    $ 87    $ 1    $ 4

Average rate (IDR/$)

     9,351      9,399                9,384      

A$:

                    

$ (millions)

   $ 11    $ 45    $ 44    $ 28    $ 128    $ 8    $

Average rate ($/A$)

     0.8175      0.8090      0.7960      0.7834      0.7997      

Newmont had copper collar contracts with a fair value of $(173) and gold put option contracts of $(1) outstanding at December 31, 2006. Final delivery under the copper collar contracts occurred in February 2007.

Australian Dollar Fixed Forward Contracts

During the third quarter 2007, Newmont began a layered fixed forward contract program to hedge a portion of its A$ denominated operating expenditures. The hedges include a series of fixed forward contracts with expiration dates ranging up to three years.

Provisional Copper and Gold Sales

The Company’s copper and gold provisional sales contain an embedded derivative that is required to be separated from the host contract for accounting purposes. The host contract is the receivable from the sale of the copper concentrates at the forward London Metal Exchange price at the time of sale. The embedded derivative, which does not qualify for hedge accounting, is marked to market through earnings each period prior to final settlement.

At September 30, 2007 and 2006, Batu Hijau had the following gross revenues (before treatment and refining charges) subject to final price adjustments:

 

     Three Months Ended
September 30,
    Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
     2007     2006     2007     2006  

Gross revenue subject to final price adjustments

        

Copper

   $ 594     $ 309     $ 706     $ 405  

Gold

   $ 31     $ 9     $ 39     $ 19  

The average final price adjustments realized were as follows:

        
     Three Months Ended
September 30,
    Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
     2007     2006     2007     2006  

Average final price adjustments

        

Copper

     3 %     26 %     3 %     39 %

Gold

     4 %     (4 )%     3 %     4 %

 

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Interest Rate Swap Contracts

At September 30, 2007, Newmont had $100 fixed to floating swap contracts designated as a hedge against a portion of its $275 8 5/8% debentures expiring in 2011. Under the hedge contract terms, the Company receives fixed-rate interest payments at 8.625% and pays floating-rate interest amounts based on periodic London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) settings plus a spread, ranging from 2.60% to 3.49%. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, these transactions had an insignificant impact on interest expense. The fair value of the interest rate swaps was $1 at September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006.

 

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.

During the fiscal period covered by this report, the Company’s management, with the participation of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of the Company, carried out an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)). Based on such evaluation, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that, as of the end of the period covered by this report, the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the required time periods and are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in its reports is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Even an effective internal control system, no matter how well designed, has inherent limitations—including the possibility of the circumvention or overriding of controls. Therefore, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting can provide only reasonable assurance with respect to the reliability of the Company’s financial reporting and financial statement preparation.

There has been no change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting during the most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or that is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

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PART II—OTHER INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.

Information regarding legal proceedings is contained in Note 25 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements contained in this Report and is incorporated herein by reference.

 

ITEM 2. ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES.

 

Period

  

(a)

Total
Number
of Shares
Purchased

   

(b)

Average
Price Paid
Per Share

  

(c)

Total Number of
Shares Purchased as
Part of Publicly
Announced Plans or
Programs

  

(d)

Maximum Number (or
Approximate Dollar Value) of
Shares that may yet be
Purchased under the Plans or
Programs

July 1, 2007 through July 31, 2007

   24,095 (1)   $ 38.96       N/A

August 1, 2007 through August 31, 2007

   3,762 (2)   $ 41.75       N/A

September 1, 2007 through September 30, 2007

               N/A

(1)

Represents shares delivered to the Company from restricted stock held by Company employees upon vesting for purpose of covering the recipients’ tax withholding obligations.

 

(2)

Represents shares forfeited by an employee of previously granted restricted shares of common stock upon termination of employment.

 

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS.

 

(a) The exhibits to this report are listed in the Exhibit Index.

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

   

NEWMONT MINING CORPORATION

(Registrant)

Date: October 31, 2007     /s/    RUSSELL BALL        
   

Russell Ball

Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

(Principal Financial Officer)

Date: October 31, 2007     /s/    ROGER P. JOHNSON        
   

Roger P. Johnson

Controller and Chief Accounting Officer

(Principal Accounting Officer)

 

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NEWMONT MINING CORPORATION

EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit
Number
  

Description

  2.1    Support Agreement dated October 8, 2007, among Newmont, Newmont Mining B.C. Limited and Miramar Mining Corporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 7.3 to Schedule 13D filed on October 9, 2007).
  2.2    Form of Lock-Up Agreement dated October 8, 2007, among Newmont, Newmont Mining B.C. Limited, and each of the Officers and Directors of Miramar Mining Corporation listed on Annex C of Schedule 13D (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 7.4 to Schedule 13D filed on October 9, 2007).
12.1    Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges, filed herewith.
31.1    Certification Pursuant to Rule 13A-14 or 15-D-14 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 signed by the Principal Executive Officer, filed herewith.
31.2    Certification Pursuant to Rule 13A-14 or 15-D-14 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 signed by the Chief Financial Officer, filed herewith.
32.1    Statement Required by 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 signed by Principal Executive Officer, filed herewith.1
32.2    Statement Required by 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 signed by Chief Financial Officer, filed herewith.1

1

This document is being furnished in accordance with SEC Release Nos. 33-8212 and 34-47551.

 

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