8-K

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 23, 2009

NEWMONT MINING CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	001-31240	84-1611629
(State or other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

6363 South Fiddler’s Green Circle Greenwood Village, Colorado	80111
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)	(Zip Code)

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

N/A

(Former name or former address if changed since last report.)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Item 8.01. Other Events.

On November 23, 2009, Newmont Mining Corporation (the “Company”) announced that its subsidiary, Newmont Indonesia Limited, together with Nusa Tenggara Mining Corporation (“NTMC”) (an affiliate of Sumitomo Corporation), have agreed to sign a sale and purchase agreement for an additional 14% of PT Newmont Nusa Tenggara (“PTNNT”) (7% for the 2008 divestiture and 7% for the 2009 divestiture) to PT Multi Daerah Bersaing (“PTMDB”), a consortium comprised of regional and local governments near the Batu Hijau mine, and PT Multicapital, a private company.

A copy of the Company’s news release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

ITEM 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press Release dated November 23, 2009

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SIGNATURE

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

NEWMONT MINING CORPORATION

By: /s/ Jeffrey K. Reeser                   
Name: Jeffrey K. Reeser
Title: Vice President and Secretary

Dated: November 24, 2009

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press Release dated November 23, 2009

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EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

Newmont and Sumitomo Enter into an Agreement to Sell an Additional 14% Share Sale of PTNNT for $494 Million

DENVER, November 23, 2009 — Newmont Mining Corporation (NYSE: NEM) (“Newmont” or the “Company”) today announced that its subsidiary, Newmont Indonesia Limited, together with Nusa Tenggara Mining Corporation (“NTMC”) (an affiliate of Sumitomo Corporation), have agreed to sign a sale and purchase agreement for an additional 14% of PT Newmont Nusa Tenggara (“PTNNT”) (7% for the 2008 divestiture and 7% for the 2009 divestiture) to PT Multi Daerah Bersaing (“PTMDB”), a consortium comprised of regional and local governments near the Batu Hijau mine, and PT Multicapital, a private company. Proceeds will total approximately $494 million. The 2008 share transfer will be completed upon approval from the Government of Indonesia. The 2009 share transfer is expected to follow shortly thereafter. A PTNNT shareholder meeting will be held following the closing of the 2008 shares to approve the transfer of the 2009 shares.

“We are pleased to have reached an agreement in regards to the sale of an additional 14% of PTNNT as required under our Contract of Work with the Government of Indonesia,” said Alan Blank, Executive Vice President, Legal and External Affairs. “With our new partners, we remain committed to ensuring the world-class Batu Hijau copper and gold mine’s long-term success, while maintaining the same industry leading standards for employee safety, responsible environmental management and sustainable social investments for our host communities.”

In conjunction with the sale, Newmont and NTMC also signed a Mine Operating Agreement with PTMDB, which will become effective upon the closing of the 2009 share sale. The agreement will adopt all Newmont standards of mine operations.

Investor Contact
John Seaberg	303.837.5743	john.seaberg@newmont.com
Media Contact
Omar Jabara	303.837.5114	omar.jabara@newmont.com