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): December 14, 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 Fiddlers 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 December 14, 2009, Newmont Mining Corporation (the “Company”) issued a news release announcing that, in connection with divestiture obligations under the Batu Hijau Contract of Work, its subsidiary, Newmont Indonesia Limited, together with Nusa Tenggara Mining Corporation (an affiliate of Sumitomo Corporation), completed the sale of 7% of PT Newmont Nusa Tenggara for the 2008 divestiture to PT Multi Daerah Bersaing, a consortium comprised of regional and local governments near the Batu Hijau mine, and PT Multicapital, a private company (the “2008 Share Transfer”). Upon completion of the 2008 Share Transfer, the Company received approximately $139 million, reflecting its 56.25% share of the $247 million sale price. With the closing of this 2008 Share Transfer, the Company’s ownership in the Batu Hijau mine’s proven and probable equity reserves has been reduced from 39.375% to 35.44%.

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	News Release dated December 14, 2009

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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 hereunto duly authorized.

NEWMONT MINING CORPORATION

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

Dated: December 15, 2009

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	News Release dated December 14, 2009

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EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

Newmont and Sumitomo Complete 7% Share Sale of PTNNT for Approximately $247 Million

DENVER, December 14, 2009 — Newmont Mining Corporation (NYSE: NEM) (“Newmont” or the “Company”) today announced that its subsidiary, Newmont Indonesia Limited (“NIL”), together with Nusa Tenggara Mining Corporation (“NTMC”) (an affiliate of Sumitomo Corporation), completed the sale of 7% of PT Newmont Nusa Tenggara (“PTNNT”) for the 2008 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.

Upon completion of this sale, Newmont received approximately $139 million in cash, reflecting its 56.25% portion of the $247 million sale price. This is in addition to $220 million in proceeds for Newmont from the 10% PTNNT divestiture share sale concluded on November 16, 2009. This share transfer results in a pre-tax gain of approximately $70 million that will be carried as an increase to equity in Newmont’s Consolidated Balance Sheet.

“We are pleased the 2008 divestiture share sale is now complete, as we continue to fulfill the obligations outlined in our Contract of Work with the Government of Indonesia,” said Alan Blank, Executive Vice President, Legal and External Affairs. “We look forward to working with our new partners for the benefit of our shareholders and local communities, with a focus on maintaining industry leading standards for employee safety, environmental management and social responsibility.”

A PTNNT shareholder meeting will be held to approve the transfer of the 7% divestiture shares. In addition, the shareholder meeting will approve the Mine Operator Agreement previously signed between NIL, NTMC and PTMDB, consider and approve a name change for PTNNT and increase the size of the Board of Directors. Newmont and Sumitomo continue to retain control of all mining decisions and the Board of Directors.

With the close of the 2008 divestiture share transfer, Newmont’s ownership in the Batu Hijau mine has been reduced from 39.375% to 35.44%.

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