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NEWMONT GOLDCORP CORPORATION
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NEWMONT GOLDCORP CORPORATION
SECOND QUARTER 2019 RESULTS AND HIGHLIGHTS
(unaudited, in millions, except per share, per ounce and per pound)
Three Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | |||||||||||
| 2019 |
| 2018 |
| 2019 |
| 2018 | |||||
Financial Results: | ||||||||||||
Sales | $ | 2,257 | $ | 1,662 | $ | 4,060 | $ | 3,479 | ||||
Gold | $ | 2,154 | $ | 1,581 | $ | 3,893 | $ | 3,320 | ||||
Copper | $ | 59 | $ | 81 | $ | 123 | $ | 159 | ||||
Silver | $ | 31 | $ | — | $ | 31 | $ | — | ||||
Lead | $ | 13 | $ | — | $ | 13 | $ | — | ||||
Zinc | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | ||||
Costs applicable to sales (1) | $ | 1,366 | $ | 965 | $ | 2,344 | $ | 1,994 | ||||
Gold | $ | 1,245 | $ | 919 | $ | 2,180 | $ | 1,901 | ||||
Copper | $ | 44 | $ | 46 | $ | 87 | $ | 93 | ||||
Silver | $ | 41 | $ | — | $ | 41 | $ | — | ||||
Lead | $ | 20 | $ | — | $ | 20 | $ | — | ||||
Zinc | $ | 16 | $ | — | $ | 16 | $ | — | ||||
Net income (loss) from continuing operations | $ | 26 | $ | 280 | $ | 171 | $ | 449 | ||||
Net income (loss) | $ | — | $ | 298 | $ | 119 | $ | 489 | ||||
Net income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Newmont stockholders | $ | 1 | $ | 274 | $ | 114 | $ | 444 | ||||
Per common share, diluted: | ||||||||||||
Net income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Newmont stockholders | $ | — | $ | 0.51 | $ | 0.18 | $ | 0.83 | ||||
Net income (loss) attributable to Newmont stockholders | $ | (0.03) | $ | 0.54 | $ | 0.10 | $ | 0.90 | ||||
Adjusted net income (loss) (2) | $ | 92 | $ | 144 | $ | 268 | $ | 329 | ||||
Adjusted net income (loss) per share, diluted (2) | $ | 0.12 | $ | 0.26 | $ | 0.41 | $ | 0.61 | ||||
Earnings before interest, taxes and depreciation and amortization (2) | $ | 589 | $ | 633 | $ | 1,234 | $ | 1,270 | ||||
Adjusted earnings before interest, taxes and depreciation and amortization (2) | $ | 679 | $ | 545 | $ | 1,366 | $ | 1,189 | ||||
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities of continuing operations | $ | 875 | $ | 667 | ||||||||
Free Cash Flow (2) | $ | 270 | $ | 178 | ||||||||
Cash dividends declared per common share (3) | $ | 1.02 | $ | 0.14 | $ | 1.16 | $ | 0.28 |
(1) | Excludes Depreciation and amortization and Reclamation and remediation. |
(2) | See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” beginning on page 81. |
(3) | A one-time special dividend of $0.88 per share was paid on May 1, 2019 to Newmont shareholders of record as of April 17, 2019. |
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NEWMONT GOLDCORP CORPORATION
SECOND QUARTER 2019 RESULTS AND HIGHLIGHTS
(unaudited, in millions, except per share, per ounce and per pound)
Three Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | |||||||||||
2019 |
| 2018 |
| 2019 |
| 2018 | ||||||
Operating Results: | ||||||||||||
Consolidated gold ounces (thousands): | ||||||||||||
Produced | 1,612 | 1,242 | 2,949 | 2,528 | ||||||||
Sold | 1,636 | 1,224 | 2,974 | 2,536 | ||||||||
Attributable gold ounces (thousands): | ||||||||||||
Produced (1) | 1,587 | 1,162 | 2,817 | 2,371 | ||||||||
Sold | 1,539 | 1,147 | 2,774 | 2,378 | ||||||||
Consolidated and attributable - other metals: | ||||||||||||
Produced copper (million pounds) | 26 | 31 | 46 | 57 | ||||||||
Sold copper (million pounds) | 24 | 27 | 46 | 54 | ||||||||
Produced silver (thousand ounces) | 1,743 | — | 1,743 | — | ||||||||
Sold silver (thousand ounces) | 2,167 | — | 2,167 | — | ||||||||
Produced lead (million pounds) | 12 | — | 12 | — | ||||||||
Sold lead (million pounds) | 17 | — | 17 | — | ||||||||
Produced zinc (million pounds) | 25 | — | 25 | — | ||||||||
Sold zinc (million pounds) | — | — | — | — | ||||||||
Average realized price: | ||||||||||||
Gold (per ounce) | $ | 1,317 | $ | 1,292 | $ | 1,310 | $ | 1,310 | ||||
Copper (per pound) | $ | 2.48 | $ | 2.99 | $ | 2.68 | $ | 2.93 | ||||
Silver (per ounce) | $ | 14.20 | $ | — | $ | 14.20 | $ | — | ||||
Lead (per pound) | $ | 0.76 | $ | — | $ | 0.76 | $ | — | ||||
Zinc (per pound) | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | ||||
Consolidated costs applicable to sales: (2)(3) | ||||||||||||
Gold (per ounce) | $ | 759 | $ | 751 | $ | 733 | $ | 750 | ||||
Gold equivalent ounces - other metals (per ounce) | $ | 1,308 | $ | 786 | $ | 1,146 | $ | 796 | ||||
All-in sustaining costs: (3) | ||||||||||||
Gold (per ounce) | $ | 1,016 | $ | 978 | $ | 967 | $ | 961 | ||||
Gold equivalent ounces - other metals (per ounce) | $ | 1,646 | $ | 948 | $ | 1,413 | $ | 954 |
(1) | Attributable gold ounces produced includes 75 thousand ounces for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, related to the Pueblo Viejo mine, which is 40 percent owned by Newmont and accounted for as an equity method investment. |
(2) | Excludes Depreciation and amortization and Reclamation and remediation. |
(3) | See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” beginning on page 81. |
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Second Quarter 2019 Highlights
● | Newmont Goldcorp transaction: On January 14, 2019, Newmont Goldcorp Corporation (Newmont) entered into a definitive agreement to acquire all outstanding common shares of Goldcorp Inc. (Goldcorp). On April 18, 2019, Newmont closed its acquisition of Goldcorp following receipt of all regulatory approvals and approval by Newmont’s and Goldcorp’s shareholders of the resolutions at the shareholder meetings on April 11 and April 4, 2019, respectively, for total cash and non-cash consideration of $9,456 in a primarily stock transaction. As of the closing date, the combined company is known as Newmont Goldcorp Corporation, continuing to be traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker NEM and listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the ticker NGT. |
● | Nevada Joint Venture: On July 1, 2019, Newmont Goldcorp and Barrick Gold Corporation concluded the transaction establishing Nevada Gold Mines LLC (Nevada Gold Mines or the Nevada Joint Venture). Nevada Gold Mines, owned 38.5% by Newmont Goldcorp and owned 61.5% and operated by Barrick, will rank as the largest global gold producing complex. The Nevada Joint Venture will be subject to the oversight and guidance of the Board of Managers, with Newmont Goldcorp retaining two board seats and Barrick three, and the board supported by technical, finance and exploration advisory committees on which both companies have equal representation. Newmont Goldcorp will proportionately consolidate its ownership interest in Nevada Gold Mines and will report the Company’s interest in the joint venture as a separate segment in its consolidated financial statements beginning in the third quarter of 2019. |
● | Net income: Delivered Net income from continuing operations attributable to Newmont stockholders of $1 or $- per diluted share, a decrease of $(273) from the prior-year quarter primarily due to integration costs associated with the Newmont Goldcorp and Nevada joint venture transactions, costs incurred while Peñasquito and Musselwhite mines were not operational, higher interest expense and a prior-year gain from the sale of the Company’s royalty portfolio in June 2018, partially offset by higher averaged realized gold prices. |
● | Adjusted net income: Delivered Adjusted net income of $92 or $0.12 per diluted share, a 54% decrease from the prior-year quarter (See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” beginning on page 81). |
● | Adjusted EBITDA: Generated $679 in Adjusted EBITDA, a 25% increase from the prior-year quarter (See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” beginning on page 81). |
● | Cash Flow: Reported Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities of continuing operations of $875 for the six months ended June 30, 2019, a 31% increase from the prior year, and free cash flow of $270 (See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” beginning on page 81). |
● | Portfolio improvements: Announced strategic investments in GT Gold, Prodigy Gold and Irving Resources, to fund exploration and development activities in Canada, Australia, and Japan, respectively; divested Buffalo Valley and Trenton Canyon properties in Nevada; and closed the transaction establishing the Nevada Gold Mines joint venture, creating the largest global gold producing complex. |
● | Attributable gold production: Produced 1.59 million ounces of gold, an increase of 37% over the prior-year quarter. |
● | Financial strength: Ended the quarter with $1.8 billion cash on hand and net debt of $4.9 billion, supporting an investment-grade credit profile; paid a one-time special dividend of $0.88 per share and declared a second quarter dividend of $0.14 per share. |
Our global project pipeline
Newmont Goldcorp’s capital-efficient project pipeline supports stable production with improving margins and mine life. Near-term development capital projects are presented below. Funding for the below projects has been approved and these projects are in execution. Additional projects represent incremental improvements to production and cost guidance.
Quecher Main, South America. This project will add oxide production at Yanacocha, leverage existing infrastructure and enable potential future growth at Yanacocha. First production was achieved in late 2018 with commercial production expected in the fourth quarter of 2019. Quecher Main extends the life of the Yanacocha operation to 2027 with average annual gold production of about 200,000 ounces per year (on a consolidated basis) between 2020 and 2025. Development capital costs (excluding capitalized interest) since approval were $153, of which $27 related to the second quarter of 2019.
Ahafo Mill Expansion, Africa. This project is designed to maximize resource value by improving production margins and accelerating stockpile processing. The project also supports profitable development of Ahafo’s highly prospective underground resources. First production is expected in the third quarter of 2019, followed by commercial production in the fourth quarter of 2019. The expansion is expected to have an average annual gold production of between 75,000 and 100,000 ounces per year for the first five years beginning in 2020. Development capital costs (excluding capitalized interest) since approval were $143 of which $10 related to the second quarter of 2019.
Borden, North America. This project is a new underground mine expected to extend profitable production at the Porcupine complex. The Company expects to reach commercial production in the fourth quarter of 2019.
Musselwhite Materials Handling, North America. This project improves material movement from Musselwhite’s two main zones below Lake Opapimiskan. An underground shaft will hoist ore from the underground crushers, reducing haulage distances and ventilation costs. The Company expects the project to be fully operational in mid-2020 after development progress was impacted by the conveyor fire at Musselwhite.
We manage our wider project portfolio to maintain flexibility to address the development risks associated with our projects including permitting, local community and government support, engineering and procurement availability, technical issues, escalating costs and other associated risks that could adversely impact the timing and costs of certain opportunities.
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PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1.FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
NEWMONT GOLDCORP CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(unaudited, in millions except per share)
Three Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | ||||||||||||
| 2019 |
| 2018 |
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| 2018 |
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Sales (Note 5) | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | | |||||
Costs and expenses: | |||||||||||||
Costs applicable to sales (1) | | | | | |||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | | | | | |||||||||
Reclamation and remediation (Note 6) | | | | | |||||||||
Exploration | | | | | |||||||||
Advanced projects, research and development | | | | | |||||||||
General and administrative | | | | | |||||||||
Other expense, net (Note 7) | | | | | |||||||||
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Other income (expense): | |||||||||||||
Other income, net (Note 8) | | | | | |||||||||
Interest expense, net of capitalized interest | ( | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||
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Income (loss) before income and mining tax and other items | | | | | |||||||||
Income and mining tax benefit (expense) (Note 9) | ( | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||
Equity income (loss) of affiliates (Note 10) | | ( | | ( | |||||||||
Net income (loss) from continuing operations | | | | | |||||||||
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations (Note 11) | ( | | ( | | |||||||||
Net income (loss) | — | | | | |||||||||
Net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests (Note 12) | ( | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||
Net income (loss) attributable to Newmont stockholders | $ | ( | $ | | $ | | $ | | |||||
Net income (loss) attributable to Newmont stockholders: | |||||||||||||
Continuing operations | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | | |||||
Discontinued operations | ( | | ( | | |||||||||
$ | ( | $ | | $ | | $ | | ||||||
Net income (loss) per common share (Note 13): | |||||||||||||
Basic: | |||||||||||||
Continuing operations | $ | — | $ | | $ | | $ | | |||||
Discontinued operations | ( | | ( | | |||||||||
$ | ( | $ | | $ | | $ | | ||||||
Diluted: | |||||||||||||
Continuing operations | $ | — | $ | | $ | | $ | | |||||
Discontinued operations | ( | | ( | | |||||||||
$ | ( | $ | | $ | | $ | |
(1) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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NEWMONT GOLDCORP CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(unaudited, in millions)
Three Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | ||||||||||||
| 2019 |
| 2018 |
| 2019 |
| 2018 |
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Net income (loss) | $ | — |
| $ | |
| $ | | $ | |
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Other comprehensive income (loss): | |||||||||||||
Change in marketable securities, net of tax of $-, $-, $-, and $-, respectively | | ( | | | |||||||||
Foreign currency translation adjustments | | ( | | ( | |||||||||
Change in pension and other post-retirement benefits, net of tax of $-, $( | | | | | |||||||||
Change in fair value of cash flow hedge instruments, net of tax of $ | — | | | | |||||||||
Other comprehensive income (loss) | | | | | |||||||||
Comprehensive income (loss) | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | | |||||
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to: | |||||||||||||
Newmont stockholders | $ | ( | $ | | $ | | $ | | |||||
Noncontrolling interests | | | | | |||||||||
$ | | $ | | $ | | $ | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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NEWMONT GOLDCORP CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(unaudited, in millions)
Six Months Ended June 30, | |||||||
| 2019 |
| 2018 | ||||
Operating activities: |
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Net income (loss) |
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Adjustments: |
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Depreciation and amortization | |
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Stock-based compensation (Note 15) | | | |||||
Reclamation and remediation | | | |||||
Loss (income) from discontinued operations (Note 11) | | ( | |||||
Deferred income taxes | ( |
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Gain on asset and investment sales, net (Note 8) | ( | ( | |||||
Write-downs of inventory and stockpiles and ore on leach pads | | | |||||
Other operating adjustments | ( | | |||||
Net change in operating assets and liabilities (Note 27) | ( |
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Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities of continuing operations | |
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Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities of discontinued operations (Note 11) | ( |
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Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | |
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Investing activities: |
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Additions to property, plant and mine development | ( |
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Acquisitions, net (1) | |
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Purchases of investments | ( | ( | |||||
Return of investment from equity method investees | | ( | |||||
Proceeds from sales of investments | | | |||||
Proceeds from sales of other assets | | | |||||
Other | |
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Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities | ( |
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Financing activities: |
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Repayment of debt | ( |
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Dividends paid to common stockholders | ( |
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Distributions to noncontrolling interests | ( | ( | |||||
Funding from noncontrolling interests | | | |||||
Payments for withholding of employee taxes related to stock-based compensation | ( | ( | |||||
Payments on lease and other financing obligations | ( | ( | |||||
Proceeds from sale of noncontrolling interests | — | | |||||
Repurchases of common stock | — | ( | |||||
Other | ( | — | |||||
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | ( | ( | |||||
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | ( |
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Net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | ( | ( | |||||
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period | |
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Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period | $ | |
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Reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash: | |||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | | $ | | |||
Restricted cash included in Other current assets | | | |||||
Restricted cash included in Other noncurrent assets | | | |||||
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | $ | | $ | |
(1) | Acquisitions, net is comprised of $ |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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NEWMONT GOLDCORP CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(unaudited, in millions)
At June 30, | At December 31, | ||||||
| 2019 |
| 2018 |
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ASSETS | |||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | | $ | | |||
Trade receivables (Note 5) | | | |||||
Investments (Note 18) | | | |||||
Inventories (Note 19) | | | |||||
Stockpiles and ore on leach pads (Note 20) | | | |||||
Other current assets (Note 22) | | | |||||
Current assets | | | |||||
Property, plant and mine development, net (Note 21) | | | |||||
Investments (Note 18) | | | |||||
Stockpiles and ore on leach pads (Note 20) | | | |||||
Deferred income tax assets | | | |||||
Goodwill (Note 3) | | | |||||
Other non-current assets (Note 22) | | | |||||
Total assets | $ | | $ | | |||
LIABILITIES | |||||||
Accounts payable | $ | | $ | | |||
Employee-related benefits | | | |||||
Income and mining taxes payable | | | |||||
Debt (Note 23) | | | |||||
Lease and other financing obligations (Note 24) | | | |||||
Other current liabilities (Note 25) | | | |||||
Current liabilities | | | |||||
Debt (Note 23) | | | |||||
Lease and other financing obligations (Note 24) | | | |||||
Reclamation and remediation liabilities (Note 6) | | | |||||
Deferred income tax liabilities | | | |||||
Employee-related benefits | | | |||||
Silver streaming agreement (Note 5) | | — | |||||
Other non-current liabilities (Note 25) | | | |||||
Total liabilities | | | |||||
Contingently redeemable noncontrolling interest (Note 12) | | | |||||
EQUITY | |||||||
Common stock | | | |||||
Treasury stock | ( | ( | |||||
Additional paid-in capital | | | |||||
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (Note 26) | ( | ( | |||||
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit) | ( | | |||||
Newmont stockholders' equity | | | |||||
Noncontrolling interests | | | |||||
Total equity | | | |||||
Total liabilities and equity | $ | | $ | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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NEWMONT GOLDCORP CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
(unaudited, in millions)
Accumulated | Retained | Contingently | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Additional | Other | Earnings | Redeemable | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Common Stock | Treasury Stock | Paid-In | Comprehensive | (Accumulated | Noncontrolling | Total | Noncontrolling | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shares |
| Amount |
| Shares |
| Amount | Capital |
| Income (Loss) |
| Deficit) |
| Interests |
| Equity | Interest |
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Balance at December 31, 2018 | | $ | | ( | $ | ( | $ | | $ | ( | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | | |||||||||||
Cumulative-effect adjustment of adopting ASU No. 2016-02 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ( | — | ( | — | |||||||||||||||||||
Net income (loss) | — | — | — | — | — | — | | | | | |||||||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive income (loss) | — | — | — | — | — | | — | — | | — | |||||||||||||||||||
Dividends declared (1) | — | — | — | — | — | — | ( | — | ( | — | |||||||||||||||||||
Distributions declared to noncontrolling interests | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ( | ( | — | |||||||||||||||||||
Cash calls requested from noncontrolling interests (2) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | | | — | |||||||||||||||||||
Withholding of employee taxes related to stock-based compensation | — | — | ( | ( | — | — | — | — | ( | — | |||||||||||||||||||
Stock-based awards and related share issuances | | | — | — | | — | — | — | | — | |||||||||||||||||||
Balance at March 31, 2019 | | $ | | ( | $ | ( | $ | | $ | ( | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | | |||||||||||
Net income (loss) | — | — | — | — | — | — | ( | | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive income (loss) | — | — | — | — | — | | — | — | | — | |||||||||||||||||||
Shares issued and other non-cash consideration for Goldcorp acquisition (3) | | | — | — | | — | — | — | | — | |||||||||||||||||||
Dividends declared (1) | — | — | — | — | ( | — | ( | — | ( | — | |||||||||||||||||||
Distributions declared to noncontrolling interests | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ( | ( | — | |||||||||||||||||||
Cash calls requested from noncontrolling interests (2) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | | | — | |||||||||||||||||||
Repurchase and retirement of common stock | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||
Withholding of employee taxes related to stock-based compensation | — | — | — | ( | — | — | — | — | ( | — | |||||||||||||||||||
Stock-based awards and related share issuances | | — | — | — | | — | — | — | | — | |||||||||||||||||||
Balance at June 30, 2019 | | $ | | ( | $ | ( | $ | | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | | $ | | $ | |
(1) | Cash dividends declared per common share was $ |
(2) | Cash calls requested from noncontrolling interests of $ |
(3) | The shares issued and other non-cash consideration for Goldcorp acquisition includes the fair value of equity classified stock-based compensation awards allocated to purchase consideration of $ |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
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NEWMONT GOLDCORP CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
(unaudited, in millions)
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| Amount | Capital |
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Balance at December 31, 2017 | | $ | | ( | $ | ( | $ | | $ | ( | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | — | |||||||||||
Cumulative-effect adjustment of adopting ASU No. 2016-01 | — | — | — | — | — | | ( | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||
Net income (loss) | — | — | — | — | — | — | | ( | | — | |||||||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive income (loss) | — | — | — | — | — | | — | — | | — | |||||||||||||||||||
Dividends declared (1) | — | — | — | — | — | — | ( | — | ( | — | |||||||||||||||||||
Distributions declared to noncontrolling interests | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ( | ( | — | |||||||||||||||||||
Cash calls requested from noncontrolling interests (2) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | | | — | |||||||||||||||||||
Repurchase and retirement of common stock | ( | ( | — | — | ( | — | ( | — | ( | — | |||||||||||||||||||
Withholding of employee taxes related to stock-based compensation | — | — | ( | ( | — | — | — | — | ( | — | |||||||||||||||||||
Stock-based awards and related share issuances | | | — | — | | — | — | — | | — | |||||||||||||||||||
Balance at March 31, 2018 | | $ | | ( | $ | ( | $ | | $ | ( | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | — | |||||||||||
Net income (loss) | — | — | — | — | — | — | | | | — | |||||||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive income (loss) | — | — | — | — | — | | — | — | | — | |||||||||||||||||||
Sale of noncontrolling interest | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | | |||||||||||||||||||
Dividends declared (1) | — | — | — | — | — | — | ( | — | ( | — | |||||||||||||||||||
Distributions declared to noncontrolling interests | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ( | ( | — | |||||||||||||||||||
Cash calls requested from noncontrolling interests (2) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | | | — | |||||||||||||||||||
Repurchase and retirement of common stock | — | — | — | — | — | — | ( | — | ( | — | |||||||||||||||||||
Withholding of employee taxes related to stock-based compensation | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||
Stock-based awards and related share issuances | — | — | — | — | | — | — | — | | — | |||||||||||||||||||
Balance at June 30, 2018 | | $ | | ( | $ | ( | $ | | $ | ( | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | |
(1) | Cash dividends declared per common share was $ | |
(2) | Cash calls requested from noncontrolling interests of $ |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
(dollars in millions, except per share, per ounce and per pound amounts)
NOTE 1 BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (“interim statements”) of Newmont Goldcorp Corporation, a Delaware corporation, formerly Newmont Mining Corporation, and its subsidiaries (collectively, “Newmont,” “Newmont Goldcorp” or the “Company”) are unaudited. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (including normal recurring adjustments) and disclosures necessary for a fair presentation of these interim statements have been included. The results reported in these interim statements are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be reported for the entire year. These interim statements should be read in conjunction with Newmont’s Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2018 filed on February 21, 2019 on Form 10-K. The year-end balance sheet data was derived from the audited financial statements and, in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q, certain information and footnote disclosures required by United States (“U.S.”) generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) have been condensed or omitted. References to “C$” refers to Canadian currency.
On January 14, 2019, the Company entered into a definitive agreement (as amended by the first amendment to the arrangement agreement, dated as of February 19, 2019, the “Arrangement Agreement.”) to acquire all outstanding shares of Goldcorp, Inc. (“Goldcorp”), an Ontario corporation. On April 18, 2019 (“acquisition date”), pursuant to the Arrangement Agreement, Newmont completed the business acquisition of Goldcorp. Under the terms of the Arrangement Agreement, the Company acquired all outstanding common shares of Goldcorp in a primarily stock transaction (the “Newmont Goldcorp transaction”) for total cash and non-cash consideration of $
On March 10, 2019, the Company entered into an implementation agreement with Barrick Gold Corporation (“Barrick”) to establish a joint venture (“Nevada JV Agreement”). On July 1, 2019 (the “effective date”), Newmont and Barrick consummated the Nevada JV Agreement and established Nevada Gold Mines LLC (“NGM”), which combined certain mining operations and assets located in Nevada, historically included in the Company’s North America reportable segment, and certain of Barrick’s Nevada mining operations and assets. In connection with the closing of the Nevada JV Agreement, Newmont and Barrick entered into an Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of NGM, which is the primary operating document governing NGM. Pursuant to the terms of the Nevada JV Agreement, Newmont and Barrick hold economic interests in the joint venture equal to
In connection with the establishment of NGM on July 1, 2019, Newmont and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. executed the first supplemental indenture to the indenture dated, March 22, 2005 (“Indenture”), pursuant to which the Company has issued $
On July 1, 2019 the Company also entered into a toll milling agreement with NGM for processing sulfide concentrate produced at CC&V. Under the terms of the agreement, CC&V will deliver a minimum of
In connection with entering into the Nevada JV Agreement, Newmont entered into a mutual
As of the effective date, the Company will deconsolidate its existing Nevada mining operations and assets contributed to NGM in exchange for the fair value of its
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
(dollars in millions, except per share, per ounce and per pound amounts)
interest in NGM is still in process. A gain or loss resulting in the difference between the carrying value of the contributed assets and the value of the Company’s interest in NGM will be recognized upon completion of the valuation in the third quarter.
NOTE 2 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Risks and Uncertainties
As a global mining company, the Company’s revenue, profitability and future rate of growth are substantially dependent on prevailing metal prices, primarily for gold, but also for copper, silver, lead and zinc. Historically, the commodity markets have been very volatile, and there can be no assurance that commodity prices will not be subject to wide fluctuations in the future. A substantial or extended decline in commodity prices could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations, cash flows, access to capital and on the quantities of reserves that the Company can economically produce. The carrying value of the Company’s Property, plant and mine development, net; Inventories; Stockpiles and ore on leach pads; Investments; Deferred income tax assets and Goodwill are particularly sensitive to the outlook for commodity prices. A decline in the Company’s price outlook from current levels could result in material impairment charges related to these assets.
In addition to changes in commodity prices, other factors such as changes in mine plans, increases in costs, geotechnical failures, and changes in social, environmental or regulatory requirements can adversely affect the Company’s ability to recover its investment in certain assets and result in impairment charges.
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the accounting for and recognition and disclosure of assets, liabilities, equity, revenues and expenses. The Company must make these estimates and assumptions because certain information used is dependent on future events, cannot be calculated with a high degree of precision from data available or simply cannot be readily calculated based on generally accepted methodologies. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
Reclassifications
Certain amounts in prior years have been reclassified to conform to the 2019 presentation, including Goodwill of $
Business Combinations
The Company recognizes and measures the assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business combination based on their estimated fair values at the acquisition date, while transaction and integration costs related to business combinations are expensed as incurred. Any excess of the purchase consideration when compared to the fair value of the net tangible and intangible assets acquired, if any, is recorded as goodwill. For material acquisitions, the Company typically engages independent appraisers to assist with the determination of the fair value of assets acquired, liabilities assumed, noncontrolling interest, if any, and goodwill, based on recognized business valuation methodologies. An income, market or cost valuation method may be utilized to estimate the fair value of the assets acquired, liabilities assumed, and noncontrolling interest, if any, in a business combination. The income valuation method represents the present value of future cash flows over the life of the asset using: (i) discrete financial forecasts, which rely on management’s estimates of reserve quantities and exploration potential, costs to produce and develop reserves, revenues, and operating expenses; (ii) long-term growth rates; (iii) appropriate discount rates; and (iv) expected future capital requirements (“income valuation method”). The market valuation method uses prices paid for a similar asset by other purchasers in the market, normalized for any differences between the assets (“market valuation method”). The cost valuation method is based on the replacement cost of a comparable asset at the time of the acquisition adjusted for depreciation and economic and functional obsolescence of the asset (“cost valuation method”). If the initial accounting for the business combination is incomplete by the end of the reporting period in which the acquisition occurs, an estimate will be recorded. Subsequent to the acquisition date, and not later than one year from the acquisition date, the Company will record any material adjustments to the initial estimate based on new information obtained that would have
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
(dollars in millions, except per share, per ounce and per pound amounts)
existed as of the date of the acquisition. Any adjustment that arises from information obtained that did not exist as of the date of the acquisition will be recorded in the period the adjustments arises.
Goodwill
Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the estimated fair value of the net assets acquired in a business acquisition. Goodwill is allocated to reporting units and tested for impairment annually and when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value. The fair value of a reporting unit is determined using both the income and market valuation methods. If the carrying amount of the reporting unit exceeds its fair value, an impairment loss is recognized in an amount equal to that excess, limited to the total amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit.
Leases
The Company adopted Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 842, Leases, on January 1, 2019. Changes to the Company’s accounting policy as a result of adoption are discussed below.
The Company determines if a contractual arrangement represents or contains a lease at inception. Operating leases are included in Other non-current assets and Other current and non-current liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Finance leases are included in Property, plant and mine development, net and current and non-current Lease and other financing obligations in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Operating and finance lease right-of-use ("ROU") assets and lease liabilities are recognized at the commencement date based on the present value of the future lease payments over the lease term. Leases acquired in a business combination are also measured based on the present value of the remaining leases payments, as if the acquired lease were a new lease at the acquisition date. When the rate implicit to the lease cannot be readily determined, the Company utilizes its incremental borrowing rate in determining the present value of the future lease payments. The incremental borrowing rate is derived from information available at the lease commencement date and represents the rate of interest that the Company would have to pay to borrow on a collateralized basis over a similar term and amount equal to the lease payments in a similar economic environment. The ROU asset includes any lease payments made and lease incentives received prior to the commencement date. Operating lease ROU assets also include any cumulative prepaid or accrued rent when the lease payments are uneven throughout the lease term. The ROU assets and lease liabilities may include options to extend or terminate the lease when it is reasonably certain that the Company will exercise that option.
The Company has lease arrangements that include both lease and non-lease components. The Company accounts for each separate lease component and its associated non-lease components as a single lease component for the majority of its asset classes. Additionally, for certain lease arrangements that involve leases of similar assets, the Company applies a portfolio approach to effectively account for the underlying ROU assets and lease liabilities.
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
Leases
In February 2016, ASU No. 2016-02 was issued which, together with subsequent amendments, is included in ASC 842, Leases. The standard was issued to increase transparency and comparability among organizations by requiring the recognition of ROU assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet for all leases with an initial term greater than one year. Certain qualitative and quantitative disclosures are also required.
The Company adopted this standard as of January 1, 2019 using the modified retrospective approach. Upon adoption, the Company recognized a cumulative-effect adjustment of $
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
(dollars in millions, except per share, per ounce and per pound amounts)
The new standard offers a number of optional practical expedients of which the Company elected the following:
Transition elections: The Company elected the land easements practical expedient whereby existing land easements were not reassessed under the new standard.
Ongoing accounting policy elections: The Company elected the short-term lease recognition exemption whereby ROU assets and lease liabilities will not be recognized for leasing arrangements with terms less than one year. The Company elected the practical expedient to not separate lease and non-lease components for the majority of its underlying asset classes.
Based on contracts outstanding at January 1, 2019, the adoption of the new standard resulted in the recognition of additional operating lease ROU assets and lease liabilities of $
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
Fair Value Disclosure Requirements
In August 2018, ASU No. 2018-13 was issued to modify and enhance the disclosure requirements for fair value measurements. This update is effective in fiscal years, including interim periods, beginning after December 15, 2019, and early adoption is permitted. The Company is still completing its assessment of the impacts and anticipated adoption date of this guidance.
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure Requirements
In August 2018, ASU No. 2018-14 was issued to modify and enhance the required disclosures for defined benefit plans. This update is effective in fiscal years, including interim periods, ending after December 15, 2020, and early adoption is permitted. The Company is still completing its assessment of the impacts and anticipated adoption date of this guidance.
Capitalization of Certain Cloud Computing Implementation Costs
In August 2018, ASU No. 2018-15 was issued which allows for the capitalization for certain implementation costs incurred in a cloud computing arrangement that is considered a service contract. This update is effective in fiscal years, including interim periods, beginning after December 15, 2019, and early adoption is permitted. The Company is still completing its assessment of the impacts and anticipated adoption date of this guidance.
NOTE 3 BUSINESS ACQUISITION
On April 18, 2019 (“acquisition date”), pursuant to the Arrangement Agreement, Newmont completed the business acquisition of Goldcorp, in which Newmont was the acquirer. The acquisition of Goldcorp increased the Company’s gold and other metal reserves and expanded the operating jurisdictions.
The acquisition date fair value of the consideration transferred consisted of the following:
Newmont stock issued ( | $ | | |
Cash paid to Goldcorp shareholders | | ||
Other non-cash consideration | | ||
Total consideration | $ | |
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
(dollars in millions, except per share, per ounce and per pound amounts)
The Company retained an independent appraiser to determine the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed. In accordance with the acquisition method of accounting, the purchase price of Goldcorp has been allocated to the acquired assets and assumed liabilities based on their estimated acquisition date fair values. The fair value estimates were based on income, market and cost valuation methods. The excess of the total consideration over the estimated fair value of the amounts initially assigned to the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed has been recorded as goodwill, which is not deductible for income tax purposes. The goodwill balance is mainly attributable to: (i) the acquisition of existing operating mines with access to an assembled workforce that cannot be duplicated at the same costs by new entrants; (ii) operating synergies anticipated from the integration of the operations of Newmont and Goldcorp; (iii) the application of Newmont’s Full Potential program and potential strategic and financial benefits that include, the increase in reserve base, the benefits of additional revenue from other products such as silver, lead, zinc, and copper; and (iv) the financial flexibility to execute capital priorities.
As of June 30, 2019, the Company had not yet completed the analysis to assign fair values to all assets acquired and liabilities assumed, and therefore the purchase price allocation for Goldcorp is preliminary. The preliminary purchase price allocation will be subject to further refinement and may result in material changes to the estimated fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed. The purchase price allocation adjustments can be made throughout the end of Newmont’s measurement period, which is not to exceed one year from the acquisition date.
The following table summarizes the preliminary purchase price allocation for Goldcorp:
Assets: | |||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | | |
Trade receivables | | ||
Investments | | ||
Equity method investments (1) | | ||
Inventories | | ||
Stockpiles and ore on leach pads | | ||
Property, plant & mine development (2) | | ||
Goodwill (3) | | ||
Deferred income tax assets | | ||
Other assets | | ||
Total assets | $ | | |
Liabilities: | |||
Debt (4) | $ | | |
Accounts payable | | ||
Employee-related benefits | | ||
Income and mining taxes payable | | ||
Lease and other financing obligations | | ||
Reclamation and remediation liabilities (5) | | ||
Deferred income tax liabilities (6) | | ||
Silver streaming agreement (7) | | ||
Other liabilities (8) | | ||
Total liabilities | $ | | |
Net assets acquired | $ | |
(1) | The preliminary fair value of the equity method investments was determined by applying the income valuation method. The income valuation method relies on a discounted cash flow model and projected financial results. Discount rates for the discounted cash flow models are based on capital structures for similar market participants and included various risk premiums that account for risks associated with the specific investments. |
(2) | The preliminary fair value of property, plant and mine development is based on applying the income and cost valuation methods. |
(3) | Preliminary goodwill attributable to the North America and South America reportable segments is $ |
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
(dollars in millions, except per share, per ounce and per pound amounts)
(4) | The preliminary fair value of the Goldcorp senior notes is measured using a market approach, based on quoted prices for the acquired debt; $ |
(5) | The preliminary fair value of reclamation and remediation liabilities is based on the expected amounts and timing of cash flows for closure activities and discounted to present value using a credit-adjusted risk-free rate as of the acquisition date. Key assumptions include the costs and timing of key closure activities based on the life of mine plans, including estimates and timing of monitoring and water management costs (if applicable) after the completion of initial closure activities. |
(6) | Deferred income tax assets and liabilities represent the future tax benefit or future tax expense associated with the differences between the preliminary fair value allocated to assets (excluding goodwill) and liabilities and the historical carryover tax basis of these assets and liabilities. No deferred tax liability is recognized for the basis difference inherent in the preliminary fair value allocated to goodwill. |
(7) | The preliminary fair value of the acquired streaming intangible liability is valued by using the income valuation method. Key assumptions in the income valuation method include long-term silver prices, level of silver production over the life of mine and discount rates. |
(8) | Other liabilities includes the preliminary balance of $ |
Sales and Net income (loss) attributable to Newmont stockholders in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations includes Goldcorp revenue of $
Pro Forma Financial Information
The following unaudited pro forma financial information presents consolidated results assuming the Goldcorp acquisition occurred on January 1, 2018.
Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | |||||||||||
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2019 |
| 2018 |
| 2019 |
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Sales | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | | ||||
Net income (loss) (1) | ( | | ( | |
(1) | Included in Net income (loss) are $ |
NOTE 4 SEGMENT INFORMATION
The Company regularly reviews its segment reporting for alignment with its strategic goals and operational structure as well as for evaluation of business performance and allocation of resources by Newmont’s Chief Operating Decision Maker ("CODM"). Following the close of the Newmont Goldcorp transaction on April 18, 2019, and in anticipation of the formation of NGM in the third-quarter of 2019, the Company revised its operating segments to reflect certain changes in the financial information regularly reviewed by the CODM. The Company determined that its operations are now organized in
As a result of the Newmont Goldcorp transaction, the Company acquired the Red Lake, Musselwhite, Porcupine, Éléonore and Peñasquito mines, which are now included in the North America reportable segment, and the Cerro Negro mine, which is now included in the South America reportable segment. Additionally, the Company acquired certain equity method investments that include Pueblo Viejo, Norte Abierto, Nueva Unión and Alumbrera. Pueblo Viejo is included in the South America reportable segment within Other South America. All other equity method investments are included in Corporate and other.
Pursuant to the anticipated formation of NGM, the Company formed the Nevada reportable segment, which includes Carlin, Phoenix, Twin Creeks and Long Canyon mines, while the CC&V mine continues to be included in the North America reportable segment. These mines were previously included in the North America reportable segment.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
(dollars in millions, except per share, per ounce and per pound amounts)
Notwithstanding the revised reportable segments structure, the Company internally reports information on a mine-by-mine basis for each mining operation and has chosen to disclose this information in the following tables. Income (loss) before income and mining tax and other items from reportable segments does not reflect general corporate expenses, interest (except project-specific interest) or income and mining taxes. Intercompany revenue and expense amounts have been eliminated within each segment in order to report on the basis that management uses internally for evaluating segment performance. Newmont’s business activities that are not included within the reportable segments are included in Corporate and Other. Although they are not required to be included in this footnote, they are provided for reconciliation purposes.
The financial information relating to the company’s segments is as follows:
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
(dollars in millions, except per share, per ounce and per pound amounts)
Advanced | Income (Loss) |
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Costs | Depreciation | Projects, Research | before Income | ||||||||||||||||
Applicable | and | and Development | and Mining Tax | Capital |
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Three Months Ended June 30, 2019 | |||||||||||||||||||
Carlin |
| $ | |
| $ | |
| $ | |
| $ | |
| $ | |
| $ | | |
Phoenix: | |||||||||||||||||||
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Long Canyon | | | | | | | |||||||||||||
Other Nevada | — | — | | | ( | | |||||||||||||
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CC&V | | | | | — | | |||||||||||||
Red Lake (2) | | | | | ( | | |||||||||||||
Musselwhite (2) | | | | | ( | | |||||||||||||
Porcupine (2) | | | | | ( | | |||||||||||||
Éléonore (2) | | | | | | | |||||||||||||
Peñasquito: (2) | |||||||||||||||||||
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Lead | | | | ||||||||||||||||
Zinc | — | | | ||||||||||||||||
Total Peñasquito | | | | | ( | | |||||||||||||
Other North America | — | — | | | ( | | |||||||||||||
North America | | | | | ( | | |||||||||||||
Yanacocha | | | | | | | |||||||||||||
Merian | | | | | | | |||||||||||||
Cerro Negro (2) | | | | | | | |||||||||||||
Other South America | — | — | | | ( | | |||||||||||||
South America | | | | | | | |||||||||||||
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Total Boddington | | | | — | | | |||||||||||||
Tanami | | | | | | | |||||||||||||
Kalgoorlie | | | | | | | |||||||||||||
Other Australia | — | — | | | ( | | |||||||||||||
Australia | | | | | | | |||||||||||||
Ahafo | | | | | | | |||||||||||||
Akyem | | | | | | | |||||||||||||
Other Africa | — | — | — | | ( | — | |||||||||||||
Africa | | | | | | | |||||||||||||
Corporate and Other | — | — | | | ( | | |||||||||||||
Consolidated | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | |
(1) | Includes a decrease in accrued capital expenditures of $ |
(2) | The Company acquired these properties in the Newmont Goldcorp transaction on April 18, 2019. Refer to Note 3 for further information. |
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
(dollars in millions, except per share, per ounce and per pound amounts)
Advanced | Income (Loss) |
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Costs | Depreciation | Projects, Research | before Income | ||||||||||||||||
Applicable | and | and Development | and Mining Tax | Capital |
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Sales | to Sales | Amortization | and Exploration | and Other Items | Expenditures(1) | ||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended June 30, 2018 | |||||||||||||||||||
Carlin |
| $ | |
| $ | |
| $ | |
| $ | |
| $ | |
| $ | | |
Phoenix: | |||||||||||||||||||
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Copper | | | | ||||||||||||||||
Total Phoenix | | | | | | | |||||||||||||
Twin Creeks | | | | | | | |||||||||||||
Long Canyon | | | | | | | |||||||||||||
Other Nevada | — | — | | | ( | | |||||||||||||
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CC&V | | | | | | | |||||||||||||
Other North America | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||
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Yanacocha | | | | | ( | | |||||||||||||
Merian | | | | | | | |||||||||||||
Other South America | — | — | | | ( | | |||||||||||||
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Kalgoorlie | | | | | | | |||||||||||||
Other Australia | — | — | | | ( | — | |||||||||||||
Australia | | | | | | | |||||||||||||
Ahafo | | | | | | | |||||||||||||
Akyem | | | | | | | |||||||||||||
Other Africa | — | — | — | | ( | — | |||||||||||||
Africa | | | | | | | |||||||||||||
Corporate and Other | — | — | | | ( | | |||||||||||||
Consolidated | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | |
(1) | Consolidated capital expenditures on a cash basis were $ |
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
(dollars in millions, except per share, per ounce and per pound amounts)
| Advanced |
| Income (Loss) | ||||||||||||||||
| Costs | Depreciation | Projects, Research | before Income |
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Applicable | and | and Development | and Mining Tax | Capital | |||||||||||||||
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| Amortization |
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| Expenditures(1) |
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Carlin | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | | |||||||
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Twin Creeks | | | | | | | |||||||||||||
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Other Nevada | — | — | | | ( | | |||||||||||||
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CC&V | | | | | | | |||||||||||||
Red Lake (2) | | | | | ( | | |||||||||||||
Musselwhite (2) | | | | | ( | | |||||||||||||
Porcupine (2) | | | | | ( | | |||||||||||||
Éléonore (2) | | | | | | | |||||||||||||
Peñasquito: (2) | |||||||||||||||||||
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Silver | | | | ||||||||||||||||
Lead | | | | ||||||||||||||||
Zinc | — | | | ||||||||||||||||
Total Peñasquito | | | | | ( | | |||||||||||||
Other North America | — | — | | | ( | | |||||||||||||
North America | | | | | ( | | |||||||||||||
Yanacocha | | | | | | | |||||||||||||
Merian | | | | | | | |||||||||||||
Cerro Negro (2) | | | | | | | |||||||||||||
Other South America | — | — | | | ( | | |||||||||||||
South America | | | | | | | |||||||||||||
Boddington: | |||||||||||||||||||
Gold | | | | ||||||||||||||||
Copper | | | | ||||||||||||||||
Total Boddington | | | | — | | | |||||||||||||
Tanami | | | | | | | |||||||||||||
Kalgoorlie | | | | | | | |||||||||||||
Other Australia | — | — | | | ( | | |||||||||||||
Australia | | | | | | | |||||||||||||
Ahafo | | | | | | | |||||||||||||
Akyem | | | | | | | |||||||||||||
Other Africa | — | — | — | | ( | — | |||||||||||||
Africa | | | | | | | |||||||||||||
Corporate and Other (2) | — | — | | | ( | | |||||||||||||
Consolidated | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | |
(1) | Includes a decrease in accrued capital expenditures of $ |
(2) | As a result of the Newmont Goldcorp transaction which closed on April 18, 2019, total assets for the North America and South America reportable segments increased to $ |
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
(dollars in millions, except per share, per ounce and per pound amounts)
June 30, 2019. Refer to Note 3 for further information. In anticipation of the formation of NGM, total assets of $ |
| Advanced |
| Income (Loss) | |||||||||||||||
| Costs | Depreciation | Projects, Research | before Income |
| |||||||||||||
Applicable | and | and Development | and Mining Tax | Capital | ||||||||||||||
| Sales |
| to Sales |
| Amortization |
| and Exploration |
| and Other Items |
| Expenditures(1) | |||||||
Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 | ||||||||||||||||||
Carlin | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | | ||||||
Phoenix: | ||||||||||||||||||
Gold | | | | |||||||||||||||
Copper | | | | |||||||||||||||
Total Phoenix | | | | | | | ||||||||||||
Twin Creeks | | | | | | | ||||||||||||
Long Canyon | | | | | | | ||||||||||||
Other Nevada | — | — | | | ( | | ||||||||||||
Nevada | | | | | | | ||||||||||||
CC&V | | | | | | | ||||||||||||
Other North America | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||
North America | | | | | | | ||||||||||||
Yanacocha | | | | | ( | | ||||||||||||
Merian | | | | | | | ||||||||||||
Other South America | — | — | | | ( | | ||||||||||||
South America | | | | | | | ||||||||||||
Boddington: | ||||||||||||||||||
Gold | | | | |||||||||||||||
Copper | | | | |||||||||||||||
Total Boddington | | | | — | | | ||||||||||||
Tanami | | | | | | | ||||||||||||
Kalgoorlie | | | | | | | ||||||||||||
Other Australia | — | — | | | ( | | ||||||||||||
Australia | | | | | | | ||||||||||||
Ahafo | | | | | | | ||||||||||||
Akyem | | | | | | | ||||||||||||
Other Africa | — | — | — | | ( | — | ||||||||||||
Africa | | | | | | | ||||||||||||
Corporate and Other | — | — | | | ( | | ||||||||||||
Consolidated | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | |
(1) | Includes a decrease in accrued capital expenditures of $ |
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
(dollars in millions, except per share, per ounce and per pound amounts)
NOTE 5 SALES
The following table presents the Company’s Sales by mining operation, product and inventory type:
Sales | |||||||||||||
Gold Sales | from | Sales | |||||||||||
from Doré | Concentrate | from Cathode | |||||||||||
Production | Production | Production | Total Sales | ||||||||||
Three Months Ended June 30, 2019 | |||||||||||||
Carlin |
| $ | | $ | — | $ | — | $ | | ||||
Phoenix | |||||||||||||
Gold | | | — | | |||||||||
Copper | — | | | | |||||||||
Total Phoenix | | | | | |||||||||
Twin Creeks | | — | — | | |||||||||
Long Canyon | | — | — | | |||||||||
Nevada | | | | | |||||||||
CC&V | | — | — | | |||||||||
Red Lake | | — | — | | |||||||||
Musselwhite | | — | — | | |||||||||
Porcupine | | — | — | | |||||||||
Éléonore | | — | — | | |||||||||
Peñasquito | |||||||||||||
Gold | — | | — | | |||||||||
Silver (1) | — | | — | | |||||||||
Lead | — | | — | | |||||||||
Zinc | — | — | — | — | |||||||||
Total Peñasquito | — | | — | | |||||||||
North America | | | — | | |||||||||
Yanacocha | | — | — | | |||||||||
Merian | | — | — | | |||||||||
Cerro Negro | | — | — | | |||||||||
South America | | — | — | | |||||||||
Boddington | |||||||||||||
Gold | | | — | | |||||||||
Copper | — | | — | | |||||||||
Total Boddington | | | — | | |||||||||
Tanami | | — | — | | |||||||||
Kalgoorlie | | — | — | | |||||||||
Australia | | | — | | |||||||||
Ahafo | | — | — | | |||||||||
Akyem | | — | — | | |||||||||
Africa | | — | — | | |||||||||
Consolidated | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | |
(1) | Silver sales from concentrate includes $ |
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
(dollars in millions, except per share, per ounce and per pound amounts)
Sales | |||||||||||||
Gold Sales | from | Sales | |||||||||||
from Doré | Concentrate | from Cathode | |||||||||||
Production | Production | Production | Total Sales | ||||||||||
Three Months Ended June 30, 2018 | |||||||||||||
Carlin |
| $ | | $ | — | $ | — | $ | | ||||
Phoenix | |||||||||||||
Gold | | | — | | |||||||||
Copper | — | | | | |||||||||
Total Phoenix | | | | | |||||||||
Twin Creeks | | — | — | | |||||||||
Long Canyon | | — | — | | |||||||||
Nevada | | | | | |||||||||
CC&V | | — | — | | |||||||||
North America | | — | — | | |||||||||
Yanacocha | | — | — | | |||||||||
Merian | | — | — | | |||||||||
South America | | — | — | | |||||||||
Boddington | |||||||||||||
Gold | | | — | | |||||||||
Copper | — | | — | | |||||||||
Total Boddington | | | — | | |||||||||
Tanami | | — | — | | |||||||||
Kalgoorlie | | — | — | | |||||||||
Australia | | | — | | |||||||||
Ahafo | | — | — | | |||||||||
Akyem | | — | — | | |||||||||
Africa | | — | — | | |||||||||
Consolidated | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | |
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
(dollars in millions, except per share, per ounce and per pound amounts)
Sales | |||||||||||||
Gold Sales | from | Sales | |||||||||||
from Doré | Concentrate | from Cathode | |||||||||||
Production | Production | Production | Total Sales | ||||||||||
Six Months Ended June 30, 2019 | |||||||||||||
Carlin |
| $ | | $ | — | $ | — | $ | | ||||
Phoenix | |||||||||||||
Gold | | | — | | |||||||||
Copper | — | | | | |||||||||
Total Phoenix | | | | | |||||||||
Twin Creeks | | — | — | | |||||||||
Long Canyon | | — | — | | |||||||||
Nevada | | | | | |||||||||
CC&V | | — | — | | |||||||||
Red Lake | | — | — | | |||||||||
Musselwhite | | — | — | | |||||||||
Porcupine | | — | — | | |||||||||
Éléonore | | — | — | | |||||||||
Peñasquito | |||||||||||||
Gold | — | | — | | |||||||||
Silver (1) | — | | — | | |||||||||
Lead | — | | — | | |||||||||
Zinc | — | — | — | — | |||||||||
Total Peñasquito | — | | — | | |||||||||
North America | | | — | | |||||||||
Yanacocha | | — | — | | |||||||||
Merian | | — | — | | |||||||||
Cerro Negro | | — | — | | |||||||||
South America | | — | — | | |||||||||
Boddington | |||||||||||||
Gold | | | — | | |||||||||
Copper | — | | — | | |||||||||
Total Boddington | | | — | | |||||||||
Tanami | | — | — | | |||||||||
Kalgoorlie | | — | — | | |||||||||
Australia | | | — | | |||||||||
Ahafo | | — | — | | |||||||||
Akyem | | — | — | | |||||||||
Africa | | — | — | | |||||||||
Consolidated | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | |
(1) | Silver sales from concentrate includes $ |
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
(dollars in millions, except per share, per ounce and per pound amounts)
Sales | |||||||||||||
Gold Sales | from | Sales | |||||||||||
from Doré | Concentrate | from Cathode | |||||||||||
Production | Production | Production | Total Sales | ||||||||||
Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 | |||||||||||||
Carlin |
| $ | | $ | — | $ | — | $ | | ||||
Phoenix | |||||||||||||
Gold | | | — | | |||||||||
Copper | — | | | | |||||||||
Total Phoenix | | | | | |||||||||
Twin Creeks | | — | — | | |||||||||
Long Canyon | | — | — | | |||||||||
Nevada | | | | | |||||||||
CC&V | | — | — | | |||||||||
North America | | — | — | | |||||||||
Yanacocha | | — | — | | |||||||||
Merian | | — | — | | |||||||||
South America | | — | — | | |||||||||
Boddington | |||||||||||||
Gold | | | — | | |||||||||
Copper | — | | — | | |||||||||
Total Boddington | | | — | | |||||||||
Tanami | | — | — | | |||||||||
Kalgoorlie | | — | — | | |||||||||
Australia | | | — | | |||||||||
Ahafo | | — | — | | |||||||||
Akyem | | — | — | | |||||||||
Africa | | — | — | | |||||||||
Consolidated | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | |
Trade Receivables
The following table details the receivables included within Trade receivables:
At June 30, | At December 31, | ||||||
2019 | 2018 | ||||||
Receivables from Sales: | |||||||
Gold sales from doré | $ | | $ | | |||
Sales from concentrate production | | ||||||
Sales from cathode production | | ||||||
Total receivables from Sales | $ | | $ |
The impact to Sales from revenue initially recognized in previous periods due to the changes in the final pricing and changes in quantities resulting from assays is an increase (decrease) of $- and $(
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
(dollars in millions, except per share, per ounce and per pound amounts)
The impact to Sales from revenue initially recognized in previous periods due to the changes in the final pricing and changes in quantities resulting from assays is an increase (decrease) of $
Silver Streaming Agreement
As a part of the acquisition of Goldcorp on April 18, 2019, the Company assumed the Silver streaming agreement related to silver production from the Peñasquito mine in the North America segment. Pursuant to the agreement, the Company is obligated to sell
NOTE 6 RECLAMATION AND REMEDIATION
The Company’s mining and exploration activities are subject to various domestic and international 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 to protect public health and the 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 and remediation costs are based principally on current legal and regulatory requirements.
The Company’s Reclamation and remediation expense consisted of:
Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | ||||||||||||
June 30, | June 30, | ||||||||||||
| 2019 |
| 2018 |
| 2019 |
| 2018 |
| |||||
Reclamation accretion | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | | |||||
Remediation adjustments | | | | | |||||||||
Remediation accretion | | | | | |||||||||
Total remediation expense | | | | | |||||||||
$ | | $ | | $ | | $ | |
Remediation adjustments: The remediation adjustments in June 2019 primarily related to an update of the project cost estimates that resulted in an increase of $
The following are reconciliations of Reclamation and remediation liabilities:
| 2019 |
| 2018 | |||
Reclamation balance at January 1, | $ | | $ | | ||
Additions, changes in estimates and other | | — | ||||
Additions from the Newmont Goldcorp transaction | | — | ||||
Other acquisitions and divestitures | ( | — | ||||
Payments, net | ( | ( | ||||
Accretion expense | | | ||||
Reclamation balance at June 30, | $ | | $ | |
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NEWMONT GOLDCORP CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
(dollars in millions, except per share, per ounce and per pound amounts)
| 2019 |
| 2018 | ||||
Remediation balance at January 1, | $ | | $ | | |||
Additions, changes in estimates and other | | | |||||
Additions from the Newmont Goldcorp transaction | | — | |||||
Other acquisitions and divestitures | — | — | |||||
Payments, net | ( | ( | |||||
Accretion expense | | | |||||
Remediation balance at June 30, | $ | | $ | |
The current portion of reclamation liabilities was $
The Company is also involved in several matters concerning environmental remediation obligations associated with former, primarily historic, mining activities. Generally, these matters concern developing and implementing remediation plans at the various sites involved. At June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, $
Included in Other non-current assets at June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 are $
Included in Other non-current assets at June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 was $
Refer to Notes 23 and 29 for further discussion of reclamation and remediation matters.
NOTE 7 OTHER EXPENSE, NET
Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | ||||||||||||
June 30, | June 30, | ||||||||||||
| 2019 |
| 2018 |
| 2019 |
| 2018 |
| |||||
Goldcorp transaction and integration costs | $ | | $ | — | $ | | $ | — | |||||
Nevada JV transaction and implementation costs | | — | | — | |||||||||
Restructuring and other | — | | | | |||||||||
Impairment of long-lived assets | — | — | | — | |||||||||
Other | | | | | |||||||||
$ | | $ | | $ | | $ | |
Goldcorp transaction and integration costs. Goldcorp transaction and integration costs primarily include banking, legal, consulting services, severance and accelerated share award payments.
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NEWMONT GOLDCORP CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
(dollars in millions, except per share, per ounce and per pound amounts)
Nevada JV transaction and implementation costs. Nevada JV transaction and implementation costs primarily represent banking, consulting and legal costs incurred related to the Nevada JV Agreement, including hostile defense fees.
Restructuring and other. Restructuring and other represents certain costs associated with severance, legal and other settlements for all periods presented.
NOTE 8 OTHER INCOME, NET
Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | ||||||||||||
June 30, | June 30, | ||||||||||||
| 2019 |
| 2018 | 2019 |
| 2018 |
| ||||||
Change in fair value of investments | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | | |||||
Interest | | | | | |||||||||
Gain (loss) on asset and investment sales, net | | | | | |||||||||
Foreign currency exchange, net | | | | | |||||||||
Impairment of investments | — | — | ( | — | |||||||||
Other | | | | | |||||||||
$ | | $ | | $ | | $ | |
Gain (loss) on asset and investment sales, net. In June 2019, the Company sold exploration properties in North America, which resulted in a gain of $
Foreign currency exchange, net. Although the majority of the Company’s balances are denominated in U.S. dollars, foreign currency exchange gains (losses) are recognized on balances to be satisfied in local currencies. These balances primarily relate to the timing of payments for employee-related benefits and other liabilities in Australia, Canada, Mexico, Argentina, Peru and Suriname.
NOTE 9 INCOME AND MINING TAXES
A reconciliation of the U.S. federal statutory tax rate to the Company’s effective income tax rate follows:
Three Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2019 |
| 2018 |
| 2019 |
| 2018 |
| |||||||||||||
Income (loss) before income and mining tax and other items | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | | |||||||||||||
U.S. Federal statutory tax rate | % | $ | | | % | $ | | % | $ | | | % | $ | | |||||||
Reconciling items: | |||||||||||||||||||||
Percentage depletion | ( | ( | ( | ( | ( | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||||
Change in valuation allowance on deferred tax assets | ( | ( | ( | ( | | | | | |||||||||||||
Adjustment to provisional expense related to the Tax Cuts and Job Act | — | — | ( | ( | — | — | ( | ( | |||||||||||||
Foreign rate differential | | | | | | | | | |||||||||||||
Mining and other taxes | | | | | | | | | |||||||||||||
Uncertain tax position reserve adjustment | | | — | ( | | | — | — | |||||||||||||
Tax impact of foreign exchange(1) | ( | ( | — | — | ( | ( | — | — | |||||||||||||
Other | ( | ( | — | ( | ( | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||||
Income and mining tax expense | | % | $ | | | % | $ | | | % | $ | | | % | $ | |
(1) | Tax impact of foreign exchange includes the following: (i) Mexican inflation on tax values, (ii) Currency translation effects of local currency current taxes receivable and payable and the tax impact of local currency foreign exchange gains or losses and the non-taxable or non-deductible U.S. dollar currency foreign exchange gains or losses. |
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NEWMONT GOLDCORP CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
(dollars in millions, except per share, per ounce and per pound amounts)
.
NOTE 10 EQUITY INCOME (LOSS) OF AFFILIATES
On April 18, 2019, as a part of the Newmont Goldcorp transaction, the Company acquired interest in the Pueblo Viejo Mine, the NuevaUnión Project, the Norte Abierto Project and the Alumbrera Mine. The Company determined these investments qualified as equity method investments. Adjustments to equity method investments, including the Company’s share of recognized earnings or losses, are included in Equity income (loss) of affiliates.
Three Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | ||||||||||||
2019 |
| 2018 |
| 2019 |
| 2018 |
| ||||||
Pueblo Viejo Mine | $ | $ | — | $ | | $ | — | ||||||
NuevaUnión Project | — | — | — | — | |||||||||
Norte Abierto Project | — | — | — | — | |||||||||
Continental Gold, Inc. | — | — | — | — | |||||||||
TMAC Resources Inc. | | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||
Alumbrera Mine | — | — | — | — | |||||||||
Maverix Metals Inc. | | — | | — | |||||||||
Minera La Zanja S.R.L. | — | ( | — | ( | |||||||||
Euronimba Ltd. | ( | — | ( | ( | |||||||||
| $ | | $ | ( | $ | | $ | ( |
Pueblo Viejo
Newmont holds a
NuevaUnión
Newmont holds a
Norte Abierto
Newmont holds a
Alumbrera
Newmont holds a
Continental
Newmont holds a right to maintain a
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NEWMONT GOLDCORP CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
(dollars in millions, except per share, per ounce and per pound amounts)
NOTE 11 NET INCOME (LOSS) FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
The details of Net income (loss) from discontinued operations are set forth below:
Three Months Ended June 30, |
| Six Months Ended June 30, | |||||||||||
| 2019 |
| 2018 |
| 2019 |
| 2018 |
| |||||
Holt royalty obligation | $ | ( | $ | |
| $ | ( | $ | | ||||
Batu Hijau contingent consideration and other (1) | | | | | |||||||||
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations | $ | ( | $ | |
| $ | ( | $ | |
(1) | See Note 17 for details on the Batu Hijau contingent consideration. |
The Holt Royalty Obligation
At June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the estimated fair value of the Holt royalty obligation was $
The Company paid $
NOTE 12 NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS
Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | ||||||||||||
June 30, | June 30, | ||||||||||||
2019 | 2018 | 2019 | 2018 |
| |||||||||
Merian | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | | |||||
Yanacocha |
| |
| ( |
| |
| ( | |||||
$ | | $ | | $ | | $ | |
Newmont has a
In June 2018, Yanacocha sold a
Under the terms of the transaction, Sumitomo has the option to require Yanacocha to repurchase the interest for $
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NEWMONT GOLDCORP CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
(dollars in millions, except per share, per ounce and per pound amounts)
The following summarizes the assets and liabilities of Merian, (including noncontrolling interests):
|
| ||||||
At June 30, |
| At December 31, |
| ||||
| 2019 |
| 2018 |
| |||
Current assets: |
|
| |||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | | $ | |
| ||
Trade receivables | | | |||||
Inventories | | |
| ||||
Stockpiles and ore on leach pads | | | |||||
Other current assets (1) | | |
| ||||
| |
| |||||
Non-current assets: |
| ||||||
Property, plant and mine development, net | | |
| ||||
Other non-current assets (2) | | |
| ||||
Total assets | $ | | $ | |
| ||
| |||||||
Current liabilities: |
| ||||||
Accounts payable | $ | | $ | |
| ||
Other current liabilities (3) | | |
| ||||
| |
| |||||
Non-current liabilities: |
| ||||||
Reclamation and remediation liabilities | | |
| ||||
Other non-current liabilities (4) | | |
| ||||
Total liabilities | $ | | $ | |
|
(1) | Other current assets include other receivables, prepaid assets and other current assets. |
(2) | Other non-current assets include intangibles, stockpiles and ore on leach pads. |
(3) | Other current liabilities include employee-related benefits and other current liabilities. |
(4) | Other non-current liabilities include employee-related benefits. |
NOTE 13 NEWMONT EQUITY AND NET INCOME (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE
On April 11, 2019, and in anticipation of the Newmont Goldcorp transaction, the Company amended its Restated Certificate of Incorporation to increase Newmont’s authorized number of shares of common stock from
Basic net income (loss) per common share is computed by dividing income available to Newmont common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted net income (loss) per common share is computed similarly, except that weighted average common shares is increased to reflect all dilutive instruments, including employee stock awards. The dilutive effects of Newmont’s dilutive securities are calculated using the treasury stock method and only those
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NEWMONT GOLDCORP CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
(dollars in millions, except per share, per ounce and per pound amounts)
instruments that result in a reduction in net income per share are included in the calculation.
Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | ||||||||||||
June 30, | June 30, | ||||||||||||
| 2019 |
| 2018 |
| 2019 |
| 2018 |
| |||||
Net income (loss) attributable to Newmont stockholders: | |||||||||||||
Continuing operations | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | | |||||
Discontinued operations | ( | | ( | | |||||||||
$ | ( | $ | | $ | | $ | | ||||||
Weighted average common shares (millions): | |||||||||||||
Basic | | | | | |||||||||
Effect of employee stock-based awards | | | | | |||||||||
Diluted | | | | | |||||||||
Net income (loss) per common share attributable to Newmont stockholders: | |||||||||||||
Basic: | |||||||||||||
Continuing operations | $ | — | $ | | $ | | $ | | |||||
Discontinued operations | ( | | ( | | |||||||||
$ | ( | $ | | $ | | $ | | ||||||
Diluted: | |||||||||||||
Continuing operations | $ | — | $ | | $ | | $ | | |||||
Discontinued operations | ( | | ( | | |||||||||
$ | ( | $ | | $ | | $ | |
During the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, the Company did not repurchase or retire any shares of its common stock. The Company repurchased and retired approximately
NOTE 14 EMPLOYEE PENSION AND OTHER BENEFIT PLANS
Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | ||||||||||||
June 30, | June 30, | ||||||||||||
2019 |
| 2018 |
| 2019 |
| 2018 |
| ||||||
Pension benefit costs (credits), net (1): | |||||||||||||
Service cost | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | | |||||
Interest cost | | | | | |||||||||
Expected return on plan assets | ( | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||
Amortization, net | | | | | |||||||||
$ | | $ | | $ | | $ | |
Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | ||||||||||||
June 30, | June 30, | ||||||||||||
2019 |
| 2018 |
| 2019 |
| 2018 |
| ||||||
Other benefit costs (credits), net (1): | |||||||||||||
Service cost | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | | |||||
Interest cost | | | $ | | $ | | |||||||
Amortization, net | ( | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||
$ | ( | $ | — | $ | ( | $ | ( |
(1) | Service costs are included in Costs applicable to sales or General and administrative and the other components of benefit costs and settlements are included in Other income, net. |
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NEWMONT GOLDCORP CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
(dollars in millions, except per share, per ounce and per pound amounts)
NOTE 15 STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | ||||||||||||
June 30, | June 30, | ||||||||||||
2019 |
| 2018 |
| 2019 |
| 2018 |
| ||||||
Stock-based compensation: | |||||||||||||
Restricted stock units | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | | |||||
Goldcorp performance share units | | — | | — | |||||||||
Performance leveraged stock units | | | | | |||||||||
Goldcorp phantom restricted share units | | — | | — | |||||||||
$ | | $ | | $ | | $ | |
On April 18, 2019, in connection with the Newmont Goldcorp transaction, we exchanged certain equity settled Goldcorp share awards and also assumed certain other cash-settled Goldcorp share awards.
Goldcorp Restricted Share Units
Goldcorp restricted share units (“Goldcorp RSUs”): The Company exchanged
Goldcorp Options
Goldcorp options (“Goldcorp options”): The Company exchanged
Goldcorp Performance Share Units
Goldcorp performance share units (“Goldcorp PSUs”): The Company assumed
Goldcorp Phantom Restricted Share Units
Goldcorp phantom restricted share units (“Goldcorp Phantom RSUs”): The Company assumed
At June 30, 2019, we recorded Employee-related benefits of $
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NEWMONT GOLDCORP CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
(dollars in millions, except per share, per ounce and per pound amounts)
NOTE 16 FAIR VALUE ACCOUNTING
Fair value accounting establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements). The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are described below:
Level 1 | Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities; |
Level 2 | Quoted prices in markets that are not active, quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices or inputs that are observable, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the asset or liability and model-based valuation techniques (e.g. the Black-Scholes model) for which all significant inputs are observable in the market or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities; and |
Level 3 | Prices or valuation techniques that require inputs that are both significant to the fair value measurement and unobservable (supported by little or no market activity). |
The following tables set forth the Company’s assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis (at least annually) by level within the fair value hierarchy. As required by accounting guidance, assets and liabilities are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.
Fair Value at June 30, 2019 | |||||||||||||
Total |
| Level 1 |
| Level 2 |
| Level 3 |
| ||||||
Assets: | |||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | | $ | | $ | — | $ | — | |||||
Restricted cash (Note 22) | | | — | — | |||||||||
Trade receivable from provisional concentrate sales, net | | — | | — | |||||||||
Marketable equity securities (Note 18) (2) | | | | — | |||||||||
Marketable debt securities (Note 18) | | — | — | | |||||||||
Continental conversion option (Note 18) | | — | | — | |||||||||
Restricted marketable debt securities (Note 18) | | | | — | |||||||||
Restricted other assets (Note 18) | | | — | — | |||||||||
Batu Hijau contingent consideration | | — | — | | |||||||||
$ | | $ | | $ | | $ | | ||||||
Liabilities: | |||||||||||||
Debt (1) | $ | | $ | — | $ | | $ | — | |||||
Diesel derivative contracts | | — | | — | |||||||||
Holt royalty obligation (Note 25) | | — | — | | |||||||||
Cash-settled Goldcorp share awards | | — | | — | |||||||||
$ | | $ | — | $ | | $ | |
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NEWMONT GOLDCORP CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
(dollars in millions, except per share, per ounce and per pound amounts)
Fair Value at December 31, 2018 | |||||||||||||
Total |
| Level 1 |
| Level 2 |
| Level 3 |
| ||||||
Assets: | |||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | | $ | | $ | — | $ | — | |||||
Restricted cash (Note 22) | | | — | — | |||||||||
Trade receivable from provisional concentrate sales, net | | — | | — | |||||||||
Marketable equity securities (Note 18) (2) | | | | — | |||||||||
Restricted marketable debt securities (Note 18) | | | | — | |||||||||
Restricted other assets (Note 18) | | | — | — | |||||||||
Batu Hijau contingent consideration | | — | — | | |||||||||
$ | | $ | | $ | | $ | | ||||||
Liabilities: | |||||||||||||
Debt (1) | $ | | $ | — | $ | | $ | — | |||||
Diesel derivative contracts | | — | | — | |||||||||
Holt royalty obligation (Note 25) | | — | — | | |||||||||
$ | | $ | — | $ | | $ | |
(1) | Debt, exclusive of capital leases, is carried at amortized cost. The outstanding carrying value was $ |
(2) | Marketable equity securities includes warrants reported in the Maverix Metals Inc. equity method investment balance of $ |
The fair values of the derivative instruments in the table above are presented on a net basis. The gross amounts related to the fair value of the derivative instruments above are included in Note 17. All other fair value disclosures in the above table are presented on a gross basis.
The Company’s cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents are classified within Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy because they are valued using quoted market prices. The cash and cash equivalent instruments and restricted cash are valued based on quoted market prices in active markets and are primarily money market securities and U.S. Treasury securities.
The Company’s net trade receivables from provisional metal concentrate sales, which contain an embedded derivative and are subject to final pricing, are valued using quoted market prices based on forward curves for the particular metal. As the contracts themselves are not traded on an exchange, these receivables are classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
The Company’s marketable equity securities with readily determinable fair values are valued using quoted market prices in active markets and as such are classified within Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy. The fair value of the marketable equity securities are calculated as the quoted market price of the marketable equity security multiplied by the quantity of shares held by the Company. The Company’s marketable equity securities without readily determinable fair values are primarily comprised of warrants in publicly traded companies and are valued using a Black-Scholes model using quoted market prices in active markets of the underlying securities. As the contracts themselves are not traded on the exchange, these equity securities are classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
The Company’s marketable debt securities consist of an unrestricted convertible debenture with Continental (the “Continental Convertible Debt”). The estimated fair value was determined using a discounted cash flow model, with an internally derived discount rate. It has been classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
The Continental conversion option is an embedded derivative in the Continental Convertible Debt agreement, further discussed in Note 17. It is valued using a Black-Scholes model using quoted market prices in active markets of the underlying security. As the option itself is not traded on the exchange, this instrument is classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
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NEWMONT GOLDCORP CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
(dollars in millions, except per share, per ounce and per pound amounts)
The Company’s restricted marketable debt securities are primarily U.S. government issued bonds and international bonds. The Company’s South American debt securities are classified within Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy, using published market prices of actively traded securities. The Company’s North American debt securities are classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy as they are valued using pricing models which are based on prices of similar, actively traded securities.
The Company’s restricted other assets primarily consist of marketable equity securities, which are classified within Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy as their fair values are based on quoted prices available in active markets.
The Company’s derivative instruments are valued using pricing models, and the Company generally uses similar models to value similar instruments. Valuation models require a variety of inputs, including contractual terms, market prices, forward curves, measures of volatility, and correlations of such inputs. The Company’s derivatives trade in liquid markets, and as such, model inputs can generally be verified and do not involve significant management judgment. Such instruments are classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
The estimated value of the Batu Hijau contingent consideration was determined using (i) a discounted cash flow model, (ii) a Monte Carlo valuation model to simulate future copper prices using the Company’s long-term copper price, and (iii) estimated production and/or development dates for Batu Hijau Phase 7 and the Elang projects in Indonesia. The contingent consideration is classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
The estimated fair value of the Holt royalty obligation was determined using (i) a discounted cash flow model, (ii) a Monte Carlo valuation model to simulate future gold prices using the Company’s long-term gold price, (iii) various gold production scenarios from reserve and resource information and (iv) a weighted average discount rate. The royalty obligation is classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
The Company’s liability-classified stock-based compensation awards consist of cash-settled Goldcorp share awards which become payable in cash on the vesting date. These awards are valued each reporting period based on the quoted Newmont stock price. As the awards themselves are not traded on the exchange, they are classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
The following tables set forth a summary of the quantitative and qualitative information related to the unobservable inputs used in the calculation of the Company’s Level 3 financial assets and liabilities at June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018:
At June 30, |
|
|
| Range/Weighted |
| ||||||
Description | 2019 |
| Valuation technique |
| Unobservable input |
| average |
| |||
Continental Convertible Debt | $ | | Discounted cash flow | Discount rate | | % | |||||
Batu Hijau contingent consideration | $ | | Monte Carlo | Discount rate | | % | |||||
Short-term copper price | $ | ||||||||||
Long-term copper price | $ | ||||||||||
Holt royalty obligation | $ | | Monte Carlo | Discount rate | | % | |||||
Short-term gold price | $ | | |||||||||
Long-term gold price | $ | | |||||||||
Gold production scenarios (in 000's of ounces) |
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NEWMONT GOLDCORP CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
(dollars in millions, except per share, per ounce and per pound amounts)
At December 31, |
|
| Range/Weighted |
| |||||||
Description | 2018 |
| Valuation technique |
| Unobservable input |
| average |
| |||
Batu Hijau contingent consideration | $ | | Monte Carlo | Discount rate | | % | |||||
Short-term copper price | $ | | |||||||||
Long-term copper price | $ | | |||||||||
Holt royalty obligation | $ | | Monte Carlo | Discount rate | | % | |||||
Short-term gold price | $ | | |||||||||
Long-term gold price | $ | | |||||||||
Gold production scenarios (in 000's of ounces) |
The following tables set forth a summary of changes in the fair value of the Company’s Level 3 financial assets and liabilities:
Continental | Batu Hijau | Holt | |||||||||||||
Convertible | Contingent | Total | Royalty | Total | |||||||||||
Debt (1) | Consideration (2) |
| Assets |
| Obligation (2) |
| Liabilities | ||||||||
Fair value at December 31, 2018 | $ | — | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | | |||||
Additions and settlements | | — | | ( | ( | ||||||||||
Revaluation | | | | | | ||||||||||
Fair value at June 30, 2019 | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | |
Batu Hijau | Holt | |||||||||||||
Contingent | Total | Royalty | Total | |||||||||||
| Consideration (2) | Assets |
| Obligation (2) |
| Liabilities |
|
| ||||||
Fair Value at December 31, 2017 | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | | ||||||
Settlements | — | — | ( | ( | ||||||||||
Revaluation | | | ( | ( | ||||||||||
Fair value at June 30, 2018 | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | |
(1) | The gain (loss) recognized is included in Other income, net. |
(2) | The gain (loss) recognized is included in Net income (loss) from discontinued operations. |
NOTE 17 DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS
The Company’s strategy is to provide shareholders with leverage to changes in metal prices by selling its production at spot market prices. Consequently, the Company does not hedge its metal sales. The Company has and will continue to manage certain risks associated with commodity input costs, interest rates and foreign currencies using the derivative market.
Cash Flow Hedges
The Company uses hedge programs to mitigate the variability of its operating costs primarily related to diesel price fluctuations. Newmont’s hedge portfolio consists of a series of financially settled fixed forward contracts, which run through the fourth quarter of 2021 in South America and the first quarter of 2022 in Australia.
The following diesel contracts were transacted for risk management purposes and qualify as cash flow hedges. The unrealized changes in market value have been recorded in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) and are reclassified to income during the period in which the hedged transaction affects earnings.
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NEWMONT GOLDCORP CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
(dollars in millions, except per share, per ounce and per pound amounts)
The Company had the following diesel derivative contracts outstanding at June 30, 2019:
Expected Maturity Date | |||||||||||
2019 |
| 2020 |
| 2021 |
| 2022 | Average | ||||
Diesel Fixed Forward Contracts: | |||||||||||
South America | |||||||||||
Diesel gallons (millions) | | | — | — | | ||||||
Average rate ($/gallon) | | | | — | | ||||||
Australia | |||||||||||
Diesel barrels (thousands) | | | | | | ||||||
Average rate ($/barrel) | | | | | |
Derivative Instrument Fair Values
The fair value of the Company’s derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges at June 30, 2019 was $
As of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, all hedging instruments held by the Company were subject to enforceable master netting arrangements held with various financial institutions. In general, the terms of the Company’s agreements provide for offsetting of amounts payable or receivable between it and the counterparty, at the election of both parties, for transactions that occur on the same date and in the same currency. The Company’s agreements also provide that in the event of an early termination, the counterparties have the right to offset amounts owed or owing under that and any other agreement with the same counterparty. The Company’s accounting policy is to not offset these positions in its accompanying balance sheets. As of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the potential effect of netting derivative assets against liabilities due to the master netting agreement was not significant.
Batu Hijau Contingent Consideration
Consideration received by the Company in conjunction with the sale of PT Newmont Nusa Tenggara included the Contingent Payment and the Elang Development deferred payment deeds, which were determined to be financial instruments that met the definition of a derivative, but do not qualify for hedge accounting, under ASC 815. Contingent consideration of $
Continental Conversion Option
In March 2019, Newmont entered into a $
Provisional Sales
The Company sells gold, copper, silver, lead and zinc concentrates on a provisional basis. Provisional concentrate 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 concentrates at the prevailing indices’ prices 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.
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NEWMONT GOLDCORP CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
(dollars in millions, except per share, per ounce and per pound amounts)
The impact to Sales from revenue recognized due to the changes in the final pricing is a (decrease) increase of $
At June 30, 2019, Newmont had gold and copper sales of
NOTE 18 INVESTMENTS
At June 30, 2019 | At December 31, 2018 | ||||||
Current: | |||||||
Marketable equity securities | $ | | $ | | |||
Non-current: | |||||||
Marketable equity securities | $ | | $ | | |||
| | ||||||
Equity method investments: | |||||||
Pueblo Viejo Mine ( | $ | | $ | — | |||
NuevaUnión Project ( | | — | |||||
Norte Abierto Project ( | | — | |||||
Continental Gold, Inc. ( | | — | |||||
TMAC Resources Inc. ( | | | |||||
Alumbrera Mine ( | | — | |||||
Maverix Metals Inc. ( | | | |||||
Minera La Zanja S.R.L. ( | | | |||||
| | ||||||
$ | | $ | | ||||
Non-current restricted investments: (1) | |||||||
Marketable debt securities | $ | | $ | | |||
Other assets | | | |||||
$ | | $ | |
(1) | Non-current restricted investments are legally pledged for purposes of settling reclamation and remediation obligations and are included in Other non-current assets. For further information regarding these amounts, see Note 6. |
On April 18, 2019, as a part of the Newmont Goldcorp transaction, the Company acquired interests in the Pueblo Viejo Mine, the NuevaUnión Project, the Norte Abierto Project and the Alumbrera Mine. See Note 10 for additional information.
In June 2009, Goldcorp entered into a $
During the first quarter of 2019, the Company determined that based on its evolving roles on advisory committees and its support for recent financing events, Newmont now has the ability to exercise significant influence over Continental and concluded that the investment now qualifies as an equity method investment. As a result, the Company reclassified its existing Continental marketable equity security to an equity method investment. The fair value of the marketable equity security was $
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NEWMONT GOLDCORP CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
(dollars in millions, except per share, per ounce and per pound amounts)
unrestricted marketable debt security and is classified as available-for-sale. The fair value of the marketable debt security was $
In June 2018, Newmont sold $
In June 2018, Newmont exchanged certain royalty interests for cash consideration of $
NOTE 19 INVENTORIES
At June 30, | At December 31, |
| ||||||
| 2019 |
| 2018 |
|
| |||
Materials and supplies | $ | | $ | | ||||
In-process | | | ||||||
Concentrate and copper cathode (1) | | | ||||||
Precious metals (2) | | | ||||||
$ | | $ | |
(1) | Concentrate includes gold, copper, silver, lead and zinc. |
(2) | Precious metals includes gold and silver doré. |
NOTE 20 STOCKPILES AND ORE ON LEACH PADS
At June 30, | At December 31, | |||||||
|
| 2019 |
| 2018 |
| |||
Current: | ||||||||
Stockpiles | $ | | $ | | ||||
Ore on leach pads | | | ||||||
$ | | $ | | |||||
Non-current: | ||||||||
Stockpiles | $ | | $ | | ||||
Ore on leach pads | | | ||||||
$ | | $ | | |||||
Total: | ||||||||
Stockpiles | $ | | $ | | ||||
Ore on leach pads | | | ||||||
$ | | $ | | |||||
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NEWMONT GOLDCORP CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
(dollars in millions, except per share, per ounce and per pound amounts)
Stockpiles | Leach pads | |||||||||||||
At June 30, | At December 31, | At June 30, | At December 31, | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 2018 |
| 2019 | 2018 | |||||||||
Stockpiles and ore on leach pads: | ||||||||||||||
Carlin | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | | ||||||
Phoenix | | | | | ||||||||||
Twin Creeks | | | | | ||||||||||
Long Canyon | — | — | | | ||||||||||
CC&V | | | | | ||||||||||
Porcupine | | — | — | — | ||||||||||
Éléonore | | — | — | — | ||||||||||
Peñasquito | | — | — | — | ||||||||||
Yanacocha | | | | | ||||||||||
Merian | | | — | — | ||||||||||
Cerro Negro | | — | — | — | ||||||||||
Boddington | | | — | — | ||||||||||
Tanami | | | — | — | ||||||||||
Kalgoorlie | | | — | — | ||||||||||
Ahafo | | | — | — | ||||||||||
Akyem | | | — | — | ||||||||||
$ | | $ | | $ | | $ | |
During the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, the Company recorded write-downs of $
During the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, the Company recorded write-downs of $
NOTE 21 PROPERTY, PLANT AND MINE DEVELOPMENT
Depreciable | At June 30, 2019 | At December 31, 2018 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Life | Accumulated | Net Book | Accumulated | Net Book | |||||||||||||||||||
| (in years) |
| Cost |
| Depreciation |
| Value |
| Cost |
| Depreciation |
| Value |
| |||||||||
Land | $ | | $ | — | $ | | $ | | $ | — | $ | | |||||||||||
Facilities and equipment (1) | - | | ( | | | ( | | ||||||||||||||||
Mine development | - | | ( | | | ( | | ||||||||||||||||
Mineral interests | - | | ( | | | ( | | ||||||||||||||||
Asset retirement cost | - | | ( | | | ( | | ||||||||||||||||
Construction-in-progress | | — | | | — | | |||||||||||||||||
$ | | $ | ( | $ | | $ | | $ | ( | $ | |
(1) | At June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, Facilities and equipment include finance lease right of use assets of $ |
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NEWMONT GOLDCORP CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
(dollars in millions, except per share, per ounce and per pound amounts)
Depreciable | At June 30, 2019 | At December 31, 2018 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Life | Accumulated | Net Book | Accumulated | Net Book | |||||||||||||||||||
Mineral Interests |
| (in years) |
| Cost |
| Depreciation |
| Value |
| Cost |
| Depreciation |
| Value |
| ||||||||
Production stage | - | $ | | $ | ( | $ | | $ | | $ | ( | $ | | ||||||||||
Development stage | (1) | | — | | | — | | ||||||||||||||||
Exploration stage | (1) | | — | | | — | | ||||||||||||||||
| $ | | $ | ( | $ | | $ | | $ | ( | $ | |
(1) | These amounts are currently non-depreciable as these mineral interests have not reached production stage. |
.
NOTE 22 OTHER ASSETS
At June 30, | At December 31, | ||||||
| 2019 |
| 2018 |
| |||
Other current assets: | |||||||
Tax and other receivables | $ | | $ | | |||
Prepaid assets | | | |||||
Restricted cash | | | |||||
Restricted investments | | — | |||||
Other | | | |||||
| $ | | $ | | |||
Other non-current assets: | |||||||
Prepaid royalties | $ | | $ | | |||
Operating leases | | — | |||||
Restricted cash | | | |||||
Intangible assets | | | |||||
Restricted investments | | | |||||
Taxes other than income and mining | | | |||||
Income tax receivable | | | |||||
Other | | | |||||
$ | | $ | |
NOTE 23 DEBT
Scheduled minimum debt repayments are as follows:
Year Ending December 31, | ||||
2019 (for the remainder of 2019) | $ | | ||
2020 | — | |||
2021 | | |||
2022 | | |||
2023 | | |||
Thereafter | | |||
$ | |
On April 4, 2019, the Company entered into a $
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NEWMONT GOLDCORP CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
(dollars in millions, except per share, per ounce and per pound amounts)
(“Existing Credit Agreement”). Outstanding letters of credit under the Existing Credit Agreement of approximately $
Upon closing of the Newmont Goldcorp transaction, the Company paid the outstanding principal balances of Goldcorp’s term loan of $
Prior to the closing of the Newmont Goldcorp transaction, Goldcorp held a series of letters of credit, several of which represented guarantees for reclamation obligations. Newmont Goldcorp will continue to hold these letters of credit. At June 30, 2019, the Company had letters of credit outstanding in the amount of $
NOTE 24 LEASE AND OTHER FINANCING OBLIGATIONS
The Company primarily has operating and finance leases for corporate and regional offices, processing facilities and mining equipment. These leases have a remaining lease term of less than
Total lease cost includes the following components:
| Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | |||||
June 30, 2019 | June 30, 2019 | ||||||
Operating lease cost |
| $ | | $ | | ||
Finance lease cost |
| ||||||
Amortization of ROU assets |
| | | ||||
Interest on lease liabilities |
| | | ||||
| | | |||||
Variable lease cost |
| | | ||||
Short-term lease cost |
| | | ||||
| $ | | $ | |
Other information related to leases includes the following:
Six Months Ended | ||||
June 30, 2019 | ||||
Supplemental Cash Flow Information: | ||||
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities: | ||||
Operating cash flows relating to operating leases | $ | |||
Operating cash flows relating to finance leases | $ | |||
Financing cash flows relating to finance leases | $ | |||
Supplemental Non-cash Information: | ||||
Lease obligations arising from obtaining ROU assets: (1) | ||||
Operating leases | $ | |||
Finance leases | $ |
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NEWMONT GOLDCORP CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
(dollars in millions, except per share, per ounce and per pound amounts)
(1) | Operating and finance lease obligation assumed in relation to acquired ROU assets in the Newmont Goldcorp transaction were $ |
Information related to lease terms and discount rates is as follows:
Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term: | |||
Operating leases | |||
Finance leases | |||
Weighted Average Discount Rate: | |||
Operating leases | |||
Finance leases |
Future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable leases as of June 30, 2019, were as follows:
Operating | Financing | |||||
Year Ending December 31, | Leases | Leases | ||||
2019 (for the remainder of 2019) | $ | | $ | | ||
2020 | | | ||||
2021 | | | ||||
2022 | | | ||||
2023 | | | ||||
Thereafter | | | ||||
Total future minimum lease payments | | | ||||
Less: Imputed interest | ( | ( | ||||
Total | $ | | $ | |
In December 2017, the Company began the Tanami Power project which included the construction of a gas pipeline to the Tanami site, and construction and operation of
As of June 30, 2019, we have additional operating leases for corporate office space and mining equipment that have not yet commenced. At commencement, the Company anticipates that these leases will result in additional ROU assets and lease liabilities of $
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NEWMONT GOLDCORP CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
(dollars in millions, except per share, per ounce and per pound amounts)
NOTE 25 OTHER LIABILITIES
At June 30, | At December 31, | ||||||
| 2019 |
| 2018 |
| |||
Other current liabilities: | |||||||
Accrued operating costs | $ | | $ | | |||
Reclamation and remediation liabilities | | | |||||
Silver streaming agreement | | — | |||||
Accrued capital expenditures | | | |||||
Accrued interest | | | |||||
Operating leases | | — | |||||
Royalties | | | |||||
Taxes other than income and mining | | | |||||
Holt royalty obligation | | | |||||
Other | | | |||||
| $ | | $ | | |||
Other non-current liabilities: | |||||||
Income and mining taxes (1) | $ | | $ | | |||
Holt royalty obligation | | | |||||
Norte Abierto deferred payments | | — | |||||
Operating leases | | — | |||||
Galore Creek deferred payments | | | |||||
Social development obligations | | | |||||
Power supply agreements | — | | |||||
Other | | | |||||
$ | | $ | |
(1) | Income and mining taxes includes a balance of $ |
.
NOTE 26 RECLASSIFICATIONS OUT OF ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
Pension and | Unrealized Gain | |||||||||||||||
Unrealized Gain | Foreign | Other | (Loss) on | |||||||||||||
(Loss) on | Currency | Post-retirement | Cash flow | |||||||||||||
Investment | Translation | Benefit | Hedge | |||||||||||||
Securities, net | Adjustments | Adjustments | Instruments | Total | ||||||||||||
Balance at December 31, 2018 |
| $ | — |
| $ | |
| $ | ( |
| $ | ( |
| $ | ( |
|
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss): | ||||||||||||||||
Gain (loss) in other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications | | | — | | | |||||||||||
(Gain) loss reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | — | — | | | | |||||||||||
Other comprehensive income (loss) | | | | | | |||||||||||
Balance at June 30, 2019 | $ | | $ | | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( |
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
(dollars in millions, except per share, per ounce and per pound amounts)
Details about Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Components | Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | Affected Line Item in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations | |||||||||||||
Three Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | ||||||||||||||
| 2019 |
| 2018 |
| 2019 |
| 2018 |
| |||||||
Pension and other post-retirement benefit adjustments: | |||||||||||||||
Amortization | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | | Other income, net | ||||||
Total before tax | | | | | |||||||||||
Tax | — | ( | — | ( | |||||||||||
Net of tax | $ | 2 | $ | 4 | $ | 6 | $ | 9 | |||||||
Hedge instruments adjustments: | |||||||||||||||
Operating cash flow hedges | $ | | $ | — | $ | | $ | | Costs applicable to sales | ||||||
Interest rate contracts | | | | | Interest expense, net | ||||||||||
Total before tax | | | | | |||||||||||
Tax | ( | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||
Net of tax | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | | |||||||
Total reclassifications for the period, net of tax | $ | 5 | $ | 6 | $ | 13 | $ | 14 |
NOTE 27 NET CHANGE IN OPERATING ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities of continuing operations attributable to the net change in operating assets and liabilities is composed of the following:
Six Months Ended June 30, | |||||||
2019 | 2018 | ||||||
Decrease (increase) in operating assets: | |||||||
Trade and other receivables |
| $ | ( |
| $ | |
|
Inventories, stockpiles and ore on leach pads | ( | ( | |||||
Other assets | | ( | |||||
Increase (decrease) in operating liabilities: | |||||||
Accounts payable | ( | ( | |||||
Reclamation and remediation liabilities | ( | ( | |||||
Other accrued liabilities | ( | ( | |||||
$ | ( | $ | ( |
NOTE 28 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The following Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements are presented to satisfy disclosure requirements of Rule 3-10(e) of Regulation S-X resulting from the inclusion of Newmont USA Limited (“Newmont USA”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Newmont, as a co-registrant with Newmont on debt securities issued under a shelf registration statement on Form S-3 filed under the Securities Act of 1933 under which securities of Newmont (including debt securities guaranteed by Newmont USA) may be issued (the “Shelf Registration Statement”). In accordance with Rule 3-10(e) of Regulation S-X, Newmont USA, as the subsidiary guarantor, is
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NEWMONT GOLDCORP CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
(dollars in millions, except per share, per ounce and per pound amounts)
from its subsidiaries by dividend or loan.
Three Months Ended June 30, 2019 | ||||||||||||||||
(Issuer) | (Guarantor) | (Non-Guarantor) | Newmont | |||||||||||||
Newmont | Goldcorp | |||||||||||||||
Goldcorp | Newmont | Other | Corporation | |||||||||||||
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operation |
| Corporation |
| USA |
| Subsidiaries |
| Eliminations |
| Consolidated |
| |||||
Sales | $ | — | $ | | $ | | $ | — | $ | | ||||||
Costs and expenses: | ||||||||||||||||
Costs applicable to sales (1) | — | | | — | | |||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | | | | — | | |||||||||||
Reclamation and remediation | — | | | — | | |||||||||||
Exploration | — | | | — | | |||||||||||
Advanced projects, research and development | — | | | — | | |||||||||||
General and administrative | — | | | — | | |||||||||||
Other expense, net | | | | — | | |||||||||||
| | | — | | ||||||||||||
Other income (expense): | ||||||||||||||||
Other income, net | | | | — | | |||||||||||
Interest income - intercompany | | | | ( | — | |||||||||||
Interest expense - intercompany | ( | — | ( | | — | |||||||||||
Interest expense, net | ( | ( | ( | — | ( | |||||||||||
( | | ( | — | | ||||||||||||
Income (loss) before income and mining tax and other items | ( | ( | | — | | |||||||||||
Income and mining tax benefit (expense) | — | ( | | — | ( | |||||||||||
Equity income (loss) of affiliates | ( | | | ( | | |||||||||||
Net income (loss) from continuing operations | ( | ( | | ( | | |||||||||||
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations | | — | ( | — | ( | |||||||||||
Net income (loss) | ( | ( | | ( | — | |||||||||||
Net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests: | — | — | ( | — | ( | |||||||||||
Net income (loss) attributable to Newmont stockholders | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | | $ | ( | $ | ( | ||||||
Comprehensive income (loss) | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | | $ | ( | $ | | ||||||
Comprehensive loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests | — | — | ( | — | ( | |||||||||||
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Newmont stockholders | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | | $ | ( | $ | ( |
(1) | Excludes Depreciation and amortization and Reclamation and remediation. |
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NEWMONT GOLDCORP CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
(dollars in millions, except per share, per ounce and per pound amounts)
Three Months Ended June 30, 2018 | ||||||||||||||||
(Issuer) | (Guarantor) | (Non-Guarantor) | Newmont | |||||||||||||
Newmont | Goldcorp | |||||||||||||||
Goldcorp | Newmont | Other | Corporation | |||||||||||||
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operation |
| Corporation |
| USA |
| Subsidiaries |
| Eliminations |
| Consolidated |
| |||||
Sales | $ | — | $ | | $ | | $ | — | $ | | ||||||
Costs and expenses: | ||||||||||||||||
Costs applicable to sales (1) | — | | | — | | |||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | | | | — | | |||||||||||
Reclamation and remediation | — | | | — | | |||||||||||
Exploration | — | | | — | | |||||||||||
Advanced projects, research and development | — | | | — | | |||||||||||
General and administrative | — | | | — | | |||||||||||
Other expense, net | — | | | — | | |||||||||||
| | | — | | ||||||||||||
Other income (expense): | ||||||||||||||||
Other income, net | ( | | | — | | |||||||||||
Interest income - intercompany | | | | ( | — | |||||||||||
Interest expense - intercompany | ( | — | ( | | — | |||||||||||
Interest expense, net | ( | — | ( | — | ( | |||||||||||
( | | | — | | ||||||||||||
Income (loss) before income and mining tax and other items | ( | | | — | | |||||||||||
Income and mining tax benefit (expense) | | ( | ( | — | ( | |||||||||||
Equity income (loss) of affiliates | | ( | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||
Net income (loss) from continuing operations | | | | ( | | |||||||||||
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations | — | — | | — | | |||||||||||
Net income (loss) | | | | ( | | |||||||||||
Net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests | — | — | ( | — | ( | |||||||||||
Net income (loss) attributable to Newmont stockholders | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | ( | $ | | ||||||
Comprehensive income (loss) | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | ( | $ | | ||||||
Comprehensive loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests | — | — | ( | — | ( | |||||||||||
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Newmont stockholders | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | ( | $ | |
(1) | Excludes Depreciation and amortization and Reclamation and remediation. |
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NEWMONT GOLDCORP CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
(dollars in millions, except per share, per ounce and per pound amounts)
Six Months Ended June 30, 2019 | ||||||||||||||||
(Issuer) | (Guarantor) | (Non-Guarantor) | Newmont | |||||||||||||
Newmont | Goldcorp | |||||||||||||||
Goldcorp | Newmont | Other | Corporation | |||||||||||||
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operation |
| Corporation |
| USA |
| Subsidiaries |
| Eliminations |
| Consolidated |
| |||||
Sales | $ | — | $ | | $ | | $ | — | $ | | ||||||
Costs and expenses: | ||||||||||||||||
Costs applicable to sales (1) | — | | | — | | |||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | | | | — | | |||||||||||
Reclamation and remediation | — | | | — | | |||||||||||
Exploration | — | | | — | | |||||||||||
Advanced projects, research and development | — | | | — | | |||||||||||
General and administrative | — | | | — | | |||||||||||
Other expense, net | | | | — | | |||||||||||
| | | — | | ||||||||||||
Other income (expense): | ||||||||||||||||
Other income, net | | | | — | | |||||||||||
Interest income - intercompany | | | | ( | — | |||||||||||
Interest expense - intercompany | ( | — | ( | | — | |||||||||||
Interest expense, net | ( | ( | ( | — | ( | |||||||||||
( | | ( | — | ( | ||||||||||||
Income (loss) before income and mining tax and other items | ( | ( | | — | | |||||||||||
Income and mining tax benefit (expense) | — | ( | ( | — | ( | |||||||||||
Equity income (loss) of affiliates | | ( | | ( | | |||||||||||
Net income (loss) from continuing operations | | ( | | ( | | |||||||||||
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations | — | — | ( | — | ( | |||||||||||
Net income (loss) | | ( | | ( | | |||||||||||
Net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests | — | — | ( | — | ( | |||||||||||
Net income (loss) attributable to Newmont stockholders | $ | | $ | ( | $ | | $ | ( | $ | | ||||||
Comprehensive income (loss) | $ | | $ | ( | $ | | $ | ( | $ | | ||||||
Comprehensive loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests | — | — | ( | — | ( | |||||||||||
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Newmont stockholders | $ | | $ | ( | $ | | $ | ( | $ | |
(1) | Excludes Depreciation and amortization and Reclamation and remediation. |
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NEWMONT GOLDCORP CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
(dollars in millions, except per share, per ounce and per pound amounts)
Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 | ||||||||||||||||
(Issuer) | (Guarantor) | (Non-Guarantor) | Newmont | |||||||||||||
Newmont | Goldcorp | |||||||||||||||
Goldcorp | Newmont | Other | Corporation | |||||||||||||
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operation |
| Corporation |
| USA |
| Subsidiaries |
| Eliminations |
| Consolidated |
| |||||
Sales | $ | — | $ | | $ | | $ | — | $ | | ||||||
Costs and expenses: | ||||||||||||||||
Costs applicable to sales (1) | — | | | — | | |||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | | | | — | | |||||||||||
Reclamation and remediation | — | | | — | | |||||||||||
Exploration | — | | | — | | |||||||||||
Advanced projects, research and development | — | | | — | | |||||||||||
General and administrative | — | | | — | | |||||||||||
Other expense, net | — | | | — | | |||||||||||
| | | — | | ||||||||||||
Other income (expense): | ||||||||||||||||
Other income, net | | | | — | | |||||||||||
Interest income - intercompany | | | | ( | — | |||||||||||
Interest expense - intercompany | ( | — | ( | | — | |||||||||||
Interest expense, net | ( | ( | ( | — | ( | |||||||||||
( | | | — | | ||||||||||||
Income (loss) before income and mining tax and other items | ( | | | — | | |||||||||||
Income and mining tax benefit (expense) | | ( | ( | — | ( | |||||||||||
Equity income (loss) of affiliates | | ( | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||
Net income (loss) from continuing operations | | | | ( | | |||||||||||
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations | — | — | | — | | |||||||||||
Net income (loss) | | | | ( | | |||||||||||
Net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests | — | — | ( | — | ( | |||||||||||
Net income (loss) attributable to Newmont stockholders | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | ( | $ | | ||||||
Comprehensive income (loss) | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | ( | $ | | ||||||
Comprehensive loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests | — | — | ( | — | ( | |||||||||||
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Newmont stockholders | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | ( | $ | |
(1) | Excludes Depreciation and amortization and Reclamation and remediation. |
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NEWMONT GOLDCORP CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
(dollars in millions, except per share, per ounce and per pound amounts)
Six Months Ended June 30, 2019 | ||||||||||||||||
(Issuer) | (Guarantor) | (Non-Guarantor) | Newmont | |||||||||||||
Newmont | Goldcorp | |||||||||||||||
Goldcorp | Newmont | Other | Corporation | |||||||||||||
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows |
| Corporation |
| USA |
| Subsidiaries |
| Eliminations |
| Consolidated |
| |||||
Operating activities: |
| |||||||||||||||
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities of continuing operations | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | ( | $ | | ||||||
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities of discontinued operations | — | — | ( | — | ( | |||||||||||
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | | | | ( | | |||||||||||
Investing activities: | ||||||||||||||||
Additions to property, plant and mine development | — | ( | ( | — | ( | |||||||||||
Acquisitions, net | ( | — | | — | | |||||||||||
Purchases of investments | ( | ( | ( | — | ( | |||||||||||
Return of investment from equity method investees | — | — | | — | | |||||||||||
Proceeds from sales of investments | — | | | — | | |||||||||||
Proceeds from sales of other assets | — | | | — | | |||||||||||
Other | — | — | | — | | |||||||||||
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities | ( | ( | ( | — | ( | |||||||||||
Financing activities: | ||||||||||||||||
Repayment of debt | — | — | ( | — | ( | |||||||||||
Dividends paid to common stockholders | ( | — | ( | | ( | |||||||||||
Distributions to noncontrolling interests | — | — | ( | — | ( | |||||||||||
Funding from noncontrolling interests | — | — | | — | | |||||||||||
Payments for withholding of employee taxes related to stock-based compensation | — | ( | — | — | ( | |||||||||||
Payments on lease and other financing obligations | — | — | ( | — | ( | |||||||||||
Proceeds from sale of noncontrolling interests | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||
Repurchases of common stock | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||
Net intercompany borrowings (repayments) | | ( | ( | — | — | |||||||||||
Other | ( | — | | — | ( | |||||||||||
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | ( | ( | ( | | ( | |||||||||||
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | — | — | ( | — | ( | |||||||||||
Net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | — | — | ( | — | ( | |||||||||||
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period | — | — | | — | | |||||||||||
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period | $ | — | $ | — | $ | | $ | — | $ | | ||||||
Reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash: | ||||||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | — | $ | — | $ | | $ | — | $ | | ||||||
Restricted cash included in Other current assets | — | — | | — | | |||||||||||
Restricted cash included in Other noncurrent assets | — | — | | — | | |||||||||||
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | $ | — | $ | — | $ | | $ | — | $ | |
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NEWMONT GOLDCORP CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
(dollars in millions, except per share, per ounce and per pound amounts)
Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 | ||||||||||||||||
(Issuer) | (Guarantor) | (Non-Guarantor) | Newmont | |||||||||||||
Newmont | Goldcorp | |||||||||||||||
Goldcorp | Newmont | Other | Corporation | |||||||||||||
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows |
| Corporation |
| USA |
| Subsidiaries |
| Eliminations |
| Consolidated |
| |||||
Operating activities: |
| |||||||||||||||
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities of continuing operations | $ | ( | $ | | $ | | $ | — | $ | | ||||||
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities of discontinued operations | — | — | ( | — | ( | |||||||||||
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | ( | | | — | | |||||||||||
Investing activities: | ||||||||||||||||
Additions to property, plant and mine development | — | ( | ( | — | ( | |||||||||||
Acquisitions, net | — | — | ( | — | ( | |||||||||||
Purchases of investments | — | — | ( | — | ( | |||||||||||
Return of investment from equity method investees | — | — | ( | — | ( | |||||||||||
Proceeds from sales of investments | — | | | — | | |||||||||||
Proceeds from sales of other assets | — | | | — | | |||||||||||
Other | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities | — | ( | ( | — | ( | |||||||||||
Financing activities: | ||||||||||||||||
Repayment of debt | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||
Dividends paid to common stockholders | ( | — | — | — | ( | |||||||||||
Distributions to noncontrolling interests | — | — | ( | — | ( | |||||||||||
Funding from noncontrolling interests | — | — | | — | | |||||||||||
Payments for withholding of employee taxes related to stock-based compensation | — | ( | — | — | ( | |||||||||||
Payments on lease and other financing obligations | — | ( | ( | ( | ||||||||||||
Proceeds from sale of noncontrolling interests | — | — | | — | | |||||||||||
Repurchases of common stock | ( | — | — | — | ( | |||||||||||
Net intercompany borrowings (repayments) | | ( | ( | — | — | |||||||||||
Other | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | | ( | ( | — | ( | |||||||||||
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | — | — | ( | — | ( | |||||||||||
Net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | — | — | ( | — | ( | |||||||||||
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period | — | — | | — | | |||||||||||
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period | $ | — | $ | — | $ | | $ | — | $ | | ||||||
Reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash: | ||||||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | — | $ | — | $ | | $ | — | $ | | ||||||
Restricted cash included in Other current assets | — | — | | — | | |||||||||||
Restricted cash included in Other noncurrent assets | — | — | | — | | |||||||||||
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | $ | — | $ | — | $ | | $ | — | $ | |
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NEWMONT GOLDCORP CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
(dollars in millions, except per share, per ounce and per pound amounts)
At June 30, 2019 | ||||||||||||||||
(Issuer) | (Guarantor) | (Non-Guarantor) | Newmont | |||||||||||||
Newmont | Goldcorp | |||||||||||||||
Goldcorp | Newmont | Other | Corporation | |||||||||||||
Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet | Corporation |
| USA |
| Subsidiaries |
| Eliminations |
| Consolidated |
| ||||||
Assets: | ||||||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | — | $ | — | $ | | $ | — | $ | | ||||||
Trade receivables | — | | | — | | |||||||||||
Intercompany receivable | | | | ( | — | |||||||||||
Investments | — | — | | — | | |||||||||||
Inventories | — | | | — | | |||||||||||
Stockpiles and ore on leach pads | — | | | — | | |||||||||||
Other current assets | | | | — | | |||||||||||
Current assets | | | | ( | | |||||||||||
Property, plant and mine development, net | | | | ( | | |||||||||||
Investments | | | | — | | |||||||||||
Investments in subsidiaries | | | | ( | — | |||||||||||
Stockpiles and ore on leach pads | — | | | — | | |||||||||||
Deferred income tax assets | | — | | — | | |||||||||||
Goodwill | — | — | | — | | |||||||||||
Non-current intercompany receivable | | | — | ( | — | |||||||||||
Other non-current assets | — | | | — | | |||||||||||
Total assets | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | ( | $ | | ||||||
Liabilities: | ||||||||||||||||
Accounts payable | $ | — | $ | | $ | | $ | — | $ | | ||||||
Intercompany payable | | | | ( | — | |||||||||||
Employee-related benefits | | | | — | | |||||||||||
Income and mining taxes | — | | | — | | |||||||||||
Debt | | — | — | — | | |||||||||||
Lease and other financing obligations | — | | | — | | |||||||||||
Other current liabilities | | | | — | | |||||||||||
Current liabilities | | | | ( | | |||||||||||
Debt | | — | | — | | |||||||||||
Lease and other financing obligations | — | | | — | | |||||||||||
Reclamation and remediation liabilities | — | | | — | | |||||||||||
Deferred income tax liabilities | — | | | — | | |||||||||||
Employee-related benefits | | | | — | | |||||||||||
Non-current intercompany payable | — | — | | ( | — | |||||||||||
Silver streaming agreement | — | — | | — | | |||||||||||
Other non-current liabilities | — | | | — | | |||||||||||
Total liabilities | | | | ( | | |||||||||||
Contingently redeemable noncontrolling interest | — | — | | — | | |||||||||||
Equity: | ||||||||||||||||
Newmont stockholders’ equity | | | | ( | | |||||||||||
Noncontrolling interests | — | — | | — | | |||||||||||
Total equity | | | | ( | | |||||||||||
Total liabilities and equity | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | ( | $ | |
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NEWMONT GOLDCORP CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
(dollars in millions, except per share, per ounce and per pound amounts)
At December 31, 2018 | ||||||||||||||||
(Issuer) | (Guarantor) | (Non-Guarantor) | Newmont | |||||||||||||
Newmont | Goldcorp | |||||||||||||||
Goldcorp | Newmont | Other | Corporation | |||||||||||||
Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet | Corporation |
| USA |
| Subsidiaries |
| Eliminations |
| Consolidated |
| ||||||
Assets: | ||||||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | — | $ | — | $ | | $ | — | $ | | ||||||
Trade receivables | — | | | — | | |||||||||||
Intercompany receivable | | | | ( | — | |||||||||||
Investments | — | — | | — | | |||||||||||
Inventories | — | | | — | | |||||||||||
Stockpiles and ore on leach pads | — | | | — | | |||||||||||
Other current assets | — | | | — | | |||||||||||
Current assets | | | | ( | | |||||||||||
Property, plant and mine development, net | | | | ( | | |||||||||||
Investments | | | | — | | |||||||||||
Investments in subsidiaries | | — | | ( | — | |||||||||||
Stockpiles and ore on leach pads | — | | | — | | |||||||||||
Deferred income tax assets | — | — | | — | | |||||||||||
Goodwill | — | — | | — | | |||||||||||
Non-current intercompany receivable | | | | ( | — | |||||||||||
Other non-current assets | — | | | — | | |||||||||||
Total assets | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | ( | $ | | ||||||
Liabilities: | ||||||||||||||||
Accounts payable | $ | — | $ | | $ | | $ | — | $ | | ||||||
Intercompany payable | | | | ( | — | |||||||||||
Employee-related benefits | — | | | — | | |||||||||||
Income and mining taxes | — | | | — | | |||||||||||
Debt | | — | — | — | | |||||||||||
Lease and other financing obligations | — | | | — | | |||||||||||
Other current liabilities | | | | — | | |||||||||||
Current liabilities | | | | ( | | |||||||||||
Debt | | — | — | — | | |||||||||||
Lease and other financing obligations | — | | | — | | |||||||||||
Reclamation and remediation liabilities | — | | | — | | |||||||||||
Deferred income tax liabilities | — | | | — | | |||||||||||
Employee-related benefits | | | | — | | |||||||||||
Non-current intercompany payable | | — | | ( | — | |||||||||||
Other non-current liabilities | | | | ( | | |||||||||||
Total liabilities | | | | ( | | |||||||||||
Contingently redeemable noncontrolling interest | — | — | | — | | |||||||||||
Equity: | ||||||||||||||||
Newmont stockholders’ equity | | | | ( | | |||||||||||
Noncontrolling interests | — | — | | — | | |||||||||||
Total equity | | | | ( | | |||||||||||
Total liabilities and equity | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | ( | $ | |
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NEWMONT GOLDCORP CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
(dollars in millions, except per share, per ounce and per pound amounts)
NOTE 29 COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
General
Estimated losses from contingencies are accrued by a charge to income when information available prior to issuance of the financial statements indicates that it is probable 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 contingency and estimated range of loss, if determinable, 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 and reportable segments are identified in Note 4. Except as noted in this paragraph, all of the Company’s commitments and contingencies specifically described herein are included in Corporate and Other. The Yanacocha matters relate to the South America reportable segment. The Fronteer matters relate to the Nevada reportable segment. The Newmont Ghana Gold and Newmont Golden Ridge matters relate to the Africa reportable segment. The Mexico tax matter relates to the North America reportable segment.
Environmental Matters
Refer to Notes 6 and Note 23 for further information regarding reclamation and remediation. Details about certain of the more significant matters are discussed below.
Newmont USA Limited -
Ross-Adams mine site. By letter dated June 5, 2007, the U.S. Forest Service (“USFS”) notified Newmont that it had expended approximately $
Dawn Mining Company LLC (“Dawn”) -
Midnite mine site and Dawn mill 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 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”).
As per the Consent Decree approved by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington on January 17, 2012, the following actions were required of Newmont, Dawn, the Department of the Interior and the EPA: (i) Newmont and Dawn would design, construct and implement the cleanup plan selected by the EPA in 2006 for the Midnite mine site; (ii) Newmont and Dawn would reimburse the EPA for its costs associated with overseeing the work; (iii) the Department of the Interior would contribute a lump sum amount toward past EPA costs and future costs related to the cleanup of the Midnite mine site; (iv) Newmont and Dawn
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NEWMONT GOLDCORP CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
(dollars in millions, except per share, per ounce and per pound amounts)
would be responsible for all other EPA oversight costs and Midnite mine site cleanup costs; and (v) Newmont would post a surety bond for work at the site.
During 2012, the Department of Interior contributed its share of past EPA costs and future costs related to the cleanup of the Midnite mine site in a lump sum payment of $
The Dawn mill site is regulated by the Washington Department of Health and is in the process of being closed. Remediation at the Dawn mill site began in 2013. The Tailing Disposal Area 1-4 reclamation earthworks component was completed during 2017 with the embankment erosion protection completed in the second quarter of 2018. The remaining closure activity will consist primarily of addressing groundwater issues.
The remediation liability for the Midnite mine site and Dawn mill site is approximately $
Other Legal Matters
Minera Yanacocha S.R.L. -
Administrative Actions. The Peruvian government agency responsible for environmental evaluation and inspection, Organismo Evaluacion y Fiscalizacion Ambiental (“OEFA”), conducts periodic reviews of the Yanacocha site. In 2011 to 2019, OEFA issued notices of alleged violations of OEFA standards to Yanacocha and Conga relating to past inspections. OEFA has resolved some alleged violations with minimal or no findings. In 2015 and 2016, the water authority of Cajamarca issued notices of alleged regulatory violations, and resolved some allegations in 2017 with no findings. The experience with OEFA and the water authority is that in the case of a finding of violation, remedial action is often the outcome rather than a significant fine. The alleged OEFA violations currently range from
Conga Project Constitutional Claim. On October 18, 2012, Marco Antonio Arana Zegarra filed a constitutional claim against the Ministry of Energy and Mines and Yanacocha requesting the Court to order the suspension of the Conga project as well as to declare not applicable the October 27, 2010, directorial resolution approving the Conga project Environmental Impact Assessment (“EIA”). On October 23, 2012, a Cajamarca judge dismissed the claims based on formal grounds finding that: (i) plaintiffs had not exhausted previous administrative proceedings; (ii) the directorial resolution approving the Conga EIA is valid, and was not challenged when issued in the administrative proceedings; (iii) there was inadequate evidence to conclude that the Conga project is a threat to the constitutional right of living in an adequate environment and; (iv) the directorial resolution approving the Conga project EIA does not guarantee that the Conga project will proceed, so there was no imminent threat to be addressed by the Court. The plaintiffs appealed the dismissal of the case. The Civil Court of the Superior Court of Cajamarca confirmed the above mentioned resolution and the plaintiff presented an appeal. On March 13, 2015, the Constitutional Court published its ruling stating that the case should be sent back to the first court with an order to formally admit the case and start the judicial process in order to review the claim and the proofs presented by the plaintiff. Yanacocha has answered the claim. Neither the Company nor Yanacocha can reasonably predict the outcome of this litigation.
Yanacocha Tax Dispute. In 2000, Yanacocha paid Buenaventura and Minas Conga S.R.L. a total of $
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NEWMONT GOLDCORP CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
(dollars in millions, except per share, per ounce and per pound amounts)
allowed Yanacocha the opportunity to conduct exploration on the concessions, but not a purchase of the concessions. The tax authority alleges that the payments to Buenaventura and Minas Conga S.R.L. were acquisitions of mining concessions requiring the amortization of the amounts under the Peru Mining Law over the life of the mine. Yanacocha expensed the amounts at issue in the initial year since the payments were not for the acquisition of a concession but rather these expenses represent the payment of an intangible and therefore, amortizable in a single year or proportionally for up to
NWG Investments Inc. v. Fronteer Gold Inc.
In April 2011, Newmont acquired Fronteer Gold Inc. (“Fronteer”).
Fronteer acquired NewWest Gold Corporation (“NewWest Gold”) in September 2007. At the time of that acquisition, NWG Investments Inc. (“NWG”) owned approximately
NWG contends that, during the negotiations leading up to the lock-up agreement, Fronteer represented to NWG, among other things, that Aurora would commence uranium mining in Labrador by 2013, that this was a firm date, that Aurora faced no current environmental issues in Labrador and that Aurora’s competitors faced delays in commencing uranium mining. NWG further contends that it entered into the lock-up agreement and agreed to support Fronteer’s acquisition of NewWest Gold in reliance upon these purported representations. On October 11, 2007, less than three weeks after the Fronteer-NewWest Gold transaction closed, a member of the Nunatsiavut Assembly introduced a motion calling for the adoption of a moratorium on uranium mining in Labrador. On April 8, 2008, the Nunatsiavut Assembly adopted a
On September 24, 2012, NWG served a summons and complaint on the Company, and then amended the complaint to add Newmont Canada Holdings ULC as a defendant. The complaint also named Fronteer Gold Inc. and Mark O’Dea as defendants. The complaint sought rescission of the merger between Fronteer and NewWest Gold and $
On February 26, 2014, NWG filed a lawsuit in Ontario Superior Court of Justice against Fronteer Gold Inc., Newmont Mining Corporation, Newmont Canada Holdings ULC, Newmont FH B.V. and Mark O’Dea. The Ontario complaint is based upon substantially the same allegations contained in the New York lawsuit with claims for fraudulent and negligent misrepresentation. NWG seeks disgorgement of profits since the close of the NWG deal on September 24, 2007 and damages in the amount of C$
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NEWMONT GOLDCORP CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
(dollars in millions, except per share, per ounce and per pound amounts)
Newmont Ghana Gold Limited and Newmont Golden Ridge Limited
On December 24, 2018,
Goldcorp, Inc.
Shareholder Action. On October 28, 2016 and February 14, 2017, separate proposed class actions were commenced in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice pursuant to the Class Proceedings Act (Ontario) against the Company and certain of its current and former officers. Both statement of claims alleged common law negligent misrepresentation in Goldcorp, Inc.’s public disclosure concerning the Peñasquito mine and also pleaded an intention to seek leave from the Court to proceed with an allegation of statutory misrepresentation pursuant to the secondary market civil liability provisions under the Securities Act (Ontario). By a consent order, the latter lawsuit will proceed, and the former action has been stayed. The active lawsuit purports to be brought on behalf of persons who acquired Goldcorp Inc.’s securities in the secondary market during an alleged class period from October 30, 2014 to August 23, 2016. The Company intends to vigorously defend this matter, but cannot reasonably predict the outcome.
Mexico Tax Matters
Tax Reassessment from Mexican Tax Authority. During 2016, the Mexican Tax Authority issued reassessment notices for two of Goldcorp, Inc.’s Mexican subsidiaries primarily related to a reduction in the amount of deductible interest paid on related party debt by those subsidiaries during their 2008 and 2009 fiscal years, and the disallowance of certain intra company fees and expenses. The 2008 fiscal year notices reassessed an additional $
State of Zacatecas’ Ecological Tax. In December 2016, the State of Zacatecas in Mexico approved new environmental taxes that became effective January 1, 2017. Certain operations at the Company’s Peñasquito mine may be subject to these taxes. Payments are due monthly in arrears with the first payment due on February 17, 2017. The legislation provides little direction for how the taxes are to be calculated and therefore, the Company is not able to estimate the amount of the taxes with sufficient reliability. Further, the Company believes that there is no legal basis for the taxes and filed legal claims challenging their constitutionality and legality on March 9, 2017. Other companies similarly situated also filed legal claims against the taxes and the Mexican federal government
has filed a claim before the National Supreme Court against the State of Zacatecas challenging whether the State of Zacatecas had the
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NEWMONT GOLDCORP CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
(dollars in millions, except per share, per ounce and per pound amounts)
constitutional authority to implement the taxes. On February 11, 2019, the National Supreme Court of Mexico ruled that the State of
Zacatecas has the constitutional authority to implement environmental taxes. This ruling is not subject to appeal. As the Company is not able to estimate the amount of the taxes with sufficient reliability, no amounts have been recorded for any potential liability.
Other Commitments and Contingencies
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.
In connection with our investment in Galore Creek, Newmont will owe NovaGold Resources Inc. $
As part of the Newmont Goldcorp transaction, Newmont assumed deferred payments to Barrick of $
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (dollars in millions, except per share, per ounce and per pound amounts)
The following Management’s Discussion and Analysis (“MD&A”) provides information that management believes is relevant to an assessment and understanding of the consolidated financial condition and results of operations of Newmont Goldcorp Corporation, a Delaware corporation, formerly Newmont Mining Corporation, and its subsidiaries (collectively, “Newmont,” “Newmont Goldcorp,” the “Company,” “our” and “we”). We use certain non-GAAP financial measures in our MD&A. For a detailed description of each of the non-GAAP measures used in this MD&A, please see the discussion under “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” beginning on page 81. References to “C$” refers to Canadian 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. Additionally, the following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Consolidated Financial Condition and Results of Operations and the consolidated financial statements included in Part II of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on February 21, 2019.
Overview
Newmont is one of the world’s largest gold producers and is the only gold company included in the S&P 500 Index and Fortune 500. We have been included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index-World for 12 consecutive years and have adopted the World Gold Council’s Conflict-Free Gold Policy. We are also engaged in the exploration for and acquisition of gold and copper properties. We have significant operations and/or assets in the United States (“U.S.”), Canada, Mexico, Australia, Argentina, Peru, Ghana and Suriname.
We continue to focus on improving safety and efficiency at our operations, maintaining leading environmental, social and governance practices, and building a stronger portfolio of longer-life, lower cost mines to generate the financial flexibility we need to fund our best projects, reduce debt, and return cash to shareholders.
Newmont Goldcorp Transaction
On January 14, 2019, the Company entered into a definitive agreement (as amended by the first amendment to the arrangement agreement, dated as of February 19, 2019, the “Arrangement Agreement.”) to acquire all outstanding shares of Goldcorp, Inc. (“Goldcorp”), an Ontario corporation. On April 18, 2019 (“acquisition date”), pursuant to the Arrangement Agreement, Newmont completed the business acquisition of Goldcorp. Under the terms of the Arrangement Agreement, the Company acquired all outstanding common shares of Goldcorp in a primarily stock transaction (the “Newmont Goldcorp transaction”) for total cash and non-cash consideration of $9,456. For further information, see Note 3 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and Liquidity and Capital Resources below. The financial information included in the following discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations during the periods ended June 30, 2019, compared to the same periods in 2018, includes the results of operations acquired in the Newmont Goldcorp transaction since April 18, 2019.
Nevada JV Agreement
On March 10, 2019, the Company entered into an implementation agreement with Barrick Gold Corporation (“Barrick”) to establish a joint venture (“Nevada JV Agreement”). On July 1, 2019 (the “effective date”), Newmont and Barrick consummated the Nevada JV Agreement and established Nevada Gold Mines LLC (“NGM”), which combined certain mining operations and assets located in Nevada, historically included in the Company’s North America reportable segment, and certain of Barrick’s Nevada mining operations and assets. In connection with the closing of the Nevada JV Agreement, Newmont and Barrick entered into an Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of NGM, which is the primary operating document governing NGM. Pursuant to the terms of the Nevada JV Agreement, Newmont and Barrick hold economic interests in the joint venture equal to 38.5% and 61.5%, respectively. Barrick acts as the operator of NGM with overall management responsibility and is subject to the supervision and direction of NGM’s Board of Managers, which is comprised of two managers appointed by Newmont and three managers appointed by Barrick. Newmont and Barrick have an equal number of representatives on NGM’s technical, exploration and finance advisory
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In connection with the establishment of NGM on July 1, 2019, Newmont and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. executed the first supplemental indenture to the indenture dated, March 22, 2005 (“Indenture”), pursuant to which the Company has issued $600 of 5.875% notes due in 2035. Under the terms of the first supplemental indenture, NGM agreed to provide a full and unconditional guarantee of the Company’s notes due in 2035, subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the Indenture.
On July 1, 2019 we also entered into a toll milling agreement with NGM for processing sulfide concentrate produced at CC&V. Under the terms of the agreement, CC&V will deliver a minimum of 4,000 tons and a maximum of 8,333 tons of concentrate per month for milling to NGM, with NGM and CC&V each covering 50% of the cost of transportation. CC&V will pay $20 per ton towards milling costs and reimburse NGM for doré refining and transportation costs. CC&V will receive credit for all gold recovered and NGM will utilize the concentrate as a fuel source for the NGM roaster. The agreement expires on December 31, 2020.
In connection with entering into the Nevada JV Agreement, Newmont entered into a mutual two-year standstill agreement with Barrick, which will expire on July 1, 2021.
As of the effective date, the Company will deconsolidate its existing Nevada mining operations and assets contributed to NGM in exchange for the fair value of its 38.5% economic interest in NGM. The Company will account for its interest in NGM using the proportionate consolidation method, thereby recognizing its pro-rata share of the assets, liabilities and operations of NGM. The Company will report NGM as a separate segment in its consolidated financial statements. The valuation of the Company’s 38.5% interest in NGM is still in process. A gain or loss resulting in the difference between the carrying value of the contributed assets and the value of the Company’s interest in NGM will be recognized upon completion of the valuation in the third quarter.
Consolidated Financial Results
The details of our Net income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Newmont stockholders are set forth below:
Three Months Ended | ||||||||||||
June 30, | Increase | Percent | ||||||||||
| 2019 |
| 2018 |
| (decrease) |
| Change | |||||
Net income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Newmont stockholders | $ | 1 | $ | 274 | $ | (273) | (100) | % | ||||
Net income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Newmont stockholders per common share, diluted | $ | — | $ | 0.51 | $ | (0.51) | (100) | % |
Six Months Ended | ||||||||||||
June 30, | Increase | Percent | ||||||||||
| 2019 |
| 2018 |
| (decrease) |
| Change | |||||
Net income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Newmont stockholders | $ | 114 | $ | 444 | $ | (330) | (74) | % | ||||
Net income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Newmont stockholders per common share, diluted | $ | 0.18 | $ | 0.83 | $ | (0.65) | (78) | % |
The decreases in Net income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Newmont stockholders for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, compared to the same periods in 2018, are primarily due to the Newmont Goldcorp transaction and integration costs, Nevada JV Agreement transaction and integration costs, higher interest expense due to higher debt balances and costs incurred while Peñasquito and Musselwhite mines were not operational, partially offset by higher production due to the Newmont Goldcorp transaction and higher second quarter average realized gold prices. The decreases are also impacted by a $100 gain from the sale of our royalty portfolio in the previous year. For discussion regarding variations in production volumes and unit cost metrics, see Results of Consolidated Operations below.
The details of our Sales are set forth below. See Note 5 to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statement for additional information. Note that Zinc sales for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 were not significant and therefore excluded from the tables below.
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Three Months Ended | ||||||||||||
June 30, | Increase | Percent | ||||||||||
| 2019 |
| 2018 |
| (decrease) |
| Change (1) | |||||
Gold | $ | 2,154 | $ | 1,581 | $ | 573 | 36 | % | ||||
Copper | 59 | 81 | (22) | (27) | ||||||||
Silver | 31 | — | 31 | N.M. | ||||||||
Lead | 13 | — | 13 | N.M. | ||||||||
$ | 2,257 | $ | 1,662 | $ | 595 | 36 | % |
Six Months Ended | ||||||||||||
June 30, | Increase | Percent | ||||||||||
| 2019 |
| 2018 |
| (decrease) |
| Change (1) | |||||
Gold | $ | 3,893 | $ | 3,320 | $ | 573 | 17 | % | ||||
Copper | 123 | 159 | (36) | (23) | ||||||||
Silver | 31 | — | 31 | N.M. | ||||||||
Lead | 13 | — | 13 | N.M. | ||||||||
$ | 4,060 | $ | 3,479 | $ | 581 | 17 | % |
(1) | N.M. – Not meaningful |
The following analysis summarizes consolidated gold sales:
Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | ||||||||||||
June 30, | June 30, | ||||||||||||
2019 | 2018 | 2019 | 2018 | ||||||||||
Consolidated gold sales: | |||||||||||||
Gross before provisional pricing |
| $ | 2,154 |
| $ | 1,595 |
| $ | 3,899 |
| $ | 3,339 |
|
Provisional pricing mark-to-market | 7 | (7) | 7 | (5) | |||||||||
Gross after provisional pricing | 2,161 | 1,588 | 3,906 | 3,334 | |||||||||
Treatment and refining charges | (7) | (7) | (13) | (14) | |||||||||
Net | $ | 2,154 | $ | 1,581 | $ | 3,893 | $ | 3,320 | |||||
Consolidated gold ounces sold (thousands) | 1,636 | 1,224 | 2,974 | 2,536 | |||||||||
Average realized gold price (per ounce)(1): | |||||||||||||
Gross before provisional pricing | $ | 1,317 | $ | 1,304 | $ | 1,312 | $ | 1,317 | |||||
Provisional pricing mark-to-market | 5 | (6) | 2 | (2) | |||||||||
Gross after provisional pricing | 1,322 | 1,298 | 1,314 | 1,315 | |||||||||
Treatment and refining charges | (5) | (6) | (4) | (5) | |||||||||
Net | $ | 1,317 | $ | 1,292 | $ | 1,310 | $ | 1,310 |
(1) | Per ounce measures may not recalculate due to rounding. |
The change in consolidated gold sales is due to:
Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | ||||||
June 30, | June 30, | ||||||
| 2019 vs. 2018 |
| 2019 vs. 2018 | ||||
Increase (decrease) in consolidated ounces sold |
| $ | 534 | $ | 576 | ||
Increase (decrease) in average realized gold price | 39 | (4) | |||||
Decrease (increase) in treatment and refining charges | — | 1 | |||||
$ | 573 | $ | 573 |
The increase in gold sales during the three months ended June 30, 2019, compared to the same period in 2018, is primarily due to new production from the Newmont Goldcorp transaction and higher average realized gold prices. The increase in gold sales during
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the six months ended June 30, 2019, compared to the same period in 2018, is primarily due to new production from the Newmont Goldcorp transaction. For further discussion regarding changes in volumes, see Results of Consolidated Operations below.
The following analysis summarizes consolidated copper sales:
Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended |
| |||||||||||
June 30, | June 30, |
| |||||||||||
2019 |
| 2018 | 2019 | 2018 |
| ||||||||
Consolidated copper sales: |
|
|
| ||||||||||
Gross before provisional pricing |
| $ | 66 |
| $ | 83 |
| $ | 129 |
| $ | 168 |
|
Provisional pricing mark-to-market | (4) | 1 | (1) | (3) |
| ||||||||
Gross after provisional pricing | 62 | 84 | 128 | 165 |
| ||||||||
Treatment and refining charges | (3) | (3) | (5) | (6) |
| ||||||||
Net | $ | 59 | $ | 81 | $ | 123 | $ | 159 |
| ||||
Consolidated copper pounds sold (millions) | 24 | 27 | 46 | 54 |
| ||||||||
Average realized copper price (per pound)(1): |
| ||||||||||||
Gross before provisional pricing | $ | 2.76 | $ | 3.09 | $ | 2.81 | $ | 3.11 |
| ||||
Provisional pricing mark-to-market | (0.17) | 0.03 | (0.02) | (0.05) |
| ||||||||
Gross after provisional pricing | 2.59 | 3.12 | 2.79 | 3.06 |
| ||||||||
Treatment and refining charges | (0.11) | (0.13) | (0.11) | (0.13) |
| ||||||||
Net | $ | 2.48 | $ | 2.99 | $ | 2.68 | $ | 2.93 |
|
(1) | Per pound measures may not recalculate due to rounding. |
The change in consolidated copper sales is due to:
Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | ||||||
June 30, | June 30, | ||||||
| 2019 vs. 2018 |
| 2019 vs. 2018 | ||||
Increase (decrease) in consolidated pounds sold |
| $ | (11) |
| $ | (25) | |
Increase (decrease) in average realized copper price | (11) | (12) | |||||
Decrease (increase) in treatment and refining charges | — | 1 | |||||
$ | (22) | $ | (36) |
The decreases in copper sales during the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, compared to the same periods in 2018, are primarily due to lower average realized copper prices and lower production volumes at Boddington. For further discussion regarding changes in volumes, see Results of Consolidated Operations below.
The following analysis summarizes consolidated silver sales:
Three and Six Months Ended | |||
June 30, | |||
2019 | |||
Consolidated silver sales: | |||
Gross before provisional pricing |
| $ | 31 |
Provisional pricing mark-to-market | — | ||
Gross after provisional pricing | 31 | ||
Treatment and refining charges | — | ||
Net | $ | 31 | |
Consolidated silver ounces sold (thousands) | 2,167 | ||
Average realized silver price (per ounce)(1): | |||
Gross before provisional pricing | $ | 14.20 | |
Provisional pricing mark-to-market | — | ||
Gross after provisional pricing | 14.20 | ||
Treatment and refining charges | — | ||
Net | $ | 14.20 |
(1) | Per ounce measures may not recalculate due to rounding. |
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The change in consolidated silver sales is due to:
Three and Six Months Ended | ||||
| June 30, | |||
2019 vs. 2018 |
| |||
Increase (decrease) in consolidated ounces sold |
| $ | 31 | |
Increase (decrease) in average realized silver price | — | |||
Decrease (increase) in treatment and refining charges | — | |||
$ | 31 |
The silver sales during the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 are associated with production at Peñasquito resulting from the Newmont Goldcorp transaction. For further discussion regarding changes in volumes, see Results of Consolidated Operations below.
The following analysis summarizes consolidated lead sales:
Three and Six Months Ended | ||||
June 30, | ||||
2019 | ||||
Consolidated lead sales: | ||||
Gross before provisional pricing |
| $ | 15 | |
Provisional pricing mark-to-market | — | |||
Gross after provisional pricing | 15 | |||
Treatment and refining charges | (2) | |||
Net | $ | 13 | ||
Consolidated lead pounds sold (millions) | 17 | |||
Average realized lead price (per pound)(1): | ||||
Gross before provisional pricing | $ | 0.88 | ||
Provisional pricing mark-to-market | — | |||
Gross after provisional pricing | 0.88 | |||
Treatment and refining charges | (0.12) | |||
Net | $ | 0.76 |
(1) | Per pound measures may not recalculate due to rounding. |
The change in consolidated lead sales is due to:
| Three and Six Months Ended | |||
June 30, | ||||
2019 vs. 2018 |
| |||
Increase (decrease) in consolidated pounds sold |
| $ | 15 | |
Increase (decrease) in average realized lead price | — | |||
Decrease (increase) in treatment and refining charges | (2) | |||
$ | 13 |
The lead sales during the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 are associated with production at Peñasquito resulting from the Newmont Goldcorp transaction. For further discussion regarding changes in volumes, see Results of Consolidated Operations below.
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The details of our Costs applicable to sales are set forth below. See Note 4 to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
Three Months Ended | |||||||||||||
June 30, | Increase | Percent | |||||||||||
| 2019 |
| 2018 |
| (decrease) |
| Change (1) | ||||||
Gold | $ | 1,245 | $ | 919 | $ | 326 | 35 | % | |||||
Copper | 44 | 46 | (2) | (4) | |||||||||
Silver | 41 | — | 41 | N.M. | |||||||||
Lead | 20 | — | 20 | N.M. | |||||||||
Zinc | 16 | — | 16 | N.M. | |||||||||
$ | 1,366 | $ | 965 | $ | 401 | 42 | % |
Six Months Ended | |||||||||||||
June 30, | Increase | Percent | |||||||||||
| 2019 |
| 2018 |
| (decrease) |
| Change (1) | ||||||
Gold | $ | 2,180 | $ | 1,901 | $ | 279 | 15 | % | |||||
Copper | 87 | 93 | (6) | (6) | |||||||||
Silver | 41 | — | 41 | N.M. | |||||||||
Lead | 20 | — | 20 | N.M. | |||||||||
Zinc | 16 | — | 16 | N.M. | |||||||||
$ | 2,344 | $ | 1,994 | $ | 350 | 18 | % |
(1) | N.M. – Not meaningful |
The increases in Costs applicable to sales for gold during the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, compared to the same periods in 2018, are primarily due to new production associated with the Newmont Goldcorp transaction, partially offset by lower stockpile and leach pad inventory adjustments.
The increases in Costs applicable to sales for copper during the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, compared to the same periods in 2018, are primarily due to a concentrate inventory adjustment at Phoenix.
The Costs applicable to sales for silver, lead and zinc during the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 are associated with production at Peñasquito resulting from the Newmont Goldcorp transaction.
For discussion regarding variations in operations, see Results of Consolidated Operations below.
The details of our Depreciation and amortization are set forth below. See Note 4 to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
Three Months Ended | |||||||||||||
June 30, | Increase | Percent | |||||||||||
| 2019 |
| 2018 |
| (decrease) |
| Change (1) | ||||||
Gold | $ | 436 | $ | 260 | $ | 176 | 68 | % | |||||
Copper | 10 | 10 | — | — | |||||||||
Silver | 10 | — | 10 | N.M. | |||||||||
Lead | 6 | — | 6 | N.M. | |||||||||
Zinc | 9 | — | 9 | N.M. | |||||||||
Other | 16 | 9 | 7 | 78 | |||||||||
$ | 487 | $ | 279 | $ | 208 | 75 | % |
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June 30, | Increase | Percent | |||||||||||
| 2019 |
| 2018 |
| (decrease) |
| Change (1) | ||||||
Gold | $ | 728 | $ | 544 | $ | 184 | 34 | % | |||||
Copper | 20 | 20 | — | — | |||||||||
Silver | 10 | — | 10 | N.M. | |||||||||
Lead | 6 | — | 6 | N.M. | |||||||||
Zinc | 9 | — | 9 | N.M. | |||||||||
Other | 26 | 16 | 10 | 63 | |||||||||
$ | 799 | $ | 580 | $ | 219 | 38 | % |
(1) | N.M. – Not meaningful |
The increase in Depreciation and amortization for gold during the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, compared to the same periods in 2018, is primarily due to new production associated with the Newmont Goldcorp transaction, partially offset by lower stockpile inventory adjustments.
Depreciation and amortization for copper remained flat during the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, compared to the same periods in 2018.
The Depreciation and amortization for silver, lead and zinc during the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, are associated with production at Peñasquito resulting from the Newmont Goldcorp transaction.
For discussion regarding variations in operations, see Results of Consolidated Operations below.
Reclamation and remediation increased by $36 and $38 during the three months and six months ended June 30, 2019, respectively, compared to the same period in 2018, primarily due to an update of the project cost estimates at the Dawn remediation site, increased water management costs at the Con Mine and higher reclamation and remediation costs from the Newmont Goldcorp transaction.
Exploration increased by $15 and $16 during the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2018, primarily due to the Newmont Goldcorp transaction and increased expenditures at various projects in Africa as we continue to focus on developing future reserves, partially offset by decreased spending in Nevada.
Advanced projects, research and development decreased by $4 and $11 during the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, compared to the same periods in 2018, primarily due to lower spending associated with the Yanacocha Sulfides and Chaquicocha Oxides projects in South America, partially offset by increased spend at various projects in Africa.
General and administrative increased $18 during the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, compared to the same periods in 2018, primarily due to the Newmont Goldcorp transaction.
Other expense, net increased by $124 and $181 during the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, compared to the same period in 2018, primarily due to banking, legal, consulting services, severance and accelerated share award payments associated with the Newmont Goldcorp transaction and banking, consulting and legal costs associated with the Nevada JV Agreement, including hostile defense fees.
Other income, net decreased by $49 and $25 during the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2018. The decrease is primarily due to a gain in 2018 from the exchange of certain royalty interests for cash consideration and an equity ownership and warrants in Maverix Metals Inc. (“Maverix”) and decreasing foreign currency exchange gains. This decrease was partially offset by a gain in 2019 from the sale of exploration properties in North America and unrealized holdings gains on marketable equity securities.
Interest expense, net increased by $33 and $38 during the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2018, primarily due to increased debt balances as a result of the Newmont Goldcorp transaction and a decrease in capitalized interest.
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Income and mining tax expense (benefit) was $20 and $18 and $145 and $123 during the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 and June 30, 2018, respectively. The effective tax rate is driven by a number of factors and the comparability of our income tax expense for the reported periods will be primarily affected by (i) variations in our income before income taxes; (ii) geographic distribution of that income; (iii) impacts of the enactment of tax reform; (iv) valuation allowances on tax assets; (v) percentage depletion; (vi) fluctuation in the value of the United States dollar and foreign currencies; (vii) and the impact of specific transactions and assessments. As a result, the effective tax rate will fluctuate, sometimes significantly, year to year. This trend is expected to continue in future periods. See Note 9 for further discussion of income taxes.
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June 30, 2019 | June 30, 2018 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Income Tax | Income Tax | |||||||||||||||||||||
Income | Effective | Benefit | Income | Effective | Benefit | |||||||||||||||||
(Loss)(1) | Tax Rate | (Provision) | (Loss)(1) | Tax Rate | (Provision) | |||||||||||||||||
Nevada | $ | 75 | 24 | % | $ | 18 | (2) | $ | 72 | 15 | % | $ | 11 | (2) | ||||||||
CC&V | — | — | — | (3) | 25 | 20 | 5 | (3) | ||||||||||||||
Corporate & Other | (140) | 9 | (13) | (4) | (53) | 30 | (16) | (4) | ||||||||||||||
Total US | (65) | (8) | 5 | 44 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||
Australia | 128 | 40 | 51 | (5) | 172 | 8 | 13 | (5) | ||||||||||||||
Ghana | 76 | 33 | 25 | 22 | 32 | 7 | ||||||||||||||||
Suriname | 51 | 24 | 12 | 32 | 25 | 8 | ||||||||||||||||
Peru | 29 | 34 | 10 | (6) | (10) | (10) | 1 | (6) | ||||||||||||||
Canada | (33) | (33) | 11 | (7) | 44 | — | — | (7) | ||||||||||||||
Mexico | (177) | 38 | (68) | (8) | — | — | — | (8) | ||||||||||||||
Argentina | (9) | 122 | (11) | (9) | — | — | — | (9) | ||||||||||||||
Other Foreign | 20 | 10 | 2 | 1 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||
Rate adjustments | — | N/A | (17) | (10) | — | N/A | (11) | (10) | ||||||||||||||
Consolidated | $ | 20 | 100 | % | (11) | $ | 20 | $ | 305 | 6 | % | (11) | $ | 18 |
(1) | Represents income (loss) from continuing operations by geographic location before income taxes and equity in affiliates. These amounts will not reconcile to the Segment Information for the reasons stated in Note 4. |
(2) | Includes deduction for percentage depletion of $- and $(8), mining taxes of $1 and $4, respectively. |
(3) | Includes deduction for percentage depletion of $1 and $-, respectively. |
(4) | Includes valuation allowance of $1 and $(9), respectively. In 2018, Canada was considered immaterial to the total tax expense and was included in the Corporate & Other geographic location. With the acquisition of Goldcorp, Canada is expected to have material income (loss) from continuing operations and will be presented separately. |
(5) | Includes mining taxes of $12 and $9 and valuation allowance of $- and $(46), respectively. |
(6) | Includes mining taxes of $2 and $1 and valuation allowance of $2 and $1, respectively. |
(7) | Includes mining taxes of $(1) and $-, valuation allowance of $(4) and $(11), uncertain tax position reserve adjustment of $8 and $-, and tax impacts from the exposure to fluctuations in foreign currency of $15 and $-, respectively. |
(8) | Includes mining tax of $10 and $-, valuation allowance of $2 and $- and tax impacts from the exposure to fluctuations in foreign currency of $(29) and $-, respectively. |
(9) | Includes valuation allowance $(13) and $- and tax impacts from the exposure to fluctuations in foreign currency of $5 and $-, respectively. |
(10) | In accordance with applicable accounting rules, the interim provision for income taxes is adjusted to equal the consolidated tax rate. |
(11) | The consolidated effective income tax rate is a function of the combined effective tax rates for the jurisdictions in which we operate. Variations in the relative proportions of jurisdictional income could result in fluctuations to our combined effective income tax rate. |
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Income Tax | Income Tax | |||||||||||||||||||||
Income | Effective | Benefit | Income | Effective | Benefit | |||||||||||||||||
(Loss)(1) | Tax Rate | (Provision) | (Loss)(1) | Tax Rate | (Provision) | |||||||||||||||||
Nevada | $ | 150 | 19 | % | $ | 28 | (2) | $ | 170 | 16 | % | $ | 27 | (2) | ||||||||
CC&V | 3 | — | — | (3) | 50 | 10 | 5 | (3) | ||||||||||||||
Corporate & Other | (245) | 4 | (9) | (4) | (117) | 25 | (29) | (4) | ||||||||||||||
Total US | (92) | (21) | 19 | 103 | 3 | 3 | ||||||||||||||||
Australia | 246 | 41 | 102 | (5) | 344 | 22 | 76 | (5) | ||||||||||||||
Ghana | 147 | 33 | 48 | 56 | 34 | 19 | ||||||||||||||||
Suriname | 126 | 25 | 32 | 91 | 26 | 24 | ||||||||||||||||
Peru | 64 | 41 | 26 | (6) | (47) | (6) | 3 | (6) | ||||||||||||||
Canada | (30) | (37) | 11 | (7) | 41 | — | — | (7) | ||||||||||||||
Mexico | (177) | 38 | (68) | (8) | — | — | — | (8) | ||||||||||||||
Argentina | (9) | 122 | (11) | (9) | — | — | — | (9) | ||||||||||||||
Other Foreign | 20 | 15 | 3 | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||
Rate adjustments | — | N/A | (17) | (10) | — | N/A | (2) | (10) | ||||||||||||||
Consolidated | $ | 295 | 49 | % | (11) | $ | 145 | $ | 588 | 21 | % | (11) | $ | 123 |
(1) | Represents income (loss) from continuing operations by geographic location before income taxes and equity in affiliates. These amounts will not reconcile to the Segment Information for the reasons stated in Note 4. |
(2) | Includes deduction for percentage depletion of $(15) and $(19), mining taxes of $11and $10, respectively. |
(3) | Includes deduction for percentage depletion of $1 and $(6), respectively. |
(4) | Includes valuation allowance of $28 and $(7), respectively. In 2018, Canada was considered immaterial to the total tax expense and was included in the Corporate & Other geographic location. With the acquisition of Goldcorp, Canada is expected to have material income (loss) from continuing operations and will be presented separately. |
(5) | Includes mining taxes of $28 and $20 and valuation allowance of $- and $(46), respectively. |
(6) | Includes mining taxes of $2 and $2 and valuation allowance of $4 and $10, respectively. |
(7) | Includes mining taxes of $(1) and $-, valuation allowance of $(4) and $(11), uncertain tax position reserve adjustment of $8 and $-, and tax impacts from the exposure to fluctuations in foreign currency of $15 and $-, respectively. |
(8) | Includes mining tax of $10 and $-, valuation allowance of $2 and $- and tax impacts from the exposure to fluctuations in foreign currency of $(29) and $-, respectively. |
(9) | Includes valuation allowance $(13) and $- and tax impacts from the exposure to fluctuations in foreign currency of $5 and $-, respectively. |
(10) | In accordance with applicable accounting rules, the interim provision for income taxes is adjusted to equal the consolidated tax rate. |
(11) | The consolidated effective income tax rate is a function of the combined effective tax rates for the jurisdictions in which we operate. Variations in the relative proportions of jurisdictional income could result in fluctuations to our consolidated effective income tax rate. |
Equity income (loss) of affiliates increased by $33 and $37 during the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2018, primarily due to income from the Pueblo Viejo mine, an equity method investment acquired in the Newmont Goldcorp transaction. Since the acquisition date and on an attributable basis, earnings before income, taxes and depreciation and amortization (“Pueblo Viejo EBITDA”) related to the Pueblo Viejo mine was $74, based on 75,000 ounces of attributable gold production during the periods which was impacted by production interruptions. Pueblo Viejo EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure. See page 81 for reconciliation to Equity income (loss) of affiliates.
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations was $(26) and $(52) for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, respectively. The change is primarily due to an increase in the Holt royalty obligation resulting from a decrease in the discount rate and an increase in the expected production and gold price. Net income (loss) from discontinued operations was $18 and $40 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, respectively. The change is primarily due to a decrease in the Holt royalty obligation resulting from an increase in the discount rate and a decrease in the gold price.
For additional information regarding our discontinued operations, see Note 11 to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
Net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests from continuing operations was $25 and $57 during the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, respectively, and was $6 and $5 during the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, respectively. The change is due to increased net income at Merian and Yanacocha.
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Results of Consolidated Operations
In addition to gold and copper, we have added silver, lead and zinc as new metals following the completion of the Newmont Goldcorp transaction. Newmont has developed the gold equivalent ounces metrics presented to provide a comparable basis for analysis and understanding of our operations and performance. Gold equivalent ounces are calculated as pounds or ounces produced multiplied by the ratio of the other metals’ price to the gold price, using Gold ($1,200/oz.), Copper ($2.75/lb.), Silver ($15/oz.), Lead ($0.90/lb.) and Zinc ($1.05/lb.) pricing for 2019 and Gold ($1,250/oz.) and Copper ($2.70/lb.) pricing for 2018.
Gold or Other | Costs Applicable | Depreciation and | All-In Sustaining | ||||||||||||||||||||
Metals Produced | to Sales (1) | Amortization | Costs (2) | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Gold | (ounces in thousands) | ($ per ounce sold) | ($ per ounce sold) | ($ per ounce sold) | |||||||||||||||||||
Nevada | 365 | 366 | $ | 803 | $ | 828 | $ | 264 | $ | 242 | $ | 1,002 | $ | 1,047 | |||||||||
North America | 251 | 64 | 1,031 | 654 | 380 | 217 | 1,383 | 845 | |||||||||||||||
South America | 360 | 221 | 651 | 711 | 272 | 213 | 827 | 885 | |||||||||||||||
Australia | 359 | 391 | 724 | 710 | 175 | 128 | 890 | 842 | |||||||||||||||
Africa | 277 | 200 | 602 | 762 | 316 | 349 | 810 | 902 | |||||||||||||||
Total/Weighted-Average (3) | 1,612 | 1,242 | $ | 759 | $ | 751 | $ | 278 | $ | 221 | $ | 1,016 | $ | 978 | |||||||||
Attributable to Newmont | 1,512 | 1,162 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Gold equivalent ounces - other metals | (ounces in thousands) | ($ per ounce sold) | ($ per ounce sold) | ($ per ounce sold) | |||||||||||||||||||
Nevada (4) | 18 | 15 | $ | 871 | $ | 924 | $ | 285 | $ | 243 | $ | 1,037 | $ | 1,189 | |||||||||
North America (5) | 53 | — | 1,952 | — | 623 | — | 2,536 | — | |||||||||||||||
Australia (6) | 40 | 51 | 807 | 738 | 155 | 137 | 957 | 865 | |||||||||||||||
Total/Weighted-Average | 111 | 66 | $ | 1,308 | $ | 786 | $ | 379 | $ | 164 | $ | 1,646 | $ | 948 | |||||||||
Attributable gold from equity method investments (7) | (ounces in thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Pueblo Viejo (40%) | 75 | — |
Gold or Other | Costs Applicable | Depreciation and | All-In Sustaining | |||||||||||||||||||
Metals Produced | to Sales (1) | Amortization | Costs (2) | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2019 |
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Gold | (ounces in thousands) | ($ per ounce sold) | ($ per ounce sold) | ($ per ounce sold) | ||||||||||||||||||
Nevada | 758 | 785 | $ | 785 | $ | 805 | $ | 261 | $ | 237 | $ | 976 | $ | 989 | ||||||||
North America | 332 | 135 | 1,002 | 637 | 364 | 229 | 1,302 | 815 | ||||||||||||||
South America | 652 | 442 | 618 | 747 | 232 | 225 | 780 | 906 | ||||||||||||||
Australia | 699 | 757 | 740 | 709 | 161 | 130 | 894 | 845 | ||||||||||||||
Africa | 508 | 409 | 598 | 754 | 308 | 337 | 794 | 889 | ||||||||||||||
Total/Weighted-Average (3) | 2,949 | 2,528 | $ | 733 | $ | 750 | $ | 254 | $ | 221 | $ | 967 | $ | 961 | ||||||||
Attributable to Newmont | 2,742 | 2,371 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Gold equivalent ounces - other metals | (ounces in thousands) | ($ per ounce sold) | ($ per ounce sold) | ($ per ounce sold) | ||||||||||||||||||
Nevada (4) | 35 | 32 | $ | 810 | $ | 896 | $ | 263 | $ | 238 | $ | 959 | $ | 1,088 | ||||||||
North America (5) | 53 | — | 1,952 | — | 623 | — | 2,536 | — | ||||||||||||||
Australia (6) | 71 | 92 | 852 | 756 | 161 | 141 | 997 | 901 | ||||||||||||||
Total/Weighted-Average | 159 | 124 | $ | 1,146 | $ | 796 | $ | 313 | $ | 168 | $ | 1,413 | $ | 954 | ||||||||
Attributable gold from equity method investments (7) | (ounces in thousands) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Pueblo Viejo (40%) | 75 | — |
(1) | Excludes Depreciation and amortization and Reclamation and remediation. |
(2) | All-in sustaining costs is a non-GAAP financial measure. See Non-GAAP Financial Measures beginning on page 81. |
(3) | All-in sustaining costs and Depreciation and amortization include expense for other regional projects. |
(4) | For the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, Nevada produced 8 million and 7 million pounds of copper, respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, Nevada produced 15 million and 14 million pounds of copper, respectively. |
(5) | For the three months and six months ended June 30, 2019, North America produced 1,743 thousand ounces of silver, 12 million pounds of lead and 25 million pounds of zinc. The Peñasquito mine was acquired during the second quarter of 2019 as part of the Newmont Goldcorp transaction. |
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(6) | For the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, Australia produced 18 million and 24 million pounds of copper, respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, Australia produced 31 million and 43 million pounds of copper, respectively. |
(7) | Income and expenses of equity method investments are included in Equity income (loss) of affiliates. Refer to Note 10 for further discussion of our equity method investments. |
Three months ended June 30, 2019 compared to 2018
Consolidated gold production increased 30% primarily due to new production from Red Lake, Porcupine and Éléonore in North America and Cerro Negro in South America, higher ore grade milled at Ahafo and Akyem in Africa, higher leach production and higher ore grade milled at Yanacocha and higher mill throughput and ore grade milled at Merian in South America, higher ore grade milled at Tanami in Australia and higher leach recoveries at CC&V in North America, partially offset by lower ore grade milled at Kalgoorlie and Boddington in Australia and lower mill throughput at Phoenix in Nevada. Production at Musselwhite in North America was significantly impacted by the operation being placed into care and maintenance following a conveyor fire in March 2019. Production at Peñasquito in North America was impacted by the operation being placed into care and maintenance for 49 days in the second quarter of 2019 following a community led blockade.
Consolidated gold equivalent ounces – other metals production increased 68% primarily due to new production at Peñasquito in North America and higher leach tons placed at Phoenix in Nevada, partially offset by lower ore grade milled at Boddington in Australia. Production at Peñasquito in North America was impacted by the operation being placed into care and maintenance for 49 days in the second quarter of 2019 following a community led blockade.
Costs applicable to sales per consolidated gold ounce was in line with the prior year as higher gold ounces sold and lower stockpile and leach pad inventory adjustments were offset by an unfavorable strip ratio and a high unit cost produced at Peñasquito as a result of the blockade. Costs applicable to sales per consolidated gold equivalent ounce – other metals increased 66% primarily due to higher stockpile and concentrate inventory adjustments at Boddington and Phoenix, in addition to a high unit cost produced at Peñasquito as a result of the blockade.
Depreciation and amortization per consolidated gold ounce increased 26% primarily due to higher amortization rates from asset additions including new assets acquired following the completion of the Newmont Goldcorp transaction, partially offset by higher gold ounces sold and lower stockpile inventory adjustments. Depreciation and amortization per consolidated gold equivalent ounce – other metals increased 131% primarily due to higher amortization rates from asset additions including new assets acquired following the completion of the Newmont Goldcorp transaction.
All-in sustaining costs per consolidated gold ounce increased 4% primarily due to higher sustaining capital spend. All-in sustaining costs per consolidated gold equivalent ounce – other metals increased 74% primarily due to higher costs applicable to sales per gold equivalent ounce – other metals.
Six months ended June 30, 2019 compared to 2018
Consolidated gold production increased 17% primarily due to new production from Red Lake, Porcupine and Éléonore in North America and Cerro Negro in South America, higher ore grade milled at Ahafo and Akyem in Africa, higher ore grade milled and higher leach production at Yanacocha and higher ore grade milled and mill throughput at Merian in South America, higher ore grade milled at Tanami in Australia and higher leach recoveries at CC&V in North America, partially offset by lower ore grade milled at Kalgoorlie and Boddington in Australia and lower mill throughput at Phoenix in Nevada. Production at Musselwhite in North America was significantly impacted by the operation being placed into care and maintenance following a conveyor fire in March 2019. Production at Peñasquito in North America was impacted by the operation being placed into care and maintenance for 49 days in the second quarter of 2019 following a community led blockade.
Consolidated gold equivalent ounces – other metals production increased 28% primarily due to new production at Peñasquito in North America and higher leach tons and higher ore grade placed at Phoenix in Nevada, partially offset by lower ore grade milled at Boddington in Australia. Production at Peñasquito in North America was impacted by the operation being placed into care and maintenance for 49 days in the second quarter of 2019 following a community led blockade.
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Costs applicable to sales per consolidated gold ounce decreased 2% primarily due to higher gold ounces sold and lower stockpile and leach pad inventory adjustments, partially offset by a high unit cost produced at Peñasquito as a result of the blockade. Costs applicable to sales per consolidated gold equivalent ounce – other metals increased 44% primarily due to higher stockpile and concentrate inventory adjustments at Boddington and Phoenix, in addition to a high unit cost produced at Peñasquito as a result of the blockade.
Depreciation and amortization per consolidated gold ounce increased 15% primarily due to higher amortization rates from asset additions including new assets acquired following the completion of the Newmont Goldcorp transaction, partially offset by higher gold ounces sold and lower stockpile inventory adjustments. Depreciation and amortization per consolidated gold equivalent ounce – other metals increased 86% primarily due to higher amortization rates from asset additions including assets acquired following the completion of the Newmont Goldcorp transaction.
All-in sustaining costs per consolidated gold ounce was in line with the prior year as lower cost applicable to sales per gold ounce was offset by higher sustaining capital spend. All-in sustaining costs per consolidated gold equivalent ounce – other metals increased 48% primarily due to higher costs applicable to sales per gold equivalent ounce – other metals.
Nevada Operations
Gold or Other | Costs Applicable | Depreciation and | All-In Sustaining | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Gold | (ounces in thousands) | ($ per ounce sold) | ($ per ounce sold) | ($ per ounce sold) | |||||||||||||||||||
Carlin | 186 | 183 | $ | 901 | $ | 949 | $ | 267 | $ | 234 | $ | 1,138 | $ | 1,216 | |||||||||
Phoenix | 47 | 54 | 1,016 | 819 | 292 | 193 | 1,211 | 1,057 | |||||||||||||||
Twin Creeks | 88 | 87 | 694 | 770 | 187 | 180 | 850 | 865 | |||||||||||||||
Long Canyon | 44 | 42 | 349 | 422 | 356 | 452 | 402 | 496 | |||||||||||||||
Total/Weighted-Average (3) | 365 | 366 | $ | 803 | $ | 828 | $ | 264 | $ | 242 | $ | 1,002 | $ | 1,047 | |||||||||
Gold equivalent ounces - other metals | (ounces in thousands) | ($ per ounce sold) | ($ per ounce sold) | ($ per ounce sold) | |||||||||||||||||||
Phoenix (4) | 18 | 15 | $ | 871 | $ | 924 | $ | 285 | $ | 243 | $ | 1,037 | $ | 1,189 | |||||||||
Gold or Other | Costs Applicable | Depreciation and | All-In Sustaining | ||||||||||||||||||||
Metals Produced | to Sales (1) | Amortization | Costs (2) | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Carlin | 404 | 414 | $ | 879 | $ | 906 | $ | 261 | $ | 230 | $ | 1,082 | $ | 1,119 | |||||||||
Phoenix | 96 | 116 | 966 | 809 | 271 | 191 | 1,144 | 983 | |||||||||||||||
Twin Creeks | 162 | 168 | 677 | 768 | 182 | 182 | 855 | 870 | |||||||||||||||
Long Canyon | 96 | 87 | 371 | 388 | 373 | 435 | 463 | 464 | |||||||||||||||
Total/Weighted-Average (3) | 758 | 785 | $ | 785 | $ | 805 | $ | 261 | $ | 237 | $ | 976 | $ | 989 | |||||||||
Gold equivalent ounces - other metals | (ounces in thousands) | ($ per ounce sold) | ($ per ounce sold) | ($ per ounce sold) | |||||||||||||||||||
Phoenix (4) | 35 | 32 | $ | 810 | $ | 896 | $ | 263 | $ | 238 | $ | 959 | $ | 1,088 | |||||||||
(1) | Excludes Depreciation and amortization and Reclamation and remediation. |
(2) | All-in sustaining costs is a non-GAAP financial measure. See Non-GAAP Financial Measures beginning on page 81. |
(3) | All-in sustaining costs and Depreciation and amortization include expense for other regional projects. |
(4) | For the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, Phoenix produced 8 million and 7 million pounds of copper, respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, Phoenix produced 15 million and 14 million pounds of copper, respectively. |
Three months ended June 30, 2019 compared to 2018
Carlin, USA. Gold production increased 2% primarily due to higher ore grade milled at Mill 5, partially offset by lower leach tons placed due to geotechnical issues at Gold Quarry and the completion of mining at Emigrant. Costs applicable to sales per gold
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ounce decreased 5% primarily due to reduced mining activity and reduced overall mining costs as a result of geotechnical issues at Gold Quarry and completion of mining at Emigrant, partially offset by lower gold ounces sold. Depreciation and amortization per gold ounce increased 14% primarily due to lower gold ounces sold and asset additions. All-in sustaining costs per gold ounce decreased 6% primarily due to lower costs applicable to sales per gold ounce and lower sustaining capital spend.
Phoenix, USA. Gold production decreased 13% primarily due to lower mill throughput at the Phoenix mill and lower production at Lone Tree. Gold equivalent ounces – other metals production increased 20% primarily due to higher leach tons placed on the leach pad. Costs applicable to sales per gold ounce increased 24% primarily due to higher equipment maintenance costs and higher concentrate inventory adjustments. Costs applicable to sales per gold equivalent ounce – other metals decreased 6% primarily due to higher gold equivalent ounces – other metals sold. Depreciation and amortization per gold ounce increased 51% primarily due to higher amortization rates and higher concentrate inventory adjustments. Depreciation and amortization per gold equivalent ounce – other metals increased 17% primarily due to higher amortization rates. All-in sustaining costs per gold ounce increased 15% primarily due to higher costs applicable to sales per gold ounce, partially offset by lower sustaining capital spend. All-in sustaining costs per gold equivalent ounce – other metals decreased 13% primarily due to lower sustaining capital spend and lower costs applicable to sales per gold equivalent ounce – other metals.
Twin Creeks, USA. Gold production was in line with the prior year. Costs applicable to sales per gold ounce decreased 10% primarily due to lower stockpile and leach pad inventory adjustments. Depreciation and amortization per gold ounce increased 4% primarily due to asset additions partially offset by lower stockpile and leach pad inventory adjustments. All-in sustaining costs per gold ounce decreased 2% primarily due to lower costs applicable to sales per gold ounce, partially offset by higher sustaining capital spend.
Long Canyon, USA. Gold production increased 5% primarily due to higher leach tons placed on the leach pad. Costs applicable to sales per gold ounce decreased 17% primarily due to higher gold ounces sold and a favorable strip ratio. Depreciation and amortization per gold ounce decreased 21% primarily due to higher gold ounces sold and lower amortization rates. All-in sustaining costs per gold ounce decreased 19% primarily due to lower costs applicable to sales per gold ounce and lower sustaining capital spend.
Six months ended June 30, 2019 compared to 2018
Carlin, USA. Gold production decreased 2% primarily due to lower leach production as a result of geotechnical issues at Gold Quarry and completion of mining at Emigrant, partially offset by higher ore grade milled at Mill 5. Costs applicable to sales per gold ounce decreased 3% primarily due to reduced mining activity and reduced overall mining costs as a result of geotechnical issues at Gold Quarry and completion of mining at Emigrant, partially offset by lower gold ounces sold. Depreciation and amortization per gold ounce increased 13% and lower gold ounces sold. All-in sustaining costs per gold ounce decreased 3% primarily due to lower costs applicable to sales per gold ounce and lower sustaining capital spend.
Phoenix, USA. Gold production decreased 17% primarily due to lower mill throughput at the Phoenix mill and lower production at Lone Tree. Gold equivalent ounces – other metals production increased 9% primarily due to higher leach tons and higher ore grade placed on leach pad. Costs applicable to sales per gold ounce increased 19% primarily due to lower gold ounces sold and higher concentrate inventory adjustments. Costs applicable to sales per gold equivalent ounce – other metals decreased 10% primarily due to higher gold equivalent ounces – other metals sold. Depreciation and amortization per gold ounce increased 42% primarily due to lower gold ounces sold, higher amortization rates and higher concentrate inventory adjustments. Depreciation and amortization per gold equivalent ounce – other metals increased 11% primarily due to higher amortization rates. All-in sustaining costs per gold ounce increased 16% primarily due to higher costs applicable to sales per gold ounce, partially offset by lower sustaining capital spend. All-in sustaining costs per gold equivalent ounce – other metals decreased 12% primarily due to the lower costs applicable to sales per gold equivalent ounce – other metals.
Twin Creeks, USA. Gold production decreased 4% primarily due to higher Turquoise Ridge joint venture ore tons processed, which resulted in lower tons processed from the Twin Creeks mine, in addition to a higher build up of in-circuit inventory. Costs applicable to sales per gold ounce decreased 12% primarily due to lower stockpile and leach pad inventory adjustments, partially offset by lower gold ounces sold. Depreciation and amortization per gold ounce was in line with the prior year. All-in sustaining costs per gold ounce decreased 2% primarily due to lower costs applicable to sales per gold ounce, partially offset by higher sustaining capital spend.
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Long Canyon, USA. Gold production increased 10% primarily due to higher leach tons placed on the leach pad. Costs applicable to sales per gold ounce decreased 4% primarily due to higher gold ounces sold. Depreciation and amortization per gold ounce decreased 14% primarily due to higher gold ounces sold and lower amortization rates. All-in sustaining costs per gold ounce was in line with the prior year.
North America Operations
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CC&V | 77 | 64 | $ | 927 | 654 | $ | 289 | 217 | $ | 1,144 | $ | 845 | |||||||||||
Red Lake | 40 | — | 1,151 | — | 567 | — | 1,621 | — | |||||||||||||||
Musselwhite | 3 | — | 2,093 | — | 1,434 | — | 3,307 | — | |||||||||||||||
Porcupine | 53 | — | 1,074 | — | 319 | — | 1,288 | — | |||||||||||||||
Éléonore | 66 | — | 895 | — | 288 | — | 1,073 | — | |||||||||||||||
Peñasquito | 12 | — | 1,401 | — | 341 | — | 1,775 | — | |||||||||||||||
Total/Weighted-Average (3) | 251 | 64 | $ | 1,031 | $ | 654 | $ | 380 | 217 | $ | 1,383 | $ | 845 | ||||||||||
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Peñasquito (4) | 53 | — | $ | 1,952 | $ | — | $ | 623 | $ | — | $ | 2,536 | $ | — | |||||||||
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CC&V | 158 | 135 | $ | 909 | $ | 637 | $ | 295 | $ | 229 | $ | 1,071 | $ | 815 | |||||||||
Red Lake | 40 | — | 1,151 | — | 567 | — | 1,621 | — | |||||||||||||||
Musselwhite | 3 | — | 2,093 | — | 1,434 | — | 3,307 | — | |||||||||||||||
Porcupine | 53 | — | 1,074 | — | 319 | — | 1,288 | — | |||||||||||||||
Éléonore | 66 | — | 895 | — | 288 | — | 1,073 | — | |||||||||||||||
Peñasquito | 12 | — | 1,401 | — | 341 | — | 1,775 | — | |||||||||||||||
Total/Weighted-Average (3) | 332 | 135 | $ | 1,002 | 637 | $ | 364 | 229 | $ | 1,302 | $ | 815 | |||||||||||
Gold equivalent ounces - other metals | (ounces in thousands) | ($ per ounce sold) | ($ per ounce sold) | ($ per ounce sold) | |||||||||||||||||||
Peñasquito (4) | 53 | — | $ | 1,952 | $ | — | $ | 623 | $ | — | $ | 2,536 | $ | — |
(1) | Excludes Depreciation and amortization and Reclamation and remediation. |
(2) | All-in sustaining costs is a non-GAAP financial measure. See Non-GAAP Financial Measures beginning on page 81. |
(3) | All-in sustaining costs and Depreciation and amortization include expense for other regional projects. |
(4) | For the three months and six months ended June 30, 2019, Peñasquito produced 1,743 thousand ounces of silver, 12 million pounds of lead and 25 million pounds of zinc. The Peñasquito mine was acquired during the second quarter of 2019 as part of the Newmont Goldcorp transaction. |
Three months ended June 30, 2019 compared to 2018
CC&V, USA. Gold production increased 20% primarily due to higher leach recoveries from Valley Leach Fill 2 and a lower build up of concentrate inventory. Costs applicable to sales per gold ounce increased 42% primarily due to lower ore grade mined and higher leach pad inventory adjustments, partially offset by higher gold ounces sold. Depreciation and amortization per gold ounce increased 33% primarily due to asset additions and higher leach pad inventory adjustments. All-in sustaining costs per gold ounce increased 35% primarily due to higher costs applicable to sales per gold ounce and higher sustaining capital spend.
Red Lake, Canada. Gold production at Red Lake was 40,000 gold ounces since the completion of the acquisition of the Red Lake mine site as part of the Newmont Goldcorp transaction. Production and cost metrics in the second quarter reflected on-going ramp up of mining at Cochenour, which achieved commercial production on April 1, 2019 and additional exploration costs.
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Musselwhite, Canada. Gold production at Musselwhite was 3,000 gold ounces since the completion of the acquisition of the Musselwhite mine site as part of the Newmont Goldcorp transaction. Production and cost metrics in the second quarter were significantly impacted by the operation being placed into care and maintenance following a conveyor fire in March 2019. During the second quarter we collected $41 in insurance proceeds related to the conveyor fire of which $14 was recognized as an offset to the abnormal costs applicable to sales.
Porcupine, Canada. Gold production at Porcupine was 53,000 gold ounces since the completion of the acquisition of the Porcupine mine site as part of the Newmont Goldcorp transaction. Production and cost metrics in the second quarter were impacted by lower tons mined at Hoyle Pond, the highest grade contributor to Porcupine, and costs related to early production at Borden.
Éléonore, Canada. Gold production at Éléonore was 66,000 gold ounces since the completion of the acquisition of the Éléonore mine site as part of the Newmont Goldcorp transaction. Production and costs metrics in the second quarter were impacted by lower mill availability due to maintenance.
Peñasquito, Mexico. Gold and gold equivalent ounces – other metals production at Peñasquito were 12,000 gold ounces and 53,000 gold equivalent ounces – other metals, respectively, since the completion of the acquisition of the Peñasquito mine site as part of the Newmont Goldcorp transaction. Production and cost metrics were impacted by the operation being placed into care and maintenance for 49 days in the second quarter of 2019 following a community led blockade, which was lifted on June 16, 2019.
Six months ended June 30, 2019 compared to 2018
CC&V, USA. Gold production increased 17% primarily due to higher leach recoveries from Valley Leach Fill 2 and a lower build up of concentrate inventory. Costs applicable to sales per gold ounce increased 43% primarily due to lower ore grade mined and higher leach pad inventory adjustments, partially offset by higher gold ounces sold. Depreciation and amortization per gold ounce increased 29% primarily due to asset additions and higher leach pad inventory adjustments. All-in sustaining costs per gold ounce increased 31% primarily due to higher costs applicable to sales per gold ounce partially offset by lower sustaining capital spend.
Red Lake, Canada. Gold production at Red Lake was 40,000 gold ounces since the completion of the acquisition of the Red Lake mine site as part of the Newmont Goldcorp transaction. Production and cost metrics in the second quarter reflected on-going ramp up of mining at Cochenour, which achieved commercial production on April 1, 2019 and additional exploration costs.
Musselwhite, Canada. Gold production at Musselwhite was 3,000 gold ounces since the completion of the acquisition of the Musselwhite mine site as part of the Newmont Goldcorp transaction. Production and cost metrics in the second quarter was significantly impacted by the operation being placed into care and maintenance following a conveyor fire in March 2019. During the second quarter we collected $41 in insurance proceeds related to the conveyor fire of which $14 was recognized as an offset to the abnormal costs applicable to sales.
Porcupine, Canada. Gold production at Porcupine was 53,000 gold ounces since the completion of the acquisition of the Porcupine mine site as part of the Newmont Goldcorp transaction. Production and cost metrics in the second quarter were impacted by lower tons mined at Hoyle Pond, the highest grade contributor to Porcupine, and costs related to early production at Borden.
Éléonore, Canada. Gold production at Éléonore was 66,000 gold ounces since the completion of the acquisition of the Éléonore mine site as part of the Newmont Goldcorp transaction. Production and costs metrics in the second quarter were impacted by lower mill availability due to maintenance.
Peñasquito, Mexico. Gold and gold equivalent ounces – other metals production at Peñasquito were 12,000 gold ounces and 53,000 gold equivalent ounces – other metals, respectively, since the completion of the acquisition of the Peñasquito mine site as part of the Newmont Goldcorp transaction. Production and cost metrics were impacted by the operation being placed into care and maintenance for 49 days in the second quarter of 2019 following a community led blockade, which was lifted on June 16, 2019.
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South America Operations
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Yanacocha | 139 | 116 | $ | 734 | $ | 815 | $ | 193 | $ | 199 | $ | 955 | $ | 974 | |||||||||
Merian | 126 | 105 | 577 | 594 | 180 | 196 | 696 | 801 | |||||||||||||||
Cerro Negro | 95 | — | 631 | — | 463 | — | 802 | — | |||||||||||||||
Total / Weighted Average (3) | 360 | 221 | $ | 651 | $ | 711 | $ | 272 | $ | 213 | $ | 827 | $ | 885 | |||||||||
Yanacocha (48.65%) (4) | (69) | (53) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Merian (25.00%) | (31) | (27) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Attributable to Newmont | 260 | 141 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Pueblo Viejo (40%) | 75 | — |
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Six Months Ended June 30, | (ounces in thousands) | ($ per ounce sold) | ($ per ounce sold) | ($ per ounce sold) | |||||||||||||||||||
Yanacocha | 283 | 220 | $ | 705 | $ | 937 | $ | 186 | $ | 237 | $ | 903 | $ | 1,092 | |||||||||
Merian | 274 | 222 | 526 | 563 | 168 | 184 | 631 | 696 | |||||||||||||||
Cerro Negro | 95 | — | 631 | — | 463 | — | 802 | — | |||||||||||||||
Total / Weighted Average (3) | 652 | 442 | $ | 618 | $ | 747 | $ | 232 | $ | 225 | $ | 780 | $ | 906 | |||||||||
Yanacocha (48.65%) (4) | (139) | (101) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Merian (25.00%) | (68) | (56) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Attributable to Newmont | 445 | 285 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Pueblo Viejo (40%) | 75 | — |
(1) | Excludes Depreciation and amortization and Reclamation and remediation. |
(2) | All-in sustaining costs is a non-GAAP financial measure. See Non-GAAP Financial Measures beginning on page 81. |
(3) | All-in sustaining costs and Depreciation and amortization include expense for other regional projects. |
(4) | In June 2018, Yanacocha sold a 5% ownership interest to a subsidiary of Sumitomo Corporation, reducing Newmont Goldcorp’s ownership from 54.05% to 51.35%. See Note 12 to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. |
(5) | Income and expenses of equity method investments are included in Equity income (loss) of affiliates. Refer to Note 10 to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion of our equity method investments. |
Three months ended June 30, 2019 compared to 2018
Yanacocha, Peru. Gold production increased 20% primarily due to higher leach production and higher ore grade milled, partially offset by lower mill throughput. Costs applicable to sales per gold ounce decreased 10% primarily due to higher gold ounces sold, partially offset by higher stockpile and leach pad inventory adjustments. Depreciation and amortization per gold ounce decreased 3% primarily due to higher gold ounces sold. All-in sustaining costs per gold ounce decreased 2% primarily due to lower costs applicable to sales per gold ounce partially offset by higher sustaining capital spend.
Merian, Suriname. Gold production increased 20% primarily due to higher mill throughput, ore grade milled and a higher draw-down of in-circuit inventory. Costs applicable to sales per gold ounce decreased 3% primarily due to higher gold ounces sold and a favorable strip ratio, partially offset by higher equipment maintenance costs. Depreciation and amortization per gold ounce decreased 8% due to higher gold ounces sold, partially offset by higher amortization rates from asset additions. All-in sustaining costs per gold ounce decreased 13% primarily due to lower costs applicable to sales per gold ounce and lower sustaining capital spend.
Cerro Negro, Argentina. Gold production at Cerro Negro was 95,000 gold ounces since we completed the acquisition of the Cerro Negro mine site as part of the Newmont Goldcorp transaction.
Pueblo Viejo, Dominican Republic. Gold production at Pueblo Viejo was 75,000 gold ounces on an attributable basis since we completed the acquisition of the Pueblo Viejo mine site as part of the Newmont Goldcorp transaction.
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Six months ended June 30, 2019 compared to 2018
Yanacocha, Peru. Gold production increased 29% primarily due to higher ore grade milled, higher recovery and higher leach production, partially offset by lower mill throughput. Costs applicable to sales per gold ounce decreased 25% primarily due to higher gold ounces sold and lower stockpile and leach pad inventory adjustments, partially offset by lower by-product credits from the sale of copper and silver concentrates. Depreciation and amortization per gold ounce decreased 22% primarily due to higher gold ounces sold and lower stockpile and leach pad inventory adjustments. All-in sustaining costs per gold ounce decreased 17% due to lower costs applicable to sales per gold ounce, partially offset by higher reclamation and advanced projects costs.
Merian, Suriname. Gold production increased 23% primarily due to higher ore grade milled and higher mill throughput. Costs applicable to sales per gold ounce decreased 7% primarily due to higher gold ounces sold, partially offset by higher equipment maintenance costs. Depreciation and amortization per gold ounce decreased 9% primarily due to higher gold ounces sold, partially offset by higher amortization rates from asset additions. All-in sustaining costs per gold ounce decreased 9% primarily due to lower costs applicable to sales per gold ounce and lower sustaining capital spend.
Cerro Negro, Argentina. Gold production at Cerro Negro was 95,000 gold ounces since we completed the acquisition of the Cerro Negro mine site as part of the Newmont Goldcorp transaction.
Pueblo Viejo, Dominican Republic. Gold production at Pueblo Viejo was 75,000 gold ounces on an attributable basis since we completed the acquisition of the Pueblo Viejo mine site as part of the Newmont Goldcorp transaction.
Australia Operations
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Boddington | 185 | 197 | $ | 796 | $ | 736 | $ | 151 | $ | 134 | $ | 915 | $ | 826 | |||||||||
Tanami | 116 | 102 | 552 | 714 | 206 | 163 | 744 | 936 | |||||||||||||||
Kalgoorlie | 58 | 92 | 908 | 658 | 111 | 66 | 1,035 | 736 | |||||||||||||||
Total/Weighted-Average (3) | 359 | 391 | $ | 724 | $ | 710 | $ | 175 | $ | 128 | $ | 890 | $ | 842 | |||||||||
Gold equivalent ounces - other metals | (ounces in thousands) | ($ per ounce sold) | ($ per ounce sold) | ($ per ounce sold) | |||||||||||||||||||
Boddington (4) | 40 | 51 | $ | 807 | $ | 738 | $ | 155 | $ | 137 | $ | 957 | $ | 865 |
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Boddington | 340 | 360 | $ | 831 | $ | 765 | $ | 154 | $ | 139 | $ | 944 | $ | 873 | |||||||||
Tanami | 247 | 218 | 538 | 654 | 177 | 155 | 710 | 837 | |||||||||||||||
Kalgoorlie | 112 | 179 | 913 | 673 | 110 | 67 | 1,056 | 765 | |||||||||||||||
Total/Weighted-Average (3) | 699 | 757 | $ | 740 | $ | 709 | $ | 161 | $ | 130 | $ | 894 | $ | 845 | |||||||||
Gold equivalent ounces - other metals | (ounces in thousands) | ($ per ounce sold) | ($ per ounce sold) | ($ per ounce sold) | |||||||||||||||||||
Boddington (4) | 71 | 92 | $ | 852 | $ | 756 | $ | 161 | $ | 141 | $ | 997 | $ | 901 |
(1) | Excludes Depreciation and amortization and Reclamation and remediation. |
(2) | All-in sustaining costs is a non-GAAP financial measure. See Non-GAAP Financial Measures beginning on page 81. |
(3) | All-in sustaining costs and Depreciation and amortization include expense for other regional projects. |
(4) | For the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, Boddington produced 18 million and 24 million pounds of copper, respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, Boddington produced 31 million and 43 million pounds of copper, respectively. |
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Three months ended June 30, 2019 compared to 2018
Boddington, Australia. Gold production decreased 6% primarily due to lower ore grade milled and lower mill throughput partially offset by higher recovery. Gold equivalent ounces – other metals production decreased 22% primarily due to lower ore grade milled as a result of lower ore grade mined. Costs applicable to sales per gold ounce increased 8% primarily due to lower gold ounces sold, higher stockpile inventory adjustments and an unfavorable strip ratio, partially offset by a favorable Australian dollar foreign currency exchange rate. Costs applicable to sales per gold equivalent ounce – other metals increased 9% primarily due to lower gold equivalent ounces – other metals sold, higher stockpile inventory adjustments and an unfavorable strip ratio, partially offset by a favorable Australian dollar foreign currency exchange rate. Depreciation and amortization per gold ounce increased 13% primarily due to lower gold ounces sold and higher stockpile inventory adjustments. Depreciation and amortization per gold equivalent ounce – other metals increased 13% primarily due to lower gold equivalent ounces – other metals sold and higher stockpile inventory adjustments. All-in sustaining costs per gold ounce increased 11% primarily due to higher costs applicable to sales per gold ounce and higher sustaining capital spend. All-in sustaining costs per gold equivalent ounce – other metals increased 11% primarily due to higher costs applicable to sales per gold equivalent ounce – other metals and higher sustaining capital spend.
Tanami, Australia. Gold production increased 14% primarily due to higher ore grade milled as a result of higher ore grade mined and higher throughput. Costs applicable to sales per gold ounce decreased 23% primarily due to higher gold ounces sold, lower mining costs as a result of a higher allocation of costs to deferred mine development and a favorable Australian dollar foreign currency exchange rate. Depreciation and amortization per gold ounce increased 26% primarily due to incremental depreciation from the Tanami Power Plant achieving commercial production in the first quarter of 2019, partially offset by higher gold ounces sold. All-in sustaining costs per gold ounce decreased 21% primarily due to lower costs applicable to sales per gold ounce and lower exploration spend, partially offset by higher sustaining capital spend.
Kalgoorlie, Australia. Gold production decreased 37% primarily due to lower ore grade milled. The lower ore grade milled was a result of lower ore grade mined and reduced ore tons mined from the pit due to geotechnical restrictions. Costs applicable to sales per gold ounce increased 38% primarily due to lower gold ounces sold, partially offset by lower mining costs as a result of reduced pit activity due to geotechnical restrictions and a favorable Australian dollar foreign exchange rate. Depreciation and amortization per gold ounce increased 68% primarily due to lower gold ounces sold and higher amortization rates. All-in sustaining costs per gold ounce increased 41% primarily due to higher costs applicable to sales per gold ounce and higher sustaining capital spend.
Six months ended June 30, 2019 compared to 2018
Boddington, Australia. Gold production decreased 6% primarily due to lower ore grade milled and lower mill throughput partially offset by higher recovery. Gold equivalent ounces – other metals production decreased 23% primarily due to lower ore grade milled and lower mill throughput. Costs applicable to sales per gold ounce increased 9% primarily due to lower gold ounces sold, higher stockpile inventory adjustments and an unfavorable strip ratio, partially offset by a favorable Australian dollar foreign exchange rate. Costs applicable to sales per gold equivalent ounce – other metals increased 13% primarily due to lower gold equivalent ounces – other metals sold, higher stockpile inventory adjustments and an unfavorable strip ratio, partially offset by a favorable Australian dollar foreign exchange rate. Depreciation and amortization per gold ounce increased 11% due to lower gold ounces sold and higher stockpile inventory adjustments. Depreciation and amortization per gold equivalent ounce – other metals increased 14% primarily due to lower gold equivalent ounces – other metals sold. All-in sustaining costs per gold ounce increased 8% primarily due to higher costs applicable to sales per gold ounce and higher sustaining capital spend. All-in sustaining costs per gold equivalent ounce – other metals increased 11% primarily due to higher costs applicable to sales per gold equivalent ounce – other metals and higher sustaining capital spend.
Tanami, Australia. Gold production increased 13% primarily due to higher ore grade milled as a result of higher ore grade mined and higher throughput. Costs applicable to sales per gold ounce decreased 18% primarily due to higher gold ounces sold, higher allocation of costs to deferred mine development and a favorable Australian dollar foreign exchange rate, partially offset by higher equipment maintenance costs. Depreciation and amortization per gold ounce increased 14% primarily due to incremental depreciation from the Tanami Power Plant achieving commercial production in the first quarter of 2019, partially offset by higher gold ounces sold. All-in sustaining costs per gold ounce decreased 15% primarily due to lower costs applicable to sales per gold ounce.
Kalgoorlie, Australia. Gold production decreased 37% primarily due to lower ore grade milled. The lower ore grade milled was a result of lower ore grade mined and reduced ore tons mined from the pit due to geotechnical restrictions. Costs applicable to sales
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per gold ounce increased 36% primarily due to lower gold ounces sold, partially offset by lower mining costs as a result of reduced pit activity due to geotechnical restrictions and a favorable Australian dollar foreign exchange rate. Depreciation and amortization per gold ounce increased 64% primarily due to lower gold ounces sold and higher amortization rates. All-in sustaining costs per gold ounce increased 38% primarily due to higher costs applicable to sales per gold ounce and higher sustaining capital spend, partially offset by lower exploration spend.
Africa Operations
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Ahafo | 159 | 100 | $ | 611 | $ | 897 | $ | 248 | $ | 283 | $ | 850 | $ | 990 | |||||||||
Akyem | 118 | 100 | 589 | 624 | 407 | 416 | 734 | 794 | |||||||||||||||
Total / Weighted Average (3) | 277 | 200 | $ | 602 | $ | 762 | $ | 316 | $ | 349 | $ | 810 | $ | 902 |
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Six Months Ended June 30, | (ounces in thousands) | ($ per ounce sold) | ($ per ounce sold) | ($ per ounce sold) | |||||||||||||||||||
Ahafo | 296 | 203 | $ | 623 | $ | 882 | $ | 251 | $ | 271 | $ | 824 | $ | 972 | |||||||||
Akyem | 212 | 206 | 564 | 628 | 385 | 405 | 731 | 794 | |||||||||||||||
Total / Weighted Average (3) | 508 | 409 | $ | 598 | $ | 754 | $ | 308 | $ | 337 | $ | 794 | $ | 889 |
(1) | Excludes Depreciation and amortization and Reclamation and remediation. |
(2) | All-in sustaining costs is a non-GAAP financial measure. See Non-GAAP Financial Measures beginning on page 81. |
(3) | All-in sustaining costs and Depreciation and amortization include expense for other regional projects. |
Three months ended June 30, 2019 compared to 2018
Ahafo, Ghana. Gold production increased 59% primarily due to higher ore grade milled as a result of higher ore grade mined from the Subika pit and higher mill recovery, partially offset by a lower draw down of in-circuit inventory. Costs applicable to sales per gold ounce decreased 32% primarily due to higher gold ounces sold, lower stockpile inventory adjustments and lower power costs. Depreciation and amortization per gold ounce decreased 12% primarily due to higher gold ounces sold and lower stockpile inventory adjustments, partially offset by higher amortization from asset additions. All-in sustaining costs per gold ounce decreased 14% primarily due to lower costs applicable to sales per gold ounce, partially offset by higher sustaining capital spend.
Akyem, Ghana. Gold production increased 18% primarily due to higher ore grade milled, higher mill throughput and higher draw down of in-circuit inventory. Costs applicable to sales per gold ounce decreased 6% primarily due to higher gold ounces sold and lower power costs, partially offset by an unfavorable strip ratio. Depreciation and amortization per gold ounce decreased 2% primarily due to higher gold ounces sold. All-in sustaining costs per gold ounce decreased 8% primarily due to lower costs applicable to sales per gold ounce and lower sustaining capital spend.
Six months ended June 30, 2019 compared to 2018
Ahafo, Ghana. Gold production increased 46% primarily due to higher ore grade milled as a result of higher ore grade mined from the Subika pit and higher mill recovery, partially offset by a lower draw down of in-circuit inventory and lower mill throughput. Costs applicable to sales per gold ounce decreased 29% primarily due to higher gold ounces sold, lower stockpile inventory adjustments and lower power costs. Depreciation and amortization per gold ounce decreased 7% primarily due to higher gold ounces sold and lower stockpile inventory adjustments, partially offset by higher amortization from asset additions. All-in sustaining costs per gold ounce decreased 15% primarily due to lower costs applicable to sales per gold ounce, partially offset by higher sustaining capital spend.
Akyem, Ghana. Gold production increased 3% primarily due to higher ore grade milled and higher mill throughput, partially offset by a lower draw down of in-circuit inventory. Costs applicable to sales per gold ounce decreased 10% primarily due to higher gold ounces sold, lower stockpile inventory adjustments and lower power costs. Depreciation and amortization per gold ounce
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decreased 5% primarily due to higher gold ounces sold and lower stockpile inventory adjustments. All-in sustaining costs per gold ounce decreased 8% primarily due to lower costs applicable to sales per gold ounce.
Foreign Currency Exchange Rates
Our foreign operations sell their gold, copper, silver, lead and zinc production based on U.S. dollar metal prices. Fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates do not have a material impact on our revenue since gold, copper, silver, lead and zinc are sold throughout the world in U.S. dollars. Despite selling gold in London, we have no exposure to the euro or the British pound.
Foreign currency exchange rates can increase or decrease profits to the extent costs are paid in foreign currencies, including the Australian dollar, the Peruvian sol, the Surinamese dollar, the Canadian dollar, the Mexican peso and the Argentine peso. Approximately 33% and 34% of Costs applicable to sales for our foreign operations were paid in currencies other than the U.S. dollar during the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively, including approximately 19% denominated in the Australian dollar and 11% denominated in the Canadian dollar in the current year. Approximately 32% and 35% of Costs applicable to sales for our foreign operations were paid in currencies other than the U.S. dollar during the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively, including approximately 23% denominated in the Australian dollar and 7% denominated in the Canadian dollar in the current year. Variations in the local currency exchange rates in relation to the U.S. dollar at our foreign mining operations decreased Costs applicable to sales by $12 per ounce, net of hedging losses, during the three months ended June 30, 2019, compared to the same period in 2018, primarily in Australia. Variations in the local currency exchange rates in relation to the U.S. dollar at our foreign mining operations decreased Costs applicable to sales by $15 per ounce, net of hedging losses, during the six months ended June 30, 2019, compared to the same periods in 2018, primarily in Australia.
Our Merian mine is located in the country of Suriname, which has been considered a hyperinflationary environment in recent years with a cumulative inflation rate of over 100% for the last three years. Although we have balances denominated in Surinamese dollars that relate to labor and payroll liabilities, substantially all of Merian’s activity is denominated in U.S. dollars. As a result, our exposure to fluctuations in the Surinamese dollar exchange rate is not significant to Newmont’s financial statements.
Our Cerro Negro mine, which was acquired as part of the Newmont Goldcorp transaction, is located in Argentina, which has been considered a hyperinflationary environment with a cumulative inflation rate of over 100% for the last three years. We have determined the U.S. dollar to be the functional currency of Cerro Negro. While we have balances denominated in Argentine pesos that relate to labor, payroll and tax liabilities, the majority of Cerro Negro’s activity is denominated in U.S. dollars. Additionally, a component of the deferred tax liability is carried in Argentine pesos, which is impacted by fluctuations in the Argentine peso exchange rate.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Liquidity Overview
We have a disciplined cash management strategy of maintaining financial flexibility to execute our capital priorities and provide long-term value to our shareholders. Consistent with that strategy, we aim to self-fund development projects and make strategic partnerships focused on profitable growth, while reducing our debt and returning cash to stockholders through dividends.
At June 30, 2019, the Company had $1,827 in Cash and cash equivalents, of which $1,064 was held in foreign subsidiaries and is primarily held in U.S. dollar denominated accounts with the remainder in foreign currencies readily convertible to U.S. dollars. At June 30, 2019, $395 of the consolidated cash and cash equivalents was attributable to noncontrolling interests primarily related to our Peru and Suriname operations, which is being held to fund those operations. At June 30, 2019, $928 in consolidated cash and cash equivalents ($548 attributable to Newmont) was held at certain foreign subsidiaries that, if repatriated, may be subject to withholding taxes. We expect that there would be no additional tax burden upon repatriation after considering the cash cost associated with the withholding taxes. We believe that our liquidity and capital resources from U.S. operations are adequate to fund our U.S. operations and corporate activities.
During the second quarter of 2019, we used $1,720 of our Cash and cash equivalents in connection with the Newmont Goldcorp transaction and the one-time special dividend. Our Debt balances also increased by approximately $2,000 due to the acquired Goldcorp senior notes and the subsequent like-for-like exchange of a portion of the outstanding notes. In July 2019, we made an initial
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cash capital contribution of $90 to NGM pursuant to the Nevada JV Agreement. We believe our existing consolidated Cash and cash equivalents, available capacity on our revolving credit facility, and cash generated from continuing operations will be adequate to satisfy working capital needs, fund future growth, meet debt obligations (including the $626 payment due October 1, 2019 on our 2019 senior notes), pay dividends and meet other liquidity requirements for the foreseeable future. At June 30, 2019, no borrowings were outstanding under our revolving credit facility.
Our financial position was as follows:
At June 30, | At December 31, | ||||||
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| 2018 |
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Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 1,827 | $ | 3,397 | |||
Debt | 6,101 | 4,044 | |||||
Lease and other financing obligations | 671 | 217 | |||||
Net Debt |
| $ | 4,945 |
| $ | 864 | |
Borrowing capacity on revolving credit facility | $ | 2,929 | $ | 2,914 |
Cash Flows
Our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows are summarized as follows:
June 30, | |||||||
| 2019 |
| 2018 |
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Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities of continuing operations | $ | 875 | $ | 667 | |||
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities of discontinued operations | (5) | (5) | |||||
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | $ | 870 | $ | 662 | |||
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities | $ | (379) | $ | (517) | |||
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | $ | (2,036) | $ | (231) |
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities of continuing operations was $875 during the six months ended June 30, 2019, an increase of $208 from the six months ended June 30, 2018, primarily due to higher sales from the Newmont Goldcorp transaction, partially offset by higher amounts paid for Newmont Goldcorp transaction and integration costs and Nevada JV Agreement transaction and integration costs, higher interest expense due to higher debt balances and costs incurred while the Peñasquito and Musselwhite mines were not operational.
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities was $ (379) during the six months ended June 30, 2019, a decrease in cash used of $138 from the six months ended June 30, 2018, primarily due to cash acquired in the Newmont Goldcorp transaction, higher Return of investment from equity method investees related to Pueblo Viejo, higher Proceeds from sale of investments and $20 in proceeds from the sale of exploration properties in North America, partially offset by higher Additions to property, plant and mine development in 2019 driven by higher capital expenditures on sustaining capital and higher Purchases of investments during the six months ended June 30, 2019 primarily related to the acquisition of convertible debt issued by Continental Gold, Inc.
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities was $(2,036) during the six months ended June 30, 2019, an increase in cash used of $1,805 from the six months ended June 30, 2018, primarily due to the repayment of a term loan and revolving credit facility acquired in the Newmont Goldcorp transaction totaling $1,250, higher Dividends paid to common stockholders due to the payment of the one-time special dividend of $470 and increased dividends due to an increase in the number of shares outstanding in the second quarter of 2019, proceeds from the sale of noncontrolling interests in 2018, higher Payments on lease and other financing obligations and higher net distributions to noncontrolling interests, partially offset by no Repurchase of common stock during the six months ended June 30, 2019.
Capital Expenditures
Cash generated from operations is used to execute our capital priorities, which include sustaining and developing our global portfolio of long-lived assets. We consider sustaining capital as those capital expenditures that are necessary to maintain current production and execute the current mine plan. Capital expenditures to develop new operations, or related to projects at existing operations where these projects will enhance production or reserves, are considered non-sustaining or development capital.
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For the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, we had Additions to property, plant and mine development as follows:
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Projects | Capital |
| Total | Projects | Capital |
| Total | ||||||||||||
Nevada | $ | 9 | $ | 110 | $ | 119 | $ | 29 | $ | 110 | $ | 139 | |||||||
North America | 33 | 74 | 107 | — | 18 | 18 | |||||||||||||
South America | 79 | 50 | 129 | 52 | 38 | 90 | |||||||||||||
Australia | 25 | 81 | 106 | 18 | 69 | 87 | |||||||||||||
Africa | 57 | 61 | 118 | 114 | 33 | 147 | |||||||||||||
Corporate and other | 15 | 1 | 16 | — | 6 | 6 | |||||||||||||
Accrual basis | $ | 218 | $ | 377 | $ | 595 | $ | 213 | $ | 274 | $ | 487 | |||||||
Decrease (increase) in non-cash adjustments | 10 | 2 | |||||||||||||||||
Cash basis | $ | 605 | $ | 489 |
For the six months ended June 30, 2019, development projects included the Turquoise Ridge joint venture 3rd shaft in Nevada; Borden and Musselwhite Materials Handling in North America; Quecher Main and Yanacocha Sulfides projects in South America; the Tanami Expansion 2 in Australia; and Ahafo Mill Expansion, Subika Underground and Ahafo North in Africa. For the six months ended June 30, 2018, development projects included Twin Creeks Underground in Nevada, Merian and Quecher Main in South America, the Tanami Expansion project in Australia and Subika Underground and the Ahafo Mill Expansion in Africa.
For the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, sustaining capital included the following:
● | Nevada. Capital expenditures primarily related to underground mine development, tailings facility construction and capitalized component purchases. |
● | North America. Capital expenditures primarily related to underground mine development, tailings facility construction and capitalized component purchases. |
● | South America. Capital expenditures primarily related to capitalized component purchases, mining equipment and infrastructure improvements. |
● | Australia. Capital expenditures primarily related to equipment and capitalized component purchases, underground mine development and tailings and support facilities. |
● | Africa. Capital expenditures primarily related to underground mine development, capitalized component purchases and tailings facility expansion. |
Additionally, during the first quarter of 2019, the Company completed the Tanami Power project in Australia which included the construction of a gas pipeline to the Tanami site, and construction and operation of two on-site power stations. The gas pipeline and two on-site power stations qualify as finance leases with lease obligations of $198 as of June 30, 2019.
Refer to our global project pipeline discussion above for additional details. Refer to Note 4 to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and Part I, Item 2 Non-GAAP Financial Measures All-In Sustaining Costs for further information.
Debt and Corporate Revolving Credit Facilities
There were no material changes to our debt and corporate revolving credit facilities since December 31, 2018, except as noted in Note 23 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. Refer to Part II, Item 7 in our annual report on Form 10-K, for the year ended December 31, 2018, for information regarding our debt and corporate revolving credit facilities.
Debt Covenants
There were no material changes to our debt covenants, except as noted in Note 23 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. Refer to Part II, Item 7 in our annual report on Form 10-K, for the year ended December 31, 2018, for information regarding our debt covenants.
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At June 30, 2019, we were in compliance with all existing debt covenants and provisions related to potential defaults.
Contractual Obligations
Contractual obligations have increased since December 31, 2018, due to the Newmont Goldcorp transaction. Refer to Note 3 for additional information about the Newmont Goldcorp transaction including additional information regarding employee related benefits, unrecognized tax benefits, silver streaming agreement and other liabilities; Note 6, for additional information regarding remediation and reclamation liabilities; Note 23 for additional information regarding debt and Note 24 for additional information regarding lease and other financing obligations and operating leases of our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. Refer to Part II, Item 7 in our annual report on Form 10-K, for the year ended December 31, 2018 for information regarding our contractual obligations.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
There were no material changes in our off-balance sheet arrangements since December 31, 2018, except as noted in Note 23 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. Refer to Part II, Item 7 in our annual report on Form 10-K, for the year ended December 31, 2018, for information regarding our off-balance sheet arrangements.
Environmental
Our mining and exploration activities are subject to various federal and state laws and regulations governing the protection of the environment. We have made, and expect to make in the future, expenditures to comply with such laws and regulations, but cannot predict the full amount of such future expenditures. We perform a comprehensive review of our reclamation and remediation liabilities annually and review changes in facts and circumstances associated with these obligations at least quarterly. In June 2019, the Company reviewed the project cost estimates at the Dawn remediation site and water management costs at the Con Mine, resulting in increases of $26 and $6, respectively to our reclamation and remediation liabilities. Included in our environmental liabilities as at June 30, 2019 is $677 relating to the Newmont Goldcorp transaction that closed on April 18, 2019.
For a complete discussion of the factors that influence our reclamation obligations and the associated risks, refer to Part II, Item 7, Managements’ Discussion and Analysis of Consolidated Financial Condition and Results of Operations under the headings “Environmental” and “Critical Accounting Policies” and refer to Part I, Item 1A, Risk Factors under the heading “Mine closure, reclamation and remediation costs for environmental liabilities may exceed the provisions we have made” for the year ended December 31, 2018, filed February 21, 2019 on Form 10-K.
For more information on the Company’s reclamation and remediation liabilities, see Notes 6, 23 and 29 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Non-GAAP financial measures are intended to provide additional information only and do not have any standard meaning prescribed by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). These measures should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for measures of performance prepared in accordance with GAAP. Unless otherwise noted, we present the Non-GAAP financial measures of our continuing operations in the tables below. For additional information regarding our discontinued operations, see Note 11 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Earnings before interest, taxes and depreciation and amortization and Adjusted earnings before interest, taxes and depreciation and amortization
Management uses Earnings before interest, taxes and depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”) and EBITDA adjusted for non-core or certain items that have a disproportionate impact on our results for a particular period (“Adjusted EBITDA”) as non-GAAP measures to evaluate the Company’s operating performance. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA do not represent, and should not be considered an alternative to, net income (loss), operating income (loss), or cash flow from operations as those terms are defined by GAAP, and do not necessarily indicate whether cash flows will be sufficient to fund cash needs. Although Adjusted EBITDA and similar measures are frequently used as measures of operations and the ability to meet debt service requirements by other companies, our calculation of Adjusted EBITDA is not necessarily comparable to such other similarly titled captions of other companies. The Company believes that Adjusted EBITDA provides useful information to investors and others in understanding and evaluating our operating results in the same manner as our management and Board of Directors. Management’s determination of the components of Adjusted EBITDA are evaluated periodically and based, in part, on a review of non-GAAP financial measures used by mining industry analysts. Net income (loss) attributable to Newmont stockholders is reconciled to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA as follows:
Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | ||||||||||||
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| 2019 |
| 2018 |
| 2019 |
| 2018 |
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Net income (loss) attributable to Newmont stockholders | $ | (25) | $ | 292 | $ | 62 | $ | 484 | |||||
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests | 25 | 6 | 57 | 5 | |||||||||
Net loss (income) from discontinued operations (1) | 26 | (18) | 52 | (40) | |||||||||
Equity loss (income) of affiliates | (26) | 7 | (21) | 16 | |||||||||
Income and mining tax expense (benefit) | 20 | 18 | 145 | 123 | |||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 487 | 279 | 799 | 580 | |||||||||
Interest expense, net | 82 | 49 | 140 | 102 | |||||||||
EBITDA | $ | 589 | $ | 633 | $ | 1,234 | $ | 1,270 | |||||
Adjustments: | |||||||||||||
Goldcorp transaction and integration costs (2) | $ | 114 | $ | — | $ | 159 | $ | — | |||||
Change in fair value of investments (3) | (35) | (5) | (56) | (5) | |||||||||
Loss (gain) on asset and investment sales (4) | (32) | (100) | (33) | (99) | |||||||||
Reclamation and remediation charges (5) | 32 | 8 | 32 | 8 | |||||||||
Nevada JV transaction and integration costs (6) | 11 | — | 23 | — | |||||||||
Impairment of long-lived assets (7) | — | — | 1 | — | |||||||||
Restructuring and other (8) | — | 9 | 5 | 15 | |||||||||
Impairment of investments (9) | — | — | 1 | — | |||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 679 | $ | 545 | $ | 1,366 | $ | 1,189 |
(1) | Net loss (income) from discontinued operations relates to (i) adjustments in our Holt royalty obligation, presented net of tax expense (benefit) of $-, $5, $- and $9, respectively, and (ii) adjustments to our Batu Hijau Contingent Consideration, presented net of tax expense (benefit) of $-, $-, $-, and $1, respectively. For additional information regarding our discontinued operations, see Note 11 to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. |
(2) | Goldcorp transaction and integration costs, included in Other expense, net, primarily represents costs incurred related to the Newmont Goldcorp transaction during 2019. |
(3) | Change in fair value of marketable equity securities, included in Other income, net, primarily represents unrealized holding gains and losses on marketable equity securities and our investment instruments in Continental Gold Inc. For additional information regarding our investment in Continental, see Note 18 to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. |
(4) | Loss (gain) on asset and investment sales, included in Other income, net, primarily represents a gain on the sale of exploration land in 2019 and a gain from the exchange of certain royalty interests for cash consideration and an equity ownership and warrants in Maverix in 2018. |
(5) | Reclamation and remediation charges, included in Reclamation and remediation, represent revisions to remediation plans at the Company’s former historic mining operations |
(6) | Nevada JV transaction and integration costs, included in Other expense, net, primarily represents costs incurred related to the Nevada JV Agreement, including hostile defense fees, during 2019. |
(7) | Impairment of long-lived assets, included in Other expense, net, represents non-cash write-downs of long-lived assets. |
(8) | Restructuring and other, included in Other expense, net, represents certain costs associated with severance, legal and other settlements |
(9) | Impairment of investments, included in Other income, net, represents other-than-temporary impairments of other investments. |
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Additionally, the Company uses Pueblo Viejo EBITDA as a non-GAAP measure to evaluate the operating performance of its investment in the Pueblo Viejo mine. Pueblo Viejo EBITDA does not represent, and should not be considered an alternative to, Equity income (loss) of affiliates, as defined by GAAP, and does not necessarily indicate whether cash distributions from Pueblo Viejo will match Pueblo Viejo EBITDA or earnings from affiliates. Although the Company has the ability to exert significant influence, it does not have direct control over the operations or resulting revenues and expenses, nor does it proportionately consolidate its investment in Pueblo Viejo. The Company believes that Pueblo Viejo EBITDA provides useful information to investors and others in understanding and evaluating the operating results of its investment in Pueblo Viejo, in the same manner as management and Board of Directors. Equity income (loss) of affiliates is reconciled to Pueblo Viejo EBITDA as follows:
Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | |||||||||||
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2019 |
| 2018 |
| 2019 |
| 2018 | ||||||
Equity income (loss) of affiliates (1) | $ | 26 | $ | (7) | $ | 21 | $ | (16) | ||||
Equity income (loss) of affiliates, excluding Pueblo Viejo (1) | — | (7) | (5) | (16) | ||||||||
Equity income (loss) of affiliates, Pueblo Viejo (1) | 26 | — | 26 | — | ||||||||
Reconciliation of Pueblo Viejo on attributable basis: | ||||||||||||
Income and mining tax expense (benefit) | 24 | — | 24 | — | ||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 24 | — | 24 | — | ||||||||
Interest expense, net | — | — | — | — | ||||||||
Pueblo Viejo EBITDA | $ | 74 | $ | — | $ | 74 | $ | — |
(1) See Note 10 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
Adjusted net income (loss)
Management uses Adjusted net income (loss) to evaluate the Company’s operating performance and for planning and forecasting future business operations. The Company believes the use of Adjusted net income (loss) allows investors and analysts to understand the results of the continuing operations of the Company and its direct and indirect subsidiaries relating to the sale of products, by excluding certain items that have a disproportionate impact on our results for a particular period. Adjustments to continuing operations are presented before tax and net of our partners’ noncontrolling interests, when applicable. The tax effect of adjustments is presented in the Tax effect of adjustments line and is calculated using the applicable regional tax rate. Management’s determination of the components of Adjusted net income (loss) are evaluated periodically and based, in part, on a review of non-GAAP financial measures used by mining industry analysts. Net income (loss) attributable to Newmont stockholders is reconciled to
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Adjusted net income (loss) as follows:
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| 2018 |
| 2019 |
| 2018 |
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Net income (loss) attributable to Newmont stockholders | $ | (25) | $ | 292 | $ | 62 | $ | 484 | |||||
Net loss (income) attributable to Newmont stockholders from discontinued operations (1) | 26 | (18) | 52 | (40) | |||||||||
Net income (loss) attributable to Newmont stockholders from continuing operations | 1 | 274 | 114 | 444 | |||||||||
Goldcorp transaction and integration costs (2) | 114 | — | 159 | — | |||||||||
Change in fair value of investments (3) | (35) | (5) | (56) | (5) | |||||||||
Reclamation and remediation charges, net (4) | 32 | 8 | 32 | 8 | |||||||||
Loss (gain) on asset and investment sales, net (5) | (30) | (99) | (31) | (99) | |||||||||
Nevada JV transaction and integration costs (6) | 11 | — | 23 | — | |||||||||
Impairment of long-lived assets (7) | — | — | 1 | — | |||||||||
Restructuring and other, net (8) | — | 7 | 5 | 12 | |||||||||
Impairment of investments (9) | — | — | 1 | — | |||||||||
Tax effect of adjustments (10) | (5) | 18 | (13) | 16 | |||||||||
Valuation allowance and other tax adjustments (11) | 4 | (59) | 33 | (47) | |||||||||
Adjusted net income (loss) | $ | 92 | $ | 144 | $ | 268 | $ | 329 | |||||
Net income (loss) per share, basic (12) | $ | (0.03) | $ | 0.55 | $ | 0.10 | $ | 0.91 | |||||
Net loss (income) attributable to Newmont stockholders from discontinued operations | 0.03 | (0.03) | 0.08 | (0.07) | |||||||||
Net income (loss) attributable to Newmont stockholders from continuing operations | — | 0.52 | 0.18 | 0.84 | |||||||||
Goldcorp transaction and integration costs | 0.14 | — | 0.24 | — | |||||||||
Change in fair value of investments | (0.05) | (0.01) | (0.09) | (0.01) | |||||||||
Reclamation and remediation charges, net | 0.04 | 0.01 | 0.05 | 0.01 | |||||||||
Loss (gain) on asset and investment sales, net | (0.04) | (0.18) | (0.05) | (0.18) | |||||||||
Nevada JV transaction and integration costs | 0.02 | — | 0.05 | — | |||||||||
Impairment of long-lived assets | — | — | — | — | |||||||||
Restructuring and other, net | — | 0.01 | — | 0.02 | |||||||||
Impairment of investments | — | — | — | — | |||||||||
Tax effect of adjustments | — | 0.03 | (0.02) | 0.03 | |||||||||
Valuation allowance and other tax adjustments | 0.01 | (0.11) | 0.05 | (0.09) | |||||||||
Adjusted net income (loss) per share, basic | $ | 0.12 | $ | 0.27 | $ | 0.41 | $ | 0.62 | |||||
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Net income (loss) per share, diluted (12) | $ | (0.03) | $ | 0.54 | $ | 0.10 | $ | 0.90 | |||||
Net loss (income) attributable to Newmont stockholders from discontinued operations | 0.03 | (0.03) | 0.08 | (0.07) | |||||||||
Net income (loss) attributable to Newmont stockholders from continuing operations | — | 0.51 | 0.18 | 0.83 | |||||||||
Goldcorp transaction and integration costs | 0.14 | — | 0.24 | — | |||||||||
Change in fair value of investments | (0.05) | (0.01) | (0.09) | (0.01) | |||||||||
Reclamation and remediation charges, net | 0.04 | 0.01 | 0.05 | 0.01 | |||||||||
Loss (gain) on asset and investment sales, net | (0.04) | (0.18) | (0.05) | (0.18) | |||||||||
Nevada JV transaction and integration costs | 0.02 | — | 0.05 | — | |||||||||
Impairment of long-lived assets | — | — | — | — | |||||||||
Restructuring and other, net | — | 0.01 | — | 0.02 | |||||||||
Impairment of investments | — | — | — | — | |||||||||
Tax effect of adjustments | — | 0.03 | (0.02) | 0.03 | |||||||||
Valuation allowance and other tax adjustments | 0.01 | (0.11) | 0.05 | (0.09) | |||||||||
Adjusted net income (loss) per share, diluted | $ | 0.12 | $ | 0.26 | $ | 0.41 | $ | 0.61 | |||||
Weighted average common shares (millions): | |||||||||||||
Basic | 766 | 533 | 651 | 534 | |||||||||
Diluted | 768 | 535 | 652 | 535 |
(1) | Net loss (income) attributable to Newmont stockholders from discontinued operations relates to (i) adjustments in our Holt royalty obligation, presented net of tax expense (benefit) of $-, $5, $- and $9, respectively, and (ii) adjustments to our Batu Hijau Contingent Consideration, presented net of tax expense (benefit) of $-, $-, $- and $1 respectively. For additional information regarding our discontinued operations, see Note 11 to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. |
(2) | Goldcorp transaction and integration costs, included in Other expense, net, represents costs incurred related to the Newmont Goldcorp transaction during 2019. |
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(3) | Change in fair value of marketable equity securities, included in Other income, net, primarily represents unrealized holding gains and losses on marketable equity securities and our investment instruments in Continental Gold Inc. For additional information regarding our investment in Continental, see Note 18 to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. |
(4) | Reclamation and remediation charges, included in Reclamation and remediation, represent revisions to remediation plans at the Company’s former historic mining operations. The 2019 charges include adjustments related to a review of the project cost estimates at the Dawn remediation site, as well as increased water management costs at the Con Mine. |
(5) | Loss (gain) on asset and investment sales, included in Other income, net, primarily represents a gain on the sale of exploration property in North America in 2019 and a gain from the exchange of certain royalty interests for cash consideration and an equity ownership and warrants in Maverix in 2018. Amounts are presented net of income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest of $2, $1, $2 and $-, respectively. |
(6) | Nevada JV transaction and integration costs, included in Other expense, net, primarily represents costs incurred related to the Nevada JV Agreement, including hostile defense fees, during 2019. |
(7) | Impairment of long-lived assets, included in Other expense, net, represents non-cash write-downs of long-lived assets. |
(8) | Restructuring and other, included in Other expense, net, primarily represents certain costs associated with severance, legal and other settlements. Amounts are presented net of income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests of $-, $(2), $- and $(3), respectively. |
(9) | Impairment of investments, included in Other income, net, represents other-than-temporary impairments of other investments. |
(10) | The tax effect of adjustments, included in Income and mining tax benefit (expense), represents the tax effect of adjustments in footnotes (2) through (9), as described above, and are calculated using the applicable regional tax rate. |
(11) | Valuation allowance and other tax adjustments, included in Income and mining tax benefit (expense), is recorded for items such as foreign tax credits, alternative minimum tax credits, capital losses and disallowed foreign losses. The adjustment in the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 is due to increases or (decreases) to net operating losses, tax credit carryovers and other deferred tax assets subject to valuation allowance of $(5) and $25 respectively, and other tax adjustments of $7 and $7, respectively. The adjustment in the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 is due to a second quarter reduction to the provisional expense for the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of $(45), a second quarter release of valuation allowance on capital losses of $(15), increases to net operating losses and other deferred tax assets at Yanacocha of $- and $11, respectively, and other tax adjustments of $1 and $7, respectively. Amounts are presented net of income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests of $2, $-, $1 and $(5), respectively. |
(12) | Per share measures may not recalculate due to rounding. |
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Free Cash Flow
Management uses Free Cash Flow as a non-GAAP measure to analyze cash flows generated from operations. Free Cash Flow is Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities less Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities of discontinued operations less Additions to property, plant and mine development as presented on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. The Company believes Free Cash Flow is also useful as one of the bases for comparing the Company’s performance with its competitors. Although Free Cash Flow and similar measures are frequently used as measures of cash flows generated from operations by other companies, the Company’s calculation of Free Cash Flow is not necessarily comparable to such other similarly titled captions of other companies.
The presentation of non-GAAP Free Cash Flow is not meant to be considered in isolation or as an alternative to net income as an indicator of the Company’s performance, or as an alternative to cash flows from operating activities as a measure of liquidity as those terms are defined by GAAP, and does not necessarily indicate whether cash flows will be sufficient to fund cash needs. The Company’s definition of Free Cash Flow is limited in that it does not represent residual cash flows available for discretionary expenditures due to the fact that the measure does not deduct the payments required for debt service and other contractual obligations or payments made for business acquisitions. Therefore, the Company believes it is important to view Free Cash Flow as a measure that provides supplemental information to the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.
The following table sets forth a reconciliation of Free Cash Flow, a non-GAAP financial measure, to Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities, which the Company believes to be the GAAP financial measure most directly comparable to Free Cash Flow, as well as information regarding Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities and Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities.
| Six Months Ended June 30, | ||||||
| 2019 | 2018 |
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Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | $ | 870 | $ | 662 | |||
Less: Net cash used in (provided by) operating activities of discontinued operations | 5 | 5 | |||||
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities of continuing operations | 875 | 667 | |||||
Less: Additions to property, plant and mine development | (605) | (489) | |||||
Free Cash Flow | $ | 270 | $ | 178 | |||
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities (1) | $ | (379) | $ | (517) | |||
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | $ | (2,036) | $ | (231) |
(1) | Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities includes Additions to property, plant and mine development, which is included in the Company’s computation of Free Cash Flow. |
Costs applicable to sales per ounce/gold equivalent ounce
Costs applicable to sales per ounce/gold equivalent ounce are non-GAAP financial measures. These measures are calculated by dividing the costs applicable to sales of gold and other metals by gold ounces or gold equivalent ounces sold, respectively. These measures are calculated for the periods presented on a consolidated basis. Costs applicable to sales per ounce/gold equivalent ounce statistics are intended to provide additional information only and do not have any standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for measures of performance prepared in accordance with GAAP. The measures are not necessarily indicative of operating profit or cash flow from operations as determined under GAAP. Other companies may calculate these measures differently.
The following tables reconcile these non-GAAP measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measures.
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Costs applicable to sales per ounce
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Costs applicable to sales (1) | $ | 1,245 | $ | 919 | $ | 2,180 | $ | 1,901 | |||||
Gold sold (thousand ounces) | 1,636 | 1,224 | 2,974 | 2,536 | |||||||||
Costs applicable to sales per ounce (2) | $ | 759 | $ | 751 | $ | 733 | $ | 750 |
(1) | Includes by-product credits of $21 and $29 during the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, respectively, and $18 and $31 during the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, respectively. |
(2) | Per ounce measures may not recalculate due to rounding. |
Costs applicable to sales per gold equivalent ounce
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| 2019 |
| 2018 |
| 2019 |
| 2018 |
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Costs applicable to sales (1) | $ | 121 | $ | 46 | $ | 164 | $ | 93 | |||||
Gold equivalent ounces - other metals (thousand ounces) (2) | 93 | 59 | 144 | 117 | |||||||||
Costs applicable to sales per ounce (3) | $ | 1,308 | $ | 786 | $ | 1,146 | $ | 796 |
(1) | Includes by-product credits of $2 and $2 during the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, respectively, and $1 and $2 during the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, respectively. |
(2) | Gold equivalent ounces is calculated as pounds or ounces produced multiplied by the ratio of the other metals price to the gold price, using Gold ($1,200/oz.), Copper ($2.75/lb.), Silver ($15/oz.), Lead ($0.90/lb.) and Zinc ($1.05/lb.) pricing for 2019 and Gold ($1,250/oz.) and Copper ($2.70/lb.) pricing for 2018. |
(3) | Per ounce measures may not recalculate due to rounding. |
All-In Sustaining Costs
Newmont has developed a metric that expands on GAAP measures, such as cost of goods sold, and non-GAAP measures, such as Costs applicable to sales per ounce, to provide visibility into the economics of our mining operations related to expenditures, operating performance and the ability to generate cash flow from our continuing operations.
Current GAAP measures used in the mining industry, such as cost of goods sold, do not capture all of the expenditures incurred to discover, develop and sustain production. Therefore, we believe that all-in sustaining costs is a non-GAAP measure that provides additional information to management, investors and analysts that aid in the understanding of the economics of our operations and performance compared to other producers and provides investors visibility by better defining the total costs associated with production.
All-in sustaining cost (“AISC”) amounts are intended to provide additional information only and do not have any standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for measures of performance prepared in accordance with GAAP. The measures are not necessarily indicative of operating profit or cash flow from operations as determined under GAAP. Other companies may calculate these measures differently as a result of differences in the underlying accounting principles, policies applied and in accounting frameworks such as in International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”), or by reflecting the benefit from selling non-gold metals as a reduction to AISC. Differences may also arise related to definitional differences of sustaining versus development (i.e. non-sustaining) capital activities based upon each company’s internal policies.
The following disclosure provides information regarding the adjustments made in determining the all-in sustaining costs measure:
Costs applicable to sales. Includes all direct and indirect costs related to current production incurred to execute the current mine plan. We exclude certain exceptional or unusual amounts from Costs applicable to sales (“CAS”), such as significant revisions to recovery amounts. CAS includes by-product credits from certain metals obtained during the process of extracting and processing the primary ore-body. CAS is accounted for on an accrual basis and excludes Depreciation and amortization and Reclamation and remediation, which is consistent with our presentation of CAS on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. In determining AISC, only the CAS associated with producing and selling an ounce of gold is included in the measure. Therefore, the
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amount of gold CAS included in AISC is derived from the CAS presented in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations less the amount of CAS attributable to the production of other metals at our Phoenix, Peñasquito and Boddington mines. The other metals CAS at those mine sites is disclosed in Note 4 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. The allocation of CAS between gold and other metals at the Phoenix, Peñasquito and Boddington mines is based upon the relative sales value of gold and other metals produced during the period.
Reclamation costs. Includes accretion expense related to Reclamation liabilities and the amortization of the related Asset Retirement Cost (“ARC”) for the Company’s operating properties. Accretion related to the Reclamation liabilities and the amortization of the ARC assets for reclamation does not reflect annual cash outflows but are calculated in accordance with GAAP. The accretion and amortization reflect the periodic costs of reclamation associated with current production and are therefore included in the measure. The allocation of these costs to gold and other metals is determined using the same allocation used in the allocation of CAS between gold and other metals at the Phoenix, Peñasquito and Boddington mines.
Advanced projects, research and development and exploration. Includes incurred expenses related to projects that are designed to sustain current production and exploration. We note that as current resources are depleted, exploration and advanced projects are necessary for us to replace the depleting reserves or enhance the recovery and processing of the current reserves to sustain production at existing operations. As these costs relate to sustaining our production, and are considered a continuing cost of a mining company, these costs are included in the AISC measure. These costs are derived from the Advanced projects, research and development and Exploration amounts presented in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations less incurred expenses related to the development of new operations, or related to major projects at existing operations where these projects will materially benefit the operation in the future. The allocation of these costs to gold and other metals is determined using the same allocation used in the allocation of CAS between gold and other metals at the Phoenix, Peñasquito and Boddington mines.
General and administrative. Includes costs related to administrative tasks not directly related to current production, but rather related to support our corporate structure and fulfill our obligations to operate as a public company. Including these expenses in the AISC metric provides visibility of the impact that general and administrative activities have on current operations and profitability on a per ounce basis.
Other expense, net. We exclude certain exceptional or unusual expenses from Other expense, net, such as restructuring, as these are not indicative to sustaining our current operations. Furthermore, this adjustment to Other expense, net is also consistent with the nature of the adjustments made to Net income (loss) attributable to Newmont stockholders as disclosed in the Company’s non-GAAP financial measure Adjusted net income (loss). The allocation of these costs to gold and other metals is determined using the same allocation used in the allocation of CAS between gold and other metals at the Phoenix, Peñasquito and Boddington mines.
Treatment and refining costs. Includes costs paid to smelters for treatment and refining of our concentrates to produce the salable metal. These costs are presented net as a reduction of Sales on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. The allocation of these costs to gold and other metals is determined using the same allocation used in the allocation of CAS between gold and other metals at the Phoenix, Peñasquito and Boddington mines.
Sustaining capital and finance lease payments. We determined sustaining capital and finance lease payments as those capital expenditures and finance lease payments that are necessary to maintain current production and execute the current mine plan. Sustaining finance lease payments are included beginning in 2019 in connection with the adoption of ASC 842. Refer to Note 2 in the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for further details. We determined development (i.e. non-sustaining) capital expenditures and finance lease payments to be those payments used to develop new operations or related to projects at existing operations where those projects will materially benefit the operation. The classification of sustaining and development capital projects and finance leases is based on a systematic review of our project portfolio in light of the nature of each project. Sustaining capital and finance lease payments are relevant to the AISC metric as these are needed to maintain the Company’s current operations and provide improved transparency related to our ability to finance these expenditures from current operations. The allocation of these costs to gold and other metals is determined using the same allocation used in the allocation of CAS between gold and other metals at the Phoenix, Peñasquito and Boddington mines.
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Three Months Ended | Applicable | Reclamation | and | and | Expense, | Refining | Lease Related | Sustaining | Ounces (000) | Costs per | ||||||||||||||||||||
June 30, 2019 | to Sales (1)(2)(3) |
| Costs (4) |
| Exploration(5) |
| Administrative |
| Net (6) |
| Costs |
| Costs (7)(8) |
| Costs |
| Sold |
| oz. (9) |
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Gold | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Carlin | $ | 166 | $ | 1 | $ | 5 | $ | 1 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 35 | $ | 208 | 183 | $ | 1,138 | |||||||||||
Phoenix | 53 | 2 | — | 1 | — | 3 | 5 | 64 | 53 | 1,211 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Twin Creeks | 59 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 11 | 72 | 85 | 850 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Long Canyon | 15 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 18 | 44 | 402 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Other Nevada | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||
Nevada | 293 | 3 | 6 | 4 | — | 3 | 56 | 365 | 365 | 1,002 | ||||||||||||||||||||
CC&V | 77 | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | — | 12 | 94 | 82 | 1,144 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Red Lake | 43 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 14 | 60 | 37 | 1,621 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Musselwhite | 12 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 4 | 19 | 6 | 3,307 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Porcupine | 63 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | 10 | 76 | 59 | 1,288 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Éléonore | 75 | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | 12 | 90 | 84 | 1,073 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Peñasquito | 27 | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 34 | 19 | 1,775 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Other North America | — | — | 1 | 20 | — | — | 3 | 24 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||
North America | 297 | 3 | 13 | 20 | 1 | 1 | 62 | 397 | 287 | 1,383 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Yanacocha | 100 | 14 | 2 | — | 5 | — | 8 | 129 | 135 | 955 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Merian | 71 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 12 | 86 | 124 | 696 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Cerro Negro | 63 | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | — | 13 | 80 | 100 | 802 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Other South America | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||
South America | 234 | 16 | 5 | 3 | 6 | — | 33 | 297 | 359 | 827 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Boddington | 139 | 3 | — | — | — | 3 | 15 | 160 | 175 | 915 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tanami | 65 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 21 | 88 | 118 | 744 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Kalgoorlie | 50 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 6 | 57 | 55 | 1,035 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Other Australia | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | 2 | 5 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||
Australia | 254 | 5 | 2 | 2 | — | 3 | 44 | 310 | 348 | 890 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Ahafo | 97 | 1 | 6 | — | 1 | — | 30 | 135 | 158 | 850 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Akyem | 70 | 9 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 7 | 88 | 119 | 734 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Other Africa | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||
Africa | 167 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 2 | — | 37 | 225 | 277 | 810 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Corporate and Other | — | — | 15 | 50 | 3 | — | — | 68 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total Gold | $ | 1,245 | $ | 37 | $ | 48 | $ | 81 | $ | 12 | $ | 7 | $ | 232 | $ | 1,662 | 1,636 | $ | 1,016 | |||||||||||
Gold equivalent ounces - other metals (10) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Phoenix | $ | 15 | $ | 2 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 1 | $ | 1 | $ | 19 | 18 | $ | 1,037 | |||||||||||
Peñasquito | 77 | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | 20 | 101 | 40 | 2,536 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Boddington | 29 | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 34 | 35 | 957 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total Gold Equivalent Ounces | $ | 121 | $ | 4 | $ | 1 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 5 | $ | 23 | $ | 154 | 93 | $ | 1,646 | |||||||||||
Consolidated | $ | 1,366 | $ | 41 | $ | 49 | $ | 81 | $ | 12 | $ | 12 | $ | 255 | $ | 1,816 |
(1) | Excludes Depreciation and amortization and Reclamation and remediation. |
(2) | Includes by-product credits of $23 and excludes co-product revenues of $103. |
(3) | Includes stockpile and leach pad inventory adjustments of $15 at Carlin, $7 at CC&V, $3 at Yanacocha, $12 at Boddington and $15 at Akyem. |
(4) | Reclamation costs include operating accretion and amortization of asset retirement costs of $22 and $19, respectively, and exclude non-operating accretion and reclamation and remediation adjustments of $14 and $37, respectively. |
(5) | Advanced projects, research and development and Exploration excludes development expenditures of $2 at Carlin, $1 at Phoenix, $2 at Twin Creeks, $7 at Long Canyon, $2 at Other Nevada, $2 at CC&V, $4 at Yanacocha, $1 at Merian, $2 at Cerro Negro, $11 at Other South America, $1 at Kalgoorlie, $4 at Other Australia, $5 at Ahafo, $4 at Akyem, $2 at Other Africa and $2 at Corporate and Other, totaling $52 related to developing new operations or major projects at existing operations where these projects will materially benefit the operation. |
(6) | Other expense, net is adjusted for Newmont Goldcorp transaction and integration costs of $114 and Nevada JV transaction implementation costs of $11. |
(7) | Includes sustaining capital expenditures of $56 for Nevada, $72 for North America, $33 for South America, $45 for Australia, $36 for Africa and nil for Corporate and Other, totaling $242 and excludes development capital expenditures, capitalized interest and the increase in accrued capital totaling $138. The following are major development projects: Borden, Musselwhite Materials Handling, Turquoise Ridge joint venture 3rd shaft, Quecher Main, Yanacocha Sulfides projects, Tanami Expansion 2, Ahafo North and Ahafo Mill Expansion. |
(8) | Includes finance lease payments for sustaining projects of $13 and excludes finance lease payments for development projects of $13. |
(9) | Per ounce measures may not recalculate due to rounding. |
(10) | Gold equivalent ounces is calculated as pounds or ounces produced multiplied by the ratio of the other metals price to the gold price, using Gold ($1,200/oz.), Copper ($2.75/lb.), Silver ($15/oz.), Lead ($0.90/lb.), and Zinc ($1.05/lb.) pricing. |
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Three Months Ended | Applicable | Reclamation | and | and | Expense, | Refining | Sustaining | Sustaining | Ounces (000) | Costs per | ||||||||||||||||||||
June 30, 2018 | to Sales (1)(2)(3) |
| Costs (4) |
| Exploration(5) |
| Administrative |
| Net (6) |
| Costs |
| Capital (7) |
| Costs |
| Sold |
| oz. (8) |
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Carlin | $ | 178 | $ | 2 | $ | 5 | $ | 1 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 42 | $ | 228 | 187 | $ | 1,216 | |||||||||||
Phoenix | 44 | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 9 | 56 | 53 | 1,057 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Twin Creeks | 66 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | 6 | 75 | 86 | 865 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Long Canyon | 18 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 21 | 43 | 496 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Other Nevada | — | — | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 8 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||
Nevada | 306 | 2 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 62 | 388 | 369 | 1,047 | ||||||||||||||||||||
CC&V | 42 | 3 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 9 | 56 | 67 | 845 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Other North America | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||
North America | 42 | 3 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 9 | 56 | 67 | 845 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Yanacocha | 92 | 9 | — | — | 2 | — | 5 | 108 | 113 | 974 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Merian | 61 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 18 | 81 | 102 | 801 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Other South America | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||
South America | 153 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 2 | — | 23 | 192 | 215 | 885 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Boddington | 130 | 4 | — | — | — | 5 | 7 | 146 | 177 | 826 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tanami | 74 | — | 4 | — | — | — | 17 | 95 | 103 | 936 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Kalgoorlie | 62 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 5 | 69 | 93 | 736 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Other Australia | — | 2 | — | 3 | (2) | — | — | 3 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||
Australia | 266 | 7 | 5 | 3 | (2) | 5 | 29 | 313 | 373 | 842 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Ahafo | 90 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 6 | 99 | 101 | 990 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Akyem | 62 | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | 10 | 79 | 99 | 794 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Other Africa | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||
Africa | 152 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | 16 | 179 | 200 | 902 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Corporate and Other | — | — | 15 | 51 | 1 | — | 2 | 69 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total Gold | $ | 919 | $ | 29 | $ | 34 | $ | 63 | $ | 4 | $ | 7 | $ | 141 | $ | 1,197 | 1,224 | $ | 978 | |||||||||||
Gold equivalent ounces - other metals (9) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Phoenix | $ | 14 | $ | 1 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 1 | $ | 2 | $ | 18 | 15 | $ | 1,189 | |||||||||||
Boddington | 32 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 37 | 44 | 865 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total Gold Equivalent Ounces | $ | 46 | $ | 1 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 3 | $ | 5 | $ | 55 | 59 | $ | 948 | |||||||||||
Consolidated | $ | 965 | $ | 30 | $ | 34 | $ | 63 | $ | 4 | $ | 10 | $ | 146 | $ | 1,252 |
(1) | Excludes Depreciation and amortization and Reclamation and remediation. |
(2) | Includes by-product credits of $19 and excludes co-product revenues of $81. |
(3) | Includes stockpile and leach pad inventory adjustments of $25 at Carlin, $14 at Twin Creeks, $1 at Yanacocha, $18 at Ahafo and $15 at Akyem. |
(4) | Reclamation costs include operating accretion and amortization of asset retirement costs of $15 and $15, respectively, and exclude non-operating accretion and reclamation and remediation adjustments of $11 and $11, respectively. |
(5) | Advanced projects, research and development and Exploration excludes development expenditures of $3 at Carlin, $1 at Twin Creeks, $6 at Long Canyon, $5 at Other Nevada, $1 at CC&V, $12 at Yanacocha, $5 at Merian, $8 at Other South America, $2 at Kalgoorlie, $2 at Other Australia, $4 at Ahafo, $3 at Akyem, $1 at Other Africa and $3 at Corporate and Other, totaling $56 related to developing new operations or major projects at existing operations where these projects will materially benefit the operation. |
(6) | Other expense, net is adjusted for restructuring and other costs of $9. |
(7) | Excludes development capital expenditures, capitalized interest and the increase in accrued capital totaling $112. The following are major development projects: Twin Creeks Underground, Quecher Main, the Merian crusher, Tanami Expansion 2, Subika Underground and Ahafo Mill Expansion. |
(8) | Per ounce measures may not recalculate due to rounding. |
(9) | Gold equivalent ounces is calculated as pounds or ounces produced multiplied by the ratio of the other metals price to the gold price, using Gold ($1,250/oz.) and Copper ($2.70/lb.) pricing. |
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Six Months Ended | Applicable | Reclamation | and | and | Expense, | Refining | Finance Lease | Sustaining | Ounces (000) | Costs per | ||||||||||||||||||||
June 30, 2019 | to Sales (1)(2)(3) |
| Costs (4) |
| Exploration(5) |
| Administrative |
| Net (6) |
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| Payments (7)(8) |
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Carlin | $ | 350 | $ | 3 | $ | 9 | $ | 3 | $ | 1 | $ | — | $ | 64 | $ | 430 | 397 | $ | 1,082 | |||||||||||
Phoenix | 101 | 3 | — | 1 | — | 5 | 10 | 120 | 105 | 1,144 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Twin Creeks | 110 | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | — | 23 | 138 | 162 | 855 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Long Canyon | 35 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 7 | 44 | 95 | 463 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Other Nevada | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | 4 | 9 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||
Nevada | 596 | 8 | 17 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 108 | 741 | 759 | 976 | ||||||||||||||||||||
CC&V | 143 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | — | 15 | 168 | 157 | 1,071 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Red Lake | 43 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 14 | 60 | 37 | 1,621 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Musselwhite | 12 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 4 | 19 | 6 | 3,307 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Porcupine | 63 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | 10 | 76 | 59 | 1,288 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Éléonore | 75 | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | 12 | 90 | 84 | 1,073 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Peñasquito | 27 | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 34 | 19 | 1,775 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Other North America | — | — | 1 | 20 | — | — | 3 | 24 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||
North America | 363 | 4 | 15 | 21 | 2 | 1 | 65 | 471 | 362 | 1,302 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Yanacocha | 193 | 30 | 3 | — | 7 | — | 14 | 247 | 273 | 903 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Merian | 142 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 23 | 170 | 270 | 631 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Cerro Negro | 63 | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | — | 13 | 80 | 100 | 802 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Other South America | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||
South America | 398 | 33 | 7 | 6 | 8 | — | 50 | 502 | 643 | 780 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Boddington | 285 | 6 | — | — | — | 7 | 26 | 324 | 344 | 944 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tanami | 134 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | 38 | 177 | 249 | 710 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Kalgoorlie | 100 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 15 | 116 | 109 | 1,056 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Other Australia | — | — | 1 | 5 | 1 | — | 3 | 10 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||
Australia | 519 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 82 | 627 | 702 | 894 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Ahafo | 183 | 2 | 9 | — | 1 | — | 48 | 243 | 294 | 824 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Akyem | 121 | 17 | 3 | — | 1 | — | 15 | 157 | 214 | 731 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Other Africa | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||
Africa | 304 | 19 | 12 | 4 | 2 | — | 63 | 404 | 508 | 794 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Corporate and Other | — | — | 28 | 98 | 3 | — | 1 | 130 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total Gold | $ | 2,180 | $ | 73 | $ | 83 | $ | 140 | $ | 17 | $ | 13 | $ | 369 | $ | 2,875 | 2,974 | $ | 967 | |||||||||||
Gold equivalent ounces - other metals (10) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Phoenix | $ | 28 | $ | 2 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 1 | $ | 3 | $ | 34 | 35 | $ | 959 | |||||||||||
Peñasquito | 77 | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | 20 | 101 | 40 | 2,536 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Boddington | 59 | 2 | — | — | — | 3 | 5 | 69 | 69 | 997 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total Gold Equivalent Ounces | $ | 164 | $ | 4 | $ | 1 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 7 | $ | 28 | $ | 204 | 144 | $ | 1,413 | |||||||||||
Consolidated | $ | 2,344 | $ | 77 | $ | 84 | $ | 140 | $ | 17 | $ | 20 | $ | 397 | $ | 3,079 |
(1) | Excludes Depreciation and amortization and Reclamation and remediation. |
(2) | Includes by-product credits of $31 and excludes co-product revenues of $167. |
(3) | Includes stockpile and leach pad inventory adjustments of $33 at Carlin, $2 at Twin Creeks, $10 at CC&V, $10 at Yanacocha, $19 at Boddington and $20 at Akyem. |
(4) | Reclamation costs include operating accretion and amortization of asset retirement costs of $38 and $39, respectively, and exclude non-operating accretion and reclamation and remediation adjustments of $25 and $40, respectively. |
(5) | Advanced projects, research and development and Exploration excludes development expenditures of $6 at Carlin, $1 at Phoenix, $2 at Twin Creeks, $12 at Long Canyon, $2 at Other Nevada, $3 at CC&V, $7 at Yanacocha, $1 at Merian, $2 at Cerro Negro, $20 at Other South America, $3 at Tanami, $2 at Kalgoorlie, $6 at Other Australia, $7 at Ahafo, $5 at Akyem, $3 at Other Africa and $3 at Corporate and Other, totaling $85 related to developing new operations or major projects at existing operations where these projects will materially benefit the operation. |
(6) | Other expense, net is adjusted for Newmont Goldcorp transaction and integration costs of $159, Nevada JV transaction implementation costs of $23, restructuring and other costs of $5 and impairment of long-lived assets of $1. |
(7) | Includes sustaining capital expenditures of $110 for Nevada, $74 for North America, $50 for South America, $81 for Australia, $61 for Africa and $1 for Corporate and Other, totaling $377 and excludes development capital expenditures, capitalized interest and the increase in accrued capital totaling $228. The following are major development projects: Borden, Musselwhite Materials Handling, Turquoise Ridge joint venture 3rd shaft, Quecher Main, Yanacocha Sulfides projects, Tanami Expansion 2, Ahafo North, Subika Underground and Ahafo Mill Expansion. |
(8) | Includes finance lease payments for sustaining projects of $20 and excludes finance lease payments for development projects of $19. |
(9) | Per ounce measures may not recalculate due to rounding. |
(10) | Gold equivalent ounces is calculated as pounds or ounces produced multiplied by the ratio of the other metals price to the gold price, using Gold ($1,200/oz.), Copper ($2.75/lb.), Silver ($15/oz.), Lead ($0.90/lb.), and Zinc ($1.05/lb.) pricing. |
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Carlin | $ | 377 | $ | 5 | $ | 9 | $ | 3 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 72 | $ | 466 | 416 | $ | 1,119 | |||||||||||
Phoenix | 106 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | 4 | 14 | 128 | 130 | 983 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Twin Creeks | 130 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | 11 | 147 | 169 | 870 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Long Canyon | 34 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 5 | 40 | 87 | 464 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Other Nevada | — | — | 6 | 1 | 2 | — | 4 | 13 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||
Nevada | 647 | 8 | 20 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 106 | 794 | 802 | 989 | ||||||||||||||||||||
CC&V | 81 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 18 | 105 | 129 | 815 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Other North America | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||
North America | 81 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 18 | 105 | 129 | 815 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Yanacocha | 206 | 19 | 1 | — | 3 | — | 11 | 240 | 220 | 1,092 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Merian | 128 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | 27 | 158 | 227 | 696 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Other South America | — | — | — | 6 | 1 | — | — | 7 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||
South America | 334 | 20 | 3 | 6 | 4 | — | 38 | 405 | 447 | 906 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Boddington | 258 | 6 | — | — | — | 10 | 20 | 294 | 337 | 873 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tanami | 150 | 1 | 9 | — | 1 | — | 29 | 190 | 229 | 837 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Kalgoorlie | 122 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | 13 | 139 | 181 | 765 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Other Australia | — | 2 | 2 | 5 | (3) | — | 1 | 7 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||
Australia | 530 | 11 | 13 | 5 | (2) | 10 | 63 | 630 | 747 | 845 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Ahafo | 180 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 13 | 199 | 205 | 972 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Akyem | 129 | 12 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 20 | 163 | 206 | 794 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Other Africa | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||
Africa | 309 | 14 | 3 | 4 | 2 | — | 33 | 365 | 411 | 889 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Corporate and Other | — | — | 28 | 100 | 1 | — | 6 | 135 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total Gold | $ | 1,901 | $ | 56 | $ | 68 | $ | 122 | $ | 9 | $ | 14 | $ | 264 | $ | 2,434 | 2,536 | $ | 961 | |||||||||||
Gold equivalent ounces - other metals (9) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Phoenix | $ | 30 | $ | 1 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 1 | $ | 4 | $ | 36 | 33 | $ | 1,088 | |||||||||||
Boddington | 63 | 1 | — | — | — | 5 | 6 | 75 | 84 | 901 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total Gold Equivalent Ounces | $ | 93 | $ | 2 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 6 | $ | 10 | $ | 111 | 117 | $ | 954 | |||||||||||
Consolidated | $ | 1,994 | $ | 58 | $ | 68 | $ | 122 | $ | 9 | $ | 20 | $ | 274 | $ | 2,545 |
(1) | Excludes Depreciation and amortization and Reclamation and remediation. |
(2) | Includes by-product credits of $33 and excludes co-product revenues of $159. |
(3) | Includes stockpile and leach pad inventory adjustments of $46 at Carlin, $26 at Twin Creeks, $19 at Yanacocha, $33 at Ahafo and $28 at Akyem. |
(4) | Reclamation costs include operating accretion and amortization of asset retirement costs of $30 and $28, respectively, and exclude non-operating accretion and reclamation and remediation adjustments of $21 and $14, respectively. |
(5) | Advanced projects, research and development and Exploration excludes development expenditures of $6 at Carlin, $2 at Twin Creeks, $12 at Long Canyon, $7 at Other Nevada, $2 at CC&V, $21 at Yanacocha, $7 at Merian, $15 at Other South America, $1 at Tanami, $4 at Kalgoorlie, $2 at Other Australia, $6 at Ahafo, $6 at Akyem, $2 at Other Africa and $3 at Corporate and Other, totaling $96 related to developing new operations or major projects at existing operations where these projects will materially benefit the operation. |
(6) | Other expense, net is adjusted for restructuring and other costs of $15. |
(7) | Excludes development capital expenditures, capitalized interest and the increase in accrued capital totaling $215. The following are major development projects: Twin Creeks Underground, Quecher Main, the Merian crusher, Tanami Expansion 2, Subika Underground and Ahafo Mill Expansion. |
(8) | Per ounce measures may not recalculate due to rounding. |
(9) | Gold equivalent ounces is calculated as pounds or ounces produced multiplied by the ratio of the other metals price to the gold price, using Gold ($1,250/oz.) and Copper ($2.70/lb.) pricing. |
Accounting Developments
For a discussion of Recently Adopted and Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements, see Note 2 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Critical Accounting Policies
Listed below are the accounting policies that we believe are critical to our financial statements due to the degree of uncertainty regarding the estimates or assumptions involved and the magnitude of the asset, liability, revenue or expense being reported. Our discussion of financial condition and results of operations is based upon the information reported in our Consolidated Financial Statements. The preparation of these Consolidated Financial Statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) required us to make assumptions and estimates that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses, as well as the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of our financial statements. We base our assumptions and estimates on historical experience and various other sources that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results may differ from the estimates we calculate due to changes in circumstances, global economics and politics, and general business conditions. A summary of our significant accounting policies is detailed in Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. We have outlined below those additional policies identified as being critical to the understanding of our business and results of operations and that require the application of significant management judgement.
Business Combinations
The Company recognizes and measures the assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business combination based on their estimated fair values at the acquisition date, while transaction and integration costs related to business combinations are expensed as incurred. Any excess of the purchase consideration when compared to the fair value of the net tangible and intangible assets acquired, if any, is recorded as goodwill. For material acquisitions, the Company typically engages independent appraisers to assist with the determination of the fair value of assets acquired, liabilities assumed, noncontrolling interest, if any, and goodwill, based on recognized business valuation methodologies. An income, market or cost valuation method may be utilized to estimate the fair value of the assets acquired, liabilities assumed, and noncontrolling interest, if any, in a business combination. The income valuation method represents the present value of future cash flows over the life of the asset using: (i) discrete financial forecasts, which rely on management’s estimates of reserve quantities and exploration potential, costs to produce and develop reserves, revenues, and operating expenses; (ii) long-term growth rates; (iii) appropriate discount rates; and (iv) expected future capital requirements (“income valuation method”). The market valuation method uses prices paid for a similar asset by other purchasers in the market, normalized for any differences between the assets (“market valuation method”). The cost valuation method is based on the replacement cost of a comparable asset at the time of the acquisition adjusted for depreciation and economic and functional obsolescence of the asset (“cost valuation method”). If the initial accounting for the business combination is incomplete by the end of the reporting period in which the acquisition occurs, an estimate will be recorded. Subsequent to the acquisition date, and not later than one year from the acquisition date, the Company will record any material adjustments to the initial estimate based on new information obtained that would have existed as of the date of the acquisition. Any adjustment that arises from information obtained that did not exist as of the date of the acquisition will be recorded in the period the adjustments arises.
Goodwill
Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the estimated fair value of the net assets acquired in a business acquisition. Goodwill is allocated to reporting units and tested for impairment annually and when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value. The fair value of a reporting unit is determined using both the income and market valuation methods. If the carrying amount of the reporting unit exceeds its fair value, an impairment loss is recognized in an amount equal to that excess, limited to the total amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit.
Safe Harbor Statement
Certain statements contained in this report (including information incorporated by reference herein) are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and are intended to be covered by the safe harbor provided for under these sections. Words such as “expect(s)”, “feel(s)”, “believe(s)”, “will”, “may”, “anticipate(s)”, “estimate(s)”, “should”, “intend(s)” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Our forward-looking statements may include, without limitation:
● | estimates regarding future earnings and the sensitivity of earnings to gold, copper and other metal prices; |
● | estimates of future mineral production and sales; |
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● | estimates of future production costs, other expenses and taxes for specific operations and on a consolidated basis; |
● | estimates of future cash flows and the sensitivity of cash flows to gold and other metal prices; |
● | estimates of future capital expenditures, construction, production or closure activities and other cash needs, for specific operations and on a consolidated basis, and expectations as to the funding or timing thereof; |
● | estimates as to the projected development of certain ore deposits, including the timing of such development, the costs of such development and other capital costs, financing plans for these deposits and expected production commencement dates; |
● | estimates of reserves and statements regarding future exploration results and reserve replacement and the sensitivity of reserves to metal price changes; |
● | statements regarding the availability of, and terms and costs related to, future borrowing or financing and expectations regarding future debt repayments or debt tender transactions; |
● | estimates regarding future exploration expenditures, results and reserves; |
● | statements regarding fluctuations in financial and currency markets; |
● | estimates regarding potential cost savings, productivity, operating performance and ownership and cost structures; |
● | expectations regarding future or recent acquisitions and joint ventures, including, without limitation, projected benefits, synergies, value creation, integration, timing and costs and related valuations and other matters; |
● | expectations regarding the start-up time, design, mine life, production and costs applicable to sales and exploration potential of our projects; |
● | statements regarding future hedge and derivative positions or modifications thereto; |
● | statements regarding political, economic or governmental conditions and environments; |
● | statements regarding the impacts of changes in the legal and regulatory environment in which we operate; |
● | estimates of future costs, accruals for reclamation costs and other liabilities for certain environmental matters, including without limitation with respect to our Yanacocha operation; |
● | estimates of income taxes and expectations relating to tax contingencies or tax audits; and |
● | estimates of pension and other post-retirement costs. |
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. Such risks include, but are not limited to:
● | the price of gold, copper and other metal prices and commodities; |
● | the cost of operations; |
● | currency fluctuations; |
● | geological and metallurgical assumptions; |
● | operating performance of equipment, processes and facilities; |
● | labor relations; |
● | timing of receipt of necessary governmental permits or approvals; |
● | domestic and foreign laws or regulations, particularly relating to the environment, mining and processing; |
● | changes in tax laws; |
● | domestic and international economic and political conditions; |
● | our ability to obtain or maintain necessary financing; and |
● | other risks and hazards associated with mining operations. |
More detailed information regarding these factors is included in the section titled Item 1, Business; Item 1A, Risk Factors in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018 filed February 21, 2019 and elsewhere throughout this report, including in Part II, Item 1A. Risk Factors. Many of these factors are beyond our 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 these cautionary statements. We disclaim any intention or obligation to update publicly any
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forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required under applicable securities laws.
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 our 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; inflation, deflation, or other general price instability and global mine production levels. Changes in the market price of copper, silver, lead and zinc also affect our profitability and cash flow. These metals are 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.
Decreases in the market price of metals can also significantly affect the value of our product inventory, stockpiles and leach pads, and it may be necessary to record a write-down to the net realizable value. Net realizable value represents the estimated future sales price based on short-term and long-term metals prices, less estimated costs to complete production and bring the product to sale. The primary factors that influence the need to record write-downs of our stockpiles, leach pads and product inventory include short-term and long-term metals prices and costs for production inputs such as labor, fuel and energy, materials and supplies as well as realized ore grades and recovery rates. The significant assumptions in determining the stockpile, leach pad and product inventory adjustments for each mine site reporting unit at June 30, 2019 included production cost and capitalized expenditure assumptions unique to each operation, a short-term and long-term gold price of $1,309 and $1,300 per ounce, respectively, a short-term and long-term copper price of $2.77 and $3.00 per pound, respectively, a short-term and long-term silver price of $14.90 and $18.00 per ounce, respectively, a short-term and long-term lead price of $0.85 and $1.00 per pound, respectively, a short-term and long-term zinc price of $1.25 and $1.20 per pound, respectively, a short-term and long-term U.S. to Australian dollar exchange rate of $0.70 and $0.80, respectively, a short-term and long-term U.S. to Canadian dollar exchange rate of $0.75 and $0.83, respectively, a short-term and long-term U.S. dollar to Mexican Peso exchange rate of $0.05 and $0.06, respectively and a short-term and long-term U.S. dollar to Argentinian Peso exchange rate of $0.02 and $0.02, respectively.
The net realizable value measurement involves the use of estimates and assumptions unique to each mining operation regarding current and future operating and capital costs, metal recoveries, production levels, commodity prices, proven and probable reserve quantities, engineering data and other factors. A high degree of judgment is involved in determining such assumptions and estimates and no assurance can be given that actual results will not differ significantly from those estimates and assumptions.
Hedging
Our strategy is to provide shareholders with leverage to changes in gold and copper prices by selling our production at spot market prices. Consequently, we do not hedge our gold and copper sales. We have and may continue to manage certain risks associated with commodity input costs, interest rates and foreign currencies using the derivative market.
By using hedges, we are affected by credit risk, market risk and market liquidity risk. Credit risk is the risk that a third party might fail to fulfill its performance obligations under the terms of a financial instrument. We mitigate credit risk by entering into derivatives with high credit quality counterparties, limiting the amount of exposure to each counterparty and monitoring the financial condition of the counterparties. Market risk is the risk that the fair value of a derivative might be adversely affected by a change in underlying commodity prices, interest rates or currency exchange rates, and that this in turn affects our financial condition. We manage market risk by establishing and monitoring parameters that limit the types and degree of market risk that may be undertaken. We mitigate this potential risk to our financial condition by establishing trading agreements with counterparties under which we are not required to post any collateral or be subject to any margin calls on our derivatives. Our counterparties cannot require settlement solely because of an adverse change in the fair value of a derivative. Market liquidity risk is the risk that a derivative cannot be eliminated quickly, by either liquidating it or by establishing an offsetting position. Under the terms of our trading agreements, counterparties cannot require us to immediately settle outstanding derivatives, except upon the occurrence of customary events of default such as covenant breaches, including financial covenants, insolvency or bankruptcy. We further mitigate market liquidity risk by spreading out the maturity of our derivatives over time.
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See Note 17 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Commodity Price Exposure
Our provisional metal 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 gold and copper concentrates at the prevailing indices’ prices 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 June 30, 2019, Newmont had gold sales of 119,000 ounces priced at an average of $1,414 per ounce, subject to final pricing over the next several months. Each $25 change in the price for provisionally priced gold sales would have an approximate $2 effect on our Net income (loss) attributable to Newmont stockholders. The London Bullion Market Association P.M. closing settlement price at June 30, 2019 for gold was $1,409 per ounce.
At June 30, 2019, Newmont had copper sales of 23 million pounds priced at an average of $2.71 per pound, subject to final pricing over the next several months. Each $0.10 change in the price for provisionally priced copper sales would have an approximate $2 effect on our Net income (loss) attributable to Newmont stockholders. The LME closing settlement price at June 30, 2019 for copper was $2.71 per pound.
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.
On April 18, 2019, the Company completed the acquisition of Goldcorp which operated under its own set of systems and internal controls. During the three months ended June 30, 2019, the Company transitioned certain of Goldcorp’s processes to the Company’s internal control processes and added other internal controls over significant processes specific to the acquisition and to post-acquisition activities, including internal controls associated with the valuation of certain assets acquired and liabilities assumed in the transaction and the process of consolidating the Goldcorp business into the Company’s financial statements. The Company will continue the process of integrating internal controls over financial reporting throughout the remainder of the year.
There were no other changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the three months ended June 30, 2019, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our 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 29 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements contained in this Report and is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS. (dollars in millions, except per share, per ounce and per pound amounts)
Our business activities are subject to significant risks, including those described below. You should carefully consider these risks. If any of the described risks actually occurs, our business, financial position and results of operations could be materially adversely affected. Such risks are not the only ones we face and additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to us or that we currently deem immaterial may also affect our business. This report contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Our actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors, including the risks described below. See “Forward-Looking Statements.”
Risks Related to Our Business
A substantial or extended decline in gold, silver, copper, zinc or lead prices would have a material adverse effect on us.
Our business is dependent on the prices of gold, silver, copper, zinc and lead, which fluctuate on a daily basis and are affected by numerous factors beyond our control. Factors tending to influence prices include:
● | Gold sales, purchases or leasing by governments and central banks; |
● | Speculative short positions taken by significant investors or traders in gold, copper or other metals; |
● | The relative strength of the U.S. dollar; |
● | The monetary policies employed by the world’s major Central Banks; |
● | The fiscal policies employed by the world’s major industrialized economies; |
● | Expectations of the future rate of inflation; |
● | Interest rates; |
● | Recession or reduced economic activity in the United States, China, India and other industrialized or developing countries; |
● | Decreased industrial, jewelry or investment demand; |
● | Increased import and export taxes; |
● | Increased supply from production, disinvestment and scrap; |
● | Forward sales by producers in hedging or similar transactions; and |
● | Availability of cheaper substitute materials. |
The volatility in gold and copper prices is illustrated in the tables presented under the heading “Business – Products” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K. Any decline in our realized prices adversely impacts our revenues, net income and operating cash flows, particularly in light of our strategy of not engaging in hedging transactions with respect to sales of gold or copper. We have
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recorded asset impairments in the past and may experience additional impairments as a result of lower gold, silver, copper, zinc or lead prices in the future.
In addition, sustained lower gold, silver, copper, zinc or lead prices can:
● | Reduce revenues further through production declines due to cessation of the mining of deposits, or portions of deposits, that have become uneconomic at sustained lower metal prices; |
● | Reduce or eliminate the profit that we currently expect from ore stockpiles and ore on leach pads and increase the likelihood and amount that the Company might be required to record as an impairment charge related to the carrying value of its stockpiles; |
● | Halt or delay the development of new projects; |
● | Reduce funds available for exploration and advanced projects with the result that depleted reserves may not be replaced; and |
● | Reduce existing reserves by removing ores from reserves that can no longer be economically processed at prevailing prices. |
We may be unable to replace gold, silver, copper, zinc or lead reserves as they become depleted.
Producers of gold, silver, copper, zinc, lead and other metals must continually replace reserves depleted by production to maintain production levels over the long term and provide a return on invested capital. Depleted reserves can be replaced in several ways, including expanding known ore bodies, by locating new deposits or acquiring interests in reserves from third parties. Exploration is highly speculative in nature, involves many risks and uncertainties and is frequently unsuccessful in discovering significant mineralization. Accordingly, our current or future exploration programs may not result in new mineral producing operations. Even if significant mineralization is discovered, it will likely take many years from the initial phases of exploration until commencement of production, during which time the economic feasibility of production may change.
We may consider, from time to time, the acquisition of ore reserves from others related to development properties and operating mines. Such acquisitions are typically based on an analysis of a variety of factors including historical operating results, estimates of and assumptions regarding the extent of ore reserves, the timing of production from such reserves and cash and other operating costs. Other factors that affect our decision to make any such acquisitions may also include our assumptions for future gold, silver, copper, zinc or lead prices or other mineral prices and the projected economic returns and evaluations of existing or potential liabilities associated with the property and its operations and projections of how these may change in the future. In addition, in connection with any acquisitions we may rely on data and reports prepared by third parties (including ability to permit and compliance with existing regulations) and which may contain information or data that we are unable to independently verify or confirm. Other than historical operating results, all of these factors are uncertain and may have an impact on our revenue, our cash flow and other operating issues, as well as contributing to the uncertainties related to the process used to estimate ore reserves. In addition, there may be intense competition for the acquisition of attractive mining properties.
As a result of these uncertainties, our exploration programs and any acquisitions which we may pursue may not result in the expansion or replacement of our current production with new ore reserves or operations, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, prospects, results of operations and financial position.
Estimates of proven and probable reserves and mineralized material are uncertain and the volume and grade of ore actually recovered may vary from our estimates.
The reserves stated in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018 filed with the SEC on February 21, 2019 represent the amount of gold and copper that we estimated, at December 31, 2018, could be economically and legally extracted or produced at the time of the reserve determination. Estimates of proven and probable reserves are subject to considerable uncertainty. Such estimates are, or will be, to a large extent, based on the prices of gold, silver, copper, zinc and lead and interpretations of geologic data obtained from drill holes and other exploration techniques, which data may not necessarily be indicative of future results. If our reserve calculations are required to be revised using significantly lower gold, silver, zinc, copper and
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lead prices as a result of a decrease in commodity prices, this could result in material write-downs of our investment in mining properties and increased amortization, reclamation and closure charges.
Producers use feasibility studies for undeveloped orebodies to derive estimates of capital and operating costs based upon anticipated tonnage and grades of ore to be mined and processed, the predicted configuration of the ore body, expected recovery rates of metals from the ore, the costs of comparable facilities, the costs of operating and processing equipment and other factors. Actual operating and capital cost and economic returns on projects may differ significantly from original estimates. Further, it may take many years from the initial phases of exploration until commencement of production, during which time, the economic feasibility of production may change.
Additionally, the term “mineralized material” does not indicate proven and probable reserves as defined by the SEC or the Company’s standards. Estimates of mineralized material are subject to further exploration and development, and are, therefore, subject to considerable uncertainty. Despite the Company’s history of converting a substantial portion of mineralized material to reserves through additional drilling and study work, the Company cannot be certain that any part or parts of the mineralized material deposit will ever be confirmed or converted into SEC Industry Guide 7 compliant reserves or that mineralized material can be economically or legally extracted.
In addition, if the price of gold, silver, copper, zinc or lead declines from recent levels, if production costs increase or recovery rates decrease or if applicable laws and regulations are adversely changed, we can offer no assurance that the indicated level of recovery will be realized or that mineral reserves or mineralized material can be mined or processed profitably. If we determine that certain of our ore reserves have become uneconomic, this may ultimately lead to a reduction in our aggregate reported reserves and mineralized material. Consequently, if our actual mineral reserves and mineralized material are less than current estimates, our business, prospects, results of operations and financial position may be materially impaired. See also the risk factor under the heading “Goldcorp’s public filings were subject to Canadian disclosure standards, which differ from SEC disclosure requirements.”
Increased operating and capital costs could affect our profitability.
Costs at any particular mining location are subject to variation due to a number of factors, such as variable ore grade, changing metallurgy and revisions to mine plans in response to the physical shape and location of the ore body, as well as the age and utilization rates for the mining and processing related facilities and equipment. In addition, costs are affected by the price and availability of input commodities, such as fuel, electricity, labor, chemical reagents, explosives, steel, concrete and mining and processing related equipment and facilities. Commodity costs are, at times, subject to volatile price movements, including increases that could make production at certain operations less profitable. Further, changes in laws and regulations can affect commodity prices, uses and transport. Reported costs may also be affected by changes in accounting standards. A material increase in costs at any significant location could have a significant effect on our profitability and operating cash flow.
We could have significant increases in capital and operating costs over the next several years in connection with the development of new projects in challenging jurisdictions and in the sustaining and/or expansion of existing mining and processing operations. Costs associated with capital expenditures may increase in the future as a result of factors beyond our control. Increased capital expenditures may have an adverse effect on the profitability of and cash flow generated from existing operations, as well as the economic returns anticipated from new projects.
Estimates relating to new development projects and mine plans of existing operations are uncertain and we may incur higher costs and lower economic returns than estimated.
Mine development projects typically require a number of years and significant expenditures during the development phase before production is possible. Such projects could experience unexpected problems and delays during development, construction and mine start-up.
Our decision to develop a project is typically based on the results of feasibility studies, which estimate the anticipated economic returns of a project. The actual project profitability or economic feasibility may differ from such estimates as a result of any of the following factors, among others:
● | Changes in tonnage, grades and metallurgical characteristics of ore to be mined and processed; |
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● | Changes in input commodity and labor costs; |
● | The quality of the data on which engineering assumptions were made; |
● | Adverse geotechnical conditions; |
● | Availability of adequate and skilled labor force; |
● | Availability, supply and cost of water and power; |
● | Fluctuations in inflation and currency exchange rates; |
● | Availability and terms of financing; |
● | Delays in obtaining environmental or other government permits or approvals or changes in the laws and regulations related to our operations or project development; |
● | Changes in tax laws, the laws and/or regulations around royalties and other taxes due to the regional and national governments and royalty agreements; |
● | Weather or severe climate impacts, including, without limitation, prolonged or unexpected precipitation, drought and/or sub-zero temperatures; |
● | Potential delays relating to social and community issues, including, without limitation, issues resulting in protests, road blockages or work stoppages; and |
● | Potential challenges to permits or other approvals or delays in development and construction of projects based on claims of disturbance of cultural resources. |
New projects require, among other things, the successful completion of feasibility studies, attention to various fiscal, tax and royalty matters, obtainment of, and compliance with, required governmental permits and arrangements for necessary surface and other land rights. We may also have to identify adequate sources of water and power for new projects, ensure that appropriate community infrastructure (for example, reliable rail, ports, roads, and bridges) is developed to support the project and secure appropriate financing to fund a new project. These infrastructures and services are often provided by third parties whose operational activities are outside of our control. Establishing infrastructure for our development projects requires significant resources, identification of adequate sources of raw materials and supplies, and the cooperation of national and regional governments, none of which can be assured. In addition, new projects have no operating history upon which to base estimates of future financial and operating performance, including future cash flow. Thus, it is possible that actual costs may increase significantly and economic returns may differ materially from our estimates. Consequently, our future development activities may not result in the expansion or replacement of current production with new production, or one or more of these new production sites or facilities may be less profitable than currently anticipated or may not be profitable at all, any of which could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial position.
For our existing operations, we base our mine plans on geological and metallurgical assumptions, financial projections and commodity price estimates. These estimates are periodically updated to reflect changes in our operations, including modifications to our proven and probable reserves and mineralized material, revisions to environmental obligations, changes in legislation and/or our political or economic environment, and other significant events associated with mining operations. Further, future positive revisions, if any, remain subject to improvements in costs, recovery, gold price or a combination of these and other factors. Additionally, we review our operations for events and circumstances that could indicate that the carrying value of our long-lived assets may not be recoverable. If indicators of impairment are determined to exist at our mine operations, we review the recoverability of the carrying value of long-lived assets by estimating the future undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use and eventual disposition of the asset. Management makes multiple assumptions in estimating future undiscounted cash flows, which include productions levels based on life of mine plans, future costs of production, estimates of future production levels based on value beyond proven and probable reserves at the operations, prices of metals, the historical experience of the operations and other factors. There are numerous
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uncertainties inherent in estimating production levels of gold, silver, copper, zinc and lead and the costs to mine recoverable reserves, including many factors beyond our control, that could cause actual results to differ materially from expected financial and operating results or result in future impairment charges. We may be required to recognize impairments of long-lived assets in the future if actual results differ materially from management’s estimates, which include metal prices, our ability to reduce or control production or capital costs through strategic mine optimization initiatives, increased costs or decreased production due to regulatory issues or if we do not realize the mineable ore reserves or exploration potential at our mining properties. If an impairment charge is incurred, such charges are not reversible at a later date even when favorable modifications to our proven and probable reserves and mineralized material, favorable revisions to environmental obligations, favorable changes in legislation and/or our political or economic environment, and other favorable events occur.
Our business is subject to the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and other extraterritorial and domestic anti-bribery laws, a breach or violation of which could lead to civil and criminal fines and penalties, loss of licenses or permits and other collateral consequences and reputational harm.
We operate in certain jurisdictions that have experienced governmental and private sector corruption to some degree, and, in certain circumstances, compliance with anti-bribery laws and heightened expectations of enforcement authorities may be in tension with certain local customs and practices. For example, the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and other laws with extraterritorial reach, including the U.K. Bribery Act, and anti-bribery laws in other jurisdictions in which we operate generally prohibit companies and their intermediaries from making improper payments for the purpose of obtaining or retaining business or other commercial advantage. We have an ethics and compliance program which includes our Code of Conduct, Business Integrity Policy and other policies and standards, all of which mandate compliance with these anti-bribery laws by the Company and its subsidiaries and their personnel, and also by third parties when they are engaged on our behalf. Our program also includes a well-publicized hot line for raising issues and processes for investigating such issues and assurances of non-retaliation for persons who in good faith raise concerns. We report regularly to the Audit Committee of our Board of Directors on such programs. There can be no assurance that our internal control policies and procedures will always protect us from misinterpretation of or noncompliance with applicable laws and internal policies, recklessness, fraudulent behavior, dishonesty or other inappropriate acts committed by the our affiliates, employees, agents or associated persons for which we might be claimed to be responsible. As such, our corporate policies and processes may not prevent or detect all potential breaches of law or other governance practices. In addition, the compliance mechanisms and monitoring programs adopted and implemented by Goldcorp prior to our acquisition of Goldcorp may not adequately prevent or detect possible violations of the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the Corruption of Foreign Officials Act (Canada) attributable to Goldcorp prior to our acquisition of Goldcorp and we may be held liable for any such violations. We occasionally identify or are apprised of information or allegations that certain employees, affiliates, agents or associated persons may have engaged in unlawful conduct for which we might be held responsible. Our policy when receiving credible information or allegations is to conduct internal investigations and compliance reviews to evaluate that information, determine compliance with applicable anti-bribery laws and regulations and company policies and take such remedial steps as may be warranted. In appropriate circumstances, we communicate with authorities in the United States and elsewhere about those investigations and reviews. Violations of these laws, or allegations of such violations, could lead to substantial civil and criminal fines and penalties, litigation, loss of operating licenses or permits and other collateral consequences, and may damage the Company’s reputation, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial position and results of operations or cause the market value of our common shares to decline.
Mine closure, reclamation and remediation costs for environmental liabilities may exceed the provisions we have made.
Natural resource extractive companies are required to close their operations and rehabilitate the lands that they mine in accordance with a variety of environmental laws and regulations. Estimates of the total ultimate closure and rehabilitation costs for gold, silver, copper, zinc and lead mining operations are significant and based principally on current legal and regulatory requirements and mine closure plans that may change materially. For example, we have conducted extensive remediation work at two inactive sites in the United States. We are conducting remediation activities at a third site in the United States, an inactive uranium mine and mill site formerly operated by one of our subsidiaries and several closed mine sites in Guatemala, British Columbia, and California which are former Goldcorp sites. In addition, we may be held responsible for the costs of addressing contamination at the site of current or former activities or at third party sites or be held liable to third parties for exposure to hazardous substances.
The laws and regulations governing mine closure and remediation in a particular jurisdiction are subject to review at any time and may be amended to impose additional requirements and conditions which may cause our provisions for environmental liabilities to be underestimated and could materially affect our financial position or results of operations. For a more detailed description of
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potential environmental liabilities, see the discussion in Environmental Matters in Note 29 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. In addition, regulators are increasingly requesting security in the form of cash collateral, credit, trust arrangements or guarantees to secure the performance of environmental obligations, which could have an adverse effect on our financial position.
Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (“CERCLA”) and its state law equivalents, current or former owners of properties may be held jointly and severally liable for the costs of site cleanup or required to undertake remedial actions in response to unpermitted releases of hazardous substances at such property, in addition to, among other potential consequences, liability to governmental entities for the cost of damages to natural resources, which may be significant. These subject properties are referred to as “superfund” sites. For example, the inactive uranium mine and mill at Midnite Mine is a superfund site subject to CERCLA. It is possible that certain of our other current or former operations in the U.S. could be designated as a superfund site in the future, exposing us to potential liability under CERCLA.
Any underestimated or unanticipated retirement and rehabilitation costs could materially affect our financial position, results of operations and cash flows. Environmental liabilities are accrued when they become known, are probable and can be reasonably estimated. Whenever a previously unrecognized remediation liability becomes known, or a previously estimated reclamation cost is increased, the amount of that liability and additional cost will be recorded at that time and could materially reduce our consolidated net income attributable to Newmont stockholders and potentially result in impairments.
For example, the Company completed a comprehensive study of the Yanacocha long-term mining and closure plans in 2016 as part of the requirement to submit an updated closure plan to Peruvian regulators every five years. As a result, the Company recorded an increase to the reclamation obligation at Yanacocha for the fourth quarter of 2016 in connection with an update to the Yanacocha closure plan, resulting in an increase to the recorded asset retirement cost related to the producing areas of the mine and a non-cash charge to reclamation expense related to the areas of the mine no longer in production. The increase to the reclamation obligation was primarily due to higher estimated long-term water management costs, heap leach earthworks and related support activities. For additional information regarding our review of the Yanacocha closure plan, see Note 6 to our Consolidated Financial Statements in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018 filed with the SEC on February 21, 2019.
Our business depends on good relations with our employees.
Production at our mines is dependent upon the efforts of our employees and, consequently, our maintenance of good relationships with our employees. Due to union activities or other employee actions, we could experience labor disputes, work stops or other disruptions in production that could adversely affect us. For example, during 2018 and in the first quarter of 2019, there were work stoppages by miners represented by the Asosiación Obrera Minera Argentina at our Cerro Negro mine. At June 30, 2019, various unions represented approximately 32.9% of our employee workforce worldwide. Labor rates in Ghana are agreed through 2018, but negotiations relating to other terms and conditions remain ongoing. One of our labor agreements in Peru expired in February 2019 and will be the subject of contract negotiations in 2019, with another contract due to expire in February 2020. Negotiations with the newly-formed union in Suriname remain in process with respect to future labor rates. A failure to successfully enter into new contracts could result in future labor disputes, work stoppages or other disruptions in production that could adversely affect our operations and financial performance. We are just beginning preliminary discussions with a new union formed in March 2018 at Merian in Suriname. A failure to successfully enter into an initial contract could result in similar risks as described above. There can be no assurance that any future disputes at the Company’s operations or projects will be resolved without disruptions.
If we are unable to attract and retain additional highly skilled employees, our business and future operations may be adversely affected.
We depend upon the services of a number of key executives and management personnel. Our success is also dependent on the contributions of our highly skilled and experienced workforce. There continues to be competition over highly skilled personnel in our industry. The loss of members of our highly-skilled and experienced management and workforce or our inability to attract and retain additional experienced management and skilled workers may have a material adverse effect on our business, financial position and results of operations.
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Damage to our reputation may result in decreased investor confidence, challenges in maintaining positive community relations and can pose additional obstacles to our ability to develop our projects, which may result in a material adverse impact on our business, financial position, results of operations and growth prospects.
Damage to our reputation can be the result of the actual or perceived occurrence of a variety of events and circumstances, and could result in negative publicity (for example, with respect to our handling of environmental matters or our dealings with local community organizations). The growing use of social media to generate, publish and discuss community news and issues and to connect with others has made it significantly easier, among other things, for individuals and groups to share their opinions of us and our activities, whether true or not. We do not have direct control over how we are perceived by others and loss of reputation could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial position and results of operations.
Increased exposure to foreign exchange fluctuations and capital controls may adversely affect Newmont’s costs, earnings and the value of some of our assets.
Our reporting currency is the US dollar and the majority of our earnings and cash flows are denominated in US dollars. We conduct certain business in currencies other than the US dollar. A portion of our operating expenses are incurred in local currencies. The appreciation of those local currencies against the U.S. dollar increases our costs of production in U.S. dollar terms at mines located outside the United States. The foreign currencies that primarily affect our results of operations are the Australian Dollar and the Canadian Dollar. Our consolidated earnings and cash flows may also be impacted by movements in the exchange rates. Change in the value of the currencies of the Australian Dollar, Canadian Dollar, the Mexican Peso, the Dominican Peso, the Argentine Peso, the Chilean Peso or Surinamese Dollar versus the US dollar could negatively impact our earnings, and could negatively impact our ability to realize all of the anticipated benefits of the Newmont Goldcorp transaction.
In addition, from time to time, emerging market countries such as those in which we operate adopt measures to restrict the availability of the local currency or the repatriation of capital across borders. These measures are imposed by governments or central banks, in some cases during times of economic instability, to prevent the removal of capital or the sudden devaluation of local currencies or to maintain in-country foreign currency reserves. In addition, many emerging markets countries require consents or reporting processes before local currency earnings can be converted into U.S. dollars or other currencies and/or such earnings can be repatriated or otherwise transferred outside of the operating jurisdiction. These measures may have a number of negative effects on Newmont, reducing the immediately available capital that we could otherwise deploy for investment opportunities or the payment of expenses. In addition, measures that restrict the availability of the local currency or impose a requirement to operate in the local currency may create other practical difficulties for Newmont.
Inflation may have a material adverse effect on results of operations.
Certain of our operations are located in countries that have in the past experienced high rates of inflation. It is possible that in the future, high inflation in the countries in which we operate may result in an increase in operational costs in local currencies (without a concurrent devaluation of the local currency of operations against the dollar or an increase in the dollar price of gold, silver, copper, zinc or lead). For instance, in Argentina, the level of inflation during 2018 reached 47.6%, the highest since 1991. Current estimations for 2019 reflect a possible reduction of inflation to a range of 25 to 30%. Maintaining operating revenues in Argentine pesos could expose us to the risks of peso devaluation and high domestic inflation. This could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial position and results of operations. Significantly higher and sustained rates of inflation, with subsequent increases in operational costs, could result in the deferral or closure of projects and mines in the event that operating costs become prohibitive.
Our business requires substantial capital investment and we may be unable to raise additional funding on favorable terms.
The construction and operation of potential future projects and various exploration projects will require significant funding. Our operating cash flow and other sources of funding may become insufficient to meet all of these requirements, depending on the timing and costs of development of these and other projects. As a result, new sources of capital may be needed to meet the funding requirements of these investments, fund our ongoing business activities and pay dividends. Our ability to raise and service significant new sources of capital will be a function of macroeconomic conditions, future gold, silver, copper, zinc or lead prices, our operational performance and our current cash flow and debt position, among other factors. In the event of lower gold, silver, copper, zinc or lead prices, unanticipated operating or financial challenges, or a further dislocation in the financial markets as experienced in recent years,
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our ability to pursue new business opportunities, invest in existing and new projects, fund our ongoing operations, retire or service all of our outstanding debt and pay dividends could be significantly constrained.
To the extent that we seek to expand our operations and increase our reserves through acquisitions, we may experience issues in executing acquisitions or integrating acquired operations.
From time to time, we examine opportunities to make selective acquisitions in order to provide increased returns to our shareholders and to expand our operations and reported reserves and, potentially, generate synergies. The success of any acquisition would depend on a number of factors, including, but not limited to:
● | Identifying suitable candidates for acquisition and negotiating acceptable terms; |
● | Obtaining approval from regulatory authorities and potentially Newmont’s shareholders; |
● | Maintaining our financial and strategic focus and avoiding distraction of management during the process of integrating the acquired business; |
● | Implementing our standards, controls, procedures and policies at the acquired business and addressing any pre-existing liabilities or claims involving the acquired business; and |
● | To the extent the acquired operations are in a country in which we have not operated historically, understanding the regulations and challenges of operating in that new jurisdiction. |
There can be no assurance that we will be able to conclude any acquisitions successfully or that any acquisition will achieve the anticipated synergies or other positive results. Any material problems that we encounter in connection with such an acquisition could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial position. See also the risk factor under the heading “Risks Related to the Combined Company Following the Newmont Goldcorp Transaction—We may not realize the anticipated benefits of the Newmont Goldcorp Transaction and the integration of Goldcorp and Newmont may not occur as planned.”
Our operations may be adversely affected by rising energy prices or energy shortages.
Our mining operations and development projects require significant amounts of energy. Increasing global demand for energy, concerns about nuclear power and the limited growth of new energy sources are affecting the price and supply of energy. A variety of factors, including higher energy usage in emerging market economies, actual and proposed taxation of carbon emissions as well as concerns surrounding unrest and potential conflict in the Middle East, could result in increased demand or limited supply of energy and/or sharply escalating diesel fuel, gasoline, natural gas and other energy prices. Increased energy prices could negatively impact our operating costs and cash flow.
Our principal energy sources are electricity, purchased petroleum products, natural gas and coal. Some of our operations are in remote locations requiring long distance transmission of power, and in some locations we compete with other companies for access to third party power generators or electrical supply networks. A disruption in the transmission of energy, inadequate energy transmission infrastructure or the termination of any of our energy supply contracts could interrupt our energy supply and adversely affect our operations.
Continuation of our mining production is dependent on the availability of sufficient water supplies to support our mining operations.
Our mining operations require significant quantities of water for mining, ore processing and related support facilities. Our operations in North and South America and Australia are in areas where water is scarce and competition among users for continuing access to water is significant. Continuous production at our mines is dependent on our ability to maintain our water rights, claims and contracts, to defeat claims adverse to our current water uses in legal proceedings and to limit or negotiate any civil disturbances related to water use. Although each of our operations currently has sufficient water rights, claims and contracts to cover its operational demands, we cannot predict the potential outcome of pending or future legal proceedings or community negotiations relating to our
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water rights, claims, contracts and uses. Water shortages may also result from weather or environmental and climate impacts out of the Company’s control. For example, the continuation of the below average rainfall or the occurrence of drought in southwest Australia could impact our raw water supply at Boddington. While we incorporated systems to address the impact of the dry season as part of our operating plans, we can make no assurances that those systems will be sufficient to address all shortages in water supply, which could result in production and processing interruptions. The loss of some or all water rights for any of our mines, in whole or in part, or shortages of water to which we have rights could require us to curtail or shut down mining production and could prevent us from pursuing expansion opportunities. Laws and regulations may be introduced in some jurisdictions in which we operate which could limit our access to sufficient water resources in our operations, thus adversely affecting our operations.
We are dependent upon information technology systems, which are subject to disruption, damage, failure and risks associated with implementation, upgrade and integration.
We are dependent upon information technology systems in the conduct of our operations. Our information technology systems are subject to disruption, damage or failure from a variety of sources, including, without limitation, computer viruses, security breaches, cyber-attacks, natural disasters and defects in design. Cybersecurity incidents, in particular, are evolving and include, but are not limited to, malicious software, attempts to gain unauthorized access to data and other electronic security breaches that could lead to disruptions in systems, unauthorized release of confidential or otherwise protected information and the corruption of data. We have experienced attempts by external parties to penetrate our networks and systems. Although such attempts to date have not resulted in any material breaches, disruptions, or loss of business-critical information, our systems and procedures for preparing and protecting against such attempts and mitigating such risks may prove to be insufficient in the future and attacks could have an adverse impact on our business and operations, including damage to our reputation and competitiveness, remediation costs, litigation or regulatory actions. Various measures have been implemented to manage our risks related to information technology systems and network disruptions. However, given the unpredictability of the timing, nature and scope of information technology disruptions, we could potentially be subject to production downtimes, operational delays, the compromising of confidential or otherwise protected information, destruction or corruption of data, security breaches, other manipulation or improper use of our systems and networks or financial losses from remedial actions. In addition, as technologies evolve and these cybersecurity attacks become more sophisticated, we may incur significant costs to upgrade or enhance our security measures to protect against such attacks and we may face difficulties in fully anticipating or implementing adequate preventive measures or mitigating potential harm, which could have a material adverse effect on our cash flows, competitive position, financial condition or results of operations. For instance, we engage an independent third party to conduct penetration and vulnerability testing on an annual basis and review findings and recommendations from these tests, we then seek to address any remediation actions through our ongoing cyber security program. Such efforts may incur significant costs and yet prove insufficient to deter future cybersecurity attacks or prevent all security breaches.
We could also be adversely affected by system or network disruptions if new or upgraded information technology systems are defective, not installed properly or not properly integrated into our operations. Various measures have been implemented to manage our risks related to the system implementation and modification, but system modification failures could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial position and results of operations and could, if not successfully implemented, adversely impact the effectiveness of our internal controls over financial reporting.
The occurrence of events for which we are not insured may affect our cash flow and overall profitability.
We maintain insurance policies that mitigate against certain risks related to our operations. This insurance is maintained in amounts that we believe are reasonable depending upon the circumstances surrounding each identified risk. However, we may elect not to have insurance for certain risks because of the high premiums associated with insuring those risks or for various other reasons; in other cases, insurance may not be available for certain risks. Some concern always exists with respect to investments in parts of the world where civil unrest, war, nationalist movements, political violence or economic crises are possible. These countries may also pose heightened risks of expropriation of assets, business interruption, increased taxation or unilateral modification of concessions and contracts. We do not maintain insurance policies against political risk. Occurrence of events for which we are not insured may affect our results of operations and financial position.
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We rely on contractors to conduct a significant portion of our operations and construction projects.
A significant portion of our operations and construction projects are currently conducted in whole or in part by contractors. As a result, our operations are subject to a number of risks, some of which are outside our control, including:
● | Negotiating agreements with contractors on acceptable terms; |
● | The inability to replace a contractor and its operating equipment in the event that either party terminates the agreement; |
● | Reduced control over those aspects of operations which are the responsibility of the contractor; |
● | Failure of a contractor to perform under its agreement; |
● | Interruption of operations or increased costs in the event that a contractor ceases its business due to insolvency or other unforeseen events; |
● | Failure of a contractor to comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements, to the extent it is responsible for such compliance; and |
● | Problems of a contractor with managing its workforce, labor unrest or other employment issues. |
In addition, we may incur liability to third parties as a result of the actions of our contractors. The occurrence of one or more of these risks could adversely affect our results of operations and financial position.
To the extent we hold or acquire interests in any joint ventures or joint operations or enter into any joint ventures or joint operations in the future, our interest in these properties is subject to the risks normally associated with the conduct of joint ventures or joint operations.
To the extent we hold or acquire interests in any joint ventures or joint operations or enter into any joint ventures or joint operations in the future, the existence or occurrence of one or more of the following circumstances and events could have a material adverse impact on our profitability or the viability of our interests held through joint ventures, which could have a material adverse impact on our future cash flows, earnings, results of operations and financial condition:
● | inconsistent economic, political or business interests or goals between partners or disagreements with partners on strategy for the most efficient development or operation of mines; |
● | inability to control certain strategic decisions made in respect of properties; |
● | exercise of veto rights by our partners so as to block actions that we believe to be in our or the joint venture’s best interests; |
● | inability of partners to meet their financial and other obligations to the joint venture, joint operation or third parties; and |
● | litigation between partners regarding management, funding or other decisions related to the joint venture or joint operation. |
There can be no assurance that any joint ventures or joint operations, including the joint venture that combines our and Barrick Gold Corporation’s (“Barrick”) respective Nevada operations (the “Nevada Joint Venture”) pursuant to the operating agreement entered into on July 1, 2019 between Barrick, Newmont and their wholly-owned subsidiaries party thereto (the “Nevada JV Agreement”), will be beneficial to us, whether due to the above-described risks, unfavorable global economic conditions, increases in construction costs, integration challenges, currency fluctuations, political risks, or other factors.
Furthermore, there can be no assurance that any pending joint ventures or joint operations will close on a timely basis, or at all, given that satisfaction of closing conditions, including applicable regulatory approvals, accuracy of representations and warranties and compliance with covenants. If any pending joint ventures or joint operations fail to close, we will not realize its anticipated benefits, which might have an adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition.
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To the extent we are unable to control all activities of any joint ventures or joint operations in which we hold an interest, the success of such operations will be beyond our control.
To the extent that we are not the operator of a joint venture or joint operation properties, such that we will be unable to control the activities of the operator, the success of such operations will be beyond our control. In many cases we will be bound by the decisions made by the operator in the operation of such property, and will rely on the operator to manage the property and to provide accurate information related to such property. We can provide no assurance that all decisions of operators of properties we do not control will achieve the expected results.
For example, pursuant to the terms of the Nevada JV Agreement, we hold a 38.5 percent economic interest and Barrick holds a 61.5 percent economic interest in the Nevada Joint Venture. Barrick operates the Nevada joint venture with overall management responsibility is subject to the supervision and direction of the Nevada joint venture’s board of directors, which is comprised of three directors appointed by Barrick and two directors appointed by Newmont. Outside of certain prescribed matters, decisions of the board of directors will be determined by majority vote, with the directors appointed by each company having voting power in proportion to such company’s economic interests in the Nevada joint venture.
Because we beneficially own less than a majority of the ownership interests in the Nevada joint venture, we have limited control of the Nevada Joint Venture’s operations and we depend in part on Barrick to operate the Nevada joint venture. In the event that Barrick has interests, objectives and incentives with respect to the Nevada joint venture that differ from our own, there can be no assurance that we will be able to resolve such disagreement in our favor. Any such disagreement could have a material adverse effect on our interest in the Nevada joint venture, the business of the Nevada joint venture or the portion of our growth strategy related to the Nevada joint venture.
We are subject to litigation and may be subject to additional litigation in the future.
We are currently, and may in the future become, subject to litigation, arbitration or other legal proceedings with other parties. If decided adversely to Newmont, these legal proceedings, or others that could be brought against us in the future, could have a material adverse effect on our financial position or prospects. Furthermore, to the extent we sell or reduce our interest in certain assets, we may give representations and warranties and indemnities customary for such transactions and we may agree to retain responsibility for certain liabilities related to the period prior to the sale. As a result, we may incur liabilities in the future associated with assets we no longer own or in which we have a reduced interest. For a more detailed discussion of pending litigation, see Note 29 to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
In the event of a dispute arising at our foreign operations, we may be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of foreign courts or arbitral panels, or may not be successful in subjecting foreign persons to the jurisdiction of courts or arbitral panels in the United States. Our inability to enforce our rights and the enforcement of rights on a prejudicial basis by foreign courts or arbitral panels could have an adverse effect on our results of operations and financial position.
Title to some of our properties may be defective or challenged.
Although we have conducted title reviews of our properties, title review does not preclude third parties from challenging our title or related property rights. While we believe that we have satisfactory title to our properties, some titles may be defective or subject to challenge by governments, indigenous or communal peoples, or private parties. For example, at our Conga project in Peru, we continue to seek resolution to a land dispute with local residents. In Mexico, mining rights that are covered under a concession do not include direct ownership or possession rights over the surface, or surface access, and we enter into temporary occupation agreements with local communities to operate those properties. In addition, certain of our Australian properties could be subject to native title or traditional landowner claims, and our ability to use these properties is dependent on agreements with traditional owners of the properties. A determination of defective title or risks in connection with a challenge to title rights could impact existing operations as well as exploration and development projects, and future acquisitions which could have an adverse effect on operations, our ability to develop new projects, and our financial position. For more information regarding native title or traditional landowner claims, see the discussion under the Australia Section of Item 2, Properties, in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018 filed with the SEC on February 21, 2019 and the risk factor under the heading “Risks Related to the Jurisdictions in Which We Operate—We do not have direct ownership or possession rights to use the surface of the lands for our Mexican mining operations.”
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Civil disturbances, criminal activities, including illegal mining, and artisanal mining, occurs on or adjacent to certain of our properties, which can disrupt business and expose the Company to liability.
Civil disturbances and criminal activities such as trespass, illegal mining, sabotage, theft and vandalism may cause disruptions and could result in the suspension of operations and development at certain sites. Incidents of such activities have occasionally led to conflict with security personnel and/or police, which in some cases resulted in injuries including in Peru and Suriname. Although security measures have been implemented by the Company to protect employees, property and assets, such measures will not guarantee that such incidents will not continue to occur in the future, or result in harm to employees or trespassers, decrease operational efficiency or construction delays, increase community tensions or result in liabilities. The manner in which the Company’s personnel, national police or other security forces respond to civil disturbances and criminal activities can give rise to additional risks where those responses are not conducted in a manner consistent with international and Newmont standards relating to the use of force and respect for human rights.
Newmont takes seriously our obligation to respect and promote human rights, is a signatory to and active participant in the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights, and has adopted a Sustainability and Stakeholder Engagement Policy and Human Rights Standard in-line with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights due diligence processes. Nonetheless, although the Company has implemented a number of significant measures and safeguards which are intended to ensure that personnel understand and uphold these standards, the implementation of these measures will not guarantee that personnel, national police or other security forces will uphold these standards in every instance. The evolving expectations related to human rights, indigenous rights, and environmental protections may result in opposition to our current and future operations or the development of new projects and mines. Such opposition may take the form of legal or administrative proceedings or manifestations such as protests, roadblocks or other forms of public expression against our activities, and may have a negative impact on our reputation and operations. Opposition by community and activist groups to our operations may require modification of, or preclude the operation or development of, our projects and mines or may require us to enter into agreements with such groups or local governments with respect to our projects and mines, in some cases, causing increased costs and significant delays to the advancement of our projects. The failure to conduct operations in accordance with Company standards can result in harm to employees, community members or trespassers, increase community tensions, reputational harm to Newmont or result in criminal and/or civil liability and/or financial damages or penalties.
Artisanal and illegal miners have been active on, or adjacent to, some of Newmont’s African and South American properties, including recently at Suriname. Illegal mining, which involves trespass into the development or operating area of the mine, is both a security and safety issue, which may present a security threat to property and human life. The illegal miners from time to time have clashed with security staff and law enforcement personnel who have attempted to move them away from the facilities. Although, under certain circumstances, artisanal mining may be a legally sanctioned activity, artisanal mining is also associated with a number of negative impacts, including environmental degradation, poor working practices, erosion of civil society, human rights abuse and funding of conflict. The environmental, social, safety and health impacts of artisanal and illegal mining are frequently attributed to formal mining activity, and it is often assumed that artisanally-mined gold is channeled through large-scale mining operators, even though artisanal and large-scale miners may have separate supply chains. These misconceptions impact negatively on the reputation of the industry. The activities of the illegal miners could cause damage to Newmont’s properties for which Newmont could potentially be held responsible. The presence of illegal miners could lead to exploration and project delays and disputes regarding the development or operation of commercial gold deposits. Illegal mining and theft could also result in lost gold production and reserves, mine and development stoppages, and have a material adverse effect on financial condition or results of operations or project development.
Competition from other natural resource companies may harm our business.
We compete with other natural resource companies to attract and retain key executives, skilled labor, contractors and other employees. We also compete with other natural resource companies for specialized equipment, components and supplies, such as drill rigs, necessary for exploration and development, as well as for rights to mine properties containing gold, silver, copper, zinc, lead and other minerals. We may be unable to continue to attract and retain skilled and experienced employees, to obtain the services of skilled personnel and contractors or specialized equipment or supplies, or to acquire additional rights to mine properties, which could have an adverse effect on our competitive position or adversely impact our results of operations.
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Our ability to recognize the benefits of deferred tax assets is dependent on future cash flows and taxable income.
We recognize the expected future tax benefit from deferred tax assets when the tax benefit is considered to be more likely than not of being realized, otherwise, a valuation allowance is applied against deferred tax assets. Assessing the recoverability of deferred tax assets requires management to make significant estimates related to expectations of future taxable income. Estimates of future taxable income are based on forecasted cash flows from operations and the application of existing tax laws in each jurisdiction. To the extent that future cash flows and taxable income differ significantly from estimates, our ability to realize the deferred tax assets could be impacted. In the future, our estimates could change requiring a valuation allowance or impairment of our deferred tax assets. Additionally, future changes in tax laws could limit our ability to obtain the future tax benefits represented by our deferred tax assets. See Note 9 to the Financial Statements under the heading “Income and Mining Taxes - Valuation of Deferred Tax Assets” and Note 2 under the heading “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies – Valuation of Deferred Tax Assets” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018 filed with the SEC on February 21, 2019 for additional information and factors that could impact the Company’s ability to realize the deferred tax assets. At June 30, 2019, Newmont’s non-current deferred tax assets were $525.
Returns for investments in pension plans are uncertain.
We maintain pension plans for certain employees which provide for specified payments after retirement. The ability of the pension plans to provide the specified benefits depends on our funding of the plans and returns on investments made by the plans. Returns, if any, on investments are subject to fluctuations based on investment choices and market conditions. A sustained period of low returns or losses on investments could require us to fund the pension plans to a greater extent than anticipated. If future plan investment returns are not sufficient, we may be required to increase the amount of future cash contributions.
Any downgrade in the credit ratings assigned to our debt securities could increase our future borrowing costs and adversely affect the availability of new financing.
There can be no assurance that any rating currently assigned by Standard & Poor’s Rating Services or Moody’s Investors Service to Newmont will remain unchanged for any given period of time or that a rating will not be lowered if, in that rating agency’s judgment, future circumstances relating to the basis of the rating so warrant. If we are unable to maintain our outstanding debt and financial ratios at levels acceptable to the credit rating agencies, or should our business prospects or financial results deteriorate, our ratings could be downgraded by the rating agencies. The Company’s credit ratings have been subject to change over the years. We currently maintain a Standard & Poor’s rating of “BBB” and a Moody’s Investors Service rating of Baa2. We cannot make assurances regarding how long these ratings will remain unchanged or regarding the outcome of the rating agencies future reviews (including following any planned or future business combinations). A downgrade by the rating agencies could adversely affect the value of our outstanding securities, our existing debt and our ability to obtain new financing on favorable terms, if at all, and increase our borrowing costs, which in turn could impair our results of operations and financial position.
Future funding requirements may affect our business.
Potential future investments, including projects in the Company’s project pipeline, acquisitions and other investments, will require significant funds for capital expenditures. Depending on gold, silver, copper, zinc and lead prices, our operating cash flow may not be sufficient to meet all of these expenditures, depending on the timing of development of these and other projects. As a result, new sources of capital may be needed to meet the funding requirements of these investments, fund our ongoing business activities and pay dividends. Our ability to raise and service significant new sources of capital will be a function of macroeconomic conditions, future gold, silver, copper, zinc and lead prices as well as our operational performance, current cash flow and debt position, among other factors. We may determine that it may be necessary or preferable to issue additional equity or other securities, defer projects or sell assets. Additional financing may not be available when needed or, if available, the terms of such financing may not be favorable to us and, if raised by offering equity securities, any additional financing may involve substantial dilution to existing shareholders. In the event of lower gold, silver, copper, zinc or lead prices, unanticipated operating or financial challenges, or new funding limitations, our ability to pursue new business opportunities, invest in existing and new projects, fund our ongoing business activities, retire or service all outstanding debt and pay dividends could be significantly constrained. In addition, our joint venture partners may not have sufficient funds or borrowing ability in order to make their capital commitments. In the case that our partners do not make their economic commitments, the Company may be prevented from pursuing certain development opportunities or may assume additional financial obligations, which may require new sources of capital.
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Risks Related to Our Industry
We may experience increased costs or losses resulting from the hazards and uncertainties associated with mining.
The exploration for natural resources and the development and production of mining operations are activities that involve a high level of uncertainty. These can be difficult to predict and are often affected by risks and hazards outside of our control. These factors include, but are not limited to:
● | Environmental hazards, including discharge of metals, concentrates, pollutants or hazardous chemicals; |
● | Industrial accidents, including in connection with the operation of mining equipment, milling equipment and/or conveyor systems and accidents associated with the preparation and ignition of large-scale blasting operations, milling and processing; |
● | Accidents in connection with transportation, including transportation of chemicals, explosions or other materials, transportation of large mining equipment and transportation of employees and business partners to and from sites; |
● | Social, community or labor force disputes or stoppages; |
● | Changes to legal and regulatory requirements; |
● | Security incidents, including activities of illegal or artisanal miners, gold bullion or concentrate theft, and corruption and fraud; |
● | Shortages in materials or equipment and energy and electrical power supply interruptions or rationing; |
● | Failure of unproven or evolving technologies or loss of information integrity or data; |
● | Unexpected geological formations or conditions (whether in mineral or gaseous form); |
● | Metallurgical conditions and gold recovery, including unexpected decline of ore grade; |
● | Unanticipated changes in inventory levels at heap-leach operations; |
● | Ground and water conditions; |
● | Fall-of-ground accidents in underground operations; |
● | Failure of mining pit slopes and tailings dam walls; |
● | Seismic activity; |
● | Surface or underground fires or floods, such as the underground fire that resulted in a shutdown of the Musselwhite mine facility in March of 2019; and |
● | Other natural phenomena, such as lightning, cyclonic or tropical storms, floods or other inclement weather conditions, including those impacting operations or the ability to access and supply sites. For example, in 2017 rainfall and flooding in Northern Australia and Peru, temporarily impacted our ability to import fuel and other key deliveries to our Tanami and Yanacocha sites, respectively. |
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equipment, damage to or destruction of mineral properties or production facilities, monetary losses, deferral or unanticipated fluctuations in production, environmental damage and potential legal liabilities, all of which may adversely affect our reputation, business, prospects, results of operations and financial position.
Mining companies are increasingly required to consider and provide benefits to the communities and countries in which they operate, and are subject to extensive environmental, health and safety laws and regulations.
As a result of public concern about the real or perceived detrimental effects of economic globalization and global climate impacts, businesses generally and large multinational corporations in natural resources industries, such as Newmont, in particular, face increasing public scrutiny of their activities. These businesses are under pressure to demonstrate that, as they seek to generate satisfactory returns on investment to shareholders, other stakeholders, including employees, governments, communities surrounding operations and the countries in which they operate, benefit and will continue to benefit from their commercial activities. Such pressures tend to be particularly focused on companies whose activities are perceived to have a high impact on their social and physical environment. In Ghana, for instance, a number of community related demonstrations occurred during 2018 in response to the perceived impacts of our operations on the land and on fairness of compensation. Similarly, a number of community based groups continue pressuring the company for additional benefits related to jobs, training and benefit sharing. The Company is seeking mechanisms for dialogue to understand concerns and address impacts and benefits in a transparent and participatory manner. In Mexico, operations at our Peñasquito mine were suspended in April 2019 following a blockade by community members pressuring the company for enhanced access to the local water supply among other benefits. The potential consequences of these pressures include reputational damage, legal suits, increasing social investment obligations to communities and pressure to increase taxes and royalties payable to governments.
Our exploration, development, mining and processing operations are subject to extensive laws and regulations governing worker health and safety and land use and the protection of the environment, which generally apply to air and water quality, protection of endangered, protected or other specified species, hazardous waste management and reclamation. Some of the countries in which we operate have implemented, and are developing, laws and regulations related to climate change and greenhouse gas emissions. We have made, and expect to make in the future, significant expenditures to comply with such laws and regulations. Compliance with these laws and regulations imposes substantial costs and burdens, and can cause delays in obtaining, or failure to obtain, government permits and approvals which may adversely impact our closure processes and operations.
Future changes in applicable laws, regulations, permits and approvals or changes in their enforcement or regulatory interpretation could substantially increase costs to achieve compliance, lead to the revocation of existing or future exploration or mining rights or otherwise have an adverse impact on our results of operations and financial position. For instance, the operation of our mines in the United States is subject to regulation by the U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration (“MSHA”) under the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 (the “Mine Act”). MSHA inspects our mines on a regular basis and issues various citations and orders when it believes a violation has occurred under the Mine Act. Over the past several years MSHA has significantly increased the numbers of citations and orders charged against mining operations and increased the dollar penalties assessed for citations issued. If MSHA inspections result in an alleged violation, we may be subject to fines, penalties or sanctions and our mining operations could be subject to temporary or extended closures. MSHA issued fines, penalties or sanctions and mandated temporary or extended closures could have an adverse effect on our results of operations and financial position. See Exhibit 95 to this report for additional information regarding certain MSHA orders and citations issued during the quarter ended June 30, 2019.
Increased global attention or regulation on consumption of water by industrial activities, as well as water quality discharge, and on restricting or prohibiting the use of cyanide and other hazardous substances in processing activities could similarly have an adverse impact on our results of operations and financial position due to increased compliance and input costs.
We have implemented a management system designed to promote continuous improvement in health and safety, environmental performance and community relations. However, we nevertheless in 2018 experienced seven fatalities, six at our operations in Ghana and one in Nevada, which involved subsequent investigations by Ghana’s Mineral Commission and the MSHA, respectively. See Item 4 “Mine Safety Disclosures” for additional information on these incidents. Our ability to operate (including the effect of any impact on our workforce) and thus, our results of operations and our financial position (including because of potential related fines and sanctions), could be adversely affected by accidents or events detrimental (or perceived to be detrimental) to the health and safety of our employees, the environment or the communities in which we operate.
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We may be unable to obtain or retain necessary permits, which could adversely affect our operations.
Our mining and processing operations and development and exploration activities are subject to extensive permitting requirements. The requirements to obtain and/or achieve or maintain full compliance with such permits can be costly and involve extended timelines. While we strive to obtain and comply with all permits required of us, there can be no assurance that we will obtain all such permits and/or achieve or maintain full compliance with such permits at all times. Previously obtained permits may be suspended or revoked for a number of reasons, including through government or court action. Failure to obtain and/or comply with required permits can have serious consequences, including damage to our reputation; cessation of the development of a project; increased costs of development or production and litigation or regulatory action, any of which could materially adversely affect our business, results of operations or financial condition.
Our ability to obtain the required permits and approvals to explore for, develop and operate mines and to successfully operate near communities in the jurisdictions in which we operate depends in part on our ability to develop, operate and close mines in a manner that is consistent with the creation of social and economic benefits in the surrounding communities, which may or may not be required by law. Our ability to obtain permits and approvals and to operate near certain communities may be adversely impacted by real or perceived detrimental events associated with our activities or those of other mining companies affecting the environment, health and safety of communities in which we operate. Key permits and approvals may be revoked or suspended or may be adjusted in a manner that adversely affects our operations, including our ability to explore or develop properties, commence production or continue operations.
Regulations and pending legislation governing issues involving climate change could result in increased operating costs which could have a material adverse effect on our business.
Producing gold is an energy-intensive business, resulting in a significant carbon footprint. Energy costs account for approximately twenty percent of our overall operating costs, with our principal energy sources being purchased electricity, diesel fuel, gasoline, natural gas and coal.
A number of governments or governmental bodies have introduced or are contemplating regulatory changes in response to the potential impacts of climate change that are viewed as the result of emissions from the combustion of carbon-based fuels. At the 21st Conference of the Parties of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (“UNFCC”) held in Paris in 2015, the Paris Agreement was adopted which was intended to govern emission reductions beyond 2020. The Paris Agreement went into effect in November 2016 when countries that produce at least 55% of the world's greenhouse gas emissions ratified the agreement. While there are no immediate impacts to business from the Paris Agreement, the goal of limiting global warming to “well below 2o C” will be taken up at national levels. Industrialized nations (e.g., Australia) are likely to implement national emission reduction targets that require an investment shift towards low carbon technologies and systems, shifting away from coal and diesel power generation. The temperature change goal implies a move to net zero greenhouse gas emissions from energy use and industrial activities by 2050 to 2060. The relevant details of the shift towards low carbon technologies are defined in the national plans, which will need further definition in new rules from each country by 2020. The Trump Administration has announced the intention to withdraw from the Paris Agreement, which begins a lengthy process that will not be completed until November 2020.
Some of the countries in which we operate have implemented, and are developing, laws and regulations related to climate change and greenhouse gas emissions. In December 2009, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) issued an endangerment finding under the U.S. Clean Air Act that current and projected concentrations of certain mixed greenhouse gases, including carbon dioxide, in the atmosphere threaten the public health and welfare. Additionally, the United States and China signed a bilateral agreement in November 2014 that committed the United States to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by an additional 26% to 28% below 2005 levels by the year 2025. The EPA in August 2015 issued final rules for the Clean Power Plan under Section 111 (d) of the Clean Air Act designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions at electric utilities in line with reductions planned for the compliance with the Paris Agreement. On October 16, 2017, the EPA as part of a regulatory review directed by the Energy Independence Executive Order has proposed a repeal of the Clean Power Plan. In Australia the Emissions Reduction Fund legislation, Safeguard Mechanism Rule 2015 came into effect on July 1, 2016. Facilities that exceed the baseline mandated by the law in future years are required to purchase Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs).
Legislation and increased regulation and requirements regarding climate change could impose increased costs on us, our venture partners and our suppliers, including increased energy, capital equipment, environmental monitoring and reporting and other costs to
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comply with such regulations. In August 2015, the EPA issued the final rules for the Clean Power Plan under Section 111(d) of the Clean Air Act. Under the Clean Power Plan, the Nevada JV’s TS Power Plant would be subject to greenhouse gas emission reductions as part of the Nevada compliance plan. The EPA has subsequently issued the Affordable Clean Energy Rule in August 2018, which would eliminate the emission reduction standards proposed in the Clean Power Plan. The Clean Power Plan is currently in litigation in the Washington DC Circuit preventing the implementation of either rule.
The potential physical impacts of climate change on our operations are highly uncertain, and would be particular to the geographic circumstances in areas in which we operate. These may include changes in rainfall and storm patterns and intensities, water shortages, changing sea levels and changing temperatures. Operations that rely on national hydro-electric grid power can be adversely affected by drought resulting in power load-shedding and lost production. These impacts may adversely impact the cost, production and financial performance of our operations.
Our Company and the mining industry are facing continued geotechnical challenges, which could adversely impact our production and profitability.
Newmont and the mining industry are facing continued geotechnical challenges due to the older age of certain of our mines and a trend toward mining deeper pits and more complex deposits. This leads to higher pit walls, more complex underground environments and increased exposure to geotechnical instability and hydrological impacts. As our operations are maturing, the open pits at many of our sites are getting deeper and we have experienced certain geotechnical failures at some of our mines, including, without limitation, at our operations in Australia, Ghana, Peru and Colorado. For example, pit failures at the Silverstar pit and Gold Quarry pit of the Carlin operation in 2018 and in the eastern wall of the open pit of the KCGM operation in 2018 resulted in temporary shutdowns and have impacted production. See also the risk factor under the heading “Mining companies are increasingly required to consider and provide benefits to the communities and countries in which they operate, and are subject to extensive environmental, health and safety laws and regulations” earlier in this section.
No assurances can be given that unanticipated adverse geotechnical and hydrological conditions, such as landslides and pit wall failures, will not occur in the future or that such events will be detected in advance. Geotechnical instabilities can be difficult to predict and are often affected by risks and hazards outside of our control, such as severe weather and considerable rainfall, which may lead to periodic floods, mudslides, wall instability and seismic activity, which may result in slippage of material.
In addition, Newmont has numerous operational and closed tailings impoundments in a variety of climatic and topographic settings. Annually, the Company manages and places approximately 155 tonnes of tailings. Recognizing the importance of careful design, management and monitoring, Newmont conducts extensive siting, engineering, environmental and social studies to support the specific selection and design of each facility. Newmont’s engineering, construction and operating standards and technical guidance explicitly cover tailings management and establish requirements throughout their operating and post-mine closure life. The design, construction and operation of all tailings impoundment facilities are scrutinized through our investment system process, supported by inspections and audits, critical controls and strict application of annual inspections by independent qualified geotechnical engineers. Newmont’s environmental standards also cover the long-term management of tailings impoundment facilities. The failure of tailings dam and storage facilities and other impoundments at our mining sites could cause severe, and in some cases catastrophic, property and environmental damage and loss of life. For example, in early 2019, the extractive industry experienced a large scale tailings dam failure at an unaffiliated mine, which resulted in numerous fatalities and caused extensive property and environmental damage. Recognizing this risk, Newmont continues to review and enhance our existing practices. However, no assurance can be given that these events will not occur in the future. See also the risk factor under the heading “We may experience increased costs or losses resulting from the hazards and uncertainties associated with mining” earlier in this section.
Geotechnical or tailings storage facility failures could result in limited or restricted access to mine sites, suspension of operations, government investigations, increased monitoring costs, remediation costs and other impacts, which could result in a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial position.
Shortages of critical parts and equipment may adversely affect our operations and development projects.
The mining industry has been impacted, from time to time, by increased demand for critical resources such as input commodities, drilling equipment, trucks, shovels and tires. These shortages have, at times, impacted the efficiency of our operations,
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and resulted in cost increases and delays in construction of projects; thereby impacting operating costs, capital expenditures and production and construction schedules.
Risks Related to the Jurisdictions in Which We Operate
Our operations are subject to risks of doing business in multiple jurisdictions.
Exploration, development, production and mine closure activities are subject to regional, political, economic, community and other risks of doing business in multiple jurisdictions, including:
● | Potential instability of foreign governments and changes in government policies, including relating to or in response to changes of U.S. laws or foreign policies; |
● | Expropriation or nationalization of property; |
● | Restrictions on the ability to pay dividends offshore or to otherwise repatriate funds; |
● | Restrictions on the ability of local operating companies to sell gold and other metals offshore for U.S. dollars, or on the ability of such companies to hold U.S. dollars or other foreign currencies in offshore bank accounts; |
● | Import and export regulations, including restrictions on the export of gold, silver, copper, zinc and/or lead; |
● | Disadvantages relating to submission to the jurisdiction of foreign courts or arbitration panels or enforcement or appeals of judgments at foreign courts or arbitration panels against a sovereign nation within its own territory; |
● | Royalty and tax increases or claims, including retroactive increases and claims and requests to renegotiate terms of existing investment agreements, contracts of work, leases, royalties and taxes, by governmental entities, including such increases, claims and/or requests by the governments of Argentina, Australia, Canada, Chile, the Dominican Republic, Ghana, Mexico, Peru, Suriname, the State of Colorado and the State of Nevada in the U.S.; |
● | Changes in laws or regulations in the jurisdictions in which we operate, including in changes resulting from changes in political administrations; |
● | Fines, fees, and sanctions imposed for failure to comply with the laws and regulations of the jurisdictions in which we operate; |
● | Risk of loss due to inability to access our properties or operations; |
● | Other risks arising out of foreign sovereignty over the areas in which our operations are conducted, including risks inherent in contracts with government owned entities such as unilateral cancellation or renegotiation of contracts, licenses or other mining rights; |
● | Delays in obtaining or renewing, or the inability to obtain, maintain or renew, necessary governmental permits, mining or operating leases and other agreements and/or approvals; |
● | Risk of loss due to civil strife, acts of war, guerrilla activities, insurrection and terrorism; |
● | Claims for increased mineral royalties or ownership interests by local or indigenous communities; |
● | Risk of loss due to criminal activities such as trespass, blockade, local artisanal or illegal mining, theft and vandalism; |
● | Delays in obtaining or renewing collective bargaining or certain labor agreements; |
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● | Disadvantages of competing against companies from countries that are not subject to the rigorous laws and regulations of the U.S. or other jurisdictions, including without limitation, the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, the U.K. Bribery Act and the Dodd-Frank Act; |
● | Increases in training and other costs and challenges relating to requirements by governmental entities to employ the nationals of the country in which a particular operation is located; |
● | Increased financing costs; |
● | Currency fluctuations, particularly in countries with high inflation; |
● | Foreign exchange controls; |
● | Increases in costs relating to, or restrictions or prohibitions on, the use of ports for concentrate storage and shipping, such as in relation to our Boddington operation where use of alternative ports is not currently economical, or in relation to our ability to procure economically feasible ports for developing projects; |
● | Risk of disruption, damage or failure of information technology systems, and risk of loss and operational delays due to impacts to operational technology systems, such as due to cyber-attacks, malicious software computer viruses, security breaches, design failures and natural disasters; |
● | Risk of loss due to disease, such as malaria or the Zika virus, and other potential endemic health issues, such as Ebola; and |
● | Disadvantage and risk of loss due to the limitations of certain local health systems and infrastructure to contain diseases and potential endemic health issues. |
Consequently, our exploration, development and production activities may be affected by these and other factors, many of which are beyond our control, some of which could materially adversely affect our financial position or results of operations.
New legislation and tax risks in certain operating jurisdictions could negatively affect us.
We have operations and conduct business in a number of jurisdictions, which may increase our susceptibility to sudden tax changes. For instance, a new 12% export duty was imposed by the Argentine government in 2018, which could affect our Argentine operations. In the province of Santa Cruz, Argentina, a new local procurement law was passed requiring extractive industries to procure at least 50% of their goods and services from registered local providers, which could further impact our operational results. Taxation laws and other regulations of the jurisdictions in which we operate are complex, subject to varying interpretations and applications by the relevant tax authorities and subject to changes and revisions in the ordinary course. Any unexpected taxes imposed on us could have a material and adverse impact on our Company.
Changes in mining or investment policies or shifts in political and social attitudes in the jurisdictions in which we operate may adversely affect our operations or profitability.
Our operations may be affected in a number of ways by laws and regulations related, but not limited to: restrictions on production; price controls; export controls; import restrictions, such as restrictions applicable to, among other things, equipment, services and supplies, currency remittance, income taxes, expropriation of property, foreign investment, maintenance of mineral claims, environmental legislation, land use, surface land access, land claims of local communities, water use, and mine safety. Failure to comply strictly with applicable laws, regulations and local practices relating to mineral right applications and tenure could result in loss, reduction or expropriation of entitlements, or the imposition of additional local or foreign parties as partners with carried or other interests, any of which may adversely affect our operations or profitability.
In addition, as governments continue to struggle with deficits and concerns over the potential and actual effects of depressed economic conditions, many of them have targeted the mining and metals sector in order to raise revenue. Governments are continually assessing the fiscal terms of the economic rent for a mining company to exploit resources in their countries. Numerous countries have
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implemented changes to their mining regimes that reflect increased government control over or participation in the mining sector, including, but not limited to, changes of law affecting foreign ownership and takeovers, mandatory government participation in mining enterprises, taxation and royalties, working conditions, rates of exchange, exchange controls, exploration licensing, export duties, repatriation of income or return of capital, environmental protection, as well as requirements intended to boost the local economy, including usage of local goods and employment of local and community staff or contractors, among other benefits to be provided to local residents. The effects of the various requirements and uncertainties related to the economic risks of operating in foreign jurisdictions cannot be accurately predicted and could have a material adverse effect on our financial position or results of operations.
Our operations at Yanacocha and the development of our Conga project in Peru are subject to political and social unrest risks.
During the last several years, Minera Yanacocha S.R.L. (“Yanacocha”), in which we own a 51.35% interest, and whose properties include the mining operations at Yanacocha and the Conga project in Peru, has been the target of local political and community protests, some of which blocked the road between the Yanacocha mine and Conga project complexes and the City of Cajamarca in Peru and resulted in vandalism and equipment damage. We cannot predict whether similar or more significant incidents will occur in the future. The recurrence of significant political or community opposition or protests could continue to adversely affect the Conga Project’s development and the continued operation of Yanacocha.
Construction activities on our Conga project were suspended on November 30, 2011, at the request of Peru’s central government following increasing protests in Cajamarca by anti-mining activists led by the regional president. At the request of the Peruvian central government, the environmental impact assessment prepared in connection with the project, which was previously approved by the central government in October 2010, was reviewed by independent experts in an effort to resolve allegations around the environmental viability of Conga. This review concluded that the environmental impact assessment complied with international standards and provided some recommendations to improve water management. Yanacocha focused on the construction of water reservoirs prior to the development of other project facilities. However, development of Conga is contingent upon generating acceptable project returns and getting local community and government support. Under the current social and political environment, the Company does not anticipate being able to develop Conga for at least the next five years. Due to the uncertainty surrounding the project’s development, the Company has allocated its exploration and development capital to other projects in recent years, and the Conga project is currently in care and maintenance. Should the Company be unable to develop the Conga project, the Company may have to consider other alternatives for the project, which may result in a future impairment charge.
The Central Government of Peru continued to support responsible mining as a vehicle for the growth and future development of Peru in 2018. However, we are unable to predict whether the Central government will continue to take similar positions in the future. The regional government of Cajamarca and other political parties actively opposed the Conga project in the past. We are unable to predict the positions that will be taken in the future and whether such positions or changes in law will affect Yanacocha or Conga. Such changes may include increased labor regulations, environmental and other regulatory requirements, and additional taxes and royalties, as well as future protests, community demands and road blockages. We cannot predict future positions of either the Central or regional government on foreign investment, mining concessions, land tenure or other regulation. Any change in government positions or laws on these issues could adversely affect the assets and operations of Yanacocha or Conga, which could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial position. Additionally, the inability to develop Conga or operate at Yanacocha could have an adverse impact on our growth and production in the region.
In addition, in early 2015, the Peruvian government agency responsible for certain environmental regulations, the Ministry of the Environment (“MINAM”), issued proposed water quality criteria for designated beneficial uses which apply to mining companies, including Yanacocha. These criteria would modify the in-stream water quality criteria pursuant to which Yanacocha has been designing water treatment processes and infrastructure. In December 2015, MINAM issued the final regulation that modified the water quality standards. In response in February 2017, Yanacocha submitted its proposed modification to the previously approved Environmental Impact Assessment to the Mining Ministry (“MINEM”), which is still under review. After approval, MINEM may allow up to three years to develop and implement the modifications to the water management system. In the event Yanacocha is unsuccessful in implementing the modifications in compliance with the new regulations and deadlines, it could result in fines and penalties relating to potential intermittent non-compliant exceedances. In addition, if accepted the treatment options will result in increased costs. These impacts may adversely impact the future cost and financial performance of our operations in Peru.
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Our Merian operation in Suriname is subject to political and economic risks.
We hold a 75% interest in the Merian gold mine in the mid-eastern part of Suriname. The president of Suriname and others, including a number of members of the current administration, have been named defendants in a trial in connection with the deaths of certain political opponents in 1982. Those proceedings were previously halted based upon an executive order. However, in January 2017, a court in Suriname directed that the trial be recommenced and such trial proceeding ended on November 30, 2018. The trial entered the final stage of rendering a verdict by the court. The exact date for the judgement by the court is not yet known, but judgement is expected in the second half of 2019. The prosecutor in the trial has recommended that the current president be sentenced to 20 years prison for murder. Such a sentencing could result in civil and political instability, and heighten the risk of abrupt changes in the government and national policy impacting foreign investment and operators.
Operations in Suriname are governed by a mineral agreement with the Republic of Suriname that establishes the terms and conditions under which Merian operations and development are conducted. The mineral agreement was approved by parliament and requires approval by parliament to change. No assurances can be made that the government will not request changes to the agreement in the future. While the government is generally considered by the Company to be mining friendly, it is possible that the current or future government may adopt substantially different policies, make changes in taxation treatment or regulations, take arbitrary action which might halt operations, increase costs, or otherwise impact mining and exploration rights and/or permits, any of which could have a material and adverse effect on the Company's future cash flows, earnings, results of operations and/or financial condition.
The government of Suriname previously exercised its option to participate in a fully-funded 25 percent equity ownership stake in Merian. Suriname manages its participation through Staatsolie Maatschappij Suriname N.V. (“Staatsolie”), a Surinamese corporation that is wholly owned by the government. The Company can make no assurances that Staatsolie will have sufficient funds or borrowing ability in order to make their capital commitments in accordance with the terms of the partnership agreement. See the risk factor under the heading “Future funding requirements may affect our business” later in this section.
Artisanal and illegal miners have been active on, or adjacent to, the Merian mine in recent years. See the risk factor under the heading “Civil disturbances, criminal activities, including illegal mining, and artisanal mining, occurs on or adjacent to certain of our properties, which can disrupt business and expose the Company to liability” earlier in this “Risk Factors” section for additional information.
Our operations at Ahafo and Akyem in Ghana are subject to political, economic and other risks.
Newmont operates in Ghana pursuant to a Revised Investment Agreement ratified by Ghana’s Parliament in 2015, which established a fixed fiscal and legal regime, including fixed royalty and tax rates, for Newmont operations in Ghana, to 2025 for Ahafo and 2027 for Akyem. However, since early 2018, and to address budgetary pressures, the Government of Ghana has initiated measures to mobilize additional revenue from the mining industry and other sectors of the economy as it attempts to increase revenue collection through various tax investigations, proposed new fees and other vehicles. There has also been an increase in anti-mining sentiment in Ghana on the back of claims of the industry is not contributing its fair share to national development. These may result in government claims of extra revenue owed them by the Company and other mining companies operating in Ghana, further resulting in increased revenue and tax initiatives.
On December 24, 2018, two individual plaintiffs, who are members of the Ghana Parliament (“Plaintiffs”) filed, a writ to invoke the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of Ghana. On January 16, 2019, Plaintiffs filed the Statement of Plaintiff’s Case outlining the details of the Plaintiff’s case and subsequently served Newmont Ghana Gold Limited (“NGGL”) and Newmont Golden Ridge Limited (“NGRL”,) along with the other named defendants, the Attorney General of Ghana, the Minerals Commission of Ghana and 33 other mining companies with interests in Ghana. The Plaintiffs allege that under article 268 of the 1992 Constitution of Ghana that the mining company defendants are not entitled to carry out any exploitation of minerals or other natural resources in Ghana, unless their respective transactions, contracts or concessions are ratified or exempted from ratification by the Parliament of Ghana. Newmont’s current mining leases are both previously ratified by Parliament (with respect to NGGL June 13, 2001 mining lease, ratified by Parliament October 21, 2008 and NGRL January 19, 2010 mining lease ratified by Parliament December 3, 2015). The writ alleges that any mineral exploitation prior to Parliament ratification is unconstitutional. The Plaintiffs seek several remedies including, without limitation, an injunction precluding exploitation of minerals by any mining company without prior Parliament ratification, and declaration that all revenue as a result of violation of the Constitution should be recovered via cash equivalent. An
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adverse decision on this matter could affect our business and could have an adverse effect on our results of operations and financial position.
The Peñasquito Mine is subject to transportation risks that could have a negative impact on our ability to operate that mine.
Concentrates containing combinations of gold, silver, zinc and lead are produced in large quantities at the Peñasquito Mine and loaded onto highway road vehicles for transport to in-country smelters or to sea ports for export to foreign smelters in markets such as Asia, Europe and North America. This type of process involves a high level of environmental and financial risk. We could be subject to potential significant increases in road and maritime transportation charges and treatment and refining charges. Transportation of such concentrate is also subject to numerous risks including, but not limited to, delays in delivery of shipments, road blocks, terrorism, theft, weather conditions and environmental liabilities in the event of an accident or spill. We could be subject to limited smelter availability and capacity and could also face the risk of a potential interruption of business from a third party beyond our control, which in both cases could have a material adverse effect on our operations and revenues. As an example of this type of risk, Peñasquito mine operations were affected by a contractor/community blockade from April-June 2019. Production was halted for part of this time. We can provide no assurance that smelting, refining or transportation contracts for the Peñasquito Mine’s products will be entered into on acceptable terms or at all.
Our business operations may be adversely affected by violence and crime in Mexico.
Various areas in Mexico are affected by persistent violence and crime. Incidents of criminal activity, trespass, theft and vandalism have occasionally affected our employees and contractors at our Peñasquito Mine located in north-central Mexico. We can provide no assurance that security incidents, in the future, will not have a material adverse effect on our operations, including reclamation activities, especially if criminal activity and violence continue to escalate. In addition, our response to criminal activities can give rise to additional risks should they not be carried out consistently with international standards relating to the use of force and respect for human rights. Such incidents may halt or delay production, increase operating costs; result in harm to employees, contractors, visitors or community members; decrease operational efficiency due to employee absenteeism and other factors; increase community tensions or otherwise adversely affect our ability to conduct business.
We do not have direct ownership or possession rights to use the surface of the lands for our Mexican mining operations.
Article 27 of the Mexican Constitution and subsequent legislation established the “ejido” and communal landholding as forms of land tenure in Mexico. Ejidos are structured as communities or townships with internal administration and surveillance boards. Ejido property is land granted by the Mexican government to individuals for agricultural and ranching purposes that may exist either for the exclusive use of an individual beneficiary (the “parcels”), or for the common benefit of the Ejido (the “communal land”), both subject to the Mexican Agrarian Law. There are more than 20 ejido communities in the vicinity of our Mexican mining operations and ejido lands cover most of the lands used by us for our current mining operations at our Peñasquito Mine and nearby exploration activities. We enter into temporary occupation agreements ranging from five to 30 years with the ejido communities, which allow us to use the surface of the lands for our mining operations. In Mexico, mining rights that are covered under a concession do not include direct ownership or possession rights over the surface, or surface access, and at any particular time we may be involved in negotiations with various ejido communities to enter into new temporary occupation agreements or other surface access agreements or amend existing agreements. Failure to reach new agreements or disputes regarding existing agreements may cause, blockades, suspension of operations, delays to projects, and on occasion, may lead to legal disputes.
Our operations in Argentina are susceptible to risk as a result of economic and political instability in Argentina and labor unrest.
There continue to be risks relating to the uncertain and unpredictable political and economic environment in Argentina, especially at the provincial level in Santa Cruz where our Cerro Negro Mine is located. Inflation remains a challenge in Argentina, with the level of inflation during 2018 reaching 47.6%, the highest since 1991. Current estimates for 2019 reflect a possible reduction of inflation to a range of 25 to 30%. Maintaining operating revenues in Argentine pesos could expose us to the risks of peso devaluation and high domestic inflation, especially after the 2019 national elections.
The economic environment in the province of Santa Cruz continues to be fragile. In 2017, the national government agreed to grant a loan to the province, and in exchange the province agreed to comply with certain financial covenants, which may be difficult to achieve. This created some disruption during 2018 and may continue to create additional social disruption during 2019. The risk of
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economic and social disruption may also increase due to the impact of the 2019 national and provincial elections. Disruptions may include roadblocks by local communities and unions. We can provide no assurance that disruptions from roadblocks will not occur in the future that could adversely affect access to, and operations at, the Cerro Negro Mine.
In addition, during 2018 and the first quarter of 2019, we experienced work stoppages by miners represented by the Asociacion Obrera Minera Argentina (“AOMA”), Province of Santa Cruz delegation at the Cerro Negro Mine. We can provide no assurance that issues with the AOMA or other unions will not occur in the future that could adversely affect operations at the Cerro Negro Mine.
Risks Related to Our Common Stock
The price of our common stock may be volatile, which may make it difficult for you to resell the common stock when you want or at prices you find attractive.
The market price and volume of our common stock may be subject to significant fluctuations due not only to general stock market conditions but also to a change in sentiment in the market regarding our operations, business prospects or liquidity. Among the factors that could affect the price of our common stock are:
● | changes in gold, and to a lesser extent, silver, copper, zinc or lead prices; |
● | operating and financial performance that vary from the expectations of management, securities analysts and investors or our financial outlook; |
● | developments in our business or in the mining sector generally; |
● | regulatory changes affecting our industry generally or our business and operations; |
● | the operating and stock price performance of companies that investors consider to be comparable to us; |
● | announcements of strategic developments, acquisitions and other material events by us or our competitors; |
● | our ability to integrate and operate the companies and the businesses that we acquire; |
● | response to activism; and |
● | changes in global financial markets and global economies and general market conditions, such as interest or foreign exchange rates, stock, commodity, credit or asset valuations or volatility. |
The stock markets in general have experienced extreme volatility that has at times been unrelated to the operating performance of particular companies. These broad market fluctuations may adversely affect the trading price of our common stock.
Holders of our common stock may not receive dividends.
Holders of our common stock are entitled to receive only such dividends as our Board of Directors may declare out of funds legally available for such payments. We are incorporated in Delaware and governed by the Delaware General Corporation Law. Delaware law allows a corporation to pay dividends only out of surplus, as determined under Delaware law or, if there is no surplus, out of net profits for the fiscal year in which the dividend was declared and for the preceding fiscal year. Under Delaware law, however, we cannot pay dividends out of net profits if, after we pay the dividend, our capital would be less than the capital represented by the outstanding stock of all classes having a preference upon the distribution of assets. Our ability to pay dividends will be subject to our future earnings, capital requirements and financial condition, as well as our compliance with covenants and financial ratios related to existing or future indebtedness. Although we have historically declared cash dividends on our common stock, we are not required to declare cash dividends on our common stock and our Board of Directors may modify the dividend policy or reduce, defer or eliminate our common stock dividend in the future.
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Risks Related to the Combined Company Following the Newmont Goldcorp Transaction
As disclosed in this Form 10-Q, on April 18, 2019, Newmont closed its acquisition of Goldcorp Inc. following receipt of all regulatory approvals and approval by Newmont’s and Goldcorp’s shareholders of the resolutions at the shareholder meetings on April 11 and April 4, 2019, respectively. The Newmont Goldcorp transaction could subject us to significant risks, including those described below.
Significant demands will be placed on the combined company as a result of the combination.
As a result of the Newmont Goldcorp transaction, significant demands will be placed on the managerial, operational and financial personnel and systems of Newmont. We cannot provide any assurance that the systems, procedures and controls of Newmont will be adequate to support the expansion of operations and associated increased costs and complexity following and resulting from the combination. The future operating results of Newmont will be affected by the ability of our officers and key employees to manage changing business conditions, to integrate Newmont and Goldcorp, to implement a new business strategy and to improve our operational and financial controls and reporting systems.
We may not realize the anticipated benefits of the Newmont Goldcorp Transaction and the integration of Goldcorp and Newmont may not occur as planned.
The Newmont Goldcorp transaction has been agreed with the expectation that its completion will result in an increase in sustained profitability, cost savings and enhanced growth opportunities for Newmont. These anticipated benefits will depend in part on whether Goldcorp’s and Newmont’s operations can be integrated in an efficient and effective manner. The on-going integration of the two companies will present challenges to management, including the integration of systems and personnel of the two companies which may be geographically separated, anticipated and unanticipated liabilities, unanticipated costs (including substantial capital expenditures required by the integration) and the loss of key employees.
The performance of operations could be adversely affected if, among other things, Newmont is not able to achieve the anticipated savings and synergies expected to be realized in entering the Newmont Goldcorp transaction, or retain key employees to assist in the integration and operation of Goldcorp and Newmont. The integration of Newmont and Goldcorp may pose special risks, including one-time write-offs, restructuring charges and unanticipated costs. In addition, the integration process could result in diversion of the attention of management and disruption of existing relationships with suppliers, employees, customers and other constituencies of Newmont. Although Newmont and its advisors have conducted due diligence on the operations of Goldcorp, there can be no guarantee that Newmont is aware of any and all liabilities of Goldcorp. For example, the compliance mechanisms and monitoring programs adopted and implemented by Goldcorp prior to the Newmont Goldcorp transaction may not adequately prevent or detect possible violations of environmental, health and safety, taxes, employment, labor standards, money laundering, terrorist financing and other applicable laws and failure by Goldcorp to comply with any of the foregoing legislation prior to the Newmont Goldcorp transaction could result in severe criminal or civil sanctions and may subject Newmont to other liabilities, including fines, prosecution and reputational damage, all of which could have a material adverse effect on the business, consolidated results of operations and consolidated financial condition of Newmont. As a result of these factors, it is possible that certain benefits expected from the Newmont Goldcorp transaction may not be realized.
Goldcorp’s public filings were subject to Canadian disclosure standards, which differ from SEC disclosure requirements.
Prior to the Newmont Goldcorp transaction, Goldcorp’s mineral reserves and mineral resource estimates were prepared in accordance with the disclosure standards of National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (“NI 43-101”) and the Canadian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy Classification system under Canadian securities laws, which differ from the requirements of United States securities laws.
Industry Guide 7 and NI 43-101 have similar goals in terms of conveying an appropriate level of confidence in the disclosures being reported, but embody different approaches and definitions. For example, the terms “Mineral Reserve,” “Proven Mineral Reserve” and “Probable Mineral Reserve” are Canadian mining terms as defined in NI 43-101, and these definitions differ from the definitions in Industry Guide 7. The terms “mineral resource,” “measured mineral resource,” “indicated mineral resource” and “inferred mineral resource” are defined in and required to be disclosed in accordance with NI 43-101, but these terms are not defined terms under Industry Guide 7 and are normally not permitted to be used in reports and registration statements filed with the SEC.
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“Inferred mineral resources” under NI 43-101 have a great amount of uncertainty as to the existence of such resources and their economic and legal feasibility. A significant amount of exploration must be completed in order to determine whether an inferred mineral resource may be upgraded to a higher category. By contrast, under Industry Guide 7 standards, a “final or “bankable” feasibility study is typically required to report reserves or cash flow analysis to designate reserves. Further, under Industry Guide 7, mineralization may not be classified as a “reserve” unless the determination has been made that the mineralization could be economically and legally produced or extracted at the time the reserve determination is made. Expectations regarding the combined mineral reserves and mineralized material of Newmont and Goldcorp following the closing of the Newmont Goldcorp transaction remain subject to adjustment, pending continuing review of Goldcorp’s mineral reserves in accordance with SEC Industry Guide 7 standards. In 2018, the SEC adopted amendments to the disclosure requirements for mining registrants. Under these new rules, SEC Industry Guide 7 will be rescinded and replaced with the disclosure standards under new Regulation S-K Subpart 1300. SEC Industry Guide 7 remains in effect, subject to a two-year transition period. Newmont will be required to comply with the new rules for fiscal years 2021 and after. Accordingly, future adjustment may also occur due to the differing standards under the new requirements.
Additionally, the prior Goldcorp estimates of mineral reserves and mineralized material are subject to uncertainty and were based upon certain price, cost and modeling assumptions, interpretations of geologic data obtained from drill holes and other exploration techniques. Such assumptions may prove to be incorrect and geologic data may not necessarily be indicative of future results. In addition, the basis for those determinations may differ from Newmont’s standards. For example, the Company’s standards for drill spacing required to estimate mineral resources at various confidence levels may differ from those of Goldcorp’s prior to the Newmont Goldcorp transaction. As a result, future adjustment may also occur due to differing standards, required study levels, price assumptions, future divestments and acquisitions and other factors. See also the risk factor titled “Estimates of proven and probable reserves and mineralized material are uncertain and the volume and grade of ore actually recovered may vary from our estimates.”
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS.
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of Shares | Price Paid | Publicly Announced | yet be Purchased | ||||||||
Period | Purchased(1) | Per Share(1) | Plans or Programs(2) | under the Plans or Programs(2) | |||||||
April 1, 2019 through April 30, 2019 | 89,028 | $ | 33.52 | — | $ | 100,000,000 | |||||
May 1, 2019 through May 31, 2019 | 21,227 | $ | 31.13 | — | $ | 100,000,000 | |||||
June 1, 2019 through June 30, 2019 | 46,062 | $ | 32.55 | — | $ | 100,000,000 |
(1) | The total number of shares purchased (and the average price paid per share) reflects shares delivered to the Company from stock awards held by employees upon vesting for the purpose of covering the recipients’ tax withholding obligations, totaling 89,028 shares, 21,227 shares and 46,062 shares for the fiscal months of April, May and June 2019, respectively. |
(2) | The Company’s Board of Directors authorized a stock repurchase program, under which the Company was authorized to repurchase shares of outstanding common stock to offset the dilutive impact of employee stock award vesting in the current year, provided that the aggregate value of shares of common stock repurchased does not exceed $100 million, and no shares of common stock may be repurchased under the program after December 31, 2019. The Company did not repurchase any shares in the second quarter of 2019 under the stock repurchase program. The extent to which the Company repurchases its shares, and the timing of such repurchases, will depend upon a variety of factors, including trading volume, market conditions, legal requirements, business conditions and other factors. The repurchase program may be discontinued at any time, and the program does not obligate the Company to acquire any specific number of shares of its common stock. |
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES.
None.
ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES.
At Newmont, safety is a core value, and we strive for superior performance. No work-related fatalities occurred at any Newmont site or facility during the second quarter of 2019. However, April 2019 marked the first anniversary of the tragic loss of six contractors who were working on the construction of a structure at the Ahafo Mill Expansion project in Ghana. We learned critical lessons from the thorough investigation conducted after the accident. These lessons have been applied across our operations and projects as we
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renew our commitment to making sure our people go home safe every day. We also shared lessons with the broader mining community to help prevent similar accidents from happening elsewhere.
Our health and safety management system, which includes detailed standards and procedures for safe production, addresses topics such as employee training, risk management, workplace inspection, emergency response, accident investigation and program auditing. In addition to strong leadership and involvement from all levels of the organization, these programs and procedures form the cornerstone of safety at Newmont, ensuring that employees are provided a safe and healthy environment and are intended to reduce workplace accidents, incidents and losses, comply with all mining-related regulations and provide support for both regulators and the industry to improve mine safety.
In addition, we have established our “Rapid Response” process to mitigate and prevent the escalation of adverse consequences if existing risk management controls fail, particularly if an incident may have the potential to seriously impact the safety of employees, the community or the environment. This process provides appropriate support to an affected site to complement their technical response to an incident, so as to reduce the impact by considering the environmental, strategic, legal, financial and public image aspects of the incident, to ensure communications are being carried out in accordance with legal and ethical requirements and to identify actions in addition to those addressing the immediate hazards.
The operation of our U.S. based mines is subject to regulation by the Federal Mine Safety and Health Administration (“MSHA”) under the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 (the “Mine Act”). MSHA inspects our mines on a regular basis and issues various citations and orders when it believes a violation has occurred under the Mine Act. Following passage of The Mine Improvement and New Emergency Response Act of 2006, MSHA significantly increased the numbers of citations and orders charged against mining operations. The dollar penalties assessed for citations issued has also increased in recent years.
Newmont is required to report certain mine safety violations or other regulatory matters required by Section 1503(a) of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act and Item 104 of Regulation S-K, and that required information is included in Exhibit 95 and is incorporated by reference into this Quarterly Report.
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION.
Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On July 23, 2019, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Newmont Goldcorp Corporation (the “Company” or “Newmont”) approved the appointment of Tom Palmer (currently serving as President) to the role of President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, effective October 1, 2019. At the same time, Mr. Palmer will also join the Board. He will succeed Gary J. Goldberg, who will continue to serve as Chief Executive Officer until October 1, 2019. From October 1, 2019 until March 31, 2020, Mr. Goldberg will serve as Executive Advisor to support the CEO transition process and then retire from the Company. During the period of October 1, 2019 to March 31, 2020, Mr. Goldberg’s annual salary will be reduced to $100,000. Mr. Goldberg will not be eligible for the 2020 annual bonus or any new 2020 stock-based awards.
In the President and Chief Executive Officer position, Mr. Palmer will have a base salary of $1,175,000 and be eligible for annual short-term incentives (cash bonus) and long-term incentives (equity bonus) pursuant to the terms of the Senior Executive Compensation Plan of the Company at the E1 level and the Section 16 Officer and Senior Executive Annual Incentive Compensation Program, which includes annual target levels of 150% of base salary for short-term incentives and $5,500,000 for long-term incentives, subject to change based on an annual total pay review, effective October 1, 2019, with compensation for 2019 being pro-rated based on time in role. Mr. Palmer will be eligible to participate in the Executive Change of Control Plan and the Executive Severance Plan of the Company. He will be eligible to receive tax planning assistance to assist with tax filings in the U.S. and Australia, and will be eligible to participate in the benefit programs generally available to senior executives of the Company. Mr. Palmer will not receive additional compensation as an employee-director of the Board. Mr. Palmer’s appointment has no specified term and his employment with the Company will remain on an at-will basis. There is no other arrangement or understanding between Mr. Palmer and any other persons pursuant to which he was elected as the President and Chief Executive Officer or as a director of the Company. Mr. Palmer does not have a family relationship with any member of the Board of Directors or any executive officer of the Company, and Mr. Palmer has not been a participant or had any interest in any transaction with the Company that is reportable under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.
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Per the announcement on February 4, 2019, Rob Atkinson was appointed as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer on June 1, 2019. On July 30, 2019, the Company will grant Mr. Atkinson $3.25 million in restricted stock units, representing his new hire sign on award of equity. The restricted stock units will vest ratably over a three year period. The award amount represents an annual equity grant of $2.5 million and a sign on amount of $750,000 to compensate for compensation Mr. Atkinson forfeited at his prior employer. The $2.5 million in annual equity grant is typically granted in the form of two-thirds performance leveraged stock units and one-third restricted stock units under the Company’s compensation programs. However, given the timing of Mr. Atkinson’s employment starting date, and to avoid performance leveraged stock units with an alternative performance period than all others granted by the Company in 2019, Mr. Atkinson received his initial annual grant only in the form of restricted stock units.
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS.
Exhibit |
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2.1** | - | ||
2.2 | - | ||
3.1 | - | ||
3.2 | - | ||
4.1 | - | ||
4.2 | - | ||
4.3 | - | ||
4.4 | - | ||
4.5 | - | ||
4.6 | - | ||
4.7 | - | ||
10.1 | - | ||
10.2* | - | Senior Executive Compensation Program of Registrant, effective January 1, 2019. Filed herewith. | |
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Exhibit |
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10.3* | - | Equity Bonus Program for Grades E-5 to E-6, effective January 1, 2019. Filed herewith. | |
10.4*** | - | ||
31.1 | - | ||
31.2 | - | ||
32.1 | - | ||
32.2 | - | ||
95 | - | ||
99.1* | - | ||
101 | - | 101.INS | XBRL Instance - the instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document. |
101.SCH | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema | ||
101.CAL | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation | ||
101.DEF | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition | ||
101.LAB | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Labels | ||
101.PRE | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation |
* This exhibit relates to compensatory plans or arrangements.
** Certain schedules are omitted pursuant to Item 601(b)(2) of Regulation S-K. The Company agrees to furnish supplementally any omitted schedules to the SEC upon request.
*** Portions of this exhibit have been redacted pursuant to Item 601(b)(10) of Regulation S-K. The Company agrees to furnish supplementally an unredacted copy of the exhibit to the SEC upon request.
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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 | |
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(Registrant) | ||
Date: July 25, 2019 | /s/ NANCY K. BUESE | |
Nancy K. Buese | ||
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | ||
(Principal Financial Officer) | ||
Date: July 25, 2019 | /s/ JOHN W. KITLEN | |
John W. Kitlen | ||
Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer | ||
(Principal Accounting Officer) |
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Exhibit 10.2
NEWMONT
SENIOR EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PROGRAM
(Effective January 1, 2019)
PURPOSE
This Senior Executive Compensation Program includes the Restricted Stock Unit Bonus program, Performance Leveraged Stock Bonus program and the Personal Bonus for the eligible Employees. This program is a restatement of the Senior Executive Compensation Program effective on January 1, 2018. The purpose of the Restricted Stock Unit Bonus program and the Performance Leveraged Stock Bonus program is to provide eligible Employees a direct interest in the success of the operations of Newmont Mining. The purpose of the Personal Bonus is to provide eligible Employees additional incentive to meet strategic objectives. The eligible Employees will be rewarded in accordance with the terms and conditions described below.
This program is intended to be a program described in Department of Labor Regulation Sections 2510.3‑1(b) and 2510.3-2(c) and shall not be considered a plan subject to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended.
The capitalized terms used in this compensation program shall have the same meaning as the capitalized terms in the Section 16 Officer and Senior Executive Annual Incentive Compensation Program (“AICP”), unless otherwise defined or stated herein. The following terms used in this compensation program shall have the meanings set forth below.
1.1“Absolute Total Shareholder Return” means; (a) the average closing price of Common Stock for the 30 trading days, excluding the final 5 trading days for administrative purposes, on the New York Stock Exchange of the Extended Performance Period, minus (b) the share price used to determine the Target Performance Leveraged Stock Unit Award, plus dividends paid in the Extended Performance period, divided by (c) the share price used to determine the Target Performance Leveraged Stock Unit Award. The Leadership Development and Compensation Committee retains authority to make adjustments for extraordinary events affecting the calculations.
1.2“Cause” means a) engagement in illegal conduct or gross negligence or willful misconduct, provided that if the Employee acted in accordance with an authorized written opinion of Newmont’s, or an affiliated entity’s, legal counsel, such action will not constitute “Cause;” b) any dishonest or fraudulent activity by the Employee or the reasonable belief by Newmont or an affiliated entity of the Employee’s breach of any contract, agreement or representation with the Newmont or an affiliated entity, or c) violation, or Newmont or an affiliated entities’ belief of Employee’s violation of Newmont Mining Corporation’s Code of Conduct and underlying policies and standards.
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1.3“Change of Control Price” means the price per share of Common Stock offered to a holder thereof in conjunction with any transaction resulting in a Change of Control on a fully-diluted basis (as determined by the Leadership Development and Compensation Committee as constituted before the Change of Control, if any part of the offered price is payable other than in cash), or, in the case of a Change of Control occurring solely by reason of a change in the composition of the Board, the highest Fair Market Value of a share of Common Stock on any of the 30 trading days immediately preceding the date on which such Change of Control occurs.
1.4“Common Stock” means the $1.60 par value common stock of Newmont Mining.
1.5“Extended Performance Period” means the time frame between the beginning and ending average closing prices (generally deemed to be three years with adjustments for administrative purposes) over which the Leadership Development and Compensation Committee will calculate and determine the Performance Leveraged Stock Bonus.
1.6“Fair Market Value” has the meaning given such term in the 2013 Stock Incentive Compensation Plan.
1.7“Performance Leveraged Stock Bonus” means the bonus payable to an eligible Employee in the form of Common Stock under this compensation program with respect to an Extended Performance Period (or portion thereof as provided in Section 4.4) and is calculated as described in Section 4.2.
1.8“Performance Period” means the timeframe over which the Leadership Development and Compensation Committee will calculate and determine the Personal Bonus and the Restricted Stock Unit Bonus.
1.9“Performance Stock” means the right to receive from Newmont Mining Common Stock or restricted stock units under terms and conditions defined in a restricted stock unit or other award agreement, as determined by the Leadership Development and Compensation Committee.
1.10“Relative Total Shareholder Return” means Newmont Mining’s total shareholder return, defined as the change in the closing price of a share of Common Stock, with cash dividends paid, between the share price used to determine the Target Performance Leveraged Stock Unit Award and the average closing price of Common Stock for the 30 trading days, excluding the final 5 trading days, on the New York Stock Exchange of the Extended Performance Period; as compared to the total shareholder return, with cash dividends paid, of an index of peer companies selected and determined by the Leadership Development and Compensation Committee. The Leadership Development and Compensation Committee retains authority to make adjustments for extraordinary events affecting the calculations.
1.11“Personal Bonus” means the cash bonus payable to an eligible Employee based on the individual contribution of such eligible Employee to achievement of the Corporation’s strategic objectives during the Performance Period, as set forth in Section 5.1 (or portion thereof as provided in Section 5.2).
1.12“Restricted Stock Unit Bonus” means the bonus payable to an eligible Employee in the form of restricted stock units under this compensation program annually (or portion of a year
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as provided in Section 3.2), which shall be determined by dividing the eligible Employee’s Target Restricted Stock Unit Bonus by Fair Market Value, on the date of grant of the Restricted Stock Unit Bonus. The restricted stock units granted as a Restricted Stock Unit Bonus shall have terms and conditions, and shall be subject to such restrictions as defined by the Leadership Development and Compensation Committee.
1.13 “Retirement” means at least age 55, and, at least 5 years of continuous employment with Newmont Mining and/or an Affiliated Entity, and, a total of at least 65 when adding age plus years of employment. This definition differs from the definition of retirement in other benefits plans, such as pension plans of Newmont, and shall not alter those definitions.
1.14 “Target Performance Leveraged Stock Bonus” means the number of shares of Common Stock equivalent to the annual dollar value set by the Compensation Committee for each participant in this program , using the average closing price of Common Stock for the 25 trading days on the New York Stock Exchange prior to the grant date of the Target Performance Leverage Stock Unit Bonus.
1.15 “Target Restricted Stock Unit Bonus” means the dollar value set forth by the LDCC, and the Board of Directors as required, during their annual compensation review process..
1.16“Terminated Eligible Employee” for purposes of the Performance Leveraged Stock Bonus, means executive grade level Employee of a Participating Employer at grade level E-4 or above during the relevant Extended Performance Period, who terminates employment with Newmont Mining and/or a Participating Employer as provided in Section 4.4. “Terminated Eligible Employee” for purposes of the Personal Bonus shall have the same meaning as in the AICP.
1.17“2013 Stock Incentive Compensation Plan” means the Newmont Mining Corporation 2013 Stock Incentive Compensation Plan (or any successor plan), as amended from time to time.
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II.ELIGIBILITY
All executive grade level Employees of a Participating Employer at grade level E-4 or above, are eligible to receive a Performance Leveraged Stock Bonus and Personal Bonus under this compensation program, provided (i) they are on the payroll of a Participating Employer as of the last day of the relevant Performance Period for the Personal Bonus or Extended Performance Period for the Performance Leveraged Stock Bonus, and at the time the award is vested, or (ii) they are a Terminated Eligible Employee with respect to such Performance Period for the Personal Bonus, or Extended Performance Period for the Performance Leveraged Stock Bonus. All executive grade level Employees of a Participating Employer at grade level E-4 or above are eligible to receive a Restricted Stock Unit Bonus under this compensation program, provided they are on the payroll of a Participating Employer at the time the award is granted. Eligible Employees who are on short‑term disability under the Short‑Term Disability Plan of Newmont, or a successor plan, or not working because of a work‑related injury as of the last day of the Performance Period for Personal Bonus, or Extended Performance Period for the Performance Leveraged Stock Bonus, but are still on the payroll of a Participating Employer shall be eligible to receive a Performance Leveraged Stock Bonusand Personal Bonus. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this Section II, the Leadership Development and Compensation Committee may, prior to the end of any Performance Period, or Extended Performance Period for the Performance Leveraged Stock Bonus, exclude from or include in eligibility for participation under this compensation program with respect to such Performance Period, or Extended Performance Period for the Performance Leveraged Stock Bonus, any executive grade level Employee of a Participating Employer.
3.1Determination of Restricted Stock Unit Bonus—In General. The Restricted Stock Unit Bonus shall be calculated by the Leadership Development and Compensation Committee as soon as reasonably practicable following the Performance Period. Following such determination, grant of the Restricted Stock Unit Bonus shall be made to eligible Employees as soon as reasonably practicable, in accordance with Sections 3.3 below.
3.2Separation of Employment and Payment of Restricted Stock Unit Bonus. An eligible Employee shall not be entitled to payment of a Restricted Stock Unit Bonus as a result of any separation of employment, voluntary or involuntary except as provided in Section 6.2 below.
3.3Form of Payment. The amount of Restricted Stock Unit Bonus payable under this compensation program shall be paid in restricted stock units (payable in whole units only rounded down to the nearest share). The restricted stock units shall have a three year vesting period, with one‑third of the restricted stock units vesting each year on the anniversary of the date of grant, all subject to the terms of the applicable award agreement.
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IV.PERFORMANCE LEVERAGED STOCK BONUS |
4.1Determination of Performance Leveraged Stock—In General. The Performance Leveraged Stock Bonus shall be calculated as soon as reasonably practicable after the Leadership Development and Compensation Committee determines the Performance Leveraged Stock Bonus Payout Factor as described in Section 4.3 below. Following such determination, payment of the Performance Leveraged Stock Bonus shall be made to eligible Employees as soon as reasonably practicable, in accordance with Section 4.5 below.
4.2 Calculation of Performance Leveraged Stock Bonus. The Performance Leveraged Stock Bonus equals the Target Performance Leveraged Stock Bonus times the percentage dictated by the Performance Leveraged Stock Bonus Payout Factor and corresponding schedule in Appendix B.
4.3Calculation of the Performance Leveraged Stock Bonus Payout Factor. The Performance Leveraged Stock Bonus Payout Factor will be calculated by determining the Relative Total Shareholder Return and the corresponding percentage payout based on the schedule adopted by the Leadership Development and Compensation Committee, attached hereto in Appendix B. In the event that Absolute Total Shareholder Return over the Extended Performance Period is negative, the Performance Leveraged Stock Bonus Payout Factor shall be capped at 100%. Additionally, the total value maximum of any calculated Performance Leveraged Stock Unit Bonus shall not exceed four times the dollar value of the Target Performance Leveraged Stock Unit Bonus. In the event, this maximum amount is exceeded, the Performance Leveraged Stock Unit Bonus shall be reduced to a number of shares equaling four times the dollar value of the Target Performance Leveraged Stock Unit Bonus divided by the average closing price of Common Stock for the 30 trading days, excluding the final 5 trading days, on the New York Stock Exchange of the Extended Performance Period, rounded down to the nearest share.
4.4Separation of Employment and Payment of Performance Leveraged Stock Bonus. Unless otherwise stated in this Section 4.4, an eligible Employee shall not be entitled to payment of a Performance Leveraged Stock Bonus on or after any separation of employment, voluntary or involuntary. In the event an eligible Employee separates employment from a Participating Employer prior to payment of the Performance Leveraged Stock Bonus, for which the Employee has already received a notice of grant and award agreement, as a result of: (a) Retirement, (b) death, (c) termination of employment entitling Employee to benefits under the Executive Severance Plan of Newmont, or separation benefits for any involuntary termination, other than for Cause, for Employees not eligible for benefits under the Severance Plan of Newmont or the Executive Severance Plan of Newmont, or (d) circumstances entitling eligible Employee to long-term disability benefits of the Company, such eligible Employee is a Terminated Eligible Employee and shall receive a Performance Leveraged Stock Bonus calculated separately to the most recent fiscal quarter end for each of the outstanding awards, with each separate award pro-rated based on the time he or she was actually employed by a Participating Employer during the Extended Performance Period.
4.5Form of Payment. The amount of Performance Leveraged Stock Bonus payable under this compensation program shall be paid in Common Stock (payable in whole shares only rounded down to the nearest share). Upon the payment of the Performance Leveraged Stock
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Bonus in Common Stock, an eligible Employee shall also be entitled to a cash payment equal to any dividends paid with respect to the Common Stock delivered for the Performance Leveraged Stock Bonus for the Extended Performance Period, minus any applicable taxes.
4.6Timing of Payment Except as otherwise provided in section Section 4.4 above, payment of the Performance Leveraged Stock Bonus will be made as soon as reasonably practicable during the calendar year following the Extended Performance Period to which such Performance Leveraged Stock Bonus relates.
4.7Performance Leveraged Stock Bonus for Newly Hired or Newly Promoted eligible Employees. In the event an individual is hired as an eligible Employee, or promoted into an eligible Employee position, such eligible Employee may be eligible for payment of a pro-rated Performance Leveraged Stock Bonus, as determined in the sole discretion of the Company or the Leadership Development and Compensation Committee for Section 16 Officers, at each date of payment of a Performance Leveraged Stock Bonus after the date of hire or after the date of promotion.
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V.PERSONAL BONUS |
5.1Determination of Personal Bonus—In General. At the end of each Performance Period, the Leadership Development and Compensation Committee will evaluate Section 16 Officer eligible Employees’ performance against relevant strategic objectives and award a Personal Bonus, up to the maximum amounts listed in Appendix A. The Leadership Development and Compensation Committee will seek the input of the Chief Executive Officer on the Personal Bonuses to be awarded to eligible Section 16 Officers Employees. At the end of each Performance Period, the designated supervisor of a non-Section 16 Officer eligible Employee will evaluate the non-Section 16 Officer eligible Employee’s performance against relevant strategic objectives and award a Personal Bonus, up to the maximum amounts listed in Appendix A. Following such determination, payment of the Personal Bonus shall be made to eligible Employees as soon as reasonably practicable following the end of the applicable Performance Period, provided that such payment shall be made no later than the 15th day of the third month following the Performance Period to which such Personal Bonus relates.
5.2Separation of Employment and Payment of Personal Bonus. In the event an eligible Employee separates employment from a Participating Employer and is a Terminated Eligible Employee, the Personal Bonus shall be paid at 50% of the maximum level shown on Appendix A (with the exception that the calculation shall be based upon current rate of base salary, rather than eligible earnings), pro-rated for the time of employment during the Performance Period, and shall be paid as soon as practicable. However, in the event that a Terminated Eligible Employee separates employment at the beginning of a calendar year before the bonus is paid for the prior calendar year, the Terminated Eligible Employee shall receive the actual payout according to Section V of this program, at the same time as all other actual payouts are delivered according to this program. If an eligible Employee is terminated between January 1 and March 31 of any calendar year, and entitled to benefits under the Severance Plan of Newmont or the Executive Severance Plan of Newmont, Employee shall not qualify for any bonus under this program for the period of January 1 to March 31 for the calendar year of the termination. If an eligible Employee
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is not a Terminated Eligible Employee, eligible Employee shall not be entitled to payment of a Personal Bonus on or after any separation of employment, voluntary or involuntary.
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VI. CHANGE OF CONTROL |
6.1Personal Bonus. Upon a Change of Control (as defined in the AICP), each eligible Employee employed as of the date of the Change of Control, shall become entitled to the payment of 50% of the maximum Personal Bonus if a Change of Control occurs between September 1 and December 31. If a Change of Control occurs between January 1 and August 31 each eligible Employee employed as of the date of the Change of Control, shall become entitled to the payment of 50% of the maximum Personal Bonus pro-rated for partial service during the Performance Period. The bonus payable in accordance with the provisions of this Section 6.1 shall be calculated and paid as soon as practicable following the date of the Change of Control. Such payment shall be subject to the withholding of such amounts as Newmont Mining or a Participating Employer may determine is required to be withheld pursuant to any applicable federal, state or local law or regulation. Upon the completion of such payment, eligible Employees shall have no further right to the payment of any bonus hereunder (other than any bonus payable hereunder with respect to a previous calendar year that has not yet been paid). Payment of a bonus under this section along with any corporate bonus payable in the event of a Change of Control under the Newmont Section 16 Officer and Senior Executive Annual Incentive Compensation Program shall fully satisfy Section 3.02(a)(i)(B) of the 2012 Executive Change of Control Plan of Newmont and Section 3.02(a)(i)(B) of the Executive Change of Control Plan of Newmont and no further payments under Section 3.02(a)(i)(B) 2012 Executive Change of Control Plan or 3.02(a)(i)(B) of the Executive Change of Control Plan of Newmont shall be due.
6.2Restricted Stock Unit Bonus. In the event of a Change of Control (as defined in the AICP) each Restricted Stock Unit Bonus for the current year shall immediately be granted at target level in the form of a restricted stock unit award vesting 1/3 on January 1 of the year immediately following the year in which the Change of Control occurred, and another 1/3 on each of the following two January 1 anniversaries. The restricted stock unit award agreement shall provide for immediate vesting of all outstanding restricted stock units upon a termination of employment entitling the grantee to benefits under the applicable Executive Change of Control Plan of Newmont.
6.3Performance Leveraged Stock Bonus. In the event of a Change of Control (as defined in the Newmont Annual Incentive Compensation Program), each eligible Employee or a Terminated Eligible Employee who terminated employment on account of Retirement (all other Terminated Eligible Employees who terminated employment prior to the Change of Control shall be excluded), shall become entitled to the payment of a Performance Leveraged Stock Bonus for an Extended Performance Period. The Performance Leveraged Stock Bonus shall be calculated in the manner stated in Section 4.2 above, with the exception that (i) the Extended Performance Period shall be deemed to end on the date of the Change of Control, (ii) the Change of Control Price shall be substituted for the ending price for the Extended Performance Period for purposes of section 4.3 above, and (iii) the TSR Payout Factor will be based on Relative Total Shareholder Return utilizing the Change of Control Price as the final closing price of a share of Common
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Stock. The Performance Leveraged Stock Bonus shall be paid out as follows: (A) the percentage of the Performance Leveraged Stock Bonus equal to the percentage of the Extended Performance Period that elapsed up to the Change of Control shall be paid in a number of shares of common stock of the acquiring or resulting corporation or any parent or subsidiary thereof or that may be issuable by another corporation that is a party to the transaction resulting in such Change of Control received in such transaction by holders of Common Stock (such common stock, “Acquirer Stock”) equal to (x) the number of shares of Acquirer Stock received by such a holder for each share of Common Stock held by such holder in such transaction multiplied by (y) the number of shares of Common Stock subject to such percentage of the Performance Leveraged Stock Bonus, or (B) if Acquirer Stock is not issued in connection with such transaction, cash in an amount equal to the Change of Control Price multiplied by the number of shares of Common Stock subject to such percentage of the Performance Leveraged Stock Bonus, within 5 days following the date of the Change of Control (provided, however, that if such Change of Control does not constitute a change in the ownership or effective control of Newmont Mining or of a substantial portion of the assets of Newmont Mining, pursuant to Treasury Regulations Section 1.409A-3(i)(5) (a “409A CoC”), such percentage of the Performance Leveraged Stock Bonus shall be so paid when the Performance Leveraged Stock Bonus would otherwise have been paid in accordance with Article IV), and b) the percentage of the Performance Leveraged Stock Bonus equal to the percentage of the Extended Performance Period that did not elapse prior to the Change of Control shall be paid in the form of (A) restricted stock units covering a number of shares of Acquirer Stock equal to (x) the number of shares of Acquirer Stock received by a holder of Common Stock for each share of Common Stock held by such holder in such transaction multiplied by (y) the number of shares of Common Stock subject to such percentage of the Performance Leveraged Stock Bonus, that will have a vesting period equal to the Extended Performance Period otherwise remaining as of the date of the Change of Control, or (B) if Acquirer Stock is not issued in connection with such transaction, a deferred compensation arrangement with a balance initially equal to the Change of Control Price multiplied by the number of shares of Common Stock subject to such percentage of the Performance Leveraged Stock Bonus, that will have a vesting period equal to the Extended Performance Period otherwise remaining as of the date of the Change of Control and a value from time to time as if such initial balance were invested in such deemed investment as the Leadership Development and Compensation Committee as constituted before the Change of Control shall determine in its discretion. The portion of the Performance Leveraged Stock Bonus described in clause (b) of the preceding sentence shall vest upon any termination of employment of the eligible Employee with a Participating Employer prior to the expiration of the vesting period, with the exception of voluntary termination or termination for Cause, as defined in Newmont Mining’s Executive Change of Control Plan. Such portion shall be paid in cash within 5 days following vesting; provided, however, that if such Change of Control does not constitute a 409A CoC, such portion, to the extent vested in accordance with this sentence, shall be so paid when they would otherwise have been paid in accordance with Article IV.
7.1Administration. This compensation program shall be administered by the Leadership Development and Compensation Committee or its delegee. All actions by Newmont
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Mining under this program shall be taken by the Leadership Development and Compensation Committee or its delegee. The Leadership Development and Compensation Committee shall interpret the provisions of this program in its full and absolute discretion. All determinations and actions of the Leadership Development and Compensation Committee with respect to this program shall be taken or made in its full and absolute discretion in accordance with the terms of this program and shall be final, binding and conclusive on all persons.
7.2Plan Unfunded. This compensation program shall be unfunded and no trust or other funding mechanism shall be established for this program. All benefits to be paid pursuant to this program shall be paid by Newmont Mining or another Participating Employer from its respective general assets, and an eligible Employee or Terminated Eligible Employee (or his or her heir or devisee) shall not have any greater rights than a general, unsecured creditor against Newmont Mining or another Participating Employer, as applicable, for any amounts payable hereunder.
7.3Amount Payable Upon Death of Employee. If an eligible Employee who is entitled to payment hereunder dies after becoming eligible for payment but before receiving full payment of the amount due, or if an eligible Employee dies and becomes a Terminated Eligible Employee, all amounts due shall be paid as soon as practicable after the death of such eligible Employee or Terminated Eligible Employee to the beneficiary or beneficiaries designated by such eligible Employee or Terminated Eligible Employee to receive life insurance proceeds under Newmont Mining’s life insurance plan. In the absence of an effective beneficiary designation under such plan, any amount payable hereunder following the death of such eligible Employee or Terminated Eligible Employee shall be paid to his or her estate.
7.4Reimbursement. The Leadership Development and Compensation Committee, to the full extent permitted by governing law, shall have the discretion to require reimbursement of any portion of a Performance Leveraged Stock Bonus previously paid to an eligible Employee pursuant to the terms of this compensation program if: a) the amount of such Performance Leveraged Stock Bonus was calculated based upon the achievement of certain financial results that were subsequently the subject of a restatement, and b) the amount of such Performance Leveraged Stock Bonus that would have been awarded to the eligible Employee had the financial results been reported as in the restatement would have been lower than the Performance Leveraged Stock Bonus actually awarded. The approach used to determine the amount of reimbursement will be based on commonly used valuation methodologies or those as supported or validated by an independent third party with expertise in related matters. Additionally, the Leadership Development and Compensation Committee, to the full extent permitted by governing law, shall have the discretion to require reimbursement of any portion of a Restricted Stock Unit Bonus, Performance Leveraged Stock Bonus and Personal Bonus previously paid to an eligible Employee pursuant to the terms of this compensation program if the eligible employee is terminated for Cause.
7.5Withholding Taxes. All bonuses payable hereunder shall be subject to the withholding of such amounts as Newmont Mining or a Participating Employer may determine is required to be withheld pursuant to any applicable federal, state or local law or regulation. The Leadership Development and Compensation Committee may, in its sole discretion, permit eligible Employees to satisfy withholding applicable to the portion of the bonus payable in shares of Common Stock or Performance Stock by causing Newmont Mining to withhold or sell the
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appropriate number of shares of Common Stock or Performance Stock from the bonus otherwise payable and to make the requisite withholding payments on behalf of the eligible Employee.
7.6Issuance of Stock. Shares of Common Stock and Performance Stock issued under this compensation program may be issued pursuant to the provisions of any stock plan of Newmont Mining or as otherwise determined in the sole discretion of the Leadership Development and Compensation Committee. All awards under this compensation program that consist of Common Stock or that are valued in whole or in part by reference to, or are otherwise based on, Common Stock, shall be treated as made under the 2013 Stock Incentive Plan as well as this compensation program and thereby subject to the applicable terms and conditions of the 2013 Stock Incentive Compensation Plan.
7.7General Operation and Amendment. Notwithstanding anything contained in this compensation program to the contrary, this compensation program shall be administered and operated in accordance with any applicable laws and regulations including but not limited to laws affecting the timing of payment of any bonus under this compensation program.
7.8Right of Offset. To the extent permitted by applicable law, Newmont Mining or a Participating Employer may, in its sole discretion, apply any bonus payments otherwise due and payable under this compensation program against debts of an eligible Employee to Newmont Mining or an Affiliated Entity. By accepting payments under this compensation program, all eligible Employees shall consent to the reduction of any compensation paid to the eligible Employee by Newmont Mining or an Affiliated Entity to the extent the eligible Employee receives an overpayment from this compensation program.
7.9Termination and Amendment. The Board may at any time amend, modify, suspend or terminate this compensation program; provided, however, that the Leadership Development and Compensation Committee may, consistent with its administrative powers, waive or adjust provisions of this compensation program as it determines necessary from time to time. The Leadership Development and Compensation Committee may amend the terms of any award theretofore granted hereunder, but no such amendment shall be inconsistent with the terms and conditions of this compensation program or materially impair the previously accrued rights of the eligible Employee to whom such award was granted with respect to such award without his or her consent, except such an amendment made to cause this program or such award to comply with applicable law, tax rules, stock exchange rules or accounting rules.
7.10Severability. If any section, subsection or specific provision is found to be illegal or invalid for any reason, such illegality or invalidity shall not affect the remaining provisions of this compensation program, and this compensation program shall be construed and enforced as if such illegal and invalid provision had never been set forth in this compensation program.
7.11No Right to Employment. The establishment of this compensation program shall not be deemed to confer upon any eligible Employee any legal right to be employed by, or to be retained in the employ of, Newmont Mining, a Participating Employer or any Affiliated Entity, or to give any eligible Employee any right to receive any payment whatsoever, except as provided under this compensation program. All eligible Employees shall remain subject to discharge from employment to the same extent as if this compensation program had never been adopted.
7.12Transferability. Any bonus payable hereunder is personal to the eligible Employee and may not be sold, exchanged, transferred, pledged, assigned or otherwise disposed of except by will or by the laws of descent and distribution.
7.13Successors. This compensation program shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of Newmont Mining and eligible Employees and their respective heirs, representatives and successors.
7.14Governing Law. This compensation program and all agreements hereunder shall be construed in accordance with and governed by the laws of the State of Colorado, unless superseded by federal law.
7.15Section 409A. It is the intention of Newmont Mining that awards and payments under this compensation program comply with or be exempt from Section 409A of the Code and the regulations and guidance promulgated thereunder (collectively “Code Section 409A”), and Newmont Mining shall have complete discretion to interpret and construe this program and any related plan or agreement in any manner that establishes an exemption from (or compliance with) the requirements of Code Section 409A. If for any reason, such as imprecision in drafting, any provision of this program and/or any such plan or agreement does not accurately reflect its intended establishment of an exemption from (or compliance with) Code Section 409A, as demonstrated by consistent interpretations or other evidence of intent, such provision shall be considered ambiguous as to its exemption from (or compliance with) Code Section 409A and shall be interpreted by Newmont Mining in a manner consistent with such intent, as determined in the discretion of Newmont Mining. None of Newmont Mining nor any other Participating Employer shall be liable to any eligible Employee or any other person (i) if any provisions of this program do not satisfy an exemption from, or the conditions of, Code Section 409A, or (ii) as to any tax consequence expected, but not realized, by any eligible Employee or other person due to the receipt or payment of any award under this program.
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Appendix A
Maximum Personal Bonuses
Pay Grade |
Maximum Personal Bonus as a Percentage of Base Salary (which constitutes the Eligible Earnings for the year as defined in the AICP) |
E-1 |
90% |
E-2 |
75% |
E-3 Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
60% |
E-3 Executive Vice President Strategic Development |
54% |
E-3 All Other |
51% |
E-4 |
45% |
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Appendix B
Performance Leveraged Stock Bonus Payout Factor Schedule:
The PSU performance and payout funding utilizes a continuous schedule where the payout will be interpolated between the company rankings based on TSR.
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Exhibit 10.3
NEWMONT
EQUITY BONUS
PROGRAM FOR GRADES E-5 TO E-6
(Effective January 1, 2019)
PURPOSE
This Equity Bonus Program for Grades E5 to E6 includes the Restricted Stock Unit Bonus program and Performance Leveraged Stock Bonus program for the eligible Employees. This program is a restatement of the Newmont Equity Bonus Program for Grades E-5 to E-6 effective January 1, 2018. The purpose of this program is to provide to Employees of Newmont Mining and its Affiliated Entities that participate in this program a more direct interest in the success of the operations of Newmont Mining. The eligible Employeeswill be rewarded in accordance with the terms and conditions described below.
This program is intended to be a program described in Department of Labor Regulation Sections 2510.3‑1(b) and 2510.3-2(c) and shall not be considered a plan subject to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended.
The capitalized terms used in this program shall have the same meaning as the capitalized terms in the Annual Incentive Compensation Program, unless otherwise stated herein. In addition, the terms set forth in this Section shall have the meaning set forth below.
1.1“Absolute Total Shareholder Return” means; (a) the average closing price of Common Stock for the 30 trading days, excluding the final 5 trading days for administrative purposes, on the New York Stock Exchange of the Extended Performance Period, minus (b) the share price used to determine the Target Performance Leveraged Stock Unit Award, plus dividends paid in the Extended Performance period, divided by (c) the share price used to determine the Target Performance Leveraged Stock Unit Award. The Leadership Development and Compensation Committee retains authority to make adjustments for extraordinary events affecting the calculations.
1.2“Cause” means a) engagement in illegal conduct or gross negligence or willful misconduct, provided that if the Employee acted in accordance with an authorized written opinion of Newmont’s, or an affiliated entity’s, legal counsel, such action will not constitute “Cause;” b) any dishonest or fraudulent activity by the Employee or the reasonable belief by Newmont or an affiliated entity of the Employee’s breach of any contract, agreement or representation with the Newmont or an affiliated entity, or c) violation, or Newmont or an affiliated entities’ belief of Employee’s violation of Newmont Mining Corporation’s Code of Conduct and underlying policies and standards.
1.3“Change of Control Price” means the price per share of Common Stock offered to a holder thereof in conjunction with any transaction resulting in a Change of Control on a fully-
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1.4“Common Stock” means the $1.60 par value common stock of Newmont Mining Corporation.
1.5 “Extended Performance Period” means the time frame between the beginning and ending average closing prices (generally deemed to be three years with adjustments for administrative purposes) over which the Leadership Development and Compensation Committee will calculate and determine the Performance Leveraged Stock Bonus.
1.6“Fair Market Value” has the meaning given such term in the 2013 Stock Incentive Compensation Plan.
1.7“Performance Leveraged Stock Bonus” means the bonus payable to an eligible Employee in the form of Common Stock under this compensation program with respect to an Extended Performance Period (or portion thereof as provided in Section 4.4) and is calculated as described in Section 4.2.
1.8“Performance Period” means the calendar year over which the Leadership Development and Compensation Committee will calculate and determine the Restricted Stock Unit Bonus.
1.9“Performance Stock” means the right to receive from Newmont Mining, Common Stock or restricted stock units under terms and conditions defined in a restricted stock unit or other award agreement, as determined by the Leadership Development and Compensation Committee.
1.10 “Relative Total Shareholder Return” means Newmont Mining’s total shareholder return, defined as the change in the closing price of a share of Common Stock, with cash dividends paid, between the share price used to determine the Target Performance Leveraged Stock Unit Award and the average closing price of Common Stock for the 30 trading days, excluding the final 5 trading days, on the New York Stock Exchange of the Extended Performance Period; as compared to the total shareholder return, with cash dividends paid, of an index of peer companies selected and determined by the Leadership Development and Compensation Committee. The Leadership Development and Compensation Committee retains authority to make adjustments for extraordinary events affecting the calculations.
1.11 “Restricted Stock Unit Bonus” means the bonus payable to an eligible Employee in the form of restricted stock units under this compensation program annually (or portion of a year as provided in Section 3.2), which shall be determined by dividing the eligible Employee’s Target Restricted Stock Unit Bonus by Fair Market Value, on the date of grant of the Restricted Stock Unit Bonus. The restricted stock units granted as a Restricted Stock Unit Bonus shall have terms and conditions, and shall be subject to such restrictions as defined by the Leadership Development and Compensation Committee.
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1.12“Retirement” means at least age 55, and, at least 5 years of continuous employment with Newmont Mining and/or an Affiliated Entity, and, a total of at least 65 when adding age plus years of employment. This definition differs from the definition of retirement in other benefits plans, such as pension plans of Newmont, and shall not alter those definitions.
1.13 “Target Performance Leveraged Stock Bonus” means the number of shares of Common Stock equivalent to the percentage of base salary (for calculation purposes, base salary shall be the applicable base salary of the Employee as of March 1 (or the effective date of the annual merit compensation process if different than March 1) for the year in which the target number of shares is calculated) set by the Leadership Development and Compensation Committee which is set forth in Appendix B, using the average closing price of Common Stock for the 25 trading days on the New York Stock Exchange prior to the grant date of the Target Performance Leverage Stock Unit Bonus.
1.14 “Target Restricted Stock Unit Bonus” means the percentage of base salary (for calculation purposes, base salary shall be the applicable base salary of the eligible Employee as of March 1 (or the effective date of the annual merit compensation process if different than March 1) for the year in which the target number of shares is calculated) set by the Leadership Development and Compensation Committee which is set forth in Appendix A.
1.15“Terminated Eligible Employee” for purposes of the Performance Leveraged Stock Bonus means executive grade level Employee of a Participating Employer at an executive grade level during the relevant Extended Performance Period, who terminates employment with Newmont Mining and/or a Participating Employer as provided in Section 4.4.
1.16“2013 Stock Incentive Compensation Plan” means the Newmont Mining Corporation 2013 Stock Incentive Compensation Plan (or any successor plan), as amended from time to time.
All Employees of a Participating Employer in an executive grade level, except any Employee who is eligible for the Senior Executive Compensation Program, are eligible to receive a Performance Leveraged Stock Bonus under this program, provided (i) they are on the payroll of a Participating Employer as of the last day of the relevant Extended Performance Period for the Performance Leveraged Stock Bonus, and at the time the award is vested, or (ii) they are a Terminated Eligible Employee with respect to Extended Performance Period for the Performance Leveraged Stock Bonus. All executive grade level Employees of a Participating Employer, except any Employee who is eligible for the Senior Executive Compensation Program, are eligible to receive a Restricted Stock Unit Bonus under this compensation program, provided they are on the payroll of a Participating Employer at the time the award is granted. Eligible Employees who are on short‑term disability under the Short‑Term Disability Plan of Newmont, or a successor plan, or not working because of a work‑related injury as of the last day of the Extended Performance Period for the Performance Leveraged Stock Bonus, but are still on the payroll of a Participating Employer shall be eligible to receive a Performance Leveraged Stock Bonus. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this Section II, the Leadership Development and Compensation Committee or the
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Executive Vice President of Human Resources of Newmont Mining (or his or her delegate) may, prior to the end of any Performance Period, or Extended Performance Period for the Performance Leveraged Stock Bonus, exclude from or include in eligibility for participation under this compensation program with respect to such Performance Period, or Extended Performance Period for the Performance Leveraged Stock Bonus, any executive grade level Employee of a Participating Employer.
3.1Determination of Restricted Stock Unit Bonus—In General. The Restricted Stock Unit Bonus shall be calculated by determining the Target Restricted Stock Unit Bonus and modifying such amount by the eligible Employee’s personal performance for the Performance Period based upon manager discretion and guidance from the human resources department. Such calculations shall be done as soon as reasonably practicable after the Performance Period. Following such determination, payment of the Restricted Stock Unit Bonus shall be made to eligible Employees as soon as reasonably practicable, in accordance with Section 3.3 below.
3.2Separation of Employment and Payment of Restricted Stock Unit Bonus. An eligible Employee shall not be entitled to payment of a Restricted Stock Unit Bonus as a result of any separation of employment, voluntary or involuntary, except as provided in Section 5.1 below.
3.3Form of Payment. The amount of Restricted Stock Unit Bonus payable under this compensation program shall be paid in restricted stock units (payable in whole units only rounded down to the nearest share). The restricted stock units shall have a three-year vesting period, with one‑third of the restricted stock units vesting each year on the anniversary of the date of grant, all subject to the terms of the applicable award agreement.
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4.1Determination of Performance Leveraged Stock—In General. The Performance Leveraged Stock Bonus shall be calculated as soon as reasonably practicable after the Leadership Development and Compensation Committee determines the Performance Leveraged Stock Bonus Payout Factor as described in Section 4.3 below. Following such determination, payment of the Performance Leveraged Stock Bonus shall be made to eligible Employees as soon as reasonably practicable, in accordance with Section 4.5 below.
4.2 Calculation of Performance Leveraged Stock Bonus. The Performance Leveraged Stock Bonus equals the Target Performance Leveraged Stock Bonus times the percentage dictated by the Performance Leveraged Stock Bonus Payout Factor and corresponding schedule in Appendix C.
4.3Calculation of the Performance Leveraged Stock Bonus Payout Factor. The Performance Leveraged Stock Bonus Payout Factor will be calculated by determining the Relative Total Shareholder Return and the corresponding percentage payout based on the schedule adopted by the Leadership Development and Compensation Committee, attached hereto in Appendix C.
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In the event that Absolute Total Shareholder Return over the Extended Performance Period is negative, the Performance Leveraged Stock Bonus Payout Factor shall be capped at 100%. Additionally, the total value maximum of any calculated Performance Leveraged Stock Unit Bonus shall not exceed four times the dollar value of the Target Performance Leveraged Stock Unit Bonus. In the event, this maximum amount is exceeded, the Performance Leveraged Stock Unit Bonus shall be reduced to a number of shares equaling four times the dollar value of the Target Performance Leveraged Stock Unit Bonus divided by the average closing price of Common Stock for the 30 trading days, excluding the final 5 trading days, on the New York Stock Exchange of the Extended Performance Period, rounded down to the nearest share.
4.4Separation of Employment and Payment of Performance Leveraged Stock Bonus. Unless otherwise stated in this Section 4.4, an eligible Employee shall not be entitled to payment of a Performance Leveraged Stock Bonus on or after any separation of employment, voluntary or involuntary. In the event an eligible Employee separates employment from a Participating Employer prior to payment of the Performance Leveraged Stock Bonus, for which the Employee has already received a notice of grant and award agreement, as a result of: (a) Retirement, (b) death, (c) termination of employment entitling Employee to benefits under the Executive Severance Plan of Newmont, or separation benefits for any involuntary termination, other than for Cause, for Employees not eligible for benefits under the Severance Plan of Newmont or the Executive Severance Plan of Newmont, or (d) circumstances entitling eligible Employee to long-term disability benefits of the Company, such eligible Employee is a Terminated Eligible Employee and shall receive a Performance Leveraged Stock Bonus calculated separately to the most recent fiscal quarter end for each of the outstanding awards, with each separate award pro-rated based on the time he or she was actually employed by a Participating Employer during the Extended Performance Period.
4.5Form of Payment. The amount of Performance Leveraged Stock Bonus payable under this compensation program shall be paid in Common Stock (payable in whole shares only rounded down to the nearest share). Upon the payment of the Performance Leveraged Stock Bonus in Common Stock, an eligible Employee shall also be entitled to a cash payment equal to any dividends paid with respect to the Common Stock delivered for the Performance Leveraged Stock Bonus for the Extended Performance Period, minus any applicable taxes.
4.6Timing of Payment. Except as otherwise provided in Section 4.4 above, payment of the Performance Leveraged Stock Bonus will be made as soon as reasonably practicable during the calendar year following the Extended Performance Period to which such Performance Leveraged Stock Bonus relates. Upon the payment of the Performance Leveraged Stock Bonus in Common Stock, an eligible Employee shall also be entitled to a cash payment equal to any dividends paid with respect to the Common Stock delivered for the Performance Leveraged Stock Bonus for the Extended Performance Period, minus any applicable taxes.
4.7Performance Leveraged Stock Bonus for Newly Hired or Newly Promoted eligible Employees. In the event an individual is hired as an eligible Employee, or promoted into an eligible Employee position, such eligible Employee may be eligible for payment of a pro-rated Performance Leveraged Stock Bonus, as determined in the sole discretion of the Company or the
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Committee for Section 16 Officers, at each date of payment of a Performance Leveraged Stock Bonus after the date of hire or after the date of promotion.
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5.1Restricted Stock Unit Bonus. In the event of a Change of Control (as defined in the AICP) each Restricted Stock Unit Bonus for the current year shall immediately be granted at target level in the form of a restricted stock unit award vesting 1/3 on January 1 of the year immediately following the year in which the Change of Control occurred, and another 1/3 on each of the following two January 1 anniversaries. The restricted stock unit award agreement shall provide for immediate vesting of all outstanding restricted stock units upon a termination of employment entitling the grantee to benefits under the applicable Executive Change of Control Plan of Newmont. |
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5.2Performance Leveraged Stock Bonus. In the event of a Change of Control (as defined in the Newmont Annual Incentive Compensation Program), each eligible Employee or a Terminated Eligible Employee who terminated employment on account of Retirement (all other Terminated Eligible Employees who terminated employment prior to the Change of Control shall be excluded), shall become entitled to the payment of a Performance Leveraged Stock Bonus for an Extended Performance Period. The Performance Leveraged Stock Bonus shall be calculated in the manner stated in Section 4.2 above, with the exception that (i) the Extended Performance Period shall be deemed to end on the date of the Change of Control, (ii) the Change of Control Price shall be substituted for the closing price for the end of the Extended Performance Period for purposes of Section 4.3 above, and (iii) the TSR Payout Factor will be based on Relative Total Shareholder Return utilizing the Change of Control Price as the final closing price of a share of Common Stock. The Performance Leveraged Stock Bonus shall be paid out as follows: (A) the percentage of the Performance Leveraged Stock Bonus equal to the percentage of the Extended Performance Period that elapsed up to the Change of Control shall be paid in a number of shares of common stock of the acquiring or resulting corporation or any parent or subsidiary thereof or that may be issuable by another corporation that is a party to the transaction resulting in such Change of Control received in such transaction by holders of Common Stock (such common stock, “Acquirer Stock”) equal to (x) the number of shares of Acquirer Stock received by such a holder for each share of Common Stock held by such holder in such transaction multiplied by (y) the number of shares of Common Stock subject to such percentage of the Performance Leveraged Stock Bonus, or (B) if Acquirer Stock is not issued in connection with such transaction, cash in an amount equal to the Change of Control Price multiplied by the number of shares of Common Stock subject to such percentage of the Performance Leveraged Stock Bonus, within 5 days following the date of the Change of Control (provided, however, that if such Change of Control does not constitute a change in the ownership or effective control of Newmont Mining or of a substantial portion of the assets of Newmont Mining, pursuant to Treasury Regulations Section 1.409A-3(i)(5) (a “409A CoC”), such percentage of the Performance Leveraged Stock Bonus shall be so paid when the Performance Leveraged Stock Bonus would otherwise have been paid in accordance with Article IV), and b) the percentage of the Performance Leveraged Stock Bonus equal to the percentage of the Extended Performance Period that did not elapse prior to the Change of Control shall be paid in the form of (A) restricted stock units covering a number of shares of Acquirer |
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Stock equal to (x) the number of shares of Acquirer Stock received by a holder of Common Stock for each share of Common Stock held by such holder in such transaction multiplied by (y) the number of shares of Common Stock subject to such percentage of the Performance Leveraged Stock Bonus, that will have a vesting period equal to the Extended Performance Period otherwise remaining as of the date of the Change of Control, or (B) if Acquirer Stock is not issued in connection with such transaction, a deferred compensation arrangement with a balance initially equal to the Change of Control Price multiplied by the number of shares of Common Stock subject to such percentage of the Performance Leveraged Stock Bonus, that will have a vesting period equal to the Extended Performance Period otherwise remaining as of the date of the Change of Control and a value from time to time as if such initial balance were invested in such deemed investment as the Leadership Development and Compensation Committee as constituted before the Change of Control shall determine in its discretion. The portion of the Performance Leveraged Stock Bonus described in clause (b) of the preceding sentence shall vest upon any termination of employment of the eligible Employee with a Participating Employer prior to the expiration of the vesting period, with the exception of voluntary termination or termination for Cause, as defined in Newmont Mining’s Executive Change of Control Plan. Such portion shall be paid in cash within 5 days following vesting; provided, however, that if such Change of Control does not constitute a 409A CoC, such portion, to the extent vested in accordance with this sentence, shall be so paid when they would otherwise have been paid in accordance with Article IV. |
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6.1Administration. This compensation program shall be administered by the Leadership Development and Compensation Committee or its delegee. All actions by Newmont Mining under this program shall be taken by the Leadership Development and Compensation Committee or its delegee. The Leadership Development and Compensation Committee shall interpret the provisions of this program in its full and absolute discretion. All determinations and actions of the Leadership Development and Compensation Committee with respect to this program shall be taken or made in its full and absolute discretion in accordance with the terms of this program and shall be final, binding and conclusive on all persons.
6.2Plan Unfunded. This compensation program shall be unfunded and no trust or other funding mechanism shall be established for this program. All benefits to be paid pursuant to this program shall be paid by Newmont Mining or another Participating Employer from its respective general assets, and an eligible Employee or Terminated Eligible Employee (or his or her heir or devisee) shall not have any greater rights than a general, unsecured creditor against Newmont Mining or another Participating Employer, as applicable, for any amounts payable hereunder.
6.3Amount Payable Upon Death of Employee. If an eligible Employee who is entitled to payment hereunder dies after becoming eligible for payment but before receiving full payment of the amount due, or if an eligible Employee dies and becomes a Terminated Eligible Employee, all amounts due shall be paid as soon as practicable after the death of such eligible Employee or Terminated Eligible Employee to the beneficiary or beneficiaries designated by such eligible Employee or Terminated Eligible Employee to receive life insurance proceeds under Newmont Mining’s life insurance plan. In the absence of an effective beneficiary designation under such
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plan, any amount payable hereunder following the death of such eligible Employee or Terminated Eligible Employee shall be paid to his or her estate.
6.4Reimbursement. The Leadership Development and Compensation Committee, to the full extent permitted by governing law, shall have the discretion to require reimbursement of any portion of a Performance Leveraged Stock Bonus previously paid to an eligible Employee pursuant to the terms of this compensation program if: a) the amount of such Performance Leveraged Stock Bonus was calculated based upon the achievement of certain financial results that were subsequently the subject of a restatement, and b) the amount of such Performance Leveraged Stock Bonus that would have been awarded to the eligible Employee had the financial results been reported as in the restatement would have been lower than the Performance Leveraged Stock Bonus actually awarded. The approach used to determine the amount of reimbursement will be based on commonly used valuation methodologies or those as supported or validated by an independent third party with expertise in related matters. Additionally, the Leadership Development and Compensation Committee, to the full extent permitted by governing law, shall have the discretion to require reimbursement of any portion of a Performance Leveraged Stock Bonus previously paid to an eligible Employee pursuant to the terms of this compensation program if the eligible employee is terminated for Cause.
6.5Withholding Taxes. All bonuses payable hereunder shall be subject to the withholding of such amounts as Newmont Mining or a Participating Employer may determine is required to be withheld pursuant to any applicable federal, state or local law or regulation. The Leadership Development and Compensation Committee may, in its sole discretion, permit eligible Employees to satisfy withholding applicable to the portion of the bonus payable in shares of Common Stock or Performance Stock by causing Newmont Mining to withhold or sell the appropriate number of shares of Common Stock or Performance Stock from the bonus otherwise payable and to make the requisite withholding payments on behalf of the eligible Employee.
6.6Issuance of Stock. Shares of Common Stock and Performance Stock issued under this compensation program may be issued pursuant to the provisions of any stock plan of Newmont Mining or as otherwise determined in the sole discretion of the Leadership Development and Compensation Committee. All awards under this compensation program that consist of Common Stock or that are valued in whole or in part by reference to, or are otherwise based on, Common Stock, shall be treated as made under the 2013 Stock Incentive Plan as well as this compensation program and thereby subject to the applicable terms and conditions of the 2013 Stock Incentive Compensation Plan.
6.7General Operation and Amendment. Notwithstanding anything contained in this compensation program to the contrary, this compensation program shall be administered and operated in accordance with any applicable laws and regulations including but not limited to laws affecting the timing of payment of any bonus under this compensation program.
6.8Right of Offset. To the extent permitted by applicable law, Newmont Mining or a Participating Employer may, in its sole discretion, apply any bonus payments otherwise due and payable under this compensation program against debts of an eligible Employee to Newmont Mining or an Affiliated Entity. By accepting payments under this compensation program, all eligible Employees shall consent to the reduction of any compensation paid to the eligible
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Employee by Newmont Mining or an Affiliated Entity to the extent the eligible Employee receives an overpayment from this compensation program.
6.9Termination and Amendment. The Board may at any time amend, modify, suspend or terminate this compensation program; provided, however, that the Leadership Development and Compensation Committee may, consistent with its administrative powers, waive or adjust provisions of this compensation program as it determines necessary from time to time. The Leadership Development and Compensation Committee may amend the terms of any award theretofore granted hereunder, but no such amendment shall be inconsistent with the terms and conditions of this compensation program or materially impair the previously accrued rights of the eligible Employee to whom such award was granted with respect to such award without his or her consent, except such an amendment made to cause this program or such award to comply with applicable law, tax rules, stock exchange rules or accounting rules.
6.10Severability. If any section, subsection or specific provision is found to be illegal or invalid for any reason, such illegality or invalidity shall not affect the remaining provisions of this compensation program, and this compensation program shall be construed and enforced as if such illegal and invalid provision had never been set forth in this compensation program.
6.11No Right to Employment. The establishment of this compensation program shall not be deemed to confer upon any eligible Employee any legal right to be employed by, or to be retained in the employ of, Newmont Mining, a Participating Employer or any Affiliated Entity, or to give any eligible Employee any right to receive any payment whatsoever, except as provided under this compensation program. All eligible Employees shall remain subject to discharge from employment to the same extent as if this compensation program had never been adopted.
6.12Transferability. Any bonus payable hereunder is personal to the eligible Employee and may not be sold, exchanged, transferred, pledged, assigned or otherwise disposed of except by will or by the laws of descent and distribution.
6.13Successors. This compensation program shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of Newmont Mining and eligible Employees and their respective heirs, representatives and successors.
6.14Governing Law. This compensation program and all agreements hereunder shall be construed in accordance with and governed by the laws of the State of Colorado, unless superseded by federal law.
6.15Section 409A. It is the intention of Newmont Mining that awards and payments under this compensation program comply with or be exempt from Section 409A of the Code and the regulations and guidance promulgated thereunder (collectively “Code Section 409A”), and Newmont Mining shall have complete discretion to interpret and construe this program and any related plan or agreement in any manner that establishes an exemption from (or compliance with) the requirements of Code Section 409A. If for any reason, such as imprecision in drafting, any provision of this program and/or any such plan or agreement does not accurately reflect its intended establishment of an exemption from (or compliance with) Code Section 409A, as demonstrated by consistent interpretations or other evidence of intent, such provision shall be considered ambiguous
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as to its exemption from (or compliance with) Code Section 409A and shall be interpreted by Newmont Mining in a manner consistent with such intent, as determined in the discretion of Newmont Mining. None of Newmont Mining nor any other Participating Employer shall be liable to any eligible Employee or any other person (i) if any provisions of this program do not satisfy an exemption from, or the conditions of, Code Section 409A, or (ii) as to any tax consequence expected, but not realized, by any eligible Employee or other person due to the receipt or payment of any award under this program.
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Appendix A
Target Restricted Stock Unit Bonus
Grade |
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E‑5 |
60% |
E‑6 |
40% |
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Appendix B
Target Performance Leveraged Stock Bonus
Grade |
Percentage of Base Salary |
E‑5 |
60% |
E‑6 |
40% |
Appendix C
Performance Leveraged Stock Bonus Payout Factor Schedule:
The PSU performance and payout funding utilizes a continuous schedule where the payout will be interpolated between the company rankings based on TSR.
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Exhibit 31.1
CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER
(Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002)
I, Gary J. Goldberg, certify that:
1. I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Newmont Mining Corporation;
2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
(b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
(c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
(d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and
5. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
(a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
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/s/ GARY J. GOLDBERG |
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Gary J. Goldberg |
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Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) |
July 25, 2019
Exhibit 31.2
CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER
(Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002)
I, Nancy K. Buese, certify that:
1. I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Newmont Mining Corporation;
2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
(b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
(c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
(d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and
5. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
(a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
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Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) |
July 25, 2019
Exhibit 32.1
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350
(Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002)
In connection with the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2019 of Newmont Mining Corporation (the “Company”) as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”) and pursuant to 18. U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, I, Gary J. Goldberg, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, certify, that to my knowledge:
1. The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and
2. The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.
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/s/ GARY J. GOLDBERG |
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Gary J. Goldberg Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) |
July 25, 2019
Note: A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to the Company and will be retained by the Company and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.
Exhibit 32.2
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350
(Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002)
In connection with the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2019 of Newmont Mining Corporation (the “Company”) as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”) and pursuant to 18. U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, I, Nancy K. Buese, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, certify, that to my knowledge:
1. The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and
2. The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.
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/s/ NANCY K. BUESE |
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Nancy K. Buese Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) |
July 25, 2019
Note: A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to the Company and will be retained by the Company and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.
Exhibit 95
Mine Safety Disclosure
The following disclosures are provided pursuant to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the “Act”) and Item 104 of Regulation S-K, which require certain disclosures by companies required to file periodic reports under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, that operate mines regulated under the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 (the “Mine Act”). The disclosures reflect our U.S. mining operations only as the requirements of the Act and Item 104 of Regulation S-K do not apply to our mines operated outside the United States.
Mine Safety Information. Whenever the Federal Mine Safety and Health Administration (“MSHA”) believes a violation of the Mine Act, any health or safety standard or any regulation has occurred, it may issue a citation which describes the alleged violation and fixes a time within which the U.S. mining operator (e.g. our subsidiary, Newmont USA Limited) must abate the alleged violation. In some situations, such as when MSHA believes that conditions pose a hazard to miners, MSHA may issue an order removing miners from the area of the mine affected by the condition until the alleged hazards are corrected. When MSHA issues a citation or order, it generally proposes a civil penalty, or fine, as a result of the alleged violation, that the operator is ordered to pay. Citations and orders can be contested and appealed, and as part of that process, are often reduced in severity and amount, and are sometimes dismissed. The number of citations, orders and proposed assessments vary depending on the size and type (underground or surface) of the mine as well as by the MSHA inspector(s) assigned.
The below table reflects citations and orders issued to us by MSHA during the quarter ended June 30, 2019. The proposed assessments for the quarter ended June 30, 2019 were taken from the MSHA data retrieval system as of July 2, 2019.
Additional information about the Act and MSHA references used in the table follows.
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Section 104(a) S&S Citations: Citations received from MSHA under section 104(a) of the Mine Act for violations of mandatory health or safety standards that could significantly and substantially contribute to the cause and effect of a mine safety or health hazard. |
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Section 104(b) Orders: Orders issued by MSHA under section 104(b) of the Mine Act, which represents a failure to abate a citation under section 104(a) within the period of time prescribed by MSHA. This results in an order of immediate withdrawal from the area of the mine affected by the condition until MSHA determines that the violation has been abated. |
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Section 104(d) S&S Citations and Orders: Citations and orders issued by MSHA under section 104(d) of the Mine Act for unwarrantable failure to comply with mandatory, significant and substantial health or safety standards. |
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Section 110(b)(2) Violations: Flagrant violations issued by MSHA under section 110(b)(2) of the Mine Act. |
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Section 107(a) Orders: Orders issued by MSHA under section 107(a) of the Mine Act for situations in which MSHA determined an “imminent danger” (as defined by MSHA) existed. |
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Section |
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104(d) S&S |
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($ in millions) |
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Section |
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Section |
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Citations |
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Section |
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Section |
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Proposed |
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104(a) S&S |
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104(b) |
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and |
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110(b) |
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107(a) |
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MSHA |
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Mine (1) |
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Citations (2) |
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Orders |
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Orders (2) |
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Violations |
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Orders |
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Assessments (3) |
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Fatalities |
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Chukar |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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$ |
— |
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— |
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Cripple Creek & Victor |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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$ |
— |
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— |
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Emigrant |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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$ |
— |
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— |
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Exodus |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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$ |
— |
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— |
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Genesis |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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$ |
— |
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— |
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Leeville |
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5 |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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$ |
— |
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— |
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Lone Tree |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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$ |
— |
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— |
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Long Canyon |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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$ |
— |
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— |
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Mill 6 |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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$ |
— |
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— |
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Pete Bajo |
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1 |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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$ |
— |
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— |
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Phoenix |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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$ |
— |
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— |
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South Area |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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$ |
— |
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— |
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Twin Creeks |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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$ |
— |
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— |
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Twin Underground |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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$ |
— |
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— |
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TOTAL |
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6 |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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$ |
— |
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— |
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(1) |
The definition of a mine under section 3 of the Mine Act includes the mine, as well as other items used in, or to be used in, or resulting from, the work of extracting minerals, such as land, structures, facilities, equipment, machines, tools, and minerals preparation facilities. Unless otherwise indicated, any of these other items associated with a single mine have been aggregated in the totals for that mine. MSHA assigns an identification number to each mine and may or may not assign separate identification numbers to related facilities such as preparation facilities. We are providing the information in the table by mine rather than MSHA identification number because that is how we manage and operate our mining business and we believe this presentation will be more useful to investors than providing information based on MSHA identification numbers. |
(2) |
6 Section 104(a) S&S Citations and 0 Section 104(d) S&S Citations and Orders were subject to contest as of June 30, 2019. |
(3) |
Represents the total dollar value of the proposed assessment from MSHA under the Mine Act pursuant to the citations and or orders preceding such dollar value in the corresponding row. No proposed assessments of the orders or citations listed above had yet been posted to the MSHA data retrieval system or made available to the Company by MSHA as of July 2, 2019. Proposed assessments aggregate to $0 for the quarter, with proposed assessments at Leeville of not yet assessed and at Pete Bajo not yet assessed. |
Pattern or Potential Pattern of Violations. During the quarter ended June 30, 2019, none of the mines operated by us received written notice from MSHA of (a) a pattern of violations of mandatory health or safety standards that are of such nature as could have significantly and substantially contributed to the cause and effect of mine health or safety hazards under section 104(e) of the Mine Act or (b) the potential to have such a pattern.
Pending Legal Actions. The following table reflects pending legal actions before the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission (the “Commission”), an independent adjudicative agency that provides administrative trial and appellate review of legal disputes arising under the Mine Act, as of June 30, 2019, together with the number of legal actions instituted and the number of legal actions resolved as of June 30, 2019.
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Legal Actions |
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Legal Actions |
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Pending Legal |
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Instituted during |
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Resolved during |
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Actions as of |
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the quarter ended |
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the quarter ended |
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Mine (1) |
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June 30, 2019 (2) |
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June 30, 2019 |
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June 30, 2019 |
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Chukar |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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Cripple Creek & Victor |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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Emigrant |
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— |
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— |
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1 |
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Exodus |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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Genesis |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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Leeville |
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1 |
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1 |
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1 |
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Lone Tree |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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Long Canyon |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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Mill 6 |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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Pete Bajo |
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— |
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— |
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1 |
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Phoenix |
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1 |
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— |
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1 |
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South Area |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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Twin Creeks |
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— |
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— |
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1 |
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Twin Underground |
— |
— |
1 |
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TOTAL |
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2 |
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1 |
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6 |
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(1) |
The definition of a mine under section 3 of the Mine Act includes the mine, as well as other items used in, or to be used in, or resulting from, the work of extracting minerals, such as land, structures, facilities, equipment, machines, tools and minerals preparation facilities. Unless otherwise indicated, any of these other items associated with a single mine have been aggregated in the totals for that mine. MSHA assigns an identification number to each mine and may or may not assign separate identification numbers to related facilities such as preparation facilities. We are providing the information in the table by mine rather than MSHA identification number because that is how we manage and operate our mining business and we believe this presentation will be more useful to investors than providing information based on MSHA identification numbers. |
(2) |
The foregoing list includes legal actions which were initiated prior to the current reporting period and which do not necessarily relate to citations, orders or proposed assessments issued by MSHA during the quarter ended June 30, 2019. The number of legal actions noted above are reported on a per docket basis. |
Legal actions pending before the Commission may involve, among other questions, challenges by operators to citations, orders and penalties they have received from MSHA or complaints of discrimination by miners under section 105 of the Mine Act. The following is a brief description of the types of legal actions that may be brought before the Commission.
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Contests of Citations and Orders: A contest proceeding may be filed with the Commission by operators, miners or miners’ representatives to challenge the issuance of a citation or order issued by MSHA. |
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Contests of Proposed Penalties (Petitions for Assessment of Penalties): A contest of a proposed penalty is an administrative proceeding before the Commission challenging a civil penalty that MSHA has proposed for the alleged violation contained in a citation or order. The validity of the citation may also be challenged in this proceeding as well. |
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Complaints for Compensation: A complaint for compensation may be filed with the Commission by miners entitled to compensation when a mine is closed by certain withdrawal orders issued by MSHA. The purpose of the proceeding is to determine the amount of compensation, if any, due miners idled by the orders. |
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Complaints of Discharge, Discrimination or Interference: A discrimination proceeding is a case that involves a miner’s allegation that he or she has suffered a wrong by the operator because he or she engaged in some type of activity protected under the Mine Act, such as making a safety complaint. |
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Applications for Temporary Relief: An application for temporary relief from any modification or termination of any order or from any order issued under section 104 of the Mine Act. |
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Appeals of Judges’ Decisions or Orders to the Commission: A filing with the Commission of a petition for discretionary review of a Judge’s decision or order by a person who has been adversely affected or aggrieved by such decision or order. |
The following table reflects the types of legal actions pending before the Commission as of June 30, 2019.
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Appeals of |
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Complaints of |
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Judges' |
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Contests of |
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Contests of |
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Discharge, |
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Applications |
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Decisions or |
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Citations and |
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Proposed |
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Complaints for |
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Discrimination or |
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for Temporary |
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Orders to the |
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Mine (1) |
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Orders |
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Penalties (2) |
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Compensation |
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Interference |
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Relief |
|
Commission |
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Chukar |
|
— |
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— |
|
— |
|
— |
|
— |
|
— |
|
Cripple Creek & Victor |
|
— |
|
— |
|
— |
|
— |
|
— |
|
— |
|
Emigrant |
|
— |
|
— |
|
— |
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— |
|
— |
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— |
|
Exodus |
|
— |
|
— |
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— |
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— |
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— |
|
— |
|
Genesis |
|
— |
|
— |
|
— |
|
— |
|
— |
|
— |
|
Leeville |
|
— |
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— |
|
— |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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Lone Tree |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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Long Canyon |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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Mill 6 |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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Pete Bajo |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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Phoenix |
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— |
|
1 |
|
— |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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South Area |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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Twin Creeks |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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— |
|
— |
|
Twin Underground |
|
— |
|
— |
|
— |
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— |
|
— |
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— |
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TOTAL |
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— |
|
1 |
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— |
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— |
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— |
|
— |
|
(1) |
The definition of a mine under section 3 of the Mine Act includes the mine, as well as other items used in, or to be used in, or resulting from, the work of extracting minerals, such as land, structures, facilities, equipment, machines, tools and minerals preparation facilities. Unless otherwise indicated, any of these other items associated with a single mine have been aggregated in the totals for that mine. MSHA assigns an identification number to each mine and may or may not assign separate identification numbers to related facilities such as preparation facilities. We are providing the information in the table by mine rather than MSHA identification number because that is how we manage and operate our mining business and we believe this presentation will be more useful to investors than providing information based on MSHA identification numbers. |
(2) |
The number of contests of proposed penalties noted above is reported on a per docket basis. If presented on a per citation basis the number of contests of proposed penalties would be Pete Bajo: 1. |
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