Newmont Reports Production Results In 1st Quarter

DENVER, CO - Newmont Mining Corporation reported attributable net income from continuing operations of $315 million, or $0.63 per basic share, down 44% from $561 million, or $1.13 per basic share in the first quarter of 2012. As previously reported, results for the first quarter of 2013 compared to the first quarter of 2012 were influenced by lower grade and recovery at Carlin and lower grade at Twin Creeks in Nevada, and shipping delays resulting in lower concentrate sales.  Adjusted net income2 was $354 million, or $0.71 per basic share, compared with $578 million, or $1.17 per basic share, for the prior year quarter.

Newmont continues to expect 2013 attributable gold production of between 1.7 million and 1.8 million ounces at CAS of between $600 and $650 per ounce and is lowering its 2013 capital expenditure outlook range by $50 million to between $550 to $600 million, consolidated and attributable. The Board also recently approved full funding of $398 million for the Turf/Leevile vent shaft scheduled for completion in 2015.

Attributable gold production at La Herradura in Mexico was 55,000 ounces at CAS of $717 per ounce during the first quarter.  Gold production increased 2% from the prior year quarter due to higher leach placement and grade. CAS per ounce increased 23% due to mining additional waste tons compared to 2012.

The Company continues to expect 2013 attributable gold production of between 225,000 and 275,000 ounces at CAS of between $650 and $700 per ounce.

In Peru, attributable gold production at Yanacocha in Peru was 147,000 ounces at CAS of $568 per ounce during the first quarter. Gold production decreased 22% from the prior year quarter due to lower mill grade and lower leach ore placement from Chaquicocha. CAS per ounce increased 24% due to lower production and lower silver by-product credits. The Company continues to expect 2013 attributable gold production of between 475,000 and 525,000 ounces at CAS of between $600 and $650 per ounce. Attributable gold production during the first quarter at La Zanja in Peru was approximately 15,000 ounces.

The Company continues to expect 2013 attributable gold production of between 40,000 and 50,000 ounces.

Attributable gold and copper production during the first quarter at Boddington in Australia was 177,000 ounces and 18 million pounds, respectively, at CAS of $873 per ounce and $2.35 per pound, respectively. Gold and copper production increased 9% and 29%, respectively, from the prior year quarter due to higher mill grade. CAS increased 12% per ounce and increased 21% per pound from the prior year quarter due to a higher strip ratio, higher mill maintenance costs, and the impact of the carbon tax which took effect in July 2012. Copper costs applicable to sales were also affected by the higher co-product cost allocated to copper compared to the prior year quarter.

Newmont continues to expect 2013 attributable gold production of between 700,000 and 750,000 ounces at CAS of between $850 and $950 per ounce and attributable copper production of between 70 and 80 million pounds at CAS of between $2.45 and $2.65 per pound.

At other Australia/New Zealand, attributable gold production during the first quarter was 258,000 ounces at CAS of $962 per ounce. Gold production decreased 4% from the prior year quarter due to lower mill grade at Jundee, Kalgoorlie, and Tanami coupled with lower throughput at Tanami and partly offset by higher throughput at Waihi. CAS per ounce increased 27% primarily due to lower production, higher operating costs, and the impact of the carbon tax.

The Company continues to expect 2013 attributable gold production of between 925,000 and 975,000 ounces at CAS of between $950 and $1,050 per ounce and is lowering its 2013 capital expenditure outlook range by $25 million to between $200 to $250 million, consolidated and attributable.

At Batu Hijau, aAttributable gold and copper production during the first quarter at Batu Hijau in Indonesia was 7,000 ounces and 20 million pounds, respectively, at CAS of $993 per ounce and $2.05 per pound, respectively. Gold and copper production decreased 36% and 5%, respectively, due to lower grade and recovery as a result of processing lower grade stockpiled material as Phase 6 stripping continues. CAS increased 9% per ounce and 3% per pound, respectively, due to lower production partially offset by lower mill maintenance costs.

The Company continues to expect 2013 attributable gold production of between 20,000 and 30,000 ounces at CAS of between $900 and $1,000 per ounce and attributable copper production of between 75 and 90 million pounds at CAS of between $2.20 and $2.40 per pound.

At Ahafo, attributable gold production during the first quarter at Ahafo in Ghana was 125,000 ounces at CAS of $555 per ounce. Gold production decreased 29% from the prior year quarter due to an increase of in-process inventory and lower milled grade, partly offset by higher recovery. CAS per ounce decreased 2% from the prior year quarter due to lower mining and milling costs compared to the prior year quarter. The Company continues to expect 2013 attributable gold production at Ahafo of between 525,000 and 575,000 ounces at CAS of between $550 and $600 per ounce.