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NEWMONT Corp /DE/ - Quarter Report: 2017 September (Form 10-Q)

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D. C. 20549

 


 

Form 10-Q

 


 

(Mark One)

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

 

For the Quarterly Period Ended September 30, 2017

 

or

 

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

 

For the transition period from              to              

 

Commission File Number: 001-31240

 


 

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NEWMONT MINING CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

Delaware

    

84-1611629

(State or Other Jurisdiction of
Incorporation or Organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)

 

 

 

6363 South Fiddler’s Green Circle

 

 

Greenwood Village, Colorado

 

80111

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

 

(Zip Code)

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

 

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

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    ☒  Yes    ☐  No

 

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

 

 

Large accelerated filer

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Accelerated filer

 

Non-accelerated filer

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(Do not check if a smaller reporting company.)

Smaller reporting company

 

 

 

 

Emerging growth company

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐ 

 

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

 

There were 533,336,470 shares of common stock outstanding on October 19, 2017.

 

 

 


 

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Page

 

 

PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

 

THIRD QUARTER 2017 RESULTS AND HIGHLIGHTS 

 

 1

ITEM 1. 

 

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

3

 

 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

 

3

 

 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) 

 

4

 

 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

 

5

 

 

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

 

6

 

 

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

 

7

ITEM 2. 

 

MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

50

 

 

Overview

 

50

 

 

Consolidated Financial Results

 

50

 

 

Results of Consolidated Operations

 

58

 

 

Foreign Currency Exchange Rates

 

66

 

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

67

 

 

Environmental

 

71

 

 

Accounting Developments

 

72

 

 

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

 

72

 

 

Safe Harbor Statement

 

81

ITEM 3. 

 

QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

 

84

ITEM 4. 

 

CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 

86

 

 

PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

 

 

ITEM 1. 

 

LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

 

87

ITEM 1A. 

 

RISK FACTORS

 

87

ITEM 2. 

 

UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

 

87

ITEM 3. 

 

DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

 

87

ITEM 4. 

 

MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

 

87

ITEM 5. 

 

OTHER INFORMATION

 

88

ITEM 6. 

 

EXHIBITS

 

88

SIGNATURES 

 

89

 

 

 


 

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NEWMONT MINING CORPORATION

 

THIRD QUARTER 2017 RESULTS AND HIGHLIGHTS

(unaudited, in millions, except per share, per ounce and per pound)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended September 30, 

 

Nine Months Ended September 30, 

 

 

    

2017

    

2016

    

2017

    

2016

 

Financial Results:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sales

 

$

1,879

 

$

1,791

 

$

5,413

 

$

4,922

 

Gold

 

$

1,799

 

$

1,728

 

$

5,186

 

$

4,751

 

Copper

 

$

80

 

$

63

 

$

227

 

$

171

 

Costs applicable to sales (1)

 

$

1,053

 

$

983

 

$

2,985

 

$

2,736

 

Gold

 

$

1,017

 

$

918

 

$

2,866

 

$

2,571

 

Copper

 

$

36

 

$

65

 

$

119

 

$

165

 

Net income (loss) from continuing operations 

 

$

205

 

$

135

 

$

452

 

$

109

 

Net income (loss) 

 

$

198

 

$

(313)

 

$

407

 

$

(116)

 

Net income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Newmont stockholders

 

$

213

 

$

169

 

$

474

 

$

171

 

Per common share, diluted:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Newmont stockholders

 

$

0.39

 

$

0.32

 

$

0.88

 

$

0.32

 

Net income (loss) attributable to Newmont stockholders

 

$

0.38

 

$

(0.67)

 

$

0.80

 

$

(0.53)

 

Adjusted net income (loss) (2)

 

$

183

 

$

202

 

$

564

 

$

486

 

Adjusted net income (loss) per share, diluted (2)

 

$

0.35

 

$

0.38

 

$

1.06

 

$

0.91

 

Earnings before interest, taxes and depreciation and amortization (2)

 

$

659

 

$

622

 

$

1,920

 

$

1,768

 

Adjusted earnings before interest, taxes and depreciation and amortization (2)

 

$

653

 

$

666

 

$

1,917

 

$

1,736

 

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities of continuing operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

1,596

 

$

1,333

 

Free Cash Flow (2)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

1,039

 

$

501

 

Cash dividends declared per common share

 

$

0.075

 

$

0.025

 

$

0.175

 

$

0.075

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating Results:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated gold ounces (thousands):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Produced

 

 

1,441

 

 

1,318

 

 

4,208

 

 

3,810

 

Sold

 

 

1,411

 

 

1,300

 

 

4,151

 

 

3,766

 

Attributable gold ounces (thousands):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Produced

 

 

1,339

 

 

1,246

 

 

3,925

 

 

3,575

 

Sold

 

 

1,312

 

 

1,230

 

 

3,865

 

 

3,534

 

Consolidated and attributable copper pounds (millions):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Produced

 

 

27

 

 

32

 

 

87

 

 

89

 

Sold

 

 

26

 

 

30

 

 

84

 

 

84

 

Average realized price:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gold (per ounce) 

 

$

1,276

 

$

1,329

 

$

1,250

 

$

1,261

 

Copper (per pound) 

 

$

3.06

 

$

2.04

 

$

2.71

 

$

2.03

 

Consolidated costs applicable to sales: (1)(2)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gold (per ounce) 

 

$

721

 

$

706

 

$

690

 

$

682

 

Copper (per pound) 

 

$

1.38

 

$

2.14

 

$

1.42

 

$

1.96

 

All-in sustaining costs: (2)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gold (per ounce) 

 

$

943

 

$

925

 

$

909

 

$

910

 

Copper (per pound) 

 

$

1.65

 

$

2.57

 

$

1.70

 

$

2.30

 


(1)

Excludes Depreciation and amortization and Reclamation and remediation.

(2)

See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” beginning on page 72.  

 

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Third Quarter 2017 Highlights

 

·

Portfolio improvements: Declared commercial production for the Tanami Expansion Project at the end of August 2017, mined first ore at the Twin Creeks Underground mine in August 2017 and approved the Quecher Main project in October 2017 to extend the mine life at Yanacocha to 2027;

 

·

Attributable gold production: Increased 7% from the prior-year quarter to 1.34 million ounces, primarily due to new production from Merian and Long Canyon, partially offset by lower throughput at Twin Creeks and lower grades at Boddington;

 

·

Net income (loss): Delivered Net income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Newmont stockholders of $213 or $0.39 per diluted share, an increase of $44 from the prior-year quarter, primarily due to higher gold production and lower income and mining taxes, partially offset by lower average realized gold prices;

 

·

Adjusted net income (loss): Delivered Adjusted net income (loss) of $183 or $0.35 per diluted share, an 8% decrease from the prior-year quarter (See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” beginning on page 72);

 

·

Adjusted EBITDA: Generated $653 in Adjusted EBITDA, a 2% decrease from the prior-year quarter (See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” beginning on page 72); and

 

·

Financial strength: Ended the quarter with $3.0 billion cash on hand and increased the dividend declared for the third quarter of 2017 to $0.075 per share, a 50% increase from the prior-year quarter dividend.

 

Our global project pipeline

 

Projects included in our global pipeline comprise an important part of the Company’s growth strategy and reflect opportunities throughout the development cycle. The most advanced projects, including early stage development and projects in or near the execution phase are described below. The exploration, construction and execution of these projects may require significant funding to complete. 

 

Tanami Expansion, Australia. This project included a second decline in the mine and incremental capacity in the plant to increase profitable production and serve as a platform for future growth. The project achieved commercial production at the end of August 2017 and is expected to maintain Tanami’s annual gold production at 425,000 to 475,000 ounces for the first five years of production. Development capital costs (excluding capitalized interest) since approval were $108, of which $8 related to the third quarter of 2017.

 

Subika Underground, Africa. This project leverages existing infrastructure and an optimized approach to develop Ahafo’s most promising underground resource. First production was achieved in June 2017, with commercial production expected in the second half of 2018. The project is expected to increase average annual gold production by between 150,000 and 200,000 ounces per year for the first five years beginning in 2019 with an initial mine life of approximately 11 years. Development capital costs (excluding capitalized interest) since approval were $44, of which $22 related to the third quarter of 2017.

 

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 resource. First production is expected in the first half of 2019, with commercial production expected in the second half of 2019. The expansion is expected to increase average annual gold production by 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 $22, of which $13 related to the third quarter of 2017.

 

Twin Underground, North America. This project is a portal mine beneath Twin Creek’s Vista surface mine with similar mineralization. First production was achieved in August 2017, with commercial production expected in mid-2018. The expansion is expected to average between 30,000 and 40,000 ounces per year between 2018 and 2022. Development capital costs (excluding capitalized interest) since approval were $4, all of which related to the third quarter of 2017.

 

Quecher Main, South America. The Board of Directors approved the full funding of the Quecher Main project in October 2017. This project will add oxide production at Yanacocha, leverage existing infrastructure and enable potential future growth at Yanacocha. First production is expected in early 2019 with commercial production 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.

 

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 MINING CORPORATION

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(unaudited, in millions except per share)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended September 30, 

 

Nine Months Ended September 30, 

 

 

    

2017

    

2016

    

2017

    

2016

  

Sales

 

$

1,879

 

$

1,791

 

$

5,413

 

$

4,922

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Costs and expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Costs applicable to sales (1) 

 

 

1,053

 

 

983

 

 

2,985

 

 

2,736

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

327

 

 

335

 

 

928

 

 

892

 

Reclamation and remediation (Note 5)

 

 

29

 

 

25

 

 

103

 

 

67

 

Exploration 

 

 

48

 

 

39

 

 

135

 

 

107

 

Advanced projects, research and development

 

 

41

 

 

34

 

 

99

 

 

105

 

General and administrative 

 

 

58

 

 

63

 

 

171

 

 

178

 

Other expense, net (Note 6)

 

 

 1

 

 

21

 

 

32

 

 

54

 

 

 

 

1,557

 

 

1,500

 

 

4,453

 

 

4,139

 

Other income (expense):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other income, net (Note 7)

 

 

10

 

 

(4)

 

 

32

 

 

93

 

Interest expense, net

 

 

(56)

 

 

(64)

 

 

(187)

 

 

(204)

 

 

 

 

(46)

 

 

(68)

 

 

(155)

 

 

(111)

 

Income (loss) before income and mining tax and other items

 

 

276

 

 

223

 

 

805

 

 

672

 

Income and mining tax benefit (expense) (Note 8)

 

 

(72)

 

 

(90)

 

 

(349)

 

 

(555)

 

Equity income (loss) of affiliates

 

 

 1

 

 

 2

 

 

(4)

 

 

(8)

 

Net income (loss) from continuing operations 

 

 

205

 

 

135

 

 

452

 

 

109

 

Net income (loss) from discontinued operations (Note 3)

 

 

(7)

 

 

(448)

 

 

(45)

 

 

(225)

 

Net income (loss)

 

 

198

 

 

(313)

 

 

407

 

 

(116)

 

Net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continuing operations (Note 9)

 

 

 8

 

 

34

 

 

22

 

 

62

 

Discontinued operations (Note 3)

 

 

 —

 

 

(79)

 

 

 —

 

 

(229)

 

 

 

 

 8

 

 

(45)

 

 

22

 

 

(167)

 

Net income (loss) attributable to Newmont stockholders 

 

$

206

 

$

(358)

 

$

429

 

$

(283)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss) attributable to Newmont stockholders:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continuing operations 

 

$

213

 

$

169

 

$

474

 

$

171

 

Discontinued operations 

 

 

(7)

 

 

(527)

 

 

(45)

 

 

(454)

 

 

 

$

206

 

$

(358)

 

$

429

 

$

(283)

 

Net income (loss) per common share (Note 10)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continuing operations 

 

$

0.39

 

$

0.32

 

$

0.88

 

$

0.32

 

Discontinued operations 

 

 

(0.01)

 

 

(0.99)

 

 

(0.08)

 

 

(0.85)

 

 

 

$

0.38

 

$

(0.67)

 

$

0.80

 

$

(0.53)

 

Diluted:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continuing operations 

 

$

0.39

 

$

0.32

 

$

0.88

 

$

0.32

 

Discontinued operations 

 

 

(0.01)

 

 

(0.99)

 

 

(0.08)

 

 

(0.85)

 

 

 

$

0.38

 

$

(0.67)

 

$

0.80

 

$

(0.53)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash dividends declared per common share 

 

$

0.075

 

$

0.025

 

$

0.175

 

$

0.075

 

 


(1)

Excludes Depreciation and amortization and Reclamation and remediation.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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NEWMONT MINING CORPORATION

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

(unaudited, in millions)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended September 30, 

 

Nine Months Ended September 30, 

 

 

    

2017

    

2016

    

2017

    

2016

    

Net income (loss)

 

$

198

  

$

(313)

    

$

407

 

$

(116)

 

Other comprehensive income (loss):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Change in marketable securities, net of $-, $-, $- and $- tax benefit (expense), respectively

 

 

 5

 

 

19

 

 

(6)

 

 

(37)

 

Foreign currency translation adjustments 

 

 

 8

 

 

 3

 

 

12

 

 

10

 

Change in pension and other post-retirement benefits, net of $(2), $(1), $(7) and $(3), tax benefit (expense), respectively

 

 

 4

 

 

 1

 

 

13

 

 

 8

 

Change in fair value of cash flow hedge instruments, net of $(4), $(4), $(11) and $(19) tax benefit (expense), respectively

 

 

 9

 

 

16

 

 

23

 

 

51

 

Other comprehensive income (loss)

 

 

26

 

 

39

 

 

42

 

 

32

 

Comprehensive income (loss)

 

$

224

 

$

(274)

 

$

449

 

$

(84)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Newmont stockholders 

 

$

232

 

$

(319)

 

$

471

 

$

(251)

 

Noncontrolling interests

 

 

(8)

 

 

45

 

 

(22)

 

 

167

 

 

 

$

224

 

$

(274)

 

$

449

 

$

(84)

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

 

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NEWMONT MINING CORPORATION

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS 

(unaudited, in millions)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nine Months Ended September 30, 

 

 

    

2017

    

2016

 

Operating activities:

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

    

$

407

  

$

(116)

 

Adjustments:

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

928

  

 

892

 

Stock-based compensation (Note 12)

 

 

53

 

 

54

 

Reclamation and remediation

 

 

97

 

 

60

 

Loss (income) from discontinued operations (Note 3)

 

 

45

 

 

225

 

Deferred income taxes 

 

 

97

  

 

456

 

Gain on asset and investment sales, net

 

 

(21)

 

 

(109)

 

Write-downs of inventory and stockpiles and ore on leach pads

 

 

158

 

 

207

 

Other operating adjustments

 

 

74

 

 

90

 

Net change in operating assets and liabilities (Note 22)

 

 

(242)

  

 

(426)

 

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities of continuing operations

 

 

1,596

  

 

1,333

 

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities of discontinued operations (1)

 

 

(12)

  

 

826

 

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

 

 

1,584

  

 

2,159

 

Investing activities:

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

Additions to property, plant and mine development 

 

 

(557)

  

 

(832)

 

Purchases of investments

 

 

(113)

 

 

 —

 

Proceeds from sales of investments

 

 

34

 

 

184

 

Other 

 

 

 9

  

 

(13)

 

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

 

 

(627)

 

 

(661)

 

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

 

 

 —

 

 

(41)

 

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities 

 

 

(627)

  

 

(702)

 

Financing activities:

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

Repayment of debt 

 

 

(579)

  

 

(777)

 

Distributions to noncontrolling interests

 

 

(119)

 

 

 —

 

Dividends paid to common stockholders 

 

 

(94)

  

 

(41)

 

Funding from noncontrolling interests

 

 

70

 

 

58

 

Payments for withholding of employee taxes related to stock-based compensation

 

 

(13)

 

 

(6)

 

Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests

 

 

 —

  

 

(146)

 

Acquisition of noncontrolling interests

 

 

 —

 

 

(19)

 

Other

 

 

(13)

 

 

(1)

 

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

 

 

(748)

 

 

(932)

 

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities of discontinued operations

 

 

 —

 

 

(319)

 

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

 

 

(748)

 

 

(1,251)

 

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash 

 

 

 4

  

 

 4

 

Net change in cash and cash equivalents 

 

 

213

 

 

210

 

Less net cash provided by (used in) Batu Hijau discontinued operations

 

 

 —

 

 

474

 

 

 

 

213

 

 

(264)

 

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 

 

 

2,756

  

 

2,363

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 

 

$

2,969

  

$

2,099

 

 


(1)

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities of discontinued operations includes $(3) related to closing costs for the sale of Batu Hijau that were paid in 2017 and $(9) and $(8) related to the Holt royalty obligation, all of which were paid out of cash and cash equivalents held for use for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively. For additional information regarding our discontinued operations, including cash flows from Batu Hijau, see Note 3.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS 

(unaudited, in millions)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

At September 30, 

 

At December 31, 

 

 

    

2017

    

2016

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

2,969

 

$

2,756

 

Trade receivables

 

 

131

 

 

160

 

Other accounts receivables

 

 

116

 

 

183

 

Investments (Note 15)

 

 

76

 

 

56

 

Inventories (Note 16)

 

 

692

 

 

617

 

Stockpiles and ore on leach pads (Note 17)

 

 

714

 

 

763

 

Other current assets

 

 

110

 

 

142

 

Current assets

 

 

4,808

 

 

4,677

 

Property, plant and mine development, net

 

 

12,173

 

 

12,485

 

Investments (Note 15)

 

 

292

 

 

227

 

Stockpiles and ore on leach pads (Note 17)

 

 

1,796

 

 

1,864

 

Deferred income tax assets

 

 

1,288

 

 

1,331

 

Other non-current assets

 

 

479

 

 

447

 

Total assets

 

$

20,836

 

$

21,031

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Debt (Note 18)

 

$

 4

 

$

566

 

Accounts payable

 

 

315

 

 

320

 

Employee-related benefits

 

 

258

 

 

304

 

Income and mining taxes payable

 

 

195

 

 

153

 

Other current liabilities (Note 19)

 

 

378

 

 

407

 

Current liabilities

 

 

1,150

 

 

1,750

 

Debt (Note 18)

 

 

4,046

 

 

4,049

 

Reclamation and remediation liabilities (Note 5)

 

 

2,066

 

 

2,029

 

Deferred income tax liabilities

 

 

606

 

 

592

 

Employee-related benefits

 

 

380

 

 

411

 

Other non-current liabilities (Note 19)

 

 

357

 

 

326

 

Total liabilities

 

 

8,605

 

 

9,157

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock

 

 

853

 

 

849

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

 

9,526

 

 

9,490

 

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (Note 21)

 

 

(292)

 

 

(334)

 

Retained earnings

 

 

1,051

 

 

716

 

Newmont stockholders' equity

 

 

11,138

 

 

10,721

 

Noncontrolling interests

 

 

1,093

 

 

1,153

 

Total equity

 

 

12,231

 

 

11,874

 

Total liabilities and equity

 

$

20,836

 

$

21,031

 

 

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 Mining Corporation and its subsidiaries (collectively, “Newmont” 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, 2016 filed on February 21, 2017 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 “A$” refers to Australian currency and “C$” refers to Canadian currency.

 

On November 2, 2016, Newmont completed the sale of its 48.5% economic interest in PT Newmont Nusa Tenggara (“PTNNT”), which operated the Batu Hijau copper and gold mine (“Batu Hijau”) in Indonesia (the “Batu Hijau Transaction”). As a result, Newmont presents Batu Hijau as a discontinued operation for all periods presented. Accordingly, (i) our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Cash Flows have been reclassified to present Batu Hijau as a discontinued operation for all periods presented and (ii) the amounts presented in these notes relate only to our continuing operations, unless otherwise noted. For additional information regarding our discontinued operations, see Note 3.

 

The Company has reclassified $33 from Other accounts receivables to Trade receivables as of December 31, 2016 to conform to the 2017 presentation.

 

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 prices for gold and copper. 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 and Deferred income tax assets 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.

 

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.

 

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

 

Inventory

 

In July 2015, Accounting Standard Update (“ASU”) No. 2015-11 was issued related to inventory, simplifying the subsequent measurement of inventories by replacing the lower of cost or market test with a lower of cost and net

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

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

realizable value test. The update is effective in fiscal years, including interim periods, beginning after December 15, 2016. The Company records inventory at the lower of cost or net realizable value and the adoption of this guidance, effective January 1, 2017, had no impact on the Consolidated Financial Statements or disclosures.

 

Stock-based compensation

 

In March 2016, ASU No. 2016-09 was issued related to stock-based compensation. The new guidance simplifies the accounting for stock-based compensation transactions, including income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities and classification of cash payments related to tax withholdings on behalf of employees on the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. This update is effective in fiscal years, including interim periods, beginning after December 15, 2016. The Company adopted this guidance as of January 1, 2017, and reclassified $(6) from Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities of continuing operations to Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities of continuing operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2016. Adoption of this guidance had no other impact on the Consolidated Financial Statements or disclosures.

 

Business Combinations

 

In January 2017, ASU No. 2017-01 was issued clarifying the definition of a business and providing additional guidance for determining whether transactions should be accounted for as acquisitions of assets or businesses. This update is effective in fiscal years, including interim periods, beginning after December 15, 2017, and early adoption is permitted. The new guidance is required to be applied on a prospective basis. Adoption of this guidance, effective April 1, 2017, had no impact on the Consolidated Financial Statements or disclosures.

 

Goodwill

 

In January 2017, ASU No. 2017-04 was issued, which removes step two from the goodwill impairment test. As a result, an entity should perform its annual goodwill impairment test by comparing the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount and should recognize an impairment charge for the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the reporting unit’s fair value. This update is effective in fiscal years, including interim periods, beginning after December 15, 2019, and early adoption is permitted. Adoption of this guidance, effective April 1, 2017, had no impact on the Consolidated Financial Statements or disclosures.

 

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

 

Revenue recognition

 

In May 2014, ASU No. 2014-09 was issued related to revenue from contracts with customers. This ASU was further amended in August 2015, March 2016, April 2016, May 2016, December 2016, and September 2017 by ASU No. 2015-14, No. 2016-08, No. 2016-10, No. 2016-12, No. 2016-20 and No. 2017-13, respectively. The new guidance provides a five-step approach to be applied to all contracts with customers and also requires expanded disclosures about revenue recognition. In August 2015, the effective date was deferred to reporting periods, including interim periods, beginning after December 15, 2017, and will be applied retrospectively.

 

The Company has performed an assessment of the revised guidance and the impacts on the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements and disclosures. The Company has completed the review of all contracts and determined that the adoption of this guidance will primarily impact the timing of revenue recognition on certain concentrate contracts based on the Company’s determination of when control is transferred. Currently, revenue is recognized for these contracts based on varying contractual terms indicating when risk of loss and title have transferred to the buyer. Upon adoption, revenue related to concentrate sales will typically be recognized upon completion of

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

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

loading the material for shipment to the customer and satisfaction of the Company’s significant performance obligations. The Company is finalizing the assessment and quantifying the impacts of changes on certain concentrate contracts.

 

The Company completed its evaluation of variable consideration for concentrate sales related to the variable nature of the price and metal quantity. Based on our current analysis, the estimate of revenue recognized for concentrates will remain unchanged as sales will initially be recorded on a provisional basis based on the forward prices for the estimated month of settlement and the Company’s estimated metal quantities delivered based on weighing and assay data. The Company believes changes in the underlying weight and metal content are not significant to the sale as a whole and therefore do not preclude the recognition of revenue upon transfer of control. The Company’s provisional gold and copper concentrate sales will continue to 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.

 

The Company will adopt the new guidance effective January 1, 2018. The guidance may be applied retrospectively for all periods presented or retrospectively with the cumulative effect of initially applying the guidance recognized at the date of initial application. The Company currently anticipates adopting the guidance retrospectively with the cumulative effect of initially applying the amended guidance recognized at January 1, 2018.

 

Under this approach, results for reporting periods beginning after January 1, 2018, will be presented in the Consolidated Financial Statements under the new guidance, while prior period amounts will not be adjusted and continue to be reported under the guidance in effect for those periods. In the related disclosures, results for reporting periods beginning after January 1, 2018, will be presented under prior guidance along with prior period amounts for comparative purposes. Expanded disclosures will also include gold revenue from doré production, gold and copper revenue from concentrate sales and copper revenue from cathode sales, as well as information pertaining to receivable balances, and revenue recognized in the current reporting period related to changes in price and metal quantity from performance obligations satisfied in previous periods, if material.

 

Investments

 

In January 2016, ASU No. 2016-01 was issued related to financial instruments. The new guidance requires entities to measure equity investments that do not result in consolidation and are not accounted for under the equity method at fair value and recognize any changes in fair value in net income. This new guidance also updates certain disclosure requirements for these investments. This update is effective in fiscal years, including interim periods, beginning after December 15, 2017, and upon adoption, an entity should apply the amendments with the cumulative effect of initially applying the guidance recognized at January 1, 2018. Early adoption is not permitted. The Company expects the updated guidance to result in a reclassification of unrealized holding gains and losses and deferred income taxes related to investments in marketable equity securities from Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to Retained earnings in the Consolidated Balance Sheets upon adoption. Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) at September 30, 2017 included $(107) of unrealized holding gains and losses and deferred income taxes related to marketable equity securities.

 

Leases

 

In February 2016, ASU No. 2016-02 was issued related to leases, which was further amended in September 2017 by ASU No. 2017-13. The new guidance modifies the classification criteria and requires lessees to recognize the assets and liabilities arising from most leases on the balance sheet. The Company has begun its assessment of the new guidance and the impact it will have on the Consolidated Financial Statements and disclosures and expects to complete its analysis

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

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

in 2018. This update is effective in fiscal years, including interim periods, beginning after December 15, 2018, and early adoption is permitted. The Company anticipates adopting the new guidance effective January 1, 2019.

 

Statement of Cash Flows

 

In August 2016, ASU No. 2016-15 was issued related to the statement of cash flows. This new guidance addresses eight specific cash flow issues with the objective of reducing the existing diversity in practice in how certain cash receipts and cash payments are presented and classified in the statement of cash flows. This update is effective in fiscal years, including interim periods, beginning after December 15, 2017, and early adoption is permitted. The Company has evaluated this guidance and does not expect it to have a material impact on the Consolidated Financial Statements and disclosures. The Company anticipates retrospectively adopting the new guidance effective December 31, 2017.

 

Intra-Entity Transfers

 

In October 2016, ASU No. 2016-16 was issued related to the intra-entity transfers of assets other than inventory. This new guidance requires entities to recognize the income tax consequences of an intra-entity transfer of an asset other than inventory when the transfer occurs. This update is effective in fiscal years, including interim periods, beginning after December 15, 2017, and early adoption is permitted. The Company does not expect this guidance to have an impact on the Consolidated Financial Statements or disclosures. The Company anticipates adopting the new guidance effective January 1, 2018.

 

Restricted Cash

 

In November 2016, ASU No. 2016-18 was issued related to the inclusion of restricted cash in the statement of cash flows. This new guidance requires that a statement of cash flows explain the change during the period in the total of cash, cash equivalents and amounts generally described as restricted cash or restricted cash equivalents. This update is effective in fiscal years, including interim periods, beginning after December 15, 2017, and early adoption is permitted. The adoption of this guidance will result in the inclusion of the restricted cash balances within the overall cash balance and removal of the changes in restricted cash activity, which is currently recognized in Other within financing activities, on the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. Furthermore, the Company will be required to reconcile Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash reported within the Consolidated Balance Sheets to the total shown in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. The Company anticipates retrospectively adopting this new guidance effective December 31, 2017, and does not expect it to have a material impact on the Consolidated Financial Statements or disclosures.

 

Employee Benefits

 

In March 2017, ASU No. 2017-07 was issued related to the presentation of net periodic pension and postretirement cost. The new guidance requires the service cost component of net benefit costs be classified similar to other compensation costs arising from services rendered by employees. Other components of net benefit costs are required to be classified separately from the service cost and outside income from operations. This update is effective in fiscal years, including interim periods, beginning after December 15, 2017. The Company anticipates adopting this new guidance effective January 1, 2018. The adoption of this guidance will result in the recognition of other components of net benefit costs within Other income, net rather than Costs and expenses and will no longer be included in costs that benefit the inventory/production process. The adoption of this guidance is not expected to have a material impact on the Consolidated Financial Statements or disclosures.

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

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

Hedging

 

In August 2017, ASU No. 2017-12 was issued related to hedge accounting. The new guidance expands the ability to hedge nonfinancial risk components, eliminates the current requirement to separately measure and report hedge ineffectiveness, and requires the entire change in fair value of a hedging instrument to be presented in the same income statement line as the hedged item, when reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). The guidance also eases certain hedge effectiveness documentation and assessment requirements. This update is effective in fiscal years, including interim periods, beginning after December 15, 2018, and early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating when to adopt this guidance and the impact it will have on the Consolidated Financial Statements and disclosures.

 

 

 NOTE 3     DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

 

The details of our Net income (loss) from discontinued operations are set forth below:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended 

    

Nine Months Ended

 

 

 

September 30, 

    

September 30, 

 

 

    

2017

    

2016

    

2017

    

2016

  

Holt royalty obligation

 

$

(7)

 

$

(19)

    

$

(45)

 

$

(72)

 

Batu Hijau operations

 

 

 —

 

 

148

    

 

 —

 

 

424

 

Loss on classification as held for sale

 

 

 —

 

 

(577)

    

 

 —

 

 

(577)

 

Net income (loss) from discontinued operations

 

$

(7)

 

$

(448)

    

$

(45)

 

$

(225)

 

 

The Holt Royalty Obligation

 

Discontinued operations include a retained royalty obligation to Holloway Mining Company. Holloway Mining Company, which owned the Holt-McDermott property (“Holt”), was sold to St. Andrew Goldfields Ltd. (“St. Andrew”) in 2006. In January 2016, St. Andrew was acquired by Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd.

 

At September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the estimated fair value of the Holt royalty obligation was $248 and $187, respectively. Changes to the estimated fair value resulting from periodic revaluations are recorded to Net income (loss) from discontinued operations. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, the Company recorded a gain (loss) of $(7) and $(45), net of a tax benefit (expense) of $4 and $25, respectively. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, the Company recorded a gain (loss) of $(19) and $(72), net of tax benefit (expense) of $9 and $32, respectively.

 

During the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, the Company paid $9 and $8, respectively, related to the Holt royalty obligation. Refer to Note 13 for additional information on the Holt royalty obligation.

 

The Batu Hijau Transaction

 

On November 2, 2016, Newmont completed the sale of its 48.5% economic interest in PTNNT, which operated the Batu Hijau copper and gold mine, previously reported in the Asia Pacific segment (renamed as the Australia segment during the first quarter of 2017).

 

As of September 30, 2016, the Company classified PTNNT as held for sale. As a result, and in accordance with ASC 360, the Company compared the estimated fair value of the PTNNT disposal group to its carrying value and determined that the carrying value exceeded the fair value. Consequently, the Company recorded a charge to Loss on classification as held for sale of $577 for the quarter ended September 30, 2016.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

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

 

Net income (loss) from discontinued operations in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations that relates to Batu Hijau consists of the following:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

Nine Months Ended

 

    

    

September 30, 2016

    

September 30, 2016

  

Sales

 

$

469

 

$

1,408

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Costs and expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Costs applicable to sales (1) 

 

 

184

 

 

571

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

36

 

 

115

 

Reclamation and remediation

 

 

 4

 

 

13

 

Advanced projects, research and development

 

 

 1

 

 

 2

 

General and administrative 

 

 

 2

 

 

 8

 

Other expense (income), net

 

 

(1)

 

 

 2

 

 

 

 

226

 

 

711

 

Interest expense, net

 

 

(5)

 

 

(15)

 

Income (loss) before income and mining tax and other items

 

 

238

 

 

682

 

Income and mining tax benefit (expense)

 

 

(90)

 

 

(258)

 

Net income (loss) from discontinued operations

 

 

148

 

 

424

 

Loss on classification of assets held for sale, net of tax

 

 

(577)

 

 

(577)

 

 

 

 

(429)

 

 

(153)

 

Net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests

 

 

(79)

 

 

(229)

 

Net income (loss) from discontinued operations attributable to Newmont stockholders 

 

$

(508)

 

$

(382)

 


(1)

Excludes Depreciation and amortization and Reclamation and remediation. 

 

The consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss) were not impacted by discontinued operations as PTNNT did not have any other comprehensive income (loss).

 

Cash flows from Batu Hijau consist of the following:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nine Months Ended

 

 

    

September 30, 2016

  

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

 

$

834

 

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

 

 

(41)

 

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

 

 

(319)

 

Net cash provided by (used in) Batu Hijau discontinued operations

 

$

474

 

 

 

 

 

NOTE 4     SEGMENT INFORMATION

 

The Company has organized its operations into four geographic regions. The geographic regions include North America, South America, Australia and Africa and represent the Company’s operating segments. The results of these operating segments are reviewed by the Company’s chief operating decision maker to make decisions about resources to be allocated to the segments and assess their performance. As a result, these operating segments represent the Company’s reportable segments. Notwithstanding this structure, the Company internally reports information on a mine-by-mine basis for each mining operation and has chosen to disclose this information on 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

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

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

evaluating segment performance. Newmont’s business activities that are not considered operating segments are included in Corporate and Other. Although they are not required to be included in this footnote, they are provided for reconciliation purposes.

 

In the first quarter of 2017, the Company renamed its Asia Pacific reporting segment to Australia. Segment results for the prior period have been retrospectively revised to reflect this change.

 

Unless otherwise noted, the Company presents only the reportable segments of our continuing operations in the tables below. The financial information relating to the Company’s segments is as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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)

 

Three Months Ended September 30, 2017

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Carlin

   

$

330

   

$

216

   

$

60

   

$

 6

   

$

46

   

$

32

 

Phoenix:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gold

 

 

68

 

 

48

 

 

13

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Copper

 

 

21

 

 

11

 

 

 3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Phoenix

 

 

89

 

 

59

 

 

16

 

 

 1

 

 

 8

 

 

 4

 

Twin Creeks

 

 

103

 

 

59

 

 

16

 

 

 3

 

 

25

 

 

16

 

Long Canyon

 

 

70

 

 

17

 

 

24

 

 

 6

 

 

22

 

 

 1

 

CC&V

 

 

140

 

 

75

 

 

35

 

 

 2

 

 

29

 

 

 9

 

Other North America

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

10

 

 

(10)

 

 

 1

 

North America

 

 

732

 

 

426

 

 

151

 

 

28

 

 

120

 

 

63

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yanacocha

 

 

176

 

 

150

 

 

38

 

 

11

 

 

(38)

 

 

12

 

Merian

 

 

162

 

 

62

 

 

22

 

 

 3

 

 

75

 

 

29

 

Other South America

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 3

 

 

12

 

 

(18)

 

 

 —

 

South America

 

 

338

 

 

212

 

 

63

 

 

26

 

 

19

 

 

41

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Boddington:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gold

 

 

236

 

 

130

 

 

26

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Copper

 

 

59

 

 

25

 

 

 5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Boddington

 

 

295

 

 

155

 

 

31

 

 

 1

 

 

105

 

 

17

 

Tanami

 

 

148

 

 

72

 

 

17

 

 

 7

 

 

50

 

 

25

 

Kalgoorlie

 

 

121

 

 

64

 

 

 5

 

 

 3

 

 

47

 

 

 5

 

Other Australia

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 2

 

 

 2

 

 

(10)

 

 

 —

 

Australia

 

 

564

 

 

291

 

 

55

 

 

13

 

 

192

 

 

47

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ahafo

 

 

100

 

 

57

 

 

14

 

 

 6

 

 

21

 

 

51

 

Akyem

 

 

145

 

 

67

 

 

40

 

 

 3

 

 

35

 

 

 5

 

Other Africa

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(3)

 

 

 —

 

Africa

 

 

245

 

 

124

 

 

54

 

 

 9

 

 

53

 

 

56

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Corporate and Other

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 4

 

 

13

 

 

(108)

 

 

 1

 

Consolidated

 

$

1,879

 

$

1,053

 

$

327

 

$

89

 

$

276

 

$

208

 


(1)

Includes an increase in accrued capital expenditures of $14; consolidated capital expenditures on a cash basis were $194.

 

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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)

 

Three Months Ended September 30, 2016

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Carlin

   

$

362

   

$

212

   

$

51

   

$

 7

   

$

91

   

$

37

 

Phoenix:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gold

 

 

61

 

 

30

 

 

10

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Copper

 

 

20

 

 

32

 

 

 8

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Phoenix

 

 

81

 

 

62

 

 

18

 

 

 —

 

 

(2)

 

 

 8

 

Twin Creeks

 

 

129

 

 

52

 

 

10

 

 

 2

 

 

64

 

 

 9

 

Long Canyon

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 4

 

 

(4)

 

 

28

 

CC&V

 

 

152

 

 

65

 

 

32

 

 

 3

 

 

50

 

 

13

 

Other North America

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 1

 

 

 3

 

 

 2

 

 

 1

 

North America

 

 

724

 

 

391

 

 

112

 

 

19

 

 

201

 

 

96

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yanacocha

 

 

195

 

 

148

 

 

92

 

 

 6

 

 

(66)

 

 

26

 

Merian

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 7

 

 

(8)

 

 

60

 

Other South America

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 3

 

 

 8

 

 

(13)

 

 

 —

 

South America

 

 

195

 

 

148

 

 

95

 

 

21

 

 

(87)

 

 

86

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Boddington:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gold

 

 

287

 

 

139

 

 

30

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Copper

 

 

43

 

 

33

 

 

 6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Boddington

 

 

330

 

 

172

 

 

36

 

 

 —

 

 

106

 

 

17

 

Tanami

 

 

151

 

 

57

 

 

20

 

 

 4

 

 

70

 

 

36

 

Kalgoorlie

 

 

120

 

 

57

 

 

 5

 

 

 1

 

 

56

 

 

 5

 

Other Australia

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 1

 

 

 2

 

 

(13)

 

 

 —

 

Australia

 

 

601

 

 

286

 

 

62

 

 

 7

 

 

219

 

 

58

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ahafo

 

 

115

 

 

95

 

 

30

 

 

 8

 

 

(20)

 

 

22

 

Akyem

 

 

156

 

 

63

 

 

32

 

 

 4

 

 

56

 

 

 5

 

Other Africa

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 1

 

 

 1

 

 

(3)

 

 

 —

 

Africa

 

 

271

 

 

158

 

 

63

 

 

13

 

 

33

 

 

27

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Corporate and Other

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 3

 

 

13

 

 

(143)

 

 

 2

 

Consolidated

 

$

1,791

 

$

983

 

$

335

 

$

73

 

$

223

 

$

269

 


(1)

There was no change to accrued capital expenditures; consolidated capital expenditures on a cash basis were $269.

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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)

 

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Carlin

 

$

862

 

$

579

 

$

156

 

$

14

 

$

106

 

$

128

 

Phoenix:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gold

 

 

188

 

 

137

 

 

36

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Copper

 

 

71

 

 

45

 

 

12

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Phoenix

 

 

259

 

 

182

 

 

48

 

 

 5

 

 

15

 

 

14

 

Twin Creeks

 

 

352

 

 

167

 

 

46

 

 

 7

 

 

128

 

 

33

 

Long Canyon

 

 

166

 

 

42

 

 

55

 

 

16

 

 

52

 

 

 8

 

CC&V

 

 

452

 

 

219

 

 

97

 

 

 9

 

 

125

 

 

17

 

Other North America

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 1

 

 

17

 

 

(20)

 

 

 4

 

North America

 

 

2,091

 

 

1,189

 

 

403

 

 

68

 

 

406

 

 

204

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yanacocha

 

 

504

 

 

403

 

 

108

 

 

23

 

 

(90)

 

 

32

 

Merian

 

 

445

 

 

174

 

 

69

 

 

11

 

 

189

 

 

67

 

Other South America

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

10

 

 

31

 

 

(53)

 

 

 —

 

South America

 

 

949

 

 

577

 

 

187

 

 

65

 

 

46

 

 

99

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Boddington:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gold

 

 

726

 

 

399

 

 

81

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Copper

 

 

156

 

 

74

 

 

15

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Boddington

 

 

882

 

 

473

 

 

96

 

 

 2

 

 

287

 

 

46

 

Tanami

 

 

363

 

 

180

 

 

48

 

 

16

 

 

125

 

 

77

 

Kalgoorlie

 

 

338

 

 

171

 

 

14

 

 

 6

 

 

142

 

 

13

 

Other Australia

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 5

 

 

 5

 

 

(30)

 

 

 3

 

Australia

 

 

1,583

 

 

824

 

 

163

 

 

29

 

 

524

 

 

139

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ahafo

 

 

326

 

 

193

 

 

52

 

 

22

 

 

55

 

 

104

 

Akyem

 

 

464

 

 

202

 

 

114

 

 

 9

 

 

135

 

 

17

 

Other Africa

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 2

 

 

(8)

 

 

 —

 

Africa

 

 

790

 

 

395

 

 

166

 

 

33

 

 

182

 

 

121

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Corporate and Other

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 9

 

 

39

 

 

(353)

 

 

 5

 

Consolidated

 

$

5,413

 

$

2,985

 

$

928

 

$

234

 

$

805

 

$

568

 


(1)

Includes an increase in accrued capital expenditures of $11; consolidated capital expenditures on a cash basis were $557.

 

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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)

 

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Carlin

 

$

864

 

$

585

 

$

143

 

$

14

 

$

115

 

$

116

 

Phoenix:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gold

 

 

187

 

 

118

 

 

37

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Copper

 

 

63

 

 

76

 

 

20

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Phoenix

 

 

250

 

 

194

 

 

57

 

 

 1

 

 

(10)

 

 

15

 

Twin Creeks

 

 

432

 

 

170

 

 

36

 

 

 6

 

 

217

 

 

29

 

Long Canyon

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

17

 

 

(17)

 

 

101

 

CC&V

 

 

361

 

 

156

 

 

78

 

 

 7

 

 

115

 

 

49

 

Other North America

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 1

 

 

 9

 

 

(7)

 

 

 3

 

North America

 

 

1,907

 

 

1,105

 

 

315

 

 

54

 

 

413

 

 

313

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yanacocha

 

 

600

 

 

396

 

 

220

 

 

26

 

 

(96)

 

 

64

 

Merian

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 1

 

 

21

 

 

(22)

 

 

202

 

Other South America

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

10

 

 

24

 

 

(38)

 

 

 —

 

South America

 

 

600

 

 

396

 

 

231

 

 

71

 

 

(156)

 

 

266

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Boddington:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gold

 

 

741

 

 

391

 

 

82

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Copper

 

 

108

 

 

89

 

 

17

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Boddington

 

 

849

 

 

480

 

 

99

 

 

 —

 

 

245

 

 

40

 

Tanami

 

 

450

 

 

180

 

 

62

 

 

10

 

 

197

 

 

93

 

Kalgoorlie

 

 

348

 

 

189

 

 

14

 

 

 4

 

 

138

 

 

13

 

Other Australia

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 7

 

 

 5

 

 

(28)

 

 

 —

 

Australia

 

 

1,647

 

 

849

 

 

182

 

 

19

 

 

552

 

 

146

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ahafo

 

 

331

 

 

212

 

 

62

 

 

20

 

 

30

 

 

61

 

Akyem

 

 

437

 

 

174

 

 

93

 

 

 8

 

 

158

 

 

15

 

Other Africa

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 1

 

 

 2

 

 

(7)

 

 

 —

 

Africa

 

 

768

 

 

386

 

 

156

 

 

30

 

 

181

 

 

76

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Corporate and Other

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 8

 

 

38

 

 

(318)

 

 

 6

 

Consolidated

 

$

4,922

 

$

2,736

 

$

892

 

$

212

 

$

672

 

$

807

 

 


(1)

Includes a decrease in accrued capital expenditures of $25; consolidated capital expenditures on a cash basis were $832.

 

 

NOTE 5     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.

 

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The Company completed a comprehensive study of the current Yanacocha long-term mining and closure plans as part of the requirement to submit an updated closure plan to Peruvian regulators every five years. The updated closure plan was submitted to the Peruvian regulators and their review is expected to be completed in early 2018.

 

The Company’s Reclamation and remediation expense consisted of:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended 

 

Nine Months Ended 

 

 

 

September 30, 

 

September 30, 

 

 

    

2017

    

2016

    

2017

    

2016

  

Reclamation

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

15

 

$

 —

 

Reclamation accretion

 

 

25

 

 

19

 

 

75

 

 

57

 

 

 

 

25

 

 

19

 

 

90

 

 

57

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Remediation

 

 

 3

 

 

 5

 

 

 9

 

 

 7

 

Remediation accretion

 

 

 1

 

 

 1

 

 

 4

 

 

 3

 

 

 

 

 4

 

 

 6

 

 

13

 

 

10

 

 

 

$

29

 

$

25

 

$

103

 

$

67

 

 

Reclamation expense increased by $6 and increased by $33 during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2016, primarily due to updated reclamation liability assumptions at Yanacocha regarding water treatment costs on non-operating leach pads during the second quarter of 2017 and higher reclamation accretion from an increase in Reclamation and remediation liabilities associated with revisions to Yanacocha’s long-term mining and closure plans in December 2016.

 

The following are reconciliations of Reclamation and remediation liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

2017

    

2016

 

Reclamation balance at January 1,

 

$

1,792

 

$

1,300

 

Additions, changes in estimates and other 

 

 

16

 

 

 6

 

Payments and other

 

 

(20)

 

 

(14)

 

Accretion expense 

 

 

75

 

 

57

 

Reclamation balance at September 30, 

 

$

1,863

 

$

1,349

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

2017

    

2016

 

Remediation balance at January 1,

 

$

298

 

$

318

 

Additions, changes in estimates and other 

 

 

 3

 

 

 —

 

Payments and other

 

 

(33)

 

 

(21)

 

Accretion expense 

 

 

 4

 

 

 3

 

Remediation balance at September 30, 

 

$

272

 

$

300

 

 

The current portion of reclamation liabilities was $37 and $28 at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively, and was included in Other current liabilities. The current portion of remediation liabilities was $32 and $33 at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively, and was included in Other current liabilities. At September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, $1,863 and $1,792, respectively, were accrued for reclamation obligations relating to operating properties. In addition, the Company is 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 September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, $272 and $298, respectively, were accrued for such environmental remediation obligations.

 

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

Non-current restricted assets held for purposes of settling reclamation and remediation obligations were $76 and $66 at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively. Of the amounts at September 30, 2017, $43 was related to the Midnite Mine in Washington State, $25 was related to the Ahafo and Akyem mines in Ghana, Africa and $8 was related to the Con mine in Yellowknife, NWT, Canada. Of the amount at December 31, 2016, $43 was related to the Midnite Mine, $14 was related to the Ahafo and Akyem mines and $9 was related to the Con mine.

 

Included in Investments at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, was $23 and $20, respectively, of non-current equity securities, which are legally pledged for purposes of settling reclamation and remediation obligations related to the San Jose Reservoir in Yanacocha and for various locations in North America.

 

Refer to Note 24 for further discussion of reclamation and remediation matters.

 

NOTE 6     OTHER EXPENSE, NET

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended 

 

Nine Months Ended 

 

 

 

September 30, 

 

September 30, 

 

 

    

2017

    

2016

    

2017

    

2016

  

Restructuring and other

 

$

 2

 

$

 7

 

$

10

 

$

26

 

Impairment of long-lived assets

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 3

 

 

 4

 

Acquisition cost adjustments

 

 

(3)

 

 

 9

 

 

 2

 

 

11

 

Other

 

 

 2

 

 

 5

 

 

17

 

 

13

 

 

 

$

 1

 

$

21

 

$

32

 

$

54

 

 

 

NOTE 7     OTHER INCOME, NET

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended 

 

Nine Months Ended 

 

 

 

September 30, 

 

September 30, 

 

 

    

2017

    

2016

    

2017

    

2016

  

Foreign currency exchange, net 

 

$

(9)

 

$

(9)

 

$

(30)

 

$

(29)

 

Gain on asset and investment sales, net

 

 

 5

 

 

 5

 

 

21

 

 

109

 

Tanami insurance proceeds

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

13

 

 

 —

 

Interest

 

 

 9

 

 

 2

 

 

19

 

 

 7

 

Other 

 

 

 5

 

 

(2)

 

 

 9

 

 

 6

 

 

 

$

10

 

$

(4)

 

$

32

 

$

93

 

 

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 denominated in local currencies. These balances primarily relate to the timing of payments for employee-related benefits and other current liabilities in Australia, Peru and Suriname.

 

Gain on asset and investment sales, net. In June 2017, the Company exchanged its interest in the Fort á la Corne joint venture for equity ownership in Shore Gold Inc. (“Shore Gold”), resulting in a pre-tax gain of $15. For additional information regarding this transaction, see Note 15.

 

In March 2016, the Company sold its investment in Regis Resources Ltd. (“Regis”) for $184, resulting in a pre-tax gain of $103. The cost of the investment sold was determined using the specific identification method.

 

Tanami insurance proceeds. In June 2017, the Company recorded business interruption insurance proceeds of $13 associated with the heavy rainfall at Tanami during the first quarter of 2017.

 

 

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NOTE 8     INCOME AND MINING TAXES

 

The Company’s Income and mining tax expense (benefit) differed from the amounts computed by applying the U.S. statutory corporate income tax rate for the following reasons:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended September 30, 

 

Nine Months Ended September 30, 

 

 

  

2017

      

2016

      

2017

      

2016

 

Income (loss) before income and mining tax and other items

 

 

 

$

276

 

 

 

$

223

 

 

 

$

805

 

 

 

$

672

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tax at statutory rate

 

35

%  

$

97

 

35

%  

$

78

 

35

%  

$

282

 

35

%  

$

235

 

Reconciling items:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Percentage depletion

 

 3

 

 

10

 

(5)

 

 

(11)

 

(8)

 

 

(64)

 

(7)

 

 

(47)

 

Change in valuation allowance on deferred tax assets

 

(14)

 

 

(39)

 

(2)

 

 

(5)

 

12

 

 

100

 

49

 

 

330

 

Mining and other taxes

 

 —

 

 

(1)

 

 6

 

 

13

 

 4

 

 

34

 

 6

 

 

41

 

U.S. tax effect of noncontrolling interest attributable to non-U.S. investees

 

 2

 

 

 5

 

 4

 

 

10

 

 1

 

 

 5

 

 3

 

 

20

 

Tax impact on sale of assets

 

(1)

 

 

(2)

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

(1)

 

 

(7)

 

(5)

 

 

(35)

 

Other

 

 1

 

 

 2

 

 2

 

 

 5

 

 —

 

 

(1)

 

 2

 

 

11

 

Income and mining tax expense

 

26

%

$

72

 

40

%

$

90

 

43

%

$

349

 

83

%

$

555

 

 

A valuation allowance is provided for those deferred tax assets for which it is more likely than not that the related benefits will not be realized. In determining the amount of the valuation allowance, each quarter, the Company considers future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences, estimated future taxable income and taxable income in prior carryback year(s), as well as feasible tax planning strategies in each jurisdiction to determine if the deferred tax assets are realizable. If it is determined that the Company will not realize all or a portion of its deferred tax assets, it will place or increase a valuation allowance. Conversely, if determined that it will ultimately be able to realize all or a portion of the related benefits for which a valuation allowance has been provided, all or a portion of the related valuation allowance will be reduced. There are a number of risk factors that could impact the Company’s ability to realize the deferred tax assets.

 

The Company operates in numerous countries and accordingly it is subject to, and pays taxes under, the various tax regimes in the countries in which it operates. Some of these tax regimes are defined by contractual agreements with the local government, and others are defined by the general corporate income tax laws of the country. The Company has historically filed, and continues to file, all required income tax returns and pay the income taxes determined to be due. The tax rules and regulations in many countries are complex and subject to interpretation. From time to time, the Company is subject to an audit of its historic income tax filings and in connection with such audits, disputes can arise with the taxing authorities over the interpretation or application of certain rules to the Company’s business conducted within the country involved.

 

During the second quarter of 2016, one of the Company’s Canadian subsidiaries received a tax and interest assessment from the Canadian Revenue Authority for $54 relating to a pre-acquisition transaction of Fronteer Gold Inc. and subsidiaries. The taxing authority is disputing the tax attribute that was created as part of the pre-acquisition transaction claimed on Fronteer’s tax return. Due to procedural requirements, the Company paid half of the assessment in the third quarter of 2016. The Company intends to vigorously defend its position through all processes available.

 

The Australian Taxation Office (“ATO”) is conducting a limited review of the Company’s prior years tax returns. The ATO is focused on reviewing an internal reorganization executed in 2011 when Newmont completed a restructure of the shareholding in the Company’s Australian subsidiaries. To date, the Company has responded to

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inquiries from the ATO and provided them with supporting documentation for the transaction and the Company’s associated tax positions. One aspect of the ATO review relates to an Australian capital gains tax that applies to sales or transfers of stock in certain types of entities. In the third quarter of 2017, the ATO notified the Company that it believes the 2011 reorganization is subject to capital gains tax of approximately $65 to $85 (before interest and penalties). The Company disputes this conclusion and intends to vigorously defend its position that the transaction is not subject to this tax. The Company continues to monitor the status of the ATO’s review which it expects to continue throughout the remainder of this year and into the following year.

 

As a result of the statute of limitations that expire in the next 12 months in various jurisdictions and possible settlements of audit-related issues with taxing authorities in various jurisdictions, none of which are individually significant, the Company believes that it is reasonably possible that the total amount of its net unrecognized income tax benefits will decrease by approximately $10 to $15 in the next 12 months.

 

NOTE 9     NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended 

 

Nine Months Ended 

 

 

 

September 30, 

 

September 30, 

 

 

 

2017

 

2016

 

2017

 

2016

 

Yanacocha

    

$

(25)

    

$

(32)

    

$

(64)

    

$

(56)

 

Merian

 

 

17

 

 

(2)

 

 

43

 

 

(6)

 

Other 

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1)

 

 

 —

 

 

 

$

(8)

 

$

(34)

 

$

(22)

 

$

(62)

 

 

Newmont has a 51.35% ownership interest in Minera Yanacocha S.R.L., with the remaining interests held by Compañia de Minas Buenaventura, S.A.A. (43.65%) and the International Finance Corporation (5%). Newmont consolidates Minera Yanacocha S.R.L. in its Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements due to a majority voting interest.

 

Newmont has a 75.0% economic interest in Suriname Gold Project C.V. (“Merian”), with the remaining interests held by Staatsolie Maatschappij Suriname N.V. (“Staatsolie”), a company wholly owned by the Republic of Suriname. Newmont consolidates Merian, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Newmont Suriname LLC., in its Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements as the primary beneficiary in the variable interest entity. Merian reached commercial production on October 1, 2016.

 

The following summarizes the assets and liabilities of Merian.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

At September 30, 

 

At December 31, 

 

 

 

2017

    

2016

 

Current assets:

    

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

41

 

$

50

 

Inventories

 

 

69

 

 

57

 

Stockpiles and ore on leach pads

 

 

18

 

 

23

 

Other current assets (1)

 

 

42

 

 

37

 

 

 

 

170

 

 

167

 

Non-current assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property, plant and mine development, net

 

 

747

 

 

746

 

Other non-current assets (2)

 

 

 7

 

 

 8

 

Total assets

 

$

924

 

$

921

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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At September 30, 

 

At December 31, 

 

 

 

2017

    

2016

 

Current liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other current liabilities (3)

 

$

47

 

$

43

 

 

 

 

47

 

 

43

 

Non-current liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reclamation and remediation liabilities

 

 

12

 

 

11

 

Total liabilities

 

$

59

 

$

54

 

 


(1)

Other current assets include trade and other accounts 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 accounts payable, employee-related benefits and other current liabilities.

 

 

 

NOTE 10    INCOME (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE

 

Basic 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 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 and convertible debt instruments. The dilutive effects of Newmont’s dilutive securities are calculated using the treasury stock method and only those instruments that result in a reduction in income per share are included in the calculation.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended 

 

Nine Months Ended 

 

 

 

September 30, 

 

September 30, 

 

 

    

2017

    

2016

    

2017

    

2016

    

Net income (loss) attributable to Newmont stockholders: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continuing operations

 

$

213

 

$

169

 

$

474

 

$

171

 

Discontinued operations 

 

 

(7)

 

 

(527)

 

 

(45)

 

 

(454)

 

 

 

$

206

 

$

(358)

 

$

429

 

$

(283)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average common shares (millions):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic 

 

 

533

 

 

531

 

 

533

 

 

530

 

Effect of employee stock-based awards 

 

 

 3

 

 

 2

 

 

 1

 

 

 2

 

Diluted 

 

 

536

 

 

533

 

 

534

 

 

532

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss) per common share attributable to Newmont stockholders:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continuing operations 

 

$

0.39

 

$

0.32

 

$

0.88

 

$

0.32

 

Discontinued operations 

 

 

(0.01)

 

 

(0.99)

 

 

(0.08)

 

 

(0.85)

 

 

 

$

0.38

 

$

(0.67)

 

$

0.80

 

$

(0.53)

 

Diluted:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continuing operations 

 

$

0.39

 

$

0.32

 

$

0.88

 

$

0.32

 

Discontinued operations 

 

 

(0.01)

 

 

(0.99)

 

 

(0.08)

 

 

(0.85)

 

 

 

$

0.38

 

$

(0.67)

 

$

0.80

 

$

(0.53)

 

 

Employee stock options to purchase 1 million and 2 million shares of common stock at weighted average exercise prices of $51.76 and $51.00 were outstanding at September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively, but were not included in the computation of diluted weighted average common shares because their exercise prices exceeded the average price of the Company’s common stock for the respective periods presented.

 

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NOTE 11    EMPLOYEE PENSION AND OTHER BENEFIT PLANS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended 

 

Nine Months Ended 

 

 

 

September 30, 

 

September 30, 

 

 

 

2017

    

2016

    

2017

    

2016

 

Pension benefit costs, net:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Service cost 

 

$

 7

 

$

 6

 

$

22

 

$

21

 

Interest cost 

 

 

11

 

 

11

 

 

33

 

 

34

 

Expected return on plan assets 

 

 

(15)

 

 

(14)

 

 

(46)

 

 

(43)

 

Amortization, net

 

 

 7

 

 

 6

 

 

21

 

 

18

 

Settlements

 

 

 1

 

 

 4

 

 

 5

 

 

 4

 

 

 

$

11

 

$

13

 

$

35

 

$

34

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended 

 

Nine Months Ended 

 

 

 

September 30, 

 

September 30, 

 

 

 

2017

    

2016

    

2017

    

2016

 

Other benefit costs, net:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Service cost 

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

 1

 

$

 1

 

Interest cost 

 

 

 1

 

 

 1

 

 

 3

 

 

 3

 

Amortization, net

 

 

(1)

 

 

(1)

 

 

(5)

 

 

(4)

 

 

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

(1)

 

$

 —

 

 

 

NOTE 12    STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended 

 

Nine Months Ended 

 

 

 

September 30, 

 

September 30, 

 

 

    

2017

    

2016

    

2017

    

2016

 

Stock-based compensation:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Performance leveraged stock units

 

$

 9

 

$

 9

 

$

26

 

$

28

 

Restricted stock units

 

 

 9

 

 

 7

 

 

26

 

 

22

 

Strategic stock units

 

 

 —

 

 

 1

 

 

 1

 

 

 4

 

 

 

$

18

 

$

17

 

$

53

 

$

54

 

 

 

 

NOTE 13    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 1Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities;

 

Level 2Quoted prices in markets that are not active, or inputs that are observable, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the asset or liability; and

 

Level 3Prices or valuation techniques that require inputs that are both significant to the fair value measurement and unobservable (supported by little or no market activity).

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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 September 30, 2017

 

 

    

Total

    

Level 1

    

Level 2

    

Level 3

    

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents 

 

$

2,969

 

$

2,969

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

Restricted assets

 

 

77

 

 

77

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Diesel forward contracts

 

 

 3

 

 

 —

 

 

 3

 

 

 —

 

Marketable equity securities: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Extractive industries

 

 

170

 

 

170

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Other

 

 

22

 

 

22

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Trade receivable from provisional copper and gold concentrate sales, net 

 

 

83

 

 

83

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Batu Hijau contingent consideration

 

 

13

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

13

 

 

 

$

3,337

 

$

3,321

 

$

 3

 

$

13

 

Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Debt (1)

 

$

4,612

 

$

 —

 

$

4,612

 

$

 —

 

Foreign exchange forward contracts

 

 

 4

 

 

 —

 

 

 4

 

 

 —

 

Boddington contingent consideration

 

 

13

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

13

 

Holt royalty obligation

 

 

248

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

248

 

 

 

$

4,877

 

$

 —

 

$

4,616

 

$

261

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fair Value at December 31, 2016

 

 

    

Total

    

Level 1

    

Level 2

    

Level 3

    

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents 

 

$

2,756

 

$

2,756

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

Restricted assets

 

 

68

 

 

68

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Marketable equity securities: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Extractive industries

 

 

60

 

 

60

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Other

 

 

16

 

 

16

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Marketable debt securities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Asset backed commercial paper 

 

 

18

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

18

 

Trade receivable from provisional copper and gold concentrate sales, net 

 

 

113

 

 

113

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Batu Hijau contingent consideration

 

 

13

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

13

 

 

 

$

3,044

 

$

3,013

 

$

 —

 

$

31

 

Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Debt (1)

 

$

4,882

 

$

 —

 

$

4,882

 

$

 —

 

Derivative instruments, net: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign exchange forward contracts

 

 

24

 

 

 —

 

 

24

 

 

 —

 

Boddington contingent consideration

 

 

14

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

14

 

Holt royalty obligation

 

 

187

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

187

 

 

 

$

5,107

 

$

 —

 

$

4,906

 

$

201

 


(1)

Debt, exclusive of capital leases, is carried at amortized cost. The outstanding carrying value was $4,038 and $4,599 at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively. The fair value measurement of debt was based on an independent third party pricing source.

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

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

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 derivatives instruments above are included in Note 14. All other fair value disclosures in the above table are presented on a gross basis.

 

The Company’s cash and cash equivalent instruments are classified within Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy because they are valued using quoted market prices. The cash and cash equivalent instruments that are valued based on quoted market prices in active markets are primarily money market securities and U.S. Treasury securities.

 

The Company’s restricted assets, which include cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities, are classified within Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy because they are valued using quoted market prices. Restricted assets that are valued based on quoted market prices in active markets are primarily money market securities and U.S. Treasury securities.

 

The Company’s marketable equity securities are valued using quoted market prices in active markets and as such are classified within Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy. The securities are segregated based on industry. The fair value of the marketable equity securities is calculated as the quoted market price of the marketable equity security multiplied by the quantity of shares held by the Company.

 

The Company’s net trade receivable from provisional copper and gold concentrate sales, subject to final pricing, is valued using quoted market prices based on forward curves and, as such, is classified within Level 1 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 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 Boddington contingent royalty was determined using (i) a discounted cash flow model, (ii) a Monte Carlo valuation model to simulate future gold and copper prices, using the Company’s long-term gold and copper prices, and (iii) a Monte Carlo valuation model to simulate costs applicable to sales using the Company’s Australian to U.S. dollar exchange rate. This contingent royalty is capped at $100, of which $87 has been paid to date. The contingent royalty 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 marketable debt securities included investments in auction rate securities and asset backed commercial paper. The Company reviewed the fair value of the auction rate securities and asset backed commercial paper on a quarterly basis prior to the investments being redeemed in November 2016 and January 2017, respectively. The marketable debt securities were traded in markets that were not active, traded infrequently and had little price transparency. Therefore, the investments were classified as Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

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

 

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 September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

At September 30, 

    

 

    

 

    

Range/Weighted

 

Description

    

2017

    

Valuation technique

    

Unobservable input

    

average

 

Batu Hijau contingent consideration

 

$

13

 

Monte Carlo

 

Discount rate

 

 

17.10

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Short-term copper price

 

$

2.88

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Long-term copper price

 

$

3.00

 

Boddington contingent consideration

 

$

13

 

Monte Carlo

 

Discount rate

 

 

3.10

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Short-term gold price

 

$

1,278

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Long-term gold price

 

$

1,300

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Short-term copper price

 

$

2.88

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Long-term copper price

 

$

3.00

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Long-term Australian to U.S. dollar exchange rate

 

$

0.80

 

Holt royalty obligation

 

$

248

 

Monte Carlo

 

Discount rate

 

 

2.99

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Short-term gold price

 

$

1,278

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Long-term gold price

 

$

1,300

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gold production scenarios (in 000's of ounces)

 

 

420 - 1,797

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

At December 31, 

    

 

 

 

    

Range/Weighted

 

Description

 

2016

    

Valuation technique

    

Unobservable input

    

average

 

Asset backed commercial paper

 

$

18

 

Risk-adjusted indicative price

 

Recoverability rate

 

 

97

%

Batu Hijau contingent consideration

 

$

13

 

Monte Carlo

 

Discount rate

 

 

17.10

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Short-term copper price

 

$

2.39

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Long-term copper price

 

$

3.00

 

Boddington contingent consideration

 

$

14

 

Monte Carlo

 

Discount rate

 

 

3.36

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Short-term gold price

 

$

1,221

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Long-term gold price

 

$

1,300

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Short-term copper price

 

$

2.39

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Long-term copper price

 

$

3.00

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Long-term Australian to U.S. dollar exchange rate

 

$

0.80

 

Holt royalty obligation

 

$

187

 

Monte Carlo

 

Discount rate

 

 

3.36

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Short-term gold price

 

$

1,221

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Long-term gold price

 

$

1,300

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gold production scenarios (in 000's of ounces)

 

 

332 - 1,570

 

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

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

The following tables set forth a summary of changes in the fair value of the Company’s Level 3 financial assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Asset

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Backed

 

Batu Hijau

 

 

 

Boddington

 

Holt

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial

 

Contingent

 

Total

 

Contingent

 

Royalty

 

Total

 

 

   

Paper (1)

   

Consideration (2)

   

   Assets   

   

Consideration (3)

   

Obligation (2)

   

Liabilities

   

Fair value at December 31, 2016

 

$

18

 

$

13

 

$

31

 

$

14

 

$

187

 

$

201

 

Settlements

 

 

(18)

 

 

 —

 

 

(18)

 

 

(9)

 

 

(9)

 

 

(18)

 

Revaluation

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 8

 

 

70

 

 

78

 

Fair value at September 30, 2017

 

$

 —

 

$

13

 

$

13

 

$

13

 

$

248

 

$

261

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Asset

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Auction

 

Backed

 

 

 

Boddington

 

Holt

 

 

 

 

 

Rate

 

Commercial

 

Total

 

Contingent

 

Royalty

 

Total

 

 

   

Securities (1)

   

Paper (1)

   

   Assets   

   

Consideration (3)

   

Obligation (2)

   

Liabilities

   

Fair value at December 31, 2015

 

$

 7

 

$

18

 

$

25

 

$

10

 

$

129

 

$

139

 

Settlements

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(8)

 

 

(8)

 

Revaluation

 

 

 —

 

 

 2

 

 

 2

 

 

11

 

 

104

 

 

115

 

Fair value at September 30, 2016

 

$

 7

 

$

20

 

$

27

 

$

21

 

$

225

 

$

246

 


(1)

The gain (loss) recognized is included in Other comprehensive income (loss).

(2)

The gain (loss) recognized is included in Net income (loss) from discontinued operations.

(3)

The gain (loss) recognized is included in Other expense, net.

.

 

 

 

NOTE 14    DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS 

 

The Company’s strategy is to provide shareholders with leverage to changes in gold and copper prices by selling its production at spot market prices. Consequently, the Company does not hedge its gold and copper 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 following foreign currency and diesel contracts were transacted for risk management purposes and qualify as cash flow hedges. The effective portion of 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. Gains and losses from hedge ineffectiveness are recognized in current earnings. 

 

Foreign Currency Contracts

 

The Company had the following foreign currency derivative contracts in Australia outstanding at September 30, 2017:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expected Maturity Date

 

 

    

2017

    

2018

    

Total/Average

    

A$ Operating Fixed Forward Contracts: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A$ notional (millions) 

 

24

 

 6

 

30

 

Average rate ($/A$) 

 

0.93

 

0.92

 

0.93

 

Expected hedge ratio

 

 7

 

 5

%  

 

 

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

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

Newmont utilizes foreign currency contracts to reduce the variability of the U.S. dollar amount of forecasted foreign currency expenditures caused by changes in exchange rates. The A$ hedges run through the first quarter of 2018.

 

Diesel Fixed Forward Contracts

 

The Company had the following diesel derivative contracts in Nevada, within North America, outstanding at September 30, 2017:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expected Maturity Date

 

 

    

2017

    

2018

    

2019

    

Total/Average

 

Diesel Fixed Forward Contracts:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diesel gallons (millions) 

 

 6

 

14

 

 1

 

21

 

Average rate ($/gallon) 

 

1.59

 

1.60

 

1.61

 

1.60

 

Expected hedge ratio

 

69

 

38

 

 7

 

 

 

 

Newmont hedges a portion of its operating cost exposure related to diesel consumed at its Nevada operations to reduce the variability in diesel prices. The hedging instruments consist of a series of financially settled fixed forward contracts, which run through the first quarter of 2019.

 

Derivative Instrument Fair Values

 

The Company had the following derivative instruments designated as hedges at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fair Values of Derivative Instruments

 

 

 

At September 30, 2017

 

 

  

Other

  

Other

  

Other

  

Other

 

 

  

Current

  

Non-current

  

Current

  

Non-current

 

 

    

Assets

    

Assets

    

Liabilities

    

Liabilities

    

A$ operating fixed forwards 

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

 4

 

$

 —

 

Diesel fixed forwards

 

 

 3

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 

$

 3

 

$

 —

 

$

 4

 

$

 —

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fair Values of Derivative Instruments

 

 

 

At December 31, 2016

 

 

  

Other

  

Other

  

Other

  

Other

 

 

  

Current

  

Non-current

  

Current

  

Non-current

 

 

    

Assets

    

Assets

    

Liabilities

    

Liabilities

    

A$ operating fixed forwards 

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

23

 

$

 1

 

Diesel fixed forwards

 

 

 4

 

 

 —

 

 

 4

 

 

 —

 

 

 

$

 4

 

$

 —

 

$

27

 

$

 1

 

 

As of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, all hedging instruments held by the Company were subject to enforceable master netting arrangements held by 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 September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the potential effect of netting derivative assets against liabilities due to the master netting agreement was not significant.

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

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

The following tables show the location and amount of gains (losses) reported in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements related to the Company’s hedges.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign Currency

 

Diesel Fixed

 

Interest

 

 

 

Exchange Contracts

 

Forward Contracts

 

Rate Contracts

 

 

    

2017

    

2016

    

2017

    

2016

    

2017

    

2016

 

For the three months ended September 30, 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flow hedging relationships:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gain (loss) recognized in Other comprehensive income (loss) (effective portion)

 

$

 1

 

$

 4

 

$

 5

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

Gain (loss) reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into income (loss) (effective portion) (1)

    

$

(5)

 

$

(9)

 

$

 —

 

$

(4)

 

$

(2)

 

$

(3)

    

For the nine months ended September 30, 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flow hedging relationships:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gain (loss) recognized in Other comprehensive income (loss) (effective portion)

 

$

 5

 

$

 8

 

$

(1)

 

$

 5

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

Gain (loss) reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into income (loss) (effective portion) (1)

 

$

(20)

 

$

(29)

 

$

(3)

 

$

(18)

 

$

(7)

 

$

(11)

 

Gain (loss) reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into income (loss) (ineffective portion) (2)

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

 1

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 


(1)

The gain (loss) recognized for the effective portion of cash flow hedges is included in Costs applicable to sales and Interest expense,  net.  

(2)

The ineffective portion recognized for cash flow hedges is included in Other income, net.

 

Over the next 12 months, the Company expects to reclassify from Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to income a loss of approximately $10, net of  tax, related to unrealized hedge losses.

 

Batu Hijau Contingent Consideration

 

Consideration received by the Company in conjunction with the sale of PTNNT 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. See Note 13 for additional information. Contingent consideration of $13 was included in Other non-current assets in the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016. There was no change in the value of the contingent consideration during the three or nine months ended September 30, 2017.

 

Provisional Gold and Copper Sales

 

The Company’s provisional gold and copper 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 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 September 30, 2017, Newmont had gold and copper sales of 75,000 ounces and 20 million pounds priced at an average of $1,285 per ounce and $2.96 per pound, respectively, subject to final pricing over the next several months.

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

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

NOTE 15    INVESTMENTS 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

At September 30, 2017

 

 

 

Cost/Equity

 

Unrealized

 

Fair/Equity

 

 

    

Basis

    

Gain

    

Loss

    

Basis

 

Current: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Marketable equity securities

 

$

39

 

$

44

 

$

(7)

 

$

76

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-current: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Marketable equity securities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continental Gold Inc.

 

$

109

 

$

 —

 

$

(19)

 

$

90

 

Other marketable equity securities

 

 

23

 

 

 3

 

 

 —

 

 

26

 

 

 

 

132

 

 

 3

 

 

(19)

 

 

116

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other investments, at cost   

 

 

 7

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 7

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Equity method investments: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TMAC Resources Inc. (28.80%)

 

 

109

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

109

 

Minera La Zanja S.R.L. (46.94%)

 

 

56

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

56

 

Euronimba Ltd. (43.50%)

 

 

 4

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 4

 

 

 

 

169

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

169

 

 

 

$

308

 

$

 3

 

$

(19)

 

$

292

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

At December 31, 2016

 

 

 

Cost/Equity

 

Unrealized

 

Fair/Equity

 

 

    

Basis

    

Gain

    

Loss

    

Basis

 

Current: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Marketable equity securities

 

$

33

 

$

27

 

$

(4)

 

$

56

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-current: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Marketable debt securities: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Asset backed commercial paper

 

$

16

 

$

 2

 

$

 —

 

$

18

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Marketable equity securities

 

 

18

 

 

 2

 

 

 —

 

 

20

 

Other investments, at cost   

 

 

 6

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Equity method investments: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TMAC Resources Inc. (29.00%)

 

 

108

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

108

 

Minera La Zanja S.R.L. (46.94%)

 

 

71

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

71

 

Euronimba Ltd. (43.50%)

 

 

 4

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 4

 

 

 

 

183

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

183

 

 

 

$

223

 

$

 4

 

$

 —

 

$

227

 

 

During the third quarter of 2017, Newmont sold approximately two-thirds of its interest in Novo Resources Corp. for $15, resulting in a pre-tax gain of $5 recorded in Other income, net. Newmont continues to hold approximately 6 million common shares of Novo Resources Corp. The cost of the investment sold was determined using the specific identification method.

 

In June 2017, Newmont exchanged its 31% interest in the Fort á la Corne joint venture in consideration for 54 million common shares and 1 million common share warrants in Shore Gold, valued at $15. Following the transaction, Newmont held a 19.9% equity ownership in Shore Gold. This investment has been classified as current.

 

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

In May 2017, Newmont purchased 37 million common shares of Continental Gold Inc. (“Continental”) at C$4.00 per share. Continental is developing the high-grade Buriticá gold project in Colombia. Total consideration paid by Newmont was $109 for a 19.9% equity ownership in Continental.

 

In April 2017, Newmont purchased 13 million units (one common share and one warrant per unit) of Goldstrike Resources Ltd. (“Goldstrike”) at a price of C$0.47 per share for $4. The investment secures rights to explore and develop the Plateau property located in a highly prospective mineralized trend in Canada’s Yukon Territory with Goldstrike, with the ability to earn additional ownership in the project through exploration investment. This investment has been classified as non-current.

 

In January 2017, the Company’s remaining asset backed commercial paper was called at par resulting in no realized gain or loss.

 

There were no investment impairments for other-than-temporary declines in value or significant changes in fair value on those available-for-sale securities previously impaired during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, the Company recognized no investment impairments for other-than-temporary declines in value. During the three months ended September 30, 2016, there was a $7 increase in the fair value of available-for-sale securities previously impaired, primarily due to a $6 increase in Gabriel Resources Ltd. During the nine months ended September 30, 2016, there was a $30 increase in the fair value of available-for-sale securities previously impaired, primarily due to a $19 increase in Gabriel Resources Ltd and a $5 increase in Pilot Gold.

 

NOTE 16    INVENTORIES 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

At September 30, 

 

At December 31, 

 

 

    

2017

    

2016

 

Materials and supplies

 

$

426

 

$

391

 

In-process

 

 

128

 

 

130

 

Concentrate and copper cathode

 

 

92

 

 

67

 

Precious metals

 

 

46

 

 

29

 

 

 

$

692

 

$

617

 

 

 

NOTE 17    STOCKPILES AND ORE ON LEACH PADS 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

At September 30, 

 

At December 31, 

 

 

    

2017

    

2016

 

Current:

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

Stockpiles

 

$

374

 

$

393

 

Ore on leach pads

 

 

340

 

 

370

 

 

 

$

714

 

$

763

 

Non-current:

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

Stockpiles

 

$

1,468

 

$

1,506

 

Ore on leach pads

 

 

328

 

 

358

 

 

 

$

1,796

 

$

1,864

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

At September 30, 

 

At December 31, 

 

 

    

2017

    

2016

 

Stockpiles and ore on leach pads:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Carlin

 

$

452

 

$

421

 

Phoenix

 

 

70

 

 

80

 

Twin Creeks

 

 

337

 

 

328

 

Long Canyon

 

 

29

 

 

 9

 

CC&V

 

 

309

 

 

369

 

Yanacocha

 

 

255

 

 

367

 

Merian

 

 

21

 

 

27

 

Boddington

 

 

414

 

 

394

 

Tanami

 

 

11

 

 

19

 

Kalgoorlie

 

 

125

 

 

113

 

Ahafo

 

 

405

 

 

386

 

Akyem

 

 

82

 

 

114

 

 

 

$

2,510

 

$

2,627

 

 

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, the Company recorded write-downs of $60 and $146, respectively, classified as components of Costs applicable to sales, and write-downs of $23 and $54, respectively, classified as components of Depreciation and amortization to reduce the carrying value of stockpiles and ore on leach pads to net realizable value. Of the write-downs during the three months ended September 30, 2017, $28 is related to Carlin, $16 to Twin Creeks, $28 to Yanacocha and $11 to Akyem. Of the write-downs during the nine months ended September 30, 2017, $62 is related to Carlin, $32 to Twin Creeks, $69 to Yanacocha, $18 to Ahafo and $19 to Akyem.

 

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, the Company recorded write-downs of $92 and $199, respectively, classified as components of Costs applicable to sales, and write-downs of $45 and $95, respectively, classified as components of Depreciation and amortization to reduce the carrying value of stockpiles and ore on leach pads to net realizable value. Of the write-downs during the three months ended September 30, 2016, $12 was related to Carlin, $1 to Twin Creeks, $77 to Yanacocha and $47 to Ahafo. Of the write-downs during the nine months ended September 30, 2016, $69 was related to Carlin, $14 to Twin Creeks, $164 to Yanacocha and $47 to Ahafo.

 

NOTE 18    DEBT

 

Scheduled minimum debt repayments are $- for the remainder of 2017, $- in 2018, $626 in 2019, $- in 2020, $- in 2021 and $3,466 thereafter. Scheduled minimum capital lease repayments are $1 in 2017, $4 in 2018, $3 in 2019, $1 in 2020, $1 in 2021 and $2 thereafter.

 

In May 2017, the Company amended its $3,000 Corporate Revolving Credit Facility to extend the facility to May 2022.

 

In July 2017, the Company repaid the $575 outstanding aggregate principal amount of the 2017 Convertible Senior Notes at maturity.

 

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NOTE 19    OTHER LIABILITIES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

At September 30, 

 

At December 31, 

 

 

    

2017

    

2016

    

Other current liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accrued operating costs

 

$

109

 

$

99

 

Reclamation and remediation liabilities

 

 

69

 

 

61

 

Accrued capital expenditures

 

 

63

 

 

53

 

Accrued interest

 

 

62

 

 

57

 

Royalties

 

 

34

 

 

52

 

Holt royalty obligation

 

 

14

 

 

13

 

Taxes other than income and mining

 

 

 8

 

 

 8

 

Boddington contingent consideration

 

 

 6

 

 

 3

 

Derivative instruments

 

 

 4

 

 

27

 

Other

 

 

 9

 

 

34

 

 

 

$

378

 

$

407

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other non-current liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Holt royalty obligation

 

$

234

 

$

174

 

Income and mining taxes 

 

 

48

 

 

50

 

Power supply agreements

 

 

32

 

 

31

 

Social development obligations

 

 

24

 

 

25

 

Boddington contingent consideration

 

 

 7

 

 

11

 

Other 

 

 

12

 

 

35

 

 

 

$

357

 

$

326

 

 

 

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NOTE 20    CHANGES IN EQUITY 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nine Months Ended September 30, 

 

 

  

2017

 

2016

 

Common stock:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

At beginning of period

     

$

849

    

$

847

 

Stock-based awards

 

 

 4

 

 

 2

 

At end of period 

 

 

853

 

 

849

 

Additional paid-in capital:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

At beginning of period 

 

 

9,490

 

 

9,427

 

Stock-based awards

 

 

36

 

 

42

 

At end of period 

 

 

9,526

 

 

9,469

 

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

At beginning of period 

 

 

(334)

 

 

(334)

 

Other comprehensive income (loss)

 

 

42

 

 

32

 

At end of period 

 

 

(292)

 

 

(302)

 

Retained earnings:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

At beginning of period 

 

 

716

 

 

1,410

 

Net income (loss) attributable to Newmont stockholders 

 

 

429

 

 

(283)

 

Dividends paid

 

 

(94)

 

 

(41)

 

At end of period 

 

 

1,051

 

 

1,086

 

Noncontrolling interests:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

At beginning of period 

 

 

1,153

 

 

2,942

 

Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests 

 

 

(22)

 

 

167

 

Distributions declared to noncontrolling interests (1)

 

 

(110)

 

 

 —

 

Cash calls requested from noncontrolling interests (2)

 

 

72

 

 

63

 

Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests

 

 

 —

 

 

(146)

 

Acquisition of noncontrolling interests

 

 

 —

 

 

(19)

 

At end of period 

 

 

1,093

 

 

3,007

 

Total equity 

 

$

12,231

 

$

14,109

 


(1)

Distributions declared to noncontrolling interests of $110 for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 represent distributions declared to Staatsolie from Merian. The Company paid $119 in distributions during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 related to current and prior period distributions declared.

(2)

Cash calls requested from noncontrolling interests of $72 and $63 for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and September 30, 2016, respectively, represent cash calls requested from Staatsolie, of which $70 and $58 had been paid as of September 30, 2017 and September 30, 2016.

 

 

 

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NOTE 21    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

 

 

 

 

 

Marketable

 

Translation

 

Benefit

 

Hedge

 

 

 

 

 

Securities, net

 

Adjustments

 

Adjustments

 

Instruments

 

Total

 

Balance at December 31, 2016

  

$

(101)

  

$

118

  

$

(223)

  

$

(128)

  

$

(334)

 

Change in other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications

 

 

(1)

 

 

12

 

 

(1)

 

 

 3

 

 

13

 

Reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

 

 

(5)

 

 

 —

 

 

14

 

 

20

 

 

29

 

Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)

 

 

(6)

 

 

12

 

 

13

 

 

23

 

 

42

 

Balance at September 30, 2017

 

$

(107)

 

$

130

 

$

(210)

 

$

(105)

 

$

(292)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 September 30, 

 

Nine Months Ended September 30, 

 

 

 

 

    

2017

    

2016

    

2017

    

2016

     

 

 

Marketable securities adjustments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sale of marketable securities

 

$

(5)

 

$

 —

 

$

(5)

 

$

(103)

 

Other income, net

 

Total before tax

 

 

(5)

 

 

 —

 

 

(5)

 

 

(103)

 

 

 

Tax benefit (expense)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 

Net of tax

 

$

(5)

 

$

 —

 

$

(5)

 

$

(103)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pension and other post-retirement benefit adjustments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amortization

 

$

 6

 

$

 5

 

$

16

 

$

14

 

(1)

 

Settlements

 

 

 1

 

 

 4

 

 

 5

 

 

 4

 

Other expense, net

 

Total before tax

 

 

 7

 

 

 9

 

 

21

 

 

18

 

 

 

Tax benefit (expense)

 

 

(2)

 

 

(3)

 

 

(7)

 

 

(6)

 

 

 

Net of tax

 

$

 5

 

$

 6

 

$

14

 

$

12

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hedge instruments adjustments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating cash flow hedges (effective portion)

 

$

 5

 

$

13

 

$

23

 

$

47

 

Costs applicable to sales

 

Operating cash flow hedges (ineffective portion)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1)

 

Other income, net

 

Interest rate contracts

 

 

 2

 

 

 3

 

 

 7

 

 

11

 

Interest expense, net

 

Total before tax

 

 

 7

 

 

16

 

 

30

 

 

57

 

 

 

Tax benefit (expense)

 

 

(2)

 

 

(4)

 

 

(10)

 

 

(17)

 

 

 

Net of tax

 

$

 5

 

$

12

 

$

20

 

$

40

 

 

 

Total reclassifications for the period, net of tax

 

$

 5

 

$

18

 

$

29

 

$

(51)

 

 

 


(1)

This accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) component is included in General and administrative and costs that benefit the inventory/production process. Refer to Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2016 filed February 21, 2017 on Form 10-K for information on costs that benefit the inventory/production process.

 

 

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NOTE 22    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:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nine Months Ended September 30, 

 

 

 

2017

 

2016

 

Decrease (increase) in operating assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trade and other accounts receivables 

    

$

77

    

$

34

 

Inventories, stockpiles and ore on leach pads 

 

 

(162)

 

 

(243)

 

Other assets 

 

 

(11)

 

 

(63)

 

Increase (decrease) in operating liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

 

(8)

 

 

(16)

 

Reclamation and remediation liabilities 

 

 

(53)

 

 

(35)

 

Employee-related liabilities

 

 

(81)

 

 

(79)

 

Other accrued liabilities

 

 

(4)

 

 

(24)

 

 

 

$

(242)

 

$

(426)

 

 

 

 

 

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NOTE 23    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 100% owned by Newmont, the guarantees are full and unconditional, and no other subsidiary of Newmont guaranteed any security issued under the Shelf Registration Statement. There are no restrictions on the ability of Newmont or Newmont USA to obtain funds from its subsidiaries by dividend or loan.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended September 30, 2017

 

 

 

(Issuer)

 

(Guarantor)

 

(Non-Guarantor)

 

 

 

Newmont

 

 

 

Newmont

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mining

 

 

 

Mining

 

Newmont

 

Other

 

 

 

Corporation

 

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operation

    

Corporation

    

USA

    

Subsidiaries

    

Eliminations

    

Consolidated

 

Sales

 

$

 —

 

$

494

 

$

1,385

 

$

 —

 

$

1,879

 

Costs and expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Costs applicable to sales (1)

 

 

 —

 

 

318

 

 

735

 

 

 —

 

 

1,053

 

Depreciation and amortization 

 

 

 1

 

 

94

 

 

232

 

 

 —

 

 

327

 

Reclamation and remediation

 

 

 —

 

 

 4

 

 

25

 

 

 —

 

 

29

 

Exploration 

 

 

 —

 

 

10

 

 

38

 

 

 —

 

 

48

 

Advanced projects, research and development 

 

 

 —

 

 

10

 

 

31

 

 

 —

 

 

41

 

General and administrative 

 

 

 —

 

 

18

 

 

40

 

 

 —

 

 

58

 

Other expense, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 1

 

 

 —

 

 

 1

 

 

 

 

 1

 

 

454

 

 

1,102

 

 

 —

 

 

1,557

 

Other income (expense): 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other income, net 

 

 

11

 

 

 2

 

 

(3)

 

 

 —

 

 

10

 

Interest income - intercompany 

 

 

67

 

 

11

 

 

11

 

 

(89)

 

 

 —

 

Interest expense - intercompany 

 

 

(11)

 

 

 —

 

 

(78)

 

 

89

 

 

 —

 

Interest expense, net 

 

 

(51)

 

 

(5)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(56)

 

 

 

 

16

 

 

 8

 

 

(70)

 

 

 —

 

 

(46)

 

Income (loss) before income and mining tax and other items 

 

 

15

 

 

48

 

 

213

 

 

 —

 

 

276

 

Income and mining tax benefit (expense)

 

 

(5)

 

 

(18)

 

 

(49)

 

 

 —

 

 

(72)

 

Equity income (loss) of affiliates 

 

 

196

 

 

(52)

 

 

(3)

 

 

(140)

 

 

 1

 

Net income (loss) from continuing operations 

 

 

206

 

 

(22)

 

 

161

 

 

(140)

 

 

205

 

Net income (loss) from discontinued operations 

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(7)

 

 

 —

 

 

(7)

 

Net income (loss)

 

 

206

 

 

(22)

 

 

154

 

 

(140)

 

 

198

 

Net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continuing operations

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 8

 

 

 —

 

 

 8

 

Discontinued operations

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 8

 

 

 —

 

 

 8

 

Net income (loss) attributable to Newmont stockholders

 

$

206

 

$

(22)

 

$

162

 

$

(140)

 

$

206

 

Comprehensive income (loss)

 

$

232

 

$

(14)

 

$

146

 

$

(140)

 

$

224

 

Comprehensive loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 8

 

 

 —

 

 

 8

 

Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Newmont stockholders

 

$

232

 

$

(14)

 

$

154

 

$

(140)

 

$

232

 


(1)

Excludes Depreciation and amortization and Reclamation and remediation.

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended September 30, 2016

 

 

 

(Issuer)

 

(Guarantor)

 

(Non-Guarantor)

 

 

 

Newmont

 

 

 

Newmont

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mining

 

 

 

Mining

 

Newmont

 

Other

 

 

 

Corporation

 

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operation

    

Corporation

    

USA

    

Subsidiaries

    

Eliminations

    

Consolidated

 

Sales

 

$

 —

 

$

537

 

$

1,254

 

$

 —

 

$

1,791

 

Costs and expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Costs applicable to sales (1)

 

 

 —

 

 

308

 

 

675

 

 

 —

 

 

983

 

Depreciation and amortization 

 

 

 1

 

 

80

 

 

254

 

 

 —

 

 

335

 

Reclamation and remediation

 

 

 —

 

 

 3

 

 

22

 

 

 —

 

 

25

 

Exploration 

 

 

 —

 

 

10

 

 

29

 

 

 —

 

 

39

 

Advanced projects, research and development 

 

 

 —

 

 

 4

 

 

30

 

 

 —

 

 

34

 

General and administrative 

 

 

 —

 

 

25

 

 

38

 

 

 —

 

 

63

 

Other expense, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 7

 

 

14

 

 

 —

 

 

21

 

 

 

 

 1

 

 

437

 

 

1,062

 

 

 —

 

 

1,500

 

Other income (expense):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other income, net 

 

 

 2

 

 

 5

 

 

(11)

 

 

 —

 

 

(4)

 

Interest income - intercompany 

 

 

41

 

 

 —

 

 

14

 

 

(55)

 

 

 —

 

Interest expense - intercompany 

 

 

(13)

 

 

 —

 

 

(42)

 

 

55

 

 

 —

 

Interest expense, net 

 

 

(61)

 

 

(2)

 

 

(1)

 

 

 —

 

 

(64)

 

 

 

 

(31)

 

 

 3

 

 

(40)

 

 

 —

 

 

(68)

 

Income (loss) before income and mining tax and other items 

 

 

(32)

 

 

103

 

 

152

 

 

 —

 

 

223

 

Income and mining tax benefit (expense)

 

 

11

 

 

(23)

 

 

(78)

 

 

 —

 

 

(90)

 

Equity income (loss) of affiliates 

 

 

(338)

 

 

(78)

 

 

 2

 

 

416

 

 

 2

 

Net income (loss) from continuing operations 

 

 

(359)

 

 

 2

 

 

76

 

 

416

 

 

135

 

Net income (loss) from discontinued operations 

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(448)

 

 

 —

 

 

(448)

 

Net income (loss)

 

 

(359)

 

 

 2

 

 

(372)

 

 

416

 

 

(313)

 

Net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continuing operations

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

34

 

 

 —

 

 

34

 

Discontinued operations

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(79)

 

 

 —

 

 

(79)

 

 

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(45)

 

 

 —

 

 

(45)

 

Net income (loss) attributable to Newmont stockholders

 

$

(359)

 

$

 2

 

$

(417)

 

$

416

 

$

(358)

 

Comprehensive income (loss)

 

$

(319)

 

$

 8

 

$

(340)

 

$

377

 

$

(274)

 

Comprehensive loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(45)

 

 

 —

 

 

(45)

 

Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Newmont stockholders

 

$

(319)

 

$

 8

 

$

(385)

 

$

377

 

$

(319)

 


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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017

 

 

 

(Issuer)

 

(Guarantor)

 

(Non-Guarantor)

 

 

 

 

Newmont

 

 

 

Newmont

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mining

 

 

 

Mining

 

Newmont

 

Other

 

 

 

Corporation

 

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operation

    

Corporation

    

USA

    

Subsidiaries

    

Eliminations

    

Consolidated

 

Sales

 

$

 —

 

$

1,414

 

$

3,999

 

$

 —

 

$

5,413

 

Costs and expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Costs applicable to sales (1)

 

 

 —

 

 

883

 

 

2,102

 

 

 —

 

 

2,985

 

Depreciation and amortization 

 

 

 3

 

 

255

 

 

670

 

 

 —

 

 

928

 

Reclamation and remediation

 

 

 —

 

 

11

 

 

92

 

 

 —

 

 

103

 

Exploration 

 

 

 —

 

 

32

 

 

103

 

 

 —

 

 

135

 

Advanced projects, research and development 

 

 

 —

 

 

13

 

 

86

 

 

 —

 

 

99

 

General and administrative 

 

 

 —

 

 

53

 

 

118

 

 

 —

 

 

171

 

Other expense, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 8

 

 

24

 

 

 —

 

 

32

 

 

 

 

 3

 

 

1,255

 

 

3,195

 

 

 —

 

 

4,453

 

Other income (expense):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other income, net 

 

 

37

 

 

 5

 

 

(10)

 

 

 —

 

 

32

 

Interest income - intercompany 

 

 

114

 

 

35

 

 

33

 

 

(182)

 

 

 —

 

Interest expense - intercompany 

 

 

(33)

 

 

(4)

 

 

(145)

 

 

182

 

 

 —

 

Interest expense, net 

 

 

(172)

 

 

(8)

 

 

(7)

 

 

 —

 

 

(187)

 

 

 

 

(54)

 

 

28

 

 

(129)

 

 

 —

 

 

(155)

 

Income (loss) before income and mining tax and other items 

 

 

(57)

 

 

187

 

 

675

 

 

 —

 

 

805

 

Income and mining tax benefit (expense)

 

 

20

 

 

(40)

 

 

(329)

 

 

 —

 

 

(349)

 

Equity income (loss) of affiliates 

 

 

466

 

 

(286)

 

 

(17)

 

 

(167)

 

 

(4)

 

Net income (loss) from continuing operations 

 

 

429

 

 

(139)

 

 

329

 

 

(167)

 

 

452

 

Net income (loss) from discontinued operations 

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(45)

 

 

 —

 

 

(45)

 

Net income (loss)

 

 

429

 

 

(139)

 

 

284

 

 

(167)

 

 

407

 

Net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continuing operations

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

22

 

 

 —

 

 

22

 

Discontinued operations

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

22

 

 

 —

 

 

22

 

Net income (loss) attributable to Newmont stockholders

 

$

429

 

$

(139)

 

$

306

 

$

(167)

 

$

429

 

Comprehensive income (loss)

 

$

471

 

$

(124)

 

$

269

 

$

(167)

 

$

449

 

Comprehensive loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

22

 

 

 —

 

 

22

 

Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Newmont stockholders

 

$

471

 

$

(124)

 

$

291

 

$

(167)

 

$

471

 


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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016

 

 

 

(Issuer)

 

(Guarantor)

 

(Non-Guarantor)

 

 

 

Newmont

 

 

 

Newmont

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mining

 

 

 

Mining

 

Newmont

 

Other

 

 

 

Corporation

 

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operation

    

Corporation

    

USA

    

Subsidiaries

    

Eliminations

    

Consolidated

 

Sales

 

$

 —

 

$

1,467

 

$

3,455

 

$

 —

 

$

4,922

 

Costs and expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Costs applicable to sales (1)

 

 

 —

 

 

898

 

 

1,838

 

 

 —

 

 

2,736

 

Depreciation and amortization 

 

 

 3

 

 

240

 

 

649

 

 

 —

 

 

892

 

Reclamation and remediation

 

 

 —

 

 

10

 

 

57

 

 

 —

 

 

67

 

Exploration 

 

 

 —

 

 

25

 

 

82

 

 

 —

 

 

107

 

Advanced projects, research and development 

 

 

 —

 

 

 9

 

 

96

 

 

 —

 

 

105

 

General and administrative 

 

 

 —

 

 

65

 

 

113

 

 

 —

 

 

178

 

Other expense, net

 

 

 —

 

 

21

 

 

33

 

 

 —

 

 

54

 

 

 

 

 3

 

 

1,268

 

 

2,868

 

 

 —

 

 

4,139

 

Other income (expense):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other income, net 

 

 

 2

 

 

 7

 

 

84

 

 

 —

 

 

93

 

Interest income - intercompany 

 

 

102

 

 

 —

 

 

32

 

 

(134)

 

 

 —

 

Interest expense - intercompany 

 

 

(31)

 

 

 —

 

 

(103)

 

 

134

 

 

 —

 

Interest expense, net 

 

 

(196)

 

 

(5)

 

 

(3)

 

 

 —

 

 

(204)

 

 

 

 

(123)

 

 

 2

 

 

10

 

 

 —

 

 

(111)

 

Income (loss) before income and mining tax and other items 

 

 

(126)

 

 

201

 

 

597

 

 

 —

 

 

672

 

Income and mining tax benefit (expense)

 

 

44

 

 

(42)

 

 

(557)

 

 

 —

 

 

(555)

 

Equity income (loss) of affiliates 

 

 

(200)

 

 

(525)

 

 

 1

 

 

716

 

 

(8)

 

Net income (loss) from continuing operations 

 

 

(282)

 

 

(366)

 

 

41

 

 

716

 

 

109

 

Net income (loss) from discontinued operations 

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(225)

 

 

 —

 

 

(225)

 

Net income (loss)

 

 

(282)

 

 

(366)

 

 

(184)

 

 

716

 

 

(116)

 

Net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continuing operations

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

62

 

 

 —

 

 

62

 

Discontinued operations

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(229)

 

 

 —

 

 

(229)

 

 

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(167)

 

 

 —

 

 

(167)

 

Net income (loss) attributable to Newmont stockholders

 

$

(282)

 

$

(366)

 

$

(351)

 

$

716

 

$

(283)

 

Comprehensive income (loss)

 

$

(251)

 

$

(341)

 

$

(184)

 

$

692

 

$

(84)

 

Comprehensive loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(167)

 

 

 —

 

 

(167)

 

Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Newmont stockholders

 

$

(251)

 

$

(341)

 

$

(351)

 

$

692

 

$

(251)

 


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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017

 

 

 

(Issuer)

 

(Guarantor)

 

(Non-Guarantor)

 

 

 

 

Newmont

 

 

 

Newmont

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mining

 

 

 

Mining

 

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

 

$

(111)

 

$

375

 

$

1,332

 

$

 —

 

$

1,596

 

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities of discontinued operations

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(12)

 

 

 —

 

 

(12)

 

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

 

 

(111)

 

 

375

 

 

1,320

 

 

 —

 

 

1,584

 

Investing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Additions to property, plant and mine development 

 

 

 —

 

 

(171)

 

 

(386)

 

 

 —

 

 

(557)

 

Purchase of investments

 

 

(109)

 

 

 —

 

 

(4)

 

 

 —

 

 

(113)

 

Proceeds from sales of investments

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

34

 

 

 —

 

 

34

 

Other 

 

 

 —

 

 

 2

 

 

 7

 

 

 —

 

 

 9

 

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

 

 

(109)

 

 

(169)

 

 

(349)

 

 

 —

 

 

(627)

 

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

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

 

 

(109)

 

 

(169)

 

 

(349)

 

 

 —

 

 

(627)

 

Financing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Repayment of debt

 

 

(575)

 

 

(2)

 

 

(2)

 

 

 —

 

 

(579)

 

Distributions to noncontrolling interests

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(119)

 

 

 —

 

 

(119)

 

Dividends paid to common stockholders 

 

 

(94)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(94)

 

Funding from noncontrolling interests

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

70

 

 

 —

 

 

70

 

Payments for withholding of employee taxes related to stock-based compensation

 

 

 —

 

 

(13)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(13)

 

Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Acquisition of noncontrolling interests

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Net intercompany borrowings (repayments)

 

 

892

 

 

(192)

 

 

(700)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Other 

 

 

(3)

 

 

 —

 

 

(10)

 

 

 —

 

 

(13)

 

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

 

 

220

 

 

(207)

 

 

(761)

 

 

 —

 

 

(748)

 

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities of discontinued operations

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

 

 

220

 

 

(207)

 

 

(761)

 

 

 —

 

 

(748)

 

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash 

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 4

 

 

 —

 

 

 4

 

Net change in cash and cash equivalents 

 

 

 —

 

 

(1)

 

 

214

 

 

 —

 

 

213

 

Less net cash provided by (used in) Batu Hijau discontinued operations

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 

 

 —

 

 

(1)

 

 

214

 

 

 —

 

 

213

 

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 

 

 

 —

 

 

 1

 

 

2,755

 

 

 —

 

 

2,756

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

2,969

 

$

 —

 

$

2,969

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016

 

 

 

(Issuer)

 

(Guarantor)

 

(Non-Guarantor)

 

 

 

 

Newmont

 

 

 

Newmont

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mining

 

 

 

Mining

 

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

 

$

775

 

$

459

 

$

961

 

$

(862)

 

$

1,333

 

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities of discontinued operations

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

826

 

 

 —

 

 

826

 

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

 

 

775

 

 

459

 

 

1,787

 

 

(862)

 

 

2,159

 

Investing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Additions to property, plant and mine development 

 

 

 —

 

 

(182)

 

 

(650)

 

 

 —

 

 

(832)

 

Purchases of investments

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Proceeds from sales of investments

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

184

 

 

 —

 

 

184

 

Other 

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(13)

 

 

 —

 

 

(13)

 

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

 

 

 —

 

 

(182)

 

 

(479)

 

 

 —

 

 

(661)

 

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

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(41)

 

 

 —

 

 

(41)

 

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

 

 

 —

 

 

(182)

 

 

(520)

 

 

 —

 

 

(702)

 

Financing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Repayment of debt

 

 

(773)

 

 

(2)

 

 

(2)

 

 

 —

 

 

(777)

 

Distributions to noncontrolling interests

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Dividends paid to common stockholders 

 

 

(41)

 

 

(862)

 

 

 —

 

 

862

 

 

(41)

 

Funding from noncontrolling interests

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

58

 

 

 —

 

 

58

 

Payments for withholding of employee taxes related to stock-based compensation

 

 

 —

 

 

(6)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(6)

 

Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(146)

 

 

 —

 

 

(146)

 

Acquisition of noncontrolling interests

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(19)

 

 

 —

 

 

(19)

 

Net intercompany borrowings (repayments)

 

 

39

 

 

(587)

 

 

548

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Other 

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1)

 

 

 —

 

 

(1)

 

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

 

 

(775)

 

 

(1,457)

 

 

438

 

 

862

 

 

(932)

 

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities of discontinued operations

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(319)

 

 

 —

 

 

(319)

 

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

 

 

(775)

 

 

(1,457)

 

 

119

 

 

862

 

 

(1,251)

 

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash 

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 4

 

 

 —

 

 

 4

 

Net change in cash and cash equivalents 

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,180)

 

 

1,390

 

 

 —

 

 

210

 

Less net cash provided by (used in) Batu Hijau discontinued operations

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

474

 

 

 —

 

 

474

 

 

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,180)

 

 

916

 

 

 —

 

 

(264)

 

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 

 

 

 —

 

 

1,181

 

 

1,182

 

 

 —

 

 

2,363

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 

 

$

 —

 

$

 1

 

$

2,098

 

$

 —

 

$

2,099

 

 

 

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At September 30, 2017

 

 

 

(Issuer)

 

(Guarantor)

 

(Non-Guarantor)

 

 

 

 

Newmont

 

 

 

Newmont

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mining

 

 

 

Mining

 

Newmont

 

Other

 

 

 

Corporation

 

Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet

    

Corporation

    

USA

    

Subsidiaries

    

Eliminations

    

Consolidated

 

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents 

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

2,969

 

$

 —

 

$

2,969

 

Trade receivables 

 

 

 —

 

 

22

 

 

109

 

 

 —

 

 

131

 

Other accounts receivables

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

116

 

 

 —

 

 

116

 

Intercompany receivable

 

 

9,999

 

 

7,207

 

 

13,610

 

 

(30,816)

 

 

 —

 

Investments

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

76

 

 

 —

 

 

76

 

Inventories 

 

 

 —

 

 

166

 

 

526

 

 

 —

 

 

692

 

Stockpiles and ore on leach pads 

 

 

 —

 

 

211

 

 

503

 

 

 —

 

 

714

 

Other current assets

 

 

 —

 

 

36

 

 

74

 

 

 —

 

 

110

 

Current assets 

 

 

9,999

 

 

7,642

 

 

17,983

 

 

(30,816)

 

 

4,808

 

Property, plant and mine development, net 

 

 

19

 

 

3,053

 

 

9,131

 

 

(30)

 

 

12,173

 

Investments 

 

 

91

 

 

 9

 

 

192

 

 

 —

 

 

292

 

Investments in subsidiaries 

 

 

12,686

 

 

193

 

 

 —

 

 

(12,879)

 

 

 —

 

Stockpiles and ore on leach pads 

 

 

 —

 

 

638

 

 

1,158

 

 

 —

 

 

1,796

 

Deferred income tax assets 

 

 

490

 

 

65

 

 

1,223

 

 

(490)

 

 

1,288

 

Non-current intercompany receivable

 

 

1,826

 

 

495

 

 

950

 

 

(3,271)

 

 

 —

 

Other non-current assets 

 

 

 —

 

 

224

 

 

255

 

 

 —

 

 

479

 

Total assets 

 

$

25,111

 

$

12,319

 

$

30,892

 

$

(47,486)

 

$

20,836

 

Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Debt 

 

$

 —

 

$

 1

 

$

 3

 

$

 —

 

$

 4

 

Accounts payable 

 

 

 —

 

 

53

 

 

262

 

 

 —

 

 

315

 

Intercompany payable

 

 

9,790

 

 

5,103

 

 

15,923

 

 

(30,816)

 

 

 —

 

Employee-related benefits 

 

 

 —

 

 

112

 

 

146

 

 

 —

 

 

258

 

Income and mining taxes 

 

 

 —

 

 

14

 

 

181

 

 

 —

 

 

195

 

Other current liabilities 

 

 

62

 

 

90

 

 

226

 

 

 —

 

 

378

 

Current liabilities   

 

 

9,852

 

 

5,373

 

 

16,741

 

 

(30,816)

 

 

1,150

 

Debt 

 

 

4,040

 

 

 2

 

 

 4

 

 

 —

 

 

4,046

 

Reclamation and remediation liabilities 

 

 

 —

 

 

253

 

 

1,813

 

 

 —

 

 

2,066

 

Deferred income tax liabilities 

 

 

 —

 

 

95

 

 

1,001

 

 

(490)

 

 

606

 

Employee-related benefits 

 

 

 —

 

 

220

 

 

160

 

 

 —

 

 

380

 

Non-current intercompany payable

 

 

81

 

 

 —

 

 

3,220

 

 

(3,301)

 

 

 —

 

Other non-current liabilities 

 

 

 —

 

 

20

 

 

337

 

 

 —

 

 

357

 

Total liabilities 

 

 

13,973

 

 

5,963

 

 

23,276

 

 

(34,607)

 

 

8,605

 

Equity:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Newmont stockholders’ equity 

 

 

11,138

 

 

6,356

 

 

6,523

 

 

(12,879)

 

 

11,138

 

Noncontrolling interests 

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

1,093

 

 

 —

 

 

1,093

 

Total equity

 

 

11,138

 

 

6,356

 

 

7,616

 

 

(12,879)

 

 

12,231

 

Total liabilities and equity

 

$

25,111

 

$

12,319

 

$

30,892

 

$

(47,486)

 

$

20,836

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

At December 31, 2016

 

 

 

(Issuer)

 

(Guarantor)

 

(Non-Guarantor)

 

 

 

Newmont

 

 

 

Newmont

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mining

 

 

 

Mining

 

Newmont

 

Other

 

 

 

Corporation

 

Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet

    

Corporation

    

USA

    

Subsidiaries

    

Eliminations

    

Consolidated

 

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents 

 

$

 —

 

$

 1

 

$

2,755

 

$

 —

 

$

2,756

 

Trade receivables 

 

 

 —

 

 

21

 

 

139

 

 

 —

 

 

160

 

Other accounts receivables

 

 

 —

 

 

 2

 

 

181

 

 

 —

 

 

183

 

Intercompany receivable

 

 

7,255

 

 

6,065

 

 

11,347

 

 

(24,667)

 

 

 —

 

Investments

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

56

 

 

 —

 

 

56

 

Inventories 

 

 

 —

 

 

155

 

 

462

 

 

 —

 

 

617

 

Stockpiles and ore on leach pads 

 

 

 —

 

 

224

 

 

539

 

 

 —

 

 

763

 

Other current assets

 

 

 —

 

 

83

 

 

59

 

 

 —

 

 

142

 

Current assets 

 

 

7,255

 

 

6,551

 

 

15,538

 

 

(24,667)

 

 

4,677

 

Property, plant and mine development, net 

 

 

20

 

 

3,144

 

 

9,355

 

 

(34)

 

 

12,485

 

Investments 

 

 

 —

 

 

 8

 

 

219

 

 

 —

 

 

227

 

Investments in subsidiaries 

 

 

13,222

 

 

537

 

 

 —

 

 

(13,759)

 

 

 —

 

Stockpiles and ore on leach pads 

 

 

 —

 

 

599

 

 

1,265

 

 

 —

 

 

1,864

 

Deferred income tax assets 

 

 

477

 

 

48

 

 

1,296

 

 

(490)

 

 

1,331

 

Non-current intercompany receivable

 

 

2,219

 

 

606

 

 

955

 

 

(3,780)

 

 

 —

 

Other non-current assets 

 

 

 —

 

 

224

 

 

223

 

 

 —

 

 

447

 

Total assets 

 

$

23,193

 

$

11,717

 

$

28,851

 

$

(42,730)

 

$

21,031

 

Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Debt 

 

$

560

 

$

 3

 

$

 3

 

$

 —

 

$

566

 

Accounts payable 

 

 

 —

 

 

62

 

 

258

 

 

 —

 

 

320

 

Intercompany payable

 

 

7,720

 

 

4,795

 

 

12,152

 

 

(24,667)

 

 

 —

 

Employee-related benefits 

 

 

 —

 

 

148

 

 

156

 

 

 —

 

 

304

 

Income and mining taxes 

 

 

 —

 

 

13

 

 

140

 

 

 —

 

 

153

 

Other current liabilities 

 

 

62

 

 

109

 

 

236

 

 

 —

 

 

407

 

Current liabilities   

 

 

8,342

 

 

5,130

 

 

12,945

 

 

(24,667)

 

 

1,750

 

Debt 

 

 

4,038

 

 

 4

 

 

 7

 

 

 —

 

 

4,049

 

Reclamation and remediation liabilities 

 

 

 —

 

 

247

 

 

1,782

 

 

 —

 

 

2,029

 

Deferred income tax liabilities 

 

 

 9

 

 

93

 

 

980

 

 

(490)

 

 

592

 

Employee-related benefits 

 

 

 —

 

 

269

 

 

142

 

 

 —

 

 

411

 

Non-current intercompany payable

 

 

83

 

 

 —

 

 

3,731

 

 

(3,814)

 

 

 —

 

Other non-current liabilities 

 

 

 —

 

 

21

 

 

305

 

 

 —

 

 

326

 

Total liabilities 

 

 

12,472

 

 

5,764

 

 

19,892

 

 

(28,971)

 

 

9,157

 

Equity:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Newmont stockholders’ equity 

 

 

10,721

 

 

5,953

 

 

7,806

 

 

(13,759)

 

 

10,721

 

Noncontrolling interests 

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

1,153

 

 

 —

 

 

1,153

 

Total equity

 

 

10,721

 

 

5,953

 

 

8,959

 

 

(13,759)

 

 

11,874

 

Total liabilities and equity

 

$

23,193

 

$

11,717

 

$

28,851

 

$

(42,730)

 

$

21,031

 

 

 

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NOTE 24    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 North America reportable segment.

 

Environmental Matters

 

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

 

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 and the Company had one year from February 15, 2016, to submit a modification to the previously approved Environmental Impact Assessment (“EIA”). On February 15, 2017, Yanacocha submitted its proposed modification to the EIA. After approval, MINAM may provide up to 3 years to develop and implement the modifications to the water management system. In the event Yanacocha is unsuccessful in implementing the modifications, MINAM could impose fines and penalties relating to potential intermittent non-compliant exceedances.

 

The Company completed a comprehensive study of the current Yanacocha long-term mining and closure plans as part of the requirement to submit an updated closure plan to Peruvian regulators every five years. The updated closure plan was submitted to the Peruvian regulators and their review is expected to be complete in early 2018.

 

For a complete discussion of the factors that influence our reclamation obligations and the associated risks, refer to Managements’ Discussion and Analysis of Consolidated Financial Condition and Results of Operations under the heading “Critical Accounting Policies” and refer to 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, 2016, filed February 21, 2017 on Form 10-K.

 

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Estimated future reclamation costs are based principally on legal and regulatory requirements. At September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, $1,863 and $1,792, respectively, were accrued for reclamation costs relating to currently or recently producing mineral properties in accordance with asset retirement obligation guidance. The current portions of $37 and $28 at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively, are included in Other current liabilities.  

 

In addition, the Company is involved in several matters concerning environmental obligations associated with former mining activities. Generally, these matters concern developing and implementing remediation plans at the various sites involved. The Company believes that the related environmental obligations associated with these sites are similar in nature with respect to the development of remediation plans, their risk profile and the compliance required to meet general environmental standards. Based upon the Company’s best estimate of its liability for these matters, $272 and $298 were accrued for such obligations at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively. These amounts are included in Other current liabilities  and Reclamation and remediation liabilities. Depending upon the ultimate resolution of these matters, the Company believes that it is reasonably possible that the liability for these matters could be as much as 45% greater or 0% lower than the amount accrued at September 30, 2017. The amounts accrued are reviewed periodically based upon facts and circumstances available at the time. Changes in estimates are recorded in Reclamation and remediation in the period estimates are revised.

 

Refer to Note 5 for further information regarding reclamation and remediation. Details about certain of the more significant matters are discussed below.

 

Newmont USA Limited - 100% Newmont Owned

 

Ross-Adams mine site. By letter dated June 5, 2007, the U.S. Forest Service (“USFS”) notified Newmont that it had expended approximately $0.3 in response costs to address environmental conditions at the Ross-Adams mine in Prince of Wales, Alaska, and requested Newmont USA Limited pay those costs and perform an Engineering Evaluation/Cost Analysis (“EE/CA”) to assess what future response activities might need to be completed at the site. Newmont agreed to perform the EE/CA, which has been provided to the USFS. During the first quarter of 2016, the USFS confirmed approval of the EE/CA, and Newmont issued written notice to the USFS certifying that all requirements of the Administrative Settlement Agreement and Order on Consent (“ASAOC”) between the USFS and Newmont have been completed. The ASAOC will be final upon USFS concurrence with the notice of completion and Newmont payment of USFS response costs. Newmont anticipates that the USFS will issue an Action Memorandum to select the preferred Removal Action alternative identified in the EE/CA. During the third quarter of 2016, Newmont received a notice of completion of work per the ASAOC from the USFS. Newmont is continuing discussions with the USFS and the U.S. Department of Justice to determine the next steps. No assurances can be made at this time with respect to the outcome of such negotiations and Newmont cannot predict the likelihood of additional expenditures related to this matter.

 

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

 

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

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to the cleanup of the Midnite mine site; (iv) Newmont and Dawn 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 $42, which Newmont classified as restricted assets, included in Other noncurrent assets on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets for all periods presented. In 2016, Newmont completed the remedial design process (with the exception of the design of the water treatment plant which is on hold pending final permitting) and subsequently procured a contractor and initiated implementation of the remedial action.

 

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 earthworks component of the closure is anticipated to be completed in 2017. 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 $184 at September 30, 2017.

 

Other Legal Matters

 

Minera Yanacocha S.R.L. - 51.35% Newmont Owned

 

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

 

Additional lawsuits relating to the Choropampa incident were filed against Yanacocha in the local courts of Cajamarca, Peru, in May 2002 by over 900 Peruvian citizens. A significant number of the plaintiffs in these lawsuits entered into settlement agreements with Yanacocha prior to filing such claims. In April 2008, the Peruvian Supreme Court upheld the validity of these settlement agreements, which the Company expects to result in the dismissal of all claims brought by previously settled plaintiffs. Yanacocha has also entered into settlement agreements with approximately 350 additional plaintiffs. The claims asserted by approximately 200 plaintiffs remain. In 2011, Yanacocha was served with 23 complaints alleging grounds to nullify the settlements entered into between Yanacocha and the plaintiffs. Yanacocha has answered the complaints and the court has dismissed several of the matters and the plaintiffs have filed appeals. All appeals were referred to the Civil Court of Cajamarca, which affirmed the decisions of the lower court judge. The plaintiffs have filed appeals of such orders before the Supreme Court. Some of these appeals were dismissed by the Supreme Court in favor of Yanacocha and others are pending resolution. Yanacocha will continue to vigorously defend its position. Neither the Company nor Yanacocha can reasonably estimate the ultimate loss relating to such claims.

 

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, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, and 2017, OEFA issued notices of alleged violations of OEFA standards to Yanacocha or Conga relating to past inspections. OEFA has resolved some alleged violations with minimal or no findings. In the first

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quarter of 2015 and the fourth quarter of 2016, the water authority of Cajamarca issued notices of alleged regulatory violations and resolved some allegations in early 2017 with no findings. The experience with the 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 zero to 112,670 units and the water authority alleged violations range from zero to 30,000 units, with each unit having a potential fine equivalent to approximately $0.00122 based on current exchange rates ($0 to $175). Yanacocha and Conga are responding to all notices of alleged violations, but cannot reasonably predict the outcome of the agency allegations.

 

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 $29 to assume their respective contractual positions in mining concession agreements with Chaupiloma Dos de Cajamarca S.M.R.L. The contractual rights 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 ten years according to Income Tax Law. In 2010, the tax court in Peru ruled in favor of Yanacocha and the tax authority appealed the issue to the judiciary. The first appellate court confirmed the ruling of the tax court in favor of Yanacocha. However, in November, 2015, a Superior Court in Peru made an appellate decision overturning the two prior findings in favor of Yanacocha. Yanacocha has appealed the Superior Court ruling to the Peru Supreme Court. The potential liability in this matter is in the form of fines and interest in an amount up to $75. While the Company has assessed that the likelihood of a ruling against Yanacocha in the Supreme Court as remote, it is not possible to fully predict the outcome of this litigation.

 

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 86% of NewWest Gold and an individual named Jacob Safra owned or controlled 100% of NWG. Prior to its acquisition of NewWest Gold, Fronteer entered into a June 2007 lock-up agreement with NWG providing that, among other things, NWG would support Fronteer’s acquisition of NewWest Gold. At that time, Fronteer owned approximately 47% of Aurora Energy Resources Inc. (“Aurora”), which, among other things, had a uranium exploration project in Labrador, Canada.

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

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

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 three-year moratorium on uranium mining in Labrador. NWG contends that Fronteer was aware during the negotiations of the NWG/Fronteer lock-up agreement that the Nunatsiavut Assembly planned on adopting this moratorium and that its adoption would preclude Aurora from commencing uranium mining by 2013, but Fronteer nonetheless fraudulently induced NWG to enter into the lock-up agreement.

 

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 $750 in damages. In August 2013 the Supreme Court of New York, New York County issued an order granting the defendants’ motion to dismiss on forum non conveniens. Subsequently, NWG filed a notice of appeal of the decision and then a notice of dismissal of the appeal on March 24, 2014.

 

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$1.2 billion. Newmont, along with other defendants, served the plaintiff with its statement of defense on October 17, 2014. Newmont intends to vigorously defend this matter, but cannot reasonably predict the outcome.

 

Investigations

 

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. We recently conducted an investigation, with the assistance of outside counsel, relating to certain business activities of the Company and its affiliates and contractors in countries outside the U.S. The investigation included a review of compliance with the requirements of the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and other applicable laws and regulations. The Company worked with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and the U.S. Department of Justice with respect to the investigation. In March 2016, the Company entered into a one-year agreement with the U.S. SEC tolling the statute of limitations relating to the investigation, and in April 2016, entered into a similar agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice. Both of the initial tolling agreements were effective through October 29, 2016. In September 2016, the Company agreed to extend its tolling agreement with the Department of Justice through April 2017, and agreed to a similar extension with the SEC in October 2016.

 

In late February 2017, the Company received a declination letter from the SEC relating to this investigation indicating that they do not intend to recommend an enforcement action. In June 2017, the Company received a similar letter from the U.S. Department of Justice acknowledging the Company’s cooperation in the investigation and indicating that the Department of Justice had closed its inquiry into the matter.

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

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

Other Commitments and Contingencies

 

The Company has minimum royalty obligations on one of its producing mines in Nevada for the life of the mine. Amounts paid as a minimum royalty (where production royalties are less than the minimum obligation) in any year are recoverable in future years when the minimum royalty obligation is exceeded. Although the minimum royalty requirement may not be met in a particular year, the Company expects that over the mine life, gold production will be sufficient to meet the minimum royalty requirements. Royalty payments payable, net of recoverable amounts, are $30 in 2017, $30 in 2018, $31 in 2019, $33 in 2020, $34 in 2021 and $35 thereafter.

 

On June 25, 2009, the Company completed the acquisition of the remaining 33.33% interest in Boddington from AngloGold Ashanti Australia Limited (“AngloGold”). Consideration for the acquisition consisted of $982 and a contingent royalty capped at $100, equal to 50% of the average realized operating margin (Revenue less Costs applicable to sales on a by-product basis), if any, exceeding $600 per ounce, payable quarterly beginning in the second quarter of 2010 on one-third of gold sales from Boddington. At the acquisition date, the Company estimated the fair value of the contingent consideration at $62. At September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the estimated fair value of the unpaid contingent consideration was approximately $13 and $14, respectively. Changes to the estimated fair value resulting from periodic revaluations are recorded to Other expense, net. This contingent royalty is capped at $100 in aggregate payments, of which $87 has been paid to date. During the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 the Company paid $9 and $-, respectively. The range of remaining undiscounted amounts the Company could pay is between $0 and $13 and the Company expects to pay $6 in the next 12 months.

 

As part of its ongoing business and operations, the Company and its affiliates are required to provide surety bonds, bank letters of credit and bank guarantees as financial support for various purposes, including environmental remediation, reclamation, exploration permitting, workers compensation programs and other general corporate purposes. At September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, there were $2,323 and $2,227, respectively, of outstanding letters of credit, surety bonds and bank guarantees. The obligations associated with these instruments are generally related to performance requirements that the Company addresses through its ongoing operations. As the specific requirements are met, the beneficiary of the associated instrument cancels and/or returns the instrument to the issuing entity. Certain of these instruments are associated with operating sites with long-lived assets and will remain outstanding until closure. Generally, bonding requirements associated with environmental regulation are becoming more restrictive. However, the Company believes it is in compliance with all applicable bonding obligations and will be able to satisfy future bonding requirements through existing or alternative means, as they arise.

 

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.

 

 

 

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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 Mining Corporation and its subsidiaries (collectively, “Newmont,” 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 72. References to “A$” refers to Australian 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, 2016 filed February 21, 2017.

 

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 11 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.”), Australia, Peru, Ghana and Suriname.

 

On November 2, 2016, Newmont completed the sale of its 48.5% economic interest in PT Newmont Nusa Tenggara (“PTNNT”), which operated the Batu Hijau copper and gold mine (“Batu Hijau”) in Indonesia. As a result, Newmont presents Batu Hijau as a discontinued operation for all periods presented. In the following discussion and analysis, the operating statistics, results of operations, cash flows and financial condition that we present and discuss are those of our continuing operations unless otherwise indicated. For additional information regarding our discontinued operations, see Note 3 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and the discussion in our Results of Consolidated Operations below. 

 

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.

 

Consolidated Financial Results 

 

The details of our Net income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Newmont stockholders are set forth below:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended 

 

 

 

 

 

 

September 30, 

 

Increase

 

 

   

2017

    

2016

   

(decrease)

   

Net income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Newmont stockholders 

 

$

213

 

$

169

 

$

44

 

Net income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Newmont stockholders per common share, diluted

 

$

0.39

 

$

0.32

 

$

0.07

 

 

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Nine Months Ended 

 

 

 

 

 

 

September 30, 

 

Increase

 

 

   

2017

    

2016

    

(decrease)

   

Net income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Newmont stockholders 

 

$

474

 

$

171

 

$

303

 

Net income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Newmont stockholders per common share, diluted

 

$

0.88

 

$

0.32

 

$

0.56

 

 

The increases in Net income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Newmont stockholders for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, compared to the same periods in 2016, are primarily due to new production at Merian and Long Canyon and lower income and mining taxes, partially offset by slightly lower production at various mine sites and lower average realized gold prices. The nine-month comparison was also impacted by an increase in gold production from the CC&V expansion completed in the first quarter of 2016,  adverse weather conditions impacting production at Tanami and Yanacocha during the first quarter of 2017 and a prior-year gain from the sale of the Company’s investment in Regis Resources Ltd. (“Regis”) in March 2016.

 

The following is a summary of Sales:  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended 

 

Nine Months Ended 

 

 

 

September 30, 

 

September 30, 

 

 

 

2017

 

2016

 

2017

 

2016

 

Gold

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

North America: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Carlin

 

$

330

 

$

362

 

$

862

 

$

864

 

Phoenix

 

 

68

 

 

61

 

 

188

 

 

187

 

Twin Creeks

 

 

103

 

 

129

 

 

352

 

 

432

 

Long Canyon (1)

 

 

70

 

 

 —

 

 

166

 

 

 —

 

CC&V

 

 

140

 

 

152

 

 

452

 

 

361

 

 

 

 

711

 

 

704

 

 

2,020

 

 

1,844

 

South America:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yanacocha

 

 

176

 

 

195

 

 

504

 

 

600

 

Merian (2)

 

 

162

 

 

 —

 

 

445

 

 

 —

 

 

 

 

338

 

 

195

 

 

949

 

 

600

 

Australia:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Boddington

 

 

236

 

 

287

 

 

726

 

 

741

 

Tanami

 

 

148

 

 

151

 

 

363

 

 

450

 

Kalgoorlie

 

 

121

 

 

120

 

 

338

 

 

348

 

 

 

 

505

 

 

558

 

 

1,427

 

 

1,539

 

Africa: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ahafo

 

 

100

 

 

115

 

 

326

 

 

331

 

Akyem

 

 

145

 

 

156

 

 

464

 

 

437

 

 

 

 

245

 

 

271

 

 

790

 

 

768

 

 

 

 

1,799

 

 

1,728

 

 

5,186

 

 

4,751

 

Copper

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

North America:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Phoenix

 

 

21

 

 

20

 

 

71

 

 

63

 

Australia:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Boddington

 

 

59

 

 

43

 

 

156

 

 

108

 

 

 

 

80

 

 

63

 

 

227

 

 

171

 

 

 

$

1,879

 

$

1,791

 

$

5,413

 

$

4,922

 


(1)

Commercial production at Long Canyon was achieved in November 2016.

(2)

Commercial production at Merian was achieved in October 2016.

 

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The following analysis summarizes consolidated gold sales:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended 

 

Nine Months Ended 

 

 

 

September 30, 

 

September 30, 

 

 

 

2017

 

2016

 

2017

 

2016

 

Consolidated gold sales:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gross before provisional pricing

    

$

1,806

    

$

1,736

    

$

5,201

    

$

4,754

 

Provisional pricing mark-to-market

 

 

 2

 

 

 2

 

 

 9

 

 

24

 

Gross after provisional pricing

 

 

1,808

 

 

1,738

 

 

5,210

 

 

4,778

 

Treatment and refining charges

 

 

(9)

 

 

(10)

 

 

(24)

 

 

(27)

 

Net

 

$

1,799

 

$

1,728

 

$

5,186

 

$

4,751

 

Consolidated gold ounces sold (thousands)

 

 

1,411

 

 

1,300

 

 

4,151

 

 

3,766

 

Average realized gold price (per ounce):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gross before provisional pricing

 

$

1,281

 

$

1,334

 

$

1,253

 

$

1,262

 

Provisional pricing mark-to-market

 

 

 1

 

 

 2

 

 

 2

 

 

 6

 

Gross after provisional pricing

 

 

1,282

 

 

1,336

 

 

1,255

 

 

1,268

 

Treatment and refining charges

 

 

(6)

 

 

(7)

 

 

(5)

 

 

(7)

 

Net

 

$

1,276

 

$

1,329

 

$

1,250

 

$

1,261

 

 

The change in consolidated gold sales is due to:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended 

 

Nine Months Ended 

 

 

 

September 30, 

 

September 30, 

 

 

  

2017 vs. 2016

    

2017 vs. 2016

 

Change in consolidated ounces sold

    

$

146

 

$

486

 

Change in average realized gold price

 

 

(76)

 

 

(54)

 

Change in treatment and refining charges

 

 

 1

 

 

 3

 

 

 

$

71

 

$

435

 

 

Gold sales increased 4% and 9% during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2016, primarily due to new production at Merian and Long Canyon, partially offset by slightly lower production at various mine sites and lower average realized prices. The nine-month comparison was also impacted by an increase in production from the CC&V expansion completed in the first quarter of 2016 and adverse weather conditions impacting production at Tanami and Yanacocha during the first quarter of 2017.

 

For further discussion regarding changes in volumes, see Results of Consolidated Operations below.

 

The following analysis summarizes consolidated copper sales:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended 

 

Nine Months Ended 

 

 

 

September 30, 

 

September 30, 

 

 

 

2017

    

2016

 

2017

 

2016

 

Consolidated copper sales:

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gross before provisional pricing

    

$

77

    

$

67

    

$

228

    

$

183

 

Provisional pricing mark-to-market

 

 

 6

 

 

 —

 

 

 9

 

 

 —

 

Gross after provisional pricing

 

 

83

 

 

67

 

 

237

 

 

183

 

Treatment and refining charges

 

 

(3)

 

 

(4)

 

 

(10)

 

 

(12)

 

Net

 

$

80

 

$

63

 

$

227

 

$

171

 

Consolidated copper pounds sold (millions)

 

 

26

 

 

30

 

 

84

 

 

84

 

Average realized copper price (per pound):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gross before provisional pricing

 

$

2.98

 

$

2.18

 

$

2.73

 

$

2.17

 

Provisional pricing mark-to-market

 

 

0.20

 

 

 —

 

 

0.10

 

 

 —

 

Gross after provisional pricing

 

 

3.18

 

 

2.18

 

 

2.83

 

 

2.17

 

Treatment and refining charges

 

 

(0.12)

 

 

(0.14)

 

 

(0.12)

 

 

(0.14)

 

Net

 

$

3.06

 

$

2.04

 

$

2.71

 

$

2.03

 

 

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The change in consolidated copper sales is due to:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended 

 

Nine Months Ended 

 

 

 

September 30, 

 

September 30, 

 

 

  

2017 vs. 2016

    

2017 vs. 2016

 

Change in consolidated pounds sold

    

$

(11)

    

$

 —

 

Change in average realized copper price

 

 

27

 

 

54

 

Change in treatment and refining charges

 

 

 1

 

 

 2

 

 

 

$

17

 

$

56

 

 

Copper sales increased 27% and 33% during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2016, primarily due to higher average realized prices, partially offset by lower production at Phoenix.

 

For further discussion regarding changes in volumes, see Results of Consolidated Operations below.

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Costs Applicable

 

Depreciation and

 

Costs Applicable

 

Depreciation and

 

 

 

to Sales

 

Amortization

 

to Sales

 

Amortization

 

 

 

Three Months Ended 

 

Three Months Ended 

 

Nine Months Ended 

 

Nine Months Ended 

 

 

 

September 30, 

 

September 30, 

 

September 30, 

 

September 30, 

 

 

    

2017

    

2016

    

2017

    

2016

    

2017

    

2016

    

2017

    

2016

 

Gold

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

North America: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Carlin

 

$

216

 

$

212

 

$

60

 

$

51

 

$

579

 

$

585

 

$

156

 

$

143

 

Phoenix

 

 

48

 

 

30

 

 

13

 

 

10

 

 

137

 

 

118

 

 

36

 

 

37

 

Twin Creeks

 

 

59

 

 

52

 

 

16

 

 

10

 

 

167

 

 

170

 

 

46

 

 

36

 

Long Canyon (1)

 

 

17

 

 

 —

 

 

24

 

 

 —

 

 

42

 

 

 —

 

 

55

 

 

 —

 

CC&V

 

 

75

 

 

65

 

 

35

 

 

32

 

 

219

 

 

156

 

 

97

 

 

78

 

 

 

 

415

 

 

359

 

 

148

 

 

103

 

 

1,144

 

 

1,029

 

 

390

 

 

294

 

South America: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yanacocha

 

 

150

 

 

148

 

 

38

 

 

92

 

 

403

 

 

396

 

 

108

 

 

220

 

Merian (2)

 

 

62

 

 

 —

 

 

22

 

 

 —

 

 

174

 

 

 —

 

 

69

 

 

 1

 

 

 

 

212

 

 

148

 

 

60

 

 

92

 

 

577

 

 

396

 

 

177

 

 

221

 

Australia:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Boddington

 

 

130

 

 

139

 

 

26

 

 

30

 

 

399

 

 

391

 

 

81

 

 

82

 

Tanami

 

 

72

 

 

57

 

 

17

 

 

20

 

 

180

 

 

180

 

 

48

 

 

62

 

Kalgoorlie

 

 

64

 

 

57

 

 

 5

 

 

 5

 

 

171

 

 

189

 

 

14

 

 

14

 

 

 

 

266

 

 

253

 

 

48

 

 

55

 

 

750

 

 

760

 

 

143

 

 

158

 

Africa: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ahafo

 

 

57

 

 

95

 

 

14

 

 

30

 

 

193

 

 

212

 

 

52

 

 

62

 

Akyem

 

 

67

 

 

63

 

 

40

 

 

32

 

 

202

 

 

174

 

 

114

 

 

93

 

 

 

 

124

 

 

158

 

 

54

 

 

62

 

 

395

 

 

386

 

 

166

 

 

155

 

 

 

 

1,017

 

 

918

 

 

310

 

 

312

 

 

2,866

 

 

2,571

 

 

876

 

 

828

 

Copper

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

North America:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Phoenix

 

 

11

 

 

32

 

 

 3

 

 

 8

 

 

45

 

 

76

 

 

12

 

 

20

 

Australia:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Boddington

 

 

25

 

 

33

 

 

 5

 

 

 6

 

 

74

 

 

89

 

 

15

 

 

17

 

 

 

 

36

 

 

65

 

 

 8

 

 

14

 

 

119

 

 

165

 

 

27

 

 

37

 

Other

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Corporate and other

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 9

 

 

 9

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

25

 

 

27

 

 

 

$

1,053

 

$

 983

 

$

327

 

$

335

 

$

2,985

 

$

2,736

 

$

928

 

$

892

 


(1)

Commercial production at Long Canyon was achieved in November 2016. 

(2)

Commercial production at Merian was achieved in October 2016.

 

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The details of our Costs applicable to sales are set forth below:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

September 30, 

 

Increase

 

Percent

 

 

 

   

2017

    

2016

   

(decrease)

   

Change

 

 

Gold

 

$

1,017

 

$

918

 

$

99

 

11

%

 

Copper

 

 

36

 

 

65

 

 

(29)

 

(45)

 

 

 

 

$

1,053

 

$

983

 

$

70

 

 7

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nine Months Ended 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

September 30, 

 

Increase

 

Percent

 

 

 

   

2017

    

2016

   

(decrease)

   

Change

 

 

Gold

 

$

2,866

 

$

2,571

 

$

295

 

11

%

 

Copper

 

 

119

 

 

165

 

 

(46)

 

(28)

 

 

 

 

$

2,985

 

$

2,736

 

$

249

 

 9

%

 

 

The increases in Costs applicable to sales for gold during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, compared to the same periods in 2016, are primarily due to new production at Merian and Long Canyon and higher costs per unit sold at Yanacocha from lower mill grade, partially offset by lower stockpile and leach pad adjustments. The nine-month comparison was also impacted by an increase in gold production from the CC&V expansion completed in the first quarter of 2016 and adverse weather conditions impacting production at Tanami and Yanacocha during the first quarter of 2017.

 

The decreases in Costs applicable to sales for copper during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, compared to the same periods in 2016, are primarily due to a lower co-product allocation of costs to copper and lower production at Phoenix.

 

For discussion regarding variations in operations, see Results of Consolidated Operations below.

 

The details of our Depreciation and amortization are set forth below:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

September 30, 

 

Increase

 

Percent

 

 

 

   

2017

    

2016

   

(decrease)

   

Change

 

 

Gold

 

$

310

 

$

312

 

$

(2)

 

(1)

%

 

Copper

 

 

 8

 

 

14

 

 

(6)

 

(43)

 

 

Other

 

 

 9

 

 

 9

 

 

 —

 

 —

 

 

 

 

$

327

 

$

335

 

$

(8)

 

(2)

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nine Months Ended 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

September 30, 

 

Increase

 

Percent

 

 

 

   

2017

    

2016

   

(decrease)

   

Change

 

 

Gold

 

$

876

 

$

828

 

$

48

 

 6

%

 

Copper

 

 

27

 

 

37

 

 

(10)

 

(27)

 

 

Other

 

 

25

 

 

27

 

 

(2)

 

(7)

 

 

 

 

$

928

 

$

892

 

$

36

 

 4

%

 

 

The changes in Depreciation and amortization for gold during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, compared to the same periods in 2016, are primarily due to new production at Merian and Long Canyon, partially offset by lower stockpile and leach pad adjustments and the impacts of a significant impairment charge taken in December 2016, reducing Property, plant and mine development, net balances at Yanacocha. The nine-month comparison was also impacted by an increase in gold production from the CC&V expansion completed in the first quarter of 2016 and adverse weather conditions impacting production at Tanami and Yanacocha during the first quarter of 2017.

 

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The decreases in Depreciation and amortization for copper during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, compared to the same periods in 2016, are primarily due to lower production at Phoenix and a lower co-product allocation of costs to copper.

 

For discussion regarding variations in operations, see Results of Consolidated Operations below.

 

Reclamation and remediation increased by $4 and $36 during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2016, primarily due to higher reclamation accretion from an increase in Reclamation and remediation liabilities associated with revisions to Yanacocha’s long-term mining and closure plans in December 2016. The nine months ended September 30, 2017 were also higher compared to the same period in 2016 due to updated reclamation liability assumptions at Yanacocha regarding water treatment costs on non-operating leach pads of $15 during the second quarter of 2017.

 

Exploration increased by $9 and $28 during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2016, primarily due to increased exploration activity at various projects as we continue to focus on developing future reserves.

 

Advanced projects, research and development increased (decreased) by $7 and $(6) during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2016, primarily due to higher consulting costs in North America related to process improvements and cost reduction efforts and the advancement of the Yanacocha Sulfides, Sabajo, Quecher Main, Ahafo North and Tanami Expansion 2 projects, partially offset by the completion of the Merian Project in October 2016.

 

Other expense, net decreased by $20 and $22 during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2016, primarily due to favorable adjustments to the contingent consideration and related liabilities associated with the acquisition of the final 33.33% interest in Boddington in June 2009 and lower severance and outsourcing costs, primarily at Corporate and Yanacocha.

 

Other income, net increased (decreased) by $14 and $(61) during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2016. For the three-month comparison, the increase is primarily due to an increase in interest income. For the nine-month comparison, the decrease is primarily due to a prior-year gain of $103 from the sale of the Company’s investment in Regis in March 2016, partially offset by a gain of $15 from the exchange of the Company’s 31% interest in the Fort á la Corne joint venture for shares in Shore Gold Inc. (“Shore Gold”) and business interruption insurance proceeds of $13 recorded in June 2017 associated with the heavy rainfall at Tanami during the first quarter of 2017.

 

Interest expense, net decreased by $8 and $17 during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2016, primarily due to reduced debt balances from the extinguishment of the 2019 term loan in August 2016, the partial repayment of the 2022 Senior Notes in November 2016 and the repayment of the 2017 Convertible Senior Notes in July 2017, partially offset by lower capitalized interest from the completion of the Long Canyon and Merian projects. The nine-month comparison was also impacted by reduced debt balances from the partial repayment of the 2019 and 2039 Senior Notes in March 2016.

 

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Income and mining tax expense (benefit) decreased by $18 and $206 during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2016. A reconciliation and comparison of the periods is shown below: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended September 30, 

 

 

 

 

    

2017

    

2016

    

Variance

 

Income before income and mining tax and other items

 

 

 

$

276

 

 

 

$

223

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tax at statutory rate

 

35

%  

$

97

 

35

%  

$

78

 

 

 

Reconciling items:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Percentage depletion

 

 3

 

 

10

 

(5)

 

 

(11)

 

8

%

Change in valuation allowance on deferred tax assets

 

(14)

 

 

(39)

 

(2)

 

 

(5)

 

(12)

 

Mining and other taxes

 

 —

 

 

(1)

 

6

 

 

13

 

(6)

 

U.S. tax effect of noncontrolling interest attributable to non-U.S. investees

 

2

 

 

5

 

 4

 

 

10

 

(2)

 

Tax impact on sale of assets

 

(1)

 

 

(2)

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

(1)

 

Other

 

 1

 

 

2

 

 2

 

 

 5

 

(1)

 

Income and mining tax expense

 

26

%

$

72

 

40

%

$

90

 

(14)

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nine Months Ended September 30, 

 

 

 

 

    

2017

    

2016

    

Variance

 

Income (loss) before income and mining tax and other items

 

 

 

$

805

 

 

 

$

672

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tax at statutory rate

 

35

%  

$

282

 

35

%  

$

235

 

 

 

Reconciling items:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Percentage depletion

 

(8)

 

 

(64)

 

(7)

 

 

(47)

 

(1)

%

Change in valuation allowance on deferred tax assets

 

12

 

 

100

 

49

 

 

330

 

(37)

 

Mining and other taxes

 

4

 

 

34

 

 6

 

 

41

 

(2)

 

U.S. tax effect of noncontrolling interest attributable to non-U.S. investees

 

1

 

 

5

 

 3

 

 

20

 

(2)

 

Tax impact on sale of assets

 

(1)

 

 

(7)

 

(5)

 

 

(35)

 

4

 

Other

 

 —

 

 

(1)

 

 2

 

 

11

 

(2)

 

Income and mining tax expense

 

43

%

$

349

 

83

%

$

555

 

(40)

%

 

Applicable accounting standards require that Newmont estimate an annual effective tax rate and apply that rate to each year-to-date interim period. Variations in customary income tax expense relationships can occur between interim periods when applying this standard. In addition, the relative proportions of the Company’s various jurisdictional operating profits and losses will influence the effect of certain items, such as percentage depletion, on the Company’s effective tax rate.

 

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, the Company’s effective tax rate is driven by a number of factors as illustrated in the table above. The decreases in the effective tax rate are primarily due to lower charges to the Company’s valuation allowance on tax credits and lower mining taxes, partially offset by a decrease in the benefit from percentage depletion as compared to the same periods in 2016. The decreases in valuation allowance are due to a greater ability to utilize tax credits and a significant 2016 addition to valuation allowance precipitated by a tax restructuring and the carryback of losses to prior years. Changes to the impacts from percentage depletion and mining taxes are a result of differences in the jurisdictional mix of income and the effect of the interim reporting rules that govern the accounting for income taxes.

 

The Company operates in numerous countries and accordingly it is subject to, and pays taxes under, the various tax regimes in the countries in which it operates. Some of these tax regimes are defined by contractual agreements with the local government, and others are defined by the general corporate income tax laws of the country. The Company has historically filed, and continues to file, all required income tax returns and pay the income taxes determined to be due. The tax rules and regulations in many countries are complex and subject to interpretation. From time to time, the Company is subject to an audit of its historic income tax filings and in connection with such audits, disputes can arise with the taxing authorities over the interpretation or application of certain rules to the Company’s business conducted within the country involved.

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There are a number of factors that can potentially impact the Company’s effective tax rate, including the geographic distribution of income, the non-recognition of tax assets, percentage depletion, changes in tax laws and the impact of specific transactions and assessments. For a complete discussion of the factors that influence our effective tax rate, see Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Consolidated Financial Condition and Results of Operations for the year ended December 31, 2016 filed February 21, 2017 on Form 10-K.

 

Due to the factors discussed above and the sensitivity of the Company’s income tax expense and effective tax rate to these factors, it is expected that the effective tax rate will fluctuate, sometimes significantly, in future periods.

 

Net income (loss) from discontinued operations details are set forth below:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

September 30, 

 

Increase

 

Percent

 

 

 

   

2017

    

2016

   

(decrease)

   

Change

 

 

Holt royalty obligation

 

$

(7)

 

$

(19)

 

$

12

 

(63)

%

 

Batu Hijau operations

 

 

 —

 

 

148

 

 

(148)

 

N.M.

 

 

Loss on classification as held for sale

 

 

 —

 

 

(577)

 

 

577

 

N.M.

 

 

 

 

$

(7)

 

$

(448)

 

$

441

 

(98)

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nine Months Ended 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

September 30, 

 

Increase

 

Percent

 

 

 

   

2017

    

2016

   

(decrease)

   

Change

 

 

Holt royalty obligation

 

$

(45)

 

$

(72)

 

$

27

 

(38)

%

 

Batu Hijau operations

 

 

 —

 

 

424

 

 

(424)

 

N.M.

 

 

Loss on classification as held for sale

 

 

 —

 

 

(577)

 

 

577

 

N.M.

 

 

 

 

$

(45)

 

$

(225)

 

$

180

 

(80)

%

 


N.M. – Not meaningful.

 

During the three months ended September 30, 2017, the Holt royalty obligation increased the net loss from discontinued operations primarily due to an increase in gold price. During the nine months ended September 30, 2017, the Holt royalty obligation increased the net loss from discontinued operations primarily due to an increase in gold price, a decrease in discount rate and an increase in expected production based on gold reserves and resources from Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd., which were updated in March 2017. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, the Holt royalty obligation increased the net loss from discontinued operations due to an increase in gold prices and decrease in discount rates.

 

For additional information regarding our discontinued operations, see Note 3 to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. For information regarding Batu Hijau’s 2016 production results, see the Discontinued operations section in Results of Consolidated Operations below.

 

Net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests from continuing operations during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 were losses of $8 and $22, respectively, compared to $34 and $62 in the same periods of 2016. The decreases are primarily due to new production at Merian offsetting losses incurred at Yanacocha.

 

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Results of Consolidated Operations 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gold or Copper

 

Costs Applicable

 

Depreciation and

 

All-In Sustaining

 

 

 

Produced

 

to Sales (1)

 

Amortization

 

Costs (2)

 

 

    

2017

    

2016

    

2017

    

2016

    

2017

    

2016

    

2017

    

2016

 

Three Months Ended September 30, 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gold

 

(ounces in thousands)

 

($ per ounce sold)

 

($ per ounce sold)

 

($ per ounce sold)

 

North America

 

573

 

540

 

$

742

 

$

678

 

$

265

 

$

194

 

$

912

 

$

831

 

South America

 

271

 

147

 

 

806

 

 

1,022

 

 

240

 

 

657

 

 

1,061

 

 

1,253

 

Australia

 

406

 

429

 

 

670

 

 

598

 

 

126

 

 

130

 

 

821

 

 

752

 

Africa 

 

191

 

202

 

 

646

 

 

778

 

 

281

 

 

310

 

 

802

 

 

970

 

Total/Weighted-Average for continuing operations

 

1,441

 

1,318

 

$

721

 

$

706

 

$

226

 

$

245

 

$

943

 

$

925

 

Attributable to Newmont

 

1,339

 

1,246

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Copper

 

(pounds in millions)

 

($ per pound sold)

 

($ per pound sold)

 

($ per pound sold)

 

North America

 

 7

 

11

 

$

1.57

 

$

3.44

 

$

0.43

 

$

0.88

 

$

1.71

 

$

4.11

 

Australia

 

20

 

21

 

 

1.32

 

 

1.56

 

 

0.26

 

 

0.31

 

 

1.63

 

 

1.90

 

Total/Weighted-Average for continuing operations

 

27

 

32

 

$

1.38

 

$

2.14

 

$

0.30

 

$

0.48

 

$

1.65

 

$

2.57

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Copper

 

(tonnes in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

North America

 

 3

 

 5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Australia

 

 9

 

10

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total/Weighted-Average for continuing operations

 

12

 

15

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gold or Copper

 

Costs Applicable

 

Depreciation and

 

All-In Sustaining

 

 

 

Produced

 

to Sales (1)

 

Amortization

 

Costs (2)

 

 

    

2017

    

2016

    

2017

    

2016

    

2017

    

2016

    

2017

    

2016

 

Nine Months Ended September 30, 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gold

 

(ounces in thousands)

 

($ per ounce sold)

 

($ per ounce sold)

 

($ per ounce sold)

 

North America

 

1,655

 

1,473

 

$

707

 

$

702

 

$

242

 

$

201

 

$

884

 

$

863

 

South America

 

755

 

483

 

 

760

 

 

828

 

 

246

 

 

481

 

 

995

 

 

1,163

 

Australia

 

1,167

 

1,245

 

 

658

 

 

627

 

 

130

 

 

135

 

 

793

 

 

766

 

Africa 

 

631

 

609

 

 

624

 

 

631

 

 

262

 

 

254

 

 

782

 

 

800

 

Total/Weighted-Average for continuing operations

 

4,208

 

3,810

 

$

690

 

$

682

 

$

217

 

$

227

 

$

909

 

$

910

 

Attributable to Newmont

 

3,925

 

3,575

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Copper

 

(pounds in millions)

 

($ per pound sold)

 

($ per pound sold)

 

($ per pound sold)

 

North America

 

26

 

32

 

$

1.67

 

$

2.49

 

$

0.44

 

$

0.66

 

$

1.96

 

$

2.90

 

Australia

 

61

 

57

 

 

1.30

 

 

1.66

 

 

0.26

 

 

0.33

 

 

1.58

 

 

1.96

 

Total/Weighted-Average for continuing operations

 

87

 

89

 

$

1.42

 

$

1.96

 

$

0.32

 

$

0.45

 

$

1.70

 

$

2.30

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Copper

 

(tonnes in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

North America

 

12

 

15

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Australia

 

28

 

26

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total/Weighted-Average for continuing operations

 

40

 

41

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


(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 72.  

 

Three months ended September 30, 2017 compared to 2016

 

Consolidated gold production increased 9% due to new production at Long Canyon in North America and Merian in South America, partially offset by lower mill throughput at Twin Creeks in North America, lower ore grade milled and lower mill recoveries at Yanacocha in South America, lower ore grade mined and milled at Boddington in Australia and lower mill throughput at Ahafo in Africa.

 

Consolidated copper production decreased by 16% primarily due to lower ore grade milled and lower leach

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placement at Phoenix in North America, and lower ore grade milled at Boddington in Australia.

 

Costs applicable to sales per consolidated gold ounce increased 2% due to higher direct operating costs, partially offset by higher gold ounces sold and lower stockpile and leach pad inventory adjustments.  Costs applicable to sales per consolidated copper pound decreased 36% primarily due to a lower co-product allocation of costs to copper, partially offset by lower copper pounds sold.

 

Depreciation and amortization per consolidated gold ounce decreased 8% primarily due to higher gold ounces sold, a lower asset balance at Yanacocha resulting from an impairment recorded in December 2016 and lower leach pad inventory adjustments at Yanacocha. Depreciation and amortization per consolidated copper pound decreased 38% due to a lower co-product allocation of costs to copper, partially offset by lower copper pounds sold.

 

All-in sustaining costs per consolidated gold ounce increased 2% primarily due to higher costs applicable to sales per ounce and higher exploration and advanced projects spend, partially offset by lower sustaining capital spend. All-in sustaining costs per consolidated copper pound decreased 36% primarily due to lower costs applicable to sales per pound and lower sustaining capital spend.

 

Nine months ended September 30, 2017 compared to 2016

 

Consolidated gold production increased 10% due to new production at Long Canyon, higher ore placement and recoveries at Valley Leach Fill 2 at CC&V, and higher ore grade milled at Carlin and Phoenix in North America, new production at Merian in South America, and higher mill grade, throughput and recovery at Akyem in Africa, partially offset by lower ore grade mined and milled, and lower mill throughput at Tanami. Throughput at Tanami was lower due to the mill being placed into care and maintenance for the majority of February 2017 following record high rainfall that blocked transport routes, limiting access to fuel and other resources.

 

Consolidated copper production decreased by 2% primarily due to lower leach placement and lower mill throughput at Phoenix in North America, partially offset by higher ore grades mined and milled and higher mill throughput at Boddington in Australia.

 

Costs applicable to sales per consolidated gold ounce increased 1% primarily due to higher direct operating costs, partially offset by higher gold ounces sold and lower leach pad inventory adjustments. Costs applicable to sales per consolidated copper pound decreased 28% primarily due to a lower co-product allocation of costs to copper and higher copper pounds sold.

 

Depreciation and amortization per consolidated gold ounce decreased 4% primarily due to higher ounces sold, a lower asset balance at Yanacocha resulting from an impairment recorded in December 2016, and lower leach pad inventory adjustments. Depreciation and amortization per consolidated copper pound decreased 29% due to a lower co-product allocation of costs to copper and higher copper pounds sold.

 

All-in sustaining costs per consolidated gold ounce were in line with prior year. All-in sustaining costs per consolidated copper pound decreased 26% primarily due to lower costs applicable to sales per pound.

 

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North America Operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gold or Copper

 

Costs Applicable

 

Depreciation and

 

All-In Sustaining

 

 

 

Produced

 

to Sales (1)

 

Amortization

 

Costs (2)

 

 

    

2017

    

2016

    

2017

    

2016

    

2017

    

2016

    

2017

    

2016

 

Three Months Ended September 30, 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gold

 

(ounces in thousands)

 

($ per ounce sold)

 

($ per ounce sold)

 

($ per ounce sold)

 

Carlin

 

268

 

273

 

$

834

 

$

781

 

$

232

 

$

185

 

$

992

 

$

949

 

Phoenix

 

58

 

57

 

 

889

 

 

637

 

 

241

 

 

203

 

 

1,037

 

 

766

 

Twin Creeks

 

82

 

96

 

 

728

 

 

532

 

 

198

 

 

111

 

 

926

 

 

656

 

Long Canyon (3)

 

56

 

 —

 

 

309

 

 

 —

 

 

436

 

 

 —

 

 

327

 

 

 —

 

CC&V

 

109

 

114

 

 

682

 

 

574

 

 

318

 

 

280

 

 

791

 

 

646

 

Total/Weighted-Average (4)

 

573

 

540

 

$

742

 

$

678

 

$

265

 

$

194

 

$

912

 

$

831

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Copper

 

(pounds in millions)

 

($ per pound sold)

 

($ per pound sold)

 

($ per pound sold)

 

Phoenix

 

 7

 

11

 

$

1.57

 

$

3.44

 

$

0.43

 

$

0.88

 

$

1.71

 

$

4.11

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Copper

 

(tonnes in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Phoenix

 

 3

 

 5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gold or Copper

 

Costs Applicable

 

Depreciation and

 

All-In Sustaining

 

 

 

Produced

 

to Sales (1)

 

Amortization

 

Costs (2)

 

 

    

2017

    

2016

    

2017

    

2016

    

2017

    

2016

    

2017

    

2016

 

Nine Months Ended September 30, 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gold

 

(ounces in thousands)

 

($ per ounce sold)

 

($ per ounce sold)

 

($ per ounce sold)

 

Carlin

 

700

 

683

 

$

840

 

$

856

 

$

226

 

$

209

 

$

1,055

 

$

1,044

 

Phoenix

 

169

 

158

 

 

884

 

 

782

 

 

232

 

 

245

 

 

1,058

 

 

920

 

Twin Creeks

 

287

 

346

 

 

592

 

 

489

 

 

163

 

 

105

 

 

734

 

 

591

 

Long Canyon (3) 

 

133

 

 —

 

 

318

 

 

 —

 

 

417

 

 

 —

 

 

341

 

 

 —

 

CC&V

 

366

 

286

 

 

607

 

 

551

 

 

269

 

 

274

 

 

690

 

 

611

 

Total/Weighted-Average (4)

 

1,655

 

1,473

 

$

707

 

$

702

 

$

242

 

$

201

 

$

884

 

$

863

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Copper

 

(pounds in millions)

 

($ per pound sold)

 

($ per pound sold)

 

($ per pound sold)

 

Phoenix

 

26

 

32

 

$

1.67

 

$

2.49

 

$

0.44

 

$

0.66

 

$

1.96

 

$

2.90

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Copper

 

(tonnes in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Phoenix

 

12

 

15

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


(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 72.

(3)

Long Canyon reached commercial production in November 2016.

(4)

All-In Sustaining Costs and Depreciation and amortization include expense for other regional projects.

 

Three months ended September 30, 2017 compared to 2016

 

Carlin, USA. Gold production decreased 2% primarily due to lower ore grade mined. Costs applicable to sales per ounce increased 7% due to higher stockpile and leach-pad inventory adjustments and lower ounces sold. Depreciation and amortization per ounce increased 25% primarily due to lower ounces sold and higher stockpile and leach pad inventory adjustments. All-in sustaining costs per ounce increased 5% primarily due to higher costs applicable to sales per ounce partially offset by lower sustaining capital spend.

 

Phoenix, USA. Gold production increased 2% primarily due to higher leach production from increased ore placement from the Brooks pit at Lone Tree. Copper production decreased 36% primarily due to lower mill grade and lower leach placement. Costs applicable to sales per ounce increased 40% primarily due to a higher co-product allocation of costs to gold. Costs applicable to sales per pound decreased 54% primarily due to a copper leach pad inventory adjustment in the prior year and a lower co-product allocation of costs to copper.  Depreciation and amortization per ounce increased 19% primarily due to a higher co-product allocation of costs to gold. Depreciation and amortization per pound decreased 51% primarily due to a copper leach pad inventory adjustment in the prior year, lower

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amortization rates and a lower co-product allocation of costs to copper. All-in sustaining costs per ounce increased 35% primarily due to higher cost applicable to sales per ounce. All-in sustaining costs per pound decreased 58% primarily due to lower costs applicable to sales per pound.

 

Twin Creeks, USA. Gold production decreased 15% due to lower mill throughput. Costs applicable to sales per ounce increased 37% due to lower ounces sold, higher direct operating costs, and higher stockpile and leach-pad inventory adjustments as a result of a planned stripping campaign at the Vista pit. Depreciation and amortization per ounce increased 78% primarily due to lower ounces sold and higher stockpile and leach-pad inventory adjustments. All-in sustaining costs per ounce increased 41% due to higher costs applicable to sales per ounce and higher sustaining capital spend.

 

Long Canyon, USA. Long Canyon achieved commercial production in November 2016.

 

CC&V, USA. Gold production decreased 4% primarily due to lower ore grade mined and milled, and lower mill recovery, partially offset by higher ore placement and recoveries at Valley Leach Fill 2 leach pad. Costs applicable to sales per ounce increased 19% primarily due to lower grade mined and lower mill recovery partially offset by lower direct operating cost. Depreciation and amortization per ounce increased 14% primarily due to lower ounces sold. All-in sustaining costs per ounce increased 22% primarily due to higher costs applicable to sales per ounce and higher sustaining capital spend.

 

Nine months ended September 30, 2017 compared to 2016

 

Carlin, USA. Gold production increased 2% primarily due to higher ore grade mined at Leeville partially offset by halted mining activity at the Silverstar mine due to the geotechnical issues in the fourth quarter of 2016. Costs applicable to sales per ounce decreased 2% due to higher ounces sold. Depreciation and amortization per ounce increased 8% primarily due to lower surface grades mined resulting in inventory drawdowns. All-in sustaining costs per ounce increased 1% primarily due to higher sustaining capital spend partially offset by lower costs applicable to sales per ounce.

 

Phoenix, USA. Gold production increased 7% due to higher leach placement from mining in the Brooks pit at Lone Tree. Copper production decreased 19% primarily due to lower copper leach placement and lower mill throughput and recovery. Costs applicable to sales per ounce increased 13% primarily due to a higher co-product allocation of costs to gold partially offset by higher ounces sold.  Costs applicable to sales per pound decreased 33% primarily due to a copper leach pad inventory adjustment in the prior year, lower leaching costs as a result of lower commodity consumption and a lower co-product allocation of costs to copper.  Depreciation and amortization per ounce decreased 5% primarily due to lower amortization rates. Depreciation and amortization per pound decreased 33% primarily due to a copper leach pad inventory adjustment in the prior year, lower amortization rates and a lower co-product allocation of costs to copper. All-in sustaining costs per ounce increased 15% primarily due to the higher costs applicable to sales per ounce. All-in sustaining costs per pound decreased 32% primarily due to the lower costs applicable to sales per pound.

 

Twin Creeks, USA. Gold production decreased 17% due to lower ore grades mined and milled as a result of mine sequencing, and lower mill throughput as a result of harder ore at the Juniper mill. Costs applicable to sales per ounce increased 21% due to lower ounces sold and higher stockpile and leach pad inventory adjustments. Depreciation and amortization per ounce increased 55% primarily due to lower ounces sold and higher stockpile and leach pad inventory adjustments. All-in sustaining costs per ounce increased 24% due to the higher costs applicable to sales per ounce and lower ounces sold.

 

Long Canyon, USA. Long Canyon achieved commercial production in November 2016.

 

CC&V, USA. Gold production increased 28% primarily due to a full year of ore placement at the Valley Leach Fill 2 leach pad and higher mill grade and throughput. Costs applicable to sales per ounce increased 10% primarily due to lower production from the Valley Leach Fill 1 leach pad. Depreciation and amortization per ounce decreased 2% primarily due to higher ounces sold. All-in sustaining costs per ounce increased 13% primarily due to higher costs applicable to sales per ounce and higher sustaining capital.

 

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South America Operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gold or Copper

 

Costs Applicable

 

Depreciation and

 

All-In Sustaining

 

 

 

Produced

 

to Sales (1)

 

Amortization

 

Costs (2)

 

 

    

2017

    

2016

    

2017

    

2016

    

2017

    

2016

    

2017

    

2016

 

Three Months Ended September 30, 

 

(ounces in thousands)

 

 

($ per ounce sold)

 

 

($ per ounce sold)

 

 

($ per ounce sold)

 

Yanacocha

 

142

 

147

 

$

1,087

 

$

1,022

 

$

275

 

$

633

 

$

1,333

 

$

1,137

 

Merian (3)

 

129

 

 —

 

 

496

 

 

 —

 

 

176

 

 

 —

 

 

608

 

 

 —

 

Total / Weighted Average (4)

 

271

 

147

 

$

806

 

$

1,022

 

$

240

 

$

657

 

$

1,061

 

$

1,253

 

Yanacocha (48.65%)

 

(69)

 

(72)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Merian (25.00%)

 

(33)

 

 —

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Attributable to Newmont

 

169

 

75

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gold or Copper

 

Costs Applicable

 

Depreciation and

 

All-In Sustaining

 

 

 

Produced

 

to Sales (1)

 

Amortization

 

Costs (2)

 

 

    

2017

    

2016

    

2017

    

2016

    

2017

    

2016

    

2017

    

2016

 

Nine Months Ended September 30, 

 

(ounces in thousands)

 

 

($ per ounce sold)

 

 

($ per ounce sold)

 

 

($ per ounce sold)

 

Yanacocha

 

400

 

483

 

$

993

 

$

828

 

$

266

 

$

459

 

$

1,234

 

$

1,061

 

Merian (3)

 

355

 

 —

 

 

493

 

 

 —

 

 

195

 

 

 —

 

 

578

 

 

 —

 

Total / Weighted Average (4)

 

755

 

483

 

$

760

 

$

828

 

$

246

 

$

481

 

$

995

 

$

1,163

 

Yanacocha (48.65%)

 

(194)

 

(235)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Merian (25.00%)

 

(89)

 

 —

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Attributable to Newmont

 

472

 

248

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


(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 72.

(3)

Merian reached commercial production in October 2016.

(4)

All-In Sustaining Costs and Depreciation and amortization include expense for other regional projects.

 

Three months ended September 30, 2017 compared to 2016

 

Yanacocha, Peru. Gold production decreased 3% primarily due to lower mill grade and recovery partially offset by higher ore grade placed on leach pads and higher mill throughput. Costs applicable to sales per ounce increased 6% primarily due to lower ounces sold and higher processing costs, partially offset by lower leach pad inventory adjustments. Depreciation and amortization per ounce decreased 57% due to a lower asset balance resulting from an impairment recorded in December 2016 and lower leach pad inventory adjustments, partially offset by lower ounces sold. All-in sustaining costs per ounce increased 17% primarily due to higher costs applicable to sales per ounce.

 

Merian, Suriname. Merian achieved commercial production in October 2016.

 

Nine months ended September 30, 2017 compared to 2016

 

Yanacocha, Peru. Gold production decreased 17% primarily due to lower mill grade and lower leach tons placed partially due to a commodity supply shortage resulting from extreme weather conditions along the Peruvian coast in the first quarter of 2017. Costs applicable to sales per ounce increased 20% due to lower ounces sold and higher processing costs, partially offset by lower leach pad inventory adjustments. Depreciation and amortization per ounce decreased 42% due to a lower asset balance resulting from an impairment recorded in December 2016 and lower leach pad inventory adjustments, partially offset by lower ounces sold. All-in sustaining costs per ounce increased 16% primarily due to the higher costs applicable to sales per ounce.

 

Merian, Suriname. Merian achieved commercial production in October 2016.

 

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Australia Operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gold or Copper

 

Costs Applicable

 

Depreciation and

 

All-In Sustaining

 

 

 

Produced

 

to Sales (1)

 

Amortization

 

Costs (2)

 

 

    

2017

    

2016

    

2017

    

2016

    

2017

    

2016

    

2017

    

2016

 

Three Months Ended September 30, 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gold

 

(ounces in thousands)

 

($ per ounce sold)

 

($ per ounce sold)

 

($ per ounce sold)

 

Boddington

 

197

 

220

 

$

695

 

$

631

 

$

139

 

$

135

 

$

807

 

$

723

 

Tanami

 

114

 

114

 

 

626

 

 

503

 

 

148

 

 

177

 

 

800

 

 

768

 

Kalgoorlie

 

95

 

95

 

 

674

 

 

635

 

 

53

 

 

46

 

 

768

 

 

714

 

Total/Weighted-Average (3)

 

406

 

429

 

$

670

 

$

598

 

$

126

 

$

130

 

$

821

 

$

752

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Copper

 

(pounds in millions)

 

($ per pound sold)

 

($ per pound sold)

 

($ per pound sold)

 

Boddington

 

20

 

21

 

$

1.32

 

$

1.56

 

$

0.26

 

$

0.31

 

$

1.63

 

$

1.90

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Copper

 

(tonnes in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Boddington

 

 9

 

10

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gold or Copper

 

Costs Applicable

 

Depreciation and

 

All-In Sustaining

 

 

 

Produced

 

to Sales (1)

 

Amortization

 

Costs (2)

 

 

    

2017

    

2016

    

2017

    

2016

    

2017

    

2016

    

2017

    

2016

 

Nine Months Ended September 30, 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gold

 

(ounces in thousands)

 

($ per ounce sold)

 

($ per ounce sold)

 

($ per ounce sold)

 

Boddington

 

611

 

601

 

$

686

 

$

674

 

$

139

 

$

140

 

$

789

 

$

762

 

Tanami

 

286

 

360

 

 

623

 

 

502

 

 

166

 

 

173

 

 

782

 

 

700

 

Kalgoorlie

 

270

 

284

 

 

636

 

 

688

 

 

52

 

 

50

 

 

714

 

 

775

 

Total/Weighted-Average (3)

 

1,167

 

1,245

 

$

658

 

$

627

 

$

130

 

$

135

 

$

793

 

$

766

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Copper

 

(pounds in millions)

 

($ per pound sold)

 

($ per pound sold)

 

($ per pound sold)

 

Boddington

 

61

 

57

 

$

1.30

 

$

1.66

 

$

0.26

 

$

0.33

 

$

1.58

 

$

1.96

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Copper

 

(tonnes in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Boddington

 

28

 

26

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


(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 72.

(3)

All-In Sustaining Costs and Depreciation and amortization include expense for other regional projects.

 

Three months ended September 30, 2017 compared to 2016

 

Boddington, Australia. Gold production decreased 10% primarily due to lower ore grade mined partially offset by higher mill throughput and higher recovery. Copper production decreased 5% primarily due to lower ore grade mined and lower recovery partially offset by higher mill throughput. Costs applicable to sales per ounce increased 10% primarily due to lower ounces sold, a higher co-product allocation of costs to gold and an unfavorable Australian dollar foreign currency exchange rate.  Costs applicable to sales per pound decreased 15% primarily due to a lower co-product allocation of costs to copper, partially offset by lower copper pounds sold and an unfavorable Australian dollar foreign currency exchange rate. Depreciation and amortization per ounce increased 3% primarily due to lower ounces sold and a higher co-product allocation of costs to gold.  Depreciation and amortization per pound decreased 16% primarily due to a lower co-product allocation of costs to copper, partially offset by lower copper pounds sold.  All-in sustaining costs per ounce increased 12% primarily due to higher costs applicable to sales and higher sustaining capital spend per ounce. All-in sustaining costs per pound decreased 14% primarily due to lower costs applicable to sales per pound.

 

Tanami, Australia. Gold production was in line with the prior year. Costs applicable to sales per ounce increased 24% primarily due to higher oil prices, lower proportion of capital development, higher paste fill activity and an unfavorable Australian dollar foreign currency exchange rate. Depreciation and amortization per ounce decreased 16% primarily due to lower amortization rates. All-in sustaining costs per ounce increased 4% primarily due to higher costs applicable to sales per ounce, partially offset by lower sustaining capital spend.

 

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Kalgoorlie, Australia. Gold production was in line with the prior year. Costs applicable to sales per ounce increased 6% primarily due to higher mill maintenance costs, higher oil prices and an unfavorable Australian dollar foreign currency exchange rate, partially offset by higher ounces sold and lower selling costs. Depreciation and amortization per ounce increased 15% primarily due to higher amortization rates due to asset additions. All-in sustaining costs per ounce increased 8% primarily due to higher costs applicable to sales per ounce and higher exploration spend, partially offset by lower sustaining capital spend.

 

Nine months ended September 30, 2017 compared to 2016

 

Boddington, Australia. Gold production increased 2% primarily due to higher mill throughput, partially offset by lower ore grade milled. Copper production increased 7% primarily due to higher mill throughput and mill ore grade, partially offset by lower recovery. Costs applicable to sales per ounce increased 2% primarily due to a higher co-product allocation of costs to gold, higher oil prices and an unfavorable Australian dollar foreign currency exchange rate.  Costs applicable to sales per pound decreased 22% primarily due to higher copper pounds sold and a lower co-product allocation of costs to copper, partially offset by higher oil prices and an unfavorable Australian dollar foreign currency exchange rate. Depreciation and amortization per ounce decreased 1% primarily due to higher ounces sold.  Depreciation and amortization per pound decreased 21% primarily due to higher copper pounds sold and a lower co-product allocation of costs to copper. All-in sustaining costs per ounce increased 4% primarily due to higher costs applicable to sales per ounce and higher sustaining capital spend. All-in sustaining costs per pound decreased 19% primarily due to lower costs applicable to sales per pound and lower treatment and refining costs.

 

Tanami, Australia. Gold production decreased 21% primarily due to lower ore grade mined and mill throughput. Throughput was lower primarily due to the mill being placed into care and maintenance for the majority of February 2017 following record high rainfall that blocked transport routes, limiting access to fuel and other resources. Costs applicable to sales per ounce increased 24% primarily due to lower ounces sold, higher oil prices, an unfavorable Australian dollar foreign currency exchange rate and lower proportion of capital development, partially offset by lower paste fill activity. Depreciation and amortization per ounce decreased 4% primarily due to lower amortization rates. All-in sustaining costs per ounce increased 12% primarily due to higher costs applicable to sales per ounce, partially offset by lower sustaining capital spend and lower exploration and advanced project spend.

 

Kalgoorlie, Australia. Gold production decreased 5% primarily due to lower ore grade milled, lower recovery and lower draw-down of in-circuit inventory as compared to the prior year. Costs applicable to sales per ounce decreased 8% primarily due to lower mine maintenance costs, selling costs and site support costs, partially offset by lower ounces sold, higher oil prices and an unfavorable Australian dollar foreign currency exchange rate. Depreciation and amortization per ounce increased 4% primarily due to lower ounces sold. All-in sustaining costs per ounce decreased 8% primarily due to lower costs applicable to sales per ounce sold and lower treatment and refining costs, partially offset by higher exploration spend.

 

Africa Operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gold or Copper

 

Costs Applicable

 

Depreciation and

 

All-In Sustaining

 

 

 

Produced

 

to Sales (1)

 

Amortization

 

Costs (2)

 

 

    

2017

    

2016

    

2017

    

2016

    

2017

    

2016

    

2017

    

2016

 

Three Months Ended September 30, 

 

(ounces in thousands)

 

($ per ounce sold)

 

($ per ounce sold)

 

($ per ounce sold)

 

Ahafo

 

78

 

86

 

$

731

 

$

1,112

 

$

179

 

$

351

 

$

910

 

$

1,384

 

Akyem

 

113

 

116

 

 

588

 

 

532

 

 

351

 

 

280

 

 

693

 

 

641

 

Total / Weighted Average (3)

 

191

 

202

 

$

646

 

$

778

 

$

281

 

$

310

 

$

802

 

$

970

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gold or Copper

 

Costs Applicable

 

Depreciation and

 

All-In Sustaining

 

 

 

Produced

 

to Sales (1)

 

Amortization

 

Costs (2)

 

 

    

2017

    

2016

    

2017

    

2016

    

2017

    

2016

    

2017

    

2016

 

Nine Months Ended September 30, 

 

(ounces in thousands)

 

($ per ounce sold)

 

($ per ounce sold)

 

($ per ounce sold)

 

Ahafo

 

260

 

264

 

$

739

 

$

803

 

$

199

 

$

235

 

$

927

 

$

1,049

 

Akyem

 

371

 

345

 

 

543

 

 

499

 

 

306

 

 

269

 

 

624

 

 

594

 

Total / Weighted Average (3)

 

631

 

609

 

$

624

 

$

631

 

$

262

 

$

254

 

$

782

 

$

800

 


(1)

Excludes Depreciation and amortization and Reclamation and remediation.

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(2)

All-In Sustaining Costs is a non-GAAP financial measure. See Non-GAAP Financial Measures beginning on page 72.  

(3)

All-In Sustaining Costs and Depreciation and amortization include expense for other regional projects.

 

Three months ended September 30, 2017 compared to 2016

 

Ahafo, Ghana. Gold production decreased 9% due to lower throughput, partially offset by higher recovery and grade milled. Costs applicable to sales per ounce decreased 34% due to lower stockpile inventory adjustments and lower oil prices partially offset by lower ounces sold. Depreciation and amortization per ounce decreased 49% due to lower stockpile inventory adjustments. All-in sustaining costs per ounce decreased 34% primarily due to lower costs applicable to sales per ounce.

 

Akyem, Ghana. Gold production decreased 3% due to lower grade mined partially offset by higher drawdown of in-circuit inventory, higher mill throughput and recovery. Costs applicable to sales per ounce increased 11% primarily due to stockpile inventory adjustments in the current year and lower ounces sold, partially offset by lower oil prices and lower milling costs. Depreciation and amortization per ounce increased 25% due to stockpile inventory adjustments in the current year and lower ounces sold. All-in sustaining costs per ounce increased 8% due to higher costs applicable to sales per ounce partially offset by lower exploration spend.

 

Nine months ended September 30, 2017 compared to 2016

 

Ahafo, Ghana. Gold production decreased 2% due to lower mill throughput, partially offset by higher mill grade and recovery. Costs applicable to sales per ounce decreased 8% due to lower stockpile inventory adjustments and lower oil prices partially offset by lower ounces sold. Depreciation and amortization per ounce decreased 15% due to lower stockpile inventory adjustments. All-in sustaining costs per ounce decreased 12% primarily due to lower costs applicable to sales per ounce, lower sustaining capital and exploration spend.

 

Akyem, Ghana. Gold production increased 8% due to higher mill grade, throughput and recovery. Costs applicable to sales per ounce increased 9% primarily due to stockpile inventory adjustments in the current year and an unfavorable strip ratio, partially offset by higher ounces sold and lower oil prices. Depreciation and amortization per ounce increased 14% due to stockpile inventory adjustments in the current year, partially offset by higher ounces sold. All-in sustaining costs per ounce increased 5% due to higher costs applicable to sales, partially offset by lower exploration spend.

 

In October 2017 the government of Ghana approved our request to extend the stability period of the revised Investment Agreement at our Ahafo operations for five years to December 31, 2025. The extension was approved based on our commitment to invest at least $300 million for the Subika Underground and Ahafo Mill Expansion projects.

 

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Discontinued Operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gold or Copper

 

 

 

Produced

 

Three Months Ended September 30, 2016

 

 

 

Gold

 

(ounces in thousands)

 

Batu Hijau

 

219

 

Attributable to Newmont (48.5%)

 

106

 

 

 

 

 

Copper

 

(pounds in millions)

 

Batu Hijau

 

135

 

Attributable to Newmont (48.5%)

 

65

 

 

 

 

 

Copper

 

(tonnes in thousands)

 

Batu Hijau

 

61

 

Attributable to Newmont (48.5%)

 

30

    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gold or Copper

 

 

 

Produced

 

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016

 

 

 

Gold

 

(ounces in thousands)

 

Batu Hijau

 

600

 

Attributable to Newmont (48.5%)

 

291

 

 

 

 

 

Copper

 

(pounds in millions)

 

Batu Hijau

 

363

 

Attributable to Newmont (48.5%)

 

176

 

 

 

 

 

Copper

 

(tonnes in thousands)

 

Batu Hijau

 

165

 

Attributable to Newmont (48.5%)

 

80

    

 

For additional information regarding our discontinued operation, see Note 3 to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

Foreign Currency Exchange Rates

 

Our foreign operations sell their gold and copper production based on U.S. dollar metal prices and fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates do not have a material impact on our revenue since gold and copper 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, Peruvian sol and Suriname dollars. Approximately 31% and 32% of Costs applicable to sales for our foreign operations were paid in currencies other than the U.S. dollar during the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively, including approximately 26% denominated in the Australian dollar in the current year. Approximately 32% and 33% of Costs applicable to sales for our foreign operations were paid in currencies other than the U.S. dollar during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively, including approximately 27% denominated in the Australian dollar in the current year.  Variations in the local currency exchange rates in relation to the U.S. dollar at our foreign mining operations did not have a significant impact on Costs applicable to sales on a per ounce basis, net of hedging losses, during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, compared to the same periods in 2016. 

 

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Liquidity and Capital Resources 

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 September 30, 2017, the Company had $2,969 in Cash and cash equivalents, of which $1,004 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 September 30, 2017, $362 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 and development projects. At September 30, 2017, $941 in consolidated cash and cash equivalents ($590 attributable to Newmont) was held at certain foreign subsidiaries that, if repatriated, may be subject to withholding taxes. The repatriation of this cash and the applicable withholding taxes would generate foreign tax credits in the U.S. As a result, 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 and flow-through foreign subsidiaries are adequate to fund our U.S. operations and corporate activities.

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, pay dividends and meet other liquidity requirements for the foreseeable future. At September 30, 2017, no borrowings were outstanding under our revolving credit facility.

 

Liquidity Overview

 

During the nine months ended September 30, 2017, our cash and cash equivalents increased from $2,756 to $2,969. The net cash inflow of $213 was primarily provided by operating cash flows from continuing operations of $1,596, partially offset by repayment of debt of $579, cash used for additions to property, plant and mine development of $557, purchases of investments of $113, dividends paid to common stockholders of $94 and net distributions to our noncontrolling partners at Merian of $49.

 

During the nine months ended September 30, 2016, our cash and cash equivalents decreased from $2,363 to $2,099. The net cash outflow of $264 was primarily used for $832 of additions to property, plant and mine development, $777 of debt repayments at Corporate, $146 for dividends paid to noncontrolling partners at Yanacocha and $41 for dividends paid to common stockholders. These outflows were partially offset by operating cash flows from continuing operations of $1,333 in addition to proceeds received from the sale of our investment in Regis of $184 and funding from our noncontrolling partners at Merian of $58.

 

Our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows are summarized as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nine Months Ended 

 

 

 

September 30, 

 

 

    

2017

    

2016

 

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities of continuing operations

 

$

1,596

 

$

1,333

 

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities of discontinued operations

 

 

(12)

 

 

826

 

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

 

$

1,584

 

$

2,159

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

$

(627)

 

$

(661)

 

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

 

 

 —

 

 

(41)

 

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities 

 

$

(627)

 

$

(702)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

$

(748)

 

$

(932)

 

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities of discontinued operations

 

 

 —

 

 

(319)

 

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

 

$

(748)

 

$

(1,251)

 

 

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Operating Activities

 

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities of continuing operations was $1,596 during the nine months ended September 30, 2017, an increase of $263 from the nine months ended September 30, 2016, primarily due to higher sales volumes at Merian, Long Canyon and CC&V, partially offset by adverse weather conditions at Tanami and Yanacocha and higher direct operating costs.

 

Investing Activities

 

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities of continuing operations was $(627) and $(661) during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively. Details of investing activities are below:

 

Additions to property, plant and mine development were $557 and $832 during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively, as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nine Months Ended 

 

 

 

September 30, 

 

 

    

2017

    

2016

 

North America:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Carlin

 

$

128

 

$

116

 

Phoenix

 

 

14

 

 

15

 

Twin Creeks

 

 

33

 

 

29

 

Long Canyon

 

 

 8

 

 

101

 

CC&V

 

 

17

 

 

49

 

Other North America

 

 

 4

 

 

 3

 

 

 

 

204

 

 

313

 

South America:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yanacocha 

 

 

32

 

 

64

 

Merian

 

 

67

 

 

202

 

 

 

 

99

 

 

266

 

Australia:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Boddington

 

 

46

 

 

40

 

Tanami

 

 

77

 

 

93

 

Kalgoorlie

 

 

13

 

 

13

 

Other Australia

 

 

 3

 

 

 —

 

 

 

 

139

 

 

146

 

Africa:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ahafo 

 

 

104

 

 

61

 

Akyem 

 

 

17

 

 

15

 

 

 

 

121

 

 

76

 

Corporate and Other

 

 

 5

 

 

 6

 

Accrual basis 

 

 

568

 

 

807

 

Decrease (increase) in accrued capital expenditures and other non-cash adjustments

 

 

(11)

 

 

25

 

Cash basis 

 

$

557

 

$

832

 

 

Of the $557 of capital expenditures during the nine months ended September 30, 2017, $183 was for development projects predominantly comprised of:

 

·

$15 in North America primarily related to Long Canyon;

·

$52 in South America primarily related to Merian;

·

$39 in Australia primarily related to the Tanami Expansion project; and

·

$76 in Africa primarily related to the Subika Underground project and Ahafo Mill Expansion.

 

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The remaining $385 was for sustaining capital expenditures predominantly comprised of:

 

·

$189 in North America primarily related to surface and underground mine development, tailings facility construction and capitalized component purchases;

·

$47 in South America primarily related to the upgrade of water treatment facilities, a tailings facility expansion, capitalized component purchases and infrastructure improvements;

·

$100 in Australia primarily related to equipment and capitalized component purchases, underground mine development and tailings and support facilities; and

·

$45 in Africa primarily related to water treatment plant construction, a tailings facility expansion, purchase of mining equipment and capitalized component purchases.

 

Of the $832 of capital expenditures during the nine months ended September 30, 2016, $411 was for development projects predominantly comprised of:

 

·

$157 in North America primarily related to the Long Canyon project and the CC&V Expansion project; 

·

$200 in South America primarily related to the Merian project;

·

$34 in Australia primarily related to the Tanami Expansion project; and

·

$20 in Africa primarily related to the Subika Underground project and Ahafo Mill Expansion.

 

The remaining $396 was for sustaining capital expenditures predominantly comprised of:

 

·

$156 in North America primarily related to tailings facility construction and capitalized component purchases;

·

$66 in South America primarily related to construction of water treatment facilities, a tailings facility expansion, capitalized component purchases and infrastructure improvements;

·

$112 in Australia primarily related to equipment and capitalized component purchases, underground mine development, and tailings and support facility construction; and

·

$56 in Africa primarily related to water treatment plant construction,  a tailings facility expansion purchase of mining equipment and capitalized component purchases.

 

Refer to the discussion above regarding our global project pipeline discussion for additional details.

 

Purchase of investments. During the nine months ended September 30, 2017, we paid $109 for a 19.9% interest in Continental Gold, who is developing the high-grade Buriticá gold project in Columbia. Additionally, we paid $4 through a private placement with Goldstrike Resources, which secures rights to explore and develop the Plateau property located in a highly prospective mineralized trend in Canada’s Yukon Territory. See Note 15 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. 

 

Proceeds from sales of investments. During the nine months ended September 30, 2017, we received $19 from the redemption of marketable debt securities and $15 from the sale of approximately two-thirds of our interest in Novo Resources Corp. During the nine months ended September 30, 2016, we received $184 from the sale of our investment in Regis. 

 

Financing Activities

 

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities of continuing operations was $(748) and $(932) during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively. Details of financing activities are below:

 

Repayment of debt. During the nine months ended September 30, 2017, we used $579 for debt repayments, of which $575 related to the 2017 Convertible Senior Notes. During the nine months ended September 30, 2016, we used $777 for debt repayments, of which $498 related to reductions of Senior Notes and $275 related to the payoff of the Term Loan.  

 

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Remaining scheduled minimum debt repayments are $- for the remainder of 2017, $- in 2018, $626 in 2019, $- in 2020, $- in 2021 and $3,466 thereafter. Scheduled minimum capital lease repayments are $1 for the remainder of 2017, $4 in 2018, $3 in 2019, $1 in 2020, $1 in 2021 and $2 thereafter. We expect to fund maturities of debt from Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities of continuing operations, current investments, existing cash balances and available credit facilities. Depending upon market conditions and strategic considerations, we may choose to purchase or refinance some maturing debt in the capital markets.

 

At September 30, 2017, we were in compliance with all debt covenants and provisions related to potential defaults.

 

Distributions to noncontrolling interests. During the nine months ended September 30, 2017, distributions of $119, were made by Merian to Staatsolie Maatschappij Suriname N.V. (“Staatsolie”) (a company wholly owned by the Republic of Suriname). There were no distributions prior to Merian achieving commercial production in October 2016.

 

Funding from noncontrolling interests. During the nine months ended September 30, 2017, we received $70 in funding related to the ongoing operations of Merian from Staatsolie. During the nine months ended September 30, 2016, we received $58 in funding for the development of Merian from Staatsolie.

 

Dividends paid to common stockholders. We declared regular quarterly dividends totaling $0.175 and $0.075 per common share for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively. We paid dividends of $94 and $41 to common stockholders during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

 

Payments for withholding of employee taxes related to stock-based compensation. We paid $13 and $6 for withholding of employee taxes related to stock-based compensation for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

 

Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests. During the nine months ended September 30, 2016, Yanacocha paid dividends of $146 to noncontrolling interests. 

 

Discontinued Operations

 

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities of discontinued operations was $(12) and $826 during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively, of which $(3) is related to closing costs for the sale of Batu Hijau and $834 is related to the operating activities at Batu Hijau, respectively, and $(9) and $(8), is related to payments on the Holt royalty obligation, respectively.

 

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities of discontinued operations was $(41) during the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and related entirely to Additions to property, plant and mine development at our Batu Hijau operations.

 

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities of discontinued operations was $(319) during the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and related to debt repayments and a decrease in restricted cash at Batu Hijau.

 

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

We have the following off-balance sheet arrangements: operating leases (as discussed in Note 27 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2016, filed on February 21, 2017 on Form 10-K) and $2,323 of outstanding surety bonds, bank letters of credit and bank guarantees (see Note 24 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements). At September 30, 2017, $80 of the $3,000 corporate revolving credit facility was used to secure the issuance of letters of credit, primarily supporting reclamation obligations.

 

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We also have sales agreements or non-binding commitments to sell copper and gold concentrates at market prices as follows (in thousands of tonnes):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

2017

    

2018

    

2019

    

2020

    

2021

    

Thereafter

 

Phoenix

 

51

 

55

 

62

 

47

 

45

 

208

 

Boddington 

 

55

 

202

 

80

 

80

 

60

 

240

 

 

 

106

 

257

 

142

 

127

 

105

 

448

 

   

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. At September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, $1,863 and $1,792, respectively, were accrued for reclamation costs relating to currently or recently producing or development stage mineral properties, of which $37 and $28, respectively, were classified as current liabilities.

 

Reclamation costs are allocated to expense over the life of the related assets and are periodically adjusted to reflect changes in the estimated present value resulting from the passage of time and revisions to the estimates of either the timing or amount of the reclamation costs. Reclamation obligations are based on when the spending for an existing environmental disturbance will occur. We review, on at least an annual basis, the reclamation obligation at each mine.

 

Accounting for reclamation obligations requires management to make estimates unique to each mining operation of the future costs we will incur to complete the reclamation work required to comply with existing laws and regulations. As mining operations progress over their mine life, we are able to more accurately predict the estimated future reclamation costs. Any such changes in future costs, the timing of reclamation activities, or scope could materially impact the amounts charged to earnings for reclamation. Additionally, future changes to environmental laws and regulations could increase the extent of reclamation work required.

 

The Company completed a comprehensive study of the current Yanacocha long-term mining and closure plans as part of the requirement to submit an updated closure plan to Peruvian regulators every five years. The updated closure plan was submitted to the Peruvian regulators and their review is expected to be complete in early 2018.

 

For a complete discussion of the factors that influence our reclamation obligations and the associated risks, refer to Managements’ Discussion and Analysis of Consolidated Financial Condition and Results of Operations under the heading “Critical Accounting Policies” and refer to 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, 2016, filed February 21, 2017 on Form 10-K.

 

In addition, we are involved in several matters concerning environmental obligations associated with former mining activities. Based upon our best estimate of our liability for these matters, at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016,  $272 and $298 were accrued for such obligations, respectively, of which $32 and $33 was classified as current liabilities. During the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, we spent $33 and $21, respectively, for environmental obligations related to the former, primarily historic, mining activities.

 

During the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, capital expenditures were approximately $51 and $60, respectively, to comply with environmental regulations.

 

For more information on the Company’s reclamation and remediation liabilities, see Notes 5 and 24 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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Accounting Developments 

 

For a discussion of Recently Adopted and Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements, see Note 2 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 3 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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 

 

Nine Months Ended 

 

 

 

September 30, 

 

September 30, 

 

 

    

2017

    

2016

    

2017

    

2016

 

Net income (loss) attributable to Newmont stockholders

 

$

206

 

$

(358)

 

$

429

 

$

(283)

 

Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests

 

 

(8)

 

 

45

 

 

(22)

 

 

167

 

Net loss (income) from discontinued operations (1)

 

 

 7

 

 

448

 

 

45

 

 

225

 

Equity loss (income) of affiliates

 

 

(1)

 

 

(2)

 

 

 4

 

 

 8

 

Income and mining tax expense (benefit)

 

 

72

 

 

90

 

 

349

 

 

555

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

327

 

 

335

 

 

928

 

 

892

 

Interest expense, net

 

 

56

 

 

64

 

 

187

 

 

204

 

EBITDA

 

$

659

 

$

622

 

$

1,920

 

$

1,768

 

Adjustments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loss (gain) on asset and investment sales (2)

 

$

(5)

 

$

(5)

 

$

(21)

 

$

(109)

 

Restructuring and other (3)

 

 

 2

 

 

 7

 

 

10

 

 

26

 

Reclamation and remediation charges (4)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 3

 

 

 —

 

Impairment of long-lived assets (5)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 3

 

 

 4

 

Acquisition cost adjustments (6)

 

 

(3)

 

 

 9

 

 

 2

 

 

11

 

La Quinua leach pad revision (7)

 

 

 —

 

 

32

 

 

 —

 

 

32

 

Loss on debt repayment (8)

 

 

 —

 

 

 1

 

 

 —

 

 

 4

 

Adjusted EBITDA

 

$

653

 

$

666

 

$

1,917

 

$

1,736

 


(1)

Net loss (income) from discontinued operations relates to (i) adjustments in our Holt royalty obligation, presented net of tax expense (benefit) of $(4), $(9), $(25) and $(32), respectively, and (ii) Batu Hijau operations, presented net of tax expense (benefit) of $-, $90, $- and $258, respectively, and (iii) the loss on classification as held for sale, which has been recorded on an attributable basis. For additional information regarding our discontinued operations, see Note 3 to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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(2)

Loss (gain) on asset and investment sales, included in Other income, net, primarily represents a gain from the exchange of our interest in the Fort á la Corne joint venture for equity ownership in Shore Gold in June 2017, the sale of our holdings in Regis in March 2016, income recorded in September 2016 associated with contingent consideration from the sale of certain properties in Nevada during the first quarter of 2015 and other gains or losses on asset sales.

(3)

Restructuring and other, included in Other expense, net, primarily represents certain costs associated with severance and outsourcing costs, accrued legal costs in our Africa region in 2016 and system integration costs in 2016 related to our acquisition of CC&V in August 2015.

(4)

Reclamation and remediation charges, included in Reclamation and remediation, represent revisions to remediation plans at the Company’s former historic mining operations.

(5)

Impairment of long-lived assets, included in Other expense, net, represents non-cash write-downs of long-lived assets.

(6)

Acquisition cost adjustments, included in Other expense, net, represent net adjustments to the contingent consideration and related liabilities associated with the acquisition of the final 33.33% interest in Boddington in June 2009.

(7)

La Quinua leach pad revision, included in Costs applicable to sales, represents a significant write-down of the estimated recoverable ounces at Yanacocha in September 2016.

(8)

Loss on debt repayment, included in Other income, net, represents the impact from the debt tender offer on our 2019 Senior Notes and 2039 Senior Notes in March 2016 and our Term Loan paydown in August 2016.

 

 

 

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 generally calculated using the Company’s statutory effective tax rate of 35%. 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 Adjusted net income (loss) as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended 

 

Nine Months Ended 

 

 

 

September 30, 

 

September 30, 

 

 

    

2017

    

2016

    

2017

    

2016

 

Net income (loss) attributable to Newmont stockholders

 

$

206

 

$

(358)

 

$

429

 

$

(283)

 

Net loss (income) attributable to Newmont stockholders from discontinued operations (1)

 

 

 7

 

 

527

 

 

45

 

 

454

 

Net income (loss) attributable to Newmont stockholders from continuing operations

 

 

213

 

 

169

 

 

474

 

 

171

 

Loss (gain) on asset and investment sales (2)

 

 

(5)

 

 

(5)

 

 

(21)

 

 

(109)

 

Restructuring and other, net (3)

 

 

 1

 

 

 7

 

 

 8

 

 

24

 

Reclamation and remediation charges (4)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 3

 

 

 —

 

Impairment of long-lived assets, net (5)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 2

 

 

 3

 

Acquisition cost adjustments (6)

 

 

(3)

 

 

 9

 

 

 2

 

 

11

 

La Quinua leach pad revision (7)

 

 

 —

 

 

26

 

 

 —

 

 

26

 

Loss on debt repayment (8)

 

 

 —

 

 

 1

 

 

 —

 

 

 4

 

Tax effect of adjustments (9)

 

 

 4

 

 

(12)

 

 

 3

 

 

(24)

 

Valuation allowance and other tax adjustments (10)

 

 

(27)

 

 

 7

 

 

93

 

 

380

 

Adjusted net income (loss)

 

$

183

 

$

202

 

$

564

 

$

486

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Three Months Ended 

 

Nine Months Ended 

 

 

 

September 30, 

 

September 30, 

 

 

    

2017

    

2016

    

2017

    

2016

 

Net income (loss) per share, basic

 

$

0.38

 

$

(0.67)

 

$

0.80

 

$

(0.53)

 

Net loss (income) attributable to Newmont stockholders from discontinued operations

 

 

0.01

 

 

0.99

 

 

0.08

 

 

0.85

 

Net income (loss) attributable to Newmont stockholders from continuing operations

 

 

0.39

 

 

0.32

 

 

0.88

 

 

0.32

 

Loss (gain) on asset and investment sales

 

 

(0.01)

 

 

(0.01)

 

 

(0.04)

 

 

(0.21)

 

Restructuring and other, net

 

 

 —

 

 

0.02

 

 

0.01

 

 

0.05

 

Reclamation and remediation charges

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

0.01

 

 

 —

 

Impairment of long-lived assets, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Acquisition cost adjustments

 

 

(0.01)

 

 

0.02

 

 

 —

 

 

0.02

 

La Quinua leach pad revision

 

 

 —

 

 

0.05

 

 

 —

 

 

0.05

 

Loss on debt repayment

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

0.01

 

Tax effect of adjustments

 

 

0.01

 

 

(0.03)

 

 

0.01

 

 

(0.05)

 

Valuation allowance and other tax adjustments

 

 

(0.03)

 

 

0.01

 

 

0.19

 

 

0.73

 

Adjusted net income (loss) per share, basic

 

$

0.35

 

$

0.38

 

$

1.06

 

$

0.92

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss) per share, diluted

 

$

0.38

 

$

(0.67)

 

$

0.80

 

$

(0.53)

 

Net loss (income) attributable to Newmont stockholders from discontinued operations

 

 

0.01

 

 

0.99

 

 

0.08

 

 

0.85

 

Net income (loss) attributable to Newmont stockholders from continuing operations

 

 

0.39

 

 

0.32

 

 

0.88

 

 

0.32

 

Loss (gain) on asset and investment sales

 

 

(0.01)

 

 

(0.01)

 

 

(0.04)

 

 

(0.21)

 

Restructuring and other, net

 

 

 —

 

 

0.02

 

 

0.01

 

 

0.05

 

Reclamation and remediation charges

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

0.01

 

 

 —

 

Impairment of long-lived assets, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Acquisition cost adjustments

 

 

(0.01)

 

 

0.02

 

 

 —

 

 

0.02

 

La Quinua leach pad revision

 

 

 —

 

 

0.05

 

 

 —

 

 

0.05

 

Loss on debt repayment

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

0.01

 

Tax effect of adjustments

 

 

0.01

 

 

(0.03)

 

 

0.01

 

 

(0.05)

 

Valuation allowance and other tax adjustments

 

 

(0.03)

 

 

0.01

 

 

0.19

 

 

0.72

 

Adjusted net income (loss) per share, diluted

 

$

0.35

 

$

0.38

 

$

1.06

 

$

0.91

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average common shares (millions):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

 

533

 

 

531

 

 

533

 

 

530

 

Diluted

 

 

536

 

 

533

 

 

534

 

 

532

 


 

(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 $(4), $(9), $(25) and $(32), respectively, and (ii) Batu Hijau operations, presented net of tax expense (benefit) of $-, $90, $- and $258, respectively, and income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests of $-, ($79), $- and ($229), respectively, and (iii) the loss on classification as held for sale, which has been recorded on an attributable basis. Amounts are presented net of tax expense (benefit) in order to conform to our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations, as required under U.S. GAAP. For additional information regarding our discontinued operations, see Note 3 to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

(2)

Loss (gain) on asset and investment sales, included in Other income, net, primarily represents a gain from the exchange of our interest in the Fort á la Corne joint venture for equity ownership in Shore Gold in June 2017, the sale of our holdings in Regis in March 2016, income recorded in September 2016 associated with contingent consideration from the sale of certain properties in Nevada during the first quarter of 2015 and other gains or losses on asset sales.

(3)

Restructuring and other, net, included in Other expense, net, primarily represents certain costs associated with severance and outsourcing costs, accrued legal costs in our Africa region in 2016 and system integration costs in 2016 related to our acquisition of CC&V in August 2015. Amounts are presented net of income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests of $(1), $-, $(2) and $(2), respectively.

(4)

Reclamation and remediation charges, included in Reclamation and remediation, represent revisions to remediation plans at the Company’s former historic mining operations.

(5)

Impairment of long-lived assets, net, included in Other expense, net, represents non-cash write-downs of long-lived assets. Amounts are presented net of income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests of $-, $-, $(1) and $(1), respectively.

(6)

Acquisition cost adjustments, included in Other expense, net, represent net adjustments to the contingent consideration and related liabilities associated with the acquisition of the final 33.33% interest in Boddington in June 2009.

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(7)

La Quinua leach pad revision, included in Costs applicable to sales and Depreciation and amortization, represents a significant write-down of the estimated recoverable ounces at Yanacocha in September 2016. Amounts are presented net of income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests of $-, $(25), $- and $(25), respectively.

(8)

Loss on debt repayment, included in Other income, net, represents the impact from the debt tender offer on our 2019 Senior Notes and 2039 Senior Notes in March 2016 and our Term Loan paydown in August 2016.

(9)

The tax effect of adjustments, included in Income and mining tax benefit (expense),  represents the tax effect of adjustments in footnotes (2) through (8), as described above, and are calculated using the Company's statutory tax rate of 35%.

(10)

Valuation allowance and other tax adjustments, included in Income and mining tax benefit (expense), predominantly represent adjustments to remove the impact of our valuation allowances for items such as foreign tax credits, alternative minimum tax credits, capital losses and disallowed foreign losses. We believe that these valuation allowances cause significant fluctuations in our financial results that are not indicative of our underlying financial performance. The adjustments in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 are due to increases (decreases) in tax credit carryovers subject to valuation allowance of $(40) and $95, respectively, and other tax adjustments of $13 and $(2), respectively. The adjustments in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 are due to a tax restructuring of $170 during the first quarter, a carryback of 2015 tax loss to prior years of $124 during the second quarter, increases to valuation allowance on tax credit carryovers of $6 and $68, respectively, and other tax adjustments of $1 and $18, respectively.

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

Nine Months Ended September 30, 

 

 

    

2017

 

2016

  

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

 

$

1,584

 

$

2,159

 

Less: Net cash used in (provided by) operating activities of discontinued operations

 

 

12

 

 

(826)

 

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities of continuing operations

 

 

1,596

 

 

1,333

 

Less: Additions to property, plant and mine development

 

 

(557)

 

 

(832)

 

Free Cash Flow

 

$

1,039

 

$

501

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities (1)

 

$

(627)

 

$

(702)

 

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

 

$

(748)

 

$

(1,251)

 

 


(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.

 

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Costs applicable to sales per ounce/pound

 

Costs applicable to sales per ounce/pound are non-GAAP financial measures. These measures are calculated by dividing the costs applicable to sales of gold and copper by gold ounces or copper pounds sold, respectively. These measures are calculated for the periods presented on a consolidated basis. Costs applicable to sales per ounce/pound 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.

 

Costs applicable to sales per ounce

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended 

 

Nine Months Ended 

 

 

 

September 30, 

 

September 30, 

 

 

    

2017

    

2016

    

2017

    

2016

 

Costs applicable to sales (1)

 

$

1,017

 

$

918

 

$

2,866

 

$

2,571

 

Gold sold (thousand ounces)

 

 

1,411

 

 

1,300

 

 

4,151

 

 

3,766

 

Costs applicable to sales per ounce

 

$

721

 

$

706

 

$

690

 

$

682

 


(1)

Includes by-product credits of $16 and $42 during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively, and $11 and $31 during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, respectively.

 

Costs applicable to sales per pound

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended 

 

Nine Months Ended 

 

 

 

September 30, 

 

September 30, 

 

 

    

2017

    

2016

    

2017

    

2016

 

Costs applicable to sales (1)

 

$

36

 

$

65

 

$

119

 

$

165

 

Copper sold (million pounds)

 

 

26

 

 

30

 

 

84

 

 

84

 

Costs applicable to sales per pound

 

$

1.38

 

$

2.14

 

$

1.42

 

$

1.96

 


(1)

Includes by-product credits of $- and $3 during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively, and $2 and $4 during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, respectively.

 

All-In Sustaining Costs 

 

Newmont has worked to develop 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 in the investor’s 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 capital activities based upon each company’s internal policies.

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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 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 copper at our Phoenix and Boddington mines. The copper CAS at those mine sites is disclosed in Note 4 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. The allocation of CAS between gold and copper at the Phoenix and Boddington mines is based upon the relative sales value of gold and copper produced during the period.

 

Reclamation costs. Includes accretion expense related to Asset Retirement Obligation (“ARO”) and the amortization of the related Asset Retirement Cost (“ARC”) for the Company’s operating properties. Accretion related to the ARO 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 copper is determined using the same allocation used in the allocation of CAS between gold and copper at the Phoenix and Boddington mines.

 

Advanced projects, research and development and exploration. Includes incurred expenses related to projects that are designed to increase or enhance 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. As this relates to sustaining our production, and is 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 the amount attributable to the production of copper at our Phoenix and Boddington mines. The allocation of these costs to gold and copper is determined using the same allocation used in the allocation of CAS between gold and copper at the Phoenix 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 copper is determined using the same allocation used in the allocation of CAS between gold and copper at the Phoenix 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.

 

Sustaining capital. We determined 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 generally considered

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development. We determined the classification of sustaining and development capital projects based on a systematic review of our project portfolio in light of the nature of each project. Sustaining capital costs 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 copper is determined using the same allocation used in the allocation of CAS between gold and copper at the Phoenix and Boddington mines.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Advanced

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Projects,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Research and

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Treatment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

All-In

 

 

 

Costs

 

 

 

 

Development

 

General

 

Other

 

and

 

 

 

 

All-In

 

Ounces

 

Sustaining

 

Three Months Ended

 

Applicable

 

Reclamation

 

and

 

and

 

Expense,

 

Refining

 

Sustaining

 

Sustaining

 

(000)/Pounds

 

Costs per

 

September 30, 2017

  

to Sales (1)(2)(3)

  

Costs (4)

  

Exploration(5)

  

Administrative

  

Net (6)

  

Costs

  

Capital (7)

  

Costs

  

(millions) Sold

  

oz/lb

 

Gold

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Carlin

 

$

216

 

$

 2

 

$

 6

 

$

 2

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

31

 

$

257

 

259

 

$

992

 

Phoenix

 

 

48

 

 

 1

 

 

 —

 

 

 1

 

 

 1

 

 

 2

 

 

 3

 

 

56

 

54

 

 

1,037

 

Twin Creeks

 

 

59

 

 

 1

 

 

 3

 

 

 1

 

 

 1

 

 

 —

 

 

10

 

 

75

 

81

 

 

926

 

Long Canyon

 

 

17

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 1

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

18

 

55

 

 

327

 

CC&V

 

 

75

 

 

 1

 

 

 2

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 9

 

 

87

 

110

 

 

791

 

Other North America

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

16

 

 

 —

 

 

(1)

 

 

 —

 

 

 2

 

 

17

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

North America

 

 

415

 

 

 5

 

 

27

 

 

 5

 

 

 1

 

 

 2

 

 

55

 

 

510

 

559

 

 

912

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yanacocha

 

 

150

 

 

17

 

 

 6

 

 

 1

 

 

 1

 

 

 —

 

 

 9

 

 

184

 

138

 

 

1,333

 

Merian

 

 

62

 

 

 1

 

 

 3

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

10

 

 

76

 

125

 

 

608

 

Other South America

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

17

 

 

 3

 

 

(1)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

19

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

South America

 

 

212

 

 

18

 

 

26

 

 

 4

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

19

 

 

279

 

263

 

 

1,061

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Boddington

 

 

130

 

 

 2

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 7

 

 

12

 

 

151

 

187

 

 

807

 

Tanami

 

 

72

 

 

 1

 

 

 2

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

17

 

 

92

 

115

 

 

800

 

Kalgoorlie

 

 

64

 

 

 1

 

 

 3

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 1

 

 

 4

 

 

73

 

95

 

 

768

 

Other Australia

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 7

 

 

 3

 

 

(1)

 

 

 —

 

 

 1

 

 

10

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Australia

 

 

266

 

 

 4

 

 

12

 

 

 3

 

 

(1)

 

 

 8

 

 

34

 

 

326

 

397

 

 

821

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ahafo

 

 

57

 

 

 2

 

 

 3

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 9

 

 

71

 

78

 

 

910

 

Akyem

 

 

67

 

 

 3

 

 

 2

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 7

 

 

79

 

114

 

 

693

 

Other Africa

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 4

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 4

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Africa

 

 

124

 

 

 5

 

 

 9

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

16

 

 

154

 

192

 

 

802

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Corporate and Other

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

13

 

 

46

 

 

 2

 

 

 —

 

 

 1

 

 

62

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Total Gold

 

$

1,017

 

$

32

 

$

87

 

$

58

 

$

 2

 

$

10

 

$

125

 

$

1,331

 

1,411

 

$

943

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Copper

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Phoenix

 

$

11

 

$

 —

 

$

 1

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

12

 

 7

 

$

1.71

 

Boddington

 

 

25

 

 

 —

 

 

 1

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 2

 

 

 3

 

 

31

 

19

 

 

1.63

 

Total Copper

 

$

36

 

$

 —

 

$

 2

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

 2

 

$

 3

 

$

43

 

26

 

$

1.65

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated

 

$

1,053

 

$

32

 

$

89

 

$

58

 

$

 2

 

$

12

 

$

128

 

$

1,374

 

 

 

 

 

 


(1)

Excludes Depreciation and amortization and Reclamation and remediation. 

(2)

Includes by-product credits of $16.

(3)

Includes stockpile and leach pad inventory adjustments of $21 at Carlin, $10 at Twin Creeks, $22 at Yanacocha and $7 at Akyem.

(4)

Reclamation costs include operating accretion of $21 and amortization of asset retirement costs of $11.

(5)

Advanced projects, research and development and Exploration of $6 at Long Canyon, $5 at Yanacocha, $5 at Tanami, $3 at Ahafo and $1 at Akyem are recorded in “Other” of the respective region for development projects.

(6)

Other expense, net is adjusted for net acquisition costs of $(3) and restructuring and other costs of $2.

(7)

Excludes development capital expenditures, capitalized interest and changes in accrued capital, totaling $66. The following are major development projects: Merian, Subika Underground, and the Tanami and Ahafo mill expansions.

 

 

 

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Advanced

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Projects,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Research and

 

 

 

 

 

Treatment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

All-In

 

 

 

Costs

 

 

 

Development

 

General

 

Other

 

and

 

 

 

All-In

 

Ounces

 

Sustaining

 

Three Months Ended

 

Applicable

 

Reclamation

 

and

 

and

 

Expense,

 

Refining

 

Sustaining

 

Sustaining

 

(000)/Pounds

 

Costs per

 

September 30, 2016

  

to Sales (1)(2)(3)

  

Costs (4)

  

Exploration(5)

  

Administrative

  

Net (6)

  

Costs

  

Capital (7)

  

Costs

  

(millions) Sold

  

oz/lb

 

Gold

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Carlin

 

$

212

 

$

 2

 

$

 7

 

$

 1

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

36

 

$

258

 

272

 

$

949

 

Phoenix

 

 

30

 

 

 1

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 2

 

 

 3

 

 

36

 

47

 

 

766

 

Twin Creeks

 

 

52

 

 

 —

 

 

 2

 

 

 1

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 8

 

 

63

 

96

 

 

656

 

Long Canyon

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

CC&V

 

 

65

 

 

 1

 

 

 3

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 4

 

 

73

 

113

 

 

646

 

Other North America

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 7

 

 

 1

 

 

 1

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 9

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

North America

 

 

359

 

 

 4

 

 

19

 

 

 3

 

 

 1

 

 

 2

 

 

51

 

 

439

 

528

 

 

831

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yanacocha

 

 

116

 

 

15

 

 

 6

 

 

 2

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

27

 

 

166

 

146

 

 

1,137

 

Merian

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Other South America

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

15

 

 

 2

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

17

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

South America

 

 

116

 

 

15

 

 

21

 

 

 4

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

27

 

 

183

 

146

 

 

1,253

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Boddington

 

 

139

 

 

 1

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 6

 

 

13

 

 

159

 

220

 

 

723

 

Tanami

 

 

57

 

 

 1

 

 

 4

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

24

 

 

86

 

112

 

 

768

 

Kalgoorlie

 

 

57

 

 

 1

 

 

 1

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 1

 

 

 5

 

 

65

 

91

 

 

714

 

Other Australia

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 2

 

 

 4

 

 

 1

 

 

 —

 

 

 1

 

 

 8

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Australia

 

 

253

 

 

 3

 

 

 7

 

 

 4

 

 

 1

 

 

 7

 

 

43

 

 

318

 

423

 

 

752

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ahafo

 

 

95

 

 

 2

 

 

 8

 

 

 —

 

 

 1

 

 

 —

 

 

13

 

 

119

 

86

 

 

1,384

 

Akyem

 

 

63

 

 

 2

 

 

 4

 

 

 —

 

 

 1

 

 

 —

 

 

 5

 

 

75

 

117

 

 

641

 

Other Africa

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 1

 

 

 2

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 3

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Africa

 

 

158

 

 

 4

 

 

13

 

 

 2

 

 

 2

 

 

 —

 

 

18

 

 

197

 

203

 

 

970

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Corporate and Other

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

13

 

 

50

 

 

 1

 

 

 —

 

 

 1

 

 

65

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Total Gold

 

$

886

 

$

26

 

$

73

 

$

63

 

$

 5

 

$

 9

 

$

140

 

$

1,202

 

1,300

 

$

925

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Copper

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Phoenix

 

$

32

 

$

 1

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

 4

 

$

37

 

 9

 

$

4.11

 

Boddington

 

 

33

 

 

 1

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 3

 

 

 3

 

 

40

 

21

 

 

1.90

 

Total Copper

 

$

65

 

$

 2

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

 3

 

$

 7

 

$

77

 

30

 

$

2.57

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated

 

$

951

 

$

28

 

$

73

 

$

63

 

$

 5

 

$

12

 

$

147

 

$

1,279

 

 

 

 

 

 


(1)

Excludes Depreciation and amortization and Reclamation and remediation.

(2)

Includes by-product credits of $13.

(3)

Includes stockpile and leach pad inventory adjustments of $8 at Carlin, $1 at Twin Creeks, $17 at Yanacocha and $34 at Ahafo. Total stockpile and leach pad inventory adjustments at Yanacocha of $49 were adjusted above by $32 related to a significant write off of recoverable ounces at the La Quinua Leach Pad.

(4)

Reclamation costs include operating accretion of $17 and amortization of asset retirement costs of $11.

(5)

Advanced projects, research and development and Exploration of $4 at Long Canyon and $7 at Merian are recorded in “Other” of the respective region for development projects.

(6)

Other expense, net is adjusted for restructuring and other costs of $7 and acquisition costs of $9.

(7)

Excludes development capital expenditures, capitalized interest and changes in accrued capital, totaling $122. The following are major development projects: Merian, Long Canyon and the CC&V and Tanami expansions.

 

 

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Advanced

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Projects,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Research and

 

 

 

 

 

Treatment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

All-In

 

 

 

Costs

 

 

 

 

Development

 

General

 

Other

 

and

 

 

 

 

All-In

 

Ounces

 

Sustaining

 

Nine Months Ended

 

Applicable

 

Reclamation

 

and

 

and

 

Expense,

 

Refining

 

Sustaining

 

Sustaining

 

(000)/Pounds

 

Costs per

 

September 30, 2017

  

to Sales (1)(2)(3)

  

Costs (4)

  

Exploration(5)

  

Administrative

  

Net (6)

  

Costs

  

Capital (7)

  

Costs

  

(millions) Sold

  

oz/lb

 

Gold

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Carlin

 

$

579

 

$

 5

 

$

14

 

$

 3

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

126

 

$

727

 

689

 

$

1,055

 

Phoenix

 

 

137

 

 

 4

 

 

 4

 

 

 1

 

 

 1

 

 

 8

 

 

 9

 

 

164

 

155

 

 

1,058

 

Twin Creeks

 

 

167

 

 

 3

 

 

 7

 

 

 2

 

 

 1

 

 

 —

 

 

27

 

 

207

 

282

 

 

734

 

Long Canyon

 

 

42

 

 

 1

 

 

 —

 

 

 1

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 1

 

 

45

 

132

 

 

341

 

CC&V

 

 

219

 

 

 3

 

 

 9

 

 

 1

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

17

 

 

249

 

361

 

 

690

 

Other North America

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

33

 

 

 —

 

 

 2

 

 

 —

 

 

 4

 

 

39

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

North America

 

 

1,144

 

 

16

 

 

67

 

 

 8

 

 

 4

 

 

 8

 

 

184

 

 

1,431

 

1,619

 

 

884

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yanacocha

 

 

403

 

 

49

 

 

13

 

 

 3

 

 

 4

 

 

 —

 

 

29

 

 

501

 

406

 

 

1,234

 

Merian 

 

 

174

 

 

 1

 

 

11

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

18

 

 

204

 

353

 

 

578

 

Other South America

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

41

 

 

 9

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

50

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

South America

 

 

577

 

 

50

 

 

65

 

 

12

 

 

 4

 

 

 —

 

 

47

 

 

755

 

759

 

 

995

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Boddington

 

 

399

 

 

 5

 

 

 1

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

16

 

 

38

 

 

459

 

582

 

 

789

 

Tanami

 

 

180

 

 

 2

 

 

 3

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

41

 

 

226

 

289

 

 

782

 

Kalgoorlie

 

 

171

 

 

 2

 

 

 6

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 1

 

 

12

 

 

192

 

269

 

 

714

 

Other Australia

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

18

 

 

 7

 

 

(1)

 

 

 —

 

 

 3

 

 

27

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Australia 

 

 

750

 

 

 9

 

 

28

 

 

 7

 

 

(1)

 

 

17

 

 

94

 

 

904

 

1,140

 

 

793

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ahafo

 

 

193

 

 

 5

 

 

14

 

 

 —

 

 

 2

 

 

 —

 

 

28

 

 

242

 

261

 

 

927

 

Akyem

 

 

202

 

 

 9

 

 

 3

 

 

 —

 

 

 1

 

 

 —

 

 

17

 

 

232

 

372

 

 

624

 

Other Africa

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

16

 

 

 5

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

21

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Africa

 

 

395

 

 

14

 

 

33

 

 

 5

 

 

 3

 

 

 —

 

 

45

 

 

495

 

633

 

 

782

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Corporate and Other

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

39

 

 

139

 

 

 7

 

 

 —

 

 

 4

 

 

189

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Total Gold

 

$

2,866

 

$

89

 

$

232

 

$

171

 

$

17

 

$

25

 

$

374

 

$

3,774

 

4,151

 

$

909

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Copper

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Phoenix

 

$

45

 

$

 1

 

$

 1

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

 1

 

$

 5

 

$

53

 

27

 

$

1.96

 

Boddington

 

 

74

 

 

 1

 

 

 1

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 8

 

 

 6

 

 

90

 

57

 

 

1.58

 

Total Copper

 

$

119

 

$

 2

 

$

 2

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

 9

 

$

11

 

$

143

 

84

 

$

1.70

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated

 

$

2,985

 

$

91

 

$

234

 

$

171

 

$

17

 

$

34

 

$

385

 

$

3,917

 

 

 

 

 

 


(1)

Excludes Depreciation and amortization and Reclamation and remediation.  

(2)

Includes by-product credits of $45.

(3)

Includes stockpile and leach pad inventory adjustments of $48 at Carlin, $21 at Twin Creeks, $52 at Yanacocha, $13 at Ahafo and $12 at Akyem.

(4)

Reclamation costs include operating accretion of $63 and amortization of asset retirement costs of $28.

(5)

Advanced projects, research and development and Exploration of $16 at Long Canyon, $10 at Yanacocha, $13 at Tanami, $8 at Ahafo and $6 at Akyem are recorded in “Other” of the respective region for development projects.

(6)

Other expense, net is adjusted for restructuring and other costs of $10, acquisition costs of $2 and write-downs of $3.

(7)

Excludes development capital expenditures, capitalized interest and changes in accrued capital, totaling $172. The following are major development projects: Merian, Long Canyon, Tanami expansions, Subika Underground and Ahafo mill expansion.

 

 

 

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Advanced

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Projects,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Research and

 

 

 

 

 

Treatment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

All-In

 

 

 

Costs

 

 

 

Development

 

General

 

Other

 

and

 

 

 

All-In

 

Ounces

 

Sustaining

 

Nine Months Ended

 

Applicable

 

Reclamation

 

and

 

and

 

Expense,

 

Refining

 

Sustaining

 

Sustaining

 

(000)/Pounds

 

Costs per

 

September 30, 2016

  

to Sales (1)(2)(3)

  

Costs (4)

  

Exploration(5)

  

Administrative

  

Net (6)

  

Costs

  

Capital (7)

  

Costs

  

(millions) Sold

  

oz/lb

 

Gold

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Carlin

 

$

585

 

$

 4

 

$

14

 

$

 4

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

106

 

$

713

 

683

 

$

1,044

 

Phoenix

 

 

118

 

 

 3

 

 

 1

 

 

 1

 

 

 —

 

 

 7

 

 

 8

 

 

138

 

150

 

 

920

 

Twin Creeks

 

 

170

 

 

 2

 

 

 6

 

 

 1

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

26

 

 

205

 

347

 

 

591

 

Long Canyon

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

CC&V

 

 

156

 

 

 3

 

 

 7

 

 

 1

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 6

 

 

173

 

283

 

 

611

 

Other North America

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

26

 

 

 1

 

 

 3

 

 

 —

 

 

 3

 

 

33

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

North America

 

 

1,029

 

 

12

 

 

54

 

 

 8

 

 

 3

 

 

 7

 

 

149

 

 

1,262

 

1,463

 

 

863

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yanacocha

 

 

364

 

 

43

 

 

26

 

 

 7

 

 

 2

 

 

 —

 

 

66

 

 

508

 

479

 

 

1,061

 

Merian

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Other South America

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

45

 

 

 4

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

49

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

South America

 

 

364

 

 

43

 

 

71

 

 

11

 

 

 2

 

 

 —

 

 

66

 

 

557

 

479

 

 

1,163

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Boddington

 

 

391

 

 

 4

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

16

 

 

32

 

 

443

 

581

 

 

762

 

Tanami

 

 

180

 

 

 2

 

 

10

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

58

 

 

250

 

357

 

 

700

 

Kalgoorlie

 

 

189

 

 

 3

 

 

 4

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 4

 

 

13

 

 

213

 

275

 

 

775

 

Other Australia

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 5

 

 

12

 

 

 4

 

 

 —

 

 

 2

 

 

23

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Australia

 

 

760

 

 

 9

 

 

19

 

 

12

 

 

 4

 

 

20

 

 

105

 

 

929

 

1,213

 

 

766

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ahafo

 

 

212

 

 

 5

 

 

20

 

 

 —

 

 

 1

 

 

 —

 

 

39

 

 

277

 

264

 

 

1,049

 

Akyem

 

 

174

 

 

 6

 

 

 8

 

 

 —

 

 

 1

 

 

 —

 

 

17

 

 

206

 

347

 

 

594

 

Other Africa

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 2

 

 

 4

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 6

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Africa

 

 

386

 

 

11

 

 

30

 

 

 4

 

 

 2

 

 

 —

 

 

56

 

 

489

 

611

 

 

800

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Corporate and Other

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

38

 

 

143

 

 

 2

 

 

 —

 

 

 6

 

 

189

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Total Gold

 

$

2,539

 

$

75

 

$

212

 

$

178

 

$

13

 

$

27

 

$

382

 

$

3,426

 

3,766

 

$

910

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Copper

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Phoenix

 

$

76

 

$

 2

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

 2

 

$

 7

 

$

87

 

30

 

$

2.90

 

Boddington

 

 

89

 

 

 1

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 9

 

 

 7

 

 

106

 

54

 

 

1.96

 

Total Copper

 

$

165

 

$

 3

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

11

 

$

14

 

$

193

 

84

 

$

2.30

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated

 

$

2,704

 

$

78

 

$

212

 

$

178

 

$

13

 

$

38

 

$

396

 

$

3,619

 

 

 

 

 

 


(1)

Excludes Depreciation and amortization and Reclamation and remediation.  

(2)

Includes by-product credits of $35.

(3)

Includes stockpile and leach pad inventory adjustments of $51 at Carlin, $11 at Twin Creeks, $71 at Yanacocha and $34 at Ahafo. Total stockpile and leach pad inventory adjustments at Yanacocha of $103 were adjusted above by $32 related to a significant write off of recoverable ounces at the La Quinua Leach Pad.

(4)

Reclamation costs include operating accretion of $48 and amortization of asset retirement costs of $30.

(5)

Advanced projects, research and development and Exploration of $17 at Long Canyon and $21 at Merian are recorded in “Other” of the respective region for development projects.

(6)

Other expense, net is adjusted for restructuring and other costs of $26, acquisition costs of $11 and write-downs of $4.

(7)

Excludes development capital expenditures, capitalized interest and changes in accrued capital, totaling $436. The following are major development projects: Merian, Long Canyon and the CC&V and Tanami expansions.  

 

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;   

 

·

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 statements regarding future transactions, including, without limitation, statements related to future acquisitions and projected benefits, synergies and costs associated with acquisitions and related 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;

 

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·

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, 2016 filed February 21, 2017 and elsewhere throughout this report. 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 forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required under applicable securities laws.

 

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

 

Metal Prices

 

Changes in the market price of gold significantly affect 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 also affect our profitability and cash flow. Copper is traded on established international exchanges and copper prices generally reflect market supply and demand, but can also be influenced by speculative trading in the commodity or by currency exchange rates.

 

Decreases in the market price of gold and copper 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 September 30, 2017 included production cost and capitalized expenditure assumptions unique to each operation, a short-term and long-term gold price of $1,278 and $1,300 per ounce, respectively, a short-term and long-term copper price of $2.88 and $3.00 per pound, respectively, and a short-term and long-term Australian to U.S. dollar exchange rate of $0.79 and $0.80, 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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Cash Flow Hedges

 

The foreign currency and diesel derivative contracts are designated as cash flow hedges, and as such, the effective portion of 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. Gains and losses from hedge ineffectiveness are recognized in current earnings.

 

Foreign Currency Exchange Risk

 

We had the following foreign currency derivative contracts in Australia outstanding at September 30, 2017:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expected Maturity Date

 

 

    

2017

    

2018

    

Total/Average

    

A$ Operating Fixed Forward Contracts: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A$ notional (millions) 

 

24

 

 6

 

30

 

Average rate ($/A$) 

 

0.93

 

0.92

 

0.93

 

Expected hedge ratio

 

 7

 

 5

%  

 

 

 

The fair value of the A$ foreign currency derivative contracts was a net liability position of $4 at September 30, 2017 and $24 at December 31, 2016.

 

Diesel Price Risk

 

We had the following diesel derivative contracts in Nevada, within North America, outstanding at September 30, 2017:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expected Maturity Date

 

 

    

2017

    

2018

    

2019

    

Total/Average

 

Diesel Fixed Forward Contracts:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diesel gallons (millions) 

 

 6

 

14

 

 1

 

21

 

Average rate ($/gallon) 

 

1.59

 

1.60

 

1.61

 

1.60

 

Expected hedge ratio

 

69

 

38

 

 7

 

 

 

 

The fair value of the diesel derivative contracts was a net asset position of $3 at September 30, 2017 and $- at December 31, 2016.

 

Commodity Price Exposure

 

Our provisional gold and copper 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 September 30, 2017, Newmont had gold sales of 75,000 ounces priced at an average of $1,285 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 $1 effect on our Net income (loss) attributable to Newmont stockholders. The London Bullion Market Association P.M. closing settlement price at September 30, 2017 for gold was $1,283 per ounce.

 

At September 30, 2017, Newmont had copper sales of 20 million pounds priced at an average of $2.96 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 $1 effect on our Net income (loss) attributable to Newmont stockholders. The LME closing settlement price at September 30, 2017 for copper was $2.94 per pound.

 

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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.

 

There were no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the three months ended September 30, 2017, 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 24 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements contained in this Report and is incorporated herein by reference.

 

ITEM 1A.     RISK FACTORS.

 

There were no material changes to the risk factors disclosed in Item 1, Business; Item 1A in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016, as filed with the SEC on February 21, 2017.

 

ITEM 2.       UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(a)

 

 

(b)

 

(c)

 

(d)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Number of

 

Maximum Number (or

 

 

 

Total

 

 

 

 

Shares Purchased

 

Approximate Dollar Value)

 

 

 

Number

 

 

Average

 

as Part of

 

of Shares that may

 

 

 

of Shares

 

 

Price Paid

 

Publicly Announced

 

yet be Purchased

 

Period

 

Purchased

 

 

Per Share

 

Plans or Programs

 

under the Plans or Programs

 

July 1, 2017 through July 31, 2017

 

 —

 

$

 —

 

 —

 

N/A

 

August 1, 2017 through August 31, 2017

 

 —

 

$

 —

 

 —

 

N/A

 

September 1, 2017 through September 30, 2017

 

 —

 

$

 —

 

 —

 

N/A

 


(1)

Represents shares delivered to the Company from restricted stock units and performance leverage stock units held by Company employees upon vesting for the purpose of covering the recipients' tax withholding obligations.

 

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. 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.

 

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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. 

None.

ITEM 6.       EXHIBITS. 

 

Exhibit
Number

    

Description

 

 

 

12.1

-

Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges, filed herewith.

 

 

 

31.1

-

Certification Pursuant to Rule 13A-14 or 15-D-14 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 signed by the Principal Executive Officer, filed herewith.

 

 

 

31.2

-

Certification Pursuant to Rule 13A-14 or 15-D-14 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 signed by the Principal Financial Officer, filed herewith.

 

 

 

32.1

-

Statement Required by 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 signed by the Principal Executive Officer, furnished herewith.

 

 

 

32.2

-

Statement Required by 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 signed by the Principal Financial Officer, furnished herewith.

 

 

 

95

-

Information concerning mine safety violations or other regulatory matters required by Section 1503(a) of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, filed herewith.

 

 

 

101

-

101.INS

XBRL Instance

 

 

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

 

 

 

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SIGNATURES 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

NEWMONT  MINING  CORPORATION

 

 

(Registrant)

 

 

 

Date: October 26, 2017

 

/s/ NANCY K. BUESE

 

 

Nancy K. Buese

 

 

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

 

 

(Principal Financial Officer)

 

 

 

Date: October 26, 2017

 

/s/ JOHN W. KITLEN

 

 

John W. Kitlen

 

 

Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer

 

 

(Principal Accounting Officer)

 

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