Newmont Reports 2020 Mineral Reserves of 94 Million Gold Ounces Replacing 80 Percent of Depletion
Newmont Corporation (NYSE: NEM, TSX: NGT) reported gold Mineral Reserves (reserves) of 94.2 million attributable ounces for 2020 as compared to the Company’s adjusted1 95.7 million ounces at the end of 2019. Newmont exceeded its 2020 conversion target by replacing 80 percent of all depletion and maintaining its industry-leading position with the largest gold reserves.
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PERCENTAGE OF GOLD RESERVES BY JURISDICTION (North America includes 38.5 percent interest in Nevada Gold Mines; South America includes Newmont's 40 percent interest in Pueblo Viejo.)
“As the world’s leading gold company, Newmont has an exceptional history of exploration success and a track record of consistently delivering on our commitments,” said Tom Palmer, President and Chief Executive Officer. “In 2020, we added 6 million ounces of gold reserves overcoming the challenges of an unprecedented year. Newmont’s ability to replace reserves is underpinned by our disciplined operating model and world-class portfolio which will support stable production for decades to come.”
KEY HIGHLIGHTS AND DIFFERENTIATORS:
Industry’s largest gold Mineral Reserves of 94.2 million ounces Over 90 percent of gold reserves in top-tier jurisdictions Addition of 6 million ounces in 2020, approximately 5 million ounces added through drilling Gold reserve life at operating sites of >10 years underpinned by a strong base at Boddington, Tanami, Ahafo, Yanacocha, Peñasquito, and Nevada Gold Mines (NGM), and further enhanced from our seven other operating mines and equity ownership in Pueblo Viejo Significant gold reserves per share with 117 ounces per 1,000 shares, highest in the industry Measured & Indicated gold Mineral Resources of 69.6 million ounces; Inferred of 31.6 million ounces Significant exposure to copper with 6.9 million tonnes in reserves, 8.0 million tonnes in Measured & Indicated resources and 3.9 million tonnes in Inferred resources Additional exposure to silver, zinc, and lead mainly at PeñasquitoPERCENTAGE OF GOLD RESERVES BY JURISDICTION
Newmont’s reserve base is a key differentiator with over 90 percent of gold reserves located in top-tier jurisdictions, an operating reserve life of more than 10 years and average reserve grade of 1.03 grams per tonne. In addition, Newmont has substantial exposure to other metals, with nearly 65 million gold equivalent ounces2 from copper, silver, zinc, lead and molybdenum.
PROVEN AND PROBABLE GOLD RESERVES3 In millions of ounces 2019 Gold Reserves95.7
Additions
4.9
Net Revisions
1.1
Depletion
(7.5
)
2020 Gold Reserves94.2
For 2020, Newmont reported 94.2 million ounces of gold Mineral Reserves slightly lower than prior year total of 95.7 million ounces after adjusting for the KCGM and Red Lake divestments. Depletion of 7.5 million ounces was largely replaced by additions before revisions of 4.9 million ounces and net revisions of 1.1 million ounces primarily from mine plan improvements.
Additions before revisions of 4.9 million ounces through exploration met the Company’s target despite challenges created by the pandemic with travel restrictions and additional safety protocols. Notable reserve additions for the year from Newmont’s operating sites included:
Ahafo added 0.8 million ounces primarily from drilling at Subika Underground Tanami added 0.6 million ounces from additional drilling at Auron and Federation Merian added 0.6 million equity ounces primarily through drilling at the Merian 2 Open Pit Nevada Gold Mines added 0.8 million equity ounces and Pueblo Viejo added 0.7 million equity ouncesFavorable net revisions include 1.7 million ounces at Boddington due to the conversion of a layback in the North Open Pit from resource to reserve, partially offset by net negative revision at NGM of 0.4 million ounces and revisions at Ahafo, Cripple Creek & Victor (CC&V), and Musselwhite from mine model and design updates.
Newmont has continued to make progress at recently acquired sites, demonstrating the Company’s ability to improve operational performance and position operations for future growth through its proven operating model and disciplined technical standards. Highlights from select sites in 2020 net of revisions included:
Éléonore replaced depletion with reserves of 1.3 million ounces, as a result of positive drilling results along with cost improvements from Newmont’s Full Potential program Porcupine more than offset depletion, with reserves of 3 million ounces largely due to progressing study work at the Pamour pit and nearly replacing depletion at the Borden Underground Cerro Negro replaced depletion with reserves of 2.6 million ounces by advancing infill drilling at underground minesNewmont’s 38.5 percent interest in NGM represented 17.4 million equity ounces of gold reserves at year end, as compared to 18.6 million equity ounces at the end of 2019. PV represented 4.1 million equity ounces in gold reserves at year end as compared to 3.8 million equity ounces at the end of 2019, representing Newmont’s 40 percent interest.
Gold reserve grade held constant at 1.03 grams per tonne compared to the prior year.
MEASURED & INDICATED GOLD RESOURCES4
INFERRED GOLD RESOURCES4 In millions of ounces In millions of ounces 2019 Gold Resources74.1
2019 Gold Resources
29.4
Additions
3.4
Additions
3.5
Acquisitions
1.2
Acquisitions
0.3
Net Revisions
(1.8
)
Net Revisions(0.2
)
Conversions(7.3
)
Conversions(1.4
)
2020 Gold Resources69.6
2020 Gold Resources
31.6
In 2020, Newmont reported Measured and Indicated gold Mineral Resources of 69.6 million ounces as compared to 74.1 million ounces in the prior year. Inferred gold Mineral Resources totaled 31.6 million ounces as compared to 29.4 million ounces in 2019. The impact from the pandemic required Newmont to prioritize drilling programs in existing operations due to travel restrictions and impacted our ability to progress greenfield resources.
Measured and Indicated Gold Mineral Resources added through exploration programs were 3.4 million ounces and included notable additions before revisions at Yanacocha of 0.5 million equity ounces and 0.3 million ounces at Ahafo South, Porcupine and Éléonore. Additionally, NGM added 0.9 million equity ounces.
Measured and Indicated Gold Mineral Resources reported negative revisions of 1.8 million ounces mainly driven by Porcupine of 2.4 million ounces primarily due to updated study work at the Dome and Pamour West Open Pits partially offset by positive revisions in North and South America.
Inferred Gold Mineral Resources added through exploration programs were 3.5 million ounces and included notable additions at Tanami of 1.4 million ounces, Merian of 0.5 million equity ounces, Cerro Negro of 0.5 million ounces and Ahafo South of 0.4 million ounces. Inferred Gold Mineral Resources had negative net revisions of 0.2 million ounces.
The formation of the MARA project at Agua Rica increased Measured and Indicated gold Mineral Resources by 1.2 million ounces and Inferred Gold Resources by 0.4 million ounces.
Newmont’s Measured and Indicated gold Mineral Resource grade decreased to 0.65 grams per tonne compared to 0.70 grams per tonne in the prior year largely from higher grade being converted to reserves. Inferred gold Mineral Resource grade of 0.65 grams per tonne increased compared with 0.63 grams per tonne from 2019.
OTHER METALS
Newmont’s base metal reserves were largely stable from 2019. Copper reserves increased slightly to 6.9 million tonnes from 6.8 million tonnes in 2019. Copper resources increased to 8.0 million tonnes of Measured & Indicated and 3.9 million tonnes of Inferred from 6.8 million tonnes of Measured and Indicated and 3.5 million tonnes of Inferred due to additions at Newmont’s Nueva Union joint venture and the formation of the Agua Rica joint venture.
Silver reserves decreased from 652 million ounces to 613 million ounces, largely due to depletion and the temporary suspension of exploration activities at Peñasquito from COVID-19 restrictions. Measured and Indicated silver resources were 482 million ounces and Inferred were 204 million ounces with revisions at Peñasquito, offsetting additions from Nueva Union and the MARA project at Agua Rica.
Lead reserves decreased to 1.3 million tonnes from 1.5 million, zinc reserves also decreased to 3.1 million tonnes from 3.4 million tonnes. In both cases the reduction was primarily due to depletion and the suspension of exploration activities at Peñasquito from COVID-19 restrictions. Measured & Indicated zinc resources decreased to 1.7 million tonnes from 1.9 million tonnes and Inferred zinc resources decreased to 0.8 million tonnes from 1.0 million tonnes. Measured & Indicated lead resources remained consistent at 0.8 million tonnes and Inferred lead resources decreased to 0.4 million tonnes from 0.5 million tonnes.
EXPLORATION OUTLOOK
Newmont’s total exploration expenditure is expected to be approximately $215 million in 2021 with 80 percent of total exploration investment dedicated to near-mine expansion programs and the remaining 20 percent allocated to the advancement of greenfield projects and innovation programs.
Additionally, Newmont’s share of exploration investment for its non-managed joint ventures will total approximately $35 million.
Geographically, the Company expects to invest approximately 28 percent in North America, 25 percent in South America, 20 percent in Australia and the remainder in Africa and other locations.
GOLD RESERVE SENSITIVITY
A $100 increase in gold price would result in an approximate four percent increase in gold reserves while a $100 decrease in gold price would result in an approximate seven percent decrease in gold reserves. These sensitivities assume an oil price of $50 per barrel (WTI), Australian dollar exchange rate of $0.75 and Canadian dollar exchange rate of $0.77.
For additional details on Newmont’s reported Gold, Copper, Silver, Zinc, Lead and Molybdenum Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources, please refer to the tables at the end of this release.
KEY RESERVE AND RESOURCE ASSUMPTIONS:
Years Ended December 31,
2020
2019
Gold Reserves (US$/oz.)
$1,200
$1,200
Gold Resources (US$/oz.)
$1,400
$1,400
Copper Reserves (US$/lb.)
$2.75
$2.75
Copper Resources (US$/lb.)
$3.25
$3.25
Silver Reserves (US$/oz.)
$17.00
$16.00
Silver Resources (US$/oz.)
$20.00
$20.00
Zinc Reserves (US$/lb.)
$1.15
$1.20
Zinc Resources (US$/lb.)
$1.40
$1.45
Lead Reserves (US$/lb.)
$0.90
$0.95
Lead Resources (US$/lb.)
$1.10
$1.15
Australian Dollar (A$:US$)
$0.75
$0.75
Canadian Dollar (C$:US$)
$0.77
$0.77
Mexican Peso (M$:US$)
$19.50
$19.50
West Texas Intermediate (US$/bbl.)
$50
$60
1
Newmont’s reported 2019 gold Mineral Reserves of 100.2 million ounces, gold Measured and Indicated Mineral Resources of 76.7 million ounces, and gold Inferred Mineral Resources of 31.3 million ounces were adjusted for the sale of Red Lake and the Company’s 50 percent interest in Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines (KCGM), which occurred during first quarter of 2020. Combined, these sites represented approximately 4.5 million ounces of gold Mineral Reserves and 2.6 million ounces of Measured and Indicated Mineral Resources (resources), bringing Newmont’s adjusted 2019 gold Mineral Reserves to 95.7 million ounces and gold Measured and Indicated Mineral Resources to 74.1 million ounces. Newmont's adjusted 2019 Inferred gold Mineral Resources were 29.4 million ounces, after removal of 1.9 million ounces for the sale of Red Lake and KCGM.
2
Gold Equivalent Ounces calculated using Mineral Reserve pricing as shown in the Key Reserves and Resource Assumptions table above and metallurgical recoveries for each metal on a site by site basis.
3
2019 Gold Reserves are adjusted for divestiture of Red Lake and KCGM.
4
2019 Measured & Indicated Gold Resource and 2019 Inferred Gold Resource adjusted for divestiture of Red Lake and KCGM.
RESERVE AND RESOURCE TABLES
Proven and Probable reserves are based on extensive drilling, sampling, mine modeling and metallurgical testing from which we determine economic feasibility. Newmont’s metal price assumptions follow SEC guidance not to exceed a three year trailing average. The price sensitivity of reserves depends upon several factors including grade, metallurgical recovery, operating cost, waste-to-ore ratio and ore type. Metallurgical recovery rates vary depending on the metallurgical properties of each deposit and the production process used. The reserve tables included in this release list the average metallurgical recovery rate for each deposit, which takes into account the assumed processing methods. The cut-off grade, or lowest grade of material considered economic to process, varies with material type, price, metallurgical recoveries, operating costs and co- or by-product credits. The Proven and Probable reserve figures presented herein are estimates based on information available at the time of calculation. No assurance can be given that the indicated levels of recovery of gold, silver, copper, lead, zinc and molybdenum will be realized. Ounces of gold and silver or tonnes of copper, zinc, lead, or molybdenum included in the Proven and Probable reserves are those contained prior to losses during metallurgical treatment. Reserve estimates may require revision based on actual production. Market fluctuations in the price of gold, silver, copper, zinc, lead, or molybdenum, as well as increased production costs or reduced metallurgical recovery rates, could render certain Proven and Probable reserves containing relatively lower grades of mineralization uneconomic to exploit and might result in a reduction of reserves.
The Measured, Indicated, and Inferred resource figures presented herein are estimates based on information available at the time of calculation and are exclusive of reserves. A “Mineral Resource” is a concentration or occurrence of solid material of economic interest in or on the Earth’s crust in such form, grade, or quality and quantity that there are reasonable prospects for eventual economic extraction. The location, quantity, grade or quality, continuity and other geological characteristics of a Mineral Resource are known, estimated or interpreted from specific geological evidence and knowledge, including sampling. Mineral Resources are sub-divided, in order of increasing geological confidence, into Inferred, Indicated and Measured categories. Ounces of gold and silver or tonnes of copper, zinc, lead, and molybdenum included in the Measured, Indicated and Inferred resources are those contained prior to losses during metallurgical treatment. Market fluctuations in the price of gold, silver, copper, zinc, lead and molybdenum, as well as increased production costs or reduced metallurgical recovery rates, could change future estimates of resources. Please refer to the reserves and resources cautionary statement at the end of the release.
We publish reserves annually, and will recalculate reserves at December 31, 2021, taking into account metal prices, changes, if any, to future production and capital costs, divestments and depletion as well as any acquisitions and additions during 2021. Reserve disclosures as at December 31, 2021 will be presented in the Annual Report on Form 10-K, expected to be filed in February 2022, in accordance with the new Regulation S-K 1300 requirements of the SEC; whereas reserve disclosures as at December 31, 2020, presented herein, have been prepared in accordance with the SEC’s Industry Guide 7.
Attributable Proven, Probable and Combined Gold Reserves (1), Metric Units
December 31, 2020
December 31, 2019
Proven Reserves
Probable Reserves
Proven and Probable Reserves
Proven and Probable Reserves
Newmont
Tonnage (2)
Grade
Gold (3)
Tonnage (2)
Grade
Gold (3)
Tonnage (2)
Grade
Gold (3)
Metallurgical
Tonnage (2)
Grade
Gold (3)
Deposits/Districts
Share
(x1000 tonnes)
(g/tonne)
(x1000 ozs)
(x1000 tonnes)
(g/tonne)
(x1000 ozs)
(x1000 tonnes)
(g/tonne)
(x1000 ozs)
Recovery
(x1000 tonnes)
(g/tonne)
(x1000 ozs)
North America
CC&V Open Pits (4)
100
%
85,300
0.50
1,370
19,900
0.38
240
105,200
0.48
1,610
62
%
118,500
0.50
1,910
CC&V Leach Pads (5)
100
%
—
—
33,000
0.82
880
33,000
0.82
880
57
%
31,600
0.88
890
Total CC&V, Colorado
85,300
0.50
1,370
52,900
0.66
1,120
138,200
0.56
2,490
61
%
150,100
0.58
2,800
Red Lake, Canada (6)
100
%
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
%
4,600
8.68
1,300
Musselwhite, Canada (7)
100
%
1,900
6.24
380
7,000
6.25
1,410
8,900
6.25
1,790
95
%
9,900
6.52
2,090
Porcupine Underground (8)
100
%
2,200
7.86
550
2,800
6.14
550
5,000
6.90
1,100
91
%
4,900
7.33
1,150
Porcupine Open Pit (9)
100
%
8,200
1.53
410
34,100
1.40
1,540
42,300
1.43
1,950
94
%
44,600
1.16
1,670
Total Porcupine, Canada
10,400
2.87
960
36,900
1.76
2,090
47,300
2.01
3,050
93
%
49,500
1.77
2,820
Éléonore, Canada (10)
100
%
1,400
5.75
260
6,400
4.84
1,000
7,800
5.00
1,260
93
%
7,400
5.31
1,280
Peñasquito Open Pit
100
%
100,100
0.64
2,060
248,100
0.58
4,620
348,200
0.60
6,680
71
%
409,700
0.60
7,860
Peñasquito Stockpiles
100
%
11,800
0.65
250
27,800
0.19
170
39,600
0.33
420
53
%
31,800
0.22
220
Total Peñasquito, Mexico (11)
111,900
0.64
2,310
275,900
0.54
4,790
387,800
0.57
7,100
70
%
441,500
0.57
8,080
TOTAL NORTH AMERICA
210,900
0.78
5,280
379,100
0.85
10,410
590,000
0.83
15,690
78
%
663,000
0.86
18,370
South America
Yanacocha Open Pits (12)
51.35
%
5,800
0.64
120
89,300
0.66
1,900
95,100
0.66
2,020
60
%
107,700
0.65
2,260
Yanacocha Underground (13)
51.35
%
—
—
7,000
6.20
1,390
7,000
6.20
1,390
97
%
6,000
6.88
1,310
Total Yanacocha, Peru
5,800
0.64
120
96,300
1.06
3,290
102,100
1.04
3,410
75
%
113,700
0.98
3,570
Merian, Suriname (14)
75
%
50,100
1.30
2,100
57,400
1.01
1,870
107,500
1.15
3,970
93
%
87,700
1.23
3,480
Cerro Negro, Argentina (15)
100
%
2,400
8.35
630
6,600
9.10
1,940
9,000
8.90
2,570
91
%
8,400
9.70
2,600
Pueblo Viejo Open Pits
40
%
9,500
2.41
730
10,100
2.27
740
19,600
2.34
1,470
91
%
12,300
2.70
1,070
Pueblo Viejo Stockpiles (16)
40
%
—
—
35,800
2.30
2,640
35,800
2.30
2,640
89
%
35,300
2.41
2,740
Total Pueblo Viejo, Dominican Republic(17)
9,500
2.41
730
45,900
2.29
3,380
55,400
2.31
4,110
90
%
47,600
2.49
3,810
NuevaUnión, Chile (18)
50
%
—
—
341,100
0.47
5,110
341,100
0.47
5,110
66
%
341,100
0.47
5,150
Norte Abierto, Chile (19)
50
%
—
—
598,800
0.60
11,620
598,800
0.60
11,620
74
%
598,800
0.60
11,620
TOTAL SOUTH AMERICA
67,800
1.65
3,580
1,146,100
0.74
27,210
1,213,900
0.79
30,790
79
%
1,197,300
0.79
30,230
Australia
Boddington Open Pit (20)
100
%
247,100
0.68
5,430
287,600
0.66
6,060
534,700
0.67
11,490
85
%
481,000
0.69
10,720
Boddington Stockpiles (16)
100
%
1,600
0.79
40
84,800
0.43
1,160
86,400
0.43
1,200
78
%
85,300
0.44
1,210
Total Boddington, Western Australia
248,700
0.69
5,470
372,400
0.60
7,220
621,100
0.64
12,690
85
%
566,300
0.65
11,930
Tanami, Northern Territory (21)
100
%
14,600
4.89
2,290
21,600
5.15
3,580
36,200
5.05
5,870
98
%
33,200
5.31
5,680
Kalgoorlie Open Pit and Underground
50
%
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
%
24,100
2.02
1,560
Kalgoorlie Stockpiles
50
%
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
%
65,000
0.76
1,580
Total Kalgoorlie, Western Australia (22)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
%
89,100
1.10
3,140
TOTAL AUSTRALIA
263,300
0.92
7,760
394,000
0.85
10,800
657,300
0.88
18,560
89
%
688,600
0.94
20,750
Africa
Ahafo South Open Pits (23)
100
%
11,900
2.41
910
38,100
1.75
2,140
50,000
1.90
3,050
90
%
57,200
1.90
3,490
Ahafo South Underground (24)
100
%
7,500
3.91
950
9,600
3.23
990
17,100
3.53
1,940
94
%
14,500
3.29
1,540
Ahafo South Stockpiles (16)
100
%
36,200
0.92
1,070
—
—
36,200
0.92
1,070
88
%
38,300
0.92
1,140
Total Ahafo South, Ghana
55,600
1.64
2,930
47,700
2.04
3,130
103,300
1.82
6,060
91
%
110,000
1.74
6,170
Ahafo North, Ghana (25)
100
%
—
—
45,100
2.40
3,480
45,100
2.40
3,480
91
%
45,100
2.40
3,470
Akyem Open Pit (26)
100
%
17,100
1.67
920
17,100
1.73
950
34,200
1.70
1,870
91
%
38,900
1.70
2,120
Akyem Stockpiles (16)
100
%
15,100
0.82
400
—
—
15,100
0.82
400
90
%
16,400
0.88
460
Total Akyem, Ghana
32,200
1.27
1,320
17,100
1.73
950
49,300
1.43
2,270
90
%
55,300
1.46
2,580
TOTAL AFRICA
87,800
1.51
4,250
109,900
2.14
7,560
197,700
1.86
11,810
91
%
210,400
1.81
12,220
Nevada
NGM Open Pits
38.5
%
10,500
1.68
570
123,800
1.22
4,870
134,300
1.26
5,440
70
%
151,700
1.22
5,940
NGM Stockpiles (16)
38.5
%
33,300
2.36
2,530
—
—
33,300
2.36
2,530
71
%
37,100
2.38
2,830
NGM Underground
38.5
%
15,200
10.07
4,930
14,500
9.61
4,490
29,700
9.85
9,420
88
%
30,300
10.14
9,830
Total NGM (27)
59,000
4.23
8,030
138,300
2.11
9,360
197,300
2.74
17,390
80
%
219,100
2.64
18,600
TOTAL NEVADA
59,000
4.23
8,030
138,300
2.11
9,360
197,300
2.74
17,390
80
%
219,100
2.64
18,600
TOTAL NEWMONT
688,800
1.31
28,900
2,167,400
0.94
65,340
2,856,200
1.03
94,240
82
%
2,978,400
1.05
100,170
(1)
See cautionary statement regarding reserves and resources on page 15 hereof. 2020 and 2019 reserves were estimated at a gold price of $1,200 per ounce unless otherwise noted.
(2)
Tonnages include allowances for losses resulting from mining methods. Tonnages are rounded to the nearest 100,000.
(3)
Ounces are estimates of metal contained in ore tonnages and do not include allowances for processing losses. Metallurgical recovery rates represent the estimated amount of metal to be recovered through metallurgical extraction processes. Ounces may not recalculate as they are rounded to the nearest 10,000.
(4)
Cut-off grades utilized in 2020 reserves were as follows: oxide mill material not less than 0.89 gram per tonne and leach material not less than 0.16 gram per tonne.
(5)
Leach pad material is the material on leach pads at the end of the year from which gold remains to be recovered. In-process reserves are reported separately where ounces exceed 100,000 and are greater than 5% of the total site-reported reserves.
(6)
Red Lake was sold during 2020 and classified as held for sale as of December 31, 2019.
(7)
Cut-off grade utilized in 2020 reserves not less than 3.45 gram per tonne.
(8)
Cut-off grade utilized in 2020 reserves not less than 2.50 gram per tonne.
(9)
Cut-off grade utilized in 2020 reserves not less than 0.44 gram per tonne.
(10)
Cut-off grade utilized in 2020 reserves not less than 4.50 gram per tonne.
(11)
Gold cut-off grade varies with level of silver, lead and zinc credits.
(12)
Gold cut-off grades utilized in 2020 reserves were as follows: oxide leach material not less than 0.13 gram per tonne; oxide mill material not less than 0.49 gram per tonne; and refractory mill material not less than 1.49 gram per tonne.
(13)
Gold cut-off grades utilized in 2020 reserves not less than 2.10 gram per tonne.
(14)
Cut-off grade utilized in 2020 reserves not less than 0.31 gram per tonne.
(15)
Cut-off grade utilized in 2020 reserves not less than 5.85 gram per tonne.
(16)
Stockpiles are comprised primarily of material that has been set aside to allow processing of higher grade material in the mills. Stockpiles increase or decrease depending on current mine plans. Stockpile reserves are reported separately where ounces exceed 100,000 and are greater than 5% of the total site-reported reserves.
(17)
Reserve estimates provided by Barrick, the operator of Pueblo Viejo.
(18)
Project is currently undeveloped. Reserve estimates provided by the NuevaUnión joint venture.
(19)
Project is currently undeveloped. Reserve estimates provided by the Norte Abierto joint venture
(20)
Gold cut-off grade varies with level of copper credits.
(21)
Cut-off grade utilized in 2020 reserves not less than 1.70 gram per tonne.
(22)
Kalgoorlie was sold during 2020 and classified as held for sale as of December 31, 2019.
(23)
Cut-off grade utilized in 2020 reserves not less than 0.67 gram per tonne.
(24)
Cut-off grade utilized in 2020 reserves not less than 3.10 gram per tonne.
(25)
Includes undeveloped reserves in the Ahafo trend totaling 3.4 million ounces. Cut-off grade utilized in 2020 reserves not less than 0.50 gram per tonne.
(26)
Cut-off grade utilized in 2020 reserves not less than 0.57 gram per tonne.
(27)
Reserve estimates provided by Barrick, the operator of the NGM joint venture.
Attributable Gold Mineral Resources (1)(2) - December 31, 2020, Metric Units
Measured Resource
Indicated Resource
Measured and Indicated
Resource (3)
Inferred Resource
Newmont
Tonnage
Grade
Gold
Tonnage
Grade
Gold
Tonnage
Grade
Gold
Tonnage
Grade
Gold
Deposits/Districts
Share
(x1000 tonnes)
(g/tonne)
(x1000 ozs)
(x1000 tonnes)
(g/tonne)
(x1000 ozs)
(x1000 tonnes)
(g/tonne)
(x1000 ozs)
(x1000 tonnes)
(g/tonne)
(x1000 ozs)
North America
CC&V, Colorado
100
%
103,200
0.42
1,400
57,800
0.38
710
161,000
0.41
2,110
20,000
0.35
220
Musselwhite, Canada
100
%
900
4.00
110
1,900
3.72
230
2,800
3.81
340
2,700
4.65
410
Porcupine Underground
100
%
100
5.41
20
500
6.68
110
600
6.42
130
1,900
4.20
260
Porcupine Open Pit
100
%
1,400
0.72
30
83,300
1.40
3,750
84,700
1.39
3,780
77,100
1.24
3,070
Total Porcupine, Canada
1,500
1.04
50
83,800
1.43
3,860
85,300
1.43
3,910
79,000
1.31
3,330
Éléonore, Canada
100
%
300
5.13
50
2,700
4.44
390
3,000
4.51
440
2,500
5.65
460
Peñasquito, Mexico
100
%
34,900
0.28
310
241,900
0.27
2,110
276,800
0.27
2,420
150,900
0.40
1,910
Noche Buena, Mexico
50
%
—
—
27,500
0.37
330
27,500
0.37
330
2,500
0.22
20
Coffee, Canada
100
%
1,000
2.01
60
54,500
1.19
2,080
55,500
1.20
2,140
6,800
1.07
230
Galore Creek, Canada (4)
50
%
128,400
0.36
1,510
423,400
0.23
3,120
551,800
0.26
4,630
99,100
0.21
670
TOTAL NORTH AMERICA
270,200
0.40
3,490
893,500
0.45
12,830
1,163,700
0.44
16,320
363,500
0.62
7,250
South America
Conga, Peru
51.35
%
—
—
356,300
0.65
7,490
356,300
0.65
7,490
118,400
0.39
1,480
Yanacocha Open Pit
51.35
%
4,400
0.45
70
66,600
0.43
930
71,000
0.44
1,000
98,700
0.81
2,560
Yanacocha Underground
51.35
%
—
6.29
10
1,800
6.28
370
1,800
6.28
380
1,900
4.93
300
Total Yanacocha, Peru
4,400
0.57
80
68,400
0.59
1,300
72,800
0.59
1,380
100,600
0.88
2,860
Merian, Suriname
75
%
7,300
0.92
220
38,400
1.07
1,320
45,700
1.05
1,540
32,600
0.86
900
Cerro Negro Underground
100
%
100
4.68
10
7,000
7.15
1,600
7,100
7.11
1,610
2,600
7.62
630
Cerro Negro Open Pit
100
%
900
4.40
130
1,000
4.09
130
1,900
4.24
260
100
3.49
10
Total Cerro Negro, Argentina
100
%
1,000
4.43
140
8,000
6.77
1,730
9,000
6.51
1,870
2,700
7.52
640
Pueblo Viejo, Dominican Republic (5)
40
%
34,800
2.02
2,260
56,700
1.88
3,430
91,500
1.93
5,690
27,500
1.79
1,580
NuevaUnión, Chile (6)
50
%
4,800
0.47
70
118,300
0.59
2,260
123,100
0.59
2,330
239,800
0.40
3,050
Norte Abierto, Chile (7)
50
%
77,300
0.61
1,500
596,900
0.49
9,310
674,200
0.50
10,810
369,600
0.37
4,370
Aqua Rica, Argentina (8)
18.75
%
141,900
0.25
1,150
137,400
0.15
650
279,300
0.20
1,800
139,900
0.09
410
TOTAL SOUTH AMERICA
271,500
0.62
5,420
1,380,400
0.62
27,490
1,651,900
0.62
32,910
1,031,100
0.46
15,290
Australia
Boddington, Western Australia
100
%
62,500
0.51
1,030
149,300
0.51
2,460
211,800
0.51
3,490
3,900
0.45
60
Tanami Open Pit
100
%
3,600
1.85
210
14,200
1.75
800
17,800
1.77
1,010
7,600
2.07
510
Tanami Underground
100
%
300
2.71
30
3,000
4.63
450
3,300
4.46
480
12,000
5.71
2,200
Total Tanami, Northern Territory
100
%
3,900
1.91
240
17,200
2.25
1,250
21,100
2.19
1,490
19,600
4.29
2,710
TOTAL AUSTRALIA
66,400
0.60
1,270
166,500
0.69
3,710
232,900
0.67
4,980
23,500
3.65
2,770
Africa
Ahafo South
100
%
500
0.63
10
24,800
1.15
920
25,300
1.14
930
12,300
1.36
540
Ahafo Underground
100
%
—
—
15,900
3.96
2,020
15,900
3.96
2,020
6,400
3.30
680
Total Ahafo South, Ghana
500
0.63
10
40,700
2.25
2,940
41,200
2.23
2,950
18,700
2.03
1,220
Ahafo North Open Pits, Ghana
100
%
2,000
1.24
80
8,300
1.99
530
10,300
1.84
610
7,100
1.78
410
Akyem Open Pits
100
%
900
0.54
20
1,400
0.54
30
2,300
0.54
50
2,600
1.20
100
Akyem Underground
100
%
—
—
5,300
3.85
650
5,300
3.85
650
3,700
3.31
390
Total Akyem, Ghana
900
0.54
20
6,700
3.16
680
7,600
2.86
700
6,300
2.42
490
TOTAL AFRICA
3,400
0.96
110
55,700
2.32
4,150
59,100
2.24
4,260
32,100
2.05
2,120
Nevada
NGM Open Pits and Stockpiles
38.5
%
17,100
1.56
860
159,300
0.98
5,020
176,400
1.04
5,880
53,300
0.78
1,330
NGM Underground
38.5
%
5,900
7.11
1,340
19,100
6.43
3,950
25,000
6.59
5,290
12,600
6.91
2,790
Total NGM (9)
23,000
2.97
2,200
178,400
1.56
8,970
201,400
1.72
11,170
65,900
1.94
4,120
TOTAL NEVADA
23,000
2.97
2,200
178,400
1.56
8,970
201,400
1.72
11,170
65,900
1.94
4,120
TOTAL NEWMONT
634,500
0.61
12,490
2,674,500
0.67
57,150
3,309,000
0.65
69,640
1,516,100
0.65
31,550
(1)
Resources are reported exclusive of reserves.
(2)
Resources are estimated at a gold price of $1,400 per ounce for 2020 and 2019. Tonnage amounts have been rounded to the nearest 100,000. Ounces may not recalculate as they have been rounded to the nearest 10,000.
(3)
Measured and Indicated Resources (combined) are equivalent to Mineralized Material disclosed in Newmont’s 10-K filing.
(4)
Project is currently undeveloped. Resource estimates provided by Teck Resources.
(5)
Resource estimates provided by Barrick, the operator of Pueblo Viejo.
(6)
Project is currently undeveloped. Resource estimates provided by the NuevaUnión joint venture.
(7)
Project is currently undeveloped. Resource estimates provided by the Norte Abierto joint venture.
(8)
Project is currently undeveloped. Resource estimates provided by Yamana, the operator of the Aqua Rica joint venture.
(9)
Resource estimates provided by Barrick, the operator of the NGM joint venture.
Attributable Copper Reserves (1) Metric Units
December 31, 2020
December 31, 2019
Proven Reserves
Probable Reserves
Proven and Probable Reserves
Proven and Probable Reserves
Newmont
Tonnage (2)
Grade
Copper (3)
Tonnage (2)
Grade
Copper (3)
Tonnage (2)
Grade
Copper (3)
Metallurgical
Tonnage (2)
Grade
Copper (3)
Deposits/Districts
Share
(x1000 tonnes)
(Cu %)
(Tonnes)
(x1000 tonnes)
(Cu %)
(Tonnes)
(x1000 tonnes)
(Cu %)
(Tonnes)
Recovery
(x1000 tonnes)
(Cu %)
(Tonnes)
South America
Yanacocha Open Pits and Underground, Peru (4)
51.35
%
—
—
57,700
0.62
%
360,000
57,700
0.62
%
360,000
83
%
53,600
0.63
%
340,000
NuevaUnión, Chile (5)
50
%
—
—
1,118,000
0.40
%
4,440,000
1,118,000
0.40
%
4,440,000
88
%
1,118,000
0.40
%
4,420,000
Norte Abierto, Chile (6)
50
%
—
—
598,800
0.22
%
1,310,000
598,800
0.22
%
1,310,000
87
%
598,800
0.22
%
1,310,000
TOTAL SOUTH AMERICA
—
—
1,774,500
0.34
%
6,110,000
1,774,500
0.34
%
6,110,000
87
%
1,770,400
0.34
%
6,070,000
Australia
Boddington Open Pit, Western Australia (7)
100
%
247,100
0.10
%
240,000
287,600
0.11
%
330,000
534,700
0.11
%
570,000
82
%
481,000
0.10
%
490,000
Boddington Stockpiles, Western Australia (8)
100
%
1,600
0.10
%
—
84,800
0.09
%
70,000
86,400
0.09
%
70,000
75
%
85,300
0.09
%
70,000
TOTAL AUSTRALIA
248,700
0.10
%
240,000
372,400
0.11
%
400,000
621,100
0.10
%
640,000
81
%
566,300
0.10
%
560,000
Nevada
NGM, Nevada (9)
38.5
%
14,100
0.20
%
30,000
68,500
0.17
%
120,000
82,600
0.18
%
150,000
64
%
97,100
0.18
%
170,000
TOTAL NEVADA
14,100
0.20
%
30,000
68,500
0.17
%
120,000
82,600
0.18
%
150,000
64
%
97,100
0.18
%
170,000
TOTAL NEWMONT
262,800
0.10
%
270,000
2,215,400
0.30
%
6,630,000
2,478,200
0.28
%
6,900,000
86
%
2,433,800
0.28
%
6,800,000
(1)
See footnote (1) to the Gold Reserves table above. Copper reserves for 2020 and 2019 were estimated at a copper price of $2.75 per pound.
(2)
See footnote (2) to the Gold Reserves table above. Tonnages are rounded to nearest 10,000.
(3)
See footnote (3) to the Gold Reserves table above. Tonnes may not recalculate as they are rounded to the nearest 10,000.
(4)
Reserve estimates relate to the undeveloped Yanacocha Sulfide project. Copper cut-off grade varies with level of gold and silver credits.
(5)
Project is currently undeveloped. Reserve estimates provided by the NuevaUnión joint venture.
(6)
Project is currently undeveloped. Reserve estimates provided by the Norte Abierto joint venture.
(7)
Copper cut-off grade varies with level of gold credits.
(8)
Stockpiles are comprised primarily of material that has been set aside to allow processing of higher grade material in the mills. Stockpiles increase or decrease depending on current mine plans. Stockpiles are reported separately where pounds exceed 100 million and are greater than 5% of the total site reported reserves.
(9)
Reserve estimates provided by Barrick, the operator of the NGM joint venture.
Attributable Copper Mineral Resources (1)(2) - December 31, 2020, Metric Units
Measured Resource
Indicated Resource
Measured and Indicated
Resource (3)
Inferred Resource
Newmont
Tonnage
Grade
Copper
Tonnage
Grade
Copper
Tonnage
Grade
Copper
Tonnage
Grade
Copper
Deposits/Districts
Share
(x1000 tonnes)
(Cu%)
(tonnes)
(x1000 tonnes)
(Cu%)
(tonnes)
(x1000 tonnes)
(Cu%)
(tonnes)
(x1000 tonnes)
(Cu%)
(tonnes)
North America
Galore Creek, Canada (4)
50
%
128,400
0.72
%
920,000
423,400
0.39
%
1,640,000
551,800
0.47
%
2,560,000
99,100
0.27
%
260,000
TOTAL NORTH AMERICA
128,400
0.72
%
920,000
423,400
0.39
%
1,640,000
551,800
0.47
%
2,560,000
99,100
0.27
%
260,000
South America
Conga, Peru
51.35
%
—
—
356,300
0.26
%
920,000
356,300
0.26
%
920,000
118,400
0.19
%
220,000
Yanacocha Open Pits and Stockpiles
51.35
%
—
—
48,600
0.39
%
190,000
48,600
0.39
%
190,000
18,700
0.39
%
70,000
Yanacocha Underground
51.35
%
—
—
1,800
0.09
%
—
1,800
0.09
%
—
1,900
0.13
%
—
Total Yanacocha, Peru
—
—
50,400
0.38
%
190,000
50,400
0.38
%
190,000
20,600
0.36
%
70,000
NuevaUnión, Chile (5)
50
%
164,300
0.19
%
320,000
349,900
0.34
%
1,200,000
514,200
0.30
%
1,520,000
602,200
0.39
%
2,340,000
Norte Abierto, Chile (6)
50
%
57,600
0.24
%
140,000
551,200
0.19
%
1,060,000
608,800
0.20
%
1,200,000
361,800
0.18
%
650,000
Aqua Rica, Argentina (7)
18.75
%
141,900
0.51
%
720,000
137,400
0.36
%
500,000
279,300
0.44
%
1,220,000
139,900
0.23
%
320,000
TOTAL SOUTH AMERICA
363,800
0.32
%
1,180,000
1,445,200
0.27
%
3,870,000
1,809,000
0.28
%
5,050,000
1,242,900
0.29
%
3,600,000
Australia
Boddington, Western Australia
100
%
62,500
0.11
%
70,000
149,300
0.12
%
170,000
211,800
0.11
%
240,000
3,900
0.09
%
—
TOTAL AUSTRALIA
62,500
0.11
%
70,000
149,300
0.12
%
170,000
211,800
0.11
%
240,000
3,900
0.09
%
—
Nevada
NGM, Nevada (8)
38.5
%
11,200
0.16
%
20,000
83,200
0.14
%
110,000
94,400
0.14
%
130,000
13,000
0.15
%
20,000
TOTAL NEVADA
11,200
0.16
%
20,000
83,200
0.14
%
110,000
94,400
0.14
%
130,000
13,000
0.15
%
20,000
TOTAL NEWMONT
565,900
0.39
%
2,190,000
2,101,100
0.28
%
5,790,000
2,667,000
0.30
%
7,980,000
1,358,900
0.29
%
3,880,000
(1)
Resources are reported exclusive of reserves.
(2)
Resources for 2020 and 2019 were estimated at a copper price of $3.25 per pound. Tonnage amounts have been rounded to the nearest 100,000.
(3)
Measured and Indicated Resources (combined) are equivalent to Mineralized Material disclosed in Newmont’s Form 10-K filing.
(4)
Project is currently undeveloped. Resource estimates provided by Teck Resources.
(5)
Project is currently undeveloped. Resource estimates provided by the NuevaUnión joint venture.
(6)
Project is currently undeveloped. Resource estimates provided by the Norte Abierto joint venture.
(7)
Project is currently undeveloped. Resource estimates provided by Yamana, the operator of the Aqua Rica joint venture.
(8)
Resource estimates provided by Barrick, the operator of the NGM joint venture.
Attributable Proven, Probable and Combined Silver Reserves (1) Metric Units
December 31, 2020
December 31, 2019
Proven Reserves
Probable Reserves
Proven and Probable Reserves
Proven and Probable Reserves
Newmont
Tonnage (2)
Grade
Silver (3)
Tonnage (2)
Grade
Silver (3)
Tonnage (2)
Grade
Silver (3)
Metallurgical
Tonnage (2)
Grade
Silver (3)
Deposits/Districts
Share
(x1000 tonnes)
(g/tonne)
(x1000 ozs)
(x1000 tonnes)
(g/tonne)
(x1000 ozs)
(x1000 tonnes)
(g/tonne)
(x1000 ozs)
Recovery (3)
(x1000 tonnes)
(g/tonne)
(x1000 ozs)
North America
Peñasquito Open Pits, Mexico (4)
100
%
100,100
38.74
124,690
248,100
33.63
268,200
348,200
35.10
392,890
88
%
409,700
33.58
442,460
Peñasquito Stockpiles, Mexico (5)
100
%
11,800
30.03
11,400
27,800
24.01
21,460
39,600
25.81
32,860
82
%
31,800
28.24
28,900
TOTAL NORTH AMERICA
111,900
37.82
136,090
275,900
32.66
289,660
387,800
34.15
425,750
88
%
441,500
33.20
471,360
South America
Yanacocha Open Pits and Underground (6)
51.35
%
2,800
8.89
810
52,900
18.29
31,100
55,700
17.82
31,910
53
%
61,200
17.84
35,100
Yanacocha Stockpiles (5)
51.35
%
1,400
36.81
1,670
1,300
35.14
1,450
2,700
36.02
3,120
73
%
2,600
40.85
3,560
Yanacocha Leach Pads (7)
51.35
%
—
—
55,400
8.18
14,560
55,400
8.18
14,560
5
%
53,000
8.19
13,950
Total Yanacocha, Peru
4,200
18.19
2,480
109,600
13.85
47,110
113,800
13.85
49,590
40
%
116,800
14.01
52,610
Cerro Negro, Argentina (8)
100
%
2,400
66.89
5,060
6,600
72.12
15,360
9,000
70.75
20,420
75
%
8,400
79.51
21,340
Pueblo Viejo, Dominican Republic (9)
40
%
9,500
12.01
3,660
45,900
15.81
23,330
55,400
15.16
26,990
77
%
47,600
16.04
24,570
NuevaUnión, Chile (10)
50
%
—
—
1,118,000
1.31
47,170
1,118,000
1.31
47,170
66
%
776,900
1.54
38,440
Norte Abierto, Chile (11)
50
%
—
—
598,800
1.52
29,340
598,800
1.52
29,340
74
%
598,800
1.52
29,340
TOTAL SOUTH AMERICA
16,100
21.67
11,200
1,878,900
2.69
162,310
1,895,000
2.85
173,510
63
%
1,548,500
3.34
166,300
Nevada
NGM, Nevada (12)
38.5
%
6,000
7.83
1,500
53,800
6.90
11,930
59,800
6.99
13,430
38
%
64,600
7.10
14,760
TOTAL NEVADA
6,000
7.83
1,500
53,800
6.90
11,930
59,800
6.99
13,430
38
%
64,600
7.10
14,760
TOTAL NEWMONT
134,000
34.55
148,790
2,208,600
6.53
463,900
2,342,600
8.14
612,690
79
%
2,054,600
9.88
652,420
(1)
See footnote (1) to the Gold Reserves table above. Silver reserves for 2020 and 2019 were estimated at a silver price of $17 and $16 per ounce, respectively.
(2)
See footnote (2) to the Gold Reserves table above. Tonnages are rounded to nearest 100,000.
(3)
See footnote (3) to the Gold Reserves table above. Ounces may not recalculate as they are rounded to the nearest 10,000.
(4)
Silver cut-off grade varies with gold, lead and zinc credits.
(5)
Stockpiles are comprised primarily of material that has been set aside to allow processing of higher grade material in the mills. Stockpiles increase or decrease depending on current mine plans. Stockpile reserves are reported separately where ounces exceed 100,000 and are greater than 5% of the total site-reported reserves.
(6)
Silver cut-off grade varies with gold and copper credits.
(7)
Leach Pad material is the material on leach pads at the end of the year from which silver remains to be recovered. In-process material reserves are reported separately where tonnage or ounces are greater than 5% of the total site-reported reserves and ounces are greater than 100,000.
(8)
Silver cut-off grade varies with gold credits.
(9)
Reserve estimates provided by Barrick, the operator of Pueblo Viejo.
(10)
Project is currently undeveloped. Reserve estimates provided by the NuevaUnión joint venture.
(11)
Project is currently undeveloped. Reserve estimates provided by the Norte Abierto joint venture.
(12)
Reserve estimates provided by Barrick, the operator of the NGM joint venture.
Attributable Silver Mineral Resources (1)(2) - December 31, 2020, Metric Units
Measured Resource
Indicated Resource
Measured and Indicated
Resource (3)
Inferred Resource
Newmont
Tonnage
Grade
Silver
Tonnage
Grade
Silver
Tonnage
Grade
Silver
Tonnage
Grade
Silver
Deposits/Districts
Share
(x1000 tonnes)
(g/tonne)
(x1000 ozs)
(x1000 tonnes)
(g/tonne)
(x1000 ozs)
(x1000 tonnes)
(g/tonne)
(x1000 ozs)
(x1000 tonnes)
(g/tonne)
(x1000 ozs)
North America
Peñasquito, Mexico
100
%
34,900
26.81
30,080
241,900
26.74
207,990
276,800
26.75
238,070
150,900
26.36
127,920
Noche Buena, Mexico
50
%
—
—
27,500
12.35
10,920
27,500
12.35
10,920
2,500
8.08
640
Galore Creek, Canada (4)
50
%
128,400
5.79
23,900
423,400
3.75
51,020
551,800
4.22
74,920
99,100
2.65
8,440
TOTAL NORTH AMERICA
163,300
10.28
53,980
692,800
12.12
269,930
856,100
11.77
323,910
252,500
16.88
137,000
South America
Conga, Peru
51.35
%
—
—
356,300
2.06
23,580
356,300
2.06
23,580
89,900
1.13
3,250
Yanacocha Open Pits and Stockpiles
51.35
%
4,200
2.71
370
40,900
14.13
18,590
45,100
13.07
18,960
14,100
13.86
6,280
Yanacocha Underground
51.35
%
—
—
1,800
64.29
3,760
1,800
62.68
3,760
1,900
37.56
2,260
Total Yanacocha, Peru
4,200
2.71
370
42,700
16.28
22,350
46,900
15.07
22,720
16,000
16.60
8,540
Cerro Negro Underground
100
%
100
52.14
150
7,000
35.15
7,870
7,100
35.37
8,020
2,600
65.53
5,440
Cerro Negro Open Pit
100
%
900
8.53
240
1,000
7.87
250
1,900
8.18
490
100
11.07
20
Total Cerro Negro, Argentina
1,000
12.56
390
8,000
31.80
8,120
9,000
29.70
8,510
2,700
64.21
5,460
Pueblo Viejo, Dominican Republic (5)
40
%
34,800
10.24
11,480
56,700
8.84
16,120
91,500
9.38
27,600
27,500
7.77
6,870
NuevaUnión, Chile (6)
50
%
164,300
0.96
5,080
349,900
1.19
13,370
514,200
1.12
18,450
602,200
1.16
22,530
Norte Abierto, Chile (7)
50
%
77,300
1.20
2,990
596,900
1.07
20,560
674,200
1.09
23,550
369,600
0.95
11,330
Aqua Rica, Argentina (8)
18.75
%
120,200
2.90
11,190
135,700
2.41
10,520
255,900
2.64
21,710
139,300
1.62
7,260
TOTAL SOUTH AMERICA
401,800
2.44
31,500
1,546,200
2.31
114,620
1,948,000
2.33
146,120
1,247,200
1.63
65,240
Nevada
NGM, Nevada (9)
38.5
%
4,300
5.88
810
60,500
5.73
11,130
64,800
5.74
11,940
8,700
5.91
1,650
TOTAL NEVADA
4,300
5.88
810
60,500
5.73
11,130
64,800
5.74
11,940
8,700
5.91
1,650
TOTAL NEWMONT
569,400
4.71
86,290
2,299,500
5.35
395,680
2,868,900
5.23
481,970
1,508,400
4.21
203,890
(1)
Resources are reported exclusive of reserves.
(2)
Resource for 2020 and 2019 were estimated at a silver price of $20 per ounce. Tonnage amounts have been rounded to the nearest 100,000.
(3)
Measured and Indicated Resources (combined) are equivalent to Mineralized Material disclosed in Newmont’s Form 10-K filing.
(4)
Project is currently undeveloped. Resource estimates provided by Teck Resources.
(5)
Resource estimates provided by Barrick, the operator of Pueblo Viejo.
(6)
Project is currently undeveloped. Resource estimates provided by the NuevaUnión joint venture.
(7)
Project is currently undeveloped. Resource estimates provided by the Norte Abierto joint venture.
(8)
Project is currently undeveloped. Resource estimates provided by Yamana, the operator of the Aqua Rica joint venture.
(9)
Resource estimates provided by Barrick, the operator of the NGM joint venture.
Attributable Zinc Reserves (1) Metric Units
December 31, 2020
December 31, 2019
Proven Reserves
Probable Reserves
Proven and Probable Reserves
Proven and Probable Reserves
Newmont
Tonnage (2)
Grade
Zinc (3)
Tonnage (2)
Grade
Zinc (3)
Tonnage (2)
Grade
Zinc (3)
Metallurgical
Tonnage (2)
Grade
Zinc (3)
Deposits/Districts
Share
(x1000 tonnes)
(Zn %)
(Tonnes)
(x1000 tonnes)
(Zn %)
(Tonnes)
(x1000 tonnes)
(Zn %)
(Tonnes)
Recovery
(x1000 tonnes)
(Zn %)
(Tonnes)
North America
Peñasquito Open Pits, Mexico (4)
100
%
100,100
0.98
%
980,000
248,100
0.77
%
1,910,000
348,200
0.83
%
2,890,000
82
%
406,800
0.79
%
3,210,000
Peñasquito Stockpiles, Mexico (5)
100
%
11,800
0.62
%
70,000
27,800
0.44
%
120,000
39,600
0.49
%
190,000
72
%
31,800
0.49
%
150,000
TOTAL NEWMONT
111,900
0.94
%
1,050,000
275,900
0.74
%
2,030,000
387,800
0.80
%
3,080,000
82
%
438,600
0.77
%
3,360,000
(1)
See footnote (1) to the Gold Reserves table above. Zinc reserves for 2020 and 2019 were estimated at a zinc price of $1.15 and $1.20 per pound, respectively.
(2)
See footnote (2) to the Gold Reserves table above. Tonnages are rounded to nearest 100,000.
(3)
See footnote (3) to the Gold Reserves table above. Tonnes may not recalculate as they are rounded to the nearest 10,000.
(4)
Zinc cut-off grade varies with level of gold, silver and zinc credits.
(5)
Stockpiles are comprised primarily of material that has been set aside to allow processing of higher grade material in the mills. Stockpiles increase or decrease depending on current mine plans. Stockpile reserves are reported separately where tonnes exceed 10,000 and are greater than 5% of the total site-reported reserves.
Attributable Zinc Resources (1)(2) - December 31, 2020, Metric Units
Measured Resource
Indicated Resource
Measured and Indicated
Resource (3)
Inferred Resource
Newmont
Tonnage
Grade
Zinc
Tonnage
Grade
Zinc
Tonnage
Grade
Zinc
Tonnage
Grade
Zinc
Deposits/Districts
Share
(x1000 tonnes)
(Zn%)
(tonnes)
(x1000 tonnes)
(Zn%)
(tonnes)
(x1000 tonnes)
(Zn%)
(tonnes)
(x1000 tonnes)
(Zn%)
(tonnes)
North America
Peñasquito, Mexico
100
%
34,900
0.69
%
240,000
241,900
0.59
%
1,430,000
276,800
0.60
%
1,670,000
150,900
0.53
%
790,000
TOTAL NEWMONT
34,900
0.69
%
240,000
241,900
0.59
%
1,430,000
276,800
0.60
%
1,670,000
150,900
0.53
%
790,000
(1)
Resources are reported exclusive of reserves.
(2)
Resources for 2020 and 2019 were estimated at a zinc price of $1.40 and $1.45 per pound, respectively. Tonnage amounts have been rounded to the nearest 100,000.
(3)
Measured and Indicated Resources (combined) are equivalent to Mineralized Material disclosed in Newmont’s Form 10-K filing.
Attributable Lead Reserves (1) Metric Units
December 31, 2020
December 31, 2019
Proven Reserves
Probable Reserves
Proven and Probable Reserves
Proven and Probable Reserves
Newmont
Tonnage (2)
Grade
Lead (3)
Tonnage (2)
Grade
Lead (3)
Tonnage (2)
Grade
Lead (3)
Metallurgical
Tonnage (2)
Grade
Lead (3)
Deposits/Districts
Share
(x1000 tonnes)
(Pb %)
(Tonnes)
(x1000 tonnes)
(Pb %)
(Tonnes)
(x1000 tonnes)
(Pb %)
(Tonnes)
Recovery
(x1000 tonnes)
(Pb %)
(Tonnes)
North America
Peñasquito Open Pits, Mexico (4)
100
%
100,100
0.39
%
390,000
248,100
0.33
%
810,000
348,200
0.34
%
1,200,000
78
%
406,800
0.34
%
1,370,000
Peñasquito Stockpiles, Mexico (5)
100
%
11,800
0.36
%
40,000
27,800
0.32
%
90,000
39,600
0.33
%
130,000
64
%
31,800
0.35
%
110,000
TOTAL NEWMONT
111,900
0.39
%
430,000
275,900
0.32
%
900,000
387,800
0.34
%
1,330,000
76
%
438,600
0.34
%
1,480,000
(1)
See footnote (1) to the Gold Reserves table above. Lead reserves for 2020 and 2019 were estimated at a lead price of $0.90 and $0.95 per pound, respectively.
(2)
See footnote (2) to the Gold Reserves table above. Tonnages are rounded to nearest 100,000.
(3)
See footnote (3) to the Gold Reserves table above. Tonnes may not recalculate as they are rounded to the nearest 10,000.
(4)
Lead cut-off grade varies with level of gold, silver and zinc credits.
(5)
Stockpiles are comprised primarily of material that has been set aside to allow processing of higher grade material in the mills. Stockpiles increase or decrease depending on current mine plans. Stockpile reserves are reported separately where tonnes exceed 10,000 and are greater than 5% of the total site-reported reserves.
Attributable Lead Resources (1)(2) - December 31, 2020, Metric Units
Measured Resource
Indicated Resource
Measured and Indicated
Resource (3)
Inferred Resource
Newmont
Tonnage
Grade
Lead
Tonnage
Grade
Lead
Tonnage
Grade
Lead
Tonnage
Grade
Lead
Deposits/Districts
Share
(x1000 tonnes)
(Pb%)
(tonnes)
(x1000 tonnes)
(Pb%)
(tonnes)
(x1000 tonnes)
(Pb%)
(tonnes)
(x1000 tonnes)
(Pb%)
(tonnes)
North America
Peñasquito, Mexico
100
%
34,900
0.30
%
100,000
241,900
0.27
%
660,000
276,800
0.28
%
760,000
150,900
0.27
%
400,000
TOTAL NEWMONT
34,900
0.30
%
100,000
241,900
0.27
%
660,000
276,800
0.28
%
760,000
150,900
0.27
%
400,000
(1)
Resources are reported exclusive of reserves.
(2)
Resources for 2020 and 2019 were estimated at a lead price of $1.10 and $1.15 per pound, respectively. Tonnage amounts have been rounded to the nearest 100,000.
(3)
Measured and Indicated Resources (combined) are equivalent to Mineralized Material disclosed in Newmont’s Form 10-K filing.
Attributable Molybdenum Reserves (1) Metric Units
December 31, 2020
December 31, 2019
Proven Reserves
Probable Reserves
Proven and Probable Reserves
Proven and Probable Reserves
Newmont
Tonnage (2)
Grade
Molybdenum (3)
Tonnage (2)
Grade
Molybdenum (3)
Tonnage (2)
Grade
Molybdenum (3)
Metallurgical
Tonnage (2)
Grade
Molybdenum (3)
Deposits/Districts
Share
(x1000 tonnes)
(Mo %)
(Tonnes)
(x1000 tonnes)
(Mo %)
(Tonnes)
(x1000 tonnes)
(Mo %)
(Tonnes)
Recovery
(x1000 tonnes)
(Mo %)
(Tonnes)
South America
NuevaUnión, Chile (4)
50.00
%
—
—
776,900
0.02
%
120,000
776,900
0.02
%
120,000
48
%
776,900
0.02
%
120,000
TOTAL NEWMONT
—
—
776,900
0.02
%
120,000
776,900
0.02
%
120,000
48
%
776,900
0.02
%
120,000
(1)
See footnote (1) to the Gold Reserves table above. Molybdenum reserves were estimated based on a molybdenum price set by NuevaUnión joint venture.
(2)
See footnote (2) to the Gold Reserves table above. Tonnages are rounded to nearest 100,000.
(3)
See footnote (3) to the Gold Reserves table above. Tonnes may not recalculate as they are rounded to the nearest 10,000.
(4)
Project is currently undeveloped. Resource estimates provided by NuevaUnión joint venture.
Attributable Molybdenum Resources (1)(2) - December 31, 2020, Metric Units
Measured Resource
Indicated Resource
Measured and Indicated
Resource (3)
Inferred Resource
Newmont
Tonnage
Grade
Molybdenum
Tonnage
Grade
Molybdenum
Tonnage
Grade
Molybdenum
Tonnage
Grade
Molybdenum
Deposits/Districts
Share
(x1000 tonnes)
(Mo%)
(tonnes)
(x1000 tonnes)
(Mo%)
(tonnes)
(x1000 tonnes)
(Mo%)
(tonnes)
(x1000 tonnes)
(Mo%)
(tonnes)
South America
NuevaUnión, Chile (4)
50
%
159,500
0.01
%
10,000
231,500
0.01
%
20,000
391,000
0.01
%
30,000
362,300
0.01
%
40,000
Aqua Rica, Argentina (5)
18.75
%
141,900
0.03
%
40,000
137,400
0.03
%
40,000
279,300
0.03
%
80,000
139,900
0.03
%
40,000
TOTAL NEWMONT
301,400
0.02
%
50,000
368,900
0.02
%
60,000
670,300
0.02
%
110,000
502,200
0.02
%
80,000
(1)
Resources are reported exclusive of reserves.
(2)
Resources for NuevaUnión and Aqua Rica are estimated based on a molybdenum price set by NuevaUnión joint venture and Yamana, respectively. Tonnage amounts have been rounded to the nearest 100,000.
(3)
Measured and Indicated Resources (combined) are equivalent to Mineralized Material disclosed in Newmont’s Form 10-K filing.
(4)
Project is currently undeveloped. Resource estimates provided by NuevaUnión joint venture.
(5)
Resource estimates provided by Yamana, the operator of the Aqua Rica joint venture.
Cautionary Statement:
The “Mineral Reserves” or “reserves” disclosed in this release have been prepared in compliance with Industry Guide 7 published by the SEC. As used in this news release, the term “reserve” means that part of a mineral deposit that can be economically and legally extracted or produced at the time of the reserve determination. The term “economically,” as used in this definition, means that profitable extraction or production has been established or analytically demonstrated in a feasibility study to be viable and justifiable under reasonable investment and market assumptions. The term “legally,” as used in this definition, does not imply that all permits needed for mining and processing have been obtained or that other legal issues have been completely resolved. However, for a reserve to exist, Newmont must have a justifiable expectation, based on applicable laws and regulations, that issuance of permits or resolution of legal issues necessary for mining and processing at a particular deposit will be accomplished in the ordinary course and in a timeframe consistent with Newmont’s current mine plans. Reserves in this news release are aggregated from the proven and probable classes. The term “Proven Reserves” used in the tables of this news release means reserves for which (a) quantity is estimated from dimensions revealed in outcrops, trenches, workings or drill holes; (b) grade and/or quality are estimated from the results of detailed sampling; and (c) the sites for inspection, sampling and measurements are spaced so closely and the geologic character is sufficiently defined that size, shape, depth and mineral content of reserves are well established. The term “Probable Reserves” means reserves for which quantity and grade are estimated from information similar to that used for proven reserves, but the sites for sampling are farther apart or are otherwise less closely spaced. The degree of assurance, although lower than that for proven reserves, is high enough to assume continuity between points of observation. Newmont classifies all reserves as Probable on its development projects until a year of production has confirmed all assumptions made in the reserve estimates. Proven and Probable reserves include gold, copper, silver, zinc, lead or molybdenum attributable to Newmont’s ownership or economic interest. Proven and probable reserves were calculated using cut-off grades. The term “cutoff grade” means the lowest grade of mineralized material considered economic to process. Cut-off grades vary between deposits depending upon prevailing economic conditions, mineability of the deposit, by-products, amenability of the ore to gold, copper, silver, zinc, lead, molybdenum extraction and type of milling or leaching facilities available.
Notice for U.S. Investors:
The terms “resources” and “Measured, Indicated and Inferred resources” are used in this news release. Investors are advised that the SEC does not recognize these terms and “resources” have not been prepared in accordance with Industry Guide 7. Newmont has determined that such “resources” would be substantively the same as those prepared using the Guidelines established by the Society of Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration (SME) and defined as “Mineral Resource”. Estimates of resources are subject to further exploration and development, are subject to additional risks, and no assurance can be given that they will eventually convert to future reserves. Inferred Resources, in particular, have a great amount of uncertainty as to their existence and their economic and legal feasibility. Investors are cautioned not to assume that any part or all of the Inferred Resource exists, or is economically or legally mineable. Also, disclosure of contained ounces is permitted under the SME Guideline and other regulatory guidelines, such as Canada’s NI 43-101 and Australia’s JORC. However, the SEC generally requires mineral resource information in SEC-filed documents to be reported only as in-place tonnage and grade. Investors are reminded that even if significant mineralization is discovered and converted to reserves, during the time necessary to ultimately move such mineralization to production the economic feasibility of production may change. US investors are encouraged to refer to the “Proven and Probable Reserve” tables contained herein for reserves prepared in compliance with the SEC’s Industry Guide 7, and to the Company’s website for the “Proven and Probable Reserve” and “Mineralized Material tables, available at www.newmont.com and included in the Company’s Form 10-K, expected to be filed on or about February 18, 2021, on www.sec.gov. Investors are reminded that the tables presented in the Annual Report are estimates as of December 31, 2020 and were presented on an attributable basis reflecting the Company’s ownership interest at such time.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward Looking Statements:
This release may contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which are intended to be covered by the safe harbor created by such sections and other applicable laws. Such forward-looking statements may include, without limitation, estimates and expectations of future production, exploration outlook and expected expenditure, and operational and financial performance. Where the Company expresses or implies 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, such statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors, which could cause actual results to differ materially from future results expressed or implied by the “forward-looking statements”. Such assumptions, include, but are not limited to the key assumptions set forth on page 5 hereof. For a more detailed discussion of risks and other factors that might impact future looking statements, see the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), under the heading “Risk Factors”, as well as the COVID-19 related “Risk Factor” in the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2020, filed with the SEC, available on the SEC website or www.newmont.com. Investors are also encouraged to refer to the Company’s 2020 Form 10-K, which is expected to be filed on or about February 18, 2021, with the SEC under the headings “Risk Factors” and “Forward-Looking Statements” for additional information, The Company does not undertake any obligation to release publicly revisions to any “forward-looking statement,” including, without limitation, outlook, to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this news release, or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as may be required under applicable securities laws. Investors should not assume that any lack of update to a previously issued “forward-looking statement” constitutes a reaffirmation of that statement. Continued reliance on “forward-looking statements” is at investors' own risk.
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