Newmont Corporation reported gold Mineral Reserves (reserves) of 92.8 million attributable ounces for 2021 compared to the Company’s 94.2 million ounces at the end of 2020.

Newmont has significant upside to other metals, including more than 15 billion pounds of copper reserves and nearly 600 million ounces of silver reserves.

In addition, reserves and resources were further strengthened with the purchase of Buenaventura's 43.65% interest in Minera Yanacocha in February 2022, adding 2.7 million ounces of gold reserves, 11.0 million gold resources, 700 million pounds of copper reserves and 2.6 billion copper resources.

"Newmont's world-class portfolio of operations and projects is underpinned by a robust foundation of reserves and resources, along with the most extensive exploration program in the industry," said Tom Palmer, President and CEO. "In 2021, more than 80 per cent of depletion was replaced as we continue to progress our most profitable greenfield and near-mine projects. Exploration continues to be a core competency at Newmont with a focus on extending mine life, developing districts, and discovering new opportunities in the most favourable jurisdictions."

KEY HIGHLIGHTS AND DIFFERENTIATORS:

•       Robust gold Mineral Reserves of 92.8 million ounces

•       Over 90 per cent of gold reserves in top-tier jurisdictions

•       Addition of 6.5 million ounces in 2021 primarily through drilling

•       Gold reserve life at operating sites of 10 years or more, 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 120 ounces per 1,000 shares, including the purchase of Buenaventura's interest in Minera Yanacocha

•       Measured & Indicated gold Mineral Resources of 68.3 million ounces and Inferred of 33.2 million ounces

•       Significant exposure to copper with 15.1 billion pounds in reserves, 17.8 billion pounds in Measured & Indicated resources and 8.6 billion pounds in Inferred resources

•       Additional exposure to other metals such as silver, zinc, and lead mainly at Peñasquito

•       Announced the acquisition of Buenaventura's 43.65% interest in Minera Yanacocha in February 2022; further enhancing world-class asset ownership with a consistent district consolidation strategy1

PERCENTAGE OF GOLD RESERVES BY JURISDICTION

Newmont’s reserve base is a key differentiator with over 90 per cent of gold reserves located in top-tier jurisdictions, an operating reserve life of more than 10 years and an average reserve grade of 1.06 grams per tonne. In addition, Newmont has substantial exposure to other metals, with 65 million gold equivalent ounces3 from copper, silver, zinc, lead and molybdenum.

For 2021, Newmont reported 92.8 million ounces of gold Mineral Reserves, slightly lower than the prior-year total of 94.2 million ounces. Depletion of 7.1 million ounces and unfavourable net revisions of 0.8 million ounces were largely offset by additions of 6.5 million ounces.

Additions before revisions of 6.5 million ounces through exploration met the Company’s target despite higher costs and challenges created by the pandemic with travel restrictions and additional safety protocols. Notable reserve additions for the year from Newmont’s operating sites included:

•       Cerro Negro added 1.1 million ounces primarily due to drilling in the Eastern Districts

•       Tanami added 0.8 million ounces largely due to the first declaration of reserves at Liberator

•       Éléonore added 0.4 million ounces primarily from drilling

•       Merian added 0.4 million attributable ounces primarily from drilling at the Maraba open pit

•       Ahafo added 0.4 million ounces primarily from drilling and updated technical assumptions at Subika Underground

•       Newmont’s 38.5 per cent interest in NGM added 3.0 million attributable ounces primarily from drilling at Goldrush

Net unfavourable revisions include 0.9 million ounces at Cerro Negro due to reserve downgrades related to drill spacing studies and updated technical assumptions. In addition, gold Mineral Reserves reported negative revisions of 0.4 million ounces at Tanami, 0.2 million ounces at Boddington, 0.2 million ounces at Porcupine underground and 0.2 million ounces at Pueblo Viejo. Negative revisions were partially offset by favourable revisions of 0.6 million attributable ounces at NGM and 0.4 million ounces at Éléonore, in addition to acquisitions of 0.1 million attributable ounces related to South Arturo at NGM.

Newmont’s 38.5 per cent interest in NGM represented 19.3 million attributable ounces of gold reserves at year-end, as compared to 17.4 million ounces at the end of 2020. Pueblo Viejo represented 3.6 million attributable ounces of gold reserves at year-end as compared to 4.1 million ounces at the end of 2020, representing Newmont’s 40 per cent interest.

Gold reserve grade improved three per cent to 1.06 grams per tonne compared to 1.03 grams per tonne in the prior year largely due to higher-grade reserves from the Company’s 38.5 per cent equity ownership in Nevada Gold Mines and positive results from our underground managed operations, including Éléonore, Tanami and Porcupine.

In 2021, Newmont reported Measured and Indicated gold Mineral Resources of 68.3 million ounces as compared to 69.6 million ounces in the prior year. Inferred gold Mineral Resources totalled 33.2 million ounces as compared to 31.6 million ounces in 2020. In total, resource conversions to reserves were more than offset by additions and net positive revisions.

Measured and Indicated Gold Mineral Resources added through exploration programmes were 1.6 million ounces and included notable additions before revisions of 0.3 million ounces at Tanami and 0.2 million ounces at Ahafo South underground.

Measured and Indicated gold Mineral Resources reported net revisions of 3.0 million ounces mainly driven by positive revisions of 1.3 million ounces at Boddington and 0.6 million ounces at Tanami. Additionally, NGM added 2.1 million attributable ounces. Positive revisions were partially offset by negative revisions, including 1.1 million ounces at CC&V and 0.5 million ounces at Peñasquito.

Inferred Gold Mineral Resources added through exploration programs were 3.3 million ounces and included notable additions before revisions of 0.4 million ounces at Ahafo South, 0.4 million ounces at Éléonore, 0.4 million ounces at Cerro Negro and 0.4 million ounces at Tanami. Additionally, NGM added 0.8 million attributable ounces.

Inferred Gold Mineral Resources reported net revisions of 0.6 million ounces mainly driven by positive revisions of 0.6 million ounces at Cerro Negro and 0.3 million ounces at Ahafo South underground. Additionally, NGM added 1.1 million attributable ounces. Positive revisions were partially offset by negative revisions of 0.7 million ounces at Peñasquito and 0.5 million ounces at Tanami.

Newmont’s Measured and Indicated gold Mineral Resource grade increased slightly to 0.66 grams per tonne compared to 0.65 grams per tonne in the prior year. Inferred gold Mineral Resource grade of 0.69 grams per tonne increased compared with 0.65 grams per tonne from 2020.

OTHER METALS

In 2021, copper reserves decreased slightly to 15,090 million pounds from 15,220 pounds in the prior year primarily due to mining depletion. Copper resources increased to 17,820 million pounds of Measured & Indicated and 8,640 million pounds of Inferred from 17,620 million pounds of Measured and Indicated and 8,620 million pounds of Inferred due to the addition of a layback at Boddington. 2021 copper figures exclude 700 million pounds of reserves and 2,645 million pounds of resources acquired through the purchase of Buenaventura's 43.65% interest in Minera Yanacocha in February 2022.

Silver reserves decreased from 613 million ounces to 568 million ounces in the prior year, largely due to depletion at Peñasquito. Silver resources also decreased to 422 million ounces of Measured & Indicated and 163 million ounces of Inferred from 482 million ounces of Measured and Indicated and 204 million ounces of Inferred due to design updates at Peñasquito. 2021 silver figures exclude 49 million pounds of resources acquired through the purchase of Buenaventura's 43.65% interest in Minera Yanacocha in February 2022.

Lead reserves decreased to 2,580 million pounds from 2,940 million pounds in the prior year, and zinc reserves also decreased to 6,250 million pounds from 6,810 million pounds. These decreases are largely due to depletion at Peñasquito. Measured & Indicated lead resources decreased to 1,230 million pounds from 1,700 million pounds and Inferred lead resources decreased to 480 million pounds from 900 million pounds. Measured & Indicated zinc resources decreased to 2,690 million pounds from 3,700 million pounds and Inferred zinc resources decreased to 1,070 million pounds from 1,700 million pounds. These decreases are primarily due to design updates at Peñasquito.

EXPLORATION OUTLOOK

Newmont’s attributable exploration expenditure for managed operations is expected to be approximately $250 million in 2022 with 80 per cent of total exploration investment dedicated to near-mine expansion programs and the remaining 20 per cent allocated to the advancement of greenfield projects.

Additionally, Newmont’s share of exploration investment for its non-managed joint ventures will total approximately $45 million.

Geographically, the Company expects to invest approximately 38 per cent in North America, 23 per cent in South America, 17 per cent in Australia and the remainder in Africa and other locations.

GOLD RESERVE SENSITIVITY

A $100 increase in gold price would result in an approximate six per cent increase in gold reserves while a $100 decrease in gold price would result in an approximate eight per cent decrease in gold reserves. These sensitivities assume an oil price of $60 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.

RESERVE AND RESOURCE TABLES

Proven and Probable reserves are based on extensive drilling, sampling, mine modelling and metallurgical testing from which we determine economic feasibility. 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 realised. 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.

Proven and Probable reserves disclosed as of December 31, 2021, have been prepared in accordance with the new Regulation S-K 1300 requirements of the SEC; whereas Proven and Probable reserves disclosed s of December 31, 2020, have been prepared in accordance with the SEC’s Industry Guide 7 ("IG7").

The miner said its historical methodology applied to the prior year of estimating reserves was not significantly impacted as a result of the change from IG7 to S-K 1300, therefore we believe the amounts presented on December 31, 2021, and 2020, under the respective methodologies, are comparable.

It said it publishes reserves annually and will recalculate reserves on December 31, 2022, 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 2022.