Summary
Newmont Mining Corporation (NEM) filed a Form 8-K on January 18, 2006, to report its production and cost results for the year ended December 31, 2005, as well as its initial guidance for 2006. The report primarily serves to furnish a news release containing this operational and financial information to the SEC. Investors should note that this information is being furnished and not deemed 'filed' for regulatory purposes. The key takeaway is the release of year-end 2005 operational performance metrics and forward-looking 2006 guidance.
Key Highlights
- 1Newmont reported its production and costs applicable to sales for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005.
- 2The company also provided its 2006 guidance regarding gold sales and costs applicable to sales.
- 3This information was disseminated through a news release issued on January 18, 2006.
- 4The news release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to the Form 8-K.
- 5The filing indicates that the provided information is furnished under Regulation FD and is not considered 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
- 6This filing does not incorporate the information by reference into other SEC filings.
- 7The report is a routine disclosure of operational results and forward-looking guidance.