What is the main purpose of this 8-K filing?

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to inform the public about a change in the independent accountants for Newmont Mining Corporation's employee retirement savings plans.

Why did Newmont Mining Corporation change its auditors for the retirement plans?

The filing does not explicitly state the reasons for the change, but it emphasizes that there were no disagreements with the previous auditor, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, on any accounting or auditing matters. The decision was approved by the management of the retirement plans.

Are there any concerns about the financial reporting of the retirement plans based on this change?

No, the filing indicates that there were no disagreements or reportable events with the previous auditor, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, which would suggest any financial reporting concerns. The change appears to be a routine procedural matter.

What specific plans are affected by this auditor change?

The specific plans affected are the Newmont Retirement Savings Plan for Hourly-Rated Employees and the Newmont Retirement Savings Plan (Non-Union).

NEM/NEMCL 8-K: Financial Events

Summary

This 8-K filing from Newmont Mining Corporation (NEM) reports a change in the independent auditors for its employee retirement savings plans. Effective April 28, 2006, the Plans for Hourly-Rated Employees and the Non-Union Retirement Savings Plan have appointed Causey, Demgen & Moore Inc. as their new independent accountants, replacing PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. This change applies to the fiscal year ending December 31, 2005, and subsequent periods. The filing explicitly states there were no disagreements with the former auditor on any accounting principles, financial statement disclosures, or auditing procedures. Furthermore, no reportable events, as defined by SEC regulations, occurred with PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP during the relevant periods.

Key Highlights

1Newmont Mining Corporation's employee retirement plans have changed independent auditors.
2PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP has been dismissed as the independent accountant for the Plans.
3Causey, Demgen & Moore Inc. has been appointed as the new independent accountant for the Plans.
4The change is effective for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2005.
5The filing confirms no disagreements with PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP on accounting or auditing matters.
6No reportable events, as defined by SEC regulations, occurred with the former auditor.

NEWMONT Corp /DE/ 8-K Report, Auditor Change (May 4, 2006)

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