What is the nature of the legal dispute?

The dispute involves a South Jakarta District Court ruling that granted PT Pukuafu Indah (PTPI) entitlement to a 31% stake in PT Newmont Nusa Tenggara, which Newmont Indonesia Limited (NIL) and Nusa Tenggara Mining Corporation (NTMC) are required to divest. The court also awarded monetary damages to PTPI.

What action is Newmont taking in response to the ruling?

Newmont Mining Corporation, through its subsidiary NIL and partner NTMC, announced that they will appeal the South Jakarta District Court's ruling.

What is the potential financial impact of this ruling and appeal?

The financial impact is currently uncertain as Newmont is appealing the ruling. The ruling involves the divestment of a significant stake (31%) in PT Newmont Nusa Tenggara and an award of monetary damages, both of which could have material financial consequences if the appeal is unsuccessful.

NEM/NEMCL 8-K SEC Disclosure

Summary

Newmont Mining Corporation (NEM) announced on November 30, 2010, that its subsidiary, Newmont Indonesia Limited (NIL), along with its partner Nusa Tenggara Mining Corporation (NTMC), will appeal a recent South Jakarta District Court ruling. The court ruled that PT Pukuafu Indah (PTPI) is entitled to the 31% stake in PT Newmont Nusa Tenggara that NIL and NTMC are mandated to divest. The ruling also included an award of monetary damages to PTPI.

Key Highlights

1Newmont Indonesia Limited (NIL) and Nusa Tenggara Mining Corporation (NTMC) are appealing a court ruling regarding a divestment.
2The South Jakarta District Court ruled that PT Pukuafu Indah (PTPI) is entitled to a 31% stake in PT Newmont Nusa Tenggara.
3The court also awarded monetary damages to PTPI.
4The ruling pertains to a required divestment by NIL and NTMC.
5Newmont Corp is proceeding with an appeal of the district court's decision.

NEWMONT Corp /DE/ 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Dec 1, 2010)

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