8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

NEWMONT Corp /DE/ 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jan 17, 2012)

Filed January 17, 2012For Securities:NEMNEMCL

Summary

Newmont Mining Corporation (NEM) filed an 8-K on January 17, 2012, primarily to furnish a news release detailing its preliminary 2011 operating highlights and providing an outlook for 2012. While the 8-K itself does not contain the detailed financial results or operational figures, it serves as the official record of the company making these forward-looking statements and operational updates available to the public. Investors relying on this filing should refer to the accompanying news release (Exhibit 99.1) for specific metrics regarding 2011 performance and the company's expectations for the upcoming year. This filing signals a key point for investors to assess Newmont's recent operational success and its strategic direction heading into 2012, especially in the context of the broader mining industry and commodity prices at the time.

Key Highlights

  • 1Newmont Mining Corporation filed an 8-K on January 17, 2012.
  • 2The 8-K's primary purpose is to furnish a news release.
  • 3The furnished news release covers preliminary 2011 operating highlights.
  • 4The news release also provides Newmont's outlook for 2012.
  • 5Exhibit 99.1 is the news release dated January 17, 2012.
  • 6The filing is made under Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition).

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report and furnish a news release issued by Newmont Mining Corporation on January 17, 2012. This news release contains preliminary highlights of the company's 2011 operating performance and its outlook for 2012.

The detailed information is contained within the news release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. Investors should refer to that document for specific operational highlights and forward-looking statements regarding 2012.

The 8-K filing itself does not contain specific financial results or operational figures. It only states that a news release with this information has been issued and is being furnished as an exhibit.

This item indicates that the company is disclosing or updating information regarding its financial condition or results of operations. In this case, it's being used to formally submit the news release containing preliminary operational highlights and the 2012 outlook.