8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

NEWMONT Corp /DE/ 8-K Report, Financial Results (Oct 16, 2012)

Filed October 16, 2012For Securities:NEMNEMCL

Summary

Newmont Mining Corporation (NEM) filed an 8-K on October 16, 2012, to report its preliminary third quarter production and sales figures for gold and copper. This filing provides investors with an early look at the company's operational performance for the period ended September 30, 2012, without waiting for the full quarterly earnings release. The preliminary data is crucial for investors as it offers insights into Newmont's output levels, which directly impact revenue and profitability. Investors can use this information to gauge the company's progress against its production targets and assess potential impacts on its financial outlook for the quarter and the remainder of the year. The furnished news release (Exhibit 99.1) contains the specific production and sales details.

Key Highlights

  • 1Newmont Mining Corporation filed an 8-K on October 16, 2012.
  • 2The filing's primary purpose is to report preliminary Q3 2012 attributable gold and copper production and sales.
  • 3This disclosure provides investors with early operational performance data.
  • 4The information pertains to the operational period ending September 30, 2012.
  • 5A news release dated October 16, 2012, containing these details is furnished as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 6This item falls under SEC Regulation 'ITEM 2.02. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION'.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly disclose Newmont Mining Corporation's preliminary production and sales figures for gold and copper for the third quarter of 2012, as of October 16, 2012.

The detailed production and sales numbers for the third quarter of 2012 are provided in the news release dated October 16, 2012, which is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

This preliminary information is important for investors because it provides an early indication of the company's operational performance and revenue generation potential for the third quarter, allowing for timely assessment of the company's financial health and outlook before the full earnings report.

This report specifically covers preliminary third quarter attributable production and sales figures for gold and copper.