8-K/ALeadership Changes

NEWMONT Corp /DE/ 8-K/A Report, Executive Changes (Apr 1, 2014)

Filed April 1, 2014For Securities:NEMNEMCL

Summary

This Form 8-K/A filing from Newmont Mining Corporation serves as an amendment to a previous report, clarifying the departure date of a board member, Mr. Simon R. Thompson. Initially, Mr. Thompson had announced he would not seek re-election at the 2014 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, with his term set to end on April 23, 2014. However, due to his appointment as a non-executive director at Rio Tinto plc and Rio Tinto Limited, effective April 1, 2014, Mr. Thompson's tenure on Newmont's Board of Directors has been accelerated and will now cease on April 1, 2014. The company expresses gratitude for Mr. Thompson's service, highlighting his contributions, particularly his past roles as Chairman of the Environmental and Social Responsibility Committee and his commitment to the company's safety and sustainability initiatives. This amendment provides a precise update on board composition changes, which investors should note for governance continuity.

Key Highlights

  • 1Amendment to prior 8-K filing regarding board member departure.
  • 2Mr. Simon R. Thompson's departure from the Board of Directors is effective April 1, 2014.
  • 3The earlier announced departure date was April 23, 2014, prior to the 2014 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
  • 4Mr. Thompson's early departure is due to his appointment as a non-executive director at Rio Tinto.
  • 5Newmont expresses appreciation for Mr. Thompson's dedicated service and contributions.
  • 6Key contributions noted include his role as former Chairman of the Environmental and Social Responsibility Committee.
  • 7The filing updates on governance changes related to board membership.

Frequently Asked Questions

Newmont is filing an amendment (8-K/A) to correct and update information previously disclosed in a Form 8-K filed on December 3, 2013. Specifically, it clarifies the effective date of Mr. Simon R. Thompson's departure from the Board of Directors.

Mr. Thompson's service as a member of the Newmont Board of Directors will cease effective April 1, 2014. This is an earlier date than initially announced (April 23, 2014).

The change in Mr. Thompson's departure date is due to his appointment as a non-executive director of Rio Tinto plc and Rio Tinto Limited, which became effective on April 1, 2014. This new role necessitated his earlier departure from the Newmont Board to avoid conflicts and comply with governance requirements.

Newmont and its Board of Directors have expressed their deepest appreciation for Mr. Thompson's outstanding and dedicated service. They specifically highlighted his many contributions, including his prior service as Chairman of the Environmental and Social Responsibility Committee and his commitment to the company's health, safety, and environmental performance.