newmont mining 06_07_07_UBS_Roadshow

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UBS Conference London, England June 7, 2007

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UBSConference

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June 7, 2007

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Cautionary Statement Cautionary Statement

This presentation contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, that are intended to be covered by the safe harbor created by such sections. Such forward-looking statements include, without limitation, (i) estimates of future gold and copper production and sales; (ii) estimates of future costs applicable to sales; (iii) estimates of future capital expenditures, royalty and dividend income, tax rates and expenses; (iv) estimates regarding timing of future development, construction, production or closure activities; (v) statements regarding future exploration results and the replacement of reserves; and (vi) statements regarding cost structure and competitive position. Where the Company expresses or implies an expectation or belief as to future events or results, such expectation or belief is expressed in good faith and believed to have a reasonable basis. However, forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, which could cause actual results to differ materially from future results expressed, projected or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks include, but are not limited to, gold and other metals price volatility, currency fluctuations, increased production costs and variances in ore grade or recovery rates from those assumed in mining plans, political and operational risks in the countries in which we operate, and governmental regulation and judicial outcomes. For a more detailed discussion of such risks and other factors, see the Company’s 2006 Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed February 26, 2007 which is on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission, as well as the Company’s other SEC filings. The Company does not undertake any obligation to release publicly revisions to any “forward-looking statement,” to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this news release, or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as may be required under applicable securities laws.

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Newmont PortfolioNewmont Portfolio

Nevada

Peru Australia, New Zealand, and Indonesia

Ghana

5.9 Million Equity Gold Ounces Sold in 2006 from 11 Mine-sites Globally

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Newmont’s Reserve GrowthTrack Record & Discovery Cycles

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Europe3%Asia Pacif ic

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Africa15%

South America

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North America

25%

Australia30%

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2007 Equity Gold Sales Guidance2007 Equity Gold Sales Guidance2007 Outlook = 5.2 to 5.6m Equity Ounces2007 Outlook = 5.2 to 5.6m Equity Ounces

2006 Actual - Equity Gold Sales

Nevada41%

Australia/New Zealand

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Yanacocha23%

Batu Hijau4%

Ghana3%

Other6%

2006 Actual to 2007 Guidance* Equity Gold Sales Variance

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Yanacocha15%

Ghana8%

Batu Hijau5%

* 2007 number based on mid-point of guidance

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NewmontNewmont’’s Operating Cost Profiles Operating Cost Profile

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Industry = 12% CAGR*

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* Industry Cost based on 2007 Gold Survey - GFMS

Newmont operating costs below industry average (2003 – 2006)- 2006

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2007 Cost Applicable to Sales2007 Cost Applicable to Sales2007 Outlook = $3752007 Outlook = $375--$400/Oz$400/Oz

Approximately $100/oz equivalent from Batu Hijau copper revenue*

Approximately $15 - $20/oz impact from change in deferred stripping*

Others3%

Diesel & Electricity

5%

Labor & Contract Services

15%

Consumbles5%

Production72%

% Increase by Cost DriversChange by Region

*2007 outlook based at mid-point; 2007 copper revenue outlook at $3.00/lb; andQ1 2007 deferred stripping impact.

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2007 Guidance CAS ($375 - $400/oz)2006 CAS ($304/oz)

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NEVADA2007

OutlookQ1

2007Q1

2006

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2,350 - 2,550

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Consolidated gold sales (000 ounces)

Equity gold sales (000 ounces)

Costs applicable to sales ($/ounce)

NevadaNevada

OpportunitiesSteady state production from Leeville; Carlin and Twin Creeks performing in line with plans;Further anticipated reductions in contracted service costs;Planned savings from power plant and fleet reinvestment.

ChallengesPhoenix Start-up;Ongoing labor and energy cost pressures.

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YANACOCHA2007

OutlookQ1

2007Q1

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Consolidated gold sales (000 ounces)

Equity gold sales (000 ounces)

Costs applicable to sales ($/ounce)

PeruPeru

OpportunitiesIncreasing recoveries from La Quinua and Carachugo;Increasing ore placement on leach pads in second half of year;Improving recoveries with 2008 completion of gold mill;Optimizing development plans for Conga;Yanacocha sulfides provide future potential upside.

ChallengesNegotiating a three-year extension with labor union; Lower potential ore grades.

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AUSTRALIA/NEW ZEALAND2007

OutlookQ1

2007Q1

2006

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1,275 – 1,325

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Consolidated gold sales (000 ounces)

Equity gold sales (000 ounces)

Costs applicable to sales ($/ounce)

Australia/New ZealandAustralia/New Zealand

OpportunitiesUpside production and exploration potential from the Tanami mine;Increasing throughput at Martha; Upside potential for the year at Pajingo; Boddington project remains on schedule.

ChallengesApproximately $5-$6/ounce for every $0.01 change in the A$ exchange rate;Mature underground and open pit mines; Recruiting and retention of experienced labor.

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IndonesiaIndonesia

Batu Hijau2007

OutlookQ1

2007Q1

2006

Consolidated copper sales (M lbs) 395 – 435

210 – 230

$1.10 - $1.20

435 - 475

230 – 250

$225 - $240

91 81

Equity copper sales (M lbs) 48 43

Average realized copper price $2.74 $2.08

Equity gold sales (000 ozs) 45 39

Costs applicable to sales ($/lb Cu) $1.40 $0.81

Consolidated gold sales (000 ozs) 84 73

Costs applicable to sales ($/oz Au) $330 $208

OpportunitiesUn-hedged copper exposure;Second half of the year benefits from current stripping campaign;Planned lower waste to ore ratios for the remainder of 2007, with a 6:1 ratio for the year;Higher grade and throughput opportunities.

Challenges$7/ounce Q1 cost impact from the first quarter stripping campaign;Harder ore and higher waste removal costs during first half of the year;Ongoing divestiture requirements.

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GhanaGhana

Ahafo 2007Outlook

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Q1 2006

Consolidated gold sales (000 ozs) 410 – 450

410 – 450

$460 - $500

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Equity gold sales (000 ozs) 125 -

Costs applicable to sales ($/oz) $341 -

Opportunities25% share in 80 mega-watt power plant;Higher mill ore grade potential;Ramping up to steady state mine rates;Continued evaluation of the Akyem project and Ahafo expansion opportunities.

ChallengesPotential for higher power costs.

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The Gold Company Of Choice The Gold Company Of Choice For A Gold Bull MarketFor A Gold Bull Market

Remain on Track for Anticipated Gold and Copper Sales

Addressing Operating Cost Challenges at Phoenix

Building New Mines with Strong Exploration Potential

Balanced Global Portfolio

Institutional Quality Investment

“No Gold Hedging” Philosophy

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Appendix Appendix ––Gold Industry Gold Industry -- Declining ProductionDeclining Production

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Structural Steel Labor Total Process Plant All Mining Equipment

Labor +77%

Steel +57%

Plants +45%

Equipment +29%

Appendix Appendix --Extractive Industry Capital InflationExtractive Industry Capital Inflation

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June 7, 2007 Slide 17Going Forward - Capital Effectiveness through Stage Gate process

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Appendix Appendix --NewmontNewmont’’ss Capital ExpendituresCapital Expenditures2007 Outlook = $1.8 2007 Outlook = $1.8 -- $2.0 billion$2.0 billion

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Akyem Mine, GhanaDeferred pending permitting, optimization and feasibility studySustainable power solution alternatives under reviewAdditional exploration drilling data underwayDevelopment decision expected by end of 2007

Conga Mine, PeruLarge Copper and Gold DepositOptimization studies in progress

Ahafo Expansion, GhanaSubika UndergroundPossible Second Mill

Yanacocha Gold Mill & SulfidesPotential for Large Gold & Copper districtOngoing metallurgical studies

Appendix Appendix ––Future ProspectsFuture Prospects

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Appendix Appendix ––Phoenix OverviewPhoenix Overview

Lower Mill Recovery and Grade ChallengesOptimization efforts to improve simultaneous gold and copper recoveriesEvaluating mine plan sequencing to optimize metal production

Mill Throughput ChallengesMore complex ores than anticipated in some zones

• Drill and blast improvement programs• Crusher feed optimization efforts• Optimizing replacement crusher plans• Blending hard and soft ores to maximize throughput

Phoenix Upside Potential 8.0 million ounces gold;770 million pounds copper in reservesExploration targets exist with potential for expanding the Phoenix pit;Production opportunities from copper oxide material, with potential to add an oxide leach pad once permitted

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Appendix Appendix ––Ghanaian Power PlantGhanaian Power Plant

Long-term solution80 mega-watt power plant under construction;25% share in power supplied;Proportionate distribution of power from the grid; Plant to supply one-third of Ahafo power needs

Power plant constructionMajority of equipment received;Remaining critical equipment expected mid-year;Completion expected during second half

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Appendix Appendix ––Exploration Spending and OutlookExploration Spending and Outlook2007 Outlook = $170 2007 Outlook = $170 -- $175 million$175 million

2007 Budget by Program2007 Budget by Location

North America24%

Other Turkey 2%

West Africa 10%

Opportunity Fund& Support 21%

Australia 14%

South America 28%

China/SE Asia 2%

Near Mine54%

Greenfields20%

OpportunityFund 9%

Tech Support/Management 9%

Diamonds 9%

Exploration SpendingQ1

2007Q1

2006

Total Exploration $40 $33

Near-mine $21 $22

Other $9 $3

Greenfield $10 $8

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Appendix Appendix ––Q1 Merchant Banking ResultsQ1 Merchant Banking Results

Royalty and Dividend IncomeFY2006 Record $120 million (+52% over 2005)Q1 Royalty and Other Income: $31 million

Equity Portfolio and Investment GrowthMarket value of marketable securities portfolio:

$1.40 billion at Year-end 2006; $1.28 billion at end of Q1 2007

Alberta Heavy Oil Investment: $20 million investment $280 million sale proceedsCanadian Oil Sands Trust: $268 million investment $800 million market value

Value Creation InvestmentsIron Ore Coal Arctic GasDiamonds