Item 1A. RISK FACTORS.

There were no material changes from the risk factors set forth under Part I, Business; Item 1A, Risk Factors in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, as filed with the SEC on February 23, 2023, except as set forth below.

Risks Related to the Jurisdictions in Which We Operate.

Our Peñasquito operation in Mexico is subject to social, political, regulatory, and economic risks.

Our Peñasquito operation has in the past, and may in the future, be affected significantly and adversely by social, political, regulatory, or economic developments in Mexico. A wide range of general and industry-specific Mexican federal and state environmental laws and regulations apply to our operations. These laws and regulations are often difficult and costly to comply with and carry substantial penalties for non-compliance. For example, in the State of Zacatecas, Mexico, environmental taxes became effective in 2017 with little clarity on how the taxes are to be calculated. An ecological tax agreement was ratified in 2021 which provides clarity for 2021 to 2024, after which, the Company, along with other companies in the State of Zacatecas, will need to engage with governmental authorities to understand how the environmental tax would be levied year-over-year. Additionally, in May 2023, the Mexican government published several amendments to laws relating to the country's mining industry, which includes changes to Mexico's Mining Law, National Waters Law, General Law of Ecological Equilibrium and Environmental Protection and General Law for the Prevention and Integral Handling of Wastes (“Mining Reform”). The Mining Reform is expected to add significant uncertainty for foreign investors in Mexico and companies operating in the mining sector, including Newmont. As a result of the Mining Reform, we expect that it will be more difficult for us to access/maintain rights to land and water, thereby negatively impacting our mining activities within Mexico, raising concerns around exploration programs, security of concessions, and out of cycle community negotiations. If political and regulatory trends continue in a manner that is increasingly less supportive of mining, it can have an adverse impact on our operations and financial results.

Production at our Peñasquito operation is dependent upon the efforts of our employees and, consequently, our maintenance of good relationships with our employees. In recent years, we have had several disputes with the National Union of Mine and Metal Workers of the Mexican Republic (“the Union”). Following negotiations in 2022, Newmont and the Union reached a Collective Bargaining Agreement (“CBA”) in June 2022 whereby Union represented workforce will participate in uncapped profit-sharing bonus up to 10%, which resulted in increased labor costs. In June 2023, the Union made claims regarding violations of legal regulations and labor agreements (which the Company refuted) and notified the Company of a strike action demanding an increase in the uncapped profit-sharing benefit provided for in the CBA from 10 percent to 20 percent, representing a 100 percent increase. The Company urged the Union to abide by the mutually agreed CBA and engaged in dialogue with the Union and the government, but the disagreement remains unresolved. In response to the strike notice, Minera Peñasquito suspended operations and the related shut down remains ongoing. A failure to successfully resolve ongoing union complaints could result in continuation of work stoppages and/or other future disruptions in production and labor issues that could adversely affect our operations and financial performance and our ability to achieve expected results and guidance. See also the Risk Factor under the heading “Our business depends on good relations with our employees” in our recent Form 10-K.

A deterioration in Mexico’s economy, social instability, political unrest, or other adverse social developments in Mexico could also adversely affect operating results at Peñasquito, as well as the safety and security of the site and workforce. For example, in recent years, Mexico has experienced a period of increasing criminal activity, primarily due to the activities of drug cartels and related criminal organizations, including in the State of Zacatecas. Any increase in the level of violence or a concentration of violence near or around the Peñasquito mine could have an adverse effect on operating results. See the Risk Factor under the heading “Civil disturbances and criminal activities can disrupt business and expose the Company to liability” in our Form 10-K for additional information. See the most recent Form 10-K under Part 1, Item 1A – Risk Factors for additional information regarding risks relating to Mexico, including, without limitation, related to changes in law and increased regulation, increases in requests from government and local stakeholders, taxes, currency and exchange rate exposure, carbon tax and energy costs, availability of energy and water, and other factors.

Risks Relating to the Proposed Newcrest Transaction

As disclosed in this Form 10-Q, including in Part I, Item 1 "Financial statements- Note 1 Basis of Presentation" and Part I, Item 2 “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Overview,” on May 14, 2023, the Company entered into a Scheme Implementation Deed (the "Transaction Agreement") to acquire all issued and outstanding ordinary shares of Newcrest in a stock transaction pursuant to a court-approved Scheme of Arrangement between Newcrest and its shareholders (the “Scheme”, and such acquisition, the “Proposed Newcrest Transaction”). There can be no assurance that the Proposed Newcrest

Transaction will be completed as expected, in a timely manner or at all. The Proposed Newcrest Transaction could subject us to significant risks, including those described below.

The Proposed Newcrest Transaction is subject to satisfaction or waiver of several conditions.

The Proposed Newcrest Transaction is conditional upon, among other things, approval of the issuance of Newmont common stock to Newcrest shareholders in exchange for their Newcrest ordinary shares pursuant to the Transaction Agreement by Newmont’s stockholders, approval of the Scheme by Newcrest shareholders and by the Federal Court of Australia and Newmont and Newcrest having obtained certain regulatory approvals, including, without limitation, approval of competition or antitrust and/or foreign investment authorities in Australia, Canada, and Papua New Guinea. There can be no assurance that any or all such approvals will be obtained or will be obtained in a timely manner.

The Transaction Agreement may be terminated in certain circumstances.

Each of Newmont and Newcrest has the right to terminate the Transaction Agreement in certain circumstances. For instance, either party may terminate the Transaction Agreement if there is or may be a failure of a condition precedent to be satisfied in accordance with its terms and Newmont and Newcrest are unable to agree on a revision to the terms of the Scheme after such failure of the condition precedent of the Scheme has not become effective by 11:59 pm (Melbourne, Australia time) on February 15, 2024. Failure to complete the Proposed Newcrest Transaction could negatively impact the trading price of our common stock or otherwise adversely affect Newmont’s business.

If the Proposed Newcrest Transaction is not completed as a result of, among other reasons, a change in recommendation by a member of our Board of Directors or a material breach of certain terms of the Transaction Agreement by us or there is a competing transaction for us announced and within 18 months we complete such competing transaction, we will be required to pay a termination fee of approximately $375 to Newcrest in connection with the termination of the Transaction Agreement. If the termination fee is ultimately required to be paid to Newcrest, the payment of such fee will have an adverse impact on our financial results.

We will incur significant transaction and transaction-related costs in connection with the Proposed Newcrest Transaction.

We expect to incur significant costs associated with the Proposed Newcrest Transaction and combining the operations of the two companies. Our fees and expenses related to the Proposed Newcrest Transaction include financial advisors’ fees, filing fees, taxes, legal and accounting fees, soliciting fees and regulatory fees, some of which will be paid regardless of whether the Proposed Newcrest Transaction is completed. Furthermore, we will incur costs associated with combining the operations of the two companies. However, it is difficult to predict the amount of these costs before we begin the integration process. We may incur additional unanticipated costs as a consequence of difficulties arising from efforts to integrate the companies.

The market price of shares of our common stock may be adversely affected as a result of the Proposed Newcrest Transaction.

On completion of the Proposed Newcrest Transaction, a significant number of additional shares of our common stock will be issued and available for trading in the public market. The increase in the number of shares of our common stock may lead to sales of such shares or the perception that such sales may occur (commonly referred to as “market overhang”), either of which may adversely affect the market for, and the market price of, shares of our common stock.

In addition, if the Proposed Newcrest Transaction is not completed, the market price of shares of our common stock could decline to the extent that it reflects an assumption that the Proposed Newcrest Transaction will be completed or is material to our business strategy.

We do not currently control Newcrest and its subsidiaries.

We will not control Newcrest and its subsidiaries until completion of the Proposed Newcrest Transaction and the business and results of operations of Newcrest may be adversely affected by events that are outside of our control during the intervening period. The performance of Newcrest may be influenced by, among other factors, economic downturns, changes in commodity prices, political instability in the countries in which Newcrest operates, changes in applicable laws, expropriation, increased environmental regulation, volatility in the financial markets, unfavorable regulatory decisions, litigation, rising costs, civic and labor unrest, disagreements with joint venture partners, delays in ongoing exploration and development projects and other factors beyond our control. As a result of any one or more of these factors, among others, the operations and financial performance of Newcrest may be negatively affected, which may adversely affect the future financial results of the combined company.

Newcrest and Newmont may be the targets of legal claims, securities class actions, derivative lawsuits and other claims and negative publicity related to the Proposed Newcrest Transaction.

Newcrest and Newmont may be the target of securities class actions and derivative lawsuits which could result in substantial costs and may delay or prevent the Proposed Newcrest Transaction. Securities class action lawsuits and derivative lawsuits are often

brought against companies that have entered into an agreement to acquire a public company or to be acquired. Third parties may also attempt to bring claims against Newmont or Newcrest seeking to restrain the Proposed Newcrest Transaction or seeking monetary compensation or other remedies. Even if the lawsuits are without merit, defending against these claims can result in substantial costs and divert management time and resources. Additionally, if a plaintiff is successful in obtaining an injunction prohibiting consummation of the Proposed Newcrest Transaction, then that injunction may delay or prevent the Proposed Newcrest Transaction.

In addition, political and public attitudes towards the Proposed Newcrest Transaction could result in negative press coverage and other adverse public statements affecting Newmont and Newcrest. Adverse press coverage and other adverse statements could lead to investigations by regulators, legislators and law enforcement officials or in legal claims or otherwise negatively impact the ability of the combined company to take advantage of various business and market opportunities. The direct and indirect effects of negative publicity, and the demands of responding to and addressing it, may have a material adverse effect on the combined company’s business, financial condition and results of operations.

We may not realize the anticipated benefits of the Proposed Newcrest Transaction and the integration of Newcrest may not occur as planned.

The Proposed Newcrest Transaction has been agreed with the expectation that its completion will result in an increase in sustained profitability, cost savings and enhanced growth opportunities for the combined company. These anticipated benefits will depend in part on whether Newcrest’s and Newmont’s operations can be integrated in an efficient and effective manner. A significant number of operational and strategic decisions and certain staffing decisions with respect to integration of the two companies have not yet been made. These decisions and the integration of the two companies will present challenges to management, including the integration of systems and personnel of the two companies which may be geographically separated, anticipated and unanticipated liabilities, unanticipated costs (including substantial capital expenditures required by the integration) and the loss of key employees.

The performance of the combined company’s operations after completion of the Proposed Newcrest Transaction could be adversely affected if, among other things, the combined company is not able to achieve the anticipated savings and synergies expected to be realized in entering the Proposed Newcrest Transaction, or retain key employees to assist in the integration and operation of Newcrest and Newmont. The consummation of the Proposed Newcrest Transaction may pose special risks, including one-time write-offs, restructuring charges and unanticipated costs. In addition, the integration process could result in diversion of the attention of management and disruption of existing relationships with suppliers, employees, customers and other constituencies of each company. Although Newmont and its advisors have conducted due diligence on the operations of Newcrest, there can be no guarantee that Newmont is aware of any and all liabilities of Newcrest. As a result of these factors, it is possible that certain benefits expected from the combination of Newcrest and Newmont may not be realized.

Newcrest’s public filings are subject to Australian disclosure standards, which differ from SEC disclosure requirements.

Our mineral reserve and mineral resource estimates have been prepared in accordance with Subpart 1300 of Regulation S-K adopted by the SEC. We have not been involved in the preparation of Newcrest’s mineral reserve and mineral resource estimates. Newcrest’s mineral reserves and mineral resource estimates were prepared to meet the reporting requirements of the ASX Listing Rules Chapter 5, December 2019; the Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves, December 2012 (the “JORC Code”), which differs from the requirements of Subpart 1300 of Regulation S-K.

Subpart 1300 of Regulation S-K and the JORC Code have similar goals in terms of conveying an appropriate level of confidence in the disclosures being reported, but embody different approaches and definitions. For example, the terms “Ore Reserve” and “Proved Ore Reserve” are Australian mining terms as defined in the JORC Code, and these definitions differ from the definitions in Subpart 1300 of Regulation S-K. “Inferred mineral resources” have a great amount of uncertainty as to the existence of such resources and their economic and legal feasibility. A significant amount of exploration must be completed in order to determine whether an inferred mineral resource may be upgraded to a higher category. Under Subpart 1300 of Regulation S-K standards, a pre-feasibility study, as defined within the rule, is typically required to report mineral reserves supported by a discounted cash flow analysis. The requirements for a pre-feasibility study under Subpart 1300 are generally stricter than what is acceptable under JORC and could require reclassification of previously declared mineral reserves to mineral resources, and there may also be adjustments to the amounts of previously declared mineral resources pending further study work.

Expectations regarding the mineral reserves and mineral resources of Newmont and Newcrest following the closing of the Proposed Transaction will remain subject to adjustment, pending continuing review of Newcrest’s mineral reserves and mineral resources in accordance with Subpart 1300 of Regulation S-K standards. Future adjustment may occur due to differing standards, required study levels, price assumptions, future divestments and acquisitions and other factors.

The combined company will face political risks in new jurisdictions.

Newcrest’s principal operations, development and exploration activities and significant investments will expose us to new jurisdictions, including Papua New Guinea, Ecuador and Fiji, some of which may be considered to have an increased degree of political and sovereign risk. Any material adverse changes in government policies or legislation of such countries or any other country that Newcrest has economic interests in may affect the viability and profitability of the combined company following the Proposed Newcrest Transaction.

While the governments in Papua New Guinea, Ecuador and Fiji have historically supported the development of natural resources by foreign companies, there is no assurance that such governments will not in the future adopt different regulations, policies or interpretations with respect to, but not limited to, foreign ownership of mineral resources, royalty rates, taxation, rates of exchange, environmental protection, labor relations, repatriation of income or return of capital, restrictions on production or processing, price controls, export controls, currency remittance, or the obligations of Newcrest under its respective mining codes and stability conventions. The possibility that such governments may adopt substantially different policies or interpretations, which might extend to the expropriation of assets, may have a material adverse effect on the combined company following the Proposed Newcrest Transaction. Political risk also includes the possibility of terrorism, civil or labor disturbances and political instability. No assurance can be given that applicable governments will not revoke or significantly alter the conditions of the applicable exploration and mining authorizations, nor can assurance be given that such exploration and mining authorizations will not be challenged or impugned by third parties. The effect of any of these factors may have a material adverse effect on the combined company’s results of operations and financial condition.

Increased exposure to foreign exchange fluctuations and capital controls may adversely affect the combined company’s earnings and the value of the combined company’s assets.

Our reporting currency is the U.S. dollar and the majority of our earnings and cash flows are denominated in U.S. dollars. The operations of Newcrest are also conducted in U.S. dollars, but Newcrest conducts some of its business in currencies other than the U.S. dollar and, as a result, following the Proposed Newcrest Transaction, the combined company’s consolidated earnings and cash flows may be impacted by movements in the exchange rates to a greater extent than prior to the Proposed Newcrest Transaction. In particular, any change in the value of the currencies of the Australian Dollar, the Papua New Guinean Kina, the Canadian Dollar, the Chilean Peso or the Fijian Dollar versus the U.S. dollar following the Proposed Newcrest Transaction could negatively impact the combined company’s earnings, and could negatively impact the combined company’s ability to realize all of the anticipated benefits of the Proposed Newcrest Transaction.

In addition, from time to time, emerging market countries such as those in which the combined company will operate adopt measures to restrict the availability of the local currency or the repatriation of capital across borders. These measures are imposed by governments or central banks, in some cases during times of economic instability, to prevent the removal of capital or the sudden devaluation of local currencies or to maintain in-country foreign currency reserves. In addition, many emerging markets countries require consents or reporting processes before local currency earnings can be converted into U.S. dollars or other currencies and/or such earnings can be repatriated or otherwise transferred outside of the operating jurisdiction. These measures may have a number of negative effects on the combined company, reduction of the immediately available capital that the combined company could otherwise deploy for investment opportunities or the payment of expenses. In addition, measures that restrict the availability of the local currency or impose a requirement to operate in the local currency may create other practical difficulties for the combined company.

The combined company will face new legislation and tax risks in certain Newcrest operating jurisdictions.

Newcrest has operations and conducts business in a number of jurisdictions in which we do not currently operate or conduct business, which may increase our susceptibility to sudden tax changes. Taxation laws of these jurisdictions are complex, subject to varying interpretations and applications by the relevant tax authorities and subject to changes and revisions in the ordinary course. In addition, the Proposed Newcrest Transaction and integration of Newcrest may subject us to tax liabilities that may exist at Newcrest or may arise in connection with the completion of the Proposed Newcrest Transaction, which are currently unknown. Any unexpected taxes imposed on the combined company could have a material and adverse impact on the combined company.

Failure by Newcrest to comply with applicable laws prior to the Proposed Newcrest Transaction could subject the combined company to adverse consequences following the Proposed Newcrest Transaction.

Newcrest is subject to anti-corruption and anti-bribery laws, including the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, the Australian Criminal Code Act of 1955 and the Corruption of Foreign Public Officials Act (Canada). The foregoing laws prohibit companies from making improper payments to officials, require the maintenance of records and require adequate internal controls. Following the Proposed Newcrest Transaction, the combined company may be liable for any violation of the foregoing laws attributable to Newcrest prior to the Proposed Newcrest Transaction.

Newcrest is also subject to a wide variety of laws relating to the environment, health and safety, taxes, employment, labor standards, money laundering, terrorist financing and other matters. Failure by Newcrest to comply with any of the foregoing legislation prior to the Proposed Newcrest Transaction could result in severe criminal or civil sanctions, and may subject the combined company to other liabilities, including fines, prosecution and reputational damage, all of which could have a material adverse effect on the business, consolidated results of operations and consolidated financial condition of the combined company. The compliance mechanisms and monitoring programs adopted and implemented by Newcrest prior to the Proposed Newcrest Transaction may not adequately prevent or detect possible violations of such applicable laws. Investigations by governmental authorities related to any actual or perceived violation of the foregoing laws could also have a material adverse effect on the business, consolidated results of operations, and consolidated financial condition of the combined company.

The pendency of the Proposed Newcrest Transaction may cause disruptions in our business, which could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations.

Parties with which we and Newcrest do business may experience uncertainty associated with the Proposed Newcrest Transaction, including with respect to current or future business relationships with us, Newcrest or the combined company. Our and Newcrest’s relationships may be subject to disruption as customers, suppliers and other persons with whom we and Newcrest have a business relationship may delay or defer certain business decisions or might decide to seek to terminate, change or renegotiate their relationships with us or Newcrest, as applicable, or consider entering into business relationships with parties other than us or Newcrest. In addition, our current and prospective associates may experience uncertainty about their future roles, which might adversely affect our ability to attract and retain key personnel and key management and other employees may be difficult to retain or may become distracted from day-to-day operations because matters related to the Proposed Newcrest Transaction may require substantial commitments of their time and resources. These disruptions could have an adverse effect on the results of operations, cash flows and financial position of us, Newcrest or the combined company following the completion of the Proposed Newcrest Transaction, including an adverse effect on our ability to realize the expected synergies and other benefits of the Proposed Newcrest Transaction. The risk, and adverse effect, of any disruption could be exacerbated by a delay in the completion of the Proposed Newcrest Transaction or the termination of the Transaction Agreement.