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Mar 31, 2021

Newmont Q1 2021 Earnings Report

Newmont delivered solid financial performance in Q1 2021, with strong adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow, and is on track to meet full-year guidance.

Key Takeaways

Newmont Corporation reported a solid first quarter in 2021, with attributable gold production of 1.5 million ounces and adjusted EBITDA of $1.457 billion. The company generated $442 million in free cash flow and is on track to achieve its full-year guidance. Newmont also continues to invest in its world-class portfolio and prioritize safety and sustainability practices.

Produced 1.5 million attributable ounces of gold and 317 thousand attributable gold equivalent ounces from co-products.

Reported gold CAS of $752 per ounce and AISC of $1,039 per ounce.

Generated $841 million of cash from continuing operations and $442 million of Free Cash Flow.

Declared first quarter dividend of $0.55 per share, consistent with the previous quarter.

Total Revenue
$2.87B
Previous year: $2.58B
+11.3%
EPS
$0.74
Previous year: $0.4
+85.0%
Gold Produced
1.46M
Previous year: 1.5M
-3.0%
Gold Sold
1.36M
Previous year: 1.37M
-0.6%
Avg Gold Price
$1.75K
Previous year: $1.59K
+10.1%
Gross Profit
$1.07B
Previous year: $684M
+56.7%
Cash and Equivalents
$5.52B
Previous year: $3.71B
+48.8%
Free Cash Flow
$442M
Previous year: $611M
-27.7%
Total Assets
$41.1B
Previous year: $39.7B
+3.4%

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Forward Guidance

Newmont's outlook reflects increasing gold production and ongoing investment in its operating assets and most promising growth prospects. The Company has included Ahafo North and Yanacocha Sulfides in its outlook as the development projects are expected to reach execution stage in 2021.

Positive Outlook

  • Increasing gold production
  • Ongoing investment in operating assets
  • Advancing Tanami Expansion 2
  • Ahafo North project approval expected in July 2021
  • Yanacocha Sulfides project investment decision expected in the second half of 2021

Challenges Ahead

  • Assumes a $1,200/oz gold price
  • Operations continue without major Covid-related interruptions
  • Potential for reduced operational activities if continuing operations poses an increased risk
  • Uncertainties related to the impacts of Covid-19
  • Estimates or expectations of future events or results are based upon certain assumptions, which may prove to be incorrect.

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