Newmont reported a robust third quarter with record free cash flow, driven by strong gold prices and progress on cost-saving initiatives. The company improved its 2025 cost and capital guidance and is well-positioned for continued performance.
Generated a third-quarter record of $1.6 billion in free cash flow, marking the fourth consecutive quarter with over $1 billion.
positiveImproved 2025 cost and capital guidance due to cost savings initiatives and a shift in capital spend timing.
positiveReceived net cash proceeds of nearly $640 million from asset and equity sales, including shares in Orla Mining and Discovery Silver.
positiveReduced debt by $2 billion, ending the quarter in a near-zero net debt position with $5.6 billion in cash and $9.6 billion in total liquidity.
positiveReceived credit rating upgrade by Moody's to A3 with a stable outlook.
positiveAverage realized gold price increased to $3,539 per ounce.
positiveAttributable gold production decreased 4 percent to 1,421 thousand ounces from the prior quarter, due to lower grades and planned shutdowns.
attentionNet income attributable to Newmont stockholders decreased by $229 million from the prior quarter, primarily due to a lower gain on the sale of assets held for sale.
attentionConsolidated net cash from operating activities decreased 4 percent from the prior quarter due to a net unfavorable working capital movement of $286 million.
attentionFourth quarter free cash flow is expected to be adversely impacted by increased spending on Yanacocha water treatment facilities and planned severance payments.
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CEO Tom Palmer highlighted robust third quarter performance and record free cash flow.
Palmer expressed confidence in Newmont's positioning under incoming CEO Natascha Viljoen.
The company is making significant progress on cost savings initiatives announced at the beginning of the year.
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