Filed by Newmont Mining Corporation
Pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933
and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Subject Company: Normandy Mining Limited
Commission File No. 132-00965
[NEWMONT MINING CORPORATION LOGO]
[FRANCO-NEVADA MINING CORPORATION LIMITED LOGO]
[NORMANDY MINING LIMITED LOGO]
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NEWMONT + NORMANDY + FRANCO-NEVADA = NEW NEWMONT
THE NEW GOLD STANDARD FOR THE 21ST CENTURY
Newmont Mining Corporation proposes to acquire Normandy Mining Limited and
Franco-Nevada Mining Corporation Limited to create the world's largest gold
producer. The new company will be:
o #1 in gold production (8.2 million ounces in 2001);
o #1 in reserves (97 million ounces); and
o #1 in cash flow from operations.
New Newmont will provide investors a clear choice premised on a belief in
gold's intrinsic, long-term value and its relevance to a balanced portfolio.
New Newmont will have:
o The most leverage to a rising gold price (least hedged of major producers);
o A strong balance sheet (a net debt-to-capital ratio of 18%);
o Low political and socio-economic risk (70% of production in North America and
Australia); and
o Superior trading liquidity (US$62 million in daily trading volume in major
global markets based on combined historical trading performance).
New Newmont will combine unparalleled managerial capabilities with these
operating strengths:
o Low cash cost of US$175 per ounce of gold produced;
o 22 mines on five continents;
o Premier land positions in world-class gold districts plus a portfolio of
promising development and exploration projects;
o Steady stream of royalty income backed by unique merchant banking expertise;
and
o Demonstrated commitment to environmental quality and socio-economic
development.
THE TRANSACTIONS CONSOLIDATE THESE STRONG COMPANY ATTRIBUTES
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NEWMONT (U.S.) NORMANDY (AUSTRALIA) FRANCO-NEVADA (CANADA)
o Largest gold producer in both o Australia's largest gold producer o Leading precious minerals royalty
North and South America o Additional operations in U.S., Europe, company with interests in major gold,
o Discoveries resulted in Carlin Trend Africa and South America platinum and diamond mines
in Nevada and Yanacocha District o Recognized exploration and o History of superior returns to
in Peru development capabilities investors
o Global operating capabilities with o Portfolio of promising development o Strategic focus and merchant banking
operations in Uzbekistan and projects skills
Indonesia o Leader in environmental protection o Strong balance sheet with no debt
o Recognized R&D leader in and sustainability
exploration and metal extraction
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TERMS OF THE TRANSACTIONS
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NORMANDY TRANSACTION FRANCO-NEVADA TRANSACTION
o 0.0385 of a Newmont common share o 0.8 of a Newmont common share, or
per Normandy ordinary share (to be Canadian exchangeable share, per
tradeable in Australia), plus Franco-Nevada common share
A$0.05 per ordinary share cash o Implied price of C$28.36 on November
payment upon 90% acceptance and 13, the day prior to the announcement
satisfaction of certain other of the transaction*
conditions o Premium of 22% over Franco-Nevada's
o Implied offer price per share of closing market price on November 13*
A$1.70 based on closing stock prices o Exchange for Newmont shares intended
and the A$ exchange rate on to be tax-free
November 13, the day prior to the o Exchangeable shares to trade on
announcement of the transaction* Toronto Stock Exchange
o Premium of 18% over Normandy's o Exchangeable shares intended to be
closing market price on November 13* Canadian property
o 50.1% minimum acceptance condition,
including 19.9% owned by
Franco-Nevada
o No capital gains tax for scrip,
provided 80% of shares accepted
Normandy shareholders initially to Franco-Nevada shareholders initially to
own approximately 18% of New NewMont own approximately 32% of New Newmont
*Will vary depending on current market price. Shareholders should obtain
updated quotes on Newmont share price.
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NEW NEWMONT SNAPSHOT
Last twelve months ended Sept. 30, 2001.
Dollars are US in millions unless indicated otherwise. (1)
Newmont Normandy Franco-Nevada NEW NEWMONT
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Revenues $ 1,737 $ 963 $ 146 $ 2,845
EBITDA (2) $ 573 $ 276 $ 123 $ 972
Cash $ 98 $ 207 $ 547 $ 716
Debt $ 1,282 $ 700 $ 0 $ 1,982
Net book capitalization (3) $ 2,874 $ 1,067 $ 417 $ 7,077
Diluted shares outstanding (mm) 197 2,238 160 394
Proven & probable
gold reserves (mm oz) (4) 66.3 26.4 4.4 (5) 97.1 (5)
Production 5.8 2.4 0.3 (5) 8.6 (5)
Cash costs per oz $ 179 $ 160 $ 228 (5) $ 175 (5)
Total costs per oz $ 209 $ 224 $ 291 (5) $ 217 (5)
(1) Average exchange rates used for the Australian dollar and Canadian dollar were US$0.523 and US$1.532, respectively.
(2) EBITDA is defined as revenues minus the cost of sales plus depreciation, depletion and amortization plus amortization of mining
cost plus amortization of put options minus general and administrative costs minus exploration and research.
(3) Net book capitalization is defined as net debt plus minority interest plus book equity plus preferred stock.
(4) Latest public filings.
(5) Reflects proportional 49.5 percent ownership of Echo Bay.
THE NEW NEWMONT FACT SHEET / PAGE 2
LEADERSHIP
Wayne W. Murdy, President and Chief Executive Officer of Newmont to be Chairman
and CEO Pierre Lassonde, President and Co-Chief Executive of Franco-Nevada to be
President
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Board of Directors of the New Newmont will have up to 17 members,
including Mr. Lassonde and Seymour Schulich, Chairman and Co-Chief Executive
Officer of Franco-Nevada. Robert Champion de Crespigny, Chairman and
Chief Executive Officer of Normandy, and one other current Normandy director
will be offered positions on the New Newmont Board of Directors.
NEW NEWMONT GOLD INTERESTS
[World map marked to show the following Normandy and Newmont gold interests:
Normandy:
Midas, Nevada
New Britannia
Musslewhite
La Coipa
Crixas
Paracatu
Ovacik
Yamfo-Sefwi
Akim
Martabe
Yandal
Boddington
Kalgoorlie
Tanami
Pajingo/Vera-Nancy
Martha
Newmont:
Carlin, Nevada
Phoenix, Nevada
Lone Tree, Nevada
Twin Creek, Nevada
Mesquite
La Herradura
Holloway
Golden Giant
Yanacochoa
Kori Kollo
Zarafshan
Batu Hijau
Minahasa]
LARGEST GLOBAL LAND POSITION TOTALING 94,000 SQ. MILES/244,000 SQ. KM.
3 MAJOR GOLD REGIONS OF NEVADA, PERU AND WESTERN AUSTRALIA = 86% OF RESERVES
CORPORATE STOCK INFORMATION - PRINCIPAL MARKETS AND TRADING SYMBOLS
Newmont: NYSE: NEW for the common stock and NEM Pr for the preferred stock
Normandy: ASX: NDY
Franco-Nevada: TSE: FN
NEWMONT CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
1700 Lincoln Street
Denver, CO 80203
(303) 863-7414
1-800-810-6463
For more information about Newmont, please visit www.newmont.com.
Please also visit www.normandy.com.au and www.franco-nevada.com.
THE NEW NEWMONT FACT SHEET / PAGE 3
SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT UNDER THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995
The following contains forward-looking information and statements
about Newmont Mining Corporation, Franco-Nevada Mining Corporation Limited,
Normandy Mining Limited and the combined company after completion of the
transactions that are intended to be covered by the safe harbor for
"forward-looking statements" provided by the Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not
historical facts. These statements include financial projections and estimates
and their underlying assumptions; statements regarding plans, objectives and
expectations with respect to future operations, products and services; and
statements regarding future performance. Forward-looking statements are
generally identified by the words "expect," "anticipates," "believes,"
"intends," "estimates" and similar expressions. The forward-looking information
and statements in this press release are subject to various risks and
uncertainties, many of which are difficult to predict and generally beyond the
control of Newmont, Franco-Nevada and Normandy Mining, that could cause actual
results to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied or projected
by, the forward-looking information and statements. These risks and
uncertainties include those discussed or identified in the public filings with
the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission made by Newmont and Normandy, and
Franco-Nevada's filings with the Ontario Securities Commission; risks and
uncertainties with respect to the parties' expectations regarding the timing,
completion and accounting and tax treatment of the transactions, the value of
the transaction consideration, production and development opportunities,
conducting worldwide operations, earnings accretion, cost savings, revenue
enhancements, synergies and other benefits anticipated from the transactions;
and the effect of gold price and foreign exchange rate fluctuations, and general
economic conditions such as changes in interest rates and the performance of the
financial markets, changes in domestic and foreign laws, regulations and taxes,
changes in competition and pricing environments, the occurrence of significant
natural disasters, civil unrest and general market and industry conditions.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND WHERE TO FIND IT
In connection with the proposed transactions, Newmont Mining Corporation will
file a proxy statement and a registration statement with a prospectus with the
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Investors and security holders are
advised to read the proxy statement and the prospectus when they become
available, because they will contain important information. Investors and
security holders may obtain free copies of the proxy statement and the
prospectus (when available) and other documents filed by Newmont with the
Commission at the Commission's web site at http://www.sec.gov. Free copies of
the proxy statement and the prospectus, once available, and other filings made
by Newmont or Normandy with the Commission, may also be obtained from Newmont.
Free copies of Newmont's and Normandy's filings may be obtained by directing a
request to Newmont Mining Corporation, Attn: Investor Relations, 1700 Lincoln
Street, Denver Colorado 80203, Telephone: (303) 863-7414. Copies of
Franco-Nevada's filings may be obtained at http://www.sedar.com.
PARTICIPANTS IN SOLICITATION
Newmont Mining Corporation and its directors, executive officers and other
members of its management and employees may be soliciting proxies from its
stockholders in connection with the transactions. Information concerning
Newmont's participants in the solicitation is set forth in Newmont's Current
Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on November 14, 2001, as amended.
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Nov 27, 2001
THE NEW NEWMONT FACT SHEET / PAGE 4