Newmont shareholders approve Newcrest acquisition

Newmont (NEM) announced that more than 96 percent of votes cast on the proposal for the issuance of Newmont common stock in connection with the proposed acquisition of Newcrest Mining Limited (NCMGY) were voted in favor of approval at today’s special shareholder meeting. All government regulatory approvals necessary for the transaction to proceed have been secured. Newmont and Newcrest anticipate the transaction closing in early November, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.