Achieved Full-Year Guidance and Strong Production
Newmont met 2025 production and cost guidance, producing 5.7 million ounces of gold (core portfolio), 28 million ounces of silver and 135,000 tonnes of copper, delivering a stable production profile and operational consistency.
Record Free Cash Flow and Returns to Shareholders
Generated record free cash flow of $2.8 billion in Q4 and $7.3 billion for full-year 2025; returned $3.4 billion to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases and declared a quarterly common dividend of $0.26 per share (a 4% increase).
Noncore Divestitures and Strong Cash Realizations
Realized $4.5 billion in proceeds to date from the noncore divestiture program, improving portfolio quality and providing capital for returns and high‑return projects.
Enhanced Capital Allocation Framework
Introduced a new framework prioritizing sustaining capital and a sustainable dividend (~$1.1 billion/year), with a net cash target of $1 billion +/- $2 billion and a minimum cash balance of $5 billion; excess cash will be allocated ratably to buybacks (current $6 billion buyback program has ~$2.4 billion remaining).
Major Project Execution and New Production
Achieved commercial production at Ahafo North, adding >300,000 oz/year to the portfolio; Ahafo North capital spend expected near the lower end of estimate (~$950 million). Major projects (Tanami Expansion 2, Cadia panel caves, Lihir nearshore barrier) are in execution with targeted completion timelines.
Large Reserve and Resource Base
Reported a gold reserve base of 118 million ounces and an additional 149 million ounces of gold resource (together representing ~40 years of production), supporting long-term visibility and project optionality.
Material Cost and G&A Improvements
Cost-control and productivity initiatives delivered structural improvements: management highlighted over $100/oz reduction in AISC versus a no-savings scenario; G&A guidance improved by $100 million (a 21% improvement year-over-year); debt retirement and buybacks reduced costs by ~ $230 million.
Clear 2026 Financial and Capital Guidance
Provided detailed 2026 guidance including byproduct AISC of ~$1,680/oz (assumes $4,500/oz gold), sustaining capital of ~$1.95 billion, development capital of ~$1.4 billion, exploration/advanced project spend of ~$525 million, and reclamation spend of ~$850 million.