Newmont Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend

DENVER, Oct. 28 /CNW/ -- The Board of Directors of Newmont Mining Corporation (NYSE: NEM) today declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.10 per share of common stock, payable December 29, 2009 to holders of record at the close of business on December 8, 2009. In Australia, CHESS Depository Nominees Pty Ltd (CAN 071 346 506) is the stockholder of record of the underlying shares of Newmont common stock. Holders of the CHESS Depository Interests (CDIs) are entitled to receive the dividend on a basis of ten CDIs-for-one share of common stock.

In addition, Newmont Mining Corporation of Canada Limited (TSX: NMC) today declared a regular quarterly dividend of Cdn $0.1076 per share on its exchangeable shares, payable December 29, 2009 to holders of record at the close of business on December 8, 2009. This dividend is designated as an "eligible dividend" for Canadian tax purposes.

For further information: investor relations, John Seaberg, [phone], [e-mail], or media relations, Omar Jabara, [phone], [e-mail], both of Newmont Mining Corporation Web Site: http://www.newmont.com