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Introduction & Market Context
Newmont Corporation (NYSE:NEM) reported its first quarter 2025 results on April 23, highlighting record free cash flow and the completion of its non-core asset divestiture program. The gold mining giant’s shares closed down 2.62% at $54.54 on the day of the announcement but recovered 1.77% in after-hours trading, suggesting a potentially positive reaction to the results.
The company’s performance comes amid a favorable gold price environment, with Newmont reporting an average realized gold price of $2,944 per ounce during the quarter, significantly higher than previous periods and supporting strong financial results.
Quarterly Performance Highlights
Newmont delivered 1.5 million ounces of gold and 35,000 tonnes of copper in the first quarter while generating a record first-quarter free cash flow of $1.2 billion. The company also reported strengthening its safety culture through increased leadership visibility and the launch of its "Always Safe" program.
As shown in the following quarterly highlights slide, the company completed its divestiture program, exceeding targets and generating over $2.5 billion in net cash proceeds:
Financial performance was robust across key metrics. Newmont reported Adjusted EBITDA of $2.6 billion, GAAP Net Income of $1.68 per share, and Adjusted Net Income of $1.25 per share. Cash from operations reached $2.0 billion, with the company ending the quarter with $4.7 billion in cash and cash equivalents.
The following slide details the company’s financial performance for the quarter:
Strategic Initiatives
A central focus of Newmont’s Q1 presentation was the completion of its non-core divestiture program, which generated up to $3.8 billion in total gross proceeds, including more than $3.0 billion in cash. The program involved selling six non-core operations announced in February 2024.
The following slide provides a detailed breakdown of the divestiture program, showing the cash proceeds and additional consideration for each asset:
Newmont has utilized the proceeds to strengthen its balance sheet and return capital to shareholders. The company repurchased $755 million in shares during 2025 (including $407 million in April) and retired $1.0 billion in debt. The company’s debt has been reduced to $7.8 billion, achieving its target of up to $8.0 billion, with management assessing opportunities for further reduction.
The company’s capital allocation strategy balances financial flexibility, debt reduction, capital investments, and shareholder returns as illustrated in this slide:
Detailed Financial Analysis
Newmont’s cost structure remains well-managed despite inflationary pressures in the mining industry. The company reported Gold All-In Sustaining Costs (AISC) of $1,651 per ounce for Q1 2025.
The following slide breaks down Newmont’s direct operating costs by category, showing that labor costs represent 50% of the total, followed by materials and consumables at 30%, and fuel and energy costs at 15%:
For 2025 guidance, Newmont is using a gold price assumption of $2,500 per ounce, with sensitivities indicating that each $100 change in the gold price impacts revenue by $517 million. The company has also provided assumptions for other metals prices and key input costs:
Forward-Looking Statements
Newmont reaffirmed its 2025 guidance, projecting total gold production of 5.6 million ounces, with 4.2 million ounces from managed operations and 1.4 million ounces from non-managed operations. The company expects Gold AISC to average $1,620 per ounce across its Tier 1 portfolio.
The following slide details Newmont’s production and cost guidance for 2025:
The company highlighted progress across several key projects. At Cadia, Newmont is transitioning to the next panel cave, which will result in lower grades in the second half of 2025 as planned. The Tanami expansion is progressing, with access to higher-grade stopes expected in the second half of 2025. At Boddington, a stripping campaign continues with higher-grade gold content expected in Q4 2025. The Ahafo North project is advancing, with first gold pour expected in the second half of 2025.
This slide provides an overview of the momentum across Newmont’s portfolio during the first quarter:
Conclusion
Newmont’s Q1 2025 presentation demonstrates the company’s focus on optimizing its portfolio through the completed divestiture program while delivering strong operational and financial results. The record first-quarter free cash flow of $1.2 billion and strengthened balance sheet position the company well to continue executing its strategy of growing free cash flow and returning capital to shareholders.
With a stable Tier 1 portfolio, advancing development projects, and a disciplined capital allocation approach, Newmont appears well-positioned to benefit from the current strong gold price environment while maintaining operational discipline. The company’s reaffirmation of its 2025 guidance suggests confidence in its ability to deliver consistent performance throughout the year.
Full presentation:
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