ITEM 8.01. Other Events.

On January 27, 2009, Newmont Mining Corporation, a Delaware corporation, issued a news release announcing its intention to raise approximately $1.2 billion through public offerings of common stock and convertible notes pursuant to its shelf registration statement filed with the Commission.

A copy of the news release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.

ITEM 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

Exhibit No. Description

99.1 Press Release, Dated January 27, 2009

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