Newmont Corporation, Annual General Meeting, Apr 26, 2023
Logan Hennessey: submitted in the field provided in the web portal, at or before the specific item of business before the annual meeting, as described in the proxy statement. Following the close of voting and the adjournment of the formal business of the meeting, our President and Chief Executive Officer, Tom Palmer, will be available to respond to appropriate questions from stockholders regarding the company. With that, I'm pleased to turn the meeting over to Greg Boyce, Independent Chair of the Board of Directors of Newmont Corporation.
Logan Hennessey: submitted in the field provided in the web portal, at or before the specific item of business before the annual meeting, as described in the proxy statement. Following the close of voting and the adjournment of the formal business of the meeting, our President and Chief Executive Officer, Tom Palmer, will be available to respond to appropriate questions from stockholders regarding the company. With that, I'm pleased to turn the meeting over to Greg Boyce, Independent Chair of the Board of Directors of Newmont Corporation.
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At or before the specific item of business before the annual meeting as described in the proxy statement. Following the close of voting and the German of the formal business of the meeting our President and Chief Executive Officer, Tom Palmer will be available to respond to appropriate questions from stockholders regarding the company.
With that I'm pleased to turn the meeting over to Greg Boyce Independent chair of the board of Directors of Newmont Corporation.
Gregory H. Boyce: Good morning, everyone. On behalf of the board, I'd like to thank you for your continued support of Newmont and for attending the annual meeting. I'll now ask our system administrator to open the voting and question functions on the portal at this time, and I'll call the formal meeting to order. So let's proceed. First, in accordance with our bylaws, I'd like to announce that I will be serving as the chair of this meeting, and Logan Hennessey will serve as secretary of this meeting. All stockholders of record as of the close of business on 27 February 2023 are entitled to vote at this meeting, and each stockholder is entitled to one vote for each share held in their name. Computershare has provided an affidavit of mailing, indicating that notice of this meeting has been given in accordance with the company's bylaws.
Greg Boyce: Good morning, everyone. On behalf of the board, I'd like to thank you for your continued support of Newmont and for attending the annual meeting. I'll now ask our system administrator to open the voting and question functions on the portal at this time, and I'll call the formal meeting to order. So let's proceed. First, in accordance with our bylaws, I'd like to announce that I will be serving as the chair of this meeting, and Logan Hennessey will serve as secretary of this meeting. All stockholders of record as of the close of business on 27 February 2023 are entitled to vote at this meeting, and each stockholder is entitled to one vote for each share held in their name. Computershare has provided an affidavit of mailing, indicating that notice of this meeting has been given in accordance with the company's bylaws.
Good morning, everyone on behalf of the board I would like to thank you for your continued support of Newmont and for attending the annual meeting.
I'll now ask our system administrator to open the voting and question functions on the portal at this time I'll call the formal meeting to order.
So let's proceed first in accordance with our bylaws I'd like to announce that I will be serving as the chair of this meeting and Logan Hennessey will serve as secretary of this week.
All stockholders of record as of the close of business on February 27, 2023 are entitled to vote at this meeting and each stockholder is entitled to one vote for each share held in their name.
Peter share has provided an affidavit of mailing, indicating that notice of this meeting has been given in accordance with the company's bylaws.
Gregory H. Boyce: Deborah Bass, a representative of Computershare, has been appointed to serve as our Inspector of Election for this meeting. The Inspector of Election has filed the oath of office as Inspector of Election with the Secretary of the meeting for inclusion in the minutes of this meeting. Ms. Hennessey, will you please present your report of attendance?
Deborah Bass, a representative of Computershare, has been appointed to serve as our Inspector of Election for this meeting. The Inspector of Election has filed the oath of office as Inspector of Election with the Secretary of the meeting for inclusion in the minutes of this meeting. Ms. Hennessey, will you please present your report of attendance?
Denver bass, a representative of Computershare has been appointed to serve as our inspector of election for this meeting the inspector of election has filed the oath of office as inspector of election with the secretary of the meeting for inclusion in the minutes of this meeting.
MS. Hennessey, we please present your report of attendance, yes, I've been informed by the Inspector of election that there are 608 million 859008 shares of stock represented.
Logan Hennessey: Yes. I've been informed by the Inspector of Election that there are six hundred and eight million, eight hundred fifty-nine thousand, and eight shares of stock represented by proxy. That's approximately 76.6% of all shares entitled to vote at this meeting. The shares represented exceed 50% and constitute a quorum.
Logan Hennessey: Yes. I've been informed by the Inspector of Election that there are six hundred and eight million, eight hundred fifty-nine thousand, and eight shares of stock represented by proxy. That's approximately 76.6% of all shares entitled to vote at this meeting. The shares represented exceed 50% and constitute a quorum.
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Gregory H. Boyce: Thank you. Therefore, we have a quorum. So I now declare that the 2023 Annual Meeting of Stockholders of Newmont Corporation is officially convened and ready to transact such business as may properly come before the meeting. The notice of annual meeting listed four specific matters to be considered today. The first matter to be voted on is the election of directors. Information concerning the nominees has been provided in the proxy statement. No other nominations were received prior to the deadline established in Newmont's bylaws. Therefore, no nominations may be made at this meeting. There being no further nominations, the nominations are closed. The board of directors recommends a vote for all of the nominees. Are there any comments or discussion on this proposal? I'll pause for a moment to confirm with Ms. Hennessey whether any pertinent questions or comments have been submitted.
Greg Boyce: Thank you. Therefore, we have a quorum. So I now declare that the 2023 Annual Meeting of Stockholders of Newmont Corporation is officially convened and ready to transact such business as may properly come before the meeting. The notice of annual meeting listed four specific matters to be considered today. The first matter to be voted on is the election of directors. Information concerning the nominees has been provided in the proxy statement. No other nominations were received prior to the deadline established in Newmont's bylaws. Therefore, no nominations may be made at this meeting. There being no further nominations, the nominations are closed. The board of directors recommends a vote for all of the nominees. Are there any comments or discussion on this proposal? I'll pause for a moment to confirm with Ms. Hennessey whether any pertinent questions or comments have been submitted.
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And I'll declare that the 2000 2023 annual meeting of stockholders of Newmont Corporation is officially convened and ready to transact such business as may properly come before the meeting.
A notice of annual meeting listed for specific matters to be considered today.
The first matter to be voted on is the election of directors information concerning the nominees has been provided in the proxy statement.
No. Other nominations were received prior to the deadline established in Newmont's bylaws. Therefore, no nominations may be made at this meeting.
There being no further nominations the nominations are closed the board of directors recommends a vote for all of the nominees.
Are there any comments or discussion on this proposal.
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Logan Hennessey: Thank you. We're checking online now. Seeing no questions have been presented on this proposal, the chair will move to the next item of business.
Logan Hennessey: Thank you. We're checking online now. Seeing no questions have been presented on this proposal, the chair will move to the next item of business.
Thank you you are checking online now.
Seeing no questions have been presented on this proposal, which I will move to the next item of business.
Gregory H. Boyce: Well, let's continue with the next matter. The Board of Directors recommends a vote for approval on the advisory approval of our Executive Compensation Program, as described in the proxy statement under Proposal Two. This advisory vote serves as a tool to guide the Board and the Leadership Development and Compensation Committee in continuing to improve the alignment of executive compensation programs with the interests of the company and its stockholders. Are there any comments or discussions on this matter?
Greg Boyce: Well, let's continue with the next matter. The Board of Directors recommends a vote for approval on the advisory approval of our Executive Compensation Program, as described in the proxy statement under Proposal Two. This advisory vote serves as a tool to guide the Board and the Leadership Development and Compensation Committee in continuing to improve the alignment of executive compensation programs with the interests of the company and its stockholders. Are there any comments or discussions on this matter?
Let's continue with the next matter the board of directors recommends a vote for approval on the advisory approval of our executive compensation program.
As described in the proxy statement under proposal two.
This advisory vote serves as a tool to guide the board and the leadership development and compensation Committee and continuing to improve the alignment of executive compensation programs with the interests of the company and its stockholders are there any comments or discussions on this matter.
Logan Hennessey: Thank you. Seeing no questions, you can move to the next item of business.
Logan Hennessey: Thank you. Seeing no questions, you can move to the next item of business.
Thank you seeing no questions dismissed and the next item.
Gregory H. Boyce: The next item of business is Proposal Number Three, the ratification of the Audit Committee's appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the company's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending 31 December 2023, and recommends that the stockholder to vote for approval of this proposal. Information concerning this proposal was furnished in the proxy statement under Proposal Three. Your board of directors recommends a vote for this proposal. Are there any comments or discussion on this proposal?
Greg Boyce: The next item of business is Proposal Number Three, the ratification of the Audit Committee's appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the company's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending 31 December 2023, and recommends that the stockholder to vote for approval of this proposal. Information concerning this proposal was furnished in the proxy statement under Proposal Three. Your board of directors recommends a vote for this proposal. Are there any comments or discussion on this proposal?
The next item of business is proposal number three the ratification of the audit committee's appointment of Ernst <unk> Young LLP as the company's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year, ending December 31, 2023, and recommends that the stockholders vote for approval of this proposal.
Information concerning this proposal was furnished in the proxy statement under proposal three the board of directors recommends a vote for this proposal.
Or any comments or discussion.
Logan Hennessey: Thank you. We're checking online. Seeing no questions on this proposal, you can move to the next item of business.
Logan Hennessey: Thank you. We're checking online. Seeing no questions on this proposal, you can move to the next item of business.
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Gregory H. Boyce: The board of directors recommends a vote for an annual approval in an advisory manner for the frequency of future advisory votes on our executive compensation described in the proxy statement under Proposal Number Four. Are there any comments or questions on this proposal?
Greg Boyce: The board of directors recommends a vote for an annual approval in an advisory manner for the frequency of future advisory votes on our executive compensation described in the proxy statement under Proposal Number Four. Are there any comments or questions on this proposal?
The board of directors recommends a vote for an annual approval and an advisory manner for their frequency of future advisory votes on our executive compensation described as the proxy statement under proposal number four.
Are there any comments or questions on this proposal.
Logan Hennessey: Seeing no questions presented on this proposal, you can move to the next... This concludes the formal opportunity for questions on proposals.
Logan Hennessey: Seeing no questions presented on this proposal, you can move to the next... This concludes the formal opportunity for questions on proposals.
Seeing no questions presented on this proposal you can move to the next fund. This concludes the formal opportunity for questions on proposals.
Gregory H. Boyce: Thank you, Ms. Hennessey. This concludes the discussion on the matters before the meeting. The polls for online voting on all matters are now open. If you have not voted or wish to change your vote, you may do so now by clicking on the link provided online. If you previously voted by proxy, you do not need to vote today unless you wish to change your vote. Ms. Hennessey, can you confirm that participants have had an opportunity to vote?
Greg Boyce: Thank you, Ms. Hennessey. This concludes the discussion on the matters before the meeting. The polls for online voting on all matters are now open. If you have not voted or wish to change your vote, you may do so now by clicking on the link provided online. If you previously voted by proxy, you do not need to vote today unless you wish to change your vote. Ms. Hennessey, can you confirm that participants have had an opportunity to vote?
Thank you Ms. Hennessey. This concludes the discussion on the matters before the meeting.
Polls for online voting on all matters are now open.
You have not voted or wish to change your vote. You may do so now by clicking on the link provided online.
If you've previously voted by proxy you do not need to vote today, unless you wish to change your vote.
MS. Hennessey can you confirm that participants have had an opportunity to vote.
Logan Hennessey: Yes, Chair. I confirm they have.
Logan Hennessey: Yes, Chair. I confirm they have.
Yes, sure I confirmed they have.
Gregory H. Boyce: I now declare that the polls have closed, and the Inspector of Election has completed tabulating the votes. Ms. Hennessey, will you now present the preliminary results of voting?
Greg Boyce: I now declare that the polls have closed, and the Inspector of Election has completed tabulating the votes. Ms. Hennessey, will you now present the preliminary results of voting?
I'll now declare the polls have closed and the inspector of election has completed tabulating the votes.
MS. Hennessey will you now present, the preliminary results of voting.
Logan Hennessey: The Inspector of Election has tallied the ballots and proxies cast for the proposals presented at this meeting and submitted a preliminary report. There were 794,508,500 shares of common stock eligible to be voted at this meeting, and there are 608,859,008 shares represented. With respect to the election of directors of the company, each nominee received a vote of more than a substantial majority of the shares presented by proxy at this meeting.
Logan Hennessey: The Inspector of Election has tallied the ballots and proxies cast for the proposals presented at this meeting and submitted a preliminary report. There were 794,508,500 shares of common stock eligible to be voted at this meeting, and there are 608,859,008 shares represented. With respect to the election of directors of the company, each nominee received a vote of more than a substantial majority of the shares presented by proxy at this meeting.
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Logan Hennessey: With respect to Proposal Two, regarding the advisory approval of our executive compensation, this has been approved by the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of votes cast. With respect to Proposal Three, regarding ratification of the appointment of Ernst & Young as the company's independent registered public accounting firm for 2023, the majority of the shares present at the meeting or by proxy voted in favor of ratification. The detailed voting results will be recorded in the corporate records, and also reported with the SEC on Form 8-K. With respect to Proposal Four, regarding the advisory approval of frequency of the future advisory votes on our executive compensation plan, a majority of the shares present at the meeting or by proxy also voted in favor of one-year frequency.
With respect to Proposal Two, regarding the advisory approval of our executive compensation, this has been approved by the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of votes cast. With respect to Proposal Three, regarding ratification of the appointment of Ernst & Young as the company's independent registered public accounting firm for 2023, the majority of the shares present at the meeting or by proxy voted in favor of ratification. The detailed voting results will be recorded in the corporate records, and also reported with the SEC on Form 8-K. With respect to Proposal Four, regarding the advisory approval of frequency of the future advisory votes on our executive compensation plan, a majority of the shares present at the meeting or by proxy also voted in favor of one-year frequency.
With respect to proposal two regarding the advisory approval of our executive compensation has been approved by the affirmative vote of the hold into the majority of those cast.
With respect to proposal three regarding ratification of the appointment of Ernst <unk> young as the company's independent registered public accounting firm for 2023. The majority of the shares present at the meeting whereby proxy voted in favor of ratification. The detailed voting results will be recorded in the corporate records and also reported with the SEC.
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With respect to proposal four regarding the advisory approval of the frequency of the future advisory votes on our executive compensation plan, a majority of the shares present at the meeting or by proxy also voted in favor of one year frequency.
Gregory H. Boyce: Thank you, Ms. Hennessey. We've now addressed all of the items on today's agenda. The meeting is now adjourned. This annual meeting is hereby concluded. Ladies and gentlemen, we thank you for attending today's meeting and for your interest in Newmont. I would now like to introduce Tom Palmer, President and Chief Executive Officer, who is available to respond to appropriate questions or comments submitted via the board.
Greg Boyce: Thank you, Ms. Hennessey. We've now addressed all of the items on today's agenda. The meeting is now adjourned. This annual meeting is hereby concluded. Ladies and gentlemen, we thank you for attending today's meeting and for your interest in Newmont. I would now like to introduce Tom Palmer, President and Chief Executive Officer, who is available to respond to appropriate questions or comments submitted via the board.
Thank you Ms. Hennessey, we've now addressed all of the items on today's agenda.
Meeting is now a chair this annual meeting is hereby concluded.
Ladies and gentlemen, we thank you for attending today's meeting and for your interest in new market.
I would now like to introduce Tom Palmer, President and Chief Executive Officer, who is available to respond to appropriate questions or comments submitted via the port.
Thomas Palmer: Thank you, Chair. Ms. Hennessey, can you please advise of any questions that have been submitted?
Tom Palmer: Thank you, Chair. Ms. Hennessey, can you please advise of any questions that have been submitted?
Thank you Ms. Hennessey can you. Please advise if any questions have been submitted.
Logan Hennessey: Yes, thank you, Mr. Palmer. We have received a question from Pat Zerega, Director of Shareholder Advocacy at Mercy Investment Services. The question is: As long-term investors, Mercy Investment Services has been pleased to engage with Newmont over the last decade plus. We have seen the initiation of a climate change report, and seen the company comprehensively address the tailings issue and deal with the worldwide issues surrounding COVID. At the same time, we have sisters throughout the globe, particularly in Peru, that continue to raise a variety of concerns. In the instance of Peru, we continue to hear of the land disputes surrounding the Chaupe family, particularly concerning family plantings and the company's actions concerning land rights. In checking your website, I don't see any updates on this situation since 2021. We are hoping you could enlighten us on the current status of this situation.
Logan Hennessey: Yes, thank you, Mr. Palmer. We have received a question from Pat Zerega, Director of Shareholder Advocacy at Mercy Investment Services. The question is: As long-term investors, Mercy Investment Services has been pleased to engage with Newmont over the last decade plus. We have seen the initiation of a climate change report, and seen the company comprehensively address the tailings issue and deal with the worldwide issues surrounding COVID. At the same time, we have sisters throughout the globe, particularly in Peru, that continue to raise a variety of concerns. In the instance of Peru, we continue to hear of the land disputes surrounding the Chaupe family, particularly concerning family plantings and the company's actions concerning land rights. In checking your website, I don't see any updates on this situation since 2021. We are hoping you could enlighten us on the current status of this situation.
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Thomas Palmer: Thank you for your question, Pat. Newmont has long believed that we must be open to understanding all perspectives, just not just our own. We strive to be respectful of our stakeholders and neighboring communities, which is why we commissioned RESOLVE, a US-based NGO, to establish an independent body empowered to objectively examine the situation and publicly disclose their findings. In September 2016, RESOLVE officially released the Yanacocha Independent Fact-Finding Mission's findings, following an 18-month process. But they found that Yanacocha followed a reasonable process for land acquisition and that there was no evidence of human rights abuses. We have been seeking dialogue for some time, and we think continued lawsuits are not productive, and we continue to publicly express our desire for dialogue and dispute resolution. Thank you, Ms. Hennessey.
Tom Palmer: Thank you for your question, Pat. Newmont has long believed that we must be open to understanding all perspectives, just not just our own. We strive to be respectful of our stakeholders and neighboring communities, which is why we commissioned RESOLVE, a US-based NGO, to establish an independent body empowered to objectively examine the situation and publicly disclose their findings. In September 2016, RESOLVE officially released the Yanacocha Independent Fact-Finding Mission's findings, following an 18-month process. But they found that Yanacocha followed a reasonable process for land acquisition and that there was no evidence of human rights abuses. We have been seeking dialogue for some time, and we think continued lawsuits are not productive, and we continue to publicly express our desire for dialogue and dispute resolution. Thank you, Ms. Hennessey.
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Logan Hennessey: Thank you, Tom. Checking for questions. Seeing no questions, thank you, Mr. Palmer. The question and answer period is now closed. We'd like to encourage our investors to attend our earnings webcast scheduled for 27 April to hear from Mr. Palmer and members of the executive leadership team further. Thank you for your time and attention.
Logan Hennessey: Thank you, Tom. Checking for questions. Seeing no questions, thank you, Mr. Palmer. The question and answer period is now closed. We'd like to encourage our investors to attend our earnings webcast scheduled for 27 April to hear from Mr. Palmer and members of the executive leadership team further. Thank you for your time and attention.
Thank you Ms Hennessey.
Thank you Tom.
Checking for questions.
Seeing no questions. Thank you Mr. Permanent the question and answer period is now closed we'd like to encourage our investors to send their earnings webcast scheduled for April 27th to hear from Mr. Palmer and members of the executive leadership team further thank you for your time and attention.
Operator: Ladies and gentlemen, this concludes the meeting. You may now disconnect. Hello, and welcome to the two thousand and twenty-three Annual Meeting of Stockholders of Newmont Corporation. Please note that today's meeting is being recorded. During the meeting, we'll have a question and answer session. You can submit questions or comments at any time by clicking on the message icon. It is now my pleasure to turn today's meeting over to Logan Hennessey, Vice President, Associate General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary. Ms. Hennessey, the floor is yours.
Operator: Ladies and gentlemen, this concludes the meeting. You may now disconnect. Hello, and welcome to the two thousand and twenty-three Annual Meeting of Stockholders of Newmont Corporation. Please note that today's meeting is being recorded. During the meeting, we'll have a question and answer session. You can submit questions or comments at any time by clicking on the message icon. It is now my pleasure to turn today's meeting over to Logan Hennessey, Vice President, Associate General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary. Ms. Hennessey, the floor is yours.
Ladies and gentlemen. This concludes the meeting you may now disconnect.
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Hello, and welcome to the 2023 annual meeting of stockholders of Newmont Corporation. Please note that today's meeting is being recorded.
During the meeting we'll have a question and answer session.
You can submit questions or comments at any time by clicking on the message icon.
It is now my pleasure to turn today's meeting over to Logan Hennessey, Vice President Associate General Counsel and corporate Secretary Ms. Hennessey the floor is yours.
Logan Hennessey: Thank you and good morning. It's a pleasure to welcome you to the 2023 Annual Meeting of Stockholders of Newmont Corporation. I'll pause for a moment to confirm with our meeting administrators that you're able to hear us all online. Investors are reminded that today's meeting is virtual only and will be conducted as a live audio webcast. Before we go further, I'd like to call your attention to the rules of conduct and agenda for this meeting. These are available in the Documents section of the web portal. Should you wish to vote during the meeting or submit a question, you'll need to sign in using the 15-digit control number found on your proxy card or notice of availability of proxy materials that you previously received.
Logan Hennessey: Thank you and good morning. It's a pleasure to welcome you to the 2023 Annual Meeting of Stockholders of Newmont Corporation. I'll pause for a moment to confirm with our meeting administrators that you're able to hear us all online. Investors are reminded that today's meeting is virtual only and will be conducted as a live audio webcast. Before we go further, I'd like to call your attention to the rules of conduct and agenda for this meeting. These are available in the Documents section of the web portal. Should you wish to vote during the meeting or submit a question, you'll need to sign in using the 15-digit control number found on your proxy card or notice of availability of proxy materials that you previously received.
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Logan Hennessey: I'd like to start by recognizing that all nominee directors have joined us for the annual meeting today, as well as members of Newmont's executive leadership team. Also attending today are representatives of Ernst & Young, the company's independent auditor, who will be available to respond to appropriate questions from stockholders. During the meeting, any questions should pertain to the proposal being considered at that particular time and may be submitted in the field provided in the web portal, at or before the specific item of business before the annual meeting, as described in the proxy statement. Following the close of voting and adjournment of the formal business of the meeting, our President and Chief Executive Officer, Tom Palmer, will be available to respond to appropriate questions from stockholders regarding the company.
I'd like to start by recognizing that all nominee directors have joined us for the annual meeting today, as well as members of Newmont's executive leadership team. Also attending today are representatives of Ernst & Young, the company's independent auditor, who will be available to respond to appropriate questions from stockholders. During the meeting, any questions should pertain to the proposal being considered at that particular time and may be submitted in the field provided in the web portal, at or before the specific item of business before the annual meeting, as described in the proxy statement. Following the close of voting and adjournment of the formal business of the meeting, our President and Chief Executive Officer, Tom Palmer, will be available to respond to appropriate questions from stockholders regarding the company.
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Logan Hennessey: With that, I'm pleased to turn the meeting over to Greg Boyce, Independent Chair of the Board of Directors of Newmont Corporation.
With that, I'm pleased to turn the meeting over to Greg Boyce, Independent Chair of the Board of Directors of Newmont Corporation.
With that I'm pleased to turn the meeting over to Greg Boyce Independent chair of the board of directors.
Gregory H. Boyce: Good morning, everyone. On behalf of the board, I'd like to thank you for your continued support of Newmont and for attending the annual meeting. I'll now ask our system administrator to open the voting and question functions on the portal at this time, and I'll call the formal meeting to order. So let's proceed. First, in accordance with our bylaws, I'd like to announce that I will be serving as the chair of this meeting, and Logan Hennessey will serve as secretary of this meeting. All stockholders of record as of the close of business on 27 February 2023 are entitled to vote at this meeting, and each stockholder is entitled to one vote for each share held in their name. Computershare has provided an affidavit of mailing, indicating that notice of this meeting has been given in accordance with the company's bylaws.
Greg Boyce: Good morning, everyone. On behalf of the board, I'd like to thank you for your continued support of Newmont and for attending the annual meeting. I'll now ask our system administrator to open the voting and question functions on the portal at this time, and I'll call the formal meeting to order. So let's proceed. First, in accordance with our bylaws, I'd like to announce that I will be serving as the chair of this meeting, and Logan Hennessey will serve as secretary of this meeting. All stockholders of record as of the close of business on 27 February 2023 are entitled to vote at this meeting, and each stockholder is entitled to one vote for each share held in their name. Computershare has provided an affidavit of mailing, indicating that notice of this meeting has been given in accordance with the company's bylaws.
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Good morning, everyone on behalf of the board I'd like to thank you for your continued support of Newmont and for attending the annual meeting.
I'll now ask our system administrator to open the voting and question functions on the portal at this time.
Call the formal meeting to order.
So let's proceed first in accordance with our bylaws I would like to announce that I will be serving as the chair of this meeting and Logan Hennessey will serve as secretary of this week.
All stockholders of record as of the close of business on February 27, 2023 are entitled to vote at this meeting and each stockholder is entitled to one vote for each share held in their name.
Computershare has provided an affidavit of mailing, indicating that notice of this meeting has been given in accordance with the company's bylaws.
Gregory H. Boyce: Deborah Bass, a representative of Computershare, has been appointed to serve as our inspector of election for this meeting. The inspector of election has filed the oath of office as inspector of election with the secretary of the meeting for inclusion in the minutes of this meeting. Ms. Hennessey, will you please present your report of attendance?
Deborah Bass, a representative of Computershare, has been appointed to serve as our inspector of election for this meeting. The inspector of election has filed the oath of office as inspector of election with the secretary of the meeting for inclusion in the minutes of this meeting. Ms. Hennessey, will you please present your report of attendance?
Bass, a representative of Computershare has been appointed to serve as our inspector of election for this meeting the inspector of election has filed the oath of office as inspector of election with the secretary of the meeting for inclusion in the minutes of this meeting.
Tennessee, We please present your report of attendance.
Logan Hennessey: Yes, I've been informed by the Inspector of Election that there are 608,859,008 shares of stock represented by proxy. That's approximately 76.6% of all shares entitled to vote at this meeting. The shares represented exceed 50% and constitute a quorum.
Logan Hennessey: Yes, I've been informed by the Inspector of Election that there are 608,859,008 shares of stock represented by proxy. That's approximately 76.6% of all shares entitled to vote at this meeting. The shares represented exceed 50% and constitute a quorum.
Yes, I've been informed by the Inspector of election that there are 608 million 859008 shares of stock represented.
By proxy that's approximately 76, 6% of all shares entitled to vote. At this meeting the shares represented exceed 50% and constitute a quorum.
Gregory H. Boyce: Thank you. Therefore, we have a quorum. So I now declare that the 2023 Annual Meeting of Stockholders of Newmont Corporation is officially convened and ready to transact such business as may properly come before the meeting. The notice of annual meeting listed four specific matters to be considered today. The first matter to be voted on is the election of directors. Information concerning the nominees has been provided in the proxy statement. No other nominations were received prior to the deadline established in Newmont's bylaws. Therefore, no nominations may be made at this meeting. There being no further nominations, the nominations are closed. The board of directors recommends a vote for all of the nominees. Are there any comments or discussion on this proposal? I'll pause for a moment to confirm with Ms. Hennessey whether any pertinent questions or comments have been submitted.
Greg Boyce: Thank you. Therefore, we have a quorum. So I now declare that the 2023 Annual Meeting of Stockholders of Newmont Corporation is officially convened and ready to transact such business as may properly come before the meeting. The notice of annual meeting listed four specific matters to be considered today. The first matter to be voted on is the election of directors. Information concerning the nominees has been provided in the proxy statement. No other nominations were received prior to the deadline established in Newmont's bylaws. Therefore, no nominations may be made at this meeting. There being no further nominations, the nominations are closed. The board of directors recommends a vote for all of the nominees. Are there any comments or discussion on this proposal? I'll pause for a moment to confirm with Ms. Hennessey whether any pertinent questions or comments have been submitted.
Thank you therefore, we have a car now.
I'll declare that the 2000 2023 annual meeting of stockholders of Newmont Corporation.
Officially convened and ready to transact such business as may properly come before the meeting.
Notice of annual meeting listed for specific matters to be considered today.
The first matter to be voted on is the election of directors information concerning the nominees has been provided in the proxy statement.
No. Other nominations were received prior to the deadline established in Newmont's bylaws. Therefore, no nominations may be made at this meeting.
There being no further nominations the nominations are closed the board of directors recommends a vote for all of the nominees.
Are there any comments or discussion on this proposal.
For a moment to confirm with MS Hennessey, whether any part of your questions or comments have been submitted.
Logan Hennessey: Thank you. We're checking online now. Seeing no questions have been presented on this proposal, the chair will move to the next item of business.
Logan Hennessey: Thank you. We're checking online now. Seeing no questions have been presented on this proposal, the chair will move to the next item of business.
Your checking online now.
Seeing no questions such as presented on this proposal, which I will move to the next item of business.
Gregory H. Boyce: Well, let's continue with the next matter. The Board of Directors recommends a vote for approval on the advisory approval of our executive compensation program, as described in the proxy statement under Proposal Two. This advisory vote serves as a tool to guide the Board in the Leadership Development and Compensation Committee in continuing to improve the alignment of executive compensation programs with the interests of the company and its stockholders. Are there any comments or discussions on this matter?
Greg Boyce: Well, let's continue with the next matter. The Board of Directors recommends a vote for approval on the advisory approval of our executive compensation program, as described in the proxy statement under Proposal Two. This advisory vote serves as a tool to guide the Board in the Leadership Development and Compensation Committee in continuing to improve the alignment of executive compensation programs with the interests of the company and its stockholders. Are there any comments or discussions on this matter?
Let's continue with the next matter the board of directors recommends a vote for approval on the advisory approval of our executive compensation program.
As described in the proxy statement under proposal two.
This advisory vote serves as a tool to guide the board and the leadership development and compensation Committee and continuing to improve the alignment of executive compensation programs with the interest of the company and its stockholders are there any comments or discussions on this matter.
Logan Hennessey: Thank you. Seeing no questions, you can move to the next item of business.
Logan Hennessey: Thank you. Seeing no questions, you can move to the next item of business.
Thank you seeing no question the Smith and the next item of business. The next item of business is proposal number three the ratification of the audit committee's appointment of Ernst <unk> Young LLP as the company's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year, ending December 31, 2023 and record.
Gregory H. Boyce: The next item of business is Proposal Number Three, the ratification of the audit committee's appointments of Ernst & Young LLP as the company's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending 31 December 2023, and recommends that the stockholder vote for approval of this proposal. Information concerning this proposal was furnished in the proxy statement under Proposal Three. Your board of directors recommends a vote for this proposal. Are there any comments or discussion on this proposal?
Greg Boyce: The next item of business is Proposal Number Three, the ratification of the audit committee's appointments of Ernst & Young LLP as the company's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending 31 December 2023, and recommends that the stockholder vote for approval of this proposal. Information concerning this proposal was furnished in the proxy statement under Proposal Three. Your board of directors recommends a vote for this proposal. Are there any comments or discussion on this proposal?
And that the stockholders vote for approval of this proposal.
Information concerning this proposal was furnished in the proxy statement under proposal three the board of directors recommends a vote for this proposal.
Or any comments or discussion on this proposal.
Logan Hennessey: Thank you. We're checking online. Seeing no questions on this proposal, you can move to the next item of business.
Logan Hennessey: Thank you. We're checking online. Seeing no questions on this proposal, you can move to the next item of business.
Thank you Rick checking online.
No questions on this proposal you can move to next item of business.
Gregory H. Boyce: The board of directors recommends a vote for an annual approval in an advisory manner for the frequency of future advisory votes on our executive compensation described in the proxy statement under Proposal Number Four. Are there any comments or questions on this proposal?
Greg Boyce: The board of directors recommends a vote for an annual approval in an advisory manner for the frequency of future advisory votes on our executive compensation described in the proxy statement under Proposal Number Four. Are there any comments or questions on this proposal?
The board of directors recommends a vote for an annual approval and an advisory manner for their frequency of future advisory votes on our executive compensation described in the proxy statement under proposal number four.
Are there any comments or questions on this proposal.
Logan Hennessey: Seeing no questions presented on this proposal, you can move to the next... This concludes the formal opportunity for questions on proposals.
Logan Hennessey: Seeing no questions presented on this proposal, you can move to the next... This concludes the formal opportunity for questions on proposals.
Seeing no questions presented on this proposal you can move to the next this concludes the formal opportunity for your questions on proposals.
Gregory H. Boyce: Thank you, Ms. Hennessey. This concludes the discussion on the matters before the meeting. The polls for online voting on all matters are now open. If you have not voted or wish to change your vote, you may do so now by clicking on the link provided online. If you previously voted by proxy, you do not need to vote today unless you wish to change your vote. Ms. Hennessey, can you confirm that participants have had an opportunity to vote?
Greg Boyce: Thank you, Ms. Hennessey. This concludes the discussion on the matters before the meeting. The polls for online voting on all matters are now open. If you have not voted or wish to change your vote, you may do so now by clicking on the link provided online. If you previously voted by proxy, you do not need to vote today unless you wish to change your vote. Ms. Hennessey, can you confirm that participants have had an opportunity to vote?
Thank you Ms. Hennessey. This concludes the discussion on the matters before the meeting.
Polls for online voting on all matters are now open.
You have not voted or wish to change your vote. You may do so now by clicking on the link provided online.
If you've previously voted by proxy you do not need to vote today, unless you wish to change your vote.
This energy can you confirm that participants have had an opportunity to vote.
Logan Hennessey: Yes, Chair. I confirm they have.
Logan Hennessey: Yes, Chair. I confirm they have.
Yes, sure I confirm they have.
Gregory H. Boyce: I now declare that the polls have closed, and the Inspector of Election has completed tabulating the votes. Ms. Hennessey, will you now present the preliminary results of voting?
Greg Boyce: I now declare that the polls have closed, and the Inspector of Election has completed tabulating the votes. Ms. Hennessey, will you now present the preliminary results of voting?
I'll now declare the polls have closed and the inspector of election has completed tabulating the votes.
MS. Hennessey will you now present, the preliminary results of voting the inspector.
Logan Hennessey: The Inspector of Election has tallied the ballots and proxies cast for the proposals presented at this meeting and submitted a preliminary report. There were 794,508,500 shares of common stock eligible to be voted at this meeting, and there are 608,859,008 shares represented. With respect to the election of directors of the company, each nominee received a vote of more than a substantial majority of the shares presented by proxy at this meeting. With respect to Proposal Two, regarding the advisory approval of our executive compensation, this has been approved by the affirmative vote of the holders of the majority of votes cast.
Logan Hennessey: The Inspector of Election has tallied the ballots and proxies cast for the proposals presented at this meeting and submitted a preliminary report. There were 794,508,500 shares of common stock eligible to be voted at this meeting, and there are 608,859,008 shares represented. With respect to the election of directors of the company, each nominee received a vote of more than a substantial majority of the shares presented by proxy at this meeting. With respect to Proposal Two, regarding the advisory approval of our executive compensation, this has been approved by the affirmative vote of the holders of the majority of votes cast.
Our collection of hotels, the ballots and proxies cast for the proposals presented at this meeting and submitted a preliminary report there were $794 million.
508500 shares of common stock eligible to be voted at this meeting and their 608 million 859008 chairs represented with respect and election of directors of the company. Each nominee received developed more than a substantial majority of the shares presented by proxy at this point.
With respect to proposal two regarding the advisory approval of our executive compensation. This has been approved by the affirmative vote of the holders of the majority of those cast with.
Logan Hennessey: With respect to Proposal Three, regarding ratification of the appointment of Ernst & Young as the company's independent registered public accounting firm for 2023, the majority of the shares present at the meeting or by proxy voted in favor of ratification. The detailed voting results will be recorded in the corporate records and also reported with the SEC on Form 8-K. With respect to Proposal Four, regarding the advisory approval of frequency of the future advisory votes on our executive compensation plan, a majority of the shares present at the meeting or by proxy also voted in favor of one-year frequency.
With respect to Proposal Three, regarding ratification of the appointment of Ernst & Young as the company's independent registered public accounting firm for 2023, the majority of the shares present at the meeting or by proxy voted in favor of ratification. The detailed voting results will be recorded in the corporate records and also reported with the SEC on Form 8-K. With respect to Proposal Four, regarding the advisory approval of frequency of the future advisory votes on our executive compensation plan, a majority of the shares present at the meeting or by proxy also voted in favor of one-year frequency.
With respect to proposal three regarding ratification of the appointment of Ernst <unk> young as the company's independent registered public accounting firm for 2023, the majority of the shares present at the meeting or by proxy voted in favor of ratification. The detailed voting results will be recorded in the corporate records and also reported with the SEC.
On form 8-K with respect to proposal four regarding the advisory approval of frequency of future advisory votes on our executive compensation plan, a majority of the shares present at the meeting or by proxy also voted in favor of one year frequencies.
Gregory H. Boyce: Thank you, Ms. Hennessey. We've now addressed all of the items on today's agenda. The meeting is now adjourned. This annual meeting is hereby concluded.... Ladies and gentlemen, we thank you for attending today's meeting and for your interest in Newmont. I would now like to introduce Tom Palmer, President and Chief Executive Officer, who is available to respond to appropriate questions or comments submitted via the board.
Greg Boyce: Thank you, Ms. Hennessey. We've now addressed all of the items on today's agenda. The meeting is now adjourned. This annual meeting is hereby concluded.... Ladies and gentlemen, we thank you for attending today's meeting and for your interest in Newmont. I would now like to introduce Tom Palmer, President and Chief Executive Officer, who is available to respond to appropriate questions or comments submitted via the board.
Thank you Ms. Hennessey, we've now addressed all of the items on today's agenda and meeting is now a chair. This annual meeting is hereby concluded ladies and gentlemen, we thank you for attending today's meeting and for your interest in new market.
I would now like to introduce our president and Chief Executive Officer.
So available to respond to appropriate questions or comments submitted via the port.
Thomas Palmer: Thank you, Chair. Ms. Hennessey, can you please advise of any questions that have been submitted?
Tom Palmer: Thank you, Chair. Ms. Hennessey, can you please advise of any questions that have been submitted?
Thank you chair Ms. Hennessey can you. Please advise if any questions have been submitted.
Logan Hennessey: Yes, thank you, Mr. Palmer. We have received a question from Pat Zerega, Director of Shareholder Advocacy at Mercy Investment Services. The question is: As long-term investors, Mercy Investment Services has been pleased to engage with Newmont over the last decade plus. We have seen the initiation of a climate change report and seen the company comprehensively address the tailings issue, and deal with the worldwide issues surrounding COVID. At the same time, we have sisters throughout the globe, particularly in Peru, that continue to raise a variety of concerns. In the instance of Peru, we continue to hear of the land disputes surrounding the Chaupe family, particularly concerning family plantings and the company's actions concerning land rights. In checking your website, I don't see any updates on this situation since 2021. We are hoping you could enlighten us on the current status of this situation.
Logan Hennessey: Yes, thank you, Mr. Palmer. We have received a question from Pat Zerega, Director of Shareholder Advocacy at Mercy Investment Services. The question is: As long-term investors, Mercy Investment Services has been pleased to engage with Newmont over the last decade plus. We have seen the initiation of a climate change report and seen the company comprehensively address the tailings issue, and deal with the worldwide issues surrounding COVID. At the same time, we have sisters throughout the globe, particularly in Peru, that continue to raise a variety of concerns. In the instance of Peru, we continue to hear of the land disputes surrounding the Chaupe family, particularly concerning family plantings and the company's actions concerning land rights. In checking your website, I don't see any updates on this situation since 2021. We are hoping you could enlighten us on the current status of this situation.
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Thomas Palmer: Thank you for your question, Pat. Newmont has long believed that we must be open to understanding all perspectives, just, not just our own. We strive to be respectful of our stakeholders and neighboring communities, which is why we commissioned RESOLVE, a US-based NGO, to establish an independent body empowered to objectively examine the situation and publicly disclose their findings. In September 2016, RESOLVE officially released the Yanacocha Independent Fact-Finding Mission's findings following an eighteen-month process. But they found that Yanacocha followed a reasonable process for land acquisition and that there was no evidence of human rights abuses. We have been seeking dialogue for some time, and we think continued lawsuits are not productive, and we continue to publicly express our desire for dialogue and dispute resolution. Thank you, Ms. Hennessey.
Tom Palmer: Thank you for your question, Pat. Newmont has long believed that we must be open to understanding all perspectives, just, not just our own. We strive to be respectful of our stakeholders and neighboring communities, which is why we commissioned RESOLVE, a US-based NGO, to establish an independent body empowered to objectively examine the situation and publicly disclose their findings. In September 2016, RESOLVE officially released the Yanacocha Independent Fact-Finding Mission's findings following an eighteen-month process. But they found that Yanacocha followed a reasonable process for land acquisition and that there was no evidence of human rights abuses. We have been seeking dialogue for some time, and we think continued lawsuits are not productive, and we continue to publicly express our desire for dialogue and dispute resolution. Thank you, Ms. Hennessey.
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Logan Hennessey: Thank you, Tom. Checking for questions. Seeing no questions. Thank you, Mr. Palmer. The question and answer period is now closed. We'd like to encourage our investors to attend our earnings webcast scheduled for 27 April to hear from Mr. Palmer and members of the executive leadership team further. Thank you for your time and attention. Ladies and gentlemen, this concludes the meeting. You may now disconnect.
Logan Hennessey: Thank you, Tom. Checking for questions. Seeing no questions. Thank you, Mr. Palmer. The question and answer period is now closed. We'd like to encourage our investors to attend our earnings webcast scheduled for 27 April to hear from Mr. Palmer and members of the executive leadership team further. Thank you for your time and attention. Ladies and gentlemen, this concludes the meeting. You may now disconnect.
Thank you Ms Hennessey.
Thank you Tom.
Checking for questions.
Seeing no questions. Thank you Mr. Farmer. The question and answer period is now closed we would like to encourage our investors to cents. Our earnings webcast scheduled for April 27th to hear from Mr. Palmer to members of the executive leadership team further thank you for your time and attention.
Ladies and gentlemen. This concludes the meeting you may now disconnect.