Newmont Goldcorp Provides Update on Operations at Peñasquito Mine in Mexico

DENVER–(BUSINESS WIRE)–lt;a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24NEM&src=ctag" target="_blank"gt;$NEMlt;/agt;–Newmont
Goldcorp Corporation (NYSE: NEM, TSX: NGT) (Newmont Goldcorp or the
Company) announced that later today the Company intends to temporarily
suspend operations at the Peñasquito mine in Mexico pending resolution
of an illegal blockade by a trucking contractor and some members of the
Cedros community that began on March 27, 2019.

The Company remains committed to good-faith dialogue with blockade
leaders and continues working with Mexican authorities to resolve the
situation in a safe, fair and timely manner.

A comprehensive contingency plan is in place to enable the safe and
orderly resumption of operations once the illegal blockade is lifted.

The Peñasquito mine produced 272,000 ounces of gold in 2018 and operates
according to national and international standards for safety,
environmental stewardship and social responsibility.

About Newmont Goldcorp

Newmont Goldcorp is the world’s leading gold company and a producer of
copper, silver, zinc and lead. The Company’s world-class portfolio of
assets, prospects and talent is anchored in favorable mining
jurisdictions in North America, South America, Australia and Africa.
Newmont Goldcorp is the only gold producer listed in the S&P 500 Index
and is widely recognized for its principled environmental, social and
governance practices. The Company is an industry leader in value
creation, supported by robust safety standards, superior execution and
technical proficiency. Newmont Goldcorp was founded in 1921 and has been
publicly traded since 1925.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release may contain”forward-looking statements” within the
meaning of Section 27A of the US Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and
Section 21E of the US Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which are
intended to be covered by the safe harbor created by such sections and
other applicable laws, including applicable laws provisions of Canadian
securities legislation. Where a forward-looking statement expresses or
implies an expectation or belief as to future events or results, such
expectation is expressed in good faith and believed to have a reasonable
basis. However, such statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and
other factors, which could cause actual results to differ materially.
Forward -looking statements in this news release may include, without
limitation, statements relating expectations with respect to the
duration of the blockage and suspension of operations at the Peñasquito
mine, and future resolution of the matter and resumption of operations.
Estimates or expectations of future events or results are based upon
certain assumptions, which may prove to be incorrect. For a more
discussion of risks and other factors that might impact future looking
statements, see the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year
ended December 31, 2018 under the heading “Risk Factors” filed with the
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and the Company’s
recent SEC filings, available on the SEC website or www.newmontgoldcorp.com,
as well as the Company’s most recent annual information form and other
filings made with Canadian securities regulatory authorities and
available on SEDAR or the Company’s website. The Company does not
undertake any obligation to release publicly revisions to any
“forward-looking statement,” including, without limitation, outlook, to
reflect events or circumstances after the date of this news release, or
to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as may be
required under applicable securities laws. Investors should not assume
that any lack of update to a previously issued “forward-looking
statement” constitutes a reaffirmation of that statement. Continued
reliance on “forward-looking statements” is at investors’ own risk.

Contacts

Media Contact
Omar Jabara 303.837.5114 omar.jabara@newmont.com

Investor Contact
Jessica Largent
303.837.5484 jessica.largent@newmont.com