Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX: NCM) (TSX: NCM) (PNGX: NCM) refers to the proposed scheme of arrangement under which Newcrest will be acquired by Newmont Corporation (via its subsidiary, Newmont Overseas Holdings Pty Ltd) (Scheme).

Results of the Scheme Meeting

In accordance with the ASX Listing Rules and the Corporations Act, Newcrest advises that the resolution to approve the Scheme as set out in the Notice of Scheme Meeting (Scheme Resolution), was passed by the requisite majorities of Newcrest shareholders at the Scheme Meeting held earlier today. In summary: 84.74% of Newcrest shareholders present and voting (in person or by proxy) were in favour of the Scheme Resolution and 92.63% of the votes cast by Newcrest shareholders were in favour of the Scheme Resolution.

Details of the valid proxies received and votes cast are set out in the attachment to this announcement.

Next steps

Newcrest will apply to the Federal Court of Australia (Court) for approval of the Scheme at a hearing scheduled for 10.15am (Melbourne time) on 17 October 2023.

If the Court approves the Scheme at the Second Court Hearing, a copy of the Court orders will be lodged with ASIC, following which the Scheme will become effective.

Special Dividend

Newcrest announced on 5 October 2023 a Special Dividend of US$1.10 per Newcrest share, subject to the Scheme becoming effective. This dividend will be fully franked.

Newcrest shares on the ASX and PNGX will trade ex the Special Dividend from commencement of trading on 18 October 2023. Newcrest shares on the TSX will trade ex the Special Dividend from commencement of trading on 19 October 2023.

The record date for the dividend will be 7.00pm (Melbourne time), 19 October 2023 and it will be paid on 27 October 2023.

Scheme Consideration

Subject to the Scheme becoming effective, eligible Newcrest shareholders will be entitled to receive the Scheme Consideration of 0.400 Newmont securities for each Newcrest share held on the Scheme Record Date, being 7.00pm (Melbourne time) on 30 October 2023. Newcrest shareholders on the: Australian share register will receive Newmont CHESS depositary interests (Newmont CDIs); PNG share register will receive Newmont PETS depositary interests (Newmont PDIs) and Canadian share register will receive Newmont shares (Newmont Shares).

Authorised by Claire Hannon, Company Secretary

Contact:

Tom Dixon

Tel: +61 3 9522 5570

Email: Tom.Dixon@newcrest.com.au

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