Newmont (NYSE: NEM, TSX: NGT) (Newmont or the Company) announced today that the Penasquito mine and the nearby San Juan de Cedros community (one of 25 neighboring communities) in Zacatecas, Mexico mutually agreed to an infrastructure solution securing sustainable water availability for the community's domestic and agricultural uses. The 30-year water agreement represents a significant milestone and an important step in the ongoing negotiations between the parties. The agreement was developed and signed under the auspices of the 'Dialogue Table' sponsored by Mexico's Federal Department of the Interior and representatives of the state government of Zacatecas.

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Newmont (NYSE: NEM, TSX: NGT) (Newmont or the Company) was ranked the top mining company in Newsweek's first-ever list of America's Most Responsible Companies for 2020. Of the 300 businesses selected for inclusion in Newsweek's index, Newmont placed 39th overall with a score of 79.6 out of 100.