SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 --------------- FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): February 6, 2002 NEWMONT MINING CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 1-1153 13-2526632 (Commission File No.) (IRS Employer Identification No.) 1700 Lincoln Street Denver, Colorado 80203 (Address of principal executive offices, including zip code) (303) 863-7414 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS. On February 6, 2002, Newmont Mining Corporation, a Delaware corporation, issued a press release announcing its results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2001. The press release is filed as an exhibit to, and is incorporated by reference in, this report. This summary is qualified in its entirety by reference to the press release included as an exhibit. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS. (c) EXHIBITS. 99.1 Press Release, dated February 6, 2002. -2- SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. Dated: February 7, 2002 NEWMONT MINING CORPORATION By: /s/ Britt D. Banks -------------------------------------- Name: Britt D. Banks Title: Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary -3- EXHIBIT LIST Exhibit Description No. ----------- --- 99.1 Press Release, dated February 6, 2002. -4-