NEWMONT MINING CORP (NEM)
Andersen dismissed per SEC filing
S-3/A, Pre-effective amendment to an S-3 filing 06/19/2002
completed fiscal year, which is incorporated by reference into this prospectus. Risk Relating to Arthur Andersen LLP Our former independent public accountant, Arthur Andersen LLP, was indicted on March 14, 2002, on federal obstruction of justice charges arising from the U.S. Page 5
arising from the U.S. government's investigation of Enron Corp. On June 15, 2002, a jury convicted Arthur Andersen on these charges. Events arising out of the indictment and conviction may materially and adversely affect Page 5
Events arising out of the indictment and conviction may materially and adversely affect the ability of Arthur Andersen LLP to satisfy any claims that may arise out of Arthur Andersen LLP's audit of our financial statements. In connection with this prospectus, we were required Page 5
to the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part. We obtained such a consent from Arthur Andersen at the time the registration statement was originally filed on April 26, 2002. Representatives of Arthur Page 5
at the time the registration statement was originally filed on April 26, 2002. Representatives of Arthur Andersen LLP, however, are no longer available to provide a consent in connection with subsequent amendments Page 5
reliance on temporary rules issued by the SEC which relieves an issuer from the obligation to obtain Arthur Andersen consents in certain cases. As a result of Arthur Andersen not having provided that subsequent consents, you may not be able to recover against Arthur Andersen Page 5
Arthur Andersen not having provided that subsequent consents, you may not be able to recover against Arthur Andersen LLP under Section 11 of the Securities Act of 1933 with respect to their report. Page 5
statements of Newmont Mining Corporation incorporated by reference in this prospectus have been audited by Arthur Andersen LLP, independent public accountants, as indicated in their reports with respect thereto, and are included Page 29
2002. 15 Letter re Unaudited Interim Financial Information. 23.1 Consent of Arthur Andersen LLP.* 23.2 Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. 23.3 Consent of Deloitte Page 33
2002. 15 Letter re Unaudited Interim Financial Information. 23.1 Consent of Arthur Andersen LLP.* 23.2 Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. 23.3 Consent of Deloitte Page 39 |
