85% of 2025 Sales attributable to gold; unhedged exposure to gold price; decline would materially adversely affect revenues, net income, cash flows and reserves.
Relevance 100·Dependency 95·Confidence 98
Source evidence
“For the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, 85%, 85% and 89%, respectively, of our Sales were attributable to gold.”
Australian Dollar
Currency Exposure
27% of 2025 Costs applicable to sales paid in AUD, the largest non-USD cost currency; appreciation against USD increases USD-denominated production costs.
Relevance 85·Dependency 70·Confidence 96
Source evidence
“Australian Dollar27 %”
Refiners
Customer Exposure
Doré bars are sent to refiners under fee-based refining agreements to produce 99.95% gold bullion credited or delivered to buyers.
Relevance 55·Dependency 35·Confidence 90
Source evidence
“Doré is sent to refiners to produce bullion that meets the required market standard of 99.95% gold.”
Copper is a co-product at Cadia, Boddington, and Red Chris; 2025 production 296 million pounds, 6% of Sales; sold in concentrate to smelters.
Relevance 55·Dependency 15·Confidence 95
Source evidence
“Copper production at Cadia, Boddington, and Red Chris and silver, lead, and zinc production at Peñasquito are considered co-products.”
Gold investors and fabricators
Demand Driver
Gold used for fabrication (jewelry, electronics, dentistry, industrial/decorative uses, coins) or investment; investors buy bullion, official coins, jewelry; decreased jewelry or investment demand is a price risk factor.
Relevance 55·Dependency 0·Confidence 90
Source evidence
“Fabricated gold has a variety of end uses, including jewelry, electronics, dentistry, industrial and decorative uses, medals, medallions, and official coins.”
Contractors and workforce
Supplier Dependency
Relies on contractors for significant portion of operations and construction; depends on recruiting/retaining key personnel and qualified workforce; Peñasquito costs include higher workers participation costs.
Relevance 50·Dependency 45·Confidence 90
Source evidence
“We rely on contractors to conduct a significant portion of our operations and construction projects.”
U.S. dollar strength
Demand Driver
Relative strength of the U.S. dollar is among factors influencing metal prices that drive revenues.
Relevance 50·Dependency 0·Confidence 90
Source evidence
“The relative strength of the U.S. dollar;”
Energy prices and low-carbon transition
Cost Driver
Operations may be adversely affected by rising energy prices or energy shortages; business faces risks transitioning to a low-carbon economy.
Relevance 45·Dependency 25·Confidence 90
Source evidence
“Our operations and projects may be adversely affected by rising energy prices or energy shortages.”
Silver co-product at Peñasquito; 2025 production 28 million ounces, 5% of Sales; separately-recovered silver also recovered from doré refining.
Relevance 45·Dependency 10·Confidence 93
Source evidence
“Silver (ounces/millions)285 %334 %183 %”
Interest rates and monetary policy
Demand Driver
Monetary policies of major central banks, fiscal policies, inflation expectations and interest rates are listed as factors influencing gold and metal prices.
Relevance 45·Dependency 0·Confidence 88
Source evidence
“The monetary policies employed by the world’s major Central Banks;”
Water supplies
Cost Driver
Operations and projects are dependent on availability of sufficient water supplies and subject to water-related risks.
Relevance 40·Dependency 35·Confidence 90
Source evidence
“Our operations and projects are dependent on the availability of sufficient water supplies and subject to water-related risks.”
Lundin Gold Inc.
Manufacturing Dependency
32% equity method interest in Lundin Gold (acquired via Newcrest), wholly owning and operating Fruta del Norte; 165koz attributable production in 2025.
Relevance 40·Dependency 25·Confidence 90
Source evidence
“The Fruta del Norte mine is wholly owned and operated by Lundin Gold Inc. ("Lundin Gold"). The Company acquired a 32% interest in Lundin Gold through the Newcrest transaction”
U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
Regulatory Exposure
Business subject to FCPA and anti-bribery laws; breach could lead to sanctions, fines, litigation, loss of licenses and reputational harm.
Relevance 40·Dependency 20·Confidence 90
Source evidence
“Our business is subject to the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, and other related anti-bribery laws and regulations.”
Economic activity in US, Australia, China, India
Demand Driver
Recession or reduced economic activity in the United States, Australia, China, India and other countries is a factor influencing metal prices.
Relevance 40·Dependency 0·Confidence 85
Source evidence
“Recession or reduced economic activity in the United States, Australia, China, India and other industrialized or developing countries;”
Smelters
Supplier Dependency
Copper, silver, lead, and zinc sales generally in concentrate form sold to smelters for further treatment and refining.
Relevance 35·Dependency 20·Confidence 88
Source evidence
“Copper, silver, lead, and zinc sales are generally in the form of concentrate that is sold to smelters for further treatment and refining.”