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Amendment #1 to the Executive Change of Control Plan of Newmont

 Exhibit 10(r) 
 AMENDMENT ONE 
 TO THE 
 EXECUTIVE CHANGE OF CONTROL PLAN OF NEWMONT 
 WHEREAS, the Executive Change of
Control Plan of Newmont (the “Plan”) was adopted by Newmont USA Limited (the “Plan Sponsor”) effective January 1, 2004; 
 WHEREAS, the Plan Sponsor wishes to amend the Plan effective January 1, 2006; and 
 WHEREAS, Section 10.02 of the Plan
authorizes the Plan Sponsor to amend the Plan from time to time; 
 NOW, THEREFORE, the Plan is hereby amended by adding Section 3.06,
“Payment Due at the Time of Death,” is hereby added as follows: 
 Section 3.06.    Payment Due at the Time of Death.    In the event a Salaried Employee who is entitled to benefits pursuant to the Plan dies prior to the full payment of such benefits, any
unpaid benefits shall be paid to his beneficiary designated to receive life insurance proceeds under the Group Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Plan of Newmont. In the event there is no such beneficiary designated, any amounts owed to the
deceased Salaried Employee pursuant to the Plan shall be paid to his estate. 
 The Administration Committee or its delegate is hereby
authorized to take all action necessary to implement this amendment. 
 The foregoing was adopted this 27 day of December, 2006.

  

	
	 NEWMONT USA LIMITED

	
	 /s/ Darla R. Caudle

	 Title: Senior Vice President,
 Human ResourcesTransitional Consulting Agreement effective November 17, 2006

 Exhibit 10(v) 
 TRANSITIONAL CONSULTING AGREEMENT 
 This Transitional Consulting Agreement (this
“Agreement”) is entered into and effective as of November 17, 2006 (the “Effective Date”) by and between NEWMONT USA LIMITED, a Delaware corporation with offices at 1700 Lincoln Street, Denver, Colorado 80203
(“Newmont”), and Bruce Hansen (“Contractor”). 
 In consideration of the mutual promises and conditions contained in this
Agreement, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows: 
  

	1.	TERM 

 This Agreement shall be effective from the Effective Date to
May 16, 2007 (the “Term”). The Term may only be extended by a written agreement between the parties. 
  

	2.	STATEMENT OF SERVICES 

 During the Term, Contractor shall provide
consultation and transitional services to Newmont (“Services”), as requested by Newmont. Contractor shall not have an office with Newmont, nor shall Contractor have daily duties or responsibilities. Contractor shall be available to Newmont
during the Term of this Agreement for Services, as determined in the sole discretion of Newmont. 
  

	3.	COMPENSATION FOR SERVICES 

 As compensation for the performance of
the Services hereunder, Newmont shall pay Contractor a lump sum amount of $458,626.97 in 2007, and no later than January 15, 2007. 
  

	4.	OWNERSHIP AND SUBMISSION OF INFORMATION AND RECORDS 

 All records,
reports, data, work product, and other information, and all copyrightable subject matter, and all copies of any of the foregoing and notes related thereto, prepared, generated, researched, developed, compiled, or obtained from any source whatsoever
in performance of the Services, including but not limited to drawings, databases, deliverables, sketches, specifications, tracings, diagrams, evaluations, calculations, data books, schedules, operating instructions, and requisitions (the
“Data”) shall remain the sole property of Newmont. 
 This Section shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement. 

	5.	NONDISCLOSURE/NON-USE 

 A. Contractor shall not disclose to third
parties or use for purposes other than performing the Services, any information that relates to the technical, legal, or business affairs, interests or activities of Newmont or its Affiliates which was provided to or otherwise made available to
Contractor by Newmont or any of its Affiliates in connection with entering into this Agreement or the performance of the Services (collectively, “Confidential Information”), without the prior written consent of Newmont, unless said
information: 
 (i) is, or shall have been, in the possession of Contractor and not subject to a confidentiality obligation prior to
Contractor’s acquisition thereof in connection with the performance of the Services; 
 (ii) through no act or omission of Contractor,
becomes published or otherwise available to the public under circumstances such that the public may utilize the same without any direct or indirect confidentiality obligation to Newmont or its Affiliates; or 
 (iii) is acquired by Contractor from any third party rightfully in possession of the same and having no direct or indirect confidentiality obligation to
Newmont or its Affiliates with respect to the same. 
 B. As used in this Agreement, an “Affiliate” of Newmont means each and every entity that
directly, or indirectly through one or more intermediaries, is controlled by, is under common control with, or controls, the party, with “control” and “controls” meaning the ownership of or exercise of voting control or direction
over shares, securities or other voting instruments of such entity carrying fifty percent (50%) or more of the unrestricted voting rights attached to all outstanding shares, securities or other voting instruments of such entity, or ownership or
exercise of other rights or powers entitling the holder thereof to direct (or to cause the direction of) or to manage the affairs and business of such entity. 
 C. All Confidential Information shall be delivered to Newmont upon the termination or expiration of this Agreement, or at any other time upon Newmont’s request. Contractor shall not retain copies of Confidential Information without
Newmont’s express written authorization. 
 D. This Section shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement. 
  

	6.	STATUS OF CONTRACTOR; TAXES 

 A. Contractor shall perform the
Services as an independent contractor in accordance with its own methods, the terms of this Agreement, and applicable laws and regulations. Contractor shall not be deemed for any purpose to be an employee, agent, servant, worker, or representative
of Newmont and shall not have authority to enter into agreements on behalf of Newmont or otherwise bind Newmont in any manner. Contractor shall not be eligible for any retirement plan, insurance program, or any other employee or social benefits
provided to employees of Newmont. CONTRACTOR IS NOT ENTITLED TO ANY BENEFITS ON ACCOUNT OF 
  

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OCCUPATIONAL ACCIDENTS NOR TO ANY OTHER WORKERS’ COMPENSATION, LABOR RIGHTS BENEFITS, OR SIMILAR BENEFITS PROVIDED BY NEWMONT TO ITS EMPLOYEES. It is
not the intent of the parties to create, nor shall this Agreement be construed as creating, a partnership, joint venture, employment relationship, agency relationship, or association, or to render the parties liable as partners, co-venturers, or
principals. 
 B. CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL INCOME AND OTHER TAXES LEVIED UPON THE REMUNERATIONS EARNED HEREUNDER. For purposes of the
foregoing sentence, Contractor hereby accepts any and all withholdings that Newmont may be obliged to make, pursuant to applicable laws, from payments to Contractor as compensation for the Services. Contractor represents that Contractor is fully
aware of the applicable tax regulations currently in force and undertakes to comply with the same, and accepts that if during the Term such tax regulations are amended, complemented, or substituted, Contractor shall comply with the new provisions so
enacted. 
  

	7.	NO ASSIGNMENT 

 This Agreement is a contract for Contractor’s
unique services and, therefore, Contractor may not assign or subcontract this Agreement to any third. 
  

	8.	ENTIRE AGREEMENT; SEVERABILITY 

 This Agreement constitutes the
complete and entire agreement and understanding between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes, merges, and voids all negotiations, prior discussions, and prior agreements and understandings, whether written or oral,
relating to the subject matter hereof. This Agreement may not be altered or amended except by a written document executed by each party. Should any clause or provision of this Agreement be held or deemed unenforceable or illegal by any court or
other final authority, the remaining clauses and provisions of this Agreement shall survive and be fully enforceable as if the unenforceable or illegal provision was never included herein. 
  

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	9.	GOVERNING LAW 

 This Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted
in accordance with the laws of the State of Colorado. 
  

					
	Newmont USA Limited	  		  	Bruce Hansen
	(“Newmont”)	  		  	(“Contractor”)

  

									
	By:	  	 /s/ Sharon E. Thomas
	  		  		 	 /s/ Bruce D. Hansen

	Title:	  	Vice President and Secretary	  		  		 	
	Date:	  	November 17, 2006	  		  	Date:	 	November 17, 2006

  

 - 4 -Severance Release and Waiver effective November 17, 2006

 Exhibit 10(w) 
 SEVERANCE RELEASE AND WAIVER 
 I. RECITALS 
 A. This AGREEMENT, which is effective on the EFFECTIVE DATE, is by and between Newmont USA Limited and Bruce Hansen (hereinafter
“EMPLOYEE”). 
 B. In consideration of the promises contained in this AGREEMENT, NEWMONT and EMPLOYEE
agree as follows: 
 II. DEFINITIONS 
 The following definitions shall be applicable for the purposes of only this AGREEMENT: 
 A.
“AGREEMENT” means this Severance Release and Waiver. 
 B. “CLAIMS” means any debt, obligation, demand,
application for attorneys’ fees and/or dispute resolution costs, cause of action, judgment, controversy or claim of any kind whatsoever between EMPLOYEE and NEWMONT, whether arising under common law or statute, including but not
limited to claims for breach of contract (express or implied), quasi-contract, promissory estoppel, tort, fraud, misrepresentation, discrimination or any other legal theory; disputes relating to the employment relationship between the parties,
termination thereof, or the interpretation of this AGREEMENT; any and all debts, obligations, claims, demands, compensation, or rights under the company’s employee benefit plans; claims under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as
amended; claims under the Civil Rights Act of 1991; claims under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, as amended; claims under 42 U.S.C. § 1981, § 1981a, § 1983, § 1985, or
§ 1988; claims under the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993; claims under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended; claims under the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, as amended; claims under the Employee Retirement Income
Security Act of 1974, as amended; claims under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act; or any other applicable federal, state, or local statute or ordinance. 
 C. “COMPANY INFORMATION” means any confidential legal, financial, marketing, business, technical, or other information, including
specifically but not exclusively, information which EMPLOYEE prepared, caused to be prepared, or received in connection with EMPLOYEE’s employment with NEWMONT, such as management and business plans, business strategies,
software, software evaluations, trade secrets, personnel information, marketing methods and techniques, and any of the above-recited information as it relates to NEWMONT. COMPANY INFORMATION does not include: (a) information or
knowledge which is now or may subsequently come into the public domain other than by way of unauthorized disclosure by EMPLOYEE; or 

 
(b) information or knowledge which EMPLOYEE is required to disclose by order of a governmental agency or court after timely notice has been
provided to NEWMONT of such order. 
 D. “EFFECTIVE DATE” means the first date upon which all of the following have
occurred: (1) EMPLOYEE has executed this AGREEMENT; (2) the revocation period, if any, has expired without revocation by EMPLOYEE; (3) the executed agreement has been timely returned to Director of Employee
Services, Newmont, 1700 Lincoln Street, Denver, CO 80203; and (4) any CLAIMS by EMPLOYEE have been withdrawn and dismissed with prejudice. 
 E. “EMPLOYEE” means Bruce Hansen. 
 F. “NEWMONT” means Newmont USA Limited
and any predecessor or current or former subsidiary, parent, affiliated company, or successor of any of them, or benefit plan maintained or participated in by any of them , and the current and former directors, officers, employees, shareholders and
agents of any or all of them, unless otherwise specifically stated in this AGREEMENT. 
 G. “NEWMONT PROPERTY” shall
include, but not be limited to, keys, access cards, files, memoranda, reports, software, credit cards, computer disks, instructional and management manuals, books, cellular phones, blackberries and computer equipment of NEWMONT. 

III. COVENANTS 
 A.
Separation from Employment. EMPLOYEE shall be separated from employment with NEWMONT, effective November 20, 2006 (“Separation Date”). 
 B. Severance Benefits to EMPLOYEE. Contingent upon execution of this AGREEMENT on or after November 17, 2006, without revocation, NEWMONT will: 1) provide to EMPLOYEE a payment
in the gross amount of $1,296,891.21, less all applicable local, state, and federal withholding taxes, and benefits pursuant to the provisions of the Severance Plan of Newmont, and; 2) Newmont shall vest any unvested restricted stock granted to
EMPLOYEE, as of November 20, 2006. The amount stated in section III.B.(1) of this paragraph shall be paid within thirty (30) days after the EFFECTIVE DATE of this AGREEMENT, and the vesting of the unvested restricted
stock stated in section III.B.(2) of this paragraph shall be done as soon as practicable after the EFFECTIVE DATE of this AGREEMENT. For the vesting of restricted stock stated in section III.B.(2) of this paragraph,
NEWMONT shall issue EMPLOYEE a form 1099 for tax purposes. 
 C. No Other Payments. Payment of all sums set forth in
this AGREEMENT shall discharge all obligations of NEWMONT to EMPLOYEE for anything related to EMPLOYEE’S employment with NEWMONT and the termination thereof, and  
  

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 EMPLOYEE waives all rights to other compensation and benefits including specifically, but not
exclusively, salaries, bonuses, benefits of whatsoever kind and description, and allowances for perquisites, but excluding the matters identified in section III.H of this AGREEMENT. 
 D. Return and Protection of COMPANY INFORMATION. EMPLOYEE will not use or disclose COMPANY INFORMATION at any time subsequent
to the EFFECTIVE DATE of this AGREEMENT. EMPLOYEE will, by the Separation Date, return to NEWMONT all NEWMONT PROPERTY and all documents and other material containing COMPANY INFORMATION. EMPLOYEE
will not retain copies or excerpts of COMPANY INFORMATION. EMPLOYEE will not disclose COMPANY INFORMATION at any time prior to the EFFECTIVE DATE of this AGREEMENT, except as required in the course of
EMPLOYEE’s employment with NEWMONT. EMPLOYEE acknowledges that this paragraph is a material term of this AGREEMENT. Accordingly, in the event of a breach of this paragraph by EMPLOYEE, in addition to any other
remedy available to NEWMONT, NEWMONT may cease any remaining payments otherwise due EMPLOYEE under this AGREEMENT and will be entitled to injunctive relief and damages against EMPLOYEE, provided, however, that use
or possession of COMPANY INFORMATION pursuant to and in accordance with the terms of the separate Transitional Consulting Agreement shall not be a breach of this AGREEMENT. 
 E. Release of Claims By EMPLOYEE. As a material inducement to NEWMONT to enter into this AGREEMENT, EMPLOYEE, as a
free and voluntary act, hereby forever releases and discharges NEWMONT from, and covenants not to sue NEWMONT for, CLAIMS which EMPLOYEE might have or assert against NEWMONT (1) by reason of
EMPLOYEE’S employment and/or termination of employment by NEWMONT and all circumstances related thereto; or (2) by reason of any other matter, cause or thing whatsoever which may have occurred between EMPLOYEE and
NEWMONT prior to the date of execution of this AGREEMENT, excluding claims or rights listed in section III.H of this AGREEMENT. With respect to any charges of discrimination filed with any federal, state or local agency, pending
or otherwise, arising from or related to EMPLOYEE’S employment or termination of employment with NEWMONT, EMPLOYEE acknowledges that EMPLOYEE knowingly and voluntarily waives his or her right to seek individual
relief on his or her own behalf. 
 F. Tax Liability. EMPLOYEE and NEWMONT agree that, in the event any taxing authority
determines that amounts paid pursuant to this agreement are taxable beyond any amount withheld by NEWMONT, EMPLOYEE is solely responsible for the payment of all such taxes and penalties assessed against EMPLOYEE, except for
legally mandated employer contributions, and that NEWMONT has no duty to defend EMPLOYEE against any such tax claim, penalty or assessment. EMPLOYEE agrees to cooperate in the defense of any such claim brought against
NEWMONT. NEWMONT agrees to cooperate in the defense of any such claim brought against EMPLOYEE. 
  

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 G. Confidentiality. EMPLOYEE and NEWMONT agree that except as otherwise specifically
provided in this AGREEMENT, they will not disclose (in whole or in part) any of the terms or provisions of this AGREEMENT, or characterize any of the terms or provisions of this AGREEMENT, to any other person or entity. It shall
not be a breach of this AGREEMENT for NEWMONT to disclose the terms and provisions of this AGREEMENT to its officers, directors, and employees with a need to know, for EMPLOYEE to disclose the terms and provisions of this
AGREEMENT to his spouse, or for either party to disclose the terms and provisions of this AGREEMENT to their attorneys, accountants, tax advisors, or as compelled by law. 
 H. Exclusions from Release. Notwithstanding any language in this AGREEMENT to the contrary, the waiver in section III.C and the release of
claims in section III.E by EMPLOYEE shall not apply to: 1) any vested rights pursuant to any applicable pension or retirement savings plan of NEWMONT; 2) any rights to indemnification, insurance coverage, or payment of defense costs to
which EMPLOYEE may be entitled as a result of EMPLOYEE’S status as a former officer of NEWMONT; 3) EMPLOYEE’S rights as an owner of shares of stock in NEWMONT and EMPLOYEE’S rights with
respect to any stock options which are vested as of the Separation Date; and 4) EMPLOYEE’S rights to continuation of health insurance coverage pursuant to COBRA. Any stock options are governed by the applicable award agreement.

 I. Release of Claims By NEWMONT. As a material inducement to EMPLOYEE to enter into this AGREEMENT, NEWMONT,
as a free and voluntary act, hereby forever releases and discharges EMPLOYEE from, and covenants not to sue EMPLOYEE for, CLAIMS which NEWMONT might have or assert against EMPLOYEE (1) by reason of
EMPLOYEE’S employment and/or termination of employment by NEWMONT and all circumstances related thereto; or (2) by reason of any other matter, cause or thing whatsoever which may have occurred between EMPLOYEE and
NEWMONT prior to the date of execution of this AGREEMENT, provided, however, that Newmont does not release any rights or claims related to or arising out of the following two pending civil actions to which EMPLOYEE is a party:
UFCW Local 880-Retail Food Employers Joint Pension Fund, Pompano Beach Police & Firefighters’ Retirement System, and Kamel Aoudid v. Newmont Mining Corp., Wayne W. Murdy, Pierre Lassonde, Bruce D. Hansen, David H. Francisco, Thomas
L. Enos, Russell Ball and Robert J. Gallagher, Consolidated Civil Action No. 05-CV-1046-MSK-BNB, In the United States District Court for the District of Colorado: Jack G. Blaz, Derivatively on Behalf of Newmont Mining Corporation, v. Wayne
Murdy, Bruce D. Hansen, Pierre Lassonde, Glen A. Barton, Vincent A. Calarco, Michael S. Hamson, Leo I. Higdon, Jr., Robert J. Miller, Robin A. Plumbridge, John B. Prescott, Michael K. Reilly, Donald C. Roth, Seymour Schulich, and James V. Taranik
and Newmont Mining Corporation (nominal defendant), Civil Action No. 05-CV-01084-WDM-MJW, In the United States District Court for the District of Colorado. 
  

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 IV. ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS 
 A. EMPLOYEE Cooperation. As a free and voluntary act, EMPLOYEE agrees after EMPLOYEE’s separation to cooperate at
NEWMONT’S expense with any investigations or lawsuits involving NEWMONT on matters where EMPLOYEE had specific knowledge or responsibility. EMPLOYEE shall make himself or herself available at NEWMONT’S
expense for any litigation, including specifically, but not exclusively, preparation for depositions and trial. EMPLOYEE will not receive reimbursement for time spent testifying in depositions or trial. EMPLOYEE agrees not to assist or
provide information in any litigation against NEWMONT, except as required under law or formal legal process after timely notice is provided to NEWMONT to allow NEWMONT to take legal action with respect to the request for
information or assistance. Unless EMPLOYEE’S assistance under this section IV.A is provided during the term of the separate Transitional Consulting Agreement between the parties, EMPLOYEE shall be compensated at the rate of $250
per hour for such assistance, and EMPLOYEE’S obligation to provide such assistance shall be limited to ten hours per week, unless otherwise agreed. Nothing in this AGREEMENT shall restrict or preclude EMPLOYEE from, or
otherwise influence EMPLOYEE in, testifying fully and truthfully in legal or administrative proceedings against NEWMONT, as required by law or formal legal process. 
 B. Severability. In case any one or more of the provisions of this AGREEMENT shall be found to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any
respect, the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions contained herein shall not in any way be affected or impaired. Further, any provision found to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable shall be deemed, without further
action on the part of the parties hereto, to be modified, amended and/or limited to the minimum extent necessary to render such clauses and/or provisions valid and enforceable. 
 C. Entire Agreement. This AGREEMENT supersedes all prior written and verbal promises and agreements between the parties with respect to
EMPLOYEE’S employment with NEWMONT and the termination thereof. This AGREEMENT constitutes the entire agreement between the parties, with respect to EMPLOYEE’S employment with NEWMONT and the termination
thereof, and may be amended, modified or superseded only by a written agreement signed by both parties. No oral statements by any employee of NEWMONT shall modify or otherwise affect the terms and provisions of this AGREEMENT.

 D. Governing Law. This AGREEMENT shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Colorado. 
 E. No Admission of Liability. NEWMONT denies that it has taken any improper action against EMPLOYEE in violation of any federal,
state, or local law or common law principle. The parties agree that this AGREEMENT shall not be admissible in any proceeding as evidence of any improper conduct by NEWMONT. 
  

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 F. Free and Voluntary Act. This release means, in part, that EMPLOYEE gives up all
rights to damages and/or money based upon any claims against NEWMONT of age discrimination that arise through the date this AGREEMENT is signed. EMPLOYEE acknowledges that EMPLOYEE has been given at least forty-five (45) days to consider this
AGREEMENT and that EMPLOYEE has been advised to consult with an attorney prior to signing this AGREEMENT. EMPLOYEE may waive the balance of the forty-five (45) day consideration period by signing this AGREEMENT sooner. EMPLOYEE further
acknowledges that by law EMPLOYEE has the right to revoke (that is, cancel) this AGREEMENT within seven (7) calendar days of signing it. To be effective, EMPLOYEE’S revocation must be in writing and tendered to Director of Employee
Services, Newmont, 1700 Lincoln Street, Denver, CO 80203, either by mail or by hand delivery within the seven (7) day period. If by mail, the revocation must be: 1) postmarked within the seven (7) day period; 2) properly addressed; and 3)
sent by Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested. In the event that EMPLOYEE exercises this right to revoke, EMPLOYEE agrees to return to NEWMONT any and all sums paid to EMPLOYEE in consideration of the AGREEMENT. 
 G. No Other Representations. EMPLOYEE acknowledges that no promises or representations have been made to induce EMPLOYEE to sign
this AGREEMENT other than as expressly set forth herein and that EMPLOYEE has signed this AGREEMENT as a free and voluntary act. 
 THIS IS A RELEASE – BY SIGNING, YOU ARE ACKNOWLEDGING THAT 
 YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTAND, AND
AGREE TO THE TERMS SET FORTH 
 ABOVE. BEFORE SIGNING YOU SHOULD READ CAREFULLY 
 AND CONSULT WITH AN ATTORNEY 
  

							
	NEWMONT	 	 	 	EMPLOYEE
				
	 By:
	 	 /s/ Sharon E. Thomas
	 		 	 /s/ Bruce D. Hansen

	 Title:
	 	Vice President and Secretary	 		 	
	 Date:
	 	November 17, 2006	 		 	Date: November 17, 2006

  

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