Exhibit 16
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
1670 Broadway, Suite 1000
Denver, CO 80202
Telephone (720) 931 7000
Facsimile (720) 931 7100
May 4, 2006
Securities and Exchange Commission
100 F Street, N.E.
Washington, DC 20549
Commissioners:
We have read the statements made by Newmont Mining Corporation regarding the Newmont Retirement Savings Plan for Hourly-Rated Employees and the Newmont Retirement Savings Plan (Non-Union) (copy attached), which we understand will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Item 4.01 of Form 8-K, as part of the Form 8-K of Newmont Mining Corporation dated April 28, 2006. We agree with the statements concerning our Firm in such Form 8-K.
Very truly yours,
/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP