Some additional information which can confirm the current...

Some additional information which can confirm the current situation .....which as can be seen is not ' over exaggerated ' .....

April 8, 2020

NEWCREST’S RESPONSE TO COVID-19

At this point in time Newcrest has no confirmed cases of COVID-19 at any of its operations or projects, with all mines continuing to operate and there being no change to the Company’s guidance for FY20. The limitations on the movement of people interstate and internationally is being managed effectively at this point in time.

Telfer and Havieron, Western Australia

All interstate FIFO has been suspended for the time being. Rosters are being altered to minimise travel and interaction between work groups to minimise the chance of transmission of COVID-19.

Newcrest recognises its responsibility to help protect people in the remote and regional communities around Telfer, therefore as of 17 March 2020 all drive-in, drive-out activities and face-to-face engagement with the Martu people was suspended to minimise the risk of spreading COVID-19 to their communities.

Newcrest will continue to provide practical support for their management of this crisis, and in conjunction with the Western Desert Lands Aboriginal Corporation are working with the Martu to identify and support relevant programmes.

Newcrest is also working with the WA Country Health Service as the lead agency for the COVID-19 emergency response in the Pilbara.