Newmont Corporation filed a Form 8-K on August 20, 2026, disclosing the appointment of Peter David Beaven as an independent director of its Board, effective September 1, 2026.

Key Highlights

  • New independent director: Peter David Beaven, age 59, will join Newmont's Board effective September 1, 2026.
  • Audit Committee seat: Beaven will also be appointed to the Board's Audit Committee, effective September 1, 2026.
  • BHP CFO background: Beaven served as Group Chief Financial Officer of BHP from 2015 to 2021.
  • Current roles: Beaven serves as Chair and interim CEO of Renewable Metals Pty Ltd. and as a Senior Adviser to Global Infrastructure Partners.
  • Compensation: Beaven will receive compensation as a non-employee director under the Company's director compensation program as described in its 2026 Proxy Statement, dated May 12, 2026.
  • No related-party arrangements: The filing states there are no reportable transactions or relationships between Beaven and the Company under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

Beaven's Background and Role at Newmont

According to the filing, Newmont Corporation's Board of Directors appointed Peter David Beaven as an independent director, with the appointment taking effect September 1, 2026. At the same time, the Board designated Beaven to serve on its Audit Committee. The filing was made under Item 5.02, covering departures, elections, and appointments of directors and certain officers.

The filing describes Beaven as having "extensive global mining and finance experience." He served as Group Chief Financial Officer of BHP from 2015 to 2021, where, according to the disclosure, he was "responsible for strategy, mergers, acquisitions and divestments and the global finance function, including finance business partnering, treasury, financial reporting, tax, risk management and investor relations." Before that role at BHP, he held titles including President of Copper, President of Base Metals, President of Manganese, and Vice President and Chief Development Officer of Carbon Steel Materials. Earlier in his career, he held investment banking positions with UBS and Dresdner Kleinwort Benson in London and Australia, and began his career with PricewaterhouseCoopers in South Africa.

Outside of Newmont, the filing notes that Beaven currently chairs Renewable Metals Pty Ltd., an Australian battery recycling and critical minerals recovery company, and as of August 7, 2026, temporarily assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer there while a search for a permanent CEO is underway. He also acts as a Senior Adviser to Global Infrastructure Partners. Beaven holds a Bachelor of Accountancy from the University of Natal (now the University of KwaZulu-Natal) and is a qualified Chartered Accountant (South Africa). The filing notes no arrangements or understandings between Beaven and any other person in connection with his appointment, and confirms he is not related to any officer or director of the Company. The disclosure was signed by Logan Hennessey, Senior Vice President, Deputy General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, on August 20, 2026. Newmont's common stock trades on NYSE:NEM.

What Was Disclosed

Newmont Corporation reported the appointment of Peter David Beaven as an independent director and Audit Committee member, effective September 1, 2026, along with his professional background, current external roles, and compensation terms under the existing director compensation program.