NEWMONT MINING <NEM> PLANS 2-FOR-1 STOCK SPLIT Newmont Mining Corp's board has proposed a two-for-one stock split subject to shareholder approval of an increase to 120 mln from 60 mln in authorized common shares, the proxy for the company's annual meeting said. If holdings voting at the May six meeting in Wilmington, Del., approve the increase in authorized shares the split will be paid in the form of a stock dividend on June 10 to holders of record May 20, the proxy said. Newmont said it will also ask shareholders to approve amendments to its certificate of incorporation limiting certain liabilities of its directors.