rtokens: They said the Santa Fe deal , which includes desirable Nevada mining territory , would only payoff for Newmont longer term .
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tokens: Analysts predict Santa Fe will go to the highest bidder , and that if a rival buyer is found , Newmont may not be able to match its offer .
ltokens: Newmont said the companies have had previous contact , though declined to detail the encounters .