FORM 6-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of October 2009
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Gold Fields Limited
(Translation of registrant's name into English)
150 Helen Rd.
Sandown, Sandton 2196
South Africa
(Address of principal executive offices)
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Operating profit of R2.8 billion and
net earnings of R1.0 billion in the quarter ended September 2009
JOHANNESBURG. 29 October 2009, Gold Fields Limited (NYSE & JSE: GFI) today announced net earnings for the September 2009
quarter of R1,007 million, compared with a loss of R293 million and net earnings of R39 million for the June 2009 and the September 2008
quarters respectively. In US dollar terms net earnings for the September 2009 quarter were US$129 million, compared with a loss of US$29
million and net earnings of US$5 million for the June 2009 and the September 2008 quarters respectively.
September 2009 quarter salient features:
•
Attributable gold production at 906,000 ounces was in line with the previous quarter;
•
Total cash cost increased 5 per cent from R140,916 per kilogram (US$512 per ounce) to R147,343 per kilogram (US$586 per ounce);
•
Notional cash expenditure increased 2 per cent from R203,042 per kilogram (US$738 per ounce) to R207,754 per kilogram (US$826 per
ounce);
ounce);
•
Net debt at R6.7 billion (US$908 million) is robust at 0.58 of annual EBITDA;
•
Post quarter end announcement of 271 million ounces of mineral resources and 81 million ounces of mineral reserves for F2010;
•
Royalty payable by St Ives terminated for a total consideration of A$308 million;
•
Stake in Eldorado sold for US$299 million, following the exchange of Sino shares for Eldorado shares.
Statement by Nick Holland, Chief Executive Officer of Gold Fields:
“Despite a challenging quarter at Driefontein and Kloof, where safety
related interruptions had a material effect on their respective
production levels, Gold Fields maintained its production in line with
the guidance provided on 6 August 2009, thus demonstrating greater
stability and consistency in the production results of the Group.
We are extremely disappointed with the six fatalities during the
quarter, and have again redoubled our efforts to reinforce the
commitment of every person in Gold Fields to operate safely. Safety
is our number one value and we remain committed not to mine if we
cannot mine safely, and to improve even further on the record safety
year that we had during F2009.
Particularly pleasing during the past quarter has been the outstanding
performances from Cerro Corona, Beatrix and South Deep, all of
which exceeded their guidance, and Tarkwa which came in on
guidance. Consistent performances were also delivered from Agnew
and Damang.
In the South Africa Region, Beatrix continued to build on the turn
around that it started during the previous quarter by again increasing
its production by 7 per cent. South Deep also had a very
encouraging quarter, continuing the build-up to its 300koz target for
F2010, by improving its production by 26 per cent. Driefontein and
Kloof, by contrast, both had very difficult quarters after a slow start-up
caused by the spill-over effects of safety stoppages late in the June
quarter. As development and flexibility improves over the next 12 to
24 months we expect these mines to improve their performance. We
believe that both Driefontein and Kloof can and should do better, and
the focus remains on returning these operations to a production level
of approximately 209koz of gold per quarter for Driefontein and
177koz for Kloof.
related interruptions had a material effect on their respective
production levels, Gold Fields maintained its production in line with
the guidance provided on 6 August 2009, thus demonstrating greater
stability and consistency in the production results of the Group.
We are extremely disappointed with the six fatalities during the
quarter, and have again redoubled our efforts to reinforce the
commitment of every person in Gold Fields to operate safely. Safety
is our number one value and we remain committed not to mine if we
cannot mine safely, and to improve even further on the record safety
year that we had during F2009.
Particularly pleasing during the past quarter has been the outstanding
performances from Cerro Corona, Beatrix and South Deep, all of
which exceeded their guidance, and Tarkwa which came in on
guidance. Consistent performances were also delivered from Agnew
and Damang.
In the South Africa Region, Beatrix continued to build on the turn
around that it started during the previous quarter by again increasing
its production by 7 per cent. South Deep also had a very
encouraging quarter, continuing the build-up to its 300koz target for
F2010, by improving its production by 26 per cent. Driefontein and
Kloof, by contrast, both had very difficult quarters after a slow start-up
caused by the spill-over effects of safety stoppages late in the June
quarter. As development and flexibility improves over the next 12 to
24 months we expect these mines to improve their performance. We
believe that both Driefontein and Kloof can and should do better, and
the focus remains on returning these operations to a production level
of approximately 209koz of gold per quarter for Driefontein and
177koz for Kloof.
St Ives had a disappointing quarter, its production being 9 per cent
below the previous quarter. This was mainly as a result of the
rehabilitation work in a high grade area of the Belleisle underground
mine taking longer than expected due to safety concerns. We look
forward to a stronger performance from St Ives over the next
quarterly period. Agnew had a satisfactory quarter with production
levels similar to the previous quarter.
With the Tarkwa CIL plant now having stabilised at its nameplate
capacity of more than a million tons milled per month, the West Africa
Region is well positioned. Tarkwa is now capable of producing
between 190koz and 200koz per quarter and we hope to see a strong
movement towards this range during the December quarter. This is,
however, subject to resolution of the current industrial relations
situation affecting the gold sector in Ghana, which continues to be
tense following protracted wage negotiations which, at the time of
writing, are not close to resolution.
The Group has achieved a solid cost performance during the first
quarter. Despite the Rand exchange rate of R7.82 against the US
Dollar being about two per cent stronger than the rate of R8.00 used
in our guidance for the quarter, our cash costs came in on guidance
at US$586/oz and our NCE slightly better than guidance at
US$826/oz.
We look forward to further improvements in our performance during
the December quarter and our aim is to increase production to
approximately 925,000 ounces in this next quarter.”
below the previous quarter. This was mainly as a result of the
rehabilitation work in a high grade area of the Belleisle underground
mine taking longer than expected due to safety concerns. We look
forward to a stronger performance from St Ives over the next
quarterly period. Agnew had a satisfactory quarter with production
levels similar to the previous quarter.
With the Tarkwa CIL plant now having stabilised at its nameplate
capacity of more than a million tons milled per month, the West Africa
Region is well positioned. Tarkwa is now capable of producing
between 190koz and 200koz per quarter and we hope to see a strong
movement towards this range during the December quarter. This is,
however, subject to resolution of the current industrial relations
situation affecting the gold sector in Ghana, which continues to be
tense following protracted wage negotiations which, at the time of
writing, are not close to resolution.
The Group has achieved a solid cost performance during the first
quarter. Despite the Rand exchange rate of R7.82 against the US
Dollar being about two per cent stronger than the rate of R8.00 used
in our guidance for the quarter, our cash costs came in on guidance
at US$586/oz and our NCE slightly better than guidance at
US$826/oz.
We look forward to further improvements in our performance during
the December quarter and our aim is to increase production to
approximately 925,000 ounces in this next quarter.”
Stock data
JSE Limited – (GFI)
Number of shares in issue
Range - Quarter
ZAR89.99 – ZAR109.50
- at end September 2009
704,989,014
Average Volume - Quarter
3,065,713 shares / day
- average for the quarter
704,878,283
NYSE – (GFI)
Free Float
100%
Range - Quarter
US$10.99 – US$14.76
ADR Ratio
1:1
Average Volume - Quarter
4,990,599 shares / day
Bloomberg / Reuters
GFISJ / GFLJ.J
1 I GOLD FIELDS RESULTS Q1F2010
* Attributable – All companies wholly owned except for Ghana (71.1%) and Cerro Corona (80.7%).
Forward Looking Statements
Certain statements in this document constitute “forward looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the US Securities
Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the US Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Such forward looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors that could cause the
actual results, performance or achievements of the company to be materially different from the future results, performance or
achievements expressed or implied by such forward looking statements. Such risks, uncertainties and other important factors include
among others: economic, business and political conditions in South Africa, Ghana, Australia, Peru and elsewhere; the ability to
achieve anticipated efficiencies and other cost savings in connection with past and future acquisitions, exploration and development
activities; decreases in the market price of gold and/or copper; hazards associated with underground and surface gold mining; labour
disruptions; availability terms and deployment of capital or credit; changes in government regulations, particularly environmental
regulations; and new legislation affecting mining and mineral rights; changes in exchange rates; currency devaluations; inflation and
other macro-economic factors, industrial action, temporary stoppages of mines for safety reasons; and the impact of the AIDS crisis in
South Africa. These forward looking statements speak only as of the date of this document.
The company undertakes no obligation to update publicly or release any revisions to these forward looking statements to reflect
events or circumstances after the date of this document or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
Health and safety
We regret to report that there were six fatal accidents for the
quarter at the South African operations. The Group’s fatal injury
frequency rate improved by 30 per cent from 0.20 in the June
quarter to 0.14 in the September quarter.
The lost day injury frequency rate regressed from 3.48 in the June
quarter to 4.21 in the September quarter, while the serious injury
frequency rate improved from 2.04 to 2.02.
Ongoing focus on safety improvement practices at all operations is
continuing with the “stop, think, fix, verify and continue” philosophy.
In addition leadership programmes are being rolled out across our
operations to create an environment in which all employees can
produce safely.
Financial review
Quarter ended 30 September 2009 compared with quarter ended
30 June 2009
30 June 2009
Revenue
Attributable gold production for the September 2009 quarter at
906,000 ounces was in line with the previous quarter. At the South
African operations, production decreased marginally from 529,000
ounces to 527,000 ounces. Attributable gold production at the
West African operations increased by 4 per cent from 155,000
ounces to 161,000 ounces. Attributable equivalent gold production
at the South American operation increased by 6 per cent from
906,000 ounces was in line with the previous quarter. At the South
African operations, production decreased marginally from 529,000
ounces to 527,000 ounces. Attributable gold production at the
West African operations increased by 4 per cent from 155,000
ounces to 161,000 ounces. Attributable equivalent gold production
at the South American operation increased by 6 per cent from
68,000 ounces in the June quarter to 72,000 ounces in the
September quarter. At the Australian operations gold production
decreased by 5 per cent from 154,000 ounces to 146,000 ounces.
At the South African operations, gold production in the September
quarter at Beatrix increased by 7 per cent due to higher volumes
and yields. At South Deep gold production increased by 26 per
cent associated mainly with higher underground volumes as the
mine builds up production. Gold production at Kloof was
unchanged despite safety related stoppages, increased seismicity
and a fire during the quarter. At Driefontein gold production
decreased by 11 per cent due to a decrease in underground
volumes and grade resulting mainly from safety related stoppages.
At the West African operations, managed gold production at
Tarkwa increased by 6 per cent due to an increase in CIL
throughput. At Damang, gold production decreased by 4 per cent
largely due to a planned primary crusher rebuild.
In South America, Cerro Corona produced 88,500 equivalent
ounces and sold 89,000 equivalent ounces, which is 5 per cent and
2 per cent higher than the previous quarter respectively.
At the Australian operations Agnew’s gold production increased by
2 per cent due to higher volumes processed. At St Ives, gold
production decreased by 8 per cent mainly due to safety related
rehabilitation at Belleisle which resulted in lower mining volumes
from high grade areas.
The average quarterly US dollar gold price achieved increased 4
per cent from US$920 per ounce in the June quarter to US$959
September quarter. At the Australian operations gold production
decreased by 5 per cent from 154,000 ounces to 146,000 ounces.
At the South African operations, gold production in the September
quarter at Beatrix increased by 7 per cent due to higher volumes
and yields. At South Deep gold production increased by 26 per
cent associated mainly with higher underground volumes as the
mine builds up production. Gold production at Kloof was
unchanged despite safety related stoppages, increased seismicity
and a fire during the quarter. At Driefontein gold production
decreased by 11 per cent due to a decrease in underground
volumes and grade resulting mainly from safety related stoppages.
At the West African operations, managed gold production at
Tarkwa increased by 6 per cent due to an increase in CIL
throughput. At Damang, gold production decreased by 4 per cent
largely due to a planned primary crusher rebuild.
In South America, Cerro Corona produced 88,500 equivalent
ounces and sold 89,000 equivalent ounces, which is 5 per cent and
2 per cent higher than the previous quarter respectively.
At the Australian operations Agnew’s gold production increased by
2 per cent due to higher volumes processed. At St Ives, gold
production decreased by 8 per cent mainly due to safety related
rehabilitation at Belleisle which resulted in lower mining volumes
from high grade areas.
The average quarterly US dollar gold price achieved increased 4
per cent from US$920 per ounce in the June quarter to US$959
SOUTH AFRICAN RAND
UNITED STATES DOLLARS
Quarter
Salient features
Quarter
September
2008
June
2009
September
2009
September
2009
June
2009
September
2008
24,817
28,171
28,165
kg
Gold produced*
oz
(000)
906
906
798
153,461
140,916
147,343
R/kg
Total cash cost
$/oz
586
512
617
226,120
203,042
207,754
R/kg
Notional cash expenditure
$/oz
826
738
909
12,698
13,581
13,559
000
Tons milled
000
13,559
13,581
12,698
217,586
253,162
241,164
R/kg
Revenue
$/oz
959
920
874
333
331
343
R/ton
Operating costs
$/ton
44
39
43
1,574
3,338
2,787
Rm
Operating profit
$m
356
385
203
27
43
38
%
Operating margin
%
38
43
27
39
(293)
1,007
Rm
$m
129
(29)
5
6
(46)
143
SA c.p.s.
Net earnings/(loss)
US c.p.s.
18
(5)
1
39
855
452
Rm
$m
58
98
5
6
126
64 SA c.p.s.
Headline earnings
US c.p.s.
8
15
1
120
949
625 Rm
$m
80
109
16
18
140
89 SA c.p.s.
Net earnings excluding gains and
losses on foreign exchange,
financial instruments, exceptional
items and share of profit/(loss) of
associates after taxation
US c.p.s.
11
16
2
GOLD FIELDS RESULTS Q1F2010 I 2
per ounce in the September quarter. The average rand/US dollar
exchange rate at R7.82 strengthened 9 per cent compared with the
R8.56 achieved in the June quarter. As a result of the above
factors the rand gold price reduced from R253,162 per kilogram to
R241,161 per kilogram, a 5 per cent decrease. The Australian
dollar gold price decreased from A$1,209 per ounce to A$1,155
per ounce. This was due to the Australian dollar strengthening by
10 per cent against the United States dollar from 0.76 in the June
quarter to 0.83 in the September quarter, partially offset by the
increase in the US dollar gold price.
The decrease in the rand gold price achieved quarter on quarter
caused revenue to decrease by 5 per cent from R7,779 million in
the June quarter to R7,416 million in the September quarter. In
dollar terms revenue increased by 5 per cent from US$902 million
in the June quarter to US$948 million in the September quarter.
exchange rate at R7.82 strengthened 9 per cent compared with the
R8.56 achieved in the June quarter. As a result of the above
factors the rand gold price reduced from R253,162 per kilogram to
R241,161 per kilogram, a 5 per cent decrease. The Australian
dollar gold price decreased from A$1,209 per ounce to A$1,155
per ounce. This was due to the Australian dollar strengthening by
10 per cent against the United States dollar from 0.76 in the June
quarter to 0.83 in the September quarter, partially offset by the
increase in the US dollar gold price.
The decrease in the rand gold price achieved quarter on quarter
caused revenue to decrease by 5 per cent from R7,779 million in
the June quarter to R7,416 million in the September quarter. In
dollar terms revenue increased by 5 per cent from US$902 million
in the June quarter to US$948 million in the September quarter.
Operating costs
Operating costs increased by 3 per cent from R4,492 million in the
June quarter to R4,644 million in the September quarter. In dollar
terms costs increased by 14 per cent from US$523 million in the
June quarter to US$594 million in the September quarter. Total
cash cost increased by 5 per cent in rand terms from R140,916 per
kilogram in the June quarter to R147,343 per kilogram in the
September quarter and by 14 per cent in dollar terms from US$512
per ounce in the June quarter to US$586 per ounce in the
September quarter.
At the South African operations, operating costs increased by 10
per cent from R2,508 million (US$292 million) to R2,768 million
(US$354 million). This increase was mainly due to annual wage
increases, higher electricity costs and two months of winter
electricity tariffs. Total cash cost at the South African operations
increased by 12 per cent from R145,145 per kilogram (US$527 per
ounce) to R162,553 per kilogram (US$647 per ounce).
At the West African operations, operating costs including gold-in-
process movements increased by 3 per cent from US$112 million
(R959 million) in the June quarter to US$115 million (R903 million)
in the September quarter. This was mainly due to the increase in
processing volumes at Tarkwa, partly offset by lower costs at
Damang due to reduced mining volumes, and reduced power
tariffs. Total cash cost at the West African operations was flat at
US$513 per ounce.
At the South American operation, operating costs including gold-in-
process movements, increased from US$29 million (R251 million)
to US$31 million (R241 million) mainly due to increased accrual of
Workers Legal Participation of profit. Total cash cost at Cerro
Corona increased marginally from US$337 per ounce in the June
quarter to US$349 per ounce in the September quarter.
At the Australian operations, operating costs including gold-in-
process movements decreased from A$112 million (R724 million)
to A$110 million (R716 million), but increased from US$85 million
to US$92 million due to the strengthening of the Australian dollar
against the United States dollar. Total cash cost increased 13 per
cent from US$552 per ounce (A$731 per ounce) to US$626 per
ounce (A$754 per ounce).
June quarter to R4,644 million in the September quarter. In dollar
terms costs increased by 14 per cent from US$523 million in the
June quarter to US$594 million in the September quarter. Total
cash cost increased by 5 per cent in rand terms from R140,916 per
kilogram in the June quarter to R147,343 per kilogram in the
September quarter and by 14 per cent in dollar terms from US$512
per ounce in the June quarter to US$586 per ounce in the
September quarter.
At the South African operations, operating costs increased by 10
per cent from R2,508 million (US$292 million) to R2,768 million
(US$354 million). This increase was mainly due to annual wage
increases, higher electricity costs and two months of winter
electricity tariffs. Total cash cost at the South African operations
increased by 12 per cent from R145,145 per kilogram (US$527 per
ounce) to R162,553 per kilogram (US$647 per ounce).
At the West African operations, operating costs including gold-in-
process movements increased by 3 per cent from US$112 million
(R959 million) in the June quarter to US$115 million (R903 million)
in the September quarter. This was mainly due to the increase in
processing volumes at Tarkwa, partly offset by lower costs at
Damang due to reduced mining volumes, and reduced power
tariffs. Total cash cost at the West African operations was flat at
US$513 per ounce.
At the South American operation, operating costs including gold-in-
process movements, increased from US$29 million (R251 million)
to US$31 million (R241 million) mainly due to increased accrual of
Workers Legal Participation of profit. Total cash cost at Cerro
Corona increased marginally from US$337 per ounce in the June
quarter to US$349 per ounce in the September quarter.
At the Australian operations, operating costs including gold-in-
process movements decreased from A$112 million (R724 million)
to A$110 million (R716 million), but increased from US$85 million
to US$92 million due to the strengthening of the Australian dollar
against the United States dollar. Total cash cost increased 13 per
cent from US$552 per ounce (A$731 per ounce) to US$626 per
ounce (A$754 per ounce).
Notional cash expenditure (NCE)
Notional cash expenditure is defined as operating costs (including
general and administration) plus capital expenditure, which
includes brownfields exploration, and is reported on a per kilogram
and per ounce basis – refer to the detailed table on page 24 of this
report. The objective is to provide the all-in costs for the Group,
and for each operation. The NCE per ounce is an important
measure, as it determines how much free cash flow is generated in
order to pay taxation, interest, greenfields exploration and
dividends.
The NCE for the Group for the September quarter amounted to
R207,754 per kilogram (US$826 per ounce) compared with
R203,042 per kilogram (US$738 per ounce) in the June quarter.
general and administration) plus capital expenditure, which
includes brownfields exploration, and is reported on a per kilogram
and per ounce basis – refer to the detailed table on page 24 of this
report. The objective is to provide the all-in costs for the Group,
and for each operation. The NCE per ounce is an important
measure, as it determines how much free cash flow is generated in
order to pay taxation, interest, greenfields exploration and
dividends.
The NCE for the Group for the September quarter amounted to
R207,754 per kilogram (US$826 per ounce) compared with
R203,042 per kilogram (US$738 per ounce) in the June quarter.
At the South African operations the NCE increased from R216,891
per kilogram (US$788 per ounce) in the June quarter to R233,034
per kilogram (US$927 per ounce) in the September quarter mainly
due to the higher operating costs. At the West African operations
the NCE decreased from US$687 per ounce to US$678 per ounce.
At the South American operation, Cerro Corona, NCE increased by
3 per cent from US$584 per ounce in the June quarter to US$599
per ounce in the September quarter. NCE at the Australian
operations increased from US$721 per ounce (A$955 per ounce)
to US$831 per ounce (A$1,002 per ounce).
per kilogram (US$788 per ounce) in the June quarter to R233,034
per kilogram (US$927 per ounce) in the September quarter mainly
due to the higher operating costs. At the West African operations
the NCE decreased from US$687 per ounce to US$678 per ounce.
At the South American operation, Cerro Corona, NCE increased by
3 per cent from US$584 per ounce in the June quarter to US$599
per ounce in the September quarter. NCE at the Australian
operations increased from US$721 per ounce (A$955 per ounce)
to US$831 per ounce (A$1,002 per ounce).
Operating margin
The net effect of the changes in revenue and costs, after taking
into account gold-in-process movements, was a 17 per cent
decrease in operating profit from R3,338 million (US$385 million) in
the June quarter to R2,787 million (US$356 million) in the
September quarter. The Group operating margin was 38 per cent
compared with 43 per cent in the June quarter. The margin at the
South African operations decreased from 39 per cent to 30 per
cent. At the West African operations the margin increased from 45
per cent to 47 per cent. At South America the margin decreased
from 65 per cent to 64 per cent, while at the Australian operations
the margin decreased from 40 per cent to 35 per cent.
into account gold-in-process movements, was a 17 per cent
decrease in operating profit from R3,338 million (US$385 million) in
the June quarter to R2,787 million (US$356 million) in the
September quarter. The Group operating margin was 38 per cent
compared with 43 per cent in the June quarter. The margin at the
South African operations decreased from 39 per cent to 30 per
cent. At the West African operations the margin increased from 45
per cent to 47 per cent. At South America the margin decreased
from 65 per cent to 64 per cent, while at the Australian operations
the margin decreased from 40 per cent to 35 per cent.
Amortisation
Amortisation increased from R1,067 million (US$124 million) in the
June quarter to R1,174 million (US$150 million) in the September
quarter. At the South African operations amortisation increased
from R573 million (US$66 million) to R606 million (US$78 million).
This was mainly due to the increased production at Beatrix and
South Deep. At the West African operations, amortisation
increased from US$14 million (R120 million) to US$28 million
(R216 million). This was mainly due to a once-off reduction of
amortisation at Tarkwa in the June quarter because of a
reclassification of assets at the CIL plant. At South America,
amortisation increased from US$12 million (R105 million) to US$14
million (R109 million) in line with the increase in production. At the
Australian operations, amortisation decreased from US$28 million
(R237 million) to US$27 million (R207 million) mainly due to
reduced mining volumes at St Ives.
June quarter to R1,174 million (US$150 million) in the September
quarter. At the South African operations amortisation increased
from R573 million (US$66 million) to R606 million (US$78 million).
This was mainly due to the increased production at Beatrix and
South Deep. At the West African operations, amortisation
increased from US$14 million (R120 million) to US$28 million
(R216 million). This was mainly due to a once-off reduction of
amortisation at Tarkwa in the June quarter because of a
reclassification of assets at the CIL plant. At South America,
amortisation increased from US$12 million (R105 million) to US$14
million (R109 million) in line with the increase in production. At the
Australian operations, amortisation decreased from US$28 million
(R237 million) to US$27 million (R207 million) mainly due to
reduced mining volumes at St Ives.
Other
Net interest paid decreased from R171 million (US$20 million) in
the June quarter to R49 million (US$6 million) in the September
quarter. Expensive fully covered offshore debt at our South African
operations was retired and refinanced with cheaper offshore debt
in our offshore entities. In addition, higher rate local facilities were
replaced by lower rate commercial paper. Net interest paid is
forecast to increase to around R120 million (US$16 million) in the
December quarter. In the September quarter interest paid of R137
million (US$18 million) was partly offset by interest received of R68
million (US$12 million) and interest capitalised of R20 million
(US$3 million). This compares with interest paid of R246 million
(US$29 million) partly offset by interest received of R58 million
(US$7 million) and interest capitalised of R17 million (US$2 million)
in the June quarter.
The share of loss of associates after taxation of R16 million (US$2
million) in the September quarter compares with the share of loss
of R12 million (US$2 million) in the June quarter. The loss relates
to equity accounted losses incurred at Rand Refinery Limited
(Rand Refinery) of R3 million (US$nil million) and at Rusoro Mining
Limited (Rusoro) of R13 million (US$2 million). The loss in the
June quarter relates to equity accounted losses incurred at Rand
Refinery of R19 million (US$3 million) partly offset by equity
accounted gains incurred in Rusoro of R7 million (US$1 million).
The loss on foreign exchange of R63 million (US$8 million) in the
September quarter compares with a loss of R76 million (US$8
million) in the June quarter. The loss in the September quarter
mainly relates to exchange losses on the repayment of Australian
dollar intercompany loans. The loss in the June quarter was
mainly due to translation of balances on offshore accounts at a
stronger rand exchange rate.
the June quarter to R49 million (US$6 million) in the September
quarter. Expensive fully covered offshore debt at our South African
operations was retired and refinanced with cheaper offshore debt
in our offshore entities. In addition, higher rate local facilities were
replaced by lower rate commercial paper. Net interest paid is
forecast to increase to around R120 million (US$16 million) in the
December quarter. In the September quarter interest paid of R137
million (US$18 million) was partly offset by interest received of R68
million (US$12 million) and interest capitalised of R20 million
(US$3 million). This compares with interest paid of R246 million
(US$29 million) partly offset by interest received of R58 million
(US$7 million) and interest capitalised of R17 million (US$2 million)
in the June quarter.
The share of loss of associates after taxation of R16 million (US$2
million) in the September quarter compares with the share of loss
of R12 million (US$2 million) in the June quarter. The loss relates
to equity accounted losses incurred at Rand Refinery Limited
(Rand Refinery) of R3 million (US$nil million) and at Rusoro Mining
Limited (Rusoro) of R13 million (US$2 million). The loss in the
June quarter relates to equity accounted losses incurred at Rand
Refinery of R19 million (US$3 million) partly offset by equity
accounted gains incurred in Rusoro of R7 million (US$1 million).
The loss on foreign exchange of R63 million (US$8 million) in the
September quarter compares with a loss of R76 million (US$8
million) in the June quarter. The loss in the September quarter
mainly relates to exchange losses on the repayment of Australian
dollar intercompany loans. The loss in the June quarter was
mainly due to translation of balances on offshore accounts at a
stronger rand exchange rate.
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The loss on financial instruments of R132 million (US$17 million) in
the September quarter compares with a gain of R71 million (US$8
million) in the June quarter. The loss in the September quarter
comprises R20 million (US$3 million) realised losses and R112
million (US$14 million) unrealised losses on the Cerro Corona
copper financial instruments. Refer to page 18 of this report for
more detail. The gain in the June quarter comprised mainly
realised gains due to the close out of the United States
dollar/South African rand and United States dollar/Australian dollar
denominated forward sales amounting to R54 million (US$6
million) and R20 million (US$2 million) respectively.
Share based payments amounted to R120 million (US$15 million)
in the September quarter, which was R100 million more than the
June quarter due to annual forfeiture adjustments in the June
quarter which reduced the normal charge.
Other costs decreased from R126 million (US$14 million) in the
June quarter to R5 million (US$1 million) in the September quarter.
This was mainly due to a decrease in prefeasibility costs on the
uranium project and a decrease in research and development
costs.
the September quarter compares with a gain of R71 million (US$8
million) in the June quarter. The loss in the September quarter
comprises R20 million (US$3 million) realised losses and R112
million (US$14 million) unrealised losses on the Cerro Corona
copper financial instruments. Refer to page 18 of this report for
more detail. The gain in the June quarter comprised mainly
realised gains due to the close out of the United States
dollar/South African rand and United States dollar/Australian dollar
denominated forward sales amounting to R54 million (US$6
million) and R20 million (US$2 million) respectively.
Share based payments amounted to R120 million (US$15 million)
in the September quarter, which was R100 million more than the
June quarter due to annual forfeiture adjustments in the June
quarter which reduced the normal charge.
Other costs decreased from R126 million (US$14 million) in the
June quarter to R5 million (US$1 million) in the September quarter.
This was mainly due to a decrease in prefeasibility costs on the
uranium project and a decrease in research and development
costs.
Exploration
Exploration expenditure decreased from R171 million (US$20
million) in the June quarter to R133 million (US$17 million) in the
September quarter due to decreased drilling activity and the
stronger rand in the September quarter. Refer to the Exploration
and Corporate Development section for more detail.
million) in the June quarter to R133 million (US$17 million) in the
September quarter due to decreased drilling activity and the
stronger rand in the September quarter. Refer to the Exploration
and Corporate Development section for more detail.
Exceptional items
The exceptional gain in the September quarter of R667 million
(US$85 million) was mainly as a result of a R447 million (US$57
million) profit on the sale of our stake in Sino Gold, a R282 million
(US$37 million) profit on the sale of Eldorado shares, partially
offset by a R57 million (US$7 million) impairment of sundry
offshore exploration investments. The exceptional loss in the June
quarter of R1,252 million (US$139 million) was mainly due to the
impairment of Rusoro and sundry offshore exploration investments
of R1,210 million (US$134 million) and voluntary severance
packages paid at the South African operations of R103 million
(US$12 million), partly offset by a profit on the sale of IAMGold
shares of R65 million (US$7 million).
(US$85 million) was mainly as a result of a R447 million (US$57
million) profit on the sale of our stake in Sino Gold, a R282 million
(US$37 million) profit on the sale of Eldorado shares, partially
offset by a R57 million (US$7 million) impairment of sundry
offshore exploration investments. The exceptional loss in the June
quarter of R1,252 million (US$139 million) was mainly due to the
impairment of Rusoro and sundry offshore exploration investments
of R1,210 million (US$134 million) and voluntary severance
packages paid at the South African operations of R103 million
(US$12 million), partly offset by a profit on the sale of IAMGold
shares of R65 million (US$7 million).
Taxation
Taxation for the quarter amounted to R638 million (US$82 million)
compared with R657 million (US$76 million) in the June quarter, in
line with the decrease in taxable profit partially offset by tax paid on
the disposal of Sino Gold and Eldorado shares. The tax expense
includes normal and deferred taxation at all operations, together
with government royalties at the international operations.
compared with R657 million (US$76 million) in the June quarter, in
line with the decrease in taxable profit partially offset by tax paid on
the disposal of Sino Gold and Eldorado shares. The tax expense
includes normal and deferred taxation at all operations, together
with government royalties at the international operations.
Earnings
Net profit attributable to ordinary shareholders amounted to R1,007
million (US$129 million) or 143 SA cents per share (US$0.17 per
share), compared with a loss of R293 million (US$29 million) or 46
SA cents per share (US$0.05 per share) in the June quarter.
Headline earnings i.e. earnings less the after tax effect of asset
sales, impairments and the sale of investments amounted to R452
million (US$58 million) or 64 SA cents per share (US$0.08 per
share), compared with earnings of R855 million (US$99 million) or
126 SA cents per share (US$0.15 per share) in the June quarter.
Earnings excluding exceptional items as well as net gains and
losses on foreign exchange, financial instruments and
profit/(losses) of associates after taxation amounted to R625
million (US$80 million) or 89 SA cents per share (US$0.11 per
share), compared with earnings of R949 million (US$109 million) or
140 SA cents per share (US$0.16 per share) reported in the June
quarter.
million (US$129 million) or 143 SA cents per share (US$0.17 per
share), compared with a loss of R293 million (US$29 million) or 46
SA cents per share (US$0.05 per share) in the June quarter.
Headline earnings i.e. earnings less the after tax effect of asset
sales, impairments and the sale of investments amounted to R452
million (US$58 million) or 64 SA cents per share (US$0.08 per
share), compared with earnings of R855 million (US$99 million) or
126 SA cents per share (US$0.15 per share) in the June quarter.
Earnings excluding exceptional items as well as net gains and
losses on foreign exchange, financial instruments and
profit/(losses) of associates after taxation amounted to R625
million (US$80 million) or 89 SA cents per share (US$0.11 per
share), compared with earnings of R949 million (US$109 million) or
140 SA cents per share (US$0.16 per share) reported in the June
quarter.
Cash flow
Cash inflow from operating activities for the quarter amounted to
R1,263 million (US$165 million), compared with R2,282 million
(US$265 million) in the June quarter. This quarter on quarter
decrease of R1,019 million (US$100 million) was mainly due to the
decrease in profit before tax and exceptional items of R670 million
(US$63 million), an increase in taxation paid of R382 million
(US$51 million) and an increase in working capital of R381 million
(US$49 million).
Capital expenditure decreased from R1,791 million (US$209
million) in the June quarter to R1,746 million (US$223 million) in
the September quarter.
At the South African operations capital expenditure decreased from
R1,059 million (US$122 million) in the June quarter to R1,050
million (US$134 million) in the September quarter. This decrease
was mainly due to the discontinuation of the capitalization of pre-
production expenditure at Beatrix’s North section and lower capital
expenditure at Driefontein due to timing. This was partially offset
by an increase at South Deep, in line with the build-up in
production. Expenditure on Ore Reserve Development (ORD) at
Driefontein, Kloof and Beatrix accounted for R146 million (US$19
million), R174 million (US$22 million) and R95 million (US$12
million) compared with R134 million (US$16 million), R149 million
(US$17 million), and R87 million (US$10 million) in the June
quarter respectively, the increase in development being in line with
the stated need to increase ore reserve flexibility.
At the West African operations capital expenditure was similar at
US$36 million and comprised mainly continued waste removal at
Teberebie and an increase in the primary fleet. In South America,
at Cerro Corona, capital expenditure increased from US$20 million
to US$22 million mainly due to construction work on the second
phase of the Tailings Management Facility. At the Australian
operations, St Ives’s capital expenditure increased by A$2 million
to A$23 million due to excavation of a box-cut at Athena and
related infrastructure development. Capital expenditure increased
by A$1 million to A$13 million, at Agnew due to increased
underground capital development at Kim and Main Lode.
Purchase of Glencar of R301 million (US$38 million) reflects the
purchase of Glencar Mining, an Irish registered company with
exploration interests in Mali. The royalty termination is due to the
termination of the Morgan Stanley Royalty at St Ives for a
consideration of R1,999 million (A$308 million).
Proceeds on the disposal of investments of R2,266 million
(US$299 million) reflects the sale of Eldorado shares of R2,266
million (US$299 million), compared with R282 million (US$33
million) in the June quarter realised on the sale of IAMGold shares.
Net cash inflow from financing activities in the September quarter
amounted to R644 million (US$68 million). Loans received in the
September quarter amounted to R3,369 million (US$433 million).
This included loans received of R1,161 million (US$150 million) to
partly fund the termination of the Morgan Stanley Royalty at St
Ives, R1,072 million on the issue of commercial paper, R750
million working capital loans and R301 million to finance the
purchase of Glencar. Loans repaid amounted to R2,739 million
(US$367 million), mainly made up of a repayment of the Western
Areas loan of R2.0 billion (US$273 million), R330 million on the
refinancing of the South African commercial paper and R265
million (US$36 million) repayment of an offshore facility.
Net cash outflow for the quarter at R439 million (US$58 million)
compares to a net cash inflow of R430 million (US$28 million) in
the June quarter. After accounting for a negative translation
adjustment of R87 million (US$19 million positive), the cash
balance at the end of September was R2,278 million (US$309
million). The cash balance at the end of June was R2,804 million
(US$348 million), a net decrease of R526 million (US$39 million)
for the quarter.
R1,263 million (US$165 million), compared with R2,282 million
(US$265 million) in the June quarter. This quarter on quarter
decrease of R1,019 million (US$100 million) was mainly due to the
decrease in profit before tax and exceptional items of R670 million
(US$63 million), an increase in taxation paid of R382 million
(US$51 million) and an increase in working capital of R381 million
(US$49 million).
Capital expenditure decreased from R1,791 million (US$209
million) in the June quarter to R1,746 million (US$223 million) in
the September quarter.
At the South African operations capital expenditure decreased from
R1,059 million (US$122 million) in the June quarter to R1,050
million (US$134 million) in the September quarter. This decrease
was mainly due to the discontinuation of the capitalization of pre-
production expenditure at Beatrix’s North section and lower capital
expenditure at Driefontein due to timing. This was partially offset
by an increase at South Deep, in line with the build-up in
production. Expenditure on Ore Reserve Development (ORD) at
Driefontein, Kloof and Beatrix accounted for R146 million (US$19
million), R174 million (US$22 million) and R95 million (US$12
million) compared with R134 million (US$16 million), R149 million
(US$17 million), and R87 million (US$10 million) in the June
quarter respectively, the increase in development being in line with
the stated need to increase ore reserve flexibility.
At the West African operations capital expenditure was similar at
US$36 million and comprised mainly continued waste removal at
Teberebie and an increase in the primary fleet. In South America,
at Cerro Corona, capital expenditure increased from US$20 million
to US$22 million mainly due to construction work on the second
phase of the Tailings Management Facility. At the Australian
operations, St Ives’s capital expenditure increased by A$2 million
to A$23 million due to excavation of a box-cut at Athena and
related infrastructure development. Capital expenditure increased
by A$1 million to A$13 million, at Agnew due to increased
underground capital development at Kim and Main Lode.
Purchase of Glencar of R301 million (US$38 million) reflects the
purchase of Glencar Mining, an Irish registered company with
exploration interests in Mali. The royalty termination is due to the
termination of the Morgan Stanley Royalty at St Ives for a
consideration of R1,999 million (A$308 million).
Proceeds on the disposal of investments of R2,266 million
(US$299 million) reflects the sale of Eldorado shares of R2,266
million (US$299 million), compared with R282 million (US$33
million) in the June quarter realised on the sale of IAMGold shares.
Net cash inflow from financing activities in the September quarter
amounted to R644 million (US$68 million). Loans received in the
September quarter amounted to R3,369 million (US$433 million).
This included loans received of R1,161 million (US$150 million) to
partly fund the termination of the Morgan Stanley Royalty at St
Ives, R1,072 million on the issue of commercial paper, R750
million working capital loans and R301 million to finance the
purchase of Glencar. Loans repaid amounted to R2,739 million
(US$367 million), mainly made up of a repayment of the Western
Areas loan of R2.0 billion (US$273 million), R330 million on the
refinancing of the South African commercial paper and R265
million (US$36 million) repayment of an offshore facility.
Net cash outflow for the quarter at R439 million (US$58 million)
compares to a net cash inflow of R430 million (US$28 million) in
the June quarter. After accounting for a negative translation
adjustment of R87 million (US$19 million positive), the cash
balance at the end of September was R2,278 million (US$309
million). The cash balance at the end of June was R2,804 million
(US$348 million), a net decrease of R526 million (US$39 million)
for the quarter.
GOLD FIELDS RESULTS Q1F2010 I 4
Balance sheet (Investments and net debt)
Investments decreased from R2,971 million (US$369 million) at 30
June 2009 to R1,164 million (US$158 million) at 30 September
2009. This decrease was mainly due to the exchange of our stake
in Sino Gold for Eldorado shares and the subsequent disposal
thereof during the September quarter.
Net debt (long-term loans plus current portion of long-term loans
less cash and deposits) increased from R6,092 million (US$756
million) in the June quarter to R6,694 million (US$908 million) in
the September quarter due to short-term working capital
requirements.
June 2009 to R1,164 million (US$158 million) at 30 September
2009. This decrease was mainly due to the exchange of our stake
in Sino Gold for Eldorado shares and the subsequent disposal
thereof during the September quarter.
Net debt (long-term loans plus current portion of long-term loans
less cash and deposits) increased from R6,092 million (US$756
million) in the June quarter to R6,694 million (US$908 million) in
the September quarter due to short-term working capital
requirements.
Detailed and operational review
South African operations
Cost and revenue optimisation initiatives
During financial 2008, the South African operations reviewed the
suite of projects under Project 500 and identified the following for
implementation over the next two to three years.
suite of projects under Project 500 and identified the following for
implementation over the next two to three years.
Project 1M
Project 1M is a productivity initiative that aims to improve quality
mining volumes by increasing the face advance by between 5 and
10 per cent on financial 2009 actuals. This would translate to
similar improvements in tons broken over the same period.
This should be achieved through the following key improvement
initiatives:
• drilling and blasting practices;
• cleaning and sweeping practices;
• mining cycle and training; and
• improved pay face availability.
The planned increase in face advance targets will improve
underground production, which will reflect in improved labour
efficiencies, lower unit mining costs and improved revenue. In
terms of progress to date, although an improvement in safety is
clearly visible, improvement in quality volumes remains a
challenge.
mining volumes by increasing the face advance by between 5 and
10 per cent on financial 2009 actuals. This would translate to
similar improvements in tons broken over the same period.
This should be achieved through the following key improvement
initiatives:
• drilling and blasting practices;
• cleaning and sweeping practices;
• mining cycle and training; and
• improved pay face availability.
The planned increase in face advance targets will improve
underground production, which will reflect in improved labour
efficiencies, lower unit mining costs and improved revenue. In
terms of progress to date, although an improvement in safety is
clearly visible, improvement in quality volumes remains a
challenge.
Project 2M
Project 2M is a technology initiative aimed at mechanising all flat-
end development (i.e. development on the horizontal plane) at the
long-life shafts of Driefontein, Kloof and Beatrix by the end of
financial 2010. South Deep is excluded as it is a fully mechanised
mine. The aim of the project is to improve safety, productivity and
increase ore reserve flexibility. The project achieved a
mechanisation rate of 47 per cent of flat-end development by the
end of the September quarter, targeting 100 per cent by 30 June
2010. Unit cost, equipment efficiency and labour productivity are
improving as teams are gaining more experience with the
mechanised equipment. Safety improvements to date are very
encouraging.
end development (i.e. development on the horizontal plane) at the
long-life shafts of Driefontein, Kloof and Beatrix by the end of
financial 2010. South Deep is excluded as it is a fully mechanised
mine. The aim of the project is to improve safety, productivity and
increase ore reserve flexibility. The project achieved a
mechanisation rate of 47 per cent of flat-end development by the
end of the September quarter, targeting 100 per cent by 30 June
2010. Unit cost, equipment efficiency and labour productivity are
improving as teams are gaining more experience with the
mechanised equipment. Safety improvements to date are very
encouraging.
Project 3M
Project 3M is a suite of projects focused on reducing energy and
utilities consumption, work place absenteeism and surface
(“above-ground”) costs, including supply chain.
Electricity power consumption targets for financial 2010 were set to
maximize production within the Eskom limits of 90 per cent. During
the September quarter, this challenge has been met on
consumption, but the actual tariff of electricity increased by 36 per
cent. Various projects are in progress to reduce consumption
including the introduction of three chamber pump systems which
will use the gravitational force of chilled service water from surface
to pump out warm underground water, thereby improving efficiency
and reducing electricity costs. At Driefontein and Kloof, real time
monitoring of power consumption has been introduced at all major
points of delivery and monitoring and improving pump efficiencies
continues. The project to reduce diesel consumption is on track.
utilities consumption, work place absenteeism and surface
(“above-ground”) costs, including supply chain.
Electricity power consumption targets for financial 2010 were set to
maximize production within the Eskom limits of 90 per cent. During
the September quarter, this challenge has been met on
consumption, but the actual tariff of electricity increased by 36 per
cent. Various projects are in progress to reduce consumption
including the introduction of three chamber pump systems which
will use the gravitational force of chilled service water from surface
to pump out warm underground water, thereby improving efficiency
and reducing electricity costs. At Driefontein and Kloof, real time
monitoring of power consumption has been introduced at all major
points of delivery and monitoring and improving pump efficiencies
continues. The project to reduce diesel consumption is on track.
The original target was to save 20 per cent on the financial 2008
base. Current consumption of 1.7 million litres per quarter
represents a 22 per cent reduction.
The management of work place absenteeism project
(“Unavailables project”) aims to reduce the impact of work place
absenteeism on production and costs. This project aims to reduce
work place absenteeism by 4 per cent by the end of financial 2010.
A target of 2 per cent in each of financial 2009 and 2010 was set.
A 2 per cent reduction was achieved in financial 2009 mainly due
to reduced incidences of industrial action and more diligent labour
management. Marginal progress was made during the September
quarter.
The above-ground cost project aims to reduce surface costs by at
least R150 million per annum by the end of financial 2010. Various
initiatives are in place.
Projects which reduced above ground cost were the following:
• Shared services – savings for the quarter were R12 million.
base. Current consumption of 1.7 million litres per quarter
represents a 22 per cent reduction.
The management of work place absenteeism project
(“Unavailables project”) aims to reduce the impact of work place
absenteeism on production and costs. This project aims to reduce
work place absenteeism by 4 per cent by the end of financial 2010.
A target of 2 per cent in each of financial 2009 and 2010 was set.
A 2 per cent reduction was achieved in financial 2009 mainly due
to reduced incidences of industrial action and more diligent labour
management. Marginal progress was made during the September
quarter.
The above-ground cost project aims to reduce surface costs by at
least R150 million per annum by the end of financial 2010. Various
initiatives are in place.
Projects which reduced above ground cost were the following:
• Shared services – savings for the quarter were R12 million.
These savings were realised by optimization of process, labour,
discounts received and inventory.
discounts received and inventory.
• Training expenditure – a much more focused strategy to service
our core business is in the process of being developed. Benefits
of this re-aligned strategy for the quarter amounted to R7 million.
of this re-aligned strategy for the quarter amounted to R7 million.
• South African operations (various small projects) – savings for
the quarter amounted to R6 million.
Contracted procurement savings for the September quarter
amounted to R32 million. Forward buying strategies and higher
stock levels allowed room to buffer price inflation to some extent
during financial 2009. However, commodity prices have started
correcting to the longer term averages (oil, copper and ammonia).
During the September quarter the strategy shifted from cost claw-
back to cost containment, with ongoing efficiency optimization
initiatives. Price inflation was experienced in cost areas such as
labour, power, fuel, timber, ammonia and explosives. Cost savings
were negotiated on grinding balls, steel products, coal and wire
ropes.
Project 4M
Project 4M initiative focuses on the Mine Health and Safety Council
(MHSC) milestones agreed to on 15 June 2003 by a tripartite
health and safety summit comprising representatives from
Government, organized Labour Unions and Associations, and
mining companies. The focus is on achieving occupational health
and safety targets and milestones over a 10-year period. The
commitment was driven by the need to achieve greater
improvements in occupational health and safety in the mining
industry.
In order to meet the noise induced hearing loss target the company
is focusing on the noise at source. A target was set that no
machine or piece of equipment may generate a noise level in
excess of 110 dB (A) after December 2013. A number of action
plans have been put in place to meet this target based on the
highest potential exposure source. Progress is monitored
quarterly.
(MHSC) milestones agreed to on 15 June 2003 by a tripartite
health and safety summit comprising representatives from
Government, organized Labour Unions and Associations, and
mining companies. The focus is on achieving occupational health
and safety targets and milestones over a 10-year period. The
commitment was driven by the need to achieve greater
improvements in occupational health and safety in the mining
industry.
In order to meet the noise induced hearing loss target the company
is focusing on the noise at source. A target was set that no
machine or piece of equipment may generate a noise level in
excess of 110 dB (A) after December 2013. A number of action
plans have been put in place to meet this target based on the
highest potential exposure source. Progress is monitored
quarterly.
Project 5M
Uranium project
Uranium project
Good progress has been made with the feasibility study for the
West Wits Tailings Retreatment Project during the first quarter of
F2010. Core feasibility study activities centered on finalising the
process flow diagrams, completing design criteria, detailing the
operating and control philosophy for the respective sections of the
plant, integrating the different process steps and determining the
requirements in terms of services and infrastructure. This is being
completed in parallel with operation of the first phase of the pilot
plant which simulates the milling, ambient low temperature uranium
leach and flotation concentrator processes. Concentrator samples
generated will be dispatched to SGS Laboratories in Canada for
the second phase of the pilot plant test work.
West Wits Tailings Retreatment Project during the first quarter of
F2010. Core feasibility study activities centered on finalising the
process flow diagrams, completing design criteria, detailing the
operating and control philosophy for the respective sections of the
plant, integrating the different process steps and determining the
requirements in terms of services and infrastructure. This is being
completed in parallel with operation of the first phase of the pilot
plant which simulates the milling, ambient low temperature uranium
leach and flotation concentrator processes. Concentrator samples
generated will be dispatched to SGS Laboratories in Canada for
the second phase of the pilot plant test work.
5 I GOLD FIELDS RESULTS Q1F2010
The second phase of the pilot plant will be commissioned at the
end of October 2009 and will simulate the uranium extraction,
elution, solvent extraction and product recovery stages of the
central treatment plant. A pilot plant simulation for the sulphuric
acid roaster has been completed successfully.
The feasibility study incorporates an optimization process that
covers all the different project activities, and runs in parallel to the
metallurgical design, engineering, equipment selection, cost
estimation process and budget activities. This is aimed at
identifying and taking advantage of opportunities to improve capital
and operating cost efficiencies during the execution and
operational phases of the project.
The legislative approval process has entered the public
participation phase with the completion of the first open day and
public meeting, as well as numerous meetings with various focus
groups within the communities. There has been active
participation in the process from a significant cross section of the
potentially affected communities including farmers, regional
planners, contractor associations, environmentalists, scientists,
academics, non-governmental organizations and the general
public. The technical investigation for the environmental impact
assessment was completed and the second peer review took place
during the second week of October 2009. As soon as the full action
plan has been formulated, the impact on the overall project
schedule can be determined.
Activities initiated during the past quarter also included an
assessment of the marketing opportunities for sulphuric acid and
uranium. British Sulphur Consultants, a division of CRU
International completed a sulphuric marketing study with specific
reference to Southern Africa. From this, a strategy will be
developed for the marketing of excess sulphuric acid produced
during the process. During the 34th Symposium of the World
Nuclear Associations in September representatives from Gold
Fields met with a wide range of different role players within the
nuclear fuel industry to familiarise them with the project, its
objectives, outputs and timelines. This created an opportunity to
get a better understanding of the requirements of the nuclear fuels
market, potential markets and future off take requirements. NAC
International, a leading authority on the nuclear fuel cycle, has
been contracted to complete a comprehensive uranium marketing
study for the project.
The West Wits Tailings Retreatment Project feasibility study is on
schedule to complete the engineering, feasibility design and cost
estimating activities in the first quarter of 2010.
end of October 2009 and will simulate the uranium extraction,
elution, solvent extraction and product recovery stages of the
central treatment plant. A pilot plant simulation for the sulphuric
acid roaster has been completed successfully.
The feasibility study incorporates an optimization process that
covers all the different project activities, and runs in parallel to the
metallurgical design, engineering, equipment selection, cost
estimation process and budget activities. This is aimed at
identifying and taking advantage of opportunities to improve capital
and operating cost efficiencies during the execution and
operational phases of the project.
The legislative approval process has entered the public
participation phase with the completion of the first open day and
public meeting, as well as numerous meetings with various focus
groups within the communities. There has been active
participation in the process from a significant cross section of the
potentially affected communities including farmers, regional
planners, contractor associations, environmentalists, scientists,
academics, non-governmental organizations and the general
public. The technical investigation for the environmental impact
assessment was completed and the second peer review took place
during the second week of October 2009. As soon as the full action
plan has been formulated, the impact on the overall project
schedule can be determined.
Activities initiated during the past quarter also included an
assessment of the marketing opportunities for sulphuric acid and
uranium. British Sulphur Consultants, a division of CRU
International completed a sulphuric marketing study with specific
reference to Southern Africa. From this, a strategy will be
developed for the marketing of excess sulphuric acid produced
during the process. During the 34th Symposium of the World
Nuclear Associations in September representatives from Gold
Fields met with a wide range of different role players within the
nuclear fuel industry to familiarise them with the project, its
objectives, outputs and timelines. This created an opportunity to
get a better understanding of the requirements of the nuclear fuels
market, potential markets and future off take requirements. NAC
International, a leading authority on the nuclear fuel cycle, has
been contracted to complete a comprehensive uranium marketing
study for the project.
The West Wits Tailings Retreatment Project feasibility study is on
schedule to complete the engineering, feasibility design and cost
estimating activities in the first quarter of 2010.
Integrated continuous improvement
initiatives and strategic sourcing/
contract benefits
initiatives and strategic sourcing/
contract benefits
The following areas of price inflation and cost reductions were
achieved:
Australasia
Inflation increases were experienced in areas such as cement,
fuel, explosives, gas and lime, while inflation off-sets were
experienced in cyanide, carbon, electric cables and steel support
products. A performance based contract is being finalised for
underground mining contracts at St Ives designed to align the
contractors more closely to St Ives by introducing a line of sight
risk-reward-model.
fuel, explosives, gas and lime, while inflation off-sets were
experienced in cyanide, carbon, electric cables and steel support
products. A performance based contract is being finalised for
underground mining contracts at St Ives designed to align the
contractors more closely to St Ives by introducing a line of sight
risk-reward-model.
West Africa
Rise and fall price reductions continued to flow through in areas
such as cyanide and grinding balls during the quarter. Fuel prices
increased in line with the increase in the oil price.
such as cyanide and grinding balls during the quarter. Fuel prices
increased in line with the increase in the oil price.
South America
The Peruvian operations experienced commodity deflation due to
price reductions in areas such as ammonia nitrate/explosives,
grinding balls and liners.
price reductions in areas such as ammonia nitrate/explosives,
grinding balls and liners.
South Africa region
Driefontein
Sept
2009
June
2009
Gold produced
- kg
5,893
6,630
-
000’ozs
189.5
213.2
Yield - underground
- g/t
7.3
7.6
-
combined
-
g/t
3.8
4.3
Total cash cost
- R/kg
154,387
129,397
-
US$/oz
614
470
Notional cash expenditure
- R/kg
207,416
183,529
-
US$/oz
825
667
Gold production decreased from 6,630 kilograms (213,200 ounces)
in the June quarter to 5,893 kilograms (189,500 ounces) in the
September quarter due to a decrease in underground volumes and
grade. Underground tonnage decreased from 794,000 tons in the
June quarter to 708,000 tons in the September quarter mainly due
to safety related stoppages following an incident at 5 shaft. Surface
tonnage increased from 742,000 tons to 832,000 tons, partially
offsetting the loss of underground production. Underground yield
decreased from 7.6 grams per ton to 7.3 grams per ton due to
lower volumes from the higher grade shafts following the safety
stoppages. Surface yield improved from 0.8 grams per ton in the
June quarter to 0.9 grams per ton in the September quarter mainly
due to changes in the mix.
Main development decreased by 11 per cent for the quarter and
on-reef development increased by 36 per cent. The average
development value increased from 1,109 centimetre grams per ton
in the June quarter to 1,625 centimetre grams per ton in the
September quarter, primarily due to improved values at 1 shaft and
5 shaft.
Operating costs increased from R905 million (US$105 million) to
R950 million (US$122 million). The increase in operating cost is
mainly due to annual wage increases, the annual increase in
electricity costs and two months of winter electricity tariffs. Total
cash cost increased from R129,397 per kilogram to R154,387 per
kilogram.
Operating profit decreased from R764 million (US$89 million) in the
June quarter to R467 million (US$60 million) in the September
quarter mainly due to the lower production and the 5 per cent lower
rand gold price received.
GOLD FIELDS RESULTS Q1F2010 I 6
Capital expenditure decreased from R311 million (US$36 million)
to R272 million (US$35 million). The decrease was mainly due to
changes in the timing of spending on projects.
Notional cash expenditure increased from R183,529 per kilogram
(US$667 per ounce) to R207,416 per kilogram (US$825 per
ounce) due to the increase in operating costs and the lower
production.
December quarter’s gold production is forecast to be higher due to
an increase in underground volumes closer to historical levels
following the safety stoppages which affected the September
quarter. Total cash cost is expected to decrease due to the higher
production and lower electricity costs as a result of summer tariffs.
Capital expenditure is forecast to increase due to the uranium
feasibility study, development on the extraction of the 4 shaft pillar,
implementation of new technology mechanised equipment and
housing upgrades.
The estimate for the December quarter is as follows:
• Gold produced – 6,500 kilograms (209,000 ounces)
• Total cash cost* – R140,000 per kilogram (US$580 per ounce)
• Capital expenditure* – R310 million (US$42 million)
• Notional cash expenditure* – R192,000 per kilogram (US$805
per ounce)
* Based on an exchange rate of US$1 = R7.40.
to R272 million (US$35 million). The decrease was mainly due to
changes in the timing of spending on projects.
Notional cash expenditure increased from R183,529 per kilogram
(US$667 per ounce) to R207,416 per kilogram (US$825 per
ounce) due to the increase in operating costs and the lower
production.
December quarter’s gold production is forecast to be higher due to
an increase in underground volumes closer to historical levels
following the safety stoppages which affected the September
quarter. Total cash cost is expected to decrease due to the higher
production and lower electricity costs as a result of summer tariffs.
Capital expenditure is forecast to increase due to the uranium
feasibility study, development on the extraction of the 4 shaft pillar,
implementation of new technology mechanised equipment and
housing upgrades.
The estimate for the December quarter is as follows:
• Gold produced – 6,500 kilograms (209,000 ounces)
• Total cash cost* – R140,000 per kilogram (US$580 per ounce)
• Capital expenditure* – R310 million (US$42 million)
• Notional cash expenditure* – R192,000 per kilogram (US$805
per ounce)
* Based on an exchange rate of US$1 = R7.40.
Kloof
Sept
2009
June
2009
Gold produced
- kg
5,024
5,004
-
000’ozs
161.5
160.9
Yield - underground
- g/t
6.7
7.4
- combined
- g/t
4.8
5.6
Total cash cost
- R/kg
162,818
145,284
-
US$/oz
648
528
Notional cash expenditure
- R/kg
217,456
201,459
-
US$/oz
865
732
Gold production remained steady at 5,024 kilograms (161,500
ounces) in the September quarter compared with 5,004 kilograms
(160,900 ounces) in the June quarter. This is despite two safety
related stoppages, increased seismicity, as well as an underground
fire between Main shaft and 7 shaft during the quarter. The
underground tonnage increased from 638,000 tons to 713,000 tons
but was offset by a decrease in yield from 7.4 grams per ton to 6.7
grams per ton. The decrease in yield is a short term issue and was
largely due to a 12 per cent lower broken grade as a result of lower
grade facies being mined as well as a loss of high grade panels
due to seismicity. Going forward grades are expected to return to
historic levels due to a reduction of lower grade mining.
Total main development increased by 11 per cent for the quarter
and on-reef development improved by 1 per cent. The average
development value increased by 29 per cent to 2,489 centimetre
grams per ton in the September quarter, due to an increase in the
VCR grades.
Operating costs increased from R763 million (US$89 million) in the
June quarter to R848 million (US$109 million) in the September
quarter. The increase in operating cost is mainly due to annual
wage increases, the annual increase in electricity costs and two
months of winter electricity tariffs. These increases resulted in a
12 per cent increase in total cash cost from R145,284 per kilogram
in the June quarter to R162,818 per kilogram in the September
quarter.
Operating profit decreased from R489 million (US$57 million) in the
June quarter to R361 million (US$46 million) in the September
quarter due to the increase in operating cost and the 5 percent
lower rand gold price.
Capital expenditure at R244 million (US$31 million) is similar to the
previous quarter’s expenditure of R245 million (US$29 million), the
majority of which is ore reserve development.
Notional cash expenditure increased from R201,459 per kilogram
to R217,456 per kilogram due to the higher operating cost.
Gold production for the December quarter is forecast to increase
by 4 per cent compared with the September quarter. Total cash
cost per ounce is forecast to decrease in the December quarter
due to the higher gold production. Capital expenditure is planned
to increase largely due to the increase in ore reserve development,
hydro power equipment, the 69 line decline project and housing
and accommodation upgrades.
The estimate for the December quarter is as follows:
• Gold produced – 5,200 kilograms (167,000 ounces)
• Total cash cost* – R160,000 per kilogram (US$670 per ounce)
• Capital expenditure* – R280 million (US$38 million)
• Notional cash expenditure* – R219,000 per kilogram (US$920
per ounce)
* Based on an exchange rate of US$1 = R7.40
previous quarter’s expenditure of R245 million (US$29 million), the
majority of which is ore reserve development.
Notional cash expenditure increased from R201,459 per kilogram
to R217,456 per kilogram due to the higher operating cost.
Gold production for the December quarter is forecast to increase
by 4 per cent compared with the September quarter. Total cash
cost per ounce is forecast to decrease in the December quarter
due to the higher gold production. Capital expenditure is planned
to increase largely due to the increase in ore reserve development,
hydro power equipment, the 69 line decline project and housing
and accommodation upgrades.
The estimate for the December quarter is as follows:
• Gold produced – 5,200 kilograms (167,000 ounces)
• Total cash cost* – R160,000 per kilogram (US$670 per ounce)
• Capital expenditure* – R280 million (US$38 million)
• Notional cash expenditure* – R219,000 per kilogram (US$920
per ounce)
* Based on an exchange rate of US$1 = R7.40
Beatrix
Sept
2009
June
2009
Gold produced
- kg
3,437
3,199
-
000’ozs
110.5
102.9
Yield
- g/t
4.3
4.1
Total cash cost
- R/kg
165,900
157,862
-
US$/oz
660
574
Notional cash expenditure
- R/kg
215,595
224,726
-
US$/oz
858
817
Gold production at Beatrix increased by 7 per cent from 3,199
kilograms (102,900 ounces) in the June quarter to 3,437 kilograms
(110,500 ounces) in the September quarter. Tons milled increased
from 774,000 tons to 791,000 tons of which 23,000 tons were from
surface clean-up. Yield increased from 4.1 grams per ton in the
June quarter to 4.3 grams per ton for the September quarter.
Development volumes showed a 9 per cent reduction during the
quarter because of hoisting constraints at 3 shaft due to winder
repairs and a continued focus on safety. The main on-reef
development returned a value of 1,226 centimetre grams per ton
for the quarter compared with 1,131 centimetre grams per ton for
the June quarter.
Operating costs increased by 12 per cent from R528 million
(US$61 million) in the June quarter to R591 million (US$76 million)
in the September quarter. The increase in operating cost is mainly
due to the cessation of pre-production costs previously capitalised,
annual wage increases, the annual increase in electricity costs and
two months of winter electricity tariffs. Total cash cost increased
by 5 per cent from R157,862 per kilogram in the June quarter to
R165,900 per kilogram in the September quarter.
Operating profit decreased by 11 per cent from R272 million
(US$32 million) in the June quarter to R235 million (US$30 million)
in the September quarter due to the lower gold price, higher
operating cost, partially offset by higher production.
Capital expenditure decreased from R191 million (US$22 million)
in the June quarter to R150 million (US$19 million) in the
September quarter mainly due to the discontinuation of pre-
production expenditure capitalised at the North section.
Notional cash expenditure decreased from R224,726 per kilogram
(US$817 per ounce) to R215,595 per kilogram (US$858 per
ounce) mainly due to the lower capital expenditure and increased
production.
7 I GOLD FIELDS RESULTS Q1F2010
The forecast for the December quarter’s gold production is
expected to decrease due to anticipated lower grades. Total cash
cost in the December quarter is expected to increase mainly due to
the lower production. The forecast increase in capital expenditure
is due to infrastructure required at the North section to alleviate the
hoisting constraint.
The estimate for the December quarter is as follows:
• Gold produced – 3,200 kilograms (103,000 ounces)
• Total cash cost* – R173,000 per kilogram (US$725 per ounce)
• Capital expenditure* – R152 million (US$21 million)
• Notional cash expenditure* – R228,000 per kilogram (US$955
per ounce)
* Based on an exchange rate of US$1 = R7.40.
expected to decrease due to anticipated lower grades. Total cash
cost in the December quarter is expected to increase mainly due to
the lower production. The forecast increase in capital expenditure
is due to infrastructure required at the North section to alleviate the
hoisting constraint.
The estimate for the December quarter is as follows:
• Gold produced – 3,200 kilograms (103,000 ounces)
• Total cash cost* – R173,000 per kilogram (US$725 per ounce)
• Capital expenditure* – R152 million (US$21 million)
• Notional cash expenditure* – R228,000 per kilogram (US$955
per ounce)
* Based on an exchange rate of US$1 = R7.40.
South Deep project
Sept
2009
June
2009
Gold produced
- kg
2,032
1,614
-
000’ozs
65.3
51.9
Yield - underground
- g/t
6.5
6.7
- combined
- g/t
5.1
3.8
Total cash cost
- R/kg
179,921
184,201
-
US$/oz
716
669
Notional cash expenditure
- R/kg
375,344
386,245
-
US$/oz
1,493
1,403
Gold production increased by 26 per cent from 1,614 kilograms
(51,900 ounces) in the June quarter to 2,032 kilograms (65,300
ounces) in the September quarter, due to improved mining
volumes as the mine builds its production base. Underground
tonnage processed increased from 313,000 tons in the June
quarter to 347,000 tons in the September quarter which included
40,000 waste tons in the September quarter and 87,000 waste
tons in the June quarter. The underground reef yield decreased
from 6.7 grams per ton in the June quarter to 6.5 grams per ton in
the September quarter. This was mainly due to an increase in
tonnage from the lower grade destress projects. The combined
yield increased from 3.8 grams per ton in the June quarter to 5.1
grams per ton in the September quarter as a result of the increase
in underground volumes and decrease of lower grade surface
source tonnage processed which decreased from 111,000 tons in
the June quarter to 52,000 tons in the September quarter.
Development increased by 30 per cent for the September quarter
from 2,091 metres to 2,715 metres. The new mine capital
development in phase 1, sub 95 level, increased from 1,160
metres to 1,361 metres. Development in the current mine areas
above 95 level increased by 39 per cent per cent from 931 metres
to 1,298 metres. Added to this was an additional 57 metres of
raiseboring during the quarter.
Operating costs increased by 21 per cent from R312 million
(US$36 million) in the June quarter to R379 million (US$48
million) in the September quarter in line with the planned build-up.
This was mainly due to the 11 per cent increase in underground
tons produced, which required more employees, annual wage
increases, the annual increase in electricity costs and two months
of winter electricity tariffs. The total cash cost decreased by 2 per
cent from R184,201 per kilogram (US$669 per ounce) in the June
quarter to R179,921 per kilogram (US$716 per ounce) in the
September quarter.
An operating profit of R109 million (US$14 million) was realised in
the September quarter compared with the June quarter’s
operating profit of R92 million (US$11 million) due to the increase
in gold production, partly offset by the 5 per cent lower gold price
and increased operating costs.
Capital expenditure increased by 24 per cent from R311 million
(US$36 million) in the June quarter to R384 million (US$49 million)
in the September quarter in line with the planned project build-up.
from 2,091 metres to 2,715 metres. The new mine capital
development in phase 1, sub 95 level, increased from 1,160
metres to 1,361 metres. Development in the current mine areas
above 95 level increased by 39 per cent per cent from 931 metres
to 1,298 metres. Added to this was an additional 57 metres of
raiseboring during the quarter.
Operating costs increased by 21 per cent from R312 million
(US$36 million) in the June quarter to R379 million (US$48
million) in the September quarter in line with the planned build-up.
This was mainly due to the 11 per cent increase in underground
tons produced, which required more employees, annual wage
increases, the annual increase in electricity costs and two months
of winter electricity tariffs. The total cash cost decreased by 2 per
cent from R184,201 per kilogram (US$669 per ounce) in the June
quarter to R179,921 per kilogram (US$716 per ounce) in the
September quarter.
An operating profit of R109 million (US$14 million) was realised in
the September quarter compared with the June quarter’s
operating profit of R92 million (US$11 million) due to the increase
in gold production, partly offset by the 5 per cent lower gold price
and increased operating costs.
Capital expenditure increased by 24 per cent from R311 million
(US$36 million) in the June quarter to R384 million (US$49 million)
in the September quarter in line with the planned project build-up.
The increased expenditure was mainly on development,
mechanised equipment, the new tailings dam and the rock winder
for the ventilation shaft. Notional cash expenditure decreased by 3
per cent from R386,245 per kilogram (US$1,403 per ounce) to
R375,344 per kilogram (US$1,493 per ounce) due to the increase
in gold production.
Gold production for the December quarter is forecast to increase in
line with the planned production build up. Capital expenditure is
planned to increase on the new tailings facility, delivery of
mechanised equipment and more development.
The estimate for the December quarter is as follows:
• Gold produced – 2,250 kilograms (72,000 ounces)
• Total cash cost* – R178,000 per kilogram (US$750 per ounce)
• Capital expenditure* – R445 million (US$60 million)
• Notional cash expenditure* – R382,000 per kilogram (US$1,605
per ounce)
* Based on an exchange rate of US$1 = R7.40
mechanised equipment, the new tailings dam and the rock winder
for the ventilation shaft. Notional cash expenditure decreased by 3
per cent from R386,245 per kilogram (US$1,403 per ounce) to
R375,344 per kilogram (US$1,493 per ounce) due to the increase
in gold production.
Gold production for the December quarter is forecast to increase in
line with the planned production build up. Capital expenditure is
planned to increase on the new tailings facility, delivery of
mechanised equipment and more development.
The estimate for the December quarter is as follows:
• Gold produced – 2,250 kilograms (72,000 ounces)
• Total cash cost* – R178,000 per kilogram (US$750 per ounce)
• Capital expenditure* – R445 million (US$60 million)
• Notional cash expenditure* – R382,000 per kilogram (US$1,605
per ounce)
* Based on an exchange rate of US$1 = R7.40
West Africa region
Ghana
Tarkwa
Sept
2009
June
2009
Gold produced
- 000’ozs
175.1
164.7
Yield
- heap leach
- g/t
0.6
0.7
- CIL plant
- g/t
1.4
1.3
- combined
- g/t
1.1
1.0
Total cash cost
- US$/oz
480
481
Notional cash expenditure
- US$/oz
690
684
Gold production increased by 6 percent from 164,700 ounces in
the June quarter to 175,100 ounces in the September quarter. The
increase in gold production was driven primarily by the increase in
CIL throughput.
Total tons mined, including capital stripping, was similar quarter on
quarter at 31.6 million tons. Ore mined was maintained at 5.3
million tons. Head grade for the September quarter was 1.20
grams per ton, 0.07 grams per ton higher than June quarter’s head
grade of 1.13 grams per ton. The strip ratio achieved was 5.01,
similar to the June quarter.
Total feed to the North heap leach decreased to 2.26 million tons in
the September quarter compared with 2.53 million tons in the June
quarter mainly due to a corresponding increase in higher grade ore
milled, given that mined volumes were similar quarter on quarter.
North heap leach yield for the quarter decreased to 0.6 grams per
ton compared with the June quarter’s 0.7 grams per ton. The heap
leach facilities produced 46,100 ounces in the September quarter,
20 per cent lower than the 57,500 ounces produced in the June
quarter. The decline in ounces can be attributed to a slower
release of GIP at the South heap leach, lower feed grade to the
North heap leach, as well as the impact of the lower tons crushed
in the June quarter. Furthermore, there was a one-in-fifteen year
storm event in July which adversely affected heap leach
recoveries.
The total feed to the CIL plant was 2.87 million tons compared with
2.53 million tons in the June quarter. CIL yield was 1.4 grams per
ton, compared with 1.3 grams per ton in the June quarter. The CIL
plant produced 129,000 ounces in the September quarter
compared with 107,200 ounces in the June quarter.
Operating costs, including gold-in-process movements, were US$4
million (R27 million) higher than the June quarter at US$84 million
(R657 million). Operating costs increased in line with the
increased tons milled at the expanded plant and an increase in drill
and blast activity.
GOLD FIELDS RESULTS Q1F2010 I 8
Operating profit at US$85 million (R663 million) in the September
quarter was higher than the US$72 million (R623 million) achieved
in the June quarter due to increased gold production and the
higher gold price, partially offset by increased costs.
Capital expenditure increased from US$31 million (R251 million) to
US$33 million (R255 million) for the September quarter, with
mining equipment (US$11 million) and pre-stripping at the
Teberebie cutback (US$16 million) being the major items for the
quarter.
Notional cash expenditure for the quarter was US$690 per ounce,
compared with the previous quarter’s US$684 per ounce, reflecting
the increased operating costs and capital expenditure.
The estimated increase in gold production for the December
quarter is due to increased production from the CIL plant, but is
subject to a timely conclusion of the protracted wage negotiations.
Mining activity and heap leach stacking could be affected in the
next quarter, but contingencies are in place to keep the mill running
during any interruptions.
The estimate for the December quarter is as follows:
• Gold produced – 185,000 ounces
• Total cash cost – US$460 per ounce
• Capital expenditure – US$39 million
• Notional cash expenditure – US$690 per ounce.
* Based on an exchange rate of US$1 = R7.40.
quarter was higher than the US$72 million (R623 million) achieved
in the June quarter due to increased gold production and the
higher gold price, partially offset by increased costs.
Capital expenditure increased from US$31 million (R251 million) to
US$33 million (R255 million) for the September quarter, with
mining equipment (US$11 million) and pre-stripping at the
Teberebie cutback (US$16 million) being the major items for the
quarter.
Notional cash expenditure for the quarter was US$690 per ounce,
compared with the previous quarter’s US$684 per ounce, reflecting
the increased operating costs and capital expenditure.
The estimated increase in gold production for the December
quarter is due to increased production from the CIL plant, but is
subject to a timely conclusion of the protracted wage negotiations.
Mining activity and heap leach stacking could be affected in the
next quarter, but contingencies are in place to keep the mill running
during any interruptions.
The estimate for the December quarter is as follows:
• Gold produced – 185,000 ounces
• Total cash cost – US$460 per ounce
• Capital expenditure – US$39 million
• Notional cash expenditure – US$690 per ounce.
* Based on an exchange rate of US$1 = R7.40.
Damang
Sept
2009
June
2009
Gold produced
- 000’ozs
51.4
53.4
Yield
-
g/t
1.3
1.3
Total cash cost
- US$/oz
622
611
Notional cash expenditure
- US$/oz
637
696
Gold production decreased by 4 per cent from 53,400 ounces in
the June quarter to 51,400 ounces in the September quarter. This
decrease was mainly due to a planned seven day primary crusher
re-build and a two day mill shutdown which in turn reduced the
tons milled by 6 per cent.
Total tons mined, including capital stripping decreased from 3.8
million tons in June quarter to 2.5 million tons in September quarter
because of a revised mine schedule caused by the crusher re-
build. Ore mined decreased from 1.1 million tons to 0.8 million
tons and the strip ratio achieved was 2.00 against the June
quarter’s 2.38.
Operating costs, including gold-in-process movements, decreased
from US$32 million (R275 million) in the June quarter to US$31
million (R246 million) in the September quarter. Although a
decrease in power costs was realised, this was partially offset by
hauling more oxide material because of the crusher re-build. Total
cash cost increased from US$611 per ounce to US$622 per ounce
reflecting the decrease in ounces produced.
Operating profit for the September quarter increased to US$18
million (R141 million) compared with US$17 million (R150 million)
achieved in the June quarter. This was driven largely by the
increased gold price received.
Capital expenditure decreased from US$6 million (R51 million) in
the June quarter to US$3 million (R27 million) in the September
quarter mainly due to the timing of capital projects.
Notional cash expenditure for the quarter was lower at US$637
per ounce compared with the previous quarter’s US$696 per
ounce mainly as a result of the decrease in capital expenditure.
million (R141 million) compared with US$17 million (R150 million)
achieved in the June quarter. This was driven largely by the
increased gold price received.
Capital expenditure decreased from US$6 million (R51 million) in
the June quarter to US$3 million (R27 million) in the September
quarter mainly due to the timing of capital projects.
Notional cash expenditure for the quarter was lower at US$637
per ounce compared with the previous quarter’s US$696 per
ounce mainly as a result of the decrease in capital expenditure.
Gold production for the December quarter is expected to be
marginally higher than the September quarter due to increased
tons milled but this is subject to a timely conclusion of the
protracted wage negotiations. Mining activity could be affected if
negotiations are not concluded timeously, but contingencies are in
place to keep the mill running during any interruptions. Capital
expenditure is expected to be higher due to the secondary crusher
project aimed at significantly increasing the treatment of higher
grade fresh material at the current throughput rate and an increase
in exploration activities. Notional cash expenditure per ounce is
expected to increase as a result of the increased capital
expenditure.
marginally higher than the September quarter due to increased
tons milled but this is subject to a timely conclusion of the
protracted wage negotiations. Mining activity could be affected if
negotiations are not concluded timeously, but contingencies are in
place to keep the mill running during any interruptions. Capital
expenditure is expected to be higher due to the secondary crusher
project aimed at significantly increasing the treatment of higher
grade fresh material at the current throughput rate and an increase
in exploration activities. Notional cash expenditure per ounce is
expected to increase as a result of the increased capital
expenditure.
The estimate for the December quarter is as follows:
•
Gold produced – 52,000 ounces
•
Total cash cost – US$610 per ounce
•
Capital expenditure – US$7 million
•
Notional cash expenditure – US$700 per ounce
* Based on an exchange rate of US$1 = R7.40.
South America region
Peru
Cerro Corona
Sept
2009
June
2009
Gold produced
- 000’oz
33.4
40.5
Copper produced
- tons
9,100
9,300
Total equivalent gold produced
- 000’ eq oz
88.5
83.9
Total equivalent gold sold
- 000’ eq oz
89.1
86.9
Yield - gold
- g/t
0.7
0.8
- copper
- %
0.62
0.66
- combined
- g/t
1.8
1.8
Total cash cost
-US$/eq oz
349
337
Notional cash expenditure
-US$/eq oz
599
584
Gold price *
- US$/oz
966
986
Copper price *
- US$/t
5,779
4,581
* Used to calculate total equivalent gold produced
As planned, gold produced decreased by 18 per cent from 40,500
ounces in the June quarter to 33,400 ounces in the September
quarter. Copper produced decreased by 2 per cent from 9,300
tons produced in the June quarter to 9,100 tons produced in the
September quarter. During the September quarter concentrate
with payable content of 34,400 ounces of gold was sold at an
average gold price of US$951 per ounce and 8,900 tons of copper
were sold at an average copper price of US$5,138 per ton, net of
treatment and refining charges. The lower gold and copper
production compared to the June quarter was mainly due to the
lower grade of the ore milled (gold grade reduced to 1.10 grams
per ton in September quarter from 1.27 grams per ton in June
quarter and copper at 0.75 per cent was slightly lower than the
0.82 per cent achieved in the June quarter).
Total tons mined increased as planned from 3.78 million tons in the
June quarter to 3.91 million tons during the September quarter.
Ore mined at 1.62 million tons was 5 per cent higher than June
quarter’s 1.55 million tons. The strip ratio of 1.41 for the
September quarter was similar to the June quarter’s strip ratio of
1.43, but is higher than the life of mine strip ratio, forecast at 0.9.
The current higher strip ratio is in line with the current mine plan to
ensure greater production flexibility.
Ore processed increased from 1.47 million tons in the June quarter
to 1.54 million tons in the September quarter, with concentrate
production at 41,200 dry tons in the September quarter compared
with 43,500 dry tons in the June quarter. Gold yield for the quarter
was 0.7 grams per ton and copper yield was 0.62 per cent
As planned, gold produced decreased by 18 per cent from 40,500
ounces in the June quarter to 33,400 ounces in the September
quarter. Copper produced decreased by 2 per cent from 9,300
tons produced in the June quarter to 9,100 tons produced in the
September quarter. During the September quarter concentrate
with payable content of 34,400 ounces of gold was sold at an
average gold price of US$951 per ounce and 8,900 tons of copper
were sold at an average copper price of US$5,138 per ton, net of
treatment and refining charges. The lower gold and copper
production compared to the June quarter was mainly due to the
lower grade of the ore milled (gold grade reduced to 1.10 grams
per ton in September quarter from 1.27 grams per ton in June
quarter and copper at 0.75 per cent was slightly lower than the
0.82 per cent achieved in the June quarter).
Total tons mined increased as planned from 3.78 million tons in the
June quarter to 3.91 million tons during the September quarter.
Ore mined at 1.62 million tons was 5 per cent higher than June
quarter’s 1.55 million tons. The strip ratio of 1.41 for the
September quarter was similar to the June quarter’s strip ratio of
1.43, but is higher than the life of mine strip ratio, forecast at 0.9.
The current higher strip ratio is in line with the current mine plan to
ensure greater production flexibility.
Ore processed increased from 1.47 million tons in the June quarter
to 1.54 million tons in the September quarter, with concentrate
production at 41,200 dry tons in the September quarter compared
with 43,500 dry tons in the June quarter. Gold yield for the quarter
was 0.7 grams per ton and copper yield was 0.62 per cent
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compared with 0.8 grams per ton and 0.66 per cent respectively in
the June quarter, mainly reflecting the lower head grades.
Operating costs, including gold-in-process movements, increased
from US$29 million (R251 million) in the June quarter to US$31
million (R241 million) in the September quarter. The increased
operating cost was due to an increase in the accrual for statutory
Workers Legal Participation of profits in line with higher earnings.
Total cash cost was US$349 per equivalent ounce sold compared
with US$337 per equivalent ounce sold in the June quarter.
Operating profit at US$55 million (R431 million) was slightly higher
than operating profit in June quarter of US$53 million (R467
million), reflecting higher equivalent ounces.
Capital expenditure increased from US$20 million (R163 million) in
the June quarter to US$23 million (R176 million) in the September
quarter. During the quarter US$20 million was spent on
construction of the second phase of the Tailings Management
Facility.
Notional cash expenditure for the September quarter at US$599
per equivalent ounce was marginally higher than the previous
quarter’s US$584 per equivalent ounce, mainly due to increased
capital expenditure and higher operating cost.
The estimate for the December quarter is as follows:
• Metals (gold and copper) produced – 90,000 equivalent ounces**
• Gold produced – 31,600 ounces
• Copper produced – 10,000 tons
• Total cash cost* – US$360 per equivalent ounce
• Capital expenditure – US$26 million
• Notional cash expenditure* – US$640 per equivalent ounce
* Based on an exchange rate of US$1 = R7.40.
** Equivalent ounces are based on a gold price of US$1,000 per
ounce and copper price of US$5,800 per ton.
the June quarter, mainly reflecting the lower head grades.
Operating costs, including gold-in-process movements, increased
from US$29 million (R251 million) in the June quarter to US$31
million (R241 million) in the September quarter. The increased
operating cost was due to an increase in the accrual for statutory
Workers Legal Participation of profits in line with higher earnings.
Total cash cost was US$349 per equivalent ounce sold compared
with US$337 per equivalent ounce sold in the June quarter.
Operating profit at US$55 million (R431 million) was slightly higher
than operating profit in June quarter of US$53 million (R467
million), reflecting higher equivalent ounces.
Capital expenditure increased from US$20 million (R163 million) in
the June quarter to US$23 million (R176 million) in the September
quarter. During the quarter US$20 million was spent on
construction of the second phase of the Tailings Management
Facility.
Notional cash expenditure for the September quarter at US$599
per equivalent ounce was marginally higher than the previous
quarter’s US$584 per equivalent ounce, mainly due to increased
capital expenditure and higher operating cost.
The estimate for the December quarter is as follows:
• Metals (gold and copper) produced – 90,000 equivalent ounces**
• Gold produced – 31,600 ounces
• Copper produced – 10,000 tons
• Total cash cost* – US$360 per equivalent ounce
• Capital expenditure – US$26 million
• Notional cash expenditure* – US$640 per equivalent ounce
* Based on an exchange rate of US$1 = R7.40.
** Equivalent ounces are based on a gold price of US$1,000 per
ounce and copper price of US$5,800 per ton.
Australasia region
Australia
St Ives
Sept
2009
June
2009
Gold produced
- 000’ozs
100.3
108.9
Yield - heap leach
- g/t
0.6
0.5
- milling
- g/t
2.4
2.5
- combined
- g/t
1.9
1.9
Total cash cost
- A$/oz
841
814
-
US$/oz
698
614
Notional cash expenditure
- A$/oz
1,086
1,021
-
US$/oz
901
770
Gold production decreased by 8 per cent from 108,900 ounces in
the June quarter to 100,300 ounces in the September quarter. The
lower production was due to stoping issues in the high grade
stopes at Belleisle and a shortfall in high grade open pit tons which
extended into the second half of the quarter.
Gold produced from the Lefroy mill decreased by 8 per cent, from
99,500 ounces to 91,700 ounces, due to a decrease in tons milled
and a decline in head grade to the mill. Production from the heap
leach decreased from 9,400 ounces in the June quarter to 8,600
ounces in the September quarter, due to a short term failure of the
stacker which was subsequently resolved.
At the open pit operations 1.5 million tons of ore were mined for the
quarter, compared with 1.7 million tons in the June quarter. Grade
decreased from 1.5 grams per ton to 1.2 grams per ton. The
decrease in volume and grade was mainly due to the completion of
the high grade Grinder pit in the June quarter. The average strip
ratio, including capital waste, remained steady at 3.2 for the current
quarter.
At the underground operations 363,000 tons of ore was mined at
4.5 grams per ton in the September quarter, compared with
326,000 tons of ore mined at 4.9 grams per ton in the June quarter.
This drop in yield was mainly due to low grade ore being mined
from Belleisle in July and August, as no stoping of the high grade
areas took place during this period as stope rehabilitation was
being carried out following a geotechnical fall of ground in the June
quarter. The additional ground support required to ensure safe
production after this event was completed at the end of August and
the integrity of the infrastructure, in particular to access the
Belleisle extension, is intact. Development of the Belleisle
extension continues with good development grades.
Operating costs, including gold-in-process movements, decreased
from A$88 million (R569 million) in the June quarter to A$84 million
(R545 million) in the September quarter. The decrease in costs
was primarily due to a reduction in royalties as a result of the
termination of the Morgan Stanley royalty. The royalty expense
decreased by A$6 million as a result of the cessation of royalties
with effect from 26 August and a reduction in the Australian dollar
gold price during the quarter.
Operating profit decreased from A$43 million (R278 million) to
A$32 million (R210 million), mainly due to lower gold production
and decreased revenue from the lower Australian gold price.
Capital expenditure increased from A$21 million (R131 million) in
the June quarter to A$23 million (R152 million) in the September
quarter. Capital expenditure was primarily focused on excavating
the Athena box-cut and related infra-structure development. The
Athena development commenced on 9 July 2009 and will become
a fourth underground mine at St Ives. A$308 million was incurred
on the termination of the Morgan Stanley royalty during the quarter.
Notional cash expenditure increased from A$1,021 (US$770) per
ounce in the June quarter to A$1,086 (US$901) per ounce in the
September quarter. This was mainly due to the lower gold
production compared with the previous quarter and an increase in
capital expenditure, partially offset by the lower royalty charge.
The estimate for the December quarter is as follows:
• Gold produced – 105,000 ounces
• Total cash cost* – A$740 (US$665) per ounce
• Capital expenditure* – A$29 million (US$26 million)
• Notional cash expenditure* – A$1,030 (US$925) per ounce
* Based on A$1=US$0.90.
decrease in volume and grade was mainly due to the completion of
the high grade Grinder pit in the June quarter. The average strip
ratio, including capital waste, remained steady at 3.2 for the current
quarter.
At the underground operations 363,000 tons of ore was mined at
4.5 grams per ton in the September quarter, compared with
326,000 tons of ore mined at 4.9 grams per ton in the June quarter.
This drop in yield was mainly due to low grade ore being mined
from Belleisle in July and August, as no stoping of the high grade
areas took place during this period as stope rehabilitation was
being carried out following a geotechnical fall of ground in the June
quarter. The additional ground support required to ensure safe
production after this event was completed at the end of August and
the integrity of the infrastructure, in particular to access the
Belleisle extension, is intact. Development of the Belleisle
extension continues with good development grades.
Operating costs, including gold-in-process movements, decreased
from A$88 million (R569 million) in the June quarter to A$84 million
(R545 million) in the September quarter. The decrease in costs
was primarily due to a reduction in royalties as a result of the
termination of the Morgan Stanley royalty. The royalty expense
decreased by A$6 million as a result of the cessation of royalties
with effect from 26 August and a reduction in the Australian dollar
gold price during the quarter.
Operating profit decreased from A$43 million (R278 million) to
A$32 million (R210 million), mainly due to lower gold production
and decreased revenue from the lower Australian gold price.
Capital expenditure increased from A$21 million (R131 million) in
the June quarter to A$23 million (R152 million) in the September
quarter. Capital expenditure was primarily focused on excavating
the Athena box-cut and related infra-structure development. The
Athena development commenced on 9 July 2009 and will become
a fourth underground mine at St Ives. A$308 million was incurred
on the termination of the Morgan Stanley royalty during the quarter.
Notional cash expenditure increased from A$1,021 (US$770) per
ounce in the June quarter to A$1,086 (US$901) per ounce in the
September quarter. This was mainly due to the lower gold
production compared with the previous quarter and an increase in
capital expenditure, partially offset by the lower royalty charge.
The estimate for the December quarter is as follows:
• Gold produced – 105,000 ounces
• Total cash cost* – A$740 (US$665) per ounce
• Capital expenditure* – A$29 million (US$26 million)
• Notional cash expenditure* – A$1,030 (US$925) per ounce
* Based on A$1=US$0.90.
Agnew
Sept
2009
June
2009
Gold produced
- 000’ozs
45.9
45.2
Yield
- g/t
6.1
6.2
Total cash cost
- A$/oz
566
531
-
US$/oz
470
401
Notional cash expenditure
- A$/oz
819
797
-
US$/oz
679
601
Gold production increased 1 per cent from 45,200 ounces in the
June quarter to 45,900 ounces in the September quarter. Tons
processed increased from 228,000 in the June quarter to 235,000
in the September quarter with yield marginally lower at 6.1 grams
per ton. The increase in tons was mainly from low grade open pit
stocks.
Ore mined from underground decreased by 27 per cent from
201,000 tons in the June quarter at a head grade of 7.8 grams per
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ton to 147,000 tons in the September quarter at a head grade of
9.5 grams per ton. The decrease in ore mined was due to a catch-
up of pastefill due to mining out of sequence. The grade increased
by mining more of the high grade Kim South Lode due to a catch-
up of pastefill at Main Lode and a rockfall in the Main Lode
associated with poor ground conditions that reduced access during
the quarter. The link drive, a primary access drive between the
Main and Kim Lodes at about 600 metres below surface was
completed in early October. This will improve equipment
productivity and provide a platform to explore the highly
prospective Waroonga corridor, previously underexplored due to a
lack of suitable drilling positions.
Operating costs, including gold-in-process movements, increased
8 per cent from A$24 million (R154 million) in the June quarter to
A$26 million (R171 million) in the September quarter. This
increase in costs was the result of a drawdown of gold-in-process,
combined with increased levels of ground support and grade
control drilling at the Waroonga complex. Total cash cost per
ounce increased from A$531 per ounce (US$401 per ounce) in the
June quarter to A$566 per ounce (US$470 per ounce) in the
September quarter.
Operating profit decreased 18 per cent from A$32 million (R203
million) in the June quarter to A$26 million (R170 million) in the
September quarter. This was primarily due to the decreased
revenue resulting from the lower gold price and the greater
drawdown of gold-in-process during the quarter.
Capital expenditure was marginally higher at A$13 million (R81
million) and included A$6 million on underground capital
development at Kim and Main Lode, and A$6 million on exploration
with the balance being spent mainly on plant improvements.
Notional cash expenditure increased from A$797 per ounce
(US$601 per ounce) in the June quarter to A$819 per ounce
(US$679 per ounce) in the September quarter, due to the increase
in operating costs.
Capital expenditure for the December quarter is expected to
increase due to an increase in capital development, works
associated with water management and Cyanide Code compliance
commitments. Notional cash expenditure is expected to increase
in the December quarter due to lower production levels and similar
operating expenditure.
The estimate for the December quarter is as follows:
• Gold produced – 45,000 ounces
• Total cash cost* – A$575 per ounce (US$520)
• Capital expenditure* – A$13 million (US$11 million)
• Notional cash expenditure* – A$855 per ounce
(US$770)
* Based on A$1=US$0.90
9.5 grams per ton. The decrease in ore mined was due to a catch-
up of pastefill due to mining out of sequence. The grade increased
by mining more of the high grade Kim South Lode due to a catch-
up of pastefill at Main Lode and a rockfall in the Main Lode
associated with poor ground conditions that reduced access during
the quarter. The link drive, a primary access drive between the
Main and Kim Lodes at about 600 metres below surface was
completed in early October. This will improve equipment
productivity and provide a platform to explore the highly
prospective Waroonga corridor, previously underexplored due to a
lack of suitable drilling positions.
Operating costs, including gold-in-process movements, increased
8 per cent from A$24 million (R154 million) in the June quarter to
A$26 million (R171 million) in the September quarter. This
increase in costs was the result of a drawdown of gold-in-process,
combined with increased levels of ground support and grade
control drilling at the Waroonga complex. Total cash cost per
ounce increased from A$531 per ounce (US$401 per ounce) in the
June quarter to A$566 per ounce (US$470 per ounce) in the
September quarter.
Operating profit decreased 18 per cent from A$32 million (R203
million) in the June quarter to A$26 million (R170 million) in the
September quarter. This was primarily due to the decreased
revenue resulting from the lower gold price and the greater
drawdown of gold-in-process during the quarter.
Capital expenditure was marginally higher at A$13 million (R81
million) and included A$6 million on underground capital
development at Kim and Main Lode, and A$6 million on exploration
with the balance being spent mainly on plant improvements.
Notional cash expenditure increased from A$797 per ounce
(US$601 per ounce) in the June quarter to A$819 per ounce
(US$679 per ounce) in the September quarter, due to the increase
in operating costs.
Capital expenditure for the December quarter is expected to
increase due to an increase in capital development, works
associated with water management and Cyanide Code compliance
commitments. Notional cash expenditure is expected to increase
in the December quarter due to lower production levels and similar
operating expenditure.
The estimate for the December quarter is as follows:
• Gold produced – 45,000 ounces
• Total cash cost* – A$575 per ounce (US$520)
• Capital expenditure* – A$13 million (US$11 million)
• Notional cash expenditure* – A$855 per ounce
(US$770)
* Based on A$1=US$0.90
Quarter ended 30 September 2009
compared with quarter ended 30
September 2008
compared with quarter ended 30
September 2008
Group attributable gold production increased by 14 per cent from
798,000 ounces for the quarter ended September 2008 to 906,000
ounces produced for the quarter ended September 2009.
At the South African operations gold production increased from
492,000 ounces to 527,000 ounces. Driefontein’s gold production
decreased by 8 per cent from 207,000 ounces to 189,000 ounces
due to a decrease in volumes mined related largely to safety
factors. At Kloof, gold production increased by 3 per cent from
157,000 ounces to 162,000 ounces due to the completion of the
Main shaft refurbishment project. Beatrix’s gold production
increased by 9 per cent from 101,000 ounces to 111,000 ounces,
due to higher mining volumes. South Deep’s gold production
increased from 27,000 ounces to 65,000 ounces due to the mine
being in a build up phase.
At the West African operations total managed gold production
increased from 200,000 ounces for the quarter ended September
2008 to 227,000 ounces for the quarter ended September 2009.
Damang’s gold production increased by 17 per cent to 51,400
ounces, due to the rebuilding of the pebble crusher, last year.
Tarkwa was 12 per cent up at 175,000 ounces due to the
completion of the expanded CIL plant.
In South America, gold equivalent production at Cerro Corona
increased from 12,000 ounces in the September 2008 quarter
being the first quarter of production to 88,000 ounces in the
September 2009 quarter, in line with the build-up to full production.
At the Australasian operations gold production decreased by 5 per
cent from 153,000 ounces in the September 2008 quarter to
146,000 ounces in the September 2009 quarter. St Ives
decreased by 1 per cent from 101,000 ounces to 100,000 ounces.
Production at Agnew decreased by 12 per cent to 46,000, mainly
due to the depletion of the high grade Songvang stockpiles during
the September 2008 quarter.
Revenue increased by 30 per cent from R5,724 million (US$740
million) to R7,416 million (US$948 million). The 11 per cent higher
average gold price at R241,161 per kilogram (US$959 per ounce)
compares with R217,586 per kilogram (US$874 per ounce)
achieved for the quarter ended September 2008. The US dollar
weakened from US$1 = R7.74 to US$1 = R7.82 or 1 per cent,
while the rand/Australian dollar strengthened by 7 per cent from
A$1 = R6.97 to R6.49.
Operating costs, including gold-in-process movements, increased
from R4,150 million (US$536 million) to R4,629 million (US$592
million). The increase in costs was mainly due to annual wage
increases, increases in electricity costs at the South African
operations and the inclusion of Cerro Corona (R241 million). Total
cash cost for the Group decreased from R153,458 per kilogram
(US$617 per ounce) to R147,346 per kilogram (US$586 per
ounce) due to increased gold production, partially offset by higher
costs.
At the South African operations operating costs increased by 12
per cent from R2,468 million (US$319 million) for the September
2008 quarter to R2,768 million (US$354 million) for the September
2009 quarter. This was due to the annual wage increases, a 36
per cent increase in electricity costs and normal inflationary
increases in stores and contractors, partially offset by the cost
saving initiatives implemented during the year. Total cash cost at
the South African operations increased from R153,581 per
kilogram to R162,553 per kilogram as a result of the above.
At the West African operations, operating costs including gold-in-
process movements were similar at US$115 million. At the South
American operation, operating costs at Cerro Corona increased
from US$7 million in the September 2008 quarter to US$31 million
in the September 2009 quarter in line with increased production.
Gold-in-process movements of US$nil in the September 2009
quarter compares with a gold-in-process credit to cost of US$9
million in the September 2008 quarter due to the mine not being
fully operational in the September 2008 quarter.
At the Australasian operations, operating costs including gold-in-
process movements, decreased from US$99 million to US$92
million mainly due to lower production volumes at Agnew and the
termination of the Morgan Stanley royalty at St Ives.
Operating profit increased from R1,574 million (US$203 million) to
R2,787 million (US$356 million).
After accounting for the above items and taxation, net earnings
amounted to R1,007 million (US$129 million), compared with R39
million (US$5 million) for the quarter ended September 2008.
Earnings excluding exceptional items, gains and losses on foreign
exchange, financial instruments and losses of associates after
11 I GOLD FIELDS RESULTS Q1F2010
taxation amounted to R625 million (US$80 million) for the quarter
ended September 2009 compared with R120 million (US$16
million) for the quarter ended September 2008.
ended September 2009 compared with R120 million (US$16
million) for the quarter ended September 2008.
Exploration and corporate development
Gold Fields maintained drilling activity on seven greenfields
projects in six countries (Australia, Peru, Chile, China, Canada and
Kyrgyzstan) and at its near mine exploration opportunities at St
Ives, Agnew and Damang.
Together with its ongoing exploration projects, the group continues
to evaluate a number of business development opportunities
largely in the countries and belts where we are currently active.
Advanced drilling projects
At the Chucapaca project in southern Peru, where Gold Fields can
earn a 51 per cent interest in a joint venture with Buenaventura
(NYSE “BVN”), resource delineation drilling ramped up to four drill
rigs on the Canahuire target in July 2009. Initial drilling is
scheduled to commence on the Katrina and Katrina Este satellite
targets in the next quarter. Drilling results from the Canahuire Au-
Cu discovery confirmed and expanded the potential of the deposit
which is still open to the west, north and at depth. Drilling is
currently focused on the eastern portion of the deposit. Drilling will
resume at the western portion in the coming weeks. The scoping
study underpinned by an inferred resource is still on track for
completion by the end of the financial year.
At the Talas Project in Kyrgyzstan, where Gold Fields can earn up
to a 70 per cent interest in a joint venture with Orsu Metals
Corporation (TSX: “OSU” and AIM: “OSU”), four drill rigs continue
to delineate the resource potential at the Taldybulak Au-Cu
porphyry target as well as testing other promising targets within the
belt. Work is on schedule for the completion of an internal
preliminary scoping study at the end of the financial year. Gold
Fields also expects to complete its initial earn-in to a 60 per cent
interest in the joint venture by that time.
In July 2009, Gold Fields made an offer to purchase all the
outstanding shares of Glencar Mining Plc (“Glencar”) (for a total
consideration of approximately GBP28 million). Gold Fields has
taken control of the Glencar Board and Glencar was delisted from
the Irish and AIM Stock Exchanges on 5 October 2009. The offer
was subject to 80 per cent of the Glencar shareholders
unconditionally accepting the offer, which was achieved. Gold
Fields has invoked the squeeze-out provisions in terms of Section
204 of the Irish Companies Act and notification in terms of Section
204 was posted to the remaining Glencar shareholders on 9
October 2009. With the Glencar purchase, Gold Fields has
consolidated a large position in the Yanfolila Belt which includes
100 per cent owned tenements and the Glencar Projects including
Komana (1.25 million ounces resource reported by Glencar),
Sankarani and Solona. Field activities were suspended during
September quarter due to lack of access through the rainy season
as well as the corporate activities related to the Glencar purchase.
Preparations are underway to commence an aggressive field
programme from October 2009, which will range from resource
delineation drilling at the Komana deposits to initial drilling and
target definition work on the other tenements.
At the Arctic Platinum project in Finland, a new conceptual
resource model and open pit optimisation was completed. The
mining schedule and provisional cash flow modelling (in progress)
will form the base case for evaluation, using a hydrometallurgical
process on a commercial scale.
earn a 51 per cent interest in a joint venture with Buenaventura
(NYSE “BVN”), resource delineation drilling ramped up to four drill
rigs on the Canahuire target in July 2009. Initial drilling is
scheduled to commence on the Katrina and Katrina Este satellite
targets in the next quarter. Drilling results from the Canahuire Au-
Cu discovery confirmed and expanded the potential of the deposit
which is still open to the west, north and at depth. Drilling is
currently focused on the eastern portion of the deposit. Drilling will
resume at the western portion in the coming weeks. The scoping
study underpinned by an inferred resource is still on track for
completion by the end of the financial year.
At the Talas Project in Kyrgyzstan, where Gold Fields can earn up
to a 70 per cent interest in a joint venture with Orsu Metals
Corporation (TSX: “OSU” and AIM: “OSU”), four drill rigs continue
to delineate the resource potential at the Taldybulak Au-Cu
porphyry target as well as testing other promising targets within the
belt. Work is on schedule for the completion of an internal
preliminary scoping study at the end of the financial year. Gold
Fields also expects to complete its initial earn-in to a 60 per cent
interest in the joint venture by that time.
In July 2009, Gold Fields made an offer to purchase all the
outstanding shares of Glencar Mining Plc (“Glencar”) (for a total
consideration of approximately GBP28 million). Gold Fields has
taken control of the Glencar Board and Glencar was delisted from
the Irish and AIM Stock Exchanges on 5 October 2009. The offer
was subject to 80 per cent of the Glencar shareholders
unconditionally accepting the offer, which was achieved. Gold
Fields has invoked the squeeze-out provisions in terms of Section
204 of the Irish Companies Act and notification in terms of Section
204 was posted to the remaining Glencar shareholders on 9
October 2009. With the Glencar purchase, Gold Fields has
consolidated a large position in the Yanfolila Belt which includes
100 per cent owned tenements and the Glencar Projects including
Komana (1.25 million ounces resource reported by Glencar),
Sankarani and Solona. Field activities were suspended during
September quarter due to lack of access through the rainy season
as well as the corporate activities related to the Glencar purchase.
Preparations are underway to commence an aggressive field
programme from October 2009, which will range from resource
delineation drilling at the Komana deposits to initial drilling and
target definition work on the other tenements.
At the Arctic Platinum project in Finland, a new conceptual
resource model and open pit optimisation was completed. The
mining schedule and provisional cash flow modelling (in progress)
will form the base case for evaluation, using a hydrometallurgical
process on a commercial scale.
Initial drilling projects
At the East Lachlan joint ventures in New South Wales, Australia,
where Gold Fields is earning into an 80 per cent interest in four
project areas from Clancy Exploration Ltd (ASX: ”CLY”), field work
focused on the Myall and Cowal East Au-Cu porphyry projects.
Aircore drilling at Myall has intersected strong alteration related to
porphyry Cu-Au mineralisation on the Kingswood South and Calais
Targets. Consistent end-of-hole gold anomalism has defined a
large Cu-Au target over two kilometre by one kilometre.
where Gold Fields is earning into an 80 per cent interest in four
project areas from Clancy Exploration Ltd (ASX: ”CLY”), field work
focused on the Myall and Cowal East Au-Cu porphyry projects.
Aircore drilling at Myall has intersected strong alteration related to
porphyry Cu-Au mineralisation on the Kingswood South and Calais
Targets. Consistent end-of-hole gold anomalism has defined a
large Cu-Au target over two kilometre by one kilometre.
Aircore drilling at Cowal East continues to define several very
encouraging drill targets including the Bimbowie Prospect, a
mineralised porphyry Cu-Au system. Budgets have been approved
to fund an aggressive programme of additional aircore drilling and
initial diamond drilling on seven targets during the remainder of
financial 2010.
At the Batangas joint venture in the Philippines, where Gold Fields
can earn up to a 75 per cent interest in a joint venture with Mindoro
Resources Ltd (TSX.V: “MIO”), initial diamond drilling commenced
on the El Paso concession in September 2009. The drilling
programme will test Cu-Au mineralization.
At the SBX joint venture in Chile, where Gold Fields can earn up to
90 per cent on certain claims held by SBX Asesorias e Inversiones
and 100 per cent on another claim under an additional option
agreement with Aguas Heladas, preparations are underway to
resume field activities. The field programme will include follow-up
diamond drilling at Pircas and geophysical and geochemical
surveys to define drill targets at Salares Norte.
At the Toodoggone project in B.C., Canada, where Gold Fields can
earn up to a 75 per cent interest in a joint venture with Cascadero
Copper Corp. (TSX.V: “CCD”), target definition work was
completed. Diamond drilling commenced in August 2009 and the
initial phase is nearing completion. Preliminary assay results
received are encouraging.
At the Woodjam joint venture in B.C., Canada, Gold Fields signed
a definitive agreement in late July 2009 with the Woodjam Partners
(Fjordland Exploration Inc. (TSX.V: “FEX”) and Cariboo Rose
Resources (TSX.V: “CRB”)) to earn-in to a 75 per cent interest in a
joint venture on a 40,000 hectare property covering several known
porphyry Cu-Au targets in south-central B.C. Target definition
work is in progress and initial diamond drilling has commenced.
Near mine exploration
At St. Ives, exploration drilling at the South Revenge open pit
target has returned notable results. Exploration drilling is ongoing
at the Argo and Cave Rocks underground targets. At the Athena
and Hamlet resource areas, extensional drilling has focused down-
plunge of the known mineralisation. Results from the last phase of
drilling at Hamlet are encouraging. Initial drilling at the MacBeth
target located 0.8 kilometre east of Athena intersected the
interpreted structure in three RC holes. At Yorick South, located
1.5 kilometre east of Athena, variable results were received.
At Agnew, underground drilling at Kim South continues.
target has returned notable results. Exploration drilling is ongoing
at the Argo and Cave Rocks underground targets. At the Athena
and Hamlet resource areas, extensional drilling has focused down-
plunge of the known mineralisation. Results from the last phase of
drilling at Hamlet are encouraging. Initial drilling at the MacBeth
target located 0.8 kilometre east of Athena intersected the
interpreted structure in three RC holes. At Yorick South, located
1.5 kilometre east of Athena, variable results were received.
At Agnew, underground drilling at Kim South continues.
Intersections are also deeper than anticipated due to steepening of
the ore body. Ten holes out of a 22-hole programme were
completed. A second surface rig was mobilised in August 2009
and progress is improving.
At Damang, the first drill hole in the Huni Gap target area
intersected 93 metres at 1.2 grams per ton, including 13 metres at
6.0 grams per ton. The first three of 56 infill drill holes in the
Amoanda North Pit target intersected quartz veining, with
sulphides and visible gold in Banket FW quartzites.
the ore body. Ten holes out of a 22-hole programme were
completed. A second surface rig was mobilised in August 2009
and progress is improving.
At Damang, the first drill hole in the Huni Gap target area
intersected 93 metres at 1.2 grams per ton, including 13 metres at
6.0 grams per ton. The first three of 56 infill drill holes in the
Amoanda North Pit target intersected quartz veining, with
sulphides and visible gold in Banket FW quartzites.
Corporate
Environmental stewardship
On 21 October we were informed that Gold Fields was ranked 4th
in the Carbon Disclosure Project’s Carbon Disclosure Leadership
Index for 2009, which evaluated the Top 100 companies listed on
the JSE Securities Exchange. The Carbon Disclosure Project
seeks to promote transparency and excellence in reporting with
regard to climate change and proactive responses to this
environmental challenge. As a company that subscribes to sound
principles of sustainable development, Gold Fields recognises that
a progressive response to the challenge of climate change is a
in the Carbon Disclosure Project’s Carbon Disclosure Leadership
Index for 2009, which evaluated the Top 100 companies listed on
the JSE Securities Exchange. The Carbon Disclosure Project
seeks to promote transparency and excellence in reporting with
regard to climate change and proactive responses to this
environmental challenge. As a company that subscribes to sound
principles of sustainable development, Gold Fields recognises that
a progressive response to the challenge of climate change is a
GOLD FIELDS RESULTS Q1F2010 I 12
business imperative and therefore we actively support this
initiative.
In addition, we are also pleased to announce that all of our eligible
operations are now accredited to the International Cyanide
Management Code, following a rigorous process of external,
independent auditing. This code is widely recognized as global
best practice for the responsible management of cyanide in the
gold mining industry.
initiative.
In addition, we are also pleased to announce that all of our eligible
operations are now accredited to the International Cyanide
Management Code, following a rigorous process of external,
independent auditing. This code is widely recognized as global
best practice for the responsible management of cyanide in the
gold mining industry.
Royalty termination
On 27 August 2009 Gold Fields announced that an agreement has
been executed in terms of which the royalty payable by Gold
Fields’ wholly owned Australian subsidiary, St Ives Gold Mining
Company Pty Ltd (St Ives) to Morgan Stanley Bank’s subsidiaries,
(Royalty) has been terminated for a consideration of A$308 million.
When Gold Fields acquired St Ives in late 2001, the total
consideration included the Royalty, which was subsequently
acquired by subsidiaries of Morgan Stanley Bank. The Royalty
comprises two parts:
(i) 4 per cent of the net smelter returns for gold produced from St
been executed in terms of which the royalty payable by Gold
Fields’ wholly owned Australian subsidiary, St Ives Gold Mining
Company Pty Ltd (St Ives) to Morgan Stanley Bank’s subsidiaries,
(Royalty) has been terminated for a consideration of A$308 million.
When Gold Fields acquired St Ives in late 2001, the total
consideration included the Royalty, which was subsequently
acquired by subsidiaries of Morgan Stanley Bank. The Royalty
comprises two parts:
(i) 4 per cent of the net smelter returns for gold produced from St
Ives to the extent that cumulative production of gold from
November 30, 2001 exceeded 3.3 million ounces, but subject
to the average spot price of gold for the relevant quarter
exceeding A$400 per ounce.
November 30, 2001 exceeded 3.3 million ounces, but subject
to the average spot price of gold for the relevant quarter
exceeding A$400 per ounce.
(ii)
A price participation royalty equal to 10 per cent of the
difference between revenue calculated at the spot gold price
expressed in Australian dollars per ounce and at A$600 per
ounce of gold in respect of all gold produced from St. Ives each
quarter after November 30, 2001, subject to the spot price of
gold exceeding A$600 per ounce.
expressed in Australian dollars per ounce and at A$600 per
ounce of gold in respect of all gold produced from St. Ives each
quarter after November 30, 2001, subject to the spot price of
gold exceeding A$600 per ounce.
The punitive impact of the Royalty on the costs of St Ives, have
become clear over the past, both in terms of its adverse impact on
the operating margin of the mine, as well as St Ives’ ability to
convert further ounces into Reserves.
Changes in Directorate and leadership
With effect from 21 August 2009 Mr. Alan Richard Hill was
appointed to the Board of Directors. Mr. Hill serves on the board of
Gabriel Resources and until recently was Chairman of Alamos
Gold, both companies are involved in gold exploration and
development. Mr. Hill joined Barrick Gold in 1984 and spent 19
years with the company and was instrumental in its considerable
growth, having played a pivotal role in its various merger and
acquisition initiatives through the years. He retired from Barrick in
2003 as its Executive Vice President Development. Mr. Hill holds
a B.Sc (Mining Engineering) as well as a M.Phil (Rock Mechanics)
from Leeds University. Mr. Hill brings to the Gold Fields Board
significant experience and leadership in terms of project
evaluation, management, and development, as well as an in-depth
knowledge of corporate transactions and sustainable development
issues in the mining sector.
Philip Schoeman replaced Dana Roets as Vice President and
Head of Operations for Kloof Gold Mine, effective from 2
September 2009 following Dana’s resignation from the Group.
Philip was previously Vice President: New Technology in the SA
Region.
Louw Smith, the General Manager at St Ives also resigned from
the Group effective 12 October and a search is underway for a
replacement.
Stuart Allan, Vice President and Head of Operations at South Deep
will take up the position Vice President Capital Projects for the
South African operations. Stuart has successfully led the South
Deep team for the past 18 months during which time we saw stellar
improvements in all safety indices and a fatality free year. Mark
Morcombe, previously General Manager at Agnew, in Australia,
has accepted the appointment to South Deep as Vice President
and Head of Operations.
appointed to the Board of Directors. Mr. Hill serves on the board of
Gabriel Resources and until recently was Chairman of Alamos
Gold, both companies are involved in gold exploration and
development. Mr. Hill joined Barrick Gold in 1984 and spent 19
years with the company and was instrumental in its considerable
growth, having played a pivotal role in its various merger and
acquisition initiatives through the years. He retired from Barrick in
2003 as its Executive Vice President Development. Mr. Hill holds
a B.Sc (Mining Engineering) as well as a M.Phil (Rock Mechanics)
from Leeds University. Mr. Hill brings to the Gold Fields Board
significant experience and leadership in terms of project
evaluation, management, and development, as well as an in-depth
knowledge of corporate transactions and sustainable development
issues in the mining sector.
Philip Schoeman replaced Dana Roets as Vice President and
Head of Operations for Kloof Gold Mine, effective from 2
September 2009 following Dana’s resignation from the Group.
Philip was previously Vice President: New Technology in the SA
Region.
Louw Smith, the General Manager at St Ives also resigned from
the Group effective 12 October and a search is underway for a
replacement.
Stuart Allan, Vice President and Head of Operations at South Deep
will take up the position Vice President Capital Projects for the
South African operations. Stuart has successfully led the South
Deep team for the past 18 months during which time we saw stellar
improvements in all safety indices and a fatality free year. Mark
Morcombe, previously General Manager at Agnew, in Australia,
has accepted the appointment to South Deep as Vice President
and Head of Operations.
Tim Gilbert will replace Mark as General Manager at Agnew. Tim
is a Mining Engineer with 25 years experience. He commenced
his mining career with Mt Isa Mines and has progressed through to
senior management roles with major mining companies including
WMC Resources, Newmont and Rio Tinto. Immediately prior to
joining Gold Fields he was General Manager Operations for Norilsk
in Western Australia. In addition to his operations experience Tim
has held senior technical roles which has seen him involved in new
project development as well as mergers and acquisitions.
Outlook
In the December quarter attributable gold production is forecast at
925,000 attributable equivalent ounces, with increases at
Driefontein and Kloof where production was adversely affected by
safety stoppages in the September quarter and an increase at
Tarkwa as the mine reaches steady state. Total cash cost is
forecast at US$590 per ounce (R140,000 per kilogram) compared
with US$586 per ounce (R147,343 per kilogram) in the September
quarter. The December forecast is based on an exchange rate of
R/US$7.40 and US$/A$0.90 compared with R/US$7.82 and
US$/A$0.83 achieved in the September quarter. NCE is forecast
at US$870 per ounce (R207,000 per kilogram) compared with
US$826 per ounce (R207,754 per kilogram) in the September
quarter. The above is subject to the forward looking statement and
to the exposure to industrial action in Ghana as a consequence of
protracted wage negotiations as described in the Tarkwa and
Damang commentary on page 7 and 8 of this report. The forecast
financial information has not been reviewed and reported on by
Gold Fields’ auditors in accordance with Section 8.40 (a).
Basis of accounting
The condensed consolidated preliminary financial information is
prepared in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting.
The accounting policies and disclosure requirements used in the
preparation of this report are consistent with those applied in the
previous financial year except for the adoption of applicable
revised and/or new standards issued by the International
Accounting Standards Board.
IAS 1 (Revised) – Presentation of financial statements has been
adopted and the revision to the presentation of the consolidated
quarterly statements has been disclosed in this report and most
notably includes a new Statement of Comprehensive Income and
changes to the format of the Statement of Changes in Owners
Equity.
N.J. Holland
Chief Executive Officer
29 October 2009
13 I GOLD FIELDS RESULTS Q1F2010
Income statement
International Financial Reporting Standards Basis
Figures are in millions unless otherwise stated
Quarter
SOUTH AFRICAN RAND
September
2009
June
2009
September
2008
Revenue
7,415.8
7,779.4
5,723.6
Operating costs, net
4,628.6
4,441.7
4,149.7
- Operating costs
4,644.1
4,491.9
4,233.2
- Gold inventory change
(15.5)
(50.2)
(83.5)
Operating profit
2,787.2
3,337.7
1,573.9
Amortisation and depreciation
1,173.8
1,067.1
901.5
Net operating profit
1,613.4
2,270.6
672.4
Net interest paid
(49.2)
(170.7)
(111.5)
Share of loss of associates after taxation
(15.8)
(11.6)
(104.2)
Loss on foreign exchange
(62.7)
(76.4)
(6.1)
(Loss)/gain on financial instruments
(131.8)
70.9
(55.8)
Share-based payments
(120.1)
(20.0)
(93.9)
Other
(5.4)
(126.3)
(21.0)
Exploration
(132.8)
(170.7)
(67.7)
Profit before taxation and exceptional items
1,095.6
1,765.8
212.2
Exceptional gain/(loss)
666.8
(1,252.4)
114.4
Profit before taxation
1,762.4
513.4
326.6
Mining and income taxation
638.1
657.2
256.9
- Normal taxation
332.5
426.2
136.9
-
Royalties
97.5
96.2
66.6
-
Deferred
taxation
208.1
134.8
53.4
Net profit/(loss)
1,124.3
(143.8)
69.7
Attributable to:
- Owners of the parent
1,007.2
(293.3)
39.2
- Non-controlling interest
117.1
149.5
30.5
Exceptional items:
Profit/(loss) on sale of investments
728.7
64.9
(0.9)
Profit/(loss) on sale of assets
1.0
(5.7)
1.9
Restructuring costs
(5.8)
(103.3)
(18.8)
Driefontein 9 shaft closure costs
-
1.9
-
Insurance claim – South Deep
-
-
132.2
Impairment of investments
(57.1)
(1,209.5)
-
Other
-
(0.7)
-
Total exceptional items
666.8
(1,252.4)
114.4
Taxation
(114.6)
40.3
(46.1)
Net exceptional items after taxation and minorities
552.2
(1,212.1)
68.3
Net earnings/(loss)
1,007.2
(293.3)
39.2
Net earnings/(loss) per share (cents)
143
(46)
6
Diluted earnings/(loss) per share (cents)
141
(46)
6
Headline earnings
451.6
855.4
38.9
Headline earnings per share (cents)
64
126
6
Net earnings excluding gains and losses on foreign exchange, financial instruments, exceptional
items, share of loss of associates after taxation and discontinued operations
items, share of loss of associates after taxation and discontinued operations
624.8
949.3
120.3
Net earnings per share excluding gains and losses on foreign exchange, financial instruments,
exceptional items, share of loss of associates after taxation and discontinued operations (cents)
exceptional items, share of loss of associates after taxation and discontinued operations (cents)
89
140
18
Gold sold – managed
kg
30,750
30,729
26,305
Gold price received
R/kg
241,164
253,162
217,586
Total cash cost
R/kg
147,343
140,916
153,461
Statement of comprehensive income
International Financial Reporting Standards Basis
Quarter
SOUTH AFRICAN RAND
September
2009
June
2009
September
2008
Profit/(loss) for the quarter
1,124.3
(143.8)
69.7
Other comprehensive expenses, net of tax
(953.2)
(2,923.5)
(1,458.0)
Marked to market valuation of listed investments
(197.3)
7.3
(883.2)
Currency translation adjustments and other
(846.2)
(2,463.4)
(651.2)
Dilution loss on associate
-
(331.9)
-
Share of equity investee’s other comprehensive income
11.7
(34.5)
76.4
Deferred taxation on marked to market valuation of listed investments
78.6
(101.0)
-
Total comprehensive income/(expenses) for the quarter
171.1
(3,067.3)
(1,388.3)
Attributable to:
- Owners of the parent
78.7
(3,188.0)
(1,417.6)
- Non-controlling interest
92.4
120.7
29.3
171.1
(3,067.3)
(1,388.3)
GOLD FIELDS RESULTS Q1F2010 I 14
Income statement
International Financial Reporting Standards Basis
Figures are in millions unless otherwise stated
Quarter
UNITED STATES DOLLARS
September
2009
June
2009
September
2008
Revenue
948.3
902.2
739.5
Operating costs, net
591.9
516.9
536.1
- Operating costs
593.9
522.7
546.9
- Gold inventory change
(2.0)
(5.8)
(10.8)
Operating profit
356.4
385.3
203.4
Amortisation and depreciation
150.1
124.0
116.5
Net operating profit
206.3
261.3
86.9
Net interest paid
(6.3)
(19.8)
(14.4)
Share of loss of associates after taxation
(2.0)
(1.5)
(13.5)
Loss on foreign exchange
(8.0)
(8.2)
(0.8)
(Loss)/gain on financial instruments
(16.9)
7.6
(7.2)
Share-based payments
(15.4)
(2.8)
(12.1)
Other
(0.7)
(14.3)
(2.7)
Exploration
(17.0)
(19.5)
(8.7)
Profit before taxation and exceptional items
140.0
202.8
27.5
Exceptional gain/(loss)
85.3
(139.2)
14.8
Profit before taxation
225.3
63.6
42.3
Mining and income taxation
81.6
76.0
33.2
- Normal taxation
42.5
48.7
17.7
-
Royalties
12.5
11.2
8.6
-
Deferred
taxation
26.6
16.1
6.9
Net profit/(loss)
143.7
(12.4)
9.1
Attributable to:
- Owners of the parents
128.7
(29.3)
5.2
- Non-controlling interest
15.0
16.9
3.9
Exceptional items:
Profit/(loss) on sale of investments
93.2
6.8
(0.1)
Profit/(loss) on sale of assets
0.1
(0.6)
0.2
Restructuring costs
(0.7)
(11.5)
(2.4)
Driefontein 9 shaft closure costs
-
0.2
-
Insurance claim – South Deep
-
0.3
17.1
Impairment of investments
(7.3)
(134.2)
-
Other
-
(0.2)
-
Total exceptional items
85.3
(139.2)
14.8
Taxation
(14.7)
4.4
(6.0)
Net exceptional items after taxation and minorities
70.6
(134.8)
8.8
Net earnings/(loss)
128.7
(29.3)
5.2
Net earnings/(loss) per share (cents)
18
(5)
1
Diluted earnings/(loss) per share (cents)
18
(5)
1
Headline earnings
57.7
98.7
5.0
Headline earnings per share (cents)
8
15
1
Net earnings excluding gains and losses on foreign exchange, financial instruments, exceptional
items, share of loss of associates after taxation and discontinued operations
items, share of loss of associates after taxation and discontinued operations
79.9
109.0
15.6
Net earnings per share excluding gains and losses on foreign exchange, financial instruments,
exceptional items, share of loss of associates after taxation and discontinued operations (cents)
exceptional items, share of loss of associates after taxation and discontinued operations (cents)
11
16
2
South African rand/United States dollar conversion rate
7.82
8.56
7.74
South African rand/Australian dollar conversion rate
6.49
6.46
6.97
Gold sold – managed
ozs (000)
989
988
846
Gold price received
US$/oz
959
920
874
Total cash cost
US$/oz
586
512
617
Statement of comprehensive income
International Financial Reporting Standards Basis
Quarter
UNITED STATES DOLLARS
September
2009
June
2009
September
2008
Profit/(loss) for the quarter
143.7
(12.4)
9.1
Other comprehensive income/(expenses), net of tax
372.8
520.3
(138.0)
Marked to market valuation of listed investments
(25.3)
(0.5)
(114.1)
Currency translation adjustments and other
386.5
572.4
(33.5)
Dilution loss on associate
-
(36.8)
-
Share of equity investee’s other comprehensive income
1.5
(3.6)
9.6
Deferred taxation on marked to market valuation of listed investments
10.1
(11.2)
-
Total comprehensive income/(expenses) for the quarter
516.5
507.9
(128.9)
Attributable to:
- Owners of the parent
474.8
447.1
(124.6)
- Non-controlling interest
41.7
60.8
(4.3)
516.5
507.9
(128.9)
15 I GOLD FIELDS RESULTS Q1F2010
Reconciliation of headline earnings with net earnings
International Financial Reporting Standards Basis
Figures are in millions unless otherwise stated
SOUTH AFRICAN RAND
UNITED STATES DOLLARS
September
2009
June
2009
September
2009
June
2009
Net earnings/(loss)
1,007.2
(293.3)
128.7
(29.3)
Profit on sale of investments
(728.7)
(64.9)
(93.2)
(6.8)
Taxation effect on sale of investments
116.6
-
14.9
-
Profit/(loss) on sale of assets
(1.0)
5.7
(0.1)
0.6
Taxation effect of profit on sale of fixed assets
0.4
(1.6)
0.1
-
Impairment of assets and other
57.1
1,209.5
7.3
134.2
Headline earnings
451.6
855.4
57.7
98.7
Headline earnings per share – cents
64
126
8
15
Based on headline earnings as given above divided by 704,878,283 for September
2009 (June 2009 – 704,571,069) being the weighted average number of ordinary
shares in issue.
2009 (June 2009 – 704,571,069) being the weighted average number of ordinary
shares in issue.
Balance sheet
International Financial Reporting Standards Basis
Figures are in millions unless otherwise stated
SOUTH AFRICAN RAND
UNITED STATES DOLLARS
September
2009
June
2009
September
2009
June
2009
Property, plant and equipment
50,076.6
48,337.4
6,794.7
5,997.2
Goodwill
4,458.9
4,458.9
605.0
553.2
Non-current assets
904.6
886.7
122.7
110.0
Investments
1,163.6
2,970.8
157.9
368.6
Current assets
7,852.6
8,548.1
1,065.5
1,060.6
- Other current assets
5,574.8
5,744.2
756.4
712.7
- Cash and deposits
2,277.8
2,803.9
309.1
347.9
Total assets
64,456.3
65,201.9
8,745.8
8,089.6
Shareholders’ equity
42,466.0
42,669.4
5,762.1
5,294.0
Deferred taxation
6,144.4
6,128.8
833.7
760.4
Long-term loans
5,009.6
6,334.3
679.7
785.9
Environmental rehabilitation provisions
2,254.8
2,267.9
305.9
281.4
Post-retirement health care provisions
20.9
20.5
2.8
2.5
Other long-term provisions
28.5
31.2
3.9
3.9
Current liabilities
8,532.1
7,749.8
1,157.7
961.5
- Other current liabilities
4,569.6
5,188.6
620.0
643.7
- Current portion of long-term loans
3,962.5
2,561.2
537.7
317.8
Total equity and liabilities
64,456.3
65,201.9
8,745.8
8,089.6
South African rand/US dollar conversion rate
7.37
8.06
South African rand/Australian dollar conversion rate
6.48
6.43
Debt maturity ladder
Figures are in millions unless otherwise stated
F2010
F2011
F2012
F2013
to F2017
Total
Loan facilities(committed and uncommitted), including preference shares and commercial paper
R'million 4,557.4
795.3
-
1,500.0
6,852.7
US$'million 23.8
325.3
516.9
99.4
965.3
Dollar debt translated to rand
175.0
2,397.1
3,809.4
732.4
7,113.9
Total (R’m)
4,732.4
3,192.4
3,809.4
2,232.4
13,966.6
Utilisation - Loan facilities(committed and uncommitted), including preference shares and commercial paper
R'million
3,635.0
795.3
-
-
4,430.3
US$'million 23.8
14.3
478.9
99.4
616.3
Dollar debt translated to rand
175.0
105.0
3,529.3
732.4
4,541.8
Total (R’m)
3,810.0
900.4
3,529.3
732.4
8,972.1
Long-term loans per balance sheet (R’m)
5,009.6
Current portion of long-term loans per balance sheet (R’m)
3,962.5
Total per balance sheet (R’m)
8,972.1
Exchange rate: US$1 = R7.37 being the closing rate at the end of the September 2009 quarter.
GOLD FIELDS RESULTS Q1F2010 I 16
Condensed Statement of changes in equity
International Financial Reporting Standards Basis
Figures are in millions unless otherwise stated
SOUTH AFRICAN RAND
SEPTEMBER 2009 QUARTER
Share capital
and premium
Other
reserves
Retained
earnings
Non-controlling
interest
Total
equity
Balance as at 30 June 2009
31,465.6
(1,135.7)
9,876.2
2,463.3
42,669.4
Total comprehensive (expenses)/income
-
(928.5)
1,007.2
92.4
171.1
Profit for the quarter
-
-
1,007.2
117.1
1,124.3
Other comprehensive (expenses)/income
-
(928.5)
-
(24.7)
(953.2)
Dividends paid
-
-
(564.1)
-
(564.1)
Share-based payments
-
120.1
-
-
120.1
Transactions
with
minority
interest
-
-
-
56.3
56.3
Exercise of employee share options
13.2
-
-
-
13.2
Balance as at 30 September 2009
31,478.8
(1,944.1)
10,319.3
2,612.0
42,466.0
UNITED STATES DOLLARS
SEPTEMBER 2009 QUARTER
Share capital
and premium
Other
reserves
Retained
earnings
Non-controlling
interest
Total
equity
Balance as at 30 June 2009
4,589.9
(959.2)
1,357.7
305.6
5,294.0
Total comprehensive (expenses)/income
-
346.1
128.7
41.7
516.5
Profit for the quarter
-
-
128.7
15.0
143.7
Other comprehensive (expenses)/income
-
346.1
-
26.7
372.8
Dividends paid
-
-
(72.6)
-
(72.6)
Share-based payments
-
15.4
-
-
15.4
Transactions
with
minority
interest
-
-
-
7.1
7.1
Exercise of employee share options
1.7
-
-
-
1.7
Balance as at 30 September 2009
4,591.6
(597.7)
1,413.8
354.4
5,762.1
SOUTH AFRICAN RAND
SEPTEMBER 2008 QUARTER
Share capital
and premium
Other
reserves
Retained
earnings
Non-controlling
interest
Total
equity
Balance as at 30 June 2008
31,369.0
455.6
9,321.6
1,415.0
42,561.2
Total comprehensive (expenses)/income
-
(1,456.8)
39.2
29.3
(1,388.3)
Profit for the quarter
-
-
39.2
30.5
69.7
Other comprehensive (expenses)/income
-
(1,456.8)
-
(1.2)
(1,458.0)
Dividends paid
-
-
(784.5)
-
(784.5)
Share-based payments
-
93.9
-
-
93.9
Transactions
with
minority
interest
-
-
-
733.1
733.1
Exercise of employee share options
2.7
-
-
-
2.7
Balance as at 30 September 2008
31,371.7
(907.3)
8,576.3
2,177.4
41,218.1
UNITED STATES DOLLARS
SEPTEMBER 2008 QUARTER
Share capital
and premium
Other
reserves
Retained
earnings
Non-controlling
interest
Total
equity
Balance as at 30 June 2008
4,579.1
(750.4)
1,308.5
182.9
5,320.1
Total comprehensive (expenses)/income
-
(129.8)
5.2
(4.3)
(128.9)
Profit for the quarter
-
-
5.2
3.9
9.1
Other comprehensive (expenses)/income
-
(129.8)
-
(8.2)
(138.0)
Dividends paid
-
-
(101.9)
-
(101.9)
Share-based payments
-
12.1
-
-
12.1
Transactions
with
minority
interest
-
-
-
96.0
96.0
Exercise of employee share options
0.3
-
-
-
0.3
Balance as at 30 September 2008
4,579.4
(868.1)
1,211.8
274.6
5,197.7
17 I GOLD FIELDS RESULTS Q1F2010
Cash flow statement
International Financial Reporting Standards Basis
Figures are in millions unless otherwise stated
Quarter
SOUTH AFRICAN RAND
September
2009
June
2009
September
2008
Cash flows from operating activities
1,263.0
2,281.6
(31.7)
Profit before tax and exceptional items
1,095.6
1,765.8
212.2
Exceptional items
666.8
(1,252.4)
114.4
Amortisation and depreciation
1,173.8
1,067.1
901.5
Change in working capital
(506.6)
(125.8)
(577.0)
Taxation paid
(704.6)
(322.5)
(912.6)
Other non-cash items
(462.0)
1,149.4
229.8
Dividends paid
(564.1)
(0.1)
(784.5)
Ordinary shareholders
(564.1)
(0.1)
(784.5)
Cash flows from investing activities
(1,781.9)
(1,577.9)
(1,907.9)
Capital expenditure – additions
(1,746.3)
(1,790.5)
(1,812.8)
Capital expenditure – proceeds on disposal
3.0
19.4
2.2
Purchase of Glencar
(301.1)
-
-
Royalty termination
(1,998.9)
-
-
Purchase of investments
3.8
(17.9)
(86.8)
Proceeds on the disposal of investments
2,266.3
282.0
-
Environmental and post-retirement health care payments
(8.7)
(70.9)
(10.5)
Cash flows from financing activities
644.0
(274.0)
2,597.7
Loans received
3,369.4
1,143.0
3,287.9
Loans repaid
(2,738.6)
(1,392.2)
(692.9)
Minority shareholders loans repaid
-
(54.3)
-
Shares issued
13.2
29.5
2.7
Net cash (outflow)/inflow
(439.0)
429.6
(126.4)
Translation adjustment
(87.1)
(162.6)
(62.8)
Cash at beginning of period
2,803.9
2,536.9
2,007.3
Cash at end of period
2,277.8
2,803.9
1,818.1
Quarter
UNITED STATES DOLLARS
September
2009
June
2009
September
2008
Cash flows from operating activities
165.3
264.9
(0.7)
Profit before tax and exceptional items
140.0
202.8
27.5
Exceptional items
85.3
(139.2)
14.8
Amortisation and depreciation
150.1
124.0
116.5
Change in working capital
(64.8)
(15.9)
(74.5)
Taxation paid
(86.2)
(35.2)
(114.7)
Other non-cash items
(59.1)
128.4
29.7
Dividends paid
(72.6)
-
(101.9)
Ordinary shareholders
(72.6)
-
(101.9)
Cash flows from investing activities
(219.0)
(184.4)
(246.5)
Capital expenditure – additions
(223.3)
(209.4)
(234.2)
Capital expenditure – proceeds on disposal
0.4
2.2
0.3
Purchase of Glencar
(37.7)
0.1
-
Royalty termination
(257.1)
-
-
Purchase of investments
0.5
(1.9)
(11.2)
Proceeds on the disposal of investments
299.4
32.5
-
Environmental and post-retirement health care payments
(1.2)
(7.9)
(1.4)
Cash flows from financing activities
68.2
(52.2)
335.6
Loans received
433.0
133.5
424.8
Loans repaid
(366.5)
(182.4)
(89.5)
Minority shareholders loans repaid
-
(6.7)
-
Shares issued
1.7
3.4
0.3
Net cash (outflow)/inflow
(58.1)
28.3
(13.5)
Translation adjustment
19.3
54.2
(8.1)
Cash at beginning of period
347.9
265.4
250.9
Cash at end of period
309.1
347.9
229.3
GOLD FIELDS RESULTS Q1F2010 I 18
Hedging / Derivatives
The Group’s policy is to remain unhedged to the gold price. However, hedges are sometimes undertaken on a project specific basis as
follows:
• to protect cash flows at times of significant expenditure;
• for specific debt servicing requirements; and
• to safeguard the viability of higher cost operations.
follows:
• to protect cash flows at times of significant expenditure;
• for specific debt servicing requirements; and
• to safeguard the viability of higher cost operations.
Gold Fields may from time to time establish currency financial instruments to protect underlying cash flows.
Gold Fields has various currency financial instruments – those outstanding at 30 September 2009 are described below.
Gold Fields has various currency financial instruments – those outstanding at 30 September 2009 are described below.
Position at end of September 2009
Western Areas US Dollars / Rand forward purchases
As a result of the US$551 million drawn down under the original bridge loan facility to settle mainly the close-out of the Western Areas gold
derivative structure on 30 January 2007, US dollar/rand forward cover was purchased during the March 2007 quarter to cover this amount.
During financial 2008, US$233 million of this loan was repaid and the forward cover was reduced to US$318 million to correspond with the
loan amount outstanding. In June 2009, a further amount of US$44 million was repaid against the loan and the forward cover was reduced
by US$44 million. The balance of US$274 million was extended to 15 July 2009, being the next interest repayment date on the loan, at an
average forward rate of R8.0893. The forward cover was further extended as follows:
derivative structure on 30 January 2007, US dollar/rand forward cover was purchased during the March 2007 quarter to cover this amount.
During financial 2008, US$233 million of this loan was repaid and the forward cover was reduced to US$318 million to correspond with the
loan amount outstanding. In June 2009, a further amount of US$44 million was repaid against the loan and the forward cover was reduced
by US$44 million. The balance of US$274 million was extended to 15 July 2009, being the next interest repayment date on the loan, at an
average forward rate of R8.0893. The forward cover was further extended as follows:
•
17 August 2009 at a rate of R8.3839
•
17 September 2009 at a rate of R8.0387
On 17 September 2009 the forward cover of US$274 million was settled as a result of the decision to repay the outstanding loan amount. At
17 September 2009 the realised foreign exchange loss on the settlement of the US$274 million loan was R34 million. This loss was offset
by R34 million cumulative positive gains on the forward cover purchased at an original rate of R7.3279. During the September quarter R38
million of forward cover costs were accounted for as part of interest, as this forward cover has been designated as a hedging instrument.
17 September 2009 the realised foreign exchange loss on the settlement of the US$274 million loan was R34 million. This loss was offset
by R34 million cumulative positive gains on the forward cover purchased at an original rate of R7.3279. During the September quarter R38
million of forward cover costs were accounted for as part of interest, as this forward cover has been designated as a hedging instrument.
Diesel financial instruments*
Ghana
The Ghanaian operations had 36 million litres of Asian style ICE Gasoil call options remaining with a strike price of US$0.90 per litre at the
end of September, which equates to a Brent crude price of US$92 per barrel, with final expiry on 28 February 2010. The marked to market
value of the above call options purchased was positive by US$0.1 million at the end of September 2009.
Australia
The Australian operations had 15 million litres of Asian style Singapore 0.5 Gasoil call options remaining with a strike price of US$0.9128
per litre at the end of September, with a final expiry on 28 February 2010. The marked to market value for the above call options was
positive by US$0.04 million at the end of September 2009.
The Ghanaian operations had 36 million litres of Asian style ICE Gasoil call options remaining with a strike price of US$0.90 per litre at the
end of September, which equates to a Brent crude price of US$92 per barrel, with final expiry on 28 February 2010. The marked to market
value of the above call options purchased was positive by US$0.1 million at the end of September 2009.
Australia
The Australian operations had 15 million litres of Asian style Singapore 0.5 Gasoil call options remaining with a strike price of US$0.9128
per litre at the end of September, with a final expiry on 28 February 2010. The marked to market value for the above call options was
positive by US$0.04 million at the end of September 2009.
Copper financial instruments*
Peru
During June 2009 8,705 tons of Cerro Corona’s expected copper production for financial 2010 was sold forward for monthly deliveries,
starting on 24 June 2009 to 23 June 2010. The average forward price for the monthly deliveries is US$5,001 per ton. An additional 8,705
tons of Cerro Corona’s expected copper production for financial 2010 was hedged by means of a zero cost collar, guaranteeing a minimum
price of US$4,600 per ton with full participation up to a maximum price of US$5,400 per ton. The marked to market value of the 6,605 tons
sold forward and the 6,605 tons under the zero cost collar outstanding at the end of September 2009 was negative by US$15 million
During June 2009 8,705 tons of Cerro Corona’s expected copper production for financial 2010 was sold forward for monthly deliveries,
starting on 24 June 2009 to 23 June 2010. The average forward price for the monthly deliveries is US$5,001 per ton. An additional 8,705
tons of Cerro Corona’s expected copper production for financial 2010 was hedged by means of a zero cost collar, guaranteeing a minimum
price of US$4,600 per ton with full participation up to a maximum price of US$5,400 per ton. The marked to market value of the 6,605 tons
sold forward and the 6,605 tons under the zero cost collar outstanding at the end of September 2009 was negative by US$15 million
* Do not qualify for hedge accounting and will be accounted for as derivative financial instruments in the income statement.
19 I GOLD FIELDS RESULTS Q1F2010
Operating and financial results
SOUTH AFRICAN RAND
South Africa Region
Total Mine
Operations
Total
Driefontein
Kloof
Beatrix
South Deep
Operating Results
Ore milled/treated (000 tons)
September 2009
13,559
3,771
1,540
1,041
791
399
June 2009
13,581
3,625
1,536
891
774
424
Yield (grams per ton)
September 2009
2.3
4.3
3.8
4.8
4.3
5.1
June 2009
2.3
4.5
4.3
5.6
4.1
3.8
Gold produced (kilograms)
September 2009
30,732
16,386
5,893
5,024
3,437
2,032
June 2009
30,635
16,447
6,630
5,004
3,199
1,614
Gold sold (kilograms)
September 2009
30,750
16,386
5,893
5,024
3,437
2,032
June 2009
30,729
16,447
6,630
5,004
3,199
1,614
Gold price received (Rand per kilogram)
September 2009
241,164
240,467
240,472
240,605
240,413
240,207
June 2009
253,162
250,860
251,825
250,180
250,078
250,558
Total cash cost (Rand per kilogram)
September 2009
147,343
162,553
154,387
162,818
165,900
179,921
June 2009
140,916
145,145
129,397
145,284
157,862
184,201
Notional cash expenditure (Rand per kilogram)
September 2009
207,754
233,034
207,416
217,456
215,595
375,344
June 2009
203,042
216,891
183,529
201,459
224,726
386,245
Operating costs (Rand per ton)
September 2009
343
734
617
815
748
949
June 2009
331
692
589
856
682
736
Financial Results (Rand million)
Revenue
September 2009
7,415.8
3,940.3
1,417.1
1,208.8
826.3
488.1
June 2009
7,779.4
4,125.9
1,669.6
1,251.9
800.0
404.4
Operating costs, net
September 2009
4,628.6
2,768.4
950.1
848.2
591.4
378.7
June 2009
4,441.7
2,508.3
905.4
762.7
528.2
312.0
- Operating costs
September 2009
4,644.1
2,768.4
950.1
848.2
591.4
378.7
June 2009
4,491.9
2,508.3
905.4
762.7
528.2
312.0
- Gold inventory change
September 2009
(15.5)
-
-
-
-
-
June 2009
(50.2)
-
-
-
-
-
Operating profit
September 2009
2,787.2
1,171.9
467.0
360.6
234.9
109.4
June 2009
3,337.7
1,617.6
764.2
489.2
271.8
92.4
Amortisation of mining assets
September 2009
1,138.7
606.4
145.5
215.7
143.5
101.7
June 2009
1,033.7
572.7
174.5
175.7
124.8
97.7
Net operating profit/(loss)
September 2009
1,648.5
565.5
321.5
144.9
91.4
7.7
June 2009
2,304.0
1,044.9
589.7
313.5
147.0
(5.3)
Other (expenses)/income
September 2009
(298.1)
(77.3)
(22.9)
(16.3)
(9.0)
(29.1)
June 2009
(163.9)
(76.6)
(26.2)
(21.9)
(1.5)
(27.0)
Profit/(loss) before taxation
September 2009
1,350.4
488.2
298.6
128.6
82.4
(21.4)
June 2009
2,140.1
968.3
563.5
291.6
145.5
(32.3)
Mining and income taxation
September 2009
500.9
164.4
95.9
41.3
35.8
(8.6)
June 2009
688.6
277.2
175.7
79.0
34.7
(12.2)
- Normal taxation
September 2009
174.7
40.6
35.6
4.1
0.9
-
June 2009
378.1
211.8
144.6
66.8
0.4
-
- Royalties
September 2009
97.5
-
-
-
-
-
June 2009
96.3
-
-
-
-
-
- Deferred taxation
September 2009
228.7
123.8
60.3
37.2
34.9
(8.6)
June 2009
214.2
65.4
31.1
12.2
34.3
(12.2)
Profit/(loss) before exceptional items
September 2009
849.5
323.8
202.7
87.3
46.6
(12.8)
June 2009
1,451.5
691.1
387.8
212.6
110.8
(20.1)
Exceptional items
September 2009
(3.2)
(3.3)
0.8
(0.5)
(3.6)
-
June 2009
(107.6)
(99.4)
(36.5)
(23.1)
(39.8)
-
Net profit/(loss)
September 2009
846.3
320.5
203.5
86.8
43.0
(12.8)
June 2009
1,343.9
591.7
351.3
189.5
71.0
(20.1)
September 2009
946.9
322.5
203.0
87.1
45.2
(12.8)
June 2009
1,382.0
620.0
357.1
187.1
95.7
(19.9)
Net profit/(loss) excluding gains and losses on
foreign exchange, financial instruments and
foreign exchange, financial instruments and
exceptional items
Capital expenditure
September 2009
1,740.6
1,050.1
272.2
244.3
149.6
384.0
June 2009
1,728.3
1,058.9
311.4 245.4
190.7
311.4
GOLD FIELDS RESULTS Q1F2010 I 20
Operating and financial results
SOUTH AFRICAN RAND
West Africa Region
South
America
Region
Australasia Region
#
Ghana
Peru
Australia
Total
Tarkwa
Damang
Cerro
Corona
Total
St Ives
Agnew
Operating Results
September 2009
6,357
5,130
1,227
1,538
1,893
1,658
235
Ore milled/treated (000 tons)
June 2009
6,470
5,166
1,304
1,473
2,013
1,785
228
Yield (grams per ton)
September 2009
1.1
1.1
1.3
1.8
2.4
1.9
6.1
June 2009
1.0
1.0
1.3
1.8
2.4
1.9
6.2
Gold produced (kilograms)
September 2009
7,046
5,446
1,600
2,752
4,548
3,119
1,429
June 2009
6,783
5,122
1,661
2,610
4,795
3,388
1,407
Gold sold (kilograms)
September 2009
7,046
5,446
1,600
2,770
4,548
3,119
1,429
June 2009
6,783
5,122
1,661
2,704
4,795
3,388
1,407
Gold price received (Rand per kilogram)
September 2009
242,308
242,472
241,750
242,816
240,897
242,001
238,488
June 2009
255,285
255,291
255,268
265,385
251,157
249,970
254,016
Total cash cost (Rand per kilogram)
September 2009
128,867
120,804
156,313
87,798
157,432
175,409
118,195
June 2009
141,132
132,390
168,104
92,752
151,867
169,097
110,377
Notional cash expenditure (Rand per kilogram)
September 2009
170,466
173,467
160,250
150,618
209,015
226,515
170,819
June 2009
189,061
188,247
191,571
160,766
198,332
211,983
165,458
Operating costs (Rand per ton)
September 2009
145
134
187
155
379
335
693
June 2009
152
138
205
174
370
329
696
Financial Results (Rand million)
Revenue
September 2009
1,707.3
1,320.5
386.8
672.6
1,095.6
754.8
340.8
June 2009
1,731.6
1,307.6
424.0
717.6
1,204.3
846.9
357.4
Operating costs, net
September 2009
902.7
657.2
245.5
241.4
716.1
544.8
171.3
June 2009
959.0
684.5
274.5
250.9
723.5
569.2
154.3
- Operating costs
September 2009
919.3
689.8
229.5
238.8
717.6
554.7
162.9
June 2009
981.0
713.4
267.6
257.0
745.6
586.9
158.7
- Gold inventory change
September 2009
(16.6)
(32.6)
16.0
2.6
(1.5)
(9.9)
8.4
June 2009
(22.0)
(28.9)
6.9
(6.1)
(22.1)
(17.7)
(4.4)
Operating profit
September 2009
804.6
663.3
141.3
431.2
379.5
210.0
169.5
June 2009
772.6
623.1
149.5
466.7
480.8
277.7
203.1
Amortisation of mining assets
September 2009
216.4
186.8
29.6
108.7
207.2
June 2009
120.0
68.0
52.0
104.5
236.5
Net operating profit/(loss)
September 2009
588.2
476.5
111.7
322.5
172.3
June 2009
652.6
555.1
97.5
362.2
244.3
Other (expenses)/income
September 2009
(20.9)
(16.1)
(4.8)
(194.7)
(5.2)
June 2009
(40.5)
(18.0)
(22.5)
(59.8)
13.0
Profit/(loss) before taxation
September 2009
567.3
460.4
106.9
127.8
167.1
June 2009
612.1
537.1
75.0
302.4
257.3
Mining and income taxation
September 2009
197.6
158.0
39.6
69.5
69.4
June 2009
191.2
162.4
28.8
134.2
86.0
- Normal taxation
September 2009
53.5
21.0
32.5
80.6
-
June 2009
20.0
-
20.0
80.4
65.9
- Royalties
September 2009
51.2
39.6
11.6
19.3
27.0
June 2009
51.9
39.2
12.7
14.3
30.1
- Deferred taxation
September 2009
92.9
97.4
(4.5)
(30.4)
42.4
June 2009
119.3
123.2
(3.9)
39.5
(10.0)
Profit/(loss) before exceptional items
September 2009
369.7
302.4
67.3
58.3
97.7
June 2009
420.9
374.7
46.2
168.2
171.3
Exceptional items
September 2009
-
-
-
0.1
-
June 2009
-
-
-
-
(8.2)
Net profit/(loss)
September 2009
369.7
302.4
67.3
58.4
97.7
June 2009
420.9
374.7
46.2
168.2
163.1
September 2009
370.8
303.5
67.3
156.6
97.0
June 2009
428.7
376.7
52.0
168.2
165.1
Net profit/(loss) excluding gains and losses on
foreign exchange, financial instruments and
exceptional items
foreign exchange, financial instruments and
exceptional items
Capital expenditure
September 2009
281.8
254.9
26.9
175.7
233.0
151.8
81.2
June 2009
301.4
250.8
50.6
162.6
205.4
131.3
74.1
# As a significant portion of the acquisition price was allocated to tenements of St Ives and Agnew based on endowment ounces and also as these two
Australian operations are entitled to transfer and then off-set tax losses from one company to another, it is not meaningful to split the income statement
below operating profit.
Australian operations are entitled to transfer and then off-set tax losses from one company to another, it is not meaningful to split the income statement
below operating profit.
21 I GOLD FIELDS RESULTS Q1F2010
Operating and financial results
UNITED STATES DOLLARS
South Africa Region
Total Mine
Operations
Total
Driefontein
Kloof
Beatrix
South Deep
Operating Results
Ore milled/treated (000 tons)
September 2009
13,559
3,771
1,540
1,041
791
399
June 2009
13,581
3,625
1,536
891
774
424
Yield (ounces per ton)
September 2009
0.073
0.140
0.123
0.155
0.140
0.164
June 2009
0.073
0.146
0.139
0.181
0.133
0.122
Gold produced (000 ounces)
September 2009
988.1
526.8
189.5
161.5
110.5
65.3
June 2009
984.9
528.8
213.2
160.9
102.9
51.9
Gold sold (000 ounces)
September 2009
988.6
526.8
189.5
161.5
110.5
65.3
June 2009
988.0
528.8
213.2
160.9
102.9
51.9
Gold price received (dollars per ounce)
September 2009
959
956
956
957
956
955
June 2009
920
912
915
909
909
910
Total cash cost (dollars per ounce)
September 2009
586
647
614
648
660
716
June 2009
512
527
470
528
574
669
Notional cash expenditure (dollars per ounce)
September 2009
826
927
825
865
858
1,493
June 2009
738
788
667
732
817
1,403
Operating costs (dollars per ton)
September 2009
44
94
79
104
96
121
June 2009
39
81
69
100
80
86
Financial Results ($ million)
Revenue
September 2009
948.3
503.9
181.2
154.6
105.7
62.4
June 2009
902.2
479.6
194.1
145.9
92.8
46.7
Operating costs, net
September 2009
591.9
354.0
121.5
108.5
75.6
48.4
June 2009
516.9
291.7
105.3
88.9
61.3
36.2
- Operating costs
September 2009
593.9
354.0
121.5
108.5
75.6
48.4
June 2009
522.7
291.7
105.3
88.9
61.3
36.2
- Gold inventory change
September 2009
(2.0)
-
-
-
-
-
June 2009
(5.8)
-
-
-
-
-
Operating profit
September 2009
356.4
149.9
59.7
46.1
30.0
14.0
June 2009
385.3
187.9
88.9
57.0
31.5
10.5
Amortisation of mining assets
September 2009
145.6
77.5
18.6
27.6
18.4
13.0
June 2009
120.1
66.2
20.2
20.4
14.4
11.2
Net operating profit/(loss)
September 2009
210.8
72.3
41.1
18.5
11.7
1.0
June 2009
265.0
121.7
68.7
36.6
17.1
(0.7)
Other (expenses)/income
September 2009
(38.1)
(9.9)
(2.9)
(2.1)
(1.2)
(3.7)
June 2009
(19.2)
(9.0)
(3.2)
(2.6)
(0.2)
(3.0)
Profit/(loss) before taxation
September 2009
172.7
62.4
38.2
16.4
10.5
(2.7)
June 2009
245.8
112.7
65.5
34.0
16.9
(3.7)
Mining and income taxation
September 2009
64.1
21.0
12.3
5.3
4.6
(1.1)
June 2009
79.5
32.6
20.5
9.3
4.2
(1.4)
- Normal taxation
September 2009
22.3
5.2
4.6
0.5
0.1
-
June 2009
43.2
24.7
16.9
7.7
0.1
-
- Royalties
September 2009
12.5
-
-
-
-
-
June 2009
11.2
-
-
-
-
-
- Deferred taxation
September 2009
29.3
15.8
7.7
4.8
4.5
(1.1)
June 2009
25.1
7.9
3.7
1.5
4.1
(1.4)
Profit/(loss) before exceptional items
September 2009
108.6
41.4
25.9
11.2
6.0
(1.6)
June 2009
166.3
80.0
45.0
24.7
12.6
(2.3)
Exceptional items
September 2009
(0.4)
0.4
0.1
(0.1)
(0.5)
-
June 2009
(11.7)
(10.7)
(4.0)
(2.5)
(4.4)
0.3
Net profit/(loss)
September 2009
108.2
41.0
26.0
11.1
5.5
(1.6)
June 2009
154.6
69.3
40.9
22.2
8.2
(2.1)
September 2009
121.1
41.2
26.0
11.1
5.8
(1.6)
June 2009
158.9
72.1
41.6
21.8
11.1
(2.3)
Net profit/(loss) excluding gains and losses on
foreign exchange, financial instruments and
exceptional items
exceptional items
Capital expenditure
September 2009
222.6
134.3
34.8
31.2
19.1
49.1
June 2009
202.3
122.2
35.9
28.5
21.9
35.9
Average exchange rates were US$1 = R7.82 and US$1 = R8.56 for the September 2009 and June 2009 quarters respectively. The Australian dollar exchange
rates were A$1 = R6.49 and A$1 = R6.46 for the September 2009 and June 2009 quarters respectively.
rates were A$1 = R6.49 and A$1 = R6.46 for the September 2009 and June 2009 quarters respectively.
GOLD FIELDS RESULTS Q1F2010 I 22
Operating and financial results
UNITED STATES DOLLARS
West Africa Region
South
America
Region
Australasia Region
AUSTRALIAN
DOLLARS
Ghana
Peru
Australia
#
Australasia Region
#
Total
Tarkwa Damang
Cerro
Corona
Total
St Ives
Agnew Total
St Ives
Agnew
Operating Results
Ore milled/treated (000
tons)
September
2009
6,357
5,130
1,227
1,538
1,893
1,658
235
1,893
1,658
235
June 2009
6,470
5,166
1,304
1,473
2,013
1,785
228
2,013
1,785
228
Yield (ounces per ton)
September
2009
0.036
0.034
0.042
0.058
0.077
0.060
0.196
0.077
0.060
0.196
June 2009
0.034
0.032
0.041
0.057
0.077
0.061
0.198
0.077
0.061
0.198
Gold produced(000
ounces)
September
2009
226.5
175.1
51.4
88.5
146.2
100.3
45.9
146.2
100.3
45.9
June 2009
218.1
164.7
53.4
83.9
154.2
108.9
45.2
154.2
108.9
45.2
Gold sold (000 ounces)
September
2009
226.5
175.1
51.4
89.1
146.2
100.3
45.9
146.2
100.3
45.9
June 2009
218.1
164.7
53.4
86.9
154.2
108.9
45.2
154.2
108.9
45.2
Gold price received
September
2009
964
964
962
966
958
963
949
1,155
1,160
1,143
(dollars per ounce)
June 2009
928
928
928
964
913
908
923
1,218
1,213
1,232
Total cash cost
September
2009
513
480
622
349
626
698
470
754
841
566
(dollars per ounce)
June 2009
513
481
611
337
552
614
401
731
814
531
Notional cash expenditure
September
2009
678
690
637
599
831
901
679
1,002
1,086
819
(dollars per ounce)
June 2009
687
684
696
584
721
770
601
955
1,021
797
Operating costs
September
2009
18
17
24
20
48
43
89
58
52
107
(dollars per ton)
June 2009
18
16
24
20
43
38
81
57
51
108
Financial Results ($ million)
Revenue
September
2009
218.3
168.9
49.5
86.0
140.1
96.5
43.6
168.8
116.3
52.5
June 2009
200.7
151.5
49.2
81.3
140.5
98.7
41.8
187.2
131.6
55.6
Operating costs, net
September
2009
115.4
84.0
31.4
30.9
91.6
69.7
21.9
110.3
83.9
26.4
June 2009
112.1
80.0
32.1
28.8
84.5
66.4
18.1
112.4
88.3
24.1
- Operating costs
September
2009
117.6
88.2
29.3
30.5
91.8
70.9
20.8
110.6
85.5
25.1
June 2009
114.7
83.4
31.3
29.5
86.9
68.3
18.6
115.7
91.0
24.7
- Gold inventory change
September
2009
(2.1)
(4.2)
2.0
0.3
(0.2)
(1.3)
1.1
(0.2)
(1.5)
1.3
June 2009
(2.8)
(3.5)
0.7
(0.7)
(2.4)
(1.9)
(0.5)
(3.3)
(2.7)
(0.6)
Operating profit
September
2009
102.9
84.8
18.1
55.1
48.5
26.9
21.7
58.5
32.4
26.1
June 2009
88.6
71.6
17.1
52.5
56.0
32.3
23.7
74.8
43.3
31.5
Amortisation of mining
September
2009
27.7
23.9
3.8
13.9
26.5
31.9
assets
June 2009
14.3
8.3
6.0
12.1
27.5
36.7
Net operating profit/(loss)
September
2009
75.2
60.9
14.3
41.2
22.0
26.5
June 2009
74.3
63.3
11.1
40.4
28.6
38.1
Other (expenses)/income
September
2009
(2.7)
(2.1)
(0.6)
(24.9)
(0.7)
(0.8)
June 2009
(4.8)
(2.2)
(2.6)
(6.8)
1.5
1.9
Profit/(loss) before
September
2009
72.5
58.9
13.7
16.3
21.4
25.7
taxation
June 2009
69.5
61.1
8.5
33.6
30.0
40.0
Mining and income taxation
September
2009
25.3
20.2
5.1
8.9
8.9
10.7
June 2009
21.8
18.5
3.2
15.1
10.1
13.4
- Normal taxation
September
2009
6.8
2.7
4.2
10.3
-
-
June 2009
2.2
-
2.2
9.1
7.3
9.8
- Royalties
September
2009
6.5
5.1
1.5
2.5
3.5
4.2
June 2009
6.0
4.5
1.5
1.6
3.5
4.6
- Deferred taxation
September
2009
11.9
12.5
(0.6)
(3.9)
5.4
6.5
June 2009
13.6
14.0
(0.4)
4.4
(0.7)
(1.1)
Profit/(loss) before
September
47.3
38.7
8.6
7.5
12.5
15.1
23 I GOLD FIELDS RESULTS Q1F2010
2009
exceptional items
June 2009
47.7
42.6
5.2
18.5
19.9
26.6
Exceptional items
September
2009
-
-
-
-
-
-
June 2009
-
-
-
-
(1.0)
(1.2)
Net profit/(loss)
September
2009
47.3
38.7
8.6
7.5
12.5
15.1
June 2009
47.7
42.6
5.2
18.5
19.0
25.4
September 2009
47.4
38.8
8.6
20.0
12.4
14.9
June 2009
48.5
42.6
5.9
18.7
19.3
25.6
Net profit/(loss) excluding
gains and losses on foreign
exchange, financial instruments and
exceptional items
exchange, financial instruments and
exceptional items
Capital expenditure
September
2009
36.0
32.6
3.4
22.5
29.8
19.4
10.4
35.9
23.4
12.5
June 2009
36.4
30.6
5.8
19.6
24.1
15.5
8.6
32.2
20.6
11.5
# As a significant portion of the acquisition price was allocated to tenements of St Ives and Agnew on endowment ounces and also as these two Australian
operations are entitled to transfer and then off-set tax losses from one company to another, it is not meaningful to split the income statement below
operating profit.
Figures may not add as they are rounded independently.
operations are entitled to transfer and then off-set tax losses from one company to another, it is not meaningful to split the income statement below
operating profit.
Figures may not add as they are rounded independently.
GOLD FIELDS RESULTS Q1F2010 I 24
Total cash cost
Gold Industry Standards Basis
Figures are in South African rand millions unless otherwise stated
South Africa Region
West Africa Region
South
America
Region
Australasia Region
Ghana
Peru
Australia
Total Mine
Operations
Total
Driefontein
Kloof
Beatrix
South
Deep
Total
Tarkwa
Damang
Cerro
Corona
Total
St Ives
Agnew
Operating costs
(1)
Sept
2009 4,644.1
2,768.4 950.1
848.2
591.4
378.7
919.3
689.8
229.5
238.8
717.6
554.7
162.9
June
2009
4,491.9
2,508.3
905.4
762.7
528.2
312.0
981.0
713.4
267.6
257.0
745.6
586.9
158.7
Gold-in-process and
Sept 2009
(13.2)
-
-
-
-
-
(10.8)
(26.3)
15.5
2.3
(4.7)
(9.1)
4.4
inventory change*
June 2009
(40.3)
-
-
-
-
-
(26.6)
(33.6)
7.0
3.6
(17.3)
(14.0)
(3.3)
Less:
Sept 2009
29.7
22.3
8.9
6.9
4.1
2.4
1.6
1.3
0.3
3.1
2.7
2.2
0.5
Rehabilitation costs
June 2009
35.1
26.3
12.0
7.9
4.1
2.3
2.8
1.7
1.1
3.6
2.4
1.7
0.7
Production taxes
Sept 2009
7.7
7.7
1.8
3.5
1.2
1.2
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
June
2009
5.7
5.7
0.6
3.0
1.2
0.9
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
General and admin
Sept 2009
167.8
82.5
31.4
23.3
17.1
10.7
50.1
43.9
6.2
14.1
21.1
14.6
6.5
June
2009
189.4
94.8
35.5
27.8
19.1
12.4
53.2
46.2
7.0
13.7
27.7
19.6
8.1
Cash operating costs
Sept 2009
4,425.7
2,655.9
908.0
814.5
569.0
364.4
856.8
618.3
238.5
223.9
689.1
528.8
160.3
June
2009
4,221.4
2,381.5
857.3
724.0
503.8
296.4
898.4
631.9
266.5
243.3
698.2
551.6
146.6
Plus:
Sept 2009
7.7
7.7
1.8
3.5
1.2
1.2
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Production taxes
June 2009
5.7
5.7
0.6
3.0
1.2
0.9
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Royalties
Sept 2009
97.4
-
-
-
-
-
51.2
39.6
11.6
19.3
26.9
18.3
8.6
June
2009
103.1
-
-
-
-
-
58.9
46.2
12.7
14.2
30.0
21.3
8.7
TOTAL CASH COST
(2)
Sept 2009
4,530.8
2,663.6
909.8
818.0
570.2
365.6
908.0
657.9
250.1
243.2
716.0
547.1
168.9
June
2009
4,330.2
2,387.2
857.9
727.0
505.0
297.3
957.3
678.1
279.2
257.5
728.2
572.9
155.3
Plus:
Sept 2009 1,136.4
606.4
145.5
215.7
143.5
101.7
210.6
180.5
30.1
109.0
210.4
Amortisation*
June 2009 1,023.8
572.7
174.5
175.7
124.8
97.7
124.6
72.7
51.9
94.8
231.7
Rehabilitation
Sept 2009
29.7
22.3
8.9
6.9
4.1
2.4
1.6
1.3
0.3
3.1
2.7
June
2009
35.1
26.3
12.0
7.9
4.1
2.3
2.8
1.7
1.1
3.6
2.4
TOTAL PRODUCTION Sept 2009 5,696.9
3,292.3
1,064.2
1,040.6
717.8
469.7
1,120.2
839.7
280.5
355.3
929.1
COST
(3)
June 2009 5,389.1
2,986.2
1,044.4
910.6
633.9
397.3
1,084.7
752.5
332.2
355.9
962.3
Gold sold
Sept 2009
988.6
526.8
189.5
161.5
110.5
65.3
226.5
175.1
51.4
89.1
146.2
100.3
45.9
– thousand ounces June
2009
988.0
528.8
213.2
160.9
102.9
51.9
218.1
164.7
53.4
86.9
154.2
108.9
45.2
TOTAL CASH COST
Sept 2009
586
647
614
648
660
716
513
480
622
349
626
698
470
– US$/oz
June
2009
512
527
470
528
574
669
513
481
611
337
552
614
401
TOTAL CASH COST
Sept 2009
147,343
162,553
154,387 162,818 165,900 179,921 128,867 120,804 156,313
87,798
157,432 175,409 118,195
– R/kg
June
2009
140,916
145,145
129,397 145,284 157,862 184,201 141,132 132,390 168,104
92,752
151,867 169,097 110,377
TOTAL PRODUCTION Sept 2009
737
799
718
824
831
919
632
613
697
510
813
COST – US$/oz
June
2009
637
660
572
661
720
894
581
534
727
478
729
DEFINITIONS
Total cash cost and Total production cost are calculated in accordance with the Gold Institute Industry standard.
(1)
Operating costs – All gold mining related costs before amortisation/depreciation, changes in gold inventory, taxation and exceptional items.
(2)
Total cash cost – Operating costs less off-mine costs, which include general and administration costs, as detailed in the table above.
(3)
Total production cost – Total cash cost plus amortisation/depreciation and rehabilitation provisions, as detailed in the table above.
* Adjusted for amortisation/depreciation (non-cash item) excluded from gold-in-process change.
Average exchange rates were US$1 = R7.82 and US$1 = R8.56 for the September 2009 and June 2009 quarters respectively.
25 I GOLD FIELDS RESULTS Q1F2010
Capital expenditure
Figures are in South African rand millions unless otherwise stated
South Africa Region
West Africa Region
South
America
Region
Australasia Region
Ghana
Peru
Australia
Total Mine
Operations
Total
Driefontein
Kloof
Beatrix
South
Deep
Total
Tarkwa
Damang
Cerro
Corona
Total
St
Ives
Agnew
Sustaining capital
Sept
2009
1,226.9
627.5
233.6
244.3
149.6
-
271.6
254.9
16.7
175.7
152.1
108.8
43.3
June
2009 1,287.9
721.2
285.1
245.4
190.7
-
292.6
250.8
41.8
162.6
111.5
67.4
44.1
Project capital
Sept
2009
384.0
384.0
-
-
-
384.0
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
June
2009
311.4
311.4
-
-
-
311.4
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Uranium capital
Sept
2009
38.6
38.6
38.6
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
June
2009
26.3
26.3
26.3
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Brownfields exploration
Sept
2009
91.1
-
-
-
-
-
10.2
-
10.2
-
80.9
43.0
37.9
June
2009
102.7
-
-
-
-
-
8.8
-
8.8
-
93.9
63.9
30.0
Total capital expenditure
Sept
2009
1,740.6
1,050.1
272.2
244.3
149.6
384.0
281.8
254.9
26.9
175.7
233.0
151.8
81.2
June
2009 1,728.3
1,058.9
311.4
245.4
190.7
311.4
301.4
250.8
50.6
162.6
205.4
131.3
74.1
Notional cash expenditure
##
Figures are in South African rand millions unless otherwise stated
South Africa Region
West Africa Region
South
America
Region
Australasia Region
Ghana
Peru
Australia
Total Mine
Operations
Total
Driefontein
Kloof
Beatrix
South
Deep
Total
Tarkwa
Damang
Cerro
Corona
Total
St
Ives
Agnew
Operating costs
Sept
2009
4,644.1
2,768.4
950.1
848.2
591.4
378.7
919.3
689.8
229.5
238.8
717.6
554.7
162.9
June
2009
4,491.9
2,508.3
905.4
762.7
528.2
312.0
981.0
713.4
267.6
257.0
745.6
586.9
158.7
Capital expenditure
Sept
2009
1,740.6
1,050.1
272.2
244.3
149.6
384.0
281.8
254.9
26.9
175.7
233.0
151.8
81.2
June
2009
1,728.3
1,058.9
311.4
245.4
190.7
311.4
301.4
250.8
50.6
162.6
205.4
131.3
74.1
Notional cash expenditure
Sept
2009
207,754
233,034
207,416 217,456 215,595 375,344
170,466
173,467 160,250
150,618
209,015
226,515 170,819
– R/kg
June
2009 203,042
216,891
183,529 201,459 224,726 386,245
165,089
188,247 191,571
160,766
198,332
211,983 165,458
Notional cash expenditure
Sept
2009
826
927
825
865
858
1,493
678
690
637
599
831
901
679
– US$/oz
June
2009
738
788
667
732
817
1,403
600
684
696
584
721
770
601
##
Notional cash expenditure (NCE) per kilogram (ounce) = operating costs plus capital expenditure divided by gold produced.
GOLD FIELDS RESULTS Q1F2010 I 26
Underground and surface
South African rand and metric units
South Africa Region
West Africa Region
South
America
Region
Australasia Region
Ghana
Peru
Australia
Operating Results
Total Mine
Operations
Total
Driefontein
Kloof
Beatrix
South
Deep
Deep
#
Total
Tarkwa
Dama
ng
Cerro
Corona
Total
St
Ives
Agnew
Ore milled / treated (000 ton)
- underground
September
2009
3,086
2,536
708
713
768
347
-
-
-
-
550
362
188
June 2009
3,054
2,519
794
638
774
313
-
-
-
-
535
326
209
- surface
September
2009
10,473
1,235
832
328
23
52
6,357
5,130
1,227
1,538
1,343
1,296
47
June 2009
10,527
1,106
742
253
-
111
6,470
5,166
1,304
1,473
1,478
1,459
19
- total
September
2009
13,559
3,771
1,540
1,041
791
399
6,357
5,130
1,227
1,538
1,893
1,658
235
June 2009
13,581
3,625
1,536
891
774
424
6,470
5,166
1,304
1,473
2,013
1,785
228
Yield (grams per ton)
- underground
September
2009
5.9
6.0
7.3
6.7
4.4
6.5
-
-
-
-
5.3
4.2
7.4
June 2009
6.0
6.1
7.6
7.4
4.1
6.7
-
-
-
-
5.4
4.5
6.7
- surface
September
2009
1.2
0.9
0.9
0.8
1.3
0.6
1.1
1.1
1.3
1.8
1.2
1.2
1.0
June 2009
1.2
0.9
0.8
1.0
-
0.9
1.0
1.0
1.3
1.8
1.3
1.3
0.6
- combined
September
2009
2.3
4.3
3.8
4.8
4.3
5.1
1.1
1.1
1.3
1.8
2.4
1.9
6.1
June 2009
2.3
4.5
4.3
5.6
4.1
3.8
1.0
1.0
1.3
1.8
2.4
1.9
6.2
Gold produced (kilograms)
- underground
September
2009
18,215
15,317
5,157
4,749
3,408
2,003
-
-
-
-
2,898
1,514
1,384
June 2009
18,345
15,478
6,015
4,753
3,199
1,511
-
-
-
-
2,867
1,471
1,396
- surface
September
2009
12,517
1,069
736
275
29
29
7,046
5,446
1,600
2,752
1,650
1,605
45
June 2009
12,290
969
615
251
-
103
6,783
5,122
1,661
2,610
1,928
1,917
11
- total
September
2009
30,732
16,386
5,893
5,024
3,437
2,032
7,046
5,446
1,600
2,752
4,548
3,119
1,429
June 2009
30,635
16,447
6,630
5,004
3,199
1,614
6,783
5,122
1,661
2,610
4,795
3,388
1,407
Operating costs (Rand per ton)
- underground
September
2009
1,003
1,059
1,248
1,170
770
1,083
-
-
-
-
749
695
852
June 2009
930
963
1,059
1,178
682
979
-
-
-
-
773
791
744
- surface
September
2009
148
68
80
43
13
56
145
134
187
155
228
234
57
June 2009
157
74
87
45
-
51
152
138
205
174
225
225
163
- total
September
2009
343
734
617
815
748
949
145
134
187
155
379
335
693
June 2009
331
692
589
856
682
736
152
138
205
174
370
329
696
# September quarter includes 40,000 tons (June quarter 87,000 tons) of waste processed from underground. In order to show the yield based on ore mined,
the calculation of the yield at South Deep only, excludes the underground waste.
the calculation of the yield at South Deep only, excludes the underground waste.
27 I GOLD FIELDS RESULTS Q1F2010
Development results
Development values represent the actual results of sampling and no allowance has been made for any adjustments which may be necessary when
estimating ore reserves. All figures below exclude shaft sinking metres.
estimating ore reserves. All figures below exclude shaft sinking metres.
Driefontein
September 2009 quarter
June 2009 quarter
Reef
Carbon Leader
Main
1
VCR Carbon
Leader
Main
VCR
Advanced
(m)
3,719
761
1,591
3,955
1,145
1,687
Advanced on reef
(m)
794
20.4
83
907
332
158
Sampled
(m)
672
-
78
951
252
132
Channel width
(cm)
73
-
101
76
104
85
Average value
-
(g/t)
22.5
-
14.6
16.7
5.0
12.7
-
(cm.g/t)
1,636
-
1,473
1,264
519
1,089
Kloof
September 2009 quarter
June 2009 quarter
Reef
Kloof
Main
VCR
Kloof
Main
VCR
Advanced
(m)
214
1,414
4,741
44
1,150
4,549
Advanced on reef
(m)
53
202
665
42
159
713
Sampled
(m)
55
126
532
30
207
513
Channel width
(cm)
202
145
130
158
130
129
Average value
-
(g/t)
14.2
5.8
21.8
11.6
7.6
17.9
-
(cm.g/t)
2,883
834
2,840
1,828
985
2,320
Beatrix
September 2009 quarter
June 2009 quarter
Reef
Beatrix
Kalkoenkrans
Beatrix
Kalkoenkrans
Advanced
(m)
5,041
1,973
6,263
1,802
Advanced on reef
(m)
707
410
1,169
316
Sampled
(m)
582
414
1,566
300
Channel width
(cm)
128
101
111
100
Average value
-
(g/t)
5.4
19.7
7.5
26.7
-
(cm.g/t)
685
1,985
838
2,665
South Deep
September 2009 quarter
June 2009 quarter
Reef
Elsburgs
2, 3
Elsburgs
2,3
Main Advanced
(m)
2,715
2,091
-Main above 95 level
(m)
1,355
931
-Main below 95 level
(m)
1,360
1,160
Advanced on reef
(m)
1,248
905
Average value
-
(g/t)
5.0
6.9
1) Ore reserve development in the Main reef is done primarily as secondary prospecting at 8 shaft. During the period no metres were sampled.
2) Trackless development in the Elsburg reefs is evaluated by means of the resource model.
3) Full channel width not fully exposed in development, hence not reported.
Administration and corporate information
Corporate Secretary
Cain Farrel
Tel: (+27)(11) 562 9742
Fax: (+27)(11) 562 9829
e-mail: cain.farrel@goldfields.co.za
Registered Offices
Johannesburg
Gold Fields Limited
150 Helen Road
Sandown
Sandton
2196
Postnet Suite 252
Private Bag X30500
Houghton 2041
Tel: (+27)(11) 562 9700
Fax: (+27)(11) 562 9829
Secretaries Offices
London
St James’s Corporate Services Limited
6 St James’s Place
London SW1A 1NP
United Kingdom
Tel: (+44)(20) 7499 3916
Fax: (+44)(20) 7491 1989
American Depository Receipts Transfer
Agent
Bank of New York Mellon
BNY Mellon Shareowner Services
P O Box 358516
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US toll-free telephone: (1)(888) 269 2377
Tel: (+1) 201 680 6825
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Gold Fields Limited
Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa
Registration number 1968/004880/06
Share code: GFI
Issuer code: GOGOF
ISIN – ZAE 000018123
Cain Farrel
Tel: (+27)(11) 562 9742
Fax: (+27)(11) 562 9829
e-mail: cain.farrel@goldfields.co.za
Registered Offices
Johannesburg
Gold Fields Limited
150 Helen Road
Sandown
Sandton
2196
Postnet Suite 252
Private Bag X30500
Houghton 2041
Tel: (+27)(11) 562 9700
Fax: (+27)(11) 562 9829
Secretaries Offices
London
St James’s Corporate Services Limited
6 St James’s Place
London SW1A 1NP
United Kingdom
Tel: (+44)(20) 7499 3916
Fax: (+44)(20) 7491 1989
American Depository Receipts Transfer
Agent
Bank of New York Mellon
BNY Mellon Shareowner Services
P O Box 358516
Pittsburgh, PA15252-8516
US toll-free telephone: (1)(888) 269 2377
Tel: (+1) 201 680 6825
e-mail: shrrelations@bnymellon.com
Gold Fields Limited
Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa
Registration number 1968/004880/06
Share code: GFI
Issuer code: GOGOF
ISIN – ZAE 000018123
Investor Enquiries
Willie Jacobsz
Tel: (+508) 358 0188
Mobile: (+857) 241 7127
e-mail: wjacobsz@gfexpl.com
Willie Jacobsz
Tel: (+508) 358 0188
Mobile: (+857) 241 7127
e-mail: wjacobsz@gfexpl.com
Nikki Catrakilis-Wagner
Tel: (+27)(11) 562 9706
Mobile: (+27)(0) 83 309 6720
e-mail: nikki.catrakilis-wagner@goldfields.co.za
Media Enquiries
Julian Gwillim
Mobile: (+27)(0) 82 452 4389
e-mail: julian.gwillim@goldfields.co.za
Transfer Secretaries
South Africa
Computershare Investor Services
(Proprietary) Limited
Ground Floor
70 Marshall Street
Johannesburg, 2001
P O Box 61051
Marshalltown, 2107
Tel: (+27)(11) 370 5000
Fax: (+27)(11) 370 5271
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Mobile: (+27)(0) 83 309 6720
e-mail: nikki.catrakilis-wagner@goldfields.co.za
Media Enquiries
Julian Gwillim
Mobile: (+27)(0) 82 452 4389
e-mail: julian.gwillim@goldfields.co.za
Transfer Secretaries
South Africa
Computershare Investor Services
(Proprietary) Limited
Ground Floor
70 Marshall Street
Johannesburg, 2001
P O Box 61051
Marshalltown, 2107
Tel: (+27)(11) 370 5000
Fax: (+27)(11) 370 5271
United Kingdom
Capita Registrars
The Registry
34 Beckenham Road
Beckenham
Kent BR3 4TU
England
Tel: 08716640300 [from UK calls]
(+44)(20) 8639 3399 [from outside UK]
Fax: (+44)(20) 8658 3430
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The Registry
34 Beckenham Road
Beckenham
Kent BR3 4TU
England
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Website
http://www.goldfields.co.za
Listings
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Forward Looking Statements
Certain statements in this document constitute “forward
looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A
of the US Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of
the US Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Such forward looking statements involve known and
unknown risks, uncertainties and other important
factors that could cause the actual results,
performance or achievements of the company to be
materially different from the future results, performance
or achievements expressed or implied by such forward
looking statements. Such risks, uncertainties and other
important factors include among others: economic,
business and political conditions in South Africa,
Ghana, Australia, Peru and elsewhere; the ability to
achieve anticipated efficiencies and other cost savings
in connection with past and future acquisitions,
exploration and development activities; decreases in
the market price of gold or copper; hazards associated
with underground and surface gold mining; labour
disruptions; availability terms and deployment of capital
or credit; changes in government regulations,
particularly environmental regulations; and new
legislation affecting mining and mineral rights; changes
in exchange rates; currency devaluations; inflation and
other macro-economic factors, industrial action,
temporary stoppages of mines for safety reasons; and
the impact of the AIDS crisis in South Africa. These
forward looking statements speak only as of the date of
this document.
The company undertakes no obligation to update
publicly or release any revisions to these forward
looking statements to reflect events or circumstances
after the date of this document or to reflect the
occurrence of unanticipated events.
Certain statements in this document constitute “forward
looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A
of the US Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of
the US Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Such forward looking statements involve known and
unknown risks, uncertainties and other important
factors that could cause the actual results,
performance or achievements of the company to be
materially different from the future results, performance
or achievements expressed or implied by such forward
looking statements. Such risks, uncertainties and other
important factors include among others: economic,
business and political conditions in South Africa,
Ghana, Australia, Peru and elsewhere; the ability to
achieve anticipated efficiencies and other cost savings
in connection with past and future acquisitions,
exploration and development activities; decreases in
the market price of gold or copper; hazards associated
with underground and surface gold mining; labour
disruptions; availability terms and deployment of capital
or credit; changes in government regulations,
particularly environmental regulations; and new
legislation affecting mining and mineral rights; changes
in exchange rates; currency devaluations; inflation and
other macro-economic factors, industrial action,
temporary stoppages of mines for safety reasons; and
the impact of the AIDS crisis in South Africa. These
forward looking statements speak only as of the date of
this document.
The company undertakes no obligation to update
publicly or release any revisions to these forward
looking statements to reflect events or circumstances
after the date of this document or to reflect the
occurrence of unanticipated events.
Directors
A J Wright (Chairman) °
N J Holland *
N J Holland *
●
(Chief Executive Officer)
K Ansah
#
°
CA Carolus °
R Dañino **°
R Dañino **°
A R Hill
≠
J G Hopwood °
R P Menell °
D N Murray °
D M J Ncube °
R P Menell °
D N Murray °
D M J Ncube °
R L Pennant-Rea *°
C I von Christierson °
G M Wilson °
C I von Christierson °
G M Wilson °
* British
#
Ghanaian
≠
Canadian
** Peruvian ° Independent Director
●
Non-independent Director
Signatures
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant
has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto
duly authorized.
has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto
duly authorized.
Date: 29 October 2009
GOLD FIELDS LIMITED
By:
Name: Mr W J Jacobsz
Title: Senior Vice President: Investor
Relations and Corporate Affairs