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 July 2007
Commission File Number 1-31318
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Gold Fields Limited
(Translation of registrant's name into English)
24 St. Andrews Rd.
Parktown, 2193
South Africa
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QUARTER AND YEAR
ENDED 30 JUNE 2007
ENDED 30 JUNE 2007
News release
Year F2007 and
Q4 F2007 results
Year F2007 and
Q4 F2007 results
- Reviewed preliminary results -
we deliver
Operating profit increases 6 per cent to R1.95 billion (US$274
million) generating net earnings of R528 million (US$74 million)
JOHANNESBURG. 1 August 2007 – Gold Fields Limited (NYSE & JSE: GFI) today announced
net earnings for the June 2007 quarter of R528 million compared with R370 million in the March
2007 quarter and R645 million for the restated June quarter of 2006. In US dollar terms net
earnings for the June 2007 quarter were US$74 million compared with US$52 million in the March
2007 quarter and US$101 million for the restated June quarter of 2006.
net earnings for the June 2007 quarter of R528 million compared with R370 million in the March
2007 quarter and R645 million for the restated June quarter of 2006. In US dollar terms net
earnings for the June 2007 quarter were US$74 million compared with US$52 million in the March
2007 quarter and US$101 million for the restated June quarter of 2006.
June 2007 quarter salient features:
· Attributable gold production increased 3 per cent to 1,015,000 ounces;
· Average gold price increased marginally to R152,825 per kilogram and increased 3 per cent in
US dollar terms to $670 per ounce;
US dollar terms to $670 per ounce;
· Total cash costs and operating margin were similar at R92,273 per kilogram (US$405 per
ounce) and 38 per cent respectively.
ounce) and 38 per cent respectively.
Financial year salient features:
· Attributable gold produced of 4.02 million ounces for the year compared with 4.07 million
ounces in the previous year;
ounces in the previous year;
· Total cash costs at US$376 per ounce up 14 per cent due to significant commodity price and
labour cost increases;
labour cost increases;
· Earnings increased 53 per cent from R1,544 million to R2,363 million and from US$241 million
to US$328 million;
to US$328 million;
· R20 billion acquisition of South Deep completed, together with successful equity raising to
meet funding requirements and to retire legacy gold derivative;
meet funding requirements and to retire legacy gold derivative;
· Growth and life extension projects of R6 billion commenced at Tarkwa, Driefontein and Kloof.
· Cerro Corona progressing as scheduled with first concentrate shipment scheduled for the
March 2008 quarter.
March 2008 quarter.
Final dividend number 67 of 95 SA cents per share, giving a total dividend of 185 SA cents per share
for the year.
for the year.
Ian Cockerill, Chief Executive Officer of Gold Fields, said:
“Gold Fields has delivered an improved set of results for the June quarter with attributable
production increasing 3 per cent to over 1 million ounces. All of the production increases
emanated from the South African operations despite a number of holiday interruptions during the
quarter while the international operations maintained production levels. We were pleased to
maintain unit costs for the quarter despite ongoing input cost pressures. A marginal improvement
in the rand gold price received together with the higher production, resulted in revenue increasing 2
per cent to R5.1 billion and operating profit improving 6 per cent to just under R2 billion.
production increasing 3 per cent to over 1 million ounces. All of the production increases
emanated from the South African operations despite a number of holiday interruptions during the
quarter while the international operations maintained production levels. We were pleased to
maintain unit costs for the quarter despite ongoing input cost pressures. A marginal improvement
in the rand gold price received together with the higher production, resulted in revenue increasing 2
per cent to R5.1 billion and operating profit improving 6 per cent to just under R2 billion.
For financial 2007 profitability increased despite stable production and the challenges faced with
rising costs across the industry. Revenue increased 35 per cent, operating profit increased 51 per
cent and earnings remained robust with a 53 per cent increase. This strong financial performance
is indicative of the leverage that an unhedged gold company, with a portfolio of quality assets, can
provide in a rising gold price environment. The quality of our asset base remains key to being able
to consistently deliver robust returns to our shareholders through the cycle.
rising costs across the industry. Revenue increased 35 per cent, operating profit increased 51 per
cent and earnings remained robust with a 53 per cent increase. This strong financial performance
is indicative of the leverage that an unhedged gold company, with a portfolio of quality assets, can
provide in a rising gold price environment. The quality of our asset base remains key to being able
to consistently deliver robust returns to our shareholders through the cycle.
Financial 2008 will be a year of consolidation, bedding down the recent South Deep transaction,
bringing to account the Cerro Corona project and addressing our investment in Venezuela.
Increasing production and adherence to cost control is fundamental to our shareholders so that
they see the benefit of a higher gold price in improved earnings growth.”
bringing to account the Cerro Corona project and addressing our investment in Venezuela.
Increasing production and adherence to cost control is fundamental to our shareholders so that
they see the benefit of a higher gold price in improved earnings growth.”
Stock data
JSE Limited – (GFI)
Number of shares in issue
Range - Quarter
ZAR107.20 – ZAR142.00
- at end June 2007
652,158,066
Average Volume - Quarter
2,952,847 shares / day
- average for the quarter
652,113,557
NYSE – (GFI)
Free Float
100%
Range - Quarter
US$15.81 – US$20.08
ADR Ratio
1:1
Average Volume - Quarter
3,707,142 shares / day
Bloomberg / Reuters
GFISJ / GFLJ.J
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I
GOLD FIELDS RESULTS Q4F2007
Health and safety
Gold Fields has improved its safety performance for the financial
year. The fatality rate reduced by 35 per cent to 0.19 per million
man hours worked as compared with F2006. We regret to report
eleven fatal injuries during the June quarter compared with six
during the March quarter. All fatal accidents occurred at the South
African operations where Driefontein was particularly hard hit with
six fatalities. The mine has launched an all out communication and
re-training effort to reverse this trend. The fatal injury frequency
rate for the June quarter was 0.26 per million man hours worked, a
regression on the previous quarter’s figure of 0.15. The lost time
injury frequency rate improved from 9.99 to 8.96, the serious injury
frequency rate improved marginally from 5.1 to 5.0 and the days
lost frequency rate regressed marginally from 280 to 286 per million
man hours worked.
year. The fatality rate reduced by 35 per cent to 0.19 per million
man hours worked as compared with F2006. We regret to report
eleven fatal injuries during the June quarter compared with six
during the March quarter. All fatal accidents occurred at the South
African operations where Driefontein was particularly hard hit with
six fatalities. The mine has launched an all out communication and
re-training effort to reverse this trend. The fatal injury frequency
rate for the June quarter was 0.26 per million man hours worked, a
regression on the previous quarter’s figure of 0.15. The lost time
injury frequency rate improved from 9.99 to 8.96, the serious injury
frequency rate improved marginally from 5.1 to 5.0 and the days
lost frequency rate regressed marginally from 280 to 286 per million
man hours worked.
The Group benchmarks its safety performance against Ontario
benchmarks and is pursuing the Mine Health and Safety Council
milestones in South Africa. Behavioral based interventions
continue at all operations in the Group. The South African
operations have been audited for OHSAS 18001 certification. Kloof
has been certificated while Driefontein and Beatrix have been
recommended for certification. This adds to the certifications
already in place at the Ghanaian and Australian operations.
benchmarks and is pursuing the Mine Health and Safety Council
milestones in South Africa. Behavioral based interventions
continue at all operations in the Group. The South African
operations have been audited for OHSAS 18001 certification. Kloof
has been certificated while Driefontein and Beatrix have been
recommended for certification. This adds to the certifications
already in place at the Ghanaian and Australian operations.
Financial review
Quarter ended 30 June 2007 compared with
quarter ended 31 March 2007
quarter ended 31 March 2007
Revenue
Attributable gold production increased by 3 per cent from 989,000
ounces in the March quarter to 1,015,000 ounces in the June
quarter. Attributable production at the South African operations
increased 4 per cent from 656,000 ounces to 685,000 ounces.
Attributable production at the international operations was similar at
330,000 ounces.
ounces in the March quarter to 1,015,000 ounces in the June
quarter. Attributable production at the South African operations
increased 4 per cent from 656,000 ounces to 685,000 ounces.
Attributable production at the international operations was similar at
330,000 ounces.
All the South African operations achieved an increase in production
when compared with the March quarter. Production at Driefontein
increased from 251,200 ounces to 260,500 ounces as a result of an
increase in underground tons milled. Gold production at Kloof
increased from 220,000 ounces to 229,600 ounces as a result of an
increase in underground grades. At Beatrix, gold production
increased from 119,200 ounces to 125,700 ounces due to an
increase in tons milled. At South Deep, gold production increased
from 66,700 ounces to 69,500 ounces as a result of an increase in
underground tons milled but at a slightly lower yield.
when compared with the March quarter. Production at Driefontein
increased from 251,200 ounces to 260,500 ounces as a result of an
increase in underground tons milled. Gold production at Kloof
increased from 220,000 ounces to 229,600 ounces as a result of an
increase in underground grades. At Beatrix, gold production
increased from 119,200 ounces to 125,700 ounces due to an
increase in tons milled. At South Deep, gold production increased
from 66,700 ounces to 69,500 ounces as a result of an increase in
underground tons milled but at a slightly lower yield.
At the international operations, Australia showed an increase in
gold production due to an improved performance from Agnew. At
Agnew, gold production increased by 15 per cent for the quarter as
a result of an increase in grade at Songvang. Gold production at St
Ives was unchanged quarter on quarter. Gold production at
Tarkwa decreased due to lower ore throughput, compared with the
record highs achieved last quarter. This was partially offset by an
increase in yield. Damang’s gold production decreased as a result
of lower high-grade fresh ore tonnages mined and available for
processing, and mill down time due to crusher failure. At Choco
10, gold production was 10 per cent lower and in line with previous
guidance as a result of continued water shortages, which reduced
plant throughput, as well as a strike which severely affected
production in June. The strike has been resolved and the rainy
season has begun, which will improve production during the
September quarter. The ongoing strategy of reducing reliance on
rain water is continuing.
gold production due to an improved performance from Agnew. At
Agnew, gold production increased by 15 per cent for the quarter as
a result of an increase in grade at Songvang. Gold production at St
Ives was unchanged quarter on quarter. Gold production at
Tarkwa decreased due to lower ore throughput, compared with the
record highs achieved last quarter. This was partially offset by an
increase in yield. Damang’s gold production decreased as a result
of lower high-grade fresh ore tonnages mined and available for
processing, and mill down time due to crusher failure. At Choco
10, gold production was 10 per cent lower and in line with previous
guidance as a result of continued water shortages, which reduced
plant throughput, as well as a strike which severely affected
production in June. The strike has been resolved and the rainy
season has begun, which will improve production during the
September quarter. The ongoing strategy of reducing reliance on
rain water is continuing.
The average quarterly US dollar gold price increased from US$652
per ounce in the March quarter to US$670 per ounce in the June
quarter, a 3 per cent increase. The average rand/US dollar
exchange rate strengthened by 2 per cent quarter on quarter,
averaging R7.09, compared with R7.21 in the March quarter. As a
result of the above factors, the rand gold price improved from
R151,184 to R152,825 per kilogram, a 1 per cent increase. The
Australian gold price decreased quarter on quarter by 2 per cent,
from A$828 to A$812 per ounce, as a result of the 6 per cent
stronger Australian dollar to the US dollar.
per ounce in the March quarter to US$670 per ounce in the June
quarter, a 3 per cent increase. The average rand/US dollar
exchange rate strengthened by 2 per cent quarter on quarter,
averaging R7.09, compared with R7.21 in the March quarter. As a
result of the above factors, the rand gold price improved from
R151,184 to R152,825 per kilogram, a 1 per cent increase. The
Australian gold price decreased quarter on quarter by 2 per cent,
from A$828 to A$812 per ounce, as a result of the 6 per cent
stronger Australian dollar to the US dollar.
The increase in the rand gold price achieved, together with the
increase in production, resulted in revenue increasing in rand terms
from R4,994 million (US$693 million) to R5,113 million (US$719
million) quarter on quarter.
increase in production, resulted in revenue increasing in rand terms
from R4,994 million (US$693 million) to R5,113 million (US$719
million) quarter on quarter.
Operating costs
Operating costs increased by less than 4 per cent during the June
quarter to R3,290 million (US$462 million) compared with R3,165
million (US$462 million) in the March quarter. Cash costs were
virtually unchanged at R92,273 per kilogram (US$405 per ounce).
If we exclude South Deep, which is in a build-up phase, cash costs
would be R89,294 per kilogram and US$392 per ounce for the
June quarter and R88,822 per kilogram or US$383 per ounce in the
March quarter.
quarter to R3,290 million (US$462 million) compared with R3,165
million (US$462 million) in the March quarter. Cash costs were
virtually unchanged at R92,273 per kilogram (US$405 per ounce).
If we exclude South Deep, which is in a build-up phase, cash costs
would be R89,294 per kilogram and US$392 per ounce for the
June quarter and R88,822 per kilogram or US$383 per ounce in the
March quarter.
At the South African operations operating costs increased from
R2,012 million (US$279 million) to R2,027 million (US$285 million),
an increase of less than one per cent mainly due to the increase in
production.
R2,012 million (US$279 million) to R2,027 million (US$285 million),
an increase of less than one per cent mainly due to the increase in
production.
South African Rand
Salient features
United States Dollars
Year ended
Quarter
Quarter
Year ended
Restated˜
June
2006
June
2007
Restated˜
June
2006
March
2007
June
2007
June
2007
March
2007
Restated˜
June
2006
June
2007
Restated
˜June
2006
126,712
125,148
31,669
30,750
31,556
kg
Gold produced*
oz (000)
1,015
989
1,018
4,024
4,074
67,988
87,070
70,899
92,490
92,273
R/kg
Total cash costs
$/oz
405
399
345
376
330
49,366
52,166
12,651
13,382
12,817
000
Tons milled
000
12,817
13,382
12,651
52,166
49,366
107,918
147,623
128,974
151,184
152,825
R/kg
Revenue
$/oz
670
652
628
638
524
193
234
199
237
257
R/ton
Operating costs
$/ton
36
33
31
32
30
5,139
7,746
1,873
1,840
1,950
Rm
Operating profit
$m
274
255
293
1,076
803
35
39
43
37
38
%
Operating margin
%
38
37
43
39
35
1,544
2,363
645
370
528
Rm
$m
74
52
101
328
241
313
423
130
60
81
SA c.p.s.
Net earnings
US c.p.s.
11
8
20
59
49
1,492
2,188
635
228
506
Rm
$m
71
32
99
304
233
303
392
128
37
78
SA c.p.s.
Headline earnings
US c.p.s.
11
5
20
54
47
1,386
2,298
577
512
488
Rm
$m
69
71
90
319
217
281
412
117
83
75
SA c.p.s.
Net earnings
excluding gains and
losses on foreign
exchange, financial
instruments and
exceptional items
US c.p.s.
11
11
18
57
44
* Attributable – All companies wholly owned except for Ghana (71.1%) and Choco 10 (95%).
˜ Change in accounting policy – Ore Reserve Development (ORD) costs are capitalised and amortised.
˜ Change in accounting policy – Ore Reserve Development (ORD) costs are capitalised and amortised.
GOLD FIELDS RESULTS Q4F2007
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Operating costs, including gold-in-process movements, at the
international operations amounted to R1,136 million (US$160
million), compared with R1,107 million (US$154 million) incurred in
the March quarter. In US dollar terms costs at Tarkwa decreased
by US$9 million mainly due to a stockpile revaluation included in
gold-in-process for the quarter. At Damang, costs were marginally
higher quarter on quarter, with the higher power costs as a
consequence of increased on-site power generation partially offset
by the lower mining volumes. Costs at Choco 10 increased by
US$3 million due to a reduced gold-in-process credit and additional
labour costs of US$1 million negotiated as part of the current wage
negotiations. At St Ives, operating costs in Australian dollar terms
including gold-in-process movements increased 16 per cent. This
was as a result of increased mill maintenance costs of A$3 million
(R18 million) and mining the more expensive pits, Leviathan and
North Revenge, following the completion of less expensive pits.
Agnew’s costs were unchanged quarter on quarter as the credit to
gold-in-process due to the stockpiling of lower grade Songvang ore
due to mill constraints offset the increased cost to mine these
additional tons.
international operations amounted to R1,136 million (US$160
million), compared with R1,107 million (US$154 million) incurred in
the March quarter. In US dollar terms costs at Tarkwa decreased
by US$9 million mainly due to a stockpile revaluation included in
gold-in-process for the quarter. At Damang, costs were marginally
higher quarter on quarter, with the higher power costs as a
consequence of increased on-site power generation partially offset
by the lower mining volumes. Costs at Choco 10 increased by
US$3 million due to a reduced gold-in-process credit and additional
labour costs of US$1 million negotiated as part of the current wage
negotiations. At St Ives, operating costs in Australian dollar terms
including gold-in-process movements increased 16 per cent. This
was as a result of increased mill maintenance costs of A$3 million
(R18 million) and mining the more expensive pits, Leviathan and
North Revenge, following the completion of less expensive pits.
Agnew’s costs were unchanged quarter on quarter as the credit to
gold-in-process due to the stockpiling of lower grade Songvang ore
due to mill constraints offset the increased cost to mine these
additional tons.
Operating margin
The net effect of the changes in revenue and costs, after taking into
account gold-in-process movements, was an operating profit of
R1,950 million (US$274 million). This represented a 6 per cent
increase when compared with the R1,840 million (US$255 million)
achieved in the March quarter. The Group operating margin
increased from 37 per cent to 38 per cent. The margin at the South
African operations increased from 35 per cent to 37 per cent, while
the margin at the international operations decreased from 41 per
cent to 39 per cent.
account gold-in-process movements, was an operating profit of
R1,950 million (US$274 million). This represented a 6 per cent
increase when compared with the R1,840 million (US$255 million)
achieved in the March quarter. The Group operating margin
increased from 37 per cent to 38 per cent. The margin at the South
African operations increased from 35 per cent to 37 per cent, while
the margin at the international operations decreased from 41 per
cent to 39 per cent.
Amortisation
Amortisation increased from R704 million (US$98 million) in the
March quarter to R872 million (US$122 million) in the June quarter.
At the South African operations amortisation increased by R85
million (US$12 million) mainly at Beatrix and South Deep due to a
reassessment of ore reserve development amortisation rates at
Beatrix along with year end adjustments to amortisation at South
Deep. The increase at the International operations of R123 million
(US$18 million) was mainly at Agnew due to an increase in
production at Songvang which carries a higher cost than the rest of
the complex.
March quarter to R872 million (US$122 million) in the June quarter.
At the South African operations amortisation increased by R85
million (US$12 million) mainly at Beatrix and South Deep due to a
reassessment of ore reserve development amortisation rates at
Beatrix along with year end adjustments to amortisation at South
Deep. The increase at the International operations of R123 million
(US$18 million) was mainly at Agnew due to an increase in
production at Songvang which carries a higher cost than the rest of
the complex.
Other
Net interest paid decreased from R112 million (US$15 million) in
the March quarter to R60 million (US$8 million) in the June quarter.
This change reflects an increase in interest received due to an
increase in average cash balances on hand, lower average
borrowings due to the equity raising concluded in the previous
quarter and additional earnings from the Group’s associate, Rand
Refinery.
the March quarter to R60 million (US$8 million) in the June quarter.
This change reflects an increase in interest received due to an
increase in average cash balances on hand, lower average
borrowings due to the equity raising concluded in the previous
quarter and additional earnings from the Group’s associate, Rand
Refinery.
The loss on foreign exchange of R32 million (US$5 million),
compares with a loss of R380 million (US$53 million) in the March
quarter. The loss in the June quarter was mainly as a result of the
forward cover costs incurred in relation to a loan of US$528 million
raised to retire the Western Areas gold derivative which was
assumed on takeover of this company. The forward costs are
accounted for over the period of the forward exchange contract.
The March quarter’s loss consists largely of forward cover costs of
R13 million (US$2 million) on the above foreign exchange contract,
an exchange loss of R266 million (US$37 million) on the US$1.2
billion loan raised to finance the acquisition of 50 per cent of the
South Deep mine and an exchange loss on the close out of the
Western Areas gold derivative amounting to R175 million (US$24
million). Also included was a R53 million (US$7 million) exchange
gain on the US$528 million loan raised to finance the close out of
the Western Areas gold derivative and an unrealised exchange
gain of R16 million (US$2 million) relating to a US dollar
denominated insurance receivable at South Deep.
compares with a loss of R380 million (US$53 million) in the March
quarter. The loss in the June quarter was mainly as a result of the
forward cover costs incurred in relation to a loan of US$528 million
raised to retire the Western Areas gold derivative which was
assumed on takeover of this company. The forward costs are
accounted for over the period of the forward exchange contract.
The March quarter’s loss consists largely of forward cover costs of
R13 million (US$2 million) on the above foreign exchange contract,
an exchange loss of R266 million (US$37 million) on the US$1.2
billion loan raised to finance the acquisition of 50 per cent of the
South Deep mine and an exchange loss on the close out of the
Western Areas gold derivative amounting to R175 million (US$24
million). Also included was a R53 million (US$7 million) exchange
gain on the US$528 million loan raised to finance the close out of
the Western Areas gold derivative and an unrealised exchange
gain of R16 million (US$2 million) relating to a US dollar
denominated insurance receivable at South Deep.
The gain on financial instruments for the quarter at R39 million
(US$5 million) compares with a loss of R35 million (US$5 million)
for the March quarter. Included for the June quarter was a marked
to market gain on share warrants of R44 million (R38 million in
March) and a loss of R4 million (gain of R14 million in March) being
the final adjustment on the close out of the US$30 million
dollar/rand forward purchase at the end of the March quarter.
(US$5 million) compares with a loss of R35 million (US$5 million)
for the March quarter. Included for the June quarter was a marked
to market gain on share warrants of R44 million (R38 million in
March) and a loss of R4 million (gain of R14 million in March) being
the final adjustment on the close out of the US$30 million
dollar/rand forward purchase at the end of the March quarter.
Included in the March quarter was a gain of R133 million (US$18
million) on gold purchases effected by Western Areas as part of the
derivative close out process offset by a loss of R105 million (US$14
million) on the Western Areas gold derivative and a loss of R115
million (US$16 million) on a forward exchange contract taken out to
part settle the US$1.2 billion loan to finance the South Deep
acquisition.
million) on gold purchases effected by Western Areas as part of the
derivative close out process offset by a loss of R105 million (US$14
million) on the Western Areas gold derivative and a loss of R115
million (US$16 million) on a forward exchange contract taken out to
part settle the US$1.2 billion loan to finance the South Deep
acquisition.
Exploration
Exploration expenditure increased from R76 million (US$11 million)
in the March quarter to R89 million (US$13 million) in the June
quarter. Please refer to the Exploration and Corporate
Development section for more detail.
in the March quarter to R89 million (US$13 million) in the June
quarter. Please refer to the Exploration and Corporate
Development section for more detail.
Exceptional items
Exceptional gains decreased from R192 million (US$27 million) in
the March quarter to R35 million (US$5 million) in the June quarter.
In the June quarter the majority of this gain was from the profit on
the sale of houses and sundry other equipment at Beatrix and
South Deep of R14 million (US$2 million) and profit on the sale of
redundant mining equipment at Driefontein of R19 million (US$3
million). Gains in the March quarter resulted from profit on the sale
of shares in Avoca of R123 million (US$17 million), profit on the
sale of the Bibiani project of R43 million (US$6 million) and the sale
of other sundry investments.
the March quarter to R35 million (US$5 million) in the June quarter.
In the June quarter the majority of this gain was from the profit on
the sale of houses and sundry other equipment at Beatrix and
South Deep of R14 million (US$2 million) and profit on the sale of
redundant mining equipment at Driefontein of R19 million (US$3
million). Gains in the March quarter resulted from profit on the sale
of shares in Avoca of R123 million (US$17 million), profit on the
sale of the Bibiani project of R43 million (US$6 million) and the sale
of other sundry investments.
Taxation
Taxation for the quarter amounted to R366 million (US$52 million)
compared with R262 million (US$36 million) in the March quarter.
This increase reflects the increase in profit before tax for the
quarter. The tax provision includes normal and deferred taxation
on all operations together with government royalties at the
international operations.
compared with R262 million (US$36 million) in the March quarter.
This increase reflects the increase in profit before tax for the
quarter. The tax provision includes normal and deferred taxation
on all operations together with government royalties at the
international operations.
Earnings
Net profit attributable to ordinary shareholders amounted to R528
million (US$74 million) or 81 SA cents per share (US$0.11 per
share), compared with R370 million (US$52 million) or 60 SA cents
per share (US$0.08 per share) in the previous quarter.
million (US$74 million) or 81 SA cents per share (US$0.11 per
share), compared with R370 million (US$52 million) or 60 SA cents
per share (US$0.08 per share) in the previous quarter.
Headline earnings i.e. earnings less the after tax effect of asset
sales, impairments and the sale of investments, was R506 million
(US$71 million) or 78 SA cents per share (US$0.11 per share),
compared with earnings of R228 million (US$32 million) or 37 SA
cents per share (US$0.05 per share) last quarter.
sales, impairments and the sale of investments, was R506 million
(US$71 million) or 78 SA cents per share (US$0.11 per share),
compared with earnings of R228 million (US$32 million) or 37 SA
cents per share (US$0.05 per share) last quarter.
Earnings excluding exceptional items as well as net gains and
losses on foreign exchange and financial instruments amounted to
R488 million (US$69 million) or 75 SA cents per share (US$0.11
per share), compared with earnings of R512 million (US$71 million)
or 83 SA cents per share (US$0.11 per share) reported last
quarter.
losses on foreign exchange and financial instruments amounted to
R488 million (US$69 million) or 75 SA cents per share (US$0.11
per share), compared with earnings of R512 million (US$71 million)
or 83 SA cents per share (US$0.11 per share) reported last
quarter.
Cash flow
Cash inflow from operating activities for the quarter was R1,969
million (US$276 million), compared with an outflow in the March
quarter of R2,615 million (US$359 million). This quarter on quarter
increase of R4,584 million (US$635 million) is mostly due to the
cost to settle the Western Areas gold derivative of R3,894 million
(US$535 million) in the March quarter, a release of working capital
of R406 million (US$56 million) and an increase in profit before tax
of R263 million (US$38 million).
million (US$276 million), compared with an outflow in the March
quarter of R2,615 million (US$359 million). This quarter on quarter
increase of R4,584 million (US$635 million) is mostly due to the
cost to settle the Western Areas gold derivative of R3,894 million
(US$535 million) in the March quarter, a release of working capital
of R406 million (US$56 million) and an increase in profit before tax
of R263 million (US$38 million).
Capital expenditure increased from R1,341 million (US$186 million)
in the March quarter to R2,190 million (US$306 million) in the June
quarter. At the South African operations capital expenditure
increased from R591 million (US$82 million) in the March quarter to
R878 million (US$122 million) in the June quarter. This increase
was due to expenditure on the 9 shaft project at Driefontein which
totalled R109 million (US$15 million), expenditure at South Deep
including the 95 level refrigeration project and equipping the
ventilation shaft of R164 million (US$23 million), development into
the Vlakpan South area at Beatrix of R8 million (US$1 million) and
an increase in Ore Reserve Development and various technical
projects throughout the South African operations in the June
quarter. Expenditure on ore reserve development at Driefontein,
Kloof, Beatrix and South Deep accounted for R88 million (US$12
million), R93 million (US$13 million), R66 million (US$9 million) and
in the March quarter to R2,190 million (US$306 million) in the June
quarter. At the South African operations capital expenditure
increased from R591 million (US$82 million) in the March quarter to
R878 million (US$122 million) in the June quarter. This increase
was due to expenditure on the 9 shaft project at Driefontein which
totalled R109 million (US$15 million), expenditure at South Deep
including the 95 level refrigeration project and equipping the
ventilation shaft of R164 million (US$23 million), development into
the Vlakpan South area at Beatrix of R8 million (US$1 million) and
an increase in Ore Reserve Development and various technical
projects throughout the South African operations in the June
quarter. Expenditure on ore reserve development at Driefontein,
Kloof, Beatrix and South Deep accounted for R88 million (US$12
million), R93 million (US$13 million), R66 million (US$9 million) and
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R13 million (US$2 million) respectively. Progress on the other
major projects continued, at Driefontein expenditure at the 1 and 5
shaft complex amounted to R16 million (US$2 million) and R7
million (US$1 million) was incurred on the 4 shaft pillar extraction
project. At Kloof, expenditure on the 4 sub-vertical shaft amounted
to R13 million (US$2 million) for the quarter and R24 million (US$3
million) was incurred on the 1 shaft pillar extraction project. At
Beatrix, expenditure on the 3 shaft project amounted to R42 million
(US$6 million) and R6 million (US$1 million) was incurred on
development of the North Block at West shaft.
major projects continued, at Driefontein expenditure at the 1 and 5
shaft complex amounted to R16 million (US$2 million) and R7
million (US$1 million) was incurred on the 4 shaft pillar extraction
project. At Kloof, expenditure on the 4 sub-vertical shaft amounted
to R13 million (US$2 million) for the quarter and R24 million (US$3
million) was incurred on the 1 shaft pillar extraction project. At
Beatrix, expenditure on the 3 shaft project amounted to R42 million
(US$6 million) and R6 million (US$1 million) was incurred on
development of the North Block at West shaft.
At the Ghanaian operations, capital expenditure at Tarkwa
increased from R152 million (US$21 million) to R345 million
(US$48 million) quarter on quarter mainly due to increased
expenditure on the CIL expansion project which will increase
capacity from 4.2 million tons per annum to 12.0 million tons per
annum, and the Phase 5 heap leach project. Expenditure on these
projects amounted to R85 million (US$12 million) at the CIL
expansion project and R62 million (US$9 million) on the heap leach
project. Capital expenditure continued on capital waste mining at
the Teberebie cutback R60 million (US$8 million), on the joint
power project R35 million (US$5 million) and expansion of the
secondary fleet R35 million (US$5 million). Capital expenditure at
Damang was virtually unchanged at R63 million (US$9 million) with
the majority of this expenditure at the Damang cutback R50 million
(US$7 million) and the new leach tank at the plant R7 million (US$1
million).
increased from R152 million (US$21 million) to R345 million
(US$48 million) quarter on quarter mainly due to increased
expenditure on the CIL expansion project which will increase
capacity from 4.2 million tons per annum to 12.0 million tons per
annum, and the Phase 5 heap leach project. Expenditure on these
projects amounted to R85 million (US$12 million) at the CIL
expansion project and R62 million (US$9 million) on the heap leach
project. Capital expenditure continued on capital waste mining at
the Teberebie cutback R60 million (US$8 million), on the joint
power project R35 million (US$5 million) and expansion of the
secondary fleet R35 million (US$5 million). Capital expenditure at
Damang was virtually unchanged at R63 million (US$9 million) with
the majority of this expenditure at the Damang cutback R50 million
(US$7 million) and the new leach tank at the plant R7 million (US$1
million).
At Choco 10 capital expenditure doubled from R17 million (US$2
million) to R33 million (US$5 million) with the majority of this
expenditure on resource definition exploration and the water
exploration drilling project.
million) to R33 million (US$5 million) with the majority of this
expenditure on resource definition exploration and the water
exploration drilling project.
In Australia capital expenditure at St Ives was R155 million (A$26
million) compared with R148 million (A$26 million) in the previous
quarter with the majority of this expenditure on mine development,
a tailings dam upgrade and exploration. At Agnew, capital
expenditure doubled to R60 million (A$10 million), with the increase
largely incurred on upgrading accommodation. The majority of the
balance was spent on development and exploration.
million) compared with R148 million (A$26 million) in the previous
quarter with the majority of this expenditure on mine development,
a tailings dam upgrade and exploration. At Agnew, capital
expenditure doubled to R60 million (A$10 million), with the increase
largely incurred on upgrading accommodation. The majority of the
balance was spent on development and exploration.
Capital expenditure at the Cerro Corona mine in Peru amounted to
R650 million (US$90 million) in the June quarter compared with
R335 million (US$46 million) in the March quarter. Refer to the
Capital and Development Project section for more detail.
R650 million (US$90 million) in the June quarter compared with
R335 million (US$46 million) in the March quarter. Refer to the
Capital and Development Project section for more detail.
Proceeds on the sale of assets amounted to R41 million (US$6
million) and includes the sale of houses and sundry equipment at
South Deep and Beatrix, and redundant mining equipment at
Driefontein.
million) and includes the sale of houses and sundry equipment at
South Deep and Beatrix, and redundant mining equipment at
Driefontein.
Purchase of investments for the quarter amounted to R100 million
(US$14 million) and includes the purchase of 1.57 million Sino Gold
shares at a cost of R55 million (US$8 million) which takes the
Group’s ownership interest to 17.5 per cent on an undiluted basis,
the exercising of 1.38 million Mvela options for R23 million (US$3
million) and an investment in Emed Mining of R21 million (US$3
million).
(US$14 million) and includes the purchase of 1.57 million Sino Gold
shares at a cost of R55 million (US$8 million) which takes the
Group’s ownership interest to 17.5 per cent on an undiluted basis,
the exercising of 1.38 million Mvela options for R23 million (US$3
million) and an investment in Emed Mining of R21 million (US$3
million).
Net cash flow from financing activities amounted to R337 million
(US$18 million) which was the draw down on the Cerro Corona
loan. The balance of the loans received is offset by the loan retired
during the quarter as a consequence of a refinancing of existing
debt at a cheaper cost.
(US$18 million) which was the draw down on the Cerro Corona
loan. The balance of the loans received is offset by the loan retired
during the quarter as a consequence of a refinancing of existing
debt at a cheaper cost.
Net cash outflow for the quarter was R26 million (US$37 million).
After accounting for a translation gain of R8 million (US$37 million),
the cash balance at the end of June was R2,310 million (US$323
million). The cash balance at the end of March was R2,328 million
(US$323 million).
After accounting for a translation gain of R8 million (US$37 million),
the cash balance at the end of June was R2,310 million (US$323
million). The cash balance at the end of March was R2,328 million
(US$323 million).
Detailed and operational
review
review
Cost and revenue optimisation initiatives
Project 500
Project 500 was initiated at the South African operations in
September 2003 to increase revenue and reduce costs through two
sub-projects i.e. Project 400 and Project 100. These projects have
proved successful and led to additional projects, Project 100+ and
Project Beyond as detailed below.
September 2003 to increase revenue and reduce costs through two
sub-projects i.e. Project 400 and Project 100. These projects have
proved successful and led to additional projects, Project 100+ and
Project Beyond as detailed below.
Project 400
Project 400 was aimed at improving revenue such that an
additional R400 million (US$55 million) per annum could be
generated on a sustainable basis. This was to be achieved through
a basket of productivity initiatives; by eliminating non-contributing
production and replacing low-grade surface material with higher
margin underground material - all aimed at improved quality
volumes. Operational Excellence, a change programme, was
initiated in April 2005 to create the required skills, behaviour and
environment to improve efficiencies. The objective of these
initiatives is to increase mining volumes whilst maintaining yields as
close as possible to life of mine reserve yields.
additional R400 million (US$55 million) per annum could be
generated on a sustainable basis. This was to be achieved through
a basket of productivity initiatives; by eliminating non-contributing
production and replacing low-grade surface material with higher
margin underground material - all aimed at improved quality
volumes. Operational Excellence, a change programme, was
initiated in April 2005 to create the required skills, behaviour and
environment to improve efficiencies. The objective of these
initiatives is to increase mining volumes whilst maintaining yields as
close as possible to life of mine reserve yields.
Reconciliation of achieved yields to gold reserves
Quarter ended
F2005 F2006*
March
2007*
June
2007**
Driefontein:
Life of mine head grade as per
published declarations
Life of mine head grade as per
published declarations
˜
8.1
8.0
8.0
8.9
Life of mine head grade adjusted
for estimated metallurgical
recoveries
for estimated metallurgical
recoveries
7.8
7.8
7.8
8.6
Driefontein (underground yields
achieved)
achieved)
8.3
8.1
7.6
7.6
Kloof:
Life of mine head grade as per
published declarations
Life of mine head grade as per
published declarations
10.5
10.0
10.0
10.2
Life of mine head grade adjusted
for estimated metallurgical
recoveries***
for estimated metallurgical
recoveries***
10.2
9.7
9.7
9.9
Kloof (underground yields
achieved)
achieved)
9.1
8.7
8.0
8.3
Beatrix:
Life of mine head grade as per
published declarations
Life of mine head grade as per
published declarations
5.5
5.5
5.5
5.5
Life of mine head grade adjusted
for estimated metallurgical
recoveries
for estimated metallurgical
recoveries
5.3
5.3
5.3
5.3
Beatrix (underground yields
achieved)
achieved)
˜˜
5.0
5.2
4.6
4.5
South Deep:
Life of mine head grade as per
published declarations
Life of mine head grade as per
published declarations
-
-
6.1
6.1
Life of mine head grade adjusted
for estimated metallurgical
recoveries
for estimated metallurgical
recoveries
-
-
5.9
5.9
South Deep (underground yields
achieved)
achieved)
-
-
6.1
5.7
*
Based on reserve statement at 31 December 2005, except South Deep
which is based on the reserve statement as at 30 June 2006. The
acquisition of South Deep was effective from 1 December 2006.
which is based on the reserve statement as at 30 June 2006. The
acquisition of South Deep was effective from 1 December 2006.
**
Based on the reserve statement as at 31 December 2006.
*** Kloof’s life of mine head grade as adjusted for estimated metallurgical
recoveries, is higher than that currently achieved due to comparatively low
volumes being mined from the high grade main shaft pillar.
*** Kloof’s life of mine head grade as adjusted for estimated metallurgical
recoveries, is higher than that currently achieved due to comparatively low
volumes being mined from the high grade main shaft pillar.
˜
The increase in the Life of Mine head grade is due to an increase in the
paylimit, which results in a lower tonnage at high grades, and an improved
dilution.
paylimit, which results in a lower tonnage at high grades, and an improved
dilution.
˜˜
The lower yields compared with the Life of mine estimated yield was as a
result of a low mine call factor in the March quarter and mining in lower
grade areas in the June quarter. Steps are being taken to address this
problem in financial 2008.
result of a low mine call factor in the March quarter and mining in lower
grade areas in the June quarter. Steps are being taken to address this
problem in financial 2008.
Project 100+
Project 100+ remains a dedicated focus for ongoing cost reduction
through eliminating inefficiencies and ongoing investment in cost
reductions.
through eliminating inefficiencies and ongoing investment in cost
reductions.
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The Eskom demand side management (DSM) projects are
progressing well. During the quarter five new projects involving
water control, thermal ice storage, ventilation fan control,
compressed air control and energy efficient lighting were approved,
and further projects are being developed in line with the Group
energy strategy. The current projects alone, which are funded by
Eskom, collectively shift 50 megawatt of load out of the peak tariff
period resulting in an annual saving of more than R3 million by
financial 2009. The estimated Eskom DSM savings for financial
2007 have exceeded R5 million, growing to R12 million in financial
2008 and R20 million by financial 2009.
progressing well. During the quarter five new projects involving
water control, thermal ice storage, ventilation fan control,
compressed air control and energy efficient lighting were approved,
and further projects are being developed in line with the Group
energy strategy. The current projects alone, which are funded by
Eskom, collectively shift 50 megawatt of load out of the peak tariff
period resulting in an annual saving of more than R3 million by
financial 2009. The estimated Eskom DSM savings for financial
2007 have exceeded R5 million, growing to R12 million in financial
2008 and R20 million by financial 2009.
The conversion from diesel to battery power for underground
locomotives is progressing in line with plan, with the manufacture of
locomotives underway along with the preparation of battery
charging bays and the training of personnel. The project will deliver
long term cost savings from lower operating costs and from the
higher efficiency battery locomotives. An added benefit is improved
environmental conditions underground. An underground rail track
up-grade project has also commenced which will improve tramming
efficiency underground.
locomotives is progressing in line with plan, with the manufacture of
locomotives underway along with the preparation of battery
charging bays and the training of personnel. The project will deliver
long term cost savings from lower operating costs and from the
higher efficiency battery locomotives. An added benefit is improved
environmental conditions underground. An underground rail track
up-grade project has also commenced which will improve tramming
efficiency underground.
The Pump Efficiency Monitoring project is targeted at redirecting
maintenance efforts at water pumps that are less efficient. This will
deliver savings in financial 2008 due to pumps operating at higher
efficiency and lower pump repair costs.
maintenance efforts at water pumps that are less efficient. This will
deliver savings in financial 2008 due to pumps operating at higher
efficiency and lower pump repair costs.
Project Beyond
Gold Fields Project Beyond set out at the beginning of financial
year 2005 to achieve contracted savings of around R200 to R300
million over three years. Financial year end 2007 represents the
Project Beyond three year milestone and it can be reported that the
cumulative stretch target of R311 million total contracted benefits
has been achieved. Performance initiatives in respect of
explosives have added a further R70 million in the form of
additional revenue since the start of this specific project 18 months
ago.
year 2005 to achieve contracted savings of around R200 to R300
million over three years. Financial year end 2007 represents the
Project Beyond three year milestone and it can be reported that the
cumulative stretch target of R311 million total contracted benefits
has been achieved. Performance initiatives in respect of
explosives have added a further R70 million in the form of
additional revenue since the start of this specific project 18 months
ago.
Over this same three year period extreme global commodity cost
pressures were experienced due to major growth in demand and
significant increases in key commodity input cost drivers like steel,
copper, fuel, services, food, timber etc. with these input increases
reaching record highs during 2006 and 2007. This resulted in an
increase in price inflation during financial 2007, where the South
African PPI index showed an increase of more than 11 per cent
year-on-year for May and June 2007. Due to the Project Beyond
benefits achieved Gold Fields was able to realise price increases of
PPI less 3 per cent over each of the last 3 years.
pressures were experienced due to major growth in demand and
significant increases in key commodity input cost drivers like steel,
copper, fuel, services, food, timber etc. with these input increases
reaching record highs during 2006 and 2007. This resulted in an
increase in price inflation during financial 2007, where the South
African PPI index showed an increase of more than 11 per cent
year-on-year for May and June 2007. Due to the Project Beyond
benefits achieved Gold Fields was able to realise price increases of
PPI less 3 per cent over each of the last 3 years.
During the June quarter an estimated annualised R29 million
benefits were achieved. Around R26 million of these benefits came
from added explosives performance by way of improved square
meters delivery. The total cumulative benefits delivered for
financial year 2007 amounts to R111 million. This is made up of
various projects which include explosives efficiency and
performance, rail upgrade savings, improved scrap sales, drill steel
controls optimisation, as well as savings on engineering contracts
and improved standards.
benefits were achieved. Around R26 million of these benefits came
from added explosives performance by way of improved square
meters delivery. The total cumulative benefits delivered for
financial year 2007 amounts to R111 million. This is made up of
various projects which include explosives efficiency and
performance, rail upgrade savings, improved scrap sales, drill steel
controls optimisation, as well as savings on engineering contracts
and improved standards.
Although Project Beyond has successfully reached its three year
targeted milestone, the focus for financial 2008 will remain on
continued improvement initiatives around total cost leadership and
productivity enhancement. Gold Fields believes the way to sustain
healthy margins and buffer real inflation pressures will be through
effective total cost management and investment in continued
margin optimisation initiatives (explosives, performance, etc.). The
cost optimisation drive will continue during financial year 2008, with
specific attention on South Deep and in particular, a review of
potential synergies between South Deep’s procurement activities
and those of the rest of the local operations.
targeted milestone, the focus for financial 2008 will remain on
continued improvement initiatives around total cost leadership and
productivity enhancement. Gold Fields believes the way to sustain
healthy margins and buffer real inflation pressures will be through
effective total cost management and investment in continued
margin optimisation initiatives (explosives, performance, etc.). The
cost optimisation drive will continue during financial year 2008, with
specific attention on South Deep and in particular, a review of
potential synergies between South Deep’s procurement activities
and those of the rest of the local operations.
Global Integrated Supply Chain and Strategic Sourcing
Optimisation
Optimisation
During the June quarter global integrated supply chain initiatives in
Australia and Peru delivered further total cost benefits of around
US$2.5 million. Project Beyond Bullion in Australia achieved
benefits through re-tendering (i.e. insurance, charter flights, vehicle
spares, high pressure hoses and fittings, and cleaning services),
Australia and Peru delivered further total cost benefits of around
US$2.5 million. Project Beyond Bullion in Australia achieved
benefits through re-tendering (i.e. insurance, charter flights, vehicle
spares, high pressure hoses and fittings, and cleaning services),
productivity process implementation, continuous Alliance mining
partnering, total cost initiatives and multi-year contract benefits. In
addition, the project procurement team in Peru recorded over US$1
million in import duty savings for the Cerro Corona project.
partnering, total cost initiatives and multi-year contract benefits. In
addition, the project procurement team in Peru recorded over US$1
million in import duty savings for the Cerro Corona project.
For the international operations the cumulative total cost benefits
recorded for this financial year (F2007), including both new and
carry over contracted cost benefits, added up to US$15 million.
Cumulative total cost benefits estimated for the last three years in
addition to the R311 million achieved at the South African
operations stands at around US$27-30 million. Similar to Project
Beyond’s lowered baseline in South African, Australian and
Ghanaian operations have in the last three years achieved
increases year-on-year under country specific inflation (country
inflation was around 3-4 per cent in Australia and 8-10 per cent in
Ghana). This represents an exemplary result given the market
conditions driving earth moving tyre shortages and related costs
increases, higher contractor services, labour shortages and wage
increases together with significant increases in drilling and cyanide
rates, and self-generating power costs in Ghana specifically.
recorded for this financial year (F2007), including both new and
carry over contracted cost benefits, added up to US$15 million.
Cumulative total cost benefits estimated for the last three years in
addition to the R311 million achieved at the South African
operations stands at around US$27-30 million. Similar to Project
Beyond’s lowered baseline in South African, Australian and
Ghanaian operations have in the last three years achieved
increases year-on-year under country specific inflation (country
inflation was around 3-4 per cent in Australia and 8-10 per cent in
Ghana). This represents an exemplary result given the market
conditions driving earth moving tyre shortages and related costs
increases, higher contractor services, labour shortages and wage
increases together with significant increases in drilling and cyanide
rates, and self-generating power costs in Ghana specifically.
In Australia total cost optimisation focus will continue during
financial year 2008 through continuing Project Beyond Bullion,
added priority cost control and support in Ghana and efficiency
optimisation focus in Venezuela. In Addition, with Peru going
operational during this period there will be increased focus on
establishing optimal input cost baselines and exploring larger group
and regional synergies across the South American operations.
financial year 2008 through continuing Project Beyond Bullion,
added priority cost control and support in Ghana and efficiency
optimisation focus in Venezuela. In Addition, with Peru going
operational during this period there will be increased focus on
establishing optimal input cost baselines and exploring larger group
and regional synergies across the South American operations.
South African Operations
Driefontein
June
2007
March
2007
Gold produced
- kg
8,103
7,814
- 000’ozs
260.5
251.2
Yield - underground
- g/t
7.6
7.6
-
combined
- g/t
4.9
4.8
Total cash costs
- R/kg
80,538
82,506
- US$/oz
353
356
Gold production increased by 4 per cent from 251,200 ounces in
the March quarter to 260,500 ounces in the June quarter. The
increase in gold production was mainly due to an increase of 5 per
cent in underground tonnage from 930,000 to 981,000. The
underground yield was unchanged at 7.6 grams per ton. Surface
tonnage decreased from 704,000 to 661,000 as lower grade
surface tonnage was displaced with higher grade underground
tonnage.
the March quarter to 260,500 ounces in the June quarter. The
increase in gold production was mainly due to an increase of 5 per
cent in underground tonnage from 930,000 to 981,000. The
underground yield was unchanged at 7.6 grams per ton. Surface
tonnage decreased from 704,000 to 661,000 as lower grade
surface tonnage was displaced with higher grade underground
tonnage.
Main development activity for the quarter improved marginally but
footwall drives continue to be impacted by seismicity at 1 and 5
shafts. On reef development has improved for the third straight
quarter and the on reef value for the quarter was in line with
expectation at 1,843 centimeters gram per ton.
footwall drives continue to be impacted by seismicity at 1 and 5
shafts. On reef development has improved for the third straight
quarter and the on reef value for the quarter was in line with
expectation at 1,843 centimeters gram per ton.
Operating costs increased by 1 per cent from R677 million (US$94
million) to R684 million (US$96 million) mainly due to the increased
production. Total cash costs decreased 2 per cent in rand terms
from R82,506 to R80,538 per kilogram. In US dollar terms, total
cash costs decreased 1 per cent from US$356 per ounce to
US$353 per ounce.
million) to R684 million (US$96 million) mainly due to the increased
production. Total cash costs decreased 2 per cent in rand terms
from R82,506 to R80,538 per kilogram. In US dollar terms, total
cash costs decreased 1 per cent from US$356 per ounce to
US$353 per ounce.
Operating profit increased by 7 per cent from R510 million (US$71
million) in the March quarter to R548 million (US$77 million) in the
June quarter due to the higher revenue.
million) in the March quarter to R548 million (US$77 million) in the
June quarter due to the higher revenue.
Ongoing optimisation of the 9 shaft project has led to a change of
scope and increased the capital vote from R3.2 billion to R4.1
billion. This change of scope minimises project timing and
technical risk through replacing a series of four ventilation raise
bore holes with a single sub vertical ventilation shaft. The project
still provides attractive returns at current gold prices and continues
to be robust at lower prices.
scope and increased the capital vote from R3.2 billion to R4.1
billion. This change of scope minimises project timing and
technical risk through replacing a series of four ventilation raise
bore holes with a single sub vertical ventilation shaft. The project
still provides attractive returns at current gold prices and continues
to be robust at lower prices.
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Capital expenditure increased from R196 million (US$27 million) to
R298 million (US$41 million). The major portion of the increase in
expenditure was on the 9 shaft project and ore reserve
development. Shaft sinking on the 9 shaft project is planned to
commence during the December 2007 quarter.
R298 million (US$41 million). The major portion of the increase in
expenditure was on the 9 shaft project and ore reserve
development. Shaft sinking on the 9 shaft project is planned to
commence during the December 2007 quarter.
Gold production for the September quarter is forecast to be similar
to the June quarter. The outlook for unit cost is dependent on the
outcome of the annual wage increases. Capital expenditure for the
coming 6 months will increase in line with the build up of shaft
sinking activity at 9 shaft.
to the June quarter. The outlook for unit cost is dependent on the
outcome of the annual wage increases. Capital expenditure for the
coming 6 months will increase in line with the build up of shaft
sinking activity at 9 shaft.
Kloof
June
2007
March
2007
Gold produced
- kg
7,141
6,843
- 000’ozs
229.6
220.0
Yield - underground
- g/t
8.3
8.0
- combined
- g/t
7.7
7.4
Total cash costs
- R/kg
87,019
90,180
- US$/oz
382
389
Gold production at Kloof increased by 4 per cent from 220,000
ounces in the March quarter to 229,600 ounces in the June quarter.
This was due to an increase in the underground yield from 8.0
grams per ton to 8.3 grams per ton driven by an improved
operating performance at 7 shaft where volumes and values mined
increased. The increase in yield was due to a 4 per cent increase
in the value of the ore broken and an improved recovery rate. Total
ore processed increased from 920,000 to 931,000 tons due to an
increase in surface tonnage. Gold from surface remained
insignificant at about 1 per cent of production.
ounces in the March quarter to 229,600 ounces in the June quarter.
This was due to an increase in the underground yield from 8.0
grams per ton to 8.3 grams per ton driven by an improved
operating performance at 7 shaft where volumes and values mined
increased. The increase in yield was due to a 4 per cent increase
in the value of the ore broken and an improved recovery rate. Total
ore processed increased from 920,000 to 931,000 tons due to an
increase in surface tonnage. Gold from surface remained
insignificant at about 1 per cent of production.
Development at Kloof increased 15 per cent for the financial 2007
year and improvement continued during the quarter. On reef
development is however not yet at planned levels or values and
there is a drive to primarily push double back raises at 4 sub
vertical shaft.
year and improvement continued during the quarter. On reef
development is however not yet at planned levels or values and
there is a drive to primarily push double back raises at 4 sub
vertical shaft.
Operating costs increased marginally from R644 million (US$89
million) in the March quarter to R648 million (US$91 million) in the
June quarter. As a result of the higher gold production, the total
cash cost decreased by 4 per cent from R90,180 to R87,019 per
kilogram. In US dollar terms total cash costs decreased by 2 per
cent from US$389 to US$382 per ounce. Operating profit
increased from R390 million (US$54 million) in the March quarter to
R439 million (US$62 million) in the June quarter as a result of the
increased gold revenue.
million) in the March quarter to R648 million (US$91 million) in the
June quarter. As a result of the higher gold production, the total
cash cost decreased by 4 per cent from R90,180 to R87,019 per
kilogram. In US dollar terms total cash costs decreased by 2 per
cent from US$389 to US$382 per ounce. Operating profit
increased from R390 million (US$54 million) in the March quarter to
R439 million (US$62 million) in the June quarter as a result of the
increased gold revenue.
Capital expenditure at R209 million (US$29 million) increased by 8
per cent when compared with the previous quarter’s expenditure of
R193 million (US$27 million). The increase in expenditure was
mainly on improvements to hostel accommodation and
underground transport costs.
per cent when compared with the previous quarter’s expenditure of
R193 million (US$27 million). The increase in expenditure was
mainly on improvements to hostel accommodation and
underground transport costs.
Gold production for the September quarter is forecast at similar
levels, with costs dependent on the wage increases effective in
July. Capital expenditure is planned to reduce in the coming
quarter with lower expenditures on the 1 sub vertical shaft pillar, the
KEA and the 4 sub vertical shaft projects.
levels, with costs dependent on the wage increases effective in
July. Capital expenditure is planned to reduce in the coming
quarter with lower expenditures on the 1 sub vertical shaft pillar, the
KEA and the 4 sub vertical shaft projects.
Beatrix
June
2007
March
2007
Gold produced
- kg
3,909
3,708
- 000’ozs
125.7
119.2
Yield - underground
- g/t
4.5
4.6
Total cash costs
- R/kg
95,805
99,434
- US$/oz
420
429
Gold production at Beatrix increased by 5 per cent from 119,200
ounces in the March quarter to 125,700 ounces in the June quarter.
Tons milled increased from 807,000 tons to 864 000 tons in the
June quarter as production volumes started to return to historical
levels, partially offset by the various holiday periods during the
quarter. The yield regressed slightly from 4.6 to 4.5 grams per ton
as a result of slightly lower volumes from the higher grade areas.
The mine call factor decline reported last quarter is being reversed
and the mine achieved 87 per cent as against the 78 per cent
reported in the March quarter.
ounces in the March quarter to 125,700 ounces in the June quarter.
Tons milled increased from 807,000 tons to 864 000 tons in the
June quarter as production volumes started to return to historical
levels, partially offset by the various holiday periods during the
quarter. The yield regressed slightly from 4.6 to 4.5 grams per ton
as a result of slightly lower volumes from the higher grade areas.
The mine call factor decline reported last quarter is being reversed
and the mine achieved 87 per cent as against the 78 per cent
reported in the March quarter.
Beatrix improved development by 22 per cent for financial 2007
and this continued in the current reporting quarter. On reef
development has shown a steady improvement over the last 5
quarters and values for the quarter were on plan at 1,017
centimeter gram per ton. Four shaft on reef values improved to
1,638 centimeter grams per ton. These improvements will increase
ore reserve flexibility which in turn will provide for more selective
mining.
and this continued in the current reporting quarter. On reef
development has shown a steady improvement over the last 5
quarters and values for the quarter were on plan at 1,017
centimeter gram per ton. Four shaft on reef values improved to
1,638 centimeter grams per ton. These improvements will increase
ore reserve flexibility which in turn will provide for more selective
mining.
Operating costs quarter on quarter increased by 1 per cent, from
R388 million (US$54 million) to R392 million (US$55 million). The
increase in costs was mainly due to the higher production volumes
and increased input costs. Total cash costs decreased 4 per cent
from R99,434 per kilogram in the March quarter to R95,805 per
kilogram in the June quarter, due to the increase in gold production
and continued cost controls. In US dollar terms total cash costs
decreased 2 per cent from US$429 to US$420 per ounce.
R388 million (US$54 million) to R392 million (US$55 million). The
increase in costs was mainly due to the higher production volumes
and increased input costs. Total cash costs decreased 4 per cent
from R99,434 per kilogram in the March quarter to R95,805 per
kilogram in the June quarter, due to the increase in gold production
and continued cost controls. In US dollar terms total cash costs
decreased 2 per cent from US$429 to US$420 per ounce.
Beatrix posted an operating profit of R199 million (US$28 million)
for the quarter compared with R175 million (US$24 million) in the
March quarter as a result of the increased gold production.
for the quarter compared with R175 million (US$24 million) in the
March quarter as a result of the increased gold production.
Capital expenditure increased from R124 million (US$17 million) to
R207 million (US$29 million) in the June quarter and includes ore
reserve development, progress on the 3 shaft project and capital
development at the West and South shafts.
R207 million (US$29 million) in the June quarter and includes ore
reserve development, progress on the 3 shaft project and capital
development at the West and South shafts.
Gold production in the September quarter is forecast to be similar
to the June quarter. Unit costs will be dependent on the outcome
of the annual wage increases. Capital expenditure will reduce
during the coming quarter.
to the June quarter. Unit costs will be dependent on the outcome
of the annual wage increases. Capital expenditure will reduce
during the coming quarter.
South Deep
June
2007
March
2007
Gold produced
- kg
2,163
2,075
- 000’ozs
69.5
66.7
Gold sold
- kg
2,163
2,321
- 000’ozs
69.5
74.6
Yield - underground
- g/t
5.7
6.1
-
combined
- g/t
4.9
4.3
Total cash costs
- R/kg
135,368
141,017
- US$/oz
594
608
At South Deep gold produced increased marginally from 66,700
ounces to 69,500 ounces. Gold sales were down quarter on
quarter due to the sale of 246 kilograms (8,000 ounces) in the
March quarter which was included in inventory at the end of the
December quarter. Total cash costs decreased from R141,017 to
R135,368 per kilogram for the June quarter. Operating profit
increased from R11 million (US$2 million) to R28 million (US$4
million) as a result of the increase in gold produced and sold during
the quarter and the higher gold price.
ounces to 69,500 ounces. Gold sales were down quarter on
quarter due to the sale of 246 kilograms (8,000 ounces) in the
March quarter which was included in inventory at the end of the
December quarter. Total cash costs decreased from R141,017 to
R135,368 per kilogram for the June quarter. Operating profit
increased from R11 million (US$2 million) to R28 million (US$4
million) as a result of the increase in gold produced and sold during
the quarter and the higher gold price.
Milled tonnage decreased from 483,000 tons to 437,000 tons due
to a reduction in the low grade stockpiles treated. Underground
volumes milled increased by 18 per cent from 309,000 to 366,000
tons. The mining mix within the drift and bench horizon and the
intersecting of complex geological features within the VCR has
negatively impacted underground grades. Underground yields
were thus marginally lower than the March quarter’s 6.1 grams per
ton, at 5.7 grams per ton. Increased mining volumes are forecast
to continue in the September quarter. The 95 1 west workshop is
to a reduction in the low grade stockpiles treated. Underground
volumes milled increased by 18 per cent from 309,000 to 366,000
tons. The mining mix within the drift and bench horizon and the
intersecting of complex geological features within the VCR has
negatively impacted underground grades. Underground yields
were thus marginally lower than the March quarter’s 6.1 grams per
ton, at 5.7 grams per ton. Increased mining volumes are forecast
to continue in the September quarter. The 95 1 west workshop is
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in the process of being commissioned which will then allow for the
commissioning of a new mining fleet into the long Hole Stoping
area. This provides another ore source to the mine and increase
mining flexibility. The Long Hole Stoping programme is scheduled
to commence in October.
commissioning of a new mining fleet into the long Hole Stoping
area. This provides another ore source to the mine and increase
mining flexibility. The Long Hole Stoping programme is scheduled
to commence in October.
A full review of the below 95 level development and equipping, the
ventilation shaft deepening and the 94 level refrigeration plant and
surface exploration drilling projects was completed during the
quarter, culminating in approval by the Gold Fields Board of these
revised projects. The capital votes for these project are R2.0
billion, R660 million, R163 million and R132 million respectively.
ventilation shaft deepening and the 94 level refrigeration plant and
surface exploration drilling projects was completed during the
quarter, culminating in approval by the Gold Fields Board of these
revised projects. The capital votes for these project are R2.0
billion, R660 million, R163 million and R132 million respectively.
Capital expenditure doubled quarter on quarter to R164 million
(US$23 million) and included expenditure primarily on the Twin
shaft ventilation deepening and the 94 level refrigeration projects.
Progress on the 94 level refrigeration project improved significantly
during the quarter. This important project is required to reduce
underground temperatures. It is planned to complete this project
during the June 2008 quarter. However, it should be noted that a
thorough review of the life of mine refrigeration and ventilation
requirements is underway. The crucial below 95 level capital
development project includes the commencement and completion
of all the Twin shaft ancillary infrastructure and includes station, ore
passes, ore pass silos, loading level, pump station, clear water and
settlers development and equipping. In addition, multiple ends are
to be equipped and developed to the east on 100, 105 and 110
levels to access the massive Elsburg packages. The adjudication
of the contractors is underway and work on this project is
anticipated to commence in the latter half of the September quarter.
A 40 month surface exploration programme for 10 boreholes and 3
long inclined boreholes has commenced and will cover both the
phase 1 and phase 2 areas of interest.
(US$23 million) and included expenditure primarily on the Twin
shaft ventilation deepening and the 94 level refrigeration projects.
Progress on the 94 level refrigeration project improved significantly
during the quarter. This important project is required to reduce
underground temperatures. It is planned to complete this project
during the June 2008 quarter. However, it should be noted that a
thorough review of the life of mine refrigeration and ventilation
requirements is underway. The crucial below 95 level capital
development project includes the commencement and completion
of all the Twin shaft ancillary infrastructure and includes station, ore
passes, ore pass silos, loading level, pump station, clear water and
settlers development and equipping. In addition, multiple ends are
to be equipped and developed to the east on 100, 105 and 110
levels to access the massive Elsburg packages. The adjudication
of the contractors is underway and work on this project is
anticipated to commence in the latter half of the September quarter.
A 40 month surface exploration programme for 10 boreholes and 3
long inclined boreholes has commenced and will cover both the
phase 1 and phase 2 areas of interest.
Staffing in the trackless section of the mine has been problematic.
High turnover rates are being experienced as the labour market for
these skills in South Africa is highly competitive. This has largely
been addressed and the mechanised section has been re-staffed
with skills.
High turnover rates are being experienced as the labour market for
these skills in South Africa is highly competitive. This has largely
been addressed and the mechanised section has been re-staffed
with skills.
The integration of South Deep into Gold Fields has provided
synergies that are anticipated to translate into savings over the next
year. SAP has been implemented successfully to synchronise with
the Gold Fields platform and the Gold Fields commercial service
division has been adopted as the primary service provider thus
providing scope for synergies.
synergies that are anticipated to translate into savings over the next
year. SAP has been implemented successfully to synchronise with
the Gold Fields platform and the Gold Fields commercial service
division has been adopted as the primary service provider thus
providing scope for synergies.
Gold production in the September quarter is forecast to increase
only marginally due to infrastructure bottlenecks underground.
These bottlenecks relate largely to a shortage in the number of
orepasses and associated boxholes which should be addressed by
the end of the next quarter. Cash costs in the short term will be
dependent on the outcome of the wage negotiations. Capital costs
will increase on the back of the current suite of projects.
only marginally due to infrastructure bottlenecks underground.
These bottlenecks relate largely to a shortage in the number of
orepasses and associated boxholes which should be addressed by
the end of the next quarter. Cash costs in the short term will be
dependent on the outcome of the wage negotiations. Capital costs
will increase on the back of the current suite of projects.
International Operations
Ghana
Tarkwa
Tarkwa
June
2007
March
2007
Gold produced
- 000’ozs
170.5
174.3
Yield - Heap leach
- g/t
0.8
0.7
-
CIL plant - g/t
1.5
1.4
-
Combined - g/t
0.9
0.9
Total cash costs
- US$/oz
308
356
For the June quarter Tarkwa processed 5.64 million tons and
produced 170,500 ounces of gold at an average yield of 0.94
grams per ton. This compares with the record tonnage of 5.89
million tons processed at a yield of 0.92 grams per ton, producing
174,300 ounces in the March quarter.
produced 170,500 ounces of gold at an average yield of 0.94
grams per ton. This compares with the record tonnage of 5.89
million tons processed at a yield of 0.92 grams per ton, producing
174,300 ounces in the March quarter.
Total tons mined, including capital stripping, decreased marginally
from 28.7 million tons to 28.5 million tons for the current quarter.
Ore tons moved decreased slightly to 5.47 million tons, compared
from 28.7 million tons to 28.5 million tons for the current quarter.
Ore tons moved decreased slightly to 5.47 million tons, compared
with 5.65 million tons in the March quarter. The mined grade of
1.25 grams per ton in the June quarter is an improvement over the
1.21 grams per ton mined in the March quarter. The overall strip
ratio for the quarter was 4.22 which is marginally higher than the
4.09 achieved in the March quarter. The strip ratio will continue to
increase over the next few years as the pits deepen.
1.25 grams per ton in the June quarter is an improvement over the
1.21 grams per ton mined in the March quarter. The overall strip
ratio for the quarter was 4.22 which is marginally higher than the
4.09 achieved in the March quarter. The strip ratio will continue to
increase over the next few years as the pits deepen.
Total feed to the heap leach sections was 4.21 million tons at a
head grade of 1.04 grams per ton compared with 4.37 million tons
at a head grade of 1.0 gram per ton for the March quarter. The
heap leach sections produced 101,100 ounces compared with the
103,700 ounces achieved in the March quarter. There was a net
gold-in-process decrease of 317 ounces. The total feed to the CIL
plant was 1.43 million tons compared with 1.52 million tons in the
March quarter. The CIL plant produced 69,400 ounces in the June
quarter compared with 70,600 ounces in the previous quarter.
head grade of 1.04 grams per ton compared with 4.37 million tons
at a head grade of 1.0 gram per ton for the March quarter. The
heap leach sections produced 101,100 ounces compared with the
103,700 ounces achieved in the March quarter. There was a net
gold-in-process decrease of 317 ounces. The total feed to the CIL
plant was 1.43 million tons compared with 1.52 million tons in the
March quarter. The CIL plant produced 69,400 ounces in the June
quarter compared with 70,600 ounces in the previous quarter.
Operating costs, including gold-in-process movements, decreased
from US$62 million (R446 million) to US$53 million (R374 million)
in the June quarter. The decrease was mainly due to a stock
revaluation of US$9 million (R64 million) which related to low grade
mined ore stockpiles. As a result, total cash costs decreased from
US$356 per ounce to US$308 per ounce. Operating cost per ton
processed, which excludes gold-in-process movements, was
US$11.06 compared with the US$10.96 in the March quarter.
from US$62 million (R446 million) to US$53 million (R374 million)
in the June quarter. The decrease was mainly due to a stock
revaluation of US$9 million (R64 million) which related to low grade
mined ore stockpiles. As a result, total cash costs decreased from
US$356 per ounce to US$308 per ounce. Operating cost per ton
processed, which excludes gold-in-process movements, was
US$11.06 compared with the US$10.96 in the March quarter.
Operating profit was 17 per cent higher at US$61 million (R437
million) compared with US$52 million (R371 million) in the March
quarter, with the higher gold price offsetting the lower gold
production together with the effect of the revaluation of the mined
stockpiles.
million) compared with US$52 million (R371 million) in the March
quarter, with the higher gold price offsetting the lower gold
production together with the effect of the revaluation of the mined
stockpiles.
Capital expenditure more than doubled to US$48 million (R345
million) for the quarter due to expenditure on the Phase 5 heap
leach project and the CIL expansion project of US$9 million and
US$12 million respectively. Expenditure on the joint power project
and pre-stripping at the Teberebie cutback continued.
million) for the quarter due to expenditure on the Phase 5 heap
leach project and the CIL expansion project of US$9 million and
US$12 million respectively. Expenditure on the joint power project
and pre-stripping at the Teberebie cutback continued.
Gold production for the September quarter will be slightly lower
than the June quarter. Cash costs will increase in the September
quarter compared with the June quarter, as the June quarter
included the gold-in-process credit from the revaluation of the low
grade stockpile.
than the June quarter. Cash costs will increase in the September
quarter compared with the June quarter, as the June quarter
included the gold-in-process credit from the revaluation of the low
grade stockpile.
Damang
June
2007
March
2007
Gold produced
- 000’ozs
39.3
48.5
Yield
- g/t
1.0
1.1
Total cash costs
- US$/oz
572
454
Gold production for the June quarter was 39,300 ounces, which is
19 per cent down on the March quarter’s 48,500 ounces. This was
due to a premature failure of the eccentric bushing of the primary
crusher, resulting in a major shutdown and several lost days of
crushing high-grade fresh ore. The softer lower grade B3 stockpile
was fed directly into the mill resulting in lower throughputs and
recoveries and thus lower gold production.
19 per cent down on the March quarter’s 48,500 ounces. This was
due to a premature failure of the eccentric bushing of the primary
crusher, resulting in a major shutdown and several lost days of
crushing high-grade fresh ore. The softer lower grade B3 stockpile
was fed directly into the mill resulting in lower throughputs and
recoveries and thus lower gold production.
Total tons mined, including capital stripping, amounted to 7.4
million tons marginally above plan, compared with 8.1 million tons
in the March quarter. Ore mined amounted to 657,000 tons
compared with 811,000 tons during the March quarter. The
average mined grade increased to 1.47 grams per ton compared
with 1.28 grams per ton last quarter. The overall strip ratio
increased as planned to 10.24 from 9.04 during the March quarter.
million tons marginally above plan, compared with 8.1 million tons
in the March quarter. Ore mined amounted to 657,000 tons
compared with 811,000 tons during the March quarter. The
average mined grade increased to 1.47 grams per ton compared
with 1.28 grams per ton last quarter. The overall strip ratio
increased as planned to 10.24 from 9.04 during the March quarter.
Mill throughput for the quarter was 1.24 million tons at a head
grade of 1.06 grams per ton, which is 10 per cent lower than the
March quarter’s 1.38 million tons processed at a head grade of
1.18 grams per ton. Yield also decreased 10 per cent from 1.1 to
1.0 grams per ton. Metallurgical recovery also decreased during
the quarter, due to low CIL tank availability.
grade of 1.06 grams per ton, which is 10 per cent lower than the
March quarter’s 1.38 million tons processed at a head grade of
1.18 grams per ton. Yield also decreased 10 per cent from 1.1 to
1.0 grams per ton. Metallurgical recovery also decreased during
the quarter, due to low CIL tank availability.
Operating costs, including gold-in-process movements, increased
from US$22 million (R162 million) to US$23 million (R163 million).
from US$22 million (R162 million) to US$23 million (R163 million).
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The on-site power generation (in line with national load shedding
requirements) was the main contributor to the higher costs. The
total cost per ton processed at US$18.68 was higher than the
previous quarter’s US$16.11 per ton due to the increase in costs
and lower volumes processed. Total cash costs increased from
US$454 per ounce to US$572 per ounce, reflecting the lower gold
production and higher costs.
requirements) was the main contributor to the higher costs. The
total cost per ton processed at US$18.68 was higher than the
previous quarter’s US$16.11 per ton due to the increase in costs
and lower volumes processed. Total cash costs increased from
US$454 per ounce to US$572 per ounce, reflecting the lower gold
production and higher costs.
Operating profit for the quarter at US$4 million (R24 million) was
lower than the US$9 million (R65 million) achieved in the March
quarter.
lower than the US$9 million (R65 million) achieved in the March
quarter.
Capital expenditure was unchanged quarter on quarter at US$9
million (R63 million) with the majority of this expenditure incurred in
mining the Damang pit cutback and the construction of the seventh
carbon-in-leach tank at the processing plant.
million (R63 million) with the majority of this expenditure incurred in
mining the Damang pit cutback and the construction of the seventh
carbon-in-leach tank at the processing plant.
Gold production is expected to increase by about 5 per cent in the
September quarter compared with the June quarter. Pressure on
operating costs will continue due to in-house power generation as a
result of national load shedding requirements in the country but on
a total cash cost per ounce basis costs should reduce quarter on
quarter.
September quarter compared with the June quarter. Pressure on
operating costs will continue due to in-house power generation as a
result of national load shedding requirements in the country but on
a total cash cost per ounce basis costs should reduce quarter on
quarter.
Venezuela
Choco 10
Choco 10
June
2007
March
2007
Gold produced
- 000’ozs
7.4
8.2
Yield
- g/t
1.6
1.3
Total cash costs
- US$/oz
912
575
Gold production for the quarter decreased 10 per cent from 8,200
ounces to 7,400 ounces, mainly due to the lack of water to run the
mill as indicated in previous guidance and a strike which impacted
on production for almost 3 weeks during June.
ounces to 7,400 ounces, mainly due to the lack of water to run the
mill as indicated in previous guidance and a strike which impacted
on production for almost 3 weeks during June.
Mining continued in the Pisolita, Coacia and the Rosika pits. Mined
quantities were slightly lower than anticipated mainly as a result of
lower than expected machinery availability, torrential rain in June
and the industrial action. The grade mined for the quarter was 1.49
grams per ton compared with 1.58 last quarter. Lower grade
material was stockpiled separately, allowing a processed head
grade of 1.65 grams per ton compared with 1.61 grams per ton in
the March quarter.
quantities were slightly lower than anticipated mainly as a result of
lower than expected machinery availability, torrential rain in June
and the industrial action. The grade mined for the quarter was 1.49
grams per ton compared with 1.58 last quarter. Lower grade
material was stockpiled separately, allowing a processed head
grade of 1.65 grams per ton compared with 1.61 grams per ton in
the March quarter.
Total mill throughput for the quarter decreased from 191,000 tons
to 147,000 tons due to the water shortage. The water problem
abated at the end of June due to significant rainfall providing water
to the dam and ground water for a series of water wells.
to 147,000 tons due to the water shortage. The water problem
abated at the end of June due to significant rainfall providing water
to the dam and ground water for a series of water wells.
Operating costs, including gold-in-process movements, amounted
to US$9 million (R65 million) compared with US$6 million (R45
million) in the March quarter. This increase was mainly due to
labour cost increases resulting from negotiations between
management and the union, though the negotiations are still to be
finalised. Rentals on mining equipment increased due to downtime
on equipment which required servicing during the quarter. Total
cash costs increased from US$575 per ounce to US$912 per
ounce driven by the low level of production and the additional costs
referred to earlier. An operating loss of US$3 million (R19 million)
was realised compared with a loss of US$1 million (R6 million) in
the March quarter.
to US$9 million (R65 million) compared with US$6 million (R45
million) in the March quarter. This increase was mainly due to
labour cost increases resulting from negotiations between
management and the union, though the negotiations are still to be
finalised. Rentals on mining equipment increased due to downtime
on equipment which required servicing during the quarter. Total
cash costs increased from US$575 per ounce to US$912 per
ounce driven by the low level of production and the additional costs
referred to earlier. An operating loss of US$3 million (R19 million)
was realised compared with a loss of US$1 million (R6 million) in
the March quarter.
Capital expenditure amounted to US$5 million (R33 million) for the
quarter compared with US$2 million (R17 million) in the March
quarter. The majority of this expenditure was on resource definition
exploration which has identified an additional shallow mineralised
zone in the hanging wall of the Coacia deposit. Drilling is
continuing to define the extent of this mineralisation which should
have a short to medium-term impact on mine design and contribute
to reserve growth. The permit to extract water from the Yuruari
River has not yet been granted by Government departments and
construction of the pipeline cannot commence without this permit.
Discussions are ongoing with the relevant government ministries in
Venezuela.
quarter compared with US$2 million (R17 million) in the March
quarter. The majority of this expenditure was on resource definition
exploration which has identified an additional shallow mineralised
zone in the hanging wall of the Coacia deposit. Drilling is
continuing to define the extent of this mineralisation which should
have a short to medium-term impact on mine design and contribute
to reserve growth. The permit to extract water from the Yuruari
River has not yet been granted by Government departments and
construction of the pipeline cannot commence without this permit.
Discussions are ongoing with the relevant government ministries in
Venezuela.
Gold production for the September quarter is expected to increase
to around 15,000 ounces, provided the rainy season continues to
deliver a good level of water to the containment reservoirs and
absent any further industrial relation issues.
to around 15,000 ounces, provided the rainy season continues to
deliver a good level of water to the containment reservoirs and
absent any further industrial relation issues.
Australia
St Ives
St Ives
June
2007
March
2007
Gold produced
- 000’ozs
119.5
119.4
Yield - Heap leach
- g/t
0.5
0.5
-
Milling
- g/t
3.1
2.9
-
Combined
- g/t
2.4
2.1
Total cash costs
- A$/oz
591
511
- US$/oz
491
401
Gold production for the quarter was similar to last quarter’s at
119,500 ounces. Gold production from the Lefroy mill was
unchanged at 111,300 ounces. Higher grade ore from
underground and open pit sources was offset by lower tonnage
milled due to a major mill shutdown during the quarter and a
release of 3,000 ounces from gold in circuit. Heap leach production
at 8,200 ounces this quarter was similar to the previous quarter.
119,500 ounces. Gold production from the Lefroy mill was
unchanged at 111,300 ounces. Higher grade ore from
underground and open pit sources was offset by lower tonnage
milled due to a major mill shutdown during the quarter and a
release of 3,000 ounces from gold in circuit. Heap leach production
at 8,200 ounces this quarter was similar to the previous quarter.
During the quarter 3.4 million bank cubic metres (BCMs) of ore and
waste, which includes waste classified as capital for accounting
purposes, were mined from the open pit operations compared with
2.4 million BCM in the previous quarter. The average strip ratio
including capital waste peaked at 9.0 in the June quarter compared
with 8.5 previously with the commencement of the cutbacks of the
Leviathan, Pluton, Revenge and Cave Rocks pits, and on-going
development of the North Revenge pit. Open pit operations
produced 1.0 million tons of ore for the quarter, compared with 0.7
million tons for the previous quarter. The open pit ore grade
decreased to 2.0 grams per ton compared with 2.3 grams per ton in
the previous quarter. The majority of ore was mined from the lower
grade North Revenge pit together with the Leviathan cutback and
Thunderer pits. The Delta North pit was completed during the
quarter.
waste, which includes waste classified as capital for accounting
purposes, were mined from the open pit operations compared with
2.4 million BCM in the previous quarter. The average strip ratio
including capital waste peaked at 9.0 in the June quarter compared
with 8.5 previously with the commencement of the cutbacks of the
Leviathan, Pluton, Revenge and Cave Rocks pits, and on-going
development of the North Revenge pit. Open pit operations
produced 1.0 million tons of ore for the quarter, compared with 0.7
million tons for the previous quarter. The open pit ore grade
decreased to 2.0 grams per ton compared with 2.3 grams per ton in
the previous quarter. The majority of ore was mined from the lower
grade North Revenge pit together with the Leviathan cutback and
Thunderer pits. The Delta North pit was completed during the
quarter.
Underground operations produced 297,000 tons of ore at 5.7
grams per ton for the quarter compared with 317,000 tons at 5.5
grams per ton in the previous quarter. The majority of this
decrease was due to the completion of mining of the Conqueror
reserve. This reduced the production from the Argo complex from
137,000 tons at 5.9 grams per ton to 114,000 tons at 6.4 grams per
ton this quarter.
grams per ton for the quarter compared with 317,000 tons at 5.5
grams per ton in the previous quarter. The majority of this
decrease was due to the completion of mining of the Conqueror
reserve. This reduced the production from the Argo complex from
137,000 tons at 5.9 grams per ton to 114,000 tons at 6.4 grams per
ton this quarter.
Operating costs, including gold-in-process movements, increased
to A$74 million (R433 million) from A$63 million (R358 million) in
the March quarter. This increase was due to an increase in
maintenance costs at the Lefroy mill of A$3 million (R18 million)
and an increase in mining costs from mining the more expensive
Leviathan and North Revenge cutbacks, compared with mining the
now depleted Delta pit in the March quarter. As a result of the
above factors, total cash costs increased from A$511 per ounce
(US$401 per ounce) in the March quarter to A$591 per ounce
(US$491 per ounce) for the June quarter.
to A$74 million (R433 million) from A$63 million (R358 million) in
the March quarter. This increase was due to an increase in
maintenance costs at the Lefroy mill of A$3 million (R18 million)
and an increase in mining costs from mining the more expensive
Leviathan and North Revenge cutbacks, compared with mining the
now depleted Delta pit in the March quarter. As a result of the
above factors, total cash costs increased from A$511 per ounce
(US$401 per ounce) in the March quarter to A$591 per ounce
(US$491 per ounce) for the June quarter.
Operating profit decreased from A$36 million (R202 million) to
A$23 million (R137 million) due to the lower gold price
compounded with increased costs. Unlike the US dollar gold price,
which increased quarter on quarter, the gold price in Australian
dollars at St Ives decreased from A$828 to A$810 per ounce
quarter on quarter. This decrease was due to the 6 per cent
stronger Australian dollar when compared with the US dollar.
A$23 million (R137 million) due to the lower gold price
compounded with increased costs. Unlike the US dollar gold price,
which increased quarter on quarter, the gold price in Australian
dollars at St Ives decreased from A$828 to A$810 per ounce
quarter on quarter. This decrease was due to the 6 per cent
stronger Australian dollar when compared with the US dollar.
Capital expenditure at A$26 million (R155 million) was unchanged
quarter on quarter. Mine development capital of A$11 million (R66
million) included commencement of development at the Leviathan
pit cutback and Belleisle underground mine and continuation of
development of the North Revenge pit and Argo underground mine.
Processing capital works cost A$8 million (R49 million) which
included the construction of the North Orchin emergency tailings
disposal system and the installation of an agglomeration drum at
quarter on quarter. Mine development capital of A$11 million (R66
million) included commencement of development at the Leviathan
pit cutback and Belleisle underground mine and continuation of
development of the North Revenge pit and Argo underground mine.
Processing capital works cost A$8 million (R49 million) which
included the construction of the North Orchin emergency tailings
disposal system and the installation of an agglomeration drum at
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the heap leach circuit. Capitalised exploration expenditure was
A$5 million (R30 million) for the quarter.
A$5 million (R30 million) for the quarter.
Gold production for the September quarter is expected to decrease
by about 15 per cent compared with the June quarter due to the
completion of the Delta North and Thunderer pits, and the
underground Conqueror operation. These operations will be
replaced by lower grade ore from the existing pits. Production
should return to prior quarter’s levels in the second half of financial
2008 as new underground sources come on stream. Cash costs
should increase marginally due to the lower production in the
September quarter.
by about 15 per cent compared with the June quarter due to the
completion of the Delta North and Thunderer pits, and the
underground Conqueror operation. These operations will be
replaced by lower grade ore from the existing pits. Production
should return to prior quarter’s levels in the second half of financial
2008 as new underground sources come on stream. Cash costs
should increase marginally due to the lower production in the
September quarter.
Agnew
June
2007
March
2007
Gold produced
- 000’ozs
53.5
46.6
Yield
- g/t
4.9
4.5
Total cash costs
- A$/oz
476
426
- US$/oz
395
334
Gold production for the June quarter was 53,500 ounces, which
was 15 per cent higher than the March quarter’s 46,600 ounces.
This production increase was due to the combined yield increasing
from 4.5 grams per ton to 4.9 grams per ton quarter on quarter.
This increase was due to improved grades at Songvang and a
more optimised mill feed blend between Songvang and higher
grade underground production.
was 15 per cent higher than the March quarter’s 46,600 ounces.
This production increase was due to the combined yield increasing
from 4.5 grams per ton to 4.9 grams per ton quarter on quarter.
This increase was due to improved grades at Songvang and a
more optimised mill feed blend between Songvang and higher
grade underground production.
Ore mined from underground declined in the June quarter to
77,000 tons at a grade of 10.0 grams per ton compared with 98,000
tons at 9.7 grams per ton in the March quarter. This was mainly
due to reduced tonnages from Kim South as stopes came on line
slightly behind schedule due to a change in mining method.
However, this was offset by a substantial increase in volumes
mined at the Songvang open pit, which increased from 451,000
tons at a grade of 2.2 grams per ton in the March quarter to
525,000 tons at a grade of 3.6 grams per ton in the June quarter.
Approximately half of the tons mined from Songvang were
stockpiled due to processing constraints particularly given the need
to give priority in the processing of higher grade underground
material. This stockpiling resulted in a significant gold-in-process
credit for the quarter.
77,000 tons at a grade of 10.0 grams per ton compared with 98,000
tons at 9.7 grams per ton in the March quarter. This was mainly
due to reduced tonnages from Kim South as stopes came on line
slightly behind schedule due to a change in mining method.
However, this was offset by a substantial increase in volumes
mined at the Songvang open pit, which increased from 451,000
tons at a grade of 2.2 grams per ton in the March quarter to
525,000 tons at a grade of 3.6 grams per ton in the June quarter.
Approximately half of the tons mined from Songvang were
stockpiled due to processing constraints particularly given the need
to give priority in the processing of higher grade underground
material. This stockpiling resulted in a significant gold-in-process
credit for the quarter.
The increase in production from Songvang was achieved despite a
two week interruption for grade control drilling. The strip ratio
decreased from 3.7 in the March quarter to 1.6 in the June quarter
as the pit nears completion, estimated at the end of August.
two week interruption for grade control drilling. The strip ratio
decreased from 3.7 in the March quarter to 1.6 in the June quarter
as the pit nears completion, estimated at the end of August.
Operating costs, including gold-in-process movements, were
unchanged at A$17 million (R101 million). The increase in mining
costs at Songvang, where costs increased due to an increase in
waste normalisation charges in line with higher mining volumes
was offset by increased gold-in-process credits as highlighted
above. Total cash costs increased from A$426 per ounce (US$334
per ounce) to A$476 per ounce (US$395 per ounce) for the quarter.
The increase in cash costs is due to the inclusion of higher waste
normalisation charges at Songvang in line with increased
production from the pit and lower overall ounces in revenue from
the pit than originally anticipated. Operating profit increased from
A$22 million (R122 million) in the March quarter to A$27 million
(R157 million) due to the increase in gold revenue.
unchanged at A$17 million (R101 million). The increase in mining
costs at Songvang, where costs increased due to an increase in
waste normalisation charges in line with higher mining volumes
was offset by increased gold-in-process credits as highlighted
above. Total cash costs increased from A$426 per ounce (US$334
per ounce) to A$476 per ounce (US$395 per ounce) for the quarter.
The increase in cash costs is due to the inclusion of higher waste
normalisation charges at Songvang in line with increased
production from the pit and lower overall ounces in revenue from
the pit than originally anticipated. Operating profit increased from
A$22 million (R122 million) in the March quarter to A$27 million
(R157 million) due to the increase in gold revenue.
Capital expenditure doubled to A$10 million (R60 million) in the
June quarter. The majority of this increase was due to progress
payments for the upgrading of mine accommodation, combined
with increased capital development at Kim Lode. Capitalised
exploration expenditure increased by A$3 million (R17 million)
quarter on quarter.
June quarter. The majority of this increase was due to progress
payments for the upgrading of mine accommodation, combined
with increased capital development at Kim Lode. Capitalised
exploration expenditure increased by A$3 million (R17 million)
quarter on quarter.
Gold produced during the September quarter is expected to be
slightly lower than the June quarter. Cash costs should remain
steady quarter on quarter.
slightly lower than the June quarter. Cash costs should remain
steady quarter on quarter.
Year ended 30 June 2007 compared with year
ended 30 June 2006
ended 30 June 2006
Group attributable gold production decreased 1 per cent from 4.07
million ounces for the year ended June 2006 to 4.02 million ounces
produced in financial 2007.
million ounces for the year ended June 2006 to 4.02 million ounces
produced in financial 2007.
At the South African operations gold production decreased from
2.66 to 2.65 million ounces. Driefontein decreased by 12 per cent
to 1.02 million ounces mainly due to lower underground and
surface grades. Kloof increased marginally to 0.92 million ounces,
with lower surface and underground grades offset by higher
tonnage. Gold production at Beatrix decreased by 9 per cent to
0.54 million ounces due to lower grades. Part of this shortfall was
offset by South Deep, acquired on 1 December 2006, which
produced 0.17 million ounces for the 7 months to end June.
2.66 to 2.65 million ounces. Driefontein decreased by 12 per cent
to 1.02 million ounces mainly due to lower underground and
surface grades. Kloof increased marginally to 0.92 million ounces,
with lower surface and underground grades offset by higher
tonnage. Gold production at Beatrix decreased by 9 per cent to
0.54 million ounces due to lower grades. Part of this shortfall was
offset by South Deep, acquired on 1 December 2006, which
produced 0.17 million ounces for the 7 months to end June.
At the international operations total gold production decreased from
1.69 million ounces in financial 2006 to 1.64 million ounces in
financial 2007. In Ghana, Damang’s gold production decreased 20
per cent to 0.19 million ounces due to a reduction of available high
grade fresh ore tonnages mined and processed. Tarkwa was
marginally lower at 0.70 million ounces. In Australia, St Ives and
Agnew both decreased by about 3 per cent to 0.49 and 0.21 million
ounces respectively. The decrease at St Ives was due to a
reduction of high grade underground ore from Junction and East
Repulse, which was replaced with lower grades surface ore. At
Agnew, the decrease was due to an increase in ore mined from the
lower grade Songvang open pit, which replaced depleted high
grade underground ore. At Choco 10, gold production doubled to
0.056 million ounces as financial 2006 only included production
from the acquisition date of 1 March 2006.
1.69 million ounces in financial 2006 to 1.64 million ounces in
financial 2007. In Ghana, Damang’s gold production decreased 20
per cent to 0.19 million ounces due to a reduction of available high
grade fresh ore tonnages mined and processed. Tarkwa was
marginally lower at 0.70 million ounces. In Australia, St Ives and
Agnew both decreased by about 3 per cent to 0.49 and 0.21 million
ounces respectively. The decrease at St Ives was due to a
reduction of high grade underground ore from Junction and East
Repulse, which was replaced with lower grades surface ore. At
Agnew, the decrease was due to an increase in ore mined from the
lower grade Songvang open pit, which replaced depleted high
grade underground ore. At Choco 10, gold production doubled to
0.056 million ounces as financial 2006 only included production
from the acquisition date of 1 March 2006.
Revenue increased by 35 per cent in rand terms (increased 20 per
cent in US dollar terms) from R14,605 million (US$2,282 million) to
R19,693 million (US$2,735 million). The higher average gold price
of R147,623 per kilogram (US$638 per ounce) compared with
R107,918 per kilogram (US$524 per ounce) achieved in F2006
more than offset the lower production.
cent in US dollar terms) from R14,605 million (US$2,282 million) to
R19,693 million (US$2,735 million). The higher average gold price
of R147,623 per kilogram (US$638 per ounce) compared with
R107,918 per kilogram (US$524 per ounce) achieved in F2006
more than offset the lower production.
Operating costs, including gold-in-process movements, increased
from R9,525 million (US$1,488 million) to R12,193 million
(US$1,694 million), an increase of R2,688 million (US$206 million)
or 28 per cent. This increase was mainly due to the acquisition of
South Deep which added R720 million (US$100 million) for the
seven months of operation, Choco 10 added a further R233 million
(US$31 million) in its first full year, R420 million was due to
translating costs at the weaker rand, with the majority of the
balance due to above inflation wage increases in South Africa, the
significant price increase of important inputs – namely fuel, steel
and cyanide to mention but a few at all the operations, increased
power costs in Ghana and the increased royalty at St Ives.
Exchange rates weakened from an average of US$1 = R6.40 to
US$1 = R7.20, or 13 per cent and from A$1 = R4.79 to A$1 =
R5.65, 18 per cent year on year. Added to this was the increase in
volumes required to maintain gold production as grades on average
decreased by 4 per cent year on year for the Group. Total cash
costs for the Group in rand terms, year on year, increased 28 per
cent from R67,988 per kilogram (US$330 per ounce) to R87,070
per kilogram (US$376 per ounce) due to the above factors.
from R9,525 million (US$1,488 million) to R12,193 million
(US$1,694 million), an increase of R2,688 million (US$206 million)
or 28 per cent. This increase was mainly due to the acquisition of
South Deep which added R720 million (US$100 million) for the
seven months of operation, Choco 10 added a further R233 million
(US$31 million) in its first full year, R420 million was due to
translating costs at the weaker rand, with the majority of the
balance due to above inflation wage increases in South Africa, the
significant price increase of important inputs – namely fuel, steel
and cyanide to mention but a few at all the operations, increased
power costs in Ghana and the increased royalty at St Ives.
Exchange rates weakened from an average of US$1 = R6.40 to
US$1 = R7.20, or 13 per cent and from A$1 = R4.79 to A$1 =
R5.65, 18 per cent year on year. Added to this was the increase in
volumes required to maintain gold production as grades on average
decreased by 4 per cent year on year for the Group. Total cash
costs for the Group in rand terms, year on year, increased 28 per
cent from R67,988 per kilogram (US$330 per ounce) to R87,070
per kilogram (US$376 per ounce) due to the above factors.
At the South African operations operating costs, increased by 23
per cent from R6,105 million to R7,478 million for the year. The
increase excluding South Deep was 11 per cent. This was due to
the above inflation wage increases, an increase in on-reef
development and the increase in certain input costs such as steel
and food, partially offset by the cost saving initiatives implemented
over the year. Unit cash costs increased 18 per cent from R73,802
to R86,908 per kilogram due to the inclusion of South Deep, which
averaged R137,689 per kilogram for the seven months, and the
cost increases at the other South African operations and the lower
production. Excluding South Deep cash costs increased from
R73,802 to R83,511 per kilogram an increase of 13 per cent. At
the international operations unit cash costs increased by 22 per
cent from US$309 per ounce to US$377 per ounce, mainly due to
higher power costs in Ghana due to load shedding, increased
maintenance costs of the mining fleet at Tarkwa, increased costs at
Agnew due to increased mining and processing of the Songvang
per cent from R6,105 million to R7,478 million for the year. The
increase excluding South Deep was 11 per cent. This was due to
the above inflation wage increases, an increase in on-reef
development and the increase in certain input costs such as steel
and food, partially offset by the cost saving initiatives implemented
over the year. Unit cash costs increased 18 per cent from R73,802
to R86,908 per kilogram due to the inclusion of South Deep, which
averaged R137,689 per kilogram for the seven months, and the
cost increases at the other South African operations and the lower
production. Excluding South Deep cash costs increased from
R73,802 to R83,511 per kilogram an increase of 13 per cent. At
the international operations unit cash costs increased by 22 per
cent from US$309 per ounce to US$377 per ounce, mainly due to
higher power costs in Ghana due to load shedding, increased
maintenance costs of the mining fleet at Tarkwa, increased costs at
Agnew due to increased mining and processing of the Songvang
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open pit and the combined effect of higher stripping ratios and
increased cost of inputs driven by the commodities boom.
increased cost of inputs driven by the commodities boom.
Operating profit increased from R5,139 million (US$803 million) to
R7,746 million (US$1,076 million), with the Group benefiting from
the higher gold price in all currencies.
R7,746 million (US$1,076 million), with the Group benefiting from
the higher gold price in all currencies.
After accounting for taxation and sundry items net earnings were
R2,363 million (US$328 million) for the year, compared with R1,544
million (US$241 million) in the previous year. The increase in
earnings was largely due to the 51 per cent increase in operating
profit.
R2,363 million (US$328 million) for the year, compared with R1,544
million (US$241 million) in the previous year. The increase in
earnings was largely due to the 51 per cent increase in operating
profit.
Earnings excluding gains and losses on foreign exchange, financial
instruments and exceptional items amounted to R2,298 million
(US$319 million) this year compared with R1,386 million (US$217
million) in financial 2006.
instruments and exceptional items amounted to R2,298 million
(US$319 million) this year compared with R1,386 million (US$217
million) in financial 2006.
Capital and
development
projects
projects
Cerro Corona
During the quarter community relationships remained stable on the
Cerro Corona project site. While community employment and
contracting levels are significant at this point in time, these will
decline as construction activities tail off through the latter part of the
calendar year, presenting a possible catalyst for social discontent.
Strategies have been developed to reduce the impact of this. The
Community stakeholder participation remains high with over 50
local contractors and suppliers while almost 1,000 of the 1600
people working on site are from local communities.
Cerro Corona project site. While community employment and
contracting levels are significant at this point in time, these will
decline as construction activities tail off through the latter part of the
calendar year, presenting a possible catalyst for social discontent.
Strategies have been developed to reduce the impact of this. The
Community stakeholder participation remains high with over 50
local contractors and suppliers while almost 1,000 of the 1600
people working on site are from local communities.
During the quarter the focus of mining activities shifted from surface
mining or oxide and waste to the generation of construction
materials for various site structures. The mining fleet was
transferred from the Cerro Corona mine to one of three rock
quarries within the project boundary. Over the next two quarters
the mining fleet will focus on production of construction materials,
from both the surface mine and quarries on the project site, for haul
road and tailing embankment construction. A total of 1.45 million
tons was excavated from the Cerro Corona mine this quarter
(March 2.3 million tons), of which approximately 93 per cent was
overburden, with the balance being oxide ore for stockpiling.
Surface mine development has progressed to the point that further
mining of sulfide ore and overburden will only take place upon
commissioning of the concentrator early in calendar 2008. Mining
progress is no longer on the critical path for project start up. Unit
mining cost performance, at US$1.75 per ton was in line with
expectation.
mining or oxide and waste to the generation of construction
materials for various site structures. The mining fleet was
transferred from the Cerro Corona mine to one of three rock
quarries within the project boundary. Over the next two quarters
the mining fleet will focus on production of construction materials,
from both the surface mine and quarries on the project site, for haul
road and tailing embankment construction. A total of 1.45 million
tons was excavated from the Cerro Corona mine this quarter
(March 2.3 million tons), of which approximately 93 per cent was
overburden, with the balance being oxide ore for stockpiling.
Surface mine development has progressed to the point that further
mining of sulfide ore and overburden will only take place upon
commissioning of the concentrator early in calendar 2008. Mining
progress is no longer on the critical path for project start up. Unit
mining cost performance, at US$1.75 per ton was in line with
expectation.
During the quarter engineering efforts shifted to the Cerro Corona
mine site in support of field construction efforts. On the
procurement front, save for one, all major construction packages
have now been awarded and are in process.
mine site in support of field construction efforts. On the
procurement front, save for one, all major construction packages
have now been awarded and are in process.
Design of the tailing embankment has been finalised. Recognising
the scale and complexity of the tailing facility, rigorous review has
taken place internally and externally, including an Independent
Geotechnical and Tailing Dam Review Board (IGTRB).
the scale and complexity of the tailing facility, rigorous review has
taken place internally and externally, including an Independent
Geotechnical and Tailing Dam Review Board (IGTRB).
On the construction front, 3 major milestone were achieved by
quarter end:
quarter end:
·
The large haul road from the plant site down to the tailings
dam embankment was completed.
dam embankment was completed.
· Stripping and preparation of the tailings embankment footprint
and keyway was complete and placement of the under drain
material commenced as did grouting.
and keyway was complete and placement of the under drain
material commenced as did grouting.
· The SAG mill shell was positioned on its foundations.
Completion of construction is forecast for early January 2008, and
the project is still expected to commence ore treatment in that
month, with shipment of concentrates commencing in that quarter.
The greatest schedule risk remains delays in completion of the
tailing embankment.
the project is still expected to commence ore treatment in that
month, with shipment of concentrates commencing in that quarter.
The greatest schedule risk remains delays in completion of the
tailing embankment.
During the quarter cumulative construction commitments reached
US$300 million (March US$220 million) while total capital
expenditure in the quarter was US$90 million (March US$46
US$300 million (March US$220 million) while total capital
expenditure in the quarter was US$90 million (March US$46
million). Although cost pressures remain extreme the total capital
construction cost for the project remains forecast at approximately
US$343 million.
construction cost for the project remains forecast at approximately
US$343 million.
Exploration
and corporate
development
development
Gold Fields completed drilling on seven projects during the quarter
on its greenfield exploration sites. At the Essakane project in
Burkina Faso (GFI earning 60 per cent), the bankable feasibility
study is progressing with completion estimated before the end of
the calendar year. Several exploration targets were tested on the
extensive land holdings in the district by air core drilling through
shallow cover.
on its greenfield exploration sites. At the Essakane project in
Burkina Faso (GFI earning 60 per cent), the bankable feasibility
study is progressing with completion estimated before the end of
the calendar year. Several exploration targets were tested on the
extensive land holdings in the district by air core drilling through
shallow cover.
On the Sankarani project (GFI earning 65 per cent) in south-
western Mali, presently operated by partner Glencar Mining plc
(AIM: “GEX”), reverse circulation (“RC”) drilling was completed on
Kabaya South and Sanioumale targets. Under the terms of the
option agreement, Gold Fields has earned the right to an effective
25 per cent interest in the project through its interest in Glencar
BVI, a holding company which owns 95 per cent of the Malian
company that owns the asset. At the 80 per cent owned Kisenge
project in the southern DRC, a second phase of diamond drilling
began in late May. This phase is intended to systematically test the
seven kilometer Mpokoto anomaly at Kisenge. Mpokoto is one of
fourteen identified targets on the project of which seven will be
drilled in this next programme.
western Mali, presently operated by partner Glencar Mining plc
(AIM: “GEX”), reverse circulation (“RC”) drilling was completed on
Kabaya South and Sanioumale targets. Under the terms of the
option agreement, Gold Fields has earned the right to an effective
25 per cent interest in the project through its interest in Glencar
BVI, a holding company which owns 95 per cent of the Malian
company that owns the asset. At the 80 per cent owned Kisenge
project in the southern DRC, a second phase of diamond drilling
began in late May. This phase is intended to systematically test the
seven kilometer Mpokoto anomaly at Kisenge. Mpokoto is one of
fourteen identified targets on the project of which seven will be
drilled in this next programme.
In Kyrgyzstan, Gold Fields has an option to joint venture the Talas
project via its equity placement in Lero Gold Corp (TSX-V: “LER”).
Geophysical work is in progress and a 2,700 metre diamond drilling
programme will follow.
project via its equity placement in Lero Gold Corp (TSX-V: “LER”).
Geophysical work is in progress and a 2,700 metre diamond drilling
programme will follow.
At the Central Victoria project in Australia, aircore and diamond
drilling continued to define the newly discovered parallel trend
located to the east of Lockington trend. Results received to date
support two potentially significant mineralised trends but we have
yet to attain consistent intersections defining an underground
minable resource. The programme is still in the early stages of
evaluating these mineralised trends discovered under shallow
cover. At the New South Wales generative programme being
completed with a subsidiary company owned by GeoInformatics
Exploration Inc (TSX Venture: “GXL”), an aircore and RC drilling
programme was started during the quarter. Our partners (GXL)
completed a successful float of Clancy Exploration, their subsidiary
that holds this project and raised A$5 million. Most drilling in
southeastern Australia was curtailed during June due to extensive
rain making access difficult.
drilling continued to define the newly discovered parallel trend
located to the east of Lockington trend. Results received to date
support two potentially significant mineralised trends but we have
yet to attain consistent intersections defining an underground
minable resource. The programme is still in the early stages of
evaluating these mineralised trends discovered under shallow
cover. At the New South Wales generative programme being
completed with a subsidiary company owned by GeoInformatics
Exploration Inc (TSX Venture: “GXL”), an aircore and RC drilling
programme was started during the quarter. Our partners (GXL)
completed a successful float of Clancy Exploration, their subsidiary
that holds this project and raised A$5 million. Most drilling in
southeastern Australia was curtailed during June due to extensive
rain making access difficult.
In the El Callao district in Venezuela, adjacent to Choco 10, drilling
was completed on the El Choco and Avila targets and commenced
on the La Pinta and La Victoria targets. On the Dominican
Republic joint venture with partner GoldQuest Mining Corp (TSX
Venture: “GQC”), geophysical and geochemical work continues to
develop further drill targets.
was completed on the El Choco and Avila targets and commenced
on the La Pinta and La Victoria targets. On the Dominican
Republic joint venture with partner GoldQuest Mining Corp (TSX
Venture: “GQC”), geophysical and geochemical work continues to
develop further drill targets.
On 22 June 2007 Gold Fields’ wholly-owned subsidiary Gold Fields
Exploration B.V. (“Gold Fields Exploration”) exercised warrants to
acquire 1,200,000 common shares of GoldQuest Mining Corp for
an exercise price of CAN$0.30 per common share. This represents
approximately 2.43 per cent of the outstanding common shares of
GoldQuest. Following its exercise of these warrants, Gold Fields
Exploration holds approximately 10.85 per cent of the outstanding
common shares of GoldQuest. While Gold Fields Exploration has no
current intention to acquire additional securities of GoldQuest in the
immediate future, it may increase or decrease its interest in GoldQuest
at prices which it determines to be attractive, at any time.
Exploration B.V. (“Gold Fields Exploration”) exercised warrants to
acquire 1,200,000 common shares of GoldQuest Mining Corp for
an exercise price of CAN$0.30 per common share. This represents
approximately 2.43 per cent of the outstanding common shares of
GoldQuest. Following its exercise of these warrants, Gold Fields
Exploration holds approximately 10.85 per cent of the outstanding
common shares of GoldQuest. While Gold Fields Exploration has no
current intention to acquire additional securities of GoldQuest in the
immediate future, it may increase or decrease its interest in GoldQuest
at prices which it determines to be attractive, at any time.
Corporate
Gold Fields announces Mineral Resources and Ore
Reserves
Reserves
On 6 June 2007 Gold Fields published its Mineral Resource and Ore
Reserve Statement for the 12 month period to 31 December 2006.
Reserve Statement for the 12 month period to 31 December 2006.
Total attributable precious metal Mineral Resources, inclusive of Ore
Reserves, increased by 40 per cent to 251.7 million ounces and total
attributable Ore Reserves increased by 44 per cent to 93.8 million
Reserves, increased by 40 per cent to 251.7 million ounces and total
attributable Ore Reserves increased by 44 per cent to 93.8 million
GOLD FIELDS RESULTS Q4F2007
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ounces. Both numbers are net of 12 months’ depletion and include the
acquisition of South Deep gold mine.
acquisition of South Deep gold mine.
The Resource and Reserve Statement has been audited by a leading
independent global mining consultancy and is SAMREC compliant and
aligned to the requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
independent global mining consultancy and is SAMREC compliant and
aligned to the requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
The full Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve declaration Supplement is
available on the Gold Fields website.
available on the Gold Fields website.
Gold Fields acquires an additional 16.2 million ounces
adjacent to South Deep
adjacent to South Deep
An agreement has been reached in terms of which JCI Limited (JCI)
and Randgold & Exploration Company Limited (R&E) will relinquish
certain rights which they have to ground contiguous to South Deep
Gold Mine (South Deep) for a consideration of R400 million (US$60
million) plus VAT.
and Randgold & Exploration Company Limited (R&E) will relinquish
certain rights which they have to ground contiguous to South Deep
Gold Mine (South Deep) for a consideration of R400 million (US$60
million) plus VAT.
The agreement is subject to, inter alia, the approval of shareholders
representing at least 50 per cent of the shares entitled to vote at general
meetings of both JCI and R&E. The JCI and R&E shareholders
meetings are expected to take place during the last week of September.
representing at least 50 per cent of the shares entitled to vote at general
meetings of both JCI and R&E. The JCI and R&E shareholders
meetings are expected to take place during the last week of September.
Irrevocable undertakings of support for the proposed transaction have
been received from shareholders representing 57 per cent of JCI shares
and 52 per cent of R&E shares entitled to vote at the respective
meetings.
been received from shareholders representing 57 per cent of JCI shares
and 52 per cent of R&E shares entitled to vote at the respective
meetings.
The transaction, if implemented, will result in Western Areas (a 100 per
cent subsidiary of Gold Fields Limited) owning 74 per cent of a
company which holds the exploration rights to the ground in question,
with Peotona Gold, a black empowerment company, holding the
balance.
cent subsidiary of Gold Fields Limited) owning 74 per cent of a
company which holds the exploration rights to the ground in question,
with Peotona Gold, a black empowerment company, holding the
balance.
It is estimated that the contiguous ground, immediately to the East of
South Deep, contains an indicated resource of approximately 16.2
million ounces of gold at a cut off grade of 5 grams per ton. This ground
could be accessed through the existing South Deep Infrastructure.
South Deep, contains an indicated resource of approximately 16.2
million ounces of gold at a cut off grade of 5 grams per ton. This ground
could be accessed through the existing South Deep Infrastructure.
Awards
Gold Fields has for the fifth consecutive year received top awards from
the Investment Analysts of Southern Africa. The Group was given the
Squirrel award for 2006 for best reporting and communication in the
resources, diamonds, precious metals and minerals category. We also
again received the Samrec/IASA award for best reporting of mineral
resources and reserves according to the Samrec code.
the Investment Analysts of Southern Africa. The Group was given the
Squirrel award for 2006 for best reporting and communication in the
resources, diamonds, precious metals and minerals category. We also
again received the Samrec/IASA award for best reporting of mineral
resources and reserves according to the Samrec code.
In addition, our Damang mine in Ghana received the Ghana
Environmental Protection Agency Award for the third consecutive year
for being the most environmentally committed mining company in that
country.
Environmental Protection Agency Award for the third consecutive year
for being the most environmentally committed mining company in that
country.
New Executive appointments
Vice President Exploration
Vice President Exploration
Following the resignation of Craig Nelsen from the position of head of
exploration, Tommy McKeith will be returning to Gold Fields with effect
from 1 October 2007 as a replacement for Craig.
exploration, Tommy McKeith will be returning to Gold Fields with effect
from 1 October 2007 as a replacement for Craig.
Prior to his position as Chief Executive Officer at Troy Resources NL,
Tommy was employed at Gold Fields as Vice President, Business
Development. His experience at Gold Fields included sixteen years in
business development and mine and exploration geology in the
international mining sector.
Tommy was employed at Gold Fields as Vice President, Business
Development. His experience at Gold Fields included sixteen years in
business development and mine and exploration geology in the
international mining sector.
Investor Relations
Because of the growing importance of the United States market to Gold
Fields and the recent departure of Cheryl Martin, who used to be our
Investor Relations representative there, we have decided to redeploy
Willie Jacobsz to head up our investor and media relations effort in
North America. He will be based in Boston.
Fields and the recent departure of Cheryl Martin, who used to be our
Investor Relations representative there, we have decided to redeploy
Willie Jacobsz to head up our investor and media relations effort in
North America. He will be based in Boston.
As a consequence, Willie will relinquish executive responsibility for the
Corporate Affairs and Communication portfolios to Nerina Bodasing.
Nerina will also retain her current portfolio of Investor Relations for the
Group. Her new title will be Senior Vice President: Head of Investor
Relations and Corporate Affairs, which is a promotion for Nerina.
Corporate Affairs and Communication portfolios to Nerina Bodasing.
Nerina will also retain her current portfolio of Investor Relations for the
Group. Her new title will be Senior Vice President: Head of Investor
Relations and Corporate Affairs, which is a promotion for Nerina.
Dividend
In line with the Company’s policy of paying out 50 per cent of its
earnings, subject to investment opportunities, a final dividend has been
declared payable to shareholders as follows:
earnings, subject to investment opportunities, a final dividend has been
declared payable to shareholders as follows:
- final dividend number 67:
95 SA cents per share
- last date to trade cum-dividend:
Friday
17 August 2007
- sterling and US dollar conversion date:
Monday
20 August 2007
- trading commences ex-dividend:
- trading commences ex-dividend:
Monday
20 August 2007
- record date:
Friday
24 August 2007
- payment date:
Monday
27 August 2007
Share certificates may not be dematerialised or rematerialised between
Monday, 20 August 2007 and Friday, 24 August 2007, both dates
inclusive.
Monday, 20 August 2007 and Friday, 24 August 2007, both dates
inclusive.
Change in accounting policy
Capitalisation of costs relating to Ore Reserve
Development (ORD)
Development (ORD)
On 1 July 2006, the Group changed its accounting policy for Ore
Reserve Development (“ORD”) costs. These costs are now capitalised
and amortised over the period the Group expects to consume the
economic benefits relating to ORD. Previously, ORD costs were
expensed. The change in accounting policy has been applied
retrospectively for the earliest comparative period presented in terms of
IAS 8 Accounting policies, changes in accounting estimates and errors.
Reserve Development (“ORD”) costs. These costs are now capitalised
and amortised over the period the Group expects to consume the
economic benefits relating to ORD. Previously, ORD costs were
expensed. The change in accounting policy has been applied
retrospectively for the earliest comparative period presented in terms of
IAS 8 Accounting policies, changes in accounting estimates and errors.
ORD is all off-reef development that allows access to reserves that are
economically recoverable in the future. ORD includes, but is not limited
to, crosscuts, footwalls, return airways and box holes. The cost of
developing access ways and other infrastructure creates for the Group
probable economic benefits that, in combination with other assets at its
mining operations, contribute directly to the future cash inflows of the
Group. The change in accounting policy will therefore allow for
improved financial reporting and will align the Group’s policy with those
of its global industry peers.
economically recoverable in the future. ORD includes, but is not limited
to, crosscuts, footwalls, return airways and box holes. The cost of
developing access ways and other infrastructure creates for the Group
probable economic benefits that, in combination with other assets at its
mining operations, contribute directly to the future cash inflows of the
Group. The change in accounting policy will therefore allow for
improved financial reporting and will align the Group’s policy with those
of its global industry peers.
The effect of the change in accounting policy for the last 3 years is an
after tax net credit to earnings of:
F2006
after tax net credit to earnings of:
F2006
-
R155.5 million
F2005
- R143.2
million
F2004
- R397.3
million
The impact of the change in accounting policy for the June 2007
quarter, is a net credit to earnings of R39 million. The net credit to
earnings in the March 2007 quarter amounted to R75 million. For the
June 2006 quarter the impact was a net credit to earnings of R41
million.
quarter, is a net credit to earnings of R39 million. The net credit to
earnings in the March 2007 quarter amounted to R75 million. For the
June 2006 quarter the impact was a net credit to earnings of R41
million.
The corresponding entry for the above adjustments was to increase
property, plant and equipment and deferred tax liabilities.
property, plant and equipment and deferred tax liabilities.
Provisional accounting for South Deep
The acquisition of South Deep has been accounted for on a provisional
basis in accordance with IFRS 3. This has resulted in the recognition of
goodwill amounting to R4.4 billion.
basis in accordance with IFRS 3. This has resulted in the recognition of
goodwill amounting to R4.4 billion.
Outlook
Gold production for the September quarter is forecast to be similar to
the June quarter, while the level of cash costs is dependent on the
outcome of the wage negotiations at the South African operations.
the June quarter, while the level of cash costs is dependent on the
outcome of the wage negotiations at the South African operations.
Basis of accounting
The unaudited results for the quarter and year have been prepared on
the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) basis. The
detailed financial, operational and development results for the June
2007 quarter are submitted in this report.
the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) basis. The
detailed financial, operational and development results for the June
2007 quarter are submitted in this report.
These consolidated quarterly statements are prepared in accordance
with IAS 34, Interim Financial Reporting. The accounting policies used
in the preparation of this report are consistent with those applied in the
previous financial year other than the change in accounting policy
referred to.
with IAS 34, Interim Financial Reporting. The accounting policies used
in the preparation of this report are consistent with those applied in the
previous financial year other than the change in accounting policy
referred to.
Audit review
The year-end results have been reviewed in terms of Rule 3.23 of the
listing requirements of JSE Limited by the Company’s auditors,
PricewaterhouseCoopers Inc. Their unqualified review opinion is
available upon request from the Company Secretary and on the web
site.
listing requirements of JSE Limited by the Company’s auditors,
PricewaterhouseCoopers Inc. Their unqualified review opinion is
available upon request from the Company Secretary and on the web
site.
I.D. Cockerill
Chief Executive Officer
1 August 2007
Chief Executive Officer
1 August 2007
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Income
statement
International Financial Reporting Standards Basis
Figures are in millions unless otherwise stated
South African Rand
Quarter
Year ended
June
2007
March
2007
Restated
June
2006
June
2007
Restated
June
2006
Revenue
5,112.6
4,994.2
4,369.0 19,693.1
14,604.7
Operating costs, net
3,163.0
3,154.1
2,495.8 11,947.4
9,465.9
- Operating costs
3,289.7
3,165.2
2,518.5 12,193.2
9,524.7
- Gold inventory change
(126.7)
(11.1)
(22.7) (245.8)
(58.8)
Operating profit
1,949.6
1,840.1
1,873.2 7,745.7
5,138.8
Amortisation and depreciation
871.5
704.3
573.0
3,001.6
2,074.6
Net operating profit
1,078.1
1,135.8
1,300.2 4,744.1
3,064.2
Net interest (paid)/received
(59.5)
(111.9)
(5.0)
(181.3)
5.7
(Loss)/gain on foreign exchange
(32.1)
(379.7)
40.0
(151.1)
120.5
Gain/(loss) on financial instruments
39.3
(35.2)
23.8
(24.5)
(24.0)
Other expenses
(10.1)
(26.8)
(55.6) (129.5)
(186.9)
Exploration
(89.1)
(75.6)
(94.0) (295.2)
(247.9)
Profit before tax and exceptional items
926.6
506.6
1,209.4 3,962.5
2,731.6
Exceptional gain
35.2
192.0
6.2
243.7
63.9
Profit before taxation
961.8
698.6
1,215.6 4,206.2
2,795.5
Mining and income taxation
365.9
261.9
491.7
1,572.2
1,023.9
- Normal taxation
140.2
232.5
227.0 883.8
578.3
- Deferred taxation
225.7
29.4
264.7 688.4
445.6
Net profit
595.9
436.7
723.9
2,634.0
1,771.6
Attributable to:
- Ordinary shareholders
527.5
370.4
645.2
2,362.5
1,544.1
- Minority shareholders
68.4
66.3
78.7 271.5
227.5
Exceptional items:
Profit on sale of investments
5.6
182.3
10.0 193.0
40.3
Profit/(loss) on sale of assets
32.4
10.0
(0.9)
53.5
23.6
Impairment of assets
(2.8)
-
-
(2.8)
-
Other
-
(0.3)
(2.9)
-
-
Total exceptional items
35.2
192.0
6.2
243.7
63.9
Taxation
(14.0)
(49.2)
2.8
(69.0)
(11.9)
Net exceptional items after tax and minorities
21.2
142.8
9.0
174.7
52.0
Net earnings
527.5
370.4
645.2
2,362.5
1,544.1
Net earnings per share (cents)
81
60
130
423
313
Diluted earnings per share
77
57
120
398
298
Headline earnings
506.3
227.6
634.6
2,187.8
1,492.1
Headline earnings per share (cents)
78
37
128
392
303
Net earnings excluding gains and losses on foreign exchange,
financial instruments and exceptional items
financial instruments and exceptional items
488.4
512.0
576.8
2,298.4
1,385.9
Net earnings per share excluding gains and losses on foreign
exchange, financial instruments and exceptional items (cents)
exchange, financial instruments and exceptional items (cents)
75
83
117
412
281
Gold sold – managed
kg
33,454
33,034
33,875 133,401
135,332
Gold price received
R/kg
152,825
151,184
128,974 147,623
107,918
Total cash costs
R/kg
92,273
92,490
70,899 87,070
67,988
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Income
statement
International Financial Reporting Standards Basis
Figures are in millions unless otherwise stated
United States Dollars
Quarter
Year ended
June
2007
March
2007
Restated
June
2006
June
2007
Restated
June
2006
Revenue
718.5
692.6
682.7
2,735.2
2,282.0
Operating costs, net
444.4
437.3
389.9
1,659.4
1,479.0
- Operating costs
462.0
438.9
393.5
1,693.5
1,488.2
- Gold inventory change
(17.6)
(1.6)
(3.6)
(34.1)
(9.2)
Operating profit
274.1
255.3
292.8
1,075.8
803.0
Amortisation and depreciation
122.3
97.7
89.6
416.9
324.2
Net operating profit
151.8
157.6
203.2
658.9
478.8
Net interest (paid)/received
(8.4)
(15.4)
(0.8)
(25.2)
0.9
(Loss)/gain on foreign exchange
(4.5)
(52.5)
6.5
(21.0)
19.1
Gain/(loss) on financial instruments
5.4
(4.8)
3.5
(3.4)
(4.0)
Other expenses
(1.5)
(3.7)
(8.7)
(18.0)
(29.2)
Exploration
(12.5)
(10.5)
(14.7)
(41.0)
(38.7)
Profit before tax and exceptional items
130.3
70.7
189.0
550.3
426.9
Exceptional gain
5.0
26.5
1.0
33.8
10.0
Profit before taxation
135.3
97.2
190.0
584.1
436.9
Mining and income taxation
51.6
36.4
76.8
218.4
160.0
- Normal taxation
20.0
32.2
35.5
122.8
90.4
- Deferred taxation
31.6
4.2
41.3
95.6
69.6
Net profit
83.7
60.8
113.2
365.7
276.9
Attributable to:
- Ordinary shareholders
74.1
51.6
100.9
328.0
241.4
- Minority shareholders
9.6
9.2
12.3
37.7
35.5
Exceptional items:
Profit on sale of investments
0.9
25.2
1.6
26.8
6.3
Profit/(loss) on sale of assets
4.5
1.4
(0.1)
7.4
3.7
Impairment of assets
(0.4)
-
-
(0.4)
-
Other
-
(0.1)
(0.5)
-
-
Total exceptional items
5.0
26.5
1.0
33.8
10.0
Taxation
(2.0)
(6.8)
0.4
(9.6)
(1.9)
Net exceptional items after tax and minorities
3.0
19.7
1.4
24.2
8.1
Net earnings
74.1
51.6
100.9
328.0
241.4
Net earnings per share (cents)
11
8
20
59
49
Diluted earnings per share
11
7
18
55
47
Headline earnings
71.1
31.9
99.2
303.8
233.1
Headline earnings per share (cents)
11
5
20
54
47
Net earnings excluding gains and losses on foreign exchange,
financial instruments and exceptional items
financial instruments and exceptional items
68.9
71.0
90.1
319.2
216.5
Net earnings per share excluding gains and losses on foreign
exchange, financial instruments and exceptional items (cents)
exchange, financial instruments and exceptional items (cents)
11
11
18
57
44
South African rand/United States dollar conversion rate
7.09
7.21
6.39
7.20
6.40
South African rand/Australian dollar conversion rate
5.89
5.66
4.77
5.65
4.79
Gold sold – managed
ozs (000)
1,076
1,062
1,089
4,289
4,351
Gold price received
$/oz
670
652
628
638
524
Total cash costs
$/oz
405
399
345
376
330
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Balance sheet
International Financial Reporting Standards Basis
Figures are in millions unless otherwise stated
South African Rand
United States Dollars
June
2007
Restated
June
2006
June
2007
Restated
June
2006
Property, plant and equipment
41,970.8
24,316.1
5,870.0
3,272.7
Goodwill
4,458.9
-
623.7
-
Non-current assets
627.7
484.0
87.8
65.1
Investments
2,272.4
2,483.9
317.8
334.3
Current assets
6,061.2
4,351.2
847.7
585.6
- Other current assets
3,751.1
2,733.7
524.6
367.9
- Cash and deposits
2,310.1
1,617.5
323.1
217.7
Total assets
55,391.0
31,635.2
7,747.0
4,257.7
Shareholders’ equity
37,106.3
20,001.5
5,189.7
2,692.0
Deferred taxation
5,979.6
5,551.3
836.3
747.1
Long-term loans
6,170.5
2,021.6
863.0
272.1
Environmental rehabilitation provisions
1,414.1
1,079.3
197.8
145.3
Post-retirement health care provisions
21.0
18.0
2.9
2.4
Current liabilities
4,699.5
2,963.5
657.3
398.8
- Other current liabilities
3,980.9
2,641.8
556.8
355.5
- Current portion of long-term loans
718.6
321.7
100.5
43.3
Total equity and liabilities
55,391.0
31,635.2
7,747.0
4,257.7
South African rand/US dollar conversion rate
7.15
7.43
South African rand/Australian dollar conversion rate
6.06
5.44
Condensed statement of
changes in equity
International Financial Reporting Standards Basis
Figures are in millions unless otherwise stated
South African Rand
United States Dollars
June
2007
Restated
June
2006
June
2007
Restated
June
2006
Balance at the beginning of the financial year
20,001.5
16,534.1
2,692.0
2,467.8
Effect of change in accounting policy – capitalisation of ORD costs
-
540.5
-
80.7
Issue of share capital
78.7
1.3
10.9
0.2
Increase in share premium
18,398.2
116.7
2,561.5
18.2
Loss on transacting with minorities
(3,559.9)
-
(495.9)
-
Net revaluation surplus arising on acquisition of subsidiaries
-
168.7
-
27.3
Marked to market valuation of listed investments
205.7
431.7
28.6
67.4
Dividends paid
(1,141.4)
(477.7)
(159.7)
(74.8)
Increase in share-based payment reserve
90.0
67.6
12.5
10.6
Profit attributable to ordinary shareholders
2,362.5
1,544.1
328.0
241.4
Profit attributable to minority shareholders
271.5
227.5
37.7
35.5
Increase/(decrease) in minority interests
253.7
28.5
(13.0)
4.1
Currency translation adjustment and other
145.8
818.5
187.1
(186.4)
Balance as at the end of June
37,106.3
20,001.5
5,189.7
2,692.0
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
June
2007
Restated
June
2006
June
2007
Restated
June
2006
Net earnings
2,362.5
1,544.1
328.0
241.4
Profit on sale of investments
(193.0)
(40.3)
(26.8)
(6.3)
Taxation effect of profit on sale of investments
48.6
1.9
6.8
0.3
Profit on sale of assets
(53.5)
(23.6)
(7.4)
(3.7)
Taxation effect of profit on sale of assets
20.4
10.0
2.8
1.6
Other after tax adjustments
2.8
-
0.4
(0.2)
Headline earnings
2,187.8
1,492.1
303.8
233.1
Headline earnings per share – cents
392
303
54
47
Based on headline earnings as given above divided by
558,259,686 - F2007 (492,922,941 - F2006) being the weighted
average number of ordinary shares in issue for the period.
558,259,686 - F2007 (492,922,941 - F2006) being the weighted
average number of ordinary shares in issue for the period.
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Cash flow statement
International Financial Reporting Standards Basis
Figures are in millions unless otherwise stated
South African Rand
Quarter
Year ended
June
2007
March
2007
Restated
June
2006
June
2007
Restated
June
2006
Cash flows from operating activities
1,969.3
(2,615.1)
1,742.3
2,344.7
4,284.1
Profit before tax and exceptional items
926.6
506.6
1,209.4
3,962.5
2,731.6
Exceptional items
35.2
192.0
6.2
243.7
63.9
Amortisation and depreciation
871.5
704.3
573.0
3,001.6
2,074.6
Change in working capital
274.0
(131.8)
134.3
(168.8)
(23.8)
Taxation paid
(136.7)
(177.6)
(81.3)
(714.7)
(351.0)
Settlement of Western Areas hedge
-
(3,893.8)
-
(3,893.8)
-
Other non-cash items
(1.3)
185.2
(99.3)
(85.8)
(211.2)
Dividends paid
-
(585.5)
(45.9)
(1,141.4
(477.7)
Ordinary shareholders
-
(585.5)
-
(1,130.9)
(394.5)
Minority shareholders in subsidiaries
-
-
(45.9)
(10.5)
(83.2)
Cash flows from investing activities
(2,331.8)
(1,419.8)
(1,795.0)
(15,194.6)
(6,261.0)
Capital expenditure – additions
(2,190.4)
(1,341.4)
(875.8)
(6,095.8)
(2,641.6)
Capital expenditure – proceeds on disposal
41.1
11.0
10.3
63.4
40.0
Purchase of subsidiaries
(25.0)
(30.9)
(21.7)
(8,732.7)
(2,559.3)
Purchase of investments
(99.9)
(349.6)
(851.2)
(648.4)
(1,046.2)
Proceeds on the disposal of investments
11.3
305.7
1.6
326.1
18.2
Environmental and post-retirement health care payments
(68.9)
(14.6)
(58.2)
(107.2)
(72.1)
Cash flows from financing activities
336.8
5,500.4
37.4
14,684.7
673.0
Loans received
5,324.1
4,439.9
-
18,821.9
986.7
Loans repaid
(5,003.0)
(9,035.6)
-
(14,194.2)
(287.5)
Minority shareholders loans repaid
-
-
(33.6)
(90.1)
(144.2)
Shares issued
15.7
10,096.1
71.0
10,147.1
118.0
Net cash (outflow)/inflow
(25.7)
880.0
(61.2)
693.4
(1,781.6)
Translation adjustment
8.0
35.3
177.2
(0.8)
24.1
Cash at beginning of period
2,327.8
1,412.5
1,501.5
1,617.5
3,375.0
Cash at end of period
2,310.1
2,327.8
1,617.5
2,310.1
1,617.5
United States Dollars
Quarter
Year ended
June
2007
March
2007
Restated
June
2006
June
2007
Restated
June
2006
Cash flows from operating activities
276.1
(358.9)
267.9
333.7
669.6
Profit before tax and exceptional items
130.3
70.7
189.0
550.3
426.9
Exceptional items
5.0
26.5
1.0
33.8
10.0
Amortisation and depreciation
122.3
97.7
89.6
416.9
324.2
Change in working capital
37.8
(18.2)
21.0
(23.4)
(3.7)
Taxation paid
(19.1)
(26.6)
(17.1)
(97.4)
(54.8)
Settlement of Western Areas hedge
-
(534.6)
-
(534.6)
-
Other non-cash items
(0.2)
25.6
(15.6)
(11.9)
(33.0)
Dividends paid
-
(81.4)
(7.2)
(159.7)
(74.8)
Ordinary shareholders
-
(81.4)
-
(158.2)
(61.8)
Minority shareholders in subsidiaries
-
-
(7.2)
(1.5)
(13.0)
Cash flows from investing activities
(331.2)
(198.7)
(280.7)
(2,110.4)
(995.6)
Capital expenditure – additions
(306.4)
(186.1)
(137.0)
(846.6)
(412.8)
Capital expenditure – proceeds on disposal
5.7
1.5
1.7
8.8
6.3
Purchase of subsidiaries
(8.5)
(5.9)
(3.5)
(1,212.9)
(417.1)
Purchase of investments
(14.2)
(48.4)
(133.0)
(90.1)
(163.5)
Proceeds on the disposal of investments
1.8
42.2
0.2
45.3
2.8
Environmental and post-retirement health care payments
(9.6)
(2.0)
(9.1)
(14.9)
(11.3)
Cash flows from financing activities
17.9
756.0
9.7
2,011.5
108.5
Loans received
718.0
718 0
718 0
609.4
3.8
2,593.1
158.0
Loans repaid
(708.1)
(1,249.8)
-
(1,979.4)
(44.9)
Minority shareholders loans repaid
-
-
(5.2)
(11.5)
(23.0)
Shares issued
8.0
1,396.4
11.1
1,409.3
18.4
Net cash (outflow)/inflow
(37.2)
117.0
(10.3)
75.1
(292.3)
Translation adjustment
37.0
3.9
(11.1)
30.3
6.3
Cash at beginning of period
323.3
202.4
239.1
217.7
503.7
Cash at end of period
323.1
323.3
217.7
323.1
217.7
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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.
· 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 remaining are described in the schedule.
Gold Fields has various currency financial instruments - those remaining are described in the schedule.
Position at end of June 2007
Western Areas Limited Gold Derivative Structure
On 21 May 2007 the JP Morgan bridge loan facility was repaid, through refinancing with Barclays Bank and ABN AMRO bank as follows: US$500 million
at 5.6561 per cent per annum and US$51 million at 5.6061 per cent per annum. The first interest payment date on the new facility is 6 August 2007.
at 5.6561 per cent per annum and US$51 million at 5.6061 per cent per annum. The first interest payment date on the new facility is 6 August 2007.
US Dollars / Rand forward purchases
As a result of the draw down under the bridge loan facility to settle the close-out of the gold derivative structure, US dollars/rand forward cover was
purchased during the March quarter for the amount of US$550.8 million for settlement 6 August 2007, at an average forward rate of 7.3279, this cover
was established at an average spot rate of 7.1918. For accounting purposes, this forward cover has been designated as a hedging instrument. As a
result the gains and losses on the US$550.8 million forward cover have been accounted for under (loss)/gain on foreign exchange.
purchased during the March quarter for the amount of US$550.8 million for settlement 6 August 2007, at an average forward rate of 7.3279, this cover
was established at an average spot rate of 7.1918. For accounting purposes, this forward cover has been designated as a hedging instrument. As a
result the gains and losses on the US$550.8 million forward cover have been accounted for under (loss)/gain on foreign exchange.
Year ended 30 June
2008
Forward purchases:
Amount (US dollars)
- 000’s
550,800
Average rate forward
- (ZAR/US$)
7.3279
The marked to market value of the US$550.8 million forward cover was negative by R77 million (US$10.8 million).
Diesel Hedge
On 3 July 2006, Gold Fields Ghana purchased a one year Asian style (average monthly price) call option in respect of 58.8 million litres of diesel, settled
monthly, to protect against adverse energy price movements. The call option resulted in a premium of US$2.5 million, paid upfront, at a strike price of
US$0.5716 per litre (US$676.20 per metric ton). This structure expired on 30 June 2007.
monthly, to protect against adverse energy price movements. The call option resulted in a premium of US$2.5 million, paid upfront, at a strike price of
US$0.5716 per litre (US$676.20 per metric ton). This structure expired on 30 June 2007.
Subsequent to year end, Gold Fields Ghana Holdings (BVI) Ltd purchased a three month Asian style option in respect of 15 million litres of diesel,
starting 1 July 2007. The call option resulted in a premium of US$0.3 million, paid upfront, at a strike rate of US$0.5572 per litre.
starting 1 July 2007. The call option resulted in a premium of US$0.3 million, paid upfront, at a strike rate of US$0.5572 per litre.
GOLD FIELDS RESULTS Q4F2007
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Total cash costs
Gold Institute Industry Standard
All figures are in Rand millions unless otherwise stated
South African Operations
International Operations
Ghana
Venezuela
Australia
#
.
Total Mine
Operations
Total
Driefontein
Kloof
Beatrix
South
Deep+
Total
Tarkwa
Damang
Choco 10
St Ives
Agnew
Operating costs
(1)
June
2007
3,289.7
2,027.4
683.7
648.0
392.2
303.5
1,262.3
443.4
164.9
76.0
390.4
187.6
March
2007
3,165.2
2,012.0
677.3
643.5
387.9
303.3
1,153.2
465.8
160.2
64.6
329.6
133.0
Financial year ended
12,193.2
7,478.1
2,671.5
2,536.1
1,550.7
719.8
4,715.1
1,792.1
633.3
288.6
1,484.2
516.9
Gold-in-process and
June 2007
(90.4)
-
-
-
-
-
(90.4)
(68.7)
(2.2)
(11.2)
30.9
(39.2)
inventory change*
March 2007
(0.8)
35.0
-
-
-
35.0
(35.8)
(16.6)
1.5
(19.9)
19.4
(20.2)
Financial year ended
(173.9)
13.2
-
-
-
13.2
(187.1)
(113.5)
10.1
(35.4)
23.1
(71.4)
Less:
June 2007
9.3
6.8
3.0
2.0
1.7
0.1
2.5
0.7
-
-
1.8
-
Rehabilitation costs
March 2007
8.8
6.4
3.0
2.0
1.4
-
2.4
0.8
-
-
1.6
-
Financial year ended
35.7
26.0
12.0
8.0
5.9
0.1
9.7
3.0
-
-
6.7
-
Production taxes
June 2007
2.3
2.3
(0.2)
2.6
(1.6)
1.5
-
-
-
-
-
-
March
2007
2.6
2.6
0.2
2.5
(0.1)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Financial year ended
18.6
18.6
5.8
10.1
1.2
1.5
-
-
-
-
-
-
General and admin
June 2007
143.0
79.3
28.1
24.6
16.0
10.6
63.7
25.8
3.5
18.2
11.6
4.6
March
2007
139.8
82.8
29.6
24.4
17.8
11.0
57.0
25.8
4.2
11.9
10.1
5.0
Financial year ended
538.7
304.8
115.6
97.6
70.0
21.6
233.9
102.3
15.8
52.3
47.0
16.5
Exploration costs
June 2007
11.8
-
-
-
-
-
11.8
-
5.7
-
6.0
0.1
March 2007
12.9
-
-
-
-
-
12.9
-
5.9
-
6.3
0.7
Financial year ended
41.3
-
-
-
-
-
41.3
-
14.4
-
24.8
2.1
Cash operating costs
June 2007
3,032.9
1,939.0
652.8
618.8
376.1
291.3
1,093.9
348.2
153.5
46.6
401.9
143.7
March
2007
3,000.3
1,955.2
644.5
614.6
368.8
327.3
1,045.1
422.6
151.6
32.8
331.0
107.1
Financial year ended
11,385.0
7,141.9
2,538.1
2,420.4
1,473.6
709.8
4,243.1
1,573.3
613.2
200.9
1,428.8
426.9
Plus:
June 2007
2.3
2.3
(0.2)
2.6
(1.6)
1.5
-
-
-
-
-
-
Production taxes
March 2007
2.6
2.6
0.2
2.5
(0.1)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Financial year ended
18.6
18.6
5.8
10.1
1.2
1.5
-
-
-
-
-
-
Royalties
June 2007
51.7
-
-
-
-
-
51.7
24.3
5.7
1.2
14.1
6.4
March
2007
52.4
-
-
-
-
-
52.4
24.
3
7.2
1.3
14.4
5.2
Financial year ended
211.6
-
-
-
-
-
211.6
96.1
25.9
8.6
56.1
24.9
TOTAL CASH COSTS
(2)
June
2007
3,086.9
1,941.3
652.6
621.4
374.5
292.8
1,145.6
372.5
159.2
47.8
416.0
150.1
March
2007
3,055.3
1,957.8
644.7
617.1
368.7
327.3
1,097.5
446.9
158.8
34.1
345.4
112.3
Financial year ended
11,615.2
7,160.5
2,543.9
2,430.5
1,474.8
711.3
4,454.7
1,669.4
639.1
209.5
1,484.9
451.8
Plus:
June 2007
819.9
420.4
121.9
128.6
92.0
77.9
399.5
82.2
9.5
5.2
302.6
Amortisation*
March 2007
638.3
335.6
119.6
125.5
35.4
55.1
302.7
67.5
8.6
7.0
219.6
Financial year ended
2,792.0
1,471.5
483.7
544.9
300.6
142.3
1,320.5
283.1
34.8
38.8
963.8
Rehabilitation
June 2007
9.3
6.8
3.0
2.0
1.7
0.1
2.5
0.7
-
-
1.8
March
2007
8.8
6.4
3.0
2.0
1.4
-
2.4
0.8
-
-
1.6
Financial year ended
35.7
26.0
12.0
8.0
5.9
0.1
9.7
3.0
-
-
6.7
June 2007
3,916.1
2,368.5
777.5
752.0
468.2
370.8
1,547.6
455.4
168.7
53.0
870.5
TOTAL PRODUCTION
COSTS
COSTS
(3)
March 2007
3,702.4
2,299.8
767.3
744.6
405.5
382.4
1,402.6
515.2
167.4
41.1
678.9
Financial year ended
14,442.9
8,658.0
3,039.6
2,983.4
1,781.3
853.7
5,784.9
1,955.5
673.9
248.3
2,907.2
Gold sold
June 2007
1,075.6
685.3
260.5
229.6
125.7
69.5
390.2
170.5
39.3
7.4
119.5
53.5
- thousand ounces
March
2007
1,062.1
665.1
251.2
220.0
119.2
74.6
397.0
174.3
48.5
8.2
119.4
46.6
Financial year ended
4,288.9
2,649.0
1,016.5
922.9
543.4
166.1
1,640.1
697.2
187.9
55.7
487.0
212.4
TOTAL CASH COSTS
June 2007
405
400
353
382
420
594
414
308
572
912
491
395
- US$/oz
March
2007
399
408
356
389
429
608
383
356
454
575
401
334
Financial year ended
376
375
348
366
377
595
377
333
473
523
424
295
TOTAL CASH COSTS
June 2007
92,273
91,072
80,538
87,019
95,805
135,368
94,381
70,243
130,278
207,826
111,888
90,150
- R/kg
March
2007
92,490
94,644
82,506
90,180
99,434
141,017
88,881
82,454
105,305 133,203
92,974
77,502
Financial year ended
87,070
86,908
80,457
84,672
87,251
137,689
87,332
76,988
109,379 121,028
98,039
68,403
TOTAL PRODUCTION
June 2007
514
487
421
462
525
752
559
377
605
1,010
710
COSTS
March
2007
483
480
424
469
472
711
490
410
479
693
567
- US$/oz
Financial year ended
468
454
415
449
455
714
490
390
498
619
577
DEFINITIONS
Total cash costs and Total production costs are calculated in accordance with the Gold Institute Industry standard.
Total cash costs and Total production costs 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 costs – Operating costs less off-mine costs, which include general and administration costs, as detailed in the table above.
(3) Total production costs – Total cash costs 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 are US$1 = R7.09 and US$1 = R7.21 for the June 2007 and March 2007 quarters respectively.
# 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.
+ The acquisition of South Deep is effective from 1 December 2006.
Average exchange rates are US$1 = R7.09 and US$1 = R7.21 for the June 2007 and March 2007 quarters respectively.
# As a significant portion of the acquisition price was allocated to tenements of St Ives and Agnew based on endowment ounces and also as these two Australian operations are
entitled to transfer and then off-set tax losses from one company to another, it is not meaningful to split the income statement below operating profit.
+ The acquisition of South Deep is effective from 1 December 2006.
Restated total cash cost on the assumption that Ore Reserve Development (ORD) is fully expensed
South African
Operations
International
Operations
Total Mine
Operations
Total
Driefontein
Kloof
Beatrix
South
Deep+
Total
Total cash costs as above
June 2007
3,086.9
1,941.3
652.6
621.4
374.5
292.8
1,145.6
(ORD capitalised)
March 2007
3,055.3
1,957.8
644.7
617.1
368.7
327.3
1,097.5
Financial year ended
11,615.2
7,160.5
2,543.9
2,430.5
1,474.8
711.3
4,454.7
Add back ORD
June 2007
259.3
259.3
87.7
93.2
65.9
12.5
-
March
2007
248.2
248.2
79.6
96.4
66.0
6.2
-
Financial year ended
986.8
986.8
347.0
373.9
247.2
18.7
-
Restated total cash costs
##
June 2007
3,346.2
2,200.6
740.3
714.6
440.4
305.3
1,145.6
March
2007
3,303.5
2,206.0
724.3
713.5
434.7
333.5
1,097.5
Financial year ended
12,602.0
8,147.3
2,890.9
2,804.4
1,722.0
730.0
4,454.7
Restated total cash costs
June 2007
439
453
401
439
494
619
414
- US$ per ounce
March 2007
431
460
400
450
506
620
383
Financial year ended
408
427
395
422
440
610
377
Restated total cash costs
June 2007
100,024
103,237
91,361
100,070
112,663
141,147
94,381
- Rand per kilogram
March 2007
100,003
106,642
92,693
104,267
117,233
143,688
88,881
Financial year ended
94,467
98,885
91,432
97,697
101,875
141,309
87,332
## Restated total cash costs relates to total cash costs prior to the change in accounting policy.
+ The acquisition of South Deep is effective from 1 December 2006.
+ The acquisition of South Deep is effective from 1 December 2006.
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Operating and financial results
South African Operations
South African Rand
Total Mine
Operations
Total
Driefontein
Kloof
Beatrix
South
Deep+
Operating Results
Ore milled/treated (000 tons)
June
2007
12,817
3,874
1,642 931
864
437
March
2007
13,382
3,844
1,634
920
807
483
Financial year ended
52,166
15,175
6,652 3,829
3,590
1,104
Yield (grams per ton)
June 2007
2.6
5.5
4.9 7.7
4.5
4.9
March
2007
2.5
5.3
4.8
7.4
4.6
4.3
Financial year ended
2.6
5.4
4.8
7.5
4.7
4.6
Gold produced (kilograms)
June 2007
33,454
21,316
8,103 7,141
3,909
2,163
March
2007
32,788
20,440
7,814 6,843
3,708
2,075
Financial year ended
133,279
82,302
31,618 28,705
16,903
5,076
Gold sold (kilograms)
June 2007
33,454
21,316
8,103 7,141
3,909
2,163
March
2007
33,034
20,686
7,814 6,843
3,708
2,321
Financial year ended
133,401
82,392
31,618 28,705
16,903
5,166
Gold price received (Rand per kilogram)
June 2007
152,825
152,059
152,030 152,192
151,317 153,074
March
2007
151,184
151,445
151,932 151,016
151,807 150,495
Financial year ended
147,623
147,514
147,596 147,243
146,927 150,445
Total cash costs (Rand per kilogram)
June 2007
92,273
91,072
80,538 87,019
95,805 135,368
March
2007
92,490
94,644
82,506 90,180
99,434 141,017
Financial year ended
87,070
86,908
80,457 84,672
87,251 137,689
Total production costs (Rand per kilogram)
June 2007
117,059
111,114
95,952
105,307
119,775
171,429
March
2007
112,078
111,177
98,196
108,812
109,358
164,757
Financial year ended
108,267
105,083
96,135
103,933
105,384
165,254
Operating costs (Rand per ton)
June 2007
257
523
416 696
454
695
March
2007
237
523
415
699
481
628
Financial year ended
234
493
402
662
432
652
Financial Results (Rand million)
Revenue
June
2007
5,112.6
3,241.3
1,231.9 1,086.8
591.5
331.1
March
2007
4,994.2
3,132.8
1,187.2 1,033.4
562.9
349.3
Financial year ended
19,693.1
12,154.0 4,666.7
4,226.6 2,483.5
777.2
Operating costs, net
June 2007
3,163.0
2,027.4
683.7 648.0
392.2 303.5
March
2007
3,154.1
2,047.0
677.3 643.5
387.9
338.3
Financial year ended
11,947.4
7,491.3
2,671.5 2,536.1
1,550.7
733.0
- Operating costs
June 2007
3,289.7
2,027.4
683.7 648.0
392.2 303.5
March
2007
3,165.2
2,012.0
677.3 643.5
387.9 303.3
Financial year ended
12,193.2
7,478.1
2,671.5 2,536.1
1,550.7
719.8
- Gold inventory change
June 2007
(126.7)
-
-
-
-
-
March
2007
(11.1)
35.0
-
-
-
35.0
Financial year ended
(245.8)
13.2
-
-
-
13.2
Operating profit
June 2007
1,949.6
1,213.9
548.2 438.8
199.3
27.6
March
2007
1,840.1
1,085.8
509.9 389.9
175.0
11.0
Financial year ended
7,745.7
4,662.7
1,995.2 1,690.5
932.8
44.2
Amortisation of mining assets
June 2007
856.4
420.4
121.9 128.6
92.0
77.9
March
2007
648.4
335.6
119.6
125.5
35.4
55.1
Financial year ended
2,863.9
1,471.5
483.7 544.9
300.6
142.3
Net operating profit
June 2007
1,093.2
793.5
426.3 310.2
107.3 (50.3)
March
2007
1,191.7
750.2
390.3
264.4 139.6
(44.1)
Financial year ended
4,881.8
3,191.2
1,511.5 1,145.6
632.2
(98.1)
Other income/(expense)
June 2007
18.0
(21.2)
(0.6) (5.6)
(14.0)
(1.0)
March
2007
27.9
(4.6)
(7.7)
(5.1)
(9.0)
17.2
Financial year ended
12.0
(95.4)
(27.9) (27.5)
(44.9)
4.9
Profit before taxation
June 2007
1,111.2
772.3
425.7 304.6
93.3 (51.3)
March
2007
1,219.6
745.6
382.6 259.3
130.6
(26.9)
Financial year ended
4,893.8
3,095.8
1,483.6 1,118.1
587.3
(93.2)
Mining and income taxation
June
2007
372.2
264.0
146.8 97.3
37.1 (17.2)
March 2007
408.4
235.7
129.9
61.6 50.3
(6.1)
Financial year ended
1,680.7
1,032.1
503.6 328.7
228.4 (28.6)
- Normal taxation
June 2007
218.6
116.6
54.8 61.5
0.3
-
March
2007
222.2
129.4
99.1 30.2
0.1
-
Financial year ended
892.4
434.2
341.8 91.9
0.5
-
- Deferred taxation
June 2007
153.6
147.4
92.0 35.8
36.8 (17.2)
March
2007
186.2
106.3
30.8
31.4 50.2
(6.1)
Financial year ended
788.3
597.9
161.8 236.8
227.9
(28.6)
Profit before exceptional items
June 2007
739.0
508.3
278.9 207.3
56.2 (34.1)
March 2007
811.2
509.9
252.7 197.7
80.3 (20.8)
Financial year ended
3,213.1
2,063.7
980.0 789.4
358.9
(64.6)
Exceptional items
June 2007
36.2
33.3
19.0
0.3 5.6
8.4
March
2007
71.9
10.5
-
0.6
0.5
9.4
Financial year ended
124.3
54.9
24.3
0.9 11.9
17.8
Net profit
June 2007
775.2
541.6
297.9 207.6
61.8 (25.7)
March
2007
883.1
520.4
252.7 198.3
80.8 (11.4)
Financial year ended
3,337.4
2,118.6
1,004.3
790.3 370.8
(46.8)
June 2007
753.5
520.5
285.9 207.4
58.4 (31.2)
March 2007
835.8
513.9
252.9 198.0
80.5 (17.5)
Net profit excluding gains and losses on
foreign exchange, financial instruments and
exceptional items
exceptional items
Financial year ended
3,270.6
2,084.0
989.2 789.7
363.5
(58.4)
Capital expenditure
June 2007
1,534.6
878.4
298.0 208.9
207.4 164.1
March 2007
1,004.9
591.2
195.9 192.5
124.0
78.8
Financial year ended
4,387.0
2,467.0
815.0 775.8
592.8 283.4
Planned for next six months to December 2007
3,042.8
1,544.6
537.1 413.6
277.9 316.0
+ The acquisition of South Deep is effective from 1 December 2006.
GOLD FIELDS RESULTS Q4F2007
I
18
Operating and financial results
International Operations
Ghana
Venezuela
Australia
#
South African Rand
Total
Tarkwa
Damang
Choco 10
St Ives
Agnew
Operating Results
Ore milled/treated (000 tons)
June 2007
8,943
5,642
1,242
147
1,575
337
March
2007
9,538
5,895
1,384
191
1,744
324
Financial year ended
36,991
22,639
5,269
1,001
6,759
1,323
Yield (grams per ton)
June 2007
1.4
0.9
1.0
1.6
2.4
4.9
March 2007
1.3
0.9
1.1
1.3
2.1
4.5
Financial year ended
1.4
1.0
1.1
1.7
2.2
5.0
Gold produced (kilograms)
June 2007
12,138
5,303
1,222
230
3,718
1,665
March
2007
12,348
5,420
1,508
256
3,715
1,449
Financial year ended
50,977
21,684
5,843
1,699
15,146
6,605
Gold sold (kilograms)
June 2007
12,138
5,303
1,222
230
3,718
1,665
March
2007
12,348
5,420
1,508
256
3,715
1,449
Financial year ended
51,009
21,684
5,843
1,731
15,146
6,605
Gold price received (Rand per kilogram)
June 2007
154,169
152,970
152,537
198,261
153,335
154,955
March
2007
150,745
150,738
150,398
152,344
150,713
150,932
Financial year ended
147,799
147,708
147,236
149,798
147,564
148,615
Total cash costs (Rand per kilogram)
June 2007
94,381
70,243
130,278
207,826
111,888
90,150
March
2007
88,881
82,454
105,305
133,203
92,974
77,502
Financial year ended
87,332
76,988
109,379
121,028
98,039
68,403
Total production costs (Rand per kilogram)
June 2007
127,500
85,876
138,052
230,434
161,713
March
2007
113,589
95,055
111,008
160,547
131,468
Financial year ended
113,409
90,182
115,335
143,443
133,658
Operating costs (Rand per ton)
June 2007
141
79
133
517
248
557
March
2007
121
79
116
338
189
410
Financial year ended
127
79
120
288
220
391
Financial Results (Rand million)
Revenue
June 2007
1,871.3
811.2
186.4
45.6
570.1
258.0
March
2007
1,861.4
817.0
226.8
39.0
559.9
218.7
Financial year ended
7,539.1
3,202.9
860.3
259.3
2,235.0
981.6
Operating costs, net
June 2007
1,135.6
374.0
162.7
64.7
433.3
100.9
March
2007
1,107.1
446.2
161.5
44.8
358.0
96.6
Financial year ended
4,456.1
1,669.5
643.2
253.1
1,511.8
378.5
- Operating costs
June 2007
1,262.3
443.4
164.9
76.0
390.4
187.6
March
2007
1,153.2
465.8
160.2
64.6
329.6
133.0
Financial year ended
4,715.1
1,792.1
633.3
288.6
1,484.2
516.9
- Gold inventory change
June 2007
(126.7)
(69.4)
(2.2)
(11.3)
42.9
(86.7)
March
2007
(46.1)
(19.6)
1.3
(19.8)
28.4
(36.4)
Financial year ended
(259.0)
(122.6)
9.9
(35.5)
27.6
(138.4)
Operating profit
June 2007
735.7
437.2
23.7
(19.1)
136.8
157.1
March
2007
754.3
370.8
65.3
(5.8)
201.9
122.1
Financial year ended
3,083.0
1,533.4
217.1
6.2
723.2
603.1
Amortisation of mining assets
June 2007
436.0
82.9
9.4
5.3
338.4
March 2007
312.8
70.5
8.8
7.0
226.5
Financial year ended
1,392.4
292.2
35.0
38.9
1,026.3
Net operating profit
June 2007
299.7
354.3
14.3
(24.4)
(44.5)
March
2007
441.5
300.3
56.5
(12.8)
97.5
Financial year ended
1,690.6
1,241.2
182.1
(32.7)
300.0
Other income/(expense)
June 2007
39.2
2.1
0.3
9.8
27.0
March 2007
32.5
(0.4)
(0.7)
(1.0)
34.6
Financial year ended
107.4
(3.6)
0.3
16.7
94.0
Profit before taxation
June 2007
338.9
356.4
14.6
(14.6)
(17.5)
March
2007
474.0
299.9
55.8
(13.8)
132.1
Financial year ended
1,798.0
1,237.6
182.4
(16.0)
394.0
Mining and income taxation
June
2007
108.2
121.4
7.8
(5.1)
(15.9)
March 2007
172.7
92.6
19.0
(7.0)
68.1
Financial year ended
648.6
395.7
67.3
19.5
166.1
- Normal taxation
June 2007
102.0
25.9
6.0
(15.6)
85.7
March
2007
92.8
65.3
6.6
1.3
19.6
Financial year ended
458.2
267.6
32.5
11.9
146.2
- Deferred taxation
June 2007
6.2
95.5
1.8
10.5
(101.6)
March
2007
79.9
27.3
12.4
(8.3)
48.5
Financial year ended
190.4
128.1
34.8
7.6
19.9
Profit before exceptional items
June 2007
230.7
235.0
6.8
(9.5)
(1.6)
March 2007
301.3
207.3
36.8
(6.8)
64.0
Financial year ended
1,149.4
841.9
115.1
(35.5)
227.9
Exceptional items
June 2007
2.9
-
-
(1.3)
4.2
March
2007
61.4
-
-
-
61.4
Financial year ended
69.4
-
-
(1.3)
70.7
Net profit
June 2007
233.6
235.0
6.8
(10.8)
2.6
March
2007
362.7
207.3
36.8
(6.8)
125.4
Financial year ended
1,218.8
841.9
115.1
(36.8)
298.6
June 2007
233.0
234.8
7.1
(9.9)
1.0
March 2007
321.9
208.1
37.1
(6.8)
83.5
Net profit excluding gains and losses on
foreign exchange, financial instruments and
exceptional items
foreign exchange, financial instruments and
exceptional items
Financial year ended
1,186.6
851.4
118.9
(35.9)
252.2
Capital expenditure
June 2007
656.2
345.4
62.7
33.1
155.0
60.0
March 2007
413.7
151.5
64.6
16.8
148.2
32.6
Financial year ended
1,920.0
775.6
227.9
165.0
545.8
205.7
Planned for next six months to December 2007
1,498.2
811.4
116.5
160.4
302.1
107.8
19
I
GOLD FIELDS RESULTS Q4F2007
Operating and financial results
South African Operations
United States Dollars
Total Mine
Operations
Total
Driefontein
Kloof
Beatrix
South
Deep
+
Operating Results
Ore milled/treated (000 tons)
June 2007
12,817
3,874
1,642
931
864
437
March
2007
13,382
3,844
1,634
920
807
483
Financial year ended
52,166
15,175
6,652
3,829
3,590
1,104
Yield (ounces per ton)
June 2007
0.084
0.177
0.159
0.247
0.145
0.159
March 2007
0.079
0.171
0.154
0.239
0.148
0.138
Financial year ended
0.082
0.174
0.153
0.241
0.151
0.148
Gold produced (000 ounces)
June 2007
1,075.6
685.3
260.5
229.6
125.7
69.5
March
2007
1,054.1
657.1
251.2
220.0
119.2
66.7
Financial year ended
4,285.0
2,646.1
1,016.5
922.9
543.4
163.2
Gold sold (000 ounces)
June 2007
1,075.6
685.3
260.5
229.6
125.7
69.5
March
2007
1,062.1
665.1
251.2
220.0
119.2
74.6
Financial year ended
4,288.9
2,649.0
1,016.5
922.9
543.4
166.1
Gold price received (dollars per ounce)
June 2007
670
667
667
668
664
672
March
2007
652
653
655
651
655
649
Financial year ended
638
637
638
636
635
650
Total cash costs (dollars per ounce)
June 2007
405
400
353
382
420
594
March
2007
399
408
356
389
429
608
Financial year ended
376
375
348
366
377
595
Total production costs (dollars per ounce)
June 2007
514
487
421
462
525
752
March
2007
483
480
424
469
472
711
Financial year ended
468
454
415
449
455
714
Operating costs (dollars per ton)
June 2007
36
74
59
98
64
98
March
2007
33
73
57
97
67
87
Financial year ended
32
68
56
92
60
91
Financial Results ($ million)
Revenue
June 2007
718.5
455.3
173.1
152.7
83.2
46.2
March
2007
692.6
434.2
164.6
143.3
78.1
48.3
Financial year ended
2,735.2
1,688.1
648.2
587.0
344.9
107.9
Operating costs, net
June 2007
444.4
284.7
96.1
91.1
55.2
42.4
March
2007
437.3
283.8
93.9
89.2
53.8
46.8
Financial year ended
1,659.4
1,040.4
371.0
352.2
215.4
101.8
- Operating costs
June 2007
462.0
284.7
96.1
91.1
55.2
42.4
March
2007
438.9
279.0
93.9
89.2
53.8
42.0
Financial year ended
1,693.5
1,038.5
371.0
352.2
215.4
100.0
- Gold inventory change
June 2007
(17.6)
-
-
-
-
-
March
2007
(1.6)
4.8
-
-
-
4.8
Financial year ended
(34.1)
1.8
-
-
-
1.8
Operating profit
June 2007
274.1
170.4
76.9
61.6
28.1
3.9
March
2007
255.3
150.4
70.6
54.0
24.3
1.5
Financial year ended
1,075.8
647.6
277.1
234.8
129.6
6.1
Amortisation of mining assets
June 2007
120.3
59.0
17.2
18.1
12.9
10.9
March 2007
90.0
46.6
16.5
17.5
5.0
7.6
Financial year ended
397.8
204.4
67.2
75.7
41.8
19.8
Net operating profit
June 2007
153.9
111.5
59.7
43.5
15.2
(7.0)
March
2007
165.3
103.8
54.1
36.5
19.3
(6.1)
Financial year ended
678.0
443.2
209.9
159.1
87.8
(13.6)
Other income/(expenses)
June 2007
2.5
(3.0)
(0.1)
(0.8)
(1.9)
(0.1)
March 2007
3.9
(0.7)
(1.1)
(0.7)
(1.3)
2.4
Financial year ended
1.7
(13.3)
(3.9)
(3.8)
(6.2)
0.7
Profit before taxation
June 2007
156.3
108.5
59.7
42.7
13.3
(7.1)
March
2007
169.2
103.2
53.0
35.8
18.0
(3.7)
Financial year ended
679.7
430.0
206.1
155.3
81.6
(12.9)
Mining and income taxation
June
2007
52.4
37.1
20.5
13.7
5.3
(2.4)
March
2007
56.7
32.5
17.9
8.5
7.0
(0.9)
Financial year ended
233.4
143.3
69.9
45.7
31.7
(4.0)
- Normal taxation
June 2007
30.7
16.4
7.8
8.6
0.1
-
March
2007
30.9
17.9
13.7
4.2
-
-
Financial year ended
123.9
60.3
47.5
12.8
0.1
-
- Deferred taxation
June 2007
21.7
20.7
12.8
5.1
5.3
(2.4)
March
2007
25.8
14.6
4.3
4.3
6.9
(0.9)
Financial year ended
109.5
83.0
22.5
32.9
31.7
(4.0)
Profit before exceptional items
June 2007
103.8
71.4
39.1
29.0
7.9
(4.7)
March 2007
112.5
70.7
35.1
27.3
11.1
(2.8)
Financial year ended
446.3
286.6
136.1
109.6
49.8
(9.0)
Exceptional items
June 2007
5.1
4.6
2.7
-
0.8
1.2
March 2007
10.0
1.5
-
0.1
0.1
1.3
Financial year ended
17.3
7.6
3.4
0.1
1.7
2.5
Net profit
June 2007
108.9
76.0
41.8
29.1
8.7
(3.6)
March 2007
122.5
72.1
35.1
27.4
11.1
(1.5)
Financial year ended
463.5
294.3
139.5
109.8
51.5
(6.5)
June 2007
108.8
75.6
41.3
29.2
9.6
(4.4)
March 2007
113.3
68.7
33.9
27.4
9.8
(2.4)
Net profit excluding gains and losses on
foreign exchange, financial instruments and
exceptional items
foreign exchange, financial instruments and
exceptional items
Financial year ended
454.2
289.4
137.4
109.7
50.5
(8.1)
Capital expenditure
June 2007
213.9
122.0
41.4
29.0
28.8
22.8
March 2007
139.1
81.8
27.1
26.6
17.2
10.9
Financial year ended
609.3
342.6
113.2
107.8
82.3
39.4
Planned for next six months to December 2007
425.6
216.0
75.1
57.8
38.9
44.2
Average exchange rates were US$1 = R7.09 and US$1 = R7.21 for the June 2007 and March 2007 quarters respectively. The Australian dollar exchange rates were A$1 = R5.89 and A$1 = R5.66 for the June 2007 and March 2007
quarters respectively. # 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. + The acquisition of South Deep is effective from 1 Dec 2006.
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Operating and financial results
International Operations
Australian Dollars
Ghana
Venezuela
Australia #
Australia #
United States Dollars
Total
Tarkwa
Damang
Choco 10
St Ives
Agnew
St Ives
Agnew
Operating Results
Ore milled/treated (000 tons)
June 2007
8,943
5,642
1,242
147
1,575
337
1,575
337
March
2007
9,538
5,895
1,384
191
1,744
324
1,744
324
Financial year ended
36,991
22,639
5,269
1,001
6,759
1,323
6,759
1,323
Yield (ounces per ton)
June 2007
0.044
0.030
0.032
0.050
0.076
0.159
0.076
0.159
March 2007
0.042
0.030
0.035
0.043
0.068
0.144
0.068
0.144
Financial year ended
0.044
0.031
0.036
0.055
0.072
0.161
0.072
0.161
Gold produced(000 ounces)
June 2007
390.2
170.5
39.3
7.4
119.5
53.5
119.5
53.5
March
2007
397.0
174.3
48.5
8.2
119.4
46.6
119.4
46.6
Financial year ended
1,638.9
697.2
187.9
54.6
487.0
212.4
487.0
212.4
Gold sold (000 ounces)
June 2007
390.2
170.5
39.3
7.4
119.5
53.5
119.5
53.5
March
2007
397.0
174.3
48.5
8.2
119.4
46.6
119.4
46.6
Financial year ended
1,640.0
697.1
187.9
55.7
487.0
212.4
487.0
212.4
Gold price received
June 2007
676
671
669
870
673
680
810
818
(dollars per ounce)
March 2007
650
650
649
657
650
651
828
829
Financial year ended
638
638
636
647
637
642
812
818
Total cash costs
June 2007
414
308
572
912
491
395
591
476
(dollars per ounce)
March 2007
383
356
454
575
401
334
511
426
Financial year ended
377
333
473
523
424
295
540
377
Total production costs
June 2007
559
377
605
1,010
710
854
(dollars per ounce)
March 2007
490
410
479
693
567
722
Financial year ended
490
390
498
619
577
736
Operating costs
June 2007
20
11
19
73
35
79
42
95
(dollars per ton)
March 2007
17
11
16
47
26
57
33
73
Financial year ended
18
11
17
40
30
54
39
69
Financial Results ($ million)
Revenue
June 2007
263.2
114.0
26.3
6.4
80.3
36.1
96.2
43.6
March
2007
258.3
113.3
31.4
5.5
77.7
30.5
99.2
38.6
Financial year ended
1,047.1
444.8
119.5
36.0
310.4
136.3
395.6
173.7
Operating costs, net
June 2007
159.7
52.8
22.8
9.1
60.8
14.3
73.7
17.1
March 2007
153.5
61.7
22.4
6.3
49.7
13.3
63.3
17.1
Financial year ended
619.0
231.9
89.3
35.2
210.1
52.6
267.6
67.0
- Operating costs
June 2007
177.3
62.4
23.2
10.7
54.8
26.3
66.0
32.3
March 2007
160.0
64.5
22.2
9.0
45.8
18.4
58.2
23.6
Financial year ended
655.0
248.9
88.0
40.1
206.2
71.8
262.7
91.5
- Gold inventory change
June 2007
(17.6)
(9.6)
(0.3)
(1.6)
5.9
(12.0)
7.7
(15.2)
March
2007
(6.5)
(2.8)
0.2
(2.7)
3.9
(5.1)
5.1
(6.5)
Financial year ended
(36.0)
(17.0)
1.4
(4.9)
3.8
(19.2)
4.9
(24.5)
Operating profit
June 2007
103.7
61.3
3.5
(2.6)
19.7
21.9
22.5
26.5
March
2007
104.9
51.5
9.0
(0.8)
28.0
17.1
35.9
21.5
Financial year ended
428.2
213.0
30.2
0.9
100.4
83.8
128.0
106.7
Amortisation of mining assets
June 2007
61.3
11.7
1.4
0.8
47.4
57.9
March
2007
43.4
9.8
1.2
0.9
31.3
40.1
Financial year ended
193.4
40.6
4.9
5.4
142.5
181.6
Net operating profit
June 2007
42.4
49.6
2.1
(3.4)
(5.8)
(8.9)
March
2007
61.5
41.7
7.8
(1.7)
13.7
17.3
Financial year ended
234.8
172.4
25.3
(4.5)
41.7
53.1
Other income/(expenses)
June 2007
5.4
0.3
-
1.3
3.8
4.5
March
2007
4.5
(0.1)
(0.1)
(0.1)
4.9
6.3
Financial year ended
14.9
(0.5)
-
2.3
13.1
16.6
Profit before taxation
June 2007
47.8
49.9
2.1
(2.1)
(2.1)
(4.4)
March
2007
66.0
41.6
7.7
(1.9)
18.6
23.5
Financial year ended
249.7
171.9
25.3
(2.2)
54.7
69.7
Mining and income taxation June
2007
15.3
17.1
1.0
(0.7)
(2.1)
(3.4)
March
2007
24.1
12.9
2.6
(0.9)
9.5
12.2
Financial year ended
90.1
55.0
9.3
2.7
23.1
29.4
- Normal taxation
June 2007
14.3
3.8
0.8
(2.1)
11.9
15.0
March
2007
13.0
9.1
0.9
0.2
2.8
3.5
Financial year ended
63.6
37.2
4.5
1.7
20.3
25.9
- Deferred taxation
June 2007
0.9
13.3
0.2
1.5
(14.0)
(18.4)
March
2007
11.2
3.8
1.8
(1.1)
6.7
8.7
Financial year ended
26.4
17.8
4.8
1.1
2.8
3.5
Profit before exceptional items
June 2007
32.5
32.8
1.1
(1.4)
0.1
(1.0)
March 2007
41.9
28.6
5.1
(1.0)
9.1
11.4
Financial year ended
159.6
116.9
16.0
(4.9)
31.7
40.3
Exceptional items
June 2007
0.4
-
-
(0.2)
0.6
0.6
March 2007
8.5
-
-
-
8.5
11.0
Financial year ended
9.6
-
-
(0.2)
9.8
12.5
Net profit
June 2007
33.0
32.8
1.1
(1.6)
0.7
(0.4)
March 2007
50.4
28.6
5.1
(1.0)
17.6
22.4
Financial year ended
169.3
116.9
16.0
(5.1)
41.5
52.8
June 2007
33.1
33.3
1.1
(1.3)
-
(8.2)
March 2007
44.6
28.6
5.1
(1.0)
11.8
22.4
Net profit excluding gains and
losses on
foreign exchange, financial instruments
and exceptional items
foreign exchange, financial instruments
and exceptional items
Financial year ended
164.7
118.3
16.5
(5.0)
35.0
44.6
Capital expenditure
June 2007
91.9
48.2
8.9
4.7
21.7
8.4
26.3
10.2
March 2007
57.3
21.0
8.9
2.3
20.6
4.5
26.4
5.7
Financial year ended
266.7
107.7
31.7
22.9
75.8
28.6
96.6
36.4
Planned for next six months to
December
2007
209.5
113.5
16.3
22.4
42.3
15.1
49.9
17.8
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Underground and surface
South African Rand and Metric Units
South African Operations
International Operations
Ghana
Venezuela
Australia
Operating Results
Total Mine
Operations
TotalDriefontein
Kloof
Beatrix
South
Deep+
Total
Tarkwa
Damang
Choco 10
St Ives
Agnew
Ore milled / treated (000 ton)
- underground
June 2007
3,445
3,062
981
851
864
366
383
-
-
-
304
79
March
2007
3,317
2,897
930
851
807
309
420
-
-
-
319
101
Financial year ended
13,386
11,625
3,812
3,447
3,590
776
1,761
-
-
-
1,367
394
- surface
June 2007
9,372
812
661
80
-
71
8,560
5,642
1,242
147
1,271
258
March 2007
10,065
947
704
69
-
174
9,118
5,895
1,384
191
1,425
223
Financial year ended
38,780
3,550
2,840
382
-
328
35,230
22,639
5,269
1,001
5,392
929
- total
June 2007
12,817
3,874
1,642
931
864
437
8,943
5,642
1,242
147
1,575
337
March 2007
13,382
3,844
1,634
920
807
483
9,538
5,895
1,384
191
1,744
324
Financial year ended
52,166
15,175
6,652
3,829
3,590
1,104
36,991
22,639
5,269
1,001
6,759
1,323
Yield (grams per ton)
- underground
June 2007
6.6
6.7
7.6
8.3
4.5
5.7
6.0
-
-
-
5.3
8.7
March
2007
6.6
6.7
7.6
8.0
4.6
6.1
5.8
-
-
-
4.8
9.1
Financial year ended
6.7
6.8
7.6
8.2
4.7
6.2
6.2
-
-
-
4.9
10.8
- surface
June 2007
1.1
0.9
1.0
0.7
-
0.9
1.1
0.9
1.0
1.6
1.6
3.8
March
2007
1.1
1.0
1.0
1.0
-
1.0
1.1
0.9
1.1
1.3
1.5
2.4
Financial year ended
1.1
1.0
1.0
1.2
-
0.9
1.1
1.0
1.1
1.7
1.6
2.5
- combined
June 2007
2.6
5.5
4.9
7.7
4.5
4.9
1.4
0.9
1.0
1.6
2.4
4.9
March 2007
2.5
5.3
4.8
7.4
4.6
4.3
1.3
0.9
1.1
1.3
2.1
4.5
Financial year ended
2.6
5.4
4.8
7.5
4.7
4.6
1.4
1.0
1.1
1.7
2.2
5.0
Gold produced (kilograms)
- underground
June 2007
22,873
20,564
7,467
7,086
3,909
2,102
2,309
-
-
-
1,623
686
March
2007
21,926
19,484
7,104
6,773
3,708
1,899
2,442
-
-
-
1,518
924
Financial year ended
89,701
78,761
28,815
28,260
16,903
4,783
10,940
-
-
-
6,702
4,238
- surface
June 2007
10,581
752
636
55
-
61
9,829
5,303
1,222
230
2,095
979
March
2007
10,862
956
710
70
-
176
9,906
5,420
1,508
256
2,197
525
Financial year ended
43,578
3,541
2,803
445
-
293
40,037
21,684
5,843
1,699
8,444
2,367
- total
June 2007
33,454
21,316
8,103
7,141
3,909
2,163
12,138
5,303
1,222
230
3,718
1,665
March 2007
32,788
20,440
7,814
6,843
3,708
2,075
12,348
5,420
1,508
256
3,715
1,449
Financial year ended
133,279
82,302
31,618
28,705
16,903
5,076
50,977
21,684
5,843
1,699
15,146
6,605
Operating costs (Rand per ton)
- underground
June 2007
631
643
652
754
454
799
539
-
-
-
548
501
March
2007
648
673
680
748
481
951
475
-
-
-
416
662
Financial year ended
604
623
653
727
432
896
481
-
-
-
461
552
- surface
June 2007
119
72
67
79
-
156
123
79
133
517
176
574
March
2007
101
65
64
101
-
54
105
79
116
338
138
296
Financial year ended
106
67
65
82
-
75
110
79
120
288
158
322
- total
June 2007
257
523
416
696
454
695
141
79
133
517
248
557
March 2007
237
523
415
699
481
628
121
79
116
338
189
410
Financial year ended
234
493
402
662
432
652
127
79
120
288
220
391
+ The acquisition of South Deep is effective from 1 December 2006.
Restated operating cost per ton on the assumption that Ore Reserve Development (ORD) is fully expensed
South African
Operations
International
Operations
Total Mine
Operations
Total
Driefontein
Kloof
Beatrix
South
Deep+
Total
- underground
June 2007
706
727
741
863
530
833
539
March
2007
723
759
766
861
562
971
475
Financial year ended
678
708
744
835
501
920
481
- surface
June 2007
119
72
67
79
-
156
123
March
2007
101
65
64
101
-
54
105
Financial year ended
106
67
65
82
-
75
110
- total
June 2007
277
590
470
797
530
721
141
March
2007
255
588
463
804
562
641
121
Financial year ended
253
558
454
760
501
668
127
+ The acquisition of South Deep is effective from 1 December 2006.
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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.
when estimating ore reserves. All figures below exclude shaft sinking metres.
Driefontein
June 2007 quarter
March 2007 quarter
Year ended F2007
Reef
Carbon
Leader
Main
VCR
Carbon
Leader
Main
VCR
Carbon
Leader
Main
VCR
Advanced
(m)
4,164
1,054
1,666
4,044
1,159
1,426
17,539
4,063
6,404
Advanced on reef
(m)
736
332
311
726
378
222
3,306
1,062
885
Sampled
(m)
579
402
123
579
303
84
2,868
969
648
Channel width
(cm)
59
43
73
53
70
101
66
54
85
Average value
-
(g/t)
24.3
10.8
115.9
18.7
5.5
8.1
20.3
8.8
28.6
-
(cm.g/t)
1,426
469
8,478
1
987
390
814
1,337
478
2,418
Kloof
June 2007 quarter
March 2007 quarter
Year ended F2007
Reef
Libanon
Kloof
Main
VCR
Libanon
Kloof
Main
VCR
Libanon Kloof
Main
VCR
Advanced
(m)
-
327
1,679
6,966
16
325
1,572
6,594
28
1,253
6,566
27,201
Advanced on reef
(m)
-
11
410
933
16
45
468
991
16
138
1,606
4,322
Sampled
(m)
-
21
402
801
15
39 408
912
15
141
1,509
3,654
Channel width
(cm)
-
37
77
89
99
102
69
92
99
81
95
82
Average value
-
(g/t)
-
0.1
7.8
20.5
10.3
8.2
9.5 17.9
10.3
6.3
8.3
20.9
-
(cm.g/t)
-
3
600
1,824
1,026
836
652
1,654
1,026
507
788
1,704
Beatrix
June 2007 quarter
March 2007 quarter
Year ended F2007
Reef
Beatrix
Kalkoenkrans
Beatrix
Kalkoenkrans
Beatrix
Kalkoenkrans
Advanced
(m)
8,340
2,676
8,014
2,350
33,498
10,294
Advanced on reef
(m)
1,458
284
1,305
132
5,767
635
Sampled
(m)
1,260
270
858
123
4,623
540
Channel width
(cm)
96
164
79
112
88
143
Average value
-
(g/t)
9.2
10.0
7.4
7.1
10.3
10.4
-
(cm.g/t)
884
1,638
578
800
907
1,482
South Deep+
June 2007 quarter
March 2007 quarter
7 months year to date F2007
Reef
VCR
Elsburg
VCR
Elsburg
VCR
Elsburg
Advanced
(m)
658
879
199
827
900
2,029
Advanced on reef
(m)
91
625
18
722
109
1,598
Sampled
(m)
69
-
15
-
84
-
Channel width
(cm)
94
-
118
-
98
-
Average value
-
(g/t)
3.0
6.3
3
0.4
6.2
2.4
6.3
-
(cm.g/t)
282
2
-
42
-
239
-
1) High grades intersected in 4 shaft pillar.
2) VCR not fully exposed in faulted area.
3) Trackless development in the Elsburg reefs is evaluated by means of the block model.
+ The acquisition of South Deep is effective from 1 December 2006.
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e-mail: williej@goldfields.co.za
Telephone: (+27)(11) 644 2460
Facsimile: (+27)(11) 484 0639
e-mail: williej@goldfields.co.za
Transfer Secretaries
South Africa
Computershare Investor Services 2004
(Proprietary) Limited
Ground Floor
70 Marshall Street
Johannesburg, 2001
P O Box 61051
Marshalltown, 2107
Telephone: (+27)(11) 370 5000
Facsimile: (+27)(11) 370 5271
Computershare Investor Services 2004
(Proprietary) Limited
Ground Floor
70 Marshall Street
Johannesburg, 2001
P O Box 61051
Marshalltown, 2107
Telephone: (+27)(11) 370 5000
Facsimile: (+27)(11) 370 5271
United Kingdom
Capita Registrars
Bourne House
34 Beckenham Road
Beckenham
Kent BR3 4TU
England
Telephone: (+44)(20) 8639 2000
Facsimile: (+44)(20) 8658 3430
Capita Registrars
Bourne House
34 Beckenham Road
Beckenham
Kent BR3 4TU
England
Telephone: (+44)(20) 8639 2000
Facsimile: (+44)(20) 8658 3430
WEBSITE
http://www.goldfields.co.za
http://www.goldfields.co.za
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.
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; decreases in the market price of
gold; hazards associated with underground and surface
gold mining; labour disruptions; changes in government
regulations, particularly environmental regulations; changes
in exchange rates; currency devaluations; inflation and
other macro-economic factors; and the impact of the AIDS
crisis in South Africa. These forward looking statements
speak only as of the date of this document.
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; decreases in the market price of
gold; hazards associated with underground and surface
gold mining; labour disruptions; changes in government
regulations, particularly environmental regulations; changes
in exchange rates; currency devaluations; inflation and
other macro-economic factors; 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.
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.
Gold Fields Limited
Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa
Registration number 1968/004880/06
Share code:
Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa
Registration number 1968/004880/06
Share code:
GFI
Issuer code:
GOGOF
ISIN: ZAE 000018123
Directors
A J Wright (Chairman)
I D Cockerill * (Chief Executive Officer)
N J Holland * (Chief Financial Officer)
K Ansah#
I D Cockerill * (Chief Executive Officer)
N J Holland * (Chief Financial Officer)
K Ansah#
A Grigorian °
J G Hopwood
G Marcus
J G Hopwood
G Marcus
J M McMahon *
D M J Ncube
R L Pennant-Rea *
D M J Ncube
R L Pennant-Rea *
P J Ryan
T M G Sexwale
C I von Christierson
T M G Sexwale
C I von Christierson
* British
# Ghanaian
° Russian
# Ghanaian
° Russian
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: 1 August 2007
GOLD FIELDS LIMITED
By:
Name:
Mr W J Jacobsz
Title: Senior Vice President: Investor
Title: Senior Vice President: Investor
Relations and Corporate Affairs