Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Gold Fields Limited, dated April 14, 2010, serves as a media release announcing the upcoming publication of financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2010 (Q3F2010). The company is a major global gold producer with operations in South Africa, Ghana, Australia, and Peru.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide specific financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2010, as the data is scheduled for release on May 7, 2010. However, the document provides the following operational context based on the annualized run rate for the fourth quarter of F2009:
- Attributable Production: 3.6 million ounces per annum.
- Mineral Reserves: 81 million ounces.
- Mineral Resources: 271 million ounces.
- Operating Mines: Nine mines across four countries.
Specific figures for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, and liquidity are not present in this filing.
Material Changes
No material changes to financial performance or operations are reported in this document, as it is a forward-looking announcement regarding the timing of the next earnings release rather than a report of completed financial activity.
Guidance, Outlook, and Management Commentary
Management has scheduled a conference call and webcast for May 7, 2010, to discuss the Q3F2010 results. The company highlights an extensive growth pipeline including greenfields and near-mine exploration projects. No specific financial guidance or risk contingencies are detailed in this announcement.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the actual Q3F2010 financial results when published on May 7, 2010.
- Confirm the reconciliation of the 3.6 million ounce annualized production run rate against actual Q3 output.
- Review the conference call transcript for updates on the growth pipeline and exploration projects.
- Check for any changes in Mineral Reserves or Resources since the last reporting period.