Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Gold Fields Limited covers the month of September 2009. The document serves as a media release announcing the upcoming release of the company's Detailed Mineral Resource and Reserve Statement for 2009, scheduled for October 5, 2009. Gold Fields is described as one of the world's largest unhedged gold producers with operations in South Africa, Peru, Ghana, and Australia.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide specific financial performance data such as revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity for the reporting period. Instead, it provides operational capacity metrics:
- Steady State Production: Approximately 3.6 million ounces per annum.
- Operating Mines: Nine mines across four countries.
- Total Attributable Ore Reserves: 83 million ounces.
- Mineral Resources: 251 million ounces.
Material Changes
The filing does not report material changes in financial results compared to prior periods. The primary update is the announcement of the upcoming presentation regarding the South Deep Project and the Athena Complex at St Ives in Australia.
Guidance, Outlook, and Management Commentary
Management has scheduled a presentation for Monday, October 5, 2009, at 09:30 SA time. The presentation will include a comprehensive review of the South Deep Project and the Athena Complex. A simultaneous audio and video webcast will be available on the company website. No specific financial guidance or risk contingencies are detailed in this specific text.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the detailed Mineral Resource and Reserve Statement released on October 5, 2009.
- Review the specific updates on the South Deep Project and the Athena Complex at St Ives.
- Confirm the company's status as an unhedged producer and its exposure to gold price fluctuations.
- Check subsequent filings for the actual financial results (revenue, profit, cash flow) which are not included in this announcement.