Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Gold Fields Limited
Filing Type: Form 6-K (Report of Foreign Private Issuer)
Date: April 6, 2017
Reporting Period: This filing announces the submission of the Form 20-F Annual Report for the year ended December 31, 2016.
Gold Fields is a globally diversified gold producer with eight operating mines in Australia, Ghana, Peru, and South Africa. It holds primary listings on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) and secondary listings on the NYSE and Swiss Exchange.
Key Financial Metrics
Note: This Form 6-K serves as a notification of the Form 20-F filing and does not contain specific financial performance data for the 2016 period.
- Revenue, Profit, Cash Flow, Margins: The filing text does not provide a clear value.
- Debt and Liquidity: The filing text does not provide a clear value.
- Production Capacity: Attributable annual gold-equivalent production is approximately 2.2 million ounces.
- Reserves and Resources:
- Gold Mineral Reserves: ~48 million ounces
- Gold Mineral Resources: ~101 million ounces
- Copper Mineral Reserves: 454 million pounds
- Copper Mineral Resources: 5,813 million pounds
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide a clear value regarding material changes in financial performance or operational metrics compared to the prior period. Investors must refer to the referenced Form 20-F Annual Report for comparative analysis.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Management Commentary: The filing confirms the availability of the 2016 Annual Report (Form 20-F) on the company website and via request for shareholders.
Guidance and Outlook: The filing text does not provide a clear value regarding future guidance or outlook.
Risks and Contingencies: The filing text does not provide a clear value regarding specific risks or contingencies.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Access the full Form 20-F Annual Report for the year ended December 31, 2016, via the Gold Fields website or SEC EDGAR database to review detailed financial statements.
- Verify the specific revenue, net income, and cash flow figures for 2016 against the 2015 period.
- Review the "Management's Discussion and Analysis" section of the Form 20-F for updated production guidance and risk factors.
- Confirm the status of the eight operating mines in Australia, Ghana, Peru, and South Africa for any operational updates not detailed in this summary.