Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Gold Fields Limited, dated March 29, 2011, serves as a notice regarding the company's Mineral Resource and Reserve Statement for the six-month period ended December 31, 2010. Gold Fields is identified as the world's fourth-largest gold producer with operations in Australia, Ghana, Peru, and South Africa.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide specific financial values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity for the reporting period. It focuses exclusively on mineral resource data and an upcoming presentation announcement.
- Attributable Production: 3.6 million gold equivalent ounces per annum.
- Mineral Reserves: 77 million gold equivalent ounces.
- Mineral Resources: 225 million gold equivalent ounces.
- Operating Mines: Nine mines across four countries.
- Development Pipeline: Four major projects at various stages.
Material Changes
The filing does not contain comparative financial data or specific details on material changes versus the prior comparable period. It announces the upcoming release of the detailed Mineral Resource and Reserve Statement.
Guidance, Outlook, and Management Commentary
Management has scheduled a presentation to discuss the Mineral Resource and Reserve Statement for the six months ended December 31, 2010. The detailed statement and presentation are set for April 14, 2011, at the Gold Fields Corporate Office in Sandton, South Africa. A delayed audio file will be available on the company website following the event. No specific forward-looking financial guidance or risk contingencies are detailed in this text.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the detailed Mineral Resource and Reserve Statement released on April 14, 2011.
- Review the full financial results for the six-month period ended December 31, 2010, which are not included in this filing.
- Confirm the status of the four major projects in the global growth pipeline.
- Check for updates on the nine operating mines in Australia, Ghana, Peru, and South Africa.