Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Gold Fields Limited (GFI) is dated October 11, 2010, and pertains to the month of October 2010. The document serves as a media release announcing the upcoming publication of financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2010 (Q1F2011). Gold Fields operates nine mines across South Africa, Ghana, Australia, and Peru, with total attributable gold equivalent Mineral Reserves of 78 million ounces and Mineral Resources of 281 million ounces.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide specific values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity for the September 2010 quarter. This document is a forward-looking announcement regarding the release of results rather than a financial statement containing performance data.
Material Changes
No material changes in financial performance or operational metrics are reported in this filing, as the actual results for the period have not yet been released.
Guidance, Outlook, and Management Commentary
- Results Release Date: Gold Fields will publish its Q1F2011 results on November 4, 2010, at 08:00 am South African time.
- Conference Call: A telephone conference call and webcast are scheduled for November 4, 2010, with dial-in numbers provided for South Africa, the USA, Australia, the UK, and Canada.
- Replay Availability: A digital replay of the call will be available one hour after the event for seven days.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the actual Q1F2011 financial results on the company website (www.goldfields.co.za) on or after November 4, 2010.
- Confirm the timing and dial-in details for the earnings conference call if live participation is required.
- Review the subsequent Form 20-F or quarterly reports for the specific revenue, profit, and production figures referenced in this announcement.