Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Gold Fields Limited, dated January 15, 2010, serves as a notice regarding the upcoming release of financial results. The company is a major global gold producer with operations in South Africa, Ghana, Australia, and Peru. The filing specifically announces the publication date for the second quarter of fiscal year 2010 (Q2 F2010) results.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide specific financial values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity for the current or prior periods. It only references historical production capacity and reserves:
- Attributable Production: 3.6 million ounces per annum (based on the annualized run rate for the fourth quarter of F2009).
- Mineral Reserves: 81 million ounces.
- Mineral Resources: 271 million ounces.
- Operating Mines: Nine mines across four countries.
Material Changes
No material changes to financial performance or operational status are detailed in this document, as it is a procedural announcement rather than a financial report. The filing notes that the company is an unhedged producer of gold.
Guidance, Outlook, and Management Commentary
Upcoming Results: Gold Fields will publish its Q2 F2010 results on February 4, 2010, at 08:00 am South African time on its website.
Management Presentation: A live presentation is scheduled for February 4, 2010, at 10:00 am SA time at Summer Place in Hyde Park, Johannesburg. A simultaneous audio and video webcast will be available on the company website.
Teleconference: A global teleconference is scheduled for February 4, 2010, at 16:30 South African time (09:30 am Eastern Time). Dial-in numbers are provided for South Africa, the USA, Australia, the UK, and Canada.
Risks and Contingencies: The filing does not disclose specific new risks or contingencies beyond the standard operational context of an unhedged gold producer.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the actual Q2 F2010 financial results when released on February 4, 2010.
- Confirm the impact of gold price fluctuations on the company's unhedged production.
- Review the detailed production figures and cost metrics in the upcoming full report.
- Check for any updates on the growth pipeline and exploration projects mentioned in the "About Gold Fields" section.