Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Gold Fields Limited, dated April 20, 2009, serves as a media release announcing the upcoming publication of financial results. The company is a major unhedged gold producer with operations in South Africa, Peru, Ghana, and Australia. The filing specifically addresses the reporting period for the quarter ended March 2009 (Q3F2009).
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide specific financial values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity for the March 2009 quarter. These figures are scheduled to be released on May 7, 2009.
Static operational data provided in the filing includes:
- Attributable steady-state production: Approximately 4 million ounces per annum.
- Total attributable ore reserves: 83 million ounces.
- Mineral resources: 251 million ounces.
- Operating mines: 9.
Material Changes
The filing does not contain comparative financial data or details regarding material changes versus the prior comparable period. It is a forward-looking announcement regarding the timing of the next earnings release.
Guidance, Outlook, and Management Commentary
Management has scheduled a conference call and webcast to discuss the Q3F2009 results on May 7, 2009. No specific guidance, outlook, risk factors, or contingencies are detailed in this specific document beyond the standard operational profile of the company.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the actual Q3F2009 financial results (revenue, profit, cash flow) when released on May 7, 2009.
- Confirm the impact of the global economic environment on gold prices and production costs during the quarter.
- Review the conference call transcript for management commentary on operational performance at the nine operating mines.
- Check for any updates on the 83 million ounces of ore reserves and 251 million ounces of mineral resources.