Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Gold Fields Limited, dated November 27, 2006, serves as a notification that the company has filed its annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2006. Gold Fields is a major global gold producer with primary operations in South Africa, Ghana, Australia, and Venezuela, alongside a developing mine in Peru. The company holds primary listing on the Johannesburg Securities Exchange and secondary listings on the NYSE, LSE, and other international exchanges.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide specific financial values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity for the period ended June 30, 2006. These figures are contained within the referenced Form 20-F annual report, which is not included in this document.
Operational metrics provided include:
- Annual Gold Production: Approximately 4.1 million ounces.
- Ore Reserves: 65 million ounces.
- Mineral Resources: 179 million ounces.
Material Changes
The filing does not disclose specific material changes in financial performance or operational status compared to the prior comparable period. It solely announces the availability of the annual report.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The document contains no forward-looking guidance, management commentary on future outlook, or specific discussion of risks and contingencies. It notes that all operations are ISO 14001 certified.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the full financial results (revenue, net income, cash flow) in the Form 20-F annual report for the year ended June 30, 2006.
- Confirm the status and timeline of the Cerro Corona mine development in Peru.
- Review the detailed breakdown of production costs and margins by region (South Africa, Ghana, Australia, Venezuela).
- Check for any updates on the company's hedging strategy, as the filing describes the company as an "unhedged" producer.