GFI 201608180002A
Unaudited interim results
Gold Fields Limited
Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa
Registration number 1968/004880/06
Share code: GFI
Issuer code: GOGOF
ISIN � ZAE 000018123
Media Release
Six months ended 30 June 2016
Unaudited Results
SALIENT FEATURES
US$992 per ounce
All-in-sustaining costs
US$1,024 per ounce
All-in-costs
1,044 million ounces
of attributable gold production
up 1% YoY
US$60 million cash inflow
from operating activities*
Note: *Cash flow from operating activities less net capital expenditure, environmental payments and financing costs.
EXCEEDING TARGETS
JOHANNESBURG. 18 AUGUST 2016
Gold Fields Limited (NYSE & JSE: GFI) today announced normalised earnings of US$103 million for the six months to June 2016 compared
with normalised earnings of US$8 million for the six months to June 2015.
An interim dividend of 50 SA cents per share (gross) is payable on 12 September 2016.
STATEMENT BY NICK HOLLAND,
Chief Executive Officer of Gold Fields
It is pleasing to report our H1 2016 results into a much more buoyant gold market compared with the start of the year. Following Brexit
at the end of June, the gold price has increased almost US$100/oz and is approximately US$250/oz higher than our planning price for
2016. While we welcome the increase in the US$ gold price, we remain focused on delivering on our strategic objectives and have made
good progress on a number of these during H1 2016.
Materially higher earnings and cash flow in H1 2016
Gold Fields had an operationally strong H1 2016, with attributable gold equivalent production for the Group of 1,044koz (H1 2015:
1,036koz), at all-in sustaining costs (AISC) of US$992/oz (H1 2015: US$1,083/oz) and all-in costs (AIC) of US$1,024/oz (H1 2015:
US$1,108/oz).
In-line with the trading statement, published on 19 July, headline earnings for H1 2016 was US$124m or US$0.16/share, compared with
US$5m or US$0.01/share reported for H1 2015. Normalised earnings for the period was US$103m or US$0.13/share compared with US$8m or
US$0.01/share reported for H1 2015.
The increase in earnings was primarily driven by an increase in the US$ gold price (3% YoY) and good cost control which resulted in
lower net operating costs in local currencies as well as the impact of converting these costs at weaker exchange rates. In H1 2016,
the A$ was 5% weaker YoY and the rand was 29% weaker YoY, against the US$.
The Group generated net cash flow of US$60m for H1 2016, compared with US$1m in H1 2015, mainly due to the higher profit reported for
the period and took into account US$22m spent on further drilling at Salares Norte.
We have declared an interim dividend of R0.50/share which is 12.5 times higher than the 2015 interim dividend of R0.04/share.
South Deep outperforming guidance
Production at South Deep increased by 87% to 4,356kg (140koz) from 2,332kg (75koz) in H1 2015 driven by increased volumes and grade.
AIC in H1 2016 decreased 19% YoY to R622,453/kg (US$1,257/oz). Good progress was made on a number of important activities:
- Safety continues to be a priority at South Deep, with no fatalities reported in H1 2016 and the TRIFR improving 5% YoY to 2.89 in
H1 2016 from 3.03 in H1 2015.
- Helped by the higher rand gold price and favourable working capital movements, the net cash outflow for the period was R50m compared
with an outflow of R728m in H1 2015. Within this half year number, it is worth noting that the mine was cash positive in the June
2016 quarter.
- Development increased by 74% to 3,078 metres in H1 2016 from 1,773 metres in H1 2015.
- Destress mining increased by 46% to 19,845 square metres for the six months ended 30 June 2016 from 13,619 square metres for the six
months ended 30 June 2015.
- Destress mining increased by 46% to 19,845 square metres for the six months ended 30 June 2016 from 13,619 square metres for the six
months ended 30 June 2015.
- The conversion from low profile to high profile destress mining yielded positive results. High profile destress mining contributed
53% to total destress mining for the period. Low profile destress mining was completed subsequent to quarter-end.
- Longhole stoping volumes increased by 120% to 301kt in H1 2016 from 137kt in H1 2015.
- Secondary support increased by 34% YoY in H1 2016 to 3,891 metres.
- Backfill placed was 47% higher YoY for the six months to June 2016 at 198m3.
- As part of the fleet renewal strategy, 17 category 1 units were commissioned during H1 2016, with an additional 11 units to be
commissioned during the remainder of 2016. In the past 18 months, we have commissioned 51 new category 1 units out of a total of
114 category 1 units.
- Most of the critical skill position identified at the start of 2015 have now been filled, with a limited number of specialist skill
positions outstanding.
Australia
Gold production in the Australia region for H1 2016 was 2% lower YoY at 466koz due to lower production at all operations except Darlot,
however all mines exceeded guidance. AIC for the region was only marginally higher in A$ terms at A$1,265/oz, but 6% lower YoY in
US$ terms at US$928/oz due to the weakening of the A$ against the US$. AIC includes exploration expenditure (see below). Net cash flow
from the region for H1 2016 was US$121m.
During H1 2016, A$52m of the exploration budget was spent, with 347,456 metres drilled during the period. There have been encouraging
results at all operations including: extensions at Wallaby laterally and at depth; prospective results from drilling at Northern Fleet
on Lake Carey at Granny Smith and Waroonga North at Agnew as well as extensions at Invincible and Invincible South and Retribution on
the Eastern Causeway at St Ives. Darlot continues to find resources to incrementally extend its life, while exploration to find the
�game changer� continues. We anticipate replacing ounces mined into reserves at year-end.
West Africa
Attributable gold production from the West Africa region was 7% lower YoY in H1 2016 at 311koz, due to lower production at both Tarkwa
and Damang. However, AIC for the region decreased 9% YoY to US$1,052/oz mainly as a result of lower net operating costs and lower
capital expenditure, partially offset by lower gold sold. The region generated net cash flow of US$26m for the six months to June 2016.
As previously reported, the conclusion of a development agreement with the Government of Ghana was a key milestone during H1 2016 and
provides the platform for targeting many years of sustainable production by Gold Fields in Ghana. The lower royalties will become
effective in 2017.
We continue to evaluate a range of options for Damang, with additional work required following the conclusion of the Development
Agreement. We expect to make a decision and provide an update to the market before year-end.
South America
Attributable equivalent gold production at Cerro Corona decreased by 15% YoY to 128koz, mainly due to lower gold head grades, as a
result of planned sequencing at the mine, and the lower copper price. Consequently, AIC increased by 9% YoY to US$728 per equivalent
ounce. Despite the lower production, the mine generated net cash flow of US$19m.
Approaching 1x net debt to EBITDA target
Net debt decreased to US$1,155m during H1 2016, from US$1,380m at end December 2015 following the bond buyback and subsequent equity
raising undertaken in the period. The net debt to EBITDA ratio reduced to 1.05x at 30 June 2016, from 1.38x at end-December 2015 and
positions the company well to meet its net debt to EBITDA target of 1.0x by year-end.
As previously reported in June, we have successfully refinanced our US$1,440m credit facilities due in November 2017. The new
facilities amount to US$1,290m, with the interest rates being very similar to the previous facilities. The refinancing extends the
maturity of our debt, with the first maturity now only in June 2019 (previously November 2017).
Improved FY16 production guidance
As a result of the better than expected performance at South Deep, we have increased the FY16 production guidance for the mine to
9,000kg (289koz) from 8,000kg (257koz). However, we have also increased the AIC guidance for the year to R595,000/kg (US$1,310/oz)
from R575,000/kg (US$1,265/oz). The higher AIC relates to increased capital expenditure of R211m (US$15m) to R1,210m (US$86m) due to a
change in strategy on housing (decision to build instead of rent) and the acquisition of additional new fleet. The remainder of the
increase is due to higher working costs, which comprise higher bonuses due to higher gold production achieved relative to plan as well
as the investment in additional resources in line with the strategy to sustainably improve all aspects of the operation.
For Tarkwa, we have increased the FY16 AIC guidance to US$980/oz from US$940/oz, mainly due to a US$38m increase in capital expenditure
to US$166m. The mine took advantage of the higher gold price and the benefits from the Development Agreement to increase capital
stripping in order to increase flexibility for 2017 and beyond.
Based on the outperformance of the Australian operations relative to plan in H1 2016, we have increased the FY16 production guidance
for the region to 925koz from 905koz.
Consequently, FY16 production guidance for the Group has been increased to 2.10 � 2.15koz, from 2.05 � 2.10koz. AISC and AIC guidance
for the year remains unchanged at US$1,000 � 1,010/oz and US$1,035 � 1,045/oz. Group capital expenditure has increased to US$655m, from
U$602m. The cost guidance is based on unchanged exchange rate assumptions: US$0.73 = A$1.00 and R14.14 = US$1.00.
Stock data for the six months ended 30 June 2016
Number of shares in issue NYSE � (GFI)
� at 30 June 2016 820,548,799 Range � Six months US$3.50 � US$4.91
� average for the six months 799,322,449 Average Volume � Six months 6,542,144 shares/day
Free Float 100 per cent JSE Limited � (GFI)
ADR Ratio 1:1 Range � Six months ZAR43.50 � ZAR83.88
Bloomberg/Reuters GFISJ/GFLJ.J Average Volume � Six months 3,208,583 shares/day
KEY STATISTICS
UNITED STATES DOLLARS
Quarter Six months ended
June March June June June
2016 2016 2015 2016 2015
Gold produced* 000�oz 529 515 535 1,044 1,036
Tonnes milled/treated 000 tonnes 8,372 8,589 8,160 16,961 16,333
Revenue US$/oz 1,242 1,192 1,174 1,218 1,186
US$/South African rand conversion rate US$/R 14.99 15.79 12.06 15.39 11.89
US$/Australian dollar conversion rate US$/A$ 0.75 0.72 0.78 0.74 0.78
Operating costs US$/tonne 42 40 44 41 44
All-in sustaining costs# US$/oz 1,023 961 1,029 992 1,083
Total all-in cost# US$/oz 1,061 986 1,059 1,024 1,108
Operating profit US$m 639 522
EBITDA** US$ 579 477
Net profit/(loss) US$m 115 (2)
Net profit US c.p.s. 14 -
Headline earnings US$m 124 5
Headline earnings US c.p.s. 16 1
Normalised earnings US$m 103 8
Normalised earnings US c.p.s. 13 1
** Reconciliation between operating profit and EBITDA
Operating profit US$ 639 522
Environmental rehabilitation interest US$ 5 6
Other (includes environmental
rehabilitation interest) US$ (24) (19)
Exploration and project costs US$ (41) (33)
EBITDA US$ 579 477
* All of the key statistics are managed figures from continuing operations, except for gold produced which is attributable equivalent
production.
# Refer to page 20 and 21.
All operations are wholly owned except for Tarkwa and Damang in Ghana (90.0 per cent) and Cerro Corona in Peru (99.5 per cent).
Gold produced (and sold) throughout this report includes copper gold equivalents of approximately 5 per cent of Group production.
Figures may not add as they are rounded independently.
CERTAIN FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
This report contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or
the Securities Act, and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or the Exchange Act, with respect to
Gold Fields� financial condition, results of operations, business strategies, operating efficiencies, competitive position, growth
opportunities for existing services, plans and objectives of management, markets for stock and other matters.
These forward-looking statements, including, among others, those relating to the future business prospects, revenues and income of
Gold Fields, wherever they may occur in this report and the exhibits to the report, are necessarily estimates reflecting the best
judgment of the senior management of Gold Fields and involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to
differ materially from those suggested by the forward-looking statements. As a consequence, these forward-looking statements should be
considered in light of various important factors, including those set forth in this report. Important factors that could cause actual
results to differ materially from estimates or projections contained in the forward-looking statements include, without limitation:
- overall economic and business conditions in South Africa, Ghana, Australia, Peru and elsewhere;
- changes in assumptions underlying Gold Fields� mineral reserve estimates;
- the ability to achieve anticipated efficiencies and other cost savings in connection with past and future acquisitions;
- the ability to achieve anticipated production cost estimates at existing operations as outlined in this report or as otherwise
disclosed;
- the success of the Group�s business strategy, development activities and other initiatives;
- the ability of the Group to comply with requirements that it operate in a sustainable manner and provide benefits to affected
communities;
- decreases in the market price of gold or copper;
- the occurrence of hazards associated with underground and surface gold mining or contagious diseases at Gold Field�s operations;
- the occurrence of work stoppages related to health and safety incidents;
- loss of senior management or inability to hire or retain employees;
- fluctuations in exchange rates, currency devaluations and other macroeconomic monetary policies;
- the occurrence of labour disruptions and industrial actions;
- power cost increases as well as power stoppages, fluctuations and usage constraints;
- supply chain shortages and increases in the prices of production imports;
- the ability to manage and maintain access to current and future sources of liquidity, capital and credit, including the terms and
conditions of Gold Fields� facilities and Gold Fields� overall cost of funding;
- the adequacy of the Group�s insurance coverage;
- the manner, amount and timing of capital expenditures made by Gold Fields on both existing and new mines, mining projects,
exploration project or other initiatives;
- changes in relevant government regulations, particularly labour, environmental, tax, royalty, health and safety, water, regulations
and potential new legislation affecting mining and mineral rights;
- fraud, bribery or corruption at Gold Field�s operations that leads to censure, penalties or negative reputational impacts; and
- political instability in South Africa, Ghana, Peru or regionally in Africa or South America.
Gold Fields undertakes no obligation to update publicly or release any revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect events
or circumstances after the date of this report or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
RESULTS FOR THE GROUP
SAFETY
The Group�s fatality injury frequency rate improved from 0.08 for the six months ended 30 June 2015 to 0.00 for the six months ended
30 June 2016. The total recordable injury frequency rate (TRIFR)1 for the Group improved by 35 per cent from 3.47 for the six months
ended 30 June 2015 to 2.20 for the six months ended 30 June 2016.
1 Total Recordable Injury Frequency rate (TRIFR). (TRIFR) = (Fatalities + Lost Time Injuries2 + Restricted Work Injuries3 + Medically
Treated Injuries4) x 1,000,000/number of man-hours worked.
2 A Lost Time Injury (LTI) is a work-related injury resulting in the employee or contractor being unable to attend work for a period
of one or more days after the day of the injury. The employee or contractor is unable to perform any functions.
3 A Restricted Work Injury (RWI) is a work-related injury sustained by an employee or contractor which results in the employee or
contractor being unable to perform one or more of their routine functions for a full working day, from the day after the injury
occurred. The employee or contractor can still perform some of his duties.
4 A Medically Treated Injury (MTI) is a work-related injury sustained by an employee or contractor which does not incapacitate that
employee and who, after having received medical treatment, is deemed fit to immediately resume his/her normal duties on the next
calendar day, immediately following the treatment/re-treatment.
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 JUNE 2016 COMPARED WITH THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 JUNE 2015
REVENUE
Attributable equivalent gold production increased marginally from 1,036,000 ounces for the six months ended 30 June 2015 to
1,044,000 ounces for the six months ended 30 June 2016. South Deep and Darlot produced more gold in the six months ended
30 June 2016.
Gold production at South Deep in South Africa, increased by 87 per cent from 2,332 kilograms (75,000 ounces) to 4,356 kilograms
(140,000 ounces).
Attributable gold production at the West African operations decreased by 7 per cent from 335,200 for the six months ended 30 June 2015
to 310,900 ounces for the six months ended 30 June 2016 due to lower production at both Tarkwa and Damang. Attributable equivalent
gold production at Cerro Corona in Peru decreased by 15 per cent from 149,400 ounces for the six months ended 30 June 2015 to
126,900 ounces for the six months ended 30 June 2016. Gold production at the Australian operations decreased by 2 per cent from
476,400 ounces for the six months ended 30 June 2015 to 466,100 ounces for the six months ended 30 June 2016 due to lower production
at all the operations except Darlot.
At the South Africa region, production at South Deep increased by 87 per cent from 2,332 kilograms (75,000 ounces) for the six months
ended 30 June 2015 to 4,356 kilograms (140,000 ounces) for the six months ended 30 June 2016 due to increased volumes and grades.
At the West Africa region, managed gold production at Tarkwa decreased by 6 per cent from 292,000 ounces for the six months ended
30 June 2015 to 273,500 ounces for the six months ended 30 June 2016 mainly due to lower tonnes mined and lower plant throughput at a
lower yield. At Damang, managed gold production decreased by 11 per cent from 80,500 ounces for the six months ended 30 June 2015 to
71,900 ounces for the six months ended 30 June 2016 mainly due to lower tonnes mined and processed as well as lower yield.
At the South America region, total managed gold equivalent production at Cerro Corona decreased by 15 per cent from 150,200 ounces for
the six months ended 30 June 2015 to 127,500 ounces for the six months ended 30 June 2016 mainly due to the lower copper price relative
to the gold price (price factor) and lower gold head grades, a function of planned changes in the mining sequence as the pit floor is
lowered across the footprint.
At the Australia region, St Ives� gold production decreased by 6 per cent from 187,900 ounces for the six months ended 30 June 2015 to
175,900 ounces for the six months ended 30 June 2016 mainly due to decreased tonnes processed and lower grades. At Agnew/Lawlers, gold
production decreased by 4 per cent from 113,400 ounces for the six months ended 30 June 2015 to 109,300 ounces for the six months ended
30 June 2016 mainly due to decreased tonnes mined and processed, partially offset by higher grades. At Darlot, gold production
increased by 31 per cent from 28,500 ounces for the six months ended 30 June 2015 to 37,200 ounces for the six months ended
30 June 2016 mainly due to increased tonnes mined and processed as well as higher grades. At Granny Smith, gold production decreased
by 2 per cent from 146,600 ounces for the six months ended 30 June 2015 to 143,700 ounces for the six months ended 30 June 2016 due to
lower grades mined and processed.
The average US dollar gold price achieved by the Group increased by 3 per cent from US$1,186 per equivalent ounce for the six months
ended 30 June 2015 to US$1,218 per equivalent ounce for the six months ended 30 June 2016. The average rand gold price increased by
31 per cent from R460,152 per kilogram to R601,187 per kilogram. The average Australian dollar gold price increased by 8 per cent from
A$1,540 per ounce to A$1,657 per ounce. The average US dollar gold price for the Ghanaian operations increased by 1 per cent from
US$1,207 per ounce for the six months ended 30 June 2015 to US$1,217 per ounce for the six months ended 30 June 2016. The average
equivalent US dollar gold price, net of treatment and refining charges, for Cerro Corona increased by 16 per cent from US$1,059 per
equivalent ounce for the six months ended 30 June 2015 to US$1,227 per equivalent ounce for the six months ended 30 June 2016. The
average US dollar/Rand exchange rate weakened by 29 per cent from R11.89 for the six months ended 30 June 2015 to R15.39 for the six
months ended 30 June 2016. The average Australian/US dollar exchange rate weakened by 5 per cent from A$1.00 = US$0.78 to
A$1.00 = US$0.74.
Revenue increased by 3 per cent from US$1,270 million for the six months ended 30 June 2015 to US$1,305 million for the six months
ended 30 June 2016 mainly due to the higher gold price achieved.
OPERATING COSTS
Net operating costs decreased by 11 per cent from US$748 million for the six months ended 30 June 2015 to US$666 million for the six
months ended 30 June 2016. The US$82 million lower net operating costs were due to lower mining costs of US$28 million in local
currencies and the exchange rate effect of US$54 million on translation into US dollars. The gold-in-process credit to cost of
US$25 million for the six months ended 30 June 2016 compared with a charge of US$34 million for the six months ended 30 June 2015.
This change in gold-in-process was mainly at St Ives due to the processing of low grade stockpiles while the Invincible pit was being
stripped in the six months to June 2015. Sufficient ore to fill the mill and to create stockpiles was mined in the six months ended
June 2016.
At the South Africa region, net operating costs at South Deep increased by 46 per cent from R1,340 million (US$113 million) for the
six months ended 30 June 2015 to R1,959 million (US$127 million) for the six months ended 30 June 2016 mainly due to higher production,
annual salary increases and an increase in employees and contractors in line with the strategy to sustainably improve all aspects of
the operation.
At the West Africa region, net operating costs decreased by 12 per cent from US$262 million for the six months ended 30 June 2015 to
US$230 million for the six months ended 30 June 2016. This decrease in net operating costs was mainly due to lower production,
continued business process re-engineering, as well as a build-up of inventory of US$8 million for the six months ended 30 June 2016
compared with a drawdown of US$2 million for the six months ended 30 June 2015.
At the South America region, net operating costs at Cerro Corona decreased by 11 per cent from US$71 million for the six months ended
30 June 2015 to US$63 million for the six months ended 30 June 2016 mainly due to a build-up of concentrate of US$6 million for the
six months ended 30 June 2016 compared with US$nil million for the six months ended 30 June 2015.
At the Australia region, net operating costs decreased by 13 per cent from A$387 million (US$303 million) for the six months ended
30 June 2015 to A$337 million (US$247 million) for the six months ended 30 June 2016 mainly due to gold-in-process movements. At
St Ives, the gold-in-process credit to cost of A$16 million (US$12 million) for the six months ended June 2016 compared with a charge
of A$38 million (US$30 million) for the six months ended June 2015. In the six months ended June 2015, St Ives processed low grade
stockpiles, whereas enough ore was mined to fill the mill and to create stockpiles in the six months ended June 2016. At Granny Smith,
the gold-in-process credit to cost of A$2 million (US$1 million) for the six months ended June 2016 compared with a charge of
A$6 million (US$5 million) for the six months ended June 2015. This A$8 million (US$6 million) change in gold-in-process was mainly
due to timing of the campaign milling. At Agnew/Lawlers, a gold-in-process charge of A$4 million (US$3 million) for the six months
ended 30 June 2016 compared with a credit to cost of A$1 million (US$1 million) for the six months ended 30 June 2015. At Darlot, a
gold-in-process charge of A$1 million (US$nil million) for the six months ended 30 June 2016 compared with A$2 million (US$1 million)
for the six months ended 30 June 2015.
OPERATING PROFIT
Operating profit for the Group increased by 22 per cent from US$522 million for the six months ended 30 June 2015 to US$639 million for
the six months ended 30 June 2016 due to the increase in revenue and the decrease in net operating costs.
AMORTISATION
Amortisation for the Group increased by 6 per cent from US$283 million for the six months ended 30 June 2015 to US$300 million for the
six months ended 30 June 2016. This increase of US$17 million was due to actual amortisation increases of US$34 million due to the
change in estimate in the depreciation at Cerro Corona and in Australia mainly due to lower reserves at St Ives, partially offset by an
exchange rate effect of US$17 million.
OTHER
Net interest expense for the Group decreased by 9 per cent from US$34 million for the six months ended 30 June 2015 to US$31 million
for the six months ended 30 June 2016. Interest expense of US$41 million, partially offset by interest income of US$3 million and
interest capitalised of US$7 million for the six months ended 30 June 2016 compared with interest expense of US$46 million, partially
offset by interest income of US$3 million and interest capitalised of US$9 million for the six months ended 30 June 2015.
The share of equity accounted losses decreased by 50 per cent from US$4 million for the six months ended 30 June 2015 to US$2 million
for the six months ended 30 June 2016 due to downscaling of activities at Far Southeast project (FSE) and mainly related to ongoing
study and evaluation costs.
The gain on financial instruments of US$6 million for the six months ended 30 June 2016 was mainly due to the South Deep currency hedge
of US$70 million at an average price of R16.8273 to the US$. This compared with a loss of US$1 million for the six months ended
30 June 2015 which related to the mark to market adjustment on the diesel hedges that the Australian operations entered into on
10 September 2014 and 26 November 2014. The diesel hedges came to an end on 30 June 2015.
Share-based payments for the Group was similar at US$6 million while long-term employee benefits increased from US$3 million to
US$20 million. The two schemes combined were at US$26 million for the six months ended 30 June 2016 compared with US$9 million for
the six months ended 30 June 2015 due to upward mark to market adjustments on the long-term employee incentive scheme.
Other costs for the Group increased from US$19 million to US$24 million, mainly due to the write-off of bank facility fees of
US$5 million as a result of refinancing the off-shore credit facility.
EXPLORATION AND PROJECT COSTS
Exploration and project costs increased from US$33 million for the six months ended 30 June 2015 to US$41 million for the six months
ended 30 June 2016 mainly due to increased expenditure of US$8 million at Salares Norte.
NON-RECURRING ITEMS
Non-recurring income of US$6 million for the six months ended 30 June 2016 compared with non-recurring expenses of US$11 million for
the six months ended 30 June 2015. The non-recurring income for the six months ended 30 June 2016 included profit of US$18 million on
the buy-back of the bond which was partially offset by retrenchment costs of US$10 million at Damang.
The non-recurring expenses for the six months ended 30 June 2015 included impairment of the Group�s investment in Hummingbird
(US$7 million) to its fair value and retrenchment costs of A$3 million (US$3 million) at St Ives.
ROYALTIES
Government royalties for the Group decreased from US$40 million for the six months ended 30 June 2015 to US$39 million for the six
months ended 30 June 2016.
TAXATION
The taxation charge for the Group of US$68 million for the six months ended 30 June 2016 compared with US$87 million for the six months
ended 30 June 2015. Normal taxation increased from US$64 million to US$83 million due to higher taxable income. The deferred tax
credit of US$15 million for the six months ended 30 June 2016 compared with a charge of US$23 million for the six months ended
30 June 2015. The deferred tax credit for the six months ended 30 June 2016 arose mainly due to the strengthening of the Peruvian
Nuevo Sol, as well as the change in the corporate tax rate from 35 per cent to 32.5 per cent in Ghana as a result of the conclusion of
the Development Agreement in the March 2016 quarter.
The tax returns for Cerro Corona are filed in Peruvian Nuevo Sol (Soles) and the functional currency for accounting purposes is the
US dollar. For accounting purposes the unredeemed capital allowance balance in respect of the operation must be converted from Soles
to dollars at the closing rate at quarter end. Therefore, the US dollar equivalent of the unredeemed capital allowance balance
fluctuates due to movements in the exchange rate between the Peruvian Nuevo Sol and the US dollar. This resulted in a change in the
temporary taxation differences for non-monetary assets on translation. A deferred tax credit of US$5 million arose due to the
strengthening of the exchange rate from 3.38 Nuevo Sol to 3.28 Nuevo Sol in the six months to June 2016, compared with a deferred tax
charge of US$26 million which arose due to the weakening of the exchange rate from 2.84 Nuevo Sol to 3.17 Nuevo Sol in the six months
ended June 2015. It has no cash effect.
EARNINGS
Net earnings attributable to owners of the parent of US$115 million or US$0.14 per share for the six months ended 30 June 2016 compared
with net losses of US$2 million or US$0.00 per share for the six months ended 30 June 2015.
Headline earnings attributable to owners of the parent of US$124 million or US$0.16 per share for the six months ended 30 June 2016
compared with headline earnings of US$5 million or US$0.01 per share for the six months ended 30 June 2015.
Normalised earnings of US$103 million or US$0.13 per share for the six months ended 30 June 2016 compared with US$8 million or
US$0.01 per share for the six months ended 30 June 2015.
CASH FLOW
Cash inflow from operating activities of US$384 million for the six months ended 30 June 2016 compared with US$342 million for the six
months ended 30 June 2015. This increase was mainly due to an increase in operating profit of US$117 million and non-recurring income
of US$6 million for the six months ended 30 June 2016 compared with non-recurring expense of US$11 million for the six months ended
30 June 2015, partially offset by an investment into working capital of US$13 million for the six months ended 30 June 2016 compared
with a release of working capital of US$43 million for the six months ended 30 June 2015 as well as higher tax paid (US$127 million
versus US$119 million).
Dividends paid of US$11 million for the six months ended 30 June 2016 compared with US$18 million for the six months ended 30 June
2015. Dividends paid to owners of the parent decreased from US$13 million for the six months ended 30 June 2015 to US$11 million for
the six months ended 30 June 2016. Dividends paid to non-controlling interest holders of US$nil million for the six months ended
30 June 2016 compared with US$5 million 30 June 2015.
Cash outflow from investing activities decreased from US$340 million for the six months ended 30 June 2015 to US$321 million for the
six months ended 30 June 2016 due to a decrease in capital expenditure from US$333 million for the six months ended 30 June 2015 to
US$316 million for the six months ended 30 June 2016. This decrease of US$17 million related to a decrease of US$24 million due to
currency changes, partially offset by actual increased capital expenditure of US$7 million in local currency. Environmental payments
decreased from US$9 million for the six months ended June 2015 to US$8 million for the six months ended 30 June 2016.
Cash inflow from operating activities less net capital expenditure and environmental payments of US$60 million for the six months ended
30 June 2016 compared with US$1 million for the six months ended 30 June 2015 mainly due to higher profit and lower capital
expenditure, partially offset by higher royalties and taxation paid and negative working capital adjustments. The US$60 million for
the six months ended 30 June 2016 comprised: US$163 million net cash generated by the eight mining operations (after royalties, taxes,
capital expenditure and environmental payments), less US$37 million of net interest paid, US$28 million for exploration mainly at
Salares Norte (this excludes any mine based brownfields exploration which is included in the US$163 million above) and US$38 million
on non-mine based costs of which US$29 million was due to working capital movements. The US$1 million for the six months ended 30 June
2015 comprised: US$70 million generated by the eight mining operations less US$39 million of interest paid (this excludes any interest
paid by the mines), US$18 million for exploration (this excludes any mine based brownfields exploration which is included in the
US$70 million above) and US$12 million on non-mine based costs.
In the South Africa region at South Deep, capital expenditure increased from R419 million (US$35 million) for the six months ended
30 June 2015 to R682 million (US$44 million) for the six months ended 30 June 2016 due to higher expenditure on fleet, the
refurbishment of the man winder at Twin shaft and higher expenditure on new mine development.
At the West Africa region, capital expenditure decreased from US$141 million to US$102 million. At Tarkwa, capital expenditure
decreased from US$133 million to US$91 million due to higher fleet expenditure for the six months to June 2015 related to timing of
deliveries and orders. Capital expenditure for the six months to June 2016 was mainly incurred on pre-stripping. Capital expenditure
at Damang increased from US$8 million to US$11 million mainly due to waste stripping at Amoanda pit.
In the South America region at Cerro Corona, capital expenditure decreased from US$19 million to US$14 million. The majority of the
expenditure was on the construction of further raises to the tailings dam.
At the Australia region, capital expenditure increased from A$176 million (US$138 million) for the six months ended 30 June 2015 to
A$214 million (US$157 million) for the six months ended 30 June 2016. At St Ives, capital expenditure increased from A$77 million
(US$60 million) for the six months ended 30 June 2015 to A$94 million (US$69 million) for the six months ended 30 June 2016 due to
increased pre-strip at Neptune, Invincible and A5. At Agnew/Lawlers, capital expenditure increased from A$44 million (US$34 million)
to A$54 million (US$40 million) due to increased decline development. At Darlot, capital expenditure increased marginally from
A$13 million (US$10 million) to A$14 million (US$10 million) and at Granny Smith, capital expenditure increased from A$43 million
(US$34 million) for the six months ended 30 June 2015 to A$51 million (US$38 million) for the six months ended 30 June 2016 due to
increased capital development, the new fresh air intake ventilation raise and the completion of the new gas fired power station.
Net cash inflow from financing activities of US$7 million for the six months ended 30 June 2016 compared with outflow from financing
activities of US$18 million for the six months ended 30 June 2015. The inflow for the six months ended 30 June 2016 related to a
drawdown of US$422 million and proceeds on the issue of shares of US$152 million, partially offset by the repayment of US$567 million
on offshore and local loans. The outflow for the six months ended June 2015 related to a net repayment of loans.
The net cash inflow for the Group of US$59 million for the six months ended 30 June 2016 compared with an outflow of US$34 million for
the six months ended 30 June 2015. After accounting for a positive translation adjustment of US$4 million on non-US dollar cash
balances, the cash inflow for the six months ended 30 June 2016 was US$63 million. The cash balance was US$415 million at 30 June 2015
compared with US$503 million at 30 June 2016.
ALL-IN SUSTAINING AND TOTAL ALL-IN COST
The Group all-in sustaining costs decreased by 8 per cent from US$1,083 per ounce for the six months ended 30 June 2015 to
US$992 per ounce for the six months ended 30 June 2016 mainly due to lower net operating costs and lower sustaining capital
expenditure, partially offset by lower by-product credits and higher cash remuneration (long term employee benefits). Total all-in
cost decreased by 8 per cent from US$1,108 per ounce for the six months ended 30 June 2015 to US$1,024 per ounce for the six months
ended 30 June 2016 for the same reasons as all-in sustaining costs.
In the South Africa region, at South Deep, all-in sustaining costs decreased by 17 per cent from R731,017 per kilogram
(US$1,912 per ounce) to R608,825 per kilogram (US$1,229 per ounce) mainly due to increased gold sold, partially offset by higher
operating costs and higher sustaining capital expenditure. The total all-in cost decreased by 19 per cent from R772,702 per kilogram
(US$2,020 per ounce) to R622,453 per kilogram (US$1,257 per ounce) due to the same reasons as for all-in sustaining costs as well as
lower non-sustaining capital expenditure.
At the West Africa region, all-in sustaining costs and total all-in cost decreased by 9 per cent from US$1,156 per ounce for the
six months ended 30 June 2015 to US$1,052 per ounce for the six months ended 30 June 2016 mainly due to lower net operating costs and
lower capital expenditure, partially offset by lower gold sold.
At the South America region, all-in sustaining costs and total all-in cost increased by 16 per cent from US$423 per ounce to
US$489 per ounce mainly due to lower gold sold and lower by-product credits, partially offset by lower net operating costs.
All-in sustaining costs and total all-in cost per equivalent ounce increased by 9 per cent from US$666 per equivalent ounce to
US$728 per equivalent ounce mainly due to the same reasons as above, other than lower by-product credits as well as lower equivalent
ounces sold.
At the Australia region, all-in sustaining costs and total all-in cost increased marginally from A$1,263 per ounce (US$990 per ounce)
for the six months ended 31 December 2015 to A$1,265 per ounce (US$928 per ounce) for the six months ended 30 June 2016 mainly due to
higher capital expenditure and lower gold sold.
FREE CASH FLOW MARGIN.
The free cash flow (FCF) margin is revenue less cash outflow divided by revenue expressed as a percentage.
The FCF for the Group for the six months ended June 2016 is calculated as follows:
US$�m US$/oz
Revenue* 1,247.8 1,225
Less: Cash outflow (1,078.5) 1,059
AIC (1,042.8) (1,024)
Adjusted for
Share-based payments (as non-cash) 5.6 5
Long-term employee benefits 20.1 20
Exploration, feasibility and evaluation
costs outside of existing operations 28.0 28
Tax paid (excluding royalties which is
included in AIC) (89.4) (88)
Free cash flow** 169.3 166
FCF margin 14%
Gold sold only � 000�ounces 1,018.4
* Revenue from income statement at US$1,304.9 million less revenue from by-products in AIC at US$57.1 million equals
US$1,247.8 million.
** Free cash flow does not agree with cash flows from operating activities less capital expenditure in the statement of cash flows
on page 17 mainly due to working capital adjustments and non-recurring items included in statement of cash flows.
The FCF margin of 14 per cent for the six months ended 30 June 2016 at a gold price of US$1,218 per ounce compared with 4 per cent in
the for the six months ended 30 June 2015 at a gold price of US$1,186 per ounce.
The higher FCF margin for the six months ended 30 June 2016 was mainly due to lower net operating costs, lower capital expenditure and
the higher gold price received.
BALANCE SHEET
Net debt (long-term loans plus the current portion of long-term loans less cash and deposits) decreased from US$1,477 million for the
six months ended 30 June 2015 to US$1,155 million for the six months ended 30 June 2016, a US$322 million decrease.
NET DEBT/EBITDA
The net debt/EBITDA ratio of 1.05 at 30 June 2016 compared with 1.38 at the end of the financial year ended 31 December 2015.
SOUTH AFRICA REGION
South Deep Project
Six months ended
June June
2016 2015
Gold produced 000�oz 140.0 75.0
kg 4,356 2,332
Yield � underground reef g/t 5.77 4.70
AISC R/kg 608,825 731,017
US$/oz 1,229 1,912
AIC R/kg 622,453 772,702
US$/oz 1,257 2,020
Gold production increased by 87 per cent from 2,332 kilograms (75,000 ounces) for the six months ended 30 June 2015 to 4,356 kilograms
(140,000 ounces) for the six months ended 30 June 2016 due to increased volumes and grades.
Underground tonnes milled increased by 52 per cent from 493,000 tonnes for the six months ended 30 June 2015 to 750,000 tonnes for the
six months ended 30 June 2016. Total tonnes milled increased by 104 per cent from 0.56 million tonnes to 1.14 million tonnes. Total
tonnes milled for the six months ended 30 June 2016 included 47,900 tonnes of underground waste mined and 346,300 tonnes of surface
tailings material compared with 8,700 tonnes of underground waste mined and 58,300 tonnes of surface tailings material for the six
months ended 30 June 2015. Underground reef yield increased by 23 per cent from 4.70 grams per tonne to 5.77 grams per tonne due to
greater adherence to spatial mining plans along with improved processes in the entire mining value chain.
Development increased by 74 per cent from 1,773 metres for the six months ended 30 June 2015 to 3,078 metres for the six months ended
30 June 2016. New mine capital development (phase one, sub 95 level) increased by 524 per cent from 83 metres for the six months ended
30 June 2015 to 518 metres for the six months ended 30 June 2016. Development in the current mine areas in 95 level and above
increased by 51 per cent from 1,690 metres to 2,560 metres. Destress mining increased by 46 per cent from 13,619 square metres for the
six months ended 30 June 2015 to 19,845 square metres for the six months ended 30 June 2016. The destress conversion from low profile
to high profile mining was completed subsequent to quarter-end. Longhole stoping volume mined increased by 120 per cent from
136,858 tonnes for the six months ended 30 June 2015 to 300,966 tonnes for the six months ended 30 June 2016. High profile destress
mining started in June 2015 and improved significantly from 52 square metres for the six months ended 30 June 2015 to 10,599 square
metres for the six months ended 30 June 2016 mainly due to the introduction of 3 new drill rigs, improved productivity and the
continued roll-out of the method across the entire mine. The high profile and low profile methods contributed 53 per cent and
47 per cent, respectively, to total destress for the six months ended 30 June 2016.
The current mine (95 level and above) contributed 65 per cent of the ore tonnes for the six months ended 30 June 2016, while the new
mine (below 95 level) contributed 35 per cent. The long-hole stoping method accounted for 42 per cent of total ore tonnes mined
compared with 37 per cent for the six months ended 30 June 2015.
Net operating costs increased by 46 per cent from R1,340 million (US$113 million) for the six months ended 30 June 2015 to
R1,959 million (US$127 million) for the six months ended 30 June 2016. The main contributing factor is the 52 per cent increase in
tonnes mined, which resulted in higher bonuses paid, higher consumable spend and higher utility consumption. The increased costs were
also due to annual salary increases and additional resources (employees and contractors) in line with the strategy to sustainably
improve all aspects of the operation.
Operating profit of R668 million (US$43 million) for the six months ended 30 June 2016 compared with a loss of R267 million
(US$22 million) for the six months ended 30 June 2015. This was mainly due to the 87 per cent (2,024 kilograms) increase in gold
production together with a 31 per cent improvement in the rand gold price, partially offset by increased net operating costs.
Capital expenditure increased by 63 per cent from R419 million (US$35 million) for the six months ended 30 June 2015 to R682 million
(US$44 million) for the six months ended 30 June 2016 as a result of higher spending on fleet and the refurbishment of the man winder
at Twin shaft.
All-in sustaining costs decreased by 17 per cent from R731,017 per kilogram (US$1,912 per ounce) for the six months ended 30 June 2015
to R608,825 per kilogram (US$1,229 per ounce) for the six months ended 30 June 2016 mainly due to increased gold sold, partially offset
by higher operating costs and higher sustaining capital expenditure.
Total all-in cost decreased by 19 per cent from R772,702 per kilogram (US$2,020 per ounce) for the six months ended 30 June 2015 to
R622,453 per kilogram (US$1,257 per ounce) for the six months ended 30 June 2016 due to the same reasons as for all-in-sustainable
costs as well as lower non-sustaining capital expenditure.
Sustaining capital expenditure increased from R322 million (US$27 million) for the six months ended 30 June 2015 to R623 million
(US$40 million) for the six months ended 30 June 2016 due to additional fleet and the refurbishment of the twin shaft man winder.
Non-sustaining capital expenditure decreased from R97 million (US$8 million) to R59 million (US$4 million).
The independent Geotechnical Review Board (GRB), a committee of local and international experts, will continue to peer review progress
at South Deep to ensure exposure to relevant industry leading practices and world class geotechnical support in massive underground
mining at depth.
WEST AFRICA REGION
GHANA
Tarkwa
Six months ended
June June
2016 2015
Gold produced 000�oz 273.5 292.0
Yield � CIL plant g/t 1.25 1.33
AISC and AIC US$/oz 993 1,106
Gold production decreased by 6 per cent from 292,000 ounces for the six months ended 30 June 2015 to 273,500 ounces for the six months
ended 30 June 2016 due to lower tonnes mined, lower plant throughput and lower grade.
Total tonnes mined, including capital stripping, decreased from 52.4 million tonnes for the six months ended 30 June 2015 to
51.3 million tonnes for the six months ended 30 June 2016. Ore tonnes mined decreased from 7.3 million tonnes to 6.5 million tonnes.
Operational waste tonnes mined increased from 16.0 million tonnes to 16.9 million tonnes while capital waste tonnes mined decreased
from 29.1 million tonnes to 27.6 million tonnes. Head grade mined increased from 1.43 grams per tonne to 1.44 grams per tonne. The
strip ratio increased from 6.1 to 6.8.
The CIL plant throughput decreased from 6.81 million for the six months ended 30 June 2015 to 6.80 million tonnes for the six months
ended 30 June 2016 due to unplanned downtime (both power and operational related). Realised yield from the CIL plant decreased from
1.33 grams per tonne to 1.25 grams per tonne due to lower head grades processed as a result of the blend between lower grade
stockpiles, higher grade ore tonnes mined, related to timing differences between ore mined and ore feed to the plant.
Net operating costs, including gold-in-process movements, decreased by 7 per cent from US$168 million for the six months ended
30 June 2015 to US$156 million for the six months ended 30 June 2016 due to a net increase in gold-in-process and lower operating
costs. The US$9 million build-up of stockpiles for the six months ended 30 June 2016 compared with a drawdown of US$nil million for
the six months ended 30 June 2015.
Operating profit decreased from US$184 million for the six months ended 30 June 2015 to US$177 million for the six months ended
30 June 2016 as a result of the lower gold sales, partially offset by lower net operating costs.
Capital expenditure decreased by 32 per cent from US$133 million to US$91 million mainly due to the purchase of mining fleet for
replacement in the six months ended June 2015. Mining fleet expenditure for the six months ended June 2015 was US$46 million compared
to US$nil million for the six months ended June 2016.
All-in sustaining costs and total all-in cost decreased by 10 per cent from US$1,106 per ounce for the six months ended 30 June 2015
to US$993 per ounce for the six months ended 30 June 2016 due to lower net operating costs and lower capital expenditure.
Damang
Six months ended
June June
2016 2015
Gold produced 000�oz 71.9 80.5
Yield g/t 1.11 1.19
AISC and AIC US$/oz 1,260 1,336
Gold production decreased by 11 per cent from 80,500 ounces for the six months ended 30 June 2015 to 71,900 ounces for the six months
ended 30 June 2016 mainly due to lower tonnes mined and processed and lower yield.
Total tonnes mined, including capital stripping, decreased from 10.5 million tonnes for the six months ended 30 June 2015 to
9.8 million tonnes for the six months ended 30 June 2016 due to the late start of mining at the Amoanda pit as a result of delays in
securing Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) permit.
Ore tonnes mined decreased from 2.3 million tonnes to 1.4 million tonnes. Operational waste tonnes mined decreased from 8.2 million
tonnes to 5.0 million tonnes as a result of only mining operational waste tonnes for the six months ended June 2015, while both
operational waste tonnes and capital waste tonnes were mined for the six months ended June 2016. Capital waste of 3.4 million tonnes
was mined at Amoanda pit for the six months ended June 2016. The six months to June 2015 had no capital waste. Head grade mined
increased from 1.25 grams per tonne to 1.42 grams per tonne. The strip ratio increased from 3.5 to 6.0 due to capital stripping at the
Amoanda pit.
Yield decreased from 1.19 grams per tonne to 1.11 grams per tonne due to an increase in lower grade stockpiles treated. For the
six months ended June 2015, 1.79 million tonnes of fresh ore and oxides were milled at an average grade of 1.31 grams per tonne and
0.33 million tonnes of stockpiles were milled at an average grade of 1.34 grams per tonne. This compared with 1.15 million tonnes of
fresh ore and oxides milled at an average grade of 1.44 grams per tonne and 0.86 million tonnes of stockpiles milled at an average
grade of 0.90 grams per tonne for the six months ended June 2016.
Tonnes processed decreased from 2.11 million tonnes for the six months ended 30 June 2015 to 2.01 million tonnes for the six months
ended 30 June 2016 due to a tailings line blockage for 10 days.
Net operating costs, including gold-in-process movements, decreased by 21 per cent from US$94 million to US$74 million mainly due to
lower mining and consumable costs in line with the lower production as well as lower payroll costs as a result of retrenchments for the
six months ended June 2016.
Operating profit increased from US$4 million for the six months ended 30 June 2015 to US$13 million for the six months ended
30 June 2016 due to lower net operating costs and higher gold prices achieved, partially offset by lower gold sold.
Capital expenditure increased by 38 per cent from US$8 million to US$11 million with the majority spent on waste stripping at Amoanda
pit.
All-in sustaining costs and total all-in cost decreased by 6 per cent from US$1,336 per ounce for the six months ended 30 June 2015 to
US$1,260 per ounce for the six months ended 30 June 2016 due to lower operating costs, partially offset by lower gold sold.
SOUTH AMERICA REGION
PERU
Cerro Corona
Six months ended
June June
2016 2015
Gold produced 000�oz 70.5 78.1
Copper produced tonnes 14,693 14,566
Total equivalent gold produced 000�eq oz 127.5 150.2
Total equivalent gold sold 000�eq oz 120.1 147.2
Yield � gold g/t 0.65 0.87
� copper per cent 0.43 0.55
� combined g/t 1.12 1.45
AISC and AIC US$/oz 489 423
AISC and AIC* US$/eq oz 728 666
Gold price** US$/oz 1,209 1,206
Copper price** US$/t 4,699 5,955
* Refer to page 20 and 22 for calculations.
** Average daily spot price for the period used to calculate total equivalent gold ounces produced.
Gold production decreased by 10 per cent from 78,100 ounces for the six months ended 30 June 2015 to 70,500 ounces for the six months
ended 30 June 2016. Copper production increased marginally from 14,566 tonnes to 14,693 tonnes. Equivalent gold production decreased
by 15 per cent from 150,200 ounces to 127,500 ounces. The decrease in equivalent gold production was due to the lower copper price
ratio as well as lower gold head grades treated. The lower head grades were in line with the mine sequencing and the planned
production schedule for the six months ended 30 June 2016. Gold head grade decreased from 1.08 grams per tonne to 0.96 grams per tonne
and copper head grade decreased from 0.53 per cent to 0.50 per cent. Gold recoveries decreased from 71.6 per cent to 67.4 per cent
mainly due to mineralisation characteristics of the ore mined which is expected to dissipate by the end of the September quarter 2016
once this section of the orebody is mined. Copper recoveries increased from 86.4 per cent to 86.7 per cent. As a result, gold yield
decreased from 0.87 grams per tonne to 0.65 grams per tonne and copper yield decreased from 0.55 per cent to 0.43 per cent. The
decreases in grade is in line with the plan.
For the six months ended 30 June 2016, concentrate with a payable content of 66,847 ounces of gold was sold at an average price of
US$1,220 per ounce and 13,877 tonnes of copper was sold at an average price of US$4,021 per tonne, net of treatment and refining
charges. This compared with 76,720 ounces of gold that was sold at an average price of US$1,192 per ounce and 14,174 tonnes of copper
that was sold at an average price of US$5,190 per tonne, net of treatment and refining charges, for the six months ended 30 June 2015.
Total equivalent gold sales decreased by 18 per cent from 147,200 ounces for the six months ended 30 June 2015 to 120,100 ounces for
the six months ended 30 June 2016 mainly due to lower volumes produced.
Total tonnes mined increased by 24 per cent from 6.12 million tonnes for the six months ended 30 June 2015 to 7.56 million tonnes for
the six months ended 30 June 2016 in line with the mine sequencing. The higher tonnes mined was due to lower intensity of the rainy
season. Ore mined increased by 6 per cent from 3.36 million tonnes to 3.56 million tonnes. Waste tonnes mined increased by 45 per
cent from 2.76 million tonnes to 4.00 million tonnes. The strip ratio increased from 0.82 to 1.13 due to higher waste mined for the six
months ended 30 June 2016. Waste mined was higher for the six months ended June 2016 mainly due to the prioritisation of ore mined for
the six months ended June 2015 due to the rainy season and the mining sequence.
Ore processed increased by 9 per cent from 3.23 million tonnes for the six months ended 30 June 2015 to 3.53 million tonnes for the
six months ended 30 June 2016 mainly due to record plant throughput (835 tonnes per hour vs 791 tonnes per hour) after the completion
of the plant optimisation project.
Net operating costs, including gold-in-process movements, decreased by 11 per cent from US$71 million for the six months ended
30 June 2015 to US$63 million for the six months ended 30 June 2016. The lower cost was mainly due to a US$6 million build-up of
concentrate inventory for the six months ended 30 June 2016 compared with US$nil million for the six months ended 30 June 2015.
Operating profit was similar at US$85 million.
Capital expenditure decreased by 26 per cent from US$19 million to US$14 million. The six months ended 30 June 2015 included
construction of the new fuel station and the new camp.
All-in sustaining costs and total all-in cost increased by 16 per cent from US$423 per ounce for the six months ended 30 June 2015 to
US$489 per ounce for the six months ended 30 June 2016. This was mainly due to lower gold sold and lower by-product credits, partially
offset by lower net operating costs and lower capital expenditure. All-in sustaining costs and total all-in costs per equivalent ounce
increased by 9 per cent from US$666 per equivalent ounce to US$728 per equivalent ounce mainly due to the same reasons as above and
lower equivalent ounces sold.
AUSTRALIA REGION
St Ives
Six months ended
June June
2016 2015
Gold produced 000�oz 175.9 187.9
Yield � underground g/t 4.92 4.45
� surface g/t 2.39 1.80
� combined g/t 2.81 2.84
AISC and AIC A$/oz 1,247 1,375
US$/oz 915 1,079
* Heap leach produced 400 ounces, rinsed from inventory (2,500 ounces was rinsed in the six months ended 30 June 2015).
Gold production decreased by 6 per cent from 187,900 ounces for the six months ended 30 June 2015 to 175,900 ounces for the six months
ended 30 June 2016 due to the closure of the Cave Rocks and Athena underground mines and transition to a predominantly open pit
operation.
Total tonnes mined increased by 113 per cent from 10.5 million tonnes for the six months ended 30 June 2015 to 22.4 million tonnes for
the six months ended 30 June 2016. The additional tonnes mined are a result of the transition to a predominantly open pit operation.
At the underground operations, ore mined decreased by 53 per cent from 0.70 million tonnes for the six months ended 30 June 2015 to
0.33 million tonnes for the six months ended 30 June 2016 with the closure of the Cave Rocks and Athena underground mines. The grade
mined increased by 19 per from 4.52 grams per tonne to 5.40 grams per tonne as a result of the closure of the lower grade Cave Rocks
mine.
At the open pit operations, total ore tonnes mined increased by 213 per cent from 0.60 million tonnes for the six months ended
30 June 2015 to 1.88 million tonnes for the six months ended 30 June 2016 due to the ramp-up of Invincible pit. Grade mined increased
by 11 per cent from 2.25 grams per tonne to 2.49 grams per tonne as the Invincible pit moved into a higher grade portion of the ore
body.
Operational waste tonnes mined increased by 287 per cent from 1.20 million tonnes for the six months ended 30 June 2015 to
4.64 million tonnes for the six months ended 30 June 2016. Capital waste tonnes mined increased by 94 per cent from 8.0 million tonnes
to 15.5 million tonnes. The strip ratio decreased from 15.5 to 10.7 as the Invincible Pit has moved from a predominately stripping to
a production phase, partially offset by the stripping of the Neptune pit in the six months ended 30 June 2016. The increased tonnes
reflect the increase in activity at the Invincible mine which is now in full production and the commencement of Stage 2 of the Neptune
open pit giving St Ives two significant areas of open pit activity in 2016 and beyond. The strip ratio for Invincible pit decreased
from 20.5 to 8.7, while the strip ratio for Neptune pit was 58.2 for the six months ended 30 June 2016. There was no mining activity at
Neptune during the first half of 2015.
Throughput at the Lefroy mill decreased by 5 per cent from 2.05 million tonnes for the six months ended 30 June 2015 to 1.95 million
tonnes for the six months ended 30 June 2016 due to low grade stockpiles used to supplement production for the six months ended
June 2015. St Ives adopted a campaign milling strategy towards the end of the six months ended 30 June 2015. Yield decreased from
2.84 grams per tonne to 2.81 grams per tonne in line with less underground production, offset by no longer feeding low grade stockpiled
material. Gold production from the Lefroy mill decreased from 185,400 ounces for the six months ended 30 June 2015 to 173,500 ounces
for the six months ended 30 June 2016. In addition, 93,000 tonnes of toll treatment produced 2,000 ounces for the six months to June
2016.
Residual leaching and irrigation of the existing heap leach pad produced a further 400 ounces for the six months ended 30 June 2016.
This compared with 2,500 ounces produced for the six months ended 30 June 2015. The residual leaching has now ceased being economic
and the heap leach is being closed. Since cessation of stacking activities, a total of 24,800 ounces was produced.
Net operating costs, including gold-in-process movements decreased from A$164 million (US$129 million) for the six months ended
30 June 2015 to A$108 million (US$79 million) for the six months ended 30 June 2016. The significant cost reduction is the result of:
- the closure of the Cave Rocks and Athena underground mines;
- efficiencies in the open pits with the cost per tonne of material movement decreasing by 29 per cent on larger volumes and
productivity improvements; and
- the benefits of enhanced open pit production resulting in a credit of A$16 million (US$12 million) due to a build-up of stockpiles
compared with a cost of A$38 million (US$30 million) on drawdown of stockpiles in the six months ended 30 June 2015.
The benefits of the above cost reductions were partially offset by increased mining volumes.
Operating profit increased from A$125 million (US$98 million) for the six months ended 30 June 2015 to A$182 million (US$134 million)
for the six months ended 30 June 2016 due to a higher Australian dollar gold price (A$1,651 per ounce vs A$1,542 per ounce) and
significant net operating cost reductions, partially offset by lower production.
Capital expenditure increased by 22 per cent from A$77 million (US$60 million) for the six months ended 30 June 2015 to A$94 million
(US$69 million) for the six months ended 30 June 2016 with an additional A$13 million (US$10 million) incurred on pre-stripping at
Neptune and A5 pit.
All-in sustaining costs and total all-in cost decreased by 9 per cent from A$1,375 per ounce (US$1,079 per ounce) for the six months
ended 30 June 2015 to A$1,247 per ounce (US$915 per ounce) for the six months ended 30 June 2016 due to the significant reduction in
net operating costs, partially offset by lower production and higher capital expenditure.
Agnew/Lawlers
Six months ended
June June
2016 2015
Gold produced 000�oz 109.3 113.4
Yield g/t 6.00 5.64
AISC and AIC A$/oz 1,456 1,277
US$/oz 1,068 1,001
Gold production decreased by 4 per cent from 113,400 ounces for the six months ended 30 June 2015 to 109,300 ounces for the six months
ended 30 June 2015 mainly due to a reduction in ore tonnes mined and processed, partially offset by higher grades.
Ore mined from underground decreased by 14 per cent from 622,000 tonnes for the six months ended 30 June 2015 to 532,000 tonnes for the
six months ended 30 June 2016. Ore mined from New Holland decreased by 19 per cent from 345,000 tonnes to 278,000 tonnes, mainly due to
the Genesis 500 Series North nearing completion and the focus on developing the Cinderella ore body in the six months ended June 2016.
Ore mined at Waroonga decreased by 8 per cent from 277,000 tonnes to 254,000 tonnes due to more difficult ground conditions encountered
in the six months to June 2016. Head grade mined increased by 7 per cent from 6.02 grams per tonne to 6.44 grams per tonne mainly due
to a larger concentration of ore sourced from the higher grade Kim ore body.
Tonnes processed decreased by 10 per cent from 625,700 tonnes for the six months ended 30 June 2015 to 566,200 tonnes for the six
months ended 30 June 2016 due to lower tonnes available from the mines. The combined yield increased from 5.64 grams per tonne to
6.00 grams per tonne mainly due to higher grades mined.
Net operating costs, including gold-in-process movements, increased by 2 per cent from A$93 million (US$73 million) for the six months
ended 30 June 2015 to A$95 million (US$70 million) for the six months ended 30 June 2016 due to a A$4 million (US$3 million) drawdown
of inventory for the six months ended 30 June 2016 compared with a A$1 million (US$1 million) build-up of inventory for the six months
ended 30 June 2015.
Operating profit increased from A$82 million (US$64 million) for the six months ended 30 June 2015 to A$84 million (US$61 million) for
the six months ended 30 June 2016 due to the higher Australian dollar gold price (A$1,639 per ounce vs A$1,538 per ounce), partially
offset by reduced production and higher net operating costs.
Capital expenditure increased by 23 per cent from A$44 million (US$34 million for the six months ended 30 June 2015 to A$54 million
(US$40 million) for the six months ended 30 June 2016. The increase in capital expenditure was due to the decline development to the
Cinderella ore body at New Holland, an exploration development drive towards Waroonga North at Waroonga mine and increased exploration
expenditure across the lease.
All-in sustaining costs and total all-in cost increased by 14 per cent from A$1,277 per ounce (US$1,001 per ounce) for the six months
ended 30 June 2015 to A$1,456 per ounce (US$1,068 per ounce) for the six months ended 30 June 2016 due to decreased gold sold, higher
net operating costs and higher capital expenditure. All-in-sustaining costs are expected to decrease in the second half of 2016 as
Cinderella moves into production and with the completion of the Waroonga North exploration development drive.
Darlot
Six months ended
June June
2016 2015
Gold produced 000�oz 37.2 28.5
Yield g/t 5.02 4.14
AISC and AIC A$/oz 1,554 1,786
US$/oz 1,139 1,400
Gold production increased by 31 per cent from 28,500 ounces for the six months ended 30 June 2015 to 37,200 ounces for the six months
ended 30 June 2016 due to increased tonnes and higher grade mined and processed from the Lords South Lower ore body.
Ore mined from underground increased by 5 per cent from 194,200 tonnes to 204,800 tonnes. Head grade mined increased by 18 per cent
from 4.96 grams per tonne for the six months ended 30 June 2015 to 5.86 grams per tonne for the six months ended 30 June 2016. The
increase in tonnes and grades was due to mining of higher grade remnant areas and extensions to the Lords South Lower ore body.
A further 25,300 tonnes at 1.35 grams per tonne were sourced from a surface oxide trial during the six months ended June 2016
contributing approximately 1,000 ounces.
Tonnes processed increased by 7 per cent from 214,300 tonnes for the six months ended 30 June 2015 to 230,100 tonnes for the six months
ended 30 June 2016. The yield increased from 4.14 grams per tonne to 5.02 grams per tonne due to higher grade ore mined, partially
offset by the lower grade oxide trial.
Net operating costs, including gold-in-process movements, increased by 14 per cent from A$36 million (US$28 million) for the six months
ended 30 June 2015 to A$41 million (US$30 million) for the six months ended 30 June 2016. The increase reflects increased volumes
mined and processed as well as a A$1 million (US$nil million) build-up for the six months ended 30 June 2016 compared with A$2 million
(US$2 million) for the six months ended 30 June 2015.
Operating profit increased from A$8 million (US$6 million) to A$21 million (US$15 million) due to the higher Australian dollar gold
price (A$1,669 per ounce vs A$1,538 per ounce), partially offset by the higher net operating costs.
Capital expenditure increased by 8 per cent from A$13 million (US$10 million) to A$14 million (US$10 million). Capital expenditure in
the six months ended 30 June 2016 was mainly incurred on exploration and the commencement of development to the Oval ore body. The
Oval ore body is a recent discovery which is expected to provide the primary ore feed in 2017 and into 2018. The Oval ore body extends
the life of mine allowing Darlot to maintain its strategy of self-funding exploration expenditure while it continues an aggressive
exploration program to secure its future as a Gold Fields franchise asset.
All-in sustaining costs and total all-in cost decreased by 13 per cent from A$1,786 per ounce (US$1,400 per ounce) for the six months
ended 30 June 2015 to A$1,554 per ounce (US$1,139 per ounce) for the six months ended 30 June 2016 due to higher gold sold, partially
offset by higher net operating costs.
Granny Smith
Six months ended
June June
2016 2015
Gold produced 000�oz 143.7 146.6
Yield g/t 6.03 6.23
AISC and AIC A$/oz 1,068 1,008
US$/oz 783 789
Gold production decreased by 2 per cent from 146,600 ounces for the six months ended 30 June 2015 to 143,700 ounces for the six months
ended 30 June 2016 due to lower grades mined in line with the mining sequence and as planned, as well as an increase in stockpiled ore
as a consequence of the campaign milling.
Ore mined from underground increased by 13 per cent from 677,000 tonnes to 763,000 tonnes. Head grade mined decreased by 4 per cent
from 6.77 grams per tonne for the six months ended 30 June 2015 to 6.52 grams per tonne for the six months ended 30 June 2016 in line
with the mining plan.
Tonnes processed increased by 1 per cent from 731,000 tonnes for the six months ended 30 June 2015 to 741,300 tonnes for the six months
ended 30 June 2016. The yield decreased from 6.23 grams per tonne to 6.03 grams per tonne due to lower head grades. The mill is not
operating at capacity and the timing of the milling campaign results in variances between tonnes mined and milled in any given period
which also impacts yield variances between head grade and yield.
Net operating costs, including gold-in-process movements decreased by 2 per cent from A$94 million (US$73 million) to A$92 million
(US$67 million). Mining costs increased on the additional volumes, but was more than offset by the net gold in process credit
associated with the respective timing of the milling campaigns, referred to above. The gold-in-process credit to cost of A$2 million
(US$1 million) for the six months ended June 2016 compared with a charge of A$6 million (US$5 million) for the six months ended
June 2015. This A$8 million change in gold-in-process was mainly due to timing of the campaign milling.
Operating profit increased by 13 per cent from A$132 million (US$103 million) for the six months ended 30 June 2015 to A$149 million
(US$109 million) for the six months ended 30 June 2016 due to the higher Australian gold price (A$1,674 per ounce vs A$1,539 per
ounce).
Capital expenditure increased from A$43 million (US$34 million) for the six months ended 30 June 2015 to A$51 million (US$38 million)
for the six months ended 30 June 2016. The majority of the expenditure related to capital development, exploration and the
establishment of the fresh air intake ventilation raise. The mine moved from diesel power to gas fired power in May 2016 with the
completion of construction and the commissioning of the new power station. The new power station is expected to provide savings in
power costs, lower maintenance costs and the risk of power interruptions. It is also expected to reduce carbon emissions.
All-in sustaining costs and total all-in cost increased by 6 per cent from A$1,008 per ounce (US$789 per ounce) for the six months
ended 30 June 2015 to A$1,068 per ounce (US$783 per ounce) for the six months ended 30 June 2016 mainly due to lower gold sold, higher
capital expenditure, partially offset by the lower net operating costs.
CORPORATE
GOLD FIELDS APPOINTS FOUR NEW NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS TO THE BOARD
Gold Fields has announcement the appointments of four new independent non-executive directors to its Board of Directors. Impala
Platinum CEO Terence Goodlace joined the Board as a director on 1 July 2016, while Alhassan Andani, the Chief Executive and Executive
Director of Stanbic Bank Ghana, joined on 1 August 2016. Former KPMG Africa Chair, Yunus Suleman and Peter Bacchus, the Global Head of
Mining and Metals and Joint Head of European Investment Banking at Investment Bank Jefferies, based in London, will join the Board on
1 September 2016.
Gold Fields Chairperson Cheryl Carolus said the four new directors will ensure continuity of the skills set of the Board as a number of
the current directors were approaching retirement age over the next two years. Former director David Murray stepped down from the Board
on 1 June 2016.
�The new directors provide the technical, financial, commercial and global mining experience necessary to help Gold Fields maintain and
further strengthen its position as a global leader in sustainable gold mining,� Ms Carolus said.
CREDIT FACILITIES SUCCESSFULLY REFINANCED
Gold Fields successfully refinanced its US$1,440 million credit facilities due in November 2017. The new facilities amount to
US$1,290 million and comprise three tranches:
- US$380 million: 3 year term loan � margin 250 basis points (bps) over Libor;
- US$360 million: 3 year revolving credit facility (RCF) (with an option to extend to up to 5 years) � margin 220bps over Libor;
and
- US$550 million: 5 year RCF � margin 245bps over Libor.
The new facilities were concluded with a syndicate of 15 banks. On average, the interest rate on the new facilities is similar to the
interest rate on the existing facilities. A total of US$645 million was drawn down from the new facilities on 13 June 2016 to repay
the group�s existing US$ facilities, with US$645 million remaining unutilised. The refinancing is a key milestone in Gold Fields�
balance sheet management and increases the maturity of its debt, with the first maturity now only in June 2019 (previously November
2017).
CASH DIVIDEND
In line with the company�s dividend policy to pay out a dividend of between 25 and 35 per cent of its earnings, the Board has approved
and declared an interim dividend number 84 of 50 SA cents per ordinary share (gross) in respect of the six months ended 30 June 2016.
This translates to 26 per cent of normalised earnings. The interim dividend will be subject to the Dividend Withholding Tax of 15 per
cent. In accordance with paragraphs 11.17(a)(i) and 11.17(c) of the JSE Listings Requirements, the following additional information is
disclosed:
- The dividend has been declared out of income reserves;
- The local dividends withholding tax rate is 15 per cent (fifteen per centum);
- The gross local dividend amount is 50 SA cents per ordinary share for shareholders exempt from dividends tax;
- The Dividend Withholding Tax of 15 per cent (fifteen per centum) will be applicable to this dividend;
- The net local dividend amount is 42.500 SA cents per ordinary share for shareholders liable to pay the dividends tax;
- Gold Fields currently has 821,532,707 ordinary shares in issue (included in this number are 856,330 treasury shares); and
- Gold Fields� income tax number is 9160035607.
Shareholders are advised of the following dates in respect of the final dividend:
Interim dividend number 84: 50 SA cents per share
Last date to trade cum-dividend: Tuesday 6 September 2016
Sterling and US dollar conversion date: Wednesday 7 September 2016
Shares commence trading ex-dividend: Wednesday 7 September 2016
Record date: Friday 9 September 2016
Payment of dividend: Monday 12 September 2016
Share certificates may not be dematerialised or rematerialised between Wednesday, 7 September 2016 and Friday, 9 September 2016,
both dates inclusive.
OUTLOOK FOR 2016
As a result of the better than expected performance at South Deep, we have increased the 2016 production guidance for the mine to
9,000 kilograms (289,000 ounces) from 8,000 kilograms (257,000 ounces). However, we have also increased the AIC guidance for the year
to R595,000 per kilogram (US$1,310 per ounce) from R575,000 per kilogram (US$1,265 per ounce). The higher AIC relates to increased
capital expenditure of R211 million (US$15 million) to R1,210 million (US$86 million) due to a change in strategy on housing (decision
to build instead of rent) and the acquisition of additional new fleet. The remainder of the increase is due to higher working costs,
which comprise higher bonuses due to higher gold production achieved relative to plan as well as the investment in additional resources
in line with the strategy to sustainably improve all aspects of the operation.
For Tarkwa, we have increased the 2016 AIC guidance to US$980 per ounce from US$940 per ounce, mainly due to a US$38 million increase
in capital expenditure to US$166 million. The mine took advantage of the higher gold price and the benefits from the Development
Agreement to increase capital stripping in order to increase flexibility for 2017 and beyond.
Based on the outperformance of the Australian operations relative to plan in the first half of 2016, we have increased the 2016
production guidance for the region to 925,000 ounces from 905,000 ounces.
Consequently, 2016 production guidance for the Group has been increased to 2.10 million ounces to 2.15 million ounces, from
2.05 million ounces to 2.10 million ounces. AISC and AIC guidance for the year remains unchanged at US$1,000 per ounce to US$1,010 per
ounce and US$1,035 per ounce to US$1,045 per ounce. AIC includes US$50 million for Salares Norte. Group capital expenditure has
increased to US$655 million, from U$602 million. The cost guidance is based on unchanged exchange rate assumptions: US$0.73 = A$1.00
and R14.14 = US$1.00.
The above is subject to safety performance which limits the impact of safety-related stoppages and the forward looking statement on
page 3.
BASIS OF ACCOUNTING
The unaudited condensed consolidated six monthly financial statements are prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting
Standard, (IAS) 34 Interim Financial Reporting, the SAICA Financial Reporting Guides as issued by the Accounting Practices Committee
and Financial Pronouncements as issued by Financial Reporting Standards Council and the requirements of the Companies Act of South
Africa.
The accounting policies applied in the preparation of these six monthly financial statements are in terms of International Financial
Reporting Standards and are consistent with those applied in the previous annual financial statements.
CERTIFICATION JUDGEMENT
As previously indicated, the Respondents in the Certification Application, including Gold Fields, all opposed the certification
application, which was heard by the Gauteng Local Division of the High Court from 12 to 23 October 2015.
On 13 May 2016, the High Court ordered, amongst other things: (1) the certification of two classes: (a) a silicosis class comprising
current and former mine workers who have contracted silicosis and the dependents of mine workers who have died of silicosis; and
(b) a tuberculosis class comprising current and former mine workers who have worked on the mines for a period of not less than two
years and
who have contracted pulmonary tuberculosis and the dependents of deceased mine workers who died of pulmonary tuberculosis; and
(2) that the common law be developed to provide that, where a claimant commences suing for general damages and subsequently dies before
close of pleadings, the claim for general damages will transmit to the estate of the deceased claimant.
The progression of the classes certified will be done in two phases: (i) a determination of common issues, on an opt out basis, and
(ii) the hearing and determination of individualized issues, on an opt in basis. In addition, costs were awarded in favour of the
Claimants.
The High Court ruling did not represent a ruling on the merits of the cases brought by the Claimants. The amount of damages has not
yet been quantified for any of the claimants in the Consolidated Class Application or for any other members of the classes.
Gold Fields and the other Respondents believe that the judgment addressed a number of highly complex and important issues, including a
far reaching amendment of the common law, that have not previously been considered by other courts in South Africa. The High Court
itself found that the scope and magnitude of the proposed claims is unprecedented in South Africa and that the class action would
address novel and complex issues of fact and law. The companies applied for leave to appeal against the judgement because they believed
that the court�s ruling on some of these issues is incorrect and that another court may come to a different decision.
On 24 June 2016, the High Court granted the mining companies leave to appeal against the finding amending the common law in respect of
the transmissibility of general damages claims. It refused leave to appeal on the certification of silicosis and tuberculosis classes.
On 15 July, the Gold Fields and the other Respondents each filed petitions to the Supreme Court of Appeal for leave to appeal against
the certification of the two separate classes for silicosis and tuberculosis. In an attempt to shorten any delay due to an appeal
process, it is permissible to request that the appeals be dealt with on an expedited basis. The companies intend to do this, should
leave to appeal be granted by the Supreme Court of Appeal.
GOLD WORKING GROUP
The Occupational Lung Disease Working Group, made up of African Rainbow Minerals, Anglo American SA, AngloGold Ashanti, Gold Fields,
Harmony and Sibanye Gold, remains of the view that achieving a mutually acceptable comprehensive settlement which is both fair to past,
present and future employees, and sustainable for the sector, is preferable to protracted litigation. Notwithstanding that the
companies deny liability for the claims, the Working Group will continue with its efforts � which have been ongoing for more than a
year � to find common ground with stakeholders, including the claimants� legal representatives.
N.J. Holland
Chief Executive Officer
18 August 2016
THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE PRESENTED ON A CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BASIS
INCOME STATEMENT
Figures are in millions unless otherwise stated
UNITED STATES DOLLARS
Six months ended
June June
2016 2015
Revenue 1,304.9 1,270.2
Operating costs, net (666.3) (748.2)
� Operating costs (691.4) (714.1)
� Gold inventory change 25.1 (34.1)
Operating profit 638.6 522.0
Amortisation and depreciation (299.6) (282.5)
Net operating profit 339.0 239.5
Net interest expense (30.6) (34.3)
Share of equity accounted earnings after taxation (1.6) (4.0)
(Loss)/gain on foreign exchange (0.1) 0.1
Gain/(loss) on financial instruments 5.5 (0.8)
Share-based payments (5.6) (6.1)
Long-term employee benefits (20.1) (3.4)
Other (24.0) (18.7)
Exploration and project costs (41.0) (32.7)
Profit before royalties, taxation and non-recurring items 221.5 139.6
Non-recurring items 6.3 (11.1)
Profit before royalties and taxation 227.8 128.5
Royalties (38.5) (39.5)
Profit before taxation 189.3 89.0
Mining and income taxation (68.1) (86.8)
� Normal taxation (82.8) (63.7)
� Deferred taxation 14.7 (23.1)
Net profit 121.2 2.2
Attributable to:
� Owners of the parent 115.3 (2.2)
� Non-controlling interest 5.9 4.4
Non-recurring items:
Profit on sale of investments 1.9 -
(Loss)/profit on sale of assets (0.3) 1.8
Restructuring costs (10.5) (4.5)
Impairment of investments and assets (0.2) (8.4)
Other 15.4 -
Total non-recurring items 6.3 (11.1)
Taxation on items above 0.8 0.9
Net non-recurring items after tax 7.1 (10.2)
Net earnings/(loss) 115.3 (2.2)
Net earnings per share (cents) 14 -
Diluted earnings per share (cents) 14 -
Headline earnings 123.9 5.1
Headline earnings per share (cents) 16 1
Diluted headline earnings per share (cents) 15 1
Net earnings excluding gains and losses on foreign exchange,
financial instruments and non-recurring items after
royalties and taxation 103.3 8.2
Net earnings per share excluding gains and losses on
foreign exchange, financial instruments and non-recurring
items after royalties and taxation (cents) 13 1
US dollar/South African rand conversion rate 15.39 11.89
US dollar/Australian dollar conversion rate 0.74 0.78
Gold equivalent sold � managed eq oz (000) 1,072 1,071
Gold equivalent price received US$/eq oz 1,218 1,186
Figures may not add as they are rounded independently.
The consolidated financial statements for the six months ended 30 June 2016 have been prepared by the corporate accounting staff of
Gold Fields Limited headed by Mrs Tzvet Ilarionova, the Group's Financial Controller. This process was supervised by Mr Paul Schmidt,
the Group's Chief Financial Officer.
STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Figures are in millions unless otherwise stated
UNITED STATES DOLLARS
Six months ended
June June
2016 2015
Net profit 121.2 2.2
Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax 7.4 (156.9)
Marked to market valuation of listed investments 3.0 -
Currency translation adjustments 4.4 (156.9)
Total comprehensive income/(loss) 128.6 (154.7)
Attributable to:
� Owners of the parent 122.7 (159.0)
� Non-controlling interest 5.9 4.3
128.6 (154.7)
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
Figures are in millions unless otherwise stated
UNITED STATES DOLLARS
Six months ended
June Dec
2016 2015
Property, plant and equipment 4,343.8 4,312.4
Goodwill 294.1 295.3
Non-current assets 172.6 167.8
Investments 142.0 140.0
Deferred taxation 47.1 54.1
Current assets 991.3 908.1
� Other current assets 486.9 467.1
� Cash and deposits 503.4 440.0
� Assets held for sale 1.0 1.0
Total assets 5,990.9 5,877.7
Shareholders� equity 3,043.2 2,768.0
Deferred taxation 467.4 487.3
Long-term loans 1,637.5 1,803.6
Environmental rehabilitation provisions 280.3 275.4
Long-term employee benefits 33.1 12.6
Other long-term provisions 8.1 8.7
Current liabilities 521.3 522.1
� Other current liabilities 500.0 505.4
� Current portion of long-term loans 21.3 16.7
Total equity and liabilities 5,990.9 5,877.7
US dollar/South African rand conversion rate 15.16 15.10
US dollar/Australian dollar conversion rate 0.74 0.73
Net debt 1,155.4 1,380.3
HEDGING/DERIVATIVES
The Group�s policy is to remain unhedged to the gold price. However, hedges are sometimes undertaken on a project specific basis as
follows:
- to protect cash flows at times of significant expenditure;
- for specific debt servicing requirements; and
- to safeguard the viability of higher cost operations.
Gold Fields may from time to time establish currency financial instruments to protect underlying cash flows.
South Africa Derivative Instrument*
On 25 February 2016, USD/ZAR forward exchange contracts (FEC�s) were entered into for a total delivery of US$69.8 million starting
July 2016 until December 2016. The average forward rate achieved over the 6 month period is R16.8273, based off an average spot rate
of R16.0748.
At the reporting date, the marked-to-market value on the outstanding FEC is positive US$5.6 million.
* Do not qualify for hedge accounting and are accounted for as derivative financial instruments in the income statement.
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
Figures are in millions unless otherwise stated
UNITED STATES DOLLARS
Non-
Share capital Other Retained controlling Total
and premium reserves earnings interest equity
Balance as at 31 December 2015 3,471.0 (2,262.2) 1,447.4 111.9 2,768.0
Total comprehensive income - 7.4 115.3 5.9 128.6
Profit for the period - - 115.3 5.9 121.2
Other comprehensive income - 7.4 - - 7.4
Dividends declared - - (10.6) - (10.6)
Share-based payments - 5.6 - - 5.6
Share issue 151.5 - - - 151.5
Balance as at 30 June 2016 3,622.5 (2,249.2) 1,552.1 117.9 3,043.2
UNITED STATES DOLLARS
Non-
Share capital Other Retained controlling Total
and premium reserves earnings interest equity
Balance as at 31 December 2014 3,470.8 (1,636.5) 1,704.6 124.5 3,663.3
Total comprehensive (loss)/income - (156.8) (2.2) 4.3 (154.7)
(Loss)/profit for the period - - (2.2) 4.4 (2.2)
Other comprehensive loss - (156.8) - (0.1) (156.9)
Dividends declared - - (12.8) (4.6) (17.4)
Share-based payments - 6.1 - - 6.1
Exercise of employee share options 0.1 - - - 0.1
Balance as at 30 June 2015 3,470.9 (1,787.2) 1,689.6 124.2 3,497.4
DEBT MATURITY LADDER
Figures are in millions unless otherwise stated
UNITED STATES DOLLARS
1 Jan 2018 to
31 Dec 2016 31 Dec 2017 31 Dec 2021 Total
Uncommitted loan facilities
US dollar million - - - -
Rand million 1,650.0 - - 1,650.0
Rand debt translated to dollar 108.8 - - 108.8
Total (US$�m) 108.8 - - 108.8
Committed loan facilities
US dollar million - 220.0 2,283.3 2,503.3
Rand million 500.0 - 1,500.0 2,000.0
Rand debt translated to dollar 33.0 - 98.9 131.9
Total (US$�m) 33.0 220.0 2,382.2 2,635.2
Total (US$�m) � Uncommitted and committed loan facilities 141.8 220.0 2,382.2 2,744.0
Utilisation � Uncommitted loan facilities
Rand million 323.0 - - 323.0
US dollar million - - - -
Rand debt translated to dollar 21.3 - - 21.3
Total (US$�m) 21.3 - - 21.3
Utilisation � Committed loan facilities (including US$ bond)
US dollar million - 127.0 1,490.7 1,617.7
Rand million - - 300.0 300.0
Rand debt translated to dollar - - 19.8 19.8
Total (US$�m) - 127.0 1,510.5 1,637.5
Total (US$�m) � Utilisation � Uncommitted and committed
loan facilities 21.3 127.0 1,510.5 1,658.8
Exchange rate: US$1 = R15.16 being the closing rate for six months ended June 2016.
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
Figures are in millions unless otherwise stated
UNITED STATES DOLLARS
Six months ended
June June
2016 2015
Cash flows from operating activities 383.9 341.5
Profit before royalties, tax and non-recurring items 221.5 139.6
Non-recurring items 6.3 (11.1)
Amortisation and depreciation 299.6 282.5
South Deep BEE dividend (1.3) (1.7)
Change in working capital (12.7) 43.4
Royalties and taxation paid (126.5) (118.5)
Other non-cash items (3.0) 7.3
Dividends paid (10.6) (17.5)
Owners of the parent (10.6) (12.8)
Non-controlling interest holders - (4.7)
Cash flows from investing activities (320.8) (340.1)
Capital expenditure � additions (316.4) (333.1)
Capital expenditure � proceeds on disposal 1.2 2.4
Proceeds on disposal of investments 2.7 -
Cash flows from financing activities 6.5 (18.0)
Loans received 421.6 346.2
Loans repaid (566.6) (364.2)
Proceeds on issue of shares 151.5 -
Net cash inflow/(outflow) 59.0 (34.1)
Translation adjustment 4.4 (8.8)
Cash at beginning of period 440.0 458.0
Cash at end of period 503.4 415.1
Cash flow from operating activities less net capital expenditure and environmental payments 60.4 1.4
RECONCILIATION OF HEADLINE EARNINGS WITH NET EARNINGS
Figures are in millions unless otherwise stated
UNITED STATES DOLLARS
Six months ended
June June
2016 2015
Net earnings/(loss) 115.3 (2.2)
Profit on sale of investments (1.9) -
Loss/(profit) on sale of assets 0.3 (1.8)
Taxation effect on sale of assets (0.1) 0.7
Impairment of investments and assets and other 14.7 8.4
Taxation on impairment of investments and assets (4.4) -
Headline earnings 123.9 5.1
Headline earnings per share � cents 16 1
Based on headline earnings as given above divided by 799,322,449 (June 2015 � 773,617,220) being the weighted average number of
ordinary shares in issue.
SEGMENTAL OPERATING AND FINANCIAL RESULTS
Total South South
Mine Africa America
Operations Region West Africa Region Region
Ghana Peru
South Cerro
UNITED STATES DOLLARS Deep Total Tarkwa Damang Corona
Operating Results
Ore milled/treated (000 tonnes) Six months to June 2016 16,961 1,144 8,807 6,797 2,010 3,526
Six months to Dec 2015 16,680 936 8,899 6,714 2,185 3,480
Six months to June 2015 16,333 560 8,916 6,806 2,110 3,230
Yield (grams per tonne) Six months to June 2016 2.0 4.0 1.2 1.3 1.1 1.1
Six months to Dec 2015 2.2 4.1 1.3 1.4 1.2 1.3
Six months to June 2015 2.0 4.2 1.3 1.3 1.2 1.4
Gold produced (000 managed Six months to June 2016 1,079.1 140.0 345.5 273.5 71.9 127.5
equivalent ounces) Six months to Dec 2015 1,161.6 123.1 381.4 294.1 87.3 145.4
Six months to June 2015 1,074.0 75.0 372.5 292.0 80.5 150.2
Gold sold (000 managed Six months to June 2016 1,071.7 140.0 345.5 273.5 71.9 120.1
equivalent ounces) Six months to Dec 2015 1,162.3 123.1 381.4 294.1 87.3 146.1
Six months to June 2015 1,071.0 75.0 372.5 292.0 80.5 147.2
Gold price received (dollar per Six months to June 2016 1,218 1,219 1,217 1,219 1,211 1,227
equivalent ounce) Six months to Dec 2015 1,097 1,154 1,117 1,117 1,117 932
Six months to June 2015 1,186 1,204 1,207 1,207 1,208 1,059
Operating costs (dollar per tonne) Six months to June 2016 41 111 27 24 36 19
Six months to Dec 2015 43 132 29 25 42 21
Six months to June 2015 44 201 29 25 44 22
All-in-sustaining costs Six months to June 2016 983 1,229 1,052 993 1,260 489
(dollar per ounce) Six months to Dec 2015 931 1,233 944 834 1,314 994
Six months to June 2015 1,078 1,912 1,156 1,106 1,336 423
Total all-in-cost (dollar per ounce) Six months to June 2016 987 1,257 1,052 993 1,260 489
Six months to Dec 2015 936 1,279 944 834 1,314 994
Six months to June 2015 1,086 2,020 1,156 1,106 1,336 423
Financial Results ($ million)
Revenue Six months to June 2016 1,304.9 170.7 420.5 333.5 87.0 147.4
Six months to Dec 2015 1,275.2 142.1 426.0 328.5 97.6 136.2
Six months to June 2015 1,270.2 90.3 449.6 352.4 97.2 156.0
Net operating costs Six months to June 2016 (666.6) (127.3) (230.0) (156.3) (73.7) (62.5)
Six months to Dec 2015 (708.7) (124.0) (251.5) (158.7) (92.8) (73.8)
Six months to June 2015 (748.2) (112.7) (261.8) (168.2) (93.6) (71.0)
� Operating costs Six months to June 2016 (691.7) (127.3) (238.1) (165.1) (73.0) (68.3)
Six months to Dec 2015 (717.9) (124.0) (258.3) (166.4) (92.0) (73.1)
Six months to June 2015 (714.1) (112.7) (260.2) (167.8) (92.4) (70.7)
� Gold inventory change Six months to June 2016 25.1 - 8.2 8.9 (0.7) 5.8
Six months to Dec 2015 9.3 - 6.8 7.7 (0.9) (0.7)
Six months to June 2015 (34.1) - (1.7) (0.4) (1.2) (0.3)
Operating profit/(loss) Six months to June 2016 638.3 43.4 190.5 177.2 13.3 84.9
Six months to Dec 2015 566.6 18.1 174.5 169.8 4.8 62.4
Six months to June 2015 522.0 (22.4) 187.8 184.2 3.6 85.0
Amortisation of mining assets Six months to June 2016 (295.6) (31.2) (86.8) (81.7) (5.1) (59.0)
Six months to Dec 2015 (326.7) (36.0) (101.8) (87.4) (14.4) (56.8)
Six months to June 2015 (281.9) (31.9) (86.9) (74.9) (12.0) (43.4)
Net operating profit/(loss) Six months to June 2016 342.7 12.2 103.7 95.5 8.2 25.8
Six months to Dec 2015 239.9 (17.9) 72.8 82.4 (9.6) 5.7
Six months to June 2015 240.2 (54.3) 100.9 109.3 (8.4) 41.7
Other expenses Six months to June 2016 (48.3) (0.2) (11.3) (8.3) (3.0) (13.3)
Six months to Dec 2015 (36.0) (3.1) (2.1) (0.1) (2.0) (10.0)
Six months to June 2015 (46.7) (6.4) (9.5) (6.8) (2.7) (7.0)
Profit/(loss) before royalties and Six months to June 2016 294.4 12.0 92.4 87.2 5.2 12.6
taxation Six months to Dec 2015 212.4 (47.2) 86.1 101.2 (15.0) 38.8
Six months to June 2015 193.4 (60.7) 91.3 102.5 (11.2) 34.6
Royalties, mining and income taxation Six months to June 2016 (101.9) (5.9) (23.5) (19.1) (4.3) (8.9)
Six months to Dec 2015 (190.5) 2.9 (68.7) (46.3) (22.4) (69.4)
Six months to June 2015 (119.2) 18.0 (46.2) (47.0) 0.8 (42.4)
� Normal taxation Six months to June 2016 (39.3) - (22.7) (22.7) - (16.7)
Six months to Dec 2015 (100.4) - (21.6) (20.9) (0.7) (12.1)
Six months to June 2015 (34.6) - (13.8) (13.8) - (20.8)
� Royalties Six months to June 2016 (38.5) (0.9) (21.0) (16.7) (4.3) (2.1)
Six months to Dec 2015 (36.4) (0.7) (21.3) (16.4) (4.8) (0.8)
Six months to June 2015 (39.5) (0.5) (22.5) (17.6) (4.9) (2.3)
� Deferred taxation Six months to June 2016 (24.0) (5.1) 20.2 20.2 - 9.8
Six months to Dec 2015 (53.6) 3.6 (25.8) (9.0) (16.7) (56.5)
Six months to June 2015 (45.1) 18.5 (9.9) (15.6) 5.7 (19.2)
Profit/(loss) before non-recurring Six months to June 2016 192.5 6.1 68.9 68.1 0.8 3.7
items Six months to Dec 2015 13.4 (18.1) 2.0 36.0 (34.0) (73.7)
Six months to June 2015 74.1 (42.7) 45.2 55.5 (10.3) (7.8)
Non-recurring items Six months to June 2016 (10.8) - (10.1) (0.2) (9.8) -
Six months to Dec 2015 (59.3) 6.2 (47.5) (2.8) (44.7) (11.8)
Six months to June 2015 (2.7) (0.6) (1.3) (1.0) (0.3) -
Net profit/(loss) Six months to June 2016 181.7 6.1 58.9 67.2 (9.0) 3.6
Six months to Dec 2015 (45.9) (11.8) (45.6) 33.1 (78.7) (85.5)
Six months to June 2015 71.4 (43.4) 43.9 54.5 (10.6) (7.9)
Net profit/(loss) excluding gains and Six months to June 2016 162.3 9.9 48.3 67.2 (18.9) 3.9
losses on foreign exchange, Six months to Dec 2015 106.4 (7.6) 21.9 34.4 (12.4) (13.0)
financial instruments Six months to June 2015 71.6 (43.8) 45.1 55.4 (10.3) (8.3)
and non-recurring items
Capital expenditure Six months to June 2016 (316.0) (44.3) (102.2) (91.2) (10.9) (12.8)
Six months to Dec 2015 (300.9) (31.7) (80.2) (71.4) (8.7) (46.0)
Six months to June 2015 (332.9) (35.2) (140.9) (132.7) (8.2) (18.8)
Average exchange rates were US$1 = R15.39 for June 2016, US$1 = R13.46 for December 2015 and US$1 = R11.89 for June 2015.
The Australian/US dollar exchange rates were A$1 = US$0.74 for June 2016, A$1 = US$0.72 for December 2015 and A$1 = US$0.78 for June 2015.
Figures may not add as they are rounded independently.
SEGMENTAL OPERATING AND FINANCIAL RESULTS continued
Australia Region#
Australia
Agnew/ Granny
UNITED STATES DOLLARS Total St Ives Lawlers Darlot Smith
Operating Results
Ore milled/treated Six months to June 2016 3,484 1,947 566 230 741
(000 tonnes) Six months to Dec 2015 3,366 1,811 592 243 720
Six months to June 2015 3,267 2,056 626 214 731
Yields Six months to June 2016 4.2 2.8 6.0 5.0 6.0
(grams per tonne) Six months to Dec 2015 4.7 3.2 6.5 6.4 6.7
Six months to June 2015 4.1 2.8 5.6 4.1 6.2
Gold produced Six months to June 2016 466.1 175.9 109.3 37.2 143.7
(000 managed equivalent ounces) Six months to Dec 2015 511.7 184.0 123.2 49.9 154.5
Six months to June 2015 476.4 187.9 113.4 28.5 146.6
Gold sold Six months to June 2016 466.1 175.9 109.3 37.2 143.7
(000 managed equivalent ounces) Six months to Dec 2015 511.7 184.0 123.2 49.9 154.5
Six months to June 2015 476.4 187.9 113.4 28.5 146.6
Gold price received Six months to June 2016 1,215 1,211 1,202 1,224 1,228
(dollar per equivalent ounce) Six months to Dec 2015 1,115 1,112 1,113 1,142 1,111
Six months to June 2015 1,206 1,207 1,204 1,204 1,205
Operating costs Six months to June 2016 74 47 119 133 93
(dollar per tonne) Six months to Dec 2015 78 53 117 126 94
Six months to June 2015 75 48 117 137 94
All-in-sustaining costs Six months to June 2016 928 915 1,068 1,139 783
(dollar per ounce) Six months to Dec 2015 838 856 920 862 740
Six months to June 2015 990 1,079 1,001 1,400 789
Total all-in-cost Six months to June 2016 928 915 1,068 1,139 783
(dollar per ounce) Six months to Dec 2015 838 856 920 862 740
Six months to June 2015 990 1,079 1,001 1,400 789
Financial Results ($ million)
Revenue Six months to June 2016 566.4 212.9 131.4 45.5 176.5
Six months to Dec 2015 570.5 204.6 137.2 57.0 171.7
Six months to June 2015 574.4 226.8 136.5 34.3 176.7
Net operating costs Six months to June 2016 (246.9) (79.4) (70.0) (30.1) (67.3)
Six months to Dec 2015 (259.4) (91.5) (68.7) (31.2) (68.0)
Six months to June 2015 (302.7) (128.7) (72.7) (28.0) (73.4)
� Operating costs Six months to June 2016 (258.0) (91.4) (67.4) (30.5) (68.7)
Six months to Dec 2015 (262.5) (95.6) (69.1) (30.5) (67.2)
Six months to June 2015 (270.5) (99.2) (73.4) (29.2) (68.7)
� Gold inventory change Six months to June 2016 11.1 12.0 (2.6) 0.4 1.4
Six months to Dec 2015 3.1 4.1 0.4 (0.7) (0.7)
Six months to June 2015 (32.3) (29.5) 0.8 1.2 (4.7)
Operating profit/loss Six months to June 2016 319.5 133.5 61.4 15.4 109.2
Six months to Dec 2015 311.1 113.2 68.5 25.8 103.7
Six months to June 2015 271.7 98.2 63.9 6.4 103.3
Amortisation of Six months to June 2016 (118.5)
mining assets Six months to Dec 2015 (132.1)
Six months to June 2015 (119.7)
Net operating Six months to June 2016 201.0
profit/(loss) Six months to Dec 2015 179.1
Six months to June 2015 152.0
Other expenses Six months to June 2016 (23.6)
Six months to Dec 2015 (20.9)
Six months to June 2015 (23.7)
Profit/(loss) before Six months to June 2016 177.4
royalties and taxation Six months to Dec 2015 134.6
Six months to June 2015 128.3
Royalties, mining Six months to June 2016 (63.6)
and income taxation Six months to Dec 2015 (55.5)
Six months to June 2015 (48.7)
� Normal taxation Six months to June 2016 -
Six months to Dec 2015 (66.7)
Six months to June 2015 -
� Royalties Six months to June 2016 (14.6)
Six months to Dec 2015 (13.8)
Six months to June 2015 (14.2)
� Deferred taxation Six months to June 2016 (49.0)
Six months to Dec 2015 25.0
Six months to June 2015 (34.4)
Profit/(loss) before Six months to June 2016 113.9
non-recurring items Six months to Dec 2015 102.6
Six months to June 2015 79.6
Non-recurring items Six months to June 2016 (0.8)
Six months to Dec 2015 (6.1)
Six months to June 2015 (0.8)
Net profit/(loss) Six months to June 2016 113.1
Six months to Dec 2015 96.5
Six months to June 2015 78.8
Net profit/(loss) excluding gains and Six months to June 2016 100.2
excluding gains and losses on foreign Six months to Dec 2015 105.0
exchange, financial instruments and Six months to June 2015 78.8
non-recurring items
Capital expenditure Six months to June 2016 (156.7) (69.3) (39.8) (9.9) (37.7)
Six months to Dec 2015 (142.8) (54.7) (38.7) (9.9) (38.8)
Six months to June 2015 (138.0) (59.9) (34.3) (10.2) (33.7)
# As a significant portion of the acquisition price was allocated to tenements on endowment ounces and also as the Australian
operations are entitled to transfer and then off-set tax losses from one company to another, it is not meaningful to split the
income statement below operating profit.
Figures may not add as they are rounded independently.
SEGMENTAL OPERATING AND FINANCIAL RESULTS continued
SOUTH
AFRICAN
AUSTRALIAN DOLLARS(1) RAND(2)
Australia Region South Africa
Region
Agnew/ Granny South
Total St Ives Lawlers Darlot Smith Deep
Operating Results
Ore milled/treated Six months to June 2016 3,484 1,947 566 230 741 1,144
(000 tonnes) Six months to Dec 2015 3,366 1,811 592 243 720 936
Six months to June 2015 3,627 2,056 626 214 731 560
Yields Six months to June 2016 4.2 2.8 6.0 5.0 6.0 3.8
(grams per tonne) Six months to Dec 2015 4.7 3.2 6.5 6.4 6.7 4.1
Six months to June 2015 4.1 2.8 5.6 4.1 6.2 4.2
Gold produced Six months to June 2016 466.1 175.9 109.3 37.2 143.7 4,356
(000 managed Six months to Dec 2015 511.7 184.0 123.2 49.9 154.5 3,828
equivalent ounces) Six months to June 2015 476.4 187.9 113.4 28.5 146.6 2,332
Gold sold Six months to June 2016 466.1 175.9 109.3 37.2 143.7 4,356
(000 managed equivalent ounces) Six months to Dec 2015 511.7 184.0 123.2 49.9 154.5 3,828
Six months to June 2015 476.4 187.9 113.4 28.5 146.6 2,332
Gold price received Six months to June 2016 1,657 1,651 1,639 1,669 1,674 601,187
(dollar per equivalent ounce) Six months to Dec 2015 1,542 1,545 1,540 1,553 1,538 489,289
Six months to June 2015 1,540 1,542 1,538 1,538 1,539 460,152
Operating costs Six months to June 2016 101 64 162 181 126 1,712
(dollar per tonne) Six months to Dec 2015 108 73 162 174 129 2,001
Six months to June 2015 95 62 150 174 120 2,392
All-in-sustaining costs Six months to June 2016 1,265 1,247 1,456 1,553 1,068 608,825
(dollar per ounce) Six months to Dec 2015 1,162 1,197 1,272 1,188 1,024 532,539
Six months to June 2015 1,263 1,375 1,277 1,786 1,008 731,017
Total all-in-cost Six months to June 2016 1,265 1,247 1,456 1,553 1,068 622,453
(dollar per ounce) Six months to Dec 2015 1,162 1,197 1,272 1,188 1,024 552,635
Six months to June 2015 1,263 1,375 1,277 1,786 1,008 772,702
Financial Results ($ million)
Revenue Six months to June 2016 772.0 290.3 179.1 62.0 240.6 2,626.9
Six months to Dec 2015 789.1 284.2 189.7 77.5 237.6 1,873.0
Six months to June 2015 733.5 289.7 174.4 43.9 225.6 1,073.1
Net operating costs Six months to June 2016 (336.5) (108.3) (95.4) (41.1) (91.7) (1,958.6)
Six months to Dec 2015 (361.2) (128.7) (95.3) (42.9) (94.4) (1,660.5)
Six months to June 2015 (386.5) (164.3) (92.8) (35.7) (93.7) (1,339.7)
� Operating costs Six months to June 2016 (351.6) (124.6) (91.8) (41.6) (93.6) (1,958.6)
Six months to Dec 2015 (363.8) (132.7) (95.8) (42.2) (93.1) (1,660.5)
Six months to June 2015 (345.5) (126.6) (93.8) (37.3) (87.7) (1,339.7)
� Gold inventory change Six months to June 2016 15.1 16.3 (3.6) 0.5 1.9 -
Six months to Dec 2015 2.6 4.0 0.5 (0.7) (1.2) -
Six months to June 2015 (41.4) (37.7) 1.0 1.6 (6.0) -
Operating profit/loss Six months to June 2016 435.5 182.0 83.7 20.9 148.9 668.3
Six months to Dec 2015 427.9 155.5 94.4 34.7 143.3 212.5
Six months to June 2015 347.0 125.4 81.6 8.1 131.9 (266.6)
Amortisation of Six months to June 2016 (161.5) (480.3)
mining assets Six months to Dec 2015 (181.8) (482.2)
Six months to June 2015 (152.9) (378.8)
Net operating Six months to June 2016 274.0 188.0
profit/(loss) Six months to Dec 2015 246.1 (269.7)
Six months to June 2015 194.1 (645.4)
Other expenses Six months to June 2016 (32.1) (2.9)
Six months to Dec 2015 (29.0) (44.1)
Six months to June 2015 (30.3) (76.6)
Profit/(loss) before Six months to June 2016 241.9 185.1
royalties and taxation Six months to Dec 2015 178.4 (592.4)
Six months to June 2015 163.8 (722.0)
Royalties, mining Six months to June 2016 (86.7) (91.3)
and income taxation Six months to Dec 2015 (76.3) 51.3
Six months to June 2015 (62.1) 214.2
� Normal taxation Six months to June 2016 - -
Six months to Dec 2015 (88.6) -
Six months to June 2015 - -
� Royalties Six months to June 2016 (19.9) (13.1)
Six months to Dec 2015 (19.1) (9.3)
Six months to June 2015 (18.2) (5.4)
� Deferred taxation Six months to June 2016 (66.8) (78.2)
Six months to Dec 2015 31.4 60.6
Six months to June 2015 (44.0) 219.6
Profit/(loss) before Six months to June 2016 155.2 93.8
non-recurring items Six months to Dec 2015 140.8 (262.5)
Six months to June 2015 101.7 (507.8)
Non-recurring items Six months to June 2016 (1.0) -
Six months to Dec 2015 (8.3) 77.5
Six months to June 2015 (1.0) (7.7)
Net profit/(loss) Six months to June 2016 154.2 93.8
Six months to Dec 2015 132.5 (185.0)
Six months to June 2015 100.6 (515.5)
Net profit/(loss) excluding gains and Six months to June 2016 136.5 153.0
excluding gains and losses on foreign Six months to Dec 2015 152.6 (130.7)
exchange, financial instruments and Six months to June 2015 91.6 (520.9)
non-recurring items
Capital expenditure Six months to June 2016 (213.6) (94.4) (54.2) (13.5) (51.4) (682.3)
Six months to Dec 2015 (196.0) (75.8) (53.3) (13.6) (53.3) (429.9)
Six months to June 2015 (176.2) (76.5) (43.8) (13.0) (43.0) (418.5)
# As a significant portion of the acquisition price was allocated to tenements on endowment ounces and also as the Australian
operations are entitled to transfer and then off-set tax losses from one company to another, it is not meaningful to split the
income statement below operating profit.
(1) For Australia, all financial numbers are in Australian dollar.
(2) For South Africa, all financial numbers are in Rand and Rand per kilogram.
Figures may not add as they are rounded independently.
ALL-IN-COSTS
WORLD GOLD COUNCIL INDUSTRY STANDARD
Figures are in US dollar million unless otherwise stated
Total South South
Group Africa America
Operations Region West Africa Region Region
Ghana Peru
South Cerro
UNITED STATES DOLLARS Deep Total Tarkwa Damang Corona
Operating costs(1) Six months to June 2016 (691.4) (127.3) (238.1) (165.1) (73.0) (68.3)
Six months to Dec 2015 (717.2) (124.0) (258.3) (166.4) (92.0) (73.1)
Six months to June 2015 (714.1) (112.7) (260.2) (167.8) (92.4) (70.7)
Gold inventory change Six months to June 2016 25.1 - 8.2 8.9 (0.7) 5.8
Six months to Dec 2015 9.3 - 6.8 7.7 (0.9) (0.7)
Six months to June 2015 (34.1) - (1.7) (0.4) (1.2) (0.3)
Inventory write-off Six months to June 2016 - - - - - -
Six months to Dec 2015 (8.0) - (8.0) - (8.0) -
Six months to June 2015 - - - - - -
Royalties Six months to June 2016 (38.5) (0.9) (21.0) (16.7) (4.3) (2.1)
Six months to Dec 2015 (36.4) (0.7) (21.3) (16.4) (4.8) (0.8)
Six months to June 2015 (39.5) (0.5) (22.5) (17.6) (4.9) (2.3)
Realised gains/losses on Six months to June 2016 (1.5) - - - - -
commodity cost hedges Six months to Dec 2015 (6.0) - - - - -
Six months to June 2015 (6.1) - - - - -
Community/social Six months to June 2016 (5.2) (0.5) (1.1) (1.0) (0.1) (3.6)
responsibility costs Six months to Dec 2015 (7.5) (0.8) (0.7) (0.7) - (6.1)
Six months to June 2015 (4.6) (0.9) (1.5) (1.4) (0.1) (2.2)
Non-cash remuneration � Six months to June 2016 (5.6) (0.9) (1.0) (0.9) (0.1) (0.7)
share-based payments Six months to Dec 2015 (4.9) (0.4) (0.8) (0.7) (0.1) (0.5)
Six months to June 2015 (6.1) (0.6) (1.0) (0.8) (0.2) (0.7)
Cash remuneration (long-term Six months to June 2016 (20.1) (2.3) (5.6) (4.6) (1.0) (3.5)
employee benefits) Six months to Dec 2015 (1.9) 0.3 (0.1) (0.2) - (0.3)
Six months to June 2015 (3.4) (1.3) (1.6) (1.2) (0.4) (0.5)
Other Six months to June 2016 (6.9) - - - - (0.4)
Six months to Dec 2015 (4.2) - - - - -
Six months to June 2015 (4.3) - - - - -
By-product credits Six months to June 2016 57.1 0.2 1.4 1.4 - 54.8
Six months to Dec 2015 53.8 0.3 4.6 4.6 - 48.3
Six months to June 2015 66.9 0.1 0.9 0.9 - 65.5
Rehabilitation amortisation Six months to June 2016 (11.3) (0.2) (2.6) (2.3) (0.3) (2.0)
and interest Six months to Dec 2015 (11.8) (0.4) (2.0) (1.7) (0.3) (2.5)
Six months to June 2015 (13.3) (0.4) (2.3) (2.0) (0.3) (2.5)
Sustaining capital Six months to June 2016 (312.1) (40.4) (102.2) (91.2) (10.9) (12.8)
expenditure Six months to Dec 2015 (294.8) (26.1) (80.2) (71.4) (8.7) (46.0)
Six months to June 2015 (325.0) (27.1) (140.9) (132.7) (8.2) (18.8)
All-in sustaining costs(2) Six months to June 2016 (1,010.5) (172.2) (362.1) (271.6) (90.5) (32.7)
Six months to Dec 2015 (1,030.2) (151.8) (360.0) (245.4) (114.8) (81.6)
Six months to June 2015 (1,083.4) (143.3) (430.6) (323.0) (107.6) (32.5)
Exploration, feasibility Six months to June 2016 (28.0) - - - - -
and evaluation costs Six months to Dec 2015 (8.5) - - - - -
Six months to June 2015 (17.5) - - - - -
Non sustaining Six months to June 2016 (4.3) (3.9) - - - -
capital expenditure Six months to Dec 2015 (6.1) (5.6) - - - -
Six months to June 2015 (8.1) (8.1) - - - -
Total all-in cost(3) Six months to June 2016 (1,042.8) (176.1) (362.1) (271.6) (90.5) (32.7)
Six months to Dec 2015 (1,044.8) (157.4) (360.0) (245.4) (114.8) (81.6)
Six months to June 2015 (1,109.0) (151.4) (430.6) (323.0) (107.6) (32.5)
Total all-in sustaining Six months to June 2016 (1,010.5) (172.2) (362.1) (271.6) (90.5) (32.7)
cost Six months to Dec 2015 (1,030.2) (151.8) (360.0) (245.4) (114.8) (81.6)
Six months to June 2015 (1,083.4) (143.3) (430.6) (323.0) (107.6) (32.5)
Gold only ounces sold Six months to June 2016 1,018.4 140.0 345.5 273.5 71.9 66.8
� (000 ounces) Six months to Dec 2015 1,098.3 123.1 381.4 294.1 87.3 82.1
Six months to June 2015 1,000.5 75.0 372.5 292.0 80.5 76.7
AISC per ounce of gold sold Six months to June 2016 992 1,229 1,052 993 1,260 489
US$/oz Six months to Dec 2015 938 1,233 944 834 1,314 994
Six months to June 2015 1,083 1,912 1,156 1,106 1,336 423
Total all-in cost Six months to June 2016 (1,042.8) (176.1) (362.1) (271.6) (90.5) (32.7)
Six months to Dec 2015 (1,044.8) (157.4) (360.0) (245.4) (114.8) (81.6)
Six months to June 2015 (1,109.0) (151.4) (430.6) (323.0) (107.6) (32.5)
Gold only ounces sold Six months to June 2016 1,018.4 140.0 345.5 273.5 71.9 66.8
� (000 ounces) Six months to Dec 2015 1,098.3 123.1 381.4 294.1 87.3 82.1
Six months to June 2015 1,000.5 75.0 372.5 292.0 80.5 76.7
AIC per ounce of gold sold Six months to June 2016 1,024 1,257 1,052 993 1,260 489
US$/oz Six months to Dec 2015 951 1,279 944 834 1,314 994
Six months to June 2015 1,108 2,020 1,156 1,106 1,336 423
DEFINITIONS
All-in costs are calculated in accordance with the World Gold Council Industry standard.
(1) Operating costs � As published and includes all mining and processing costs, third party refining costs, permitting costs and corporate
G&A charges.
(2) All-in sustaining costs � Include operating costs and costs detailed above, including sustaining capital expenditure based on managed
gold sales.
(3) Total all-in cost � Includes sustaining and group costs, excluding income tax, M&A activity, working capital, impairments (other than
inventory impairments), financing costs, one-time severance charges and items to normalise earnings.
ALL-IN-COSTS continued
WORLD GOLD COUNCIL INDUSTRY STANDARD
Figures are in US dollar million unless otherwise stated
Australia Region
Australia Corporate
Agnew/ Granny and
UNITED STATES DOLLARS Total St Ives Lawlers Darlot Smith projects
Operating costs(1) Six months to June 2016 (258.0) (91.4) (67.4) (30.5) (68.7) 0.2
Six months to Dec 2015 (262.5) (95.6) (69.1) (30.5) (67.2) 0.8
Six months to June 2015 (270.5) (99.2) (73.4) (29.2) (68.7) -
Gold inventory change Six months to June 2016 11.1 12.0 (2.6) 0.4 1.4 -
Six months to Dec 2015 3.1 4.1 0.4 (0.7) (0.7) -
Six months to June 2015 (32.2) (29.5) 0.8 1.2 (4.7) -
Inventory write-off Six months to June 2016 - - - - - -
Six months to Dec 2015 - - - - - -
Six months to June 2015 - - - - - -
Royalties Six months to June 2016 (14.6) (5.5) (3.5) (1.2) (4.4) -
Six months to Dec 2015 (13.8) (4.9) (3.4) (1.3) (4.3) -
Six months to June 2015 (14.2) (5.8) (3.2) (0.8) (4.4) -
Realised gains/losses on Six months to June 2016 (1.5) (0.6) (0.2) (0.1) (0.7) -
commodity cost hedges Six months to Dec 2015 (6.0) (2.5) (0.7) (0.3) (2.6) -
Six months to June 2015 (6.2) (2.5) (0.8) (0.2) (2.6) -
Community/social Six months to June 2016 - - - - - -
responsibility costs Six months to Dec 2015 - - - - - -
Six months to June 2015 - - - - - -
Non-cash remuneration � Six months to June 2016 (1.4) (0.6) (0.3) (0.2) (0.3) (1.5)
share-based payments Six months to Dec 2015 (1.1) (0.5) (0.3) (0.1) (0.2) (2.0)
Six months to June 2015 (1.5) (0.7) (0.4) (0.1) (0.2) (2.4)
Cash remuneration (long- Six months to June 2016 (5.6) (1.6) (1.4) (1.0) (1.5) (3.2)
term employee benefits) Six months to Dec 2015 0.4 0.3 (0.1) - 0.2 (1.9)
Six months to June 2015 (1.6) (0.5) (0.4) (0.2) (0.5) 1.3
Other Six months to June 2016 - - - - - (6.5)
Six months to Dec 2015 - - - - - (4.2)
Six months to June 2015 - - - - - (4.3)
By-product credits Six months to June 2016 0.6 0.3 0.1 0.1 - -
Six months to Dec 2015 0.6 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.1 -
Six months to June 2015 0.4 0.3 0.1 - - -
Rehabilitation amortisation Six months to June 2016 (6.5) (4.1) (1.6) (0.1) (0.7) -
and interest Six months to Dec 2015 (6.9) (4.0) (1.6) (0.4) (0.9) -
Six months to June 2015 (8.0) (4.9) (1.8) (0.4) (0.9) -
Sustaining capital expenditure Six months to June 2016 (156.7) (69.3) (39.8) (9.9) (37.7) -
Six months to Dec 2015 (142.8) (54.7) (38.7) (9.9) (38.8) -
Six months to June 2015 (138.0) (59.9) (34.3) (10.2) (33.7) -
All-in sustaining costs(2) Six months to June 2016 (432.5) (160.9) (116.7) (42.3) (112.6) -
Six months to Dec 2015 (429.0) (157.4) (113.3) (43.1) (114.3) (7.4)
Six months to June 2015 (471.8) (202.7) (113.5) (39.9) (115.7) (5.4)
Exploration, feasibility Six months to June 2016 - - - - - (28.0)
and evaluation costs Six months to Dec 2015 - - - - - (8.5)
Six months to June 2015 - - - - - (17.5)
Non sustaining capital Six months to June 2016 - - - - - (0.4)
expenditure Six months to Dec 2015 - - - - - (0.5)
Six months to June 2015 - - - - - -
Total all-in cost(3) Six months to June 2016 (432.5) (160.9) (116.7) (42.3) (112.6) (39.0)
Six months to Dec 2015 (429.0) (157.4) (113.3) (43.1) (114.3) (16.4)
Six months to June 2015 (471.8) (202.7) (113.5) (39.9) (115.7) (22.9)
Total all-in sustaining cost Six months to June 2016 (432.5) (160.9) (116.7) (42.3) (112.6) (11.0)
Six months to Dec 2015 (429.0) (157.4) (113.3) (43.1) (114.3) (7.4)
Six months to June 2015 (471.8) (202.7) (113.5) (39.9) (115.7) (5.4)
Gold only ounces sold Six months to June 2016 466.1 175.9 109.3 37.2 143.7 -
� (000 ounces) Six months to Dec 2015 511.7 184.0 123.2 49.9 154.5 -
Six months to June 2015 476.4 187.9 113.4 28.5 146.5 -
AISC per ounce of gold sold Six months to June 2016 928 915 1,068 1,139 783 -
US$/oz Six months to Dec 2015 838 856 920 862 740 -
Six months to June 2015 990 1,079 1,001 1,400 789 -
Total all-in cost Six months to June 2016 (432.5) (160.9) (116.7) (42.3) (112.6) (39.0)
Six months to Dec 2015 (429.0) (157.4) (113.3) (43.1) (114.3) (16.4)
Six months to June 2015 (471.8) (202.7) (113.5) (39.9) (115.7) (22.9)
Gold only ounces sold Six months to June 2016 466.1 175.9 109.3 37.2 143.7 -
� (000 ounces) Six months to Dec 2015 511.7 184.0 123.2 49.9 154.5 -
Six months to June 2015 476.4 187.9 113.4 28.5 146.5 -
AIC per ounce of gold sold Six months to June 2016 928 915 1,068 1,139 783 -
US$/oz Six months to Dec 2015 838 856 920 862 740 -
Six months to June 2015 990 1,079 1,001 1,400 789 -
DEFINITIONS
All-in costs are calculated in accordance with the World Gold Council Industry standard.
(1) Operating costs � As published and includes all mining and processing costs, third party refining costs, permitting costs and corporate
G&A charges.
(2) All-in sustaining costs � Include operating costs and costs detailed above, including sustaining capital expenditure based on managed
gold sales.
(3) Total all-in cost � Includes sustaining and group costs, excluding income tax, M&A activity, working capital, impairments (other than
inventory impairments), financing costs, one-time severance charges and items to normalise earnings.
ALL-IN SUSTAINING COSTS AND ALL-IN COSTS GROSS OF BY-PRODUCT CREDITS PER EQUIVALENT OUNCE OF GOLD SOLD
WORLD GOLD COUNCIL INDUSTRY STANDARD
Figures are in US dollar million unless otherwise stated
Total South South
Group Africa America
Operations Region West Africa Region Region
Ghana Peru
South Cerro
UNITED STATES DOLLARS Deep Total Tarkwa Damang Corona
All-in sustaining costs Six months to June 2016 (1,010.5) (172.2) (362.1) (271.6) (90.5) (32.7)
(per table on page 20) Six months to Dec 2015 (1,030.2) (151.8) (360.0) (245.4) (114.8) (81.6)
Six months to June 2015 (1,083.4) (143.3) (430.6) (323.0) (107.6) (32.5)
Add back by-product credits Six months to June 2016 57.1 0.2 1.4 1.4 - 54.8
Six months to Dec 2015 53.8 0.3 4.6 4.6 - 48.3
Six months to June 2015 66.9 0.1 0.9 0.9 - 65.6
All-in sustaining costs gross Six months to June 2016 (1,067.5) (172.4) (365.3) (272.9) (90.5) (87.5)
of by-product credits Six months to Dec 2015 (1,084.1) (152.1) (364.6) (250.0) (114.8) (129.9)
Six months to June 2015 (1,150.3) (143.4) (431.5) (323.9) (107.6) (98.0)
Gold equivalent ounces sold Six months to June 2016 1,071.7 140.0 345.5 273.5 71.9 120.1
Six months to Dec 2015 1,162.3 123.1 381.4 294.1 87.3 146.1
Six months to June 2015 1,071.0 75.0 372.5 292.0 80.5 147.2
AISC gross of by-product Six months to June 2016 996 1,231 1,052 998 1,260 728
credits per equivalent ounce Six months to Dec 2015 933 1,236 956 850 1,314 889
of gold � US$/eq oz Six months to June 2015 1,074 1,913 1,158 1,109 1,336 666
All-in costs Six months to June 2016 (1,042.8) (176.1) (362.1) (271.6) (90.5) (32.7)
(per table on page 20) Six months to Dec 2015 (1,044.8) (157.4) (360.0) (245.4) (114.8) (81.6)
Six months to June 2015 (1,109.0) (151.4) (430.6) (323.0) (107.6) (32.5)
Add back by-product credits Six months to June 2016 57.1 0.2 1.4 1.4 - 54.8
Six months to Dec 2015 53.8 0.3 4.6 4.6 - 48.3
Six months to June 2015 66.9 0.1 0.9 0.9 - 65.5
All-in costs gross of Six months to June 2016 (1,099.9) (176.3) (363.5) (272.9) (90.5) (87.5)
by-product credits Six months to Dec 2015 (1,098.7) (157.7) (364.6) (250.0) (114.8) (129.9)
Six months to June 2015 (1,175.9) (151.5) (431.5) (323.9) (107.6) (98.0)
Gold equivalent ounces sold Six months to June 2016 1,071.7 140.0 345.5 273.5 71.9 120.1
Six months to Dec 2015 1,162.3 123.1 381.4 294.1 87.3 146.1
Six months to June 2015 1,071.0 75.0 372.5 292.0 80.5 147.2
AIC gross of by-product Six months to June 2016 1,026 1,259 1,052 998 1,260 728
credits per equivalent ounce Six months to Dec 2015 945 1,281 956 850 1,314 889
of gold � US$/eq oz Six months to June 2015 1,098 2,021 1,158 1,109 1,336 666
ALL-IN SUSTAINING COSTS AND ALL-IN COSTS GROSS OF BY-PRODUCT CREDITS PER EQUIVALENT OUNCE OF GOLD SOLD continued
WORLD GOLD COUNCIL INDUSTRY STANDARD
Figures are in US dollar million unless otherwise stated
Australia Region
Australia Corporate
Agnew/ Granny and
UNITED STATES DOLLARS Total St Ives Lawlers Darlot Smith projects
All-in sustaining costs Six months to June 2016 (432.5) (160.9) (116.7) (42.3) (112.6) (11.0)
(per table on page 21) Six months to Dec 2015 (429.0) (157.4) (113.3) (43.1) (114.3) (7.4)
Six months to June 2015 (471.8) (202.7) (113.5) (39.9) (115.7) (5.4)
Add back by-product credits Six months to June 2016 0.6 0.3 0.1 0.1 - -
Six months to Dec 2015 0.6 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.1 -
Six months to June 2015 0.4 0.3 0.1 - - -
All-in sustaining costs gross Six months to June 2016 (433.1) (161.2) (116.8) (42.5) (112.6) (11.0)
of by-product credits Six months to Dec 2015 (429.6) (157.6) (113.5) (43.2) (114.4) (7.4)
Six months to June 2015 (472.2) (203.0) (113.6) (39.9) (115.7) (5.4)
Gold equivalent ounces sold Six months to June 2016 466.1 175.9 109.3 37.2 143.7 -
Six months to Dec 2015 511.7 184.0 123.2 49.9 154.5 -
Six months to June 2015 476.4 187.9 113.4 28.5 146.6 -
AISC gross of by-product Six months to June 2016 929 917 1,069 1,143 783 -
credits per equivalent ounce Six months to Dec 2015 840 857 921 866 740 -
of gold � US$/eq oz Six months to June 2015 991 1,080 1,002 1,400 789 -
All-in costs Six months to June 2016 (432.5) (160.9) (116.7) (42.3) (112.6) (39.0)
(per table on page 21) Six months to Dec 2015 (429.0) (157.4) (113.3) (43.1) (114.3) (16.4)
Six months to June 2015 (471.8) (202.7) (113.5) (39.9) (115.7) (22.9)
Add back by-product credits Six months to June 2016 0.6 0.3 0.1 0.1 - -
Six months to Dec 2015 0.6 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.1 -
Six months to June 2015 0.4 0.3 0.1 - - -
All-in costs gross of by- Six months to June 2016 (433.1) (161.2) (116.8) (42.5) (112.6) (39.0)
product credits Six months to Dec 2015 (429.6) (157.6) (113.5) (43.2) (114.4) (16.4)
Six months to June 2015 (472.2) (203.0) (113.6) (39.9) (115.7) (22.9)
Gold equivalent ounces sold Six months to June 2016 466.1 175.9 109.3 37.2 143.7 -
Six months to Dec 2015 511.7 184.0 123.2 49.9 154.5 -
Six months to June 2015 476.4 187.9 113.4 28.5 146.6 -
AIC gross of by-product Six months to June 2016 929 917 1,069 1,143 783 -
credits per equivalent ounce Six months to Dec 2015 840 857 921 866 740 -
of gold � US$/eq oz Six months to June 2015 991 1,080 1,002 1,400 789 -
UNDERGROUND AND SURFACE
South South
Africa West Africa Region America Australia Region
Total Mine Region Region
UNITED STATES DOLLARS, Operations Ghana Peru Australia
IMPERIAL OUNCES WITH South Cerro Agnew/ Granny
METRIC TONNES AND GRADE Deep Total Tarkwa Damang Corona Total St Ives# Lawlers Darlot Smith
Ore milled/treated (000 tonnes)
� underground ore Six months to June 2016 2,583 750 - - - - 1,833 322 566 204 741
Six months to Dec 2015 2,803 738 - - - - 2,065 511 592 243 719
Six months to June 2015 2,768 493 - - - - 2,275 703 626 214 731
� underground Six months to June 2016 48 48 - - - - - - - - -
waste Six months to Dec 2015 42 42 - - - - - - - - -
Six months to June 2015 9 9 - - - - - - - - -
� surface ore Six months to June 2016 14,330 346 8,807 6,797 2,010 3,526 1,651 1,625 - 26 -
Six months to Dec 2015 13,836 156 8,899 6,714 2,185 3,480 1,301 1,300 - - 1
Six months to June 2015 13,556 58 8,916 6,806 2,110 3,230 1,353 1,353 - - -
� total milled Six months to June 2016 16,961 1,144 8,807 6,797 2,010 3,526 3,484 1,947 566 230 741
Six months to Dec 2015 16,680 936 8,899 6,714 2,185 3,480 3,366 1,811 592 243 720
Six months to June 2015 16,333 560 8,916 6,806 2,110 3,630 3,627 2,056 626 214 731
Yield (grams per tonne)
� underground ore Six months to June 2016 5.7 5.8 - - - - 5.8 4.9 6.0 5.5 6.0
Six months to Dec 2015 5.7 4.9 - - - - 6.1 4.6 6.5 6.4 6.7
Six months to June 2015 5.2 4.7 - - - - 5.3 4.5 5.6 4.1 6.2
� underground Six months to June 2016 - - - - - - - - - - -
waste Six months to Dec 2015 - - - - - - - - - - -
Six months to June 2015 - - - - - - - - - - -
� surface ore Six months to June 2016 1.3 0.1 1.2 1.3 1.1 1.1 2.4 2.4 - 1.5 -
Six months to Dec 2015 1.4 0.1 1.3 1.4 1.2 1.3 2.6 2.6 - - -
Six months to June 2015 1.4 - 1.3 1.3 1.2 1.4 1.8 1.8 - - -
� combined Six months to June 2016 2.0 4.0 1.2 1.3 1.1 1.1 4.2 2.8 6.0 5.0 6.0
Six months to Dec 2015 2.2 4.1 1.3 1.4 1.2 1.3 4.7 3.2 6.5 6.4 6.7
Six months to June 2015 2.0 4.2 1.3 1.3 1.2 1.4 4.1 2.8 5.6 4.1 6.2
Gold produced (000 ounces)
� underground ore Six months to June 2016 479.1 138.3 - - - - 339.9 51.1 109.3 35.9 143.7
Six months to Dec 2015 525.7 122.4 - - - - 403.4 75.7 123.2 49.9 154.5
Six months to June 2015 464.0 74.6 - - - - 389.1 100.7 113.4 28.5 146.6
� underground Six months to June 2016 - - - - - - - - - - -
waste Six months to Dec 2015 - - - - - - - - - - -
Six months to June 2015 - - - - - - - - - - -
� surface ore Six months to June 2016 600.0 0.9 345.5 273.5 71.9 127.5 126.1 124.8 - 1.2 -
Six months to Dec 2015 635.9 0.8 381.4 294.1 87.3 145.5 108.3 108.3 - - -
Six months to June 2015 610.0 0.2 372.5 292.0 80.5 150.2 87.2 - - - -
� total Six months to June 2016 1,079.1 140.0 345.5 273.5 71.9 127.5 466.1 175.9 109.3 37.2 143.7
Six months to Dec 2015 1,161.6 123.1 381.4 294.1 87.3 145.5 511.7 184.0 123.2 49.9 154.5
Six months to June 2015 1,074.0 75.0 372.5 292.0 80.5 150.2 476.4 187.9 113.4 28.5 146.6
Operating costs (dollar per tonne)
� underground Six months to June 2016 124 159 - - - - 105 83 119 144 93
Six months to Dec 2015 118 168 - - - - 100 78 117 126 94
Six months to June 2015 126 224 - - - - 104 93 115 137 94
� surface Six months to June 2016 26 - 27 24 36 19 40 40 - 42 -
Six months to Dec 2015 28 2 29 25 42 21 43 43 - - -
Six months to June 2015 27 - 29 25 44 22 25 25 - - -
� total Six months to June 2016 41 111 27 24 36 19 74 47 119 133 93
Six months to Dec 2015 43 132 29 25 42 21 78 53 117 126 94
Six months to June 2015 44 201 29 25 44 22 75 48 117 137 94
# Six months ended June 2016 includes 400 ounces at St Ives, from rinsing inventory at the heap leach operations.
REVIEW OF OPERATIONS
QUARTER ENDED JUNE 2016 COMPARED WITH QUARTER ENDED 31 MARCH 2016
SOUTH AFRICA REGION
South Deep Project
June March
2016 2016
Gold produced 000�oz 76.5 63.6
kg 2,378 1,978
Yield � underground reef g/t 5.66 5.91
AISC R/kg 615,697 600,563
US$/oz 1,268 1,183
AIC R/kg 627,233 616,706
US$/oz 1,293 1,215
Gold production increased by 20 per cent from 1,978 kilograms (63,600 ounces) in the March quarter to 2,378 kilograms (76,500 ounces)
in the June quarter due to higher volumes.
Underground tonnes milled increased by 26 per cent from 332,000 tonnes in the March quarter to 418,000 tonnes in the June quarter.
Total tonnes milled increased by 11 per cent from 543,000 tonnes to 601,000 tonnes. Total tonnes milled in the June quarter included
24,000 tonnes of underground waste mined and 158,800 tonnes of surface tailings material compared with 23,000 tonnes of underground
waste mined and 187,500 tonnes of surface tailings material in the March quarter. Underground reef yield decreased by 4 per cent from
5.91 grams per tonne to 5.66 grams per tonne due to higher development tonnes mined in lower grade areas.
Development increased by 38 per cent from 1,292 metres in the March quarter to 1,786 metres in the June quarter. New mine capital
development (phase one, sub 95 level) increased by 6 per cent from 252 metres in the March quarter to 266 metres in the June quarter.
Development in the current mine areas in 95 level and above increased by 46 per cent from 1,040 metres to 1,520 metres. Destress
mining decreased by 5 per cent from 10,158 square metres in the March quarter to 9,687 square metres in the June quarter. High profile
destress mining improved by 35 per cent from 4,517 square metres to 6,082 square metres. Low profile destress mining decreased by
36 per cent from 5,641 square metres to 3,605 square metres due to the strategic change in the mining method from low to high profile
destress which commenced in the September 2015 quarter. The high profile and low profile methods contributed 63 per cent and 37 per
cent, respectively, to total destress. All low profile destress was completed subsequent to quarter-end.
The current mine (95 level and above) contributed 66 per cent of the ore tonnes in the June quarter, while the new mine (below 95
level) contributed 34 per cent. The long-hole stoping method accounted for 39 per cent of total ore tonnes mined in the June quarter
compared with 46 per cent in the March quarter. The decrease is due to the temporary loss of two drill rigs after a fall of ground
incident.
Operating costs increased by 12 per cent from R924 million (US$59 million) to R1,034 million (US$69 million) mainly due to higher
bonuses paid and consumable expenditure directly related to the higher production achieved. The electricity expenditure was higher
than the previous quarter as a result of the start of the winter month tariffs in June 2016 and higher consumption related to the
higher production achieved.
Capital expenditure increased by 60 per cent from R262 million (US$17 million) to R420 million (US$28 million) as a result of higher
spending on fleet and the purchase of mining accommodation for employees. As part of the fleet renewal strategy, 17 category 1 units
were commissioned during H1 2016, with an additional 11 units to be commissioned during the remainder of 2016. In the past 18 months,
we have commissioned 51 new category 1 units out of a total of 114 units.
Sustaining capital expenditure increased by 71 per cent from R230 million (US$15 million) in the March quarter to R393 million
(US$26 million) in the June quarter due to additional fleet and the purchase of mining accommodation for employees. Non-sustaining
capital expenditure decreased by 16 per cent from R32 million (US$2 million) in the March quarter to R27 million (US$2 million) in the
June quarter.
All-in sustaining costs increased by 3 per cent from R600,563 per kilogram (US$1,183 per ounce) in the March quarter to
R615,697 per kilogram (US$1,268 per ounce) in the June quarter mainly due to increased operating costs and higher sustaining capital
expenditure, partially offset by increased gold sold.
Total all-in cost increased by 2 per cent from R616,706 per kilogram (US$1,215 per ounce) in the March quarter to R627,233 per kilogram
(US$1,293 per ounce) in the June quarter due to the same reasons as for all-in-sustaining costs.
WEST AFRICA REGION
GHANA
Tarkwa
June March
2016 2016
Gold produced 000�oz 134.1 139.5
Yield g/t 1.26 1.24
AISC and AIC US$/oz 991 994
Gold production decreased by 4 per cent from 139,500 ounces in the March quarter to 134,100 ounces in the June quarter due to lower
throughput as a result of unplanned downtime.
Total tonnes mined, including capital stripping, increased by 3 per cent from 25.3 million tonnes in the March quarter to 26.0 million
tonnes in the June quarter mainly due to improved equipment utilisation. Ore tonnes mined decreased by 6 per cent from 3.4 million
tonnes to 3.2 million tonnes. Operational waste tonnes mined was similar at 8.6 million tonnes while capital waste tonnes mined
increased by 7 per cent from 13.3 million tonnes to 14.2 million tonnes. Grade mined decreased from 1.41 grams per tonne to 1.36 grams
per tonne. The strip ratio increased from 6.6 to 7.0.
The CIL plant throughput decreased by 6 per cent from 3.50 million tonnes in the March quarter to 3.30 million tonnes in the June
quarter due to unplanned downtime mainly due to power outages. Realised yield increased by 2 per cent from 1.24 grams per tonne to
1.26 grams per tonne due to higher feed grades processed as a result of blending.
Net operating costs, including gold-in-process movements, was similar at US$78 million.
Capital expenditure decreased by 10 per cent from US$48 million to US$43 million mainly due to expenditure on mining fleet in the
March quarter.
All-in sustaining costs and total all-in cost decreased marginally from US$994 per ounce in the March quarter to US$991 per ounce in
the June quarter due to lower capital expenditure, partially offset by lower gold sold.
Damang
June March
2016 2016
Gold produced 000�oz 30.2 41.7
Yield g/t 0.97 1.25
AISC and AIC US$/oz 1,427 1,139
Gold production decreased by 28 per cent from 41,700 ounces in the March quarter to 30,200 ounces in the June quarter mainly due to
lower tonnes processed and lower grades mined and processed.
Total tonnes mined, including capital stripping, increased by 15 per cent from 4.6 million tonnes in the March quarter to 5.3 million
tonnes in the June quarter due to capital waste strip at Amoanda pit.
Ore tonnes mined decreased by 25 per cent from 0.8 million tonnes to 0.6 million tonnes. Total waste tonnes mined increased by
24 per cent from 3.8 million tonnes in the March quarter to 4.7 million tonnes in the June quarter. Head grade mined decreased by
6 per cent from 1.46 grams per tonne to 1.37 grams per tonne. The strip ratio increased from 4.5 to 8.1 due to capital waste strip at
Amoanda pit.
Yield decreased by 22 per cent from 1.25 grams per tonne to 0.97 grams per tonne due to more low grade stockpiles processed. For the
March quarter, 0.67 million tonnes of fresh ore and oxides were milled at an average grade of 1.56 grams per tonne and 0.37 million
tonnes of stockpiles were milled at an average grade of 0.99 grams per tonne. This compared with 0.48 million tonnes of fresh ore and
oxides milled at an average grade of 1.28 grams per tonne and 0.49 million tonnes of stockpiles milled at an average grade of
0.79 grams per tonne for the June quarter.
Tonnes processed decreased by 7 per cent from 1.04 million tonnes in the March quarter to 0.97 million tonnes in the June quarter
mainly due to a tails line blockage which impacted production for 10 days caused by coarse grind and the fast settling nature of the
ore.
Net operating costs, including gold-in-process movements, decreased by 32 per cent from US$44 million to US$30 million, in line with
lower ore tonnes mined.
Capital expenditure increased by 900 per cent from US$1 million to US$10 million with the majority spent on capital stripping at
Amoanda pit.
All-in sustaining costs and total all-in cost increased by 25 per cent from US$1,139 per ounce in the March quarter to US$1,427 per
ounce in the June quarter mainly due to higher capital expenditure and lower gold sold, partially offset by lower net operating costs.
SOUTH AMERICA REGION
PERU
Cerro Corona
June March
2016 2016
Gold produced 000�oz 35.7 34.8
Copper produced tonnes 7,642 7,051
Total equivalent gold produced 000�eq oz 64.6 62.9
Total equivalent gold sold 000�eq oz 58.6 61.6
Yield � gold g/t 0.65 0.64
� copper per cent 0.45 0.42
� combined eq g/t 1.13 1.12
AISC and AIC US$/oz 599 386
AISC and AIC US$/eq oz 750 709
Gold price* US$/oz 1,252 1,167
Copper price* US$/t 4,742 4,656
* Average daily spot price for the period used to calculate total equivalent gold ounces produced.
Gold production increased by 3 per cent from 34,800 ounces in the March quarter to 35,700 ounces in the June quarter. Copper
production increased by 8 per cent from 7,051 tonnes to 7,642 tonnes. Equivalent gold production increased by 3 per cent from
62,900 ounces to 64,600 ounces. The increase in gold and copper production was due to higher head grades treated, in line with the
mining sequence and the planned production schedule for the June quarter. Gold head grade increased from 0.94 grams per tonne to
0.98 grams per tonne and copper head grade increased from 0.49 per cent to 0.51 per cent. Gold recoveries decreased from 68.5 per cent
to 66.3 per cent and copper recoveries increased from 85.4 per cent to 88.0 per cent. As a result, gold yield increased from
0.64 grams per tonne to 0.65 grams per tonne and copper yield increased from 0.42 per cent to 0.45 per cent.
In the June quarter, concentrate with a payable content of 32,900 ounces of gold was sold at an average price of US$1,252 per ounce and
6,895 tonnes of copper was sold at an average price of US$4,028 per tonne, net of treatment and refining charges. This compared with
33,939 ounces of gold sold at an average price of US$1,133 per ounce and 6,982 tonnes of copper sold at an average price of
US$3,847 per tonne, net of treatment and refining charges, in the March quarter.
Total tonnes mined decreased by 7 per cent from 3.91 million tonnes in the March quarter to 3.65 million tonnes in the June quarter.
The lower tonnes mined in the June quarter were as a result of the lower waste mined in line with the mine sequence. Ore mined
increased by 2 per cent from 1.76 million tonnes to 1.80 million tonnes. Operational waste tonnes mined decreased by 14 per cent from
2.15 million tonnes to 1.85 million tonnes. The strip ratio decreased from 1.23 to 1.03 due to lower waste mined in the June quarter.
Ore processed increased by 2 per cent from 1.75 million tonnes in the March quarter to 1.78 million tonnes in the June quarter.
Net operating costs, including gold-in-process movements, decreased by 9 per cent from US$33 million to US$30 million mainly due to
US$7 million gold-in-process credit to cost in the June quarter compared with a US$1 million charge to cost in the March quarter.
Capital expenditure increased by 60 per cent from US$5 million to US$8 million due to more construction activities at the tailings dam
as a result of the dry season.
All-in sustaining costs and total all-in cost increased by 55 per cent from US$386 per ounce in the March quarter to US$599 per ounce
in the June quarter mainly due to lower copper by-product credits and higher capital expenditure, partially offset by lower net
operating costs. All-in sustaining costs and total all-in costs per equivalent ounce increased by 6 per cent from US$709 per
equivalent ounce to US$750 per equivalent ounce mainly due to the same reasons as above.
Australia region
St Ives
June March
2016 2016
Gold produced 000�oz 88.8 87.0
Yield � underground g/t 5.79 4.27
� surface g/t 2.42 2.49
� combined g/t 2.91 2.70
AISC and AIC A$/oz 1,311 1,182
US$/oz 976 852
* Heap leach produced nil ounces, rinsed from inventory (400 ounces was rinsed in the March quarter).
Gold production increased by 2 per cent from 87,000 ounces in the March quarter to 88,800 ounces in the June quarter.
Total tonnes mined decreased by 1 per cent from 11.2 million tonnes in the March quarter to 11.1 million tonnes in the June quarter.
At the underground operations, ore mined decreased by 15 per cent from 178,000 tonnes in the March quarter to 151,000 tonnes in the
June quarter due to the Athena mine closure in February. The reduced tonnes were partially offset by a 4 per cent increase in head
grade from 5.29 grams per tonne to 5.52 grams per tonne.
At the open pit operations, total ore tonnes mined increased by 23 per cent from 844,000 tonnes in the March quarter to
1,035,000 tonnes in the June quarter. Grade mined decreased by 16 per cent from 2.72 grams per tonne to 2.29 grams per tonne.
The increased tonnes and lower grade were primarily due to increased ore from A5 open pit which is now complete. Mining at A5 was
undertaken to supplement production while the higher grade Neptune pit was being stripped.
Operational waste tonnes mined increased by 94 per cent from 1.6 million tonnes in the March quarter to 3.1 million tonnes in the
June quarter. Capital waste tonnes mined decreased by 19 per cent from 8.6 million tonnes to 7.0 million tonnes. The strip ratio
decreased from 12.1 to 9.6. Total material movements at the open pits remained consistent at 11.1 million tonnes with a move from
capital stripping to ore and waste movement as the A5 pit moved to completion and the Neptune pit advanced into the early stages of ore
production.
Throughput at the Lefroy mill decreased by 5 per cent from 997,000 tonnes in the March quarter to 950,000 ounces in the June quarter
with the mill closed for the last week of the June quarter for the installation of a new electrical control block for the Sag mill.
Yield increased from 2.70 grams per tonne to 2.91 grams per tonne due to a drawdown of gold-in-circuit in the June quarter as opposed
to a build-up of gold-in-circuit in the March quarter. Gold production from the Lefroy mill increased from 86,600 ounces to
88,800 ounces.
Residual leaching and irrigation of the heap leach pad contributed 400 ounces to production in the March quarter. Residual leaching
has now ceased being economic and the heap leach is being closed.
Net operating costs, including gold-in-process movements, increased by 20 per cent from A$49 million (US$35 million) to A$59 million
(US$44 million) mainly due to the transition from primarily pre-strip mining to operating waste and ore mining in the open pits.
Capital expenditure increased by 9 per cent from A$45 million (US$33 million) to A$49 million (US$37 million) mainly due to
acceleration of the exploration programme with expenditure increasing from A$9 million (US$6 million) in the March quarter to
A$13 million (US$10 million) in the June quarter.
All-in sustaining costs and total all-in cost increased by 11 per cent from A$1,182 per ounce (US$852 per ounce) in the March quarter
to A$1,311 per ounce (US$976 per ounce) in the June quarter due to higher net operating costs and capital expenditure, partially offset
by increased gold sold.
Agnew/Lawlers
June March
2016 2016
Gold produced 000�oz 57.2 52.1
Yield g/t 6.30 5.70
AISC and AIC A$/oz 1,383 1,536
US$/oz 1,034 1,106
Gold production increased by 10 per cent from 52,100 ounces in the March quarter to 57,200 ounces in the June quarter.
Ore mined from underground increased by 11 per cent from 252,000 tonnes in the March quarter to 279,000 tonnes in the June quarter due
to higher tonnes mined from New Holland. Head grade mined decreased marginally from 6.45 grams per tonne to 6.42 grams per tonne.
Tonnes processed decreased by 1 per cent from 284,000 tonnes in the March quarter to 282,000 tonnes in the June quarter. The March
quarter processing included net 32,000 tonnes of ore carried over from the December quarter but processed in the March quarter. The
combined yield increased by 11 per cent from 5.70 grams per tonne to 6.30 grams per tonne due to lower grade ore mined in the December
quarter, but processed in the March quarter (as described in the preceding sentence) and a drawdown of 2,600 ounces produced in the
March quarter during the June quarter.
Net operating costs, including gold-in-process movements, decreased by 2 per cent from A$48 million (US$35 million) to A$47 million
(US$35 million) mainly due the cost improvement initiatives implemented across the site.
Capital expenditure was similar at A$27 million (US$20 million). The capital expenditure was primarily on capital development
associated with opening up of the Fitzroy Bengal Hastings (FBH), Waroonga North exploration drive and Cinderella ore body and on
exploration across the site.
All-in sustaining costs and total all-in cost decreased by 10 per cent from A$1,536 per ounce (US$1,106 per ounce) in the March quarter
to A$1,383 per ounce (US$1,034 per ounce) in the June quarter due to increased gold sold and lower net operating costs.
Darlot
June March
2016 2016
Gold produced 000�oz 18.5 18.7
Yield g/t 4.42 5.84
AISC and AIC A$/oz 1,574 1,534
US$/oz 1,167 1,105
Gold production decreased marginally from 18,700 ounces in the March quarter to 18,500 ounces in the June quarter due to lower grade
mined.
Ore mined from underground increased by 4 per cent from 100,300 tonnes to 104,500 tonnes. Head grade mined decreased from 5.94 grams
per tonne in the March quarter to 5.78 grams per tonne in the June quarter. A further 20,000 tonnes at 0.87 grams per tonne were
sourced from a surface oxide trial during the June quarter contributing approximately 500 ounces to production. In the March quarter
5,600 tonnes of oxide material at 3.05 grams per tonne were processed adding approximately 500 ounces to production.
Tonnes processed increased by 30 per cent from 100,000 tonnes in the March quarter to 130,000 tonnes in the June quarter. The yield
decreased by 24 per cent from 5.84 grams per tonne to 4.42 grams per tonne due to lower grade ore mined and a significantly larger but
lower grade trial treatment of surface oxide ore in the June quarter.
Net operating costs, including gold-in-process movements, decreased by 5 per cent from A$21 million (US$16 million) to A$20 million
(US$15 million) mainly due to a decrease in mining costs.
Capital expenditure increased by 33 per cent from A$6 million (US$4 million) to A$8 million (US$6 million). Capital was mainly
incurred on exploration and the commencement of development to the Oval ore body. The Oval ore body is a recent discovery which is
expected to provide the primary ore feed in 2017 and into 2018. The Oval ore body extends the life of mine allowing Darlot to maintain
its strategy of at least breaking even while it continues an aggressive exploration program to secure its future as a Gold Fields
franchise asset.
All-in sustaining costs and total all-in cost increased by 3 per cent from A$1,534 per ounce (US$1,105 per ounce) in the March quarter
to A$1,574 per ounce (US$1,167 per ounce) in the June quarter due to higher capital expenditure, partially offset by lower net
operating costs.
Granny Smith
June March
2016 2016
Gold produced 000�oz 76.2 67.5
Yield g/t 6.51 5.56
AISC and AIC A$/oz 1,081 1,054
US$/oz 805 759
Gold production increased by 13 per cent from 67,500 ounces in the March quarter to 76,200 ounces in the June quarter.
Ore mined from underground increased by 2 per cent from 378,000 tonnes to 385,000 tonnes. Head grade mined increased from 5.99 grams
per tonne in the March quarter to 7.04 grams per tonne in the June quarter. The increased grade was due to stoping activity returning
to better grade areas of the mine with operating development also advancing through higher grade zones than in the March quarter.
Tonnes processed decreased by 4 per cent from 378,000 tonnes in the March quarter to 363,000 tonnes in the June quarter. A net
21,000 tonnes of ore mined in the June quarter is planned to be processed in the September quarter due to the campaign milling
schedule. The yield increased by 17 per cent from 5.56 grams per tonne to 6.51 grams per tonne due to higher grades mined.
Net operating costs, including gold-in-process movements, were similar at A$46 million (US$34 million).
Capital expenditure increased by 55 per cent from A$20 million (US$15 million) in the March quarter to A$31 million (US$23 million) in
the June quarter. The higher expenditure related to mine capital development, exploration and the sinking of the VR7 fresh air intake
raise which will provide ventilation down to 100 level, the newest mining front. These projects accelerated during the June quarter
after a slow start to the year.
All-in sustaining costs and total all-in cost increased by 3 per cent from A$1,054 per ounce (US$759 per ounce) in the March quarter to
A$1,081 per ounce (US$805 per ounce) in the June quarter mainly due to higher capital expenditure, partially offset by increased gold
sold.
SALIENT FEATURE AND COST BENCHMARKS
Salient features and cost benchmarks for the quarters ended 30 June 2016, 31 March 2016 and 30 June 2015
Total South South
Mine Africa America
Operations Region West Africa Region Region
Ghana Peru
South Cerro
UNITED STATES DOLLARS Deep Total Tarkwa Damang Corona
Operating Results
Ore milled/treated (000 tonnes) June 2016 8,372 601 4,271 3,300 971 1,775
March 2016 8,589 543 4,536 3,497 1,039 1,751
June 2015 8,160 298 4,514 3,421 1,093 1,633
Yield (grams per tonne) June 2016 2.0 4.0 1.2 1.3 1.0 1.1
March 2016 1.9 3.6 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.1
June 2015 2.1 4.0 1.3 1.4 1.2 1.6
Gold produced (000 managed equivalent ounces) June 2016 546.0 76.5 164.4 134.1 30.2 64.6
March 2016 533.1 63.6 181.1 139.5 41.7 62.9
June 2015 554.9 38.7 197.7 156.2 41.5 83.6
Gold sold (000 managed equivalent ounces) June 2016 540.0 76.5 164.4 134.1 30.2 58.6
March 2016 531.7 63.6 181.1 139.5 41.7 61.6
June 2015 562.1 38.7 197.7 156.2 41.5 90.8
Net operating costs (dollar million) June 2016 (335.6) (68.7) (108.4) (78.2) (30.2) (29.7)
March 2016 (331.0) (58.5) (121.6) (78.0) (43.5) (32.8)
June 2015 (382.2) (58.5) (136.4) (86.6) (49.8) (42.6)
Operating costs (dollar per tonne) June 2016 42 114 26 24 30 21
March 2016 40 108 29 25 42 18
June 2015 44 196 29 24 44 23
All-in-sustaining costs (dollar per ounce) June 2016 1,015 1,268 1,072 991 1,427 599
March 2016 949 1,183 1,028 994 1,139 386
June 2015 1,026 1,895 1,029 938 1,370 381
Total all-in-cost (dollar per ounce) June 2016 1,022 1,293 1,072 991 1,427 599
March 2016 953 1,215 1,028 994 1,139 386
June 2015 1,031 1,986 1,029 938 1,370 381
Sustaining capital expenditure (dollar million) June 2016 (173.0) (25.8) (53.7) (43.4) (10.3) (7.6)
March 2016 (139.1) (14.6) (48.5) (47.8) (0.6) (5.2)
June 2015 (154.8) (13.0) (52.3) (48.2) (4.1) (12.3)
Non-sustaining capital expenditure (dollar million) June 2016 (1.9) (1.9) - - - -
March 2016 (2.0) (2.0) - - - -
June 2015 (3.5) (3.5) - - - -
Total capital expenditure (dollar million) June 2016 (174.9) (27.7) (53.7) (43.4) (10.3) (7.6)
March 2016 (141.1) (16.6) (48.5) (47.8) (0.6) (5.2)
June 2015 (158.1) (16.5) (52.3) (48.2) (4.1) (12.3)
Average exchange rates were US$1 = R14.99, US$1 = R15.79 and US$1 = R12.06 for the June 2016, March 2016 and June 2015 quarters respectively.
Figures may not add as they are rounded independently.
SALIENT FEATURE AND COST BENCHMARKS continued
Salient features and cost benchmarks for the quarters ended 30 June 2016, 31 March 2016 and 30 June 2015
Australia Region
Australia
Agnew/ Granny
UNITED STATES DOLLARS Total St Ives Lawlers Darlot Smith
Operating Results
Ore milled/treated June 2016 1,725 950 282 130 363
(000 tonnes) March 2016 1,759 997 284 100 378
June 2015 1,715 912 314 128 361
Yield June 2016 4.3 2.9 6.3 6.4 6.5
(grams per tonne) March 2016 4.0 2.7 5.7 5.8 5.6
June 2015 4.2 3.0 5.3 4.2 6.4
Gold produced June 2016 240.7 88.8 57.2 18.5 76.2
(000 managed equivalent ounces) March 2016 225.4 87.0 52.1 18.7 67.5
June 2015 235.0 89.2 53.8 17.4 74.6
Gold sold June 2016 240.7 88.8 57.2 18.5 76.2
(000 managed equivalent ounces) March 2016 225.4 87.0 52.1 18.7 67.5
June 2015 235.0 89.2 53.8 17.4 74.6
Net operating costs* June 2016 (128.8) (44.3) (35.4) (14.7) (34.4)
(million) March 2016 (118.1) (35.1) (34.6) (15.5) (32.9)
June 2015 (144.9) (60.5) (35.5) (13.3) (35.5)
Operating costs June 2016 78 52 119 116 99
(dollar per tonne) March 2016 71 43 119 155 86
June 2015 77 50 118 112 97
All-in-sustaining costs June 2016 950 976 1,034 1,167 805
(dollar per ounce) March 2016 904 852 1,106 1,105 759
June 2015 1,008 1,136 1,077 1,164 770
Total all-in-cost June 2016 950 976 1,034 1,167 805
(dollar per ounce) March 2016 904 852 1,106 1,105 759
June 2015 1,008 1,136 1,077 1,164 770
Sustaining capital* June 2016 (85.9) (36.6) (20.2) (5.9) (23.2)
(million) March 2016 (70.8) (32.7) (19.6) (4.0) (14.5)
June 2015 (77.0) (34.8) (18.2) (6.1) (18.0)
Non-sustaining capital* June 2016 - - - - -
(million) March 2016 - - - - -
June 2015 - - - - -
Total capital expenditure* June 2016 (85.9) (36.6) (20.2) (5.9) (23.2)
(million) March 2016 (70.8) (32.7) (19.6) (4.0) (14.5)
June 2015 (77.0) (34.8) (18.2) (6.1) (18.0)
Average exchange rates were US$1 = R14.99, US$1 = R15.79 and US$1 = R12.06 for the June 2016, March 2016 and June 2015 quarters respectively.
The Australian/US dollar exchange rates were A$1 = US$0.75, A$1 = US$0.72 and A$1 = US$0.78 for the June 2016, March 2016 and June 2015 quarters
respectively.
Figures may not add as they are rounded independently.
* In local currency
SALIENT FEATURE AND COST BENCHMARKS continued
Salient features and cost benchmarks for the quarters ended 30 June 2016, 31 March 2016 and 30 June 2015
SOUTH
AFRICAN
RAND
Australia Region South Africa
Region
AUSTRALIAN DOLLARS(1) Agnew/ Granny South
Total St Ives Lawlers Darlot Smith Deep
Operating Results
Ore milled/treated June 2016 1,725 950 282 130 363 601
(000 tonnes) March 2016 1,759 997 284 100 378 543
June 2015 1,715 912 314 128 361 298
Yield June 2016 4.3 2.9 6.3 4.4 6.5 4.0
(grams per tonne) March 2016 4.0 2.7 5.7 5.8 5.6 3.6
June 2015 4.2 3.0 5.3 4.2 6.4 4.0
Gold produced June 2016 240.7 88.8 57.2 18.5 76.2 2,378
(000 managed equivalent ounces) March 2016 225.4 87.0 52.1 18.7 67.5 1,978
June 2015 235.0 89.2 53.8 17.4 74.6 1,203
Gold sold June 2016 240.7 88.8 57.2 18.5 76.2 2,378
(000 managed equivalent ounces) March 2016 225.4 87.0 52.1 18.7 67.5 1,978
June 2015 235.0 89.2 53.8 17.4 74.6 1,203
Net operating costs* June 2016 (172.6) (59.4) (47.4) (19.6) (46.1) (1,034.3)
(million) March 2016 (163.9) (48.8) (48.0) (21.4) (45.6) (924.3)
June 2015 (186.3) (77.8) (45.7) (17.1) (45.7) (705.3)
Operating costs June 2016 104 69 160 155 133 1,714
(dollar per tonne) March 2016 98 59 164 215 120 1,702
June 2015 99 64 152 144 125 2,367
All-in-sustaining costs June 2016 1,275 1,311 1,383 1,574 1,081 615,697
(dollar per ounce) March 2016 1,254 1,182 1,536 1,534 1,054 600,563
June 2015 1,288 1,454 1,357 1,500 989 734,784
Total all-in-cost June 2016 1,275 1,311 1,383 1,574 1,081 627,233
(dollar per ounce) March 2016 1,254 1,182 1,536 1,534 1,054 616,706
June 2015 1,288 1,454 1,357 1,500 989 769,847
Sustaining capital* June 2016 (115.3) (49.1) (27.0) (7.9) (31.3) (392.9)
(million) March 2016 (98.2) (45.4) (27.2) (5.6) (20.1) (230.1)
June 2015 (98.9) (44.7) (23.4) (7.8) (23.1) (157.2)
Non-sustaining capital* June 2016 - - - - - (27.4)
(million) March 2016 - - - - - (31.9)
June 2015 - - - - - (42.8)
Total capital expenditure* June 2016 (115.3) (49.1) (27.0) (7.9) (31.3) (420.3)
(million) March 2016 (98.2) (45.4) (27.2) (5.6) (20.1) (262.0)
June 2015 (98.9) (44.7) (23.4) (7.8) (23.1) (200.0)
Average exchange rates were US$1 = R14.99, US$1 = R15.79 and US$1 = R12.06 for the June 2016, March 2016 and June 2015 quarters respectively.
The Australian/US dollar exchange rates were A$1 = US$0.75, A$1 = US$0.72 and A$1 = US$0.78 for the June 2016, March 2016 and June 2015 quarters
respectively.
Figures may not add as they are rounded independently.
* In local currency
UNDERGROUND AND SURFACE
South South
Africa West Africa Region America Australia Region
Total Mine Region Region
UNITED STATES DOLLARS, Operations Ghana Peru Australia
IMPERIAL OUNCES WITH South Cerro Agnew/ Granny
METRIC TONNES AND GRADE Deep Total Tarkwa Damang Corona Total St Ives# Lawlers Darlot Smith
Ore milled/treated (000 tonnes)
� underground ore June 2016 1,313 419 - - - - 894 139 282 110 363
March 2016 1,271 332 - - - - 939 183 284 94 378
June 2015 1,380 268 - - - - 1,112 308 314 128 361
� underground waste June 2016 24 24 - - - - - - - - -
March 2016 23 23 - - - - - - - - -
June 2015 3 3 - - - - - - - - -
� surface ore June 2016 7,035 158 4,271 3,300 971 1,775 831 811 - 20 -
March 2016 7,295 188 4,536 3,497 1,039 1,751 820 814 - 6 -
June 2015 6,777 27 4,514 3,421 1,093 1,633 604 604 - - -
� total milled June 2016 8,372 601 4,271 3,300 971 1,775 1,725 950 282 130 363
March 2016 8,589 543 4,536 3,497 1,039 1,751 1,759 997 284 100 378
June 2015 8,160 298 4,514 3,421 1,093 1,633 1,715 912 314 128 361
Yield (grams per tonne)
� underground ore June 2016 5.9 5.7 - - - - 6.2 5.8 6.3 5.0 6.5
March 2016 5.4 5.9 - - - - 5.4 4.3 5.7 6.0 5.6
June 2015 5.3 4.5 - - - - 5.5 5.0 5.3 4.2 6.4
� underground waste June 2016 - - - - - - - - - - -
March 2016 - - - - - - - - - - -
June 2015 - - - - - - - - - - -
� surface ore June 2016 1.3 0.1 1.2 1.3 1.0 1.1 2.4 2.4 - 1.0 -
March 2016 1.3 0.1 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.1 2.5 2.5 - 3.3 -
June 2015 1.4 - 1.3 1.4 1.2 1.6 2.1 2.1 - - -
� combined June 2016 2.0 4.0 1.2 1.3 1.0 1.1 4.3 2.9 6.3 4.4 6.5
March 2016 1.9 3.6 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.1 4.0 2.7 5.7 5.8 5.6
June 2015 2.1 4.0 1.3 1.4 1.2 1.6 4.2 3.0 5.3 4.2 6.4
Gold produced (000 ounces)
� underground ore June 2016 253.0 76.1 - - - - 177.0 25.8 57.2 17.8 76.2
March 2016 226.1 63.1 - - - - 163.0 25.2 52.1 18.1 67.5
June 2015 233.6 38.7 - - - - 194.9 49.2 53.8 17.4 74.6
� underground waste June 2016 - - - - - - - - - - -
March 2016 - - - - - - - - - - -
June 2015 - - - - - - - - - - -
� surface ore June 2016 292.9 0.4 164.4 134.1 30.3 64.6 63.6 63.0 - 0.6 -
March 2016 307.0 0.5 181.1 139.5 41.7 62.9 62.4 61.8 - 0.6 -
June 2015 321.3 - 197.7 156.2 41.5 83.6 40.0 40.0 - - -
� total June 2016 546.0 76.5 164.4 134.1 30.3 64.6 240.6 88.8 57.2 18.5 76.2
March 2016 533.1 63.6 181.1 139.5 41.7 62.9 225.4 87.0 52.1 18.7 67.5
June 2015 554.9 38.7 197.7 156.2 41.5 83.6 235.0 89.2 53.8 17.4 74.6
Operating costs (dollar per tonne)
� underground June 2016 128 155 - - - - 110 103 119 137 99
March 2016 120 159 - - - - 100 91 119 159 86
June 2015 129 216 - - - - 107 110 118 112 97
� surface June 2016 26 - 26 24 30 21 42 43 - 30 -
March 2016 27 - 29 25 42 18 37 37 - 84 -
June 2015 27 - 29 24 44 23 19 19 - - -
� total June 2016 42 114 26 24 30 21 78 52 119 116 99
March 2016 40 108 29 25 42 18 71 43 119 155 86
June 2015 44 196 29 24 44 23 77 50 118 112 97
# Quarter ended June 2016 includes nil ounces at St Ives, from rinsing inventory at the heap leach operations.
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http://WWW.GOLDFIELDS.COM
Listings
JSE / NYSE / GFI
SWX: GOLI
Directors
CA Carolus� (Chair)
RP Menell� (Deputy Chair)
NJ Holland*## (Chief Executive Officer)
PA Schmidt## (Chief Financial Officer)
A Andani#�
K Ansah#�
TP Goodlace�
AR Hill/�
DMJ Ncube�
SP Reid>�
GM Wilson�
* British # Ghanaian / Canadian > Australian
� Independent Director ## Non-independent Director
18 August 2016
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