Invincible Pit, St Ives, Western Australia H1 2017 Results REINVESTING FOR THE FUTURE 17 August 2017
Forward looking statements Certain statements in this document constitute “ forward looking statements ” within the meaning of Section 27A of the US Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the US Securities Exchange Act of 1934. In particular, the forward looking statements in this document include among others those relating to the Gruyere Project; the Damang Reinvestment Plan; the Salares Norte Exploration Target Statement; the Far Southeast Exploration Target Statement; commodity prices; demand for gold and other metals and minerals; interest rate expectations; exploration and production costs; levels of expected production; expected All-in Sustaining costs and All-in costs; Gold Fields ’ growth pipeline; levels and expected benefits of current and planned capital expenditures; future reserve, resource and other mineralisation levels; and the extent of cost efficiencies and savings to be achieved. Such forward looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors that could cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the company to be materially different from the future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward looking statements. Such risks, uncertainties and other important factors include among others: economic, business and political conditions in South Africa, Ghana, Australia, Peru and elsewhere; the ability to achieve anticipated efficiencies and other cost savings in connection with past and future acquisitions, exploration and development activities; decreases in the market price of gold and/or copper; hazards associated with underground and surface gold mining; labour disruptions; availability terms and deployment of capital or credit; changes in government regulations, particularly taxation and environmental regulations; and new legislation affecting mining and mineral rights; changes in exchange rates; currency devaluations; the availability and cost of raw and finished materials; the cost of energy and water; inflation and other macro-economic factors, industrial action, temporary stoppages of mines for safety and unplanned maintenance reasons; and the impact of the AIDS and other occupational health risks experienced by Gold Fields ’ employees. These forward looking statements speak only as of the date of this document. 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 document or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. Gold Fields, H1 2017 results, 17 August 2017 2
Member of the ICMM Catalyst for change ● ICMM is a CEO-led international organisation that advocates for a responsible and sustainable mining and metals sector. Sustainable development framework ● 10 sustainability principles and 7 position statements - ethical business practices, environmental stewardship, contribution to economic/social well-being, health and safety, and the responsible supply and use of materials ● Transparent reporting on performance and independent assurance Enhancing mining’s contribution to society ● ICMM works with members to make lasting social, environmental and economic progress that supports global sustainable development goals. Committed to responsible and sustainable mining Gold Fields, H1 2017 results, 17 August 2017 3
H1 2017 results Salient features H1 2017 H1 2016 Q2 2017 Q1 2017 Attributable gold equivalent production (koz) 1,047 1,044 550 497 All-in sustaining costs (US$/oz) 980 992 949 1,016 All-in costs (US$/oz) 1,103 1,024 1,092 1,114 Net cash from operating activities (US$m) (102) 60 Normalised earnings (US$m) 77 103 Normalised earnings (US$/share) 10 13 Dividend (SA cents/share) 40 50 Net debt (US$m) 1,365 1,155 Net debt to EBITDA (x) 1.12 1.05 2017 Group guidance unchanged ● Attributable equivalent gold production: 2.10Moz – 2.15Moz ● AISC: US$1,010/oz – US$1,030/oz ● AIC: US$1,170/oz – US$1,190/oz (includes US$20m for South Deep, US$120m for Damang, US$112m for Gruyere and US$64m for Salares Norte) Gold Fields, H1 2017 results, 17 August 2017 4
Need to invest to sustain cash generation Excluding project capex and working capital requirements of US$39m in Q1 and US$102m in Q2, net cash flow was US$4m and US$35m, respectively 2013 2014 2015 2016 H1 2017 250 2 000 Gold: US$1,249/oz Gold: US$1,140/oz Gold: US$1,241/oz Gold: US$1,232/oz Gold: US$1,386/oz Net cash: US$236m Net cash: US$123m Net cash: US$294m Net cash: -US$102m Net cash: -US$232m 200 1 500 1 625 1 329 1 247 1 242 1 198 1 182 1 103 1 092 150 1 372 1 315 1 265 1 283 1 275 1 265 1 216 1 179 1 198 1 000 1 174 152 100 82 75 65 63 54 54 47 500 38 50 34 30 26 US$ million US$/oz 4 0 0 -29 -50 -35 -45 -500 -67 -100 -1 000 -150 -1 500 -200 -229 -250 -2 000 Q1 2013 Q2 2013 Q3 2013 Q4 2013 Q1 2014 Q2 2014 Q3 2014 Q4 2014 Q1 2015 Q2 2015 Q3 2015 Q4 2015 Q1 2016 Q2 2016 Q3 2016 Q4 2016 Q1 2017 Q2 2017 Net cash flow Gold price Net cash flow = Cash flow from operating activities (which is net of tax) less net capital expenditure, environmental payments and financing costs US$141m project capital spent in H1 2017 Gold Fields, H1 2017 results, 17 August 2017 5
Hedging oil, A$ gold price and copper price ● In line with Group policy to protect cash flow during periods of significant expenditure, Gold Fields has selectively hedged the oil price and Australian dollar gold price ● Oil hedge comprises: ̵ Australia: 78m litres at an equivalent Brent Crude swap price of US$49.92/bbl for the period June 2017 to December 2019 ̵ Ghana: 126m litres at an equivalent Brent Crude swap price of US$49.80/bbl for the period June 2017 to December 2019 ̵ Volumes hedged represent 50% of annualised fuel consumption for the two regions ● Australian dollar gold price hedge comprises: ̵ 165koz with a floor price of A$1,696/oz and a cap of A$1,754/oz for the period July 2017 to December 2017 ̵ 130koz at an average forward price of A$1,720 for the period July 2017 to December 2017 ̵ Gold volumes hedged represent c.70% of expected production from the Australia region for the second half of 2017 ● Copper zero cost collar in place: ̵ 8,250t hedged for the period August 2017 to December 2017 (c.70% of production) ̵ Average floor level US$5,867/t, average cap level US$6,300/t Short term, tactical hedging to protect the balance sheet Gold Fields, H1 2017 results, 17 August 2017 6
Comfortable balance sheet, with flexibility Net debt (US$m) and Net debt/EBITDA ● Net debt of US$1,365m at 30 June 2017 2 000 2.0 ● Net debt to EBITDA of 1.12x at end-June 2017 1 500 1.5 from 0.95x at end-2016 US$m 1 000 1.0 ● First material debt maturity in June 2019 (previously November 2017) 500 0.5 ● Unutilised facilities of US$1.2bn and R2.1bn 0 0.0 FY H1 FY H1 FY H1 FY H1 ● A$500m revolving credit facility to fund Gruyere 2013 2014 2014 2015 2015 2016 2016 2017 entered into in June 2017, maturing in June 2020 Net debt Net debt/EBITDA Debt facilities Maturity schedule 3 500 900 800 3 000 700 2 500 600 US$m 2 000 US$m 500 1 500 400 1 000 300 500 200 0 100 US$ facilities Rand facilities Total facilities 0 Utilised Unutilised Dec-17 Dec-18 Dec-19 Dec-20 Net debt to increase further in H2 2017 Gold Fields, H1 2017 results, 17 August 2017 7
Damang pit, Ghana Gruyere, Western Australia South Deep, South Africa Salares Norte, Chile Investing for the future
Securing the longer term profile ● Investment initiatives underway which enable Gold Fields to maintain the current production profile for the next 8 to 10 years and upgrade the quality of the portfolio through lowering AIC: ̵ Damang Reinvestment ̵ Gruyere JV ̵ South Deep Rebase ̵ Brownfields exploration in Australia ● Projects add quality growth to the production profile – benefits of the investments in Damang, Gruyere and South Deep come through from 2019 onwards ● AIC decreases significantly over the next five years to below US$900/oz Production and AIC (2017 money terms) Prod 2 137 2 324 2 339 2 475 2 393 AIC 1 143 1 030 965 883 865 2 500 1 200 1 000 2 000 800 1 500 600 1 000 400 500 200 - - 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 US$/oz koz Australia Ghana South Africa Americas AIC Upgrading the quality of the portfolio Gold Fields, H1 2017 results, 17 August 2017 9
Progress on Gruyere ● Approval for the Project Management Plan, Mining Proposal and Mine Closure Plan – Achieved ● Construction of 648 Room accommodation village & facilities – Completed July 2017 ● EPC, bulk earthworks, SAG mill supply and primary crusher supply contracts – Awarded ● SAG & Ball Mill supply contracts – Awarded ● Clearing and top soil stripping of the process plant area and tailings storage facility – Completed ● New Airstrip clearing & excavation – Complete ● Detailed engineering and design on the process plant – Commenced ● Construction of the Anne Beadell borefield for plant construction and potable water – Completed ● Power supply contract for gas pipeline and gas generation – Executed Gruyere village Process plant Gruyere is on track for first production early 2019 Gold Fields, H1 2017 results, 17 August 2017 10
Recommend
More recommend
