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GOLD FIELDS LIMITED
Annual Financial Report including 
Governance Report 2022

Creating enduring value beyond mining

CREATING ENDURING VALUE BEYOND MINING

ABOUT OUR COVER
The cover photo of our 2022 Annual Financial Report shows a Rhino 
underground drill rig operating at our South Deep mine in South Africa.

Delivering value in partnerships 
with our stakeholders

Gold Fields is a globally diversified gold producer with nine operating mines in Australia, South Africa, 
West Africa (including the Asanko joint venture (JV)) and Peru and one project in Chile. We have total 
attributable annual gold-equivalent production of 2.40Moz, gold Mineral Reserves of 46.1Moz and gold 
Mineral Resources of 42.3Moz (excluding Mineral Resources). Our shares are listed on the Johannesburg 
Stock Exchange (JSE) and our American depositary shares trade on the New York Exchange (NYSE).

CONTENTS

Governance Report

Statement of Responsibility by the Board of Directors

Company Secretary’s Certificate

Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer 
Responsibility Statement

Corporate Governance Report

Directors’ Report

Audit Committee Report

Remuneration Report

Annual Financial Statements

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of the 
Financial Statements

Independent Auditor’s Report

Accounting Policies

Consolidated Income Statement

Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income

Consolidated Statement of Financial Position

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3

3

4

5

22

26

29

67

67

115

120

143

144

145

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity

Consolidated Statement of Cash-Flows

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

Independent Auditor’s Report

Separate Income Statement

Separate Statement of Comprehensive Income

Separate Statement of Financial Position

Separate Statement of Changes in Equity  

Separate Statement in Cash Flows 

Separate Accounting Policies

Notes to the Separate Financial Statements

Operating and Financial Information by Mine (unaudited)

Shareholders’ Information (unaudited)

Glossary of Terms (unaudited)

Independent reporting accountant’s assurance report on 
the compilation of pro forma financial information

Administration and Corporate Information (unaudited)

146

147

148

203

206

207

208

209

210

211

219

236

243

245

254

257

NOTES

The Audited Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2022 were prepared by the corporate accounting staff of Gold 
Fields headed by Ms T Ilarionova, the Group Financial Controller. This process was supervised by Mr PA Schmidt, the Group’s Chief 
Financial Officer (CFO).

SEND US YOUR FEEDBACK

We value your feedback. To ensure that we report on issues that matter to our stakeholders, please provide any 
feedback and questions to investors@goldfields.com or sustainability@goldfields.com, or visit www.goldfields.com 
to download the feedback form.

AFR
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Gold Fields  Annual Financial Report including Governance Report 2022

Statement of Responsibility by the  
Board of Directors

The directors are responsible for the preparation, integrity and fair presentation of the Annual Financial Statements (AFS) of Gold Fields 
Limited (Gold Fields) and its subsidiaries (together referred to as the Group or the Company), comprising the Consolidated Statement of 
Financial Position at 31 December 2022, the Consolidated Income Statement and Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income, 
Changes in Equity and Cash-Flows for the year then ended, the accounting policies and the notes to the Consolidated Financial 
Statements, as well as the Directors’ Report. These financial statements presented on p67 – 225 were prepared in accordance 
with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and the requirements of the South African Companies Act No 71 of 2008, 
as amended (Companies Act), the JSE Limited Listings Requirements and include amounts based on judgements and estimates made 
by management.

The directors consider that, in preparing the financial statements, they have used the most appropriate accounting policies, consistently 
applied and supported by reasonable and prudent judgements and estimates, and that all IFRS they consider to be applicable have 
been followed. The directors are satisfied that the information contained in the AFS fairly presents the results of operations and 
cash-flows for the year and the financial position of the Group at year-end. The directors also prepared the other information included 
in the Annual Financial Report (AFR) and are responsible for both its accuracy and its consistency with the financial statements. 

The directors are responsible for ensuring accounting records are kept. The accounting records should disclose with reasonable 
accuracy the financial position of the Group to enable the directors to ensure the financial statements comply with the relevant 
legislation. 

The directors are also responsible for such internal controls as they deem necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements 
that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and for maintaining adequate accounting records and an 
effective system of risk management. 

The directors are also responsible for the controls over and the security of the website and, where applicable, for establishing and 
controlling the process for electronically distributing annual reports and other financial information to shareholders and to the 
Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC).

The auditors are responsible for reporting on whether the Consolidated Financial Statements are fairly presented in accordance with 
the applicable financial reporting framework. 

The going concern basis has been adopted in preparing the financial statements. The directors have no reason to believe that the 
Group, or any company within the Group, will not be a going concern in the foreseeable future, based on forecasts and available 
cash resources. These financial statements support the viability of the Group. 

Gold Fields has adopted a Code of Conduct, which is available on the Gold Fields website and which is adhered to by the Group. 

The Group’s external auditors, PricewaterhouseCoopers Inc (PwC), audited the financial statements, and their report is presented on 
p115 – 119.

APPROVAL OF CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Gold Fields’ consolidated AFS, as identified in the first paragraph, were approved by the Board of Directors (Board) on 30 March 2023 
and are signed on its behalf by:

Martin Preece  
Interim Chief Executive Officer 

Authorised director 

Paul Schmidt 
Chief Financial Officer 

Authorised director

Company Secretary’s Certificate

In terms of section 88(2)(e) of the Companies Act, I certify that the Company has lodged with the CIPC all such returns required to be 
lodged by a public company in terms of the Companies Act, and that all such returns are true, correct and up to date.

Anré Weststrate
Company Secretary 

30 March 2023

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AFRGOVERNANCE REPORTChief Executive Officer and Chief Financial 
Officer Responsibility Statement

In terms of section 3.84(k) of the JSE Listings Requirements, the directors, whose names are stated below, hereby confirm that:

a.  The AFS set out on p120 – 235 fairly present in all material respects the financial position, financial performance and cash-flows 

of the issuer in terms of IFRS;

b.  To the best of our knowledge and belief, no facts have been omitted or untrue statements made that would make the AFS false 

or misleading;

c. 

Internal financial controls have been put in place to ensure material information relating to the issuer and its consolidated 
subsidiaries have been provided to effectively prepare the financial statements of the issuer;

d.  The internal financial controls are adequate and effective and can be relied upon in compiling the AFS, having fulfilled our role and 

function as executive directors with primary responsibility for implementation and execution of controls;

e.  Where we are not satisfied, we have disclosed to the Audit Committee and the auditors any deficiencies in design and operational 
effectiveness of the internal financial controls, and have remediated the deficiencies/taken steps to remedy the deficiencies; and

f.  We are not aware of any fraud involving directors.

Martin Preece 
Interim Chief Executive Officer 

Paul Schmidt
Chief Financial Officer

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Gold Fields Annual Financial Report including Governance Report 2022AFRCorporate Governance Report

OVERVIEW
Standards, principles and systems
Material internal and external standards and principles

INTERNAL STANDARDS 
AND PRINCIPLES

LISTINGS REQUIREMENTS

SUSTAINABILITY STANDARDS

BUSINESS ETHICS STANDARDS

Gold Fields’ comprehensive set of 
internal standards and principles 
form the foundation of how we 
do business. These include:

Our primary listing is on the JSE, 
and we are therefore subject to 
the provisions of the JSE Listings 
Requirements.

Gold Fields has a secondary listing 
on the NYSE and, as a foreign 
private issuer, is subject to the 
provisions of the NYSE Listings 
Requirements, certain provisions 
of the U.S. Securities and 
Exchange Commission (US SEC), 
as well as the terms of the 
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

The Board is committed to the 
principles and recommended 
practices of King IV Report on 
Corporate Governance for South 
Africa, 2016 (King IV™)1 that are 
entrenched across the Group. 
The Board is satisfied that every 
effort was made to comply with all 
aspects of King IV and, to this end, 
ensured compliance during 2022.

As per King IV, applicable, 
non-binding rules, codes and 
standards have been adopted by 
the Audit Committee.

Our vision and values: Our values 
inform everything we do in pursuit 
of our vision to be the preferred 
gold mining company delivering 
sustainable, superior value. 
These values apply across every 
level of the Group, from directors 
to employees.

Our purpose statement: Our new 
purpose statement is: “Creating 
enduring value beyond mining”. 

  More information on 
our purpose and vision 
statements and values 
can be found on p3 of 
our Integrated Annual 
Report (IAR).

Board Charter: The Charter 
describes the Board and its 
Committees’ terms of reference, 
articulates the objectives, powers 
and responsibilities of the Board 
and ensures that directors meet 
their fiduciary duties. Likewise, 
each Board Committee operates 
in terms of a written terms of 
reference that are reviewed at 
least annually to align with the 
provisions of applicable statutory 
and regulatory requirements.

  The Group developed a 
range of policy statements 
that direct business conduct, 
available online at www.
goldfields.com/policies.php

Code of Conduct: Gold Fields’ 
Code of Conduct commits and 
binds every employee, officer 
and director within the Company 
to conduct business in a way that 
is ethical and fair. The Board’s 
Audit Committee and the Social, 
Ethics and Transformation (SET) 
Committee are tasked with 
ensuring the consistent application 
of, and adherence to, the Code. 

  The Code is available on our 
website at www.goldfields.
com/code-of-conduct.php

Values and Code of Conduct 
Summary for Suppliers and 
Contractors: The code outlines 
our expectations of suppliers 
and contractors in their dealings 
with us and with others.

Our Code of Conduct is aligned 
with national and international 
business ethics and anti-corruption 
standards, including the UN 
Convention against Corruption 
(2003) and the Organisation for 
Economic Co-operation and 
Development (OECD) Convention 
on Combating Bribery of Foreign 
Public Officials in International 
Business Transactions (1997).

We support the principles and 
processes of the Extractive 
Industry Transparency Initiative 
(EITI) through our membership of 
the ICMM. Ghana and Peru are the 
EITI-compliant countries in which 
we operate.

We annually review, assess and 
maintain a regulatory risk profile 
of all identified and assessed laws, 
regulations and adopted rules, 
codes and standards.

  Read more on p17.

Our Sustainable Development 
Framework is guided by the 
International Council on Mining 
and Metals’ (ICMM) Mining 
Principles and their supporting 
Performance Expectation and 
external assurance thereof.

Despite not being a direct 
participant in the United Nations 
(UN) Global Compact, we are 
guided by and adhere to its 
10 principles.

As members of the World Gold 
Council from 1 January 2022, we 
subscribe to all the relevant World 
Gold Council standards, including 
its Conflict-Free Gold Standard. 

  Our Conflict-Free Gold 
Report and Statement of 
Conformance, (with the 
limited assurance opinion) 
can be viewed online 
at www goldfields.com/
sustainability-reporting.php

Our reporting is guided by the 
Integrated Reporting Framework 
and the Global Reporting Initiative 
(GRI) standards. 

  Our 2022 GRI submission 
can be viewed online 
at  www.goldfields.com/
sustainability-reporting.php

All our eligible operations are 
certified to the International 
Cyanide Management Code 
(ICMC) – except our Cerro Corona 
mine in Peru, which does not use 
cyanide in its processes – the 
ISO 45001 occupational health 
and safety management systems 
standard and the ISO 14001 
environmental management 
systems standard.

Cerro Corona and the Tarkwa 
and Damang mines in Ghana are 
certified to the ISO 50001 energy 
management standard. Our other 
mines will follow suit.

All our operations and regional 
offices, except those in Chile, are 
certified against the ISO 27001 
information security management 
systems standard.

1  Copyright and trademarks are owned by the Institute of Directors in South Africa NPC and all of its rights are reserved

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AFRGOVERNANCE REPORTCorporate Governance Report continued

BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Board overview
As the highest governing authority of the Group, the Gold Fields Board assumes ultimate responsibility for the Company’s adherence 
to sound corporate governance standards and ensures all business decisions and judgements are made with integrity, reasonable care, 
skill and diligence. The Board’s objectives and responsibilities are articulated in its Charter. Similarly, each of the Board’s Committees 
operates in accordance with its written terms of reference, which are reviewed and approved annually.

In terms of Gold Fields’ Memorandum of Incorporation (MoI), available at www.goldfields.com/standards-and-principles.php, the Board 
must have a minimum of four directors and can have up to a maximum of 15 directors. Currently, the Board comprises 10 directors – 
two executive directors and eight independent non-executive directors (NEDs). Gold Fields’ Board has had a majority of independent 
NEDs since the Company was founded in 1998. On advisement by the Nominating and Governance Committee, the Board ensures 
reputable persons of well-known competence and experience, who are willing to devote a sufficient part of their time to the Company, 
are elected as independent directors. Each director offers a range of relevant knowledge, expertise, technical experience and business 
acumen, enabling them to exercise independent judgement during Board deliberations and decision-making.

The Nominating and Governance Committee also ensures the Board has adequate diversity in respect of race, gender, culture, age, 
field of knowledge, skills, experience, business expertise and geographic and academic backgrounds. As at end-2022 the Committee 
comprises Mr YGH Suleman, Mr SP Reid, Ms PG Sibiya and Mr TP Goodlace. This is in line with the Company’s commitment to inclusivity 
and diversity. The composition of the Board’s Committees was reviewed and approved during the Board meeting held in November 2022.

The role of NEDs, who act independently of management, is to guide the Company, provide independent oversight, contribute to 
effective governance and protect the interests of both the Company and all its stakeholders, particularly shareholders – including 
minority shareholders. 

The roles of the Board Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) are kept separate. Mr YGH Suleman, an NED, has served as 
our Board Chairperson since 1 June 2022, while Mr SP Reid, also an NED, has served as Lead Independent Director (LID) since 
16 September 2021.

During 2022, and after year-end, we made several other material announcements regarding the Board and its subcommittees, in addition 
to the new Chairperson’s appointment. These are Ms MC Bitar’s appointment as NED effective 1 May 2022, Mr CI Griffith’s resignation as 
CEO and executive director effective 31 December 2022 and Mr M Preece’s appointment as interim CEO and executive director effective 
1 January 2023. The following committee appointments have been announced since 1 January 2022: On 1 June 2022, Ms PG Sibiya was 
appointed as Chairperson of the Audit Committee, Ms JE McGill as Chairperson of the Social, Ethics and Transformation (SET) Committee 
and Mr YGH Suleman as Chairperson of the Nominating and Governance Committee. Ms MC Bitar was appointed to the Risk, SET and 
Safety, Health and Sustainable Development (SHSD) Committees with effect from 18 August 2022 and the Remuneration Committee 
with effect from 23 February 2023. She had joined the Audit Committee on 17 August 2022 but stepped down on 12 October 2022. 
Ms JE McGill was appointed to the Capital Projects, Control and Review and SHSD Committees with effect from 18 August 2022 and to the 
Nominating and Governance Committee with effect from 23 February 2023.

The Board is kept informed of all developments relating to the Group, primarily through its executive directors, executive management 
and the Company Secretary. 

Board members have unrestricted access to the Group’s management and access to the external auditors, when necessary, and are 
entitled to seek independent professional advice, at the Group’s expense, on any matters pertaining to Gold Fields that they require 
to address independently. A brief curriculum vitae (CV) for each Board member is detailed on p14 – 15 of this report.

Chief Financial Officer
Mr PA Schmidt has served as Gold Fields’ CFO since his appointment to the position on 1 January 2009. In accordance with the 
JSE Listings Requirements, the Audit Committee considered and unanimously agreed that Mr Schmidt executed his duties satisfactorily 
and with the required levels of expertise and experience during 2022.

The Audit Committee is of the opinion that Mr Schmidt, together with other members of his financial management team, managed the 
Group’s financial affairs effectively during the 2022 financial year.

Board appointments, rotation and retirement
The appointment of directors is governed by a formal process. The Nominating and Governance Committee recommends suitable 
candidates, as well as evaluating such candidates from time to time. The Board Chairperson and LID are appointed on an annual basis 
by the Board after a review of their performance and independence. In line with recommendations by King IV, the Board conducts a 
thorough annual internal evaluation of the independence of directors, and specifically where directors have served on the Board for 
nine or more years. The Board was satisfied that all its NEDs met the criteria for the 2022 financial year.

Together with management, the Nominating and Governance Committee develops and facilitates an induction programme for new 
Board members to ensure their understanding of Gold Fields and the business environment in which it operates. The Committee also 
assesses the commitments of non-executive candidates to ensure their availability to fulfil their responsibilities. The Board attendance 
is listed on p8.

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Gold Fields Annual Financial Report including Governance Report 2022AFRIn accordance with Gold Fields’ MoI, one-third of all directors (including executive directors) shall retire from office at each Annual General 
Meeting (AGM). The first to retire are those directors appointed during the year, followed by the longest-serving members. The Board, 
assisted by the Nominating and Governance Committee, recommends the eligibility of retiring directors (subject to availability and their 
contribution to the business) for reappointment. Retiring directors can be re-elected immediately by the shareholders at the AGM.

Term limit of non-executive directors
In terms of the Board Charter, a director is required to retire at the AGM following the year in which they turn 70 years old, unless the 
retirement age is extended by a fixed period at the discretion of the Board. In accordance with the recommendations of King IV, a 
director may continue to serve longer than nine years, provided the Board in its entire discretion and unanimous decision determines 
that it is in the best interest of the Company and its shareholders to extend the director’s service for the additional period.

Directors’ dealings in shares of Gold Fields
Gold Fields’ Board members and employees are informed of closed and prohibited periods for share dealings by the Company 
Secretary, as prescribed by the Gold Fields Share Dealing Policy, which is in line with JSE Listings Requirements and applicable 
legislation. Closed and prohibited periods remain in force until quarterly, biannual and annual results are published. This was done on 
a quarterly basis during 2022. Closed periods will also be in place should the Company trade under a cautionary announcement. 
Any directors’ dealings (including executive directors) require the pre-approval of the Chairperson. The Company Secretary keeps 
record of such dealings.

Board remuneration
NEDs are remunerated for their services as members of the Board, including the respective subcommittees they attend annually and 
ad hoc Committees officially approved by the Board. Shareholders approve these Committee fees annually at the Company’s AGM. 
Further details of NEDs’ and executive directors’ remuneration can be found in the Remuneration Report on p29 – 66.

Board of Directors’ Charter
During the year, the Board reviewed the Board Charter and subcommittees’ terms of reference to ensure it aligns with the 
recommendations of King IV. 

  A summary of how Gold Fields applied the principles of King IV is detailed and explained on p18 – 19.

Company Secretary
The Company Secretary provides company secretarial services and oversees Board governance processes in accordance with 
applicable regulation, including the Companies Act, King IV, and the JSE and NYSE Listings Requirements. The Company Secretary 
attends all meetings held by the Board and its subcommittees. The Board has direct access to the Company Secretary, who guides 
the directors in the execution of their duties and responsibilities. The Company Secretary is not a director of the Group, has an arm’s 
length relationship with the Board and is an employee of the Company. 

The Company Secretary oversaw relevant Board governance matters and assisted the Board and its Committees with annual plans, 
agendas, minutes and terms of references during 2022.

Ms A Weststrate held the position of Company Secretary in 2022. The Board is satisfied that Ms Weststrate is competent, qualified and 
has the necessary expertise and experience to fulfil the role.

Application of King IV within Gold Fields
The Board aligns its processes, practices and structures with King IV and continued to review and refine the Group’s approach to ensure 
and enhance compliance with King IV during 2022. 

  A full register of the King IV principles, and the extent of the Company’s compliance therewith, is available on p18 – 19, and will also be placed on the website 
at www.goldfields.com/standards-and-principles.php

Board attendance
The Board is required to meet at least four times a year. The Board Charter allows the Board to conduct its meetings by electronic 
communication. The Board met eight times during 2022, as four special Board meetings were held to deliberate on urgent substantive 
matters. The Nominating and Governance Committee held a special meeting to consider NED appointments and succession processes.

To prepare for Board meetings, all directors are provided with the necessary information needed in the form of comprehensive Board 
packs, which are collated in advance by management in preparation for each Board or subcommittee meeting. These packs enable 
our directors to discharge their responsibilities effectively and efficiently during meetings. The Board agenda and meeting structure 
focus on strategy, sustainable development, finance, performance monitoring, governance and other related matters. During 2022, 
Board meetings and some subcommittee meetings were preceded by closed-session meetings by NEDs. Directors are required to 
recuse themselves from meetings on any matters in which they may be conflicted.

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Number of Board meetings, Board Committee meetings and directors’ attendance during the year

Board
meetings

Special
Board
meetings

Ad hoc 
Investment 
Committee

Audit
Committee

Safety,
Health and 
Sustainable 
Development
Committee

Capital
Projects,
Control and
Review
Committee

Social, 
Ethics and 
Transformation 
Committee

Nominating
and
Governance
Committee

Risk
Committee

Remuneration
Committee

4

2

4

4

4

3

4

4

4

–

4

4

4

4

4

4

4

4

2

4

4

4

–

4

4

4

14

2

14

14

14

9

14

13

9

1

3

14

10

6

–

6

6

6

1

–

6

1

–

–

6

6

4

2

1

–

–

3

4

4

4

–

4

–

–

4

2

4

4

4

2

4

4

4

–

4

4

3

4

2

3

4

4

2

–

4

4

–

4

–

–

5

3

1

4

–

2

–

5

5

–

–

–

5

6

1

6

–

–

–

6

2

–

–

6

–

5

2

–

–

2

1

2

2

1

–

–

2

2

Directors

Number of meetings 
per year

CA Carolus1

YGH Suleman2

A Andani

PJ Bacchus

MC Bitar3

TP Goodlace

CI Griffith4

JE McGill

M Preece5

SP Reid

PA Schmidt

PG Sibiya

1  Ms Carolus resigned from the Board effective 1 June 2022 
2  Mr Suleman was appointed as Chairperson on 1 June 2022 and is a standing invitee to all Committee meetings
3  Ms Bitar was appointed effective 1 May 2022
4  Mr Griffith resigned effective 31 December 2022
5  Mr Preece was appointed executive director and interim CEO effective 1 January 2023. Mr Preece attended one ad hoc Investment Committee meeting as acting CEO

  The full Directors’ Report is on p22 – 25.

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Gold Fields Annual Financial Report including Governance Report 2022AFRBOARD COMMITTEES
The Board has eight standing Committees, established in compliance with the Companies Act and JSE Listings Requirements. These 
Committees have delegated authority from the Board. Members of the Committees are all independent NEDs, and the CEO, CFO and 
various members of management are standing invitees to these meetings. Each Board Committee is chaired by an independent NED.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Nominating and 
Governance 
Committee

Audit  
Committee

Remuneration 
Committee

Safety, Health  
and Sustainable 
Development 
Committee

Capital Projects, 
Control and 
Review  
Committee

Social, Ethics  
and 
Transformation 
Committee

Risk  
Committee

Ad hoc  
Investment 
Committee

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

The Board’s Committees operate in accordance with written terms of reference and have a set list of responsibilities, which are outlined 
at www.goldfields.com/standard-and-principles.php. In line with King IV recommendations, the Board reviews the terms of reference 
of all subcommittees every year and, if necessary, adopts changes which are approved by the Board. Subcommittees are required to 
evaluate their effectiveness and performance annually and to report findings to the Board for consideration.

The written terms of reference and responsibilities of the Board and its Committees are set out below

Board
The Board consists of eight NEDs and two executive directors.

The Board is responsible for approving and monitoring the Group’s performance against the management-developed strategy. 
The Board reviews its governance practices annually and is satisfied that all aspects of King IV principles were met in 2022. The Board 
Charter compels directors to promote the vision of the Company while upholding sound principles of corporate governance. Certain 
responsibilities are delegated to Board subcommittees without abdicating accountability. The delegation of authority to the subcommittees 
is formal in terms of the Board-approved terms of reference for each Committee. Other directors’ responsibilities in terms of the Board 
Charter can be found on the Company website at www.goldfields.com/standards-and-principles.php

Key focus areas during 2022
	● Chilean NED search, filling NED vacancy and appointing a new director from Chile
	● Resignation of the Board Chairperson and appointment of a suitable replacement
	● Resignation of the CEO and appointment of interim CEO 
	● Implementation and enhancement of Group’s ESG performance in accordance with strategy
	● Monitoring progress and performance of significant projects such as Salares Norte and the South Deep solar project
	● Development and asset optimisation – planned acquisition of Yamana Gold Inc (Yamana Gold) and several smaller projects
	● Monitoring country risks that may impact operations, such as the political situation in South America
	● Group culture assessment, including oversight of independent employee surveys
	● Safety and stability of Group tailings facilities following the Jagersfontein and other tailing storage facilities (TSF) failures

The Board assessed its 2022 performance and effectiveness through an internal assessment, which concluded that it was fully 
functional and satisfactorily discharging its duties as set out in the Board Charter.

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Nominating and Governance Committee 
The Nominating and Governance Committee consists of four independent directors.

The Committee contributes to value creation by developing a robust approach to corporate governance and recommending sound 
governance principles to the Board. The Committee reviews the structure, composition and size of the Board and how this relates to its 
effectiveness, and it makes recommendations on the process to evaluate the effectiveness of the Board, its Committees and management. 
It considers the rotation of directors and makes appropriate recommendations on succession, whereupon it identifies and evaluates 
nominees, making recommendations for election of suitable candidates. The Committee identifies successors to the Chairperson, 
Deputy Chairperson or LID and the CEO, and makes recommendations to the Board. It considers the mandates of Board Committees, 
the selection and rotation of the Chairpersons and Committee members and makes recommendations to the Board. The Committee 
reviews the suitability of Committee members and conducts annual performance evaluations with recommendations to the Board. 
The Committee provides assurance to the Risk Committee on risks apportioned to the Committee as mandated by the Board, in 
ensuring risk management oversight with the Committee’s scope.

Key focus areas during 2022
	● Filling NED vacancies and appointing new directors 
	● Resignation of the Board Chairperson and appointment of a suitable replacement
	● Resignation of the CEO and appointment of interim CEO
	● Assessing Board skills, diversity and composition
	● Governance and Board oversight, given the higher standards of reporting and during a significant acquisition
	● Succession planning for directors, the CEO and senior executives 
	● Commencing the process of identifying replacements for executives (including the CEO) who resigned during 2022
	● Board training and evaluation
	● Governance and compliance matters

The Committee assessed its 2022 performance and effectiveness through an internal assessment, which concluded that it was fully 
functional and satisfactorily discharging its duties as set out in its terms of reference.

Audit Committee
The Audit Committee consists of three independent directors.

The full duties and responsibilities of the Audit Committee, along with its terms of reference and statement, appear on p26 – p28.

This Committee contributes to value creation of the Company and the Board by overseeing the Company’s financial affairs and 
integrated reporting on financial statements, sustainability reporting and public announcements on financial data. The Committee 
monitors the suitability and independence of external auditors, including their scope and effectiveness. It has oversight on combined 
assurance, effectiveness of the Group’s internal audit controls and internal function. The Committee provides assurance to the 
Risk Committee Chairperson as mandated by the Board, in ensuring risk management oversight within the Committee’s scope. 

The Committee’s formal terms of reference are reviewed annually and is set out in its Board-approved Charter. The Board is satisfied 
that the Committee complied with these terms, as well as with its legal and regulatory responsibilities as set out in the Companies Act, 
King IV and paragraph 3.84(g) of the JSE Listings Requirements.

Key focus areas during 2022
	● Reviewed PwC’s performance as external auditors and resolved to recommend their reappointment as the Company’s auditors to the 

Board and shareholders

	● Ensured the external assurance of non-financial data
	● Confirmed Gold Fields’ status as a going concern
	● Statutory financial reporting, integrated reporting and Form 20-F 
	● Reviewed the IAR, AFR and Form 20-F
	● Group funding and refinancing matters
	● Annual assessment of the CFO’s and financial department’s performance 
	● Evaluation of the independence and performance of external auditors and recommendation of appointment to shareholders
	● Oversight over corruption and other financial misdemeanours

Disclosures
	● Systems are in place to ensure combined assurance
	● Systems are in place to govern information and technology (IT) and its effectiveness
	● Adoption of a Responsible and Transparent Tax Policy and Strategy
	● Systems are in place to govern and manage compliance

The Committee assessed its 2022 performance and effectiveness through an internal assessment, which concluded that it was fully 
functional and satisfactorily discharging its duties as set out in its terms of reference.

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Gold Fields Annual Financial Report including Governance Report 2022AFRRemuneration Committee
The Remuneration Committee consists of four independent directors. 

This Committee contributes to value creation by overseeing the Company’s remuneration link to performance outcomes against 
strategy, encouraging alignment with shareholder experience and principles of fairness and responsibility. It ensures that contractual 
terms on potential termination of the executive directors and Group Executive Committee (ExCo) members, and any payments made, 
are fair to both parties, that failure is not rewarded and that the duty to mitigate loss is fully recognised. It further provides oversight 
and management of remuneration-related risks. The Committee provides assurance to the Risk Committee Chairperson, as mandated 
by the Board, in ensuring risk management oversight within the Committee’s scope. 

Key focus areas during 2022
	● Ensuring strategic alignment between targets in Group, regional and personal scorecards
	● Managing the departure of Mr CI Griffith on his resignation and the appointment of Mr M Preece as interim CEO 
	● Issuing performance criteria for the 2022 equity and cash-settled Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) awards, including measures 

related to decarbonisation and gender representation across the Group

	● Reviewing an independent benchmarking study of executive pay and addressing the subsequent outcomes
	● Approving the outcomes of the 2022 Group scorecard and the 2022 executive performance ratings 
	● Supporting initiatives related to the retention of critical skills in jurisdictions with heightened talent challenges in competitive 

mining environments

	● Reviewing the Group’s non-financial incentives as a complement to the remuneration strategy

The Company’s remuneration policies, as well as details of directors’ fees and equity-settled instruments, are included in the 
Remuneration Report on p29 – 66.

The Committee assessed its 2022 performance and effectiveness through an internal assessment, which concluded that it was 
fully functional and satisfactorily discharging its duties as set out in its terms of reference.

Safety, Health and Sustainable Development Committee
The Safety, Health and Sustainable Development (SHSD) Committee consists of four independent directors.

This Committee contributes to value creation by monitoring all matters of safety, health and sustainable development – including the 
consideration of investigations into any relevant incidents – and makes recommendations to the Board on policies and guidelines 
on these matters. The Committee assesses and approves sustainable development policies that apply to the Group’s operations. 
It monitors the Group’s operations against regulations, policies and standards and makes specific recommendations regarding the 
investigation of incidents. 

The Committee further considers national and international regulatory and technical developments that relate to sustainable 
development when making recommendations to the Board on these matters. It offers recommendations to the Board on the 
engagement of external assurance partners with the requisite credentials. 

The Committee provides assurance to the Risk Committee Chairperson, as mandated by the Board, in ensuring risk management 
oversight within the Committee’s scope.

Key focus areas during 2022 
	● Tracking Committee-related risks
	● Monitoring relevant ESG matters and related 2030 targets 
	● Oversight of the Company’s Decarbonisation Strategy and implementation 
	● Addressing environmental risks, including the Short-tailed Chinchillas – a protected species in Chile 
	● Overseeing the Company’s TSF management and the implementation of the GISTM
	● The impact of Covid-19 on the duties of the Committee and ensuring appropriate mitigation measures are in place
	● Benchmarking Gold Fields’ ESG reporting and performance relative to its peers
	● Reviewing the causes of major internal and industry incidents to prevent their occurrence at Gold Fields
	● Analysing the Group catastrophic risks and mitigating actions
	● Reviewing emergency drill procedures at our mines
	● Overseeing the Group’s health, safety and wellbeing strategies and implementation
	● Monitoring training in Courageous Safety Leadership (CSL) programme
	● Quarterly tailings and geotechnical management updates 

The Committee assessed its 2022 performance and effectiveness through an internal assessment, which concluded that it was 
fully functional and satisfactorily discharging its duties as set out in its terms of reference.

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Capital Projects, Control and Review Committee
The Capital Projects, Control and Review Committee consists of four independent directors. 

This Committee contributes to value creation by considering new capital projects and satisfying the Board that the Company used 
appropriate and efficient methodologies to evaluate and implement capital projects exceeding R1.5bn or US$200m. The Committee 
reviews the results attained in the completion of each project against the work undertaken. It monitors progress throughout the project 
cycle and periodically reports its findings to management and the Board.

Key focus areas during 2022
	● Addressing and monitoring projects, with a particular focus on Salares Norte and working towards completing the project on time and 

on budget

	● Monitoring the Damang Reinvestment project
	● The impact of Covid-19 on the duties of the Committee and appropriate mitigation measures
	● South Deep capital project implementation and solar project
	● Reviewed and approved the Group Capital Framework
	● Monitored the sustainability of contractor mining in Ghana

The Committee continues to review the results attained on completion of each project against the authorised work undertaken. 

The Committee assessed its 2022 performance and effectiveness through an internal assessment, which concluded that it was fully 
functional and satisfactorily discharging its duties as set out in its terms of reference.

Social, Ethics and Transformation Committee 
The SET Committee consists of four independent directors and one executive director (a requirement of the Companies Act). 

The Committee performs its role as contemplated in the Companies Act and its regulations, with oversight responsibilities on matters 
of social, ethics, security, labour, transformation, community, corruption, land (social context), human rights and stakeholder relationships 
matters, ensuring the Company upholds the principles of good corporate citizenship. This Committee adds to value creation by 
contributing to socio-economic development by adhering to acts and relevant regulation, including OECD, employment equity and 
Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE). It enforces the labour mandate and employment policies and practices by 
offering oversight over ethics management, transformation, localisation and compliance with laws and regulations. It also reviews 
and monitors stakeholder engagements and guides strategically on these matters.

The Committee provides assurance to the Risk Committee Chairperson, as mandated by the Board, in ensuring risk management 
oversight within the Committee’s scope.

Key focus areas during 2022
	● ESG benchmarking and targets, with particular reference to diversity and inclusion and stakeholder management
	● Tracking Committee-related risks
	● Communication with stakeholders and stakeholder relationships
	● Ethics, human rights, governance and compliance 
	● The impact of Covid-19 on the duties of the Committee and appropriate mitigation measures
	● Social and transformation initiatives at the corporate office and respective regions
	● Social and economic development in our host communities, sound corporate citizenship, labour and employment practices, 

employment equity, diversity and inclusion, stakeholder relations and value creation, human rights, branding and reputation and ethics 
and governance

	● Political, social and economic developments in our host countries, including the social and political upheaval in Chile and the 

economic and fiscal crisis in Ghana

	● Oversaw the regions’ foundations and trusts, including the South Deep Education Trust, South Deep Community Trust and the 

Gold Fields Ghana Foundation

The Committee assessed its 2022 performance and effectiveness through an internal assessment, which concluded that it was 
fully functional and satisfactorily discharging its duties as set out in its terms of reference.

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Gold Fields Annual Financial Report including Governance Report 2022AFRRisk Committee
The Risk Committee consists of four independent directors.

This Committee contributes to value creation by ensuring effective risk management policies and strategies are in place and are 
recommended to the Board for approval. The Committee reviews the adequacy of the Risk Management Charter, Policy and Plan. 
The Committee regularly considers the Company’s key risks, especially from a materiality reference point. The Chairperson, as mandated 
by the Board, receives assurance from the various Board Committees’ Chairpersons regarding oversight of risk management within each 
respective Committee’s scope.

Key focus areas during 2022
	● Managing the Company risks, enhancing risk management processes by separating the Group catastrophic risks and developing 

a catastrophic risk management system for implementation throughout Gold Fields

	● Introducing a new risk appetite and tolerance standard to ensure a common and best practice approach and monitor compliance
	● Cybersecurity risk assessment
	● Consideration and approval of combined assurance
	● Consideration and approval of Group and regional risk registers

The Committee assessed its 2022 performance and effectiveness through an internal assessment, which concluded that it was fully 
functional and satisfactorily discharging its duties as set out in its terms of reference.

Ad hoc Investment Committee 
The ad hoc Investment Committee consists of four independent directors.

The objective of the ad hoc Investment Committee is to consider and, where appropriate, make recommendations to the Board on 
strategic, organisational and structuring options, including investment and divestment opportunities, to achieve the Company’s strategic 
objective of maximising sustainable shareholder returns.

It is the responsibility of this Committee to:
	● Consider strategic alternative corporate organisational options and structures
	● Assess new material investment or divestment opportunities 
	● Review the outcomes of all options or opportunities against specified work plans identified among the Committee members and 

management

	● Monitor progress throughout the process of material corporate transactions
	● Periodically report its findings and recommendations to the Board
	● Provided governance and oversight over the proposal to acquire Yamana Gold during 2022

Executive Committee 
Gold Fields’ ExCo is not a Board subcommittee. It is primarily responsible for the implementation of Company strategy, as well as carrying 
out the Board’s mandates and directives. ExCo meets monthly to review Company performance against set objectives and develops 
Company strategy and policy proposals for consideration by the Board. ExCo also assists the Board in the execution of the Company’s 
disclosure obligations. A series of guidelines on disclosure have been disseminated throughout the Company. ExCo consists of the 
Prescribed Officers and Executive Directors of Gold Fields – 11 members in total.

Each of Gold Fields’ regional operating subsidiaries has established Board and regional executive structures in place to ensure 
sound corporate governance practices and standards. 

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DIRECTORS

Independent non-executive directors

YUNUS GH SULEMAN (65) 

Chairperson and Chairperson of the Nominating 
and Governance Committee

BCom, University of KwaZulu-Natal; BCompt (Hons), 
University of South Africa (UNISA); CA(SA); CD(SA)

Appointed to the Board: 2016

Experience and expertise: Auditing, financial 
accounting and governance

STEVEN P REID (67)

LID and Chairperson of the Remuneration 
Committee

BSc (Mineral Engineering), South Australian 
Institute of Technology; MBA, Trium Global 
Executive; ICD.D, Institute of Corporate Directors

Appointed to the Board: 2016

Experience and expertise: Mining engineering, 
risk management and compensation 
management

ALHASSAN ANDANI (61)

Chairperson of the Capital Projects, Control and 
Review Committee 

MA (Banking and Finance), Finafrica Institute in 
Italy; BSc (Agriculture), University of Ghana

Appointed to the Board: 2016

Experience and expertise: Investment and 
corporate banking and executive leadership 

PETER J BACCHUS (54)

Chairperson of the Risk Committee and the 
ad hoc Investment Committee

MA (Economics), Cambridge University

Appointed to the Board: 2016

Experience and expertise: Investment 
banking, financing, mergers and acquisitions 
and ESG/decarbonisation

Mr Suleman serves as Chairperson of Liberty Holdings Limited and Liberty Group Limited 
and interim Chairperson of Albaraka Bank Limited. Mr Suleman has over 35 years’ experience 
in the auditing and accounting profession – first at Arthur Andersen and then at KPMG when 
the two companies merged in 2002. He was Chairperson of KPMG South Africa until February 
2015. He also chaired the KPMG Foundation. Since leaving KPMG, Mr Suleman has served as 
Executive Chairperson of Sulfam Holdings. He was an independent NED of Tiger Brands until 
November 2018.

Mr Reid has 46 years’ international mining experience and has held senior leadership roles 
in numerous countries. He has served as a director of Eldorado Gold since May 2013 and 
was a director of SSR Mining between January 2013 and September 2020. He served as 
Chief Operating Officer of Goldcorp from January 2007 until his retirement in September 
2012 and, prior to that, was the Company’s Executive Vice President in Canada and the 
United States of America. Before joining Goldcorp, Mr Reid spent 13 years at Placer Dome 
in numerous corporate, mine management and operating roles. He also held leadership 
positions at Kingsgate Consolidated and Newcrest Mining, where he was responsible for 
the Asian and Australian operations.

Mr Andani is a Founding Partner at LVSafrica Limited. He is the Chairperson of Ghana 
Association of Bankers Health Insurance and a Board member at Stanbic Holdings and 
Teachers Fund of the Ghana National Association of Teachers. 

Mr Andani holds an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Development Studies, 
Ghana. He is an Honorary Fellow at the following institutions: Chartered Institute of Bankers 
– Ghana, Institute of Directors – Ghana, Chartered Institute of Credit Management and 
Institute of Public Relations – Ghana.

Mr Bacchus is Chairperson of the independent merchant banking boutique, Bacchus Capital. 
Previously he has acted as the global Head of Mining and Metals and Head of European 
Investment Banking at investment bank Jefferies, a position he held until 2016, and as global 
Head of Mining and Metals at Morgan Stanley. Prior to that he was Head of Investment 
Banking, Industrial and Natural Resources at Citigroup in Australia.

Mr Bacchus has more than 30 years’ experience in investment banking with a focus on 
the global natural resource sector and is also a member of the Institute of Chartered 
Accountants in England and Wales. Mr Bacchus is also an NED of Trident Royalties plc. 
He is the Chairperson of BG Gold, Green14 Limited (which he cofounded) and 308 Services 
Limited, and a trustee of Space for Giants, an African-focused conservation charity. He has 
previously served as an NED of Kenmare Resources, Australian-listed Galaxy Resources and 
UK-listed mining group NordGold.

MARIA C BITAR (53)

Independent NED

BA (Economics), Dartmouth College; MBA, 
Universidad de Chile and Tulane University

Appointed to the Board: 2022

Ms Bitar was appointed as an NED of Gold Fields with effect from 1 May 2022. Ms Bitar is 
President of Azerta, one of Chile’s leading strategic communications and public affairs 
agencies, which also operates in Peru. She has 25 years of experience working as a 
consultant, specialising in public affairs, crisis management, communications and 
sustainability. 

Experience and expertise: Mining, communication, 
governance and stakeholder relations

She has more than 12 years of board experience in large publicly traded companies in Chile 
and abroad, with proven experience working within the mining sector.

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Gold Fields Annual Financial Report including Governance Report 2022AFRTERENCE P GOODLACE (63)

Chairperson of the SHSD Committee

MBA (Business Administration), University of Wales; 
BCom, UNISA; NHDip and NDip (Metalliferous 
Mining), Witwatersrand Technikon; MDP, University 
of Cape Town

Mr Goodlace was appointed as an NED of Gold Fields with effect from 1 July 2016. 
Mr Goodlace’s mining career commenced in 1977, spanning more than 43 years across 
different organisations. He has previously served as both an Executive Vice President and 
the Chief Operating Officer for Gold Fields, having returned to the Company to serve as an 
independent NED. He has experience serving as a CEO at Impala Platinum Holdings Limited 
and Metorex Limited.

Appointed to the Board: 2016

Experience and expertise: Mining, capital projects, 
commercial and operational management, risk 
management and mineral resource management 

He served on the Impala Platinum Holdings Limited board for two years as an independent 
NED and four and a half years as an executive director. He spent three years as an executive 
director of Metorex Limited. Mr Goodlace has been non-executive Chairperson at Southern 
Palladium (listed on the ASX) since 29 March 2021 and non-executive Chairperson at Kumba 
Iron Ore Limited (listen on the JSE) since 23 June 2021. He has been an NED at Andrada 
Mining Limited (listed on the AIM) since 21 May 2018.

JACQUELINE E MCGILL (54)

Chairperson of the SET Committee

MBA, La Trobe University; BSc (Ext Metallurgy), 
Murdoch University; Honorary Doctorate, Adelaide 
University

Appointed to the Board: 2021

Experience and expertise: Financial performance 
management, operational leadership, risk 
management, and ESG strategies

PHILISIWE G SIBIYA (46)

Chairperson of the Audit Committee

BCom (Hons), University of KwaZulu-Natal; CA(SA)

Appointed to the Board: 2021

Experience and expertise: Executive 
management, finance and telecommunications

Executive directors

MARTIN PREECE (58)

Interim CEO

BTech (Mining), Witwatersrand Technicon; 
Executive Development Programme, Gordon 
Institute of Business Science (GIBS); Accelerated 
Development Programme, London Business School

Appointed to the Board: Executive Director and 
Interim CEO – January 2023

Experience and expertise: Mining, management 
and engineering

PAUL SCHMIDT (55)

CFO

BCom, University of the Witwatersrand; BCompt 
(Hons), UNISA; CA(SA)

Appointed to the Board: Executive Director 
and CFO – 2009

Experience and expertise: Finance, mining 
and management

Ms McGill was appointed as an NED of Gold Fields with effect from 22 November 2021. 
Ms McGill has more than 30 years of operational leadership experience in the mining 
resource sectors. During her executive, she has delivered turnarounds of complex, capital 
intensive businesses. Ms McGill held chief executive-level roles within BHP Group Limited 
(BHP) for both BHP Mitsui Coal and Olympic Dam Corporation. 

She has an Order of Australia for her work in the resource sector and her leadership on 
inclusion and diversity. She is an experienced company director serving on boards of 
New Hope Group and 29 Metals, listed in Australia.

Ms Sibiya was appointed as an NED of Gold Fields with effect from 1 March 2021. Ms Sibiya, 
a seasoned business executive, has nearly 20 years of management experience across 
Africa. After holding various senior financial roles, including CFO at MTN South Africa, she 
successfully transitioned into the role of CEO for MTN Cameroon – the first female appointed 
into a CEO position within the MTN Group. She is the founder and CEO of Shingai Group and 
non-executive board member of JSE-listed AECI Limited, Investec plc and Investec Limited.

Mr Preece is currently the interim CEO of Gold Fields, a position he has held since 
January 2023. He joined Gold Fields as Executive Vice President: South Africa in May 2017, 
leading the successful ramp-up of the South Deep mines since then. 

Prior to joining Gold Fields, he was Chief Operating Officer at De Beers, South Africa. 
Mr Preece has 37 years of mining experience, starting his career as a learner miner and 
holding a number of operational and technical roles before taking up mine manager 
positions at various operations across De Beers. After moving to Group level at De Beers, 
he held positions as mine strategist and business development manager before being 
appointed Chief Operating Officer in 2011.

Prior to his appointment as CFO of Gold Fields, Mr Schmidt held the positions of acting CFO 
from May 2009 and Financial Controller from April 2003. He has more than 25 years’ 
experience in the mining industry.

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HOW BOARD GOVERNANCE ADDS VALUE
Setting fair remuneration
	● Ensures executive remuneration is fair, equitable and responsible, and informed by ExCo’s achievement of Gold Fields’ strategic 

objectives

	● Determines remuneration principles in line with King IV
	● Ensures remuneration practices align with shareholder interests and support the achievement of a sustainable business
	● Helping to attract, motivate, retain and reward employees
	● Driving achievement of strategic objectives through incentives and rewards
	● Approves a remuneration policy that includes disclosures on implementation to ensure transparent reporting of CEO and CFO 

remuneration

Supporting strategy that delivers value and sustainability
	● Approves strategic goals and direction following ExCo’s presentation of strategy, business plans and risk register for input
	● Ensures strategy drives a sustainable business agenda and considers the interests of stakeholders by balancing how risks and 

opportunities might impact the achievement of objectives

	● Agrees upon performance targets
	● Monitors implementation of strategy through quarterly Board meetings
	● Quarterly CEO reports on performance against operational targets
	● Performs on-site visits to operations and projects and, on occasion, interacting with individual executives on strategic and operational 

performance

Driving inclusive stakeholder engagement
	● Approves Stakeholder Relationship and Engagement Policy to ensure that stakeholder engagement allows for collaborative and 

informed decision-making

	● Oversees transparent reporting so stakeholder groups can make informed assessments of Gold Fields’ ability to deliver sustainable 

value

	● Drives ongoing evolution of inclusive stakeholder engagement and relationship building to balance the interests, needs and 

expectations of stakeholders with the best interests of the Company

Building an ethical culture
	● Sets the tone for a culture of ethics that underpins commitment to compliance, and voluntarily adopted rules, codes and standards, 

where practical

	● Upholds an ethos of good governance and sustainability
	● Ensures business decisions are carried out with due care, skill and diligence to protect reputation and maintain licence to operate
	● Promotes a culture of ethics and responsible corporate citizenship
	● Carries out its fiduciary duties

Creating a safe and healthy working environment
	● Upholds the primary value of “If we cannot mine safely, we will not mine”, thereby supporting the practice of stopping mining in areas 

or situations that are deemed unsafe

	● Supports minimising potential negative impacts on employees and contractors, maintaining operational continuity and protecting 

reputation

	● Together with management, drives a stringent safety and health culture
	● Oversees adherence to safety, health and environmental legislations, standards and compliance requirements, and approves 

adoption of various voluntary leading safety principles

Ensuring regulatory compliance and sound governance
	● Ensures compliance with all relevant laws, regulations and adopted rules, codes and standards, and the highest levels of corporate 

governance

	● Supports ExCo decisions to drive governance in line with leading practices
	● Reviews corporate governance and compliance systems and frameworks to align these with increasingly stringent and far-reaching 

obligations imposed by laws, regulations, rules, codes and standards

Environmental, social and governance
	● Ensures alignment with good corporate citizenship, assessment and speedy response to any negative impacts operations may have 

on communities and the environment

	● Through the SET Committee, focuses on, among others, impact on, and benefits to, communities, while the SHSD Committee deals 

with, inter alia, issues of environmental stewardship as well as the safety and wellbeing of employees and contractors

	● Ensures that the business integrates ESG fully into its business operations and addresses relevant ESG concerns raised by 

stakeholders and society at large

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The structures and mechanisms used to drive ethical business practice
The foundation of our business is based on strong ethics. Our Board and its Committees are responsible for setting the ethical tone 
which, in turn, cultivates a culture of integrity and transparent reporting to our stakeholders. From this foundation, we build trust with 
our stakeholders, allowing us to strengthen our reputation and create sustainable value.

We have numerous mechanisms in place to help to ensure we conduct our business ethically, adhere to compliance requirements 
and entrench good governance within the business.

1.  Legal and compliance
  We assess any legal, non-compliance and reputational risks facing the Company and mitigate these by enacting an effective 
governance and compliance framework, which follows a systematic and integrated approach, and pivots on robust mitigating 
control structures.

  During 2022, the Company:

	● Ensured monitoring of and continuous training on the Code of Conduct
	● Maintained the annual profiling and assessment of applicable laws, regulations, rules, codes and standards
	● Continued monitoring Anti-Bribery and Corruption legislation and compliance thereof internally
	● Enhanced the internal assurance process to more effectively align inherent and residual risk, controls and imposed obligations
	● Updated the Group Governance and Compliance portal to include a fit-for-purpose and focused centre of excellence for 

data protection and privacy

	● Risk-screened 100% of all new and existing suppliers and contractors for a range of pre-defined risk categories
	● Analysed engagements with and commitments made to external stakeholders, as well as declarations filed in terms of the 

Group’s Code of Conduct

	● Extended operational audits by our Internal Audit function to assess compliance-related controls as part of the control’s application 

on the operational business process

	● Worked with the Audit Committee to ensure a high standard of comprehensive and accurate disclosures
	● Updated a Conflicts of Interest Register as needed, which is maintained by our regional and group legal officers, kept by the EVP: 

Group General Counsel and presented to the Audit Committee upon request

2.  Audit and risk

The Risk Committee examines the key risks and opportunities facing the business and reports these to the Board twice a year. 
The Board aims for effective controls and corrective measures to manage and mitigate these risks. Furthermore, the Audit 
Committee seeks to ensure the integrity, accuracy, and adequacy of Gold Fields’ accounting records.

Internal Audit ensures that the necessary internal controls are in place to mitigate any potential risks in all regions. Our operations 
receive an audit ranking and, where necessary, corrective measures are put in place.

The External Audit function assures the integrity, accuracy and adequacy of accounting records and corporate reporting. PwC was 
appointed as our auditors from 2019.

  For more information on our Audit and Risk Committees, refer to p10 and 13.

3.  Commitment to leading practice
  We support the development of an ethical and responsible gold mining industry. Gold Fields is aligned to leading practices, 

which underpin our commitment to responsible corporate citizenship.

  We are committed to and guided by:

	● The legislation and regulations of the countries in which we operate
	● The requirements of the JSE and NYSE
	● The UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights
	● The ICMM 10 Mining Principles on Sustainable Development and eight position statements
	● The 10 principles of the UN Global Compact
	● King IV
	● UN Convention Against Corruption
	● OECD Convention on Combating Bribery
	● Extractive Industry Transparency Initiative
	● World Gold Council – Conflict-Free Gold Standard
	● Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights
	● Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD)

4.  Code of Conduct
  Our Code of Conduct is guided by Gold Fields’ values and informs the way we conduct ourselves – from our operations to our 

Board. It also extends to our supply chain business partners. Updated in 2017, our Code of Conduct was distributed to all existing 
employees, while new employees receive it during their onboarding processes. As at end-2022, 87% of our people had undergone 
training on the Code of Conduct. We also have an anonymous tip-offs hotline in operation, which is always available to employees 
and business partners in all regions. Our principle of speaking up was further enhanced with the implementation of a Whistleblower 
Policy during 2020.

Key principles of our Code of Conduct:
	● Ethical leadership at Board level and within the organisation, along with ethical management
	● Protection of employees from harassment, bullying and discrimination
	● Protection of third-party whistleblowers and promoting a safe and fair environment for reporting of transgressions
	● Safeguarding the business against potential reputational harm and litigation
	● Transparent and ethical dealings and interactions with all stakeholders, and declaring all gifts and entertainment, as well as 

any conflicts of interest

	● Protection of company assets and information
	● Accurate and transparent reporting
	● Safeguarding against insider trading

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APPLICATION OF KING IV WITHIN GOLD FIELDS
The Board is committed to the principles and recommended practices of King IV and, to this end, ensured material compliance 
during 2022. The table below provides an overview of Gold Fields’ compliance with the principles. Should gaps be identified, 
the Board instructs management to address these as work in progress.

PRINCIPLES

PRINCIPLE APPLICATION

Leadership, ethics and corporate citizenship
Leadership

Principle 1: The governing body should lead ethically 
and effectively. 

The Board, Gold Fields’ governing body, through its various subcommittees, is confident on a prospective 
basis that the combined inputs of its Committees produce conformity with this principle. The Board 
exhibits the requisite levels of integrity, responsibility, accountability, fairness and transparency.

The Board steers and set the strategic direction and acts in the best interest of the Group. 

Furthermore, the Board members sign the Code of Ethics upon onboarding and complete declarations 
of interest at each Board cycle and any other interim meeting. 

Gaps are addressed under the guidance and management of the Executive Committee through 
management plans. The Executive Committee reports to the Board on progress and execution of 
these matters.

Organisational ethics

Principle 2: The governing body should govern the 
ethics of the organisation in a way that supports 
the establishment of an ethical culture.

The SET Committee comprises independent non-executive members, and one executive member. The 
Committee ensures conformity with this principle through the Code of Ethics and the Group Disciplinary 
Code that set out sanctions to be followed. 

The implementation and execution of the Code of Ethics and related policies are delegated to 
management.

Responsible corporate citizenship

Principle 3: The governing body should ensure that 
the organisation is and is seen to be a responsible 
corporate citizen

Strategy performance and reporting
Strategy and performance

Principle 4: The governing body should appreciate 
that the organisation’s core purposes, its risks and 
opportunities, strategy and business model, performance 
and sustainable development are all inseparable elements 
of the value creation process.

Reporting

Principle 5: The governing body should ensure that reports 
issued by the organisation enable stakeholders to make 
informed assessments of the organisation’s performance, 
and short, medium and long-term prospects.

The Board, through the SET Committee and the SHSD Committee, ensures conformity with this principle. 
The SHSD Committee is committed to the 10 principles of the ICMM and the UN Global Compact’s 10 
sustainable development principles, and ensures compliance therewith. All internal policies are aligned 
with the relevant legislation from time to time.

The Board conforms to this principle. The Board oversees strategy formulation and execution, and sets 
performance targets, which are agreed upon with management. Standing subcommittees are established 
to assist the Board in discharging its duties and responsibilities.

Together with management, the Board reviews the strategy on an annual basis. The Board has oversight 
responsibility on strategy implementation through quarterly reports and the IAR that the Board approves.

The Board keeps its shareholders updated in line with the JSE Listings Requirements and ensures 
integrity of external reports in so far as dealing with assurance of external reports. Prior to the AGM, 
the Board engages major shareholders to address any concerns they may have.

Gold Fields’ full suite of reports are published on the website.

Primary role and responsibilities of the governing body

Principle 6: The governing body should serve as the 
focal point and custodian of corporate governance in 
the organisation.

Composition of the governing body

Principle 7: The governing body should comprise the 
appropriate balance of knowledge, skills, experience, 
diversity and independence for it to discharge its 
governance role and responsibilities objectively 
and effectively.

The Board is the custodian of corporate governance in the Group. The approval of the IAR and 
associated reports is delegated to the Audit Committee.

The Board receives external advice as and when required or necessary, and it keeps abreast of 
corporate governance practices both locally and abroad, making recommendations where appropriate, 
for Board participation in continuing education programmes.

The Board Charter also sets out Board’s responsibilities, duties and accountability towards the Group. 
The Charter is reviewed annually.

The Board delegates to the Nominating and Governance Committee the nomination, election and the 
appointment processes, having set the criteria for the selection of candidates to serve on the Board. 

The Board, through the Nominating and Governance Committee, ensures that the composition of the 
Board comprises the appropriate mix of knowledge, skills and experience sufficient to deliver on 
strategies and create long-term shareholder value.

The Nominating and Governance Committee is the custodian of the Diversity Policy as it pertains to the 
appointment of NEDs. 

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Gold Fields Annual Financial Report including Governance Report 2022AFRPRINCIPLES

PRINCIPLE APPLICATION

Committees of the governing body

Principle 8: The governing body should ensure that its 
arrangements for delegation within its own structures 
promote independent judgement, and assist with balance 
of power and the effective discharge of its duties.

The Board delegates particular roles to the subcommittees of the Board. The subcommittees operate 
under Board-approved terms of references, which set out the nature and extent of the responsibilities 
delegated and decision-making authority. Through the Nominating and Governance Committee, the 
Board ensures that these subcommittees are well resourced with a balance of skills and expertise. 

The subcommittees of the Board, which meet independently of each other, include the following: 
Audit Committee; Risk Committee; Nominating and Governance Committee; SET Committee; 
Remuneration Committee; SHSD Committee; Capital Projects, Control and Review Committee; and 
ad hoc Investment Committee. 

Evaluations of the performance of the governing body

Principle 9: The governing body should ensure that 
the evaluation of its own performance and that of its 
committees, its Chairperson and its individual members 
support continued improvement in its performance 
and effectiveness.

Appointment and delegation to management

Principle 10: The governing body should ensure that the 
appointment of, and delegation to, management contribute 
to role clarity and the effective exercise of authority and 
responsibilities.

Governance functional areas
Principle 11: The governing body should govern risk in a 
way that supports the organisation in setting and achieving 
its strategic objectives.

Technology and information governance

Principle 12: The governing body should govern 
technology and information in a way that supports the 
organisation setting and achieving its strategic objectives.

The Board regularly monitors and appraises its own performance, those of its subcommittees and 
individual NEDs. The Board further evaluates the independence of its independent NEDs, which is 
rigorously tested in respect of the independent NEDs who have served on the Board for an aggregate 
term exceeding nine years.

The Board schedules in its yearly work plan an opportunity for consideration, reflection and discussion 
of its performance and that of its subcommittees, its Chairperson and its members as a whole.

During 2022, an internal Board and subcommittees evaluation process was conducted. The key strengths 
and areas of improvement were identified, and the Board is updated regularly regarding the progress 
in addressing gaps identified at previous evaluations.

The Board authority is conferred on management through the CEO. The approval of the Board is required 
to the levels of the subdelegation immediately below the CEO.

The Board delegates this authority to the Risk Committee. The Risk Committee has oversight of the 
integrity and effectiveness of the risk management processes. A comprehensive strategic and operational 
risk management process is in place throughout the Group.

The Board delegates this authority to the Audit Committee. The Audit Committee and Risk Committee 
ensure the IT framework is in place and that the IT Charter and policies are established and implemented. 
A detailed information, communication and technology risk assessment is performed annually across the 
Group, with key strategic risk themes highlighted in the risk enterprise register. The Chief Information 
Officer reports directly to executive management on cybersecurity issues, which, if material, are reported 
to the Audit Committee.

Compliance governance

Principle 13: The governing body should govern 
compliance with applicable laws and adopted, non-binding 
rules, codes and standards in a way that supports the 
organisation being ethical and a good corporate citizen.

The Board delegates this authority to the Audit Committee. The Board approves policies that articulate 
and give effect to its direction on compliance. The following policies are applicable: anti-bribery and 
corruption governance framework, and management guidelines in relation to the Group governance 
and compliance framework.

Remuneration governance

Principle 14: The governing body should ensure that 
the organisation remunerates fairly, responsibly and 
transparently so as to promote the achievement of 
strategic objectives and positive outcomes in the short, 
medium and long term.

The Board delegates this authority to the Remuneration Committee. The Remuneration Committee assists 
the Board in overseeing all aspects of remuneration practices for the Group to ensure employees are 
remunerated fairly, responsibly and transparently. Fair and competitive reward processes are embedded 
in the organisation. These processes encourage and result in the achievement of the Group’s strategic 
objectives and positive outcomes in the short, medium and long term.

Assurance

Principle 15: The governing body should ensure that 
assurance services and functions enable an effective 
control environment, and that these support the integrity 
of information for internal decision-making and of the 
organisation’s external reports.

Stakeholders

Principle 16: In the execution of its governance roles 
and responsibilities, the governing body should adopt 
a stakeholder inclusive approach that balances the needs, 
interests and expectations of material stakeholders in the 
best interests of the organisation over time.

The combined assurance guideline for the Group provides an analysis of all the assurance activities 
within the Group. The Board, executive management and senior management identify additional areas 
that may require assurance on an ongoing basis.

The Group’s Stakeholder Relationship and Engagement Policy Statement is aligned with King IV and 
approved by the Board. The policy was revised to be inclusive of business-wide stakeholders that are 
material and not just those relevant to sustainable development, particularly employees and shareholders.

The governance framework addresses relationships within the Group’s companies and shareholder 
relationships. 

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AFRGOVERNANCE REPORTCorporate Governance Report continued

Application of section 3.84 of the JSE Listings Requirements on Board governance processes

REQUIREMENT

PRINCIPLE

GOLD FIELDS’ APPROACH AND COMPLIANCE

3.84(a)

There must be a policy evidencing a clear balance of 
power and authority at Board of Directors’ level to 
ensure that no one director has unfettered powers 
of decision-making.

3.84(b)

Issuers must have an appointed CEO and a Chairperson, 
and the same person must not hold these positions.

The Chairperson must either be an independent 
director, or the issuer must appoint a lead director 
in accordance with King IV.

3.84(c)

All issuers must, in compliance with King IV, appoint an 
Audit Committee.

Issuers must appoint a Remuneration Committee, and 
issuers must appoint a Social and Ethics Committee.

The composition of such Committees, a brief 
description of their mandate, the number of meetings 
held and any other relevant information must be 
disclosed in the annual report.

Brief CVs of each director standing for election or 
re-election must accompany the relevant notice of 
the meeting.

The capacity of each director must be categorised as 
executive, non-executive or independent.

The Board Charter ensures that there is clear balance 
of power and authority at Board level and that no 
one director has unfettered decision-making powers.

The Board Charter also incorporates principles that 
ensure that there is a clear balance of power.

Gold Fields’ CEO and Chairperson positions are held 
by different people, and the Chairperson is an 
independent NED.

The Board has also appointed an LID, who performs 
the role and functions of the Chairperson in the 
absence of the Chairperson for any reason.

The Board appointed an Audit Committee that is 
chaired by an independent NED. Audit Committee 
members are all independent NEDs.

Gold Fields’ Remuneration Committee comprises 
independent NEDs and has an independent 
Chairperson that is not the Chairperson of the Board.

Gold Fields’ SET Committee is aligned with King IV 
and the Companies Act. The Committee comprises 
independent NEDs and one executive director, the 
majority being NEDs.

Each Committee provides a brief description in the IAR 
of its mandate, number of meetings held in a year and 
any other relevant information.

Brief CVs of our directors are listed on p14 – 15.

The CVs of our directors include information on whether 
a director is an independent NED or an executive 
director.

The composition of Committees is in accordance with 
the requirements of the Companies Act and King IV.

Issuers must have a full-time executive Financial Director. Gold Fields has a full-time Financial Director.

The Audit Committee must, on an annual basis, consider 
and satisfy itself of the appropriateness of the expertise 
and experience of the Financial Director and report same 
in the annual report.

The Audit Committee considers and satisfies itself of 
the appropriateness of the expertise and experience 
of Gold Fields’ Financial Director on an annual basis 
and reports the findings to the Board.

The Audit Committee must ensure that the issuer has 
established appropriate financial reporting procedures 
and that those procedures are operating.

The Audit Committee has executed its responsibilities 
in terms of section 3.84(g) of the JSE Listings 
Requirements. See more details in the Audit Committee 
Report on p26 – 28.

The Audit Committee has established appropriate 
financial reporting procedures, that are operational 
throughout the Group. These are reviewed from time to 
time to ensure that they are operating effectively and 
remain appropriate for all entities within the Group.

Information detailed in paragraph 22.15(h) in the 
assessment of suitability appointment is requested from 
the audit firm.

The Audit Committee ensures that the appointment of 
the auditor is presented and included as a resolution at 
the Annual General Meeting.

3.84(d)

3.84(e)

3. 84(f)

3.84(g)

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Gold Fields Annual Financial Report including Governance Report 2022AFRREQUIREMENT

PRINCIPLE

GOLD FIELDS’ APPROACH AND COMPLIANCE

3.84(h)

3.84(i)

The Board of Directors appoints the Company Secretary 
in accordance with the Companies Act and applies the 
recommended practices in King IV.

The Board must consider and satisfy itself, on an annual 
basis, on the competence, qualifications and experience 
of the Company Secretary.

The Board of Directors or the Nominating Committee 
must have a policy on the promotion of broader diversity 
at Board level, specifically focusing on the promotion of 
the diversity attributes of gender, race, culture, age, field 
of knowledge, skills and experience.

The issuer must confirm this by reporting to shareholders 
in its annual report on how the Board of Directors or the 
Nominating Committee have considered and applied the 
policy of broader diversity in the nomination and 
appointment of directors and if applicable, must further 
report progress in respect thereof on agreed voluntary 
targets.

The Company Secretary is appointed in accordance 
with the Companies Act.

The Board considered the Company Secretary’s 
competence, qualifications and experience at its 
meeting held in November 2022 and is satisfied that 
she is competent and has the appropriate qualifications 
and experience to serve as the Company Secretary.

The Board approved a Company-wide Diversity Policy 
in November 2017. This policy is reviewed and 
updated as and when necessary.

The Board takes the policy into account with all instances 
of director succession. The Board considered the 
requirements of its Diversity Policy in the 2022 Board 
appointments and appointed one female director to fill a 
vacancy within the Board. Diversity and inclusion remain 
high on the Board’s agenda for director succession.

3.84(j)

The Remuneration Policy and Implementation Report 
must be tabled every year for separate non-binding 
advisory votes by shareholders of the issuer at the AGM.

The Board approved the Group Remuneration Policy 
and Implementation Report as presented at the AGM 
for a non-binding advisory vote.

The Remuneration Policy must record the measures 
that the Board of Directors of the issuer commits to take 
if either the Remuneration Policy or the Implementation 
Report, or both, are voted against by 25% or more of 
the votes exercised.

If either the Remuneration Policy or the Implementation 
Report, or both, are voted against by shareholders 
exercising 25% or more of the voting rights exercised, 
the issuer must in its voting results announcement 
provide for the following:
	● An invitation to dissenting shareholders to engage 

with the issuer

	● The manner and timing of such engagement

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AFRGOVERNANCE REPORTDirectors’ report

The directors have pleasure in submitting their report and the AFS of the Group for the year ended 31 December 2022.

REVIEW OF OPERATIONS
The activities of the various Gold Fields operations are detailed in our 2022 IAR.

FINANCIAL RESULTS
The information on the financial position of the Group for the period ended 31 December 2022 is set out on p120 – 235 of this AFR. 
The income statement for the Group shows a profit attributable to Gold Fields’ shareholders of US$711m for the year ended 
31 December 2022, compared with a profit of US$789m for the year ended 31 December 2021.

COMPLIANCE WITH FINANCIAL REPORTING STANDARDS
The Group’s AFS were prepared in accordance with IFRS as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB), the South 
African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) Financial Reporting Guides as issued by the Accounting Practices Committee, 
Financial Reporting Pronouncements as issued by the Financial Reporting Standards Council, the JSE Listings Requirements and the 
Companies Act.

LISTINGS
The abbreviated name under which the Company is listed on the JSE is GFIELDS, and the short code is GFI. The Company also has 
a secondary listing on the NYSE.

At 31 December 2022, the Company had in issue, through The Bank of New York Mellon (BNY Mellon) on the NYSE, 249,275,063 
(31 December 2021: 264,244,554) American Depository Receipts (ADRs). Each ADR is equal to one ordinary share.

DIRECTORATE
Composition of the Board
The Board currently consists of two executive directors and eight NEDs.

Rotation of directors
Directors retiring in terms of the Company’s MoI are Messrs Preece, YGH Suleman, TP Goodlace and Ms PG Sibiya, all of whom are 
eligible and offer themselves for re-election.

The boards of Gold Fields’ various subsidiaries comprise some of the executive officers and one or both of the executive directors, 
where appropriate, as well as NEDs of the Group.

Directors’ and officers’ disclosure of interests in contracts
During the period under review, no contracts were entered into in which directors and officers of the Company had an interest, 
and which significantly affected the business of the Group.

For the year ended 31 December 2022, the directors’ beneficial interest in the issued share capital and listed share capital of 
the Company (see adjacent table) was approximately 0.20%. No one director individually exceeded 1% of the issued share capital or 
voting control of the Company.

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Gold Fields Annual Financial Report including Governance Report 2022AFRShare ownership of directors and executive officers

Director
CI Griffith3 
NJ Holland
PA Schmidt
CA Carolus
RP Menell
DMJ Ncube
SP Reid
A Andani
CE Letton
TP Goodlace
PJ Bacchus
YGH Suleman
P Mahanyele-Dabengwa
PG Sibiya 
JE McGill 
Prescribed officer
NA Chohan
BJ Mattison4
TL Leishman4
A Baku
A Nagaser4
M Preece
L Rivera
R Butcher
S Mathews
R Bardien 
J Mortoti

Total

Beneficial

Direct1

Indirect2

31-Dec-22

31-Dec-21

31-Dec-22

31-Dec-21

—
—
214,867
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—

322,470
4,187
98
—
146,650
264,533
58,665
—

10,480
—

1,300
—
214,260
3,129
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—

259,545
100,187
38,098
40,404
146,650
157,819
58,665
24,032
11,500
10,480
—

807,103

1,066,069

—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
20,416
—

20,416

—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—

—
—
—
—
—
82,327
—
—
—
20,416
—

102,743

1  Direct ownership – shares owned outright; includes personal investment shares. Subject to tax gross-up at top marginal rate of individual taxation for minimum 

shareholding requirement purposes 
2 
Indirect ownership – restricted MSR shares pledged from performance shares granted under the LTI plan and held in escrow. Not grossed-up for tax
3  Mr Griffith stepped down as CEO and exited the Company with effect from 31 December 2022, and therefore his holdings are not disclosed for 2022
4  Ms T Leishman, Mr BJ Mattison and Mr A Nagaser, post their resignation in October 2022 and after the closed period was lifted in November 2022, were given 

permission by the CEO and Chair of RemCo to trade their restricted MSR shares

Related-party information is disclosed on p195 – 197 of the AFR.

FINANCIAL AFFAIRS
Dividend Policy
The Company’s Dividend Policy is to declare an interim and final dividend of 25% – 35% of its normalised earnings. From the 2023 interim 
dividend onwards, this range has been adjusted to 30% – 45% of normalised earnings. On 23 February 2023, the Company declared 
a final cash dividend number 97 of 445 South African cents per ordinary share (2022: 60 South African cents) to shareholders reflected 
in the register of the Company on 14 March 2023. This dividend was paid on 14 March 2022. The dividend resulted in a total dividend 
of 745 South African cents per share for the year ended 31 December 2022 (2021: 470 South African cents), with the final dividend being 
accounted for in 2023.

Borrowing powers
In terms of the provisions of section 19(1) of the Companies Act, read together with clause 4 of the Company’s MoI, the borrowing 
powers of the Company are unlimited. As at 31 December 2022, the Company’s borrowings totalled US$704m, compared with total 
borrowings of US$969m at 31 December 2021.

Capital expenditure
Capital expenditure (capex) for the year ended 31 December 2022 amounted to US$1,069m compared with US$1,089m for the year 
ended 2021. Estimated capex for 2023 is US$1,110m – US$1,117m and is intended to be funded from internal sources and, to the 
extent necessary, borrowings. 

SIGNIFICANT ANNOUNCEMENTS IN 2022
Appointment of Gold Fields Chairpersons of the Audit Committee and Social, Ethics and Transformation Committee
16 February 2022
Gold Fields announces the appointment of Ms PG Sibiya, an NED and Chairperson of the SET Committee, as the Chairperson of 
Audit Committee effective 1 June 2022. Ms JE McGill, an NED, replaces Ms Sibiya as Chairperson of the SET Committee. 

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Directors’ report

Appointment of Gold Fields Non-Executive Director
21 April 2022
Gold Fields announces the appointment of Ms MC Bitar as an NED to the Board of the Company effective 1 May 2022.

Gold Fields to Acquire Yamana Gold
31 May 2022
The Board of Gold Fields announces that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Yamana Gold for Gold Fields to acquire all 
the issued and outstanding common shares in the capital of Yamana Gold in a share-for-share transaction, which values Yamana Gold 
at US$6.7bn.

Gold Fields Provides Market Update On Proposed Yamana Gold Acquisition 
11 July 2022
Further to the announcement published on Tuesday, 31 May 2022, Gold Fields is pleased to provide a market update regarding the 
proposed acquisition of all outstanding common shares of Yamana Gold, including additional information on the quality and investment 
case of the combined company.

Gold Fields Provides Update on Proposed Yamana Gold Acquisition – Yamana Gold Joint Offer 
4 November 2022
Gold Fields notes the announcement issued by Yamana Gold today, stating Yamana Gold has received a binding proposal from 
Pan American Silver and Agnico Eagle to acquire all of the outstanding common shares of Yamana Gold. The Yamana Gold Board 
has determined that the joint offer constitutes a superior proposal to the Gold Fields offer. 

Yamana Gold Enters into Arrangement Agreement and Announces Change in Recommendation 
8 November 2022
Shareholders are advised that Yamana Gold confirmed: following the waiver by Gold Fields of its five business day matching right 
under the agreement, Yamana Gold has entered into an arrangement agreement with Pan American Silver and Agnico Eagle in 
respect of the joint offer for Yamana Gold; and the Yamana Golds Board has changed its recommendation in relation to the transaction 
with Gold Fields, and now unanimously recommends that Yamana Gold shareholders vote against the Gold Fields transaction at the 
Yamana Gold meeting.

Gold Fields Announces Termination of Arrangement Agreement with Yamana Gold 
8 November 2022
As a result of Yamana Gold entering into an arrangement agreement with Pan American Silver and Agnico Eagle and announcing 
a change in recommendation, Gold Fields has terminated the agreement in respect of the transaction. In accordance with the terms of 
the agreement, Yamana Gold is required to pay Gold Fields a termination fee in the amount of US$300m within two business days from 
the date hereof.

Gold Fields Chief Executive Officer Chris Griffith Steps Down and Martin Preece Appointed Interim Chief Executive Officer 
13 December 2022
Gold Fields announces that Mr CI Griffith will step down from the Board and as CEO of Gold Fields, effective 31 December 2022. 
Mr M Preece, EVP for Gold Fields South Africa, is appointed as interim CEO.

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Gold Fields Annual Financial Report including Governance Report 2022AFRGOING CONCERN
Gold Fields’ AFS were prepared using appropriate accounting policies, supported by reasonable judgements and estimates. The directors 
have reasonable belief the Company and Group have adequate resources to continue as a going concern for the foreseeable future. 

DEMATERIALISATION OF THE SHARES
Shareholders are reminded that, as a result of the clearing and settlement of trades through Strate, the Company’s share certificates 
are no longer good for delivery for trading. Dematerialisation of the Company’s share certificates is a prerequisite when dealing in the 
Company’s shares.

PROPERTY
The register of property and mineral rights is available for inspection at the registered office of the Company during normal business hours.

ENVIRONMENTAL OBLIGATIONS
The Company’s total gross closure liability for environmental rehabilitation costs amounted to US$565m at 31 December 2022 
compared with US$510m at 31 December 2021. The regional gross closure liabilities are as follows:
	● Australia: US$215m
	● South Africa: US$47m
	● West Africa: US$101m
	● Americas: US$201m

The funding methods used by each region to make provision for the mine closure cost estimates are:
	● Australia – self-funding, using existing cash resources
	● South Africa – contributions into environmental trust funds and guarantees
	● West Africa – reclamation security agreement bonds underwritten by banks and restricted cash
	● Americas – bank guarantees 

CONTINGENT LIABILITIES AND LITIGATION
A material Group Litigation Report is presented at each Audit Committee meeting for discussion and consideration on whether the 
matter remains contingent or whether a provision has to be recognised. Details of Gold Fields’ contingent liabilities and litigation matters 
can be found in note 35 to the AFS on p178 – 179.

ADMINISTRATION
Ms A Weststrate held the position of Company Secretary for the period under review. 

Computershare Investor Services Proprietary Limited (Computershare) is the Company’s South African transfer secretary and Link Asset 
Services is the registrar of the Company in the UK.

AUDITORS
The Audit Committee has recommended to the Board that PwC be appointed as the external auditors of the Company, until the 
conclusion of the next AGM, in accordance with section 90(1) of the Companies Act.

SUBSIDIARY COMPANY
Details of major subsidiary companies in which the Company has a direct or indirect interest are set out on p 201 – 202.

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AFRGOVERNANCE REPORTAudit Committee Report

for the year ended 31 December 2022 

The members of Gold Fields’ Audit Committee (the Committee) were appointed by our shareholders at the AGM on 1 June 2022. 
At the AGM, Ms PG Sibiya – who joined the Board and Audit Committee in 2021 – became Chairperson of the Audit Committee, 
replacing Mr YGH Suleman, who took over as Board Chairperson on that day. The Committee members are all independent NEDs.

Details of the number of meetings held during the year, as well as the attendance thereof by Committee members, are on p8 of this AFR. 
Gold Fields’ Board continues to believe that, as a collective, the Committee members have the necessary skills to carry out their duties 
effectively and with due care.

The Committee has certain reporting responsibilities to both the shareholders and the Board and is accountable to them. Its duties, 
as set out in the Committee Charter, are reviewed annually and incorporate the Committee’s statutory obligations as set out in 
the Companies Act, King IV, and paragraph 3.84(g) of the JSE Listings Requirements. A work plan is drawn up every year, encompassing 
all these duties, and progress is monitored continually to ensure that these obligations are fulfilled by the Committee.

Among other things, the Committee monitors and reviews:
	● The preparation of the AFS, ensuring fair presentation and compliance with IFRS and the Companies Act, and recommending same 

to the Board for approval

	● The integrity of the IAR by ensuring its content is reliable and includes all relevant operational, financial and other non-financial 

information, risks and other relevant factors

	● Quarterly, interim and operational reports and all other widely distributed documents
	● Filing of the Form 20-F with the US SEC
	● Accounting policies of the Group and proposed revisions, and significant and unusual transactions, estimates and accounting 

judgements

	● The effectiveness of the internal control environment
	● The effectiveness of both the internal and external audit functions
	● The recommendation and appointment of Gold Fields’ external auditors, and approves their remuneration, reviews the scope of 

their audit, their reports and findings, and pre-approves non-audit services in line with Company policy

	● The evaluation of the performance of the CFO
	● The adequacy and effectiveness of the Group’s enterprise-wide risk management policies, processes and mitigating strategies
	● The governance of information communication technology (ICT) and the effectiveness of the Group’s information systems
	● The cash/debt position of the Group to determine whether the going concern basis of reporting is appropriate
	● The Group dividend policy and dividend payments in line with this policy
	● The combined assurance model, and provides independent oversight of the effectiveness of the Group’s assurance functions 

and services, with particular focus on combined assurance arrangements

	● Compliance with applicable legislation, requirements of appropriate regulatory authorities and the Company’s Code of Conduct
	● Policies and procedures for mitigating fraud
	● Approval of hedging activities as mandated by the Board
	● Consideration of JSE Proactive Monitoring reports in 2022

EXTERNAL AUDIT
The Committee is responsible for recommending the appointment or reappointment of a firm of external auditors to the Board that, 
in turn, will recommend the appointment to shareholders. Upon this recommendation, the Committee is responsible for determining 
whether the designated appointee firm and audit partner have the necessary independence, experience, qualifications and skills, 
and that the audit fee is adequate.

An external audit fee of R63.7m (US$3.9m) for 2022 was approved, as well as R8.3m (US$0.5m) for other fees.

The Committee reviewed the annual external audit plan presented at its meeting on 16 August 2022, including the scope, materiality 
levels and significant risk areas, and established the approach would appropriately respond to organisational and regulatory changes, 
as well as any other applicable requirements and risks. The audit plan forms the basis of providing the Committee with the necessary 
assurances on risk management, the internal control environment and IT governance. The plan was approved by the Committee.

PwC had direct access to the Committee throughout the year and met with the Chairperson of the Committee before each meeting 
and, when required, on an ad hoc basis. PwC reported to the Committee at each quarterly meeting, as well as at the year-end meeting. 
In addition, the Committee regularly met with PwC separately without other invitees present. The Committee is satisfied that PwC is 
independent of the Group.

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING JUDGEMENTS AND ESTIMATES
Significant areas requiring the use of management estimates and assumptions are detailed in note 1 to the accounting policies 
(p120 – 130). Management presented position papers to the Committee detailing estimates and assumptions used, the external 
sources and experts consulted, and the basis on which they were applied in the calculations.

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Gold Fields Annual Financial Report including Governance Report 2022AFRINTERNAL AUDIT
Gold Fields Internal Audit (GFIA) is an independent department within the Company, headed by a Vice President: Internal Audit (VP: IA) 
who is appointed and, if necessary, dismissed by the Committee. The VP: IA reports directly to the Committee and has direct access 
to the Chairperson and members of the Committee, as well as the Board Chairperson. The Committee Chairperson meets with the VP: IA 
once per quarter and on an ad hoc basis, as required. The VP: IA also meets with the Committee, without management, at least annually 
and whenever deemed necessary by either the VP: IA or the Committee. 

The Committee is satisfied that the resources available to GFIA, along with the skills and experience of the department, will allow the 
team to fulfil its mandate.

The Committee determines the purpose, authority and responsibility of GFIA in an Internal Audit Charter, which is reviewed and approved 
annually. The Committee assesses the performance of GFIA every year. GFIA operates in accordance with the International Standards 
for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing as prescribed by the Institute of Internal Auditors. The internal audit activities carried 
out during the year were identified through a combination of the Gold Fields risk management framework, which includes the combined 
assurance framework, and the risk-based methodologies adopted by GFIA. The Committee approves the annual internal audit assurance 
plan presented by GFIA and monitors progress against the plan reported to the Committee each quarter.

GFIA ensured that its framework is aligned with the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission’s (COSO) 
2013 internal control framework.

The Group’s internal control systems are designed to provide reasonable assurance on the maintenance of proper accounting records 
and the reliability of financial information. It also covers operational areas, compliance with the Gold Fields Code of Conduct and 
sustainability records. These systems are monitored by GFIA and its findings and recommendations are reported to the Committee 
and senior management.

GFIA reports deficiencies to the Committee every quarter, together with recommended remedial actions, which are then followed up on 
to ensure the necessary action has been taken.

GFIA provided the Committee with a written assurance statement on the adequacy and effectiveness of governance, risk management 
and controls. No significant events occurred, nor have any been brought to GFIA’s attention, to believe that governance, risk 
management and the control environment are inadequate or ineffective.

INFORMATION COMMUNICATION AND TECHNOLOGY GOVERNANCE
ICT governance remains a key focus area for the Group, the responsibility of which was delegated to the Committee by the Board. 
The Committee also works with the Risk Committee on related ICT matters.

Gold Fields’ ICT Charter defines the overall direction and governance for ICT across the Group. The VP and Group Head of ICT 
is responsible for executing ICT governance procedures in line with this Charter, and reports to the Committee at each meeting. 
The Committee reviews his report, which includes the results of all review and testing conducted by management and GFIA. 

Gold Fields adopted the Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (COBIT) as a governance framework, and regular 
assessments are conducted to determine the maturity of ICT governance processes. Gold Fields’ ICT at its various operations is 
operating at an overall maturity level of between three and four out of five, indicating that the Group’s ICT governance framework 
and processes are established and predictable. Areas of ICT risks across the Group were defined as part of the Group’s overall risk 
management framework, and formal policies and procedures are documented and updated regularly for these areas.

Given the nature of cybersecurity and the rising global cyber risk, cybersecurity has now become a key component of the Group’s 
ICT governance and risk agenda. Gold Fields further enhanced its cybersecurity management controls by achieving the ISO 27001 
information security management system certification for all its mines and corporate offices, with the exception of our offices and 
operation in Chile.

The ICT Governance, Risk, Architecture, Standards, and Security Compliance (GRASSC) Committee is responsible for ensuring 
compliance and adherence to the Group’s ICT policies and procedures. The ICT GRASSC Committee reviews compliance to the 
governance framework quarterly and recommends improvements as appropriate.

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
The Committee evaluated the expertise and performance of the CFO, Mr PA Schmidt, and continues to be satisfied that he has the 
appropriate expertise and experience to carry out his duties as CFO of the Company and the Group and is supported by highly qualified 
and competent senior staff. This conclusion is supported by input from both internal and external auditors.

GOING CONCERN
After having duly considered the Group’s solvency and liquidity position, the Board has a reasonable belief that the Group will continue 
as a going concern for the foreseeable future.

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for the year ended 31 December 2022

GROUP COMPLIANCE GOVERNANCE
The Committee is also responsible for monitoring compliance governance for the Group – a key focus area for the Board and 
management as a whole.

The Group Compliance Officer has a detailed, systematic and risk-based framework in place which is overseen, managed and 
maintained by an online and interactive Group Compliance Governance Portal. The framework is applied to identify all laws, regulations 
and adopted, rules, codes and standards (instruments) applicable to Gold Fields in all jurisdictions in which the Group operates. Updates on 
regulatory changes are sourced from external legal sources and internally assessed for application and impact. Changes are recorded 
and monitored on a monthly basis. The assessment of potential and/or actual risk exposure of non-compliance regarding the identified 
applicable instruments per jurisdiction, includes potential exposure to financial loss, as well as operational and reputational risks, and the 
adequacy of recorded controls. Mitigating controls designed to manage the risks are identified, documented and maintained proactively. 
GFIA carries out a review of the effectiveness (in terms of design and operating effectiveness) of the control procedures and reports on 
the level of compliance. The results are reported to the Committee in detailed schedules.

Under the ambit of risk exposure assessment, all active suppliers and contractors are screened on a monthly basis based on an array 
of predefined risk criteria and adverse media exposure. A screening risk calculator is applied to those assessed entities posing a risk 
to Gold Fields, based on the outcome of the screening due diligence.

Apart from conducting screening due diligence, the Committee also oversees the engagement with, and commitments made, to external 
stakeholders in terms of the nature and extent of the interactions, and the outcome of these engagements.

The Committee also ensures Gold Fields’ Code of Conduct is effective and implemented diligently throughout the Group. Part of the 
Committee’s oversight role is the analysis of declarations completed by employees, as well as the outcome of internal disciplinary cases 
where Code of Conduct transgressions have been identified.

  The Code is available on the Gold Fields website at www.goldfields.com/code-of-conduct.php

Another focus area is the protection of personal information. Part of the Compliance Governance Framework is a gateway specifically 
dealing with ensuring the protection of personal information the Group processes and, furthermore, the privacy of this information.

The Committee is also responsible for ensuring all calls to the Gold Fields tip-offs line – administered by an independent external party 
– are proactively dealt with. The Chairperson of the Committee, together with GFIA, are custodians of the formalised and documented 
investigation procedure in place and, where appropriate and necessary, will make use of external advisors and experts to investigate 
matters or follow up on processes. The number and nature of these calls are reported at the quarterly Committee meetings. The details 
of the investigations, including details on any action taken, are also reported to the SET Committee.

The Group’s Risk Committee deals with Group operational and financial risks, as well as the requisite reporting as required annually. 
While there is ongoing interaction between the Risk and Audit Committees, the management of financial risk remains a key focus of 
the Committee, management and GFIA. Gold Fields’ Group and regional risk disclosures are on p11 – 17 of the IAR.

INTERNAL CONTROL STATEMENT
In terms of the US SEC’s listing requirements, Gold Fields has to comply with the requirement of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, which 
requires management to establish and maintain adequate internal control over financial reporting using a recognised internal controls 
framework.

Management is accountable to the Board for the design, implementation, monitoring and integration of internal financial controls for the 
day-to-day running of the Group, focusing on the efficiency and effectiveness of operations, safeguarding the Group’s assets, legal and 
regulatory compliance, business sustainability and reliable reporting, including financial reporting.

The Committee believes that Gold Fields’ internal controls are effective, and that the financial records can be relied upon as a reasonable 
basis for the preparation of the AFS.

AUDIT COMMITTEE STATEMENT
The Committee considered and discussed the AFR, including the Corporate Governance Report, and IAR with both management and 
the external auditors.

During this process, the Committee:
	● Reviewed the AFS included in the AFR for consistency, fair presentation and compliance with IFRS
	● Evaluated significant estimates and judgements and reporting decisions
	● Reviewed the documentation supporting the going concern basis of accounting and concluded that it is appropriate
	● Evaluated the material factors and risks that could impact the AFR and IAR
	● Evaluated the completeness of the financial and sustainability disclosures
	● Discussed the treatment of significant and unusual transactions with management and the external auditors
	● Reviewed and discussed the sustainability information disclosed in the IAR and, based on these discussions, is satisfied that the 

information is reliable

The Committee considers that the AFR and the IAR comply with the statutory requirements of the various regulations governing 
disclosure and reporting in all material respects, and that the AFS comply in all material respects with the Companies Act and IFRS.

The Committee recommended to the Board that the AFS included in the AFR be adopted and approved.

Philisiwe Sibiya
Chairperson: Audit Committee 

30 March 2023

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Preamble to the Remuneration Report
OUR COMMITMENT TO INDEPENDENT AND GOOD REWARD GOVERNANCE

The Gold Fields Board

Board’s role in reward governance
The Gold Fields’ Board has a duty to 
ensure the Group’s remuneration policies 
and practices are fair, responsible, and 
aligned with the long-term interests of 
all Gold Fields’ stakeholders. It is critical 

that the Board remains independent of 
management when making pay decisions, 
including those affecting the remuneration 
of our Chief Executive Officer (CEO), 
Chief Financial Officer (CFO), members of 
the Group’s Executive Committee (ExCo) 

and other Group employees. The Board 
recommends non-executive director (NED) 
fees to shareholders for approval, based 
on international benchmarking.

The Gold Fields Remuneration Committee

Remuneration Committee Charter
The RemCo Charter and terms of 
reference are available on 

  www.goldfields.com/standards-and-principles.php

Remuneration Committee members
Mr SP Reid 
(Independent Chairperson) 

Mr A Andani 
(Independent NED)

Mr PJ Bacchus 
(Independent NED)

Ms JE McGill 
(Independent NED)

GOVERNANCE FRAMEWORKS

Remco’s role in reward governance
The Remuneration Committee (RemCo or 
the Committee) – as a constituted committee 
of the Board comprising only independent 
NEDs – was delegated responsibility for 
overseeing the Group’s remuneration 
activities. We detail the qualifications 
and experience of our RemCo members, 
and the number of meetings held and 
the attendance thereof in our Corporate 
Governance Report on p5 – 21.

The primary role of RemCo is to oversee 
the Group’s approach to reward and 
remuneration throughout the organisation 
and to ensure fair, compliant, transparent, 
sustainable, and competitive pay that 
drives the delivery of Gold Fields’ strategy. 

RemCo is further responsible for overseeing 
the implementation of related policies to 
ensure consistent process delivery. 

To ensure it remains fully informed on 
developments and performance within 
the Company, RemCo invites the CEO and 
Executive Vice President (EVP): People and 
Organisational Effectiveness to attend 
meetings, where they provide reports and 
updates. The CFO will be invited to future 
meetings. These executives are not present 
when matters associated with their own 
remuneration are considered by the 
Committee. RemCo can draw on services 
from a range of external sources, including 
external remuneration advisors.

RemCo is bound and guided by the 
governance principles recommended 
by King IV in its deliberations and 
decision-making processes. This report 

embodies those principles and 
the governance framework of the South 
African Companies Act, JSE Listings 
Requirements, NYSE listing requirements 

and applicable legislation in jurisdictions 
in which we operate.

RISK MANAGEMENT IN REWARD

RemCo also oversees and 
manages compensation-related 
risks. As part of its mandate, 
RemCo annually, and when 
considered necessary, reviews 
risks associated with Gold Fields’ 
remuneration philosophy, structure, 
policies, and practices. The Committee 
is satisfied that the current executive 
compensation structure does not 
create undue risks or promote 
inappropriate risk-taking behaviour.

	● RemCo, together with management, is actively involved in the structuring and 

preparation of the Remuneration Policy to ensure it aligns with the Group strategy 
of sustainably improving total shareholder returns (TSR).

	● RemCo uses external remuneration experts and carries out external benchmarking 
as and when required to ensure the Remuneration Policy aligns with global best 
practices and incentive plans are aligned with Group strategy.

	● RemCo ensures fair and responsible remuneration in respect of variable pay by 

retaining a cap on long-term and short-term incentives.

	● RemCo approved a Malus and a Clawback Policy in 2020 where the Board has 

the right to seek repayment of remuneration made available to an executive, or to 
withhold yet-to-be awarded remuneration, in the instance of certain trigger events.
	● RemCo ensures that there is a strong link between the ESG strategy, remuneration 
and performance which is underpinned by the Gold Fields purpose, values and 
business strategy. 

	● From an ESG perspective, the RemCo ensures that remuneration is fair, equitable 
and transparent, particularly from a gender equity perspective. We want to ensure 
all employees are treated equally irrespective of gender.

	● Executive remuneration is disclosed annually in Section 3 of this Remuneration 

Report, and, in accordance with the Group’s Remuneration Policy, Executives are 
not involved in any approval process relating to their own remuneration.

	● RemCo approves the remuneration of Executives after considering recommendations 
from the CEO (excluding his own remuneration) and independent external advisors, 
who complete the necessary benchmarking to ensure there is alignment with the 
appropriate industry peer groups in the jurisdictions in which we operate.

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ABOUT THIS REPORT
This Remuneration Report illustrates how we oversaw remuneration management during the 2022 
financial year to ensure Gold Fields implemented its Remuneration Policy in a fair, responsible and 
transparent manner and fulfilled the Group’s commitment to stakeholders. We as a committee ensured 
that our Remuneration Policy aligned to best practice and good corporate governance. This report 
covers the remuneration activities of the Group for the period 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2022.

This report is presented in three parts:

Section 1

Background Statement

Includes the RemCo Chairperson’s statement and covers how we managed remuneration during 2022. Provides context on 
Gold Fields’ remuneration practices. We further illustrate our commitment to good corporate governance and how we address 
areas of focus and shareholder feedback.

Section 2

Remuneration Policy

Explains how we structure our total remuneration offering to ensure the attraction and retention of high calibre people and how 
the various components of total remuneration are designed to drive a growth and performance culture, achieve sustainable 
business results, and create value for all stakeholders.

Section 3

Implementation Report

Demonstrates how the Remuneration Policy is implemented focusing on our executive directors’ and NEDs’ remuneration for 
the 2022 financial year.

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MESSAGE FROM OUR REMUNERATION COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON
Introduction

Dear Gold Fields stakeholders,

Gold Fields’ 2022 Remuneration Report is presented herewith on behalf of RemCo. The Board-approved 
RemCo Charter and its terms of reference govern the activities of RemCo and are annually reviewed by 
the Board. 

Gold Fields had a solid operating performance across our mines during 2022 and finished the year in 
sound financial and operational health. We navigated what was a challenging year driven by volatile gold 
prices and currency movements, shortages of critical skills in all our regions and high mining cost inflation. 
As a result, the Remuneration Committee (RemCo) spent time on issues related to retaining our key 
personnel with strategic amendments to our Long-Term Incentive Policies. Additional focus on costs 
has also been added to our programme targets.

Steven Reid

2022 was dominated by the Company’s bid to acquire Canada’s Yamana Gold, a transaction we 
ultimately terminated when rival bidders emerged and we chose not to increase our offer. In anticipation 
of a successful completion of that deal, however, steps were made to assess the potential remuneration integration issues that would 
have resulted had the transaction proved successful.

In December 2022, the Board and the previous CEO, Mr Chris Griffith, agreed that the Company should move forward under new 
leadership, and reached a mutual separation agreement. The leadership transition between Mr Griffith and Interim CEO Mr Preece 
ensured a smooth handover and the Board initiated a process to appoint a new CEO. 

The Company’s underlying strategy, though, remains unchanged, with a focus on safely and sustainably implementing all three strategic 
pillars launched in December 2021:
	● Maximising the potential of our current assets through people and innovation
	● Building on our leading commitment to ESG
	● Growing the value and quality of our portfolio of assets

The Board and RemCo have determined that the further inclusion of ESG targets into our remuneration systems is appropriate and 
we have made several enhancements to our programmes in this regard.

At the end of 2021, we developed our Decarbonisation Strategy, and committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. 
A significant milestone on our journey to achieve this is identifying and developing projects at our operations that will contribute 
to a 30% net reduction in emissions by 2030. These targets and projects are now reflected in our LTI programme and detailed on p41 
of this report.

On diversity, equity and inclusion, we have already made some headway with regard to increasing the representation of women in 
our workforce, but we are looking for continued improvements and have established a target of 30% female representation by 2030. 
At the end of 2022 that level was 23%.

Further improvements in the safety of our tailings storage facilities through conformance to the Global Industry Standard on Tailings 
Management has also been added to our LTI targets, ensuring that remuneration of our management teams is strategically aligned 
to this critical operational issue.

KEY OPERATIONAL AND FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

Company performance snapshot – 2022 vs 2021

Attributable gold-equivalent production
(Moz)

Normalised earnings
(US$m)

Mine cash-flow
(US$m)

Net debt
(US$m)

2022
2.40

2022
860

2022
855

2022
704

2021
929

2021
913

2021
969

2021 Dividend
2.34

We declared a total dividend of R7.45/share 
(2021: R4.70/share)

Total shareholder return

200% achievement for each of absolute and 
relative TSR

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RemCo met four times during 2022 – in February, May, August 
and November – and focused on the following:
	● Overseeing the Group’s remuneration processes and 
enhancing the link between performance and reward
	● Ensuring strategic alignment between targets in Group, 

regional and personal scorecards

	● Determining appropriate ESG targets for long-term 

incentive awards

	● Managing the exit arrangements for executives, including 

the related remuneration and benefits 

	● Overseeing the inaugural holding period of the executive 

minimum shareholding requirements (MSR), and supporting 
principles related to subsequent executive holdings

	● Issuing performance criteria for the 2022 equity and cash-settled 

long-term incentive plan (LTIP) awards, including measures 
related to decarbonisation and gender representation across 
the Group

	● Reviewing an independent benchmarking study of executive 

pay and addressing the outcomes

	● Assessing potential remuneration issues in the event of 

a successful acquisition of Yamana Gold

	● Approving the outcomes of the 2022 Group scorecard and 

2022 executive performance ratings 

	● Supporting initiatives related to retaining critical skills in 

jurisdictions with heightened talent challenges in competitive 
mining environments

	● Reviewing the Group’s non-financial incentives as a complement 

to the remuneration strategy

	● Discussing enhancements of remuneration disclosures, 

policies, and practices to assist stakeholders with a better 
understanding of the Group’s remuneration

	● Managing the remuneration arrangements during the transition 

from the previous CEO to the interim CEO 

	● Supporting the introduction of systems to automate the 

Group’s remuneration processes

The Committee holds closed sessions before and after the 
open session of its meetings where all the invitees are excused. 
This allows for the Independent Members to discuss the agenda 
in advance and consider the outcomes and/or finalise items 
where the invitees should not be present.

RemCo is satisfied it fulfilled its responsibilities in accordance 
with its mandate for the 2022 financial year and that the Group’s 
Remuneration Policy achieved its stated objectives. RemCo 
notes it has worked in conjunction with management and 
external advisors to continue improving the Group’s 
remuneration practices.

The Committee believes its efforts not only meets its own 
objectives but ensures the alignment of interests across 
Gold Fields’ diverse set of stakeholders. Overall, we are satisfied 
that Group executives’ performance-linked pay aligns with the 
approved framework for linking variable pay with performance.

Advisors
Khokhela Remuneration Advisors were RemCo’s independent 
external remuneration advisors during 2022 and were present 
at all regular committee meetings. 

Shareholder engagement
The 2022 Remuneration Policy and Implementation Report will 
be presented for separate non-binding votes at the Annual 
General Meeting (AGM) to be held on 24 May 2023 at 14:00. 
These resolutions are set out in the Notice of AGM for the year 
ended 31 December 2022. The previous voting results of the 
AGM held last year, on remuneration-related matters are set out 
in the table above1:

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20213

20204

95%
67%
99%

95%
98%
99%

91%
99%
99%

1  The table reflects rounded percentages of “votes for” 
2  AGM dated 1 June 2022
3  AGM dated 6 May 2021
4  AGM dated 17 August 2020

While 95.19% of the votes for the Remuneration Policy was 
in favour, the Implementation Report received a 33.13% vote 
against. As required by the JSE Listings Requirements, RemCo’s 
Chairperson reached out to dissenting shareholders to provide 
feedback regarding their votes against the Implementation Report. 
In the few responses received, shareholders communicated 
they had either voted against in accordance with the Institutional 
Shareholder Services (ISS) recommendation and/or voted against 
because of the remuneration received by the retiring CEO. 
The ISS recommendation to vote against the Implementation 
Report was due to the same reason. 

RemCo has considered this feedback, and while it understands 
shareholders’ reasons for voting against the report, the payment 
to Mr NJ Holland, Gold Field’s CEO between 1 May 2008 and 
31 March 2021, was in line with the Gold Field’s policy and 
Mr NJ Holland’s contractual terms. 

RemCo agreed that, should there be a future need for the approval 
of an action which may be of concern to shareholders, it will 
include a detailed explanation in the Implementation Report 
and, if possible, engage with shareholders prior to the decision 
being made and/or the AGM. RemCo would like to thank those 
shareholders who replied to the feedback request.

We continue to seek and incorporate shareholder feedback as 
appropriate to refine and enhance our remuneration 
programmes on an ongoing basis, consistent with our corporate 
objectives and strategy.

Future plans
The RemCo plans to address the following in 2023:
1.  Review and update the Clawback Policy in line with the final 

SEC and NYSE compensation clawback rules

2.  Review of the MSR Policy to improve and clarify on 

certain aspects

3.  Review of the NED fee structures with a specific focus on 
local members compared to international members fees
4.  Review of change of control clauses in the two Executive 
contracts that have them in to ensure that they align with 
best practice

5.  Review of cash settled LTIP
6.  Review of the peer group as Yamana Gold has been acquired 

by Agnico Eagle and Pan American Silver Corporation

Conclusion
RemCo concludes the Company’s remuneration policies and 
practices do not create undue risks or promote inappropriate 
risk-taking behaviour. RemCo will continue to monitor and assess 
emerging trends in remuneration policies and practices, and will 
ensure fair, equitable and responsible remuneration processes 
are in place to drive the promotion and implementation of Gold 
Fields’ strategy, thereby boosting stakeholder value creation.

Steven Reid
RemCo Chairperson

On behalf of RemCo, which approved the report on 30 March 2023

AFRGold Fields Annual Financial Report including Governance Report 2022Section 2: Remuneration Policy
Our Remuneration Policy and philosophy – which applies to the CEO and CFO (in their capacity as Executive Directors) and Prescribed 
Officers (as defined in the Companies Act No 71 of 2008 and are the Executive Committee of Gold Fields) – is included in this section of 
the Remuneration Report. We also include related principles that are relevant across the Group.

INTRODUCTION
Our people are driven by passion, guided by our purpose and 
values and committed to stakeholder partnerships that help us 
succeed – on both Group and individual levels. We designed our 
remuneration structures to support this culture by incentivising 
high-quality performance. We aim to partner with our people on 
their journey of continued growth through market-related base 
pay and benefits, attractive performance-driven short-term 
incentives (STIs) and long-term incentives (LTIs), as well as 
recognition and retention programmes.

Our Remuneration Policy’s core objective is to attract, retain and 
motivate top talent to deliver superior results. We ensure our 
Remuneration Policy supports our business strategy and operates 
within our integrated HR model to support the delivery of our 
strategic objectives. The fundamental principles that drive our 
remuneration strategy and practices in support of our HR key 
focus areas are reflected below: 

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Attract, motivate, develop and retain high-quality, 
competent individuals to execute our business strategy 
and drive Gold Fields’ vision to be the preferred gold mining 
company delivering sustainable, superior value. Our reward 
is linked to responsible and competitive market levels and our 
incentives are designed to drive business strategy objectives 
that impact our stakeholders, and we link award levels to 
varying levels of impact and contribution to overall Company 
achievement. We believe our approach to short and long-term 
remuneration is substantively fair and consistently applied 
throughout the organisation in line with the approved frameworks.

Our performance management system accounts for performance 
on key business and individual performance conditions and 
supports our high-performance culture through collaborative 
delivery and innovation. We drive individual learning and 
development programmes aligned with our performance 
management system to motivate our employees to aspire 
towards individual growth and development.

Our talent strategy enhances team integration through diversity 
and inclusion to ensure we have enough talent available to 
implement our strategy and achieve our goals. We regularly 
review our talent pipeline to ensure we have the necessary 
skills, experience and competencies required to support our 
Company’s effectiveness through our operating model.

The Committee regularly reviews the Remuneration Policy and 
internal levels of pay to entrench fair, equitable and objective 
remuneration methodologies, ensure employees remain within 
our pay deviation ranges and gender equity is maintained. 
The Committee also seeks to find a balance between the 
interests of executives and shareholders to ensure fair and 
responsible outcomes. For this reason, a significant portion 
of our management team’s remuneration is at risk and subject 
to stretching performance conditions. Our reward principles 
also integrate restrictive covenants on executive remuneration 
to mitigate excessive remuneration and hold our leadership 
accountable to conduct ethical business.

Gold Fields’ total reward programme and policy starts with 
and emanates from our Group values, purpose and strategy, 
as illustrated in the 2023 Group Balanced Scorecard (BSC) 
on the next page. The Group’s BSC process is part of the 
business’ day-to-day management, quarterly business review 
process and performance management process. It is not simply an 
input to reward-related decision-making, but fundamentally 
supports our delivery-based culture.

For all executive scorecards, we ensure cascaded objectives are 
outcomes-focused and targets are appropriately set, with stretch 
targets in place to account for incremental reward. Each year, 
management and the Board establish the Group’s key objectives 
for the year ahead to ensure the Group achieves its medium-term 
targets. The incentives under the Group BSC are then cascaded 
to executive, regional and individual scorecards. The 2023 BSC 
goals are outlined on the following page.

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Financial

Increase value for all stakeholders

13

Improve total shareholder return

14

Improve AIC

	● Performance against peer group 

	● Achieve AIC as per guidance

Stakeholder

Deliver on our commitments to ESG

9

Adherence to ESG

	● Delivery against ESG scorecard (includes increasing 
female representation, stakeholder value creation, 
water withdrawal (recycling and reduction), tailings 
and decarbonisation metrics

10

Improve critical controls to eliminate 
fatalities and serious injuries 

	● Compliance to EHS scorecard

Internal business process

4

Improve strategic planning processes

5

Increase discipline in delivering the plan

	● Key strategic planning projects implemented to deliver 

the selected case

	● Spatial compliance to plan and schedule
	● Achievement of 2023 production plan
	● Achievement of operational costs as per plan

Organisational capacity

1

Drive the Gold Fields aspirational culture

2

Enhance the capability of our people

	● Alignment to culture roadmap

	● Ounces per employee per annum
	● Achievement of critical capability index

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Improve cash flow to create 
financial flexibility

	● Contain cash-outflow while funding Salares Norte 

and paying dividends as per plan

Improve perception of value

11

Improve perception of value 

	● Increase analyst vs internal valuations

12

Improve the Gold Fields brand with 
employees, host communities and all 
our stakeholders

	● Implementation of the Gold Fields’ reputation 

perception project plan 

6

7

Improve operational performance through 
asset optimisation

8

Improve growth and sustaining capital 
efficiency and deployment 

	● Progress against asset optimisation 2023 project plans

	● Reduce variance between project capital spend and 

plan

	● Mine plan and development spend to plan

Improve operational performance through 
modernisation

	● Progress against digital infrastructure 2023 projects 

plans

3

Grow the value and quality of our portfolio 
of assets

	● New asset added to portfolio that meets the criteria 

approved by the Board

	● Increase internal valuation per share

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REMUNERATION FRAMEWORK
Gold Fields is committed to ensuring fair, equitable, sustainable 
and responsible remuneration practices that are aligned with the 
long-term interests of all Gold Fields stakeholders. We believe in 
compensating our people in relation to sustained value creation, 
delivered consistently, in a way that is fair and transparent. 
Our values, ethics and beliefs underpin our philosophy, which 
aims to attract, retain and motivate top talent.

Gold Fields’ Remuneration Policy drives and incentivises the 
delivery of Gold Fields’ strategy and continuously supports 
shareholder value creation by aligning performance with 
commensurate levels of reward. The principles of King IV, 
compliance with all relevant laws, international best standards 
and regulations in the various jurisdictions in which we operate, 
guide the fair and responsible application of the Remuneration 
Policy across all operations. A key design principle of the 
Remuneration Policy is to ensure a clear link to the Gold Fields 
strategy.

GOLD FIELDS OVERALL REMUNERATION CONCEPT 

PAY FOR PERFORMANCE
Our remuneration practices are competitive in the jurisdictions 
in which we operate, balanced with our pay-for-performance 
philosophy and overall strategy.

Our annual benchmarking efforts reflect this and translate to 
comparisons typically at the market median of our comparator 
peer group. Final pay decisions consider benchmarking results 
together with performance, affordability, and economic conditions. 
Talent dynamics may further affect final outcomes.

These benchmarking efforts confirm the target pay mix alignment 
with that of local and international mining peers approved by 
RemCo and provide information to the Committee when assessing 
remuneration levels.

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GUARANTEED 
REMUNERATION

SHORT-TERM 
INCENTIVE PLAN (STIP)

Remunerates executives for 
leadership and management 
skills and the degree of 
accountability in their roles

Rewards executives for their contribution to the achievement 
of annual financial and non-financial goals

Equity

LONG-TERM 
INCENTIVE PLAN (LTIP)

Links the interests of the executives and 
shareholders by rewarding executives for 
creating sustained shareholder value 
over several years

Make-up:

Corporate objectives

Individual objectives

Weighting:

Target amount:

65%

CEO:
CFO:
ExCo

35%

65% of GRP3,4
60% of GRP
55% of GRP

Outcomes:

0 to 2 x target

0 to 2 x target

Annual

One year

Performance shares

100%

CEO: 104% of GRP1,4

CFO: 96% of GRP1
ExCo 88% of GRP1

0 to 2 x target

Three years 
(Cliff vesting)

Assessed performance 
Reference to peer group

20% Safety
20% Production
40% All-in costs
20% Development

Specifically designed for 
each executive and aligned 
with corporate strategy 
and objectives

Group absolute TSR (25%) 
Group relative TSR (25%) 
Group All-in costs (25%)
ESG (25%)2
	● Diversity and inclusion (12.5%)
	● Decarbonisation (12.5%)

1   Award at start of the three-year period is modified from 0% to 200% in line with individual performance, as detailed in the section on LTIs. The modified award 

is also adjusted at the end of the three-year period by a further 0% to 200% factor, in line with level of Company achievement against the performance 
conditions listed

2   RemCo approved the inclusion of ESG metrics in 2020 for the 2021, 2022 and 2023 performance periods. Measured at Group level for Share Plan and 
corporate participants in the cash-settled LTIP, and at regional level for regional participants in the cash-settled LTIP. ESG targets for 2022 included 
Decarbonisation and Gender Representation. For 2023, tailings management will be included

3  GRP – Guaranteed Remuneration Package
4  The CEO eligibility percentages for STIP and LTIP do not apply to the Interim CEO and would only apply to a permanent appointment to the CEO position

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KEY REWARD COMPONENTS OF THE REMUNERATION POLICY

Remuneration Policy

GRP or Base Rate of Pay (BRP)

Variable pay
STIP and LTIPs designed to align performance  
with strategy and value creation

Base pay

Benefits

STIP

LTIPs

MSR

Market-related base 
pay packages (GRP 
or BRP), dependent 
on performance, roles 
and responsibilities

Market-related benefits 
guided by local legislation 
and internal policies

Performance-based Group 
annual incentive scheme

Longer-term plans that 
instil a sense of ownership 
and strategic alignment
	● Share plans
	● Cash-settled plan1

Encourages executives to 
hold shares in Gold Fields, 
in line with best practice

1  Not applicable to Executives. Executives receive 100% equity for LTIP and Regional Executive Committee members (RexCo) receive 30% equity and 70% cash-settled 

awards

Gold Fields’ Employee Value Proposition balances financial rewards with non-financial rewards to drive the desired levels 
of performance. The financial reward component of our Employee Value Proposition includes:
	● GRP or BRP, being the total of base pay, allowances and benefits
	● Variable pay, which includes STIs, LTIs and MSR

GUARANTEED REMUNERATION PACKAGE

Base pay (Guaranteed Remuneration Package or Base Rate of Pay)

Objective and 
link to strategy

A competitive base pay is 
provided to executives to ensure 
their experience, contribution and 
appropriate market comparisons 
are fairly reflected. It also allows 
us to attract and retain the skills 
required to deliver on our 
strategic goals.

Benefits and allowances

Objective and 
link to strategy

Provided to ensure we offer 
competitive benefits in local 
markets based on affordability 
to employees and the Group.

Operation

Policy and practice

Performance measures

We seek close alignment between 
executive salary increases and 
increases for all non-bargaining 
unit employees, where practical. 
This is informed by country inflation 
and individual performance. The 
guaranteed pay benchmark is the 
market median.

Group and individual 
performances in line with the 
BSC inform the individual base 
pay review. This is in addition 
to economic circumstances, 
affordability, changes in job 
responsibility and alignment 
across employee groups.

Base pay for all employees 
is reviewed annually after 
considering benchmarks 
against comparator groups, 
Group performance, economic 
circumstances, affordability, 
individual performance, changes 
in responsibility and inflation 
levels. Changes are effective 
from 1 March each year.

Together with advice from the 
external remuneration advisor, 
the CEO makes recommendations 
on ExCo base pay – excluding 
his own – to RemCo for approval 
by the Board.

Operation

Policy and practice

Performance measures

Based on local market trends and 
can include items such as Group 
life insurance and disability and 
accidental death insurance. 
Our Expatriate Policy provides 
for special allowances to be made 
for expatriate employees in respect 
of, among others, relocation costs, 
cost of living, travel and the cost 
of education for children and 
their families.

Not applicable.

In line with approved policy, the 
benefits we provide comply with 
legislation across the jurisdictions 
in which we operate. Benchmarking 
ensures there are competitive 
benefits aimed at attracting and 
retaining key employees.

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SHORT-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN
Our STIP is a performance-based Group annual incentive scheme that supports value creation and motivates our people to achieve 
success for the Group. All Group executives, regional executives and management-level employees (Paterson D-band and above 
categories) are eligible to participate in the STIP, subject to the achievement of applicable performance conditions. The Target incentive 
(TI) is based on a percentage of annual guaranteed remuneration and linked to the employee’s job grade, direct line of sight and 
contribution impact on the overall achievement of Group results.

Job grade

CEO1
CFO
EVPs (Group and regional)
Regional executive
General manager
E-band and D-band management

Bonus target incentive 
as % of GRP or BRP

Threshold

On-target (100%)

Stretch (200%)

0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%

65%
60%
55%
45%
40%
20% – 35%

130%
120%
110%
90%
80%
40% – 70%

1  The CEO eligibility on target and stretch percentages for STIP do not apply to the Interim CEO and would only apply to a permanent appointment to the CEO position

STI outcomes are determined through a weighted performance achievement outcome between business performance achievement 
and individual performance achievement. The weightings applied to the business performance achievement portion is determined 
based on the employee’s scope of operation and impact on overall operational, regional and Group results. 

Category

CEO1
CFO
EVP
Regional executive
General manager
Regional office
Mines

Individual

Group

Region

Operation

35%
35%
35%
35%
35%
35%
35%

65%
65%
65%
20%
0%
0%
0%

0%
0%
0%
45%
20%
65%
0%

0%
0%
0%
0%
45%
0%
65%

1  The CEO performance weighted split for STIP does not apply to the Interim CEO, and would only apply to a permanent appointment to the CEO position. For the 2022 
financial year, the Interim CEO’s business related performance split considered 45% weighting for South Deep and 20% weighting for Group. Going forward for the 
2023 financial year, the STIP business weighted performance split will be aligned to a Corporate EVP which considers 65% for Group performance only.

STIs are awarded annually, and the performance period is measured from 1 January to 31 December each year. STIs are conditional 
and only vest upon meeting performance condition targets which directly link to the annual business plan approved by the Board. 
Where required, and under extraordinary circumstances, Remuneration Committee discretion may apply. 

Group performance measures – short-term incentives 

SAFETY

PRODUCTION

ALL-IN COSTS

DEVELOPMENT  
AND WASTE MINED

20%

20%

40%

20%

	● Measured through 

a scorecard of leading 
and lagging indicators 
	● Safety has a negative 

modifier in the event of 
a fatality and impacts the 
operation, its region and 
the Group for the entire 
safety performance 
measure

	● Measured through 

gold ounce equivalents 
against the Group 
business plan

	● Measured in local 

currency against the 
Group business plan
	● Adjusted for bonus 

purposes and therefore 
differs from other reported 
AIC figures

	● Ensuring appropriate 
focus on our future 
development and waste 
mined, weighted at 
20%, covers new mine and 
current mine development, 
open-pit waste mined and 
underground development 
in different configurations 
for each mine

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Key features
	● Operational objectives for each mine are measured against plans approved by the Board and RemCo and comprise safety, 

production, costs and physical mine development (ore and waste) goals

	● The operational objectives form the basis of the regional objectives and subsequently feed into the Group objectives
	● If individual, operational, regional or Group objectives do not exceed threshold targets, no bonus is payable
	● Based on the above, RemCo approves annual STIP payments in February of each year, for the prior year’s performance
	● Where applicable, production bonuses are paid to employees at mine level
	● We consider regional and on-mine schemes – for example, in Peru, we apply a statutory bonus scheme in compliance with legislation, 

and pay the difference between a higher calculated STI and legislated bonus, if applicable

	● Achievement falling between threshold and on-target and stretch levels is calculated on a straight-line basis between the two 

reference points

	● In advance of the STIP outcome, executives may elect to defer some or all of their STIs by converting a portion of their cash into 

shares towards their MSR-related commitments

Individual performance measures
We continued our efforts to align performance management processes with the Group’s strategy. This included adding a balance 
between leading and lagging indicators into all scorecards and ensuring we set appropriate stretch targets for all management-level 
employees. While this new approach builds on our previous BSC process, it also ensures a stronger alignment between our strategy 
and scorecards. This ensures our strategy is cascaded into measurable objectives we track through our performance management 
process.

The chart below shows how performance rating scores on the five-point scale translate to percentages used for bonus calculation 
purposes. A score below 2 results in 0%, and a score between 4.7 and 5.0 (the maximum) results in the capped achievement of 200%. 
For the calculation example below, an individual rating of 3.2/5.0 is used.

Personal performance rating correlation to percentage achievement 
%

250

200

150

100

50

0

Modifier
cut-off

On-target modifier 
100%

Stretch limit 
200%

0
2

.

0
3

.

7
.
4

0
5

.

Group annual short-term incentive bonus calculation example

COMPANY 
PERFORMANCE
(65%)

2022 
INDIVIDUAL 
BSC RATING
(35%)

SALARY

GRADE 
ELIGIBILITY

STI BONUS

150%

3.2 = 112%

US$200,000

DL= 20%

US$54,680

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LONG-TERM INCENTIVES
Gold Fields’ amended 2012 Share Plan
Gold Fields’ amended 2012 Share Plan (Share Plan) is 
a conditional share plan that provides for annual awards 
of performance shares, which vest after three years subject 
to performance conditions. Participants receive shares under 
the Share Plan to align management’s objectives to shareholder, 
stakeholder and investor interests. It further provides incentive 
to ensure sustainable long-term value creation with the aim 
of achieving the Gold Fields purpose and vision. The LTIP also 
supports Gold Fields’ retention strategy as the vesting period 
serves as a retention element. Participants in the Share Plan only 
include Group and regional executives. Gold Fields ensures the 
future sustainability of the share scheme by limiting the issuance 
of shares under the plan. 

LTI awards

Group ExCo
Regional ExCo
Management1

% of awards 
in equity

100%
30%
—

1  Management levels are Paterson D Band employees and above, not included 

on Group or RexCos

Cash-settled long-term incentives
The cash-settled LTIP ensures alignment between regional 
contributions and the Group’s long-term business strategy. 
The use of cash as opposed to shares reduces the number 
of shares required, while still ensuring a longer-term focus 
for participants.

The LTIP’s design links regional long-term strategic objectives 
with Group objectives. Regional performance conditions and 
targets are set and agreed with RemCo through the BSC 
process. The BSC ratings were used to determine vesting 
outcomes for awards in 2018, 2019 and 2020 (for 2021 and 
2022 the Group LTI performance condition scorecard applies 
to all LTI awards across the Group). Awards are made in March 
each year and settled in February three years later, and the 
measurement periods for the performance conditions are from 
1 January of the year of the award to 31 December of the third 
year of award. RemCo approves the performance conditions 
for each set of awards following a review and analysis of 
management recommendations.

LTI awards

Group ExCo
Regional ExCo
Management1

% of awards 
in cash

—
70%
100%

1  Management levels are Paterson D Band employees and above, not included 

on Group or RexCos

Evolution of Gold Fields long-term incentives
The LTI at Gold Fields has undergone a positive evolution over 
the course of three years through continuous assessment of the 
scheme and alignment to best practices, fair and responsible 
remuneration and to ensure the LTI – as part of the total reward 
offering – is purpose-led and contributes towards attracting and 
retaining high-calibre individuals. Gold Fields has adopted 
a high-performance culture, and awards made to participants 
under the LTIPs are impacted by the individual performance 
outcomes of the preceding financial year. The LTI award 
framework, as outlined below, has evolved from the 2020 
financial year to align with fair and responsible remuneration, 
as well as positive enhancements made in the performance 
management policy and approach.

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Long-term incentive awards 
LTI awards are made based on a participant’s job and grade 
eligibility percentage.

LTI eligibility of annual GRP:
Group CEO1 
Group CFO 
Group ExCo 
Regional ExCo 
Snr Management 
Management 

104%
96%
88%
60 – 68%
42 – 50%
34%

1  This LTI eligibility percentage will apply to a permanent CEO yet to be 

appointed. The Interim CEO will remain on the Group ExCo Percentage of 88%.

On award, the participant’s individual BSC performance rating 
is used to modify the award. In 2022, Gold Fields enhanced 
its performance management approach to ensure individual 
ratings subscribe to fair and consistent application of individual 
performance. The lower-limit or cut-off modifier of 2.7 was 
changed to 2.5 to accommodate the re-aligned and normalised 
performance distribution curve. This will become effective 
from 2023. 

The maximum modifier is capped at 200% of the award and any 
individual performance rating below the cut-off modifier will not 
be eligible to receive an LTI award. 

The LTIP share awards in monetary value are used to calculate 
an equivalent number of shares based on the three-day volume 
weighted average price (VWAP) preceding 1 March annually. LTIP 
cash awards are calculated and awarded on the monetary value.

Long-term incentive performance conditions
The performance conditions of the LTI schemes have evolved 
throughout the years to track alignment with the Group’s strategic 
intent and focused business objectives. The performance 
measure linked to the LTI schemes are purpose-led to ensure 
Gold Fields not only delivers superior financial returns to 
shareholders and investors, but also accounts for its social 
and environmental responsibilities – thereby extending its intent 
to all stakeholders that are impacted by our business activities. 
LTI performance conditions are measured at regional and Group 
level, and the achievements against targets are rolled-up from 
regional outcomes into overall Group outcomes. 

The performance conditions for the LTI awarded in 2022 are:
	● All-in-cost (25%)
	● ESG performance (25%)
	● Absolute TSR (25%)
	● Relative TSR (25%)

All-in cost (AIC)
In the 2022 financial year, RemCo approved the change of the free 
cash-flow margin (FCFM) performance condition to AIC, which is a 
standard measure across all sites in the Group and has a 
substantial improved integrated focus throughout the operations. 
Establishing the initial AIC target utilised the first two years’ targets, 
which will be based on Gold Fields’ operational plans, with the third 
year based on Gold Fields’ strategic plans. The support for this 
performance measure allows for the following:
	● Board approval annually for the duration of the award
	● Strong link to the operational and strategic plans
	● Drives accountability from management to deliver on the 
strategic and operational plans presented to the Board 
over three years

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incentive rewards
During 2021, RemCo strengthened the linkage between 
environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues and 
remuneration. While maintaining the overall framework of 
our Remuneration Policy and the remuneration mix for our 
executives, RemCo approved that 25% of the performance 
conditions underpinning long-term incentive plans (LTIPs) in 
2022 should focus on ESG-related metrics, for both equity and 
cash-settled LTI awards. The inclusion of ESG measures will 
remain in place for future awards and will be adapted to align 
with the ESG strategy as the strategy changes. RemCo believes 
it is appropriate to build on the extensive work carried out 

on sustainability and long-term value creation with future 
incentivisation through financial rewards.

RemCo is committed to ensuring there is a direct link between the 
LTI design and metrics to the necessary strategic objectives and 
commitments, which ensures Gold Fields remains accountable 
for safe and responsible mining while delivering superior value 
to all its stakeholders. Subsequently, Gold Fields made strong 
commitments to ESG governance requirements, and has adopted 
an ESG strategy to ensure the Company’s operations and business 
activities create value through responsible mining. The Gold Fields 
ESG strategy identifies six core pillars in the long-term ESG 
commitments.

Gold Fields’ ESG strategic pillars

1 Safety, health, wellbeing  

and environment

	● Zero fatalities
	● Zero serious injuries
	● Zero serious environmental incidents

2 Gender diversity

3 Stakeholder value creation

	● 30% women representation

	● 30% of total value created benefits 

host communities

	● Six flagship projects benefiting host 

communities

4 Decarbonisation

5 Tailings management

6 Water stewardship

	● 50% absolute emission and 30% net 

emission reductions from 2016 baseline 
(Scope 1 and 2)

	● Net zero emissions by 2050

	● Conformance to the Global Industry 
Standard on Tailings Management

	● Reduce number of active upstream raised 
Tailings storage facilities (TSFs) from 5 to 3

	● 80% water recycled/reused
	● 45% reduction in freshwater use from 

2018 baseline

The current priority ESG performance conditions under the 
LTI framework are decarbonisation and gender diversity. These 
conditions were implemented with long-term targets which will 
vest in the 2024 and 2025 financial years. Therefore, they will 
continue to be measured annually and remain part of the LTIP as 
a key ESG focus areas for Gold Fields. Considering that there are 
six main pillars of the ESG strategy, we aim to incorporate a new 
performance measure from the 2023 LTI awards. In future years, 
the decarbonisation performance conditions, and target will 
include scope 3 emissions.

From 2023, future awards will consider tailings management 
as part of the ESG strategy to ensure we comply with GISTM 
requirements as reported in the Integrated Annual Report on 
Tailings management (p78) and cement its link to remuneration, 
as outlined in the following GISTM statement: 

“For roles with responsibility for tailings facilities, develop 
mechanisms such that incentive payments or performance 
reviews are based, at least in part, on public safety and the 
integrity of the tailings facility. These incentive payments shall 
reflect the degree to which public safety and the integrity of the 
tailings facility are part of the role. LTIs for relevant executive 
managers should take tailings management into account.”

ESG performance conditions – reduced carbon 
emissions (decarbonisation)
Gold Fields’ Board was one of the sector’s first movers by 
approving the Company’s Climate Change Policy Statement in 
2017. Subsequently, gold mining companies – as well as our 
peers in other resources sectors – have become exposed to 
increasing scrutiny and pressure from governments, society 
and investors to establish decarbonisation targets and cogently 
and coherently articulate how long-term targets will be converted 
into tangible and measurable programmes.

At the end of 2021, we developed our decarbonisation strategy 
and committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. 
A significant milestone on our journey to achieve this is identifying 
and selecting targets within our project base that will produce a 
30% net reduction in emissions (off a 2016 baseline) by 2030. 
As an indicator of our pledge to realising this goal, Gold Fields 
expects to invest between US$1bn and US$1.6bn by 2030 
to ensure selected projects and those operations capable of 
generating a significant reduction in emissions are appropriately 
funded and managed (as reported in the Integrated Annual 
Report on Energy and carbon management (p75 – 76)).

By any measure, this would represent one of the largest 
capital-intensive programmes that Gold Fields will have ever 
undertaken. This will include self-funded capital, leasing or 
power purchase agreements (PPA), which will introduce a debt 
element. Given its complexity, the decarbonisation programme 
has been elevated to a strategic level and is underpinned by a 
management framework equal to the task. 

The decarbonisation programme targets are embedded in the 
Gold Fields strategy. Gold Fields’ work to date demonstrates 
that it takes its commitment to addressing the impacts of climate 
change seriously and that it will put resources and funding into 
finding solutions. With the adoption of ESG as one of its strategic 
pillars it has shown that it can adapt its current and future business 
model to meet expectations of all stakeholders. Gold Fields’ 
commitment to its six priority ESG targets will sign post its 2030 
journey and ensures that it will prioritise its ESG commitments, 
particularly in the area of decarbonisation.

The conversion to an economy using low-carbon energy sources 
assumes a primacy. With this, Gold Fields’ corporate growth 
strategy should recognise and capture the value creation upside 
of such an undertaking. To reward executives and management 
for achieving these longer-term ESG strategic goals, Gold Fields’ 
2022 LTI framework includes carbon abatement targets.

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Targeted abatement
Over the period 2022 to 2024, Gold Fields is targeting the net abatement of 407kt CO2e, with 90% (366kt CO2e) focused on renewable 
deployments. This includes commissioning a 50MW solar plant at South Deep mine and a 12MW solar plant at the Gruyere mine in 2022. 
The remaining 10% abatement consists of numerous operational efficiency projects in generation, operations, and processing. The smaller 
projects will be tracked over three years to ensure they become business as usual.

Considering the current maturity of some decarbonisation technologies and the expected rate of development of the technologies, 
RemCo approved the following achievement ranges for LTIs awarded in 2022. 

2022 – 2024 
decarbonisation targets

LTI weighting

Threshold 
achievement

Target 
achievement

Stretch 
achievement

Target range

Australia
South Africa
Ghana
Americas
Group

12.5%
12.5%
12.5%
12.5%
12.5%

125kt CO2e
200kt CO2e
20kt CO2e
2.0kt CO2e
346kt CO2e

147kt CO2e
235kt CO2e
23kt CO2e
2.4kt CO2e
407kt CO2e

169kt CO2e
270kt CO2e
26kt CO2e
2.8kt CO2e
468kt CO2e

15%
15%
15%
15%
15%

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance conditions – diversity and inclusion (gender representation)
Diversity and inclusion are fundamental core values of Gold Fields’ culture and underpins the way we operate and treat our employees 
and stakeholders. Introducing gender representation into the LTI framework has transformational strategic intent to ensure Gold Fields 
has a diversified talent pool to drive innovative thinking and access the key skills and experience of women in mining. The Board as 
recommended by RemCo and in support of the Social, Ethics and Transformation Committee, committed to 30% female representation 
in Gold Fields by 2030. Regional circumstances are accounted for when determining the expected future commitments of female 
representation relative to the total employee complement.

2022 – 2024 gender targets 
– female representation

LTI weighting

Threshold 
achievement

Target 
achievement

Stretch 
achievement

Target range

Australia
Corporate office
South Africa
Ghana
Americas
Group

12.5%
12.5%
12.5%
12.5%
12.5%
12.5%

23%
45%
27%
11%
25%
23%

24%
47%
28%
12%
26%
24%

25%
49%
29%
13%
27%
25%

5%
5%
5%
5%
5%
5%

LONG-TERM INCENTIVE VESTING CONDITIONS
The vesting of LTI awards is subject to meeting Board-approved performance conditions. Vesting occurs after three years from award 
and depends on the extent to which the Group has met the approved performance conditions over the three-year period. Vesting is 
capped at 200% of the award. In advance of the vesting date, executives can elect to defer some or all of their vested share awards 
towards the achievement of their MSR. Linear interpolation is applied between threshold and target, and target to stretch performance. 
The following vesting conditions apply to the unvested 2022 and 2023 LTIP.

2022 long-term incentive vesting conditions

Performance condition

Linear vesting >0%

100% vesting

200% vesting

Threshold

Target

Stretch

Financial
Absolute TSR1

Relative TSR2

All-in cost3
ESG
Decarbonisation

Gender representation

N/A – no vesting 
below target

Below median 
of the peer group2
US$1,449/oz AIC

The US Dollar (nominal) 
cost of equity1 
over the three-year 
performance period
Median of the 
peer group
US$1,349/oz AIC

US Dollar 
cost of equity + 6% 
over the three-year 
performance period
Upper quartile 
of the peer group
US$1,249/oz AIC

Reduced carbon 
emissions of 
346kt CO2e by 2024
23% female 
representation of 
the total head count

Reduced carbon 
emissions of 
407kt CO2e by 2024
24% female 
representation of 
the total head count

Reduced carbon 
emissions of 
468kt CO2e by 2024
25% female 
representation of 
the total head count

Weighting % of 
LTIP Scorecard

75%
25%

25%

25%
25%
12.5%

12.5%

Total
1  Cost of equity is validated by an external consultant
2  For the 2022 awards, the peer group consisted of AngloGold Ashanti, Barrick, Eldorado Gold, Yamana, Agnico Eagle, Kinross, Newmont, Newcrest, Northern Star 

100%

and Endeavour

3  AIC replaces FCF as the third financial measure on the LTIP

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200% vesting

Target

Stretch

Weighting % 
of LTIP scorecard

2023 long-term incentive vesting conditions

Performance condition

Financial

Absolute TSR

Relative TSR

AIC3

ESG

Decarbonisation

Tailings4

GISTM – Priority TSFs5

GISTM – All other TSFs

Active Upstream 
Raised TSFs

Gender representation

Total

Linear vesting 
>0%

Threshold

N/A – no vesting 
below target

The US Dollar (nominal) 
cost of equity1 
over the three-year 
performance period

US Dollar 
cost of equity + 6%
 over the three-year 
performance period

Upper quartile 
of the peer group

Below median 
of the peer group2

Median of the 
peer group

US$1,403/oz AIC

US$1,303/oz AIC

US$1,203/oz AIC

Reduced carbon 
emissions of 
470.52kt CO2e by 2025

Reduced carbon 
emissions of 
541.11kt CO2e by 2025

Reduced carbon 
emissions of 
622.28kt CO2e by 2025

Conditional conformance 
based on internal 
self-assessment by 
August 2023

Conditional conformance 
based on internal 
self-assessment before 
August 2023

Full conformance 
based on internal 
self-assessment by 
August 2025

Full conformance 
based on internal 
self-assessment by 
August 2024

Full conformance 
based on internal 
self-assessment by 
August 2023

Full conformance 
based on internal 
self-assessment by 
the end of 2023

Reduce active 
upstream raised TSFs 
to 3 by the end of 2025

Reduce active 
upstream raised TSFs 
to 3 by the end of 2024

Reduce active 
upstream raised TSFs 
to 3 by the end of 2023

24% female 
representation of 
the total head count

25% female 
representation of 
the total head count

26% female 
representation of 
the total head count

75%

25%

25%

25%

25%

10%

7%

8%

100%

1  Cost of equity is validated by an external consultant
2  For the 2023 awards, the peer group consisted of AngloGold Ashanti, Barrick, Eldorado Gold, Yamana, Agnico Eagle, Kinross, Newmont, Newcrest, Northern Star 

and Endeavour 

3  AIC replaces FCF as the third financial measure on the LTIP 
4  Tailings included as a measure within ESG for the LTIP 2023 award
5  As reported in the Integrated Annual Report under Tailings management on p78

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REMUNERATION MIX
	● Gold Fields’ total reward model links financial reward to 

a combination of job type and performance – therefore, the 
mix of GRP/BRP and variable pay differs according to level 
of performance and the grade of the job held. To entrench 
a high-performance culture, and in line with international best 
practice, the more senior the role, the higher the proportion 
of variable pay (at-risk pay) and the remuneration package. 
At-risk pay comprises 75% of the CEO’s total target reward, 
of which 38% is LTIs. 

	● For exceptional performance, the Group aims to position overall 
remuneration, including STIs and LTIs, at the 75th percentile of 
our comparator market. This aligns with our total reward strategy 
of ensuring a market-competitive reward mix, rewarding 
employees for exceptional performance, and the retention 
of high-performing employees. RemCo retains the discretion 
to determine whether, and to what extent, specific performance 
levels warrant total pay at the 75th percentile. 

	● The graphs illustrate different scenarios of performance 

achievement of the total remuneration for the CEO, CFO and 
ExCo members, on a single total figure basis, based on the 
2022 Remuneration Policy and using simplified hypothetical 
GRPs/BRPs for ease of illustration.

Remuneration scenarios at different levels of 
performance1

Chief Executive Officer2
US$’000

Below

On-target

Stretch

967

967

967

0
■ GRP ■ STI

1,000

■ LTI

Chief Financial Officer
US$’000

628

1,006

1,257

2,000

3,000

2,011

4,000

5,000

Below

On-target

Stretch

663

663

663

0
500
■ GRP ■ STI

398

637

796

1,273

1,000

1,500

2,000

2,500

3,000

■ LTI

Executive Committee
US$’000

Below

On-target

Stretch

466

466

466

256

410

512

820

0
200
■ GRP ■ STI

400

600

800 1,000 1,200 1,400 1,600 1,800 2,000

■ LTI

1  Not actual pay levels but rather for theoretical purposes of displaying the pay 
policy remuneration mix. LTI award at target 100% levels reflected above, the 
award can increase to 200%. The vesting can be a further 200% in addition. 
“Below” ’assumes no annual LTI; “On-target” assumes 100% outcome; “Stretch” 
assumes 200% outcome. This does not include any share price movement
2  The statistics and graph relating to the CEO remuneration mix do not apply 

to the Interim CEO.

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OTHER KEY FEATURES OF OUR 
REMUNERATION POLICY
Executive minimum shareholding requirements
Aligning the interests of our executives with those of our 
shareholders is critical to sustainable value creation. As such, 
we encourage executives to hold shares in Gold Fields in line 
with international and South African best practice.

Our MSR policy, which we introduced in 2017, requires 
executive directors and prescribed officers to hold shares 
in Gold Fields equivalent to the multiples of their GRP/BRP 
as indicated:
	● CEO: 300% (this does not apply to the Interim CEO, Mr Preece, 
remains on 100% minimum shareholding requirement as per 
all other Group Executives. 

	● All other executive directors and prescribed officers: 100%

Executive directors and prescribed officers are given a period 
of five years to achieve these multiples.

RemCo makes an award of matching shares at a ratio of 1:3 – 
one share for every three committed towards the MSR, capped 
at the matching share limit. The value of the ultimate number 
of matching shares that will vest is limited to 67% of GRP in the 
case of the CEO, and 33% of GRP or BRP for all other executives. 
The matching shares vest at the end of the five-year period if the 
participant remains employed by the Group and has retained the 
committed shares.

Retention and sign-on bonuses
RemCo has the discretion to approve management-proposed 
sign-on payments and/or retention payments to recruit and/or 
retain individuals at certain levels for specific business reasons. 
Below these levels, management has the discretion to approve 
such payments. The typical minimum work-back period for 
retention payments is two years. No such payments were made 
to executives during 2022.

Malus and clawback
Our Malus and Clawback Policies, approved in 2020, permit the 
Board to withhold yet-to-be awarded remuneration in the event of 
certain trigger events and to clawback remuneration already paid.

The Board is entitled to seek repayment of remuneration amounts 
that were made in error and subsequently restated. The policy 
gives RemCo the right to recover variable remuneration from 
executives. This is applicable but not limited to: remuneration 
relating to base pay; achieving financial or performance goals 
or similar conditions for any award, or payment under the annual 
incentive plan or LTIP, or any bonus payment, whether vesting 
is based on the achievement of performance conditions, the 
passage of time, or both.

The right of recovery may be exercised within three years from 
the restatement date, and the policy sets out the procedures to 
be followed depending on whether the remuneration has been 
paid, transferred or otherwise made available to the executive, 
as well as the steps to take if the amount is not immediately 
recoverable.

The additional requirements required by the US Securities 
Exchange Commission and New York Stock Exchange are being 
considered and the policies will be updated for implementation 
in the latter part of 2023 and will be disclosed in the 2023 
Remuneration Report.

AFRGold Fields Annual Financial Report including Governance Report 2022Executive Committee service contracts and 
termination provisions
Gold Fields can terminate an executive’s employment summarily 
for any reason recognised by law in the respective jurisdictions.

The general principles governing the settlement of employment 
benefits and rewards is based on termination status. Employees 
who resign voluntarily or are dismissed for disciplinary reasons 
forfeit all unvested benefits and awards. Employees who separate 
from the Group for reasons of death, disability, retirement, 
redundancy for operational reasons or mutual separation as 
agreed between the parties, are considered good leavers and 
retain a portion of unvested benefits and awards. This portion is 
based on the principles of time (pro rata) and performance testing 
at on-target levels and in line with the principles of King IV and 
the rules and provisions of the governing company policies 
as approved by the Board. Additional termination payments 
may be negotiated with the exiting executive and such 
arrangements will be approved by RemCo and the Board.

The CFO and the current EVP: Strategy, Planning and Group 
Development have employment agreements in place with Gold 
Fields Group Services Proprietary Limited (GFGS), Gold Fields 
Orogen BVI Limited (Orogen) and Gold Fields Holdings 
Company. 

In terms of the South African employment contracts with ExCo, 
employment continues until terminated upon notice by either 
party or retirement age, which is currently 63 years. Gold Fields 
Orogen BVI Limited (Orogen) and Gold Fields Holdings Company 
have substantially similar terms.

The notice period is 12 months for the CEO and CFO, and 
six months for each of the Prescribed Officers. The 12 months 
notice period does not apply to the Interim CEO, Mr Preece 
remains on the employment contract terms as were in place prior 
to his appointment to Interim CEO, which includes a six month 
notice period.

Group annual incentive plan
The Group annual incentive plan provides for pro-rata payment 
of annual bonus in the event of termination on a good leaver 
status.

Share Plan
The Share Plan provides for pro-rata vesting to the termination 
date of LTI awards in the event of a change of control or 
termination on a good leaver status, payable in accordance 
with the Share Plan rules or as otherwise agreed with the Board 
and subject to the performance condition testing outcome and 
approval by RemCo.

Change of control provisions
For the 2022 reporting year, remuneration entitlement in the 
event of a change of control for senior executives is equivalent 
to 24 months’ annual guaranteed package, which applies to 
the CFO and EVP: Sustainable Development. 

This change of control provision was also included in the terms 
agreed for the former CEO, (Mr CI Griffith) and approved by RemCo.

No changes have been made to Mr Preece’s conditions of 
employment which were in place prior to being appointment 
as Interim CEO.

A change of control is defined as a third party or concert parties 
holding 30% or more of Gold Fields’ ordinary shares. In the event 

of the finalisation of an acquisition, merger, consolidation, 
scheme of arrangement or other re-organisation, whether or not 
there is a change of control and if the executive directors’ 
services are terminated, the change of control provisions also 
apply. For these employees, their employment contracts provide 
that, in the event of their employment being terminated within 
12 months of the change of control, the executive is entitled to:
	● Payment of an amount equal to two times annual GRP for the 
CFO and the EVP: Sustainable Development, plus an amount 
equal to the average of the incentive bonuses paid during the 
previous two financial years

	● For the CEO, a payment equal to two times annual GRP 
together with any other payments then due and payable

	● Full vesting of all LTIP awards

These executives’ employment contracts also provide that these 
payments cover any compensation or damages the executive 
directors may have under applicable employment legislation.

Share Plan
The Share Plan provides for pro-rata vesting of LTI awards in the 
event of a change of control.

A change of control as defined for the purpose of Share Plan 
includes (in summary) an acquirer obtaining:
	● Ownership or voting control of 50% of the Company’s issued 

share capital

	● The right to control the management of the Company or the 

composition of the Board 

	● The approval by the Company’s shareholders, or the 

consummation, of a merger or consolidation of the Company 
with another business entity

The treatment of LTI awards on a change of control is subject to 
any pre-existing employment conditions, which take precedence 
in the event of a conflict.

NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS
Non-executive directors’ remuneration
NEDs are not eligible to receive any STIs or LTIs. Gold Fields 
pays NEDs based solely on their role within the Board and/or 
committees, with differentiation only between international and 
South African-based directors. 

We apply the policy using the following principles:
	● Board committee members receive annual committee fees 

for their participation

	● The Chairperson and Lead Independent Director receive 

all-inclusive annual fees for all Board and committee 
participation

	● We review fees annually and implement any increases in 

June of each year

	● Travel and accommodation expenses are paid to NEDs for 

travel relating to site visits and Board meetings

Non-executive directors’ fee review
We intend to seek approval for increases based solely on last 
year’s inflation rates to be applied to the prevailing fees of NEDs, 
effective from 1 June 2023, of 6.4% for Rand-based fees and 
of 5.9% for US Dollar-based fees.

The following fixed annual fees are payable to NEDs with effect 
from 1 June 2023 (excluding value added tax (VAT)) if approved 
by shareholders at the AGM on 24 May 2023.

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Chairperson of the Board (all-inclusive fee)

Lead Independent Director (all-inclusive fee)

Members of the Board

Chairperson of the Audit Committee

Chairpersons of the Capital Projects, Control and Review Committee; 
Nominating and Governance Committee; Remuneration Committee; 
Risk Committee; Social, Ethics and Transformation Committee; and 
Safety, Health and Sustainable Development Committee* 

Members of the Audit Committee

Members of the Capital Projects, Control and Review Committee; 
Nominating and Governance Committee; Remuneration Committee; 
Risk Committee; Social, Ethics and Transformation Committee; and 
Safety, Health and Sustainable Development Committee* 

Chairperson of the ad-hoc Committee

Member of the ad-hoc Committee

Approved 
2022/2023 
fees in 
Rand

Proposed 
2023/2024 
fees in 
Rand

Approved 
2022/2023 
fees in 
US Dollar

Proposed 
2023/2024 
fees in 
US Dollar

3,512,800

3,737,600

2,286,700

2,433,000

1,153,000

1,226,800

418,800

445,600

n/a

n/a

86,300

n/a

n/a

n/a

91,400

n/a

257,800

216,000

274,300

229,800

19,200

16,200

20,300

17,200

162,700

173,100

65,300

40,500

69,500

43,100

12,300

4,800

3,100

13,000

5,100

3,300

*  The Chairperson and Lead Independent Director do not receive any additional fees to their all-inclusive fees above, regardless of their Chairperson or member roles 

on committees 

NON-BINDING ADVISORY VOTE – REMUNERATION POLICY
As set out in King IV, shareholders are required to cast non-binding advisory votes on the Remuneration Policy and Implementation 
Report at Gold Fields’ AGM on 24 May 2023.

Should there be a 25% or higher vote against either of the above, we will engage with shareholders to understand the drivers of the 
dissenting votes, and to discuss potential remedial measures. We also attempt to connect with the majority of shareholders who vote 
against our remuneration approach to understand their perspective. 

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AFRGold Fields Annual Financial Report including Governance Report 2022Section 3: Implementation Report
This section of the Remuneration Report explains how we 
implemented our Remuneration Policy and provides details of 
the remuneration paid to executives and NEDs for the financial 
year ended 31 December 2022. The remuneration paid to 
executive directors are aligned with the Company’s Remuneration 
Policy, incentive scheme rules and JSE Listing Requirements. 
The delivery of remuneration complies with King IV principles, 
the provisions under the Companies Act and related legislation 
on disclosing prescribed officer remuneration. Our STI and 
LTI targets comprise objectives that are deliberately and 
rigorously evaluated and selected based on their importance 
to the Company’s success. 

GUARANTEED REMUNERATION PACKAGE
Executive Directors’ and Prescribed Officers’ guaranteed 
remuneration is an all-inclusive remuneration package consisting 
of a basic salary and core benefits, including medical aid, 
retirement contributions and insurance such as group life cover 
and disability cover. 

The guaranteed remuneration component of total remuneration is 
determined through benchmarking executives’ current guaranteed 
remuneration against peer comparator groups within the mining 
industry and gold sector companies of a similar size locally and 
internationally. Guaranteed remuneration is benchmarked against 
the 50th percentile to remain competitive for retention purposes.

Increases and market alignment adjustments are approved 
and mandated by the Board. In determining fair and responsible 
guaranteed remuneration increases and adjustments, the Board 
considers the following factors: 
	● Headline inflation per country
	● Salary market movements within the peer group, general 

market and gap to peers

	● Position against market remuneration levels
	● Individual performance achievement results and Company 
performance achievements against strategic objectives

	● Affordability and the prevailing context

Guaranteed pay (Guaranteed Remuneration Package and Base Rate of Pay) breakdown 

Guaranteed 
remuneration 
element

Salary (cash)

Pension 

Medical

Policy application

Key facts

Executives’ salaries are benchmarked to the median 
of the respective market in which they operate. 
Some of the executives have dual contracts with 
various entities in the Gold Fields group of companies 
and are paid in dual currencies. Executive salaries 
undergo annual increases based on the forecast 
country inflation at Q1 of the review year.

Executive pension contributions are 100% employee 
contributions and the Company does not contribute 
towards the executive’s pension fund. Executives 
may elect their preferred pensionable base on 
which their contributions are based and at their own 
discretion. Regional executives contribute towards 
pension within their respective country of residence 
with its own pension laws and fund providers.

Each ExCo member is responsible for contributing 
towards their own elected medical aid or insurance. 
The Company does not contribute towards 
executives’ medical aid or insurance premiums.

	● All eligible employees received a salary 

increase on 1 March 2022, with an average 
increase of 4.7% for executives

	● The overall increase in employment costs 

during 2022 was within the approved mandate 
of RemCo

	● Executive packages were increased only 
by country-specific inflation rates for the 
2022 review period

Policy application

	● Across the Group, salary increase mandates 
were set at the prevailing country-specific 
inflation rate, with an additional percentage 
for addressing pay gaps, where applicable
	● The forward-looking drive to eliminate any 
unintended bias that may be present in our 
pay systems is continuously assessed across 
the Group

Cash allowances

Executives receive cash allowances in accordance 
with in country legislative payments or company 
provided allowances that may be elected and 
structured as part of GRP.

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SHORT-TERM INCENTIVES
Key facts
	● Bonus parameters for 2022 were approved as detailed in 

section 2 of this report

	● The total 2022 annual incentive award payment amounted 
to US$27m (2021: US$26m), with 653 (2021: 628) eligible 
participating employees 

Policy application
	● Incentive bonus parameters and targets are agreed and 

approved at the beginning of each cycle

	● Bonus parameter performance achievement is peer reviewed 

internally and by independent external advisors prior to 
approval and payment

	● There is calibration between individual performance ratings 

	● The incentive is based on an average individual performance 

and Group or Company performance as applicable

rating of 3.3 (2021: 3.5) out of a maximum of 5.0 against 
performance measures established at the beginning of 
the year 

	● During 2022, we reviewed our performance management 

rating process to ensure a normalised distribution is achieved 
across the Group as a commitment to fair and equitable 
remuneration practice

	● Regional incentives are aligned with operation and regional 

performance achievements

	● Operational objectives form the basis of the regional 

objectives and subsequently feed into Group objectives

	● RemCo recognised the significant impact of worldwide inflation 

during 2022 in its assessment of the Group objectives

	● Actual performance achievement is confirmed by the Group’s 

	● The performance ratings are analysed to ensure that there 

external auditors

is no bias in terms of gender or race

	● Performance calculations are formulaic, however, RemCo has 
the discretion to adjust the outcome deemed appropriate

	● Average exchange rates of US$1:R16.37 (2021: US$1:R14.79) 

and A$1:R11.34 (2021: AS$1:R11.11) were applied for 
calculation purposes in this section

Group objectives
Group performance was assessed with an outcome of 101% for 2022, with targets and achievements shown below. Despite some 
positive improvements in leading safety metrics, the fatal accident recorded at St Ives resulted in the negative modifier (zero outcome) 
being applied for safety metrics at operational and Group levels.

2022 objectives

Weight

Target

Achieved

Safety1
	● Safety engagement rate
	● Increase in near-miss reporting
	● Timely close-out of corrective actions on serious 

potential incidents

	● Reduction in serious injuries
Gold (equivalent) production (koz)
AIC (US$/oz)2

Development and waste
	● Development at South Deep3 (m)
	● Open-pit waste mined (kt)
	● Underground development (m)

Total

20%
5%
5%

5%
5%
20%
40%

20%
40%
30%
30%

8.38
581

95%
8
2,389
1,386

10.70
1,577

98%
5
2,415
1,378

11,156
123,319
42,778

11,593
129,797
38,644

Final 
weighted 
achievement

0%
–
–

–
–
131%
117%

140%
200%
200%
0%

101%

1  Safety modifier applied, which results in a 0% safety performance due to a fatality at St Ives mine during 2022
2  Every year-end, AIC is adjusted for STIP purposes by measuring in local currency and converting to US Dollar at a budgeted exchange rate, excluding workers’ 

participation at Cerro Corona, and calculating the related royalty charge based on budgeted gold prices. Cerro Corona by-products are normalised for 
budgeted prices. AIC adjusted for the impact of inflation due to the impact of the Russia/Ukraine war on fuel and explosives. 50% of the inflation impact written 
back as an uncontrollable. The delay on the Salares Norte project impacted the AIC negatively – adjustments made to align project completion to AIC spend

3  Development and destress combined for South Deep. Will in future be one measure

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AFRGold Fields Annual Financial Report including Governance Report 20222022 
Previous Chief Executive Officer
Mutual separation agreement with previous CEO
In December 2022, the Company announced that the Board and the previous CEO, Chris Griffith, had agreed that the Company should 
move forward under new executive leadership and reached a mutual agreement to separate. The planned leadership transition 
proceeded with the appointment of an Interim CEO, Martin Preece (previously Executive Vice-President, Gold Fields South Africa region), 
who formally joined the Board and effectively commenced the role as Interim CEO on 1 January 2023. The Board also began the 
process of seeking to recruit a new permanent CEO.

The mutual separation agreement included the following:
	● The parties agreed that the previous CEO will not have to work his notice period and will receive payment in lieu of working notice
	● The parties negotiated an ex-gratia payment to the previous CEO as a settlement for a term of 24 months of monthly GRP. Mr Griffith 

had a 24-month restraint of trade in his employment contract when he joined Golf Fields

	● The previous CEO will separate from the business on a good leaver status
	● The previous CEO will receive the short-term incentive bonus for 2022

The previous CEO will receive his LTI awards calculated to 31 December 2023 (the end of his notice period as per his employment 
contract), payable after the testing of performance conditions and at the normal vesting date of the awards, but on a pro-rata basis for 
time served.

The following terms for Mr Griffith were agreed and approved by the Board:

Item

Payment

Notice in lieu of work – 12 months as per employment contract partly paid 
in Rand and US$

R10,500,000/12 x 12 = R10,500,000
US$340,000/12 x 12 = US$340,000

Ex-gratia settlement payment of 24 months

R10,500,000/12 x 24 = R21,000,000
US$340,000/12 x 24 = US$680,000

Untaken Leave as per policy and executive contract 

R865,745

STI payment for 2022. The bonus payment on 28 February 2023 is based 
on the Group performance outcome of 101% and his individual performance 
outcome of 118%

R10,500,000 x [(101% x 65%) + (118% x 35%)] x 65% 
= R7,299,400
US$340,000 x [(101% x 65%) + (118% x 35%)] x 65% 
= US$236,400

Long-term incentive 2021 pro rata based on the number of months 
in service

110,068 x vesting performance outcome as at 
28 February 2024/36 x 33 (includes notice period)

Long-term incentive 2022 pro rata based on the number of months 
in service 

129,738 x vesting performance outcome as at 
28 February 2025/36 x 22 (includes notice period)

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CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S 2022 BALANCED SCORECARD

Weight

Objective

Target

Results

FINANCIAL

15%

Improve 
cash-flow to 
improve TSR, 
reduce risk 
and create 
financial 
flexibility

Target
	● Contain cash outflow to no more than 

US$133m at US$1,600 per oz 

Stretch target
	● Generate cash of at least US$171m 

at US$1,800 per oz 

Achieved stretch target 
	● Stretch cash-flow of US$200.5m 
at US$1,800/oz is well above 
the target of US$171m inflow

INTERNAL BUSINESS PROCESSES

1  Host communities

Target
	● 28% host community procurement
	● 51% host community workforce 

employment 

Achieved stretch target
	● Host community procurement 

at 30% meets stretch

	● Host community employment at 
53% meets stretch performance 

Stretch target
	● 30% host community procurement
	● 53% host community workforce 

employment

2 Decarbonisation – emissions

Target
	● Emissions avoided 105kt CO2e
Stretch target
	● Emissions avoided 193kt CO2e

3 2030 water target

Target
	● 75% water recycled/reused
	● 37% reduction in freshwater use 

from a 2018 baseline

	● Group Water Strategy Framework 
and regional baseline assessment 
completed for the 2030 strategy

Stretch target
	● 77% water recycled/reused
	● 39% reduction in freshwater use 

from a 2018 baseline 

	● Group Water Strategy Framework 
and regional baseline assessment 
completed for the 2030 strategy
	● Regional-level gap assessments 

completed by all regions, 
and 2030 Water Strategy for 
two regions completed

Target 
	● 90% of progress against asset 

optimisation project plan 

Stretch target 
	● 95% of progress against asset 

optimisation project plan 

20% Improve ESG 

management

10%

Implement an 
asset priority 
system

50

Overall 
rating 
3.3

4.0

3.5

Achieved stretch target
	● 250kt CO2e Group emissions 

avoided from initiatives

Achieved between target 
and stretch 
	● Initiated the development of 
a Group 2030 Integrated 
Water Stewardship Strategy 

	● Group Water Strategy 

Framework developed to inform 
the 2030 Regional Water 
Strategies

	● Draft regional strategies and 
three-year tactical plans have 
been completed 

	● Regional baselines against the 
new ICMM Water Stewardship 
Maturity Framework are planned 
for 2023

Achieved target 
	● 90% of progress at year-end 

to meet target

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Objective

Target

Results

10%

Drive the 
culture, 
innovation, 
high 
performance 
and inclusivity

10%

Fit-for-purpose 
operating 
model

10%

Grow the 
value and 
quality of 
the portfolio

15%

Improve 
strategic 
execution

INTERNAL BUSINESS PROCESSES CONTINUED

Target
	● Define the culture formula for 

Gold Fields by December 2022 

Stretch target 
	● Define the culture formula for Gold 
Fields and assess the gap between 
the desired culture and the current 
ExCo and regional ExCo culture, and 
develop a two-year roadmap

Achieved between threshold 
and target
	● Gap assessment completed.
	● The to-be culture statement, 
attributes and focus areas 
have been finalised

	● Implementation required 

Target
	● 100% implementation of 

operating model 

Stretch target
	● 100% implementation of the 

operating model with:
 ― The RACIs in place, and
 ― Updates to authorisations 
framework completed

Target
	● One new asset added and meet 

hurdle rates

	● Advancing the progress in Peru, 

Chile, Damang and Asanko

Stretch target 
	● Two new assets added and meet 

hurdle rates

	● Material progress and clarity on 

the future of Peru, Chile, Damang 
and Asanko

Target 
	● 80% committed modernisation (I&T) 

projects achieved

Stretch target
	● 90% committed modernisation (I&T) 

projects achieved

Achieved target 
	● The design principles of the 
operating model have been 
accepted and implemented

Achieved between target 
and stretch 
	● Material growth on primary 
transaction together with 
alternatives

	● Two additional deals on track 

for delivery

Achieved between target 
and stretch
	● Great set up of the SMU, 

with more than 90% of the 
deliverables delivered as 
per the stretch targets. 
All milestones have a 95% 
execution rate which is 
in excess of Stretch

Achieved below threshold
	● 360° assessment not initiated

10%

Driving the 
process 
behind ‘Living 
the Gold Fields 
Values’

Target
	● 3.0 average on values 360° 

assessment

Stretch target
	● 4.0 or above average rating on 

values 360° assessment

Overall 
rating 
3.3

2.5

3.0

3.5

4

1.5

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CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER’S 2022 BALANCED SCORECARD 

Weight

Objective

Target

Results

10%

Reduce 
refinancing 
debt

10%

Refinancing 
and market 
pricing

20%

Improve cash 
flow to 
improve TSR

FINANCIAL

Target
	● Execute a five-year R1.5bn RCF 
at a market-related spread with 
reference to our credit rating 
and sector

Stretch target
	● Issue at better than market-related 
pricing with reference to our credit 
rating and sector

Target 
	● Refinance the US$600m RCF 

Stretch target
	● Obtain refinancing at better-than-

market rates

Target
	● Contain cash outflow to no more 
than US$133m at US$1,600/oz 

SSt Stretch target
	● Generate cash of at least US$171m 

at US$1,800/oz 

Achieved between target 
and stretch 
	● Preparations initiated for all 

three South African facilities to 
be refinanced

Achieved between target 
and stretch
	● The refinancing of the 

US$600m RCF is well underway  3.5

Achieved above stretch target 
	● Cash-flow of US$200.5m at 

US$1,800/oz is well above the 
target of US$171m

10%

Investment 
grade rating 
from S&P

Target
	● Receive upgrade from S&P 

Stretch target
	● Receive upgrade from S&P

Achieved above stretch target
	● Achieved Investment-grade 
rating from S&P in 2022, 
resulting in lower commitment 
fees on the two RCFs

10%

10%

Drive 
compliance to 
plan and 
overall capital 
discipline 
operations 
centre

Improve 
operational 
efficiency 
through asset 
optimisation

Target
	● AFEs completed in line with 

standards

Target met
	● The robustness of the AFE 

system has improved

Stretch 
	● Optimisation review reduces capital 

expenditure by 10%

Target
	● All AFEs over US$7m to comply with 

revised standards

Stretch
	● 90% compliance to AFE programme

Target met
	● Foundational work established 
to enable greater efficiencies 
going forward

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Overall 
rating 
3.6

3.5

4.5

4.5

3.0

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Objective

Target

Results

Overall 
rating 
3.6

10%

Improve 
people 
capacity in 
finance

10%

Implement the 
operating 
model

10% Live the Gold 

Fields values

ORGANISATIONAL CAPACITY

Target
	● All D-band employees assessed 

Target met
	● D-band employees were 

presented at the talent review 
following assessment 

3.0

Stretch target
	● All D-band employees assessed with 

development plans in place

Target
	● Implement operational model for 

Finance Department 

Stretch target
	● Improve health of discipline in the 

function

Achieved between target 
and stretch
	● Solid progress made in the 

finance discipline, with minimal 
changes required

Target
	● Average rating of 3.0 on values 360° 

Target met
	● Evidence as per the values 360° 

assessment 

scorecard

Stretch target
	● Average rating of 4.0 or above on 

values 360° assessment

3.5

3.0

In line with their BSC performance, RemCo awarded the previous CEO and CFO bonuses equal to 69.52% and 67.95% of their annual 
GRP, respectively. The following graph shows the historical performance outcomes for the former CEO’s over a five-year period, through 
the percentage of GRP paid as bonus.

Bonus multiple of GRP
%
140

120

100

80

60

40

20

0

72.3

74.9

75.8

69.5

50.7

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

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LONG-TERM INCENTIVES
The Group currently has the following LTIP in place:
	● Equity-settled Share Plan awards for Executives governed by Gold Fields’ Share Plan (amended), details of which are provided 

in notes to the Annual Financial Statements (AFS)

	● The cash-settled plans for all other eligible LTIP participants in the regions and corporate offices

In addition, the MSR Policy applies to shares held by Executives.

Performance share awards
Performance conditions
Awards made in 2022 terms of the Share Plan were subject to the following performance conditions:

Absolute and relative total shareholder returns
This has a 50% weighting broken down as below and measured over the three-year measurement period.

Absolute total shareholder returns – 25% of the initial award value will vest on the following basis:

Target

TSR performance

Below target
Target
Stretch
Above stretch Remain capped at 200%

0%
Average US Dollar cost of equity as measured over a three-year period and independently assessed
Target +6% per annum

Relative total shareholder return – 25% of the initial award value will vest on the following basis:

Target

TSR performance

Below target
Target
Stretch
Above stretch Remain capped at 200%

0%
Median of the peer group1
Upper quartile of the peer group

TSR factor

N/A
100%
200%
200%

TSR factor

N/A
100%
200%
200%

1  For the 2022 awards, the peer group consisted of AngloGold Ashanti, Barrick, Eldorado Gold, Yamana, Arnico Eagle, Kinross, Newmont, Northern Star and Endeavor

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All-in cost is measured over the performance period based on the average of the forecasted mine plan in 2022 and the actual 
operational mine plans for 2023 and 2024:

AIC – 25% of the initial award value will vest on the following basis:

Target

AIC performance

Threshold

Target

Stretch

Achieve AIC of US$1,449/oz over the three-year performance period. The average AIC 
for the forecasted mine plan in year 1 and the approved operational plan in year 2 and 3.
Achieve AIC of US$1,349/oz over the three-year performance period. The average AIC 
for the forecasted mine plan in year 1 and the approved operational plan in year 2 and 3.
Achieve AIC of US$1,249/oz over the three-year performance period. The average AIC 
for the forecasted mine plan in year 1 and the approved operational plan in year 2 and 3.

AIC factor

0%

100%

200%

ESG
ESG metrics are measured as part of the Gold Fields ESG strategy and considers reduced carbon emissions and diversity and inclusion 
conditions.

Decarbonisation – 12.5% of the initial award value will vest on the following basis:

Target

Decarbonisation performance

Threshold
Target
Stretch

Achieve a total reduced carbon emission of 346ktCO2e by 2024, as part of the 2030 abatement plan.
Achieve a total reduced carbon emission of 407ktCO2e by 2024, as part of the 2030 abatement plan.
Achieve a total reduced carbon emission of 468ktCO2e by 2024, as part of the 2030 abatement plan.
Diversity and inclusion – gender representation – 12.5% of the initial award value will vest on the following basis:

Target

Diversity and inclusion performance

Threshold
Target
Stretch

Achieve a female representation of the total headcount of 23% by 2024.
Achieve a female representation of the total headcount of 24% by 2024.
Achieve a female representation of the total headcount of 25% by 2024.

Decarbonisation 

factor

0%
100%
200%

Diversity 
and inclusion 
factor

0%
100%
200%

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In terms of the provisions of the Share Plan, eligible employees are awarded performance shares on 1 March of each year, which vests 
in mid-February three years later, subject to closed periods. The vesting potential of these unvested awards since 2020 is illustrated 
in the tables that follow:

2020 performance share award 
Performance period: 1 January 2020 to 31 December 2022
Vesting date: 15 February 2023

Executive

Title

Interim CEO

EVP: Sustainable Development
EVP: People and Organisational Effectiveness
EVP: Investor Relations and Group Affairs

M Preece
PA Schmidt CFO
NA Chohan
R Bardien
A Nagaser
TL Leishman EVP: Group Head of Legal and Compliance
EVP: Strategy, Planning and Group Development
BJ Mattison
EVP: Australasia
S Mathews
L Riviera
EVP: Americas
NJ Holland3 Previous CEO
R Butcher4
A Baku5

Previous EVP: Technical
Previous EVP: West Africa

Number 
of shares 
awarded

US$m
value on
award date

Pro-rated 
number of 
shares that 
will vest1

Estimated
US$m fair
value at
31 December 
20222

69,130
182,429
72,478
63,597
53,222
72,926
89,250
90,471
102,253
282,734
—
106,176

1,184,666

0.44
1.17
0.46
0.41
0.34
0.47
0.57
0.58
0.65
1.81
—
0.68

7.58

69,130
182,429
72,478
63,597
53,222
72,926
89,250
90,471
102,253
149,221
—
82,581

1.20
3.16
1.25
1.10
0.92
1.26
1.54
1.57
1.77
2.58
—
1.43

1,027,558

17.78

1  Number of shares are pro-rated for time served where appropriate
2  The 2020 performance share award outcome as approved by the RemCo and the Board was 162.26% and the fair value reflected is based on a 20-day VWAP 

of US$10.67 as at 31 December 2022

3  Mr NJ Holland’s 2020 performance shares vested in accordance with the Gold Fields Share Plan and was pro-rated up to September 2021 (19 months of the 

36-month performance period), the effective incentive end date as per his retirement agreement

4  Mr R Butcher’s 2020 performance share award has been forfeited due to his resignation on 30 September 2022
5  Mr A Baku’s 2020 performance shares vested in accordance with the Gold Fields Share Plan and was pro-rated up to 30 June 2022 (28 months of the 36 month 

performance period), as agreed in his mutual separation agreement

2021 performance share award 
Performance period: 1 January 2021 to 31 December 2023
Vesting date: 15 February 2024

Executive

Title

Interim CEO

EVP: People and Organisational Effectiveness
EVP: Investor Relations and Group Affairs

M Preece 
PA Schmidt  CFO
NA Chohan  EVP: Sustainable Development
R Bardien 
A Nagaser 
TL Leishman  EVP: Group Head of Legal and Compliance
BJ Mattison  EVP: Strategy, Planning and Group Development
EVP: Australasia
S Mathews 
EVP: Americas
L Rivera
CI Griffith3
Previous CEO
NJ Holland4 Previous CEO
R Butcher5
A Baku6

Previous EVP: Technical
Previous EVP: West Africa 

Number 
of shares 
awarded

US$m
value on
award date

Pro-rated 
number of 
shares that 
will vest1

Estimated
US$m fair
value at
31 December 
20222

89,436
119,925
62,512
54,852
30,602
62,898
78,230
87,603
91,606
110,068
250,680
—
142,682

0.76
1.02
0.53
0.47
0.26
0.53
0.66
0.74
0.78
0.93
2.13
—
1.21

1,181,094

10.03

89,436
119,925
62,512
54,852
30,602
62,898
78,230
87,603
91,606
100,896
48,743
—
63,414

890,717

0.84
1.13
0.59
0.52
0.29
0.59
0.74
0.83
0.86
0.95
0.46
—
0.60

8.41

1  Number of shares are pro-rated for time served where appropriate
2  The 2021 performance share award reflects a potential vesting outcome of 88.5% with a fair value based on a 20-day VWAP of US$10.67 as at 31 December 2022 
3  Mr CI Griffith’s 2021 performance shares will vest in accordance with the Gold Fields Share Plan and to be pro-rated up to December 2023 (33 months of the 

36-month performance period), the effective incentive end date as per his mutual separation agreement 

4  Mr NJ Holland’s 2021 performance shares will vest in accordance with the Gold Fields Share Plan and was pro-rated up to September 2021 (seven months of the 

36-month performance period), the effective incentive end date as per his retirement agreement

5  Mr R Butcher’s 2021 performance share award has been forfeited due to his resignation on 30 September 2022
6  Mr A Baku’s 2021 performance shares will vest in accordance with the Gold Fields Share Plan and was pro-rated up to 30 June 2022 (16 months of the 36-month 

performance period), as agreed in his mutual separation agreement

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Performance period: 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2024
Vesting date: 15 February 2025

Executive

Title

Interim CEO

EVP: People and Organisational Effectiveness
EVP: Investor Relations and Group Affairs

M Preece 
PA Schmidt  CFO
NA Chohan  EVP: Sustainable Development
R Bardien 
A Nagaser 
TL Leishman  EVP: Group Head of Legal and Compliance
BJ Mattison  EVP: Strategy, Planning and Group Development
S Mathews 
L Rivera
J Mortoti3
CI Griffith4
R Butcher5

EVP: Australasia
EVP: Americas
EVP: West Africa
Previous CEO
Previous EVP: Technical

US$m
value on
award date

Pro-rated 
number of 
shares that 
will vest1

Estimated
US$m fair
value at
31 December 
20222

 0.73 
 0.96 
 0.58 
 0.45 
 0.38 
 0.52 
 0.63 
 0.67 
 0.72 
 0.09 
 1.66 
—

 7.39 

57,390
75,565
45,357
35,198
29,456
40,361
49,295
52,549
56,698
7,390
79,284
—

528,543

 0.52 
 0.68 
 0.41 
 0.32 
 0.27 
 0.36 
 0.45 
 0.48 
 0.51 
 0.07 
 0.72 
—

 4.78 

Number 
of shares 
awarded

 57,390 
 75,565 
 45,357 
 35,198 
 29,456 
 40,361 
 49,295 
 52,549 
 56,698 
 7,390 
 129,738 
—

578,997

1  Number of shares are pro-rated for time served where appropriate
2  The 2022 performance share award reflects a potential vesting outcome of 84.75% with a fair value based on a 20-day VWAP of US$10.67 as at 31 December 2022
3  Mr J Mortoti was appointed as EVP: West Africa on 1 July 2022 and his shares awarded are reflective of his previous role at the effective date of award on 1 March 2022
4  Mr CI Griffith’s 2022 performance shares will vest in accordance with the Gold Fields Share Plan and to be pro-rated up to December 2023 (22 months of the 

36-month performance period), the effective incentive end date as per his mutual separation agreement

5  Mr R Butcher’s 2022 performance share award has been forfeited due to his resignation on 30 September 2022

Cash-settled long-term incentive plan
The Group executives do not participate in the cash-settled LTIP. 
The 2018 cash-settled LTIP is a three-year performance plan 
intended to provide alignment between employees’ performance 
and Group strategy. Each performance cycle starts on 1 January 
of the first year and ends on 31 December of the third year. 
Participants include employees from level DL to EU, on a 
100% participation level, and Regional Executive Committee 
members (RexCo) participate 70% in the cash plan and 30% in 
the Share Plan. 

Minimum shareholding requirement 
Executives are encouraged to hold shares in Gold Fields 
in accordance with the MSR Policy. The MSR achievement 
in the table below is for the period up to 31 December 2022. 

During 2018, the Company entered a self-imposed special 
closed period for executive management to, inter alia, trade 
in shares, which slowed down the rate of achievement of the 
MSR Policy targets for some individuals. Furthermore, this closed 
period resulted in an extension in the MSR holding target date 
by an equivalent period of one year unless the executive reached 
their target level prior to the end of the holding period inclusive 
of the additional year.

Executives may elect to defer certain cash or equity awards to 
increase their MSR holdings. Any contribution purchased using 
post-tax income is grossed up for taxes at the top prevailing 
marginal rate of individual tax when determining the contribution. 
Refer to the share ownership table on p23 for full share ownership 
details. The number of shares subject to tax gross-up for the 
executives are presented in the following table:

Name and title

M Preece, Interim CEO5
PA Schmidt, CFO
NA Chohan EVP: Sustainable Development
R Bardien EVP: People and Organisational Effectiveness
A Nagaser EVP: Investor Relations & Group Affairs
TL Leishman EVP: Group Head of Legal & Compliance2
BJ Mattison EVP: Strategy, Planning & Group Development2
S Mathews EVP: Australasia
L Rivera EVP: Americas
CI Griffith, Previous CEO3
R Butcher EVP: Technical4

Holdings
(number of 
restricted and tax 
grossed personal 
shares)1

480,969
390,667
586,309
39,471
266,636
178
7,613
20,909
106,664
38,727
—

MSR
achievement

Holding period 
end date

793%
361%
1,761%
108%
981%
0,4%
16%
46%
186%
18%
0%

14 May 2023
17 May 2021
17 May 2022
31 January 2024
17 May 2022
17 May 2022
17 May 2022
31 January 2023
31 October 2022
31 March 2026
17 May 2022

1  Shares committed by 31 December 2022 are included for indicative purposes. Personal shares grossed up for tax in line with MSR policy
2  The MSR holding for Ms Leishman and Mr Mattison during the 2022 year prior to their resignation was 268% and 182% respectively. Ms Leishman and Mr Mattison 

were given permission to sell their shares, post their 6 October 2022 resignation

3  Mr Griffith’s share requirement is reflected until 31 December 2022
4  Mr Butcher’s MSR holding is reflected as zero due to his resignation on 30 September 2022
5  Mr Preece MSR holding exceeds the CEO 300% of GRP requirement, even though it is not a requirement for him as Interim CEO

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Executive directors’ and prescribed officers’ remuneration
In line with King IV remuneration reporting guidelines, remuneration related to performance for the 2022 measurement period is 
disclosed in the following single total figure remuneration table. This includes the value for the 2020 LTIP that vested in accordance 
with the performance period ended on 31 December 2022. The actual remuneration that will be settled during 2022 may vary 
depending on exchange rate and continued employment. 

The remuneration cash-flow statement may be found in the table named unvested award and cash flow on settlement on p60 – 65, 
note 40 to the AFS and other sections in this Remuneration Report.

Mr CI Griffith

	● Mr Griffith had a contract in South African Rand and US Dollar. The 2022 US Dollar contract amount included in the table on the 

next page for Mr Griffith is US$340,000. Mr Griffith exited the organisation on 31 December 2022.

Mr M Preece

	● Mr M Preece has been appointed as interim CEO from 1 January 2023. He does not receive any Dollar-based payments.
	● Unless otherwise stated in this report, no amendments to the terms and conditions of Mr Preece’s employment contract in place 

prior to his appointment as Interim CEO have been made. Any changes to remuneration or conditions of service applicable for Mr 
Preece’s appointment as Interim CEO will be effective as of 1 January 2023.

Mr PA Schmidt

	● Mr Schmidt has contracts in both South African Rand and US Dollar. The 2022 US Dollar contract amounts included in the table on 

the next page amount to US$136,000. 

Executive remuneration paid during the year is based on actual earnings within the remuneration cycle. Increases are applied in March 
each year therefore guaranteed remuneration for the full year is determined based on the pre-increased salary and the salary post the 
application of inflationary increase. Dual contract executives are paid a portion of the remuneration in local currency and a portion in 
US Dollars. The below table reflects how guaranteed remuneration paid in non-US$ denominated salaries are converted to the reported 
US$ salaries.

Executive

Currency

CI Griffith

P Schmidt

B Mattison

M Preece
N Chohan
R Bardien
T Leishman
A Nagaser
S Mathews
R Butcher2

ZAR
USD

ZAR
USD

ZAR
USD

ZAR
ZAR
ZAR
ZAR
ZAR
AUD
AUD

Salary 
2021 – Local 
Remuneration

9,715,000
326,000

8,316,800
131,800

5,920,000
93,700

8,509,200
5,947,600
5,218,800
5,984,300
4,367,400
719,600
700,000

Exchange Rate 
US$:Currency1

2021 US$ 
Remuneration

14.79
1.00

14.79
1.00

14.79
1.00

14.79
14.79
14.79
14.79
14.79
1.47
1.47

656,863
326,000

982,863

562,326
131,800

694,126

400,270
93,700

493,970

575,335
402,137
352,860
404,618
295,294
489,524
476,190

Salary 
2022 – Local 
Remuneration

10,500,000
340,000

8,707,700
136,000

6,198,200
96,700

8,909,100
6,227,100
5,464,100
6,265,600
4,572,700
736,900
716,800

1  Exchange rates reflected are the 12 month average exchange rates ended 31 December 2021 and 31 December 2022
2  R Butcher remuneration reflected has been prorated according to his resignation date of 30 September 2022

Exchange Rate 
US$:Currency1

US$ 
Remuneration

16.37
1.00

16.37
1.00

16.37
1.00

16.37
16.37
16.37
16.37
16.37
1.44
1.44

641,417
340,000

981,417

531,930
136,000

667,930

378,632
96,700

475,332

544,233
380,397
333,787
382,749
279,334
511,736
497,778

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Name

Year Salary1,2

Guaranteed 
Remuneration 
Package 
GRP4

Pension
fund3

Cash 
incentives5

LTI plan 
reflected6

Matching 
shares 

reflected7 Other8

Single total 
figure of 
remuneration

Executive Directors
PA Schmidt

2022
2021

Executive Vice Presidents
M Preece9 

617.1
641.9

515.0
545.6
347.3
368.0
305.4
323.6
447.9
466.2
354.8
375.9
251.2
266.1
562.3
564.7
378.1
—
853.0
812.8

—
318.5
943.3
719.5

396.9
429.3
—
874.1

2022
2021
2022
2021
2022
2021
2022
2021
2022
2021
2022
2021
2022
2021
2022
2021
2022
2021

2022
2021
2022
2021

2022
2021
2022
2021

46.2
48.9

25.2
26.7
30.2
32.0
25.8
27.4
24.1
25.5
25.1
26.6
26.1
27.6
18.4
40.2
58.9
—
362.8
335.7

—
6.1
22.7
17.7

14.3
36.9
—
201.1

663.3
690.9

453.9
470.3

3,157.2
4,148.9

6.5
—

3.0
2.5

4,283.9
5,312.5

540.2
572.3
377.6
400.0
331.3
351.0
472.0
491.6
379.9
402.5
277.2
293.7
580.7
604.9
437.0
—
1,215.9
1,148.6

—
324.6
965.9
737.3

411.2
466.2
—
1,075.2

410.4
333.1
232.5
263.7
211.8
219.2
318.0
306.8
251.7
251.3
174.0
183.4
264.5
337.0
324.2
—
—
—

—
741.1
682.3
748.2

235.7
261.2
—
530.4

1,196.4
1,049.6
1,254.4
2,200.8
1,100.6
1,203.5
1,544.6
2,706.1
1,262.1
2,214.4
921.1
1,007.2
1,565.7
1,908.0
—
—
1,769.7
3,081.7

2,582.5
2,458.5
—
—

—
1,416.8
1,429.2
4,799.8

309.7
—
118.3
—
—
47.6
195.9
—
229.0
—
80.2
—
—
70.9
—
—
—
274.1

1.4
—
0.9
—
—
—
5.3
1.7
1.1
1.5
10.9
—
2.3
27.3
69.9
—
—
451.0

—
—
757.3
—
— 2,998.8
—
—

163.9
159.6
—
10.7
—
—
— 3,533.4

2,458
1,955
1,983.7
2,864.5
1,643.7
1,821.2
2,535.8
3,506.3
2,123.7
2,869.6
1,463.4
1,484.3
2,413.3
2,948.2
831.1
—
2,985.5
4,955.3

2,582.5
4,281.6
4,647
1,485.5

970.3
2,154.9
1,429.2
9,938.8

N Chohan

R Bardien

B Mattison

T Leishman

A Nagaser

S Mathews

J Mortoti10

L Rivera11

C Griffith13

A Baku15

Previous Executive Directors
N Holland12

Previous Executive Vice Presidents
R Butcher14

Exchange rates used: US$1 = R16.37 (FY2022) and US$1 = R14.79 (FY2021)
1  Salary is the aggregate of monthly income, annualised cash based allowances applicable in each respective region
2  Mr Griffith, Mr Schmidt and Mr Mattison have contracts in South African Rand and US Dollar. The 2022 US Dollar reported amounts as reflected in the 2022 disclosure 

are: Mr Griffith US$336,501, Mr Schmidt US$135,300 and Mr Mattison US$96,200. The approved increase amounts for 2022, effective 1 March 2022 are: 
Mr Griffith US$340,000, Mr Schmidt US$136,000, and Mr Mattison US$96,700. The 2021 US Dollar amounts included in the 2022 reporting were: Mr Griffith US$244,500, 
Mr Schmidt US$131,500, and Mr Mattison US$93,500

3  Pension fund contributions are elected as part of the GRP as per in-country pension scheme rules and not provided over and above the GRP
4  The Guaranteed Remuneration Package is the total guaranteed remuneration payable to Executives which includes all guaranteed elements of remuneration
5  The cash incentive reflected is for the performance period of 1 January 2022 – 31 December 2022, which was paid in February/March 2023
6  The LTI values of the 2020 performance shares for the performance period ending 31 December 2022, is reflected in the 2022 figures. The value of the 2019 performance 

shares for the performance period ending 31 December 2021 is reflected in the 2021 figures. The value of the 2020 performance shares is reflected on a 20-day 
volume-weighted average price of US$10.67. The value of the 2019 performance shares is reflected on a 20-day volume-weighted average price of US$10.43

7  Matching shares were awarded to executives in line with the Minimum Shareholding Requirement Policy, which stipulates that matching shares will be awarded to executives 
on a 3 to 1 basis, once the holding period has lapsed (five years). The value of the matching shares is reflected on a 20-day volume-weighted average price of US$10.67
8  Other payments are reflective of sundry reimbursements, leave encashment, long service awards, travel and cell phone claims and any termination payments where applicable
9  Mr Preece was EVP for the South Africa Region until 31 December 2022 and took over as interim CEO on 1 January 2023. For Mr Preece going forward, the STI on-target 
bonus percentage remains at 55% of GRP and his LTIP on-target remains at 88% of GRP, in line with the EVP designation. The measurement of the 65% weighted Company 
performance for STIP will be based on Group performance instead of a split performance weighting between South Deep (45%) and Group (20%). This is in line with Corporate 
EVPs. The guaranteed remuneration remains in Rand as opposed to a split between US Dollar/Rand as is applicable for permanently appointed Executive Directors

10  J Mortoti was appointed as EVP: West Africa on 1 July 2022
11  Mr Rivera does not receive a Group cash incentive and received the Peru Utilidades profit share payment, which is the greater of the cash incentive and the legislated 
Utilidades amount. Mr Rivera's reflected salary comprised his base salary of US$551,432.20 and in-country legislative payments and allowances of US$301,601.87
12  Mr Holland received the performance share vesting for 2019 as per the rules of the Gold Fields 2012 share plan and according to the RemCo and Board approved 

vesting outcome

13  Mr Griffith stepped down as CEO and exited the Company with effect from 31 December 2022; other payments include termination payments in line with his separation 

agreement. His termination payments are reflected under “Other” which includes his notice pay, ex-gratia payment and leave encashment

14  Mr Butcher resigned effective 30 September 2022. His cash incentive payment for the 2022 performance period was negotiated and approved by the RemCo and Board
15  Mr Baku received the performance share vesting for 2019 as per the rules of the Gold Fields 2012 share plan and according to the RemCo and Board approved 

vesting outcome

59

AFRGOVERNANCE REPORTRemuneration Report continued

Unvested award and cash-flow on settlement 

Opening
number of
awards on
1 January
2021

Granted/
enhanced 
vesting during 
2021

Forfeited/
lapsed 
during 2021

Vested 
during 2021

Closing 
number on 
31 December 
2021

Cash value 
on settlement 
during 2021 
US$

Closing 

estimated 

Granted/

fair 

enhanced 

value at 

vesting 

Fair value 

31 Dec 2021 

during 

at grant date 

US$

2022

US$

lapsed 

during 

2022

Vested 

during 

2022

on 

on settlement 

Number

value at 

31 Dec 

during 2022 

of shares

31 Dec 2022 

2022

US$

to vest 

US$

Forfeited/

Closing 

number 

Cash value 

Closing 

estimated fair 

—
—

110,068
—

—
—

—
—

110,068
—

380,207
163,966
282,734
—
—

278,594
24,285
238,268
182,429
—
—
—

196,218
176,981
102,253
—
—
—

305,617
4,489
275,653
106,176
—
—

149,513
10,770
126,392
4,000
2,878
72,478
—
—
—

380,207
—
—
250,680
—

278,594
—
—
—
119,925
—
—

196,218
—
—
91,606
27,935
—

305,617
—
—
—
142,682
—

149,513
—
—
—
—
—
62,512
—
—

—
22,773
133,513
201,937
—

—
606
—
—
—
—
—

—
—
—
—
—
—

—
—
—
23,595
79,268
—

—
5,296
—
—
—
—
—
—
—

760,414
—
—
—
—

557,188
23,679
—
—
—
—
—

392,436
—
—
—
—
—

611,234
—
—
—
—
—

299,026
5,474
—
4,000
2,878
—
—
—
—

—
141,193
149,221
48,743
—

—
—
238,268
182,429
119,925
—
—

—
176,981
102,253
91,606
27,935
—

—
4,489
275,653
82,581
63,414
—

—
—
126,392
—
—
72,478
62,512
—
—

—
—
—

6,456,725
—
—
—
—
6,456,725

4,731,119
210,653
—
—
—
—
—
4,941,772

3,332,200
—
—
—
—
—
3,332,200

5,190,028
—
—
—
—
—
5,190,028

2,539,049
60,143
—
43,948
31,620
—
—
—
—
2,674,760

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

1,090,264

1,090,264

2,458,536

2,831,706

482,817

5,773,059

4,148,863

3,461,881

1,187,901

8,798,645

3,081,697

1,940,414

907,391

291,270

6,220,772

46,805

4,799,832

1,567,106

628,139

7,041,883

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

1,375,386

619,204

4,195,402

—

129,738

1,656,472

9,172

50,454

— 100,896

— 79,284

100,896

79,284

952,396

716,686

1,669,081

94,599

— 235,792

2,609,318

— 149,221

— 48,743

149,221

48,743

2,582,516

460,105

2,609,318

3,042,621

159,640

— 397,908

4,403,324

75,565

607

964,800

7,750

118,577

—

— 295,558

—

56,698

723,910

184,688

—

538

—

3,951

— 460,341

— 182,429

— 119,925

— 75,565

607

— 102,253

— 91,606

— 27,935

— 56,698

7,062

4,410,387

3,270,700

3,270,700

35,160

5,094,220

182,429

119,925

75,565

3,157,235

1,132,021

683,065

4,972,321

102,253

1,769,657

91,606

27,935

56,698

864,707

297,955

512,518

3,444,836

— 82,581

— 63,414

82,581

63,414

1,429,201

598,591

5,129,380

2,027,791

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

2,200,812

84,683

— 211,075

2,335,795

45,357

11,092

579,110

141,621

— 72,478

— 62,512

— 45,357

11,092

129,051

2,464,846

72,478

62,512

45,357

—

1,254,351

590,076

410,002

2,254,430

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

Executive

CI Griffith
2021 Performance Shares PS14
2022 Performance Shares PS15 
TOTAL

NJ Holland
2018 Performance Shares PS11 
2019 Performance Shares PS12 
2020 Performance Shares PS13 
2021 Performance Shares PS14 
2022 Performance Shares PS15 
TOTAL

PA Schmidt
2018 Performance Shares PS11 
2018 MSR Matching Shares 
2019 Performance Shares PS12 
2020 Performance Shares PS13 
2021 Performance Shares PS14 
2022 Performance Shares PS15 
2022 MSR Matching Shares 
TOTAL

L Rivera
2018 Performance Shares PS11 
2019 Performance Shares PS12 
2020 Performance Shares PS13 
2021 Performance Shares PS14 
2021 MSR Matching Shares 
2022 Performance Shares PS15 
TOTAL 

A Baku
2018 Performance Shares PS11 
2018 MSR Matching Shares 
2019 Performance Shares PS12 
2020 Performance Shares PS13 
2021 Performance Shares PS14 
2022 Performance Shares PS15 
TOTAL 

NA Chohan
2018 Performance Shares PS11 
2018 MSR Matching Shares 
2019 Performance Shares PS12 
2019 MSR Matching Shares 
2020 MSR Matching Shares 
2020 Performance Shares PS13 
2021 Performance Shares PS14 
2022 Performance Shares PS15 
2022 MSR Matching Shares 
TOTAL 

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2021 Performance Shares PS14

2022 Performance Shares PS15 

110,068

Executive

CI Griffith

TOTAL

NJ Holland

2018 Performance Shares PS11 

2019 Performance Shares PS12 

2020 Performance Shares PS13 

2021 Performance Shares PS14 

2022 Performance Shares PS15 

TOTAL

PA Schmidt

2018 Performance Shares PS11 

2018 MSR Matching Shares 

2019 Performance Shares PS12 

2020 Performance Shares PS13 

2021 Performance Shares PS14 

2022 Performance Shares PS15 

2022 MSR Matching Shares 

2018 Performance Shares PS11 

2019 Performance Shares PS12 

2020 Performance Shares PS13 

2021 Performance Shares PS14 

2021 MSR Matching Shares 

2022 Performance Shares PS15 

TOTAL

L Rivera

TOTAL 

A Baku

2018 Performance Shares PS11 

2018 MSR Matching Shares 

2019 Performance Shares PS12 

2020 Performance Shares PS13 

2021 Performance Shares PS14 

2022 Performance Shares PS15 

TOTAL 

NA Chohan

2018 Performance Shares PS11 

2018 MSR Matching Shares 

2019 Performance Shares PS12 

2019 MSR Matching Shares 

2020 MSR Matching Shares 

2020 Performance Shares PS13 

2021 Performance Shares PS14 

2022 Performance Shares PS15 

2022 MSR Matching Shares 

TOTAL 

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

380,207

163,966

282,734

278,594

24,285

238,268

182,429

196,218

176,981

102,253

305,617

4,489

275,653

106,176

149,513

10,770

126,392

4,000

2,878

72,478

250,680

278,594

119,925

91,606

27,935

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

380,207

760,414

—

6,456,725

22,773

133,513

201,937

606

557,188

23,679

196,218

392,436

—

3,332,200

305,617

611,234

—

5,190,028

142,682

23,595

79,268

149,513

5,296

62,512

299,026

5,474

4,000

2,878

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

110,068

—

141,193

149,221

48,743

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

238,268

182,429

119,925

176,981

102,253

91,606

27,935

—

4,489

275,653

82,581

63,414

126,392

72,478

62,512

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

6,456,725

4,731,119

210,653

4,941,772

3,332,200

5,190,028

2,539,049

60,143

43,948

31,620

2,674,760

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

Opening

number of

awards on

Granted/

enhanced 

Forfeited/

lapsed 

1 January

vesting during 

Vested 

31 December 

during 2021 

2021

2021

during 2021

during 2021

2021

US$

Closing 

Cash value 

number on 

on settlement 

Closing 
estimated 
fair 
value at 
31 Dec 2021 
US$

Granted/
enhanced 
vesting 
during 
2022

Fair value 
at grant date 
US$

Forfeited/
lapsed 
during 
2022

Vested 
during 
2022

Closing 
number 
on 
31 Dec 
2022

Cash value 
on settlement 
during 2022 
US$

1,090,264
—
1,090,264

—
2,458,536
2,831,706
482,817
—
5,773,059

—
—
4,148,863
3,461,881
1,187,901
—
—
8,798,645

—
3,081,697
1,940,414
907,391
291,270
—
6,220,772

—
46,805
4,799,832
1,567,106
628,139
—
7,041,883

—
—
2,200,812
—
—
1,375,386
619,204
—
—
4,195,402

—
129,738

—
1,656,472

9,172
50,454

— 100,896
— 79,284

—
94,599
—
—
—

—
—
159,640
—
—
75,565
607

—
118,577
—
—
—
56,698

—
—
184,688
—
—
—

—
—
84,683
—
—
—
—
45,357
11,092

—
—
—
—
—

—
—
—
—
—
964,800
7,750

—
—
—
—
—
723,910

—
—
—
—
—
—

—
—
—
—
—
—
—
579,110
141,621

—
—
— 235,792
—
—
—

—
—
— 149,221
— 48,743
—
—

—
—
—
—
— 397,908
—
—
—
—

—
—
—
— 182,429
— 119,925
— 75,565
—

607

—
—
— 295,558
—
—
—
—

—
—
— 102,253
— 91,606
— 27,935
— 56,698

—
538

—
3,951
— 460,341
—
—
—

—
—
—
— 82,581
— 63,414
—
—

—
—
—
—
—
—
—
— 211,075
—
—
—
—
—
—
— 72,478
—
— 62,512
—
— 45,357
—
—
—

11,092

—
—
—

—
2,609,318
—
—
—
2,609,318

—
—
4,403,324
—
—
—
7,062
4,410,387

—
3,270,700
—
—
—
—
3,270,700

—
35,160
5,094,220
—
—
—
5,129,380

—
—
2,335,795
—
—
—
—
—
129,051
2,464,846

Number
of shares
to vest 

100,896
79,284

—
—
149,221
48,743
—

—
—
—
182,429
119,925
75,565
—

—
—
102,253
91,606
27,935
56,698

—
—
—
82,581
63,414
—

—
—
—
—
—
72,478
62,512
45,357
—

Closing 
estimated fair 
value at 
31 Dec 2022 
US$

952,396
716,686
1,669,081

—
—
2,582,516
460,105
—
3,042,621

—
—
—
3,157,235
1,132,021
683,065
—
4,972,321

—
—
1,769,657
864,707
297,955
512,518
3,444,836

—
—
—
1,429,201
598,591
—
2,027,791

—
—
—
—
—
1,254,351
590,076
410,002
—
2,254,430

61

AFRGOVERNANCE REPORTRemuneration Report continued

Opening
number of
awards on
1 January
2021

Granted/
enhanced 
vesting during 
2021

Forfeited/
lapsed 
during 2021

Vested 
during 2021

Closing 
number on 
31 December 
2021

Cash value 
on settlement 
during 2021 
US$

Closing 

estimated 

Granted/

fair 

enhanced 

value at 

vesting 

Fair value 

31 Dec 2021 

during 

at grant date 

US$

2022

US$

lapsed 

during 

2022

Vested 

during 

2022

on 

on settlement 

Number

value at 

31 Dec 

during 2022 

of shares

31 Dec 2022 

2022

US$

to vest 

US$

Forfeited/

Closing 

number 

Cash value 

Closing 

estimated fair 

102,633
3,722
57,841
11,818
3,200
53,222
—
—
—

150,434
127,171
3,333
13,333
72,926
—
—
—

242,291
2,911
155,412
5,499
6,666
89,250
—
—
—

75,153
60,276
27,442
69,130
—
—
—

102,633
—
—
—
—
—
30,602
—
—

150,434
—
—
—
—
62,898
—
—

242,291
—
—
—
—
—
78,230
—
—

75,153
—
—
—
89,436
—
—

—
—
—
548
—
—
—
—
—

—
—
—
454
—
—
—
—

—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—

—
—
—
—
—
—
—

205,266
3,722
—
11,270
3,200
—
—
—
—

300,868
—
3,333
12,879
—
—
—
—

484,582
2,911
—
5,499
6,666
—
—
—
—

150,306
—
—
—
—
—
—

—
—
57,841
—
—
53,222
30,602
—
—

—
127,171
—
—
72,926
62,898
—
—

—
—
155,412
—
—
89,250
78,230
—
—

—
60,276
27,442
69,130
89,436
—
—

1,742,927
33,112
—
100,260
28,468
—
—
—
—
1,904,766

2,554,690
—
29,651
114,574
—
—
—
—
2,698,915

4,114,617
25,897
—
48,920
59,302
—
—
—
—
4,248,736

1,276,258
—
—
—
—
—
—
1,276,258

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

1,009,972

303,124

2,320,258

1,383,887

623,028

4,221,291

1,693,661

774,897

5,174,683

1,049,561

286,130

1,311,852

885,896

3,533,439

1,007,162

38,753

96,594

1,068,927

29,456

7,517

376,089

95,976

— 53,222

— 30,602

— 29,456

7,517

87,457

1,156,384

53,222

30,602

29,456

921,095

288,865

266,266

1,476,225

2,214,376

85,205

— 212,376

2,350,193

40,361

21,471

515,322

274,138

— 72,926

— 62,898

— 40,361

21,471

249,806

2,599,998

72,926

62,898

40,361

1,262,105

593,720

364,841

2,220,666

2,706,125

104,126

— 259,538

2,872,096

49,295

18,363

629,390

234,455

40,385

57,390

29,034

732,745

370,701

— 89,250

— 78,230

— 49,295

18,363

—

— 100,661

27,442

— 69,130

— 89,436

— 57,390

29,034

213,646

3,085,742

1,113,933

319,276

337,798

1,771,007

89,250

78,230

49,295

1,544,619

738,445

445,599

2,728,663

69,130

89,436

57,390

—

1,196,409

844,223

518,773

2,559,405

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

Executive

A Nagaser
2018 Performance Shares PS11 
2018 MSR Matching Shares 
2019 Performance Shares PS12 
2019 MSR Matching Shares 
2020 MSR Matching Shares 
2020 Performance Shares PS13 
2021 Performance Shares PS14 
2022 Performance Shares PS15 
2022 MSR Matching Shares 
TOTAL 

TL Leishman 
2018 Performance Shares PS11 
2019 Performance Shares PS12 
2019 MSR Matching Shares 
2020 MSR Matching Shares 
2020 Performance Shares PS13 
2021 Performance Shares PS14 
2022 Performance Shares PS15 
2022 MSR Matching Shares 
TOTAL 

BJ Mattison
2018 Performance Shares PS11 
2018 MSR Matching Shares 
2019 Performance Shares PS12 
2019 MSR Matching Shares 
2020 MSR Matching Shares 
2020 Performance Shares PS13 
2021 Performance Shares PS14 
2022 Performance Shares PS15 
2022 MSR Matching Shares 
TOTAL 

M Preece
2018 Performance Shares PS11 
2019 Performance Shares PS12 
2020 MSR Matching Shares 
2020 Performance Shares PS13 
2021 Performance Shares PS14 
2022 Performance Shares PS15 
2022 MSR Matching Shares 
TOTAL 

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102,633

102,633

Executive

A Nagaser

2018 MSR Matching Shares 

2019 Performance Shares PS12 

2019 MSR Matching Shares 

2020 MSR Matching Shares 

2020 Performance Shares PS13 

2021 Performance Shares PS14 

2022 Performance Shares PS15 

2022 MSR Matching Shares 

TOTAL 

TL Leishman 

2018 Performance Shares PS11 

2019 Performance Shares PS12 

2019 MSR Matching Shares 

2020 MSR Matching Shares 

2020 Performance Shares PS13 

2021 Performance Shares PS14 

2022 Performance Shares PS15 

2022 MSR Matching Shares 

TOTAL 

BJ Mattison

2018 Performance Shares PS11 

2018 MSR Matching Shares 

2019 Performance Shares PS12 

2019 MSR Matching Shares 

2020 MSR Matching Shares 

2020 Performance Shares PS13 

2021 Performance Shares PS14 

2022 Performance Shares PS15 

2022 MSR Matching Shares 

TOTAL 

M Preece

2018 Performance Shares PS11 

2019 Performance Shares PS12 

2020 MSR Matching Shares 

2020 Performance Shares PS13 

2021 Performance Shares PS14 

2022 Performance Shares PS15 

2022 MSR Matching Shares 

TOTAL 

3,722

57,841

11,818

3,200

53,222

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

150,434

127,171

3,333

13,333

72,926

242,291

2,911

155,412

5,499

6,666

89,250

75,153

60,276

27,442

69,130

30,602

150,434

62,898

242,291

78,230

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

89,436

205,266

3,722

11,270

3,200

548

300,868

3,333

12,879

454

484,582

2,911

5,499

6,666

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

57,841

53,222

30,602

127,171

72,926

62,898

155,412

89,250

78,230

60,276

27,442

69,130

89,436

—

—

1,742,927

33,112

100,260

28,468

1,904,766

2,554,690

29,651

114,574

2,698,915

4,114,617

25,897

48,920

59,302

4,248,736

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

1,276,258

75,153

150,306

—

1,276,258

Opening

number of

awards on

Granted/

enhanced 

Forfeited/

lapsed 

1 January

vesting during 

Vested 

31 December 

during 2021 

2021

2021

during 2021

during 2021

2021

US$

Closing 

Cash value 

number on 

on settlement 

Closing 
estimated 
fair 
value at 
31 Dec 2021 
US$

Granted/
enhanced 
vesting 
during 
2022

Fair value 
at grant date 
US$

Forfeited/
lapsed 
during 
2022

Vested 
during 
2022

Closing 
number 
on 
31 Dec 
2022

Cash value 
on settlement 
during 2022 
US$

Closing 
estimated fair 
value at 
31 Dec 2022 
US$

Number
of shares
to vest 

—
—
1,007,162
—
—
1,009,972
303,124
—
—
2,320,258

—
2,214,376
—
—
1,383,887
623,028
—
—
4,221,291

—
—
2,706,125
—
—
1,693,661
774,897
—
—
5,174,683

—
1,049,561
286,130
1,311,852
885,896
—
—
3,533,439

—
—
38,753
—
—
—
—
29,456
7,517

—
85,205
—
—
—
—
40,361
21,471

—
—
104,126
—
—
—
—
49,295
18,363

—
40,385
—
—
—
57,390
29,034

—
—
—
—
—
—
—
376,089
95,976

—
—
—
—
—
—
515,322
274,138

—
—
—
—
—
—
—
629,390
234,455

—
—
—
—
—
732,745
370,701

—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—

—
—
—
—
—
96,594
—
—
—
—
— 53,222
— 30,602
— 29,456
—

7,517

—
—
—
—
— 212,376
—
—
—
—
—
—
— 72,926
—
— 62,898
—
— 40,361
—
—
—

21,471

—
—
—
—
—
—
—
— 259,538
—
—
—
—
—
—
— 89,250
—
— 78,230
—
— 49,295
—
—
—

18,363

—
—
— 100,661
—
27,442
—
—
—
—

—
—
—
— 69,130
— 89,436
— 57,390
—

29,034

—
—
1,068,927
—
—
—
—
—
87,457
1,156,384

—
2,350,193
—
—
—
—
—
249,806
2,599,998

—
—
2,872,096
—
—
—
—
—
213,646
3,085,742

—
1,113,933
319,276
—
—
—
337,798
1,771,007

—
—
—
—
—
53,222
30,602
29,456
—

—
—
—
—
72,926
62,898
40,361
—

—
—
—
—
—
89,250
78,230
49,295
—

—
—
—
69,130
89,436
57,390
—

—
—
—
—
—
921,095
288,865
266,266
—
1,476,225

—
—
—
—
1,262,105
593,720
364,841
—
2,220,666

—
—
—
—
—
1,544,619
738,445
445,599
—
2,728,663

—
—
—
1,196,409
844,223
518,773
—
2,559,405

63

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Opening
number of
awards on
1 January
2021

Granted/
enhanced 
vesting during 
2021

Forfeited/
lapsed 
during 2021

Vested 
during 2021

Closing 
number on 
31 December 
2021

Cash value 
on settlement 
during 2021 
US$

Closing 

estimated 

Granted/

fair 

enhanced 

value at 

vesting 

Fair value 

31 Dec 2021 

during 

at grant date 

US$

2022

US$

lapsed 

during 

2022

Vested 

during 

2022

on 

on settlement 

Number

value at 

31 Dec 

during 2022 

of shares

31 Dec 2022 

2022

US$

to vest 

US$

Forfeited/

Closing 

number 

Cash value 

Closing 

estimated fair 

98,523
81,368
12,675
46,937
—
—
—
—

161,520
109,577
90,471
—
—
—

81,760
69,117
4,844
63,597
—
—
—

98,523
—
—
—
45,449
1,086
—
—

161,520
—
—
87,603
7,232
—

81,760
—
—
—
54,852
4,848
—

—

—

—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—

—
—
—
—
—
—

—
—
—
—
—
—
—

—

197,046
—
—
—
—
—
—
—

323,040
—
—
—
—
—

163,520
—
—
—
—
—
—

—
81,368
12,675
46,937
45,449
1,086
—
—

—
109,577
90,471
87,603
7,232
—

—
69,117
4,844
63,597
54,852
4,848
—

1,673,130
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
1,673,130

2,742,954
—
—
—
—
—
2,742,954

1,388,459
—
—
—
—
—
—
1,388,459

—

—

—

7,390

94,354

—

7,390

7,390

73,417

— 182,994

2,025,046

1,416,828

54,517

— 135,885

12,675

46,937

45,449

1,086

1,201

1,201

15,334

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

52,549

670,936

—

35,198

449,402

132,158

890,704

450,189

11,323

2,901,203

1,908,019

1,716,831

867,740

75,406

4,567,996

50,507

1,206,854

543,329

50,549

3,054,745

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

— 90,471

— 87,603

—

7,232

— 52,549

4,844

— 63,597

— 54,852

—

4,848

— 35,198

1,503,729

142,545

12,213

13,507

1,671,994

2,025,046

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

1,277,315

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

90,471

87,603

7,232

52,549

—

—

4,844

63,597

54,852

4,848

35,198

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

1,565,750

826,921

77,137

475,013

2,944,820

51,666

1,100,651

517,771

51,709

318,170

2,039,967

66,801

66,801

1,203,506

46,308

— 115,425

1,277,315

Executive

R Butcher
2018 Performance Shares PS11 
2019 Performance Shares PS12 
2020 MSR Matching Shares 
2020 Performance Shares PS13 
2021 Performance Shares PS14 
2021 MSR Matching Shares 
2022 Performance Shares PS15 
2022 MSR Matching Shares 
TOTAL 

S Mathews
2018 Performance Shares PS11 
2019 Performance Shares PS12 
2020 Performance Shares PS13 
2021 Performance Shares PS14 
2021 MSR Matching Shares 
2022 Performance Shares PS15 
TOTAL 

R Bardien
2018 Performance Shares PS11 
2019 Performance Shares PS12 
2020 MSR Matching Shares 
2020 Performance Shares PS13 
2021 Performance Shares PS14 
2021 MSR Matching Shares 
2022 Performance Shares PS15 
TOTAL 

J Mortoti
2022 Performance Shares PS15
TOTAL 

a.  Mr Holland and Mr Baku exited the Company during 2021. The balances reflected above are adjusted in accordance with their approved separation terms 

for vestings over the next three years

b.  Mr CI Griffith exited the company effective 31 December 2022. The balances reflected above is adjusted in accordance with his approved separation terms for 

vesting up to the LTI termination date of 31 December 2023

c.  Number of shares are pro-rated for time served where appropriate
d.  Mr J Mortoti was appointed as EVP: West Africa on 1 July 2022. His 2022 performance shares awarded are reflective of his previous role's eligibility which includes 

a 30% share based award, effective 1 March 2022

e.  PS11/2018 Performance Shares awarded in February 2018 (effective 1 March 2018), vested in February 2021 with an actual vesting of 200% in 2021 at 

a 1-day volume weighted average price on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange of R125.58

f.  PS12/2019 Performance Shares awarded effective 1 March 2019 vesting in February 2022 were valued with an estimated vesting of 167% in 2021 and actual 

vesting of 167% in 2022 at a one-day volume weighted average price on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange of R181.00

g.  PS13/2020 Performance Shares awarded effective 1 March 2020 vesting in February 2023 were valued with an estimated vesting of 182% in 2021 and 

162.26% in 2022

h.  PS14/2021 Performance Shares awarded effective 1 March 2021 vesting in February 2024 were valued with an estimated vesting of 95% in 2021 and 88.5% in 2022
i.  PS15/2022 Performance Shares awarded effective 1 March 2022 vesting in February 2025 were valued with an estimated vesting of 84.75% in 2022
j.  All matching shares were valued with an estimated vesting of 100%
k.  Executives who were settled with matching shares in 2021 were also settled with restricted shares, if any held, in line with the MSR Policy
l.  The restriction on number of matching shares was applied on the value of shares and not number of shares, prior to an amendment to the policy in August 2021. 
m. Matching shares do not carry any restrictions and the vesting value was based on a JSE share price of R131.57 in 2021 and R190.46 in 2022. Only A Baku and 

R Butcher reflect a different vesting price of R145.68 and R184.10 for their Matching shares due to their exit from the Company and trading at different share prices 
during 2022 after the closed period restrictions were lifted

n.  The 20-day vwap for determining the value of the unvested awards as at 31 December 2021 is US$10.43, and US$10.66 for unvested awards as at 31 December 2022
o.  The 12 month average US Dollar:Rand exchange rate ending 31 December 2021 and 31 December 2022 for determining the US Dollar value of vested awards are 

14.76 and 16.37 respectively

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number of

awards on

Granted/

enhanced 

Forfeited/

lapsed 

1 January

vesting during 

Vested 

31 December 

during 2021 

2021

2021

during 2021

during 2021

2021

US$

Closing 

Cash value 

number on 

on settlement 

98,523

197,046

—

1,673,130

Executive

R Butcher

2018 Performance Shares PS11 

2019 Performance Shares PS12 

2020 MSR Matching Shares 

2020 Performance Shares PS13 

2021 Performance Shares PS14 

2021 MSR Matching Shares 

2022 Performance Shares PS15 

2022 MSR Matching Shares 

TOTAL 

S Mathews

2018 Performance Shares PS11 

2019 Performance Shares PS12 

2020 Performance Shares PS13 

2021 Performance Shares PS14 

2021 MSR Matching Shares 

2022 Performance Shares PS15 

TOTAL 

R Bardien

2018 Performance Shares PS11 

2019 Performance Shares PS12 

2020 MSR Matching Shares 

2020 Performance Shares PS13 

2021 Performance Shares PS14 

2021 MSR Matching Shares 

2022 Performance Shares PS15 

TOTAL 

J Mortoti

TOTAL 

2022 Performance Shares PS15

98,523

81,368

12,675

46,937

161,520

109,577

90,471

81,760

69,117

4,844

63,597

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

45,449

1,086

87,603

7,232

54,852

4,848

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

161,520

323,040

—

2,742,954

81,760

163,520

—

1,388,459

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

81,368

12,675

46,937

45,449

1,086

—

—

109,577

90,471

87,603

7,232

—

69,117

4,844

63,597

54,852

4,848

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

1,673,130

2,742,954

1,388,459

Closing 
estimated 
fair 
value at 
31 Dec 2021 
US$

Granted/
enhanced 
vesting 
during 
2022

Fair value 
at grant date 
US$

Forfeited/
lapsed 
during 
2022

Vested 
during 
2022

Closing 
number 
on 
31 Dec 
2022

Cash value 
on settlement 
during 2022 
US$

Closing 
estimated fair 
value at 
31 Dec 2022 
US$

Number
of shares
to vest 

—
1,416,828
132,158
890,704
450,189
11,323
—
—
2,901,203

—
1,908,019
1,716,831
867,740
75,406
—
4,567,996

—
1,203,506
50,507
1,206,854
543,329
50,549
—
3,054,745

—
—

—
54,517
—
—
—
—
—
1,201

—
73,417
—
—
—
52,549

—
46,308
—
—
—
—
35,198

—
—
—
—
—
—
—
15,334

—
—
—
—
—
670,936

—
—
—
—
—
—
449,402

—
—
— 135,885
12,675
—
—
46,937
—
45,449
1,086
—
—
—
1,201
—

—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—

—
—
— 182,994
—
—
—
—

—
—
— 90,471
— 87,603
7,232
—
— 52,549

—
—
—
—
— 115,425
—
—
4,844
— 63,597
—
— 54,852
—
—
—
4,848
— 35,198
—

—
1,503,729
142,545
—
—
12,213
—
13,507
1,671,994

—
2,025,046
—
—
—
—
2,025,046

—
1,277,315
—
—
—
—
—
1,277,315

—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—

—
—
90,471
87,603
7,232
52,549

—
—
4,844
63,597
54,852
4,848
35,198

7,390

94,354

—

—

7,390

—

7,390

—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—

—
—
1,565,750
826,921
77,137
475,013
2,944,820

—
—
51,666
1,100,651
517,771
51,709
318,170
2,039,967

66,801
66,801

65

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NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FEES – ALL FIGURES US$’000 
NEDs were paid the following committee and Board fees as approved by shareholders on 1 June 2022 for the period 1 June 2022 
to 31 May 2023. The fees reported are for the period 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2022.

Subsidiary Board fees 
2022 compared with 2021

2022 total 
subsidiary 
Board 
fees

2021 total 
subsidiary 
Board 
fees

32.91

36.83

79.88

74.02

Gold Fields Limited Board Fees 
2022 and 2021

2022 
directors’
fees

2022 
Committee
fees

2022 
total Board
 fees

2021 
total Board 
Fees

153.21
137.08
85.19
69.12
85.19
69.12
85.19
57.31

85.40
—
—
—

26.78
—
126.18
71.92
102.42
86.13
74.33
46.77

—
—
—
—

179.98
137.08
211.37
141.04
187.61
155.25
159.52
104.08

85.40
—
—
—

149.00
152.24
173.31
129.50
133.33
104.64
9.19
—

223.74
27.94
17.08
62.62

Name

Current directors
YGH Suleman1
S Reid2
P Bacchus3
T Goodlace4
A Andani5
P Sibiya6
J McGill7
C Bitar8
Former directors
C Carolus9
R Menell10
P Mahanyele11
C Letton12

1  Mr Suleman appointed as Board Chairperson on 1 June 2022. As Chairperson, he receives an all-inclusive fee from 1 June 2022
2  Mr Reid is a director of various subsidiaries in the Netherlands and Isle of Man. Fees are paid by Gold Fields Netherlands and Services BV and Orogen, respectively. 

Mr Reid is the Lead Independent Director and receives an all-inclusive fee

3  Mr Bacchus was paid committee fees for the respective sub-committees on which he has been appointed. The fees for Mr Bacchus for his attendance at the 

Ad Hoc/Investment sub-committee was paid as member fees and the delta for his fees as Chairperson of the Ad Hoc/Investment Committee was paid in March 2023

4  Mr Goodlace was appointed to the Nominations Committee on 23 February 2021. His payment reflected for 2021 in the 2021 disclosure, included his November 
and December 2021 Committee fees and January 2022 Committee fees. His fees for 2021 has been restated to reflect his fees for the Nominations Committee 
for November and December, respectively, and his fees for January and February 2022 is reflected in his single figure of remuneration for 2022

5  Mr Andani is a director of subsidiaries Gold Fields Ghana Limited and Gold Fields Abosso Limited. The fees for these subsidiary boards are determined in country 

and not by GFL

6  Ms Sibiya was appointed to the Nominations Committee in February 2022, and appointed as Chairperson of the Audit Committee in June 2022. She resigned from 

the Capital Projects Committee in August 2022

7  Ms McGill was appointed to the Safety, Health and Sustainable Development Committee, Remuneration Committee, Capital Projects Committee and Social, Ethics and 
Transformation Committee with effect from February 2022. She was appointed as Chairperson of Social, Ethics and Transformation Committee effective June 2022
8  Ms Bitar was appointed to the Board on 1 May 2022. Committee appointments effective August 2022. Remuneration Committee member appointment is expected 

by May 2023

9  Ms Carolus resigned from the Board on 31 May 2022
10  Mr Menell resigned from the Board on 10 March 2021
11  Ms Mahanyele resigned from the Board on 28 February 2021
12  Ms Letton resigned from the Board on 31 May 2021

NON-BINDING ADVISORY VOTE – IMPLEMENTATION REPORT
As set out in King IV, shareholders are required to cast a non-binding advisory vote on the Implementation Report at Gold Fields’ AGM 
on 24 May 2023.

Should there be a 25% or higher vote against the adoption of the above, we will embark upon a process of shareholder engagement 
to understand the drivers of the dissenting votes, and to discuss potential remedial measures.

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AFRGold Fields Annual Financial Report including Governance Report 2022Management’s Discussion and Analysis of the 
Financial Statements

The following Management’s Discussion and Analysis of the Financial Statements should be read together with the Gold Fields 
consolidated financial statements, including the notes accompanying these financial statements. 

A Management’s Discussion and Analysis of the Financial Statements for the years ended 31 December 2021 and 2020 has been 
omitted from the Gold Fields Limited 2022 Annual Financial Report, but may be found in the Management’s Discussion and Analysis 
of the Financial Statements of the Gold Fields Limited 2021 Annual Financial Report, which is available free of charge on our website 
at www.goldfields.com.

OVERVIEW
Gold Fields is a significant producer of gold and a major holder of gold reserves and resources in South Africa, Ghana, Australia and 
Peru. In Peru, Gold Fields also produces copper. In Chile, Gold Fields will produce silver and gold from 2023. Gold Fields is primarily 
involved in underground and surface gold and surface copper mining and silver from 2023 and related activities, including exploration, 
extraction, processing and smelting.

In 2022, the South African, Ghanaian (including Asanko), Peruvian and Australian operations produced 13%, 34%, 10% and 43% of its 
total gold production, respectively. 

Gold Fields’ economic interest in the South Deep mine in South Africa is 96.43%. Gold Fields also owns a 100% of the St Ives, Agnew, 
Granny Smith mines and 50% of the Gruyere gold mine in Australia, 90.0% of the Tarkwa and Damang mines in Ghana and 45% of the 
Asanko mine in Ghana. Gold Fields also owns 99.5% of the Cerro Corona mine in Peru.

Salares Norte
Significant progress has been made by the team at Salares Norte since construction began in 2020. However COVID-19 and severe 
weather conditions continued to impact activities on site during 2022, with Gold Fields announcing a slight delay to the project in our 
H1 2022 results in August (from Q1 2023 to Q2 2023). In addition to these challenges, ongoing skills shortages faced by the main 
contractor at Salares Norte have resulted in further delay, with first gold now expected to be achieved in Q4 2023.

The further delay in the project, with first gold now expected in Q4 2023, has reduced the planned production for the year to range from 
15koz to 35koz (previously 100koz announced in August 2022). However the quick ramp-up remains intact, with production expected 
to increase to 500koz in 2024, before reaching full production of c.600koz in 2025, in line with the original build-up schedule. The cost 
guidance provided for the project remains largely in place, when adjusted for inflation. 

For the six-year period from 2024 to 2029, average annual production is expected to be 500koz at an average AISC of US$660 per 
ounce. For the 10-year period from 2024 to 2033, average annual production is expected to be 355koz at an average AISC of 
US$745 per ounce.

The overall project capex is now forecast at US$1,020 million, with the majority of the increase related to the delay in getting the project 
into production.

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Reserves
As of 31 December 2022, Gold Fields reported attributable proved and probable gold and copper reserves of approximately 46 million 
ounces of gold and 400 million pounds of copper, as compared to the 47 million ounces of gold and 474 million pounds of copper 
reported as of 31 December 2021.

Gold production

Figures in thousands unless otherwise stated

South Deep

South African region

Tarkwa
Damang
Asanko – 45%

Ghanaian region (including Asanko)

Ghanaian region (excluding Asanko)

Cerro Corona

South American region

St Ives
Agnew
Granny Smith
Gruyere – 50%

Australian region

Total Group (including Asanko)

Total Group (excluding Asanko)

2022

2021

2020

Gold 
produced – 
oz 
Managed

Gold 
produced – 
oz
Attributable

Gold 
produced – 
oz 
Managed

Gold 
produced – 
oz 
Attributable

Gold 
produced – 
oz 
Managed

Gold 
produced – 
oz 
Attributable

327.9

327.9

531.6
230.0
76.7

838.3

761.6

260.5

260.5

376.7
239.2
287.9
157.3

316.2

316.2

478.4
207.0
76.7

762.1

685.4

259.2

259.2

376.7
239.2
287.9
157.3

292.6

292.6

521.7
254.4
94.6

870.7

776.1

248.3

248.3

393.0
223.0
279.2
123.3

282.2

282.2

469.5
229.0
94.6

793.1

698.5

247.0

247.0

393.0
223.0
279.2
123.3

226.9

226.9

526.3
223.0
112.5

861.7

749.3

207.1

207.1

384.9
233.3
269.6
129.1

226.9

226.9

473.7
200.7
112.5

786.9

674.4

206.1

206.1

384.9
233.3
269.6
129.1

1,061.1

2,487.8

2,411.1

1,061.1

2,398.6

2,321.9

1,018.5

2,430.1

2,335.5

1,018.5

2,340.8

2,246.2

1,016.8

2,312.4

2,200.0

1,016.8

2,236.7

2,124.2

Managed gold production for the Group (including Asanko) was 2,488 million ounces (2021: 2,430 million ounces and 2020: 
2,312 million ounces) of gold equivalents in 2022, 2,399 million ounces (2021: 2,341 million ounces and 2020: 2,237 million ounces) 
of which were attributable to Gold Fields with the remainder attributable to non-controlling shareholders in Ghana, Peru and South Deep. 

Managed gold production for the Group (excluding Asanko) was 2,411 million ounces (2020: 2,336 million ounces and 2019: 
2,200 million ounces) of gold equivalents in 2022, 2,322 million ounces (2021: 2,246 million ounces and 2020: 2,124 million ounces ) 
of which were attributable to Gold Fields with the remainder attributable to non-controlling shareholders in Ghana, Peru and South Deep. 

At South Deep in South Africa, production increased by 12% from 9,102 kilograms (292,600 ounces) in 2021 to 10,200 kilograms 
(327,900 ounces) in 2022. The increased gold production was due to improved efficiencies resulting in increased volumes mined and 
processed as well as improved mine call factor and plant recovery factor.

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Gold Fields       Annual Financial Report including Governance Report 2022AFRAt the Ghanaian operations (including Asanko), gold production decreased by 4% from 870,700 ounces in 2021 to 838,300 ounces 
in 2022, mainly due to decreased production at Damang due to the completion of the Damang pit cutback as well as decreased 
production at Asanko with the treatment of lower grade stockpiles due to the temporary cessation of mining activities in July 2022. 
At the Ghanaian operations (excluding Asanko), gold production decreased by 2% from 776,100 ounces in 2021 to 761,600 ounces 
in 2022, mainly due to decreased production at Damang as explained above. At Tarkwa, gold production increased by 2% from 
521,700 ounces in 2021 to 531,600 ounces in 2022 mainly due to higher tonnes processed and improved yield. At Damang, gold 
production decreased by 10% from 254,400 ounces in 2021 to 230,000 ounces in 2022 mainly due to lower yield as a result of lower 
grade of ore processed. At Asanko, gold production attributable to Gold Fields decreased by 19% from 94,600 ounces in 2021 to 
76,700 ounces in 2022 mainly due to lower yield. 

Gold equivalent production at Cerro Corona increased by 5% from 248,300 ounces in 2021 to 260,500 ounces in 2022 mainly due 
to the higher gold and copper recoveries. 

At the Australian operations, gold production increased by 4% from 1,018,500 ounces in 2021 to 1,061,100 ounces in 2022. St Ives’ 
gold production decreased by 4% from 393,000 ounces in 2021 to 376,700 ounces in 2022 due to a 6% decrease in tonnes 
processed. At Agnew, gold production increased by 7% from 223,000 ounces in 2021 to 239,200 ounces in 2022 due to an increase 
in yield, partially off-set by decreased ore tonnes processed. At Granny Smith, gold production increased by 3% from 279,200 ounces 
in 2021 to 287,900 ounces in 2022 due to an increase in yield on higher grades mined, partially offset by decreased ore tonnes 
processed. At Gruyere, gold production attributable to Gold Fields increased by 28% from 123,300 ounces in 2021 to 157,300 ounces 
in 2022 due to increased ore processed at higher grade.

NON-IFRS MEASURES
The Annual Financial Report contains certain non-IFRS financial measures in respect of the Group’s financial performance, the statement 
of financial position and cash flows presented in order to provide users with relevant information and measures used by the Group to 
assess performance. Non-IFRS financial measures are financial measures other than those defined or specified under all relevant 
accounting standards. To the extent that these measures are not extracted from the segment disclosure included in the audited 
consolidated financial statement of Gold Fields Limited for the year ended 31 December 2022, these measures constitute pro-forma 
financial information in terms of the JSE Listing Requirements and are the responsibility of the Group’s Board of Directors. They are 
presented for illustrative purposes only and due to their nature may not fairly present Gold Fields’ financial position, changes in equity, 
results of operations or cash flows. In addition, these measures may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other 
companies. The following table sets out the non-IFRS financial measures disclosed throughout the Annual Financial Report and where 
they are reconciled to IFRS:

Non-IFRS measure

Purpose of measure

Reference to where 
reconciled to IFRS

All-in sustaining costs (“AISC”)

All-in costs (“AIC”)

Adjusted EBITDA;

Net debt;

Net debt (excluding lease liabilities); 
and

Net debt to adjusted EBITDA

Intended to provide transparency into the costs associated 
with producing and selling an ounce of gold.

Intended to provide transparency into the costs associated 
with producing and selling an ounce of gold (including growth 
capital).

p74

p74

Used in the ratio to monitor the capital of the Group.

Adjusted free cash flow

Used to measure the cash generated by the core business.

Sustaining and non-sustaining capital 
expenditure

Normalised profit attributable to owners 
of the parent and normalised profit per 
share attributable to owners of the 
parent

Used in the determination of AISC and AIC.

Forms the basis of the dividend pay-out policy.

p108 and

p194

p107

p75

p101

This pro-forma financial information has been reported on by the Group’s auditors, being PricewaterhouseCoopers Inc. 
Refer to pages 254 to 255 for their unqualified reporting accountant’s report thereon.

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REVENUES
Substantially all of Gold Fields’ revenues are derived from the sale of gold and copper. As a result, Gold Fields’ revenues are directly 
related to the prices of gold and copper. Historically, the prices of gold and copper have fluctuated widely. The gold and copper prices 
are affected by numerous factors over which Gold Fields does not have control. The volatility of gold and copper prices is illustrated in 
the following tables, which show the annual high, low and average of the London afternoon fixing price of gold and the London Metal 
Exchange (“LME”) cash settlement price for copper in US Dollar for the past 12 calendar years (2011 to 2022):

Price per ounce1

High

Low

Average

(US$/oz)

1,895
1,792
1,694
1,385
1,296
1,355
1,346
1,355
1,546
2,067
1,943

2,039

1,319
1,540
1,192
1,142
1,060
1,077
1,151
1,178
1,270
1,474
1,684

1,629

1,571
1,669
1,409
1,266
1,167
1,250
1,257
1,269
1,393
1,770
1,799

1,800

Price per tonne1

High

Low

Average

(US$/t)

9,986
8,658
8,243
7,440
6,401
5,936
7,216
7,263
6,572
7,964
10,725

10,730

7,062
7,252
6,638
6,306
4,347
4,311
5,466
5,823
5,537
4,618
7,756

7,000

8,836
7,951
7,324
6,861
5,376
4,863
6,166
6,539
6,000
6,175
9,318

8,798

Gold
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022

Source: Iress
1  Rounded to the nearest US Dollar.

On 17 March 2023, the London afternoon fixing price of gold was US$1,962/oz.

Copper
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022

Source: Iress
1  Rounded to the nearest US Dollar.

On 17 March 2023, the LME cash settlement price for copper was US$8,621/t. 

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Gold Fields       Annual Financial Report including Governance Report 2022AFRGold Fields sells the gold it produces at market prices to obtain the maximum benefit from prevailing gold prices. As a general rule, 
Gold Fields does not enter into hedging arrangements such as forward sales or derivatives which establish a price in advance for the 
sale of its future gold production. However, hedges can be undertaken in one or more of the following circumstances: 
	z to protect cash flows at times of significant capital expenditures; 
	z for specific debt servicing requirements; and 
	z to safeguard the viability of higher cost operations. 

Significant changes in the prices of gold and copper over a sustained period of time may lead Gold Fields to increase or decrease its 
production in the near term, which could have a material impact on Gold Fields’ revenues.

Sales of copper concentrate are “provisionally priced” – that is, the selling price is subject to final adjustment at the end of a period 
normally ranging from 30 to 90 days after delivery to the customer, based on market prices at the relevant quotation points stipulated 
in the contract.

Revenue on provisionally priced copper concentrate sales is recorded on the date of shipment, net of refining and treatment charges, 
using the forward LME price to the estimated final pricing date, adjusted for the specific terms of the agreements. Variations between 
the price used to recognise revenue and the actual final price received can be caused by changes in prevailing copper and gold prices. 
Changes in the fair value as a result of changes in forward metal prices are classified as provisional price adjustments and included as 
a component of revenue.

Gold Fields’ realised gold and copper prices
The following table sets out the average, the high and the low London afternoon fixing price per ounce of gold and Gold Fields’ average 
US Dollar realised gold price during the past three years.

Realised gold price1

Average
High
Low
Gold Fields’ average realised gold price2 

2022

1,800
2,039
1,629
1,785

2021

1,799
1,943
1,684
1,794

2020

1,770
2,067
1,474
1,768

1  Prices stated per ounce.
2  Gold Fields’ average realised gold price (excluding Asanko) may differ from the average gold price due to the timing of its sales of gold within each year. 

The following table sets out the average, the high and the low LME cash settlement price per tonne for copper and Gold Fields’ average 
US Dollar realised copper price during the past three years.

Realised copper price1 

Average
High
Low
Gold Fields’ average realised copper price2 

2022

8,798
10,730
7,000
8,816

2021

9,318
10,725
7,756

9,315

2020

6,175
7,964
4,618

6,184

1  Prices stated per tonne.
2  Gold Fields’ average realised copper price may differ from the average copper price due to the timing of its sales of copper within each year.

PRODUCTION
Gold Fields’ revenues are primarily driven by its production levels and the price it realises on the sale of gold. Production levels are 
affected by a number of factors, some of which are described below. Total managed production for the Group (including Asanko) 
increased by 2% from 2,430 million ounces in 2021 to 2,488 million ounces in 2022. Total managed production (excluding Asanko) 
increased by 3% from 2,336 million ounces in 2021 to 2,411 million ounces in 2022.

LABOUR IMPACT
In recent years, Gold Fields has not experienced union activity in the countries in which it operates.

Over the years, Gold Fields has sought to develop relationships with trade unions that are supportive of the delivery of our business 
objectives, and the Group remains committed to this engagement.

There were no work stoppages as a result of strikes during 2021 and 2022 at any of the Gold Fields operations.

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HEALTH AND SAFETY IMPACT
Gold Fields’ operations are also subject to various health and safety laws and regulations that impose various duties on Gold Fields’ 
mines while granting the authorities broad powers to, among other things, close or suspend operations at unsafe mines and order 
corrective action relating to health and safety matters. Additionally, it is Gold Fields’ policy to halt production at its operations when 
serious accidents occur in order to rectify dangerous situations and, if necessary, retrain workers. 

In October 2022, Gold Fields tragically suffered a fatal incident at the underground Hamlet mine at St Ives. A raise bore operator 
succumbed to injuries in a rock fall. This was the first fatality Gold Fields has recorded in Australia since it started operating there 
in 2001. 

On 5 February 2023, there were two fatal injuries at the Asanko mine in Ghana, which is managed by Galiano Gold. The two contractor 
employees were involved in a vehicle incident at the mine. 

South Deep had a fatality-free year for the first time since Gold Fields acquired the mine in 2006. This is a significant milestone for the 
mine and reflects years of unwavering commitment to implementing sound safety processes, systems and standards and working with 
employees and organised labour to develop the right safety culture.

Gold Fields expects that should the above factors continue, production levels and costs in the future will be impacted.

COSTS
Over the last three years, Gold Fields’ production costs consisted primarily of labour and contractor costs, power, water and consumable 
stores, which include explosives, diesel fuel, other petroleum products and other consumables. Gold Fields expects that its total costs, 
particularly the input costs noted above, are likely to continue to increase in the near future driven by general economic trends, market 
dynamics and other regulatory changes.

In order to counter the effect of increasing costs in the mining industry, the Group rationalised and prioritised capital expenditure without 
undermining the sustainability of its operations and continued prioritisation of cash generation over production volumes. The Group also 
undertook further reductions in labour costs.

South Africa region
The Gold Fields’ South African operation is labour intensive due to the use of deep level underground mining methods. As a result, 
over the last three fiscal years labour has represented on average 27% of AIC, as defined on page 74, at the South African operation. 
In 2022, labour represented 25% of AIC at the South African operation.

At the South African operation, power and water made up on average 9% of AIC over the last three years. In 2022, power and water 
costs made up 9% of AIC.

Gold Fields’ South Deep mining operation depends on electrical power generated by the state-owned power provider Eskom which is 
regulated by the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (“NERSA”). Eskom tariffs are determined through a consultative multi-year 
price determination (“MYPD”) process, with occasional tariff increase adjustments under the NERSA regulated Regulatory Clearing 
Account (“RCA”) mechanism. In the most recent MYPD process, NERSA granted Eskom tariff increases of 8.1% (later adding an additional 
0.66%) for the period 2020 to 2021 and 15.06% for the period 2021 to 2022 (it was initially 5.22% and later increased by 9.84%) and 
9.61% for the period 2022 to 2023 (initially 3.49% with 6.12% added).

South Deep commenced with the construction of a R715 million, 50MW solar power plant in 2021. The plant will provide the mine with 
20% to 25% of its power requirements and save it over R70 million a year in electricity costs. Construction was completed in 2022. 
At the time of writing, the mine was busy with grid code compliance, plant optimisation and load balancing. 

South Deep commissioned a meteorological mast in 2022 to collect data required to evaluate wind as a source of energy. 
An Environmental Impact Assessment commenced in December 2022 and will be completed in approximately 17 months.

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Gold Fields       Annual Financial Report including Governance Report 2022AFREskom coal-fired power stations’ performance continues to deteriorate. During load shedding periods, Eskom burns significant amounts 
of diesel to run their gas turbines and calls on large power users to curtail power demand. The extended use of these gas turbines will 
lead to Eskom requesting further above inflation tariff increases. Further tariff increases may lead to lower power demand as consumers 
switch to alternate electricity and energy sources, which may place a significant additional tariff burden to those remaining on the grid. 
Government has now acknowledged that Eskom is the single biggest risk to the economy and that the Eskom business model is 
obsolete. In February 2019, the President of South Africa announced the vertical unbundling of Eskom, but the process appears to have 
stalled. It is expected that the process will take time to implement, causing continued poor reliability of the supply of electricity, instability 
in prices and a possible increase in the tariff in the future.

West Africa region
In Ghana, Tarkwa and Damang mines are primarily supplied power by Genser Energy Ghana Limited (“GEGL”), an independent power 
producer with on-site gas turbines through a long-term power purchase agreement. Prior to installation of the on-site turbines, Tarkwa 
and Damang were supplied power by Volta River Authority (“VRA”) and Electricity Company of Ghana (“ECG”), respectively. The supply 
provided by the VRA and ECG was unreliable, with high tariffs, and to reduce their reliance on power supplied by the VRA and ECG, 
Tarkwa and Damang entered into a power purchasing agreement with GEGL. Both VRA and ECG now serve as back supply for the 
Tarkwa and Damang mines, respectively. The independent power supply accounts for 98% of the electricity consumed at Tarkwa mine 
and 100% at Damang mine with a 27.5MW power plant at Damang and a 54MW power plant at Tarkwa mine. Tarkwa and Damang are 
supplied with natural gas via a 77km buried pipeline from Takoradi. GEGL, at Tarkwa Mine’s request, installed a turbine to allow the mine 
to operate in Island mode, eliminating stoppages caused by technical issues with the national grid. Both mines are certified to ISO 
50001 (energy management systems standard).

Power and water costs represented on average 3% of AIC at Tarkwa over the last three years, and 3% of AIC during 2022. Over the 
last three years, power and water costs represented on average 6% of AIC at Damang with 6% in 2022.

Contractor costs represented on average 27% of AIC at Tarkwa over the last three years, and 28% of AIC during 2022. Over the last 
three years, contractor costs represented on average 45% of AIC at Damang with 30% in 2022. The decrease is due to a reduction in 
ore and operation waste mined, as well as a lower gold inventory credit to costs. Direct labour costs represent on average a further 
10% of AIC at Tarkwa over the last three years and 9% in 2022. Over the last three years, direct labour costs represented on average 
13% at Damang and 12% in 2022.

South American region
Gold Fields is developing a 26MW hybrid solar and thermal power solution for the Salares Norte project. Diesel generators will provide 
16MW, which will be functional once the operation starts production. A 8MW solar plant to be added in early 2025 and will provide 
about 20% of the mine’s electricity.

Cerro Corona’s electricity supply from Kallpa has been certified as renewable since 2021. The mine has been certified to ISO 50001 
since 2018.

At Cerro Corona, contractor costs represented on average 32% of AIC over the last three years and 39% of AIC during 2022. Direct 
labour costs represent on average a further 17% of AIC over the last three years and 16% in 2022. Power and water made up on 
average a further 5% of AIC over the last three years and 5% in 2022. 

Australia region
Agnew’s microgrid of 18MW wind, 4MW solar, 13MW/4MWh battery storage, 18MW gas, 3MW diesel averaged 57% overall renewable 
electricity in 2022, with up to 85% in good weather conditions. Granny Smith’s hybrid system, comprising 8MW solar, 2MW/1MWh 
battery storage, 35MW gas and 5MW diesel, generates 10% of its electricity supply from renewables. A 12MW solar plant, 
supplemented by 4.4 MW/4.4MWh battery storage, 53MW gas and 3MW diesel, was commissioned at the Gruyere mine in 2022. 

St Ives’ electricity is currently generated from natural gas and sourced through a power purchase agreement. A feasibility study 
continues to evaluate alternative power sources for when the current gas supply agreement ends in 2024. 75% to 85% renewable 
energy are being targeted. 

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At the Australian operations, mining operations were historically conducted by outside contractors. However, at Agnew, owner mining 
is conducted at the underground operations, while development is conducted by outside contractors. At St Ives, owner mining is 
conducted at the underground and surface operations, but development is still conducted by contractors. Over the last three years, 
total contractor costs represented on average 28% at St Ives and 26% at Agnew of AIC and direct labour costs represented on average 
a further 12% at St Ives and 12% at Agnew of AIC. In 2022, contractors and direct labour costs represented 28% and 10% at St Ives and 
25% and 12% at Agnew, respectively. Power and water made up, on average, a further 5% and 1% of AIC over the last three years and 
5% and 1% of AIC in 2022 at St Ives and Agnew, respectively. At Granny Smith, mining operations and development are conducted 
through owner mining. Over the last three years, contractors and direct labour costs represented, on average, 10% and 20%, 
respectively, at Granny Smith. In 2022, contractors and direct labour costs represented 9% and 20% at Granny Smith. Power and water 
made up, on average, a further 5% of AIC over the last three years and 5% of AIC in 2022 at Granny Smith. At Gruyere, mining 
operations and development are conducted through owner mining. Over the last three years, contractors and direct labour costs 
represented, on average, 17% and 7%, respectively, at Gruyere. In 2022, contractors and direct labour costs represented 20% and 
8% at Gruyere. Power and water made up a further 9% of AIC over the last three years and 9% in 2022 at Gruyere.

The remainder of Gold Fields’ total costs consists primarily of amortisation and depreciation, exploration costs and selling, administration 
and general and corporate charges.

ALL-IN SUSTAINING AND ALL-IN COSTS
The World Gold Council worked closely with its member companies to develop definitions for AISC and AIC. The World Gold Council is 
not a regulatory industry organisation and does not have the authority to develop accounting standards or disclosure requirements. 
AISC and AIC are non-IFRS measures. These non-IFRS measures are intended to provide further transparency into the costs associated 
with producing and selling an ounce of gold. These metrics are helpful to investors, governments, local communities and other 
stakeholders in understanding the economics of gold mining. The AISC incorporates costs related to sustaining current production. 
The AIC include additional costs which relate to the growth of the Group. AISC, as defined by the World Gold Council, are operating 
costs plus all costs not already included therein relating to sustaining current production, including sustaining capital expenditure. 
The value of by-product revenues such as silver and copper is deducted from operating costs as it effectively reduces the cost of gold 
production. AIC starts with AISC and adds additional costs which relate to the growth of the Group, including non-sustaining capital 
expenditure and exploration, evaluation and feasibility costs not associated with current operations.

AISC and AIC are reported on a per ounce of gold basis, net of by-product revenues (as per the World Gold Council definition) as well 
as on a per ounce of gold equivalent basis, gross of by-product revenues. 

An investor should not consider AISC and AIC or operating costs in isolation or as alternatives to operating costs, cash flows from 
operating activities or any other measure of financial performance presented in accordance with International Financial Reporting 
Standards (“IFRS”). AISC and AIC as presented in this Annual Financial Report may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures 
of performance of other companies.

The tables on the following pages set out a reconciliation of Gold Fields’ cost of sales before gold inventory change and amortisation 
and depreciation, as calculated in accordance with IFRS (refer to the consolidated financial statements), to its AISC and AIC net of 
by-product revenues per ounce of gold sold for 2022 and 2021. The following tables also set out AISC and AIC gross of by-product 
revenue on a gold equivalent ounce basis for 2022 and 2021.

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AISC and AIC, net of by-product revenue per ounce of gold

For the year ended 31 December 2022

(324.6)

(406.9)

(193.3)

(72.8)

(274.0)

(183.0)

(204.4)

(115.8)

(224.9)

10.7

(2.9)

—

(3.4)

35.6

41.1

(38.2)

(16.6)

(9.4)

(6.7)

6.1

(1.2)

1.3

(16.5)

(10.6)

(12.8)

11.5

(5.2)

5.0

(2.3)

4.6

—

2.3

—

3.0

—

15.2

(7.0)

0.4

—

49.6

(5.9)

—

(7.4)

(0.1)

(0.2)

(0.3)

(0.1)

(1.1)

(3.7)

(6.8)

(6.8)

Figures in millions unless otherwise stated

South 
Deep

Tarkwa Damang

Asanko1
45%

St Ives

Agnew

Granny 
Smith

Gruyere 
50%

Cerro 
Corona

Cost of sales before gold inventory change 
and amortisation and depreciation

Gold inventory change

Royalties

Realised gains or losses on commodity cost 
hedges7

Community/social responsibility costs7

Non-cash 
remuneration (share-based payments)

Cash remuneration (long-term employee 
benefits)7

Other6,7

By-product
revenue2,7

Rehabilitation, amortisation and interest7

Sustaining capital
expenditure3,7

Lease payments7

Exploration, feasibility and evaluation costs

All-in sustaining costs4
Realised gains/losses on capital cost hedges7

Non-cash remuneration (share-based 
payments)

Cash remuneration (long-term employee 
benefits)7

Lease Payments7

Exploration, feasibility and evaluation costs5,7

—

—

—

—

—

0.3

(1.1)

(4.9)

(7.0)

—

(0.9)

(0.3)

(0.1)

(5.4)

—

0.7

—

(2.1)

—

1.1

(5.1)

(0.9)

—

0.2

(2.9)

(98.3)

(229.0)

(49.6)

—

—

(18.9)

(3.0)

(9.2)

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

(4.2)

—

0.8

(3.0)

(87.4)

(10.1)

—

(2.5)

—

0.4

(1.5)

(54.4)

(19.0)

—

(3.1)

—

0.2

(2.2)

(60.8)

(12.9)

—

(1.5)

—

0.7

(1.6)

(33.0)

(10.6)

—

(4.2)

—

201.6

(14.6)

(31.3)

(2.2)

—

(424.3)

(660.3)

(228.4)

(101.6)

(383.9)

(269.8)

(291.9)

(153.3)

(40.4)

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

Total 
Group 
including 
equity- 
accounted 
joint venture

Total 
Group 
excluding 
equity- 
accounted 
joint venture

Corporate 
and 
projects

—

4.5

—

(1,999.7)

(1,926.9)

153.5

(117.1)

26.8

(18.2)

162.9

(110.4)

26.8

(18.2)

(4.3)

(21.7)

—

—

(12.9)

(2.3)

—

(40.5)

(4.6)

(0.1)

(0.8)

(2.7)

(28.3)

(21.7)

205.9

(32.2)

(28.3)

(21.7)

205.6

(31.1)

(661.6)

(656.7)

(92.2)

(3.0)

(85.2)

(3.0)

(2,594.6)

(2,493.0)

(4.6)

(0.1)

(0.8)

(2.7)

(4.6)

(0.1)

(0.8)

(2.7)

Non-sustaining capital expenditure3,7

(20.4)

(9.2)

(10.4)

(3.9)

(2.8)

(14.8)

(13.3)

(9.4)

(7.6)

(30.7)

(37.0)

(1.7)

—

(2.8)

(14.8)

(32.5)

(286.0)

(82.0)

(415.5)

(78.1)

(412.7)

All-in costs4

(444.7)

(660.3)

(248.0)

(108.4)

(412.0)

(310.0)

(336.5)

(155.1)

(58.0)

(367.2)

(3,100.2)

(2,991.8)

Gold only ounces sold (’000oz)

327.9

529.1

228.9

75.5

373.2

238.7

287.4

156.4

All-in sustaining costs

(424.3)

(660.3)

(228.4)

(101.6)

(383.9)

(269.8)

(291.9)

(153.3)

130.6

(40.4)

—

2,347.8

2,272.3

(40.5)

(2,594.6)

(2,493.0)

All-in sustaining costs net of by-product 
revenue per ounce of gold sold (US$/oz)

1,294

1,248

998

1,346

1,029

1,130

1,016

980

310

—

1,105

1,097

All-in costs

(444.7)

(660.3)

(248.0)

(108.4)

(412.0)

(310.0)

(336.5)

(155.1)

(58.0)

(367.2)

(3,100.2)

(2,991.8)

All-in costs net of by-product revenue per 
ounce of gold sold (US$)

1,356

1,248

1,083

1,435

1,104

1,298

1,171

991

444

—

1,320

1,317

1  Equity-accounted joint venture. 
2  By-product revenue at Cerro Corona relates to copper. For all the other operations, by-product revenue relates to silver. 
3  Sustaining capital expenditure represents the majority of capital expenditures at existing operations, including underground mine development costs, ongoing 

replacement of mine equipment and other capital facilities and other capital expenditures at existing operations and is calculated as total capital expenditure of 
US$1,069.3 million per note 41 to the consolidated financial statements, less non-sustaining capital expenditures. Non-sustaining capital expenditures (or growth 
capital) represent capital expenditures for major growth projects as well as enhancement capital for significant infrastructure improvements at existing operations. 
The corporate and projects non-sustaining capital expenditure of US$286.0 million relates to the Salares Norte capital.

Includes exploration, feasibility and evaluation and share of equity-accounted losses of Far Southeast Gold Resources Incorporated (“FSE”). 

4  This total may not reflect the sum of the line items due to rounding. 
5 
6  Other includes offshore structure costs and management fees. 
7  Based on information underlying the audited consolidated annual financial statements of Gold Fields Limited for the year ended 31 December 2022.

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Financial Statements continued

United States Dollar

AISC and AIC, gross of by-product revenue per ounce of gold

For the year ended 31 December 2022

Figures in millions unless otherwise stated

South 
Deep

Tarkwa Damang

Asanko1
45%

St Ives

Agnew

Granny 
Smith

Gruyere 
50%

Cerro 
Corona

Total 
Group 
including 
equity- 
accounted 
joint venture

Total 
Group 
excluding 
equity- 
accounted 
joint venture

Corporate 
and 
projects

All-in sustaining costs (per table above)

(424.3)

(660.3)

(228.4)

(101.6)

(383.9)

(269.8)

(291.9)

(153.3)

(40.4)

(40.5)

(2,594.6)

(2,493.0)

Add back by-product
revenue2,4

All-in sustaining costs gross of by-product 
revenue3

(0.7)

(1.1)

(0.2)

(0.3)

(0.8)

(0.4)

(0.2)

(0.7)

(201.6)

—

(205.9)

(205.6)

(425.0)

(661.5)

(228.6)

(101.9)

(384.7)

(270.3)

(292.1)

(154.0)

(242.0)

(40.5)

(2,800.5)

(2,698.6)

All-in costs (per table above)

(444.7)

(660.3)

(248.0)

(108.4)

(412.0)

(310.0)

(336.5)

(155.1)

(58.0)

(367.2)

(3,100.2)

(2,991.8)

Add back by-product
revenue2,4

(0.7)

(1.1)

(0.2)

(0.3)

(0.8)

(0.4)

(0.2)

(0.7)

(201.6)

—

(205.9)

(205.6)

All-in costs gross of by-product revenue3

(445.4)

(661.4)

(248.2)

(108.7)

(412.8)

(310.5)

(336.7)

(155.8)

(259.7)

(367.2)

(3,306.1)

(3,197.4)

Gold equivalent ounces sold

327.9

529.1

228.9

75.5

373.2

238.7

287.4

156.4

260.1

All-in sustaining costs gross of by-product 
revenue (US$/equivalent oz)

All-in costs gross of by-product revenue 
(US$ equivalent oz)

1,296

1,250

999

1,349

1,031

1,132

1,016

984

930

1,358

1,250

1,084

1,439

1,106

1,300

1,172

995

998

—

—

—

2,477.4

2,401.9

1,130

1,124

1,334

1,331

1  Equity-accounted joint venture. 
2  By-product revenue at Cerro Corona relates to copper. For all the other operations, by-product revenue relates to silver. 
3  This total may not reflect the sum of the line items due to rounding. 
4  Based on information underlying the audited consolidated annual financial statements of Gold Fields Limited for the year ended 31 December 2022.

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AISC and AIC, net of by-product revenue per ounce of gold

For the year ended 31 December 2021

(0.6)

(0.5)

(0.5)

(0.2)

(1.5)

(6.6)

(12.6)

(12.6)

Figures in millions unless otherwise stated

South 
Deep

Tarkwa Damang

Asanko1
45%

St Ives

Agnew

Granny 
Smith

Gruyere 
50%

Cerro 
Corona

Cost of sales before gold inventory change 
and amortisation and depreciation

Gold inventory change

Royalties

Realised gains or losses on commodity cost 
hedges7

Community/social responsibility costs7

Non-cash remuneration (share-based 
payments)

Cash remuneration (long-term employee 
benefits)7

Other6,7

By-product revenue2,7

Rehabilitation, amortisation and interest7

Sustaining capital expenditure3,7

Lease payments7

Exploration, feasibility and evaluation costs

All-in sustaining

costs4
Realised gains/losses on capital cost hedges7

Non-cash remuneration (share-based 
payments)

Cash remuneration (long-term employee 
benefits)7

Other7

Lease Payments7

Exploration, feasibility and evaluation costs5,7

(312.2)

(339.7)

(222.0)

(115.0)

(268.4)

(168.2)

(191.3)

(92.5)

(190.0)

4.6

(8.6)

(5.1)

(17.7)

(4.3)

(10.0)

(2.1)

(12.8)

11.3

(5.6)

0.3

—

0.1

—

0.2

—

—

—

7.3

(2.6)

—

(3.5)

29.6

(37.5)

0.2

(6.7)

71.9

(18.3)

—

(2.8)

(0.3)

(2.1)

(0.1)

(3.4)

—

0.7

—

(6.6)

—

1.5

(5.1)

(68.9)

(209.0)

(0.1)

—

(24.3)

(3.0)

(2.0)

—

0.2

(2.4)

(17.4)

(11.1)

—

—

—

—

—

—

0.3

(0.5)

(13.0)

(6.8)

—

(3.6)

—

1.1

(1.8)

(89.7)

(7.8)

—

(2.4)

—

0.4

(1.0)

(56.3)

(17.4)

—

(3.4)

—

0.2

(1.4)

(64.3)

(17.6)

—

(1.8)

—

0.6

(1.6)

(42.2)

(10.4)

—

(1.0)

—

232.3

(8.0)

(27.6)

(1.6)

—

(383.2)

(602.7)

(204.1)

(139.1)

(393.3)

(259.4)

(293.1)

(142.5)

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

(6.6)

(6.0)

(5.0)

(7.5)

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

(13.6)

(31.9)

(36.1)

(1.5)

Total 
Group 
including 
equity- 
accounted 
joint venture

Total 
Group 
excluding 
equity- 
accounted 
joint venture

Corporate 
and 
projects

—

—

—

(1,899.4)

(1,784.4)

127.4

(121.0)

0.9

(18.1)

122.8

(112.4)

0.9

(18.1)

(3.7)

(18.6)

—

—

(0.7)

(2.3)

—

(31.9)

32.9

(0.1)

(0.6)

(3.6)

(5.2)

(27.9)

(18.6)

237.3

(21.9)

(589.1)

(99.5)

(3.0)

(27.9)

(18.6)

237.0

(21.4)

(576.1)

(92.7)

(3.0)

(2,445.6)

(2,306.5)

32.9

32.9

(0.1)

(0.6)

(3.6)

(5.2)

(0.1)

(0.6)

(3.6)

(5.2)

14.4

(8.0)

—

(5.1)

3.8

—

—

—

—

—

Non-sustaining capital expenditure3,7

(20.4)

(1.6)

(28.1)

(28.1)

(374.9)

(41.3)

(520.1)

(36.3)

(512.6)

All-in costs4

(403.6)

(602.7)

(216.7)

(151.6)

(406.9)

(291.3)

(329.2)

(144.0)

(25.9)

(411.6)

(2,983.6)

(2,832.0)

Gold only ounces sold (’000oz)

292.6

521.7

254.4

97.2

391.1

222.8

283.6

124.4

113.0

All-in sustaining costs

(383.2)

(602.7)

(204.1)

(139.1)

(393.3)

(259.4)

(293.1)

(142.5)

All-in sustaining costs net of by-product 
revenue per ounce of gold sold (US$/oz)

1,310

1,155

802

1,431

1,006

1,164

1,033

1,146

3.8

(34)

—

(31.9)

2,300.8

(2,445.6)

2,203.6

(2,306.5)

—

1,063

1,047

All-in costs

(403.6)

(602.7)

(216.7)

(151.6)

(406.9)

(291.3)

(329.2)

(144.0)

(25.9)

(411.6)

(2,983.6)

(2,832.0)

All-in costs net of by-product revenue per 
ounce of gold sold (US$)

1,379

1,155

852

1,559

1,040

1,308

1,161

1,158

230

—

1,297

1,285

1  Equity-accounted joint venture. 
2  By-product revenue at Cerro Corona relates to copper. For all the other operations, by-product revenue relates to silver. 
3  Sustaining capital expenditure represents the majority of capital expenditures at existing operations, including underground mine development costs, ongoing 

replacement of mine equipment and other capital facilities and other capital expenditures at existing operations and is calculated as total capital expenditure of 
US$1,088.7 million per note 41 to the consolidated financial statements, less non-sustaining capital expenditures. Non-sustaining capital expenditures (or growth 
capital) represent capital expenditures for major growth projects as well as enhancement capital for significant infrastructure improvements at existing operations. 
The corporate and projects non-sustaining capital expenditure of US$374.9 million relates to the Salares Norte capital.

Includes exploration, feasibility and evaluation and share of equity-accounted losses of Far Southeast Gold Resources Incorporated (“FSE”). 

4  This total may not reflect the sum of the line items due to rounding. 
5 
6  Other includes offshore structure costs and management fees. 
7  Based on information underlying the audited consolidated annual financial statements of Gold Fields Limited for the year ended 31 December 2021.

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AFRManagement’s Discussion and Analysis of the 
Financial Statements continued

United States Dollar

AISC and AIC, gross of by-product revenue per ounce of gold

For the year ended 31 December 2021

Figures in millions unless otherwise stated

South 
Deep

Tarkwa Damang

Asanko1
45%

St Ives

Agnew

Granny 
Smith

Gruyere 
50%

Cerro 
Corona

Total 
Group 
including 
equity- 
accounted 
joint venture

Total 
Group 
excluding 
equity- 
accounted 
joint venture

Corporate 
and 
projects

All-in sustaining costs (per table above)

(383.2)

(602.7)

(204.1)

(139.1)

(393.3)

(259.4)

(293.1)

(142.5)

3.8

(31.9)

(2,445.6)

(2,306.5)

Add back by-product
revenue2,4

All-in sustaining costs gross of by-product 
revenue3

(0.7)

(1.5)

(0.2)

(0.3)

(1.1)

(0.4)

(0.2)

(0.6)

(232.3)

—

(237.3)

(237.0)

(383.9)

(604.2)

(204.3)

(139.4)

(394.4)

(259.9)

(293.3)

(143.1)

(228.5)

(31.9)

(2,682.9)

(2,543.5)

All-in costs (per table above)

(403.6)

(602.7)

(216.7)

(151.6)

(406.9)

(291.3)

(329.2)

(144.0)

(25.9)

(411.6)

(2,983.6)

(2,832.0)

Add back by-product
revenue2,4

(0.7)

(1.5)

(0.2)

(0.3)

(1.1)

(0.4)

(0.2)

(0.6)

(232.3)

—

(237.3)

(237.0)

All-in costs gross of by-product revenue3

(404.3)

(604.2)

(216.9)

(151.9)

(408.0)

(291.8)

(329.4)

(144.6)

(258.3)

(411.6)

(3,220.9)

(3,069.0)

Gold equivalent ounces sold

292.6

521.7

254.4

97.2

391.1

222.8

283.6

124.4

248.4

All-in sustaining costs gross of by-product 
revenue (US$/equivalent oz)

All-in costs gross of by-product revenue 
(US$ equivalent oz)

1,312

1,158

803

1,434

1,009

1,166

1,034

1,151

920

1,381

1,158

852

1,562

1,043

1,310

1,161

1,163

1,040

—

—

—

2,436.3

2,339.1

1,101

1,087

1,322

1,312

1  Equity-accounted joint venture. 
2  By-product revenue at Cerro Corona relates to copper. For all the other operations, by-product revenue relates to silver. 
3  This total may not reflect the sum of the line items due to rounding. 
4  Based on information underlying the audited consolidated annual financial statements of Gold Fields Limited for the year ended 31 December 2021.

AISC AND AIC 
AISC net of by-product revenues (including Asanko) increased by 4% from US$1,063 per ounce of gold in 2021 to US$1,105 per ounce 
of gold in 2022, mainly due to higher sustaining capital expenditure and higher cost of sales before amortisation and depreciation, 
partially offset by higher gold sold and the 11% weakening of the South African Rand against the US Dollar and 8% weakening of the 
Australian Dollar against US Dollar. AIC net of by-product revenues (including Asanko) increased by 2% from US$1,297 per ounce of 
gold in 2021 to US$1,320 per ounce of gold in 2022, mainly due to higher sustaining capital expenditure and higher cost of sales 
before amortisation and depreciation, partially offset by higher gold sold, lower non-sustaining capital expenditure and the 11% 
weakening of the South African Rand against the US Dollar and 8% weakening of the Australian Dollar against the US Dollar.

AISC net of by-product revenues (excluding Asanko) increased by 5% from US$1,047 per ounce of gold in 2021 to US$1,097 per 
ounce of gold in 2022, mainly due to higher sustaining capital expenditure and higher cost of sales before amortisation and 
depreciation, partially offset by higher gold sold and the 11% weakening of the South African Rand against the US Dollar and 8% 
weakening of the Australian Dollar against the US Dollar. AIC net of by-product revenues (excluding Asanko) increased by 2% from 
US$1,285 per ounce of gold in 2021 to US$1,317 per ounce of gold in 2022, mainly due to higher sustaining capital expenditure 
and higher cost of sales before amortisation and depreciation, partially offset by higher gold sold, lower non-sustaining capital 
expenditure and the 11% weakening of the South African Rand against the US Dollar and 8% weakening of the Australian Dollar 
against the US Dollar.

AISC gross of by-product revenues (including Asanko) increased by 3% from US$1,101 per ounce of gold in 2021 to US$1,130 per 
ounce of gold in 2022, mainly due to higher sustaining capital expenditure and higher cost of sales before amortisation and 
depreciation, partially offset by higher gold sold and the 11% weakening of the South African Rand against the US Dollar and 8% 
weakening of the Australian Dollar against the US Dollar. AIC gross of by-product revenues (including Asanko) increased by 1% from 
US$1,322 per ounce of gold in 2021 to US$1,334 per ounce of gold in 2022, mainly due to higher sustaining capital expenditure 
and higher cost of sales before amortisation and depreciation, partially offset by higher gold sold, lower non-sustaining capital 
expenditure and the 11% weakening of the South African Rand against the US Dollar and 8% weakening of the Australian Dollar 
against the US Dollar.

AISC gross of by-product revenues (excluding Asanko) increased by 3% from US$1,087 per ounce of gold in 2021 to US$1,124 per 
ounce of gold in 2022, mainly due to higher sustaining capital expenditure and higher cost of sales before amortisation and 
depreciation, partially offset by higher gold sold and the 11% weakening of the South African Rand against the US Dollar and 8% 
weakening of the Australian Dollar against the US Dollar. AIC gross of by-product revenues (excluding Asanko) increased by 1% from 
US$1,312 per ounce of gold in 2021 to US$1,331 per ounce of gold in 2022, mainly due to higher sustaining capital expenditure and 
higher cost of sales before amortisation and depreciation, partially offset by higher gold sold, lower non-sustaining capital expenditure 
and the 11% weakening of the South African Rand against the US Dollar and 8% weakening of the Australian Dollar against the US 
Dollar.

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South Africa
The Royalty Act was promulgated on 24 November 2008 and came into operation on 1 March 2010. The Royalty Act imposes a royalty 
on refined and unrefined minerals payable to the South African government. 

The royalty in respect of refined minerals (which include gold and platinum) is calculated by dividing earnings before interest and taxes 
(“EBIT”), as defined by the Royalty Act, by the product of 12.5 times gross revenue calculated as a percentage, plus an additional 0.5%. 
EBIT refers to taxable mining income (with certain exceptions such as no deduction for interest payable and foreign exchange losses) 
before assessed losses but after capital expenditure. A maximum royalty of 5% is levied on refined minerals. 

The royalty in respect of unrefined minerals (which include uranium) is calculated by dividing EBIT by the product of nine times gross 
revenue calculated as a percentage, plus an additional 0.5%. A maximum royalty of 7% is levied on unrefined minerals. 

Where unrefined mineral resources (such as uranium) constitute less than 10% in value of the total composite mineral resources, the 
royalty rate in respect of refined mineral resources may be used for all gross sales and a separate calculation of EBIT for each class 
of mineral resources is not required. For Gold Fields, this means that currently it pays a royalty based on the refined minerals royalty 
calculation as applied to its gross revenue. The rate of royalty tax payable for 2022, 2021 and 2020 was 0.5% of revenue.

Ghana
Minerals are owned by the Republic of Ghana and held in trust by the President. Under the terms of the March 2016 Development 
Agreement (“DA”) entered into with the government of Ghana, Tarkwa and Damang have been subject to a sliding scale for royalty rates, 
linked to the prevailing gold price from 1 January 2021. The royalty sliding scale is as follows:

Average gold price

Low value

High value

US$0.00 – US$1,299.99
US$1,300.00 – US$1,449.99
US$1,450.00 – US$2,299.99
US$2,300.00 – Unlimited

Royalty rate

3.0%
3.5%
4.1%
5.0%

The average rate of royalty tax payable for 2022, 2021 and 2020 based on the above sliding scale was 4.1%, 4.1% and 4.1% on 
revenue, respectively. Asanko does not have a DA with the government and was subject to a 5% royalty tax rate for 2022, 2021 
and 2020.

Australia
Royalties are payable to the state based on the amount of gold produced from a mining tenement. Royalties are payable quarterly at a 
fixed rate of 2.5% of the royalty value of gold sold. The royalty value of gold is the amount of gold produced during the month multiplied 
by the average gold spot price for the month. 

Peru
Royalties and Special Mining Tax are both calculated with reference to the operating margin and ranging from 1% (for operating margins 
less than 10%) to 12% (for operating margins of more than 80%), or 1% of revenue, the highest of both amounts. Cerro Corona’s 
effective royalty and Special Mining Tax rate for 2022, 2021 and 2020 was 4.2%, 4.4% and 3.9% of operating profit, respectively.

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Chile
Chile levies a royalty (referred to as the special mining income tax) on all medium to large scale mining operations in Chile. Gold Fields 
anticipates that its Chilean subsidiary will be treated as a large scale mineral producer. This is because it will produce annual gold 
equivalent ounces in excess of 50,000 metric tonnes of fine copper. The applicable mining tax percentage is calculated on a sliding 
scale with reference to the mining operational profit margin. The tax rate is from 5% (for operating margins equal to or less than 35%) to 
14% (for operating margins of 85% or more). The mining tax payable is calculated at the applicable tax rate on the net operating income 
of the Chilean subsidiary. The mining tax is a deductible expense in the calculation of the Chilean corporate tax. 

INCOME AND MINING TAXES
Gold Fields tax strategy and policy
The Gold Fields tax strategy is to proactively manage its tax obligations in a transparent, responsible and sustainable manner, 
acknowledging the differing interests of all stakeholders. 

The Group does not engage in aggressive tax planning and seeks to maintain professional real-time relationships with the relevant tax 
authorities. In material or complex matters, the Group would generally seek advance tax rulings, or alternatively obtain external 
counsel opinion. 

The Group does not embark on intra-group gold sales and only sells its gold (or gold-equivalent product) directly to independent third 
parties at arm’s-length prices – generally at the prevailing gold spot price. Active business income is therefore fully declared and taxed 
in the source country where the relevant mining operation is located, with the revenue accruing to the source country. 

Gold Fields has appropriate controls and procedures in place to ensure compliance with relevant tax legislation in all the jurisdictions 
in which it operates. This includes compliance with transfer pricing (“TP”) legislation and associated TP documentation requirements, 
which is governed by the Group TP policy. The Group TP policy is fully compliant with OECD guidelines and is regularly updated and 
benchmarked by independent experts. Uncertain tax positions are properly evaluated, and reported in terms of (IAS) 37 Provisions, 
Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets. All material uncertain tax positions as per IAS 37 are fully disclosed to and evaluated by 
our external auditors. 

The Group is subject to South African Controlled Foreign Companies (“CFC”) tax legislation which is aimed at taxing passive income 
and capital gains realised by its foreign subsidiaries (to the extent that it was not taxed in the foreign jurisdiction). 

The Group is reporting its key financial figures on a country-by-country basis as from 2017 onwards. The country-by- country reports 
are filed with the South African Revenue Service, which will exchange the information with all the relevant jurisdictions with which it has 
concluded or negotiated exchange of information agreements. Gold Fields also reports its total tax contribution and indicative tax rate 
per country in its Annual Financial Report. 

The Group oversees its tax affairs through multiple levels of management. The Group has invested and allocated appropriate resources 
in the Group tax department to ensure we comply with our global tax obligations. The Group has a global team of tax professionals; 
located in all of its operating jurisdictions, charged with managing their respective tax affairs in line with Group’s Code of Conduct, 
global tax strategy and internal policies. 

The Chief Financial Officer has ultimate responsibility for setting Group’ tax strategy. The day-to-day operational responsibility for the 
execution of tax policy resides with the Vice President and Group Head of Tax. The Vice President and Group Head of Tax and Chief 
Financial Officer reports tax matters to the Board’s Audit Committee on a regular basis. The Group’s tax strategy is reviewed and 
approved formally by the Audit Committee and the Board on an annual basis. 

The Group seeks to maintain open, constructive and ethical relationships with tax authorities. The Group strives for transparency in all 
its dealings with tax authorities. The Group attempts to work collaboratively with tax authorities to resolve disputes where tax laws are 
unclear, in a timely manner. The Group will seek to protect its position in the courts where it believes a tax authority has assessed a 
transaction or position incorrectly or unfairly under the law. The Group also interacts with governments on the development of fair, 
clear and predictable tax laws. The Group does this directly or through various industry organisations.

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Generally, South Africa imposes tax on the worldwide income (including capital gains) of all of Gold Fields’ South African incorporated 
and tax resident entities. Certain classes of passive income such as interest and royalties, and certain capital gains, derived by 
Controlled Foreign Companies (“CFC”) could be subject to South African tax on a notional imputation basis. CFCs generally constitute 
a foreign company in which Gold Fields owns or controls more than 50% of the shareholding. 

Gold Fields pays taxes on its taxable income generated by its mining and non-mining tax entities. Under South African law, gold mining 
companies and non-gold mining companies are taxed at different rates. Companies in the Group not carrying on direct gold mining 
operations are taxed at a statutory rate of 28%. The corporate income tax rate will be reduced from 28% to 27% for tax years ending 
on or after 31 March 2023, and is considered to be substantively enacted. At the same time, Companies will be entitled to set off any 
balance of assessed losses to the extent that the set-off amount does not exceed the higher of R1 million and 80% of the taxable 
income for that year. 

Gold Fields Operations Limited (“GFO”), and GFI Joint Venture Holdings Proprietary Limited (“GFIJVH”), jointly own the South Deep mine 
and constitute gold mining companies for South African taxation purposes. These companies are subject to the gold formula on their 
mining income. 

The applicable formula takes the form Y = 34 – 170/x where Y = the tax rate to be determined and x = the ratio of taxable income to the 
total income (expressed as a percentage).

During June 2022, the South African Revenue Services published the draft 2022 Rates & Monetary Bill, inclusive of an amendment 
to the gold tax formula from Y = 34 – 170/X to Y = 33 – 165/X in respect of year assessments ending on or after 31 March 2023, 
which is considered to be substantively enacted. This resulted in the effective mining tax rate for Gold Fields Operations Limited (“GFO”) 
and GFI Joint Venture Holdings (Proprietary) Limited (“GFIJVH”), owners of the South Deep mine, decreasing from 29% at 
31 December 2021 to 28% at 31 December 2022 (2021: 29% and 2020: 29%). 

Ghana
Ghanaian resident entities are subject to tax on a worldwide income basis however, general source based tax principles are applied. 
Where income has a source in Ghana, it accrues in or is derived from Ghana. Under the terms of the Development Agreement (“DA”) 
entered into with the government of Ghana, Tarkwa and Damang are liable to a 32.5% corporate income tax rate. Asanko does not have 
a DA with the government and is subject to a 35% corporate income tax rate. 

Dividends paid by Tarkwa and Damang are subject to an 8% withholding tax rate, reduced if terms and conditions of an applicable 
Double Tax Agreement are met. 

Tarkwa and Damang are allowed to deduct 20% on a straight-line basis for capital allowances on depreciable assets (i.e. over five years). 
Any capital allowances which are not utilised in a particular year are added to operating losses (if any), thereby increasing operating 
losses and then carried forward for five years. Any operating losses carried forward are extinguished if not utilised within five years on 
a first in, first out basis. 

The Revenue Administration Act, 2016 (Act 915) became effective on 1 January 2017. Act 915 consolidates the tax administration 
provisions from the various tax laws (income tax, value added tax, customs) into a single Act and introduces a more stringent tax 
compliance framework. Act 915 enables taxpayers to offset surpluses and liabilities arising from different tax types. It should be noted 
that the tax authorities are again expected to release guidance notes to allow taxpayers to fully utilise the offset mechanism. 

Eight years after the introduction of TP regulations in Ghana, the government has repealed and replaced the TP regulations with new 
TP regulations in 2020. The new TP rules are intended to ease the compliance burden and provide additional clarity. The tax authorities 
are yet to release guidance notes or updated return templates to aid in implementation and administration. 

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Ghana Revenue Authority audit 
During 2022, the Ghana Revenue Authority (“GRA”) issued reports following their audits of Tarkwa and Damang covering the 2018 to 
2020 financial years. The liabilities imposed by the GRA amounted to US$124 million. 

The tax treatment of waste stripping costs makes up around US$63 million of the GRA adjustments. The GRA’s treatment of the waste 
stripping costs in its assessment is in direct conflict with the specific provisions in Gold Fields’s Development Agreements (“DA”) 
concluded with the Ghana Government, and which were ratified by Ghana’s Parliament. In addition, the other non-DA matters raised in 
the assessments (45%) are for the most part error-strewn and does not indicate a risk that the tax liability for the relevant years were 
materially understated. 

Following payments totalling US$15 million in respect of the non-DA matters only made in compliance with the requirements to filing 
an objection to GRA’s findings, new discussions with the GRA have commenced with a view to closing out the issues in 2023. 

Gold Fields position remains that the GRA’s assessments are in direct conflict with the specific provisions contained in our DA’s and this 
position was stated in the letter accompanying the payment. The cover letter was very clear in its position that the US$15 million 
payment related to the non-DA issues only. If ongoing attempts at negotiations and consultations between the parties fail, the ultimate 
recourse available is arbitration under clause 18.2 of the DA’s. It is noted that the non-DA issues hold no merit viewed on a materiality 
basis.

Transfer Pricing audit
On 1 December 2021, the GRA issued a preliminary transfer pricing (“TP”) audit report for 2014 to 2019 for Tarkwa and Damang, 
assessing total liabilities including penalties and interest of US$49 million. 

Gold Fields objected to the assessments, engaged external counsel and commenced a detailed review of the GRA findings. Tarkwa 
and Damang made the legally required 30% payment by 31 December 2021 allowing it access to the dispute resolution process. 

After extensive discussion, the GRA finalised its audit during the final quarter of 2022, disallowing a portion of the management fees 
charged, resulting in Tarkwa having to pay an additional amount during December 2022. The payment before year-end allowed for 
an application for the waiver of penalties and interest in line with the government of Ghana’s tax amnesty period. 

In the light of the settlement reached, an estimate of potential exposures in the event of a GRA audit for the subsequent years 2020 
to 2022 has been prepared using the GRA’s methodology to categorise the various Group related expenses. Based on an 
estimated add-back of a portion of management fees, an amount has been provided for in respect of the subsequent period. 
Together with our advisors, we will develop a strategy to sensitise the GRA and resolve any misunderstandings associated with the 
Group TP methodology.

Australia
Generally, Australia imposes tax on the worldwide income (including capital gains) of all of Gold Fields’ Australian incorporated and tax 
resident entities. The current income tax rate for companies with turnover of A$50 million or more is 30%. Exploration expenditure is 
deductible in full as incurred. The Australian Uniform Capital Allowance regime allows tax deductions for the decline in value of 
depreciable assets and certain other capital expenditures over the effective lives of the assets acquired or constructed. 

Gold Fields Australia and its eligible related Australian sister companies, together with all wholly owned Australian subsidiaries, have 
elected to be treated as a tax consolidated group for income taxation purposes. As a tax consolidated group, a single income tax return 
is lodged for the Group based on the consolidated results of all companies within the Group. 

Withholding tax is payable on dividends, interest and royalties paid by Australian residents to non-residents. In the case of dividend 
payments to non-residents, withholding tax at a rate of 30% will apply. However, where the recipient of the dividend is a resident of a 
country with which Australia has concluded a double taxation agreement, the rate of withholding tax is generally limited to between 0% 
and 15%, depending on the applicable agreement and shareholding percentage. Where dividends are paid out of profits that have 
been subject to Australian corporate tax there is no withholding tax, regardless of whether a double taxation agreement is in place.

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Peruvian taxes for resident individuals and domiciled corporations are based on their worldwide income, and for non-resident 
individuals and non-domiciled corporations are based on their Peruvian income source. The general income tax rate applicable to 
domiciled corporations is 29.5% on taxable income and to non-resident corporations is 30%. The income tax applied to interest paid 
to non-residents is 4.99%. The dividends tax rate (to residents and non-residents) is 5%. Capital gains are also taxed as ordinary income 
for domiciled corporations.

Chile
Gold Fields anticipates that its Chilean subsidiary will be subject to the 27% corporate tax rate, and that dividends paid by the Chilean 
subsidiary to the parent company will be subject to a 35% withholding tax rate, but that the 27% corporate tax paid will fully count as a 
credit against the withholding tax levied, so that the effective dividend withholding tax rate will approximate 8%. 

EXCHANGE RATES
Gold Fields’ Australian and South African revenues and costs are very sensitive to the Australian Dollar/US Dollar exchange rate and the 
Rand/US Dollar exchange rate, because revenues are generated using a gold price denominated in US Dollar, while the costs of the 
Australian and South African operations are incurred principally in Australian Dollar and Rand, respectively. Depreciation of the Australian 
Dollar and Rand against the US Dollar reduces Gold Fields’ average costs when they are translated into US Dollar, thereby increasing 
the operating margin of the Australian and South African operations. Conversely, appreciation of the Australian Dollar and Rand results 
in Australian and South African operating costs being translated into US Dollar at a lower Australian Dollar/US Dollar exchange rate and 
Rand/US Dollar exchange rate, resulting in higher costs in US Dollar terms and in lower operating margins. The impact on profitability 
of any change in the value of the Australian Dollar and Rand against the US Dollar can be substantial. Furthermore, the exchange rates 
obtained when converting US Dollar to Australian Dollar and Rand are set by foreign exchange markets, over which Gold Fields has 
no control. In 2022, the Rand weakened by 11% against the US Dollar, from an average of R14.79 per US$1.00 in 2021 to R16.37 
per US$1.00 in 2022. The Australian Dollar weakened by 8% at an average of A$1.00 per US$0.75 in 2020 to A$1.00 per US$0.69 
in 2022.

With respect to its operations in Ghana and Peru, a substantial portion of Gold Fields’ operating costs (including wages) are either 
directly incurred in US Dollar or are translated to US Dollar. Accordingly, fluctuations in the Ghanaian Cedi and Peruvian Nuevo Soles 
do not materially impact operating results for the Ghana and Peru operations. 

A portion of the Salares Norte project’s capital expenditure is denominated in Chilean pesos. Depreciation or appreciation of the 
Chilean peso against the US dollar will reduce or increase their capital expenditure when translating into US dollars. In 2020, Gold Fields 
entered into a foreign currency hedge to mitigate the full exchange rate exposure. The contract matured in 2022.

Gold Fields entered into the following currency forward contracts:

Australia foreign currency hedge
In May 2018, the Australian operations entered into Australian Dollar/US Dollar average rate forwards for a total notional US$96 million 
for the period January 2019 to December 2019 at an average strike price of A$/US$ 0.7517. In June 2018, further hedges were taken 
out for a total notional US$60 million for the same period January 2019 to December 2019 at an average strike price of A$/US$ 
0.7330. In September 2018, further hedges were taken out for a total notional US$100 million for the same period January 2019 to 
December 2019 at an average strike price of A$/US$ 0.7182. In October 2018, further hedges were taken out for the period January 
2019 to December 2019 for a notional US$60 million at an average strike price of A$/US$ 0.7075. In December 2018, further hedges 
were taken out for the period January 2019 to December 2019 for a notional US$50 million at an average strike price of A$/US$ 0.715. 

At 31 December 2020, the hedge had matured and the mark-to-market value was A$nil (US$nil).

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Salares Norte foreign currency hedge
In March 2020, a total notional amount of US$544.5 million was hedged at a rate of CLP/US$836.45 for the period July 2020 to 
December 2022. 

At 31 December 2022, the mark-to-market value on the hedge was US$nil (2021: negative US$6.8 million) as the hedge had matured 
with a realised loss of US$4.6 million (2021: gain of US$32.9 million) and an unrealised gain and prior year mark-to-market reversals of 
US$6.8 million (2021: loss of US$92.9 million) for the year ended 31 December 2022. For the period July 2020 to December 2022, 
the hedge realised a gain of US$33 million.

INFLATION
A period of significant inflation could adversely affect Gold Fields’ results and financial condition. Further, over the past several years, 
production costs have increased considerably. In 2022, there were significant inflationary pressures on commodity inputs (specifically 
fuel and explosives) and employee and contractor costs. The effect of these increases has adversely affected, and may continue to 
adversely affect, the profitability of Gold Fields’ operations. 

Effective mining inflation for 2022 was as follows:
	z 9.6% in South Africa;
	z 12.6% in Ghana (US based);
	z 14.3% in Peru (US based);
	z 7.3% in Chile (US based);
	z 12.3% in Australia; and
	z 10.7% Group weighted inflation.

To ensure sustainability and free cash flow generation, reinvesting in and upgrading the Gold Fields portfolio is essential. To achieve this, 
Gold Fields embarked on a reinvestment programme since 2020 with a significant capital spend due to the construction of Salares 
Norte. Given the high levels of capital expenditure, the Group undertook short-term hedging. For further details, refer to pages 207 
to 210. 

The Group continued rationalising and prioritising capital expenditure without undermining the sustainability of its operations and 
continued prioritisation of cash generation over production volumes. 

Further, the majority of Gold Fields’ costs at the South African operations are in Rand and revenues from gold sales are in US Dollar. 
Generally, when inflation is high, the Rand potentially devalues thereby increasing Rand revenues and potentially offsetting the increase 
in costs. However, there can be no guarantee that any cost-saving measures or the effects of any potential devaluation will offset the 
effects of increased inflation and production costs. 

The same applies to the Australian operations with regard to the link between the Australian Dollar and US Dollar. The Peruvian and 
Ghanaian operations, on the other hand, are affected by inflation without a potential similar effect on revenue proceeds, thereby 
increasing the impact of inflation on the operating margins. 

CAPITAL EXPENDITURES
Gold Fields will continue to be required to make capital investments in both new and existing infrastructure and opportunities and, 
therefore, management will be required to continue to balance the demands for capital expenditure in the business and allocate 
Gold Fields’ resources in a focused manner to achieve its sustainable growth objectives. Gold Fields expects that its use of available 
capital resources and allocation of its capital expenditures may shift in future periods as it increases investment in certain of its 
exploration projects. 

Group
Capital expenditure for the Group (excluding Asanko) decreased by 2% from US$1,089 million in 2021 (comprising sustaining capital 
expenditure of US$576 million and growth capital expenditure of US$513 million) to US$1,069 million in 2022 (comprising sustaining 
capital expenditure of US$656 million and growth capital expenditure of US$413 million). 

Set out on the following page are the capital expenditures made by Gold Fields during 2022. Also, refer to “Cash flows from investing 
activities” section. 

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Sustaining 
capital

Growth 
capital

Total 
capital

Sustaining 
capital

Growth 
capital

Total 
capital

United States Dollar

2022

2021

South Deep

South African region

Tarkwa
Damang

Ghanaian region

Cerro Corona
Salares Norte

South American region

St Ives
Agnew
Granny Smith
Gruyere – 50%

Australian region
Other

Capital expenditure

98

98

229
50

279

31
10

41

88
54
61
33

236
2

656

21

21

—
10

10

15
286

301

13
31
37
—

81
—

119

119

229
60

289

46
296

342

101
85
98
33

317
2

413

1,069

69

69

209
17

226

28
—

28

90
56
64
42

252
1

576

20

20

—
6

6

28
375

403

14
32
36
2

84
—

89

89

209
23

232

56
375

431

104
88
100
44

336
1

513

1,089

South African region
Gold Fields spent R1,943 million (US$119 million) on capital expenditure at South Deep in 2022 and has budgeted approximately 
R1,855 million (US$116 million) for only sustaining capital expenditure at South Deep in 2023. The capital expenditure of R1,943 million 
(US$119 million) in 2022 comprised sustaining capital expenditure of R1,610 million (US$98 million) and growth capital expenditure of 
R334 million (US$21 million). 

Ghanaian region
Gold Fields spent US$229 million on capital expenditure at Tarkwa in 2022 and has budgeted US$243 million for capital expenditure 
at Tarkwa for 2023. The total spend relates to sustaining capital expenditure. 

Gold Fields spent US$60 million on capital expenditure at Damang in 2022 and has budgeted US$7 million of capital expenditure at 
Damang for 2023. The expenditure of US$60 million in 2022 comprised sustaining capital expenditure of US$50 million and growth 
capital expenditure of US$10 million. The budgeted capital expenditure of US$7 million comprises sustaining capital expenditure only. 

The capital expenditure at Asanko (45%) for 2022 was US$8 million. The capital expenditure of US$8 million in 2022 comprised 
sustaining capital expenditure of US$5 million and growth capital expenditure of US$3 million. Budgeted capital expenditure for 
Asanko will be updated later in the year when a new and approved business plan is provided by Galiano Gold Inc. to the Group. 

South American region 
Gold Fields spent US$46 million on capital expenditure at Cerro Corona in 2022 and has budgeted US$45 million for capital 
expenditure at Cerro Corona for 2023. The capital expenditure of US$46 million in 2022 comprised US$31 million sustaining capital 
expenditure and US$15 million growth capital. The budgeted capital expenditure of US$45 million comprises sustaining capital 
expenditure of US$37 million and growth capital expenditure of US$8 million. 

Gold Fields spent US$296 million on growth capital expenditure at Salares Norte in 2022 and has budgeted US$386 million for 
capital expenditure at Salares Norte for 2023. The capital expenditure of US$296 million in 2022 comprised US$10 million 
sustaining capital expenditure and US$286 million growth capital. The budgeted capital expenditure of US$386 million comprises 
sustaining capital expenditure of US$159 million and growth capital expenditure of US$227 million.

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Australian region
Gold Fields spent A$146 million (US$101 million) on capital expenditure at St Ives in 2022 and has budgeted A$327 million 
(US$229 million) for capital expenditure at St Ives in 2023. The capital expenditure of A$146 million (US$101 million) in 2022 comprised 
A$126 million (US$88 million) sustaining capital expenditure and A$20 million (US$13 million) growth capital. The budgeted capital 
expenditure of A$327 million (US$229 million) comprises sustaining capital expenditure of A$290 million (US$203 million) and growth 
capital expenditure of A$37 million (US$26 million). 

Gold Fields spent A$123 million (US$85 million) on capital expenditure at Agnew in 2022 and has budgeted A$125 million 
(US$88 million) for capital expenditure at Agnew for 2023. The capital expenditure of A$123 million (US$85 million) in 2022 comprised 
A$79 million (US$54 million) sustaining capital expenditure and A$44 million (US$31 million) growth capital. The budgeted capital 
expenditure of A$125 million (US$88 million) comprises sustaining capital expenditure of A$107 million (US$75 million) and growth 
capital expenditure of A$18 million (US$13 million). 

Gold Fields spent A$141 million (US$98 million) on capital expenditure at Granny Smith in 2022 and has budgeted A$117 million 
(US$82 million) for capital expenditure at Granny Smith for 2023. The capital expenditure of A$141 million (US$98 million) in 2022 
comprised A$88 million (US$61 million) sustaining capital expenditure and A$53 million (US$37 million) growth capital. The budgeted 
capital expenditure of A$117 million (US$82 million) comprises sustaining capital expenditure of A$88 million (US$62 million) and 
growth capital expenditure of A$29 million (US$20 million). 

Gold Fields spent A$48 million (US$33 million) on sustaining capital expenditure at Gruyere in 2022 and has budgeted A$98 million 
(US$69 million) for sustaining capital expenditure for 2023. 

The actual capital expenditure for the future periods noted above may be different from the amounts set out above and the amount of 
actual capital expenditure will depend on a number of factors, such as production volumes, the price of gold, copper and other minerals 
mined by Gold Fields and general economic conditions. Some of the factors are outside of the control of Gold Fields. 

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING JUDGEMENTS AND ESTIMATES
Gold Fields’ significant accounting policies are fully described in the accounting policies to its consolidated financial statements included 
in this Annual Financial Report (refer pages 120 to 202). Some of Gold Fields’ accounting policies require the application of significant 
judgements and estimates by management that can affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements. By their 
nature, these judgements are subject to a degree of uncertainty and are based on Gold Fields’ historical experience, terms of existing 
contracts, management’s view on trends in the gold mining industry, information from outside sources and other assumptions that 
Gold Fields considers to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results could differ from these estimates under different 
assumptions or conditions. 

RESULTS FOR THE PERIOD – YEARS ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022 AND 31 DECEMBER 2021
Profit attributable to owners of the parent for the Group decreased by 10% from US$789 million (or US$0.89 per share) in 2021 to 
US$711 million (or US$0.80 per share) in 2022. The reasons for this decrease are discussed on the following pages.

Revenue
Revenue increased by 2% from US$4,195 million in 2021 to US$4,287 million in 2022. The increase in revenue of US$92 million was 
due to higher gold sold. 

The average US Dollar gold price achieved by the Group (excluding Asanko) decreased by 1% from US$1,794 per equivalent ounce 
in 2021 to US$1,785 per equivalent ounce in 2022. The average Rand gold price increased by 11% from R851,102 per kilogram in 
2021 to R943,581 per kilogram in 2022. The average Australian Dollar gold price increased by 8% from A$2,401 per ounce in 2021 
to A$2,592 per ounce in 2022. The average US Dollar gold price for the Ghanaian operations (including Asanko) increased marginally 
from US$1,794 per ounce in 2021 to US$1,802 per ounce in 2022 and the average US Dollar gold price for the Ghanaian operations 
(excluding Asanko) increased by 1% from US$1,797 per ounce in 2021 to US$1,806 per ounce in 2022. The average equivalent 
US Dollar gold price, net of treatment and refining charges, for Cerro Corona decreased by 5% from US$1,750 per equivalent ounce in 
2021 to US$1,671 per equivalent ounce in 2022. The average US Dollar/Rand exchange rate weakened by 11% against the US Dollar, 
from an average of R14.79 per US$1.00 in 2021 to R16.37 per US$1.00 in 2022. The Australian Dollar weakened by 8% at an average 
of A$1.00 per US$0.75 in 2021 to A$1.00 per US$0.69 in 2022.

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Gold Fields       Annual Financial Report including Governance Report 2022AFRGold sales from operations (excluding Asanko) increased by 3% from 2,339,100 equivalent ounces in 2021 to 2,401,900 equivalent 
ounces in 2022. Gold sales at the South African operation increased by 12% from 9,102 kilograms (292,600 ounces) in 2021 to 
10,200 kilograms (327,900 ounces) in 2022. Gold sales at the Ghanaian operations (excluding Asanko) increased by 2% from 
776,100 ounces in 2021 to 758,000 ounces in 2022. Gold equivalent sales at the Peruvian operation (Cerro Corona) increased by 
5% from 248,400 equivalent ounces in 2021 to 260,100 equivalent ounces in 2022. At the Australian operations, gold sales increased 
by 3% from 1,021,900 ounces in 2021 to 1,055,800 ounces in 2022. As a general rule, Gold Fields sells all the gold it produces.

2022

2021

Revenue
US$ million

Gold sold
’000oz

587.9
953.8
414.8
133.7
434.7
670.9
427.9
515.2
281.5

327.9
529.1
228.9
75.5
260.1
373.2
238.7
287.4
156.4

Gold
produced
’000oz

327.9
531.6
230.0
76.7
260.5
376.7
239.2
287.9
157.3

Revenue 
US$ million

Gold sold 
’000oz

Gold 
produced 
’000oz

523.8
936.9
457.5
172.1
434.8
705.5
402.0
510.4
224.4

292.6
521.7
254.4
97.2
248.4
391.1
222.8
283.6
124.4

292.6
521.7
254.4
94.6
248.3
393.0
223.0
279.2
123.3

4,420.4

2,477.4

2,487.8

4,367.3

2,436.3

2,430.1

4,286.7

2,401.9

2,411.1

4,195.2

2,339.1

2,335.5

South Deep
Tarkwa
Damang
Asanko – 45%1
Cerro Corona
St Ives
Agnew
Granny Smith
Gruyere – 50%

Total Group (including 
Asanko)

Total Group (excluding 
Asanko)

1  Equity-accounted joint venture. Included above for information only, not included in revenue for the Group.

At South Deep in South Africa, gold sales increased by 12% from 9,102 kilograms (292,600 ounces) in 2021 to 10,200 kilograms 
(327,900 ounces) in 2022 due to improved efficiencies resulting in increased volumes mined and processed as well as improved mine 
call factor and plant recovery factor. 

At the Ghanaian operations, gold sales at Tarkwa increased by 1% from 521,700 ounces in 2021 to 529,100 ounces in 2022 mainly 
due to higher tonnes processed and yield. Damang’s gold sales decreased by 10% from 254,400 ounces in 2021 to 228,900 ounces 
in 2022 mainly due to lower yield as a result of lower grade of ore processed. Gold sales at Asanko decreased by 22% from 
97,200 ounces in 2021 to 75,500 ounces in 2022 mainly due to lower yield. 

At Cerro Corona in Peru, copper sales increased by 4% from 25,795 tonnes in 2021 to 26,704 tonnes in 2022 due to higher copper 
recoveries, while gold sales increased by 16% from 112,957 ounces in 2021 to 130,555 ounces in 2022 due to selective processing 
of higher grade ore and higher gold recoveries. Gold equivalent sales increased by 5% from 248,400 ounces in 2021 to 
260,100 ounces in 2022.

At the Australian operations, gold sales at St Ives decreased by 5% from 391,100 ounces in 2021 to 373,200 ounces in 2022 due to 
a 6% decrease in tonnes processed. Agnew, gold sales increased by 7% from 222,800 ounces in 2021 to 238,700 ounces in 2022 
due to an increase in yield, partially off-set by decreased ore tonnes processed. At Granny Smith, gold sales increased by 1% from 
283,600 ounces in 2021 to 287,400 ounces in 2022 due to an increase in yield on higher grades mined, partially offset by decreased 
ore tonnes processed. At Gruyere, gold sales increased by 26% from 124,400 ounces in 2021 to 156,400 ounces in 2022 due to 
increased ore processed at higher grade.

Cost of sales
Cost of sales, which comprises cost of sales before gold inventory change and amortisation and depreciation, gold inventory change 
and amortisation and depreciation, increased by 10% from US$2,375 million in 2021 to US$2,608 million in 2022. The reasons for this 
increase are described below. 

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Financial Statements continued

Cost of sales before gold inventory change and amortisation and depreciation
Cost of sales before gold inventory change and amortisation and depreciation increased by 8% from US$1,785 million in 2021 to 
US$1,932 million in 2022 mainly due to inflationary increases affecting all the regions, partially offset by the weakening of the South 
African Rand and Australian Dollar.

At South Deep in South Africa, cost of sales before gold inventory change and amortisation and depreciation increased by 15% from 
R4,618 million (US$312 million) in 2021 to R5,314 million (US$325 million) in 2022 mainly due to a 5% increase in total tonnes mined, 
a 2% increase in total tonnes milled and inflationary increases on consumables, contractors, electricity and employee costs

At the Ghanaian operations (excluding Asanko), cost of sales before gold inventory change and amortisation and depreciation increased 
by 7% from US$562 million in 2021 to US$600 million in 2022. At Tarkwa, cost of sales before gold inventory change and amortisation 
and depreciation increased by 20% from US$340 million in 2021 to US$407 million in 2022 mainly due to a 19% increase in ore tonnes 
mined, a 12% increase in operational waste tonnes mined and inflationary increases mainly impacting fuel, explosives, grinding media 
and employee costs. At Damang, cost of sales before gold inventory change and amortisation and depreciation decreased by 13% from 
US$222 million in 2021 to US$193 million in 2022 mainly due to a 29% decrease in ore tonnes mined and a 47% decrease in 
operational waste tonnes mined despite processing volume remaining similar, partially offset by inflationary increases mainly impacting 
fuel, explosives, grinding media and employee costs.

Asanko is accounted for as an equity accounted investees and Gold Fields share of its cost of sales before gold inventory change and 
amortisation and depreciation is not included the Group cost of sales before gold inventory change and amortisation and depreciation. 
At Asanko, cost of sales before gold inventory change and amortisation and depreciation (45% basis) decreased by 37% from 
US$115 million in 2021 to US$73 million in 2022 mainly due to a 70% decrease in ore tonnes mined and a 81% decrease in 
operational waste tonnes mined due to the temporary cessation of mining activities in June 2022. Processing volume remained similar 
year on year.

At Cerro Corona in Peru, cost of sales before gold inventory change and amortisation and depreciation increased by 18% from 
US$190 million in 2021 to US$225 million in 2022 mainly due to a 54% increase in ore tonnes mined partially offset by a 20% decrease 
in operational waste tonnes mined. Operational costs were also impacted by inflationary increases mainly impacting fuel, explosives, 
grinding media and employee costs.

At the Australian operations, cost of sales before gold inventory change and amortisation and depreciation increased by 17% from 
A$959 million (US$721 million) in 2021 to A$1,122 million (US$777 million) in 2022. At St Ives, cost of sales before gold inventory 
change and amortisation and depreciation increased by 11% from A$357 million (US$268 million) in 2021 to A$396 million 
(US$274 million) in 2022 mainly due to a 45% increase in operational waste tonnes mined at the Neptune open pit combined with 
inflationary pressures on commodity inputs and employee and contractor costs which resulted in higher production costs. At Agnew, 
cost of sales before gold inventory change and amortisation and depreciation increased by 18% from A$224 million (US$168 million) 
in 2021 to A$264 million (US$183 million) in 2022 mainly due to a 6% increase in operational waste tonnes mined combined with 
inflationary pressures on commodity inputs and employee and contractor costs which resulted in higher production costs. At Granny 
Smith, cost of sales before gold inventory change and amortisation and depreciation increased by 16% from A$255 million 
(US$191 million) in 2021 to A$295 million (US$204 million) in 2022 mainly due to inflationary pressures on commodity inputs and 
employee and contractor costs which resulted in higher production costs combined with structural increases in costs related to support 
and paste fill due to increase in depth at the Wallaby underground mine. At Gruyere, cost of sales before gold inventory change and 
amortisation and depreciation increased by 36% from A$123 million (US$93 million) in 2021 to A$167 million (US$116 million) in 2022 
mainly due a 278% increase in operational waste tonnes mined, combined with inflationary pressures on commodity inputs and 
employee and contractor costs which resulted in higher production costs. 

Gold inventory change
The gold inventory credit to costs increased by 37% from US$123 million in 2021 to US$168 million in 2022.

At South Deep, the gold inventory credit to costs increased by 62% from R108 million (US$7 million) in 2021 to R175 million 
(US$11 million) in 2022, due to a build up of stockpiles and gold in circuit.

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Gold Fields       Annual Financial Report including Governance Report 2022AFRAt Tarkwa, the gold inventory credit to costs increased by 20% from US$30 million in 2021 to US$36 million in 2022, due to a build-up 
of stockpiles.

At Damang, the gold inventory credit to costs decreased by 43% from US$72 million in 2021 to US$41 million in 2022, due to a lower 
build-up of stockpiles. 

At Asanko, the gold inventory credit to costs of US$5 million in 2021 compared to a charge to costs of US$9 million in 2022, as the 
operation treated stockpiles in H2 2022.

At Cerro Corona, the gold inventory credit to costs increased by 257% from US$14 million in 2021 to US$50 million in 2022, due to 
a build-up of stockpiles in line with the life of mine strategy.

At St Ives, the charge to costs of A$7 million (US$5 million) in 2021 compared to a credit to costs of A$9 million (US$6 million) in 2021.

At Agnew, the charge to costs decreased by 67% from A$6 million (US$4 million) in 2021 to A$2 million (US$1 million) in 2022. 

At Granny Smith, the charge to costs of A$3 million (US$2 million) in 2021 compared to a credit to costs of A$2 million (US$1 million) 
in 2022.

At Gruyere, the credit to costs increased by 47% from A$15 million (US$11 million) in 2021 to A$22 million (US$15 million) in 2022, 
due to a build up of stockpiles.

Amortisation and depreciation
Amortisation and depreciation is calculated on the units-of-production method and is based on current gold production as a percentage 
of total expected gold production over the lives of the different mines based on proved and probable reserves.

The amortisation in 2022 was based on the reserves as at 31 December 2021. The life-of-mine information is based on the operations 
reserve life of mine models. In basic terms, amortisation is calculated using the life-of-mine for each operation, which is based on: (1) the 
proved and probable reserves for the operation at the start of the relevant year; and (2) the amount of gold produced/mined by the 
operation during the year. 

South Africa region
South Deep
West Africa region
Tarkwa
Damang
South America region
Cerro Corona
Salares Norte
Australia region
St Ives
Agnew
Granny Smith
Gruyere
Corporate and other

Total amortisation and depreciation

Amortisation
for the year ended

31 December
2022
US$ million

31 December
2021
US$ million

51.8

220.6
97.1

125.6
6.4

109.2
70.7
67.0
80.8
15.1

844.3

43.0

172.3
92.6

88.3
—

85.1
64.8
72.2
77.5
17.4

713.2

Amortisation and depreciation increased by 18% from US$713 million in 2021 to US$844 million in 2022 mainly due to the higher 
ounces mined in 2022.

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Financial Statements continued

At South Deep in South Africa, amortisation and depreciation increased by 33% from R636 million (US$43 million) in 2021 to 
R848 million (US$52 million) in 2022 due to higher ounces mined.

At the Ghanaian operations (excluding Asanko), amortisation and depreciation increased by 20% from US$265 million in 2021 to 
US$318 million in 2022. Tarkwa increased by 28% from US$172 million in 2021 to US$221 million in 2022 mainly due to higher 
ounces mined. Damang increased by 4% from US$93 million in 2021 to US$97 million in 2022 mainly due a shorter reserve life.

At Cerro Corona in Peru, amortisation and depreciation increased by 43% from US$88 million in 2021 to US$126 million in 2022 mainly 
due to higher gold and copper ounces mined.

At the Australian operations, amortisation and depreciation increased by 19% from A$399 million (US$300 million) in 2021 to 
A$473 million (US$328 million) in 2022. At St Ives, amortisation and depreciation increased by 39% from A$113 million (US$85 million) 
in 2021 to A$157 million (US$109 million) in 2022 mainly due to increased unit rates for Neptune stage 7 and lower Hamlet 
development. At Agnew, amortisation and depreciation increased by 19% from A$86 million (US$65 million) in 2021 to A$102 million 
(US$71 million) in 2022 mainly due to effect of shorter useful life at New Holland. At Granny Smith, amortisation and depreciation 
increased by 1% from A$96 million (US$72 million) in 2021 to A$97 million (US$67 million) in 2022 mainly due increased ounces 
mined. At Gruyere, amortisation and depreciation increased by 14% from A$103 million (US$78 million) in 2021 to A$117 million 
(US$81 million) in 2022 due to increased ounces mined.

All-in sustaining and total all-in costs
The following table sets out for each operation and the Group, total gold sales in ounces, all-in sustaining costs and total all-in costs, 
net of by-product revenue, in US$/oz for 2022 and 2021:

Figures in thousands unless otherwise stated

South Deep

South African operation

Tarkwa
Damang
Asanko1

Ghanaian operations

Cerro Corona2

Peruvian operation

St Ives
Agnew
Granny Smith
Gruyere – 50%

Australian operations

Total Group (including Asanko)

Total Group (excluding Asanko)

2022

All-in
sustaining
costs
– US$/oz

Total
all-in
costs
– US$/oz

Gold only 
ounces sold

2021

All-in 
sustaining 
costs 
– US$/oz

Total 
all-in 
costs 
– US$/oz

Gold only
ounces sold

327.9

327.9

529.1
228.9
75.5

833.5

130.6

130.6

373.2
238.7
287.4
156.4

1,055.8

2,347.8

2,272.3

1,294

1,294

1,248
998
1,346

1,188

310

310

1,029
1,130
1,016
980

1,041

1,105

1,097

1,356

1,356

1,248
1,083
1,435

1,220

444

444

1,104
1,298
1,171
991

1,150

1,320

1,317

292.6

292.6

521.7
254.4
97.2

873.3

113.0

113.0

391.1
222.8
283.6
124.4

1,021.9

2,300.8

2,203.6

1,310

1,310

1,155
802
1,431

1,083

(34)

(34)

1,006
1,164
1,033
1,146

1,065

1,063

1,047

1,379

1,379

1,155
852
1,559

1,112

230

230

1,040
1,308
1,161
1,158

1,146

1,297

1,285

All-in costs are calculated in accordance with the World Gold Council Industry standard. Refer to pages 69 to 74 for detailed calculations and discussion of AIC. 
1  Equity-accounted joint venture. 
2  Gold sold at Cerro Corona excludes copper equivalents of 135,443 ounces in 2021 and 129,592 ounces in 2022.
Figures above may not add as they are rounded independently. 

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AISC net of by-product revenues (including Asanko) increased by 4% from US$1,063 per ounce of gold in 2021 to US$1,105 per ounce 
of gold in 2022, mainly due to higher sustaining capital expenditure and higher cost of sales before amortisation and depreciation, 
partially offset by higher gold sold and the 11% weakening of the South African Rand and 8% weakening of the Australian Dollar.

AIC net of by-product revenues (including Asanko) increased by 2% from US$1,297 per ounce of gold in 2021 to US$1,320 per ounce 
of gold in 2022 mainly due to the same reasons as AISC, partially offset by lower non-sustaining capital.

AISC net of by-product revenues (excluding Asanko) increased by 5% from US$1,047 per ounce of gold in 2021 to US$1,097 per 
ounce of gold in 2022, mainly due to higher sustaining capital expenditure and higher cost of sales before amortisation and 
depreciation, partially offset by higher gold sold and the 11% weakening of the South African Rand and 8% weakening of the Australian 
Dollar. AIC net of by-product revenues (excluding Asanko) increased by 2% from US$1,285 per ounce of gold in 2021 to US$1,316 per 
ounce of gold in 2022 mainly due to the same reasons as AISC, partially offset by lower non-sustaining capital.

At South Deep in South Africa, AISC increased by 9% from R622,726 per kilogram (US$1,310 per ounce) in 2021 in 2021 to 
R680,931 per kilogram (US$1,294 per ounce) in 2022 due to the prevailing inflationary pressures and higher sustaining capital costs 
partially offset by higher gold sales. AIC increased by 9% from R655,826 per kilogram (US$1,379 per ounce) in 2021 to R713,624 per 
kilogram (US$1,356 per ounce) in 2022 due to the same reasons as AISC as well as higher non-sustaining capital.

At the Ghanaian operations, AISC increased by 10% from US$1,083 per ounce in 2021 to US$1,188 per ounce in 2022 and AIC 
increased by 10% from US$1,112 per ounce in 2021 to US$1,220 per ounce in 2022. At Tarkwa, AISC and AIC increased by 8% from 
US$1,155 per ounce in 2021 to US$1,248 per ounce in 2022 due to higher capital expenditure and higher cost of sales before 
amortisation and depreciation, partially offset by higher ounces sold. At Damang, AISC increased by 24% from US$802 per ounce in 
2021 to US$998 per ounce in 2022 due to lower gold sold, higher sustaining capital expenditure and higher cost of sales before 
amortisation and depreciation. AIC increased by 27% from US$852 per ounce in 2021 to US$1,083 per ounce in 2022 due to the 
same reasons as AISC and higher non-sustaining capital. At Asanko, AISC decreased by 6% from US$1,431 per ounce in 2021 to 
US$1,346 per ounce in 2022 due to lower cost of sales before amortisation and depreciation and sustaining capital expenditure, 
partially offset by lower gold ounces sold. AIC decreased by 8% from US$1,559 in 2021 to US$1,435 in 2022 due the same reasons 
as AISC as well as lower non-sustaining capital.

At Cerro Corona in Peru, AISC was a credit of US$34 per ounce in 2021 compared to a cost of US$310 per ounce in 2022 mainly as a 
result of higher operating cost due to inflation and lower by-product credits due to a lower copper price and higher sustaining capital, 
partially off-set by higher gold inventory credit due to higher low-grade stocking and higher gold ounces sold. AIC per ounce increased 
by 93% from US$230 per equivalent ounce in 2021 to US$444 per equivalent ounce in 2022 mainly due to the same reasons for AISC, 
partially offset by lower non-sustaining capital. AISC per equivalent ounce increased by 1% from US$920 per equivalent ounce in 2021 
to US$930 per equivalent ounce in 2022 mainly due higher operating cost due to inflation and higher sustaining capital expenditure, 
partially offset by higher equivalent ounces sold and higher gold inventory credit as a result of higher build-up of low grade stockpile 
in 2022. AIC per equivalent ounce decreased by 4% from US$1,040 per equivalent ounce in 2021 to US$998 per equivalent 
ounce in 2022 mainly due to higher equivalent ounces sold, higher gold inventory credit as a result of higher build-up of low grade 
stockpile in 2022 and lower non-sustaining capital expenditure, partially offset by higher operating cost due to inflation.  

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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of the 
Financial Statements continued

At the Australian operations, AISC increased by 6% from A$1,418 per ounce (US$1,065 per ounce) in 2021 to A$1,503 per ounce 
(US$1,041 per ounce) in 2022. AIC increased by 9% from A$1,526 per ounce (US$1,146 per ounce) in 2021 to A$1,659 per ounce 
(US$1,150 per ounce) in 2022. At St Ives, AISC increased by 11% from A$1,339 per ounce (US$1,006 per ounce) in 2021 to 
A$1,485 per ounce (US$1,029 per ounce) in 2022 due to lower ounces sold, higher cost of sales before amortisation and depreciation 
and higher sustaining capital expenditure. AIC increased by 15% from A$1,385 per ounce (US$1,040 per ounce) in 2021 to 
A$1,594 per ounce (US$1,104 per ounce) in 2021 due to the same reasons as AISC. At Agnew, AISC increased by 5% from 
A$1,550 per ounce (US$1,164 per ounce) in 2021 to A$1,632 per ounce (US$1,130 per ounce) in 2022 due to increased sustaining 
capital expenditure and inflationary pressures on commodity inputs and employee and contractor costs, which resulted in higher 
production costs. The production and capital cost increases were partially offset by increased gold sold. AIC increased by 8% from 
A$1,741 per ounce (US$1,308 per ounce) in 2021 to A$1,875 per ounce (US$1,298 per ounce) in 2022 due to the same reasons as 
AISC. At Granny Smith, AISC increased by 7% from A$1,376 per ounce (US$1,033 per ounce) in 2021 to A$1,466 per ounce 
(US$1,016 per ounce) in 2022 due to increased sustaining capital expenditure and inflationary pressures on commodity inputs and 
employee and contractor costs, which resulted in higher production costs. The production and capital cost increases were partially 
offset by increased gold sold. AIC increased by 9% from A$1,545 per ounce (US$1,161 per ounce) in 2021 to A$1,691 per ounce 
(US$1,171 per ounce) in 2022 mainly due to the same reasons as AISC. At Gruyere, AISC decreased by 7% from A$1,525 per ounce 
(US$1,146 per ounce) in 2021 to A$1,415 per ounce (US$980 per ounce) in 2022 due to higher gold sold and lower capital 
expenditure, partially offset by higher cost of sales before amortisation and depreciation. AIC decreased by 7% from A$1,541 per ounce 
(US$1,158 per ounce) in 2021 to A$1,431 per ounce (US$991 per ounce) in 2022 due to the same reasons as all-in sustaining costs. 

Investment income
Income from investments increased by 63% from US$8 million in 2021 to US$13 million in 2022. 

The investment income in 2022 of US$13 million comprised US$1 million interest on monies invested in the South African rehabilitation 
trust fund and US$12 million interest on other cash and cash equivalent balances.

The investment income in 2021 of US$8 million comprised US$1 million interest on monies invested in the South African rehabilitation 
trust fund and US$7 million interest on other cash and cash equivalent balances.

Interest received on the South African rehabilitation trust fund remained flat at US$1 million. 

Interest on other cash balances increased by 71% from US$7 million in 2021 to US$12 million in 2022 mainly due to higher cash 
balances and higher interest rates in 2022.

Finance expense
Finance expense decreased by 28% from US$101 million in 2021 to US$73 million in 2022. 

The finance expense of US$73 million in 2022 comprised US$12 million relating to the accretion of the environmental rehabilitation 
liability, US$1 million relating to the unwinding of the silicosis provision, US$23 million lease interest and US$75 million on various 
Group borrowings, partially offset by borrowing costs capitalised of US$38 million. 

The finance expense of US$101 million in 2021 comprised US$9 million relating to the accretion of the environmental rehabilitation 
liability, US$1 million relating to the unwinding of the silicosis provision, US$24 million lease interest and US$80 million on various 
Group borrowings, partially offset by borrowing costs capitalised of US$13 million. 

The environmental rehabilitation liability accretion expense increased by 33% from US$9 million in 2021 to US$12 million in 2022 due 
to higher gross cost estimates at the end of 2021.

The unwinding of the silicosis provision remained flat at US$1 million. 

The interest expense on lease liability decreased by 4% from US$24 million in 2021 to US$23 million in 2022 due to a decrease in the 
lease liability in 2022. 

Capitalised interest increased by 192% from US$13 million in 2021 to US$38 million in 2022 due to increased capital expenditure at 
Salares Norte. The Salares Norte project was approved by the Board and capital expenditure commenced in April 2020. An average 
interest capitalisation rate of 6.4% (2021: 5.9%) was applied. The interest was capitalised in terms of IAS 23 Borrowing Costs. IAS 23 
requires capitalisation of borrowing costs whenever general or specific borrowings are used to finance qualifying projects.

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Figures in millions unless otherwise stated

Interest on borrowings to fund capital expenditure and operating costs at the 
South African operation
Interest on US$500 million 5-year notes issue
Interest on US$500 million 10-year notes issue
Interest on US$100 million revolving senior secured credit facility
Interest on US$150 million revolving senior secured credit facility
Interest on A$500 million syndicated revolving credit facility
Interest on US$1,200 million term loan and revolving credit facilities
Other interest charges

United States Dollar

2022

2021

2
26
31
1
3
6
6
—

75

2
26
31
2
3
7
8
1

80

Interest on borrowings to fund capital expenditure and operating costs at the South African operation remained flat at US$2 million. 
The Rand facilities are fully undrawn and the expense relates to commitment fees. 

Interest on the US$500 million 5-year notes issue and US$500 million 10-year notes issue remained flat at US$26 million and 
US$31 million, respectively. 

Interest on the US$100 million term revolving senior secured credit facility decreased by 50% from US$2 million in 2021 to US$1 million 
in 2022. The facility was repaid in full in 2019 and the expense relates to commitment fees. 

Interest on the US$150 million revolving senior secured credit facility remained flat at US$3 million. 

Interest on the A$500 million syndicated revolving credit facility decreased by 14% from US$7 million in 2021 to US$6 million in 2022. 
The facility is fully undrawn at 31 December 2022 and the expense relates to drawings during the year that were repaid. 

Interest on the US$1,200 million term loan and revolving credit facilities decreased by 25% from US$8 million in 2021 to US$6 million 
in 2022. The facilities are fully undrawn at 31 December 2022 and the expense relates to drawings during the year that were repaid. 

Gain/(loss) on financial instruments
The loss on financial instruments of US$100 million in 2021 compared to a gain of US$24 million in 2022.

The gain on financial instrument of US$24 million in 2022 comprised:

Figures in millions unless otherwise stated

Ghana oil hedge
Australia oil hedge
Salares Norte foreign currency hedge

Unrealised
(losses)/gains
and prior year
mark-to-
market
reversals

(3)
(2)
7

2

United States Dollar

Realised
(losses)/
gains

17
10
(5)

22

Total
gains

14
8
2

24

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Financial Statements continued

The loss on financial instrument of US$100 million in 2021 comprised:

Figures in millions unless otherwise stated

Ghana oil hedge
Australia oil hedge
Salares Norte foreign currency hedge
Peru copper hedge
Australia gold hedge
Maverix warrants – loss on fair value

Unrealised
(losses)/gains
and prior year
mark-to-
market
reversals

13
7
(93)
14
6
(4)

(57)

United States Dollar

Realised
(losses)/
gains

Total
(losses)/
gains

—
1
33
(46)
(31)
—

(43)

13
8
(60)
(32)
(25)
(4)

(100)

Ghana oil hedge 
In May 2017 and June 2017, the Ghanaian operations entered into fixed price ICE Gasoil cash-settled swap transaction for a total of 
125.8 million litres of diesel for the period June 2017 to December 2019. The average swap price is US$457.2 per metric tonne 
(equivalent US$61.4 per barrel). At the time of the transactions, the average Brent swap equivalent over the tenure was US$49.8 per 
barrel.

In June 2019, fixed price ICE Gasoil cash-settled swap transactions were entered into for a total of 123.2 million litres of diesel for the 
period January 2020 to December 2022 based on 50% of usage over the specified period. The average swap price is US$575 per 
metric tonne (equivalent to US$75.8 per barrel). At the time of the transactions, the average Brent swap equivalent over the tenor was 
US$59.2 per barrel. 

At 31 December 2022, the mark-to-market value on the hedge was US$nil (2021: positive US$3 million) as the hedge matured, with a 
realised gain of US$17 million (2021: US$nil) and an unrealised loss and prior year mark-to-market reversals of US$3 million (2021: gain 
of US$13 million). 

Australia oil hedge 
In May 2017 and June 2017, the Australian operations entered into fixed price Singapore 10ppm Gasoil cash-settled swap transactions 
for a total of 77.5 million litres of diesel for the period June 2017 to December 2019. The average swap price is US$61.2 per barrel. 
At the time of the transactions, the average Brent swap equivalent over the tenure was US$49.9 per barrel. 

In June 2019, fixed price Singapore 10ppm Gasoil cash-settled swap transactions were entered into for a total of 75.0 million litres of 
diesel for the period January 2020 to December 2022 based on 50% of usage over the specified period. The average swap price is 
US$74.0 per barrel. At the time of the transactions, the average Brent swap equivalent over the tenor was US$57.4 per barrel. 

At 31 December 2022, the mark-to-market value on the hedge was A$nil (US$nil) (2021: positive A$3 million (US$2 million)) as the 
hedge matured, with a realised gain of A$15 million (US$10 million) (2021: A$1 million (US$1 million)) and an unrealised loss and 
prior year mark-to-market reversals of A$3 million (US$2 million) (2021: gain of A$9 million (US$7 million)) for the year ended 
31 December 2022. 

Salares Norte 
In March 2020, a total notional amount of US$544.5 million was hedged at a rate of CLP/US$836.45 for the period July 2020 to 
December 2022. 

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Gold Fields       Annual Financial Report including Governance Report 2022AFRAt 31 December 2022, the mark-to-market value on the hedge was US$nil (2021: negative US$7 million) as the hedge matured, with 
a realised loss of US$5 million (2021: gain of US$33 million) and an unrealised gain and prior year mark-to-market reversals of 
US$7 million (2021: loss of US$93 million) for the year ended 31 December 2022. For the period July 2020 to December 2022, 
the hedge realised a gain of US$33 million.

Foreign exchange gain/(loss)
The foreign exchange loss of US$2 million in 2021 compared with a gain of US$7 million in 2022. 

These gains or losses on foreign exchange related to the conversion of offshore cash holdings into their functional currencies. The 
exchange gain of US$7m in 2022 is mainly due to the weakening of the South African Rand, Australian Dollar, Chilean Peso, Peruvian 
Soles and Ghanaian Cedi against the US Dollar. The exchange loss of US$2m in 2021 is mainly due to the strengthening of the Peruvian 
Soles and Chilean Peso, partially offset by the weakening of the Ghanaian Cedi.

Other costs, net 
Other costs, net decreased by 69% from US$49 million in 2021 to US$15 million in 2022.

The costs in 2022 are mainly made up of: 
	z Social contributions and sponsorships of US$19 million; and
	z Offshore structure costs of US$15 million;

The above were partially offset by the following:
	z Rehabilitation income of US$9 million as a result of changes in estimates relating to the provision for environmental rehabilitation 

costs recognised in profit or loss.

The costs in 2021 are mainly made up of: 
	z Social contributions and sponsorships of US$18 million;
	z Offshore structure costs of US$15 million;
	z Donations of US$1 million made to various bodies in response to Covid-19; and
	z Rehabilitation expense of US$11 million as a result of changes in estimates relating to the provision for environmental rehabilitation 

costs recognised in profit or loss.

Share-based payments
Gold Fields recognises the cost of share options granted (share-based payments) in terms of IFRS 2 Share-based Payment. 

The Group grants share options and restricted shares to Executive Committee members (including regional Executive Committee 
members) under the Gold Fields Limited 2012 share plan amended. Gold Fields has adopted appropriate valuation models (Black-
Scholes and Monte Carlo simulation) to fair value share-based payments. The value of the equity-settled instruments is determined at 
the grant date of the options and depending on the rules of the plan expensed on a straight-line basis over a three-year vesting period, 
adjusted for forfeitures as appropriate. 

Only Executive Committee members (including regional Executive Committee members) receive awards under the Gold Fields Limited 
2012 share plan amended, while senior and middle management receive awards under the revised long-term incentive plan (“LTIP”). 

Share-based payments decreased by 46% from US$13 million in 2021 to US$7 million in 2022 mainly due to lower forecast vesting 
percentages of the scheme and lower allocations made in 2022. The corresponding entry for the share-based payment expense was 
the share-based payment reserve within shareholders’ equity. 

Long-term incentive plan expense 
Gold Fields recognises the long-term incentive plan expense in terms of IAS 19 Employee Benefits. 

On 1 March 2014, the Remuneration Committee approved the Gold Fields Limited long-term incentive plan (“LTIP”). The plan provided 
for Executive Directors, certain officers and employees to receive a cash award, conditional on the achievement of specified 
performance conditions relating to total shareholder return and free cash flow margin. The conditions were assessed over the 
performance cycle which runs over three calendar years. The expected timing of the cash outflows in respect of each grant was at the 
end of three years after the original award was made. The last award under this plan was made in 2015. 

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Financial Statements continued

Executive Committee members (including regional Executive Committee members) receive awards under the Gold Fields Limited 2012 
share plan amended, while senior and middle management receive awards under the revised LTIP. The performance conditions of the 
revised LTIP are approved annually by the Remuneration Committee. The expected timing of the cash outflows in respect of each grant 
is at the end of three years after the original award was made. 

The LTIP expense remained flat at US$29 million. 

Exploration expense 
The exploration expense increased by 33% from US$61 million in 2021 to US$81 million in 2022. 

Figures in millions unless otherwise stated

Australia
Salares Norte
Peru
Ghana
Exploration office costs

Total exploration expense

United States Dollar

2022

2021

34
32
3
12
—

81

21
27
2
10
1

61

Share of results of equity-accounted investees, net of taxation 
The share of results of equity-accounted investees, net of taxation was a loss of US$32 million in 2021 compared to a profit of 
US$10 million in 2022. 

Figures in millions unless otherwise stated

Far South East Resources Incorporated (“FSE”)
Asanko Gold Inc (“Asanko”)
Asanko – profit before impairment
Asanko – impairment
Lunnon Metals Limited (“Lunnon”) 

Total share of result of equity-accounted investees, net of taxation

United States Dollar

2022

2021

(1)
13
13
—
(2)

10

(2)
(29)
24
(53)
(1)

(32)

FSE’s share of loss of equity-accounted investees, net of taxation decreased by 50% from US$2 million in 2021 to US$1 million in 2022. 

Asanko’s share of results of equity-accounted investees, net of taxation was a loss of US$29 million in 2021 compared to a profit 
of US$13 million in 2022. The loss of US$29 million in 2021 comprised earnings of US$24 million, offset by an impairment of 
US$53 million. The profit of US$13 million in 2022 comprises earnings only. The decrease in Asanko’s earnings is mainly due to lower 
profitability in 2022 as a result of the temporary cessation of mining activities in 2022 and processing mainly stockpiles. The impairment 
of Asanko in 2021 related to an impairment of US$53m of the Asanko gold mine following the identification of an impairment trigger. 
Due to the re-evaluation of the geological modelling by our JV partner, Galiano, which was not complete in 31 December 2021, 
Gold Fields was not in a position to provide a reserve and resource estimate for Asanko as at 31 December 2021. Taking this into 
consideration, management modelled various scenarios for the Asanko Life of Mine (LoM) in order to determine their best estimates 
of the future cash flows of the Asanko gold mine. The various LoM scenario runs were undertaken in an attempt to model Asanko’s 
future cash flows in the absence of a revised Resource and Reserve for 31 December 2021. These scenarios were based on the 
pre-feasibility study completed in 2019, in order to declare a Reserve at 31 December 2019, but were modified where appropriate 
to reflect prevailing circumstances. During 2022, there were no changes in status with respect to the completion of the technical 
and economic work required to generate a Reserve and Resources estimate based on a LoM. Taking this into consideration, 
management utilised the LoM developed for the 2022 impairment calculations and this resulted in no impairment for the year ended 
31 December 2022.

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2022, Gold Fields acquired an additional 2.31 % and holds 33.96 % (2021: 31.65%) at 31 December 2022.

Yamana break fee
US$300 million income in 2022 related to the Yamana break fee. As a result of Yamana entering into an arrangement agreement with 
Pan American Silver Corp and Agnico Eagle Mines Limited, Gold Fields terminated the agreement in respect of the proposed acquisition 
of Yamana. In accordance, within the terms of the arrangement agreement, Yamana was required to pay Gold Fields a termination fee of 
US$300 million. 

Yamana transaction costs
The transaction costs of US$33 million related mainly to amounts paid to advisors, bankers, lawyers and accountants in connection with 
the proposed acquisition of Yamana.

Restructuring costs 
Restructuring costs increased by 1,000% from US$1 million in 2021 to US$11 million in 2022. The cost in 2022 relates to the 
separation packages at Tarkwa and Damang and the cost in 2021 relates mainly to the separation packages at Tarkwa.

Silicosis settlement costs 
Silicosis settlement credits increased by 100% from US$1 million in 2021 to US$2 million in 2022. 

A consolidated application was brought against several South African mining companies, including Gold Fields, for certification of a class 
action on behalf of current or former mineworkers (and their dependants) who have allegedly contracted silicosis and/or tuberculosis 
while working for one or more of the mining companies listed in the application (refer to notes 25.2 and 35 of the consolidated financial 
statements for further details). 

During 2022, reversal of costs of US$2 million, related to a change in the expected timing of the cash flows and an increase in the 
discount rate. 

During 2021, reversal of costs of US$1 million, related to a change in the expected timing of the cash flows and an increase in the 
discount rate. 

Impairment of investments and assets 
Impairment of investments and assets increased by 1,102% from US$42 million in 2021 to US$505 million in 2022. 

Figures in millions unless otherwise stated

Peru redundant assets
Chile redundant assets
Peru cash-generating unit
Tarkwa cash-generating unit
Capitalised exploration costs at St Ives
Impairment – FSE

United States Dollar

2022

2021

2
1
63
325
—
114

505

2
—
—
—
10
31

42

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Financial Statements continued

The impairment of US$505 million in 2022 comprised of:
	z US$2 million impairment of redundant assets at Peru;
	z US$63 million impairment of Peru cash-generating unit. The recoverable amount was based on its fair value lest cost of disposal 
(“FVLCOD”) calculated using a combination of the market (resource value) and the income approach (level 3 of the fair value 
hierarchy). The impairment is mainly due to the increase in the discount rate from 4.8% to 8.1% as a result of increases in the risk free 
rate as well as inflationary cost pressures experienced in 2022. The recoverable amount at 31 December 2022 is US$477million 
using the following assumptions based on the 2022 life-of-mine plan:
 ― Gold price:

•  2023 – US$1,740 per ounce;
•  2024 – US$1,730 per ounce;
•  2025 – US$1,700 per ounce;
•  2026 – US$1,650 per ounce; and
•  Long-term – US$1,620 per ounce.

 ― Copper price:

•  2023 – US$7,700 per tonne;
•  2024 – US$8,150 per tonne;
•  2025 – US$8,150 per tonne;
•  2026 – US$8,150 per tonne; and
•  Long-term – US$7,700 per ounce.
 ― Resource price of US$30 per ounce;
 ― Resource ounces of 1.0 million ounces;
 ― Life-of-mine: 8 years; and
 ― Discount rate of 8.1%.

	z US$325 million impairment of Tarkwa cash-generating unit. The recoverable amount was based on its fair value lest cost of disposal 

(“FVLCOD”) calculated using a combination of the market (resource value) and the income approach (level 3 of the fair value 
hierarchy). The impairment is mainly due to the increase in the discount rate from 8.3% to 15.9% as a result of increases in the Ghana 
country risk premium and the risk free rate as well as inflationary cost pressures experienced in 2022. The recoverable amount at 
31 December 2022 is US$812 million using the following assumptions based on the 2022 life-of-mine plan:
 ― Gold price:

•  2023 – US$1,740 per ounce;
•  2024 – US$1,730 per ounce;
•  2025 – US$1,700 per ounce;
•  2026 – US$1,650 per ounce; and
•  Long-term – US$1,620 per ounce.
 ― Resource price of US$71 per ounce;
 ― Resource ounces of 24.5 million ounces;
 ― Life-of-mine: 13 years; and
 ― Discount rate of 15.9%.

	z Impairment of FSE of US$114 million. Management has actively been engaged in the process of disposing of FSE in 2022. The 

disposal process proved unsuccessful and no offers were received. Management’s assessment is that it is unlikely the investment 
could be sold for any value and wrote off the investment by US$114 million to a carrying value of US$nil.

The impairment of US$42 million in 2021 comprised of:
	z US$2 million impairment of redundant assets at Peru;
	z US$10 million impairment of capitalised exploration costs at St Ives based on technical and economic parameters of various studies; 

and

	z Impairment of FSE of US$31 million based on the fair value less cost of disposal of the investment which was indirectly derived from 

the market value of Lepanto Consolidated Mining Company.

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Ghana expected credit loss (“ECL”) decreased by 56% from US$41 million in 2021 to US$18 million in 2022. 

The ECL of US$18 million in 2022 comprises US$4 million raised against a contractor loan receivable and US$14 million raised against 
a Tarkwa receivable at 31 December 2022. Due to issues with fleet availability at both Tarkwa and Damang, an agreement was entered 
into between Gold Fields and Engineers and Planners (“E&P”) to provide financial assistance to E&P in order to procure new fleet in 
2020. The initial contractor loan receivable amounted to US$68 million and at 31 December 2022 a cumulative impairment of 
US$45 million (2022: US$4 million and 2021: US$41 million) was raised, resulting in a net balance of US$23 million.

Profit on disposal of assets 
Profit on disposal of assets increased by 11% from US$9 million in 2021 to US$10 million in 2022. The profits in 2021 and 2022 related 
mainly to the sale of redundant assets at South Deep and Australia. 

Royalties 
Royalties decreased by 2% from US$112 million in 2021 to US$110 million in 2022 and are made up as follows: 

Figures in millions unless otherwise stated

South Africa
Ghana
Peru
Australia

United States Dollar

2022

2021

3
55
6
46

110

3
55
8
46

112

The royalty in South Africa remained flat at US$3 million mainly due to the weakening of the South African Rand to the US Dollar. In 
South African Rand, the royalty increased by 23% from R39 million in 2021 to R48 million in 2022 in line with the increase in revenue.

The royalty in Ghana remained flat at US$55 million.

The royalty in Peru decreased by 25% from US$8 million in 2021 to US$6 million in 2022 due to a decrease in operating profit margin 
in 2022. 

The royalty in Australia remained similar at US$46 million in 2022 mainly due to the weakening of the Australian Dollar to the US Dollar. 
In Australian Dollar, the royalty increased by 11% from A$61 million in 2021 to A$68 million in 2022 in line with the increase in revenue.

Mining and income tax 
The mining and income tax charge increased by 4% from US$425 million in 2021 to US$442 million in 2022. 

The table below indicates Gold Fields’ effective tax rate in 2022 and 2021: 

Figures in millions unless otherwise stated

Income and mining tax credit/(charge) (US$ million)
Effective tax rate (%)

United States Dollar

2022

(442)
38.0

2021

(425)
33.9

In 2022, the effective tax rate of 38.0% was higher than the maximum South African mining statutory tax rate of 34% mainly due to the 
tax effect of the following:
	z US$66 million adjustment to reflect the actual realised company tax rates in South Africa and offshore;
	z US$3 million of non-deductible share of results of equity-accounted investees, net of taxation;
	z US$18 million non-taxable capital gains tax portion of Yamana break fee and transaction costs;
	z US$4 million deferred tax movement on Peruvian Nuevo Sol devaluation against US Dollar; and
	z US$1 million deferred tax assets utilised at Tarkwa and Damang.

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Financial Statements continued

The above were offset by the following tax effected charges:
	z US$2 million non-deductible share-based payments;
	z US$39 million not recognised on FSE impairment;
	z US$22 million non-deductible interest paid;
	z US$21 million dividend withholding tax;
	z US$18 million of net non-deductible expenditure and non-taxable income;
	z US$5 million of various Peruvian non-deductible expenses;
	z US$14 million deferred tax assets not recognised at Cerro Corona;
	z USS$3 million prior year adjustments; and
	z US$6 million deferred tax charge on change of tax rate at South Deep.

In 2021, the effective tax rate of 33.9% was lower than the maximum South African mining statutory tax rate of 34% mainly due to the tax 
effect of the following:
	z US$46 million adjustment to reflect the actual realised company tax rates in South Africa and offshore;
	z US$16 million deferred tax on unremitted earnings at Tarkwa and Cerro Corona; and
	z US$97 million deferred tax assets recognised at Salares Norte.

The above were offset by the following tax effected charges:
	z US$4 million non-deductible share-based payments;
	z US$10 million non-deductible exploration expense;
	z US$11 million not recognised on FSE impairment;
	z US$22 million non-deductible interest paid;
	z US$11 million of non-taxable share of results of equity-accounted investees, net of taxation;
	z US$1 million non-deductible fair value loss on Maverix warrants;
	z US$30 million dividend withholding tax;
	z US$27 million of net non-deductible expenditure and non-taxable income;
	z US$9 million deferred tax movement on Peruvian Nuevo Sol devaluation against US Dollar;
	z US$8 million of various Peruvian non-deductible expenses;
	z US$12 million deferred tax assets not recognised at Cerro Corona;
	z US$7 million deferred tax assets not recognised at Tarkwa and Damang; and
	z USS$6 million prior year adjustments.

Profit for the year
As a result of the factors discussed above, the profit decreased by 13% from US$830 million in 2021 to US$722 million in 2022. 

Profit attributable to owners of the parent 
Profit attributable to owners of the parent decreased by 10% from US$789 million in 2021 to US$711 million in 2022. 

Profit attributable to non-controlling interests 
Profit attributable to non-controlling interests decreased by 73% from US$40 million in 2021 to US$11 million in 2022. 

The non-controlling interest consists of Gold Fields Ghana Limited (Tarkwa) and Abosso Goldfields Limited (Damang) at 10% each at the 
end of 2022 and 2021, Gold Fields La Cima S.A. (Cerro Corona) at 0.47% at the end of 2022 and 2021 and Newshelf 899 (Proprietary) 
Limited (South Deep) at 3.57% at the end of 2022 and 2021. 

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Gold Fields Ghana – Tarkwa
Abosso Goldfields – Damang
Gold Fields La Cima – Cerro Corona
Newshelf 899 – South Deep

*  Average for the year.

2022

2021

2022

2021

Non-controlling 
interest 
Effective*

Non-controlling 
interest 
Effective*

10.0%
10.0%
0.47%
3.57%

10.0%
10.0%
0.47%
3.57%

US$ million

US$ million

(3)
9
—
5

11

26
10
—
4

40

Basic earnings per share 
As a result of the above, Gold Fields earnings decreased by 10% from US$0.89 per share in 2021 to US$0.80 per share in 2022. 

Normalised profit attributable to owners of the parent
Normalised profit attributable to owners of the parent is considered an important measure by Gold Fields of the profit realised by the 
Group in the ordinary course of operations. In addition, it forms the basis of the dividend pay-out policy. Normalised profit is defined as 
profit excluding gains and losses on foreign exchange, financial instruments and non-recurring items after taxation and non-controlling 
interest effect. Normalised profit attributable to owners of the parent decreased by 7% from US$929 million or US$1.05 per share in 
2021 to US$860 million or US$0.97 per share in 2022. 

Normalised profit attributable to owners of the parent reconciliation for the Group is calculated as follows: 

Figures in millions unless otherwise stated

Profit for the year attributable to owners of the parent
Non-recurring items1
Tax effect of non-recurring items
Non-controlling interest effect of non-recurring items
Share of results of equity-accounted investees – Asanko impairment
(Gain)/loss on foreign exchange
Tax effect on foreign exchange
Non-controlling interest effect of gain on foreign exchange
(Gain)/loss on financial instruments
Tax effect on financial instruments
Non-controlling interest effect of loss on financial instruments
South Deep deferred tax change
Salares Norte deferred tax asset raised

Normalised profit attributable to owners of the parent

1  Non-recurring items are considered unusual and not expected during regular business operations and comprise the following:

Figures in millions unless otherwise stated

Profit on the sale of assets
Yamana break fee
Yamana transaction costs
Impairment of assets 
Restructuring costs
Rehabilitation adjustments
Ghana expected credit losses
Other non-recurring items

Total non-recurring items

United States Dollar

2022

2021

711
245
(58)
(24)
—
(7)
3
—
(24)
8
1
5
—

860

789
89
(4)
(4)
53
2
1
1
100
(12)
1
—
(87)

929

United States Dollar

2022

2021

(10)
(300)
33
505
11
(9)
18
(3)

245

(9)
—
—
41
1
11
41
4

89

101

AFR 
 
 
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of the 
Financial Statements continued

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES – YEARS ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022 AND 31 DECEMBER 2021 
CASH RESOURCES
Cash flows from operating activities 
Cash inflows from operating activities increased by 12% from US$1,230 million in 2021 to US$1,379 million in 2022. The items 
comprising these are discussed below. 

The increase in inflow of US$149 million was due to: 

Figures in millions unless otherwise stated

Increase in cash generated by operations mainly due to higher gold sold and the Yamana break fee received
Increase in interest received
Increase in investment in working capital
Decrease in silicosis payments
Decrease in interest paid due to lower borrowings
Increase in royalties paid due to higher gold sold
Increase in taxes paid1
Decrease in dividends paid due to lower normalised earnings and lower dividends paid to non-controlling interest

United States 
Dollar

312
5
(45)
3
6
(3)
(163)
34

149

1  The higher taxation payment included withholding tax of US$75 million on the Yamana break fee which will be refunded in 2023, US$65 million tax paid to the South 

African Revenue Service on the Yamana break fee, as well as US$23m additional tax payment to the Ghana Revenue Authority related to transfer pricing.

Dividends paid decreased by 9% from US$370 million in 2021 to US$336 million in 2022. The dividends paid of US$336 million in 
2022 comprised dividends paid to ordinary shareholders of US$304 million, dividends paid to non-controlling interests in Ghana of 
US$30 million and South Deep BEE dividend of US$1 million. 

The dividends paid of US$370 million in 2021 comprised dividends paid to ordinary shareholders of US$322 million, dividends paid 
to non-controlling interests in Ghana of US$47 million and South Deep BEE dividend of US$1 million. 

Cash flows from investing activities 
Cash outflows from investing activities increased marginally from US$1,071 million in 2021 to US$1,072 million in 2022. 

The increase in outflow of US$1 million was due to: 

Figures in millions unless otherwise stated

Decrease in additions to property, plant and equipment
Increase in capital expenditure – working capital
Decrease in proceeds on disposal of property, plant and equipment
Decrease in purchase of investments
Decrease in redemption of Asanko preference shares
Decrease in proceeds on disposal of investments
Increase in environmental trust funds contributions

United States
Dollar

20
(3)
(1)
6
(5)
(17)
(1)

(1)

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Capital expenditure decreased by 2% from US$1,089 million in 2021 to US$1,069 million in 2022. 

Figures in million unless otherwise stated

South Deep

South African region

Tarkwa
Damang
Asanko1

Ghanaian region 
(including Asanko)

Ghanaian region 
(excluding Asanko)

Cerro Corona

Salares Norte

South American region

St Ives
Agnew
Granny Smith
Gruyere – 50%

Australian region
Other
Capital expenditure 
(including Asanko)

Capital expenditure 
(excluding Asanko)

United States Dollar

2022

2021

Sustaining
capital

Growth
capital

Total
capital

Sustaining 
capital

Growth 
capital

Total 
capital

98

98

229
50
5

284

279

31

10

41

88
54
61
33

236
2

661

656

21

21

—
10
3

13

10

15

286

301

13
31
37
—

81
—

416

413

119

119

229
60
8

297

289

46

296

342

101
85
98
33

317
2

1077

1069

69

69

209
17
13

239

226

28

—

28

90
56
64
42

252
1

589

576

20

20

—
6
8

14

6

28

375

403

14
32
36
2

84
—

521

513

89

89

209
23
21

253

232

56

375

431

104
88
100
44

336
1

1,110

1,089

1  Equity-accounted joint venture. Asanko capital expenditure not included in the Group capital expenditure per the cash flow statement.

Capital expenditure at South Deep in South Africa increased by 47% from R1.3 billion (US$89 million) in 2021 to R1.9 billion 
(US$119 million) in 2022. The capital expenditure of R1.9 billion (US$119 million) in 2022 comprised R1.6 billion (US$98 million) 
sustaining capital and R334 million (US$21 million) growth capital. The capital expenditure of R1.3 billion (US$89 million) in 2021 
comprised R1.0 billion (US$69 million) sustaining capital and R301 million (US$20 million) growth capital. The increase in sustaining 
capital was mainly due to higher spent on construction of the solar plant of R420 million (R547 million in 2022 vs R127 million in 2021) 
and Doornpoort Tailings Storage Facility extension R34 million (R123 million in 2022 vs. R89 million in 2021). This increase in growth 
capital was mainly due to increased development.

Capital expenditure at the Ghanaian region (excluding Asanko) increased by 25% from US$232 million in 2021 to US$289 million 
in 2022:
	z Tarkwa increased by 10% from US$209 million in 2021 to US$229 million in 2021 mainly due increased expenditure on capital waste 

stripping cost. The increase in capital waste stripping cost is due to higher mining cost driven by higher fuel price, explosives and 
contractor rise and fall cost. All capital related to sustaining capital; and 

	z Damang increased by 157% from US$23 million in 2021 to US$60 million in 2022. The capital expenditure of US$60 million in 2022 

comprised US$50 million sustaining capital and US$10 million growth capital. The capital expenditure of US$23 million in 2021 
comprised US$17 million sustaining capital and US$6 million growth capital. The increase in sustaining capital was mainly due to 
the higher capital waste tonnes mined from Huni pit. The increase in non-sustaining capital was due to Far East Tailings Storage 
Facility raise.

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Asanko is an equity accounted investee and Asanko’s capital expenditure is not included in the Gold Fields capital expenditure as per 
the cash flow statement. Asanko capital expenditure (on a 45% basis) decreased by 62% from US$21 million in 2021 to US$8 million in 
2022. The capital expenditure of US$8 million in 2022 comprised US$5 million sustaining capital expenditure and US$3 million growth 
capital. The capital expenditure of US$21 million in 2021 comprised US$13 million sustaining capital expenditure and US$8 million 
growth capital. Non-sustaining capital expenditure decreased due to delaying the commencement of major capital projects in 2022.

Capital expenditure at Cerro Corona in Peru decreased by 18% from US$56 million in 2021 to US$46 million in 2022. The capital 
expenditure of US$46 million in 2022 comprised US$31 million sustaining capital expenditure and US$15 million non-sustaining capital. 
The capital expenditure of US$56 million in 2021 comprised US$28 million sustaining capital expenditure and US$28 million non-
sustaining capital. The increase in sustaining capital was mainly due to the replacement of the two crushers at the process plant 
(US$5m) in order to treat harder ore. This increase in non-sustaining capital was mainly due to lower construction activities at Ana and 
Arpon waste storage facilities, and infrastructures relocation. During 2022, there were only activities at Ana waste storage facility and 
minor infrastructure relocations, all the activities are in line with the life of mine expansion plan.

At Salares Norte, capital expenditure decreased by 21% from US$375 million in 2021 to US$296 million in 2022 in line with project 
progress. At 31 December 2022, total project progress was to 86.7% compared to 62.5% at 31 December 2021. 

Capital expenditure at the Australian region increased by 2% from A$447 million (US$336 million) in 2021 to A$457 million 
(US$317 million) in 2022: 
	z St Ives increased by 6% from A$138 million (US$104 million) in 2021 to A$145 million (US$101 million) in 2022. The capital 

expenditure of A$145 million (US$101 million) in 2022 comprised A$126 million (US$88 million) sustaining capital expenditure 
and A$19 million (US$13 million) growth capital. The capital expenditure of A$138 million (US$104 million) in 2021 comprised 
A$120 million (US$90 million) sustaining capital expenditure and A$18 million (US$14 million) growth capital. The increase in 
sustaining capital expenditure reflected the increased pre-stripping at Neptune stage 7 open pit;

	z Agnew increased by 5% from A$117 million (US$88 million) in 2021 to A$123 million (US$85 million) in 2022. The capital expenditure 

of A$123 million (US$85 million) in 2022 comprised A$79 million (US$54 million) sustaining capital expenditure and A$44 million 
(US$31 million) growth capital. The capital expenditure of A$117 million (US$88 million) in 2021 comprised A$75 million 
(US$56 million) sustaining capital expenditure and A$43 million (US$32 million) growth capital. The increase in sustaining capital 
expenditure was mainly due to a 100-room expansion of the accommodation village. The increase in growth capital expenditure was 
mainly due to a crushing circuit replacement included in 2022;

	z Granny Smith increased by 6% from A$134 million (US$100 million) in 2021 to A$141 million (US$98 million) in 2022. The capital 
expenditure of A$141 million (US$98 million) in 2022 comprised A$88 million (US$61 million) sustaining capital expenditure and 
A$53 million (US$37 million) growth capital. The capital expenditure of A$134 million (US$100 million) in 2021 comprised 
A$86 million (US$64 million) sustaining capital expenditure and A$48 million (US$36 million) growth capital. The increase in sustaining 
capital expenditure was due increased expenditure on a new tailings storage facility. The increase in growth capital expenditure was 
due increased expenditure on development of the Z135 area; and

	z Capital expenditure at Gruyere decreased by 18% from A$58 million (US$44 million) in 2021 to A$48 million (US$33 million) in 2022. 

The capital expenditure of A$48 million (US$33 million) in 2022 comprised only sustaining capital. The capital expenditure of 
A$58 million (US$44 million) in 2021 comprised A$56 million (US$42 million) sustaining capital and A$2 million (US$2 million) 
growth capital. The decrease in sustaining capital reflected the completion of pre-stripping of stages 2 and 3 of the pit.

Proceeds on disposal of property, plant and equipment 
Proceeds on the disposal of property, plant and equipment decreased by 33% from US$3 million in 2021 to US$2 million in 2022. 
In both 2022 and 2022, the proceeds related mainly to the disposal of various redundant assets at the mines.

Purchase of investments 
Investment purchases decreased by 19% from US$27 million in 2021 to US$22 million in 2022. 

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Gold Fields       Annual Financial Report including Governance Report 2022AFRPurchase of investments of US$22 million in 2022 comprised: 

Figures in millions unless otherwise stated

Torq Resources Inc. – 15.0 million shares
Tesoro Gold Limited – 163.2 million shares
Chakana Copper Corporation – 8.1 million shares
Investment in bonds for insurance captive

Purchase of investments of US$27 million in 2021 comprised: 

Figures in millions unless otherwise stated

Conversion of warrants to Maverix shares
Chakana Copper Corporation – 6.6 million shares
Hamelin Gold Limited – 11 million shares
Investment in bonds for insurance captive

United States 
Dollar

11
4
1
6

22

United States 
Dollar

10
2
2
13

27

Redemption of Asanko preference shares 
Redemption of Asanko preference shares amounted to US$5 million in 2021. 

Proceeds on disposal of investments 
Proceeds on the disposal of investments decreased by 89% from US$19 million in 2021 to US$2 million in 2022. 

The proceeds on disposal of investment of US$2 million in 2022 related to the sale of bonds by the insurance cell captive.

The proceeds on disposal of investment of US$19 million in 2021 related to the disposal of shares in the Toronto-listed gold and royalty 
streaming company Maverix.

Contributions to environmental trust funds 
The contributions to environmental trust fund increased by 10% from US$10 million in 2021 to US$11 million in 2022. 

The contributions to environmental trust funds of US$11 million in 2022 comprised: 

Figures in millions unless otherwise stated

South Deep mine environmental trust fund
Tarkwa mine environmental trust fund
Damang mine environmental trust fund

The contributions to environmental trust funds of US$10 million in 2021 comprised: 

Figures in millions unless otherwise stated

South Deep mine environmental trust fund
Tarkwa mine environmental trust fund
Damang mine environmental trust fund

United States 
Dollar

3
6
2

11

United States 
Dollar

1
7
2

10

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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES 
Cash outflows from financing activities decreased by 89% from US$511 million in 2021 to US$57 million in 2022. The items comprising 
these numbers are discussed below. 

The decrease in outflow of $454 million was due to: 

Figures in millions unless otherwise stated

Decrease in loans raised
Decrease in loans repaid
Decrease in payment of lease liability

Loans raised 
Loans raised decreased marginally from US$208 million in 2021 to US$207 million in 2022. 

The US$207 million loans raised in 2022 comprised: 

Figures in millions unless otherwise stated

A$500 million syndicated revolving credit facility
US$1,200 million term loan and revolving credit facilities

The US$208 million loans raised in 2021 comprised: 

Figures in millions unless otherwise stated

US$150 million revolving senior credit facility – new1 
US$1,200 million term loan and revolving credit facilities

Loans repaid 
Loans repaid decreased by 69% from US$644 million in 2021 to US$198 million in 2022. 

The US$198 million loans repaid in 2022 comprised: 

Figures in millions unless otherwise stated

A$500 million syndicated revolving credit facility
US$1,200 million term loan and revolving credit facilities

United States 
Dollar

(1)
446
8

454

United States 
Dollar

182
25

207

United States 
Dollar

84
124

208

United States 
Dollar

173
25

198

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Gold Fields       Annual Financial Report including Governance Report 2022AFRThe US$644 million loans repaid in 2021 comprised: 

Figures in millions unless otherwise stated

US$150 million revolving senior credit facility – old1 
A$500 million syndicated revolving credit facility
US$1,200 million term loan and revolving credit facility

United States 
Dollar

84
187
373

644

Payment of lease liabilities 
Payment of lease liabilities decreased by 11% from US$74 million in 2021 to US$66 million in 2022. The decrease related mainly to 
lower lease liabilities during 2022. 

Net cash (generated)/utilised
As a result of the above, net cash utilised of US$351 million in 2021 compared to net cash generated of US$250 million in 2022. 

Cash and cash equivalents increased by 46% from US$525 million at 31 December 2021 to US$769 million at 31 December 2022. 

Cash flow from operating activities less net capital expenditure, environmental payments, lease payments and 
redemption of Asanko preference shares (“adjusted free cash flow”)1
This is a measure that management uses to measure the cash generated by the core business. Adjusted free cash flow is defined as net 
cash from operations adjusted for South Deep BEE dividend, additions to property, plant and equipment, capital expenditure – working 
capital, proceeds on disposal of property, plant and equipment, environmental trust funds payments, payment of principal lease liabilities 
and redemption of Asanko preference shares per the statement of cash flows. 

The cash inflow decreased by 7% from US$463 million in 2021 to US$431 million in 2022.

Below is a table reconciling the adjusted free cash flow to the statement of cash flows.

Figures in millions unless otherwise stated

Net cash from operations
South Deep BEE dividend
Additions to property, plant and equipment
Capital expenditure – working capital
Proceeds on disposal of property, plant and equipment
Contributions to environmental trust funds
Payment of principal lease liabilities
Redemption of Asanko preference shares
Contributions for rehabilitation purposes at Peru and Australia
Yamana break fee, net of costs and taxation

Adjusted free cash flow1

1  For 2022, adjusted free cash flow excludes Yamana break fee and related costs and taxation.

United States Dollar

2022

1,715
(1)
(1,069)
26
2
(11)
(66)
—
(38)
(127)

431

2021

1,600
(1)
(1,089)
29
3
(10)
(74)
5
—
—

463

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Financial Statements continued

Below is a table providing a breakdown of how the cash was generated by the Group.

Figures in millions unless otherwise stated

Net cash generated by mines
Salares Norte1
Interest paid by corporate entities2
Redemption of Asanko preference shares
Other corporate costs

Adjusted free cash flow

United States Dollar

2022

855
(329)
(64)
—
(31)

431

2021

913
(327)
(65)
5
(63)

463

1  The Salares Norte expenditure of US$329 million (2021: US$327 million) comprises exploration expenditure of US$32 million (2021: US$27 million), capital 

expenditure of US$296 million (2021: US$375 million), release of working capital of US$6 million (2021: US$66 million) and other costs of US$7  million (2021: income 
of US$9 million).

2  Does not agree to interest paid per the cash flow of US$97 million (2021: US$103 million) due to interest paid by the mines reflected under net cash generated by 

mines before growth capital.

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 
Borrowings 
Total borrowings increased from US$1,078 million at 31 December 2021 to US$1,079 million at 31 December 2022. Net debt is 
defined as total borrowing plus lease liabilities less cash and cash equivalents. Net debt decreased from US$969 million at 
31 December 2021 to US$704 million at 31 December 2022 mainly due to the net Yamana break fee received of US$127 million. 
Net debt (excluding lease liabilities) decreased from US$553 million at 31 December 2021 to US$310 million at 31 December 2022 
for the same reasons discussed above. 

The Group monitors capital using the ratio of net debt to adjusted EBITDA. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as profit or loss for the year 
adjusted for interest, taxation, amortisation and depreciation and certain other costs. The definition of adjusted EBITDA is as defined in 
the US$1,200 million term loan and revolving credit facilities agreement. The Group’s long-term target is a ratio of net debt to adjusted 
EBITDA of one times or lower. The bank covenants on external borrowings require a net debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio of 3.5 or below 
and the ratio is measured based on amounts in United States Dollar. Net debt to adjusted EBITDA at 31 December 2022 was 0.29x 
(2021: 0.40x). Refer to note 39 of the consolidated financial statements for further details including the reconciliation of profit for the 
year to adjusted EBITDA.

Provisions 
Total provisions decreased by 10% from US$447 million in 2021 to US$401 million in 2022 and included the following: 

 Figures in millions unless otherwise stated

Provision for environmental rehabilitation costs
Silicosis settlement costs
Other provisions

Total provisions
Current portion of provision1 

Non-current portion of provisions

United States Dollar

2022

2021

388
11
2

401
(19)

382

431
13
3

447
(13)

434

1  Current portion of provision comprises US$18 million (2021: US$12 million) of the current portion of the environmental rehabilitation costs and US$1 million 

(2021: US$1 million) of the current portion of the silicosis settlement costs. 

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Gold Fields       Annual Financial Report including Governance Report 2022AFRProvision for environmental rehabilitation costs 
The amount provided for environmental rehabilitation costs decreased by 10% from US$431 million at 31 December 2021 to 
US$388 million at 31 December 2022. The decrease is mainly due to the increase in the discount rates used in the 2022 calculations. 
This provision represents the present value of closure, rehabilitation and other environmental obligations up to 31 December 2022. 
This provision is updated annually to take account of inflation, the time value of money and any new environmental obligations incurred. 

The inflation and range of discount rates applied in 2022 and 2021 for each region are shown in the table below: 

Inflation rates
2022 – year 1
2022 – year 2
2022 – year 3
2022 – year 4 onwards
2021

Discount rates
2022
2021

South Africa

Ghana

Australia

5.3%
4.7%
4.6%
4.6%
4.5%

3.4%
2.6%
2.4%
2.4%
2.4%

4.8%
2.8%
2.7%
2.6%
2.4%

11.4% 15.0% – 15.2%
6.6% – 7.2%
10.6%

4.0% – 4.3%
2.4%

Peru

3.4%
2.6%
2.4%
2.4%
2.4%

5.4%
2.8%

Chile

3.4%
2.6%
2.4%
2.4%
2.4%

4.7%
2.4%

The Ghanaian discount rates increased as a result of increases in the Ghana country risk premium and the risk free rate. The Peruvian 
discount rate increased as a result of increases in the risk free rate.

Adjustments for new disturbances and changes in environmental legislation during 2022 and 2021, after applying the above inflation 
and discount rates were: 

 Figures in millions unless otherwise stated

South Africa
Ghana
Australia
Peru
Chile

Total

United States Dollar

2022

2021

—
(26)
(11)
(6)
12

(31)

—
3
25
22
27

77

The South African and Ghanaian operations contribute to a dedicated environmental trust fund and a dedicated bank account, 
respectively, to provide financing for final closure and rehabilitation costs. The amount invested in the fund is shown as a non-current 
asset in the financial statements and increased by 13% from US$88 million at 31 December 2021 to US$99 million at 
31 December 2022. The increase is mainly as a result of contributions amounting to US$11 million and interest income of US$1 million. 
The South African and Ghanaian operations are required to contribute annually to the trust fund over the remaining lives of the mines, 
to ensure that sufficient funds are available to discharge commitments for future rehabilitation costs. 

During 2022, Australia and Peru set aside US$28 million and US$10 million, respectively, for future rehabilitation costs. These 
comprised secured cash deposits and are included in cash and cash equivalents. The contributions in Australia and Peru are pro-active 
and not legally required by local legislation.

Silicosis settlement costs provision 
The principal health risks associated with Gold Fields’ mining operations in South Africa arise from occupational exposure to silica 
dust, noise, heat and certain hazardous chemicals. The most significant occupational diseases affecting Gold Fields’ workforce include 
lung diseases (such as silicosis, tuberculosis, a combination of the two and chronic obstructive airways disease (“COAD”) as well as 
noise-induced hearing loss (“NIHL”)). 

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A consolidated application was brought against several South African mining companies, including Gold Fields, for certification of a class 
action on behalf of current or former mineworkers (and their dependants) who have allegedly contracted silicosis and/or tuberculosis 
while working for one or more of the mining companies listed in the application. The Tshiamiso Trust has been established to carry out 
the terms of the settlement agreement reached between six gold mining companies (including Gold Fields) and claimant attorneys in the 
Silicosis and Tuberculosis class action. The Tshiamiso Trust is responsible for ensuring that all eligible current and former mineworkers 
across southern Africa with Silicosis or work-related Tuberculosis (or their dependents where the mineworker has passed away) are 
compensated pursuant to the Silicosis and Tuberculosis Class Action Settlement Agreement. As of 1 February 2023, 10,913 claimants 
have received benefits from the Trust in the aggregate amount of R966.2 million.

Gold Fields has provided for the estimated cost of the class action settlement based on actuarial assessments and the provisions of 
the Settlement Agreement. At 31 December 2022, the total provision for Gold Fields’ share of the settlement of the class action claims 
and related costs amounts to US$11 million (R179 million) (2021: US$13 million (R210 million)) of which US$1 million (R22 million) 
(2021: US$1 million (R10 million)) was classified as current and US$11 million (R157 million) (2021: US$12 million (R200 million)) 
as non-current. The nominal value of this provision is US$14 million (R245 million) (2021: US$17 million (R270 million)) at 
31 December 2022.

The assumptions that were made in the determination of the provision include silicosis prevalence rates, estimated settlement per 
claimant, benefit take-up rates and disease progression rates. A discount rate of 9.22% (2021: 7.83%) was used, based on government 
bonds with similar terms to the anticipated settlements. 

The ultimate outcome of this matter however remains uncertain, with the number of eligible workers successfully submitting claims and 
receiving compensation being uncertain. The provision is consequently subject to adjustment in the future. Refer to notes 25.2 and 
35 of the consolidated financial statements for further details. 

Other long-term provisions 
Other long-term provisions decreased by 33% from US$3 million in 2021 to US$2 million in 2022. 

Credit facilities 
At 31 December 2022, the Group had unutilised committed banking facilities available under the following facilities, details of which are 
discussed in note 24: 
	z US$1,200 million available under the US$1,200 million revolving credit facilities;
	z US$67 million available under the US$150 million revolving senior secured credit facility;
	z US$100 million available under the US$100 million senior secured revolving credit facility;
	z A$500 million (US$340 million) under the A$500 million syndicated revolving credit facility;
	z R1,500 million (US$88 million) available under the R1,500 million Nedbank revolving credit facility;
	z R500 million (US$29 million) available under the R500 million Absa Bank revolving credit facility; and
	z R500 million (US$29 million) available under the R500 million Rand Merchant Bank revolving credit facility.

Substantial contractual arrangements for uncommitted borrowing facilities are maintained with several banking counterparties to meet 
the Group’s normal contingency funding requirements. 

As of the date of this report, the Group was not in default under the terms of any of its outstanding credit facilities. 

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 Figures in millions unless otherwise stated

Borrowings
US$500 million 5-year notes issue
Capital1 
Interest
US$500 million 10-year notes issue
Capital1 
Interest
US$150 million revolving senior secured credit facility
Capital
Interest
Other obligations
Finance lease liability
Environmental obligations2 
Trade and other payables
South Deep dividend

Total

500.0
35.3

500.0
195.2

83.5
6.2

512.2
564.8
501.2
4.4

Total contractual obligations

2,902.8

United States Dollar

Payments due by period

Within 
one year

Between one 
and 
five years

After 
five years

—
25.6

—
30.6

—
4.8

84.8
17.2
501.2
0.8

665.0

500.0
9.7

—
122.5

83.5
1.4

232.3
42.4
—
2.4

994.2

—
—

500.0
42.1

—
—

195.1
505.2
—
1.2

1,243.6

1  The capital amounts of the US$500 million 5-year notes issue and the US$500 10-year notes issue in the table above represent the principal amounts to be repaid 

and differ from the carrying values presented in the statement of financial position due to the unwinding of transaction costs capitalised at inception.

2  Gold Fields makes full provision for all environmental obligations based on the net present value of the estimated cost of restoring the environmental disturbance that 
has occurred up to the reporting date. Management believes that the provisions made for environmental obligations are adequate to cover the expected volume of 
such obligations.

 Figures in millions unless otherwise stated

Commitments
Capital expenditure – contracted for

Total commitments

United States Dollar

Amounts of commitments expiring by period

Within 
one year

Between 
one and 
five years

After 
five years

78.1

78.1

—

—

—

—

Total

78.1

78.1

Guarantees 
Guarantees consist of numerous obligations. Guarantees consisting of US$213.6 million committed to guarantee Gold Fields’ 
environmental and other obligations with respect to its South African, Peruvian, Ghanaian and Australian operations are fully provided for 
under the provision for environmental rehabilitation and certain lease liabilities and are not included in the amount above. 

Working capital 
Following its going concern assessment performed, which takes into account the 2022 operational plan, net debt position and unutilised 
loan facilities, management believes that Gold Fields’ working capital resources, by way of internal sources and banking facilities, are 
sufficient to fund Gold Fields’ currently foreseeable future business requirements. 

Off-balance sheet items 
At 31 December 2022, Gold Fields had no material off-balance sheet items except for as disclosed under guarantees and capital 
commitments. 

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INFORMATION COMMUNICATION AND TECHNOLOGY (“ICT”) 
Gold Fields ICT remains a strategic enablement partner to the Group and continues to focus on ensuring that Gold Fields adopts 
relevant and fit for purpose technology. The ICT strategy is aligned to the business strategy and facilitates the adoption of business 
systems, processes and digital technologies that enable the achievement of the strategy and operational plans. ICT has ensured that 
Gold Fields maintains a suitable cyber security posture that maintains adequate protection of all Gold Fields information and technology 
assets. These include the physical infrastructure, the applications in use by the Group as well the data and personal information hosted 
on these systems. 

The approved ICT strategy also provides for the technology that is required to support the mine of the future and significant progress 
has been made in that regard. 

During the course of 2022, ICT delivered on the following key objectives: 
	z Establishing a resilient and secure Gold Fields cloud environment for the adoption of cloud enabled technologies across the Group; 
	z Maintaining an enhanced and robust cyber security posture that ensures the mitigation of the ongoing risk of cyber attacks;
	z Enhancing the hybrid working model adopted by the Group across the operations, by improving the adoption of remote working 

technologies and making available appropriate tools and systems to all employees;

	z Automating the ICT Control environment in order to accelerate the achievement of control performance excellence globally;
	z Maintaining a risk management and compliance discipline that encompasses industry leading practices; and
	z Delivering sound financial management and sustaining cost savings.

Gold Fields’ vision to be the preferred gold mining company delivering sustainable, superior value requires the utilisation of digital 
technologies as well as the agility to respond to the rapidly changing technology environment and its associated risks. This is achieved 
through ensuring that the foundational digital infrastructure technology and systems for the mine of the future are in place across the 
various operations.

Aligned to the principles of continuous innovation, ICT delivered various strategic programmes with the following themes: 
	z Digital infrastructure: laying the foundation of an infrastructure to enable a connected mine and facilitate the successful flow of data. 

The implementation of advanced digital infrastructure is ongoing across each operation;

	z Information technology (“IT”) and operational technology (“OT”) convergence: enabling the convergence of information and 

operational technology under a unified architecture, standards, governance and cybersecurity framework has commenced with 
various initiatives having been completed during the course of the year;

	z Data analytics: the establishment of a resilient cloud based technology has created the platform for the Group to enable insights 
driven decisions. Selected data analytics initiatives were concluded with further use cases being defined for each of the regions. 
In addition, the use of data analytics has been embedded across the control environment enabling significantly enhanced controls for 
the Group; 

	z Adoption of Robotic Process Automation across certain repetitive business processes has been executed successfully with significant 

business process improvement achieved;

	z Cybersecurity: cybersecurity continues to remain a key focus with ongoing initiatives in the area of identity and access management, 

cyber threat detection and response, vulnerability management and zero trust protocols. The continued development and 
enhancement of controls, processes and practices designed to protect IT systems from cybersecurity threats remain a key priority. 
As cybersecurity threats and regulations continue to evolve, Gold Fields will modify and enhance its protective measures and 
disclosure controls practices;

	z People management: increasing the adoption of digital people platforms to deliver on the future of work and an enhanced employee 

experience; and

	z ICT 2.0: Gold Fields’ ICT operating and delivery model, which is based on industry best practice, has been enhanced to reposition ICT 
to effectively deliver on the digital strategy. This model enables ICT to focus on business and strategic imperatives, while adopting 
suitable partnerships for non-core services, creating the capacity to deliver against key strategic objectives and exposing 
opportunities to enable the rapid deployment of digital technologies.

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Gold Fields recognises that the proliferation of digital technologies has heightened the significance of cybersecurity risks worldwide. 
While digital technology has progressed business operations, it has simultaneously engendered an international landscape for cyber 
crimes, as cyber criminals now possess the ability to target critical infrastructure, operations and data of private enterprises. 
Consequently, organisations are compelled to persistently adopt and adapt countermeasures in order to perpetually strengthen their 
cybersecurity defences against a wide range of threats, spanning from identity theft, corporate espionage and the sabotage of industrial 
control systems, as well as distributed and process control systems.

The Gold Fields modernisation journey involves the continuous evolution of our cybersecurity posture to adapt to the ever-changing 
threat landscape. This encompasses the following:
	z Continuous risk assessments: regularly evaluating and identifying potential cyber risks and vulnerabilities within the organisation;
	z Technology adoption: implementing cutting-edge technologies, tools and solutions to enhance cybersecurity defences and ensure 

the protection of digital assets;

	z Policy and framework development: establishing comprehensive cybersecurity policies and frameworks that align with industry 
standards and best practices, such as ISO 27001, NIST and Centre for Internet Securities, Critical Security Controls frameworks. 
These policies and frameworks include the assessment of risks associated with third-party service providers and those risks are 
continuously monitored and managed through the Gold Fields cycersecurity operations centre;

	z Training and awareness: providing ongoing education and training for employees at all levels to foster a security-conscious culture 

and minimize the risk of human error; 

	z Incident response and Recovery: developing and maintaining robust incident response plans and recovery strategies to minimize the 
impact of security breaches and ensure business continuity; the cybersecurity incident and response plans detail the processes and 
procedures to be followed in the event of a cybersecurity incident. These plans are part of the overall Gold Fields ICT business 
continuity plans which ensure recoverability of ICT systems with minimal disruptions to the business in the event of a cybersecurity 
incident. These plans and associated procedures are regularly tested through the cyber attack and simulation activity performed by 
the Group;

	z Gold Fields continues to recognise the impact of cybersecurity on the Group. Past cybersecurity incidents, continuous vulnerability 
assessments, and threat intelligence have informed the group’s cybersecurity posture. The Gold Fields cybersecurity posture is 
premised on monitoring the prevention, mitigation, detection and remediation of cybersecurity incidents. This posture incorporates 
the evolution of policies, procedures and the adoption of new technologies in response to the changing threat landscape;

	z Compliance and regulation: ensuring adherence to relevant cybersecurity regulations and compliance requirements, eg. POPIA and 

GDPR; and

	z Continuous monitoring and improvement: regularly monitoring of the effectiveness of cybersecurity measures, adapting to new threats 

and continuously improving the organisation’s security posture.

By addressing these key areas, Gold Fields ICT has embedded the following control systems to strengthen our resilience against 
evolving cyber threats:
	z An ICT Governance Framework that incorporates pertinent ICT security policies and procedures;
	z A Governance, Risk, Compliance, Security, Architecture and Standards Steering Committee that evaluates all aspects related to the 

components relevant to a cybersecure and well governed ICT environment;

	z The establishment of a Security Operations Centre to monitor and address Informational Technology and Operational Technology 

cybersecurity incidents, vulnerabilities and threats;

	z Reviews by independent auditors of the security protocols adopted by the Group;
	z Gold Fields’ corporate office, regional offices, and operating mines achieving and maintaining ISO 27001:2013 Information Security 

Certification;

	z The implementation of a best-of-breed technology stack to support Information Technology and Operational Technology 

infrastructure;

	z Ongoing attack and penetration testing for Information Technology and Operational Technology networks to identify and address 

vulnerabilities proactively;

	z Regular war gaming, tabletop exercises and simulation activities to assess our Cyber Security Incident Response and Disclosure 

management protocols; 

	z Maintaining a robust third-party risk assessment capability enabling the Group to continuously monitor our digital attack surface and 

implement appropriate risk mitigation strategies within our Security Operation Center; and 

	z The ongoing migration of all critical ICT infrastructure to cyber-resilient cloud platforms.

ICT at Gold Fields remains committed to inculcating and cultivating a security-conscious culture and further embedding security by 
design while modernizing the Gold Fields technology assets.

INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING 
Gold Fields’ management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting. The 
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 defines internal control over financial reporting in Rule 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) as a process designed 
by, or under the supervision of, the Company’s principal executive and principal financial officers, and effected by the Company’s Board 
of Directors, management and other personnel, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the 
preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with IFRS, as issued by the IASB.

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It includes those policies and procedures that: 
	z Pertain to the maintenance of records that in reasonable detail accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the 

assets of the Company;

	z Provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in 

accordance with IFRS, as issued by the IASB, and that receipts and expenditures of the Company are being made only in accordance 
with authorisations of management and Directors of the Company; and

	z Provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorised acquisition, use or disposition of the 

Company’s assets that could have a material effect on the consolidated financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections 
of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in 
conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate. 

Gold Fields’ management assessed the effectiveness of its internal control over financial reporting as of 31 December 2022. In making 
this assessment, Gold Fields’ management used the criteria established in Internal Control-Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the 
Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Based upon its assessment, Gold Fields’ management 
concluded that, as of 31 December 2022, its internal control over financial reporting is effective based upon those criteria. 

TREND OUTLOOK 
2023 is going to be another significant capital expenditure year for Gold Fields, given the remaining project capital at Salares Norte as 
well as the elevated level of sustaining capex across the portfolio, in order to maintain the production base of the Group. Included in the 
2023 sustaining capex is US$159 million sustaining capital at Salares Norte.

At this point in time, Gold Fields is not in a position to provide 2023 production guidance for Asanko. Consequently, Group guidance 
excludes our share of the Asanko Joint Venture.

For 2023, attributable gold equivalent production (excluding Asanko) is expected to be between 2.25 million ounces and 2.30 million 
ounces (2022 comparable was 2.29 million ounces). AISC is expected to be between US$1,300 per ounce and US$1,340 per ounce, 
with AIC expected to be US$1,480 per ounce to US$1,520 per ounce. AISC and AIC for 2023 are adversely impacted by the lower 
level of production now expected from Salares Norte (guidance: 15koz to 35koz), which needs to cover all of the planned capex and 
operating costs for the year. From 2024, Salares Norte’s AIC will be materially lower as the mine approaches steady state. This will result 
in significantly lower Group AISC and AIC.

Studies on a microgrid at St Ives are ongoing. Should these studies be finalised and the project approved during the year, we estimate 
US$25 per ounce will be added to both the AISC and AIC guidance ranges. In this case, the ranges for AISC will be US$1,325 per 
ounce to US$1,365 per ounce and AIC will be US$1,505 per ounce to US$1,545 per ounce, respectively.

The exchange rates used for our 2023 guidance are: R/US$17.00 and US$/A$0.70. 

Total capital expenditure for the Group for the year is expected to be between US$1,110 million and US$1,170 million. Sustaining 
capital is expected to be between US$820 million and US$850 million. The increase in sustaining capital is driven largely by 
US$159 million in capital stripping at Salares Norte and capital related to pre-stripping of stages 4 and 5 of the Gruyere pit together 
with an upgrade of the pebble crusher at Gruyere. Non-sustaining capital expected to be between US$290 million and US$320 million, 
with the largest component of this being the Salares Norte project capital of US$230 million.

Paul Schmidt 
Chief Financial Officer 

30 March 2023 

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To the Shareholders of Gold Fields Limited

REPORT ON THE AUDIT OF THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Our opinion
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of Gold Fields 
Limited (the Company) and its subsidiaries (together the Group) as at 31 December 2022, and its consolidated financial performance and 
its consolidated cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards and the requirements of 
the Companies Act of South Africa.

What we have audited
Gold Fields Limited’s consolidated financial statements set out on pages 120 to 202 comprise: 
	z the consolidated statement of financial position as at 31 December 2022;
	z the consolidated income statement for the year then ended; 
	z the consolidated statement of comprehensive income for the year then ended;
	z the consolidated statement of changes in equity for the year then ended;
	z the consolidated statement of cash flows for the year then ended; and
	z the notes to the financial statements, which include a summary of significant accounting policies. 

Basis for opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (ISAs). Our responsibilities under those standards are 
further described in the Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the consolidated financial statements section of our report. 

We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. 

Independence
We are independent of the Group in accordance with the Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors’ Code of Professional Conduct for 
Registered Auditors (IRBA Code) and other independence requirements applicable to performing audits of financial statements in South 
Africa. We have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with the IRBA Code and in accordance with other ethical 
requirements applicable to performing audits in South Africa. The IRBA Code is consistent with the corresponding sections of the 
International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants’ International Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (including International 
Independence Standards).

Our audit approach

Overview

Overall group materiality
	z Overall group materiality: US$ 64 million, which represents 5% of adjusted consolidated profit before 

taxation. 

Group audit scope
	z Full scope audit procedures were conducted over eleven entities located in Ghana, Australia, South 

Africa and Peru due to their financial significance to the Group. Specified procedures were performed 
on a further four entities located in Chile, Ghana and South Africa, based on the audit risk associated 
with these entities. 

Key audit matters
	z Impairment assessment of property, plant and equipment and equity accounted investees. 

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As part of designing our audit, we determined materiality and assessed the risks of material misstatement in the consolidated financial 
statements. In particular, we considered where the directors made subjective judgements; for example, in respect of significant 
accounting estimates that involved making assumptions and considering future events that are inherently uncertain. As in all of our 
audits, we also addressed the risk of management override of internal controls, including among other matters, consideration of whether 
there was evidence of bias that represented a risk of material misstatement due to fraud. 

Materiality
The scope of our audit was influenced by our application of materiality. An audit is designed to obtain reasonable assurance whether 
the financial statements are free from material misstatement. Misstatements may arise due to fraud or error. They are considered 
material if individually or in aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the 
basis of the consolidated financial statements.

Based on our professional judgement, we determined certain quantitative thresholds for materiality, including the overall group 
materiality for the consolidated financial statements as a whole as set out in the table below. These, together with qualitative 
considerations, helped us to determine the scope of our audit and the nature, timing and extent of our audit procedures and to evaluate 
the effect of misstatements, both individually and in aggregate on the financial statements as a whole.

Overall group materiality

US$ 64 million 

How we determined it

5% of adjusted consolidated profit before taxation

Rationale for the 
materiality benchmark 
applied

We chose consolidated profit before taxation as the most appropriate benchmark, because, in our view, 
it is the benchmark against which the performance of the Group is most commonly measured by users 
and is a generally accepted benchmark. Consolidated profit before taxation is adjusted for impairments 
of the Tarkwa and Peru cash-generating units, the Yamana break fee and the Yamana transaction costs. 
These adjustments are not considered to be part of the Group’s sustainable operating performance. We 
chose 5%, which is consistent with quantitative materiality thresholds used for profit-oriented companies 
in this sector.

How we tailored our group audit scope
We tailored the scope of our audit in order to perform sufficient work to enable us to provide an opinion on the consolidated financial 
statements as a whole, taking into account the structure of the Group, the accounting processes and controls, and the industry in which 
the Group operates.

Components that contributed significantly to consolidated revenue, consolidated profit before taxation and consolidated total assets 
were subject to full scope audits. Full scope audit procedures were conducted over eleven entities located in Ghana, Australia, South 
Africa and Peru due to their financial significance. Specified procedures were performed on a further four entities located in Chile, 
Ghana and South Africa, based on the audit risk associated with these entities. 

Detailed group audit instructions were communicated to all component auditors from other PwC network firms, in scope for purposes of 
group reporting. The component auditors reported the results of procedures performed to the group engagement team. We had various 
interactions with the component auditors, in which we discussed and evaluated recent developments, the scope of procedures, audit 
risks, materiality and our audit approach. We reviewed selected component working papers. We also discussed the reports, the findings 
of their procedures and other matters which could be of relevance for the consolidated financial statements with the component 
auditors, to be able to conclude whether sufficient appropriate audit evidence has been obtained as a basis for our opinion on the 
consolidated financial statements as a whole.

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Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgement, were of most significance in our audit of the consolidated 
financial statements of the current period. These matters were addressed in the context of our audit of the consolidated financial 
statements as a whole, and in forming our opinion thereon, and we do not provide a separate opinion on these matters.

Key audit matter

How our audit addressed the key audit matter

Impairment assessment of property, plant and equipment 
and equity accounted investees
Refer to note 1 of the accounting policies (Basis of Preparation 
– Significant accounting judgements and estimates) and note 
7 to the consolidated financial statements (Impairment, net of 
reversal of impairment of investments and assets). The Group 
reviews and tests the carrying value of property, plant and 
equipment and equity accounted investees for impairment 
annually or when events or changes in circumstances suggest 
the carrying amount of each cash-generating unit (“CGU”) or 
equity accounted investee may not be recoverable.

Impairment assessment of property, plant and equipment
The carrying value of property, plant and equipment amounts 
to US$4,815.7 million at 31 December 2022. For the year 
ended 31 December 2022, the Group recognised an 
impairment of US$325.2 million in respect of the Tarkwa 
cash-generating unit and US$63.1 million in respect of the 
Peru cash-generating unit.

The recoverable amount of the Tarkwa and Peru CGUs was 
based on its fair value less cost of disposal (“FVLCOD”) 
calculated using a combination of the income approach 
(level 3 of the fair value hierarchy) and the market approach 
(resource value). The impairments were mainly due to 
increases in discount rates as a result of increases in risk-free 
rates and country risk premiums as well as inflationary cost 
pressures experienced in 2022.

Impairment assessment of equity accounted investees
The carrying value of equity-accounted investees amounts to 
US$84.9 million at 31 December 2022. For the year ended 
31 December 2022, the Group recognised an impairment of 
US$113.6 million in respect of its investment in Far Southeast 
Gold Resources Incorporated (“FSE”).

The recoverable amount of FSE was based on its fair value 
less cost of disposal (“FVLCOD”). During 2022, management 
was actively engaged in disposing of FSE. The disposal 
process proved unsuccessful and no offers were received. 
Management’s assessment is that it is unlikely the investment 
could be sold for any value and wrote off the investment by 
US$113.6 million to a carrying value of US$nil. 

We considered the impairment assessment of property, plant 
and equipment and equity-accounted investees to be a matter 
of most significance to the current year audit due to the 
following reasons:
	z Significant judgement applied by management in relation to 

the significant assumptions used in determining the 
recoverable amount of the CGUs; and 

	z Given the magnitude of the amounts involved, a possible 
misstatement of a significant assumption could result in a 
material impairment or reversal of impairment.

We followed a risk-based approach to assess the impairment of 
property, plant and equipment and equity accounted investees, 
where indicators of impairment/reversal of impairment were 
identified. Our procedures included the following:
	z We assessed the Group’s accounting policies for impairment of 
property, plant and equipment and equity accounted investees 
with reference to the requirements of International Accounting 
Standard (“IAS”) 36, Impairment of Assets, IAS 28, Investments 
in Associates and Joint Ventures and the prior year financial 
statements. We noted no matters requiring further consideration.

	z We tested the operating effectiveness of internal controls 

relating to management’s impairment of property, plant and 
equipment and equity accounted investees. These procedures 
included management’s impairment trigger assessments and 
the preparation, review and approval of the impairment 
calculations.

	z We assessed the appropriateness of management’s defined 

CGUs with reference to the requirements of IAS 36. Based on 
our work performed we accepted management’s defined CGUs.
	z We benchmarked management’s main assumptions used in the 
impairment calculations against external market and third-party 
data and found management’s assumptions to be comparable 
with such data.

	z Management engaged external and internal experts to assess 

the reserves and resources used in the impairment calculations 
for reasonability. Through inspection of Curriculum Vitaes, 
membership certificates from professional bodies and 
competent persons reports, we assessed the objectivity, 
competence and experience of management’s experts. We 
noted no aspects in this regard requiring further consideration.

	z Making use of our corporate finance and financial modelling 

expertise:
 ― we assessed the valuation models used in management’s 
impairment assessments and found they were materially 
consistent with best practice; and

 ― we independently recalculated management’s weighted 

average cost of capital (“WACC”) with reference to relevant 
third party sources. In certain instances, management’s 
WACCs were not within our independently calculated WACC 
rate range; however, management’s recoverable amount was 
within an acceptable range of our independently calculated 
recoverable amount range.

	z We assessed the mathematical accuracy of the cash flow 
models and agreed relevant data to the latest long-term 
business plans used by management to manage and monitor 
the performance of the business, whilst also performing a 
retrospective comparison of forecasted cash flows to actual 
past performance and previous forecasts. We noted no material 
differences.

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Other information
The directors are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information included in the document titled 
“Gold Fields Limited Annual Financial Report including Governance Reports 2022”, which includes the Directors’ Report, the Audit 
Committee Report and the Company Secretary’s Certificate as required by the Companies Act of South Africa, and the documents titled 
“Gold Fields Integrated Annual Report 2022”, “Gold Fields Minerals Resources and Mineral Reserves Supplement to the Integrated Annual 
Report 2022”, and “Gold Fields Climate Change Report 2022” which we obtained prior to the date of this auditor’s report, and the 
documents titled “Gold Fields GRI Content Index 2022”, “Annexure to the Gold Fields Minerals Resources and Mineral Reserves 
Supplement 2022”, and “Gold Fields Report to Stakeholders 2022”, which are expected to be made available to us after that date. 
The other information does not include the consolidated and separate financial statements and our auditor’s reports thereon. 

Our opinion on the consolidated financial statements does not cover the other information and we do not and will not express an audit 
opinion or any form of assurance conclusion thereon. 

In connection with our audit of the consolidated financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other information identified above and, 
in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the consolidated financial statements or our knowledge 
obtained in the audit, or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. 

If, based on the work we have performed on the other information that we obtained prior to the date of this auditor’s report, we conclude 
that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard.

Responsibilities of the directors for the consolidated financial statements
The directors are responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements in accordance with 
International Financial Reporting Standards and the requirements of the Companies Act of South Africa, and for such internal control as 
the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of consolidated financial statements that are free from material 
misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. 

In preparing the consolidated financial statements, the directors are responsible for assessing the Group’s ability to continue as a going 
concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the 
directors either intend to liquidate the Group or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so. 

Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the consolidated financial statements
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements as a whole are free from 
material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is 
a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs will always detect a material 
misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, 
they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these consolidated financial 
statements. 

As part of an audit in accordance with ISAs, we exercise professional judgement and maintain professional scepticism throughout the 
audit. We also:
	z Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to fraud or error, design 

and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis 
for our opinion. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as 
fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control.

	z Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the 

circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Group’s internal control.

	z Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and related disclosures 

made by the directors.

	z Conclude on the appropriateness of the directors’ use of the going concern basis of accounting and, based on the audit evidence 

obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the Group’s ability to 
continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention in our auditor’s report 
to the related disclosures in the consolidated financial statements or, if such disclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our 
conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of our auditor’s report. However, future events or conditions may 
cause the Group to cease to continue as a going concern.

	z Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the consolidated financial statements, including the disclosures, and 
whether the consolidated financial statements represent the underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair 
presentation.

	z Obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding the financial information of the entities or business activities within the group to 
express an opinion on the consolidated financial statements. We are responsible for the direction, supervision and performance of the 
group audit. We remain solely responsible for our audit opinion.

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findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that we identify during our audit.

We also provide the directors with a statement that we have complied with relevant ethical requirements regarding independence, and 
to communicate with them all relationships and other matters that may reasonably be thought to bear on our independence, and where 
applicable, actions taken to eliminate threats or safeguards applied.

From the matters communicated with the directors, we determine those matters that were of most significance in the audit of the 
consolidated financial statements of the current period and are therefore the key audit matters. We describe these matters in our 
auditor’s report unless law or regulation precludes public disclosure about the matter or when, in extremely rare circumstances, we 
determine that a matter should not be communicated in our report because the adverse consequences of doing so would reasonably 
be expected to outweigh the public interest benefits of such communication.

Report on other legal and regulatory requirements
In terms of the IRBA Rule published in Government Gazette Number 39475 dated 4 December 2015, we report that 
PricewaterhouseCoopers Inc. has been the auditor of Gold Fields Limited for four years.

PricewaterhouseCoopers Inc. 
Director: PC Hough
Registered Auditor 
Johannesburg, South Africa 
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The principal accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial statements (referred to as the “consolidated financial 
statements” or “financial statements”) are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all the years presented, 
except for the adoption of new and revised standards and interpretations. 

Gold Fields Limited (the “Company” or “Gold Fields”) is a company domiciled in South Africa. The registration number of the Company is 
1968/4880/6. The address of the Company is 150 Helen Road, Sandton, Johannesburg. The consolidated financial statements of the 
Company as at 31 December 2022 and 2021 and for each of the years in the three-year periods ended 31 December 2022, 2021 and 
2020 comprise the Company and its subsidiaries (together referred to as the “Group” and individually as “Group entities”) as well as the 
Group’s share of the assets, liabilities, income and expenses of its joint operations and the Group’s interest in associates and its joint 
ventures. The Group is primarily involved in gold mining. 

1. 

BASIS OF PREPARATION
The financial statements of the Group have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards 
(“IFRS”) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”), the SAICA Financials Reporting Guides as issued 
by the Accounting Practices Committee, Financial Reporting Standards Council, the JSE Listing Requirements and the South 
African Companies Act.

As required by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, the financial statements include the consolidated 
statements of financial position as at 31 December 2022 and 2021 and the consolidated income statements and statements 
of comprehensive income, changes in equity and cash flows for the years ended 31 December 2022, 2021 and 2020 and 
the related notes. 

The consolidated financial statements were authorised for issue by the Board of Directors on 30 March 2023.

Standards, interpretations and amendments to published standards effective for the year ended 
31 December 2022 or early adopted by the Group 
During the financial year, the following new and revised accounting standards, amendments to standards and new 
interpretations were adopted by the Group:

Standard(s) 
Amendment(s) 
Interpretation(s)

Nature of 
the change

IAS 16 Property, 
plant and equipment

Amendment

IFRS 3 Business 
Combinations

Amendment

Salient features of the changes

	z The amendment to IAS 16 prohibits an entity from deducting 
from the cost of an item of property, plant and equipment any 
proceeds received from selling items produced while the entity 
is preparing the asset for its intended use;

	z It also clarifies that an entity is ‘testing whether the asset is 
functioning properly’ when it assesses the technical and 
physical performance of the asset. The financial performance of 
the asset is not relevant to this assessment; 

	z The Group evaluated the amendment to IAS 16 and this will 
have an impact on the Salares Norte mine once it reaches 
commercial levels of production; and

	z Prior year balances will not be impacted because Gruyere 
reached commercial levels of production before the last 
comparative period presented.

	z The amendments to IFRS 3 Business Combinations updates the 
references to the Conceptual Framework for Financial Reporting 
and adds an exception for the recognition of liabilities and 
contingent liabilities within the scope of IAS 37 Provisions, 
Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets and Interpretation 
21 Levies; and

	z The amendments also confirm that contingent assets should not 

be recognised at the acquisition date.

Impact on 
financial position 
or performance

No impact in 2022

No impact

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Standard(s) 
Amendment(s) 
Interpretation(s)

Nature of 
the change

IAS 37 Provisions, 
Contingent Liabilities 
and Contingent 
Assets

Amendment

Annual 
Improvements

Amendment

Impact on 
financial position 
or performance

No impact

No impact

Salient features of the changes

	z The amendment to IAS 37 clarifies that the direct costs of 

fulfilling a contract include both the incremental costs of fulfilling 
the contract and an allocation of other costs directly related to 
fulfilling contracts. Before recognising a separate provision for 
an onerous contract, the entity recognises any impairment loss 
that has occurred on assets used in fulfilling the contract.

The following improvements were finalised:
	z IFRS 9 Financial Instruments – clarifies which fees should be 

included in the 10% test for derecognition of financial liabilities;

	z IFRS 16 Leases – amendment of illustrative example 13 to 

remove the illustration of payments from the lessor relating to 
leasehold improvements, to remove any confusion about the 
treatment of lease incentives; and

	z IFRS 1 First-time Adoption of International Financial Reporting 

Standards – allows entities that have measured their assets and 
liabilities at carrying amounts recorded in their parent’s books to 
also measure any cumulative translation differences using the 
amounts reported by the parent. This amendment will also apply 
to associates and joint ventures that have taken the same IFRS 1 
exemption.

Standards, interpretations and amendments to published standards that are not yet effective 
Certain new standards, amendments and interpretations to existing standards have been published that apply to the Group’s 
accounting periods beginning on 1 January 2023 or later periods but have not been early adopted by the Group. 

These standards, amendments and interpretations that are relevant to the Group are:

Standard(s) 
Amendment(s) 
Interpretation(s)

Nature of 
the change

Salient features of the changes

Effective date

	z This amendment to IAS 1 requires companies to disclose their 

material accounting policy information rather than their 
significant accounting policies;

	z This amendment also provides a definition of material 

accounting policy information;

	z Further, the amendment clarifies that immaterial accounting 

Amendments

policy information need not be disclosed;

1 January 2023

IAS 1 Presentation 
of Financial 
Statements and IFRS 
Practice Statement 2

IAS 1 Presentation 
of Financial 
Statements

Amendments

	z To support this amendment, the Board also amended IFRS 

Practice Statement 2 Making Materiality Judgements, to provide 
guidance on how to apply the concept of materiality to 
accounting policy disclosures; and

	z The amendment is not expected to have a material impact on 

the Group.

	z The amendments to IAS 1 clarify that liabilities are classified as 
either current or noncurrent, depending on the rights that exist 
at the end of the reporting period. Classification is unaffected by 
the expectations of the entity or events after the reporting date;
	z The amendments also clarify what IAS 1 means when it refers to 

the ‘settlement’ of a liability; and

	z The amendments are not expected to have a material impact on 

the Group.

 1 January 2024

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1. 

BASIS OF PREPARATION CONTINUED

Standard(s) 
Amendment(s) 
Interpretation(s)

Nature of 
the change

Salient features of the changes

Effective date

	z The amendments to IAS 12 Income Taxes require companies to 

recognise deferred tax on transactions that, on initial 
recognition, give rise to equal amounts of taxable and 
deductible temporary differences. They will typically apply to 
transactions such as leases of lessees and decommissioning 
obligations and will require the recognition of additional 
deferred tax assets and liabilities;

	z The amendment should be applied to transactions that occur on 

or after the beginning of the earliest comparative period 
presented. In addition, entities should recognise deferred tax 
assets (to the extent that it is probable that they can be utilised) 
and deferred tax liabilities at the beginning of the earliest 
comparative period for all deductible and taxable temporary 
differences associated with:
 ― Right-of-use assets and lease liabilities; and
 ― Decommissioning, restoration and similar liabilities, and the 

corresponding amounts recognised as part of the cost of the 
related assets.

	z The cumulative effect of recognising these adjustments is 
recognised in retained earnings, or another component of 
equity, as appropriate; and

	z The amendment will not have a material impact as the Group 

already accounts for deferred taxation in such a manner.

	z IFRS 17 supersedes IFRS 4 Insurance Contracts and aims to 

increase comparability and transparency about profitability. The 
new standard introduces a new comprehensive model (“general 
model”) for the recognition and measurement of liabilities arising 
from insurance contracts;

	z In addition, it includes a simplified approach and modifications to 
the general measurement model that can be applied in certain 
circumstances and to specific contracts, such as:
 ― Reinsurance contracts held;
 ― Direct participating contracts; and
 ― Investment contracts with discretionary participation features.
	z Under the new standard, investment components are excluded 
from insurance revenue and service expenses. Entities can also 
choose to present the effect of changes in discount rates and 
other financial risks in profit or loss or OCI;

	z The new standard includes various new disclosures and 

requires additional granularity in disclosures to assist users to 
assess the effects of insurance contracts on the entity’s financial 
statements; and

	z The standard will not have an impact on the Group.

	z This amendment to IAS 8 clarifies how companies should 
distinguish between changes in accounting policies and 
changes in accounting estimates; and

	z The amendment is not expected to have a material impact on 

the Group.

1 January 2023

1 January 2023

1 January 2023

IAS 12 Income 
Taxes

Amendment

IFRS 17 Insurance 
Contracts

New Standard

IAS 8 Accounting 
Policies, Changes in 
Accounting 
Estimates and Errors

Amendment

*  Effective date refers to annual period beginning on or after said date. 

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Significant accounting judgements and estimates 
Use of estimates: The preparation of the financial statements in accordance with IFRS requires the Group’s management to 
make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets 
and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting 
period. The determination of estimates requires the exercise of judgement based on various assumptions and other factors 
such as historical experience, current and expected economic conditions, and in some cases actuarial techniques. Actual 
results could differ from those estimates. 

The more significant areas requiring the use of management estimates and assumptions relate to the following:
	z Mineral reserves and resources estimates (this forms the basis of future cash flow estimates used for impairment assessments 

and units-of-production depreciation and amortisation calculations);

	z Carrying value of property, plant and equipment;
	z Commencement of commercial levels of production; 
	z Estimates of recoverable gold and other materials in heap leach and stockpiles, gold in process and product inventories 

including write-downs of inventory to net realisable value;

	z Carrying value of equity-accounted investees;
	z Provision for environmental rehabilitation costs;
	z Provision for silicosis settlement costs;
	z Income taxes;
	z Share-based payments;
	z Long-term incentive plan;
	z The fair value and accounting treatment of financial instruments; and
	z Contingencies.

Estimates and judgements are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience, discount rates and other factors, 
including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. 

The estimates and assumptions that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets 
and liabilities within the financial year are discussed below.

Mineral reserves and resources estimates 
Mineral reserves are estimates of the amount of product, inclusive of diluting materials and allowances for losses, which can 
be economically and legally extracted from the Group’s properties, as determined by life-of-mine schedules or pre-feasibility 
studies. 

Mineral resources are estimates, based on specific geological evidence and knowledge, including sampling, of the amount 
of product in situ, for which there is a reasonable prospect for eventual legal and economic extraction.

In order to calculate the reserves and resources, estimates and assumptions are required about a range of geological, 
technical and economic factors, including but not limited to quantities, grades, production techniques, recovery rates, 
production costs, capital expenditure, transport costs, commodity demand, commodity prices and exchange rates.

Estimating the quantity and grade of the mineral reserves and resources is based on exploration and sampling information 
gathered through appropriate techniques (primarily diamond drilling, reverse circulation drilling, air-core and sonic drilling), 
surface three-dimensional reflection seismics, ore body faces modelling, structural modelling, geological mapping, detailed 
ore zone wireframes and geostatistical estimation. This process may require complex and difficult geological judgements and 
calculations to interpret the data.

The Group is required to determine and report on the mineral reserves and resources in accordance with the South African 
Mineral Resource Committee (“SAMREC”) code and the United States Security and Exchange Commission Rule SK 1300 on 
an annual basis. The Mineral Reserves and Resources were approved by the Competent Person. 

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Estimates of mineral reserves and resources may change from year to year due to the change in economic, regulatory, 
infrastructural or social assumptions used to estimate ore reserves and resources, and due to additional geological data 
becoming available. 

Changes in reported proved and probable reserves may affect the Group’s financial results and position in a number of ways, 
including the following:
	z The recoverable amount used in the impairment calculations may be affected due to changes in estimated cash flows or 

timing thereof (refer to note 7); 

	z Amortisation and depreciation charges to profit or loss may change as these are calculated on the units-of-production method, 

or where the useful economic lives of assets change (refer to note 2);

	z Provision for environmental rehabilitation costs may change where changes in ore reserves affect expectations about the 

timing or cost of these activities (refer to note 25.1); and

	z The carrying value of deferred tax assets may change due to changes in estimates of the likely recovery of the tax benefits 

(refer to note 23).

Changes in reported measured and indicated resources may affect the Group’s financial results and position in a number of 
ways, including the following:
	z The recoverable amount used in the impairment calculations may be affected due to changes in estimated market value of 

resources exclusive of reserves (refer to note 7); and

	z Amortisation and depreciation charges for the mineral rights asset at the Australian operations may change as a result of 

the change in the portion of mineral rights asset being transferred from the non-depreciable component to the depreciable 
component (refer to note 2).

Carrying value of property, plant and equipment
All mining assets are amortised using the units-of-production method where the mine operating plan calls for production from 
proved and probable mineral reserves.

Mobile and other equipment are depreciated over the shorter of the estimated useful life of the asset or the estimate of mine 
life based on proved and probable mineral reserves. 

The calculation of the units-of-production rate of amortisation could be impacted to the extent that actual production in the 
future is different from current forecast production based on proved and probable mineral reserves. This would generally 
result from the extent that there are significant changes in any of the factors or assumptions used in estimating mineral 
reserves. These factors could include:
	z Changes in proved and probable mineral reserves; 
	z Unforeseen operational issues at mine sites; 
	z Changes in capital, operating, mining, processing and reclamation costs, discount rates and foreign currency exchange rates; 

and 

	z Changes in mineral reserves could similarly impact the useful lives of assets depreciated on a straight-line basis, where those 

lives are limited to the life of the mine. 

The Group reviews and tests the carrying value of long-lived assets annually or when events or changes in circumstances 
suggest that the carrying amount may not be recoverable by comparing the recoverable amounts to these carrying values. 
Assets are grouped at the lowest level for which identifiable cash flows are largely independent of cash flows of other assets 
and liabilities. If there are indications that impairment or reversal of impairment may have occurred, estimates are prepared of 
recoverable amounts of each group of assets. The recoverable amounts of cash-generating units (“CGU”) and individual 
assets have been determined based on the higher of value in use and fair value less cost of disposal (“FVLCOD”) calculations. 
Expected future cash flows used to determine the value in use or FVLCOD of property, plant and equipment and goodwill are 
inherently uncertain and could materially change over time. They are significantly affected by a number of factors including 
reserves and production estimates, together with economic factors such as the gold and copper prices, discount rates, foreign 
currency exchange rates, inflation rates, resource valuations (determined based on comparable market transactions), 
estimates of costs to produce reserves and future capital expenditure.

The Group generally used FVLCOD to determine the recoverable amount of each CGU. 

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Significant assumptions used in the Group’s impairment assessments (FVLCOD calculations) include:

2022

2021

2020

US$ Gold price per ounce – year 1
US$ Gold price per ounce – year 2
US$ Gold price per ounce – year 3
US$ Gold price per ounce – year 4
US$ Gold price per ounce – year 5 onwards
Rand Gold price per kilogram – year 1
Rand Gold price per kilogram – year 2
Rand Gold price per kilogram – year 3
Rand Gold price per kilogram – year 4 
Rand Gold price per kilogram – year 5 onwards
A$ Gold price per ounce – year 1
A$ Gold price per ounce – year 2
A$ Gold price per ounce – year 3
A$ Gold price per ounce – year 4
A$ Gold price per ounce – year 5 onwards
US$ Copper price per tonne – year 1
US$ Copper price per tonne – year 2
US$ Copper price per tonne – year 3
US$ Copper price per tonne – year 4 
US$ Copper price per tonne – year 5 onwards
Resource value per ounce (used to calculate the value beyond proved 
and probable reserves)
	z South Africa (with infrastructure)
	z Ghana (with infrastructure)
	z Peru (with infrastructure)
	z Australia (with infrastructure)1
	z Chile (without infrastructure)
Discount rates
	z South Africa – nominal
	z Ghana – real
	z Peru – real
	z Australia – real
	z Chile – real
Inflation rate – South Africa2
Life-of-mine
	z South Deep
	z Tarkwa
	z Damang
	z Cerro Corona
	z St Ives
	z Agnew
	z Granny Smith
	z Gruyere
	z Salares Norte

US$1,740
US$1,730
US$1,700
US$1,650
US$1,620
R925,000
R925,000
R925,000
R900,000
R875,000
A$2,500
A$2,400
A$2,350
A$2,250
A$2,200
US$7,700
US$8,150
US$8,150
US$8,150
US$7,700

—
US$71
US$30
—
US$29

16.3%
15.9%
8.1%
6.3%
9.1%
5.4%

74 years
13 years
3 years
8 years
8 years
5 years
10 years
11 years
10 years

US$1,750
US$1,700
US$1,600
US$1,550
US$1,550
R875,000
R870,000
R810,000
R780,000
R780,000
A$2,400
A$2,300
A$2,150
A$2,070
A$2,070
US$8,700
US$8,000
US$7,700
US$7,500
US$7,500

—
US$187
US$10
—
US$70

14.3%
8.3%
4.8%
3.8%
5.9%
5.4%

80 years
14 years
4 years
9 years
9 years
6 years
11 years
12 years
11 years

US$1,600
US$1,700
US$1,600
US$1,500
US$1,500
R900,000
R850,000
R800,000
R750,000
R750,000
A$2,190
A$2,300
A$2,200
A$2,000
A$2,000
US$5,797
US$6,612
US$6,612
US$6,612
US$6,612

US$6
US$76
US$34
US$88
US$4

14.5%
8.4%
4.5%
3.5%
6.0%
5.4%

86 years
14 years
5 years
10 years
8 years
5 years
10 years
9 years
12 years

1  Resources in Australia are modelled using the income approach and not the market approach.
2  Due to the availability of unredeemed capital for tax purposes over several years into the life of the South Deep mine, nominal cash flows are used for 

South Africa. In order to determine nominal cash flows in South Africa, costs are inflated by the current South African inflation rate. Cash flows for all other 
operations are in real terms and as a result are not inflated.

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Long-term exchange rates
US$/ZAR – year 1
US$/ZAR – year 2 
US$/ZAR – year 3
US$/ZAR – year 4
US$/ZAR – year 5 onwards
A$/US$ – year 1
A$/US$ – year 2
A$/US$ – year 3
A$/US$ – year 4 
A$/US$ – year 5 onwards

2022

2021

2020

16.53
16.63
16.92
16.97
16.80
0.70
0.72
0.72
0.73
0.74

15.55
15.92
15.75
15.65
15.65
0.75
0.74
0.73
0.75
0.75

17.50
15.55
15.55
15.55
15.55
0.76
0.74
0.73
0.75
9.75

The FVLCOD calculations are sensitive to the gold price assumptions and an increase or decrease in the gold price could 
materially change the FVLCOD. Should there be a significant decrease in the gold or copper price, the Group would take 
actions to assess the implications on the life-of-mine plans, including the determination of reserves and resources and the 
appropriate cost structure for the CGUs. Refer to notes 7 and 14 for further details. 

The carrying amount of property, plant and equipment at 31 December 2022 was US$4,815.7 million (2021: 
US$5,079.1 million). 

An impairment of US$325.2 million was recognised in respect of the Tarkwa CGU for the year ended 31 December 2022. 

An impairment of US$63.1 million was recognised in respect of the Cerro Corona CGU for the year ended 31 December 2022. 

Commencement of commercial levels of production 
The Group assesses the stage of each mine construction project to determine when a mine moves into the production stage. 
The criteria used to assess the start date are determined based on the unique nature of each mine construction project. The 
Group considers various relevant criteria to assess when the mine is substantially complete, ready for its intended use and 
moves into the production stage. Some of the criteria would include, but are not limited to the following: 
	z The level of capital expenditure compared to the construction cost estimates; 
	z Ability to produce metal in saleable form (within specifications); and 
	z Ability to sustain commercial levels of production of metal.

When a mine construction project moves into the production stage, the capitalisation of certain mine construction costs 
ceases and costs are either regarded as inventory or expensed, except for capitalisable costs related to mining asset 
additions or improvements, underground mine development, deferred stripping activities or ore reserve development.

Salares Norte was still under construction at 31 December 2022 and first gold now expected to be achieved in Q4 2023, 
with commercial levels of production expected in H1 2024.

Stockpiles, gold in process and product inventories
Costs that are incurred in or benefit the productive process are accumulated as stockpiles, gold in process, ore on leach pads 
and product inventories. Net realisable value tests are performed on a monthly basis for short-term stockpiles, gold in process 
and product inventories and at least annually for long-term stockpiles and represent the estimated future sales price of the 
product based on prevailing spot metals prices at the reporting date, less estimated costs to complete production and bring 
the product to sale. If any inventories are expected to be realised in the long term, estimated future sales prices are used for 
valuation purposes.

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Stockpiles, gold in process and product inventories continued
Stockpiles are measured by estimating the number of tonnes added and removed from the stockpile, the number of contained 
gold ounces based on assay data, and the estimated recovery percentage based on the expected processing method. 
Stockpile tonnages are verified by periodic surveys.

Although the quantities of recoverable metal are reconciled by comparing the grades of ore to the quantities of metals actually 
recovered (metallurgical balancing), the nature of the process inherently limits the ability to precisely monitor the recoverability 
levels. As a result, the metallurgical balancing process is constantly monitored and engineering estimates are refined based 
on actual results over time.

Variations between actual and estimated quantities resulting from changes in assumptions and estimates that do not result in 
write downs to net realisable value are accounted for on a prospective basis.

Refer to note 19 for further details. 

The carrying amount of total gold in process and stockpiles (non-current and current) at 31 December 2022 was 
US$725.7 million (2021: US$565.8 million).

Carrying value of equity-accounted investees
The Group reviews and tests the carrying value of equity-accounted investees annually or when events or changes in 
circumstances suggest that the carrying amount may not be recoverable by comparing the recoverable amounts to these 
carrying values. If there are indications that impairment may have occurred, estimates are prepared of the recoverable amount 
of the equity-accounted investee. The recoverable amounts are determined based on the higher of value in use or FVLCOD. 
The FVLCOD is determined using the following methods:
	z Using quoted market prices of other investors in the equity-accounted investee with appropriate adjustments in order to 

derive the fair value; and

	z A combination of the income and market approach. The income approach is based on the expected future cash flows of the 
operations and the market approach is used to determine the value beyond proved and probable reserves for the operation, 
using comparable market transactions.

Expected future cash flows used to determine the FVLCOD of equity-accounted investees are inherently uncertain and could 
materially change over time. They are significantly impacted by a number of factors including reserves and production 
estimates, together with economic factors such as gold and copper prices, discount rates, foreign currency exchange rates, 
resource valuations (determined based on comparable market transactions or other accepted valuation methods), estimates of 
costs to produce reserves and future capital expenditure. The key assumptions used in the income and market approach are 
as follows: 

US$ Gold price per ounce – year 1 to 3
US$ Gold price per ounce – year 4 onwards
Resource value per ounce (with infrastructure)1
Discount rates – real
Life-of-mine

2022

2021

US$1,650 – US$1,740 US$1,600 – US$1,750
US$1,550
—
9.0%
6 years

US$1,620
US$44
19.3%
6 years

1   Resource value per ounce for 2021 determined using Kilburn Geoscience Rating Method. The outcome of this valuation was a value of US$40 million 

(US$18 million on 45% basis). 

The FVLCOD calculations are sensitive to the gold price assumption and the quoted market prices, a decrease or increase in 
these two assumptions could materially change the FVLCOD. 

Refer to note 15 for further details. 

The carrying amount of equity-accounted investees at 31 December 2022 was US$84.9 million (2021: US$178.8 million). 

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Carrying value of equity-accounted investees continued
During 2022, management was actively engaged in the process of disposing of Far Southeast Gold Resources Incorporated 
(“FSE”). The disposal process proved unsuccessful and no offers were received. Management’s assessment is that it is unlikely 
the investment could be sold for any value and wrote off the investment by US$113.6 million to a carrying value of US$nil. 

Provision for environmental rehabilitation costs 
The Group’s mining and exploration activities are subject to various laws and regulations governing the protection of the 
environment. The Group recognises management’s best estimate for the provision of environmental rehabilitation costs 
in the period in which they are incurred. Actual costs incurred in future periods could differ materially from the estimates. 
Additionally, future changes to environmental laws and regulations, life-of-mine estimates and discount rates could affect 
the carrying amount of this provision. 

Refer to note 25.1 for details of key assumptions used to estimate the provision. 

The carrying amounts of the provision for environmental rehabilitation costs at 31 December 2022 was US$387.7 million 
(2021: US$430.9 million) of which US$17.2 million (2021: US$12.0 million) was classified as current and US$370.5 million 
(2021: US$418.9 million) as non-current.

Provision for silicosis settlement costs 
The Group has an obligation in respect of a settlement of the silicosis class action claims and related costs. The Group 
recognises management’s best estimate for the provision of silicosis settlement costs. 

The ultimate outcome of this matter however remains uncertain, with the number of eligible workers successfully submitting 
claims and receiving compensation being uncertain. The provision is consequently subject to adjustment in the future. 

Refer to notes 25.2 and 35 for further details. 

The carrying amounts of the provision for silicosis settlement costs at 31 December 2022 was US$10.5 million 
(2021: US$13.1 million) of which US$1.3 million (2021: US$0.6 million) was classified as current and US$9.2 million 
(2021: US$12.5 million) as non-current. 

Income taxes 
The Group is subject to income taxes in numerous jurisdictions. Significant judgement is required in determining the liability 
for income taxes due to the complexity of legislation. There are many transactions and calculations for which the ultimate tax 
determination is uncertain during the ordinary course of business. The Group recognises liabilities for anticipated tax audit 
issues based on estimates of whether additional taxes will be due. Where the final tax outcome of these matters is different 
from the amounts that were initially recorded, such differences will impact income tax and deferred tax in the period in which 
such determination is made. 

The Group recognises the future tax benefits related to deferred income tax assets to the extent that it is probable that the 
deductible temporary differences will reverse in the foreseeable future. Assessing the recoverability of deferred income tax 
assets requires the Group to make significant estimates related to expectations of future taxable income. Estimates of future 
taxable income are based on forecast cash flows from operations and the application of existing tax laws in each jurisdiction. 
To the extent that future cash flows and taxable income differ significantly from estimates, the ability of the Group to realise the 
net deferred tax assets recorded at the reporting date could be impacted. 

Additionally, future changes in tax laws in the jurisdictions in which the Group operates could limit the ability of the Group to 
obtain tax deductions in future periods. 

Refer to notes 23 and 31 for further details. 

Carrying values at 31 December 2022:
	z Deferred taxation liability: US$399.8 million (2021: US$500.9 million);
	z Deferred taxation asset: US$195.5 million (2021: US$260.6 million); 
	z Taxation payable: US$53.6 million (2021: US$115.9 million); and
	z Taxation receivable: US$76.0 million (2021: US$nil).

Refer to note 10 for details of unrecognised deferred tax assets.

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Share-based payments 
The Group issues equity-settled share-based payments to Executive Directors, certain officers and employees. The fair value 
of these instruments is measured at grant date, using the Black-Scholes and Monte Carlo simulation valuation models, which 
require assumptions regarding the estimated term of the option, share price volatility and expected dividend yield. While 
Gold Fields’ management believes that these assumptions are appropriate, the use of different assumptions could have a 
material impact on the fair value of the option granted and the related recognition of the share-based payments expense in 
the consolidated income statement. Gold Fields’ options have characteristics significantly different from those of traded 
options and therefore fair values may also differ. 

Refer to note 5 for further details. 

The income statement charge for the year ended 31 December 2022 was US$6.9 million (2021: US$12.7 million and 2020: 
US$14.5 million).

Long-term incentive plan
The Group issues awards relating to its long-term incentive plan to certain employees. These awards are measured on the 
date the award is made and re-measured at each reporting period. A portion of the award is measured using the Monte Carlo 
simulation valuation model, which requires assumptions regarding the share price volatility and expected dividend yield. The 
assumptions, supporting the estimated amount expected to be paid, are reviewed at each reporting date. While Gold Fields’ 
management believes that these assumptions are appropriate, the use of different assumptions could have a material impact 
on the measurement of the awards and the related recognition of the compensation expense in profit or loss. 

Refer to note 26 for further details. 

The charge for the year ended 31 December 2022 was US$29.0 million (2021: US$28.5 million and 2020: US$51.3 million) 
and the balance at 31 December 2022 of the long-term cash incentive provision was US$53.0 million (2021: US$56.6 million) 
of which US$30.6 million (2021: US$28.4 million) was classified as current and US$22.4 million (2021: US$28.2 million) as 
non-current. 

Financial instruments 
Derivative financial instruments 
The estimated fair value of financial instruments is determined at reporting date, based on the relevant market information. 
The fair value is calculated with reference to market rates using industry valuation techniques and appropriate models. The 
carrying values of derivative financial assets at 31 December 2022 were US$nil (2021: US$5.1 million) and this was classified 
as current. The carrying values of derivative financial liabilities at 31 December 2022 were US$nil (2021: US$6.8 million) and 
this was classified as current. The income statement charge for the year ended 31 December 2022 was a gain of 
US$24.0 million (2021: loss of US$96.4 million and 2020: loss of US$240.2 million). Refer to notes 20.2, 27.2 and 38 for 
further details. 

Asanko redeemable preference shares 
Significant judgement is required in estimating life-of-mine cash flows used in determining the expected timing of the cash 
flows for the repayment of the redeemable preference shares. 

In order to estimate the life-of-mine model used in the valuation, estimates and assumptions are required about a range of 
geological, technical and economic factors, including but not limited to quantities, grades, production techniques, recovery 
rates, production costs, capital expenditure, transport costs, commodity demand, commodity prices and exchange rates. 
Refer to note 17 for key assumptions used. 

The life-of-mine cash flows are sensitive to the gold price assumptions and an increase or decrease in the gold price could 
materially change the valuations. 

The fair value of the Asanko redeemable preference shares at 31 December 2022 was US$60.3 million (2021: 
US$94.5 million).

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Contingencies 
By their nature, contingencies will only be resolved when one or more future events occur or fail to occur. The assessment of 
such contingencies inherently involves the exercise of significant judgement and estimates of the outcome of future events. 
Such contingencies include, but are not limited to, environmental obligations, litigation, regulatory proceedings, tax matters 
and losses resulting from other events and developments. 

When a loss is considered probable and reasonably estimable, a liability is recorded based on the best estimate of the 
ultimate loss. The likelihood of a loss with respect to a contingency can be difficult to predict and determining a meaningful 
estimate of the loss or a range of losses may not always be practicable based on the information available at the time and the 
potential effect of future events and decisions by third parties that will determine the ultimate resolution of the contingency. 
It is not uncommon for such matters to be resolved over many years, during which time relevant developments and new 
information is continuously evaluated to determine both the likelihood of any potential loss and whether it is possible to 
reasonably estimate a range of possible losses. When a loss is probable but a reasonable estimate cannot be made, 
disclosure is provided. 

Refer to note 35 for details on contingent liabilities. 

CONSOLIDATION
2. 
2.1  Business combinations

The acquisition method of accounting is used to account for business combinations by the Group. The consideration 
transferred for the acquisition of a business is the fair value of the assets transferred, the liabilities incurred and the equity 
interests issued by the Group. The consideration transferred includes the fair value of any asset or liability resulting from a 
contingent consideration arrangement. Acquisition-related costs are expensed as incurred, other than those associated with 
the issue of debt or equity securities. Identifiable assets acquired and liabilities and contingent liabilities assumed in a 
business combination are measured initially at their fair values at the acquisition date. On an acquisition-by-acquisition basis, 
the Group recognises any non-controlling interest in the acquiree either at fair value or at the non-controlling interest’s 
proportionate share of the acquiree’s net identifiable assets. Subsequently, the carrying amount of non-controlling interest is 
the amount of the interest at initial recognition plus the non-controlling interest’s share of the subsequent changes in equity.

The excess of the consideration transferred, the amount of any non-controlling interest in the acquiree and the acquisition 
date fair value of any previous equity interest in the acquiree over the fair value of the identifiable net assets acquired is 
recorded as goodwill. If this is less than the fair value of the net assets of the subsidiary acquired, the difference is recognised 
directly in profit or loss.

If a transaction does not meet the definition of a business under IFRS, the transaction is recorded as an asset acquisition. 
Accordingly, the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed are measured at the fair value of the consideration paid, 
based on their relative fair values at the acquisition date. Acquisition-related costs are included in the consideration paid and 
capitalised. Any contingent consideration payable that is dependent on the purchaser’s future activity is not included in the 
consideration paid until the activity requiring the payment is performed. Any resulting future amounts payable are recognised 
in profit or loss when incurred. No goodwill and no deferred tax asset or liability arising from the assets acquired and liabilities 
assumed are recognised upon the acquisition of assets.

2.2  Subsidiaries

Subsidiaries are all entities controlled by the Group. The Group controls an entity when it is exposed to, or has rights to, 
variable returns from its involvement with the entity and has the ability to affect those returns through its power over the 
relevant activities of the entity. Subsidiaries are fully consolidated from the date on which control is transferred to the Group 
until the date on which control ceases.

Inter-company transactions, balances and unrealised gains and losses on transactions between Group companies are 
eliminated. Accounting policies of subsidiaries have been changed where necessary to ensure consistency with the policies 
adopted by the Group.

2.3  Transactions with non-controlling interests

The Group treats transactions with non-controlling interests that do not result in loss of control as transactions with equity 
owners of the Group. For purchases from non-controlling interests, the difference between any consideration paid and the 
relevant share acquired of the carrying value of net assets of the subsidiary is recorded in equity. Gains or losses on disposals 
to non-controlling interests are also recorded in equity.

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2. 
2.4  Equity-accounted investees

The Group’s interests in equity-accounted investees comprise interests in associates and joint ventures.

Associates are those entities in which the Group has significant influence, but not control or joint control, over the financial and 
operating policies. Joint ventures are arrangements in which the Group has joint control, whereby the Group has rights to the 
net assets of the arrangement, rather than rights to its assets and obligations for its liabilities.

Interests in associates and joint ventures are accounted for using the equity method. They are recognised initially at cost, 
which includes transaction costs. Subsequent to initial recognition, the consolidated financial statements include the Group’s 
share of the profit or loss and the other comprehensive income of equity-accounted investees, until the date on which 
significant influence or joint control ceases.

Results of associates and joint ventures are equity-accounted using the results of their most recent financial information. Any 
losses from associates or joint ventures are brought to account in the consolidated financial statements until the interest in 
such associates or joint ventures is written down to zero. Thereafter, losses are accounted for only insofar as the Group is 
committed to providing financial support to such associates or joint ventures.

The carrying value of an investment in associate and joint ventures represents the cost of the investment, including goodwill, a 
share of the post-acquisition retained earnings and losses, any other movements in reserves and any accumulated impairment 
losses. The Group applies IFRS 9 to long-term interests in an associate or joint venture that form part of the net investment in 
the associate or joint venture but to which the equity method is not applied. The carrying value is assessed annually for 
existence of indicators of impairment and if such exist, the carrying amount is compared to the recoverable amount, being the 
higher of value in use or fair value less cost of disposal. If an impairment in value has occurred, it is recognised in profit or loss 
in the period in which the impairment arose.

2.5 

Joint operations
A joint operation is a joint arrangement whereby the parties that have joint control of the arrangement have rights to the use 
of assets and obligations for the liabilities of the arrangement. The Group accounts for activities under joint operations by 
recognising in relation to the joint operation, the assets it controls and the liabilities it incurs, the expenses it incurs and the 
revenue from the sale or use of its share of the joint operations’ output.

FOREIGN CURRENCIES

3. 
3.1  Functional and presentation currency

Items included in the financial statements of each of the Group entities are measured using the currency of the primary 
economic environment in which the entity operates (“the functional currency”). The consolidated financial statements are 
presented in US Dollar, which is the Group’s presentation currency. The functional currency of the parent company is 
South African Rand.

3.2  Transactions and balances

Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the exchange rates prevailing at the dates of 
the transactions. Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such transactions, and from the 
translation of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies, are recognised in profit or loss.

3.3  Foreign operations

The results and financial position of all the Group entities (none of which has the currency of a hyperinflationary economy) that 
have a functional currency different from the presentation currency are translated into the presentation currency as follows: 

Assets and liabilities are translated at the exchange rate ruling at the reporting date (ZAR/US$: 17.02; US$/A$: 0.69 
(2021: ZAR/US$: 15.94; US$/A$: 0.73 and 2020: ZAR/US$: 14.69; US$/A$: 0.77)). Equity items are translated at historical 
rates. The income and expenses are translated at the average exchange rate for the year (ZAR/US$: 16.37; 
US$/A$: 0.68 (2021: ZAR/US$: 14.79; US$/A$: 0.75 and 2020: ZAR/US$: 16.38; US$/A$: 0.69)), unless this average was not 
a reasonable approximation of the rates prevailing on the transaction dates, in which case these items were translated at 
the rate prevailing on the date of the transaction. Exchange differences on translation are accounted for in other 
comprehensive income. These differences will be recognised in profit or loss upon realisation of the underlying operation. 

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FOREIGN CURRENCIES CONTINUED
On consolidation, exchange differences arising from the translation of the net investment in foreign operations (i.e. the 
reporting entity’s interest in the net assets of that operation), and of borrowings and other currency instruments designated 
as hedges of such investments, are taken to other comprehensive income. When a foreign operation is sold, exchange 
differences that were recorded in other comprehensive income are recognised in profit or loss as part of the gain or loss on 
disposal. If the Group disposes of part of its interest in a subsidiary but retains control, then the relevant proportion of the 
cumulative amount is reattributed to non-controlling interests. When the Group disposes of only part of an associate or joint 
venture while retaining significant influence or joint control, the relevant proportion of the cumulative amount is reclassified to 
profit or loss. 

Goodwill and fair value adjustments arising on the acquisition of a foreign operation are treated as assets and liabilities of the 
foreign operation and are translated at each reporting date at the closing rate.

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

4. 
4.1  Mine development and infrastructure

Mining assets, including mine development and infrastructure costs and mine plant facilities, are recorded at cost less 
accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses.

Expenditure incurred to evaluate and develop new orebodies, to define mineralisation in existing orebodies and to establish 
or expand productive capacity, is capitalised until commercial levels of production are achieved, at which times the costs are 
amortised as set out below. 

Development of orebodies includes the development of shaft systems and waste rock removal that allows access to reserves 
that are economically recoverable in the future. Subsequent to this, costs are capitalised if the criteria for recognition as an 
asset are met.

4.2  Borrowing costs

Borrowing costs incurred in respect of assets requiring a substantial period of time to prepare for their intended future use are 
capitalised to the date that the assets are substantially completed.

4.3  Mineral and surface rights

Mineral and surface rights are recorded at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses. When 
there is little likelihood of a mineral right being exploited, or the recoverable amount of mineral rights has diminished below 
cost, an impairment loss is recognised in profit or loss in the year that such determination is made.

4.4 

Land
Land is shown at cost and accumulated impairment losses and is not depreciated.

4.5  Other assets

Non-mining assets are recorded at cost less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses. These assets 
include the assets of the mining operations not included in mine development and infrastructure, borrowing costs, mineral and 
surface rights and land and all the assets of the non-mining operations.

4.6  Amortisation and depreciation of mining assets

Amortisation and depreciation is determined to give a fair and systematic charge to profit or loss taking into account the 
nature of a particular ore body and the method of mining that ore body. To achieve this, the following calculation methods 
are used:
	z Mining assets, including mine development and infrastructure costs, mine plant facilities and evaluation costs, are amortised 

over the life of the mine using the units-of-production method, based on estimated proved and probable ore reserves;
	z Stripping activity assets are amortised on a units-of-production method, based on the estimated proved and probable ore 

reserves of the ore body to which the assets relate; and

	z The mineral rights asset at the Australian operations are divided at the respective operations into a depreciable and a 

non-depreciable component. The mineral rights asset is initially capitalised to the mineral rights asset as a non-depreciable 
component.

Subsequently, and on an annual basis, as part of the preparation of the updated reserve and resource statement and 
preparation of the updated life-of-mine plan, a portion of resources will typically be converted to reserves as a result of 
ongoing resource definition drilling, resultant geological model updates and subsequent mine planning. Based on this 
conversion of resources to reserves a portion of the historic cost is allocated from the non-depreciable component of the 
mineral rights asset to the depreciable component of the mineral rights asset. Therefore, the category of non-depreciable 
mineral rights asset is expected to reduce and will eventually be fully allocated within the depreciable component of the 
mineral rights asset.

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Each operation typically comprises a number of mines and the depreciable component of the mineral rights asset is therefore 
allocated on a mine-by-mine basis at the operation and is transferred at this point to mine development and infrastructure and 
is then amortised over the estimated proved and probable ore reserves of the respective mine on the units-of-production 
method. The remaining non-depreciable component of the mineral rights asset is not amortised but, in combination with the 
depreciable component of the mineral rights asset and other assets included in the CGU, is evaluated for impairment when 
events and changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable.

Proved and probable ore reserves reflect estimated quantities of economically recoverable reserves, which can be recovered 
in future from known mineral deposits. 

Certain mining plant and equipment included in mine development and infrastructure is depreciated on a straight-line basis 
over the lesser of their estimated useful lives or life-of-mine.

4.7  Depreciation of non-mining assets

Non-mining assets are recorded at cost and depreciated on a straight-line basis over their current expected useful lives to 
their residual values. The assets’ useful lives, depreciation methods and residual values are reassessed at each reporting date 
and adjusted if appropriate.

4.8  Depreciation of right-of-use assets

The right-of-use assets are depreciated over the shorter of the lease term and the useful life of the right-of-use asset, using 
the straight-line method from the commencement date to the end of the lease term, unless the lease transfers ownership of 
the underlying asset to the Group by the end of the lease term or the cost of the right-of-use asset reflects that the Group will 
exercise a purchase option. In that case the right-of-use assets are depreciated over the useful life of the underlying asset. In 
addition, the right-of-use asset is periodically reduced by impairment losses, if any, and adjusted for certain re-measurements 
of the lease liability.

4.9  Mining exploration

Expenditure on advances solely for exploration activities is charged against profit or loss until the viability of the mining 
venture has been proven. Expenditure incurred on exploration “farm-in” projects is written off until an ownership interest has 
vested. Exploration expenditure to define mineralisation at existing ore bodies is considered mine development costs and is 
capitalised until commercial levels of production are achieved. 

Exploration activities at certain of the Group’s non-South African operations are broken down into defined areas within the 
mining lease boundaries. These areas are generally defined by structural and geological continuity. Exploration costs in these 
areas are capitalised to the extent that specific exploration programmes have yielded targets and/or results that warrant 
further exploration in future years.

4.10  Impairment

Recoverability of the carrying values of long-term assets or CGUs of the Group are reviewed annually or whenever events or 
changes in circumstances indicate that such carrying values may not be recoverable. To determine whether a long-term asset 
or CGU may be impaired, the higher of “value in use” (defined as: “the present value of future cash flows expected to be 
derived from an asset or CGU”) or “fair value less costs of disposal” (defined as “the price that would be received to sell an 
asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date”) is 
compared to the carrying value of the asset/CGU. Impairment losses are recognised in profit or loss.

A CGU is defined by the Group as the smallest identifiable group of assets that generates cash inflows that are largely 
independent of the cash inflows from other assets or groups of assets. Generally for the Group this represents an individual 
operating mine, including mines which are part of a larger mine complex. The costs attributable to individual shafts/pits of a 
mine are impaired if the shaft/pit is closed/depleted.

Exploration targets in respect of which costs have been capitalised at certain of the Group’s international operations are 
evaluated on an annual basis to ensure that these targets continue to support capitalisation of the underlying costs. Those 
that do not are impaired.

When any infrastructure is closed down during the year, any carrying value attributable to that infrastructure is impaired. 

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PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT CONTINUED
4.11  Gain or loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment

Any gain or loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment (calculated as the net proceeds from disposal less the carrying 
amount of the item) is recognised in profit or loss.

4.12  Leases

At inception of a contract, the Group assesses whether a contract is, or contains, a lease. A contract is, or contains, a lease if 
the contract conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset for a period of time in exchange for a consideration. 

The Group recognises a right-of-use asset and a lease liability at the lease commencement date. The right-of-use asset is 
initially measured at cost, which comprises the initial amount of the lease liability adjusted for any lease payments made at or 
before the commencement date, plus any initial direct costs incurred and an estimate of costs to dismantle and remove the 
underlying asset or to restore the underlying asset or the site on which it is located, less any lease incentives received. 
Subsequent to initial recognition, the right-of-use asset is accounted for in accordance with the accounting policy applicable 
to that asset. 

The lease liability is initially measured at the present value of the lease payments that are not paid at the commencement date, 
discounted using the interest rate implicit in the lease or, if that rate cannot be readily determined, the Group’s incremental 
borrowing rate. Generally, the Group uses its incremental borrowing rate as the discount rate.

The Group determines its incremental borrowing rate by obtaining interest rates from various external financing sources and 
makes certain adjustments to reflect the terms of the lease and type of the asset leased.

Subsequent to initial recognition, the lease liability is measured at amortised cost using the effective interest rate method. 
It is re-measured when there is a change in future lease payments:
	z If there is a change in the Group’s estimate of the amount expected to be payable under a residual value guarantee;
	z If the Group changes its assessment of whether it will exercise a purchase, extension or termination option;
	z If there is a revised in-substance fixed lease payment; and
	z If there is a change in future lease payments resulting from a change in an index or a rate used to determine these payments.

When the lease liability is re-measured in this way, a corresponding adjustment is made to the carrying amount of the right-of-
use asset, or is recorded in profit or loss if the carrying amount of the right-of-use asset has been reduced to zero. 

The Group has elected not to recognise right-of-use assets and lease liabilities for leases of low-value assets and short-term 
leases. The Group recognises the lease payments associated with these leases as an expense on a straight-line basis over 
the lease term. Low-value assets relate mainly to cellphones, computer equipment and photocopiers. 

4.13  Deferred stripping

Production stripping costs in a surface mine are capitalised to property, plant and equipment if, and only if, all of the following 
criteria are met:
	z It is probable that the future economic benefit associated with the stripping activity will flow to the entity;
	z The entity can identify the component of the ore body for which access has been improved; and
	z The costs relating to the stripping activity associated with that component can be measured reliably.

If the above criteria are not met, the stripping costs are recognised directly in profit or loss. 

The Group initially measures the stripping activity asset at cost, this being the accumulation of costs directly incurred to 
perform the stripping activity that improves access to the identified component of ore. 

After initial recognition, the stripping activity asset is carried at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated 
impairment losses.

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TAXATION
Income tax expense comprises current and deferred tax. Current tax and deferred tax are recognised in profit or loss except 
to the extent that it relates to a business combination, or items recognised directly in equity or in other comprehensive income. 

Current tax is measured on taxable income at the applicable statutory rate substantively enacted at the reporting date. 

Interest and penalties are accounted for in current tax. 

Deferred taxation is provided on temporary differences existing at each reporting date between the tax values of assets and 
liabilities and their carrying amounts. Substantively enacted tax rates are used to determine future anticipated tax rates which 
in turn are used in the determination of deferred taxation. 

Deferred taxation is not recognised for temporary differences on the initial recognition of assets or liabilities in a transaction 
that is not a business combination and that affects neither accounting nor taxable profit or loss and taxable temporary 
differences arising on the initial recognition of goodwill. 

The measurement of deferred tax reflects the tax consequences that would follow the manner in which the Group expects, 
at the end of the reporting period, to recover or settle the carrying amount of its assets and liabilities. 

These temporary differences are expected to result in taxable or deductible amounts in determining taxable profits for future 
periods when the carrying amount of the asset is recovered or the liability is settled. 

Deferred tax liabilities are generally recognised for all taxable temporary differences. Deferred tax liabilities are recognised for 
taxable temporary differences arising on investments in subsidiaries and equity-accounted investees except where the 
reversal of the temporary difference can be controlled and it is probable that the difference will not reverse in the foreseeable 
future. 

Deferred tax assets relating to the carry forward of unutilised tax losses and/or deductible temporary differences are 
recognised to the extent it is probable that future taxable profit will be available against which the unutilised tax losses and/or 
deductible temporary differences can be recovered. Deferred tax assets are reviewed at each reporting date and are adjusted 
if recovery is no longer probable.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset if there is a legally enforceable right to offset current tax liabilities and assets, and 
they relate to taxes levied by the same tax authority on the same taxable entity, or on different tax entities, but they intend to 
settle current tax liabilities and assets on a net basis or their tax assets and liabilities will be realised simultaneously. 

When assessing uncertain tax positions, the Group considers whether it is probable that the relevant authority will accept 
each tax treatment, or group of tax treatments, that the Group used or plans to use in its income tax filing. 

Except for Tarkwa, Damang and Cerro Corona, no provision is made for any potential taxation liability on the distribution of 
retained earnings by Group companies as it is probable that the related taxable temporary differences will not reverse in the 
foreseeable future. 

6. 

INVENTORIES
Inventories are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Gold on hand represents production on hand after the 
smelting process. 

Cost is determined on the following basis: 
	z Gold on hand and gold in process is valued using weighted average cost. Cost includes production, amortisation and related 

administration costs;

	z Heap leach and stockpile inventories are valued using weighted average cost. Cost includes production, amortisation and 
direct administration costs. The cost of materials on the heap leach and stockpiles, from which metals are expected to be 
recovered in a period longer than 12 months is classified as non-current assets; and

	z Consumable stores are valued at weighted average cost, after appropriate provision for redundant and slow-moving items.

Net realisable value is determined with reference to relevant market prices or the estimated future sales price of the product if 
it is expected to be realised in the long term. 

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7. 
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
7.1  Non-derivative financial instruments

Recognition and initial measurement 
Trade receivables are initially recognised when they are originated. All other financial assets and financial liabilities are initially 
recognised when the Group becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. A financial asset or financial 
liability is initially measured at fair value plus, for an item not at fair value through profit or loss (“FVTPL”), transaction costs that 
are directly attributable to its acquisition or issue. A trade receivable without a significant financing component is initially 
measured at the transaction price. 

Classification and subsequent measurement 
Financial assets – Classification policy 
On initial recognition, an equity instrument is either classified as fair value through other comprehensive income (“FVOCI”) if 
an irrevocable election is made or FVTPL. 

On initial recognition, a debt instrument is classified as: 
	z Amortised cost;
	z FVOCI; and
	z FVTPL.

A financial asset is measured at amortised cost if it meets both of the following conditions and is not designated as at FVTPL:
	z It is held with a business model whose objective is to collect contractual cash flows; and
	z Its contractual terms give rise on specified dates to cash flows that are solely payments of principal and interest on the 

principal amount outstanding.

An investment is measured at FVOCI if it meets both of the following conditions and is not designated as at FVTPL: 
	z It is held with a business model whose objective is achieved by both collecting contractual cash flows and selling financial 

assets; and

	z Its contractual terms give rise on specified dates to cash flows that are solely payments of principal and interest on the 

principal amount outstanding.

All financial assets not classified as measured at amortised cost or FVOCI as described above are measured at FVTPL. This 
includes all derivative financial assets. 

Financial assets – Measurement policy 

Financial asset  
category

Financial assets at 
amortised cost

Equity investments 
at FVOCI

Description

These assets are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest 
method. The amortised cost is reduced by impairment losses. Interest income, foreign 
exchange gains and losses and impairment are recognised in profit or loss. Any gain or loss 
on derecognition is recognised in profit or loss.

These assets are subsequently measured at fair value. Dividends are recognised as income 
in profit or loss unless the dividend clearly represents a recovery of part of the cost of the 
investment. Other net gains and losses are recognised in OCI and are never reclassified to 
profit or loss.

Financial assets 
at FVTPL

These assets are subsequently measured at fair value. Net gains and losses, including any 
interest or dividend income, are recognised in profit or loss.

Financial assets – Classification of financial assets 
The following information is considered by the Group in determining the classification of financial assets:
	z The Group’s business model for managing financial assets; and
	z The contractual cash flow characteristics of the financial assets.

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The business model assessment of the financial assets is based on the Group’s strategy and rationale for holding the financial 
assets on a portfolio level. When considering the strategy, the following is considered:
	z Whether the financial assets are held to collect contractual cash flows;
	z Whether the financial assets are held for sale; and
	z Whether the financial assets are held for both collecting contractual cash flows and to be sold.

Financial assets – Assessment of contractual cash flows
In assessing whether the contractual cash flows are solely payments of principal and interest, the Group considers the 
contractual terms of the instrument. This includes assessing whether the financial asset contains a contractual term that could 
change the timing or amount of contractual cash flows such that it would not meet this condition. 

Financial liabilities – Classification, subsequent measurement and gains and losses
Financial liabilities are classified as measured at amortised cost or FVTPL. A financial liability is classified as at FVTPL if it is 
classified as held-for-trading, it is a derivative or it is designated as such on initial recognition. Financial liabilities at FVTPL 
are measured at fair value and net gains and losses, including any interest expense, are recognised in profit or loss. Other 
financial liabilities are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. Interest expense and 
foreign exchange gains and losses are recognised in profit or loss. Any gain or loss on derecognition is also recognised in 
profit or loss.

Impairment 
The Group recognises loss allowances for expected credit losses (“ECLs”) on financial assets measured at amortised cost. 
When determining whether the credit risk of a financial asset has increased significantly since initial recognition and when 
estimating ECLs, the Group considers reasonable and supportable information that is relevant and available without undue 
cost or effort. This includes both quantitative and qualitative information and analysis, based on the Group’s historical 
experience and informed credit assessment and including forward-looking information. The maximum period considered 
when estimating ECLs is the maximum contractual period over which the Group is exposed to credit risk.

ECLs are a probability-weighted estimate of credit losses. Credit losses are measured as the present value of all cash 
shortfalls (i.e. the difference between the cash flows due to the entity in accordance with the contract and the cash flows that 
the Group expects to receive). At each reporting date, the Group assesses whether financial assets carried at amortised cost 
are credit impaired. A financial asset is “credit impaired” when one or more events that have a detrimental impact on the 
estimated future cash flows of the financial asset have occurred.

Derecognition of financial instruments 
The Group derecognises a financial asset when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the financial asset expire, or it 
transfers the rights to receive the contractual cash flows in a transaction in which substantially all of the risks and rewards of 
ownership of the financial asset are transferred or in which the Group neither transfers nor retains substantially all of the risks 
and rewards of ownership and it does not retain control of the financial asset. 

The Group derecognises a financial liability when its contractual obligations are discharged or cancelled, or expire. The Group 
also derecognises a financial liability when its terms are modified and the cash flows of the modified liability are substantially 
different, in which case a new financial liability based on the modified terms is recognised at fair value. On derecognition of a 
financial liability, the difference between the carrying amount extinguished and the consideration paid (including any non-cash 
assets transferred or liabilities assumed) is recognised in profit or loss.

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7. 
7.1.1  Investments

Investments comprise listed and unlisted equity instruments which are designated at FVOCI and are accounted for at fair 
value, with unrealised gains and losses subsequent to initial recognition recognised in other comprehensive income and 
included in other reserves. Profit or loss realised when investments are sold or impaired are never reclassified to profit or loss. 

Purchases and sales of investments are recognised on the trade date, which is the date that the Group commits to purchase or 
sell the asset. Cost of purchase includes transaction costs. The fair value of listed investments is based on quoted bid prices. 

On disposal or impairment of financial assets classified at FVOCI, cumulative unrealised gains and losses previously 
recognised in other comprehensive income are included in determining the profit or loss on disposal, or the impairment 
charge relating to, that financial asset, respectively, which is recognised in other comprehensive income.

7.1.2  Cash and cash equivalents

Cash comprises cash on hand and demand deposits and cash equivalents are short-term, highly liquid investments readily 
convertible to known amounts of cash and subject to insignificant risk of changes in value and are measured at amortised cost 
which is deemed to be fair value as they have a short-term maturity. 

Bank overdrafts are included within current liabilities in the statement of financial position and within cash and cash 
equivalents in the statement of cash flows.

7.1.3  Trade receivables

Trade receivables are carried at amortised cost less ECLs using the Group’s business model for managing its financial assets, 
except for trade receivables from provisional copper and gold concentrate. The trade receivables from provisional copper and 
gold concentrate sales are carried at fair value through profit or loss and are marked-to-market at the end of each period until 
final settlement occurs, with changes in fair value classified as provisional price adjustments and included as a component of 
revenue.

7.1.4  Environmental trust funds

The environmental trust funds comprise mainly term deposits which are recognised at amortised cost less ECLs using the 
Group’s business model for managing its financial assets.

7.1.5  Trade payables

Trade payables are recognised at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

7.1.6  Borrowings

Borrowings are recognised initially at fair value, net of transaction costs incurred, where applicable and subsequently 
measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. 

Borrowings are classified as current liabilities unless the Group has an unconditional right to defer settlement of the liability 
for at least 12 months after the reporting date. 

Interest payable on borrowings is recognised in profit or loss over the term of the borrowings using the effective interest 
method. Finance expense comprises interest on borrowings and environmental rehabilitation costs offset by interest 
capitalised on qualifying assets. 

Cash flows from interest paid are classified under operating activities in the statement of cash flows. 

7.2  Derivative financial instruments

The Group may from time to time establish currency and/or interest rate and/or commodity financial instruments to protect 
underlying cash flows. 

Derivative financial instruments are initially recognised at fair value and subsequently re-measured to their fair value with 
changes therein recognised in profit or loss. 

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9. 

PROVISIONS
Provisions are recognised when the Group has a present legal or constructive obligation resulting from past events and it 
is probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation and a reliable 
estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation.

PROVISION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL REHABILITATION COSTS
Long-term provisions for environmental rehabilitation costs are based on the Group’s environmental management plans, 
in compliance with applicable environmental and regulatory requirements.

Rehabilitation work can include facility decommissioning and dismantling, removal or treatment of waste materials, site and 
land rehabilitation, including compliance with and monitoring of environmental regulations, security and other site-related 
costs required to perform the rehabilitation work and operations of equipment designed to reduce or eliminate environmental 
effects.

Full provision is made based on the net present value of the estimated cost of restoring the environmental disturbance that 
has occurred up to the reporting date. The unwinding of the obligation is accounted for in profit or loss.

The estimated costs of rehabilitation are reviewed annually and adjusted as appropriate for changes in legislation, technology 
or other circumstances. Cost estimates are not reduced by the potential proceeds from the sale of assets or from plant clean 
up at closure.

Changes in estimates are capitalised or reversed against the relevant asset, except where a reduction in the provision is 
greater than the remaining net book value of the related asset, in which case the value is reduced to nil and the remaining 
adjustment is recognised in profit or loss. In the case of closed sites, changes in estimates and assumptions are recognised 
in profit or loss. Estimates are discounted at the pre-tax risk-free rate in the jurisdiction of the obligation.

Increases due to additional environmental disturbances are capitalised and amortised over the remaining lives of the mines. 
These increases are accounted for on a net present value basis.

For the South African and Ghanaian operations, annual contributions are made to a dedicated rehabilitation trust fund and 
dedicated bank account, respectively, to fund the estimated cost of rehabilitation during and at the end of the life-of-mine. 
The amounts contributed to this trust fund/bank account are included under non-current assets. Interest earned on monies 
paid to rehabilitation trust fund/bank account is accrued on a time proportion basis and is recorded as interest income.

In respect of the South African, Ghanaian and Peruvian operations, bank and other guarantees are provided for funding of the 
environmental rehabilitation obligations. Refer to financial instruments accounting policy 7.1.4 Environmental trust fund and 
note 34 of the consolidated financial statements.

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10.  EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
10.1  Short-term employee benefits

Short-term employee benefits are expensed as the related service is provided. A liability is recognised for the amount 
expected to be paid if the Group has a present legal or constructive obligation to pay this amount as a result of past service 
provided by the employee and the obligation can be estimated reliably.

10.2  Pension and provident funds

The Group operates a defined contribution retirement plan and contributes to a number of industry-based defined 
contribution retirement plans. The retirement plans are funded by payments from employees and Group companies. 

Contributions to defined contribution funds are recognised as an employee benefit expense in profit or loss in the periods 
during which related services are rendered by employees.

10.3  Share-based payments

The Group operates an equity-settled compensation plan. The fair value of the equity-settled instruments is measured by 
reference to the fair value of the equity instrument granted which in turn is determined using the Black-Scholes and Monte 
Carlo simulation models on the date of grant. 

Fair value is based on market prices of the equity-settled instruments granted, if available, taking into account the terms and 
conditions upon which those equity-settled instruments were granted. Fair value of equity-settled instruments granted is 
estimated using appropriate valuation models and appropriate assumptions at grant date. Non-market vesting conditions 
(service period prior to vesting) are not taken into account when estimating the fair value of the equity-settled instruments at 
grant date. Market conditions are taken into account in determining the fair value at grant date. 

The fair value of the equity-settled instruments is recognised as an employee benefit expense over the vesting period based 
on the Group’s estimate of the number of instruments that will eventually vest, with a corresponding increase in equity. Vesting 
assumptions for non-market conditions are reviewed at each reporting date to ensure they reflect current expectations. 

Where the terms of an equity-settled award are modified, the originally determined expense is recognised as if the terms had 
not been modified. In addition, an expense is recognised for any modification, which increases the total fair value of the 
share-based payment arrangement, or is otherwise beneficial to the participant as measured at the date of the modification.

10.4  Long-term incentive plan

The Group operates a long-term incentive plan. 

The Group’s net obligation in respect of the long-term incentive plan is the amount of future benefit that employees have 
earned in return for their services in the current and prior periods. That benefit is estimated using appropriate assumptions 
and is discounted to determine its present value at each reporting date. Re-measurements are recognised in profit or loss in 
the period in which they arise.

10.5  Termination benefits

Termination benefits are payable when employment is terminated by the Group before the normal retirement date, or 
whenever an employee accepts voluntary redundancy in exchange for these benefits. Termination benefits are expensed at 
the earlier of the date the Group can no longer withdraw the offer of those benefits or the date the Group recognises costs for 
a restructuring. Benefits falling due more than 12 months after the reporting date are discounted to present value.

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AFRGold Fields       Annual Financial Report including Governance Report 202211.  STATED CAPITAL
11.1  Ordinary share capital

Ordinary shares are classified as equity. Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue of ordinary shares are recognised 
as a deduction from equity, net of any tax effects.

11.2  Repurchase and reissue of share capital

When share capital recognised as equity is repurchased, the amount of the consideration paid, which includes directly 
attributable costs, net of any tax effects, is recognised as a deduction from equity. Repurchased shares are classified as 
treasury shares and are deducted from equity. When treasury shares are sold or reissued subsequently, the amount received 
is recognised as an increase in equity, and the resulting surplus or deficit on the transaction is presented in share premium.

12.  REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS

The Group recognises revenue when control over its gold, copper and silver is transferred to the customer. The price is 
determined by market forces (gold price and exchange rates). Revenue is measured based on the consideration specified 
in a contract with the customer. 

Customers obtain control of gold, copper and silver on the settlement date. In Peru, customers obtain control of copper and 
gold concentrate on the shipment date. Copper and gold concentrate revenue is calculated, net of refining and treatment 
charges, on a best estimate basis on shipment date, using forward metal prices to the estimated final pricing date, adjusted for 
the specific terms of the agreements. Variations between the price recorded at the shipment date and the actual final price 
received are caused by changes in prevailing copper and gold prices. Changes in the fair value as a result of changes in the 
forward metal prices are classified as provisional price adjustments and included as a component of revenue.

13. 

INVESTMENT INCOME
Investment income comprises interest income on funds invested and dividend income from listed and unlisted investments. 

Investment income is recognised to the extent that it is probable that economic benefits will flow to the Group and the amount 
of investment income can be reliably measured. Investment income is stated at the fair value of the consideration received or 
receivable.

13.1  Dividend income

Dividends are recognised in profit or loss when the right to receive payment is established.

13.2  Interest income

Interest income is recognised in profit or loss using the effective interest rate method. The effective interest rate is the rate 
that exactly discounts estimated future cash payments or receipts through the expected life of the financial instrument to the 
gross carrying amount of the financial asset or amortised cost of the financial liability. 

Cash flows from dividends and interest received are classified under operating activities in the statement of cash flows. 

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AFRAccounting Policies continued

14.  DIVIDENDS DECLARED

Dividends and the related taxation thereon are recognised only when such dividends are declared.

Dividends withholding tax is a tax on shareholders receiving dividends and is applicable to all dividends paid, except 
dividends paid to South African resident companies, South African retirement funds and other prescribed exempt taxpayers. 
The Group withholds dividends tax on behalf of its shareholders at a rate of 20% on dividends paid. Amounts withheld are not 
recognised as part of the Group’s tax charge but rather as part of the dividend paid recognised directly in equity.

Cash flows from dividends paid are classified under operating activities in the statement of cash flows.

15.  EARNINGS PER SHARE

The Group presents basic and diluted earnings per share. Basic earnings per share is calculated based on the profit 
attributable to ordinary shareholders divided by the weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue during the period. 
Diluted earnings per share is determined by adjusting the profit attributable to ordinary shareholders, if applicable, and the 
weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue for ordinary shares that may be issued in the future.

16.  NON-CURRENT ASSETS HELD FOR SALE

Non-current assets (or disposal groups) comprising assets and liabilities, are classified as held for sale if it is highly probable 
they will be recovered primarily through sale rather than through continuing use. These assets may be a component of an 
entity, a disposal group or an individual non-current asset. 

Non-current assets held for sale are stated at the lower of carrying amount and fair value less costs to sell. Once classified as 
held for sale or distribution, property, plant and equipment is no longer amortised or depreciated.

17.  SEGMENTAL REPORTING

Operating segments are reported in a manner consistent with the internal reporting provided to the chief operating decision-
maker (“CODM”) and is based on individual mining operations. The CODM, who is responsible for allocating resources and 
assessing performance of the operating segments, has been identified as the Executive Committee that makes strategic 
decisions. The Group’s segmental profit measure is profit for the year.

18.  HEADLINE EARNINGS

Headline earnings is an additional earnings number that is permitted by IAS 33 Earnings per Share (“IAS 33”) as set out in 
the SAICA Circular 1/2021 (“Circular”). The starting point is earnings as determined in IAS 33, excluding separately 
identifiable re-measurements net of related tax (both current and deferred) and related non-controlling interest, other than 
re-measurements specifically included in headline earnings. A re-measurement is an amount recognised in profit or loss 
relating to any change (whether realised or unrealised) in the carrying amount of an asset or liability that arose after the initial 
recognition of such asset or liability. Included re-measurement items are included in section C of the Circular.

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AFRGold Fields       Annual Financial Report including Governance Report 2022Consolidated Income Statement
for the year ended 31 December 2022 

Figures in millions unless otherwise stated

Notes

2022

2021

2020

United States Dollar

Revenue
Cost of sales
Investment income
Finance expense
Gain/(loss) on financial instruments
Foreign exchange gain/(loss)
Other costs, net
Share-based payments
Long-term incentive plan
Exploration expense
Share of results of equity accounted investees, net of taxation
Yamana break fee
Yamana transaction costs
Restructuring costs
Silicosis settlement costs
Impairment, net of reversal of impairment of investments and assets
Ghana expected credit loss 
Profit/(loss) on disposal of assets

Profit before royalties and taxation
Royalties

Profit before taxation
Mining and income taxation

Profit for the year

Profit attributable to:
– Owners of the parent
– Non-controlling interests

Earnings per share attributable to owners of the parent:
Basic earnings per share – cents
Diluted earnings per share – cents

The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements.

1
2
3
4
38

8
5
26
6
15
8
8

25.2
7
13.1

8
9

10

11.1
11.2

4,286.7
(2,607.7)
13.3
(72.5)
24.0
6.7
(15.3)
(6.9)
(29.0)
(81.0)
10.1
300.0
(33.0)
(11.3)
2.2
(505.0)
(17.5)
10.4

1,274.2
(110.4)

1,163.8
(442.1)

721.7

711.0
10.7

721.7

80
78

4,195.2
(2,374.9)
8.3
(100.9)
(100.4)
(1.9)
(49.2)
(12.7)
(28.5)
(60.6)
(32.0)
—
—
(1.3)
0.7
(42.4)
(41.1)
8.5

1,366.8
(112.4)

1,254.4
(424.9)

829.5

789.3
40.2

829.5

89
88

3,892.1
(2,150.4)
8.7
(126.7)
(238.9)
8.6
(11.5)
(14.5)
(51.3)
(49.7)
(2.6)
—
—
(2.0)
(0.3)
50.6
(29.0)
(0.2)

1,282.9
(105.0)

1,177.9
(432.5)

745.4

723.0
22.4

745.4

82
81

Gold Fields Limited presents its income statement using the function method. Under the function method, investment income would have been disclosed under other 
income, gain/(loss) on financial instruments and foreign exchange gain/(loss) under other income/(expenses) and share-based payments and long-term incentive plan 
under other expenses.

143

AFRConsolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
for the year ended 31 December 2022

Figures in millions unless otherwise stated

Profit for the year
Other comprehensive income, net of tax

Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss
Equity investments at FVOCI – Net change in fair value
Taxation on above item

Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss
Foreign currency translation adjustments

Total comprehensive income for the year

Attributable to:
 – Owners of the parent
 – Non-controlling interests

The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements.

United States Dollar

2022

721.7
(185.3)

(51.2)
(51.3)
0.1
(134.1)
(134.1)

536.4

527.3
9.1

536.4

2021

829.5
(166.4)

(3.8)
(5.8)
2.0
(162.6)
(162.6)

663.1

622.9
40.2

663.1

2020

745.4
58.4

49.6
50.8
(1.2)
8.8
8.8

803.8

781.4
22.4

803.8

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AFRGold Fields       Annual Financial Report including Governance Report 2022Consolidated Statement of Financial Position
at 31 December 2022

Figures in millions unless otherwise stated

ASSETS
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment
Inventories
Equity accounted investees
Investments
Environmental trust funds
Loan advanced – contractor
Deferred taxation
Current assets
Inventories
Trade and other receivables
Derivative financial assets
Taxation receivable
Cash and cash equivalents

Total assets

EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Equity attributable to owners of the parent
Stated capital
Other reserves
Retained earnings
Non-controlling interests

Total equity
Non-current liabilities
Deferred taxation
Borrowings
Provisions
Lease liabilities
Long-term incentive plan
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables
Derivative financial liabilities
Royalties payable
Taxation payable
Current portion of lease liabilities
Current portion of provisions
Current portion of long-term incentive plan

Total liabilities

Total equity and liabilities

The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements.

United States Dollar

Notes

2022

2021

14
19
15
17
18
13.2
23

19
20.1
20.2
31
21

22

23
24
25
33
26

27.1
27.2
30
31
33
25
26

5,535.7
4,815.7
205.3
84.9
112.1
98.8
23.4
195.5
1,802.4
759.0
198.0
—
76.0
769.4

7,338.1

4,207.6
3,871.5
(2,293.1)
2,629.2
131.9

4,339.5
2,213.2
399.8
1,079.3
381.6
330.1
22.4
785.4
600.7
—
17.9
53.6
64.1
18.5
30.6

2,998.6

7,338.1

5,927.7
5,079.1
155.2
178.8
138.6
88.1
27.3
260.6
1,421.1
627.6
263.7
5.1
—
524.7

7,348.8

3,977.8
3,871.5
(2,116.3)
2,222.6
152.3

4,130.1
2,396.3
500.9
1,078.1
434.0
355.1
28.2
822.4
577.7
6.8
20.6
115.9
60.4
12.6
28.4

3,218.7

7,348.8

145

AFRConsolidated Statement of Changes in Equity
for the year ended 31 December 2022

Figures in millions unless otherwise stated

Balance at 1 January 2020

Profit for the year

Other comprehensive income

Total comprehensive income

Transactions with owners of the Company

Dividends declared3

Share issue4
Transaction with non-controlling interest 
holders5
Share-based payments

Stated 
capital

3,622.5

—

—

—

—

249.0

—
—

United States Dollar

Accumulated 
other 
comprehensive
income¹

Other
reserves²

Retained 
earnings

Equity 
attributable 
to owners 
of the 
parent

Non-
controlling 
interests

Total 
equity

(2,276.5)

241.0

1,190.0

2,777.0

131.7

2,908.7

—
58.4

58.4

—

—

—
—

—
—

—

—

—

—
14.5

723.0
—

723.0

(137.7)

—

(19.7)
—

723.0
58.4

781.4

(137.7)

249.0

(19.7)
14.5

22.4
—

22.4

(10.1)

—

19.7
—

745.4

58.4

803.8

(147.8)

249.0

—
14.5

Balance at 31 December 2020

3,871.5

(2,218.1)

255.5

1,755.6

3,664.5

163.7

3,828.2

Profit for the year

Other comprehensive income

Total comprehensive income

Transactions with owners of the Company

Dividends declared3
Share-based payments

—

—

—

—
—

—
(166.4)

(166.4)

—
—

—
—

—

—
12.7

789.3
—

789.3

(322.3)
—

789.3
(166.4)

622.9

(322.3)
12.7

40.2
—

40.2

(51.6)
—

829.5

(166.4)

663.1

(373.9)
12.7

Balance at 31 December 2021

3,871.5

(2,384.5)

268.2

2,222.6

3,977.8

152.3

4,130.1

Profit for the year

Other comprehensive income

Total comprehensive income

Transactions with owners of the Company

Dividends declared3
Share-based payments

—

—

—

—
—

—
(183.7)

(183.7)

—
—

—
—

—

—
6.9

711.0
—

711.0

(304.4)
—

711.0
(183.7)

527.3

(304.4)
6.9

10.7
(1.6)

9.1

(29.5)
—

721.7

(185.3)

536.4

(333.9)
6.9

Balance at 31 December 2022

3,871.5

(2,568.2)

275.1

2,629.2

4,207.6

131.9

4,339.5

The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements. 
1  Accumulated other comprehensive income mainly comprises foreign currency translation.
2  Other reserves include share-based payments and share of equity-accounted investee’s other comprehensive income. The aggregate of accumulated other 

comprehensive income and other reserves in the consolidated statement of changes in equity is disclosed in the Consolidated statement of financial position as other 
reserves.

3  Refer to note 12 for dividends paid to owners of the parent.
4  On 12 February 2020 Gold Fields successfully completed the placing of 41,431,635 new ordinary, no par value shares with existing and new institutional investors at 
a price of R90.2 per share. The placing issued represented, in aggregate, approximately 5% of the Company’s issued ordinary share capital prior to the placing. Gross 
proceeds of R3.7 billion (US$249.0 million) were raised through the placing.

5  On 6 December 2020, per the South Deep BEE transaction an economic interest of 3.57% in Newshelf 899 (Proprietary) Limited vested to the BEE non-controlling 

interest holders. Refer to note 42 for further details.

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AFRGold Fields       Annual Financial Report including Governance Report 2022Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
for the year ended 31 December 2022

Figures in millions unless otherwise stated

Cash flows from operating activities
Cash generated by operations
Interest received
Change in working capital
Cash generated by operating activities
Silicosis payment
Interest paid
Royalties paid
Taxation paid
Net cash from operations
Dividends paid
– Owners of the parent
– Non-controlling interest holders
– South Deep BEE dividend

Cash flows from investing activities
Additions to property, plant and equipment
Capital expenditure – working capital
Proceeds on disposal of property, plant and equipment
Purchase of investments
Redemption of Asanko Preference Shares
Proceeds on disposal of investments
Loan advanced – contractors
Contributions to environmental trust funds

Cash flows from financing activities
Loans raised
Loans repaid
Payment of principal lease liabilities
Proceeds from the issue of shares

Net cash generated/(utilised)
Effect of exchange rate fluctuation on cash held
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year

Cash and cash equivalents at end of the year

The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements.

Notes

28
3
29

25.2
4
30
31

18

21

United States Dollar

2022

1,379.2
2,658.8
12.1
(134.2)
2,536.7
(0.7)
(97.2)
(112.3)
(611.7)
1,714.8
(335.6)
(304.4)
(30.3)
(0.9)

(1,072.2)
(1,069.3)
26.3
2.0
(21.6)
—
1.5
—
(11.1)

(56.9)
206.5
(197.9)
(65.5)
—

250.1
(5.4)
524.7

769.4

2021

2020

1,230.2
2,347.3
7.4
(89.4)
2,265.3
(4.4)
(103.2)
(108.8)
(448.8)
1,600.1
(369.9)
(322.3)
(46.7)
(0.9)

(1,070.5)
(1,088.7)
28.7
2.8
(27.4)
5.0
19.2
—
(10.1)

(510.5)
207.5
(644.2)
(73.8)
—

(350.8)
(11.3)
886.8

524.7

1,111.4
1,933.9
7.6
(171.8)
1,769.7
(3.5)
(127.2)
(102.5)
(278.7)
1,257.8
(146.4)
(137.7)
(7.6)
(1.1)

(607.4)
(583.7)
(7.1)
0.7
(0.6)
37.5
22.9
(68.4)
(8.7)

(139.8)
689.8
(1,014.2)
(64.4)
249.0

364.2
7.6
515.0

886.8

147

AFRNotes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
for the year ended 31 December 2022

1. 

REVENUE

Figures in millions unless otherwise stated

Revenue from contracts with customers1
 – Gold2
 – Copper3

United States Dollar

2022

4,286.7
4,085.1
201.6

2021

4,195.2
3,962.9
232.3

2020

3,892.1
3,748.0
144.1

1   The Group generates revenue primarily from the sale of gold bullion and copper concentrate to refineries and banks. All revenue from contracts with 

customers is recognised at a point in time. The Group also produces silver which is an insignificant by-product. The disaggregation of revenue from contracts 
with customers by primary geographical market and product is described in the segment note (note 41).

2  All regions.
3  Only Peru region (Cerro Corona).

2. 

COST OF SALES

Figures in millions unless otherwise stated

Salaries and wages
Consumable stores
Utilities
Mine contractors
Other

Cost of sales before gold inventory change and amortisation and 
depreciation
Gold inventory change

Cost of sales before amortisation and depreciation
Amortisation and depreciation

Total cost of sales

3. 

INVESTMENT INCOME

Figures in millions unless otherwise stated

Dividends received
Interest received – environmental trust funds
Interest received – cash balances

Total investment income

4. 

FINANCE EXPENSE

Figures in millions unless otherwise stated

Interest expense – environmental rehabilitation
Unwinding of discount rate on silicosis settlement costs
Interest expense – lease liability
Interest expense – borrowings
Borrowing costs capitalised1

Total finance expense

United States Dollar

2022

(397.4)
(397.4)
(141.5)
(658.0)
(337.2)

(1,931.5)
168.1

(1,763.4)
(844.3)

(2,607.7)

2021

(397.8)
(319.6)
(134.1)
(628.2)
(304.8)

(1,784.5)
122.8

(1,661.7)
(713.2)

(2,374.9)

2020

(352.5)
(267.4)
(121.3)
(575.3)
(238.1)

(1,554.6)
65.5

(1,489.1)
(661.3)

(2,150.4)

United States Dollar

2021

2020

2022

0.1
1.1
12.1

13.3

0.1
0.8
7.4

8.3

United States Dollar

2022

(11.8)
(1.0)
(22.5)
(75.1)
37.9

(72.5)

2021

(8.6)
(1.1)
(24.1)
(79.6)
12.5

(100.9)

0.4
0.7
7.6

8.7

2020

(10.7)
(1.5)
(22.4)
(105.3)
13.2

(126.7)

1  Borrowing costs capitalised of US$37.9 million (2021: US$12.5 million and 2020: US$13.2 million) comprise borrowing costs relating to general borrowings.
2 
Interest paid amounts to US$97.2 million (2021: US$103.2 million and 2020: US$127.2 million) and comprises interest expense – lease liability of US$22.5 
million (2021: US$24.1 million and 2020: US$22.4 million), interest expense – borrowings of US$75.1 million (2021: US$79.6 million and 2020: US$105.3 
million), partially offset by non-cash interest of US$0.4 million (2021: US$0.5 million and 2020: US$0.5 million).

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SHARE-BASED PAYMENTS
The Group granted equity-settled instruments comprising share options and restricted shares to Executive Directors, certain 
officers and employees. During the year ended 31 December 2022, the Gold Fields Limited 2012 share plan as amended in 
2016 was in place. Allocations under this plan were made during 2020, 2021 and 2022.

Gold Fields Limited 2012 share plan amended – awards after 1 March 2016
At the Annual General Meeting on 18 May 2016, shareholders approved the adoption of the revised Gold Fields Limited 2012 
share plan to replace the long-term incentive scheme (“LTIP”). The plan provides for four types of participation, namely 
performance shares (“PS”), retention shares (“RS”), restricted shares (“RSS”) and matching shares (“MS”). This plan is in place 
to attract, retain, motivate and reward participating employees on a basis which seeks to align the interests of such employees 
with those of the Company’s shareholders. Currently, the last vesting date is 17 February 2025.

The expense is as follows:

Figures in millions unless otherwise stated

Share-based payments

Total included in profit or loss for the year

United States Dollar

2022

(6.9)

(6.9)

2021

(12.7)

(12.7)

2020

(14.5)

(14.5)

The following table summarises the movement of share options under the Gold Fields Limited 2012 share plan as 
amended in 2016 during the years ended 31 December 2022, 2021 and 2020:

Outstanding at beginning of the year
Movement during the year:
Granted
Exercised and released
Forfeited

Outstanding at end of the year

2022

2021

2020

Performance 
Shares (PS)

Performance 
Shares (PS)

Performance 
Shares (PS)

5,161,744

6,982,838

14,833,390

753,838
(2,468,710)
(460,082)

1,403,675
(3,038,661)
(186,108)

1,581,749
(7,825,571)
(1,606,730)

2,986,790

5,161,744

6,982,838

At 31 December 2022, none of the outstanding options above had vested.

The fair value of equity instruments granted during the year ended 31 December 2022, 2021 and 2020 were valued using the 
Monte Carlo simulation model:

2022

2021

2020

Monte-Carlo simulation
Performance shares
The inputs to the model for options granted during the year were as follows:
–  weighted average historical volatility (based on a statistical analysis of the 
share price on a weighted moving average basis for the expected term of 
the option)

– expected term (years)
– dividend yield1
– average three-year risk free interest rate (based on US interest rates)
– weighted average fair value (United States dollars)

66.8%
3 years
n/a
1.2%
10.2

63.6%
3 years
n/a
1.2%
10.3

58.4%
3 years
n/a
0.3%
6.4

1  There is no dividend yield applied to the Monte Carlo simulation model as the performance conditions follow a total shareholder return method.

149

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements continued
for the year ended 31 December 2022

5. 

SHARE-BASED PAYMENTS CONTINUED
The weighted average share price for the year ended 31 December 2022 on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (US$) was 
US$10.60 (2021: US$9.71 and 2020: US$9.25). 

The compensation costs related to awards not yet recognised under the above plans at 31 December 2022, 2021 and 2020 
amount to US$7.7 million, US$14.7 million and US$19.7 million, respectively, and are to be recognised over 3 years. 

The Directors were authorised to issue and allot all or any of such shares required for the plans, but in aggregate all plans may 
not exceed 44,568,929 of the total issued ordinary stated capital of the Company. An individual participant may also not be 
awarded an aggregate of shares from all or any such plans exceeding 4,456,893 of the Company’s total issued ordinary stated 
capital. The unexercised options and shares under all plans represented 0.3% of the total issued stated capital at 
31 December 2022.

6. 

EXPLORATION EXPENSE

Figures in millions unless otherwise stated

Australia
Ghana
Peru
Chile
Other

Total exploration expense

United States Dollar

2022

(33.6)
(12.1)
(2.8)
(32.3)
(0.2)

(81.0)

2021

(21.3)
(9.6)
(1.6)
(27.2)
(0.9)

(60.6)

7. 

IMPAIRMENT, NET OF REVERSAL OF IMPAIRMENT OF INVESTMENTS AND ASSETS

Figures in millions unless otherwise stated

Investments
Equity accounted investees
– Far Southeast Gold Resources Incorporated (“FSE”)1
Property, plant and equipment
Peru cash-generating unit2
Tarkwa cash-generating unit3
Impairment of property, plant and equipment – other4

Impairment, net of reversal of impairment of investments and assets

United States Dollar

2022

(113.6)

(113.6)
(391.4)
(63.1)
(325.2)
(3.1)

(505.0)

2021

(30.8)

(30.8)
(11.6)
—
—
(11.6)

(42.4)

2020

(16.9)
—
(1.4)
(30.1)
(1.3)

(49.7)

2020

62.3

62.3
(11.7)
—
—
(11.7)

50.6

1  During 2020, FSE’s recoverable amount was determined to be higher than the carrying value due to an increase in commodity prices that resulted in an 

increase in Lepanto Consolidated Mining Company’s (“Lepanto”) share price and a reversal of impairment of US$62.3 million was recorded. The net reversal 
was limited to previous impairments recognised. During 2021, impairment indicators were identified as a result of the reduction in the share price of Lepanto 
and FSE was further impaired by US$30.8 million to its recoverable amount. The recoverable amount was based on the fair value less cost of disposal 
(“FVLCOD”) of the investment (level 2 in the fair value hierarchy). The FVLCOD was indirectly derived from the market value of Lepanto Consolidated Mining 
Company, being the 60% shareholder of FSE. During 2022, management was actively engaged in the process of disposing of FSE. The disposal process 
proved unsuccessful and no offers were received. Management’s assessment is that it is unlikely the investment could be sold for any value and wrote off 
the investment by US$113.6 million to a carrying value of US$nil (level 3 of the fair value hierarchy). The (impairment)/reversal of impairment is included in the 
“Corporate and other” segment.

2  For the year ended 31 December 2022, the Group recognised an impairment of US$63.1 million in respect of the Peru cash-generating unit. The recoverable 
amount was based on its fair value lest cost of disposal (“FVLCOD”) calculated using a combination of the market (resource value) and the income approach 
(level 3 of the fair value hierarchy). The impairment is mainly due to the increase in the discount rate from 4.8% to 8.1% as a result of increases in the risk free 
rate as well as inflationary cost pressures experienced in 2022. The recoverable amount at 31 December 2022 is US$477.1 million. Refer accounting policies 
pages 125 to 126 for the assumptions used based on the 2022 life-of-mine plan.

3  For the year ended 31 December 2022, the Group recognised an impairment of US$325.2 million in respect of the Tarkwa cash-generating unit. The 

recoverable amount was based on its fair value lest cost of disposal (“FVLCOD”) calculated using a combination of the market (resource value) and the 
income approach (level 3 of the fair value hierarchy). The impairment is mainly due to the increase in the discount rate from 8.3% to 15.9% as a result of 
increases in the Ghana country risk premium and the risk free rate as well as inflationary cost pressures experienced in 2022. The recoverable amount at 
31 December 2022 is US$812.4 million. Refer accounting policies pages 125 to 126 for the assumptions used based on the 2022 life-of-mine plan.
4  The US$3.1 million in 2022 comprises US$nil (2021: US$10.0 million and 2020: US$nil) impairment of capitalised exploration costs at St Ives based on 
technical and economic parameters of various studies, US$nil (2021: US$nil and 2020: US$9.8 million) impairment of drilling costs at Damang (based 
on technical and economic parameters of various studies, all assets related to the Amoanda-Tomento corridor were impaired), US$2.5 million (2021: 
US$1.6 million and 2020: US$1.9 million) impairment of redundant assets in Peru and US$0.6 million (2021: US$nil and 2020: US$nil) impairment of 
redundant assets in Chile.

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Sensitivity analysis on cash-generating units with impairments
The tables below summarise the impact of increases/(decreases) on the recoverable amounts of Tarkwa and Cerro Corona in 
the case of changes in the key inputs used to value the recoverable amounts. The first analysis is based on the assumption 
that the long-term gold price increased/(decreased) with all other variables held constant. The second analysis is based on 
the assumption that the discount rates increased/(decreased) with all other variables held constant.

Sensitivity to gold price

Figures in millions unless otherwise stated

2022
(Decrease)/increase in Tarkwa recoverable amount
(Decrease)/increase in Cerro Corona recoverable amount

Sensitivity to discount rates

Figures in millions unless otherwise stated

2022
(Decrease)/increase in Tarkwa recoverable amount
(Decrease)/increase in Cerro Corona recoverable amount

(Decrease)/increase in 
long-term gold price

(US$100/oz) US$100/oz

(101.5)
(17.1)

101.5
17.1

(Decrease)/increase in 
discount rates

(1.0%)

1.0%

31.7
19.4

(29.7)
(18.5)

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8. 

INCLUDED IN PROFIT BEFORE ROYALTIES AND TAXATION ARE THE FOLLOWING:

Figures in millions unless otherwise stated

Damang – contract termination1
Social contributions and sponsorships1
Rehabilitation income/(expense)1
Offshore structure costs1
Restructuring costs2
Yamana break fee3
Yamana transaction costs3
Salares VAT1,4

United States Dollar

2022

—
(18.5)
8.9
(14.7)
(11.3)
300.0
(33.0)
—

2021

—
(18.1)
(10.8)
(14.6)
(1.3)
—
—
—

2020

(1.1)
(13.7)
(1.5)
(13.6)
(2.0)
—
—
23.9

Included under “Other costs, net” in the consolidated income statement.

1 
2  The restructuring costs in 2022 comprise mainly separation packages at Tarkwa amounting to US$8.7 million (2021: US$1.3 million and 2020: US$1.2 million), 

Damang of US$2.6 million (2021: US$nil and US$nil) and St Ives of US$nil (2021: US$nil and 2020: US$0.8 million).

3  The US$300.0 million income related to the Yamana break fee. As a result of Yamana entering into an arrangement agreement with Pan American 

Silver Corp and Agnico Eagle Mines Limited, Gold Fields terminated the agreement in respect of the proposed acquisition of Yamana. In accordance, 
within the terms of the arrangement agreement , Yamana was required to pay Gold Fields a termination fee of US$300 million. The transaction costs of 
US$33 million related mainly to amounts paid to advisors, bankers, lawyers and accountants in connection with the proposed acquisition of Yamana.
4  The US$23.9 million income related to a submission of VAT claims for expenses incurred from 2010 to June 2020 at Salares Norte to the Chilean tax 

authority which became claimable from the commencement of construction in 2020. 

9. 

ROYALTIES

Figures in millions unless otherwise stated

South Africa
Peru
Ghana
Australia

Total royalties

Royalty rates
South Africa (effective rate)1
Australia2
Ghana3
Peru4

United States Dollar

2022

(2.9)
(5.9)
(54.8)
(46.8)

2021

(2.6)
(8.0)
(55.8)
(46.0)

2020

(2.0)
(5.6)
(53.2)
(44.2)

(110.4)

(112.4)

(105.0)

0.5%
2.5%
4.1%
4.2%

0.5%
2.5%
4.1%
4.4%

0.5%
2.5%
4.1%
3.9%

1  The Mineral and Petroleum Resource Royalty Act 2008 (“Royalty Act”) was promulgated on 24 November 2008 and became effective from 1 March 2010. The 
Royalty Act imposes a royalty on refined (mineral resources that have undergone a comprehensive level of beneficiation such as smelting and refining as 
defined in Schedule 1 of the Royalty Act) and unrefined (mineral resources that have undergone limited beneficiation as defined in Schedule 2 of the Royalty 
Act) minerals payable to the state. The royalty in respect of refined minerals (which include gold refined to 99.5% and above and platinum) is calculated by 
dividing earnings before interest and taxes (“EBIT”) by the product of 12.5 times gross revenue calculated as a percentage, plus an additional 0.5%. EBIT 
refers to taxable mining income (with certain exceptions such as no deduction for interest payable and foreign exchange losses) before assessed losses but 
after capital expenditure. A maximum royalty of 5% has been introduced on refined minerals. The effective rate of royalty tax payable for the year ended 
31 December 2022 was 0.5% of mining revenue (2021: 0.5% and 2020: 0.5%) equalling the minimum charge per the formula.

2  The Australian operations are subject to a 2.5% (2021: 2.5% and 2020: 2.5%) gold royalty on revenue as the mineral rights are owned by the state.
3  Minerals are owned by the Republic of Ghana and held in trust by the President. During 2016, Gold Fields signed a Development Agreement (“DA”) with the 
government of Ghana for both the Tarkwa and Damang mines. This agreement stated that the Ghanaian operations will be subject to a sliding scale for 
royalty rates, linked to the prevailing gold price (effective 1 January 2017). The sliding scale is as follows:

Average gold price

Low value

High value

US$0.00

– US$1,299.99

US$1,300.00

– US$1,449.99

US$1,450.00

– US$2,299.99

US$2,300.00

–

Unlimited

Royalty rate

3.0%

3.5%

4.1%

5.0%

1  The Peruvian operations are subject to a mining royalty calculated on a sliding scale with rates ranging from 1% to 12% of the value of operating profit.

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Figures in millions unless otherwise stated

The components of mining and income tax are the following:
South African taxation
– company and capital gains taxation1
– dividend withholding tax
– prior year adjustment – current taxation
– deferred taxation
– prior year adjustment – deferred taxation
Foreign taxation
– current taxation
– dividend withholding tax
– prior year adjustment – current taxation2
– deferred taxation

Total mining and income taxation

Major items causing the Group’s income taxation to differ from the maximum South 
African statutory mining tax rate of 34.0% (2021: 34.0% and 2020: 34.0%) were:
Taxation on profit before taxation at maximum South African statutory mining tax rate
Rate adjustment to reflect the actual realised company tax rates in South Africa and 
offshore3
Non-deductible share-based payments
Non-deductible exploration expense
Deferred tax assets not recognised on impairment of FSE (2021: impairment and 2020: 
reversal of impairment)
Non-deductible interest paid
Share of results of equity accounted investees, net of taxation
Non-taxable capital gains portion of Yamana break fee and transaction costs
Non-taxable fair value (loss)/gain on Maverix warrants
Dividend withholding tax
Net non-deductible expenditure and non-taxable income
Deferred tax on unremitted earnings at Tarkwa and Cerro Corona
Deferred taxation movement on Peruvian Nuevo Sol devaluation against US dollar4
Various Peruvian non-deductible expenses
Deferred tax assets not recognised at Cerro Corona, net5
Deferred tax assets utilised/(not recognised) at Damang and Tarkwa6
Deferred tax recognised at Salares Norte7
Prior year adjustments
Deferred tax charge on change of tax rate at South Deep
Other

United States Dollar

2022

2021

2020

(65.3)
(13.1)
—
(80.2)
1.7

(386.1)
(4.7)
(5.9)
111.5

(442.1)

(3.8)
(24.3)
0.8
(27.4)
(3.4)

(417.9)
—
(3.5)
54.6

(424.9)

(4.5)
—
(0.5)
(25.8)
—

(356.2)
(5.2)
(0.1)
(40.2)

(432.5)

(395.7)

(426.5)

(400.5)

65.9
(2.3)
(0.1)

(38.6)
(21.7)
3.4
18.2
—
(21.3)
(18.2)
—
4.2
(5.3)
(14.4)
1.2
(4.2)
(2.7)
(5.7)
(4.7)

45.9
(4.3)
(9.6)

(10.5)
(22.2)
(10.9)
—
(1.4)
(29.5)
(26.7)
15.7
(8.6)
(7.9)
(12.2)
(6.6)
96.7
(6.4)
—
0.1

45.6
(4.9)
(0.4)

21.2
(31.2)
(0.9)
—
0.4
(5.9)
(0.7)
1.3
(7.5)
(5.8)
(0.1)
(50.9)
12.8
(0.2)
—
(4.8)

Total mining and income taxation
1  The US$65.3 million in 2022 includes capital gains taxation of US$65.2 million paid to South African Revenue Services on Yamana break fee.
2  The US$5.9 million in 2022 comprises US$19.2 million additional transfer pricing charges at Tarkwa and Damang, partially offset by a refund of US$13.3 million relating to 

(442.1)

(424.9)

(432.5)

hedges in Peru.

3  Due to different tax rates in various jurisdictions, primarily South Africa, Ghana, Australia and Peru.
4  The functional currency of Cerro Corona is US Dollar, however, the Peruvian tax base is based on values in Peruvian Nuevo Sol.
5  Deferred tax assets amounting to US$14.4 million were not recognised during the year ended 31 December 2022 at Cerro Corona to the extent that there is insufficient future 
taxable income available. Deferred tax assets were not recognised during the year related to deductible temporary differences on additions to fixed assets in the current 
financial year that would only reverse after the end of the life-of-mine (“LoM”) of Cerro Corona. In making this determination, the Group analysed, among others, forecasts of 
future earnings and the nature and timing of future deductions and benefits represented by deferred tax assets. 

     During 2021, deferred tax assets of US$12.2 million were not recognised. This comprised deferred tax assets of US$15.6 million not recognised relating to losses on financial 
instruments of US$45.8 million due to uncertainty in the deductibility of these losses, partially offset by deferred tax assets amounting to US$3.4 million that were previously 
not recognised, recognised due to the increase in future taxable income available because of a higher long-term gold price used in the 2021 assessment. 

6  During 2022, deferred tax assets of US$1.2 million (2021: not recognised of US$6.6 million and 2020: not recognised of US$50.9 million) were utilised at the Ghanaian 

operations. The US$50.9 million in 2020 comprised US$41.0 million deferred tax assets relating to losses on financial instruments of US$120.6 million (these losses are ring-
fenced for tax purposes and there are no expected future gains on financial instruments to utilise against these losses) and US$9.9 million relating to the Tarkwa expected 
credit loss provision of US$29.0 million. The US$1.2 million utilised in 2022 (2021: not recognised of US$6.6 million) comprised US$6.0 million (2021: US$14.0 million) relating 
to the Ghana expected credit loss provision of US$17.5 million (2021: US$41.1 million), offset by US$7.2 million (2021: partially offset by US$7.4 million) deferred tax assets 
recognised relating to the utilisation of previous losses on financial instruments (as explained above).

7  During 2021, deferred tax assets of US$96.7 million was raised. At 31 December 2021, there has been significant progress with the construction of the Salares Norte project 
as indicated by total project progress at 62.5%, construction progress at 55% and the early forecast curve being aligned with the scheduled finish of 2023. The project is 
expected to deliver significant value and all tax credits are expected to be fully utilised before they expire. During 2020, deferred tax assets of US$12.8 million relating to 
assessed losses were recognised during the year at Salares Norte, to the extent that there was sufficient taxable income available in 2020 to offset against these losses. 
The taxable income in 2020 related mainly to gains on the Salares Norte foreign currency hedge.

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10.  MINING AND INCOME TAXATION CONTINUED

South Africa – current tax rates
Mining tax1
Non-mining tax2
Company tax rate

International operations – current tax rates
Australia
Ghana
Peru

United States Dollar

2022

2021

2020

Y = 34 – 170/X
28.0%
28.0%

Y = 34 – 170/X
28.0%
28.0%

Y = 34 – 170/X
28.0%
28.0%

30.0%
32.5%
29.5%

30.0%
32.5%
29.5%

30.0%
32.5%
29.5%

1  South African mining tax on mining income is determined according to a formula which takes into account the profit and revenue from mining operations. 
South African mining taxable income is determined after the deduction of all mining capital expenditure, with the proviso that this cannot result in an 
assessed loss. Capital expenditure amounts not deducted are carried forward as unredeemed capital expenditure to be deducted from future mining 
income. Accounting depreciation is ignored for the purpose of calculating South African mining taxation. During June 2022, the South African Revenue 
Services published the draft 2022 Rates & Monetary Bill, inclusive of an amendment to the gold tax formula from Y = 34 – 170/X to Y = 33 – 165/X in respect 
of year assessments ending on or after 31 March 2023, which is considered to be substantively enacted. This resulted in the effective mining tax rate used 
for deferred tax purposes for Gold Fields Operations Limited (“GFO”) and GFI Joint Venture Holdings (Proprietary) Limited (“GFIJVH”), owners of the South 
Deep mine, decreasing from 29% at 31 December 2021 to 28% at 31 December 2022, amounting to a charge of R76.2 million (US$4.6 million) through profit 
or loss.(2021: 29% and 2020: 29%). In the formula above, Y is the percentage rate of tax payable and X is the ratio of mining profit, after the deduction of 
redeemable capital expenditure, to mining revenue expressed as a percentage.

2  Non-mining income of South African mining operations consists primarily of interest income. The corporate income tax rate will be reduced from 28% to 27% 

for tax years ending on or after 31 March 2023, and is considered to be substantively enacted. 

In the wake of the Ghanaian fiscal crisis, the Ghanaian government has conducted increasingly stringent audits on its biggest 
corporate taxpayers (many of them multinationals), including Gold Fields, and has imposed additional tax liabilities, which are 
under discussion. In addition, Gold Fields is experiencing more onerous processes in claiming and renewing rebates and 
exemptions under the Development Agreement. The two audits by the Ghana Revenue Authority are a transfer pricing audit 
covering 2014 to 2019 and a tax audit for 2018 to 2020. The earlier transfer pricing audit has been resolved, while Gold Fields 
has received an assessment of US$124.1 million under the findings of the 2018 to 2020 tax audit. Gold Fields is reviewing the 
assessment and disputing the findings, amongst others the deductibility of waste stripping costs amounting to US$63.4 million 
of the assessment. Negotiations are under way following a required up-front deposit. No tax liability was raised for the above 
at 31 December 2022.

Deferred tax is provided at the expected future rate for mining operations arising from temporary differences between the 
carrying values and tax values of assets and liabilities. In South Africa the tax rate which has been used for deferred tax 
purposes for mining assets is Y = 33 – 165/X and for non-mining assets is 27%, on the basis that these rates are considered 
to be substantively enacted.

At 31 December 2022, the Group had the following estimated amounts available for set-off against future income: 

South African Rand

2022

2021

Gross 
unredeemed 
capital 
expenditure

Gross 
tax 
losses

Gross tax 
losses not 
recognised

Gross 
unredeemed 
capital 
expenditure

Rand  

million

Rand  

million

Rand  

million

Rand 
 million

Gross 
tax 
losses

Rand 
million

Gross tax 
losses not 
recognised

Rand 
 million

9,322.5
11,895.8
—

693.1
692.7
95.4

21,218.3

1,481.2

—
—
95.4

95.4

10,492.3
13,193.3
—

746.4
746.7
143.3

23,685.6

1,636.4

—
—
143.3

143.3

South Africa1
Gold Fields Operations Limited
GFI Joint Venture Holdings (Pty) Limited
Gold Fields Holdings Company Limited

1  These deductions are available to be utilised against income generated by the relevant tax entity and do not expire unless the tax entity concerned ceases 
to operate for a period of longer than one year. Under South African mining tax ring-fencing legislation, each tax entity is treated separately and as such 
these deductions can only be utilised by the tax entities in which the deductions have been generated. South African tax losses and unredeemed capital 
expenditure have no expiration date.

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Gross 
unredeemed 
capital 
expenditure

2022

Gross 
tax 
losses

US$ 

United States Dollar

2021

Gross tax 
losses not 
recognised

Gross 
unredeemed 
capital 
expenditure

Gross 
tax 
losses

Gross tax 
losses not 
recognised

US$ 

US$ million

million US$ million

US$ million

million US$ million

547.7
698.9
—

1,246.6

—
507.0
—
—
—

507.0

40.7
40.7
5.6

87.0

219.7
123.3
—
24.9
26.4

394.3

—
—
5.6

5.6

219.7
—
—
24.9
26.4

271.0

658.2
827.7
—

46.8
46.8
9.0

1,485.9

102.6

—
458.3
—
—
—

458.3

227.6
87.6
45.8
31.5
46.9

439.4

—
—
9.0

9.0

227.6
—
45.8
31.5
46.9

351.8

South Africa1
Gold Fields Operations Limited
GFI Joint Venture Holdings (Pty) Limited
Gold Fields Holdings Company Limited

International operations
Exploration entities2
Minera Gold Fields Salares Norte3
Gold Fields La Cima S.A.4
Abosso Goldfields Limited5,6
Gold Fields Ghana Limited5,7

1  These deductions are available to be utilised against income generated by the relevant tax entity and do not expire unless the tax entity concerned ceases 
to operate for a period of longer than one year. Under South African mining tax ring-fencing legislation, each tax entity is treated separately and as such 
these deductions can only be utilised by the tax entities in which the deductions have been generated. South African tax losses and unredeemed capital 
expenditure have no expiration date.

2  The total tax losses of US$219.7 million (2021: US$227.6 million) comprise US$1.1 million (2021: US$3.1 million) tax losses that expire between one and two 
years, US$4.0 million (2021: US$4.3 million) tax losses that expire between two and five years, US$0.7 million (2021: US$1.2 million) tax losses that expire 
between five and 10 years, US$171.3 million (2021: US$180.4 million) tax losses that expire after 10 years and US$42.6 million (2021: US$38.6 million) tax losses 
that have no expiry date.

3  These deductions are available to be utilised against income generated by the relevant tax entity and do not expire.
4  At 31 December 2022, deferred tax assets at La Cima of US$nil (2021: US$45.8 million) not recognised relate to losses on financial instruments.
5  Tax losses may be carried forward for five years. These losses expire on a first-in-first-out basis. Tax losses of US$51.3 million (2021: US$31.5 million) expire in 

three years and tax losses of US$nil (2021: US$46.9 million) expire in four years.

6  At 31 December 2022, tax losses at Damang of US$24.9 million (2021: US$31.5 million) comprise deferred tax assets not recognised relating to financial 

instruments losses.

7  At 31 December 2022, deferred tax assets at Tarkwa of US$26.4 million (2021: US$46.9 million) not recognised relating to losses on financial instruments.

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11.  EARNINGS PER SHARE

Figures in millions unless otherwise stated

11.1

Basic earnings per share – cents
Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the profit attributable to 
owners of the parent of US$711.0 million (2021: US$789.3 million and 
2020: US$723.0 million) by the weighted average number of ordinary 
shares in issue during the year of 890,968,721 (2021: 887,306,342 and 
2020: 878,661,474).

Figures in millions unless otherwise stated

11.2 Diluted earnings per share – cents

Diluted earnings per share is calculated by dividing the diluted profit 
attributable to owners of the parent of US$701.3 million (2021: 
US$781.9 million and 2020: US$719.3 million) by the diluted weighted 
average number of ordinary shares in issue during the year of 
893,916,246 (2021: 893,497,539 and 2020: 889,841,717).
Net profit attributable to owners of the parent has been adjusted by the 
following to arrive at the diluted profit attributable to owners of the parent:
Profit attributable to owners of the parent
South Deep minority interest at 10%

Diluted profit attributable to owners of the parent

The weighted average number of shares has been adjusted by the 
following to arrive at the diluted number of ordinary shares:
Weighted average number of ordinary shares
Potentially dilutive share options in issue

United States Dollar

2022

80

2021

89

2020

82

United States Dollar

2022

78

2021

88

2020

81

711.0
(9.7)

701.3

789.3
(7.4)

781.9

723.0
(3.7)

719.3

890,968,721
2,947,525

887,306,342
6,191,197

878,661,474
11,180,243

Diluted weighted average number of ordinary shares

893,916,246

893,497,539

889,841,717

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Figures in millions unless otherwise stated

11.3 Headline earnings per share – cents

United States Dollar

2022

119

2021

100

2020

83

Headline earnings per share is calculated by dividing headline earnings of 
US$1,061.0 million (2021: US$890.0 million and 2020: US$729.3 million) by 
the weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue during the year of 
890,968,721 (2021: 887,306,342 and 2020: 878,661,474).
Net profit attributable to owners of the parent is reconciled to headline 
earnings as follows:
Long-form headline earnings reconciliation
Profit attributable to owners of the parent
(Profit)/loss on disposal of assets, net

Gross
Taxation effect

Impairment, reversal of impairment and write-off of investments and assets 
and other, net

Impairment, net of reversal of impairment of investments and assets
Write-off of exploration and evaluation assets1
Asanko Gold mine impairment
Taxation effect
Non-controlling interest effect

Headline earnings

1 

Included under “Exploration expense” in the consolidated income statement. Refer note 6.

Figures in millions unless otherwise stated

11.4 Diluted headline earnings per share – cents

Diluted headline earnings per share is calculated by dividing diluted 
headline earnings of US$1,051.3 million (2021: US$882.6 million and 2020: 
US$725.6 million) by the diluted weighted average number of ordinary 
shares in issue during the year of 893,916,246 (2021: 893,497,539 and 
2020: 889,841,717).
Headline earnings has been adjusted by the following to arrive at dilutive 
headline earnings:
Headline earnings
South Deep minority interest at 10%

Diluted headline earnings

711.0
(7.4)
(10.4)
3.0

357.4
505.0
—
—
(125.3)
(22.3)

1,061.0

789.3
(5.9)
(8.5)
2.6

106.6
42.4
21.3
52.8
(9.9)
—

890.0

United States Dollar

2022

118

2021

99

723.0
0.1
0.2
(0.1)

6.2
(50.6)
16.9
49.5
(8.9)
(0.7)

729.3

2020

82

1,061.0
(9.7)

1,051.3

890.0
(7.4)

882.6

729.3
(3.7)

725.6

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12.  DIVIDENDS DECLARED

Figures in millions unless otherwise stated

2021 final dividend of 260 SA cents per share (2020: 320 SA cents and 
2019: 100 SA cents) declared on 17 February 2022.
2022 interim dividend of 300 SA cents was declared during 2022 
(2021: 210 SA cents and 2020: 160 SA cents).
A final dividend in respect of the financial year ended 31 December 2022 
of 445 SA cents per share was approved by the Board of Directors on 
22 February 2023. This dividend payable is not reflected in these financial 
statements.
Dividends are subject to Dividend Withholding Tax.

Total dividends

Dividends per share – cents

13.1  GHANA EXPECTED CREDIT LOSS

Figures in millions unless otherwise stated

Ghana expected credit loss – loan advanced to contractor1
Tarkwa expected credit loss – receivable2

Total expected credit loss

United States Dollar

2022

2021

2020

153.2

151.2

190.4

131.9

84.7

53.0

304.4

34

322.3

36

137.7

16

United States Dollar

2022

(3.9)
(13.6)

(17.5)

2021

(41.1)
—

(41.1)

2020

—
(29.0)

(29.0)

1  The expected credit loss provision of US$3.9 million (2021: US$41.1 million and 2020 US$nil) was raised against a contractor loan at 31 December 2022. 

The contractor loan (refer note 13.2) related to the financial assistance provided to a contractor at Ghana for the procurement of new fleet. See note 38 for 
further details.

2  The expected credit loss provision of US$13.6 million (2021: US$nil and 2020: US$29.0 million) was raised against a receivable at 31 December 2022. 

The receivable of US$13.6 million in 2022 related to an advanced payment to a contractor at Tarkwa and the receivable of US$29.0 million in 2020 related 
to the sale of mining fleet at Tarkwa as part of the transition to contractor mining. 

13.2  LOAN ADVANCED – CONTRACTOR

Figures in millions unless otherwise stated

Balance at beginning of the year
Expected credit loss

Total loan advanced to contractor1

2022

27.3
(3.9)

23.4

2021

68.4
(41.1)

27.3

1  Due to issues with fleet availability at both Tarkwa and Damang, an agreement was entered into between Gold Fields and Engineers and Planners (“E&P”) to 
provide financial assistance to E&P in order to procure new fleet. The loan amounts to US$68.4 million, bears interest at a market related interest rate and a 
portion is secured over the fleet purchased in 2020. At 31 December 2022, a cumulative expected credit loss provision of US$45.0 million was raised against 
the loan, resulting in a net balance of US$23.4 million.

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United States Dollars

31 December 2021

31 December 2022

Land, mineral 
rights and 
rehabilitation 
assets

Mine 
development, 
infrastructure 
and other 
assets

Right-of-use 
assets relating 
to mine 
development, 
infrastructure 
and other 
assets

Total

Cost

Right-of-use 
assets relating 
to mine 
development, 
infrastructure 
and other 
assets

Total

Mine 
development, 
infrastructure 
and other 
assets

Land, mineral 
rights and 
rehabilitation 
assets

424.3

10,850.8

526.5

11,801.6

Balance at beginning of the year

12,169.0

558.1

11,144.0

(7.8)

1.9

10.9

1,086.8

—

—

—

—

—

(0.9)

66.1
(16.7)

7.5

—

—

12.5

(13.4)

(427.0)

—
(384.1)

(3.1)

— Reclassifications

—

—

1,088.7

7.5

54.4

54.4

19.1

19.1

Additions
Salares Norte project costs 
capitalised
Right-of-use assets capitalised 
during the year (refer note 33)
Remeasurements of right-of-use 
assets capitalised (refer note 33)1
General borrowing costs 
capitalised2

—

—

12.5

(13.4)

Disposals

(22.0)

(449.9)

—
(16.8)

66.1
(417.6)

Scrapping of assets
Changes in estimates of 
rehabilitation assets
Translation adjustment

—

1,069.3

6.3

47.9

11.6

37.9

(20.9)

(116.8)

(22.1)
(389.4)

—

—

—

47.9

11.6

—

—

(20.3)

—
(19.2)

1.8

1,058.5

6.3

—

—

37.9

(20.9)

(90.7)

—
(354.2)

466.9

(1.8)

10.8

—

—

—

—

—

(5.8)

(22.1)
(16.0)

466.9

11,144.0

558.1

12,169.0

Balance at end of the year

12,792.8

578.1

11,782.7

432.0

72.4

20.6

6,860.1

622.8

—

—

—

—

(0.9)
0.3

92.4

374.5

1.8

11.6

21.3

(12.2)

(427.0)
(227.1)

6,851.3

4,292.7

Accumulated depreciation and 
impairment

7,030.4

Balance at beginning of the year

713.2

7.0

11.6

21.3

Charge for the year
Salares Norte depreciation 
capitalised

Impairment
Write-off of exploration and 
evaluation assets3

(12.2)

Disposals

97.9

69.8

5.2

—

—

—

(22.0)
(4.7)

(449.9)
(231.5)

Scrapping of assets
Translation adjustment

7,089.9

844.3

4.0

391.4

—

(19.9)

(116.8)
(215.8)

146.2

7,089.9

Balance at end of the year

7,977.1

411.9

5,079.1

Carrying value at end of the year

4,815.7

146.2

72.6

1.7

44.5

—

—

(20.3)
(4.9)

239.8

338.3

6,851.3

746.1

2.3

339.3

—

(19.9)

(90.7)
(209.5)

7,618.9

4,163.8

92.4

25.6

—

7.6

—

—

(5.8)
(1.4)

118.4

313.6

1  The re-measurements in 2022 relate mainly to leases at the Group’s Australian operations that have variable payments linked to the Australian consumer 
price index (“CPI”). (2021: Leases at the Group’s Australian operations that have variable payments linked to the Australian consumer price index (“CPI”), 
as well as the leases relating to Tarkwa’s power purchase agreement that changed due to a change in the life-of mine).

2  General borrowing costs of US37.9 million (2021: US$12.5 million) arising on Group general borrowings were capitalised during the period and related to the 
Salares Norte project. An average interest capitalisation rate of 6.4% (2021: 5.9%) was applied. In February 2020, the Salares Norte project was approved 
by the Board and capital expenditure commenced in April 2020, resulting in capitalisation of borrowing costs from that date.

3  The write-off of exploration and evaluation assets in 2021 was due to specific exploration programmes not yielding results to warrant further exploration 

at the Group’s Australian operations. The US$21.3 million was included in the US$60.6 million “Exploration expense” in the consolidated income statement 
in 2021.

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for the year ended 31 December 2022

15.  EQUITY ACCOUNTED INVESTEES

Figures in millions unless otherwise stated

Investment in joint ventures
Far Southeast Gold Resources Incorporated (“FSE”)
Asanko Gold
Investment in associates
Other associates

Total equity accounted investees

Share of results of equity accounted investees, net of taxation recognised in 
the consolidated income statement are made up as follows:
Far Southeast Gold Resources Incorporated (“FSE”)
Asanko Gold – earnings
Asanko Gold – impairment
Other associates

Total share of results of equity investees, net of taxation

(a)
(b)

(c)

(a)
(b)
(b)
(c)

United States Dollar

2022

72.5
—
72.5
12.4
12.4

84.9

(1.0)
13.0
—
(1.9)

10.1

2021

173.1
113.6
59.5
5.7
5.7

178.8

(1.6)
23.4
(52.8)
(1.0)

(32.0)

2020

(1.6)
48.5
(49.5)
—

(2.6)

(a) 

FSE
Gold Fields interest in FSE, an unlisted entity incorporated in the Philippines, was 40% (2021: 40% and 2020: 40%) at 
31 December 2022. Lepanto Consolidated Mining Company owns the remaining 60% shareholding in FSE. 

A remaining 20% option is not currently exercisable until such time as FSE obtains a Foreign Technical Assistance Agreement 
(“FTAA”) which allows for direct majority foreign ownership and control. 

During 2022, management was actively engaged in the process of disposing of FSE. The disposal process proved 
unsuccessful and no offers were received. Management’s assessment is that it is unlikely the investment could be sold for 
any value and wrote off the investment by US$113.6 million to a carrying value of US$nil.

FSE has a 31 December year-end and has been equity accounted since 1 April 2012. FSE’s equity accounting is based on 
results to 31 December 2022. 

Investment in joint venture consists of: 

Figures in millions unless otherwise stated

Unlisted shares at cost
Equity contribution
Impairment – prior years
Impairment – current year1
Share of accumulated losses brought forward
Share of loss after taxation2

Total investment in joint venture3

United States Dollar

2022

230.0
97.8
(116.4)
(113.6)
(96.8)
(1.0)

—

2021

230.0
96.8
(85.6)
(30.8)
(95.2)
(1.6)

113.6

1  Refer to note 7 for details of impairment.
2  Gold Fields’ share of loss after taxation represents exploration and other costs, including work completed on a scoping study, which is fully funded by 

Gold Fields as part of their equity contribution.

3  FSE has no revenues or significant assets or liabilities. Assets included in FSE represent the rights to explore and eventually mine the FSE project.

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(b)  Asanko Gold

The Asanko Gold joint venture entities comprise the following: 
	z A 45% interest in Asanko Gold Ghana Limited (“AGGL”), incorporated in Ghana, which owns the Asanko Gold Mine. 

The government of Ghana continues to retain a 10% free carried interest in AGGL;

	z A 50% interest in Adansi Gold Company Limited (“Adansi”), incorporated in Ghana; and
	z A 50% interest in Shika Group Finance Limited (“Shika”), incorporated in the Isle of Man.

Gold Fields and Asanko have joint control and the Asanko operation is structured as a separate vehicle and the Group has 
a residual interest in the net assets of Asanko. Accordingly, the Group has classified its interest in Asanko as a joint venture. 

Asanko has a 31 December year-end and has been equity accounted since 31 July 2018. Asanko’s equity accounting is 
based on results to 31 December 2022. 

The following table summarises the financial information and the carrying amount of the Group’s interest in Asanko: 

Figures in millions unless otherwise stated

Initial investment at cost
Share of accumulated profit brought forward
Share of profit after taxation before impairment
Cumulative impairment3

Carrying value at 31 December

United States Dollar

2022

86.9
74.9
13.0
(102.3)

72.5

2021

86.9
51.5
23.4
(102.3)

59.5

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for the year ended 31 December 2022

15.  EQUITY ACCOUNTED INVESTEES CONTINUED
(b)  Asanko Gold continued

The Group’s interest in the summarised financial statements of Asanko on a combined basis after fair value adjustments as 
determined at acquisition is as follows: 

Figures in millions unless otherwise stated

Statement of financial position – Asanko
Non-current assets1
Current assets2
Non-current liabilities
Current liabilities

Net assets
Less: Shika redeemable preference shares

Net assets attributable to ordinary share holders

Group’s share of net assets

Reconciled as follows:
Cash consideration paid
Less: Consideration allocated to the redeemable preference shares (note 17)

Consideration paid for equity portion
Gain on acquisition
Share of accumulated losses brought forward
Share of profit after taxation before impairment
Impairment3

Carrying amount of interest in joint venture

Income statement – Asanko
Revenue
Production costs
Depreciation and amortisation
Other expenses
Royalties

Profit for the year before impairment

Group’s share of profit before impairment
Group’s share of impairment3

Group’s share of total comprehensive income after impairment

United States Dollar

2022

2021

262.7
175.7
(69.7)
(29.0)

339.7
(186.4)

153.3

72.5

165.0
(129.9)

35.1
51.8
74.9
13.0
(102.3)
72.5

297.1
(191.7)
(30.8)
(30.8)
(14.9)

28.9

13.0
—

13.0

290.5
170.7
(81.0)
(68.5)

311.7
(186.4)

125.3

59.5

165.0
(129.9)

35.1
51.8
51.5
23.4
(102.3)
59.5

382.4
(247.0)
(45.3)
(19.1)
(19.1)

51.9

23.4
(52.8)

(29.4)

1  At 31 December 2022, includes impact of fair value adjustment, amounting to US$39.6 million (2021: US$39.6 million), to property, plant and equipment of the 

Asanko Gold mine as determined at acquisition and impairment as discussed below.

2  Current assets includes cash and cash equivalents amounting of US$91.3 million (2021: US$49.2 million).
3  During 2021, the Asanko gold mine demonstrated negative grade reconciliations against the 2021 plan and as a result management identified an impairment 
trigger and an impairment of US$52.8 million was recognised. Due to the re-evaluation of the geological modelling by our JV partner, Galiano, which was 
not complete at 31 December 2021, Gold Fields was not in a position to provide a reserve and resource estimate for Asanko as at 31 December 2021. Taking 
this into consideration, management modelled various scenarios for the Asanko Life of Mine (“LoM”) in order to determine their best estimates of the future 
cash flows of the Asanko gold mine. The various LoM scenario runs were undertaken in an attempt to model Asanko’s future cash flows in the absence 
of a revised Resource and Reserve at 31 December 2021. These scenarios were based on the pre-feasibility study completed in 2019, in order to declare 
a Reserve at 31 December 2019, but were modified where appropriate to reflect prevailing circumstances. Subsequent to 31 December 2021, Gold Fields 
received additional information in respect of the Asanko gold mine. Gold Fields updated the valuation taking this information into consideration and this did 
not have a material impact on the valuation of either the preference shares or the equity accounted investment. During 2022, there were no changes in 
status with respect to the completion of the technical and economic work required to generate a Reserve and Resources estimate based on a LoM. Taking 
this into consideration, management utilised the LoM developed for the 2022 impairment calculations and this resulted in no impairment for the year ended 
31 December 2022.

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Figures in millions unless otherwise stated

(c)

Other
Investment in associate
Lunnon Metals Limited (“Lunnon”)1
Rusoro Mining Limited (“Rusoro”)2

United States Dollar

2022

2021

12.4
12.4
—

5.7
5.7
—

1  During 2022, Gold Fields acquired an additional 2.31% shareholding Lunnon and recognised a share of loss for the year of U$1.9 million (2021: US$1.0 million). 

Gold Fields’ interest in Lunnon was 33.96% (2021: 31.65%) at 31 December 2022.

2  Represents a holding of 24.8% (2021: 25.7%) in Rusoro.

The carrying value of Rusoro was written down to US$nil at 31 December 2010 due to losses incurred by the entity. The fair value, based on the quoted 
market price of the investment, in Rusoro at 31 December 2022 is US$5.2 million (2021: US$5.5 million).The unrecognised share of loss of Rusoro for 
the year amounted to US$3.8 million (2021: US$3.1 million). The cumulative unrecognised share of losses of Rusoro at 31 December 2022 amounted to 
US$214.7 million (2021: US$210.9 million).

On 22 August 2016, the Arbitration Tribunal, operating under the Additional Facility Rules of the World Bank’s International Centre for the Settlement of 
Investment Disputes, awarded Rusoro damages of US$967.8 million plus pre- and post-award interest which currently equates to in excess of US$1.7 billion 
in the arbitration brought by Rusoro against the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela (“Venezuela”).

Venezuela has not complied with the arbitration award terms, which were issued on 22 August 2016. On 6 December 2017, Rusoro obtained a judgment 
against Venezuela in the Superior Court of Justice in Ontario, Canada, in excess of US$1.3 billion at the time. The judgment, which was issued on default as 
a result of Venezuela’s failure to appear before the Ontario court, arose out of Rusoro’s ongoing dispute with Venezuela over the South American nation’s 
seizure of its gold mining properties in the country. The Canadian judgment, which confirmed an arbitration award issued in Rusoro’s favour in the same 
amount, was issued on 25 April 2017. Venezuela did not appeal or seek to vacate the judgment, and its time to do so expired.

Rusoro further filed a suit in the Supreme Court of the State of New York, seeking recognition of the Canadian judgment. Rusoro brought the New York lawsuit 
in addition to an action it filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, which seeks recognition of and the entry of judgment on the original 
arbitration award. A favourable ruling from either the New York or D.C. court will entitle Rusoro to use all legal procedures – including broad discovery from 
both Venezuela and third parties – that U.S. law provides judgment creditors. Any judgment issued in New York will also accrue interest at 9% per annum 
until the judgment is fully paid. On 19 October 2018, Rusoro announced that it had reached a settlement agreement with Venezuela by which the Venezuela 
government agreed to pay Rusoro US$1.28 billion to acquire the Company’s mining data and full release of the judgment issued in favour of the Company. 
In a decision dated 29 January 2019, the Paris Court of Appeals partially annulled the arbitral award issued in favour of the Company in August 2016. This 
annulment was overturned by the French Supreme Court in March 2021. On 7 June 2022, the Paris Court of Appeal rejected a second application of the 
Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela to annul the award of 22 August 2016. Thus, Rusoro continues to vigorously pursue all available remedies to reinstate 
such award.

Management have not recognised this amount due to the uncertainty over its recoverability.

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16. 

INTEREST IN JOINT OPERATION
On 13 December 2016, Gold Fields purchased 50% of the Gruyere Gold Project and entered into a 50:50 unincorporated 
joint operation with Gold Road Resources Limited (“Gold Road”) for the development and operation of the Gruyere Gold 
Project in Western Australia, which comprises the Gruyere gold deposit as well as additional resources including Central Bore 
and Attila/Alaric. 

The Gruyere project was successfully completed during 2019, with first gold produced in June 2019. Commercial levels of 
production were achieved at the end of September 2019. 

Below is a summary of Gold Fields’ share of the joint operation and includes inter-company transactions and balances: 

Figures in millions unless otherwise stated

Statement of financial position
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment
Environmental trust fund

Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Inventories
Other receivables

Total assets

Total equity
Retained earnings
Non-current liabilities
Deferred taxation
Finance lease liabilities
Environmental rehabilitation costs
Long-term incentive plan

Current liabilities
Related entity loans payable
Trade and other payables
Current portion of finance lease liabilities

Total equity and liabilities

2022

2021

US$

A$

US$

A$

517.4
515.0
2.5
62.6
10.8
50.4
1.4

580.1

116.9
153.3
58.2
75.2
18.1
1.8
309.8
278.7
23.0
8.1

580.1

759.0
755.4
3.6
91.9
15.9
74.0
2.0

850.9

171.5
224.9
85.4
110.3
26.6
2.6
454.5
408.9
33.7
11.9

850.9

587.8
587.8
—
45.4
7.6
36.1
1.7

633.2

64.6
161.5
63.4
76.2
20.2
1.7
407.1
377.2
22.3
7.6

633.2

808.0
808.0
—
62.4
10.4
49.6
2.4

870.4

88.9
221.9
87.2
104.7
27.7
2.3
559.6
518.5
30.7
10.4

870.4

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INVESTMENTS

Figures in millions unless otherwise stated

Listed
At fair value through OCI1
Unlisted
Asanko redeemable preference shares2
Other3

Total investments

United States Dollar

2022

2021

34.5

60.3
17.3

112.1

30.9

94.5
13.2

138.6

1  The listed investments comprise mainly investments in Galiano Gold Inc. (formerly Asanko Gold Inc.) of US$11.7 million (2021: US$15.8 million), Magmatic 
Resources Limited of US$1.2 million (2021: US$1.4 million), Chakana Copper Corp of US$2.0 million (2021: US$5.3 million), Lefroy Exploration Limited of 
US$3.8 million (2021: US$4.9 million,) Torq Resources Inc of US$8.4 million (2021: US$nil) and Tesoro Gold Limited of US$4.4 million (2021: US$nil). Refer 
note 42 for further details of listed investments. 

2  Consists of 132,439,999 (2021: 132,439,999) redeemable preference shares at par value for US$132,439,999 (2021: US$132,439,999).

The following table shows a reconciliation from the fair value at the beginning of the year to the fair value of the redeemable preference shares at the end 
of the year (level 3 financial instrument): 

Asanko redeemable preference shares

Fair value at beginning of the year
Redemption of preference shares
Net change in fair value (recognised in OCI)

Fair value at end of the year

United States Dollar

2022

94.5
—
(34.2)

60.3

2021

92.6
(5.0)
6.9

94.5

The fair value is based on the expected cash flows of the Asanko Gold Mine and this resulted in an downward fair value adjustment through other 
comprehensive income of US$34.2 million (2021: upward adjustment of US$6.9 million) in 2022, due to the change in the timing of the expected 
cash flows. 

The key inputs used in the valuation of the fair value are the discount rate of 16.7% (2021: 9.0%) and the timing of the cash flows. 

Any reasonable change in the timing of the cash flows or market related discount rate could materially change the fair value of the redeemable 
preference shares (refer to note 38 for sensitivity analysis performed). Refer to notes 15 (b) for further details.

3  Other comprises bonds of the insurance cell captive.

18.  ENVIRONMENTAL TRUST FUNDS

Figures in millions unless otherwise stated

Balance at beginning of the year
Contributions
Interest earned
Translation adjustment

Balance at end of the year1

United States Dollar

2022

2021

88.1
11.1
1.1
(1.5)

98.8

79.3
10.1
0.8
(2.1)

88.1

1  The trust funds consist of term deposits amounting to US$20.0 million (2021: US$17.5 million) in South Africa, as well as secured cash deposits amounting to 

US$78.8 million (2021: US$70.6 million) in Ghana.

These funds are intended to fund environmental rehabilitation obligations of the Group’s mines and are not available for general purposes of the Group. All 
income earned in these funds is re-invested or spent to meet these obligations. The funds are invested in money market and fixed deposits. The obligations 
which these funds are intended to fund are included in environmental rehabilitation costs under non-current provisions (refer to note 25.1). Refer to note 34 for 
details on environmental obligation guarantees.

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for the year ended 31 December 2022

19. 

INVENTORIES

Figures in millions unless otherwise stated

Gold-in-process and stockpiles
Consumable stores

Total inventories
Heap leach and stockpiles inventories included in non-current assets1

Total current inventories2

United States Dollar

2022

725.7
238.6

964.3
(205.3)

759.0

2021

565.8
217.0

782.8
(155.2)

627.6

1  Heap leach and stockpiles inventories will only be processed at the end of life-of-mine.
2  The cost of consumable stores consumed during the year and included in cost of sales amounted to US$397.4 million (2021: US$319.6 million).

20.1  TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES

Figures in millions unless otherwise stated

Trade receivables – gold sales
Trade receivables – copper concentrate
Trade receivables – other
Deposits
Payroll receivables
Prepayments
Value Added Tax and import duties
Diesel rebate
Other

Trade and other receivables

20.2  DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL ASSETS

Figures in millions unless otherwise stated

Australian gold derivative contracts
Ghanaian oil derivative contracts

Derivative financial assets

21.  CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 

Figures in millions unless otherwise stated

Cash at bank and on hand

Total cash and cash equivalents1

United States Dollar

2022

18.7
29.6
7.5
—
5.3
66.3
53.4
1.2
16.0

198.0

2021

44.1
25.8
6.7
0.1
9.3
108.2
62.9
1.0
5.6

263.7

United States Dollar

2022

2021

—
—

—

2.0
3.1

5.1

United States Dollar

2022

769.4

769.4

2021

524.7

524.7

1  Cash and cash equivalents include secured cash deposits of US$28.2 million (2021: US$nil) in Australia and US$10.0 million (2021: US$nil) in Peru, set aside 

for future rehabilitation costs. The contributions in Australia and Peru are pro-active and not legally required by local legislation. 

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Figures in millions unless otherwise stated

Balance at beginning of the year

Balance at end of the year

Figures in millions unless otherwise stated

In issue at 1 January
Exercise of employee share options

In issue at 31 December

Authorised

United States Dollar

2022

3,871.5

3,871.5

2021

3,871.5

3,871.5

Number of 
shares in issue

Number of 
shares in issue

887,717,348
3,661,223

883,333,518
4,383,830

891,378,571

887,717,348

2,000,000,000

2,000,000,000

Authorised and issued
Holders of shares are entitled to dividends as declared from time to time and are entitled to one vote per share at general 
meetings of the Company.

In terms of the general authority granted by shareholders at the AGM on 1 June 2022, the authorised but unissued ordinary 
stated capital of the Company representing not more than 5% of the issued stated capital of the Company from time to time at 
that date, after setting aside so many ordinary shares as may be required to be allotted and issued pursuant to the share 
incentive schemes, was placed under the control of the Directors. This authority expires at the next Annual General Meeting 
where shareholders will be asked to place under the control of the Directors the authorised but unissued ordinary stated 
capital of the Company representing not more than 5% of the issued stated capital of the Company from time to time. 

In terms of the JSE Listings Requirements, shareholders may, subject to certain conditions, authorise the Directors to issue the 
shares held under their control for cash, other than by means of a rights offer, to shareholders. In order that the Directors of the 
Company may be placed in a position to take advantage of favourable circumstances which may arise for the issue of such 
shares for cash, without restriction, for the benefit of the Company, shareholders will be asked to consider a special ordinary 
resolution to this effect at the forthcoming AGM. 

Repurchase of shares 
The Company has not exercised the general authority granted to buy back shares from its issued ordinary stated capital 
granted at the AGM held on 1 June 2022. Currently, the number of ordinary shares that may be bought back in any one 
financial year may not exceed 10% of the issued ordinary share capital as of 1 June 2022. At the next AGM, shareholders will 
be asked to renew the general authority for the acquisition by the Company, or a subsidiary of the Company, of its own shares. 

Beneficial shareholding 
The following beneficial shareholders hold 5% or more of the Company’s listed ordinary shares at 31 December 2022: 

Public Investment Corporation (Government Employees Pension Fund)
VanEck Vectors Gold Miners ETF

Number of 
shares

% of issued 
ordinary shares

101,392,308
46,198,984

11.37%
5.18%

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements continued
for the year ended 31 December 2022

23.  DEFERRED TAXATION

The detailed components of the net deferred taxation liability which results from the differences between the carrying 
amounts of assets and liabilities recognised for financial reporting and taxation purposes in different accounting periods are:

Figures in millions unless otherwise stated

Liabilities
– Mining assets
– Right-of-use assets
– Investment in environmental trust funds
– Inventories
– Other

Liabilities

Assets
– Provisions
– Tax losses1
– Unredeemed capital expenditure1
– Lease liabilities

Assets

Net deferred taxation liabilities

Included in the statement of financial position as follows:
Deferred taxation assets
Deferred taxation liabilities

Net deferred taxation liabilities

Balance at beginning of the year
Recognised in profit or loss
Recognised in OCI
Translation adjustment

Balance at end of the year

United States Dollar

2022

2021

776.4
104.2
4.7
18.9
13.1

917.3

(107.9)
(56.1)
(428.4)
(120.6)

(713.0)

204.3

(195.5)
399.8

204.3

240.3
(33.0)
(0.1)
(2.9)

204.3

899.9
124.6
4.1
14.7
5.4

1,048.7

(131.2)
(49.7)
(499.2)
(128.3)

(808.4)

240.3

(260.6)
500.9

240.3

259.9
(27.2)
(2.0)
9.6

240.3

1  Tax losses and unredeemed capital expenditure have been recognised, as disclosed in note 10, to the extent that the tax paying entities will have taxable 
profits in the foreseeable future (per the life-of-mine models of the respective operations) in order to utilise the unused tax losses and unredeemed capital 
expenditure before they expire. This was particularly assessed with reference to the South Deep and Damang life-of-mine models.

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The terms and conditions of outstanding loans are as follows: 

United States 
Dollar

Facility
Figures in millions unless otherwise stated

Notes

2022

2021

Borrower

Nominal Interest 
rate

Commitment 
fee

Maturity date

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(e)

(f)

US$500 million 5-year notes issue (the 5-year notes)1

US$500 million 10-year notes issue (the 10-year notes)1

US$150 million revolving senior secured credit facility – old2

US$150 million revolving senior secured credit facility – new2

US$100 million revolving credit facility3

A$500 million syndicated revolving credit facility4

US$1,200 million revolving credit facilities5

– Facility A (US$600 million 3-year revolving credit facility)

– Facility B (US$600 million 5-year revolving credit facility)

R1,500 million Nedbank revolving credit facility6

R500 million Rand Merchant Bank revolving credit facility7

R500 million Absa Bank revolving credit facility8

Short-term Rand uncommitted credit facilities9

Total borrowings

Current borrowings

Non-current borrowings

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

1,079.3

1,078.1

—

—

1,079.3

1,078.1

498.8

497.0

—

83.5

497.9

496.7

—

83.5

Orogen

Orogen

5.125%

6.125%

La Cima

LIBOR plus 2.80% 

La Cima

LIBOR plus 1.40% 

—

—

0.50%

0.50%

15 May 2024

15 May 2029

19 September 
2021

15 April 2024

Ghana

LIBOR plus 2.75%

0.90%

13 October 2024

Gruyere

BBSY plus 2.20%

0.88%

19 November 
2023

LIBOR plus 1.45%

0.51%

Refer footnote 5

Orogen/
Ghana

Orogen/
Ghana

LIBOR plus 1.70%

GFIJVH/GFO

JIBAR plus 2.80%

GFIJVH/GFO

JIBAR plus 2.15%

GFIJVH/GFO

JIBAR plus 2.20%

—

—

0.60%

0.90%

0.71%

0.77%

—

Refer footnote 5

8 May 2023

15 April 2023

15 April 2023

—

1  On 9 May 2019, Gold Fields successfully concluded the raising of two new bonds, a US$500 million 5-year notes issue with a coupon of 5.125% and a 

US$500 million 10-year notes issue with a coupon of 6.125%, raising a total of US$1 billion at an average coupon of 5.625%. The proceeds of the raising were 
used to repay amounts outstanding under the US$1,290 million term loan and revolving credit facilities and to repurchase of a portion of the 2020 notes.
The balances of the five-year notes and the 10-year notes are net of unamortised transaction costs amounting to US$1.2 million (2021: US$2.1 million) and 
US$2.4 million (2021: US$3.3 million), respectively.
The payments of all amounts due in respect of the 5-year and 10-year notes are unconditionally and irrevocably guaranteed by Gold Fields Limited 
(“Gold Fields”), Gold Fields Ghana Holdings (BVI) Limited (“GF Ghana”) and Gold Fields Holdings Company (BVI) Limited (“GF Holdings”) (collectively “the 
Guarantors”), on a joint and several basis.

2  On 21 July 2020, La Cima and the Facility Agent entered into an Amendment Agreement to extend the termination date of the facility agreement by one year 

to 19 September 2021.
On 15 April 2021, the old US$150 million revolving senior secured credit facility was refinanced with the new US$150 million revolving senior secured credit 
facility and cancelled.
Borrowings under the revolving senior secured credit facility are secured by first-ranking assignments of all rights, title and interest in all of La Cima’s 
concentrate sale agreements. In addition, the offshore and onshore collection accounts of La Cima are subject to an account control agreement and a first-
ranking charge in favour of the lenders. This facility is non-recourse to the rest of the Group.

3  On 27 September 2021, Gold Fields Ghana Limited (“GF Ghana Limited”) and Abosso Goldfields Limited (“Abosso”) entered into a US$100 million revolving 

credit facility.
Borrowings under the facility are guaranteed by GF Ghana Limited and Abosso. This facility is non-recourse to the rest of the Group. 

4  On 19 November 2020, Gruyere Holdings Proprietary Limited entered into a A$500.0 million syndicated revolving credit facility. 

Borrowings under the facility are guaranteed by Gold Fields, GF Holdings, Orogen and GF Ghana.

5  On 25 July 2019, Gold Fields Orogen Holding (BVI) Limited and Gold Fields Ghana Holdings (BVI) Limited entered into a US$1,200 million revolving credit 
facilities agreement which became effective on the same day, with a syndicate of international banks and financial institutions. The facilities comprise two 
tranches, a US$600 million 3 year revolving credit facility (with an option to extend to up to 2 years subject to lender consent) and a US$600.0 million 5 year 
revolving credit facility (with an option to extend to up to 2 years subject to lender consent). The purpose of the facilities was to refinance the US$1,290 million 
term loan and revolving credit facilities, to repay the 2020 notes and to fund general corporate and working capital requirements of the Gold Fields Group.
In July 2020, US$870 million of the US$1,200 million revolving credit facilities were extended by one year. The facilities will run as follows:
Facility A: US$600 million up to 25 July 2022 then US$435 million from 26 July 2022 to 25 July 2023;
Facility B: US$600 million up to 25 July 2024 then US$435 million from 26 July 2024 to 25 July 2025.
In July 2021, US$1,055 million of the US$1,200 million revolving credit facilities were extended, US$960 million by one year and US$95 million by two years. 
The facilities will run as follows:
Facility A: USUS$600 million up to 25 July 2022 then US$550 million from 26 July 2022 to 25 July 2024;
Facility B: US$600 million up to 25 July 2024 then US$505 million from 26 July 2024 to 25 July 2026.
Borrowings under this facility are guaranteed by Gold Fields, GF Holdings, Orogen, GF Ghana and Gruyere Holdings Proprietary Limited (“Gruyere”)

6  Borrowings under this facility are guaranteed by Gold Fields, GFO, GF Holdings, Orogen, GFIJVH and GF Ghana.
7  On 15 April 2020, GFIJVH and GFO entered into a R500 million Rand Merchant Bank revolving credit facility. Borrowings under the new facility are 

guaranteed by Gold Fields, GFO, GF Holdings, Orogen, GFIJVH and GF Ghana.

8  On 15 April 2020, GFIJVH and GFO entered into a R500 million Absa Bank revolving credit facility. Borrowings under the new facility are guaranteed by Gold 

Fields, GFO, GF Holdings, Orogen, GFIJVH and GF Ghana.

9  The Group has access to uncommitted loan facilities from some of the major banks. These facilities have no fixed terms, are short-term in nature and interest 

rates are market related. Borrowings under these facilities are guaranteed by Gold Fields.

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for the year ended 31 December 2022

24.  BORROWINGS CONTINUED

Figures in millions unless otherwise stated

US$500 million 5-year notes issue
Balance at beginning of the year
Unwinding of transaction costs

Balance at end of the year

US$500 million 10-year notes issue
Balance at beginning of the year
Unwinding of transaction costs

Balance at end of the year

US$150 million revolving senior secured credit facility – old
Balance at beginning of the year
Repayments

Balance at end of the year

US$150 million revolving senior secured credit facility – new
Balance at beginning of the year
Loans advanced

Balance at end of the year

A$500 million syndicated revolving credit facility
Balance at beginning of the year
Loans advanced
Repayments
Translation adjustment

Balance at end of the year

US$1,200 million revolving credit facilities
Balance at beginning of the year
Loans advanced
Repayments

Balance at end of the year

Total borrowings

United States Dollar

2022

2021

497.9
0.9

498.8

496.7
0.3

497.0

—
—

—

83.5
—

83.5

—
181.5
(172.9)
(8.6)

—

—
25.0
(25.0)

—

497.0
0.9

497.9

496.4
0.3

496.7

83.5
(83.5)
—

—
83.5
83.5

200.0
—
(186.7)
(13.3)

—

250.0
124.0
(374.0)

—

1,079.3

1,078.1

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(e)

(f)

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Figures in millions unless otherwise stated

The exposure of the Group’s borrowings to interest rate changes and the contractual repricing 
dates at the reporting dates are as follows:
Variable rate with exposure to repricing (six months or less)
Fixed rate with no exposure to repricing

The carrying amounts of the Group’s borrowings are denominated in the following currencies:
US Dollar
Australian Dollar
Rand

The Group has the following undrawn borrowing facilities:
Committed
Uncommitted

All of the above undrawn committed facilities have floating rates. The uncommitted facilities 
have no expiry dates and are open ended. Undrawn committed facilities have the following 
expiry dates:
– within one year
– later than one year and not later than two years
– later than two years and not later than three years
– later than three years and not later than five years

United States Dollar

2022

2021

83.5
995.8

83.5
994.6

1,079.3

1,078.1

1,079.3
—
—

1,079.3

1,804.3
80.0

1,884.3

532.8
766.5
45.0
460.0

1,078.1
—
—

1,078.1

1,887.1
85.4

1,972.5

50.0
565.6
766.5
505.0

1,804.3

1,887.1

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for the year ended 31 December 2022

25.  PROVISIONS

Figures in millions unless otherwise stated

25.1
25.2

Environmental rehabilitation costs
Silicosis settlement costs
Other

Total provisions
Current portion of provisions

Non-current portion of provisions

25.1

Environmental rehabilitation costs
Balance at beginning of the year
Changes in estimates – capitalised1
Changes in estimates – recognised in profit or loss1
Interest expense
Payments
Translation adjustment

Balance at end of the year2
Current portion of environmental rehabilitation costs

Non-current portion of environmental rehabilitation costs

The provision is calculated using the following gross closure cost estimates:
South Africa
Ghana
Australia
Peru
Chile

Total gross closure cost estimates

United States Dollar

2022

387.7
10.5
1.9

400.1
(18.5)

381.6

430.9
(22.1)
(8.9)
11.8
(10.8)
(13.2)

387.7
(17.2)

370.5

47.2
101.0
215.4
148.4
52.8

564.8

2021

430.9
13.1
2.6

446.6
(12.6)

434.0

381.5
66.1
10.8
8.6
(23.7)
(12.4)

430.9
(12.0)

418.9

41.1
98.9
214.4
126.4
29.7
510.5

The provision is calculated using the 
following assumptions:

Inflation rate 
Year 1    

Inflation rate 
Year 2

Inflation rate 
Year 3

Inflation rate 
Year 4 
onwards

Discount rate

2022
South Africa
Ghana
Australia
Peru
Chile

2021
South Africa
Ghana
Australia
Peru
Chile

5.3%
3.4%
4.8%
3.4%
3.4%

4.5%
2.4%
2.4%
2.4%
2.4%

4.7%
2.6%
2.9%
2.6%
2.6%

4.5%
2.4%
2.4%
2.4%
2.4%

4.6%
2.4%
2.7%
2.4%
2.4%

4.5%
2.4%
2.4%
2.4%
2.4%

4.6%
11.4%
2.4% 15.0% – 15.2%
4.0% – 4.3%
2.5%
5.4%
2.4%
4.7%
2.4%

4.5%
2.4%
2.4%
2.4%
2.4%

10.6%
6.6% – 7.2%
2.4%
2.8%
2.4%

1  Changes in estimates are defined as changes in reserves and corresponding changes in life of mine as well as changes in laws and regulations governing 

environmental matters, closure cost estimates and discount rates. The decrease is mainly due to the increase in the discount rates used in the 2022 
calculations.

2  South African, Ghanaian, Australian and Peruvian mining companies are required by law to undertake rehabilitation as part of their ongoing operations. 

These environmental rehabilitation costs are funded as follows:
•  Ghana – reclamation bonds underwritten by banks and restricted cash (refer to note 18);
•  South Africa – contributions into environmental trust funds (refer to note 18) and guarantees (refer to note 34);
•  Australia – mine rehabilitation fund levy and restricted cash; and
•  Peru – bank guarantees and restricted cash (refer to note 34).

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25.2

Silicosis settlement costs1
Balance at the beginning of the year
Changes in estimates
Unwinding of provision recognised as finance expense
Payment
Translation

Balance at end of the year
Current portion of silicosis settlement costs

Non-current portion of silicosis settlement costs

United States Dollar

2022

2021

13.1
(2.2)
1.0
(0.7)
(0.7)

10.5
(1.3)

9.2

18.3
(0.7)
1.1
(4.4)
(1.2)

13.1
(0.6)

12.5

1  The principal health risks associated with Gold Fields’ mining operations in South Africa arise from occupational exposure to silica dust, noise, heat 

and certain hazardous chemicals. The most significant occupational diseases affecting Gold Fields’ workforce include lung diseases (such as silicosis, 
tuberculosis, a combination of the two and chronic obstructive airways disease (“COAD”) as well as noise induced hearing loss (“NIHL”)).

A consolidated application was brought against several South African mining companies, including Gold Fields, for certification of a class action on behalf of 
current or former mineworkers (and their dependants) who have allegedly contracted silicosis and/or tuberculosis while working for one or more of the mining 
companies listed in the application.

This matter was previously disclosed as a contingent liability as the amount could not be estimated reliably. As a result of the ongoing work of the Gold 
Working Group (comprising African Rainbow Minerals, Anglo American SA, AngloGold Ashanti, Gold Fields, Harmony and Sibanye-Stillwater) (the “GWG 
Parties”) and engagements with affected stakeholders since 31 December 2016, Gold Fields was able to reliably estimate its share in the estimated cost in 
relation to the GWG Parties of a possible settlement of the class action claims and related costs during 2017. As a result, Gold Fields provided an amount 
of US$10.5 million (R178.9 million) (2021: US$13.1 million (R209.6 million)) for this obligation in the statement of financial position at 31 December 2022. The 
nominal amount of this provision is US$14.4 million (R244.7 million). Gold Fields believes that this remains a reasonable estimate of its share of the settlement 
of the class action claims and related costs.

The assumptions that were made in the determination of the provision include silicosis prevalence rates, estimated settlement per claimant, benefit take-up 
rates and disease progression rates. A discount rate of 9.22% (2021: 7.83%) was used, based on government bonds with similar terms to the anticipated 
settlements.

Refer to note 35 for further details.

26.  LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN

Opening balance
Charge to income statement
Salares Norte project costs capitalised
Payments
Translation adjustment

Balance at end of the year1
Current portion of long-term incentive plan

Non-current portion of long-term incentive plan

United States Dollar

2022

56.6
29.0
1.7
(32.4)
(1.9)

53.0
(30.6)

22.4

2021

67.2
28.5
0.5
(37.3)
(2.3)

56.6
(28.4)

28.2

1  Senior and middle management receive awards under the LTIP. The performance conditions of the LTIP are approved annually by the Remuneration 

Committee. For the 2020 allocation, regional performance conditions are based on regional specific targets and performance conditions for corporate 
employees are based on the same conditions as the payments plan. For the 2021 and 2022 allocations, performance conditions for both regional and 
corporate employees are based on the same conditions as the share-based payments plan. The expected timing of the cash outflows in respect of each 
grant is at the end of three years after the original award was made.

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for the year ended 31 December 2022

27.1  TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES

Trade payables
Accruals and other payables
Payroll payables
Leave pay accrual
Interest payable on loans
Damang – contract termination

Trade and other payables

27.2  DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL LIABILITIES

Figures in millions unless otherwise stated

Salares Norte foreign currency derivative contracts

Derivative financial liabilities

28. 

CASH GENERATED BY OPERATIONS

Figures in millions unless otherwise stated

Profit for the year1
Adjusted for non-cash items:
 – Mining and income taxation
 – Royalties
 – Amortisation and depreciation
 – Interest expense – environmental rehabilitation
 – Non-cash rehabilitation (income)/expense
 – Interest received – environmental trust funds
 – Impairment, net of reversal of impairment of investments 
    and assets
 – Write-off of exploration and evaluation assets
 – (Profit)/loss on disposal of assets
 – Unrealised (gain)/loss and prior year mark-to-market reversals 
    on derivative contracts
 – Fair value gain on Maverix warrants
 – Silicosis settlement costs
 – Share-based payments
 – Long-term incentive plan expense
 – Borrowing costs capitalised
 – Share of results of equity-accounted investees, net of taxation
 – Ghana expected credit loss
 – Other non-cash items
Adjusted for cash items:
 – Interest expense
 – Interest received
 – Payment of long-term incentive plan
 – Environmental rehabilitation payments

United States Dollar

2022

133.1
350.6
45.4
54.1
7.3
10.2

600.7

2021

165.0
297.9
42.8
54.4
7.4
10.2

577.7

United States Dollar

2022

—

—

2021

6.8

6.8

United States Dollar

2022

721.7

442.1
110.4
844.3
11.8
(8.9)
(1.1)

505.0
—
(10.4)

(1.8)
—
(2.2)
6.9
29.0
(37.9)
(11.1)
17.5
1.2

97.6
(12.1)
(32.4)
(10.8)

2021

829.5

424.9
112.4
713.2
8.6
10.8
(0.8)

42.4
21.3
(8.5)

53.0
4.0
(0.7)
12.7
28.5
(12.5)
30.4
41.1
1.7

103.7
(7.4)
(37.3)
(23.7)

2020

745.4

432.5
105.0
661.3
10.7
1.5
(0.7)

(50.6)
16.9
0.2

(176.4)
(1.3)
0.3
14.5
51.3
(13.2)
1.0
29.0
(0.7)

127.7
(7.6)
—
(12.9)

Total cash generated by operations

2,658.8

2,347.3

1,933.9

1  Profit for the year of US$721.7 million in 2022 includes the Yamana break fee of US$300.0 million and Yamana related costs of US$33.0 million.

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Figures in millions unless otherwise stated

Inventories
Trade and other receivables
Trade and other payables

Total change in working capital

30.  ROYALTIES PAID

Figures in millions unless otherwise stated

Amount owing at beginning of the year
Royalties
Amount owing at end of the year
Translation

Total royalties paid

31.  TAXATION PAID

Figures in millions unless otherwise stated

Amount owing at beginning of the year
SA and foreign current taxation recognised in profit or loss
SA and foreign current taxation recognised in OCI
Amount (receivable)/payable at end of the year1
Translation

Total taxation paid

United States Dollar

2022

(195.1)
38.5
22.4

(134.2)

2021

(132.1)
47.7
(5.0)

(89.4)

United States Dollar

2022

(20.6)
(110.4)
17.9
0.8

(112.3)

2021

(17.7)
(112.4)
20.6
0.7

(108.8)

United States Dollar

2022

(115.9)
(475.1)
—
(22.4)
1.7

(611.7)

2021

(121.3)
(424.4)
—
115.9
(19.0)

(448.8)

2020

(89.9)
(88.0)
6.1

(171.8)

2020

(13.9)
(105.0)
17.7
(1.3)

(102.5)

2020

(24.8)
(366.5)
—
121.3
(8.7)

(278.7)

1  Amount receivable at 31 December 2022 amounting to US$22.4 million comprises tax receivable of US$76.0 million, partially offset by tax payable of 

US$53.6 million. The tax receivable of US$76.0 million mainly relates to the CAD100.3 million withholding tax paid to the Canadian Tax Authority on the 
Yamana break fee. Gold Fields will recover the withholding tax from the Canadian Tax Authority in 2023.

32.  RETIREMENT BENEFITS

Figures in millions unless otherwise stated

All employees are members of various defined contribution retirement 
schemes.
Contributions to the various retirement schemes are fully expensed during 
the period in which they are incurred.
Retirement benefit costs

United States Dollar

2022

2021

2020

35.0

32.9

28.8

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33.  LEASE LIABILITIES

United States Dollar

Figures in millions unless otherwise stated

Balance at the beginning of the year1
Additions during the year2
Remeasurements of leases during the year3
Interest expense
Repayments
Translation adjustment

Balance at the end of the year
Current portion of lease liability

Non-current portion of lease liability

Lease liabilities are payable as follows:
Future minimum lease payments
– within one year
– later than one and not later than five years
– later than five years

Total

Interest
– within one year
– later than one and not later than five years
– later than five years

Total

Present value of minimum lease payments
– within one year
– later than one and not later than five years
– later than five years

Total

2022

415.5
47.9
11.6
22.5
(88.0)
(15.3)

394.2
(64.1)

330.1

84.8
232.3
195.1

512.2

20.7
58.4
38.9

118.0

64.1
173.9
156.2

394.2

2021

429.0
54.4
19.1
24.1
(97.9)
(13.2)

415.5
(60.4)

355.1

82.0
216.4
248.7

547.1

21.6
64.0
46.0

131.6

60.4
152.4
202.7

415.5

1  Leases entered into related mainly to power purchase agreements, rental of gas pipelines, ore haulage and site services, mining equipment hire, 

transportation contracts, property rentals and other equipment rentals.

2  The additions in 2022 relate mainly to additional assets in terms of mining contracts and power purchase agreements at Australia (2021: additional assets in 

terms of mining contracts and office buildings at Ghana and Australia).

3  The remeasurements in 2022 relate mainly to leases at the Group’s Australian operations that have variable payments linked to the Australian consumer 
price index (“CPI”) (2021: Leases at the Group’s Australian operations that have variable payments linked to the Australian consumer price index (“CPI”), as 
well as leases relating to Tarkwa’s power purchase agreement that changed due to a change in the life-of mine).

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Figures in millions unless otherwise stated

Capital expenditure
Contracted for1

United States Dollar

2022

2021

78.1

251.9

1  Contracted for capital expenditure of US$78.1 million (2021: US$251.9 million) includes US$31.6 million (2021: US$193.3 million) for Salares Norte. Gold Fields 

has completed a feasibility study on the Salares Norte deposit in Chile and the final notice to proceed (“FNTP”) was provided by the Board in February 2020 
and construction commenced in April 2020.

Lease contracts

Lease contracts1

Figures in millions unless otherwise stated

2022
– within one year
– later than one and not later than five years
– later than five years

2021
– within one year
– later than one and not later than five years
– later than five years

United States Dollar

Undiscounted
lease
liabilities2

Non-lease
elements3

Fully variable
lease
payments4

84.8
232.3
195.1

512.2

82.0
216.4
248.7

547.1

232.4
178.8
107.8

519.0

249.4
320.9
167.8

738.1

537.7
1,313.7
1,014.0

2,865.4

397.8
870.2
—

1,268.0

Total

854.9
1,724.8
1,316.9

3,896.6

729.2
1,407.5
416.5

2,553.2

1  No leases were entered into during 2022 or 2021 for which the use of the assets has not yet commenced at year-end.
2  The undiscounted lease liabilities relate to the gross cash flows used to determine the lease liabilities in terms of IFRS 16 Leases and will not agree to the 

leases recognised in note 33.

3  The non-lease elements are the amounts in the lease contracts that are not accounted for as part of the lease liabilities.
4  These are the total commitments per lease contracts where the payments have been determined to be fully variable, as a result no lease liability has been 

recorded. Included in these amounts are payment for non-lease elements of the arrangement.

Guarantees 
The Group provides environmental obligation guarantees and other guarantees with respect to its South African, Peruvian, 
Ghanaian and Australian operations. These guarantees amounted to US$213.6 million at 31 December 2022 (2021: 
US$198.1 million) (refer note 25.1). 

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for the year ended 31 December 2022

35.  CONTINGENT LIABILITIES

Randgold and Exploration summons 
On 21 August 2008, Gold Fields Operations Limited (“GFO”) formerly known as Western Areas Limited, a subsidiary of Gold 
Fields, received a summons from Randgold and Exploration Company Limited (“R&E”) and African Strategic Investment 
(Holdings) Limited. The summons claims that during the period that GFO was under the control of Brett Kebble, Roger Kebble 
and others, GFO assisted in the unlawful disposal of shares owned by R&E in Randgold Resources Limited (“Resources”) and 
Afrikander Lease Limited, now Uranium One. 

The claims have been computed in various ways. The highest value of the claims, as they currently stand, equates to 
approximately R43.7 billion (US$2.6 billion). 

Simultaneously with delivering its plea, GFO joined certain third parties to the action in order to enable it to claim 
compensation against such third parties in the event that the plaintiffs are successful in one or more of their claims. In addition, 
notices in terms of section 2(2)(b) of the Apportionment of Damages Act, 1956 were served on various parties by GFO, in 
order to enable it to make a claim for a contribution against such parties in terms of the Apportionment of Damages Act, 
should the plaintiffs be successful in one or more of its claims. 

GFO’s assessment is that it has sustainable defences to these claims and, accordingly, GFO’s attorneys have been instructed 
to vigorously defend the claims. 

The ultimate outcome of the claims cannot presently be determined and, accordingly, no adjustment for any effects on the 
Group that may result from these claims, if any, has been made in the consolidated financial statements. 

Silicosis and Tuberculosis Class Action Settlement
The Tshiamiso Trust has been established to carry out the terms of the settlement agreement reached between six gold 
mining companies (including Gold Fields) and claimant attorneys in the Silicosis and Tuberculosis class action. The Tshiamiso 
Trust is responsible for ensuring that all eligible current and former mineworkers across southern Africa with Silicosis or 
work-related Tuberculosis (or their dependents where the mineworker has passed away) are compensated pursuant to the 
Silicosis and Tuberculosis Class Action Settlement Agreement. 

As of 1 February 2023, 10,913 claimants have received benefits from the Trust in the aggregate amount of R966.2 million.

Financial provision raised
Gold Fields has provided for the estimated cost of the above settlement based on actuarial assessments and the provisions 
of the Silicosis and Tuberculosis Settlement Agreement. At 31 December 2022, the provision for Gold Fields’ share of the 
settlement of the class action claims and related costs amounted to US$10.5 million (R178.9 million) (2021: US$13.1 million 
(R209.6 million)). The nominal value of this provision is US$14.4 million (R244.7 million). 

The ultimate outcome of this matter however remains uncertain, with the number of eligible workers successfully submitting 
claims and receiving compensation being uncertain. The provision is consequently subject to adjustment in the future.

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35.  CONTINGENT LIABILITIES CONTINUED

Acid mine drainage 
Acid mine drainage (“AMD”) or acid rock drainage (“ARD”), collectively called acid drainage (“AD”) is formed when certain 
sulphide minerals in rocks are exposed to oxidising conditions (such as the presence of oxygen, combined with water). AD can 
occur under natural conditions or as a result of the sulphide minerals that are encountered and exposed to oxidation during 
mining or during storage in waste rock dumps, ore stockpiles or tailings storage facilities. The acidic water that forms usually 
contains iron and other metals if they are contained in the host rock. 

Gold Fields has identified incidences of AD, and the risk of potential short-term and long-term AD issues, specifically at its 
Cerro Corona, South Deep and St Ives mines. 

Gold Fields commissioned technical studies at Cerro Corona, starting in 2015, to investigate technical solutions, to better 
inform appropriate short- and long-term mitigation strategies for AD management and to work towards a reasonable cost 
estimate of potential issues. While progress has been made in addressing potential long-term AD risks, Gold Fields is not able 
to generate a reliable estimate of the total potential impact on the Group.

South Deep has concluded technical studies which have indicated that, subject to the implementation of targeted mitigation 
measures and no regional hydrogeological changes, AD generation will be mitigated and/or contained, thus resulting in no 
potential residual environmental risk. South Deep continues to implement required mitigation measures to prevent AD. Due to 
the inherent uncertainty on the outcome of the cessation of dewatering of Cooke 4 (Ezulwini) over which South Deep does not 
have control, together with the application made by Rand Uranium (a subsidiary of Sibanye Stillwater) for the closure of Cooke 
3, 2 and 1 shafts, which would result in the rewatering of these shafts, along with other possible hydrogeological influences 
unrelated to South Deep in the future, the post closure water liability continues to be a contingent liability.

St Ives has initiated technical investigations into potential AD generation, identified as part of progressive rehabilitation 
activities, at the Cave Rocks landform and open pit. 

No adjustment for any effects on the Group that may result from AD, if any, has been made in the consolidated financial 
statements other than through the Group’s normal environmental rehabilitation costs provision (refer note 25.1). 

36.  EVENTS AFTER THE REPORTING DATE

Final dividend
On 23 February 2023, Gold Fields declared a final dividend of 445 SA cents per share. 

Proposed Joint Venture in Ghana Between Gold Fields and AngloGold Ashanti
On 16 March 2023, Gold Fields and AngloGold Ashanti (“the Ghana JV Parties”) announced that they have agreed the key 
terms of a proposed joint venture in Ghana between Gold Fields’ Tarkwa and AngloGold Ashanti’s neighbouring Iduapriem 
mines (“the Proposed Ghana JV”). The Tarkwa mine is held by Gold Fields Ghana, in which Gold Fields currently owns a 90% 
share with a further 10% share held by the Ghanaian government (as a free carried interest). The Iduapriem Mine is currently 
100% owned by AngloGold Ashanti. Both mines are located near the town of Tarkwa in the country’s Western Region. 

The Ghana JV Parties have agreed in principle on the key terms of the Proposed Ghana JV and will engage with the 
government of Ghana and other key stakeholders, including relevant regulators, with a view to implementing the Proposed 
Ghana JV as soon as practically possible. The Ghana JV Parties have agreed to mutual exclusivity during this engagement. 
It is intended that the Proposed Ghana JV will be an incorporated joint venture, constituted within Gold Fields Ghana and 
operated by Gold Fields. AngloGold Ashanti will contribute its 100% interest in the Iduapriem Mine to Gold Fields Ghana in 
return for a shareholding in that company. Excluding the interest to be held by the government of Ghana, Gold Fields will have 
an interest of 66.7%, or two-thirds, and AngloGold Ashanti will have an interest of 33.3%, or one-third, in the Proposed Ghana 
JV. Implementation of the Proposed Ghana JV is subject to, among other matters, reaching agreement with the government of 
Ghana regarding the Proposed Ghana JV, conclusion of confirmatory due diligence and securing all requisite regulatory 
approvals.

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for the year ended 31 December 2022

37.  FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

Accounting classifications and fair values
The following tables show the carrying amounts and fair values of financial assets and financial liabilities.

United States Dollar

Carrying amount

Carrying 
amount

Fair value

Fair value 
through profit 
or loss

Fair value 
through OCI

Financial 
assets 
measured at 
amortised 
cost

Other 
financial 
liabilities 
measured at 
amortised 
cost

2.9
29.6
—
—
32.5

—
—
—
—
—

—
—
—
—

—
—
34.5
60.3
94.8

—
—
—
—
—

—
—
—
—

—
—
—
—
—

95.9
23.4
42.2
769.4
930.9

—
—
—
—

Total

Total

2.9
29.6
34.5
60.3
127.3

95.9
23.4
42.2
769.4
930.9

2.9
29.6
34.5
60.3
127.3

95.9
23.4
42.2
769.4
930.9

—
—
—
—
—

—
—
—
—
—

1,079.3
501.2
394.2
1,974.7

1,079.3
501.2
394.2
1,974.7

1,089.6
501.2
394.2
1,985.0

United States Dollar

Carrying amount

Carrying 
amount

Fair value

Fair value 
through profit 
or loss

Fair value 
through OCI

Financial 
assets 
measured at 
amortised cost

Other financial 
liabilities 
measured at 
amortised cost

Total

Total

2.9
25.8
—
—
5.1
33.8

—
—
—
—
—

6.8
6.8

—
—
—
—

—
—
30.9
94.5
—
125.4

—
—
—
—
—

—
—

—
—
—
—

—
—
—
—
—
—

85.2
27.3
56.5
524.7
693.7

—
—

—
—
—
—

—
—
—
—
—
—

—
—
—
—
—

—
—

2.9
25.8
30.9
94.5
5.1
159.2

85.2
27.3
56.5
524.7
693.7

6.8
6.8

2.9
25.8
30.9
94.5
5.1
159.2

85.2
27.3
56.5
524.7
693.7

6.8
6.8

1,078.1
480.5
415.5
1,974.1

1,078.1
480.5
415.5
1,974.1

1,191.6
480.5
415.5
2,087.6

Figures in millions unless otherwise stated

2022

Financial assets measured at fair value
– Environmental trust funds
– Trade receivables from provisional copper sales
– Investments
– Asanko redeemable preference shares

Total

Financial assets not measured at fair value
– Environmental trust funds
– Loan advanced – contractor
– Trade and other receivables
– Cash and cash equivalents

Total

Financial liabilities not measured at fair value
– Borrowings
– Trade and other payables
– Lease liabilities

Total

Figures in millions unless otherwise stated

2021

Financial assets measured at fair value
– Environmental trust funds
– Trade receivables from provisional copper sales
– Investments
– Asanko redeemable preference shares
– Oil derivatives contracts

Total

Financial assets not measured at fair value
– Environmental trust funds
– Loan advanced – contractor
– Trade and other receivables
– Cash and cash equivalents

Total

Financial liabilities measured at fair value
– Gold and foreign exchange derivative contracts

Total

Financial liabilities not measured at fair value
– Borrowings
– Trade and other payables
– Lease liabilities

Total

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Accounting classifications and fair values continued
The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instrument: 

Trade and other receivables, trade and other payables and cash and cash equivalents 
The carrying amounts approximate fair values due to the short maturity of these instruments. 

Loan advanced – contractor 
The fair value of the loan advanced to contractor approximates the carrying amount, determined using the discounted cash 
flow method using market related interest rates. 

Investments and redeemable preference shares 
The fair value of publicly traded instruments (listed investments) is based on quoted market values. Asanko redeemable 
preference shares are accounted for at fair value based on the expected cash flows as set out in note 17. 

Oil, gold, copper and foreign exchange derivative contracts 
The fair values of these contracts are determined by using the applicable valuation models for each instrument type with the 
key inputs being forward prices, interest rates and volatilities. 

Environmental trust funds 
The environmental trust funds are measured at fair value through profit or loss and amortised cost which approximates fair 
value based on the nature of the fund’s underlying investments. 

Borrowings 
The five-year notes and the 10-year notes (2021: the five-year notes and the 10-year notes) are issued at a fixed interest rate. 
The fair values of these notes are based on listed market prices. The fair value of the remaining borrowings approximates their 
carrying amount, determined using the discounted cash flow method using market related interest rates. 

Fair value hierarchy 
The Group has the following hierarchy for measuring the fair value of assets and liabilities at the reporting date: 

Level 1 
Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities; 

Level 2 
Inputs other than quoted prices in level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly (as prices) or indirectly 
(derived from prices); and 

Level 3 
Inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data (unobservable inputs). 

The Group recognises transfers between levels of the fair value hierarchy at the end of the reporting period during which 
the change has occurred. There were no transfers during the years ended 31 December 2022 and 2021. 

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37.  FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS CONTINUED

Fair value hierarchy continued
The following table sets out the Group’s financial assets and financial liabilities by level within the fair value hierarchy at the 
reporting date: 

United States Dollar

2022

2021

Figures in millions unless otherwise stated

Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3

Total

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3

Financial assets measured at fair value
Environmental trust funds
Trade receivables from provisional copper 
sales
Investments – listed
Asanko redeemable preference shares
Oil derivative contracts
Financial assets not measured at fair value
Environmental trust funds
Loan advanced – contractor
Financial liabilities measured at fair value
Foreign currency derivative contracts
Financial liabilities not measured at fair 
value
Borrowings

2.9

—

2.9

—

2.9

—

2.9

—

29.6
34.5
60.3
—

95.9
23.4

—

—
34.5
—
—

—
—

—

29.6
—
—
—

95.9
—

—
—
60.3
—

—
23.4

25.8
30.9
94.5
5.1

85.2
27.3

—

—

6.8

—
30.9
—
—

—

—

25.8
—
—
5.1

85.2
—

—
—
94.5
—

—
27.3

6.8

—

1,089.6 1,006.1

—

83.5 1,191.6 1,108.1

—

83.5

Environmental trust funds 
The environmental trust funds are measured at fair value through profit or loss and amortised cost which approximates fair 
value based on the nature of the fund’s underlying investments. 

Trade receivables from provisional copper sales 
Valued using quoted market prices based on the forward London Metal Exchange (“LME”) and, as such, is classified within 
level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. 

Listed investments 
Comprise equity investments in listed entities and are therefore valued using quoted market prices in active markets. 

Asanko redeemable preference shares 
The fair value is based on the expected cash flows of the Asanko Gold Mine based on the life-of-mine model. Refer to 
note 17 for key inputs. 

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Fair value hierarchy continued
Oil, gold, copper and foreign exchange derivative contracts 
The fair values of these contracts are determined by using the applicable valuation models for each instrument type with the 
key inputs being forward prices, interest rates, volatilities and exchange rates. 

Borrowings 
The 5-year notes and the 10-year notes (2021: the 5-year notes and the 10-year notes) are issued at a fixed interest rate. The 
fair values of these notes are based on listed market prices and are classified within level 1 of the fair value hierarchy. The fair 
value of the remaining borrowings approximates their carrying amount, determined using the discounted cash flow method 
and market related interest rates and are classified within level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. 

Loan advanced – contractor 
The fair value of the contractor loan approximates its carrying amount, determined using the discounted cash flow method 
and market related interest rates and is classified within level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. 

38.  RISK MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES

In the normal course of its operations, the Group is exposed to commodity price, currency, interest rate, liquidity, equity price 
and credit risk. In order to manage these risks, the Group has developed a comprehensive risk management process to 
facilitate control and monitoring of these risks. 

Controlling and managing risk in the Group 
Gold Fields has policies in areas such as counterparty exposure, hedging practices and prudential limits which have been 
approved by Gold Fields’ Board of Directors. Management of financial risk is centralised at Gold Fields’ treasury department 
(“Treasury”), which acts as the interface between Gold Fields’ operations and counterparty banks. Treasury manages financial 
risk in accordance with the policies and procedures established by the Gold Fields’ Board of Directors and Executive 
Committee. 

Gold Fields’ Board of Directors has approved dealing limits for money market, foreign exchange and commodity transactions, 
which Gold Fields’ Treasury is required to adhere to. Among other restrictions, these limits describe which instruments may be 
traded and demarcate open position limits for each category as well as indicating counterparty credit related limits. The 
dealing exposure and limits are checked and controlled each day and reported to the Chief Financial Officer. 

The objective of Treasury is to manage all financial risks arising from the Group’s business activities in order to protect profit 
and cash flows. Treasury activities of Gold Fields Limited and its subsidiaries are guided by the Treasury Framework and the 
Treasury Process Control Manual, as well as domestic and international financial market regulations. Treasury activities are 
currently performed within the Treasury Framework with appropriate resolutions from the Board of Gold Fields Limited, which 
are reviewed and approved annually by the Audit Committee. 

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38.  RISK MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES CONTINUED

The financial risk management objectives of the Group are defined as follows: 

Risk management objectives

Description

Credit risk

Counterparty exposure

The objective is to only deal with approved counterparts that are of a sound financial 
standing. The Group is limited to a maximum investment of 2.5% of the financial institutions’ 
equity, which is dependent on the institutions’ national credit rating. The credit rating used is 
Fitch Ratings’ short-term credit rating for financial institutions.

Investment risk management

The objective is to achieve optimal returns on surplus funds.

Liquidity risk

Liquidity risk management

Funding risk management

Market risk

Currency risk management

The objective is to ensure that the Group is able to meet its short-term commitments through 
the effective and efficient usage of credit facilities and cash resources.

The objective is to meet funding requirements timeously and at competitive rates by 
adopting reliable liquidity management procedures.

The objective is to manage the adverse effect of the currency fluctuations on the Group’s 
results.

Interest rate risk management

The objective is to identify opportunities to prudently manage interest rate exposures.

Commodity price risk management

	z The Group’s policy is to remain unhedged to the gold price. However, hedges are 

sometimes undertaken as follows:

	z to protect cash flows at times of significant expenditure;
	z for specific debt servicing requirements; and
	z to safeguard the viability of higher cost operations.

Other risks

Operational risk management

Banking relations management

The objective is to implement controls to adequately mitigate the risk of error and/or fraud to 
an acceptable level.

The objective is to maintain relationships with credible financial institutions and ensure that 
all contracts and agreements related to risk management activities are coordinated and 
consistent throughout the Group and that they comply where necessary with all relevant 
regulatory and statutory requirements.

Credit risk 
Credit risk is the risk of financial loss to the Group if a customer or counterparty to a financial instrument fails to meet its 
contractual obligations, and arises principally from the Group’s receivables from customers, cash and cash equivalents as well 
as environmental trust funds. 

The Group has reduced its credit exposure by dealing with a number of counterparties. The Group approves these 
counterparties according to its risk management policy and ensures that they are of good credit quality. 

The combined maximum credit risk exposure of the Group is as follows: 

Figures in millions unless otherwise stated

Environmental trust funds
Trade and other receivables1
Loan advanced – contractor
Derivative financial assets
Cash and cash equivalents

United States Dollar

2022

98.8
71.8
23.4
—
769.4

2021

88.1
82.3
27.3
5.1
524.7

1  Trade and other receivables above exclude VAT, prepayments, payroll receivables and diesel rebates amounting to US$126.2 million (2021: US$181.4 million). 

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Expected credit loss assessment for customers 
The Group determines each exposure to credit risk based on data that is determined to be predictive of the risk of loss and 
past experienced credit judgement. 

Trade and other receivables 
The Group’s exposure to credit risk is influenced mainly by the individual characteristics of each customer. The Group also 
considers other factors that might impact on the credit risk of its customer base including default risk and the country in which 
the customer operates. 

Impairment of trade receivables, carried at amortised cost, has been determined using the simplified expected credit loss 
(“ECL”) approach and reflects the short term maturities of the exposures. Gold revenue is recognised at the same time as 
receipt of the cash, except in Ghana where the cash is received one day after revenue recognition. In Peru, for the sale of 
copper concentrate, 90% of the cash is received when the revenue is recognised and the remaining 10% cash is received at 
the end of the quotational period. 

Receivables due from the sale of the Tarkwa mining fleet were assessed using the simplified approach using the lifetime ECL . 
The ECL was based on the Group’s understanding of the financial position of the counterparty, including the consideration of 
their credit risk grade. Refer note 13.1 for further details.

Concentration risk 
At 31 December 2022, the exposure to credit risk for trade receivables by geographic region was as follows: 

Figures in millions unless otherwise stated

Ghana
Australia
Peru

Total trade receivables

United States Dollar

2022

18.7
—
29.6

48.3

2021

15.4
28.7
25.8

69.9

Loan advanced – contractor 
The loan advanced to contractor of US$68.4 million was assessed at stage 2 in 2020 using the lifetime ECL approach as a 
result of an increase in credit risk since initial recognition. The ECL was based on the Group’s understanding of the financial 
position of the counterparty, including the consideration of their credit risk grade. The credit risk is managed through Gold 
Fields’ offsetting rights of invoices against the loan advanced to the contractor. During 2022 and 2021, management was 
unable to offset invoices against the loan as per the agreement, resulting in an increased credit risk and a recognised ECL 
of US$3.9 million (2021: US$41.1 million) at 31 December 2022. Refer note 13.1 and 13.2 for further details.

Derivative financial assets 
The derivative financial assets are held with reputable banks and financial institutions. The Group considers that its derivate 
financial assets have low credit risk based on the external credit ratings of the counterparties. 

Cash and cash equivalents 
The Group held cash and cash equivalents of US$769.4 million (2021: US$524.7 million).

The cash and cash equivalents are held with reputable banks and financial institutions. The loss allowance for cash and cash 
equivalents is measured at an amount equal to the 12-month ECL. The Group considers that its cash and cash equivalents 
have low credit risk based on the external credit ratings of the counterparties. 

Environmental trust funds 
The Group held environmental trust funds of US$98.8 million (2021: US$88.1 million). 

The environmental trust funds are held with reputable banks and financial institutions. The loss allowance for environmental 
trust funds is measured at an amount equal to the 12-month ECL. The Group considers that its environmental trust funds have 
low credit risk based on the external credit ratings of the counterparties with which the funds are deposited. 

Concentration of credit risk on cash and cash equivalents and environmental trust funds is considered minimal due to the 
Group’s investment risk management and counterparty exposure risk management policies. 

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Liquidity risk 
In the ordinary course of business, the Group receives cash proceeds from its operations and is required to fund working 
capital and capital expenditure requirements. The cash is managed to ensure surplus funds are invested to maximise returns 
while ensuring that capital is safeguarded to the maximum extent possible by investing only with top financial institutions. 

Uncommitted borrowing facilities are maintained with several banking counterparties to meet the Group’s normal and 
contingency funding requirements.

The following are the contractually due undiscounted cash flows resulting from maturities of all financial liabilities, including 
interest payments: 

Figures in millions unless otherwise stated

2022
Trade and other payables
Borrowings1
– US$ borrowings2
– Capital3
– Interest
Environmental rehabilitation costs4
Lease liabilities
South Deep dividend

Total

2021
Trade and other payables
Foreign exchange derivative contracts
Borrowings1
– US$ borrowings2
– Capital3
– Interest
Environmental rehabilitation costs4
Lease liabilities
South Deep dividend

Total

United States Dollar

Within one 
year

Between one 
and five 
years

After five 
years

Total

501.2

—

—

501.2

—
61.1
17.2
84.8
0.8

665.1

480.5
6.8

—
57.5
12.0
82.0
0.8

583.5
133.6
42.4
232.3
2.4

994.2

—
—

583.5
159.4
41.5
216.4
2.9

500.0
42.1
505.2
195.1
1.2

1,243.6

—
—

500.0
72.7
457.0
248.7
1.7

639.6

1,003.7

1,280.1

1,083.5
236.8
564.8
512.2
4.4

2,902.9

480.5
6.8

1,083.5
289.6
510.5
547.1
5.4

2,923.4

1  Spot Rate: R17.02 = US$1.00 (2021: R15.94 = US$1.00).
2  US$ borrowings – Spot LIBOR (one month fix) rate adjusted by specific facility agreement: 4.39157% (2021: 0.1013% (one month fix)).
3  The capital amounts of the US$500 million five-year notes issue and the US$500 million 10-year notes issue (2021: US$500 million five-year notes issue and 
the US$500 million 10-year notes issue) in the table above represent the principal amounts to be repaid and differ from the carrying values presented in the 
statement of financial position due to the unwinding of transaction costs capitalised at inception. 

4  Although environmental rehabilitation costs do not meet the definition of a financial liability, the Group included the gross closure cost estimate in the 

undiscounted cash flows as it represents a future cash outflow (refer to note 25.1). In South Africa and Ghana, US$98.8 million (2021: US$88.1 million) of the 
environmental rehabilitation costs are funded through the environmental trust funds.

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Market risk 
Gold Fields is exposed to market risks, including foreign currency, commodity price, equity securities price and interest rate 
risk associated with underlying assets, liabilities and anticipated transactions. Following periodic evaluation of these 
exposures, Gold Fields may enter into derivative financial instruments to manage some of these exposures. 

The following table summarises the (loss)/gain on financial instruments recognised in profit or loss for the derivative financial 
instruments entered into by Gold Fields: 

United States Dollar

Figures in millions unless otherwise stated

South Deep gold hedge
Ghana gold hedge
Ghana oil hedge
Peru copper hedge
Australia gold hedge
Australia oil hedge
Australia foreign currency hedge
Salares Norte foreign currency hedge
Maverix warrants – gain on fair value
Other

Gain/(loss) on financial instruments

Comprised of:
Unrealised gain/(loss) and prior year mark-to-market reversals on derivative 
contracts
Realised gain/(loss) on derivative contracts
Maverix warrants – (loss)/gain on fair value

Gain/(loss) on financial instruments

Outstanding hedges
At 31 December 2022, there were no outstanding hedges.

2022

—
—
13.5
—
—
8.4
—
2.1
—
—

24.0

1.8
22.2
—

24.0

2021

—
—
13.4
(31.8)
(25.6)
7.6
—
(60.0)
(4.0)
—

(100.4)

(53.0)
(43.4)
(4.0)

(100.4)

2020

(84.7)
(78.1)
(16.9)
(14.0)
(129.6)
(8.9)
(0.3)
91.2
1.3
1.1

(238.9)

176.4
(416.6)
1.3

(238.9)

Foreign currency sensitivity 
General and policy 
In the ordinary course of business, Gold Fields enters into transactions, such as gold sales, denominated in foreign currencies, 
primarily US Dollars. In addition, Gold Fields has investments and indebtedness in US Dollars, South African Rands and 
Australian Dollars. 

Gold Fields may from time to time establish currency financial instruments to protect underlying cash flows. 

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Foreign currency sensitivity continued
Gold Fields’ revenues and costs are very sensitive to the Australian Dollar/US Dollar and South African Rand/US Dollar 
exchange rates because revenues are generated using a gold price denominated in US Dollars, while costs of the Australian 
and South African operations are incurred principally in Australian Dollar and South African Rand, respectively. Depreciation of 
the Australian Dollar and/or South African Rand against the US Dollar reduces Gold Fields’ average costs when they are 
translated into US Dollars, thereby increasing the operating margin of the Australian and/or South African operations. 
Conversely, appreciation of the Australian Dollar and/or South African Rand results in Australian and/or South African 
operating costs increasing when translated into US Dollars, resulting in lower operating margins. The impact on profitability 
of changes in the value of the Australian Dollar and South African Rand against the US Dollar could be substantial. 

A portion of the Salares Norte project’s capital expenditure is denominated in Chilean pesos. Depreciation or appreciation of 
the Chilean peso against the US dollar will decrease or increase their capital expenditure when translating into US Dollars. In 
2020, Gold Fields entered into a foreign currency hedge to mitigate the full exchange rate exposure. At 31 December 2022 
this hedge had matured.

Although this exposes Gold Fields to transaction and translation exposure from fluctuations in foreign currency exchange 
rates, Gold Fields does not generally hedge its foreign currency exposure, although it may do so in specific circumstances, 
such as financing projects or acquisitions. Also, Gold Fields on occasion undertakes currency hedging to take advantage of 
favourable short-term fluctuations in exchange rates when management believes exchange rates are at unsustainable levels. 

Currency risk only exists on account of financial instruments being denominated in a currency that is not the functional 
currency and being of a monetary nature. The Group had no significant exposure to currency risk relating to financial 
instruments at 31 December 2022. Differences resulting from the translation of financial statements into the Group’s 
presentation currency are not taken into account. 

Foreign currency hedging experience 
Salares Norte 
In March 2020, a total notional amount of US$544.50 million was hedged at a rate of CLP/US$836.45 for the period July 2020 
to December 2022. 

At 31 December 2022, the mark-to-market value on the hedge was $nil (2021: negative $6.8 million) with a realised loss 
of US$4.7 million (2021: gain of US$32.9 million) and an unrealised gain and prior year mark-to-market reversals of 
US$6.8 million (2021: loss of US$92.9 million) for the year ended 31 December 2022. 

Australia 
In May 2018, the Australian operations entered into Australian Dollar/US Dollar average rate forwards for a total notional 
US$96.0 million for the period January 2019 to December 2019 at an average strike price of A$/US$0.7517. 

In June 2018, further hedges were taken out for a total notional US$60.0 million for the same period January 2019 to 
December 2019 at an average strike price of A$/US$0.7330. 

In September 2018, further hedges were taken out for a total notional US$100.0 million for the same period January 2019 to 
December 2019 at an average strike price of A$/US$0.7182. 

In October 2018, further hedges were taken out for the period January 2019 to December 2019 for a notional US$60.0 million 
at an average strike price of A$/US$0.7075. 

In December 2018, further hedges were taken out for the period January 2019 to December 2019 for a notional 
US$50.0 million at an average strike price of A$/US$0.7150. 

At 31 December 2020, the mark-to-market value on the hedges was A$nil (US$nil) with a realised loss of A$0.4 million 
(US$0.3 million) for the year ended 31 December 2020. 

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Commodity price hedging policy 
Gold and copper 
The market prices of gold and to a lesser extent copper have a significant effect on the results of operations of Gold Fields, 
the ability of Gold Fields to pay dividends and undertake capital expenditures, and the market price of Gold Fields’ ordinary 
shares. Gold and copper prices have historically fluctuated widely and are affected by numerous industry factors over which 
Gold Fields does not have any control. The aggregate effect of these factors on the gold and copper price, all of which are 
beyond the control of Gold Fields, is impossible for Gold Fields to predict. 

Oil 
The market price of oil has a significant effect on the results of the offshore operations of Gold Fields. The offshore operations 
consume large quantities of diesel in the running of their mining fleets. Oil prices have historically fluctuated widely and are 
affected by numerous factors over which Gold Fields does not have any control. 

Commodity price hedging experience 
The Group’s policy is to remain unhedged to the gold and copper price. However, hedges are sometimes undertaken as 
follows: 
	z to protect cash flows at times of significant expenditure;
	z for specific debt servicing requirements; and
	z to safeguard the viability of higher cost operations.

To the extent that it enters into commodity hedging arrangements, Gold Fields seeks to use different counterparty banks 
consisting of local and international banks to spread risk. None of the counterparties is affiliated with, or related parties of, 
Gold Fields. 

Gold and copper 
Australia 
In February 2018, the Australian operations entered into Asian swaps (Asian swaps are options where the payoff is 
determined by the average monthly gold price over the option period) for the period June 2018 to December 2018 for a total 
of 221,000 ounces of gold. The average strike price on the swaps was A$1,714 per ounce. 

In March 2018, the Australian operations entered into zero cost collars for the period April 2018 to December 2018 for a total 
of 452,800 ounces of gold. The average strike prices are A$1,703 per ounce on the floor and US$1,767 per ounce on the cap. 

In December 2018, additional Asian swaps were entered into for the period January 2019 to December 2019 for a notional 
283,000 ounces of gold at an average strike price of A$1,751 per ounce. 

In December 2018, additional zero cost collars were executed for the period January 2019 to December 2019 for a notional 
173,000 ounces of gold with a strike price on the floor at A$1,720 per ounce and the strike price on the cap at A$1,789 per 
ounce. 

In January 2019, zero cost collars were executed for the period January 2019 to December 2019 for a notional 456,000 
ounces of gold with a strike price on the floor at A$1,800 per ounce and the strike price on the cap at A$1,869 per ounce. 

In June 2019, a total of 480,000 ounces of the expected production for 2020 for the Australian region was hedged for the 
period January 2020 to December 2020 using cash-settled zero cost collars (270,000 ounce) and average rate forwards 
(210,000 ounce). The average strike prices are A$1,933 per ounce on the floor and A$2,014 on the cap. The average strike 
price on the forwards is A$1,957 per ounce. 

In the first six months of 2020, 400,000 ounces of the expected production for 2021 was hedged for the period January 2021 
to December 2021 using bought puts. Between July and October 2020, an additional 600,000 ounces of the expected 
production for 2021 was hedged for the period January 2021 to December 2021 using bought puts. The average strike price 
of the total 1,000,000 ounces hedged is A$2,190 per ounce. 

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Gold and copper continued
Australia continued
At 31 December 2021, the hedge had matured (2020: mark-to-market positive valuation of A$35.5 million (US$27.3 million)) 
with a realised loss of A$41.8 million (US$31.4 million) (2020: A$292.2 million (US$201.4 million)), partially offset by an 
unrealised gain and prior year mark-to-market reversals of A$7.7 million (US$5.8 million) (2020: A$104.0 
million US$71.8 million)) for the year ended 31 December 2021. 

Peru
In November 2017, zero-cost collars were entered into for the period January 2018 to December 2018. A total volume 
of 29,400 tonnes was hedged, at an average floor price of US$6,600 per tonne and an average cap price of US$7,431 per 
tonne. 

In October and November 2020, a total of 24,000 metric tonnes of copper were hedged using cash-settled zero cost collars. 
The hedges are for the period January 2021 to December 2021 and represent the total planned production for 2021. The 
average strike price is US$6,525 per metric tonnes on the floor and US$7,382 per metric tonnes on the cap. 

At 31 December 2021, the hedge had matured (2020: the mark-to-market negative valuation of US$14.0 million), with a 
realised loss of US$45.8 million (2020: US$nil), offset by an unrealised gain and prior year mark-to-market reversals of 
US$14.0 million (2020: loss of US$14.0 million) for the year ended 31 December 2021.

South Africa 
Between October 2018 and January 2019, South Deep entered into cash-settled average rate forwards for a total of 
112,613 ounces for the period June 2019 to December 2019 at an average strike rate of R617,000 per kilogram. 

In June 2019, a total of 200,000 ounces of the expected production for 2020 for South Deep was hedged for the period 
January 2020 to December 2020 using cash-settled zero cost collars (100,000 ounces) and average rate forwards 
(100,000 ounces). The average strike price is R660,000 per kilogram on the floor and R727,000 per kilogram on the cap. 
The average strike price is R681,400 per kilogram on the forwards. 

At 31 December 2020, the mark-to-market value on the hedge was Rnil (US$nil) as all instruments had matured with a realised 
loss of R1,562.6 million (US$95.4 million), partially offset by an unrealised gain and prior year mark-to-market reversals of 
R176.0 million (US$10.7 million) for the year ended 31 December 2020. 

Ghana 
In January 2018 and April 2018, a total of 488,900 ounces of the expected production for the Ghanaian region was hedged 
for the period January 2018 to December 2018 using zero-cost collars. The average strike prices are US$1,300 per ounce on 
the floor and US$1,418 per ounce on the cap. 

In June 2019, a total of 275,000 ounces of the expected production for 2020 for the Ghanaian region was hedged for the 
period January 2020 to December 2020 using cash-settled zero-cost collars (175,000 ounces) and average rate forwards 
(100,000 ounces). The average strike prices are US$1,364 per ounce on the floor and US$1,449 per ounce on the cap. The 
average strike price on the forwards is US$1,382 per ounce. 

Subsequent to 30 June 2019, 100,000 ounces of the expected production for the Ghanaian region was hedged for the period 
January 2020 to December 2020 using cash-settled zero cost collars. The average strike prices are US$1,400 per ounce on 
the floor and US$1,557 per ounce on the cap. 

At 31 December 2020, the mark-to market value on the hedge was US$nil as all the instruments matured, with a realised loss 
of US$114.5, partially offset by an unrealised gain and prior year mark-to-market reversals of US$36.4 million for the year 
ended 31 December 2020. 

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Oil 
Australia 
In May 2017 and June 2017, the Australian operations entered into fixed price Singapore 10ppm Gasoil cash-settled swap 
transactions for a total of 77.5 million litres of diesel for the period June 2017 to December 2019. The average swap price is 
US$61.2 per barrel. At the time of the transactions, the average Brent swap equivalent over the tenor was US$49.9 per barrel. 

In June 2019 fixed price Singapore 10ppm Gasoil cash-settled swap transactions were entered into for a total of 75.0 million 
litres of diesel for the period January 2020 to December 2022 based on 50 per cent of usage over the specified period. The 
average swap price is US$74.0 per barrel. At the time of the transactions, the average Brent swap equivalent over the tenor 
was 57.4 per barrel. 

At 31 December 2022, the mark-to-market value on the hedge was A$nil (US$nil) (2021: positive A$2.7 million 
(US$2.0 million)) with a realised gain of A$14.9 million (US$10.3 million) (2021: A$0.8 million (US$0.6 million)) and an unrealised 
loss and prior year mark-to-market reversals of A$2.7 million (US$1.9 million) (2021: gain of A$9.3 million (US$7.0 million)) for 
the year ended 31 December 2022. 

Ghana 
In May 2017 and June 2017, the Ghanaian operations entered into fixed price ICE Gasoil cash-settled swap transactions for 
a total of 125.8 million litres of diesel for the period June 2017 to December 2019. The average swap price is US$457.2 per 
metric tonne (equivalent 61.4 per barrel). At the time of the transactions, the average Brent swap equivalent over the tenor was 
49.8 per barrel. 

In June 2019 fixed price ICE Gasoil cash-settled swap transactions were entered into for a total of 123.2 million litres of diesel 
for the period January 2020 to December 2022 based on 50% per cent of usage over the specified period. The average swap 
price is US$575 per metric tonne (equivalent to US$75.8 per barrel). At the time of the transactions, the average Brent swap 
equivalent over the tenor was US$59.2 per barrel. 

At 31 December 2022, the mark-to-market value on the hedge was US$nil (2021: positive US$3.1 million) with a realised gain 
of US$16.5 million (2021: US$0.3 million) and an unrealised loss and prior year mark-to-market reversals of US$3.0 million 
(2021: gain of US$13.1 million). 

Hedge accounting 
The gains and losses on the all above hedges were recognised in profit or loss and are included in the gain on financial 
instruments line item. The Group has not designated the instruments for hedge accounting. 

IFRS 7 sensitivity analysis 
IFRS 7 requires sensitivity analysis that shows the effects of reasonably possible changes of relevant risk variables on profit or 
loss or shareholders’ equity. The Group is exposed to commodity price, currency, interest rate and equity price risks. The 
effects are determined by relating the reasonably possible change in the risk variable to the balance of financial instruments at 
reporting date. 

The amounts generated from the sensitivity analysis on the next page are forward-looking estimates of market risks assuming 
certain adverse or favourable market conditions occur. Actual results in the future may differ materially from those projected 
results and therefore should not be considered a projection of likely future events and gains/losses. 

Hedging sensitivity 
No hedge sensitivities are presented for the years ended 31 December 2022 and 2021 as the effect of changes in the 
financial instruments was not material to profit or loss.

Equity securities price risk 
The Group is exposed to equity securities price risk because of investments held by the Group which are designated at fair 
value through OCI. To manage its price risk arising from investments in equity securities, the Group diversifies its portfolio. 
Diversification of the portfolio is done in accordance with limits set by the Group. 

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Equity securities price risk continued
The Group’s equity investments are publicly traded and are listed on one of the following exchanges: 
	z JSE Limited;
	z Toronto Stock Exchange; and
	z Australian Stock Exchange.

The table below summarises the impact of increases/decreases of the equity prices of listed investments at fair value through 
OCI on the Group’s shareholders’ equity. The analysis is based on the assumption that the share prices quoted on the 
exchange have increased/decreased with all other variables held constant and the Group’s investments moved according to 
the historical correlation with the index. 

United States Dollar

Sensitivity to equity security price

(Decrease)/increase in equity price

Figures in millions unless otherwise stated

2022
(Decrease)/increase in OCI1
2021
(Decrease)/increase in OCI1

1  Spot rate: R17.02 = US$1.00 (2021: R15.94 = US$1.00)

(10.0%)

(5.0%)

5.0%

10.0%

(3.5)

(3.1)

(1.7)

(1.5)

1.7

1.5

3.5

3.1

Preference shares price risk 
The Group is exposed to preference shares price risk because of the Asanko preference shares which are designated at fair 
value through OCI. The fair value of the redeemable preference shares is based on the expected cash flows of the Asanko 
Gold Mine based on the life-of-mine model. Refer to note 17 for further details. 

The tables below summarise the impact of increases/decreases on the Group’s shareholders’ equity in case of changes in the 
key inputs used to value the preference shares. The first analysis is based on the assumption that the market related discount 
rate have increased/decreased with all other variables held constant. The second analysis is based on the assumption that the 
timing of the cash flows used in the life-of-mine model increased/decreased with all other variables held constant. 

United States Dollar

Sensitivity to preference share price risk

(Decrease)/increase in discount rate

(2.5%)

(5.0%)

5.0%

2.5%

4.7

10.1

(8.0)

(4.2)

(1.0%)

(2.0%)

2.0%

1.0%

3.5

7.1

(6.5)

(3.3)

United States Dollar

(Decrease)/increase in 
timing of cash flows

1 year earlier

10.3

8.5

1 year 
 later

(10.9)

(7.8)

Figures in millions unless otherwise stated

2022
Increase/(decrease) in OCI

Figures in millions unless otherwise stated

2021
Increase/(decrease) in OCI

Sensitivity to preference share price risk

Figures in millions unless otherwise stated

2022
Increase/(decrease) in OCI
2021
Increase/(decrease) in OCI

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Interest rate sensitivity 
General 
As Gold Fields has no significant interest-bearing assets, the Group’s income and operating cash flows are substantially 
independent of changes in market interest rates. Gold Fields’ interest rate risk arises from borrowings. 

As of 31 December 2022, Gold Fields’ borrowings amounted to US$1,079.3 million (2021: US$1,078.1 million). Gold Fields 
generally does not undertake any specific action to cover its exposure to interest rate risk, although it may do so in specific 
circumstances. 

LIBOR developments 
Changes to the interest rate benchmark will be considered in conjunction with the surrounding facts and circumstances at 
the time and appropriate changes and resetting/replacement of rates with counterparties will be negotiated and agreed. 
Gold Fields has negotiated a fall back provision for the US$150 million revolving senior secured credit facility that state the 
rate will revert to a rate equal to LIBOR. Gold Fields does not believe that LIBOR reform will have a material impact on the 
Group’s finance cost. 

JIBAR developments 
The South African Reserve Bank (“SARB”) has indicated their intention to move away from JIBAR and to create an alternative 
reference rate for South Africa. The SARB has indicated their initial preference for the adoption of the South African Rand 
Overnight Index Average (“ZARONIA”) as the preferred unsecured candidate to replace JIBAR in cash and derivative 
instruments. ZARONIA has been published for the purposes of observing the rate and how it behaves, but has not been 
formally adopted by the SARB as the successor rate to JIBAR. Accordingly, there is still uncertainty surrounding the timing 
and manner in which the transition would occur. Gold Fields does not believe that the ZARONIA transition will have a material 
impact on the Group’s finance cost. 

Interest rate sensitivity analysis 
The portion of Gold Fields’ interest-bearing borrowings at year-end that is exposed to interest rate fluctuations (LIBOR rate, 
discussed in note 24) is US$83.5 million (2021: US$83.5 million). These borrowings are normally rolled for periods between 
one and three months and are therefore exposed to the rate changes in this period. The remainder of the borrowings bear 
interest at a fixed rate. 

Interest rate sensitivity analysis 
The table below summarises the effect of a change in finance expense on the Group’s profit or loss had LIBOR, JIBAR, Prime 
and BBSY differed as indicated. The analysis is based on the assumption that the applicable interest rate increased/decreased 
with all other variables held constant and is calculated on the weighted average borrowings for the year. All financial 
instruments with fixed interest rates that are carried at amortised cost are not subject to the interest rate sensitivity analysis. 

United States Dollar

Sensitivity to interest rates

Change in interest expense for a nominal change in interest rates

Figures in millions unless otherwise stated

(1.5%)

(1.0%)

(0.5%)

0.5%

1.0%

1.5%

2022
Sensitivity to LIBOR interest rates
Sensitivity to BBSY interest rates1

Change in finance expense

2021
Sensitivity to LIBOR interest rates
Sensitivity to BBSY interest rates1

Change in finance expense

1  Average rate: A$0.69= US$1.00 (2021: A$0.75 = US$1.00).

(1.3)
(1.2)

(2.5)

(2.2)
(2.7)

(4.9)

(0.8)
(0.8)

(1.6)

(1.5)
(1.8)

(3.3)

(0.4)
(0.4)

(0.8)

(0.7)
(0.9)

(1.6)

0.4
0.4

0.8

0.7
0.9

1.6

0.8
0.8

1.6

1.5
1.8

3.3

1.3
1.2

2.5

2.2
2.7

4.9

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39.  CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

The primary objective of managing the Group’s capital is to ensure that there is sufficient capital available to support the 
funding requirements of the Group, including capital expenditure, in a way that: 
	z optimises the cost of capital 
	z maximises shareholders’ returns, and 
	z ensures that the Group remains in a sound financial position. 

There were no changes to the Group’s overall capital management approach during the current year. The Group manages and 
makes adjustments to the capital structure as and when borrowings mature or as and when funding is required. This may take 
the form of raising equity, market or bank debt or hybrids thereof. Opportunities in the market are also monitored closely to 
ensure that the most efficient funding solutions are implemented. 

The Group monitors capital using the ratio of net debt to adjusted EBITDA. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as profit or loss for the 
year adjusted for interest, taxation, amortisation and depreciation and certain other costs. For external borrowings, the 
definition of adjusted EBITDA is as defined in the US$1,200 million term loan and revolving credit facilities agreement. Net 
debt is defined as total borrowing plus lease liabilities less cash and cash equivalents. The Group’s long-term target is a ratio 
of net debt to adjusted EBITDA of one times or lower. The bank covenants on external borrowings entered into after 
1 January 2019 require a net debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio of 3.5 or below and EBITDA to net finance charges of 4.1 or above 
and the ratios are measured based on amounts in United States Dollar. At the date of this report, the Group was not in default 
under the terms of any of its outstanding credit facilities.

United States Dollar

Figures in millions unless otherwise stated

Total borrowings
Add: Lease liability
Less: Cash and cash equivalents

Net debt
Adjusted EBITDA
Net debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio
Adjusted EBITDA to net finance charges ratio

Reconciliation of profit for the year to adjusted EBITDA:
Profit for the year
Mining and income taxation
Royalties
Finance expense
Investment income
(Gain)/loss on financial instruments
Foreign exchange (gain)/loss
Amortisation and depreciation
Share-based payments
Long-term incentive plan
Restructuring costs
Silicosis settlement costs
Impairment, net of reversal of impairment of investments and assets
Profit on disposal of assets
Share of results of equity accounted investees, net of taxation
Yamana break fee
Yamana transaction costs
Rehabilitation expense
Realised gain/(loss) on derivative contracts
Ghana expected credit loss
Other

Notes

24

21

2

8

8
8
8
38
13.1

2022

1,079.3
394.2
769.4

704.1
2,440.1
0.29
25.1

721.7
442.1
110.4
72.5
(13.3)
(24.0)
(6.7)
844.3
6.9
29.0
11.3
(2.2)
505.0
(10.4)
(10.1)
(300.0)
33.0
(8.9)
22.2
17.5
(0.2)

2021

1,078.1
415.5
524.7

968.9
2,393.6
0.40
22.8

829.5
424.9
112.4
100.9
(8.3)
100.4
1.9
713.2
12.7
28.5
1.3
(0.7)
42.4
(8.5)
32.0
—
—
10.8
(43.4)
41.1
2.5

Adjusted EBITDA

2,440.1

2,393.6

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(a) 

Subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures
The subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures of the Company are disclosed in note 42. 

(b) 

(c) 

All transactions and balances with these related parties have been eliminated in accordance with and to the extent required 
by IFRS 10 Consolidated Financial Statements, IFRS 11 Joint Arrangements and IAS 28 Investments in Associates and Joint 
Ventures. 

Key management remuneration
Key management personnel include Executive Directors and prescribed officers (“Executive Committee”). The total key 
management remuneration amounted to US$19.6 million (2021: US$27.9 million) for 2022. 

The details of key management personnel, including remuneration and participation in the Gold Fields Limited share scheme 
and LTIP are disclosed in note 40 (c).

Directors’ and prescribed officers’ remuneration
None of the Directors and officers of Gold Fields or, to the knowledge of Gold Fields, their families, had any interest, direct or 
indirect, in any transaction during the last three fiscal periods or in any proposed transaction which has affected or will 
materially affect Gold Fields or its investment interests or subsidiaries, other than as stated below. 

None of the Directors or officers of Gold Fields or any associate of such Director or officer is currently or has been at any time 
during the past three fiscal periods indebted to Gold Fields. 

At 31 December 2022, the Executive Committee and Non-executive Directors’ beneficial interest in the issued and listed 
stated capital of the Company was 0.1% (2021: 0.1% and 2020: 0.3%). No one Director’s interest individually exceeds 1% of the 
issued stated capital or voting control of the Company.

Non-executive Directors (“NEDs”) 
NEDs’ fees reflect their services as Directors and services on various subcommittees on which they serve. 

NEDs do not participate in any of the short- or long-term incentive plans and there are no arrangements in place for 
compensation to be awarded in the case of loss of office. 

The Remuneration Committee seeks to align NEDs’ fees to the median of an appropriate peer group and reviews fee 
structures for NEDs on an annual basis. Approval is sought from shareholders after recommendation by the Board at the 
Annual General Meeting. 

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for the year ended 31 December 2022

40.  RELATED PARTIES CONTINUED

Non-executive Directors (“NEDs”) continued
The following table summarises the remuneration for NEDs for the years ended 31 December 2022 and 2021: 

C Carolus1
Y Suleman2
P Bacchus3
S Reid4
T Goodlace5
A Andani6
P Sibiya7
J McGill8
C Bitar9

Total – 2022

C Carolus
R Menell10
Y Suleman
P Bacchus
S Reid4
T Goodlace
A Andani6
C Letton11
P Mahanyele12
P Sibiya7
J McGill8

Total – 2021

Directors 
Fees 
US$’000

Board fees 
Committee 
Fees 
US$’000

85.4
153.2
85.2
137.1
69.1
85.2
69.1
85.2
57.3
826.8

223.7
27.9
73.4
83.1
104.5
73.4
83.1
34.4
12.0
61.4
9.2
786.1

—
26.8
126.2
—
71.9
102.4
86.1
74.3
46.8
534.5

—
—
75.6
90.2
47.7
56.9
50.2
28.3
5.1
43.2
—
397.2

Total 
US$’000

85.4
180.0
211.4
137.1
141.0
187.6
155.2
159.5
104.1
1,361.3

223.7
27.9
149.0
173.3
152.2
130.3
133.3
62.7
17.1
104.6
9.2
1,183.3

1  C Carolus resigned from the Board on 31 May 2022.
2  Y Suleman was appointed as Chair of the Board on 1 June 2022. As Chair he received an all-inclusive fee from 1 June 2022.
3  P Bacchus was paid Committee fees for the respective Sub-Committees on which he has been appointed. The fees for his attendance at the Ad-hoc/

Investment Sub-committee was paid as member fees and the delta for his fees as chair of the Committee was paid in March 2023.

4  S Reid is a director of Gold Fields Netherlands Services BV and Gold Fields Orogen Holdings (BVI) Limited. He received US$32,906 (2021: US$36,825) for 

duties performed on behalf of these entities. He was appointed as lead independent director on 1 September 2021 with an all-inclusive fee.

5  T Goodlace was appointed to the Nominating Committee effective 23 November 2021. He was paid pro-rate fees for November 2021 plus the full monthly 

fee for December 2021, in February 2022.

6  A Andani is a director of GF Ghana Limited and Abosso Goldfields Limited. He received US$79,882 (2021: US$74,025) for duties performed on behalf of 

these entities. He was appointed Chair of the Capital Projects Committee on 1 June 2021.

7  P Sibiya was appointed to the Board on 1 March 2021 and appointed as the Chair of the Audit Committee in June 2022.
8  J McGill was appointed to the Board on 22 November 2021 and only received Directors fees for this period in 2021. 
9  C Bitar was appointed to the Board on 1 May 2022.
10  R Menell resigned from the Board on 10 March 2021.
11  C Letton resigned from the Board on 31 May 2021.
12  P Mahanyele resigned from the Board on 28 February 2021.

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Executive Committee
The following table summarises the remuneration for Executive Directors and prescribed officers:

Salary1
US$’000

Pension fund 
contribution 
US$’000

Cash
incentive2
US$’000

943.3
617.1

1,560.4

515.0
853.0
396.9
347.3
447.9
354.8
251.2
562.3
305.4
378.1

4,411.9

5,972.3

719.5
318.5
641.9

1,679.9

812.8
874.1
429.3
368.0
466.2
375.9
266.1
564.7
545.6
323.6

5,026.3

6,706.2

22.7
46.2

68.9

25.2
362.8
14.3
30.2
24.1
25.1
26.1
18.4
25.8
58.9

610.9

679.8

17.7
6.1
48.9

72.7

335.7
201.1
36.9
32.0
25.5
26.6
27.6
40.2
26.7
27.4

779.7

852.4

682.3
453.9

1,136.2

410.4
—
235.7
232.5
318.0
251.7
174.0
264.5
211.8
324.2

2,422.8

3,559.0

748.2
741.1
470.3

1,959.6

—
530.4
261.2
263.7
306.8
251.3
183.4
337.0
333.1
219.2

2,686.1

4,645.7

Share-based
payment
expense4
US$’000

450.1
833.2

1,283.3

1,153.8
720.0
(244.8)
545.1
707.7
651.8
342.5
555.4
375.5

25.0

4,832.0

6,115.3

302.7
2,103.5
1,400.3

3,806.5

1,019.7
1,217.7
443.5
648.6
826.9
652.1
396.0
793.3
614.4
512.2

7,124.4

10,930.9

Other3
US$’000

2,998.8
3.0

3,001.8

1.4
—
163.9
0.9
5.3
1.1
10.9
2.3
—
69.9

255.7

3,257.5

—
757.3
4.9

762.2

451.0
3,533.4
—
1.2
1.7
1.5
11.1
27.3
1.0
1.8

4,030.0

4,792.2

Total 
US$’000

5,097.2
1,953.4

7,050.6

2,105.8
1,935.8
566.0
1,156.0
1,503.0
1,284.5
804.7
1,402.9
918.5
856.1

12,533.3

19,583.9

1,788.1
3,926.5
2,566.3

8,280.9

2,619.2
6,356.7
1,170.9
1,313.5
1,627.1
1,307.4
884.2
1,762.5
1,520.8
1,084.2

19,646.5

27,927.4

Executive directors
C Griffith5
P Schmidt

Prescribed officers
M Preece6
L Rivera7
R Butcher8
N Chohan
B Mattison
T Leishman
A Nagaser
S Mathews
R Bardien
J Mortoti9

Total – 2022

Executive directors
C Griffith
N Holland10
P Schmidt

Prescribed officers
L Rivera7
A Baku11
R Butcher
N Chohan
B Mattison
T Leishman
A Nagaser
S Mathews
M Preece
R Bardien

Total – 2021

1  The total US$ amounts paid for 2022 and included in salary were as follows: C Griffith US$336,501 (2021: US$$244,500), NJ Holland US$nil (2021: 

US$106,950), P Schmidt US$135,300 (2021: US$131,500) and B Mattison US$96,200 (2021: US$93,500).

2  The annual bonuses for the year ended 31 December 2021 and 31 December 2022 were paid in February/March 2022 and February/March 2023, 

respectively.

3  Other payments include business related reimbursements and incidental payments unless otherwise stated.
4  The share-based payment expense is calculated in terms of IFRS and is not the cash amounts paid. 
5  C Griffith stepped down as CEO and exited the Company with effect from 31 December 2022. Other payments for 2022 include termination payments in line 

with his separation agreement.

6  M Preece was EVP for the South Africa region until 31 December 2022 and took over as interim CEO on 1 January 2023.
7  Other payments for 2021 and 2022 include advance payment of portion of estimated Utilidades.
8  R Butcher resigned effective 30 September 2022. His cash incentive payment for 2022 was negotiated and approved by Remco and the Board.
9  J Mortoti was appointed on 1 July 2022. 
10  NJ Holland retired effective 31 March 2021. Other payments for 2021 include a termination payment in line with his retirement agreement of which 

US$215,881.

11  A Baku resigned on 31 December 2021. Other for 2021 relate to termination payments and leave encashment. 

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for the year ended 31 December 2022

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42.  MAJOR GROUP INVESTMENTS – DIRECT AND INDIRECT

Shares held

Group beneficial interest

Notes

2022

2021

2022

2021

Subsidiaries
Unlisted
Abosso Goldfields Ltd7
– Class “A” shares
– Class “B” shares
Agnew Gold Mining Company Pty Ltd
Darlot Mining Company Pty Ltd
GFI Joint Venture Holdings (Pty) Ltd
GFL Mining Services Ltd
Gold Fields Ghana Ltd8
Gold Fields Group Services (Pty) Ltd
Gold Fields Holdings Company Ltd
Gold Fields La Cima S.A.9
Gold Fields Operations Ltd
Gold Fields Orogen Holding (BVI) Ltd
Gruyere Mining Company Pty Ltd
GSM Mining Company Pty Ltd
Minera Gold Fields Salares Norte SpA
Newshelf 899 (Pty) Ltd
– Class “A” shares10
– Class “B” shares11
St Ives Gold Mining Company Pty Ltd

49,734,000
4,266,000
54,924,757
1
311,668,564
235,676,387
900
1
4,084

49,734,000
1
4,266,000
1
54,924,757
2
1
2
311,668,564
3
235,676,387
3
900
1
1
3
4,084
5
4 1,426,050,205 1,426,050,205
156,279,947
3
1,224
5
1
2
1
2
6
218,264,716
3

156,279,947
1,705
1
1
338,276,530

90,000,000
10,000,000
281,051,329

90,000,000
10,000,000
281,051,329

2

90.0%
90.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
90.0%
100.0%
100.0%
99.5%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%

100.0%
—%
100.0%

90.0%
90.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
90.0%
100.0%
100.0%
99.5%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%

100.0%
—%
100.0%

Incorporated in Ghana.
Incorporated in Australia.
Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa.
Incorporated in Peru.
Incorporated in the British Virgin Islands.
Incorporated in Chile.

1 
2 
3 
4 
5 
6 
7  Abosso Goldfields Ltd (“Abosso”) owns the Damang operation in Ghana. The accumulated non-controlling interest of Abosso at 31 December 2022 amounts 
to US$22.2 million (2021: US$21.3 million). A dividend of US$4.1 million was declared to non-controlling interest during 2022 (2021: US$4.9 million). Refer to 
the segment reporting, note 41, for summarised financial information of Damang.

8  Gold Fields Ghana Ltd (“GFG”) owns the Tarkwa operation in Ghana. The accumulated non-controlling interest of GFG at 31 December 2022 amounts to 

US$84.4 million (2021: US$116.5 million). A dividend of US$29.9 million was advanced to non-controlling interest during 2022 (2021: US$45.9 million). Refer to 
the segment reporting, note 41, for summarised financial information of Tarkwa.

9  Gold Fields La Cima S.A. (“La Cima”) owns the Cerro Corona operation in Peru. The accumulated non-controlling interest of La Cima at 31 December 2022 

amounts to US$1.8 million (2021: US$2.1 million). A dividend of US$0.4 million was paid to non-controlling interest during 2022 (2021: US$0.0 million). Refer to 
the segment reporting, note 41, financial information of Cerro Corona.

10  The South Deep Joint Venture (“SDJV”) owns and operates the South Deep Gold Mine. The SDJV is an unincorporated joint venture between Gold Fields 
Operations Limited (“GFO”) and GFI Joint Venture Holdings Proprietary Limited (“GFIJVH”). GFO and GFIJVH are wholly owned subsidiaries of Newshelf 
899 Proprietary Limited (“Newshelf”). The share capital of Newshelf comprises of:
90,000,000 “A” shares, representing 90% of Newshelf’s equity. Gold Fields Limited is the holder of the “A” shares; and
10,000,000 “B” shares, representing 10% of Newshelf’s equity. South Deep’s BEE shareholders are the holders of the “B” shares.

11  The “B” shares entitle the BEE shareholders to a cumulative preferential dividend of R20.0 million per annum for the first 10 years (expired in 

December 2020), R13.3 million per annum for the next five years and R6.7 million for the five years thereafter. After 20 years, this preferential dividend 
will cease. The “B” shares’ rights to participate in the profits of Newshelf over and above the cumulative preferred dividend were initially suspended. 
The suspension will be lifted over a 20 years  period on a phased-in basis as follows:
after 10 years, in respect of one-third of the “B” shares;
after 15 years, in respect of another one-third of the “B” shares; and
after 20 years, in respect of the remaining one-third of the “B” shares.
After 20 years, all of the “B” shares will substantially have the same rights as the “A” shares. The BEE shareholders must retain ownership of the “B” shares 
for 30 years.

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for the year ended 31 December 2022

42.  MAJOR GROUP INVESTMENTS – DIRECT AND INDIRECT CONTINUED

Other1
Listed associates
Rusoro Mining Limited
Lunnon Metals Limited
Joint ventures
Far Southeast Gold Resources Incorporated
Asanko Gold Ghana Limited
Adansi Gold Company Limited
Shika Group Finance Limited
Listed equity investments
Galiano Gold Inc. (formerly Asanko Gold Inc.)
Torq Resources Inc.2
Tesoro Gold Limited2
Hamelin Gold Limited
RareX Limited
Consolidated Woodjam Copper Corporation
Vizsla Copper Corporation
Lefroy Exploration Limited2
Magmatic Resources Limited
Orsu Metals Corp
Chakana Copper Corp2
Amarc Resources Limited

Shares held

Group beneficial interest

2022

2021

2022

2021

140,000,001
66,216,438

140,000,001
44,711,062

1,737,699
450,000,000
100,000
10,000

1,737,699
450,000,000
100,000
10,000

21,971,657
15,000,000
163,227,850
11,000,000
710,592
—
4,950,853
21,613,910
19,200,000
2,613,491
30,411,700
5,000,000

21,971,657
—
—
11,000,000
710,592
16,115,740
—
21,613,910
19,200,000
2,613,491
22,270,791
5,000,000

24.8%
34.0%

40.0%
45.0%
50.0%
50.0%

9.8%
15.0%
14.9%
10.0%
0.1%
—%
7.3%
13.6%
6.5%
6.0%
17.9%
2.7%

25.7%
31.7%

40.0%
45.0%
50.0%
50.0%

9.8%
—%
—%
10.0%
0.2%
13.3%
—%
15.0%
7.5%
6.0%
19.9%
2.8%

1  Only major investments are listed individually.
2  An assessment has been performed and the Group does not have significant influence.

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To the Shareholders of Gold Fields Limited

REPORT ON THE AUDIT OF THE SEPARATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Our opinion
In our opinion, the separate financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the separate financial position of Gold Fields Limited 
(the Company) as at 31 December 2022, and its separate financial performance and its separate cash flows for the year then ended in 
accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards and the requirements of the Companies Act of South Africa.

What we have audited
Gold Fields Limited’s separate financial statements set out on pages 206 to 235 comprise:
	z the separate statement of financial position as at 31 December 2022;
	z the separate income statement for the year then ended;
	z the separate statement of comprehensive income for the year then ended;
	z the separate statement of changes in equity for the year then ended;
	z the separate statement of cash flows for the year then ended; and
	z the notes to the financial statements, which include a summary of significant accounting policies. 

Basis for opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (ISAs). Our responsibilities under those standards are 
further described in the Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the separate financial statements section of our report. 

We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. 

Independence
We are independent of the Group in accordance with the Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors’ Code of Professional Conduct for 
Registered Auditors (IRBA Code) and other independence requirements applicable to performing audits of financial statements in South 
Africa. We have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with the IRBA Code and in accordance with other ethical 
requirements applicable to performing audits in South Africa. The IRBA Code is consistent with the corresponding sections of the 
International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants’ International Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (including International 
Independence Standards).

Key audit matters
Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgement, were of most significance in our audit of the separate financial 
statements of the current period. These matters were addressed in the context of our audit of the separate financial statements as a 
whole, and in forming our opinion thereon, and we do not provide a separate opinion on these matters.

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Key audit matter

How our audit addressed the key audit matter

Recognition and measurement of financial guarantees
Refer to note 1 of the accounting policies (Basis of Preparation 
– Significant accounting judgements and estimates) and 
note 10 (Financial guarantees) to the separate financial 
statements.

The Company acts as a co-guarantor for certain of its 
subsidiaries’ borrowings, including the following:
	z US$500 million 5-year notes issue;
	z US$500 million 10-year notes issue;
	z US$1,200 million term loan and revolving credit facility;
	z A$500 million syndicated revolving credit facility;
	z R1,500 million Nedbank revolving credit facility;
	z R500 million Rand Merchant Bank revolving credit facility;
	z R500 million Absa revolving credit facility;
	z A$37.5 million Gruyere Bank guarantee facility; and
	z Silicosis settlement costs.

Financial guarantee contracts are accounted for as financial 
instruments and are recognised initially at fair value using 
lifetime expected credit losses (“ECL”). They are subsequently 
measured at the higher of the amount of the loss allowance, 
based on a 12-month ECL, determined in accordance with 
International Financial Reporting Standard 9, Financial 
Instruments (IFRS 9) and the initial amount recognised less 
cumulative amortisation. The initial fair value is determined 
based on the probability of the subsidiaries defaulting on their 
obligations, which involves significant judgement and 
estimation. Financial guarantees are amortised on a straight-
line basis over the period that the borrowing facilities are 
available.

The initial fair value and subsequent measurement is 
determined based on the probability of default (“PD”), loss 
given default (“LGD”) and exposure at default (“EAD”) on the 
expected probability of the subsidiaries defaulting on their 
obligations. In addition to this, a credit conversion factor is 
applied, which is the expected probability of drawdowns on 
undrawn facilities.

We considered the recognition and measurement of financial 
guarantees by the Company to be a matter of most 
significance to the current year audit of the Company’s 
separate financial statements due to the significant judgement, 
estimates and assumptions applied by management in 
determining the fair value of the financial guarantees.

Our audit procedures performed to test the recognition and 
measurement of the financial guarantees included the following:
	z We assessed the Company’s accounting policy for the 

recognition and measurement of financial guarantees with 
reference to the requirements of IFRS 9 and the prior year 
financial statements. We noted no matters requiring further 
consideration;

	z We agreed the terms pertaining to the underlying debt facilities 

to signed contracts;

	z Utilising our valuation expertise, we performed the following:
 ― We assessed the model used by management in their ‘day 

one’ fair value computations and the 12-month ECL 
associated with the financial guarantees, by comparing it to 
industry norms and acceptable methodology. Based on our 
work performed, we accepted management’s model;

 ― We independently tested the assumptions related to PD, LGD, 
and EAD by evaluating third party data and considering the 
probability and exposure in the event that subsidiaries default 
on their obligations, and agreed this to management’s 
assumptions. Based on the work that we performed, we 
accepted management’s assumptions; and

 ― For the EAD estimation on the undrawn facilities, we 

considered various industry benchmark credit conversion 
factors when assessing the off-balance sheet component of 
the exposures and calculated a range of credit conversion 
factors, given the subjectivity involved in determining this 
parameter. Based on the work that we performed, we 
accepted management’s EAD estimation.

	z Using the assumptions tested above, we calculated a range of 

‘day one’ fair values for the guarantees recognised, and ECL for all 
financial guarantees as at 31 December 2022. We found that 
management’s fair values fell within our calculated range;
	z In testing the subsequent measurement, we recalculated the 

amortisation of the ‘day one’ fair value by straight- lining it over the 
term of the guarantee. No material differences were noted; and

	z We compared the higher of the amount of the loss allowance 
determined in accordance with IFRS 9 and the initial amount 
recognised less cumulative amortisation, to management’s 
calculation. No material differences were noted.

Other information
The directors are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information included in the document titled 
“Gold Fields Limited Annual Financial Report including Governance Reports 2022”, which includes the Directors’ Report, the Audit 
Committee Report and the Company Secretary’s Certificate as required by the Companies Act of South Africa, and the documents titled 
“Gold Fields Integrated Annual Report 2022”, “Gold Fields Minerals Resources and Mineral Reserves Supplement to the Integrated 
Annual Report 2022”, and “Gold Fields Climate Change Report 2022” which we obtained prior to the date of this auditor’s report, and 
the documents titled “Gold Fields GRI Content Index 2022”, “Annexure to the Gold Fields Minerals Resources and Mineral Reserves 
Supplement 2022”, and “Gold Fields Report to Stakeholders 2022”, which are expected to be made available to us after that date. 
The other information does not include the consolidated and separate financial statements and our auditor’s reports thereon. 

Our opinion on the separate financial statements does not cover the other information and we do not express an audit opinion or any 
form of assurance conclusion thereon. 

In connection with our audit of the separate financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other information identified above and, 
in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the separate financial statements or our knowledge 
obtained in the audit, or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. 

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report that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard.

Responsibilities of the directors for the separate financial statements
The directors are responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the separate financial statements in accordance with 
International Financial Reporting Standards and the requirements of the Companies Act of South Africa, and for such internal control as 
the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of separate financial statements that are free from material misstatement, 
whether due to fraud or error. 

In preparing the separate financial statements, the directors are responsible for assessing the Company’s ability to continue as a going 
concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the 
directors either intend to liquidate the Company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so. 

Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the separate financial statements
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the separate financial statements as a whole are free from material 
misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high 
level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs will always detect a material misstatement 
when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could 
reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these separate financial statements. 

As part of an audit in accordance with ISAs, we exercise professional judgement and maintain professional scepticism throughout the 
audit. We also:
	z Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the separate financial statements, whether due to fraud or error, design and 
perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for 
our opinion. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud 
may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control.

	z Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the 

circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control.

	z Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and related disclosures 

made by the directors.

	z Conclude on the appropriateness of the directors’ use of the going concern basis of accounting and, based on the audit evidence 

obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the Company’s ability 
to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention in our auditor’s 
report to the related disclosures in the separate financial statements or, if such disclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our 
conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of our auditor’s report. However, future events or conditions may 
cause the Company to cease to continue as a going concern.

	z Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the separate financial statements, including the disclosures, and whether 

the separate financial statements represent the underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation.

We communicate with the directors regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit and significant audit 
findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that we identify during our audit.

We also provide the directors with a statement that we have complied with relevant ethical requirements regarding independence, and 
to communicate with them all relationships and other matters that may reasonably be thought to bear on our independence, and where 
applicable, actions taken to eliminate threats or safeguards applied.

From the matters communicated with the directors, we determine those matters that were of most significance in the audit of the 
separate financial statements of the current period and are therefore the key audit matters. We describe these matters in our auditor’s 
report unless law or regulation precludes public disclosure about the matter or when, in extremely rare circumstances, we determine 
that a matter should not be communicated in our report because the adverse consequences of doing so would reasonably be expected 
to outweigh the public interest benefits of such communication.. 

Report on other legal and regulatory requirements 
In terms of the IRBA Rule published in Government Gazette Number 39475 dated 4 December 2015, we report that 
PricewaterhouseCoopers Inc. has been the auditor of Gold Fields Limited for four years.

PricewaterhouseCoopers Inc. 
Director: PC Hough
Registered Auditor 
Johannesburg, South Africa 
30 March 2023 

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AFRSeparate income statement
for the year ended 31 December 2022

South African Rand

Figures in R millions unless otherwise stated

Notes

2022

Investment income
Yamana break fee
Yamana transaction costs
Foreign exchange loss
Unwinding of discount rate on silicosis settlement costs
Silicosis settlement costs
Expected credit losses on financial guarantees
Amortisation of financial guarantees
Other costs, net

Profit before taxation
Taxation

Profit for the year

Earnings per share
Basic earnings per share – cents
Dilutive earnings per share – cents

1
2
2
3
8
8
10
10
11

4

5,331.8
5,317.5
(540.4)
(196.0)
(3.9)
14.3
(17.0)
114.5
(11.9)

10,008.9
(1,036.4)

8,972.5

5.2.1
5.2.2

1,007
1,004

2021

5,004.4
—
—
(40.4)
(4.8)
17.1
—
107.8
(132.5)

4,951.6
(1.5)

4,950.1

558
554

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for the year ended 31 December 2022

Figures in R millions unless otherwise stated

Profit for the year
Other comprehensive income, net of tax

Total comprehensive income for the year

South African Rand

2022

8,972.5
—

8,972.5

2021

4,950.1
—

4,950.1

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at 31 December 2022

Figures in R millions unless otherwise stated

ASSETS
Non-current assets
Investments
Related entity loans receivable
Current assets

Trade and other receivables
Taxation receivable

Total assets

EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Stated capital
Other reserves
Accumulated loss

Total equity
Non-current liabilities
Silicosis settlement costs
Current liabilities

Related entity loans payable
Trade and other payables
Financial guarantees
Taxation payable
Current portion of silicosis settlement costs

Total equity and liabilities

South African Rand

Notes

2022

2021

6
6

14

7

8

6
9
10
14
8

28,447.4
27,821.4
626.0
1,290.6
9.5
1,281.1

29,738.0

28,077.6
276.5
(2,770.9)

25,583.2
33.6
33.6
4,121.2
3,363.7
284.9
467.9
—
4.7

29,738.0

28,121.3
27,821.4
299.9
7.1
7.1
—

28,128.4

28,077.6
276.5
(6,752.0)

21,602.1
47.9
47.9
6,478.4
5,926.5
5.1
535.1
9.3
2.4

28,128.4

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for the year ended 31 December 2022

Figures in R millions unless otherwise stated

Balance at 31 December 2020

Profit for the year
Other comprehensive income
Total comprehensive income
Transactions with owners of the Company
Dividends paid2

Balance at 31 December 2021
Profit for the year
Other comprehensive income
Total comprehensive income
Transactions with owners of the Company
Dividends paid2

Balance at 31 December 2022

South African Rand

Stated  
capital

Other
reserves1

Accumulated 
loss

Total  

equity

28,077.6

276.5

(6,997.7)

21,356.4

—
—

—

—

28,077.6
—
—

—

—

—
—

—

—

276.5

—
—

—

—

4,950.1
—

4,950.1

(4,704.4)

(6,752.0)

8,972.5
—

8,972.5

4,950.1
—

4,950.1

(4,704.4)

21,602.1
8,972.5
—

8,972.5

(4,991.4)

(4,991.4)

28,077.6

276.5

(2,770.9)

25,583.2

1  Other reserves include fair value adjustments on investments and share-based payments.
2  Refer note 5.1 for further details.

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AFRSeparate statement of cash flows
for the year ended 31 December 2022

Figures in R millions unless otherwise stated

Cash flows from operating activities
Cash generated by/(utilised) in operations
Dividends received
Change in working capital

Cash generated by operating activities
Silicosis payment
Taxation paid
Dividends paid

Net cash inflow from operating activities

Cash flows from investing activities
Related party loans advanced to subsidiaries

Net cash outflow from investing activities

Cash flows from financing activities
Related entity loans advanced by subsidiaries
Related entity loans repaid to subsidiaries

Net cash (outflow)/inflow from financing activities

Net cash generated/(utilised)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year

Cash and cash equivalents at end of the year

South African Rand

Notes

2022

2021

12
1
13

8
14
5.1

4,599.5
5,317.4
277.4

10,194.3
(1.6)
(2,326.8)
(4,991.4)

2,874.5

(326.1)

(326.1)

7,373.5
(9,921.9)

(2,548.4)
—
—

—

(132.5)
5,004.4
1.5

4,873.4
(18.0)
(1.7)
(4,704.4)

149.3

(299.9)

(299.9)

5,473.4
(5,322.8)

150.6

—
—

—

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for the year ended 31 December 2022

The principal accounting policies applied in the preparation of these separate financial statements are set out below. These policies 
have been consistently applied to all the years presented, except for the adoption of new and revised standards and interpretations.

Gold Fields Limited (the “Company” or “Gold Fields”) is a company domiciled in South Africa. The registration number of the Company 
is 1968/004880/06. The address of the Company is 150 Helen Road, Sandton, Johannesburg, 2196.

1. 

BASIS OF PREPARATION
The financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards 
(“IFRS”) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”), the SAICA Financial Reporting Guides as issued 
by the Accounting Practices Committee, Financial Reporting Pronouncements as issued by the Financial Reporting Standards 
Council, the JSE Listing Requirements and the South African Companies Act. 

The financial statements were authorised for issue by the directors on 30 March 2022.

Standards, interpretations and amendments to published standards effective for the year ended 
31 December 2022 or early adopted by the Company 
During the financial year, the following new and revised accounting standards, amendments to standards and new 
interpretations were adopted by the Company:

Standard(s) 
Amendment(s) 
Interpretation(s)

Nature of 
the change

IAS 16 Property, 
plant and 
equipment

Amendment

IFRS 3 Business 
Combinations

Amendment

IAS 37 Provisions, 
Contingent 
Liabilities and 
Contingent Assets

Amendment

Salient features of the changes

	z The amendment to IAS 16 prohibits an entity from deducting 
from the cost of an item of property, plant and equipment any 
proceeds received from selling items produced while the 
entity is preparing the asset for its intended use; and

	z It also clarifies that an entity is ‘testing whether the asset is 
functioning properly’ when it assesses the technical and 
physical performance of the asset. The financial performance 
of the asset is not relevant to this assessment.

	z The amendments to IFRS 3 Business Combinations updates 
the references to the Conceptual Framework for Financial 
Reporting and adds an exception for the recognition of 
liabilities and contingent liabilities within the scope of IAS 37 
Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets and 
Interpretation 21 Levies; and

	z The amendments also confirm that contingent assets should 

not be recognised at the acquisition date.

	z The amendment to IAS 37 clarifies that the direct costs of 
fulfilling a contract include both the incremental costs of 
fulfilling the contract and an allocation of other costs directly 
related to fulfilling contracts. Before recognising a separate 
provision for an onerous contract, the entity recognises any 
impairment loss that has occurred on assets used in fulfilling 
the contract.

Impact on 
financial position 
or performance

No impact 

No impact

No impact

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Separate accounting policies continued
for the year ended 31 December 2022

Standard(s) 
Amendment(s) 
Interpretation(s)

Nature of 
the change

Annual 
Improvements

Amendment

Impact on 
financial position 
or performance

No impact

Salient features of the changes

The following improvements were finalised:
	z IFRS 9 Financial Instruments – clarifies which fees should be 

included in the 10% test for derecognition of financial 
liabilities;

	z IFRS 16 Leases – amendment of illustrative example 13 to 

remove the illustration of payments from the lessor relating to 
leasehold improvements, to remove any confusion about the 
treatment of lease incentives; and

	z IFRS 1 First-time Adoption of International Financial Reporting 
Standards – allows entities that have measured their assets 
and liabilities at carrying amounts recorded in their parent’s 
books to also measure any cumulative translation differences 
using the amounts reported by the parent. This amendment 
will also apply to associates and joint ventures that have taken 
the same IFRS 1 exemption.

Standards, interpretations and amendments to published standards that are not yet effective 
Certain new standards, amendments and interpretations to existing standards have been published that apply to 
the Company’s accounting periods beginning on 1 January 2023 or later periods but have not been early adopted 
by the Company. 

These standards, amendments and interpretations that are relevant to the Company are:

Standard(s) 
Amendment(s) 
Interpretation(s)

Nature of 
the change

IAS 1 Presentation 
of Financial 
Statements and 
IFRS Practice 
Statement 2

IAS 1 Presentation of 
Financial Statements

Amendments

Amendments

policy information need not be disclosed;

1 January 2023

Salient features of the changes

Effective date

	z This amendment to IAS 1 requires companies to disclose their 

material accounting policy information rather than their 
significant accounting policies;

	z This amendment also provides a definition of material 

accounting policy information;

	z Further, the amendment clarifies that immaterial accounting 

	z To support this amendment, the Board also amended IFRS 
Practice Statement 2 Making Materiality Judgements, to 
provide guidance on how to apply the concept of materiality 
to accounting policy disclosures; and

	z The amendment is not expected to have a material impact on 

the Company.

	z The amendments to IAS 1 clarify that liabilities are classified as 

either current or noncurrent, depending on the rights that exist at 
the end of the reporting period. Classification is unaffected by the 
expectations of the entity or events after the reporting date;

	z The amendments also clarify what IAS 1 means when it refers to 

the ‘settlement’ of a liability; and

	z The amendments are not expected to have a material impact on 

the Company.

1 January 2024

IAS 8 Accounting 
Policies, Changes in 
Accounting Estimates 
and Errors

Amendment

	z This amendment to IAS 8 clarifies how companies should 

distinguish between changes in accounting policies and changes 
in accounting estimates; and

	z The amendment is not expected to have a material impact on the 

1 January 2023

Company.

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Standard(s) 
Amendment(s) 
Interpretation(s)

Nature of 
the change

Salient features of the changes

Effective date

IAS 12 Income 
Taxes

Amendment

IFRS 17 Insurance 
Contracts

New Standard

	z The amendments to IAS 12 Income Taxes require companies 

to recognise deferred tax on transactions that, on initial 
recognition, give rise to equal amounts of taxable and 
deductible temporary differences. They will typically apply to 
transactions such as leases of lessees and decommissioning 
obligations and will require the recognition of additional 
deferred tax assets and liabilities;

	z The amendment should be applied to transactions that occur 
on or after the beginning of the earliest comparative period 
presented. In addition, entities should recognise deferred tax 
assets (to the extent that it is probable that they can be 
utilised) and deferred tax liabilities at the beginning of the 
earliest comparative period for all deductible and taxable 
temporary differences associated with:
 ― Right-of-use assets and lease liabilities; and
 ― Decommissioning, restoration and similar liabilities, and the 
corresponding amounts recognised as part of the cost of 
the related assets.

	z The cumulative effect of recognising these adjustments is 
recognised in retained earnings, or another component of 
equity, as appropriate; and

	z The amendment will not have a material impact as the 

Company already accounts for deferred taxation in such a 
manner.

	z IFRS 17 supersedes IFRS 4 Insurance Contracts and aims to 
increase comparability and transparency about profitability. 
The new standard introduces a new comprehensive model 
(“general model”) for the recognition and measurement of 
liabilities arising from insurance contracts;

	z In addition, it includes a simplified approach and modifications 
to the general measurement model that can be applied in 
certain circumstances and to specific contracts, such as:
 ― Reinsurance contracts held;
 ― Direct participating contracts; and
 ― Investment contracts with discretionary participation 

features.

	z Under the new standard, investment components are 

excluded from insurance revenue and service expenses. 
Entities can also choose to present the effect of changes in 
discount rates and other financial risks in profit or loss or OCI;

	z The new standard includes various new disclosures and 

requires additional granularity in disclosures to assist users to 
assess the effects of insurance contracts on the entity’s 
financial statements; and

	z The standard will not have an impact on the Company.

*  Effective date refers to annual period beginning on or after said date. 

1 January 2023

1 January 2023

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Significant accounting judgements and estimates
Use of estimates: The preparation of the financial statements in accordance with IFRS requires the Company’s management to 
make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets 
and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting 
period. The determination of estimates requires the exercise of judgement based on various assumptions and other factors 
such as historical experience, current and expected economic conditions, and in some cases actuarial techniques. Actual 
results could differ from those estimates.

The more significant areas requiring the use of management estimates and assumptions relate to the following:
	z The fair value on initial recognition and subsequent measurement of financial guarantees; and
	z Carrying value of investment in subsidiaries.

Estimates and judgements are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and other factors, including 
expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances.

The estimates and assumptions that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets 
and liabilities within the financial year are discussed below.

Financial guarantees
The Company acts as a co-guarantor for certain of its subsidiaries borrowings and provisions that are held by various parties 
across the Gold Fields Limited Group. The Company recognised financial guarantees for these contracts which are accounted 
for as financial instruments and recognised initially at fair value using lifetime expected credit losses (“ECL”). The financial 
guarantees are subsequently measured at the higher of the amount of the loss allowance, based on a 12 month ECL and the 
initial amount recognised less cumulative amortisation. The initial fair value is determined based on the probability of the 
subsidiaries defaulting on their obligations which involves significant judgement and estimation. 

In determining the amount of the initial fair value and subsequent measurement, the specific areas of significant judgement 
include the following:
	z The probability of default (“PD”), which is a measure of the expectation of how likely the customer is to default. For lifetime 

ECLs, the PD ranges from 2.02% to 11.68% and for 12 month ECLs, the PD ranges was 0.39%;

	z The exposure at default of R45.6 billion (2021: R44.5 billion) (refer note 10), which is the expected amount outstanding at the 

point of default; 

	z The loss given default of 50%, which is the expected loss that will be realised at default; and
	z The credit conversion factor of 40%, which is the expected probability of drawdowns on undrawn facilities.

The carrying amount of financial guarantees at 31 December 2022 was R467.9 million (2021: R535.1 million).

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Carrying value of investment in subsidiaries
Investment in subsidiaries are stated at cost less accumulated impairment losses. The Company reviews and tests the carrying 
value of investments annually or when events or changes in circumstances suggest that the carrying amount may not be 
recoverable by comparing the recoverable amounts to these carrying values. Assets are grouped at the lowest level for 
which identifiable cash flows are largely independent of cash flows of other assets and liabilities. If there are indications that 
impairment and reversal of impairment may have occurred, estimates are prepared of recoverable amounts of the 
investments. The recoverable amounts are based on the fair value less cost of disposal (“FVLCOD”) of the underlying 
cash-generating unit (“CGU”). Expected future cash flows used to determine the FVLCOD of the CGU’s are inherently 
uncertain and could materially change over time. They are significantly affected by a number of factors including reserves and 
production estimates, together with economic factors such as the gold and copper prices, discount rates, foreign currency 
exchange rates, resource valuations (determined based on comparable market transactions), estimates of costs to produce 
reserves and future capital expenditure. Significant assumptions used in the impairment assessment of the investment in 
Newshelf 899 (Pty) Ltd (FVLCOD) include: 

Rand Gold price per kilogram – year 1
Rand Gold price per kilogram – year 2 
Rand Gold price per kilogram – year 3
Rand Gold price per kilogram – year 4
Rand Gold price per kilogram – year 5 onwards
Discount rates – South Africa (nominal)
Inflation rate – South Africa1
Life-of-mine – South Deep

2022

2021

R925,000
R925,000
R925,000
R900,000
R875,000
16.3%
5.4%
74 years

R875,000
R870,000
R810,000
R780,000
R780,000
14.3%
5.4%
80 years

1  Due to the availability of unredeemed capital for tax purposes over several years into the life of the South Deep mine, nominal cash flows are used for South 

Africa. In order to determine nominal cash flows in South Africa, costs are inflated by the current South African inflation rate. 

The FVLCOD calculations are very sensitive to the gold price assumptions and an increase or decrease in the gold price could 
materially change the FVLCOD.

Should there be a significant decrease in the gold or copper price, the Company would take actions to assess the implications on 
the life-of-mine plans, including the determination of reserves and resources and the appropriate cost structure for the CGUs.

The carrying amount of investments in subsidiaries at 31 December 2022 was R25,328.8 million (2021: R25,328.8 million).

INVESTMENTS

2. 
2.1  Subsidiaries

Investments in subsidiaries are stated at cost less accumulated impairment losses.

FOREIGN CURRENCIES

3. 
3.1  Functional and presentation currency

The Company’s functional and presentation currency is South African Rand and the separate financial statements are 
presented in South African Rand.

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4. 
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
4.1  Non-derivative financial instruments

Recognition and initial measurement 
Trade receivables are initially recognised when they are originated. All other financial assets and financial liabilities are initially 
recognised when the Company becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. A financial asset or financial 
liability is initially measured at fair value plus, for an item not at fair value through profit or loss (“FVTPL”), transaction costs that 
are directly attributable to its acquisition or issue. A trade receivable without a significant financing component is initially 
measured at the transaction price. 

Classification and subsequent measurement 
Financial assets – Classification policy 
On initial recognition, an equity instrument is either classified as fair value through other comprehensive income (“FVOCI”) 
if an irrevocable election is made or FVTPL. 

On initial recognition, a debt instrument is classified as: 
	z Amortised cost;
	z FVOCI; and
	z FVTPL.

A financial asset is measured at amortised cost if it meets both of the following conditions and is not designated as at FVTPL:
	z It is held with a business model whose objective is to collect contractual cash flows; and
	z Its contractual terms give rise on specified dates to cash flows that are solely payments of principal and interest on the 

principal amount outstanding.

An investment is measured at FVOCI if it meets both of the following conditions and is not designated as at FVTPL: 
	z It is held with a business model whose objective is achieved by both collecting contractual cash flows and selling financial 

assets; and

	z Its contractual terms give rise on specified dates to cash flows that are solely payments of principal and interest on the 

principal amount outstanding.

All financial assets not classified as measured at amortised cost or FVOCI as described above are measured at FVTPL. This 
includes all derivative financial assets. 

Financial asset  
category

Financial assets at 
amortised cost

Equity investments 
at FVOCI

Description

These assets are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest 
method. The amortised cost is reduced by impairment losses. Interest income, foreign 
exchange gains and losses and impairment are recognised in profit or loss. Any gain or loss 
on derecognition is recognised in profit or loss.

These assets are subsequently measured at fair value. Dividends are recognised as income 
in profit or loss unless the dividend clearly represents a recovery of part of the cost of the 
investment. Other net gains and losses are recognised in OCI and are never reclassified to 
profit or loss.

Financial assets 
at FVTPL

These assets are subsequently measured at fair value. Net gains and losses, including any 
interest or dividend income, are recognised in profit or loss.

Financial assets – Classification of financial assets 
The following information is considered by the Company in determining the classification of financial assets:
	z The Company’s business model for managing financial assets; and
	z The contractual cash flow characteristics of the financial assets.

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4. 

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS CONTINUED
The business model assessment of the financial assets is based on the Company’s strategy and rationale for holding the 
financial assets on a portfolio level. When considering the strategy, the following is considered:
	z Whether the financial assets are held to collect contractual cash flows;
	z Whether the financial assets are held for sale; and
	z Whether the financial assets are held for both collecting contractual cash flows and to be sold.

Financial assets – Assessment of contractual cash flows
In assessing whether the contractual cash flows are solely payments of principal and interest, the Company considers the 
contractual terms of the instrument. This includes assessing whether the financial asset contains a contractual term that could 
change the timing or amount of contractual cash flows such that it would not meet this condition. 

Financial liabilities – Classification, subsequent measurement and gains and losses
Financial liabilities are classified as measured at amortised cost or FVTPL. A financial liability is classified as at FVTPL if it is 
classified as held-for-trading, it is a derivative or it is designated as such on initial recognition. Financial liabilities at FVTPL are 
measured at fair value and net gains and losses, including any interest expense, are recognised in profit or loss. Other 
financial liabilities are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. Interest expense and 
foreign exchange gains and losses are recognised in profit or loss. Any gain or loss on derecognition is also recognised in 
profit or loss.

Impairment 
The Company recognises loss allowances for expected credit losses (“ECLs”) on financial assets measured at amortised cost. 
When determining whether the credit risk of a financial asset has increased significantly since initial recognition and when 
estimating ECLs, the Company considers reasonable and supportable information that is relevant and available without undue 
cost or effort. This includes both quantitative and qualitative information and analysis, based on the Company’s historical 
experience and informed credit assessment and including forward-looking information. The maximum period considered 
when estimating ECLs is the maximum contractual period over which the Company is exposed to credit risk.

ECLs are a probability-weighted estimate of credit losses. Credit losses are measured as the present value of all cash 
shortfalls (i.e. the difference between the cash flows due to the entity in accordance with the contract and the cash flows that 
the Company expects to receive). At each reporting date, the Company assesses whether financial assets carried at 
amortised cost are credit impaired. A financial asset is “credit impaired” when one or more events that have a detrimental 
impact on the estimated future cash flows of the financial asset have occurred.

Derecognition of financial instruments 
The Company derecognises a financial asset when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the financial asset expire, or it 
transfers the rights to receive the contractual cash flows in a transaction in which substantially all of the risks and rewards of 
ownership of the financial asset are transferred or in which the Company neither transfers nor retains substantially all of the 
risks and rewards of ownership and it does not retain control of the financial asset. 

The Company derecognises a financial liability when its contractual obligations are discharged or cancelled, or expire. The 
Company also derecognises a financial liability when its terms are modified and the cash flows of the modified liability are 
substantially different, in which case a new financial liability based on the modified terms is recognised at fair value. On 
derecognition of a financial liability, the difference between the carrying amount extinguished and the consideration paid 
(including any non-cash assets transferred or liabilities assumed) is recognised in profit or loss.

4.2  Trade and other receivables and related entity loans receivable

Trade and other receivables and related entity loans receivable are carried at amortised cost less ECLs using the Company’s 
business model for managing its financial assets.

4.3  Trade and other payables and related entity loans payable

Trade payables are recognised at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

The loans are interest free and have no fixed repayment terms.

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5. 

TAXATION
Income tax expense comprises current and deferred tax. Current tax and deferred tax are recognised in profit or loss except 
to the extent that it relates to a business combination, or items recognised directly in equity or in other comprehensive 
income. 

Current tax is measured on taxable income at the applicable statutory rate substantively enacted at the reporting date. 

Interest and penalties are accounted for in current tax. 

Deferred taxation is provided on temporary differences existing at each reporting date between the tax values of assets and 
liabilities and their carrying amounts. Substantively enacted tax rates are used to determine future anticipated tax rates, which 
in turn are used in the determination of deferred taxation. 

Deferred taxation is not recognised for temporary differences on the initial recognition of assets or liabilities in a transaction 
that is not a business combination and that affects neither accounting nor taxable profit or loss and taxable temporary 
differences arising on the initial recognition of goodwill. 

The measurement of deferred tax reflects the tax consequences that would follow the manner in which the Company expects, 
at the end of the reporting period, to recover or settle the carrying amount of its assets and liabilities. 

These temporary differences are expected to result in taxable or deductible amounts in determining taxable profits for future 
periods when the carrying amount of the asset is recovered or the liability is settled. 

FINANCIAL GUARANTEES
Financial guarantee contracts are accounted for as financial instruments and are recognised initially at fair value and are 
subsequently measured at the higher of the amount of the loss allowance determined in accordance with IFRS 9 Financial 
Instruments and the initial amount recognised less cumulative amortisation. Financial guarantees are amortised on a straight-
line basis over the period that the borrowing facilities are available. Foreign exchange gains and losses in respect of foreign 
denominated financial guarantees are recognised in profit or loss. Assumptions applied in determining the fair value of the 
financial guarantees on initial recognition are the loss given default, probability of default, exposure at default and credit 
conversion factor.

ORDINARY SHARE CAPITAL
Ordinary shares are classified as equity. Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue of ordinary shares are recognised 
as a deduction from equity, net of any tax effects.

INVESTMENT INCOME
Investment income comprises dividend income from listed and unlisted investments.

Investment income is recognised to the extent that it is probable that economic benefits will flow to the Company and the 
amount of investment income can be reliably measured. Investment income is stated at the fair value of the consideration 
received or receivable.

Revenue is dividend income received from subsidiaries and is recognised on the date which the Company’s right to receive 
payment is established. 

6. 

7. 

8. 

9. 

DIVIDENDS DECLARED
Dividends and the related taxation thereon are recognised only when such dividends are declared.

Cash flows from dividends paid are classified under operating activities in the statement of cash flows.

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1. 

INVESTMENT INCOME

Figures in millions unless otherwise stated

Dividends received from subsidiaries of the Company – cash
Dividends received from subsidiaries of the Company – non-cash1

South African Rand

2022

5,317.4
14.4

5,331.8

2021

5,004.4
—

5,004.4

1  The R14.4 million in 2022 related to non-cash dividends received from Beisa Oryx (Pty) Ltd (“Beisa”) as a result of the process of voluntary liquidation.

2. 

YAMANA BREAK FEE AND TRANSACTION COSTS

Figures in millions unless otherwise stated

Yamana break fee
Yamana transaction costs

South African Rand

2022

5,317.5
(540.4)

2021

—
—

As a result of Yamana entering into an arrangement agreement with Pan American Silver Corp and Agnico Eagle Mines 
Limited, Gold Fields terminated the agreement in respect of the proposed acquisition of Yamana. In accordance, within the 
terms of the arrangement agreement, Yamana was required to pay Gold Fields a termination fee of R5,317.5 million 
(US$300.0 million). 

The transaction costs of R540.4 million related mainly to amounts paid to advisors, bankers, lawyers and accountants in 
connection with the proposed acquisition of Yamana.

Withholding tax of R1,260.5 million (US$75.0 million/CAD100.3 million) was paid to the Canadian Tax Authority on the Yamana 
breakage fee. Gold Fields will recover the withholding tax from the Canadian Tax Authority in 2023. In addition, capital gains 
tax of R1,067.1 million was paid to the South African Revenue Services on the Yamana break fee.

3. 

LOSS ON FOREIGN EXCHANGE

Figures in millions unless otherwise stated

Foreign exchange loss – Yamana break fee1
Foreign exchange loss – Canadian withholding tax receivable2
Foreign exchange loss – Financial guarantees3

South African Rand

2022

(96.8)
(68.9)
(30.3)

(196.0)

2021

—
—
(40.9)

(40.9)

1  Due to the conversion of US Dollars received from Yamana to SA Rand, a foreign exchange loss of R96.8 million was recognised in profit or loss in 2022.
2  A foreign exchange loss of R68.9 million was recognised on the revaluation of the CAD100.3 million tax receivable to South African Rand at 

31 December 2022. Refer note 2 for further details.

3  Relates to financial guarantees on United States Dollar and Australian Dollar borrowings. Refer note 10 for further details.

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4. 

TAXATION

Figures in millions unless otherwise stated

Current taxation

Total tax

South African Rand

2022

(1,036.4)

(1,036.4)

2021

(1.5)

(1.5)

The tax calculated on the Company’s profit before tax differs from the theoretical amount that would arise using the statutory 
tax rate as follows:

Figures in millions unless otherwise stated

Profit before taxation

Tax calculated at the Company tax rate of 28.0%
Non-taxable dividends received
Non-taxable capital gains portion of Yamana break fee and transaction costs
Non-taxable amortisation of financial guarantees
Non-deductible foreign exchange loss on financial guarantees
Non-deductible expected credit losses on financial guarantees
Non-deductible silicosis settlement costs
Other imputed taxable income
Non-deductible expenditure

5.1  DIVIDENDS PAID

Figures in millions unless otherwise stated

2021 final dividend of 260 SA cents per share (2020: 320 SA cents) declared on 
17 February 2022.
2022 interim dividend of 300 SA cents was declared during 2022 (2021: 210 SA cents).

Total dividends

South African Rand

2022

2021

10,008.9

(2,802.5)
1,492.9
267.5
32.1
(8.5)
(4.8)
4.0
(6.7)
(10.4)

(1,036.4)

4,951.6

(1,386.4)
1,401.2
—
30.2
(11.3)
—
4.8
—
(40.0)

(1.5)

South African Rand

2022

2,317.2

2,674.2

4,991.4

2021

2,840.2

1,864.2

4,704.4

A final dividend in respect of the financial year ended 31 December 2022 of 445 SA cents per share was approved by the 
Board of Directors on 22 February 2023. This dividend payable is not reflected in these financial statements. Dividends are 
subject to dividend withholding tax.

5.2  EARNINGS PER SHARE

Figures in millions unless otherwise stated

5.2.1 Basic earnings per share – cents

Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the profit of R8,972.5 million (2021: 
R4,950.1 million) by the weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue during the 
year of 890,968,721 (2021: 887,306,342).

South African Rand

2022

1,007

2021

558

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5.2.2 Diluted earnings per share – cents 

Diluted earnings per share is calculated by dividing the profit of R8,972.5 million 
(2021: R4,950.1 million) by the diluted number of ordinary shares in issue during the year 
of 893,916,246 (2021: 893,497,539).

The weighted average number of shares have been adjusted by the following to arrive at 
the diluted number of ordinary shares:

Weighted average number of shares
Share options in issue

Diluted number of ordinary shares

Figures in millions unless otherwise stated

5.2.3 Headline earnings per share – cents

Headline earnings per share is calculated by dividing the headline earnings of 
R8,972.5 million (2021: R4,950.1 million) by the diluted number of ordinary shares 
in issue during the year of 890,968,721 (2021: 887,306,342).

Figures in millions unless otherwise stated

5.2.4 Diluted headline earnings per share – cents

Diluted headline earnings per share is calculated by dividing the headline earnings of 
R8,972.5 million (2021: R4,950.1 million) by the diluted number of ordinary shares in issue 
during the year of 893,916,246 (2021: 893,497,539).

6. 

INVESTMENTS

Figures in millions unless otherwise stated

Listed
At fair value through OCI
Unlisted
Investment in subsidiaries
Financial guarantees to subsidiaries at end of the year

Total investments
Related entity loans payable1,2
Related entity loans receivable1

South African Rand

2022

1,004

2021

554

890,968,721
2,947,525

887,306,342
6,191,197

893,916,246

893,497,539

South African Rand

2022

1,007

South African Rand

2022

1,004

2021

558

2021

554

South African Rand

2022

2021

0.7

0.7

25,328.8
2,491.9

27,821.4
(3,363.7)
626.0

25,083.7

25,328.8
2,491.9

27,821.4
(5,926.5)
299.9

22,194.8

1  Related entity loans are unsecured, interest-free and with no fixed repayment terms. The related entities to whom loans are owed have confirmed that they 
will not demand repayment of the loans payable to them until such time as the Company can repay its other liabilities in the normal course of business.
2  Related entity loans payable at 31 December 2022 of R3,363.7 million (2021: R5,926.5 million) is calculated as the opening balance at 1 January 2022 of 

R5,926.5 million (1 January 2021: R5,775.9 million), deducting repayments of R9,921.9 million (2021: R5,322.8 million) and non-cash movements relating to the 
voluntary liquidation of Beisa of R14.4 million (2021: Rnil) and adding advances of R7,373.5 million (2021: R5,473.4 million).

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7. 

STATED CAPITAL

Figures in millions unless otherwise stated

Balance at beginning of the year

Balance at end of the year

In issue at 1 January
Exercise of employee share options

In issue at 31 December

Authorised

South African Rand

2022

28,077.6

28,077.6

2021

28,077.6

28,077.6

Number of 
shares in issue

Number of shares 
in issue

887,717,348
3,661,223

891,378,571

883,333,518
4,383,830

887,717,348

2,000,000,000

2,000,000,000

Authorised and issued
Holders of shares are entitled to dividends as declared from time to time and are entitled to one vote per share at general 
meetings of the Company.

In terms of the general authority granted by shareholders at the AGM on 1 June 2022, the authorised but unissued ordinary 
stated capital of the Company representing not more than 5% of the issued stated capital of the Company at that date, was 
placed under the control of the directors. This authority expires at the next Annual General Meeting where shareholders will 
be asked to place under the control of the directors the authorised but unissued ordinary stated capital of the Company 
representing not more than 5% of the issued stated capital of the Company from time to time.

In terms of the JSE listing requirements, shareholders may, subject to certain conditions, authorise the directors to issue the 
shares held under their control for cash, other than by means of a rights offer, to shareholders. In order that the directors of the 
Company may be placed in a position to take advantage of favourable circumstances which may arise for the issue of such 
shares for cash, without restriction, for the benefit of the Company, shareholders will be asked to consider a special ordinary 
resolution to this effect at the forthcoming AGM.

Repurchase of shares
The Company has not exercised the general authority granted to buy back shares from its issued ordinary stated capital 
granted at the AGM held on 1 June 2022. Currently, the number of ordinary shares that may be bought back in any one 
financial year may not exceed 10% of the issued ordinary share capital as of 1 June 2022. At the next AGM, shareholders will 
be asked to renew the general authority for the acquisition by the Company, or a subsidiary of the Company, of its own shares.

Beneficial interest
The following beneficial shareholders hold 5% or more of the Company’s listed ordinary shares at 31 December 2022:

Government Employees Pension Fund
VanEck Vectors Gold Miners ETF

Number of 
shares

% of issued 
ordinary shares

101,392,308
46,198,984

11.4%
5.2%

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for the year ended 31 December 2022

8. 

SILICOSIS SETTLEMENT COSTS

Figures in millions unless otherwise stated

Balance at beginning of the year
Changes in estimates
Unwinding of discount rate
Payments

Balance at end of the year
Current portion of silicosis settlement costs

Non-current portion of silicosis settlement costs

9. 

TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES

Figures in millions unless otherwise stated

Accrual – Yamana related costs
Other payables

Trade and other payables

10.  FINANCIAL GUARANTEES

Figures in millions unless otherwise stated

Balance at beginning of the year
Expected credit loss adjustment
Foreign exchange loss
Less: amortisation of financial guarantees

Balance at end of the year

South African Rand

2022

50.3
(14.3)
3.9
(1.6)

38.3
(4.7)

33.6

South African Rand

2022

274.9
10.0

284.9

2021

80.6
(17.1)
4.8
(18.0)

50.3
(2.4)

47.9

2021

—
5.1

5.1

South African Rand

2022

535.1
17.0
30.3
(114.5)

467.9

2021

602.5
—
40.4
(107.8)

535.1

Gold Fields Limited and certain of its subsidiaries have guaranteed all payments and other obligations of Orogen Holdings 
(BVI) Limited related to the US$500 million 5-year notes issue, US$500 million 10-year notes issue and the US$1,200 million 
term loan and revolving credit facilities, all payments and other obligations of Gold Fields Operations Limited and GFI Joint 
Venture Holdings (Proprietary) Limited related to the R1,500 million Nedbank revolving credit facility, R500 million Rand 
Merchant Bank revolving credit facility, R500 million Absa Bank revolving credit facility and the Silicosis settlement costs, all 
payments and obligation of the South African operations related to the Short-term Rand uncommitted credit facilities and all 
payments and other obligations of Gruyere Holdings (Proprietary) Limited related to the A$500 million syndicated revolving 
credit facility and the A$37.5 million Gruyere Bank guarantee facility (2021: US$500 million 5-year notes issue, US$500 million 
10-year notes issue, the US$1,200 million term loan and revolving credit facilities, the R1,500 million Nedbank revolving credit 
facility, R500 million Rand Merchant Bank revolving credit facility, R500 million Absa revolving credit facility, Silicosis 
settlement costs, the Short-term Rand uncommitted credit facilities, the A$500 million syndicated revolving credit facility and 
the A$75 million Gruyere Bank guarantee facility). 

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Summary of the Gold Fields Group’s borrowings guaranteed by the Company as of 31 December 2022:

South African Rand

Figures in millions unless otherwise stated

Total facilities

US$500 million 5-year notes issue
US$500 million 10-year notes issue
US$1,200 million term loan and revolving credit facility
A$500 million syndicated revolving credit facility
R1,500 million Nedbank revolving credit facility
R500 million Rand Merchant Bank revolving credit facility
R500 million Absa Bank revolving credit facility
A$37.5 million Gruyere Bank guarantee facility
Silicosis settlement costs

8,510.0
8,510.0
19,573.0
5,800.0
1,500.0
500.0
500.0
435.0
281.0

45,609.0

2022

Utilised by  
Gold Fields 
Group

8,510.0
8,510.0
—
—
—
—
—
435.0
281.0

17,736.0

Total 
unutilised

—
—
19,573.0
5,800.0
1,500.0
500.0
500.0
—
—

27,873.0

Figures in millions unless otherwise stated

US$500 million 5-year notes issue
US$500 million 10-year notes issue
US$1,200 million term loan and revolving credit facility
A$500 million syndicated revolving credit facility
R1,500 million Nedbank revolving credit facility
R500 million Rand Merchant Bank revolving credit facility
R500 million Absa Bank revolving credit facility
A$75 million Gruyere Bank guarantee facility
Silicosis settlement costs

South African Rand

2021

Total facilities

Utilised by Gold 
Fields Group

Total unutilised

7,970.0
7,970.0
19,128.0
5,795.0
1,500.0
500.0
500.0
869.3
271.7

44,504.0

7,970.0
7,970.0
—
—
—
—
—
869.3
271.7

17,081.0

—
—
19,128.0
5,795.0
1,500.0
500.0
500.0
—
—

27,423.0

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for the year ended 31 December 2022

South African Rand

2022

—
—
(25.1)
(22.2)
35.4

(11.9)

2021

(40.9)
(16.8)
(20.1)
(17.2)
(37.5)

(132.5)

South African Rand

2022

8,972.5
1,036.4
(5,331.8)
3.9
17.0
(114.5)
30.3
(14.3)

4,599.5

2021

4,950.1
1.5
(5,004.4)
4.8
—
(107.8)
40.4
(17.1)

(132.5)

South African Rand

2022

(2.4)
279.8

277.4

2021

(1.0)
2.5

1.5

South African Rand

2022

2021

(9.3)
(1,036.4)
(1,281.1)

(2,326.8)

(9.5)
(1.5)
9.3

(1.7)

11.  OTHER COSTS, NET

Figures in millions unless otherwise stated

Advisory services
Strategy consulting services
Executive directors compensation
Non-executive directors compensation
Other

12.  CASH GENERATED BY/(UTILISED IN) OPERATIONS

Figures in millions unless otherwise stated

Profit for the year
Taxation
Dividends received
Unwinding of discount rate on silicosis settlement costs
Fair value adjustment on financial guarantees
Amortisation of financial guarantees
Foreign exchange loss on financial guarantees
Silicosis settlement costs

13.  CHANGE IN WORKING CAPITAL

Figures in millions unless otherwise stated

Trade and other receivables
Trade and other payables

14.  TAXATION PAID

Figures in millions unless otherwise stated

Amount payable at beginning of the year
Current taxation
Amount (receivable)/payable at end of the year

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Accounting classifications and fair values
The following tables show the carrying amounts of financial assets and financial liabilities. Except for the financial guarantees 
for which the fair value is R172.5 million, the carrying amounts approximate fair values due to reasons discussed below:

Financial instruments

31 December 2022
Financial assets measured at fair value
– Listed investments

Total

Financial assets not measured at fair value
– Trade and other receivables
– Related entity loans receivable

Total

Financial liabilities not measured at fair value
– Trade and other payables
– Related entity loans payable
– Financial guarantees 

Total

31 December 2021
Financial assets measured at fair value
– Listed investments

Total

Financial assets not measured at fair value
– Trade and other receivables
– Related entity loans receivable

Total

Financial liabilities not measured at fair value
– Trade and other payables
– Related entity loans payable
– Financial guarantees

Total

South African Rand

Financial 
assets 
measured at 
amortised 
cost

Other 
financial 
liabilities 
measured at 
amortised 
cost

Fair value 
through OCI

0.7

0.7

—
—

—

—
—
—

—

0.7

0.7

—
—

—

—
—
—

—

—

—

9.5
626.0

635.5

—
—
—

—

—

—

7.1
299.9

307.0

—
—
—

—

—

—

—
—

—

284.9
3,363.7
467.9

4,116.5

—

—

—
—

—

5.1
5,926.5
535.1

6,466.7

Total

0.7

0.7

9.5
626.0

635.5

284.9
3,363.7
467.9

4,116.5

0.7

0.7

7.1
299.9

307.0

5.1
5,926.5
535.1

6,466.7

The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instrument:

Trade and other receivables and trade and other payables
The carrying amounts approximate fair values due to the short maturity of these instruments.

Related entity loan payable and receivable
The fair value of related entity loans payable and receivable approximates their carrying amount because of the settlement 
terms of these obligations. This is considered a level 3 fair value measurement. 

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for the year ended 31 December 2022

16.  RISK MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES

In the normal course of its operations, the Company is exposed to commodity price, currency, interest rate, liquidity, equity 
price and credit risk. In order to manage these risks, the Group has developed a comprehensive risk management process 
to facilitate control and monitoring of these risks.

Controlling and managing risk in the Company
The Group has policies in areas such as counterparty exposure, hedging practices and prudential limits which have been 
ultimately approved by Gold Fields’ Board of Directors. Management of financial risk is centralised at Gold Fields’ treasury 
department (“Treasury”), which acts as the interface between the Company and counterparty banks. Treasury manages 
financial risk in accordance with the policies and procedures established by the Gold Fields Board of Directors and Executive 
Committee.

Gold Fields’ Board of Directors has approved dealing limits for money market, foreign exchange and commodity transactions, 
which Gold Fields’ treasury department is required to adhere to. Among other restrictions, these limits describe which 
instruments may be traded and demarcate open position limits for each category as well as indicating counterparty credit 
related limits. The dealing exposure and limits are checked and controlled each day and reported to Gold Fields’ Chief 
Financial Officer.

The objective of Treasury is to manage all financial risks arising from the Company’s business activities in order to protect 
profit and cash flows. Treasury activities of the Company are guided by the Treasury Policy, the Treasury Framework as well as 
domestic and international financial market regulations. Treasury activities are currently performed within the Treasury 
Framework with appropriate resolutions from the Board of Gold Fields, which are reviewed and approved annually by the 
Audit Committee.

The financial risk management objectives of the Company are defined as follows:

Liquidity risk management: The objective is to ensure that the Group is able to meet its short-term commitments through the 
effective and efficient usage of credit facilities.

Currency risk management: The objective is to manage the adverse effect of the currency fluctuations on the Group’s 
results.

Funding risk management: The objective is to meet funding requirements timeously and at competitive rates by adopting 
reliable liquidity management procedures.

Investment risk management: The objective is to achieve optimal returns on surplus funds.

Interest rate risk management: The objective is to identify opportunities to prudently manage interest rate exposures.

Counterparty exposure: The objective is to only deal with approved counterparts that are of a sound financial standing. The 
Group is limited to a maximum investment of 2.5% of the financial institutions’ equity, which is dependent on the institutions 
credit rating. This credit rating is Fitch Ratings’ national short-term credit rating for financial institutions.

Commodity price risk management: The objective is to keep commodity production unhedged except commodities used in 
the production process such as oil and others.

Operational risk management: The objective is to implement controls to adequately mitigate the risk of error and/or fraud to 
an acceptable level.

Banking relations management: The objective is to maintain relationships with credible financial institutions and ensure that 
all contracts and agreements related to risk management activities are co-ordinated and consistent throughout the Group and 
that they comply where necessary with all relevant regulatory and statutory requirements.

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16.  RISK MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES CONTINUED

Credit risk
Credit risk represents risk that an entity will suffer a financial loss due to the other party of a financial instrument not 
discharging its obligation, and arises principally from the Company’s receivables and as guarantors to certain of the Group’s 
borrowings.

The Company has reduced its exposure to credit risk by dealing with a number of counterparties. The Company approves 
these counterparties according to its risk management policy and ensures that they are of good credit quality.

The combined maximum credit risk exposure of the Company is as follows:

Figures in millions unless otherwise stated

Trade and other receivables
Related entity loans receivable
Financial guarantees

South African Rand

2022

9.5
626.0
45,609.0

2021

7.1
299.9
44,504.0

Expected credit loss assessment for customers
The Company determines each exposure to credit risk based on data that is determined to be predictive of the risk of loss 
and past experienced credit judgement.

Trade and other receivables
The Company’s exposure to credit risk is influenced mainly by the individual characteristics of each customer. The Company 
also considers other factors that might impact on the credit risk of its customer base including default risk and the country in 
which the customer operates.

Impairment of trade receivables, carried at amortised cost, has been determined using the simplified expected credit loss 
(“ECL”) approach and reflects the short-term maturities of the exposures.

Related entity loans receivable 
The ECL on the related entity loan receivable from Newshelf 899 (Proprietary) Limited (“Newshelf”) has been assessed as 
immaterial on the basis that Newshelf has sufficient liquid assets and generates sufficient cash flows to repay the loan if 
called upon. 

Financial guarantees
Gold Fields Limited and certain of its subsidiaries have guaranteed all payments and other obligations of Orogen Holdings 
(BVI) Limited related to the US$500 million 5-year notes issue, US$500 million 10-year notes issue and the US$1,200 million 
term loan and revolving credit facilities, all payments and other obligations of Gold Fields Operations Limited and GFI Joint 
Venture Holdings (Proprietary) Limited related to the R1,500 million Nedbank revolving credit facility, R500 million Rand 
Merchant Bank revolving credit facility, R500 million Absa Bank revolving credit facility and the Silicosis settlement costs, all 
payments and obligation of the South African operations related to the Short-term Rand uncommitted credit facilities and all 
payments and other obligations of Gruyere Holdings (Proprietary) Limited related to the A$500 million syndicated revolving 
credit facility and the A$37.5 million Gruyere Bank guarantee facility (2021: US$500 million 5-year notes issue, US$500 million 
10-year notes issue, the US$1,200 million term loan and revolving credit facilities, the R1,500 million Nedbank revolving credit 
facility, R500 million Rand Merchant Bank revolving credit facility, R500 million Absa revolving credit facility, Silicosis 
settlement costs, the Short-term Rand uncommitted credit facilities, the A$500 million syndicated revolving credit facility and 
the A$75 million Gruyere Bank guarantee facility). The maximum possible exposure is the total amount the entity would have 
to pay if the guarantee is called on and if none of the other subsidiaries that provided guarantees were able to pay the amount 
called on. At 31 December 2022 and 2021, there was no indication that the guarantees will be called upon. 

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for the year ended 31 December 2022

16.  RISK MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES CONTINUED

Liquidity risk
Going concern assessment
The Company’s current liabilities exceeded its current assets by R2,830.6 million at 31 December 2022 (2021: R6,471.3 million). 
Included in current liabilities are related party loans payable to subsidiary companies of R3,363.7 million (2021: R5,926.5 million) 
(refer note 5). The individual subsidiary companies have entered into an agreement that they will not demand repayment of the 
loans owing to them until such time as the Company can repay its other liabilities in the normal course of business. Gold Fields 
Limited has access to the Group’s undrawn loan facilities (refer note 10). The directors believe that the letters of support, in 
conjunction with the utilisation of the Group’s existing undrawn loan facilities, will enable the Company to continue to meet 
its obligations as they fall due for a period of at least twelve months from 31 December 2022. Accordingly, the financial 
statements have been prepared on the going concern basis.

The following are the contractually due undiscounted cash flows resulting from maturities of all financial liabilities, including 
interest payments:

Figures in millions unless otherwise stated

2022
Trade and other payables
Financial guarantees
Related entity loans payable

Total

2021
Trade and other payables
Financial guarantees
Related entity loans payable

Total

South African Rand

Within one 
year

Between one 
and five years

After five 
years

284.9
45,609.0
3,363.7

49,257.6

5.1
44,504.0
5,926.5

50,435.6

—
—

—

—
—

—

—
—

—

—
—

—

Total

284.9
45,609.0
3,363.7

49,257.6

5.1
44,504.0
5,926.5

50,435.6

Currency risk
Currency risk only exists on account of financial instruments being denominated in a currency that is not the functional 
currency. As at 31 December 2022 the most significant currency risk is the guarantee provided by the Company relating to 
the US$500 million 5-year notes issue, the US$500 million 10-year notes issue, the US$1,200 million revolving credit facilities, 
the A$500 million syndicated revolving credit facility and the A$37.5 million Gruyere Bank guarantee facility and the 
CAD100.3 million withholding tax receivable from the Canadian Tax Authority (2021: the US$500 million 5-year notes issue, 
the US$500 million 10-year notes issue, the US$1,200 million term loan and revolving credit facilities, the A$500 million 
syndicated revolving credit facility and the US$75 million Gruyere Bank guarantee facility).

A 10% (5%) weakening in the rand/dollar exchange rate would result in an increase in the foreign exchange loss recognised in 
the income statement of R45.1 million (R22.5 million) (2021: R52.0 million (R26.0 million)). A 10% (5%) strengthening in the 
rand/dollar exchange rate would result in a decrease in the foreign exchange loss recognised in the income statement of 
R45.1 million (R22.5 million) (2021: R52.0 million (R26.0 million)).

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17.  RELATED PARTIES
17.1  Subsidiaries

The subsidiaries are disclosed in note 6.

Refer to note 1, 6 and 10 for further details relating to related party transactions and balances.

17.2  Key management remuneration

Key management personnel include executive directors and prescribed officers (“Executive Committee”). The total key 
management remuneration amounted to R320.4 million (2021: R413.0 million) for 2022.

The details of key management personnel, including remuneration and participation in the Gold Fields Limited share scheme 
and LTIP are disclosed in note 17.3.

17.3  Directors’ and prescribed officers’ remuneration

None of the directors and officers of Gold Fields or, to the knowledge of Gold Fields, their families, had any interest, direct or 
indirect, in any transaction during the last three fiscal periods or in any proposed transaction which has affected or will 
materially affect Gold Fields or its investment interests or subsidiaries, other than as stated below.

None of the directors or officers of Gold Fields or any associate of such director or officer is currently or has been at any time 
during the past three fiscal periods indebted to Gold Fields.

At 31 December 2022, the Executive Committee and non-executive directors’ beneficial interest in the issued and listed 
stated capital of the Company was 0.1% (2021: 0.1%). No one director’s interest individually exceeds 1% of the issued stated 
capital or voting control of the Company.

Compensation to directors (included in other costs)

Figures in millions unless otherwise stated

Executive directors
Non-executive directors

South African Rand

2022

25.1
22.2

47.3

2021

20.1
17.2

37.3

The fees above related to services performed for the Company only. The tables on the following page are the total 
remuneration paid to executive directors by the Company as well as subsidiaries.

Non-executive directors (“NEDs”)
NEDs’ fees reflect their services as directors and services on various sub-committees on which they serve.

NEDs do not participate in any of the short- or long-term incentive plans and there are no arrangements in place for 
compensation to be awarded in the case of loss of office.

The Remuneration Committee seeks to align NEDs fees to the median of an appropriate peer group and reviews fee 
structures for NEDs on an annual basis. Approval is sought from shareholders after recommendation by the Board at the 
Annual General Meeting.

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for the year ended 31 December 2022

17.  RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS CONTINUED
17.3  Directors’ and prescribed officers’ remuneration continued

Non-executive directors (“NEDs”) CONTINUED
The following table summarises the remuneration for NEDs for the years ended 31 December 2021 and 2022:

C Carolus1
Y Suleman2
P Bacchus3
S Reid4
T Goodlace5
A Andani6
P Sibiya7
J McGill8
C Bitar9

Total – 2022

C Carolus
R Menell10
Y Suleman
P Bacchus
S Reid4
T Goodlace
A Andani6
C Letton11
P Mahanyele12
P Sibiya7
J McGill8

Total – 2021

South African Rand

Board fees

Directors 
Fees

Committee 
Fees

R’million

1.4
2.5
1.4
2.2
1.1
1.4
1.1
1.4
0.9

13.4

3.3
0.4
1.1
1.2
1.5
1.1
1.2
0.5
0.2
0.9
0.1

11.5

—
0.4
2.1
—
1.2
1.7
1.4
1.2
0.8

8.8

—
—
1.1
1.3
0.7
0.8
0.7
0.4
0.1
0.6
—

5.7

Total

1.4
2.9
3.5
2.2
2.3
3.1
2.5
2.6
1.7

22.2

3.3
0.4
2.2
2.5
2.2
1.9
1.9
0.9
0.3
1.5
0.1

17.2

1  C Carolus resigned from the Board on 31 May 2022.
2  Y Suleman was appointed as Chair of the Board on 1 June 2022. As Chair he received an all-inclusive fee from 1 June 2022.
3  P Bacchus was paid Committee fees for the respective Sub-Committees on which he has been appointed. The fees for his attendance at the Ad-hoc/

Investment Sub-Committee was paid as member fees and the delta for his fees as chair of the Committee was paid in March 2023.

4  S Reid is a director of Gold Fields Netherlands Services BV and Gold Fields Orogen Holdings (BVI) Limited. He received US$32,906 (2021: US$36,825) for 

duties performed on behalf of these entities. He was appointed as lead independent director on 1 September 2021 with an all-inclusive fee.

5  T Goodlace was appointed to the Nominating Committee effective 23 November 2021. He was paid pro-rate fees for November 2021 plus the full monthly 

fee for December 2021, in February 2022.

6  A Andani is a director of GF Ghana Limited and Abosso Goldfields Limited. He received US$79,882 (2021: US$74,025) for duties performed on behalf of 

these entities. He was appointed Chair of the Capital Projects Committee on 1 June 2021.

7  P Sibiya was appointed to the Board on 1 March 2021 and appointed as the Chair of the Audit Committee in June 2022.
8  J McGill was appointed to the Board on 22 November 2021 and only received director’s fees for this period in 2021. 
9  C Bitar was appointed to the Board on 1 May 2022.
10  R Menell resigned from the Board on 10 March 2021.
11  C Letton resigned from the Board on 31 May 2021.
12  P Mahanyele resigned from the Board on 28 February 2021.

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17.  RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS CONTINUED
17.3  Directors’ and prescribed officers’ remuneration continued

Executive directors and prescribed officers

The following tables summarise the remuneration for executive directors and prescribed officers for the year ended 
31 December 2022 and 2021:

Salary1

Pension fund 
contribution

Cash 
incentive2

Share-based 
payment 
expense4

Other3

Executive directors
C Griffith5
PA Schmidt

Prescribed officers
M Preece6
L Rivera7
R Butcher8
N Chohan
B Mattison
T Leishman
A Nagaser
S Matthews
R Bardien
J Mortoti9

Total – 2022

15.4
10.1
25.5

8.4
14.0
6.5
5.7
7.3
5.8
4.1
9.2
5.0
6.2

72.2

97.7

0.4
0.8
1.2

0.4
5.9
0.2
0.5
0.4
0.4
0.4
0.3
0.4
1.0

9.9

11.1

R’million

11.2
7.4
18.6

6.7
—
3.9
3.8
5.2
4.1
2.8
4.3
3.5
5.3

39.6

58.2

49.1
—
49.1

—
—
2.7
—
0.1
—
0.2
—
—
1.1

4.1

7.4
13.6
21.0

18.9
11.8
(4.0)
8.9
11.6
10.7
5.6
9.1
6.2
0.4
79.2

53.2

100.2

Total

83.5
31.9
115.4

34.4
31.7
9.3
18.9
24.6
21.0
13.1
22.9
15.1
14.0

205.0

320.4

1  The total US$ amounts paid for 2022 and included in salary were as follows: C Griffith US$336,501, P Schmidt US$135,300 and B Mattison US$96,200.
2  The annual bonuses for the year ended 31 December 2022 were paid in February/March 2022 and February/March 2023.
3  Other payments include business related reimbursements and incidental payments unless otherwise stated.
4  The share-based payment expense is calculated in terms of IFRS and is not the cash amounts paid. 
5  C Griffith stepped down as CEO and exited the Company with effect from 31 December 2022. Other payments for 2022 include termination payments in line 

with his separation agreement.

6  M Preece was EVP for the South Africa region until 31 December 2022 and took over as interim CEO on 1 January 2023.
7  Other payments for 2022 include advance payment of portion of estimated Utilidades.
8  R Butcher resigned effective 30 September 2022. His cash incentive payment for 2022 was negotiated and approved by Remco and the Board.
9  J Mortoti was appointed on 1 July 2022.

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Notes to the separate financial statements continued
for the year ended 31 December 2022

17.  RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS CONTINUED
17.3  Directors’ and prescribed officers’ remuneration continued

Salary1

Pension fund 
contribution

Cash
incentive2

Share-based 
payment
expense4

Other3

R’million

10.6
9.5
4.7

24.8

12.0
12.9
6.3
5.4
6.9
5.6
3.9
8.3
8.1
4.8

74.2

99.0

0.3
0.7
0.1

1.1

5.0
3.0
0.5
0.5
0.4
0.4
0.4
0.6
0.4
0.4

11.6

12.7

11.1
7.0
11.0

29.1

—
7.8
3.9
3.9
4.5
3.7
2.7
5.0
4.9
3.2

39.6

68.7

—
0.1
11.2

11.3

6.7
52.2
—
—
—
—
0.2
0.4
—
—

59.5

70.8

4.5
20.7
31.1

56.3

15.1
18.1
6.6
9.6
12.2
9.6
5.9
11.7
9.1
7.6

105.5

161.8

Total

26.5
38.0
58.1

122.6

38.8
94.0
17.3
19.4
24.0
19.3
13.1
26.0
22.5
16.0

290.4

413.0

Executive directors
C Griffith5
PA Schmidt
N Holland6

Prescribed officers
L Rivera7
A Baku8
R Butcher
N Chohan
B Mattison
T Leishman
A Nagaser
S Matthews
M Preece
R Bardien

Total – 2021

1  The total US$ amounts paid for 2021 and included in salary were as follows: C Griffith US$244,500, NJ Holland US$106,950, P Schmidt US$131,500 and 

B Mattison US$93,500.

2  The annual bonuses for the year ended 31 December 2021 were paid in February/March 2022.
3  Other payments include business related reimbursements and incidental payments unless otherwise stated.
4  The share-based payment expense is calculated in terms of IFRS and are not the cash amounts paid. 
5  C Griffith was appointed CEO on 1 April 2021.
6  NJ Holland retired effective 31 March 2021. Other payments for 2021 include a termination payment in line with his retirement agreement of which US$215,881 

was in US$.

7  Other payments for 2021 include advance payment of portion of estimated Utilidades.
8  A Baku resigned on 31 December 2021. Other payments for 2021 termination payment and leave encashment. 

Refer pages 59 to 65 for the unvested share awards and cash-flow on settlement thereof for executive directors and 
prescribed officers for the year ended 31 December 2022 and 2021.

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Final dividend
On 16 February 2022, Gold Fields declared a final dividend of 260 SA cents per share.

Proposed Joint Venture in Ghana Between Gold Fields and AngloGold Ashanti
On 16 March 2023, Gold Fields and AngloGold Ashanti (“the Ghana JV Parties”) announced that they have agreed the key 
terms of a proposed joint venture in Ghana between Gold Fields’ Tarkwa and AngloGold Ashanti’s neighbouring Iduapriem 
mines (“the Proposed Ghana JV”). The Tarkwa mine is held by Gold Fields Ghana, in which Gold Fields currently owns a 90% 
share with a further 10% share held by the Ghanaian government (as a free carried interest). The Iduapriem Mine is currently 
100% owned by AngloGold Ashanti. Both mines are located near the town of Tarkwa in the country’s Western Region.

 The Ghana JV Parties have agreed in principle on the key terms of the Proposed Ghana JV and will engage with the 
government of Ghana and other key stakeholders, including relevant regulators, with a view to implementing the Proposed 
Ghana JV as soon as practically possible. The Ghana JV Parties have agreed to mutual exclusivity during this engagement. 
It is intended that the Proposed Ghana JV will be an incorporated joint venture, constituted within Gold Fields Ghana and 
operated by Gold Fields. AngloGold Ashanti will contribute its 100% interest in the Iduapriem Mine to Gold Fields Ghana in 
return for a shareholding in that company. Excluding the interest to be held by the government of Ghana, Gold Fields will 
have an interest of 66.7%, or two-thirds, and AngloGold Ashanti will have an interest of 33.3%, or one-third, in the Proposed 
Ghana JV. Implementation of the Proposed Ghana JV is subject to, among other matters, reaching agreement with the 
government of Ghana regarding the Proposed Ghana JV, conclusion of confirmatory due diligence and securing all requisite 
regulatory approvals.

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Operating and Financial Information by Mine 
(unaudited) 
for the year ended 31 December 2022

SOUTH AFRICAN REGION 

South Deep – total managed

Gold produced

Net earnings (before 
minorities)

Tonnes  
Milled

Yield*
g/tonne

’000  

All-in
costs**

Kilograms

ounces

US$/oz

SA Rand 
million

US$  

million

1,104,000
1,367,000
1,241,000
1,681,000
1,101,000

2,440,000
2,106,000
2,347,000
1,323,000
1,496,000
2,248,000
2,081,000
1,320,000
1,666,000
2,258,000
2,922,000
2,984,600

4.6
5.3
4.4
4.9
4.1

3.5
4.0
4.0
4.7
4.1
4.0
4.2
3.7
4.1
3.1
3.1
3.4

5,076
7,220
5,434
8,236
4,547

8,491
8,411
9,397
6,236
6,160
9,032
8,748
4,885
6,907
7,056
9,101
10,200

163
232
175
265
146

273
270
302
200
198
290
281
157
222
227
293
328

595
727
717
811
939

1,073
1,105
1,045
1,732
1,559
1,234
1,400
2,012
1,259
1,260
1,379
1,356

(46.8)
(143.1)
(10.9)
(81.0)
(96.5)

146.4
122.1
(206.9)
(897.7)
(700.5)
191.1
(337.6)
(3,009.2)
104.4
578.6
1,693.4
2,401.8

(6.5)
(19.7)
(1.2)
(10.7)
(13.5)

20.3
14.9
(21.6)
(83.0)
(55.2)
13.0
(25.3)
(224.7)
7.2
35.3
114.5
146.7

Year to 30 June
2007# 
2008
2009
2010
Six months to December 2010
Year to 31 December
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022

Total

31,685,600

3.9

125,137

4,022

#  For the seven months ended 30 June 2007, since acquisition control.
*  Combined surface and underground yield
**  All-in costs: as from 2014 per the new World Gold Council Standard issued on 27 June 2013. Up to 2014, cash cost was the key metric.

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Tarkwa mine – total managed

Gold produced

Tonnes  
treated

Yield 
g/tonne

Kilograms

’000 
ounces

Year to 30 June
1994 – 2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
Six months to December 2010
Year to 31 December
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022

91,612,600
21,487,000
22,639,000
22,035,000
21,273,000
22,716,000
11,496,000

23,138,000
22,910,000
19,275,000
13,553,000
13,520,000
13,608,000
13,527,000
13,791,000
13,749,000
14,234,000
13,877,000
14,016,000

Total

402,456,600

1.2
1.0
1.0
0.9
0.9
1.0
1.0

1.0
1.0
1.0
1.3
1.3
1.3
1.3
1.2
1.2
1.1
1.2
1.2

1.1

108,546
22,060
21,684
20,095
19,048
22,415
11,261

22,312
22,358
19,664
17,363
18,229
17,669
17,617
16,330
16,146
16,370
16,227
16,535

3,490
709
697
646
612
721
362

717
719
632
558
586
568
566
525
519
526
522
532

441,929

14,207

Surface operation from F1999.
**  All-in costs: as from 2014 per the new World Gold Council Standard issued on 27 June 2013. Up to 2014, cash cost was the key metric.

Net  
earnings  
(before  

minorities)

All-in
costs**

US$/oz

US$  

million

n/a
292
333
430
521
536
562

556
673
816
1,068
970
959
940
951
958
1,017
1,155
1,248

210.9
97.8
116.9
147.8
100.0
187.9
135.6

401.4
263.7
(16.2)
83.7
87.5
116.9
85.4
40.1
101.3
173.5
259.8
(32.8)

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(unaudited) continued 
for the year ended 31 December 2022

Damang mine – total managed

Gold produced

Tonnes  
treated

Yield 
g/tonne

Kilograms

’000 
ounces

17,279,000
5,328,000
5,269,000
4,516,000
4,991,000
5,028,000
2,491,000

4,942,000
4,416,000
3,837,000
4,044,000
4,295,000
4,268,000
4,590,000
4,205,000
4,645,000
4,798,000
4,720,000
4,784,000

98,446,000

1.8
1.4
1.1
1.3
1.2
1.3
1.5

1.4
1.2
1.2
1.4
1.2
1.1
1.0
1.3
1.4
1.4
1.7
1.5

1.4

30,994
7,312
5,843
6,041
6,233
6,451
3,637

6,772
5,174
4,760
5,527
5,220
4,594
4,467
5,630
6,482
6,936
7,913
7,154

996
235
188
194
200
207
117

218
166
153
178
168
148
144
181
208
223
254
230

137,140

4,408

Year to 30 June
2002# – 2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
Six months to December 2010
Year to 31 December
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022

Total

#  F2002 – For the five months ended 30 June, since acquisition.
**  All-in costs: as from 2014 per the new World Gold Council Standard issued on 27 June 2013. Up to 2014, cash cost was the key metric.

Asanko mine# – 45%

Gold produced

Tonnes  
treated

Yield 
g/tonne

Kilograms

’000 
ounces

944,000
2,474,000
2,674,000
2,670,000
2,623,050

11,385,050

1.5
1.4
1.3
1.1
0.9

1.2

1,400
3,513
3,499
2,942
2,384

13,738

45
113
113
95
77

443

Year to 31 December
2018*
2019*
2020*
2021*
2022*

Total

Net  
earnings  
(before  

minorities)

All-in
costs**

US$/oz

US$  

million

n/a
341
473
551
660
660
636

701
918
1,060
1,175
1,326
1,254
1,827
1,506
1,147
1,035
852
1,083

76.1
27.2
16.0
25.9
9.0
45.9
39.4

100.5
36.3
(118.3)
3.4
(89.3)
(4.5)
20.4
(8.3)
25.5
45.2
98.7
85.7

Net  
earnings  
(before  

minorities)

All-in
costs**

US$/oz

US$  

million

1,175
1,214
1,316
1,559
1,435

(1.1)
4.3
59.4
27.0
18.8

#  Equity accounted joint venture. For the purpose of the review of the Group results by the Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”), in terms of IFRS 8 Operating 

Segments, Asanko is proportionately consolidated. As a result, the operating and financial information by mine includes analysis of Asanko’s results.

*  Asanko has been equity accounted since 31 July 2018.
**  All-in costs: as from 2014 per the new World Gold Council Standard issued on 27 June 2013. Up to 2014, cash cost was the key metric.

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Year to 30 June
2002# – 2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
Six months to December 2010
Year to 31 December
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022

St Ives mine

Gold produced

Tonnes  
treated

Yield 
g/tonne

Kilograms

’000  

ounces

All-in
costs**

US$/oz

All-in
costs** 
A$/oz

21,960,000
6,690,000
6,759,000
7,233,000
7,262,000
6,819,000
3,284,000

6,745,000
7,038,000
4,763,000
4,553,000
3,867,000
4,046,000
4,198,000
4,251,000
4,466,000
4,817,000
4,088,000
3,857,000

2.7
2.3
2.2
1.8
1.8
1.9
2.3

2.1
2.0
2.6
2.5
3.0
2.8
2.7
2.7
2.6
2.5
3.0
3.0

2.4

59,838
15,440
15,146
12,992
13,322
13,097
7,557

14,449
13,992
12,525
11,246
11,566
11,290
11,319
11,415
11,527
11,972
12,224
11,717

1,924
496
487
418
428
421
243

465
450
403
362
372
363
364
367
371
385
393
377

254
339
424
582
596
710
710

901
931
833
1,164
969
949
916
902
963
873
1,040
1,104

379
453
540
649
805
806
757

873
899
861
1,289
1,287
1,273
1,198
1,207
1,385
1,266
1,385
1,594

282,634

9,089

Total

116,696,000

#  F2002 – For the seven months ended 30 June, since acquisition.
**  All-in costs: as from 2014 per the new World Gold Council Standard issued on 27 June 2013. Up to 2014, cash cost was the key metric.

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for the year ended 31 December 2022

Agnew mine

Gold produced

Tonnes  
treated

Yield  

g/tonne

Kilograms

’000  

ounces

All-in
costs** 

US$/oz

All-in
costs** 
A$/oz

Year to 30 June
2002# – 2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
Six months to December 2010
Year to 31 December
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022

4,299,000
1,323,000
1,323,000
1,315,000
1,066,000
883,000
417,000

935,000
943,000
974,000
1,246,000
1,218,000
1,176,000
1,235,000
1,178,000
1,231,000
1,357,000
1,254,000
1,198,000

Total

24,571,000

4.6
5.2
5.0
4.8
5.6
5.8
5.9

6.5
5.8
6.9
6.8
6.0
6.1
6.1
6.3
5.5
5.3
5.5
6.2

5.6

19,911
6,916
6,605
6,336
5,974
5,140
2,477

6,035
5,494
6,705
8,419
7,360
7,134
7,502
7,434
6,824
7,257
6,936
7,440

640
222
212
204
192
165
80

194
177
216
271
237
229
241
239
219
233
223
239

236
266
295
445
401
539
621

696
827
625
990
959
971
977
1,026
1,152
1,053
1,308
1,298

357
355
377
496
541
611
662

675
799
646
1,096
1,276
1,301
1,276
1,374
1,656
1,528
1,741
1,875

137,899

4,433

#  For the seven months ended 30 June, since acquisition.
**  All-in costs: as from 2014 per the new World Gold Council Standard issued on 27 June 2013. Up to 2014, cash cost was the key metric.

Granny Smith mine

Gold produced

Tonnes  
treated

Yield  

g/tonne

Kilograms

’000  

ounces

All-in
costs** 

US$/oz

All-in
costs**
A$/oz

330,000
1,472,000
1,451,000
1,446,000
1,726,000
1,778,000
1,753,000
1,719,000
1,662,000
1,583,000

14,920,000

5.9
6.7
6.5
6.1
5.2
4.9
4.9
4.9
5.2
5.7

5.5

1,935
9,804
9,365
8,827
9,030
8,709
8,547
8,386
8,684
8,955

62
315
301
284
290
280
275
270
279
288

786
809
764
834
896
925
922
1,010
1,161
1,171

812
896
1,017
1,119
1,171
1,239
1,325
1,465
1,545
1,691

82,242

2,644

Year to 31 December
2013 from October
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022

Total

**  All-in costs: as from 2014 per the new World Gold Council Standard issued on 27 June 2013. Up to 2014, cash cost was the key metric.

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Gold produced

Tonnes  
treated

Yield  

g/tonne

Kilograms

’000  

ounces

1,639,000
4,054,000
4,219,000
4,432,500

14,344,500

0.9
1.0
0.9
1.1

1.0

1,541
4,016
3,835
4,893

14,285

50
129
123
157

459

All-in
costs**

US$/oz

All-in
costs** 
A$/oz

2,900
931
1,158
991

4,170
1,350
1,541
1,431

Year to 31 December
2019
2020
2021
2022

Total

#  The Gruyere project was successfully completed during 2019, with first gold produced in June 2019. Commercial levels of production were achieved at the end of 

September 2019.

**  All-in costs: as from 2014 per the new World Gold Council Standard issued on 27 June 2013. Up to 2014, cash cost was the key metric.

Year to 30 June
2002# – 2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
Six months to December 2010
Year to 31 December
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022

Total

#  F2002 – For the seven months ended 30 June 2002, since acquisition.

Australia region

Net earnings

US$ million

AS$ million

181.2
39.3
41.5
36.8
69.8
81.0
60.9

189.6
88.9
(138.9)
94.5
175.5
219.5
204.3
190.2
159.3
381.2
475.8
506.1

296.2
52.6
52.8
41.2
94.3
89.9
64.9

183.8
85.8
(143.6)
104.7
233.3
294.4
266.8
254.5
229.0
553.4
633.2
730.5

3,056.5

4,117.7

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for the year ended 31 December 2022

SOUTH AMERICAN REGION

Year to 30 June
2009# 
2010
Six months to December 2010
Year to 31 December
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022

Tonnes  
treated

4,547,000
6,141,000
3,102,000

6,593,000
6,513,000
6,571,000
6,797,000
6,710,000
6,977,000
6,796,000
6,644,000
6,718,000
6,796,000
6,817,000
6,721,000

Total

94,443,000

Cerro Corona mine – total managed

Gold produced*

Yield  

’000  

All-in
costs**

g/tonne

Kilograms

ounces

US$/eq oz

Net 
earnings 
(before 
minorities) 
US$ million

1.5
2.0
2.0

1.8
1.6
1.5
1.5
1.4
1.2
1.4
1.5
1.4
0.9
1.1
1.2

1.4

6,822
12,243
6,206

11,915
10,641
9,851
10,156
9,196
8,405
9,540
9,767
9,104
6,442
7,723
8,103

219
394
200

383
342
317
327
296
270
307
314
293
207
248
261

369
348
395

437
492
491
702
777
762
673
699
810
1,119
1,040
444

25.4
90.8
93.3

208.5
217.6
80.5
66.5
(93.4)
(73.1)
97.4
42.6
83.1
53.9
54.8
27.9

136,114

4,378

#  Transition from project to operation from September 2008.
*  Cerro Corona is a gold and copper mine. As such, gold produced and all-in costs are based on gold equivalent ounces.
**  All-in costs: as from 2014 per the new World Gold Council Standard issued on 27 June 2013. Up to 2014, cash cost was the key metric.

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Register date: 31 December 2022 
Issued Share Capital: 891,378,571 shares 

SHAREHOLDER SPREAD
1 – 1000 shares
1001 – 10 000 shares
10 001 – 100 000 shares
100 001 – 1 000 000 shares
Over 1 000 000 shares

Total

DISTRIBUTION OF SHAREHOLDERS
American Depositary Receipts
Banks
Brokers
Close Corporations
Control Account
Endowment Funds
Individuals
Insurance Companies
Investment Companies
Medical Aid Schemes
Mutual Funds
Nominees and Trusts
Other Corporations
Own Holdings
Pension Funds
Private Companies
Public Companies
Share Trust

Total

PUBLIC/NON-PUBLIC SHAREHOLDERS
Non – Public Shareholders
Directors of the Company1 
Share Trust
Own Holdings
Public Shareholders

Total

No. of  

shareholders

%

No. of  
shares

18,662
1,702
876
346
90

2,471,022
86.10%
5,353,507
7.85%
4.04%
32,205,956
1.60% 106,325,509
0.42% 745,022,577

%

0.28%
0.60%
3.61%
11.93%
83.58%

21,676

100.00% 891,378,571

100.00%

1
218
69
97
1
53
19,135
60
8
32
769
349
41
2
572
262
6
1

0.00% 249,275,063
1.01% 193,938,406
62,070,639
0.32%
0.45%
88,757
867,960
0.00%
1,559,084
0.24%
11,644,100
88.28%
13,236,052
0.28%
2,444,093
0.04%
0.15%
756,666
3.55% 169,931,382
34,298,444
1.61%
1,340,275
0.19%
0.01%
34,326
2.64% 134,515,850
1,472,050
1.21%
380,030
0.03%
13,525,394
0.00%

27.97%
21.76%
6.96%
0.01%
0.10%
0.17%
1.31%
1.48%
0.27%
0.08%
19.06%
3.85%
0.15%
0.00%
15.09%
0.17%
0.04%
1.52%

21,676

100.00% 891,378,571

100.00%

5
2
1
2

0.02%
0.01%
0.00%
0.01%

13,795,887
236,167
13,525,394
34,326

1.55%
0.03%
1.52%
0.00%

21,671
21,676

99.98% 877,582,684
100.00% 891,378,571

98.45%
100.00%

1  A breakdown of the directors’ and prescribed officers’ shareholding is provided on page 23 of this report.

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 Beneficial shareholders holding of 3% or more

Public Investment Corporation (Government Employees Pension Fund)
VanEck Vectors Gold Miners ETF
Total

 Fund managers holding of 3% or more

BlackRock Inc
Public Investment Corporation
VanEck Global
The Vanguard Group, Inc
Allan Gray
Schroders

Total

 Foreign custodian holding of 3% or more

State Street Bank And Trust
JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association
Citibank NA London
The Bank of New York Mellon

Total

Number of  

shares

101,392,308
46,198,984
147,591,292

Number of  

shares

96,283,693
84,457,458
50,447,474
34,496,299
32,292,429
30,347,861

328,325,214

Number of  

shares

105,125,315
63,091,727
58,485,978
48,542,401

275,245,421

%

11.37%
5.18%
16.55%

%

10.80%
9.47%
5.66%
3.87%
3.62%
3.40%

36.82%

%

11.79%
7.08%
6.56%
5.45%

30.88%

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ABET

AISC

AIC

AS/NZ 4801

Backfill

BEE

Adult Basic Education and Training

All-in sustaining costs. AISC comprises on-site mining costs (on a sales basis); on-site general and 
administrative costs; royalties and production taxes; realised gains/losses on hedges due to operating costs; 
community costs related to current operations; permitting costs related to current operations; third-party 
smelting, refining and transport costs; non-cash remuneration (site-based); stock-piles/product inventory 
write-down; operational stripping costs; by-product credits; corporate general and administrative costs 
(including share-based remuneration); reclamation and remediation – accretion and amortisation (operating 
sites); exploration and study costs (sustaining); and capital exploration (sustaining)

All-in costs. AIC is AISC plus community costs not related to current operations; community costs not related 
to current operations; reclamation and remediation costs not related to current operations; exploration and 
study costs (non-sustaining); capital exploration (non-sustaining); capitalised stripping & underground mine 
development (non-sustaining); and capital expenditure (non-sustaining)

Australian occupational health and safety management standards

Material generally sourced from processing plant mine residues and utilised for the filling of mined voids, to 
ensure long-term stability of excavations and minimise the effects of seismic activity

Black Economic Empowerment. BEE seeks to ensure that black persons within South Africa gain a significant 
degree of control in the economy through the possession of equity stakes and the holding of management 
positions within an institution

Blasthole

The hole into which a blasting charge is inserted in order to blast loose a quantity of rock

Borehole or drill 
hole

Box-hole

Bulk mining

BVQI

Hole bored or drilled in rock, usually to obtain representative samples (see diamond drill)

A cross raise, normally from the access cross-cut to the reef horizon, for the purpose of drawing broken rock 
and ore from the reef horizon into a conveyance in the cross-cut

Any large-scale, mechanised method of mining involving many thousands of tonnes of ore being blasted or 
caved and transported to a processing plant

Bureau Veritas Quality International is a leading global and independent certification body that audits and 
certifies whether company systems meet the requirements of ISO standards

Carbon-in-leach 
(“CIL”)

The recovery process in which gold is leached from gold-bearing ore pulp by cyanide and simultaneously 
adsorbed onto activated carbon granules in the same tanks. The loaded carbon is then separated from the 
pulp for subsequent gold removal by elution.

Capital expenditure 
(or capex)

Carbon-in-pulp 
(“CIP”)

Channel

Collective 
Bargaining 
Agreement

Comminution

Co-morbidity

Concentrate

Specific project or ongoing expenditure for replacement or additional equipment, materials or infrastructure

The recovery process in which gold is first leached to close to maximum extent from gold-bearing ore pulp 
by cyanide and then adsorbed onto activated carbon granules in separate and subsequent tanks. The 
loaded carbon is then separated from the pulp for subsequent gold removal by elution

Historic water course into which sediments consisting of gravel and sand are/have been deposited

Collective Bargaining Agreement means a written agreement concerning terms and conditions of 
employment or any other matter of mutual interest concluded by a trade union(s) and the Company

The term used to describe the process by which ore is reduced in size in order to liberate the desired 
mineral from the gangue material in preparation for further processing

Medical term for diseases that commonly co-exist, which increase the risk of morbidity

A metal-rich product resulting from a mineral enrichment process such as gravity concentration or flotation, 
in which most of the desired mineral has been separated from the waste material in the ore

Conglomerate

Sedimentary rocks comprising eroded subangular to rounded pebbles within a finer-grained matrix

Cross-cut

A horizontal underground drive developed perpendicular to the strike direction of the stratigraphy and reef

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Cut-off grade

Decline

Depletion

Development

Diamond drill

Dilution

Dip

Dyke

Elution

Facies

Fatality rate

Fault

Feasibility study

Filtration

Flotation

The lowest grade of mineralised ore, which determines whether or not it is economic to mine and send to 
the processing plant

An excavation from surface or subsurface, in the form of a tunnel, which is developed downwards

The decrease in quantity of ore, in a deposit or property resulting from extraction or mining

Is any tunnelling operation that is developed for either exploration, exploitation or both

A rotary type of rock drill that cuts a core of rock by diamond bits and is recovered in long cylindrical 
sections

Waste or material below the cut-off grade that contaminates the ore during the course of mining operations 
and thereby reduces the average grade mined

Angle of inclination (of a geological feature/rock) from the horizontal

Tabular, vertical or near vertical body of igneous rock formed by the intrusion of magma generally into planar 
structural zones of weakness

The chemical process of desorbing gold from activated carbon

The characteristics of a rock unit defined by its composition, lithology, physical properties and geochemical 
parameters, usually reflecting the conditions of its origin

Number of deaths normally expressed as a ratio per million man-hours worked

The surface or plane of a fracture along which movement has occurred

A comprehensive design and costing study of the selected option for the development of a mineral project 
in which appropriate assessments have been made of realistically assumed geological, mining, metallurgical, 
economic, marketing, legal, environmental, social, governmental, engineering, operational and all other 
modifying factors, which are considered in sufficient detail to demonstrate at the time of reporting that 
extraction is reasonably justified (economically mineable) and the factors reasonably serve as the basis for a 
final decision by a proponent or financial institution to proceed with, or finance, the development of the 
project. The overall confidence of the study should be stated

Process of separating usually valuable solid material from a liquid

The process by which the surface chemistry of the desired mineral particles is chemically modified such that 
they preferentially attach themselves to bubbles and float to the surface of the pulp in specially designed 
aerated and agitated vessels. The gangue or waste minerals may be chemically depressed to not float, thus 
allowing the valuable minerals to be concentrated and separated from the undesired material

Footwall

The underlying side of an ore body or stope

Free cash flow 
margin

Gold equivalent

The free cash flow (“FCF”) margin is revenue less cash outflow divided by revenue expressed as a 
percentage

A quantity of metal (such as copper) converted to an amount of gold in ounces, based on accepted gold and 
other metal prices, i.e. the accepted total value of the metal based on its weight and value thereof divided by 
the accepted value of one troy ounce of gold

Grade

The quantity of gold or other metal contained within a unit weight of one metric tonne, generally expressed 
in grams per metric tonne (“g/t”) or percent metal per metric tonne (%)

Hanging wall

The overlying side of an ore body or slope

Haulage

Head grade

Hedging

A horizontal underground excavation which is used to transport mined ore

The grade of the material delivered to the processing facility (such as heap leach pad, mill, etc.) 
The Mineral Reserve declaration is for material as delivered to the processing facility

Taking a buy or sell position in futures market opposite to a position held in the cash/spot market to minimise 
the risk of financial loss from an adverse price change

Hydrothermal

Process of injection of hot, aqueous, generally mineral-rich solutions into existing rocks or geological 
features

ICVCT

Informed Consented Voluntary Counselling and Testing

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Resources

Inferred Mineral 
Resource

ISO 14000

Lock-up gold

LTIFR

Measured Mineral 
Resource

Milling

Mine Health and 
Safety Act 
(“MHSA”)

That part of a Mineral Resource for which tonnage, densities, shape, physical characteristics, grade and 
mineral content can be estimated with a reasonable level of confidence. It is based on exploration, sampling 
and testing information gathered through appropriate techniques from locations such as outcrops, trenches, 
pits, workings and drill holes. The locations are too widely or inappropriately spaced to confirm geological 
and/or grade continuity but are spaced closely enough for continuity to be assumed

That part of a Mineral Resource for which tonnage, grade and mineral content can be estimated with a low 
level of confidence. It is inferred from geological evidence and assumed but not verified geological and/or 
grade continuity. It is based on information gathered through appropriate techniques from locations such as 
outcrops, trenches, pits, workings and drill-holes which may be limited or of uncertain quality and reliability

International standards for organisations to implement sound environmental management systems

Gold trapped as a temporary inventory within a processing plant, or sections thereof, typically milling circuits

Lost-Time Injury Frequency Rate, expressed in million man-hours worked

That part of a Mineral Resource for which tonnage, densities, shape, physical characteristics, grade and 
mineral content can be estimated with a high level of confidence. It is based on detailed and reliable 
exploration, sampling and testing information gathered through appropriate techniques from locations such 
as outcrops, trenches, pits, workings and drill holes. The locations are spaced closely enough to confirm 
geological and grade continuity

A general term used to describe the material size reduction process in which crushed ore is ground in a 
rotating grinding mill, using some form of grinding media (e.g. steel balls) prior to being subjected to physical 
or chemical treatment to extract the valuable metals to a concentrate or finished product

The South African Mine Health and Safety Act, No 29 of 1996

Mineralised

Rock in which minerals have been naturally introduced

Mineral Reserve

Mineral Resource

A ‘‘Mineral Reserve’’ is the economically mineable material derived from a Measured or Indicated Mineral 
Resource or both. It includes diluting and contaminating materials and allows for losses that are expected to 
occur when the material is mined. Appropriate assessments to a minimum of a pre-feasibility study for a 
project and a life-of-mine plan for an operation must have been completed, including consideration of, and 
modification by, realistically assumed mining, metallurgical, economic, marketing, legal, environmental, social 
and governmental factors (the modifying factors). Such modifying factors must be disclosed

A ‘Mineral Resource’ is a concentration or occurrence of material of economic interest in or on the earth’s 
crust in such form, quality and quantity that there are reasonable and realistic prospects for eventual 
economic extraction. The location, quantity, grade, continuity and other geological characteristics of a 
Mineral Resource are known, or estimated from specific geological evidence, sampling and knowledge 
interpreted from an appropriately constrained and portrayed geological model. Mineral Resources are 
subdivided, and must be so reported, in order of increasing confidence in respect of geoscientific evidence, 
into Inferred, Indicated or Measured categories

Mining Face

Net cash flow

Normal fault

The end of a development end, drift, cross-cut or stope at which work is taking place

Cash flow from operating activities less net capital expenditure and environmental payments

Fault in which the hanging wall moves downward relative to the footwall, under extensional tectonic 
conditions

Nugget effect

A measure of the randomness of the grade distribution within a mineralised zone

NUM

OHSAS

Payshoot

Pillar

National Union of Mine Workers

Management system standards, developed in order to facilitate the integration of quality and occupational 
health and safety management systems by organisations

Linear to sublinear zone within a reef for which gold grades or accumulations are predominantly above the 
cut-off grade

Rock left behind to help support the excavations in an underground mine

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Pre-Feasibility 
Study

Probable Mineral 
Reserve

A preliminary design and costing study of the short-listed preferred mining and processing option(s) for the 
development of a mineral project in which appropriate assessments have been made of realistically 
assumed geological, mining, metallurgical, economic, marketing, legal, environmental, social, governmental, 
engineering, operational and all other modifying factors, which are considered in sufficient detail to 
demonstrate at the time of reporting that extraction is reasonably justified (economically mineable) and the 
determined assumptions and parameters reasonably serve as the basis for potential declaration of Mineral 
Reserves

The economically mineable material derived from a Measured and/or Indicated Mineral Resource. It is 
estimated with a lower level of confidence than a Proved Mineral Reserve. It is inclusive of diluting materials 
and allows for losses that may occur when the material is mined. Appropriate assessments, to a minimum of 
a Pre-feasibility Study (PFS) for a project, have typically been carried out, including consideration of and 
modification by realistically assumed mining, metallurgical, economic, marketing, legal, environmental, social 
and governmental factors. These assessments demonstrate at the time of reporting that extraction is 
reasonably justified

Project capital

Capital expenditure that is associated with specific projects

Proved Mineral 
Reserve

Reef

Remuneration 
Report

The economically mineable material derived from a Measured Mineral Resource. It is estimated with a high 
level of confidence. It is inclusive of diluting materials and allows for losses that may occur when the material 
is mined. Appropriate assessments, to a minimum of a Pre-Feasibility Study (PFS) for a project, have been 
typically carried out, including consideration of and modification by realistically assumed mining, 
metallurgical, economic, marketing, legal, environmental, social and governmental factors. These 
assessments demonstrate at the time of reporting that extraction is reasonably justified

A general term for metalliferous mineral deposit (gold) within a geological zone or unit

The term Executive Directors refers to the CEO and the CFO, who are members of the Board of Gold Fields 
Limited 
The term Executive Committee or Executives refers to the Gold Fields Limited Executive Committee, which 
for purposes of King IV™ is the executive management of the Company. The Executive Committee is made 
up of the CEO, CFO, the Corporate Executive Vice Presidents (“EVPs”) and the Regional EVPs 
Corporate EVPs refers to those members of the Executive Committee who are based at the Corporate Office 
of the Company based in Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa 
Regional EVPs are those members of the Executive Committee who are heads of their respective regions, 
namely South Africa, West Africa, Americas and Australia 
LTIP – Long-Term Incentive Plan LTI – Long-Term Incentive 
MSR – Minimum Shareholding Requirements STI – Short Term Incentive Plan 
RemCo – Remuneration Committee BSC – Balance Scorecard 
GRP – Gross Remuneration Package BRP – Base Rate of Pay 
MSR – Minimum Shareholding Requirement RexCo – Regional Executive Committee EVP – Executive Vice 
President 
ROE – Rate of exchange CEO – Chief Executive Officer CFO – Chief Financial Officer 
TSR – Absolute and Relative Total Shareholder Return FCFM – Free Cash-Flow Margin 
ExCo – Executive Committee NED – Non-Executive Director

SADC

Southern African Development Community

SAMREC Code

The South African code for the Reporting of Exploration results, Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves (the 
SAMREC Code) 2016 Edition

Earthquake or earth vibration including from sources occurring naturally and artificially induced by mining 
operations

An opening cut downwards from the surface for transporting personnel, equipment, supplies, ore and waste

A deformation resulting from stresses that cause contiguous parts of a body of rock to slide relative to each 
other in a direction parallel to their plane of contact

The working area from which ore is extracted in an underground mine

The process of removing overburden or waste rock to expose ore

The ratio of waste tonnes to ore tonnes mined, calculated as total tonnes mined less ore tonnes mined, 
divided by ore tonnes mined

Seismic

Shaft

Shear

Stope

Stripping

Stripping ratio

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Strike

The science of rock strata, including arrangement according to geographical location lithological 
composition, geophysical and geochemical and chronological order of sequence

Direction or trend of geological structures such as bedding or fault planes defined by the intersection with 
the horizontal plane and is always perpendicular to the dip direction

Subvertical shaft

An opening cut below the surface downwards from an established surface shaft

Surface sources

Ore sources, usually dumps, tailings dams and stockpiles, located at the surface

TEBA

Tertiary shaft

Trade union

Abbreviations and 
units

The Employment Bureau of Africa

An opening cut below the surface downwards from an established subvertical shaft

An association of employees whose principal purpose is to regulate relations between employees and the 
Company, which has been registered; whose officials have been elected to represent the interests of 
employees within the workplace; and which is recognised for collective bargaining by the Company

ABET

ADS

AIDS

ARC

ART

A$

CBO

CIL

CIP

CIS

CN

DCF

ETF

GFHS

GFLC

GRI

HBC

HDSA

HIV

Adult Basic Education and Training

American Depository Shares

Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome

Assessment and Rehabilitation Centres

Antiretroviral therapy

Australian Dollar

Community-based organisation

Carbon-in-leach

Carbon-in-pulp

Carbon-in-solution

Cyanide

Discounted cash flow

Exchange-traded fund

Gold Fields Health Service

Gold Fields La Cima

Global Reporting Initiative

Home-based care

Historically disadvantaged South African

Human immunodeficiency virus

LoM plan

Life-of-mine plan

LTIFR

MCF

NGO

NUM

NYSE

OHC

OT

Lost-Time Injury Frequency Rate, quoted in million man-hours

Mine Call Factor

Non-governmental organisation

National Union of Mineworkers

New York Stock Exchange

Occupational Health Centre

Occupational therapy

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PFS

PHC

PPI

SABC

SAG

Pre-Feasibility Study

Primary health clinic

Producer price index

SAG Milling (with pebble crushing) followed by Ball Milling (with hydrocyclones)

Semi-Autogenous Grinding

SAMREC

South African code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves

United States Securities Exchange Commission

Sexually transmitted infection

Tuberculosis

Total employees costed

United Association of South Africa (a labour organisation)

Voluntary counselling and testing (for HIV)

Weak acid dissociable cyanide

centimetre

gold accumulation

gram

grams per metric tonne – gold or silver grade

hectare

kilogram

kilometre

thousand ounces

thousand metric tonnes

thousand metric tonnes per annum

thousand metric tonnes per month

square metre

million ounces

fine troy ounce equalling 31.10348 grams

South African Rand

South African Rand per kilogram

million South African Rand

South African Rand per metric tonne

metric tonne

United States Dollar

million United States Dollar

United States Dollar per ounce

SEC

STI

TB

TEC

UASA

VCT

WAD CN

cm

cm.g/t

g

g/t

ha

kg

km

koz

kt

ktpa

ktpm

m2 

Moz

oz

R

R/kg

Rm

R/t

t

US$

US$m

US$/oz

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SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT 
	z United Nations Global Compact – is a United Nations initiative to encourage businesses worldwide to adopt sustainable and 
socially responsible policies, and to report on their implementation. The Global Compact is a principle-based framework for 
businesses, stating 10 principles in the areas of human rights, labour, the environment and anti-corruption. www.unglobalcompact.org 

	z Global Reporting Initiative (“GRI”) – produces one of the world’s most prevalent standards for sustainability reporting. 

www.globalreporting.org 

	z International Council on Mining and Metals (“ICMM”) – CEO-led organisation of mining companies that seeks to continually 
entrench best practice with regard to sustainable development and to provide a platform for member companies to share 
experiences. www.icmm.com 

	z Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (“DJSI”) – are a family of benchmarks for investors who have recognised that sustainable business 

practices are critical to generating long-term shareholder value and who wish to reflect their sustainability convictions in their 
investment portfolios. www.robecosam.com/csa/indices/djsi-index-family.html 

	z Johannesburg Stock Exchange (“JSE”) – was formed in 1887. It offers five financial markets: Equities, Bonds, Financial, Commodity 

and Interest Rate Derivatives. web.jse.co.za 

HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELLBEING 
	z Total Recordable Injury Frequency Rate (“TRIFR”) TRIFR = (Fatalities + Lost Time Injuries + Restricted Work Injuries + Medically 

Treated Injuries) x 1,000,000/number of hours worked. 

	z 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 of his/her duties. 

	z A Restricted Work Injury (“RWI”) is a work-related injury sustained by an employee or contractor which requires medical treatment 
and 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/her duties. 

	z 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 or re-treatment. 

	z A Serious Injury is an injury that incurs 14 or more days lost and results in: 

 ― A fracture of any bone (excluding hairline fractures and fractures of fingers, toes or nose);
 ― Internal haemorrhage;
 ― Head trauma (including concussion, loss of consciousness) requiring hospitalisation;
 ― Loss of all or part of a limb (excluding bone dressing to facilitate medical treatment of injured fingers and toes);
 ― Permanent loss of function and/or permanent disability such as hearing loss or damage to lung function;
 ― Permanent disfigurement where the injury has resulted in the appearance of a person being deeply and persistently harmed 

medically and that is likely to lead to psychosocial problems

	z A Serious Potential Incident (“SPI”) is any workplace related incident that has the potential for the maximum credible outcome to 

result in: 
 ― a Fatality, or
 ― is Reportable to the Regulator, or
 ― is a Serious Injury, or
 ― a Chronic Illness.

	z Duration Rate is the average days lost per LTI. Duration Rate = Days Lost/Number of Lost Time Injuries. 
	z Severity Rate is a measure of the severity of LTIs. Severity Rate = (Days lost to LTIs) * 1,000,000/hours worked 
	z Safety Engagement Rate (“SER”) is the number of safety engagements per 1,000 hours worked. Safety engagements are defined 

by each region and include defined safety conversations between a leader and a worker or a group of workers in the workplace and 
observation and testing in the field of a system or process designed to prevent fatalities. 

	z OHSAS 18001 is an international voluntary standard for occupational health and safety management systems. As with 

other standards, it is based on the identification and control of risks and monitoring of business performance against these. 

	z ISO 45001 is an international standard for occupational health and safety management systems. It is replacing OHSAS 18001 over 

the period 2018-2021. 

	z Noise-Induced Hearing Loss (“NIHL”) is a disorder that results from exposure to high-intensity sound, especially over a long period 

of time. 

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	z Diesel particulate matter (“DPM”) is a complex mixture of solids and liquids. The particles in diesel exhaust are of special concern 

because, due to their respirable size, they can penetrate deep into human lungs. The composition of DPM includes many species that 
are known for their adverse health effects, including several carcinogens. There is no global consensus on diesel particulate exposure 
regulations. 

	z Silicosis is a form of occupational lung disease caused by inhalation of crystalline silica dust, and is marked by inflammation and 

scarring in the form of nodular lesions in the upper lobes of the lungs. 

	z Chronic Obstructive Airway Disease (“COAD”) refers to chronic bronchitis and emphysema, a pair of commonly co-existing diseases 

of the lungs in which the airways become narrowed. 

	z Highly active antiretroviral therapy (“HAART”) – Treatment of people infected with HIV, to suppress the growth of HIV, the retrovirus 

responsible for AIDS. The standard treatment consists of a combination of at least three drugs. 

ENVIRONMENT 
	z ISO 14001 is an international voluntary standard for environmental management systems. This is one standard in the ISO 14000 

series of international standards on environmental management. 

	z ISO 50001 is an international standard for energy management systems. 
	z Environmental incidents – these are incidents that are classified in accordance with a system designed by Gold Fields (based on the 

GRI definition) that classifies the incident based on its severity. Incidents are classified as follows: 
 ― Not classified – Incidents below the level 1 classification threshold and with no environmental impact: No classification or 

administrative action required, but it can be logged.

 ― Level 1 environmental incident – Incident that involves minor non-conformance that results in minimal or no environmental impact.
 ― Level 2 environmental incident – Incident that involves minor non-conformance that results in short-term, limited and non-ongoing 

adverse environmental impacts.

 ― Level 3 environmental incident – Incident that results in limited non-conformance or non-compliance. The non-compliance results 

in ongoing (as per the timeframes defined in Gold Fields Guidelines), but limited environmental impact.

 ― Level 4 environmental incident – Incident resulting in significant non-conformance or non-compliance with significant short-term or 

medium-term environmental impact. Such events are likely to be operation-threatening in isolation and cumulatively (i.e. if the 
incidents are repeated) is very likely to threaten a licence to operate or social licence to operate. In addition, such incidents also 
have the potential to cause reputational damage.

 ― Level 5 environmental incident – Incident that results in major non-conformance or non-compliance. The non-compliance or 
non-conformance results in either catastrophic short-term impact or medium to long-term environmental impact. Company or 
operation threatening implications and potential major damage to the Company’s reputation are almost inevitable.

WATER MANAGEMENT 
	z Water withdrawal: The sum of all water drawn into Gold Fields’ operations from all sources for any use/impact. 
	z Recycled water: Processing used water/waste water through the same or another cycle at the same facility. The water/waste water is 

treated before being recycled and reused. 

	z Reused water: Water/waste water that is reused without treatment at the same facility or at another of Gold Fields’ operations. 
	z Percentage of water recycled or reused: Water recycled/reused/total water used in process 5 x 100. 
	z Total water used in process: Water withdrawal + water recycled/reused. 
	z Acid mine drainage (“AMD”) or acid rock drainage (“ARD”), collectively called acid drainage (“AD”) is formed when certain sulphide 
minerals in rocks are exposed to oxidising conditions, such as the presence of oxygen, combined with water. AD can occur under 
natural conditions or as a result of the sulphide minerals that are exposed to oxidation during mining or during storage in waste rock 
dumps, ore stockpiles or tailings dams. The acidic water that forms usually contains iron and other metals if they are contained in the 
host rock. 

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International Cyanide Management Code (“ICMC”) – is a voluntary industry programme for the manufacture, transport and use of 
cyanide in gold production. It focuses on the safe management of cyanide and cyanidation mill tailings and leach solutions. Companies 
that adopt the Code must have their mining operations that use cyanide to recover gold audited by an independent third party to 
determine the status of Code implementation, and must use certified manufacturers and transporters. 

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES 
Socio-economic development spend (“SED”) – Payments made to communities and community investments that are not inherent to 
the functioning of the operation. This may include payments related to infrastructure, health and well-being, education and training, local 
environment, scholarships and donations. This definition is aligned to the World Gold Council (“WGC”) definition. 

Host communities – are identified by each operation for the purpose of securing our mining licences – both legal and social. These 
communities are directly affected by and have an expectation regarding our activities. 

Local Economic Development (“LED”) – refers to initiatives and monies disbursed to uplift socio-economic conditions in the communities 
in which we operate, in particular job creation and enterprise development. 

OUR PEOPLE 
HDSA – Historically disadvantaged South Africans. 

ENERGY AND CARBON MANAGEMENT 
Greenhouse gas emission (“GHG emission”) – Gas which absorbs outgoing terrestrial radiation, such as methane, CFCs and carbon 
dioxide. 

Scope 1 carbon dioxide equivalent (“CO2e”) emissions – are those directly occurring from sources that are owned or controlled by the 
institution, including: on-site stationary combustion of fossil fuels; mobile combustion of fossil fuels by company-owned/controlled 
vehicles; and fugitive emissions. Fugitive emissions result from intentional or unintentional releases of GHGs. 

Scope 2 CO2e emissions – are indirect emissions generated in the production of electricity purchased by the Company. 

Scope 3 CO2e emissions – are all the other indirect emissions that are a consequence of the activities of the institution, but occur from 
sources not owned or controlled by the institution such as commuting, air travel, waste disposal; embodied emissions from extraction, 
production and transportation of purchased goods; outsourced activities; contractor-owned vehicles; and line loss from electricity 
transmission and distribution. 

Equivalent carbon dioxide (“CO2e”) – measures for describing how much global warming a given type and amount of greenhouse gas 
may cause, using the functionally equivalent amount or concentration of carbon dioxide (“CO2”) as the reference. 

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AFRIndependent reporting accountant’s assurance report on 
the compilation of pro forma financial information

To the Directors of Gold Fields Limited

REPORT ON THE ASSURANCE ENGAGEMENT ON THE COMPILATION OF PRO FORMA FINANCIAL 
INFORMATION INCLUDED IN THE GOLD FIELDS LIMITED ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT INCLUDING 
GOVERNANCE REPORTS 2022 
We have completed our assurance engagement to report on the compilation of the pro forma financial information of Gold Fields Limited 
(the “Company”) by the directors, which information constitutes pro forma financial information in terms of the JSE Limited (“JSE”) Listings 
Requirements. The pro forma financial information, as set out in the Gold Fields Limited Annual Financial Report including Governance 
Reports 2022 (the “Annual Report”), consist of normalised profit attributable to owners of the parent as set out on page 101, 
normalised profit per share attributable to the owners of the parent as set out on page 101, adjusted EBITDA as set out on pages 108 
and 194, net debt (including and excluding lease liabilities) as set out on pages 108 and 194, net debt to adjusted EBITDA as set out 
on pages 108 and 194, adjusted free cash flow as set out on pages 107 and 108, all-in sustaining costs (“AISC”) as set out on page 74, 
total all-in-costs (“AIC”) as set out on page 74, and sustaining and non-sustaining capital expenditure as set out on page 75 
(the “pro forma financial information”). 

The applicable criteria on the basis of which the directors have compiled the pro forma financial information are specified in the JSE 
Listings Requirements and described in the Annual Report.

The pro forma financial information has been compiled and is presented by the directors for the following purpose:
	z normalised profit attributable to owners of the parent and normalised profit per share attributable to the owners of the parent is 

considered an important measure by the Company of the profit realised in the ordinary course of business. In addition, it forms the 
basis of the dividend pay-out policy;

	z adjusted EBITDA and net debt to adjusted EBITDA are required to be determined in terms of loan and revolving credit facilities 

agreements to evaluate compliance with debt covenants; 

	z adjusted free cash flow is defined as cash flow from operating activities less net capital expenditure, environmental payments, lease 
payments and redemption of Asanko preference shares is considered a relevant measure by the Company. For the 2022 financial 
period, adjusted free cash flow excludes the Yamana break fee and related costs and taxation.

	z all-in sustaining costs and total all-in-costs are presented to provide transparency into the costs associated with producing and selling 

an ounce of gold and is a common measure presented within the mining industry; 

	z sustaining capital expenditure represents the majority of capital expenditures at existing operations, including mine development 
costs, ongoing replacement of mine equipment and other capital facilities and other capital expenditures at existing operations;
	z non-sustaining capital expenditure represents capital expenditures for major growth projects as well as enhancement capital for 

significant infrastructure improvements at existing operations;

	z net debt (including and excluding lease liabilities) is used in the ratio to monitor the capital of the group.
As part of this process, information about the Company’s financial position and financial performance has been extracted by the 
directors from the Company’s financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2022, on which an audit report has been published. 

Directors’ responsibility
The directors of the Company are responsible for compiling the pro forma financial information on the basis of the applicable criteria 
specified in the JSE Listings Requirements and described in the Annual Report. 

Our independence and quality control 
We have complied with the independence and other ethical requirements of the Code of Professional Conduct for Registered Auditors, 
issued by the Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors’ (IRBA Code), which is founded on fundamental principles of integrity, 
objectivity, professional competence and due care, confidentiality and professional behaviour. The IRBA Code is consistent with the 
corresponding sections of the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants’ International Code of Ethics for Professional 
Accountants (including International Independence Standards).

The firm applies International Standard on Quality Control 1 and, accordingly, maintains a comprehensive system of quality control 
including documented policies and procedures regarding compliance with ethical requirements, professional standards and applicable 
legal and regulatory requirements. 

Reporting accountant’s responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion about whether the pro forma financial information has been compiled, in all material respects, 
by the directors on the basis of the applicable criteria specified in the JSE Listings Requirements and described in the Annual Report 
based on our procedures performed. 

We conducted our engagement in accordance with the International Standard on Assurance Engagements (ISAE) 3420, Assurance 
Engagements to Report on the Compilation of Pro Forma Financial Information Included in a Prospectus issued by the International 
Auditing and Assurance Standards Board. This standard requires that we plan and perform our procedures to obtain reasonable 
assurance about whether the pro forma financial information has been compiled, in all material respects, on the basis specified in the 
JSE Listings Requirements. 

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information used in compiling the pro forma financial information, nor have we, in the course of this engagement, performed an audit or 
review of the financial information used in compiling the pro forma financial information. 

The purpose of pro forma financial information is solely to illustrate the impact of a significant event or transaction on unadjusted 
financial information of the company as if the event had occurred or the transaction had been undertaken at an earlier date selected for 
purposes of the illustration. Accordingly, we do not provide any assurance that the actual outcome of the event or transaction would 
have been as presented.

A reasonable assurance engagement to report on whether the pro forma financial information has been compiled, in all material 
respects, on the basis of the applicable criteria involves performing procedures to assess whether the applicable criteria used by the 
directors in the compilation of the pro forma financial information provide a reasonable basis for presenting the significant effects directly 
attributable to the event or transaction, and to obtain sufficient appropriate evidence about whether: 
	z The related pro forma adjustments give appropriate effect to those criteria; and 
	z The pro forma financial information reflects the proper application of those adjustments to the unadjusted financial information.

The procedures selected depend on our judgment, having regard to our understanding of the nature of the Company, the event or 
transaction in respect of which the pro forma financial information has been compiled, and other relevant engagement circumstances.

Our engagement also involves evaluating the overall presentation of the pro forma financial information.

We believe that the evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.

Opinion
In our opinion, the pro forma financial information has been compiled, in all material respects, on the basis of the applicable criteria 
specified by the JSE Listings Requirements and described in the Annual Report.

PricewaterhouseCoopers Inc. 
Director: PC Hough
Registered Auditor 
Johannesburg, South Africa
30 March 2023

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Corporate Secretary 
Anré Weststrate
Tel: +27 11 562 9719
Fax: +086 720 2704 
email: anré.weststrate@goldfields.com

Registered Office 
Johannesburg
Gold Fields Limited
150 Helen Road
Sandown
Sandton
2196

Postnet Suite 252
Private Bag X30500
Houghton
2041

Tel: +27 11 562 9700
Fax: +27 11 562 9829

Office of the United Kingdom Secretaries
London
St James’s Corporate Services Limited
Suite 31, Second Floor
107 Cheapside
London
EC2V 6DN
United Kingdom

Tel: +44 (0) 20 7796 8644
email: general@corpserv.co.uk

American depository receipts transfer agent
Shareholder correspondence should be mailed to:
BNY Mellon 
PO Box 505000
Louisville, KY 40233 – 5000
Overnight correspondence should be sent to:

BNY Mellon
462 South 4th Street, Suite 1600
Louisville, KY40202
email: shrrelations@cpushareownerservices.com

Phone numbers
Tel: 888 269 2377 Domestic
Tel: 201 680 6825 Foreign

Sponsor
J.P. Morgan Equities South Africa Proprietary Limited

1 Fricker Road
Illovo, Johannesburg 2196
South Africa

Gold Fields Limited
Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa
Registration number 1968/004880/06
Share code: GFI
Issuer code: GOGOF
ISIN: ZAE 000018123

Investor enquiries
Avishkar Nagaser
Tel: +27 11 562 9775
Mobile: +27 82 312 8692
email: avishkar.nagaser@goldfields.com

Thomas Mengel
Tel: +27 11 562 9849
Mobile: +27 72 493 5170
email: thomas.mengel@goldfields.com

Media enquiries
Sven Lunsche
Tel: +27 11 562 9763
Mobile: +27 83 260 9279
email: sven.lunsche@goldfields.com

Transfer secretaries
South Africa
Computershare Investor Services (Proprietary) Limited
Rosebank Towers
15 Biermann Avenue
Rosebank
Johannesburg
2196
Private Bag X9000
Saxonwold
2132

Tel: +27 11 370 5000
Fax: +27 11 688 5248

United Kingdom
Link Asset Services
The Registry
34 Beckenham Road
Beckenham
Kent BR3 4TU
England
Tel: 0871 664 0300

If you are outside the United Kingdom please call 
(0) 371 664 0300.

Calls are charged at the standard geographic rate and will vary 
by provider. Calls outside the United Kingdom will be charged 
at the applicable international rate. Business is open between 
09:00 and 17:30, Monday to Friday excluding public holidays 
in England and Wales.

email: shareholderenquiries@linkgroup.co.uk

Listings
JSE/NYSE/GFI

Directors:
YGH Suleman (Chairperson), M Preece** (Interim Chief 
Executive Officer), PA Schmidt** (Chief Financial Officer), 
A Andani#, PJ Bacchus*, MC Bitar@, TP Goodlace, JE McGill^, 
SP Reid^, PG Sibiya

ˆ Australian  * British  @ Chilean # Ghanaian  ** Executive Director

www.goldfields.com