Media Release

Operational update

for the quarter ended 30 September 2020

SALIENT FEATURES

557,000

US$1,070

ounces of

per ounce of

attributable gold

all-in-cost

production

STATEMENT BY NICK HOLLAND, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Q3 2020 was a period of recovery for our operations that were most severely disrupted by COVID-19, namely South Deep and Cerro Corona. The business in general performed well during the quarter and continues to settle into the 'new' normal created by COVID-19. While the impact of COVID-19 has been largely contained at our operations, a second wave has commenced in certain parts of the world (mainly in the Northern hemisphere). However, we cannot rule out a second wave in the countries in which we operate and we must ensure that the necessary protocols are maintained across the business.

Attributable gold equivalent production for Q3 2020 was 557koz, up 7% YoY (up 1% QoQ). All-in costs (AIC) decreased by 1% YoY (flat QoQ) to US$1,070/oz, while all-in sustaining costs (AISC) increased 2% YoY (and decreased 3% QoQ) to US$964/oz.

The Australian region produced 250koz at AIC of A$1,363/oz (US$984/oz) and AISC of A$1,288/oz (US$931/oz). Our mines in Ghana produced 211koz (including 45% of Asanko) at AIC of US$1,068/oz and AISC of US$1,030/oz. Cerro Corona in Peru produced 51koz (gold equivalent) at AIC of US$1,146 per gold equivalent ounce and AISC of US$953 per gold equivalent ounce.

South Deep had a strong recovery after a disrupted Q2 2020, producing 65koz at an AIC of R583,344/kg (US$1,075/oz) and AISC of R572,447/kg (US$1,055/oz). The mine is generating meaningful cashflow at current prices.

COVID-19 update

As at 9 November 2020, the number of active cases among Gold Fields' workforce was only 26 with none in hospital. Since the beginning of the pandemic in March, Gold Fields has conducted more than 41,000 tests among its workforce, of which 1,745 were positive.

COVID-19 status report (as at 9 November 2020)

Total

Tested

41,273

Positive

1,745

Negative

39,435

Awaiting results*

93

Active cases*

26

Recovered

1,716

Died

3

* "Awaiting results" and "Active cases" refers to the current figures.

The high level of testing is a tribute to the work done by our operations to keep our employees safe. Remarkably, we have had no single positive case in our Australian operations. Other key activities to ensure safe operations include:

  • Strict adherence to all government regulations/protocols;
  • Closure of offices and imposition of travel restrictions;
  • Standard operating procedures on return to work;
  • Social distancing, sanitisation and mask wearing mandatory;
  • Regular communication to employees about COVID-19, assisting them to work remotely and how to deal with the fall-out of the pandemic;
  • Dedicated COVID-19 information portal;
  • Mental health support programmes; and
  • Social media awareness and return-to-work communication campaigns for employees, communities and others.

JOHANNESBURG. 12 November 2020: Gold Fields Limited (NYSE & JSE: GFI) is pleased to provide an operational update for the quarter ended 30 September 2020. Detailed financial and operational results are provided on a six-monthly basis i.e. at the end of June and December.

Gold Fields Operational

2020

update September quarter

Balance sheet

Gold Fields remains in a strong financial position. During Q3 2020, there was a further decrease in the net debt balance (including leases) to US$1,159m at 30 September 2020 from US$1,239m at 30 June 2020, after taking into account the interim dividend payment of US$85m. This implies a net debt to EBITDA of 0.68x, compared to 0.84x at end June 2020. The net debt balance (excluding leases) decreased to US$796m from US$876m at the end of June 2020.

Post quarter end, Gold Fields repaid the 2020 bond that were outstanding from a combination of cash resources and by drawing on our US$ debt facilities.

In a report released on 2 November 2020, Standard and Poor's Global ratings revised its outlook on Gold Fields to positive from stable, and affirmed the 'BB+/B' global scale ratings and 'zaAAA/zaA-1+' South Africa national scale ratings.

Salares Norte

The Salares Norte project continued its positive momentum during Q3 2020. Year-to-date, US$78m has been spent on the project, including pre- development costs of US$11m (incurred during Q1 2020), district exploration of US$11m, camp Phase 1 construction costs of US$13m and initial capex of US$43m. At the end of September 2020, engineering progress was 85.3% compared to plan of 83.0%.

At the end of Q3 2020, construction progress stood at 8.8% vs. plan of 4.9%, contributing towards total project progress of 19.4% coming in slightly ahead of plan of 18.1%. Camp Phase I construction was completed during Q3 2020 while Phase II construction was three months ahead of schedule at the end of the quarter. The diversion channel earthworks and precast installation progressed as planned during Q3 and the bulk earthworks contractor commenced activities on 21 September. The mining contractor completed mobilisation and began pioneering works on 1 October, as planned. The pre-strip and construction of the process plant is expected to commence at the end of the year.

Although no district exploration drilling was planned for Q3 2020, 1,650 metres were drilled during September. This allowed the team to catch up on the metres that were planned but not drilled during Q2 due to COVID-19 related restrictions. At the end of Q3 2020, total district exploration metres stood at 10,108 metres for the year compared to plan of 9,084 metres.

At the end of September 78% of the project Estimate at Completion (EAC) budget (excluding remaining contingency) had a fixed and firm price (excluding inflation factors) through contracts and purchase orders awarded, significantly reducing the risk of price differences.

Outlook and guidance

FY 2020 production and cost guidance remains unchanged from the update in August 2020. Attributable equivalent gold production for 2020 for the Group is expected to be between 2.200Moz and 2.250Moz (original guidance: 2.275Moz - 2.315Moz).

AISC is expected to be between US$960/oz and US$980/oz (original guidance: US$920/oz - US$940/oz) and AIC is expected to be between US$1,070/oz and US$1,090/oz (original guidance: US$1,035/oz - US$1,055/oz).

Potential further COVID-19 related disruptions increases the risk to Group production and cost guidance.

We have maintained the view that the appropriate level of sustaining capital expenditure for our business is US$250-300/oz. In recent years, we have spent at the lower end of this range due to high project capital expenditure. However, our most recent business planning process shows that for next year, we will be required to spend closer to the upper end of the range. This will enable us to spend on key projects that will allow us to sustain our production base for the next 8-10 years. Specifically in Australia, to ensure that we maintain the 1Moz production base, we will need to spend additional capital to extend the mine life at Agnew; develop a second decline at Wallaby at Granny Smith; and continue to invest in the ever-growing Invincible complex at St Ives.

Nick Holland

Chief Executive Officer

12 November 2020

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Gold Fields Operational

2020

Key statistics

update September quarter

United States Dollars

Quarter

Sept

Sept

Figures in millions unless otherwise stated

2020

June 2020

2019

Gold produced*

oz (000)

557

550

523

Tonnes milled/treated

000

10,433

11,227

9,850

Revenue (excluding Asanko)

US$/oz

1,921

1,709

1,469

Cost of sales before gold inventory change and amortisation and

41

depreciation (excluding Asanko)

US$/tonne

35

44

All-in sustaining costs

US$/oz

964

998

947

Total all-in cost

US$/oz

1,070

1,070

1,084

Net debt (IFRS 16 impact included)

US$m

1,159

1,239

1,735

Net debt (pre -IFRS 16)

US$m

796

876

1,401

Net debt to EBITDA ratio

US$m

0.68

0.84

1.51

* Gold produced in this table is attributable and includes Gold Fields share of 45% in Asanko.

All operations are wholly owned except for Tarkwa and Damang in Ghana (90.0%), Cerro Corona in Peru (99.5%), Gruyere JV (50%) and Asanko JV (45% equity share). Gold produced (and sold) throughout this report includes copper gold equivalents of approximately 7% of Group production.

Figures may not add as they are rounded independently.

STOCK DATA FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2020

Number of shares in issue

NYSE - (GFI)

- at end September 2020

883,333,518

Range - Quarter

US$9.27 - US$14.54

- average for the quarter

883,333,518

Average volume - Quarter

8,330,299 shares/day

Free float

100 per cent

JSE LIMITED - (GFI)

ADR ratio

1:1

Range - Quarter

ZAR157.00 - ZAR255.69

Bloomberg/Reuters

GFISJ/GFLJ.J

Average volume - Quarter

4,002,686 shares/day

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Gold Fields Operational

2020

update September quarter

SALIENT FEATURES AND COST BENCHMARKS

United States Dollars

Total

Total

South

Mine

Mine

South

West Africa

America

operations

operations

Region

Region

African

including

excluding

Region

Ghana

Peru

equity

equity

Figures are in millions

accounted

accounted

South

Asanko

Cerro

unless otherwise stated

Joint Venture

Joint Venture

Deep

Total

Tarkwa

Damang

45%

Corona

Operating Results

Ore milled/treated

Sept 2020

10,433

9,773

563

5,295

3,468

1,167

660

1,751

(000 tonnes)

June 2020

11,227

10,490

408

5,849

3,835

1,277

737

1,690

Sept 2019

9,850

9,202

563

5,242

3,437

1,158

648

1,648

Yield (grams per tonne)

Sept 2020

1.7

1.8

3.6

1.2

1.1

1.6

1.0

0.9

June 2020

1.6

1.6

3.0

1.2

1.2

1.2

1.3

0.9

Sept 2019

1.8

1.7

3.4

1.2

1.2

1.3

1.3

1.2

Gold produced (000 managed

Sept 2020

576.3

554.2

64.9

211.2

127.3

61.9

22.0

50.5

equivalent ounces)

June 2020

569.4

538.3

39.8

226.4

144.5

50.8

31.1

46.3

Sept 2019

540.7

512.6

61.0

205.1

127.3

49.7

28.1

64.8

Gold sold (000 managed equivalent

Sept 2020

556.1

531.9

65.9

213.5

127.3

61.9

24.3

40.6

ounces)

June 2020

578.8

551.2

39.8

223.0

144.5

50.8

27.6

52.6

Sept 2019

523.2

494.9

58.4

205.4

127.3

49.7

28.4

65.6

Cost of sales before amortisation and

Sept 2020

(368.4)

(337.7)

(58.6)

(137.0)

(77.6)

(28.6)

(30.7)

(28.1)

depreciation (million)

June 2020

(399.9)

(378.0)

(41.4)

(147.7)

(79.6)

(46.3)

(21.9)

(44.8)

Sept 2019

(374.8)

(350.7)

(64.2)

(141.2)

(82.7)

(34.5)

(24.0)

(39.3)

Cost of sales before gold inventory

Sept 2020

41

41

102

32

21

59

42

20

change and amortisation and

June 2020

35

35

98

27

19

45

34

23

depreciation (dollar per tonne)

Sept 2019

46

44

120

28

25

34

32

25

Sustaining capital (million)

Sept 2020

(107.9)

(104.8)

(7.7)

(49.9)

(41.5)

(5.3)

(3.1)&

(5.2)

June 2020

(108.8)

(104.2)

(6.5)

(45.4)

(38.8)

(2.1)

(4.6)&

(4.4)

Sept 2019

(79.7)

(74.7)

(8.0)

(33.9)

(27.1)

(1.9)

(4.9)

(12.6)

Non-sustaining capital (million)

Sept 2020

(28.1)

(22.7)

(1.3)

(6.8)

-

(1.4)

(5.4)

(7.4)

June 2020

(20.2)

(14.5)

(0.1)

(7.7)

-

(2.1)

(5.6)

(3.4)

Sept 2019

(55.4)

(54.3)

-

(18.2)

-

(17.1)

(1.1)

(3.1)

Total capital expenditure (million)

Sept 2020

(136.0)

(127.5)

(9.0)

(56.7)

(41.5)

(6.7)

(8.5)

(12.6)

June 2020

(128.9)

(118.7)

(6.6)

(53.1)

(38.8)

(4.2)

(10.2)

(7.7)

Sept 2019

(135.1)

(129.0)

(8.0)

(52.1)

(27.1)

(19.0)

(6.0)

(15.7)

All-in-sustaining costs (dollar per

Sept 2020

956

930

1,055

1,030

1,099

710

1,488

271

ounce)

June 2020

987

983

1,227

1,021

982

1,108

1,067

669

Sept 2019

940

925

1,258

967

969

842

1,179

604

Total all-in-cost (dollar per ounce)

Sept 2020

1,011

975

1,075

1,068

1,099

732

1,760

594

June 2020

1,025

1,011

1,231

1,060

982

1,149

1,305

783

Sept 2019

1,057

1,042

1,258

1,067

969

1,185

1,301

698

Average exchange rates were US$1 = R16.91, US$1 = R17.98 and US$1 = R14.63 for the September 2020, June 2020 and September 2019 quarters, respectively.

The Australian/US Dollar exchange rates were A$1 = US$0.72, A$1 = US$0.65 and A$1 = US$0.69 for the September 2020, June 2020 and September 2019 quarters, respectively. Figures may not add as they are rounded independently.

  • Equity accounted Joint Venture.
  • Includes Gold Fields 45% share of deferred stripping of US$1.5m and US$1.4m (100% basis US$3.4m and US$3.1m) for the September 2020 and June 2020 quarters, respectively.

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Gold Fields Operational

2020

update September quarter

SALIENT FEATURES AND COST BENCHMARKS continued

South

African

United States Dollars

Australian Dollars

Rand

South

Australia

Australia

Africa

Region

Region

Region

Australia

Australia

Figures are in millions

Granny

Gruyere

Granny

Gruyere

South

unless otherwise stated

Total

St Ives

Agnew

Smith

50%

Total

St Ives

Agnew

Smith

50%

Deep

Operating Results

Ore milled/treated

Sept 2020

2,825

1,122

334

425

944

2,825

1,122

334

425

944

563

(000 tonnes)

June 2020

3,280

1,362

377

448

1,094

3,280

1,362

377

448

1,094

408

Sept 2019

2,396

1,070

307

464

555

2,396

1,070

307

464

555

563

Yield (grams per tonne)

Sept 2020

2.7

2.5

5.8

5.1

0.9

2.7

2.5

5.8

5.1

0.9

3.6

June 2020

2.4

2.2

4.8

4.7

1.0

2.4

2.2

4.8

4.7

1.0

3.0

Sept 2019

2.7

2.2

5.1

4.7

0.8

2.7

2.2

5.1

4.7

0.8

3.4

Gold produced (000 managed

Sept 2020

249.6

90.5

62.1

69.1

28.0

249.6

90.5

62.1

69.1

28.0

2,019

equivalent ounces)

June 2020

256.9

94.9

58.5

67.5

35.9

256.9

94.9

58.5

67.5

35.9

1,238

Sept 2019

209.8

75.2

50.4

69.7

14.6

209.8

75.2

50.4

69.7

14.6

1,897

Gold sold (000 managed equivalent

Sept 2020

236.2

86.9

58.4

62.5

28.4

236.2

86.9

58.4

62.5

28.4

2,049

ounces)

June 2020

263.4

103.8

57.2

67.4

35.1

263.4

103.8

57.2

67.4

35.1

1,238

Sept 2019

193.7

78.2

45.7

69.8

-

193.7

78.2

45.7

69.8

-

1,818

Cost of sales before amortisation and

Sept 2020

(144.7)

(48.2)

(40.5)

(38.7)

(17.3)

(199.6)

(65.7)

(56.3)

(53.6)

(23.9)

(990.1)

depreciation (million)

June 2020

(166.0)

(63.4)

(42.1)

(41.7)

(18.8)

(255.9)

(97.8)

(64.8)

(64.3)

(29.0)

(774.3)

Sept 2019

(130.1)

(53.2)

(36.2)

(40.7)

-

(189.7)

(77.6)

(52.8)

(59.2)

-

(936.5)

Cost of sales before gold inventory

Sept 2020

59

60

115

101

19

83

85

159

141

27

1,726

change and amortisation and

June 2020

49

44

113

92

16

76

68

173

141

25

1,846

depreciation (dollar per tonne)

Sept 2019

78

57

140

88

-

114

82

203

127

-

1,742

Sustaining capital (million)

Sept 2020

(45.1)

(11.2)

(12.0)

(13.0)

(8.9)

(62.9)

(15.0)

(16.8)

(18.4)

(12.7)

(130.6)

June 2020

(52.5)

(17.0)

(12.9)

(15.5)

(7.0)

(80.6)

(26.3)

(19.9)

(23.7)

(10.8)

(118.0)

Sept 2019

(25.1)

(9.9)

(8.9)

(6.3)

-

(36.6)

(14.5)

(13.0)

(9.1)

-

(117.1)

Non-sustaining capital (million)

Sept 2020

(12.6)

(4.7)

(2.7)

(4.9)

(0.3)

(17.7)

(6.7)

(3.8)

(6.8)

(0.3)

(22.3)

June 2020

(9.0)

(2.3)

(2.7)

(3.5)

(0.4)

(13.9)

(3.6)

(4.2)

(5.5)

(0.6)

(3.2)

Sept 2019

(34.1)

(13.8)

(6.3)

(11.4)

(2.5)

(50.0)

(20.1)

(9.5)

(16.7)

(3.7)

-

Total capital expenditure (million)

Sept 2020

(57.7)

(15.9)

(14.7)

(17.9)

(9.2)

(80.6)

(21.7)

(20.6)

(25.2)

(13.0)

(152.9)

June 2020

(61.4)

(19.3)

(15.6)

(19.0)

(7.4)

(94.4)

(29.8)

(24.0)

(29.2)

(11.4)

(121.2)

Sept 2019

(59.2)

(23.7)

(15.2)

(17.7)

(2.5)

(86.6)

(34.6)

(22.5)

(25.8)

(3.7)

(117.1)

All-in-sustaining costs (dollar per

Sept 2020

931

785

1,039

965

1,076

1,288

1,071

1,448

1,342

1,505

572,447

ounce)

June 2020

959

878

1,119

991

874

1,476

1,353

1,723

1,524

1,345

735,521

Sept 2019

878

873

1,061

763

-

1,280

1,275

1,548

1,109

-

588,855

Total all-in-cost (dollar per ounce)

Sept 2020

984

839

1,085

1,044

1,085

1,363

1,149

1,513

1,451

1,518

583,344

June 2020

993

900

1,167

1,043

886

1,529

1,388

1,796

1,606

1,363

738,079

Sept 2019

1,054

1,050

1,200

927

-

1,538

1,533

1,756

1,347

-

588,855

Average exchange rates were US$1 = R16.91, US$1 = R17.98 and US$1 = R14.63 for the September 2020, June 2020 and September 2019 quarters, respectively.

The Australian/US Dollar exchange rates were A$1 = US$0.72, A$1 = US$0.65 and A$1 = US$0.69 for the September 2020, June 2020 and September 2019 quarters, respectively. Figures may not add as they are rounded independently.

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Gold Fields Operational

2020

update September quarter

Review of Operations

Quarter ended 30 September 2020 compared with quarter ended 30 June 2020

Figures may not add as they are rounded independently.

South Africa region

South Deep

Sept

June

%

2020

2020

Variance

000

341

215

Ore mined

tonnes

59%

000

25

8

Waste mined

tonnes

213%

000

366

223

Total tonnes

tonnes

64%

Grade mined -

6.37

6.74

underground reef

g/t

(5)%

Grade mined -

5.94

6.51

underground total

g/t

(9)%

kg

2,174

1,452

50%

Gold mined

000'oz

69.9

46.7

50%

Destress

m2

10,533

5,751

83%

Development

m

995

638

56%

Secondary support

m

3,322

1,273

161%

Backfill

m3

113,027

50,923

122%

Ore milled - underground

000

329

210

reef

tonnes

57%

Ore milled - underground

000

6

8

waste

tonnes

(25)%

000

228

191

Ore milled - surface

tonnes

19%

000

563

408

Total tonnes milled

tonnes

38%

Yield - underground reef

g/t

6.07

5.80

5%

Surface yield

g/t

0.08

0.10

(20)%

Total yield

g/t

3.59

3.03

18%

Gold produced

kg

2,019

1,238

63%

000'oz

64.9

39.8

63%

Gold sold

kg

2,049

1,238

66%

000'oz

65.9

39.8

66%

AISC - revised

R/kg

572,447

735,521

(22)%

interpretation guidance

1,055

1,227

(WGC November 2018)

US$/oz

(14)%

R/kg

583,344

738,079

(21)%

AIC

US$/oz

1,075

1,231

(13)%

Sustaining capital

Rm

130.6

118.0

11%

expenditure

US$m

7.7

6.5

18%

Non-sustaining capital

Rm

22.3

3.2

597%

expenditure

US$m

1.3

0.1

1200%

Rm

152.9

121.2

26%

Total capital expenditure

US$m

9.0

6.6

36%

South Deep was significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and related lockdown restrictions during Q2 2020. The mine has slowly ramped up production as labour numbers returned to normal, while adherence to COVID-19 protocols has continued in order to manage the pandemic.

Gold production increased by 63% to 2,019kg (64,900oz) in the September quarter from 1,238kg (39,800oz) in the June quarter due to an increase in volume mined.

Underground reef grade mined decreased by 6% to 6.37g/t in the September quarter from 6.74g/t in the June quarter as a result of an increase in destress mining as well as mining lower grade stopes compared to Q2. The reduction in broken grade is in line with the mining sequence. Reef yield increased by 5% to 6.07g/t in the September quarter from 5.80g/t in the June quarter.

Development increased by 56% to 995m in the September quarter from 638m in the June quarter, while destress increased by 83% to 10,533m2 in the September quarter from 5,751m2 in the June quarter. These increases are mainly as a result of production ramp-up post COVID-19 restrictions. Similarly, secondary support and backfill increased by 161% quarter-on-quarter and 122% quarter-on-quarter, respectively.

All-in cost decreased by 21% to R583,344/kg (US$1,075/oz) in the September quarter from R738,079/kg (US$1,231/oz) in the June quarter mainly driven by higher gold sold, partially offset by higher cost of sales before amortisation and depreciation and higher capital expenditure.

West Africa region

Ghana

Tarkwa

Sept

June

%

2020

2020

Variance

000

2,613

Ore mined

tonnes

3,024

(14)%

000

12,804

Waste (Capital)

tonnes

13,495

(5)%

000

6,281

Waste (Operational)

tonnes

7,382

(15)%

000

19,085

Total waste mined

tonnes

20,877

(9)%

000

21,698

Total tonnes mined

tonnes

23,901

(9)%

Strip ratio

waste/ore

7.3

6.9

6%

Grade mined

g/t

1.40

1.37

2%

Gold mined

000'oz

117.7

133.2

(12)%

000

3,468

Tonnes milled

tonnes

3,835

(10)%

Yield

g/t

1.14

1.17

(3)%

Gold produced

000'oz

127.3

144.5

(12)%

Gold sold

000'oz

127.3

144.5

(12)%

AISC - revised

interpretation guidance

1,099

(WGC November 2018)

US$/oz

982

12%

AIC

US$/oz

1,099

982

12%

Sustaining capital

41.5

expenditure

US$m

38.8

7%

Non-sustaining

-

expenditure

US$m

-

-%

Total capital expenditure

US$m

41.5

38.8

7%

Gold production decreased by 12% to 127,300oz in the September quarter from 144,500oz in the June quarter mainly due to lower tonnes milled as a result of lower production days. Yield decreased by 3% to 1.14g/t in the September quarter from 1.17g/t in the June quarter. The difference between the mined grade of 1.40g/t and the yield of 1.14g/t is attributable to lower grade stockpiles processed.

Ore processed in the September quarter included 1.0Mt of stockpiles at an average head grade of 0.78g/t compared to 1.1Mt of stockpiles at an average head grade of 0.80g/t processed in the June quarter.

All-in cost increased by 12% to US$1,099/oz in the September quarter from US$982/oz in the June quarter due to lower gold sold and higher capital expenditure, partially offset by lower cost of sales before amortisation and depreciation.

Capital expenditure increased by 7% to US$41.5 million in the September quarter from US$38.8 million in the June quarter.

All-in cost for Tarkwa is expected to be US$1,020/oz, above original guidance for 2020 (US$970/oz), mainly as a result of higher royalties on the back of a higher gold price realised and additional COVID-19 costs. The higher cost guidance is already factored into Group guidance.

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Damang

Sept

June

%

2020

2020

Variance

000

2,265

Ore mined

tonnes

1,470

54%

000

-

Waste (Capital)

tonnes

-

-%

000

5,609

Waste (Operational)

tonnes

6,671

(16)%

000

5,609

Total waste mined

tonnes

6,671

(16)%

000

7,874

Total tonnes mined

tonnes

8,141

(3)%

Strip ratio

waste/ore

2.5

4.5

(44)%

Grade mined

g/t

1.57

1.51

4%

Gold mined

000'oz

114.6

71.2

61%

000

1,167

Tonnes milled

tonnes

1,277

(9)%

Yield

g/t

1.65

1.24

33%

Gold produced

000'oz

61.9

50.8

22%

Gold sold

000'oz

61.9

50.8

22%

AISC - revised

interpretation guidance

710

(WGC November 2018)

US$/oz

1,108

(36)%

AIC

US$/oz

732

1,149

(36)%

Sustaining capital

5.3

expenditure

US$m

2.1

152%

Non-sustaining

1.4

expenditure

US$m

2.1

(33)%

Total capital expenditure

US$m

6.7

4.2

60%

Gold production increased by 22% to 61,900oz in the September quarter from 50,800oz in the June quarter mainly due to higher yield. Yield increased by 33% to 1.65g/t in the September quarter from 1.24g/t in the June quarter due to higher grades fed from the Damang Pit Cutback as the mining transitioned from the Huni Sandstones to the better mineralised lithologies. Mining transitioned through the bulk of the Huni Sandstone during the quarter, with minimal volumes of Huni Sandstone remaining.

Total tonnes mined decreased by 3% to 7.9Mt in the September quarter from 8.1Mt in the June quarter mainly due to less production days following the change in the production calendar in the June quarter. However, ore tonnes mined increased by 54% to 2.3Mt in the September quarter from 1.5Mt in the June quarter due to improved equipment availability and mining in exposed ore areas.

Gold mined increased by 61% to 115koz in the September quarter from 71koz in the June quarter due to higher ore tonnes and grade mined.

All-in cost decreased by 36% to US$732/oz in the September quarter from US$1,149/oz in the June quarter mainly due to higher gold sold and lower cost of sales before amortisation and depreciation, partially offset by higher capital expenditure.

Sustaining capital expenditure increased by 152% to US$5.3m in the September quarter from US$2.1m in the June quarter mainly due to expenditure incurred on engineering projects, gravity screens and a Knelson concentrator. Non-sustaining capital expenditure decreased by 33% to US$1.4m in the September quarter from US$2.1m in the June quarter due to timing of capital expenditure for the second phase of the Far East Tailings Storage Facility (FETSF) raise.

Gold Fields Operational

2020

update September quarter

Asanko (Equity accounted Joint Venture)

Sept

June

%

2020

2020

Variance

000

958

Ore mined

tonnes

1,361

(30)%

000

3,161

Waste (Capital)

tonnes

1,680

88%

000

8,160

Waste (Operational)

tonnes

6,448

27%

000

11,321

Total waste mined

tonnes

8,128

39%

000

12,279

Total tonnes mined

tonnes

9,488

29%

Strip ratio

waste/ore

11.8

6.0

97%

Grade mined

g/t

1.35

1.41

(4)%

Gold mined

000'oz

41.6

61.8

(33)%

000

1,467

Tonnes milled

tonnes

1,638

(10)%

Yield

g/t

1.04

1.31

(21)%

Gold produced

000'oz

49.0

69.0

(29)%

Gold sold

000'oz

53.9

61.4

(12)%

AISC - revised

interpretation guidance

1,488

(WGC November 2018)

US$/oz

1,067

39%

AIC

US$/oz

1,760

1,305

35%

Sustaining capital

7.0

expenditure

US$m

10.2

(31)%

Non-sustaining

12.1

expenditure

US$m

12.5

(3)%

Total capital expenditure

US$m

19.1

22.7

(16)%

All figures in table on a 100% basis.

Gold production decreased by 29% to 49,000oz (100% basis) in the September quarter from 69,000oz (100% basis) in the June quarter mainly due to lower yield and tonnes milled. Yield decreased by 21% to 1.04g/t in the September quarter from 1.31g/t in the June quarter.

Total tonnes mined increased by 29% to 12.3Mt in the September quarter from 9.5Mt in the June quarter on the back of increased stripping at the Esaase and Akwasiso pits. Ore tonnes mined decreased by 30% to 1Mt in the September quarter from 1.4Mt in the June quarter. The Nkran Cut 2 west wall failure has forced the team to look for other ore sources and as a result has required the acceleration of stripping activities to expose more ore.

Waste tonnes mined increased by 39% to 11.3Mt in the September quarter from 8.1Mt in the June quarter due to accelerated stripping of the Esaase main pit to expose ore source for Q4. Further updates will be given in the March 2021 quarter after review of the long term plan.

The accelerated stripping to expose new ore sources has significantly increased costs. This increased stripping together with increased exploration activity has resulted in a 35% increase in all-in cost to US$1,760/oz in the September quarter from US$1,305/oz in the June quarter.

Sustaining capital expenditure decreased by 31% to US$7.0m in the September quarter from US$10.2m in the June quarter mainly due to timing of expenditure on the TSF raise. Non-sustaining capital expenditure decreased by 3% to US$12.1m in the September quarter from US$12.5m in the June quarter due to timing.

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Gold Fields Operational

2020

update September quarter

South America region

Peru

Cerro Corona

Sept

June

%

2020

2020

Variance

000

1,700

Ore mined

tonnes

1,465

16%

000

2,645

Waste mined

tonnes

1,116

137%

000

4,345

Total tonnes mined

tonnes

2,581

68%

Grade mined - gold

g/t

0.87

0.85

2%

Grade mined - copper

per cent

0.40

0.44

(9)%

Gold mined

000'oz

47.5

39.9

19%

000

6,799

Copper mined

tonnes

6,417

6%

000

1,751

Tonnes milled

tonnes

1,690

4%

Gold recovery

per cent

67.1

67.1

-%

Copper recovery

per cent

87.2

87.7

(1)%

Yield - Gold

g/t

0.56

0.53

6%

- Copper

per cent

0.36

0.38

(5)%

- Combined

eq g/t

0.90

0.85

6%

Gold produced

000'oz

30.1

27.4

10%

Copper produced

tonnes

5,973

6,084

(2)%

Total equivalent gold

000'

50.5

produced

eq oz

46.3

9%

000'

40.6

Total equivalent gold sold

eq oz

52.6

(23)%

AISC - revised

interpretation guidance

271

(WGC November 2018)

US$/oz

669

(59)%

US$/

953

AISC

eq oz

1,086

(12)%

AIC

US$/oz

594

783

(24)%

US$/

1,146

AIC

eq oz

1,152

(1)%

Sustaining capital

5.2

expenditure

US$m

4.4

18%

Non-sustaining

7.4

expenditure

US$m

3.4

118%

Total capital expenditure

US$m

12.6

7.7

64%

Gold equivalent gold production increased by 9% to 50,500oz in the September quarter from 46,300oz in the June quarter due to higher gold grades processed, together with a higher price factor, resulting from the higher copper price during the September quarter.

Total tonnes mined increased by 68% to 4.3Mt in the September quarter from 2.6Mt in the June quarter due to the increase in the workforce and mining fleet after COVID-19 restrictions were lifted. A waste recovery plan has been implemented, which includes progressive increase of the mining fleet and building an access ramp on the north of the pit to implement an additional mining front in 2021.

Gold yield increased by 6% to 0.56g/t in the September quarter from 0.53g/t in the June quarter due to a 6% increase in gold head grade processed to 0.83g/t in the September quarter from 0.78g/t in the June quarter. The copper yield decreased by 5% to 0.36% in the September quarter from 0.38% in the June quarter on the back of a decrease in copper head grade processed.

All-in cost per gold ounce decreased by 24% to US$594/oz in the September quarter from US$783/oz in the June quarter driven by lower operating expenses and the positive impact of inventory movement resulting from higher closing concentrate stocks, partially offset by lower by-product credits, lower gold ounces sold and higher capital expenditure. All-in cost per equivalent ounce decreased by 1% to US$1,146 per equivalent ounce in the September quarter from US$1,152 per equivalent ounce in the June quarter driven mainly by the positive impact of the inventory movement.

Capital expenditure increased by 64% to US$12.6 million in the September quarter from US$7.7 million in the June quarter due to increased construction activities at the tailings dam and waste storage facilities following the impact of COVID-19 restrictions in the June quarter.

All-in cost for Cerro Corona is expected to be US$1,120/oz gold equivalent (US$790/oz gold), above original guidance for 2020 (US$830/oz gold equivalent, US$575/oz gold), mainly as a result of lower production on the back of COVID-19 interruptions, additional COVID-19 costs and additional royalties due to higher metal prices. The higher cost guidance is already factored into Group guidance.

Australia region

St Ives

Sept

June

%

2020

2020

Variance

Underground

000

467

Ore mined

tonnes

484

(4)%

000

161

Waste mined

tonnes

214

(25)%

000

628

Total tonnes mined

tonnes

698

(10)%

Grade mined

g/t

5.64

5.46

3%

Gold mined

000'oz

84.7

85.0

-%

Surface

000

461

Ore mined

tonnes

791

(42)%

000

11

Surface waste (Capital)

tonnes

1,331

(99)%

Surface waste

000

1,628

(Operational)

tonnes

1,970

(17)%

000

1,639

Total waste mined

tonnes

3,300

(50)%

000

2,100

Total tonnes mined

tonnes

4,092

(49)%

Grade mined

g/t

1.76

1.21

45%

Gold mined

000'oz

26.1

30.7

(15)%

Strip ratio

waste/ore

3.6

4.2

(15)%

Total (Underground and

Surface)

000

928

Total ore mined

tonnes

1,275

(27)%

Total grade mined

g/t

3.71

2.82

32%

000

2,728

Total tonnes mined

tonnes

4,789

(43)%

Total gold mined

000'oz

110.8

115.6

(4)%

000

1,122

Tonnes milled

tonnes

1,362

(18)%

Yield - underground

g/t

4.18

4.58

(9)%

Yield - surface

g/t

1.24

1.06

17%

Yield - combined

g/t

2.51

2.17

16%

Gold produced

000'oz

90.5

94.9

(5)%

Gold sold

000'oz

86.9

103.8

(16)%

AISC - revised

A$/oz

1,071

1,353

(21)%

interpretation guidance

785

(WGC November 2018)

US$/oz

878

(11)%

A$/oz

1,149

1,388

(17)%

AIC

US$/oz

839

900

(7)%

Sustaining capital

A$m

15.0

26.3

(43)%

expenditure

US$m

11.2

17.0

(34)%

Non-sustaining capital

A$m

6.7

3.6

86%

expenditure

US$m

4.7

2.3

104%

Total capital

A$m

21.7

29.8

(27)%

expenditure

US$m

15.9

19.3

(18)%

Gold production decreased by 5% to 90,500oz in the September quarter from 94,900oz in the June quarter as an 18% decrease in tonnes milled was partially offset by a 16% increase in yield.

8

Total tonnes mined at the underground mines decreased by 10% to 628,000t in the September quarter from 698,000t in the June quarter due to less production days in the September quarter compared to the June quarter. During the September quarter the underground development fleet was rationalised and emphasis shifted to ore production.

Total waste tonnes mined in the open pits decreased by 50% to 1.6 Mt in the September quarter from 3.3Mt in the June quarter. Capital waste tonnes decreased by 99% to 11,000t in the September quarter from 1.3Mt in the June quarter, following the conclusion of pre-strip activities at Neptune stage 6 pit early in the September quarter. Operational waste tonnes decreased by 17% to 1.6Mt in the September quarter from 2.0Mt in the June quarter. Year-to-date the open pit production is in line with the planned mining sequence and during Q3 the mining fleet was also utilised to focus on additional progressive rehabilitation. In addition the current quarter had a reduced number of days compared to the previous quarter.

Ore tonnes mined at the open pits decreased by 42% to 461,000t in the September quarter from 791,000t in the June quarter, with all open pit ore being sourced from Neptune pit stages 5 and 6. Pre-strip activities of Neptune stage 7 pit will commence in November 2020.

Surface mined grade increased by 45% to 1.76g/t in the September quarter from 1.21g/t in the June quarter with high grade ore sourced from Neptune stage 6 pit.

Total tonnes processed decreased by 18% to 1.12Mt in the September quarter from 1.36Mt in the June quarter due to less production days in the September quarter compared to the June quarter and a four day planned mill shutdown to replace liners.

All-in cost decreased by 17% to A$1,149/oz (US$839/oz) in the September quarter from A$1,388/oz (US$900/oz) in the June quarter due to lower cost of sales before amortisation and depreciation and lower capital expenditure, partially offset by lower gold sold.

Capital expenditure decreased by 27% to A$22 million (US$16 million) in the September quarter from A$30 million (US$19 million) in the June quarter following the conclusion of Neptune stage 6 pre-strip activities during the September quarter.

Agnew

Sept

June

%

2020

2020

Variance

000

297

Underground ore mined

tonnes

354

(16)%

000

184

Underground waste mined

tonnes

210

(12)%

000

481

Total tonnes mined

tonnes

564

(15)%

Grade mined -

6.39

underground

g/t

5.33

20%

Gold mined

000'oz

61.0

60.6

1%

000

334

Tonnes milled

tonnes

377

(11)%

Yield

g/t

5.78

4.83

20%

Gold produced

000'oz

62.1

58.5

6%

Gold sold

000'oz

58.4

57.2

2%

AISC - revised

A$/oz

1,448

1,723

(16)%

interpretation guidance

1,039

(WGC November 2018)

US$/oz

1,119

(7)%

AIC

A$/oz

1,513

1,796

(16)%

US$/oz

1,085

1,167

(7)%

Sustaining capital

A$m

16.8

19.9

(16)%

expenditure

US$m

12.0

12.9

(7)%

Non-sustaining capital

A$m

3.8

4.2

(10)%

expenditure

US$m

2.7

2.7

-%

Total capital

A$m

20.6

24.0

(14)%

expenditure

US$m

14.7

15.6

(6)%

Gold production increased by 6% to 62,100oz in the September quarter from 58,500oz in the June quarter due to an increase in grade of ore mined and processed.

Total tonnes mined decreased by 15% to 481,000t in the September quarter from 564,000t in the June quarter mainly due to less production days in the September quarter compared to the June quarter.

Gold Fields Operational

2020

update September quarter

Mined grade increased by 20% to 6.39g/t in the September quarter from 5.33g/t in the June quarter, with mining of the higher grade Waroonga North lower and Kath areas continuing, together with improved grades achieved from the New Holland Sheba area.

Tonnes processed decreased by 11% to 334,000t in the September quarter from 377,000t in the June quarter due to less production days in the September quarter compared to the June quarter.

All-in cost decreased by 16% to A$1,513/oz (US$1,085/oz) in the September quarter from A$1,796/oz (US$1,167/oz) in the June quarter due to lower cost of sales before amortisation and depreciation and lower capital expenditure, as well as increased gold sold.

Capital expenditure decreased by 14% to A$21 million (US$15 million) in the September quarter from A$24 million (US$16 million) in the June quarter with decreased capital development in the Sheba and Kath areas.

Granny Smith

Sept

June

%

2020

2020

Variance

000

405

Underground ore mined

tonnes

452

(10)%

000

180

Underground waste mined

tonnes

169

7%

000

585

Total tonnes mined

tonnes

621

(6)%

Grade mined -

5.63

underground

g/t

5.05

11%

Gold mined

000'oz

73.3

73.5

-%

000

425

Tonnes milled

tonnes

448

(5)%

Yield

g/t

5.06

4.68

8%

Gold produced

000'oz

69.1

67.5

2%

Gold sold

000'oz

62.5

67.4

(7)%

AISC - revised

A$/oz

1,342

1,524

(12)%

interpretation guidance

965

(WGC November 2018)

US$/oz

991

(3)%

AIC

A$/oz

1,451

1,606

(10)%

US$/oz

1,044

1,043

-%

Sustaining capital

A$m

18.4

23.7

(22)%

expenditure

US$m

13.0

15.5

(16)%

Non-sustaining capital

A$m

6.8

5.5

24%

expenditure

US$m

4.9

3.5

40%

Total capital expenditure

A$m

25.2

29.2

(14)%

US$m

17.9

19.0

(6)%

Gold production increased by 2% to 69,100oz in the September quarter from 67,500oz in the June quarter due to higher grades mined and processed.

Grade mined increased by 11% to 5.63g/t in the September quarter from 5.05g/t in the June quarter as high-grade stopes were mined during the quarter, in line with the mining sequence. In addition, higher grade development ore was realised.

All-in cost decreased by 10% to A$1,451/oz (US$1,044/oz) in the September quarter from A$1,606/oz (US$1,043/oz) in the June quarter due to lower cost of sales before amortisation and depreciation and lower capital expenditure, partially offset by a decrease in gold sold.

Capital expenditure decreased by 14% to A$25 million (US$18 million) in the September quarter from A$29 million (US$19 million) in the June quarter following the purchase of a replacement underground drill rig in the June quarter.

Non-sustaining capital expenditure increased by 24% to A$7 million (US$5 million) from A$6 million (US$4 million) in the June quarter due to increased capital development in the Zone 135 area. Stoping activities in this area are scheduled to commence in 2022.

9

Gold Fields Operational

2020

update September quarter

Gruyere

Sept

June

%

2020

2020

Variance

000

1,858

Ore mined

tonnes

2,125

(13)%

000

5,140

Waste (Capital)

tonnes

2,879

79%

000

548

Waste (Operational)

tonnes

946

(42)%

000

5,688

Total waste mined

tonnes

3,825

49%

000

7,546

Total tonnes mined

tonnes

5,950

27%

Grade mined

g/t

1.03

1.06

(3)%

Gold mined

000'oz

61.4

72.4

(15)%

Strip ratio

waste/ore

3.1

1.8

000

1,889

Tonnes milled

tonnes

2,187

(14)%

Yield

g/t

0.92

1.02

(10)%

Gold produced

000'oz

55.9

71.9

(22)%

Gold sold

000'oz

56.8

70.2

(19)%

AISC - revised

A$/oz

1,505

1,345

12%

interpretation guidance

1,076

(WGC November 2018)

US$/oz

874

23%

A$/oz

1,518

1,363

11%

AIC

US$/oz

1,085

886

22%

Sustaining capital

A$m

12.7

10.8

18%

expenditure - 50% basis

US$m

8.9

7.0

27%

Non-sustaining capital

A$m

0.3

0.6

(43)%

expenditure - 50% basis

US$m

0.3

0.4

(37)%

Total capital expenditure -

A$m

13.0

11.4

15%

50% basis

US$m

9.2

7.4

23%

Mine physicals in table on a 100% basis.

Gold production decreased by 22% to 55,900oz in the September quarter from 71,900oz in the June quarter due to decreased ore processed and decreased yield.

Ore tonnes mined decreased by 13% to 1.86Mt in the September quarter from 2.13Mt in the June quarter as mining activity focused on stripping in stages 2 and 3 of the pit.

Yield decreased by 10% to 0.92g/t in the September quarter from 1.02g/t in the June quarter due to the processing of low grade stockpiles together with a decrease in grade of ore from source.

Tonnes processed decreased by 14% to 1.89Mt in the September quarter from 2.19Mt in the June quarter with decreased availability at the processing plant due to less production days in the September quarter compared to the June quarter, combined with an extended planned shutdown to perform a full reline on the SAG mill and crusher. A ball mill bearing failure on restarting the process plant after the shutdown impacted production for a further seven days. A specialist team was mobilised and the root cause of the failure was determined and rectified prior to the installation of a replacement bearing.

All-in cost increased by 11% to A$1,518/oz (US$1,085oz) in the September quarter from A$1,363/oz (US$886/oz) in the June quarter due to lower gold sold and increased capital expenditure, partially offset by lower cost of sale before amortisation and depreciation.

Capital expenditure (on a 50% basis) increased by 15% to A$13 million (US$9 million) in the September quarter from A$11 million (US$7 million) in the June quarter with pre-strip activities at the Gruyere pit stage 3 continuing during the quarter.

All-in cost for Gruyere is expected to be A$1,350/oz (US$945/oz), above original guidance for 2020 (A$1,150/oz, US$795/oz), mainly as a result of lower production due to plant downtime resulting from a ball mill motor bearing failure (previously reported on by Gold Road) and mill configuration changes to cater for increased fresh rock processing, higher processing and COVID-19 relating expenditure, as well as additional royalties due to a higher gold price realised. The higher cost guidance is already factored into Group guidance.

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2020

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UNDERGROUND AND SURFACE

Total Mine

South

South

operations

Africa

America

including

Region

West Africa Region

Region

Australia Region

equity

Ghana

Peru

Australia

accounted

Imperial ounces with metric

Joint

South

Asanko

Cerro

Granny

Gruyere

tonnes and grade

Venture

Deep

Total

Tarkwa

Damang

45%

Corona

Total

St Ives

Agnew

Smith

50%

Tonnes mined

Sept 2020

1,511

341

-

-

-

-

-

1,169

467

297

405

-

(000 tonnes)*

June 2020

1,506

215

-

-

-

-

-

1,290

484

354

452

-

- underground ore

Sept 2019

1,441

328

-

-

-

-

-

1,113

302

360

451

-

Sept 2020

550

25

-

-

-

-

-

525

161

184

180

-

- underground waste

June 2020

600

8

-

-

-

-

-

593

214

210

169

-

Sept 2019

572

11

-

-

-

-

-

561

225

161

175

-

Sept 2020

8,399

-

5,309

2,613

2,265

431

1,700

1,390

461

-

-

929

- surface ore

June 2020

8,425

-

5,107

3,024

1,470

612

1,465

1,854

791

-

-

1,062

Sept 2019

9,403

-

5,163

3,666

1,000

497

2,070

2,170

1,115

-

-

1,055

Sept 2020

10,460

366

5,309

2,613

2,265

431

1,700

3,085

1,090

480

586

929

- total

June 2020

10,531

223

5,107

3,024

1,470

612

1,465

3,737

1,489

564

621

1,062

Sept 2019

11,416

339

5,163

3,666

1,000

497

2,070

3,844

1,642

521

626

1,055

Grade mined

Sept 2020

5.9

6.4

-

-

-

-

-

5.8

5.6

6.4

5.6

-

(grams per tonne)

June 2020

5.5

6.7

-

-

-

-

-

5.3

5.5

5.3

5.1

-

- underground ore

Sept 2019

4.9

5.7

-

-

-

-

-

4.7

3.9

4.9

5.1

-

Sept 2020

1.3

-

1.5

1.4

1.6

1.4

0.9

1.3

1.8

-

-

1.0

- surface ore

June 2020

1.3

-

1.4

1.4

1.5

1.4

0.8

1.1

1.2

-

-

1.1

Sept 2019

1.2

-

1.3

1.2

1.6

1.5

1.0

1.2

1.6

-

-

0.9

Sept 2020

2.0

5.9

1.5

1.4

1.6

1.4

0.9

3.4

3.7

6.4

5.6

1.0

- total

June 2020

1.9

6.5

1.4

1.4

1.5

1.4

0.8

2.8

2.8

5.3

5.1

1.1

Sept 2019

1.6

5.5

1.3

1.2

1.6

1.5

1.0

2.4

2.1

4.9

5.1

0.9

Gold mined

Sept 2020

288.9

69.9

-

-

-

-

-

219.0

84.7

61.0

73.3

-

(000 ounces)*

June 2020

265.8

46.7

-

-

-

-

-

219.1

85.0

60.6

73.5

-

- underground ore

Sept 2019

229.0

60.2

-

-

-

-

-

168.8

37.8

56.7

74.3

-

Sept 2020

355.3

-

251.0

117.7

114.6

18.7

47.5

56.8

26.1

-

-

30.7

- surface ore

June 2020

339.0

-

232.2

133.2

71.2

27.8

39.9

66.9

30.7

-

-

36.2

Sept 2019

371.3

-

217.8

143.1

51.3

23.5

66.8

86.7

56.9

-

-

29.8

Sept 2020

644.2

69.9

251.0

117.7

114.6

18.7

47.5

275.8

110.8

61.0

73.3

30.7

- total

June 2020

604.8

46.7

232.2

133.2

71.2

27.8

39.9

286.0

115.6

60.6

73.5

36.2

Sept 2019

600.3

60.2

217.8

143.1

51.3

23.5

66.8

255.5

94.7

56.7

74.3

29.8

Ore milled/treated

Sept 2020

1,571

329

-

-

-

-

-

1,242

483

334

425

-

(000 tonnes)

June 2020

1,462

210

-

-

-

-

-

1,252

427

377

448

-

- underground ore

Sept 2019

1,458

321

-

-

-

-

-

1,137

366

307

464

-

Sept 2020

6

6

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

- underground waste

June 2020

8

8

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Sept 2019

7

7

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Sept 2020

8,856

228

5,295

3,468

1,167

660

1,751

1,583

639

-

-

944

- surface ore

June 2020

9,757

191

5,849

3,835

1,277

737

1,690

2,028

935

-

-

1,094

Sept 2019

8,384

234

5,242

3,437

1,158

648

1,648

1,259

704

-

-

555

Sept 2020

10,433

563

5,295

3,468

1,167

660

1,751

2,825

1,122

334

425

944

- total

June 2020

11,227

408

5,849

3,835

1,277

737

1,690

3,280

1,362

377

448

1,094

Sept 2019

9,850

563

5,242

3,437

1,158

648

1,648

2,396

1,070

307

464

555

Yield

Sept 2020

5.2

6.1

-

-

-

-

-

4.9

4.2

5.8

5.1

-

(Grams per tonne)

June 2020

4.9

5.8

-

-

-

-

-

4.7

4.6

4.8

4.7

-

- underground ore

Sept 2019

4.7

5.8

-

-

-

-

-

4.4

3.4

5.1

4.7

-

Sept 2020

1.1

0.1

1.2

1.1

1.6

1.0

0.9

1.1

1.2

-

-

0.9

- surface ore

June 2020

1.1

0.1

1.2

1.2

1.2

1.3

0.9

1.0

1.1

-

-

1.0

Sept 2019

1.2

0.2

1.2

1.2

1.3

1.3

1.2

1.2

1.6

-

-

0.8

Sept 2020

1.7

3.6

1.2

1.1

1.6

1.0

0.9

2.7

2.5

5.8

5.1

0.9

- combined

June 2020

1.6

3.0

1.2

1.2

1.2

1.3

0.9

2.4

2.2

4.8

4.7

1.0

Sept 2019

1.7

3.4

1.2

1.2

1.3

1.3

1.2

2.7

2.2

5.1

4.7

0.8

Gold produced

Sept 2020

260.4

64.3

-

-

-

-

-

196.1

64.9

62.1

69.1

-

(000 ounces)*

June 2020

228.2

39.2

-

-

-

-

-

189.0

63.0

58.5

67.5

-

- underground ore

Sept 2019

219.2

59.7

-

-

-

-

-

159.5

39.4

50.4

69.7

-

Sept 2020

315.9

0.6

211.2

127.3

61.9

22.0

50.5

53.5

25.5

-

-

28.0

- surface ore

June 2020

341.2

0.6

226.4

144.5

50.8

31.1

46.3

67.9

31.9

-

-

35.9

Sept 2019

321.5

1.3

205.1

127.3

49.7

28.1

64.8

50.3

35.7

-

-

14.6

Sept 2020

576.3

64.9

211.2

127.3

61.9

22.0

50.5

249.6

90.5

62.1

69.1

28.0

- total

June 2020

569.4

39.8

226.4

144.5

50.8

31.1

46.3

256.9

94.9

58.5

67.5

35.9

Sept 2019

540.7

61.0

205.1

127.3

49.7

28.1

64.8

209.8

75.2

50.4

69.7

14.6

Cost of sales before gold

Sept 2020

114

168

-

-

-

-

-

100

88

115

101

-

inventory change and

June 2020

111

176

-

-

-

-

-

100

97

113

92

-

amortisation and depreciation

(dollar per tonne) - underground

Sept 2019

125

204

-

-

-

-

-

103

90

140

88

-

Sept 2020

28

6

32

21

59

42

20

28

39

-

-

19

- surface

June 2020

24

9

27

19

45

34

23

18

20

-

-

16

Sept 2019

28

2

29

25

34

35

25

39

39

-

-

-

Sept 2020

41

102

32

21

59

42

20

59

60

115

101

19

- total

June 2020

35

98

27

19

45

34

23

49

44

113

92

16

Sept 2019

43

120

29

25

34

35

25

78

57

140

88

-

* Excludes surface material at South Deep.

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2020

update September quarter

Certain forward-looking statements

This report contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933 (the Securities Act) and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the Exchange Act) with respect to Gold Fields' financial condition, results of operations, business strategies, operating efficiencies, competitive position, growth opportunities for existing services, plans and objectives of management, markets for stock and other matters.

These forward-looking statements, including, among others, those relating to the future business prospects, revenues, income and production and operational guidance of Gold Fields, wherever they may occur in this report, are necessarily estimates reflecting the best judgement of the senior management of Gold Fields and involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those suggested by the forward-looking statements. As a consequence, these forward-looking statements should be considered in light of various important factors, including those set forth in this report. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from estimates or projections contained in the forward-looking statements include, without limitation:

  • changes in the market price of gold, and to a lesser extent copper and silver;
  • material changes in the value of Rand and non-US Dollar currencies;
  • difficulties, operational delays, cost pressures and impact from labour relations following its restructuring at the South Deep operation in South Africa;
  • the ability of the Group to comply with requirements that it provide benefits to affected communities;
  • the effect of relevant government regulations, particularly labour, environmental, tax, royalty, health and safety, water, regulations and potential new legislation affecting mining and mineral rights;
  • court decisions affecting the South African mining industry, including, without limitation, regarding the interpretation of mineral rights legislation and the treatment of health and safety claims;
  • the challenges associated with replacing annual mineral reserve and resource depletion as well as growing its reserve and resource base to extend the life of operations;
  • the ability to achieve anticipated efficiencies and other cost savings in connection with past and future acquisitions or joint ventures;
  • the success of the Group's business strategy, development activities and other initiatives, particularly at Damang and the Salares Norte project;
  • changes in technical and economic assumptions underlying Gold Fields' mineral reserve estimates;
  • supply chain shortages and increases in the prices of production imports;
  • changes in health and safety regulations that could lead to claims or liability for regulatory breaches;
  • the occurrence of operational disruptions such as stoppages related to environmental and industrial accidents and pollution incidents;
  • loss of senior management or inability to hire or retain sufficiently skilled employees or sufficient representation among Historically Disadvantaged Persons in management positions;
  • power cost increases as well as power stoppages, fluctuations and usage constraints;
  • regulation of greenhouse gas emissions and climate change;
  • high debt levels posing a risk to viability and making the Group more vulnerable to adverse economic and competitive conditions;
  • the ability of the Group to protect its information technology and communication systems and the personal data it retains as well as the failure of such systems;
  • the ability to obtain, renew and comply with, water use licences and water quality discharge standards;
  • the occurrence of future acid mine drainage related pollution;
  • geotechnical challenges due to the ageing of certain mines and a trend toward mining deeper pits and more complex, often deeper underground, deposits;
  • economic, political or social instability in the countries where Gold Fields operates;
  • downgrades in the credit rating of South Africa and its impact on Gold Fields' ability to secure financing;
  • reliance on outside contractors to conduct some of its operations;
  • ageing infrastructure, unplanned breakdowns and stoppages that may delay production, increase costs and industrial accidents;
  • the inability to modernise operations and remain competitive within the mining industry;
  • the effects of regional re-watering at South Deep;
  • the effects of a failure of a dam at a tailings facility and the closure of adjacent mines;
  • actual or alleged breach or breaches in governance processes, fraud, bribery or corruption at Gold Fields' operations that leads to censure, penalties or negative reputational impacts;
  • the occurrence of labour disruptions and industrial actions;
  • the adequacy of the Group's insurance coverage;
  • financial flexibility could be limited by South African exchange control regulations;
  • difficulty controlling theft of gold and copper bearing materials and illegal mining on some Gold Fields properties;
  • the costs and burdens associated with tenements in Australia which are subject to native title claims, including any compensation payable to native title holders;
  • the impact of HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and the spread of other contagious diseases, such as coronavirus (COVID-19);
  • the identification of a material weakness in disclosure and internal controls over financial reporting;
  • difficulty with participating in future issues of securities, or in bringing an action against Gold Fields, for shareholders outside South Africa;
  • liquidity risks in trading ordinary shares on JSE Limited;
  • Gold Fields' ability to pay dividends or make similar payments to its shareholders; and
  • shareholders' equity interests in Gold Fields becoming diluted upon the exercise of outstanding share options.

Further details of potential risks and uncertainties affecting Gold Fields are described in Gold Fields' filings with the Johannesburg Stock Exchange and the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Integrated Annual Report 2019 and the annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended 31 December 2019. Gold Fields undertakes no obligation to update publicly or release any revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this report or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

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