Gold Fields Limited
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About Gold Fields Limited
Gold Fields Limited (GFI) is a gold mining company. Our project database tracks 17 projects for Gold Fields Limited with technical and economic data extracted from company filings. Its flagship Salares Norte (Pre-Feasibility) carries an after-tax NPV of $1.47B over a 11-year mine life.
Overview
Gold Fields Limited is one of the world's largest gold producers with operating mines in South Africa, Ghana, Australia, and Peru. With a 135-year history, the company is listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange and has a proven track record of operational excellence, project development, and value creation. Gold Fields maintains one of the industry's strongest production profiles.
Operations
Gold Fields operates the South Deep mine in South Africa (one of the world's largest gold deposits), Tarkwa and Damang mines in Ghana, St Ives, Agnew, and Granny Smith mines in Australia, and Cerro Corona mine in Peru. The company produces approximately 2.3 million ounces of gold annually. The portfolio provides geographic diversification across established mining jurisdictions.
Strategy
The company's strategy emphasizes safe and responsible operations, improving margins through cost management and productivity improvements, growing production through brownfield expansions and targeted acquisitions, maintaining a strong balance sheet, and delivering sustainable returns to shareholders. Gold Fields focuses on Tier 1 mining jurisdictions with long mine life potential.
Key Projects
Major projects include the Salares Norte gold-silver project in Chile (construction complete, commissioning underway), Asanko gold mine in Ghana (joint venture, evaluating expansion), South Deep optimization programs to unlock the full potential of this world-class orebody, and ongoing exploration across the portfolio including significant potential at Gruyere JV in Australia.
Primary Commodities
Project Economics
Tarkwa Gold Mine
- Mineral Reserves
- Total Tarkwa Mineral Reserves: 216,212 kt at 1.0 g/t Au for 6,617 koz Au (cut-off 0.29-0.41 g/t Au, recovery 83.0-93.0%)
- Mineral Resources
- Total Measured + Indicated Mineral Resources (exclusive of reserves): 60,104 kt at 1.3 g/t Au for 2,426 koz Au; Total Inferred: 14,490 kt at 1.6 g/t Au for 735 koz Au
- Royalties / Streams
- Statutory royalty under Development Agreement with Government of Ghana; 4% applied based on average gold price for LOM mineral reserve period. Proposed legislation to increase gold royalty from 3-5% to 5-12% (not applicable to Tarkwa until after April 2027). No other third-party royalty or similar interests.
St Ives Gold Mine
- Mineral Reserves
- Total St Ives Mineral reserves: 28,964 kt at 3.6 g/t gold for 3,347 koz gold (Proven 5,736 kt at 2.4 g/t for 434 koz; Probable 23,228 kt at 3.9 g/t for 2,913 koz)
- Mineral Resources
- Total St Ives Mineral resources (exclusive of reserves): Measured + Indicated 11,953 kt at 2.7 g/t for 1,033 koz; Inferred 11,835 kt at 4.5 g/t for 1,703 koz
- Royalties / Streams
- Western Australian Government ad valorem royalty of 2.5% for gold; third party royalties payable of 0.9%
South Deep Gold Mine
- Mineral Reserves
- Total South Deep mineral reserves: 175,173 kt at 5.0 g/t Au for 27,998 koz Au; Proven 9,228 kt at 5.8 g/t Au for 1,714 koz Au; Probable 165,945 kt at 4.9 g/t Au for 26,284 koz Au
- Mineral Resources
- Total measured + indicated mineral resources (exclusive of reserves): 130,600 kt at 4.5 g/t Au for 19,046 koz Au; Total inferred: 20,363 kt at 9.1 g/t Au for 5,958 koz Au
- Royalties / Streams
- Governmental royalty under South African Mineral and Petroleum Resources Royalty Act; maximum % royalty for refined product is 5%, unrefined 7%; royalty = gross sales value x formula percentage; operating and capital expenditure deductible for EBIT determination.
Salares Norte
- Mineral Reserves
- Total Salares Norte Mineral reserves: 19,821 kt at 5.4 g/t Au (3,415 koz Au) and 72.21 g/t Ag (46,013 koz Ag)
- Mineral Resources
- OP measured + indicated mineral resources: 2,892 kt at 2.3 g/t Au (216 koz Au) and 30.5 g/t Ag (2,832 koz Ag); OP inferred: 210 kt at 1.5 g/t Au (10 koz Au) and 8.3 g/t Ag (56 koz Ag)
- Royalties / Streams
- 2% NSR royalty to Franco-Nevada on Rio Baker 1, 2 and 3 mining concessions (MGFSN may purchase one quarter for $4 million); NSR royalty on Salares Norte with right to purchase one half for $6 million within two years of commercial production
Cerro Corona Copper and Gold Mine
Cerro Corona
Cerro Corona (processing plant)
Gruyere Gold Mine
Salares Norte (Brecha Principal & Agua Amarga)
- Mineral Reserves
- 3.5 Moz gold and 39 Moz silver (Feasibility Study completed March 2019)
Agnew Gold Mine
Granny Smith Gold Mine (Wallaby)
Granny Smith Gold Mine
Damang Gold Mine
Brecha Principal (BP)
Agua Amarga (AA)
St Ives - Mineral Reserve
St Ives - Mineral Resource
Project figures are automatically extracted from company filings and presentations and reflect the most recent disclosure found. They may contain errors — always verify against the linked source document.
How the Economics Evolved
St Ives Gold Mine
21 studies on recordSouth Deep Gold Mine
24 studies on recordSalares Norte Gold Mine
23 studies on recordTarkwa Gold Mine
22 studies on recordEconomics as disclosed in each successive study. NPV shown in US$ where a currency conversion is available (at each study's own period rate), else in the study's stated currency. Verify against the source filings.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What does Gold Fields Limited mine?
- Gold Fields Limited is focused on Gold, Copper.
- What is the economic value of Gold Fields Limited's Salares Norte?
- According to its Pre-Feasibility, Salares Norte has an after-tax NPV of $1.47B.
- How many projects does Gold Fields Limited have?
- We track 17 projects with extracted technical and economic data for Gold Fields Limited.
Project Analysis
Salares Norte Gold Mine PFS: $1.47B NPV Over a 11-Year Mine Life
Gold Fields Limited's Salares Norte Gold Mine in Atacama Region (Region III), Chile has a Pre-Feasibility Study (PFS) outlining an after-tax NPV of $1.47B. The proposed mine plan runs 11 years.
South Deep Gold Mine Feasibility Study: $139M NPV Over a 85-Year Mine Life
Gold Fields Limited's South Deep Gold Mine in South Africa, Gauteng Province (Westonaria/Vanderbijlpark district, ~45 km southwest of Johannesburg) has a Feasibility Study outlining an after-tax NPV of $139M. The mine plan runs 85 years at about 11 t Au per year.
St Ives Gold Mine Production Update: $221M NPV Over a 9-Year Mine Life
Gold Fields Limited's St Ives Gold Mine in Australia – Western Australia (approx. 80 km south-southeast of Kalgoorlie-Boulder) has a production guidance outlining a pre-tax NPV of $221M. The proposed mine plan runs 9 years.
Salares Norte PFS: $1.47B NPV Over a 11-Year Mine Life
Gold Fields Limited's Salares Norte in Atacama Region (Region III), Chile has a Pre-Feasibility Study (PFS) outlining an after-tax NPV of $1.47B. The proposed mine plan runs 11 years.
Tarkwa Gold Mine Production Update: $226M NPV Over a 17-Year Mine Life
Gold Fields Limited's Tarkwa Gold Mine in South-western Ghana, West Africa (approximately 300 km by road west of Accra) has a production guidance outlining a pre-tax NPV of $226M. The proposed mine plan runs 17 years.
Press Releases
Montero Defines Initial First-Pass Drill Program at the Elvira Gold Project, Chile
Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - May 26, 2026) - Montero Mining and Exploration Ltd. (TSXV: MON) (OTC Pink: MXTRF) (FSE: ES0) ("Montero" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has finalized the initial first-pass drill program at its Elvira Gold Project in Chile (see Figure 1).Figure 1: Elvira Project location and geological setting. Left: regional location map showing Elvira within the Maricunga Belt of northern Chile. Right: Elvira concession boundary and simplified geological map
Gold Fields (GFI) Is One Of The Best Extremely Profitable Stocks To Buy According To Wall Street
With a net income margin of 41.60% and upside potential of 48.00%, Gold Fields Limited (NYSE:GFI) ranks among the best extremely profitable stocks to buy according to Wall Street analysts. The company reported net income of $3.57 billion for the recently completed fiscal year (FY25). Gold Fields Limited (NYSE:GFI) is currently navigating cost pressures; still, […]
Bullish Gold Fields Insiders Loaded Up On US$105.6m Of Stock
In the last year, multiple insiders have substantially increased their holdings of Gold Fields Limited ( JSE:GFI...
Gold Fields Q1 Earnings Call Highlights
Gold Fields (NYSE:GFI) reported a “solid start” to 2026, with Chief Executive Officer Mike Fraser saying the miner remains on track to meet its full-year production and cost guidance despite operational disruptions at several mines and rising input-cost pressures. On the company’s Q1 2026 operating
Canaccord Upgrades Gold Fields (GFI) to Buy and Raises PT to $57.25
Gold Fields Limited (NYSE:GFI) is one of the 15 Best Precious Metal Stocks to Buy According to Wall Street Analysts. On April 24, 2026, Gold Fields Limited (NYSE:GFI) was upgraded to Buy from Hold by Canaccord, which also raised its price target to $57.25 from $40.25 previously. The firm increased its gold price forecasts by […]
Morgan Stanley Upgrades Gold Fields (GFI) to Equal Weight
Gold Fields Limited (NYSE:GFI) is one of the 10 Best Gold Stocks to Buy for the Long Term. On April 15, 2026, Morgan Stanley upgraded Gold Fields Limited (NYSE:GFI) to Equal Weight from Underweight and raised its price target to ZAR 77,000 from ZAR 68,000. The firm said it is increasing earnings estimates and price […]
There May Be Underlying Issues With The Quality Of Gold Fields' (JSE:GFI) Earnings
Gold Fields Limited's ( JSE:GFI ) stock was strong after they recently reported robust earnings. However, our analysis...
GOLD FIELDS NETHERLANDS SERVICES B.V. ANNOUNCES ACQUISITION OF ADDITIONAL SHARES OF FOUNDERS METALS INC.
Gold Fields Netherlands Services B.V., a wholly owned indirect subsidiary of Gold Fields Ltd ("Gold Fields"), announces that it has acquired 2,441,686 common shares ("Founders Shares") of Founders Metals Inc. ("Founders") on April 6, 2026. A total of 2,441,600 Founders Shares were purchased at a price of C$4.15 per share for a total purchase price of C$10,132,640.00, while an additional 86 Founders Shares were purchased at a price of C$4.00 per share for a total of C$344.00. Following the comple
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DRD or GFI: Which Gold Stock Could Deliver Better Gains Today?
DRD H1 FY'26 output dips 9% as gold price surges 43%, boosting cash, while GFI posts 6% Q4 growth, strong pricing and expansion pipeline.
Quick Facts
- Ticker Symbol
- GFI
- Market Cap
- Large Cap
- Category
- Gold
- Commodities
- Gold, Copper
- Headquarters
- Johannesburg, South Africa
- Founded
- 1887
- Employees
- ~17,000
Operating Countries
Producing Assets
- •South Deep (South Africa)
- •Tarkwa (Ghana)
- •Damang (Ghana)
- •St Ives (Australia)
- •Agnew (Australia)
- •Granny Smith (Australia)
- •Cerro Corona (Peru)
Development Assets
- •Salares Norte (Chile)
- •Asanko (Ghana)
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