Keywords : mining, gold mine
Summary DRDGOLD Limited (DRDGOLD) is a mid-tier and unhedged gold producer with a mix of assets like underground mines. The group carries out operations through its subsidiaries, which operate and explore gold mines primarily in South Africa. It also involves in underground mines and surface re-treatment operations. DRDGOLD has a 74% interest in its subsidiary, Ergo Mining Operations (Proprietary) Limited and 20% interest owned by i...
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DRDGOLD Limited (DRDGOLD) is a mid-tier and unhedged gold producer with a mix of assets like underground mines. The group carries out operations through its subsidiaries, which operate and explore gold mines primarily in South Africa. It also involves in underground mines and surface re-treatment operations. DRDGOLD has a 74% interest in its subsidiary, Ergo Mining Operations (Proprietary) Limited and 20% interest owned by its black economic empowerment (BEE) partner, Khumo Gold SPV (Pty) Limited (Khumo Gold) and 6% by the DRDSA Empowerment Trust. Ergo Mining Operations (Proprietary) Limited controls Ergo Mining (Proprietary) Limited, Crown Gold Recoveries (Proprietary) Limited and East Rand Proprietary Mines Limited (ERPM), each a surface retreatment operation. DRDGOLD also has a 50% partnership in an early-stage gold exploration project on Zimbabwe’s Greenstone Belt. DRDGOLD is headquartered in Roodepoort, South Africa.
DRDGOLD Limited Key Recent Developments
Apr 26, 2012: DRDGOLD Reports Q3 Fiscal 2012 Results
Apr 26, 2012: Drdgold Provides Production Update
Feb 14, 2012: DRDGOLD Reports Q2 Fiscal 2012 Results
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents 2
List of Tables 3
List of Figures 3
Section 1 - About the Company 4
DRDGOLD Limited - Key Facts 4
DRDGOLD Limited - Key Employees 5
DRDGOLD Limited - Key Employee Biographies 6
DRDGOLD Limited - Major Products and Services 7
DRDGOLD Limited - History 8
DRDGOLD Limited - Company Statement 9
DRDGOLD Limited - Locations And Subsidiaries 11
Head Office 11
Other Locations & Subsidiaries 11
Section 2 – Company Analysis 12
DRDGOLD Limited - Business Description 12
DRDGOLD Limited - SWOT Analysis 14
SWOT Analysis - Overview 14
DRDGOLD Limited - Strengths 14
Strength - Strong Domestic Gold Producer 14
Strength - Increase in Gold Production 14
Strength - Stable Revenue Growth 14
DRDGOLD Limited - Weaknesses 14
Weakness - Weak Profitability 14
Weakness - Uncertainties regarding Blyvoor Rescue Proceedings 15
DRDGOLD Limited - Opportunities 15
Opportunity - Crown/Ergo Pipeline Project 15
Opportunity - Village’s Acquisition of Blyvoor 15
Opportunity - Increasing Demand for Gold 15
DRDGOLD Limited - Threats 16
Threat - Stringent Environmental Regulations 16
Threat - Operational Risks 16
Threat - Nationalization of South African Mining Industry 16
DRDGOLD Limited - Key Competitors 17
Section 3 – Company Financial Ratios 18
Financial Ratios - Capital Market Ratios 18
Financial Ratios - Annual Ratios 18
Performance Chart 20
Financial Performance 20
Financial Ratios - Interim Ratios 21
Financial Ratios - Ratio Charts 22
Section 4 – Company’s Recent Developments 23
DRDGOLD Limited, Recent Developments 23
Apr 26, 2012: Drdgold Provides Production Update 23
Apr 26, 2012: DRDGOLD Reports Q3 Fiscal 2012 Results 23
Feb 14, 2012: DRDGOLD Reports Q2 Fiscal 2012 Results 23
Section 5 – Appendix 24
Methodology 24
Ratio Definitions 24
About GlobalData 28
Contact Us 28
Disclaimer 28
List of Tables
DRDGOLD Limited, Key Facts 4
DRDGOLD Limited, Key Employees 5
DRDGOLD Limited, Key Employee Biographies 6
DRDGOLD Limited, Major Products and Services 7
DRDGOLD Limited, History 8
DRDGOLD Limited, Subsidiaries 11
DRDGOLD Limited, Key Competitors 17
DRDGOLD Limited, Ratios based on current share price 18
DRDGOLD Limited, Annual Ratios 18
DRDGOLD Limited, Interim Ratios 21
Currency Codes 24
Capital Market Ratios 24
Equity Ratios 25
Profitability Ratios 25
Cost Ratios 26
Liquidity Ratios 26
Leverage Ratios 27
Efficiency Ratios 27
List of Figures
DRDGOLD Limited, Performance Chart (2008 - 2012) 20
DRDGOLD Limited, Ratio Charts 22
