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WATCH: How DRDGold more than doubled earnings

Business Day TV talks to DRDGold CEO Niël Pretorius about the company’s annual results

26 August 2021 - 08:29 Business Day TV
DRDGold CEO Niël Pretorius. Picture: MARTIN RHODES
DRDGold CEO Niël Pretorius. Picture: MARTIN RHODES

A stronger average gold price, higher production and increased sales helped DRDGold more than double its annual headline earnings.

The tailings treatment company has also lifted its final dividend by 14% to 40c.

Alishia Seckam spoke to CEO Niël Pretorius for more detail.

Cash-flush DRDGold looks to go green

Operating profit increased by 39% to R2.2bn while headline earnings were 127% higher
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Rise in precious metal prices lifts DRDGold

Revenue is expected to rise 26% to R5.27bn in the year to end-June, with the group benefiting from higher prices and sales volumes
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DRDGold appoints Timothy Cumming as new chair

His experience spans mining, financial services and consulting
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