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WATCH: How South Deep upset Gold Fields’ results

18 February 2019 - 11:13 Business Day TV
Production delays dragged down Gold Fields' performance. Picture: FINANCIAL MAIL
Production delays dragged down Gold Fields' performance. Picture: FINANCIAL MAIL

Gold fields reported a large drop in earnings in its 2018 year to end-December.

Revenue was in at $2.57bn, 7% less than the previous year, as production at its only SA operation, South Deep, declined.

CEO Nick Holland joined Business Day TV to discuss the company’s results.

Gold Fields CEO Nick Holland talks to Business Day TV about the company’s full-year results

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