GFI 20-F DEF-14A Report Dec. 31, 2024 | Alphaminr

GFI 20-F Report ended Dec. 31, 2024

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
_______________________
Form 20-F
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(Mark One)
REGISTRATION  STATEMENT  PURSUANT  TO  SECTION  12(b)  OR  12(g)  OF  THE  SECURITIES  EXCHANGE  ACT  OF  1934
or
ANNUAL  REPORT  PURSUANT  TO  SECTION  13  OR  15(d)  OF  THE  SECURITIES  EXCHANGE  ACT  OF  1934
For the fiscal year ended 31 December 2024
or
TRANSITION  REPORT  PURSUANT  TO  SECTION  13  OR  15(d)  OF  THE  SECURITIES  EXCHANGE  ACT  OF  1934
or
SHELL  COMPANY  REPORT  PURSUANT  TO  SECTION  13  OR  15(d)  OF  THE  SECURITIES  EXCHANGE  ACT  OF  1934
Date of event requiring this shell company report
For the transition period from              to
Commission file number: 1-31318
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Gold Fields Limited
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
_______________________
Republic of South Africa
(Jurisdiction of incorporation or organisation)
150 Helen Road
Sandown , Sandton , 2196
South Africa
011-27-11-562-9700
(Address of principal executive offices)
with copies to:
Kelly Carter
EVP Legal & Compliance
Tel: +61 8 9211 9252
kelly.carter @goldfields.com
150 Helen Road
Sandown , Sandton , 2196
South Africa
Michael Z. Bienenfeld
Igor Rogovoy
Linklaters LLP
Tel: + 44 - 20 7456 2000
One Silk Street
London EC2Y 8HQ
United Kingdom
(Name, Telephone, E-mail and/or Facsimile number and Address of Company Contact Person)
Securities registered or to be registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act
Title of Each Class
Trading Symbol
Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered
American Depositary Shares, each representing one ordinary share
GFI
New York Stock Exchange
Ordinary shares of no par value each
New York Stock Exchange *
*Not for trading, but only in connection with the registration of the American Depositary Shares pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Securities registered or to be registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act
None
(Title of Class)
Securities for which there is a reporting obligation pursuant to Section 15(d) of the Act
None
(Title of Class)
Indicate the number of outstanding shares of each of the issuer’s classes of capital
or common stock as of the close of the period covered by the Annual Report
895,024,247 ordinary shares of no par value
_______________________
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act: Yes No
If this report is an annual or transition report, indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Yes
No
Note—Checking the box above will not relieve any registrant required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 from their obligations under those
Sections.
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for
such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter)
during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or an emerging growth company. See definition of “large accelerated filer,”
“accelerated filer,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer
Accelerated filer
Non-accelerated filer
Emerging growth company
If an emerging growth company that prepares its financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period
for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards† provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.
† The term “new or revised financial accounting standard” refers to any update issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board to its Accounting Standards Codification after April 5, 2012.
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed a report on and attestation to its management’s assessment of the effectiveness of its internal control over financial reporting under Section
404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (15 U.S.C. 7262(b)) by the registered public accounting firm that prepared or issued its audit report.
If securities are registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act, indicate by check mark whether the financial statements of the registrant included in the filing reflect the correction of an error to
previously issued financial statement.
Indicate by check mark whether any of those error corrections are restatements that required a recovery analysis of incentive-based compensation received by any of the registrant’s executive
officers during the relevant recovery period pursuant to §240.10D-1(b).
Indicate by check mark which basis of accounting the registrant has used to prepare the financial statements included in this filing:
U.S. GAAP
International Financial Reporting Standards
as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board
Other
If “Other” has been checked in response to the previous question, indicate by check mark which financial statement item the registrant has elected to follow:    Item  17 Item 18
If this is an annual report, indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes No
(APPLICABLE ONLY TO ISSUERS INVOLVED IN BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDINGS DURING THE PAST FIVE YEARS)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed all documents and reports required to be filed by Sections 12, 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 subsequent to the
distribution of securities under a plan confirmed by a court.      Yes No
Gold Fields’ Operations
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Form 20-F Cross Reference Guide
Item
Form 20-F Caption
Location in this document
Page
1
Identity of directors, senior
management and advisers
NA
2
Offer statistics and expected
timetable
NA
3
Key information
(b) Capitalisation and indebtedness
NA
(c) Reasons for the offer and use
of proceeds
NA
(d) Risk factors
Further Information—Risk Factors
1-25
4
Information on the Company
(a) History and development of
the Company
Presentation of Financial and Other Information
ix
Further Information—Information on the Company—Organisational
Structure
26-27
Annual Financial Report—Accounting Policies
AFR
52-72
Further Information—Additional Information—Memorandum of
Incorporation—General
89
Integrated Annual Report—Administration and Corporate
Information
IAR
89
Integrated Annual Report—Our Business Model
IAR
8-9
Integrated Annual Report—Chairperson’s Report
IAR
11-12
Integrated Annual Report—Performance of Our Operations
IAR
69-78
Annual Financial Report—Director’s Report—Significant
Announcements in 2024
AFR
12-13
Annual Financial Report—Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Statements—Overview
AFR
14-15
Annual Financial Report—Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Statements—Additions to Property, Plant and Equipment
AFR
36
Further Information—Description of Mining Business—Capital
Expenditure
66
Integrated Annual Report—Chief Executive Officer’s Report
IAR
19-22
Further Information—Description of Mining Business—The Gold
Mining Industry—Outlook and guidance for 2025
69
Further Information—Additional Information—Taxation—Documents
on Display
98
(b) Business overview
Gold Fields’ Operations
Back of
cover
Further Information—Information on the Company—Summary
Disclosure of Mining Operations Pursuant to Item 1303 of Regulation
S-K under the Securities Act
27-36
Further Information—Information on the Company—Individual
Property Disclosure Pursuant to Item 1304 of Regulation S-K under
the Securities Act
37-63
Integrated Annual Report—Who We Are
IAR
5-9
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Item
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Location in this document
Page
Integrated Annual Report—Chief Executive Officer’s Report
IAR
19-22
Integrated Annual Report—Performance of Our Operations
IAR
69-78
Integrated Annual Report—Production and Cost Performance
IAR
66-67
Integrated Annual Report—Environmental Stewardship
IAR
57-64
Integrated Annual Report—Summarised Governance Report
IAR
13-17
Integrated Annual Report—Building a Safe and Respectful
Workplace
IAR
38-45
Integrated Annual Report—Governments
IAR
52
Governance and Remuneration Report—Application of King IV
within Gold Fields
GRR
30-32
Annual Financial Report—Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
the Financial Statements—Results for the period – years ended 31
December 2024 and 31 December 2023
AFR
23-34
Annual Financial Report—Director’s Report—Environmental
Obligations
AFR
13
Annual Financial Report—Statement of Financial Position—Provision
for Environmental Rehabilitation Costs
AFR
41
Annual Financial Report—Accounting Policies—Basis for Preparation
—Provision for Environmental Rehabilitation Costs
AFR
59
Further Information—Description of Mining Business
65-69
Further Information—Description of Mining Business—The Gold
Mining Industry
68
Further Information—Environmental and Regulatory Matters
70-82
(c) Organisational structure
Further Information—Information on the Company—Organisational
Structure
26-27
(d) Property, plant and equipment
Further Information—Information on the Company—Summary
Disclosure of Mining Operations Pursuant to Item 1303 of Regulation
S-K under the Securities Act
27-36
Further Information—Information on the Company—Individual
Property Disclosure Pursuant to Item 1304 of Regulation S-K under
the Securities Act
37-63
Further Information—Information on the Company—Internal Controls
Disclosure Pursuant to Item 1305 of Regulation S-K under the
Securities Act
64
Annual Financial Report—Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
the Financial Statements
AFR
14-48
Annual Financial Report—Accounting Policies—Property, Plant and
Equipment
AFR
63-65
Annual Financial Report—Notes to the Consolidated Financial
Statements—Note 16. Property, Plant and Equipment
AFR
92
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Item
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Location in this document
Page
Integrated Annual Report—Our Business Model
IAR
8-9
Integrated Annual Report—Chief Executive Officer’s Report
IAR
19-22
Further Information—Information on the Company—Summary
Disclosure of Mining Operations Pursuant to Item 1303 of Regulation
S-K under the Securities Act—Summary of Mineral Resources and
Reserves
33-36
Integrated Annual Report—Environmental Stewardship
IAR
57-64
Integrated Annual Report—Production and Cost Performance
IAR
66-67
Integrated Annual Report—Overview of Our Portfolio and Growth
Strategy
IAR
69-78
Further Information—Environmental and Regulatory Matters
70-82
4A
Unresolved staff comments
NA
5
Operating and financial review and
prospects
(a) Operating results
Annual Financial Report—Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
the Financial Statements
AFR
14-48
Annual Financial Report—Accounting Policies—Foreign Operations
AFR
62-63
Annual Financial Report—Notes to the Consolidated Financial
Statements—Note 41. Risk Management Activities—Foreign
Currency Sensitivity
AFR
126
Annual Financial Report—Consolidated Statement of
Comprehensive Income
AFR
74
Integrated Annual Report—Our Operating Environment
IAR
23
Integrated Annual Report—Governments
IAR
52-56
Further Information—Environmental and Regulatory Matters
70-82
(b) Liquidity and capital resources
Annual Financial Report—Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
the Financial Statements—Liquidity and Capital Resources – years
ended 31 December 2024 and 31 December 2023
AFR
35
Annual Financial Report—Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
the Financial Statements—Credit Facilities
AFR
42
Annual Financial Report—Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
the Financial Statements—Working Capital
AFR
42
Annual Financial Report—Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
the Financial Statements—Contractual Obligations, Commitments
and Guarantees at 31 December 2024
AFR
43
Integrated Annual Report—Financial Performance
IAR
68
Annual Financial Report—Notes to the Consolidated Financial
Statements—Note 27. Borrowings
AFR
108-110
Annual Financial Report—Notes to the Consolidated Financial
Statements—Note 37. Commitments
AFR
116
Annual Financial Report—Notes to the Consolidated Financial
Statements—Note 40. Financial Instruments
AFR
119-121
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Annual Financial Report—Notes to the Consolidated Financial
Statements—Note 41. Risk Management Activities
AFR
122-130
Annual Financial Report—Notes to the Consolidated Financial
Statements—Note 42. Capital Management
AFR
131
(c) Research and development, patents
and licences, etc.
NA
(d) Trend information
Annual Financial Report—Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
the Financial Statements—Outlook and Guidance for 2025
AFR
48
Integrated Annual Report—Our Operating Environment
IAR
23
Integrated Annual Report—Chief Executive Officer’s Report
IAR
19-22
(e) Off-balance sheet arrangements
Annual Financial Report—Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
the Financial Statements—Off-Balance Sheet Items
AFR
42
(f) Tabular disclosure of contractual
obligations
Annual Financial Report—Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
the Financial Statements—Contractual Obligations, Commitments
and Guarantees at 31 December 2024
AFR
79-80
(g) Safe harbour
Forward-Looking Statements
xvii-xviii
6
Directors, senior management and
employees
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Governance and Remuneration Report—Our Board of Directors
GRR
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IAR
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Further Information—Directors, Senior Management and Employees
—Directors
83-84
Further Information—Directors, Senior Management and Employees
—Executive Committee
84-85
Annual Financial Report—Directors’ Report
AFR
10-13
(b) Compensation
Governance and Remuneration Report—Remuneration Report
GRR
36-67
Annual Financial Report—Note 43. Related Parties
AFR
132-135
(c) Board practices
Further Information—Directors, Senior Management and Employees
83-86
Integrated Annual Report—Board of Directors
IAR
14-15
Governance and Remuneration Report—Our Board of Directors
GRR
17-19
Governance and Remuneration Report—Remuneration Report
GRR
36-67
Governance and Remuneration Report—Board Committees
GRR
20-29
Annual Financial Report—Audit Committee Report
AFR
6-9
Governance and Remuneration Report—Application of King IV
within Gold Fields
GRR
30-32
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(d) Employees
Integrated Annual Report—Building a Safe and Respectful
Workplace
IAR
38-45
Integrated Annual Report—Where We Operate
IAR
7
Integrated Annual Report—Summarised Governance Report
IAR
13-17
Further Information—Directors, Senior Management and Employees
—Employees
85
Further Information—Directors, Senior Management and Employees
—Safety
86
(e) Share ownership
Annual Financial Report—Directors’ Report—Share Ownership of
Directors and Executive Officers
AFR
11
Governance and Remuneration Report—Remuneration Report
GRR
36-67
Annual Financial Report—Notes to the Consolidated Financial
Statements—Note 5. Share-based Payments
AFR
79-80
7
Major Shareholders and Related
Party Transactions
(a) Major shareholders
Further Information—Major Shareholders and Related Party
Transactions—Major Shareholders
87
Annual Financial Report—Shareholders’ Information
AFR
148-149
(b) Related party transactions
Further Information— Major Shareholders and Related Party
Transactions—Related Party Transactions
87
Annual Financial Report—Notes to the Consolidated Financial
Statements—Note 43. Related Parties
AFR
132-135
(c) Interests of experts and counsel
NA
8
Financial information
(a) Consolidated statements and other
financial information
Annual Financial Report—Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
the Financial Statements
AFR
14-48
Annual Financial Report—Consolidated Income Statement
AFR
73
Annual Financial Report—Consolidated Statement of
Comprehensive Income
AFR
74
Annual Financial Report—Consolidated Statement of Financial
Position
AFR
75
Annual Financial Report—Consolidated Statement of Changes
in Equity
AFR
76
Annual Financial Report—Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
AFR
77
Annual Financial Report—Audit Committee Report
AFR
6-9
Annual Financial Report—Accounting Policies—Basis of Preparation
—Provision for Silicosis Settlement Costs
AFR
59
Annual Financial Report—Accounting Policies—Basis of Preparation
—Provision for Environmental Rehabilitation Costs
AFR
59
Annual Financial Report—Notes to the Consolidated Financial
Statements—Note 28. Provisions
AFR
111-112
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Annual Financial Report—Notes to the Consolidated Financial
Statements—Note 38. Contingent Liabilities
AFR
117-118
Annual Financial Report—Management’s Discussion and Analysis—
Silicosis Settlement Costs Provision
AFR
42
Annual Financial Report—Directors’ Report—Financial Affairs—
Dividend Policy
AFR
11
Integrated Annual Report—Financial Performance
IAR
68
(b) Significant changes
Annual Financial Report—Notes to the Consolidated Financial
Statements—Note 39. Events After the Reporting Date
AFR
118
9
The Offer and listing
(a) Listing details
Further Information—The Listing
88
(b) Plan of distribution
NA
(c) Markets
Integrated Annual Report—Where We Operate
IAR
7
Annual Financial Report—Directors’ Report—Listings
AFR
10
Annual Financial Report—Administration and Corporate Information
AFR
158
(d) Selling shareholders
NA
(e) Dilution
NA
(f) Expenses of the issue
NA
10
Additional information
(a) Share capital
NA
(b) Memorandum and articles of
association
Further Information—Additional Information—Memorandum of
Incorporation
89-91
Further Information—Corporate Governance
102
Governance and Remuneration Report—Our Governance Structure
GRR
12-16
(c) Material contracts
Further Information—Additional Information—Material Contracts
92-94
(d) Exchange controls
Further Information—Additional Information—South African
Exchange Control Limitations Affecting Security Holders
95
(e) Taxation
Further Information—Additional Information—Taxation
95-98
(f) Dividends and paying agents
NA
(g) Statement by experts
NA
(h) Documents on display
Further Information—Additional Information—Taxation—Documents
On Display
98
(i) Subsidiary information
NA
(j)      Annual Report to Security Holders
NA
11
Quantitative and qualitative
disclosures about market risk
Annual Financial Report—Notes to the Consolidated Financial
Statements—Note 41. Risk Management Activities
AFR
122-130
12
Description of securities other than
equity securities
(a) Debt securities
NA
(b) Warrants and rights
NA
(c) Other securities
NA
(d) American depositary shares
Further Information—Additional Information—Material Contracts—
Deposit Agreement
94
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13
Defaults, dividend arrearages and
delinquencies
NA
14
Material modifications to the rights
of security holders and use of
proceeds
NA
15
Controls and procedures
Further Information—Controls and Procedures
99
Annual Financial Report— Management’s Discussion and Analysis—
Internal Control over Financial Reporting
AFR
47
16A
Audit Committee financial expert
Further Information—Audit Committee Financial Expert
100
16B
Code of ethics
Governance and Remuneration Report—Material Standards and
Principles Guiding Our Governance
GRR
8
16C
Principal accountant fees and
services
Further Information—Principal Accountant Fees and Services
101
16D
Exemptions from the listing
standards for audit committees
NA
16E
Purchase of equity securities by the
issuer and affiliated purchasers
NA
16F
Change in registrant’s certifying
accountant
NA
16G
Corporate governance
Further Information—Corporate Governance
102
16H
Mine safety disclosure
NA
16I
Disclosure regarding foreign
jurisdictions that prevent inspections
NA
16J
Insider trading policies
Further Information—Additional Information—Gold Fields Group
Share Dealings and Market Abuse Policy
92
16K
Cybersecurity
Annual Financial Report—Audit Committee Report—Information
Communication and Technology Governance
AFR
8
Annual Financial Report—Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
the Financial Statements—Information Communication and
Technology (ICT)
AFR
44-47
Governance and Remuneration Report—Application of King IV
within Gold Fields
GRR
30-32
17
Financial statements
NA
18
Financial statements
Annual Financial Report—Report of Independent Registered Public
Accounting Firm (PricewaterhouseCoopers, Inc., Johannesburg,
South Africa, Audit Firm ID: 1308 )
AFR
49-51
Annual Financial Report—Consolidated Income Statement
AFR
73
Annual Financial Report—Consolidated Statement of
Comprehensive Income
AFR
74
Annual Financial Report—Consolidated Statement of Financial
Position
AFR
75
Annual Financial Report—Consolidated Statement of Changes in
Equity
AFR
76
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Annual Financial Report—Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
AFR
77
Annual Financial Report—Accounting Policies
AFR
52-72
Annual Financial Report—Notes to the Consolidated Financial
Statements
AFR
78-140
19
Exhibits
Exhibits
103-105
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Presentation of Financial and Other Information
Financial Information
Gold Fields Limited (Gold Fields or the Company) is a South African company and, in fiscal 2024, 46%, 13% , 31%, 8% and 2% of Gold Fields’
operations, based on managed gold-equivalent production, were located in Australia, South Africa, Ghana, Peru and Chile, respectively.
The Gold Fields consolidated financial statements are presented in U.S. dollar which is the Group’s presentation currency. The Group’s
annual and interim financial statements are prepared in accordance with IFRS Accounting Standards as issued by the International
Accounting Standards Board (IASB), and as prescribed by law (refer to the “Basis of preparation” section of the accounting policies to the
consolidated financial statements).
Except as otherwise noted, the financial information included in this annual report has been prepared in accordance with IFRS Accounting
Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) and is presented in U.S. dollars, and for descriptions of
critical accounting policies, refer to accounting policies under IFRS Accounting Standards as issued by the International Accounting
Standards Board (IASB).
Rounding adjustments have been made in calculating some of the financial and operating information included in this annual report. As a
result, numerical figures shown as total amounts in some tables may not be exact arithmetic aggregations of the figures that make up
such total amounts.
For Gold Fields’ consolidated financial statements, unless otherwise stated, statement of financial position item amounts are translated
from Rand, A$ and CAD to U.S. dollars at the exchange rate prevailing on the statement of financial position date for fiscal 2024 (U.S.
$0.62 per A$1.00, Rand 18.84 per U.S.$1.00 and U.S.$0.70 per CAD1.00 as of 31 December 2024 ), except for specific items included
within shareholders’ equity and the statement of cash flows that are translated at the rate prevailing on the date the relevant transaction
was entered into, and income statement item amounts are translated from Rand, A$ and CAD to U.S. dollars at the weighted average
exchange rate for each period (U.S.$0.66 per A$1.00, Rand 18.33 per U.S.$1.00 and U.S.$0.73 per CAD1.00 for fiscal 2024).
In this annual report, Gold Fields presents the financial items “all-in sustaining costs” (AISC), “all-in sustaining costs per ounce”, “all-in
costs” (AIC), and “all-in costs per ounce”, which have been determined using industry standards promulgated by the World Gold Council
(WGC) and are non-IFRS measures. An investor should not consider these items in isolation or as alternatives to cost of sales, profit before
tax, profit for the year, cash flows from operating activities or any other measure of financial performance presented in accordance with
IFRS Accounting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB). While the WGC provided definitions for the
calculation of AISC and AIC, the calculation of AISC, AISC per ounce, AIC and AIC per ounce may vary significantly among gold mining
companies, and by themselves do not necessarily provide a basis for comparison with other gold mining companies. See “— Glossary of
Terms—All-in sustaining costs ” and “— Glossary of Terms—All-in costs ”. For the definitions and reconciliations of these non-IFRS measures
to IFRS Accounting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB), see “ Annual Financial Report—
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of the Financial Statements ”.
Gold Fields also presents “adjusted free cash flow”, “adjusted free cash flow from operations”, “net debt”, “net debt (excluding lease
liabilities)”, “adjusted EBITDA”, “net debt to adjusted EBITDA”, “sustaining and non-sustaining capital expenditure” and “normalised profit”
in this annual report, which are non-IFRS measures. An investor should not consider these items in isolation or as alternatives to cash flow
from operating activities, cash and cash equivalents or any other measure presented in accordance with IFRS Accounting Standards as
issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB). Adjusted free cash flow is defined as cash flow from operating activities
less the South Deep Dividend, net capital expenditure (additions to property, plant and equipment less proceeds on disposal of property,
plant and equipment), capital expenditure – working capital and Windfall capital contributions, contributions to environmental trust funds
and payments of principal lease liabilities as per the consolidated statement of cash flows. Adjusted free cash flow from operations is
calculated as cash flow from operating activities less net capital expenditure, environmental payments and lease payments from the eight
mining operations. Net debt is defined as total borrowings plus lease liabilities less cash and cash equivalents. Net debt (excluding lease
liabilities) is defined as total borrowings less cash and cash equivalents. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as profit or loss for the year adjusted
for interest, taxation, amortisation and depreciation and certain other costs. Sustaining capital expenditure represents the majority of
capital expenditure at existing operations, including mine development costs, ongoing replacement of mine equipment and other capital
facilities and other capital expenditures at existing operations. Non-sustaining capital expenditure represents capital expenditures for
major growth projects as well as enhancement capital for significant infrastructure improvements at existing operations. Normalised profit
is defined as profit excluding gains and losses on foreign exchange, financial instruments, non-recurring net realisable value adjustments
to stockpiles and non-recurring items after taxation and non-controlling interest effect. The definition of the non-IFRS measures set out
above may vary significantly between companies, and by themselves do not necessarily provide a basis for comparison with other
companies. See “—Glossary of Terms”. For the definitions and reconciliations of these non-IFRS measures to IFRS Accounting Standards
as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB), see “ Annual Financial Report—Management’s Discussion and Analysis
of the Financial Statements ”.
This annual report also contains data on Gold Fields’ Scope 1, 2 and 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Data for Scope 1 and 2 emissions
relate to Gold Fields’ own activities and supplied heat, power, and cooling which are measured using data from its own systems and
independently assured, as described in our 2024 Climate Change and Environment Report. Scope 3 emissions are indirect emissions
other than Scope 2 emissions that result from activities from assets not owned or controlled by Gold Fields. Due to the minimal
downstream processing required, gold mining companies’ Scope 3 emissions primarily relate to the organisations upstream supply chain.
The processes, methodologies and issues involved in calculating Scope 3 emissions are complex, require the use of a
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number of key judgments, estimates and assumptions, and are subject to a range of uncertainties and challenges. For example, unlike
reporting standards for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, which are often calculated in accordance with statutory legislation, Scope 3
emissions are not currently a statutory requirement for the regions in which Gold Fields operates, which may create challenges related to
data availability and quality thereby creating an additional degree of inherent risk and uncertainty.
Operational Information
In this annual report, except where otherwise noted, all production and operating statistics are based on attribution of 100% of Gold
Fields’ total operations, which include production from the Damang and Tarkwa mines in Ghana and from the Cerro Corona mine in Peru,
South Deep in South Africa, a portion of which is attributable to the non-controlling shareholders in those mines. In addition, production
and operating statistics for Gruyere (as defined below) are included on an attributable basis (based on Gold Fields’ 50% interest in
Gruyere).
Market Information
This annual report includes industry data about Gold Fields’ markets obtained from industry surveys, industry publications, market
research and other publicly available third-party information. Industry surveys and industry publications generally state that the
information they contain has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable but that the accuracy and completeness of such
information is not guaranteed. Gold Fields and its advisers have not independently verified this data.
In addition, in many cases, statements in this annual report regarding the gold mining industry and Gold Fields’ position in that industry
have been made based on internal surveys, industry forecasts and market research, as well as Gold Fields’ own experiences. While these
statements are believed by Gold Fields to be reliable, they have not been independently verified.
Websites
References in this document to information on websites (and/or social media sites) are included as an aid to their location and such
information is not incorporated in, and does not form part of, this annual report on Form 20-F.
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Glossary of Terms
The following explanations are not intended as technical definitions, but rather are intended to assist the reader in understanding some of
the terms used in this annual report. For additional terms, please see “Annual Financial Report—Glossary of Terms” .
“A$” and “Australian dollars” refer to Australian dollars.
“Adjusted EBITDA” is a non-IFRS measure which means profit or loss for the year adjusted for interest, taxation, amortisation and
depreciation and certain other costs. The definition of adjusted EBITDA is as defined in the U.S.$1,200 million sustainably linked revolving
credit facility agreement. For the calculation of adjusted EBITDA, refer to “Annual Financial Report—Notes to the Consolidated Financial
Statements—Note 42. Capital management” .
“Adjusted free cash flow” is defined as net cash from operations less the South Deep BEE Dividend, net capital expenditure (additions to
property, plant and equipment less proceeds on disposal of property, plant and equipment), capital expenditure – working capital and
Windfall capital contributions, contributions to environmental trust funds, payment of principal lease liabilities, contributions for
rehabilitation purposes (in respect of Australia for 2024 and in respect of both Peru and Australia for 2023) and as per the consolidated
statements of cash flows which is a non-IFRS measure. An investor should not consider this item in isolation or as an alternative to cash
flow from operating activities, cash and cash equivalents or any other measure presented in accordance with IFRS Accounting Standards
as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB). The definition for the calculation of net cash flow may vary significantly
between companies, and by itself does not necessarily provide a basis for comparison with other companies. The following table sets out
a reconciliation of Gold Fields’ “net cash from operations” in accordance with IFRS Accounting Standards as issued by the International
Accounting Standards Board (IASB) (refer to the consolidated statement of cash flows) to “adjusted free cash flows” . For a reconciliation,
see “ Annual Financial Report—Management’s Discussion and Analysis of the Financial Statements” .
Net cash from operations (1)
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Less:
South Deep BEE Dividend (1)
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Additions to property, plant and equipment (1)
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Capital expenditure – working capital (1)
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Proceeds on disposal of property, plant and equipment (1)
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Contributions to environmental trust funds (1)
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Capital expenditure – Windfall capital contributions (1)
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Payment of principal lease liabilities (1)
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Windfall Project capital contributions (1)
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Contributions for rehabilitation purposes at Australia (2023: Peru and Australia)
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Adjusted free cash flow
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Note:
1. As per the consolidated statement of cash flows.
“All-in costs” or “AIC” is a non-IFRS measure which means all-in sustaining costs plus additional costs relating to growth, including non-
sustaining capital expenditure and exploration, evaluation and feasibility costs not associated with current operations. For the calculation
of all-in costs, see “Annual Financial Report—Management’s Discussion and Analysis of the Financial Statements— All-in Sustaining
and All-in Costs” .
“All-in sustaining costs” or “AISC” is a non-IFRS measure which means operating costs excluding amortisation and depreciation, plus all
costs not included therein relating to sustaining current production including sustaining capital expenditure. For the calculation of all-in
sustaining costs, see “Annual Financial Report—Management’s Discussion and Analysis of the Financial Statements—All-in Sustaining
and All-in Costs” .
“Australia” means the Commonwealth of Australia.
“Backfill” see paste fill.
“Ball mill” means a piece of machinery used to crush and grind ore which uses steel balls and the ore itself to achieve comminution. The
mill is shaped like a cylinder causing the grinding media and the ore itself to impact upon the ore.
“Brownfield” means exploration conducted in areas where mineral deposits have already previously been discovered and is also termed
near mine or extensional exploration.
“CAD” or “C$” refers to Canadian dollars.
“Canada” means the Dominion of Canada.
“Carbon in Leach” or “CIL” is a metallurgical process whereby gold from milled ore is leached with sodium cyanide (NaCN) in order to
dissolve it into a pregnant leach solution; with this being undertaken simultaneously to the gold being recovered from the leach solution
through absorption onto carbon particles.
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“Chile” means the Republic of Chile.
“Cut-off grade” or “COG” means the grade (i.e., the concentration of metal or mineral in rock) that determines the destination of the
material during mining. For purposes of establishing “prospects of economic extraction” , the cut-off grade is the grade that distinguishes
material deemed to have no economic value (it will not be mined in underground mining or if mined in surface mining, its destination will
be the waste dump) from material deemed to have economic value (its ultimate destination during mining will be a processing facility).
Other terms used in similar fashion as cut-off grade include net smelter return, pay limit, cut-off and break-even stripping ratio.
“Destress” means that by mining a five-metre high horizontal slice through the orebody package an optimal position is achieved to create
a destressed window. This window is created 50 to 60 metres above and below the associated horizon and provides the necessary
geotechnical stress conditions for safer extraction.
“Dilution” means low or zero grade (waste) material that is mined during the course of mining Mineral Reserve operations and forms part
of the Mineral Reserve.
“Dissolution” means the process whereby a metal is dissolved and becomes amenable to separation from the gangue material.
“DMRE” means the South African Department of Mineral Resources and Energy, the government body responsible for regulating the
mining industry in South Africa.
“Electrowinning” means the process of removing mineral from solution by the action of electric currents, known as electrolysis.
“EMR” means Mineral Resources exclusive of Mineral Reserves.
“Exploration” means activities associated with ascertaining the existence, location, extent or quality of mineralisation, including economic
and technical evaluations of mineralisation.
“fiscal 2021” means the 12-month period ended 31 December 2021.
“fiscal 2022” means the 12-month period ended 31 December 2022.
“fiscal 2023” means the 12-month period ended 31 December 2023.
“fiscal 2024” means the 12-month period ended 31 December 2024.
“fiscal 2025” means the 12-month period ending 31 December 2025.
“fiscal 2026” means the 12-month period ending 31 December 2026.
“Gangue” means commercially valueless or waste material remaining after ore extraction from rock.
“GH” refers to Ghana Cedi.
“Ghana” means the Republic of Ghana.
“gold” means gold and gold equivalent ounces, unless otherwise specified or where the context suggests otherwise.
“gold equivalent ounces” means quantities of metals (such as copper) expressed as amounts of gold using the prevailing prices of gold
and the other metals. To calculate this, the accepted total value of the metal based on its weight and value is divided by the accepted
value of one troy ounce of gold.
“Gold Reserves” means the gold contained within “proven and probable Mineral Reserves” on the basis of recoverable material
(reported as mill delivered tonnes, head grade and ounces).
“Grinding” means reducing rock to the consistency of fine sand by crushing and abrading in a rotating steel grinding mill.
“Group” refers to Gold Fields Limited and its subsidiaries.
“Hypogene” means ore or mineral deposits formed by ascending fluids occurring deep below the earth’s surface, which tend to form
deposits of primary minerals, as opposed to supergene processes that occur at or near the surface, and tend to form secondary minerals.
“IFRS” means the IFRS Accounting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB).
“In situ” means within unbroken rock or still in the ground.
“Indicated Mineral Resource” means that part of a Mineral Resource for which quantity and grade or quality are estimated on the basis of
adequate geological evidence and sampling. The level of geological certainty associated with an indicated Mineral Resource is sufficient
to allow a qualified person to apply modifying factors in sufficient detail to support mine planning and evaluation of the economic viability
of the deposit. Because an indicated Mineral Resource has a lower level of geoscientific knowledge confidence than the level of
geoscientific knowledge and confidence of a Measured Mineral Resource, an Indicated Mineral Resource may only be converted to a
Probable Mineral Reserve.
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“Inferred Mineral Resource” means that part of a Mineral Resource for which quantity and grade or quality are estimated on the basis of
limited geological evidence and sampling. The level of geological uncertainty associated with an Inferred Mineral Resource is too high to
apply relevant technical and economic factors likely to influence the prospects of economic extraction in a manner useful for evaluation of
economic viability. Because an Inferred Mineral Resource has the geoscientific knowledge and lowest level of geological confidence of all
Mineral Resources, which prevents the application of the modifying factors in a manner useful for evaluation of economic viability, an
Inferred Mineral Resource may not be considered when assessing the economic viability of a mining project, and may not be converted to
a Mineral Reserve.
“Kriging” means a geostatistical estimation technique used in the evaluation of Mineral Reserves.
“Leaching” means dissolution of gold from the crushed and milled material, including reclaimed slime, for adsorption and concentration
onto the activated carbon.
“Level” means the horizontal tunnels of an underground mine used to access the workings or ore body.
“Life of mine” , or “LOM” means the expected remaining years of production, based on production schedules and proven and probable
Mineral Reserves.
“Life of mine plan” , or “LOM plan” means a design and financial/economic study of an existing operation in which appropriate
assessments have been made of existing geological, mining, metallurgical, economic, marketing, legal, environmental, social,
governmental, engineering, operational and all other modifying factors, which are considered in sufficient detail to demonstrate that
continued extraction is reasonably justified. This is completed to a minimum pre-feasibility level of study.
“London afternoon fixing price” means the afternoon fixing by the new electronic London Bullion Market Association, or LBMA price-
discovery process. The price continues to be set twice daily, at 10:30 and 15:00 London time.
“lost time injury” or “LTI” means a work-related injury resulting in the employee or contractor being unable to attend work for a period of
one or more days after the day of the injury (i.e., the employee or contractor is unable to perform any of his/her normal duties).
“Mark-to-market” means the current fair value of a derivative based on current market prices, or to calculate the current fair value of a
derivative based on current market prices, as the case may be.
“Measured Mineral Resource” means that part of a Mineral Resource for which quantity and grade or quality are estimated on the basis
of conclusive geological evidence and sampling. The level of geological certainty associated with a Measured Mineral Resource is
sufficient to allow a qualified person to apply modifying factors, as defined in this section, in sufficient detail to support detailed mine
planning and final evaluation of the economic viability of the deposit. Because a Measured Mineral Resource has a higher level of
geoscientific knowledge and confidence than the level of geoscientific knowledge and confidence of either an Indicated Mineral
Resource or an Inferred Mineral Resource, a Measured Mineral Resource may be converted to a Proven Mineral Reserve or to a Probable
Mineral Reserve.
“Measures” means conversion factors from metric units to U.S. units are provided below.
Metric unit
U.S. equivalent
1 tonne (1 t)
1.10231 short tonnes
1 gram (1 g)
0.03215075 troy ounces
31.1034768 gram (1 oz)
1 troy ounce
1 gram per tonne (1 g/t)
0.02917 ounces per short tonne
1 kilogram (1 kg)
2.204622622 pounds (lb)
1 kilogram per tonne (1 kg/t)
29.16642 ounces per short tonne
1 kilometre (1 km)
0.62137 miles
1 metre (1 m)
3.28084 feet
1 centimetre (1 cm)
0.39370 inches
1 millimetre (1 mm)
0.03937 inches
1 hectare (1 ha)
2.47104 acres
“Metallurgical plant” means a processing plant used to treat ore and extract the contained minerals.
“Metallurgical recovery factor” means the proportion of metal in the ore delivered to the mill that is recovered by the metallurgical
process or processes.
“Metallurgy” means, in the context of this document, the science of extracting metals from ores and preparing them for sale.
“Mill delivered tonnes” means a quantity, expressed in tonnes, of ore delivered to the metallurgical plant.
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“Mine Call Factor” or “MCF” means the ratio, expressed as a percentage, of the specific product accounted for at the mill (including
residue), compared to the corresponding specific product “called for” based on an operation’s measuring and valuation methods.
“Mineralisation” means the presence of a target mineral in a mass of host rock. A concentration (or occurrence) of material of possible
economic interest, in or on the earth’s crust, for which quantity and quality cannot be estimated with sufficient geoscientific knowledge
and confidence to be defined as a Mineral Resource. Mineralisation is not classified as a Mineral Resource or Mineral Reserve and can
only be reported under exploration results. The data and information relating to it must be sufficient to allow a considered and balanced
judgement of its significance and the process or processes by which a mineral or minerals are introduced into rock, resulting in a
potentially valuable deposit. Mineralisation generally incorporates various terms, including fissure filling, impregnation and replacement,
among others.
“Mineral Reserve” means an estimate of tonnage and grade or quality of Indicated and Measured Mineral Resources that, in the opinion
of the qualified person, can be the basis of an economically viable project. More specifically, it is the economically mineable part of a
Measured or Indicated Mineral Resource, which includes diluting materials and allowances for losses that may occur when the material is
mined or extracted.
“Mineral Resource” means a concentration or occurrence of material of economic interest in or on the Earth's crust in such form, grade or
quality, and quantity that there are reasonable prospects for economic extraction. A Mineral Resource is a reasonable estimate of
mineralisation, taking into account relevant factors such as cut-off grade, likely mining dimensions, location or continuity, that, with the
assumed and justifiable technical and economic conditions, is likely to, in whole or in part, become economically extractable. It is not
merely an inventory of all mineralisation drilled or sampled.
“medically treated injury” or “MTI” means a work-related injury sustained by an employee or contractor which does not incapacitate that
employee and who, after having received medical treatment, is deemed fit to immediately resume his/her normal duties on the next
calendar day, immediately following the treatment or re-treatment.
“Modifying Factors” means the consideration of mining, metallurgical, processing, infrastructural, economic, marketing, legal,
environmental, social and governmental factors.
“Mpa” means a unit measurement of stress or pressure within the earth’s crust used to profile tectonic stress, which can impact ground
stability and ground support requirements in underground mining.
“Net debt” is a non-IFRS measure which means total borrowings and lease liabilities less cash and cash equivalents.
“Net debt (excluding lease liabilities)” is a non-IFRS measure which means total borrowings less cash and cash equivalents.
“Net smelter return” or “NSR” means the volume of refined mineral sold during the relevant period multiplied by the average spot
mineral price and the average exchange rate for the period, less refining, transport and insurance costs.
“Non-sustaining capital expenditure” is a non-IFRS measure which represents capital expenditures for major growth projects as well as
enhancement capital for significant infrastructure improvements at existing operations.
“Normalised profit” is a non-IFRS measure which means profit excluding gains and losses on foreign exchange, financial instruments,
non-recurring net realisable value adjustments to stockpiles and non-recurring items after taxation and non-controlling interest effect.
“Open pit” means mining where the ore is extracted from a surface mining operation or “pit” . The geometry of the pit may vary with the
characteristics of the ore body.
“Ore” means a mixture of material containing minerals from which at least one of the minerals can be mined and processed profitably.
“Ore body” means a well-defined mass of material of sufficient mineral content to make extraction economically viable.
“Ore grade” means the average amount of mineral contained in a tonne of mineral-bearing ore expressed in grams per tonne, or per
cent. per tonne.
“Ounce” means one troy ounce, which equals 31.1034768 grams.
“Overburden” means the soil and rock that must be removed in order to expose an ore body.
“Paste filling” , or “backfill” means a technique whereby cemented paste fill is placed in mined-out voids to improve and maintain ground
stability, minimise waste dilution and maximise extraction of the ore.
“Peru” means the Republic of Peru.
“Porphyry” means an igneous rock of any composition that contains larger, well-formed mineral grains in a finer-grained groundmass.
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“Probable Mineral Reserve” means the economically mineable part of an Indicated and, in some cases, a Measured Mineral Resource.
“Production stockpile” means the selective accumulation of unprocessed ore which is actively managed as part of the current mining
and processing operations. Material resulting from mining or processing operations.
“Prospect” means to investigate a site with insufficient data available on mineralisation to determine if minerals are economically
recoverable.
“Prospecting right” means the permission to explore an area for minerals.
“Proven Mineral Reserve” means the economically mineable part of a Measured Mineral Resource and can only result from a conversion
of a Measured Mineral Resource.
“R” and “Rand” refers to the South African Rand.
“Refining” means the final stage of metal production in which final impurities are removed from the molten metal by introducing air and
fluxes. The impurities are removed as gases or slag.
“Rehabilitation” means the process of restoring mined land to a condition approximating its original state. In an underground scenario
rehabilitation can mean the refurbishment of underground development to near original state.
“restricted work injury” or “RWI” means a work-related injury sustained by an employee or contractor which results in the employee or
contractor being unable to perform one or more of their routine functions for a full working day from the day after the injury occurred, but
the employee or contractor can still perform some of his/her duties.
“Rock dump” means the historical accumulation of waste or low grade material derived in the course of mining which could be processed
in order to take advantage of spare processing capacity. Also see the definition of Waste storage facility.
“Run of Mine” or “ROM” when used with regard to grade, is a term to describe the average grade of the ore mined. When used in
mineral reserve means the final destination of mineral reserves before the processing plant.
“S/.” refers to the Peruvian Nuevo Sol.
“Sampling” means taking small pieces of rock at intervals in a representative manner along exposed mineralisation for assay
(to determine the mineral content).
“Seismicity” means a sudden movement within a given volume of rock that radiates detectable seismic waves. The amplitude and
frequency of seismic waves radiated from such a source depend, in general, on the strength and state of stress of the rock, the size of the
source of seismic radiation and the magnitude and the rate at which the rock moves during the fracturing process.
“Semi-autogenous grinding” or “SAG mill” means a piece of machinery used to crush and grind ore which uses the ore itself to achieve
comminution. The mill is shaped like a cylinder causing the ore to impact upon itself.
“Shotcrete” means a sprayed concrete or specialist cement type product applied through a hose or similar device and pneumatically
projected at high velocity on the surface of excavations, as a geotechnical ground support technique to reinforce the stability of
underground faces. Shotcrete is also used to construct backfill and ventilation walls.
“Slimes” means the finer fraction or tailings discharged from a processing plant after the valuable minerals have been recovered. Also,
see “Tailings”.
“Slurry” means a fluid comprising fine solids suspended in a solution (generally water containing additives).
“Smelting” means thermal processing whereby mineral is liberated from molten beneficiated ore or concentrate, with impurities
separating as lighter slag.
“South Africa” means the Republic of South Africa.
“South Deep Dividend” means the dividend paid by South Deep to its indirect 10% outside shareholders held pursuant to its black
economic empowerment transaction, as set out in the consolidated statement of cash flows.
“Spot price” means the current price of a metal for immediate delivery.
“Stockpile” means a store of unprocessed ore, which is material resulting from mining or processing operations.
“Stope” means the underground excavation within the ore body where the main mineral production takes place.
“Stratigraphic” means the study of rock layers (strata) and layering (stratification) and is primarily used in the study of sedimentary and
layered volcanic rocks. Stratigraphic modelling is often important in profiling the regional and local geology that has played a controlling
role in mineralisation and ore body generation.
“Stripping” means the process of removing overburden (waste material) to expose the ore for mining.
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“Sulphide” means a mineral characterised by the linkages of sulphur with a metal or semi-metal, such as pyrite (iron sulphide); also a zone
in which sulphide minerals occur.
“Supergene” means ores or ore minerals formed where descending surface water oxidises the primary (hypogene) mineralised rock and
redistributes the ore minerals, often concentrating them in zones. Supergene enrichment occurs at the base of the oxidised portion of the
ore deposit.
“Sustaining capital expenditure” represents the majority of capital expenditure at existing operations, including mine development costs,
ongoing replacement of mine equipment and other capital facilities and other capital expenditures at existing operations.
“Tailings” means finely ground rock from which the bulk of valuable minerals have been extracted by metallurgical processes. Also, see
“Slimes”.
“Tailings storage facility” or “TSF” typically means a dam used to store by-products or tailing from mining operations after separating the
ore from the gangue.
“Tonne” means one tonne and is equal to 1,000 kilograms (also known as a “metric” tonne).
“Tonnage” means the quantity of material where the tonne is an appropriate unit of measure. Typically used to measure Mineral Reserves
of mineral-bearing material, or quantities of ore and waste material mined, transported or milled.
“TRIFR” means the total recordable injury frequency rate at each Gold Fields operation. This includes the total number of fatalities, LTI,
MTI and RWI per million labour hours.
“United States” or “U.S.” means the United States of America, its territories and possessions and any state of the United States and the
District of Columbia.
“U.S. cents” refers to subunits of the U.S. dollar.
“$” , “U.S.$” and “U.S. dollars” refer to United States dollars.
“Waste” means rock mined with an insufficient mineral content to justify processing.
“Waste storage facility” or “WSF” typically means an area where waste rock is stored until such time as it can be processed, reclaimed
or rehabilitated.
“Yield” means the actual grade of ore realised after the mining and metallurgical treatment process.
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Forward-looking statements
This annual 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 2025
production and operational guidance of Gold Fields, wherever they may occur in this annual report and the exhibits to the annual report,
and including any climate change-related statements, targets and metrics, 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 annual report. All statements other than statements of historical facts included
in this report may be forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements also often use words such as “will”, “forecast”, “potential”,
“estimate”, “expect” and words of similar meaning. By their nature, forward-looking statements involve risk and uncertainty because they
relate to future events and circumstances and should be considered in light of various important factors, including those set forth in this
disclaimer. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such statements. 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 the Australian dollar, Rand and non-U.S. dollar currencies;
high inflation, supply chain issues, volatile commodity costs and other inflationary pressures, and geopolitical tensions;
difficulties, operational delays, cost pressures and impacts associated with the mine ramp-up at the Salares Norte operation in
Chile, including its ability to operate during the winter period, and the South Deep operation in South Africa;
the challenges associated with replacing annual Mineral Reserve and Mineral Resource depletion, as well as growing the Mineral
Reserve and Mineral Resource base to extend the life of operations;
changes in technical and economic assumptions underlying Mineral Resource and Mineral Reserve estimates;
the success of the Group’s business strategy, development activities and other initiatives, particularly at the Salares Norte project;
the ability to achieve anticipated efficiencies and other cost savings in connection with its existing asset base, as well as past and
future acquisitions, combinations or joint ventures;
reliance on outside contractors to develop projects, conduct mining and other core activities at some of Gold Fields’ operations;
material adverse consequences arising from cyber security and cyber incidents, and the ability to protect Gold Fields’ information,
communication and technology systems, including the personal data it retains;
the ability of the Group to protect its existing and future operational technology systems, as well as the failure of such systems;
failure to optimise and modernise operations;
supply chain shortages and increases in the prices of production inputs;
power cost increases, as well as unreliability of power supply, power deficits, potential total power failure in South Africa,
fluctuations and usage constraints;
current debt levels making the Group more vulnerable to adverse economic and competitive conditions;
geotechnical challenges due to the ageing of certain mines and a trend toward mining deeper pits and more complex, often
deeper underground deposits;
the continued status of South Africa’s credit rating as non-investment grade, as well as the grey listing of South Africa by the
Financial Action Task Force, and its impact on Gold Fields’ ability to secure financing;
difficulty controlling theft of gold and copper bearing materials and illegal and artisanal mining on some Gold Fields properties;
the impact of occupational diseases and health epidemics;
the ability to maintain a physically and psychologically safe, respectful and inclusive work environment;
economic, political or social instability in the countries or regions where Gold Fields operates;
the ability to appoint, hire and retain qualified Board members, senior leadership, technically skilled employees that make up its
workforce or attain sufficient representation among marginalised or underrepresented persons in management positions or
sufficient gender diversity in its workforce;
the ability to meet environmental, social and corporate governance targets or disclosure requirements;
compliance with extensive environmental, health and safety regulations;
the ability of the Group to comply with expectations that it provides benefits to affected communities;
uncertainties as to title, rights and other interests and compensation that may be payable to native title holders and other First
Nations in respect of Gold Fields’ operations in certain regions;
the occurrence of operational disruptions such as stoppages related to environmental and industrial accidents and pollution
incidents;
increasing regulation of environmental and sustainability matters such as GHG emissions and climate change, and the impact of
climate change on Gold Fields’ operations;
the impact of climate change, which may present physical risks to Gold Fields’ operations, including from extreme weather events
and increased risk of wildfires and flooding;
the ability to obtain, renew and comply with, water use licences and water quality discharge standards, or to otherwise source the
sufficient volumes and quality of water required to sustain its operations;
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the occurrence of future acid mine drainage related pollution;
the effects of a failure of a tailings storage facility;
ageing infrastructure, unplanned breakdowns and stoppages that may delay production, increase costs and industrial accidents;
the effects of regional cessation of dewatering at South Deep;
the effect of various regulatory costs, such as taxes and royalties;
the impact of legislation pertaining to mineral rights, which could impose significant costs and burdens, certain ownership
requirements, the ability to successfully renew and/or retain mining rights or leases, and possible penalties or forfeiture for non-
compliance;
actual or alleged breach or breaches of law or applicable governance processes, fraud, bribery, corruption or money-laundering
that leads to censure, penalties or negative reputational impacts;
the occurrence of adverse trade union activity, and impact of new and existing labour laws;
fluctuations in insurance cost, market conditions and availability and the adequacy of the Group’s insurance coverage;
financial flexibility could be limited by South African exchange control regulations;
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.
These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. 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 annual report or to
reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. In light of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, the forward-looking events discussed
in this annual report might not occur and results may differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements.
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FORM 20-F CROSS REFERENCE GUIDE
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PRESENTATION OF FINANCIAL AND OTHER INFORMATION
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GLOSSARY OF TERMS
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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
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INTEGRATED ANNUAL REPORT
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ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT
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GOVERNANCE AND REMUNERATION REPORT
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CLIMATE CHANGE AND ENVIRONMENT REPORT
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FURTHER INFORMATION
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RISK FACTORS SUMMARY
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RISK FACTORS
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE COMPANY
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DESCRIPTION OF MINING BUSINESS
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ENVIRONMENTAL AND REGULATORY MATTERS
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DIRECTORS, SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEES
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MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
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THE LISTING
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
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AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT
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PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES
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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
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EXHIBITS
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SIGNATURES
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GOLD FIELDS Integrated Annual Report 2024 1 2024 Gold Fields Limited Integrated Annual Report Creating enduring value beyond mining

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Contents GOLD FIELDS Integrated Annual Report 2024 2 About this report 3 Who we are 5 Our purpose, strategy and values 6 Where we operate 7 Our business model 8 Maintaining good governance 10 Chairperson’s report 11 Summarised governance report 13 Our business and strategy 18 Chief Executive Officer’s report 19 Our operating environment 23 Our stakeholders 24 Material matters 27 Risks and opportunities 28 Our commitment to responsible mining 37 Building a safe and respectful workplace 38 Host communities 46 Governments 52 Environmental stewardship 57 Our performance 65 Production and cost performance 66 Financial performance 68 Performance of our operations 69 Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves summary 79 Exploration 82 Assurance 84 Administration and corporate information 89 Chief Executive Officer’s report 19 Risks and opportunities 28 Building a safe and respectful workplace 38 Production and cost performance 66 Financial performance 68 Performance of our operations 69 About our cover The cover photo of our 2024 Integrated Annual Report (IAR) shows an employee at our South Deep mine in South Africa. The secondary photo shows our Damang pit in Ghana. Send us your feedback We value your feedback on our reporting suite. To support our efforts to report on the issues our stakeholders care about, please provide any feedback and questions to investors@goldfields.com or sustainability@goldfields.com. You can also visit www.goldfields.com and download the feedback form. linkedin.com/ company/gold-fields business.facebook.com/ GoldFieldsLTD @GoldFields_LTD instagram.com/ goldfields_ltd/ Navigation icons Further information available online Further reading available within this report Our stakeholders 24 Host communities 46 Governments 52 Environmental stewardship 57 Strategic pillar 1 Strategic pillar 2 Strategic pillar 3 Chief Executive Officer’s report 19 Mineral Resource and Mineral Reserves summary 79 Exploration 82 Discussion of our strategic pillars Deliver safe, reliable and cost-effective operations Deliver positive social and environmental impact Grow the value and quality of our portfolio of assets

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About this report Our reporting suite provides our stakeholders – including our providers of capital – with Gold Fields’ (Gold Fields, the Company or the Group) progress against strategic plans, as well as our long-term prospects, as we create sustainable value for all stakeholders. Reporting scope and boundary Our 2024 IAR provides a detailed view of Gold Fields’ performance for the financial year ended 31 December 2024. It reflects on the Group’s operational, financial and non-financial performance against our three strategic pillars (p6) and how this created, preserved or eroded value for our key stakeholders (p24). Our financial reporting boundary includes the financial performance of our subsidiaries, joint ventures (JVs) and investments. It includes material information relating to our nine mines in Australia, South Africa, Ghana, Chile and Peru, as well as our Windfall project in Canada. In March 2024, the divestment of our 45% stake in Asanko Gold Mine in Ghana was finalised. All relevant information for 2024 is still included in this report. We detail our geographical footprint on p7. We have also included any material events after year-end and up to the Board approval date of 27 March 2025. The term “attributable” as it relates to production refers to 100% of our operations except for Gruyere (50%), South Deep (96.4%), Damang (90%), Tarkwa (90%) and Cerro Corona (99.5%). The term “attributable” as it relates to Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources refers to 100% of our mines and projects, except for Gruyere (50%), South Deep (90.3%), Damang (90%), Tarkwa (90%) and Cerro Corona (99.5%). The term “managed” relating to production and Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources refers to 100% of our mines and projects, except for Gruyere (50%). The net debt:EBITDA ratios mentioned refer to adjusted EBITDA, and we present Group and mine All-in costs (AIC) and All-in sustaining costs (AISC) in terms of the original World Gold Council (WGC) interpretation. Unless stated otherwise, non-financial data included in the report relates to eight operating mines and excludes Salares Norte (which has not yet achieved commercial levels of production) and the Windfall project. Socio-economic development (SED) spend includes spend by the South Deep trusts and the Gold Fields Ghana Foundation. We used average exchange rates of R18.33/US$1, US$0.66/A$1 and US$0.73/C$1 for 2024 (2023: R18.45/US$1, US$0.66/A$1 and US$0.74/ C$1; 2022: R16.37/US$1 and US$0.69/A$). We use guidance exchange rates of R18.50/US$1, US$0.66/A$1 and US$0.71/C$1 for 2025. No information has been restated from previous reporting periods unless otherwise specified. Reporting landscape In preparing this IAR, we applied and complied with the following frameworks, standards and acts: • Integrated Reporting Framework • Companies Act No 71 of 2008, as amended (Companies Act) • Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) Limited Listings Requirements • New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) Listings Requirements • United States (US) Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) • King IV Report on Corporate Governance for South Africa 2016 (King IV)1 • International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Accounting Standards Our non-financial data has been published in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative’s (GRI) Universal Standards. We consider that this IAR, together with additional documents available on our website, complies with the requirements of the GRI Standards. See our disclosures in accordance with the GRI Standards at www.goldfields.com/sustainability-overview.php We comply with the ICMM’s Sustainable Development Framework, Mining Principles, Performance Expectations and Position Statements. Our compliance with ICMM is addressed throughout this report and on our website, and details: • How our sustainable development policies, management standards and procedures align with the ICMM’s Mining PrinciplesRA • How we identify specific sustainable development risks and opportunities based on our review of the business and expectations of its stakeholdersRA • The systems and approaches we implemented to manage the sustainable development risks and opportunities identifiedRA • Our performance across the identified material sustainable development risks and opportunitiesRA • Our prioritisation process for validation of Performance ExpectationsRA Our ICMM Mining Principles and Performance Expectations conformance self-assessment is updated annually and can be accessed in the ESG databook. Our ICMM Mining Principles and Performance Expectations’ Self Assessment and Independent Validation Statement report can be accessed here. We take our commitment to producing gold in a responsible way seriously. To demonstrate this, we rejoined the WGC in January 2022 and endorse the Responsible Gold Mining Principles and conform with its Conflict-Free Gold Standard. Our Conformance Statement to the Conflict-Free Gold Standard, along with independent external assurance is reviewed and updated annually. It can be found here. We completed our inaugural WGC Responsible Gold Mining Principles Conformance self-assessment in 2024, which we will continue to review and update annually. The self assessment is included in our ESG databook. The independent external assurance will be disclosed on our website. 1 Copyright and trademarks are owned by the Institute of Directors South Africa NPC and all of its rights are reserved GOLD FIELDS Integrated Annual Report 2024 3 About this report Who we are Maintaining good governance Our business and strategy Our commitment to responsible mining Our performance Assurance

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About this report continued Materiality The content of this report is guided by the Group’s key material themes and material matters, which could substantively impact the Group’s ability to create value in the short, medium and long term. We review and update our GRI-aligned materiality analysis annually to identify and confirm these matters. Refer to p27 for more information on how we determine our material themes and material matters. Assurance PwC Inc. provided independent reasonable assurance opinion (RA) over key sustainability information in this report, which is prepared in accordance with the GRI Universal Standards. As a member of the ICMM, we are committed to obtaining assurance in line with the ICMM Assurance and Validation Procedure. The key sustainability performance data assured by PwC Inc. in 2024 is detailed on p85 – 87. Board approval We are committed to disclosing accurate information that our stakeholders can use in their decision-making. The preparation of this report was led by senior management, with oversight from our Executive Committee and Board of Directors (Board). The IAR was submitted to the Group’s Audit Committee for review, who recommended it to the Board for approval. Gold Fields’ Board of Directors acknowledges its responsibility to ensure the integrity of the 2024 IAR. The Board believes this report addresses all matters that could materially impact the Group’s ability to create value over the short, medium and long term, including Gold Fields’ strategic objectives. The Board is also of the opinion that this report materially complies with the Company’s Memorandum of Incorporation, the relevant statutory and regulatory requirements – particularly the Integrated Reporting Framework, IFRS Accounting Standards and the Companies Act. The Board unanimously approved the 2024 IAR on 27 March 2025. Yunus Suleman Chairperson To view our disclaimer on forward-looking statements contained in this IAR, visit www.goldfields.com/disclaimer.php Refer to our website for the definitions used in preparing assured information: https://www.goldfields.com/sustainability- performance.php For our glossary of terms, refer to p150 – 157 of the Annual Financial Report. Reporting suite Integrated Annual Report Our primary report to stakeholders, detailing the Group’s value creation story over time Governance and Remuneration Report Outline of our governance philosophy, remuneration policies and implementation approach Notice of Annual General Meeting The resolutions to be tabled to shareholders at our Annual General Meeting (AGM) Annual Financial Report Our Directors’ Report, Audit Committee Report and Annual Financial Statements, fulfilling our statutory financial reporting requirements Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves Supplement Detailed technical and operational information relating to our mines and growth projects Climate Change and Environment Report Our Climate Change and Environment Report in alignment with the recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) Report to Stakeholders An overview of our contributions to our key stakeholders, as well as recent developments impacting these relationships GRI Content Index GRI Content Index cross-references to the ICMM Principles, United Nations (UN) Global Compact Principles, UN SDGs and the Value Reporting Foundation (to be published in April 2025) Form 20-F Our annual report on Form 20-F filed with the US SEC as a foreign private issuer trading on the NYSE Gold Fields’ reporting suite can be accessed online at www.goldfields.com/2024-annual-report-suite.php and is also available in PDF format. GOLD FIELDS Integrated Annual Report 2024 4 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals As a responsible gold miner, we believe we can create lasting socio-economic value for our people, host communities and governments. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)  – a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure that by 2030 all people enjoy peace and prosperity – are key to our purpose of creating enduring value beyond mining. While we recognise the equal importance of all 17 SDGs, we prioritise 12 where we believe we have the greatest ability to deliver meaningful impact. About this report Who we are Maintaining good governance Our business and strategy Our commitment to responsible mining Our performance Assurance

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GOLD FIELDS Integrated Annual Report 2024 5Salares Norte, in Chile’s Atacama province, is the newest mine in the Gold Fields portfolio Our purpose, strategy and values 6 Where we operate 7 Our business model 8 In this section Who we are Gold Fields is a globally diversified gold producer with nine mines in Australia, South Africa, Ghana, Chile and Peru, and one project in Canada. About this report Who we are Maintaining good governance Our business and strategy Our commitment to responsible mining Our performance Assurance

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Our purpose, strategy and values GOLD FIELDS Integrated Annual Report 2024 6 These elements drive our behaviour as we work to share the value created by our activities with our stakeholders. Why we exist Gold Fields is a global gold mining company with a purpose to create enduring value beyond mining in everything we do. This is the legacy we want to leave, and we aim to create positive and sustainable value for employees, communities, capital providers, governments and business partners that will last beyond the closure of our mines. Strategic pillar 1 Strategic pillar 2 Strategic pillar 3 Deliver safe, reliable and cost-effective operations Deliver positive social and environmental impact Grow the value and quality of our portfolio of assets In simple terms, we want to get the most out of our current mines through safe, predictable, cost-effective and responsible production. We use innovative ideas and technology, and leverage the expertise of our people to maximise the potential of the mines we currently own. Sustainability has long been part of Gold Fields’ way of doing business, and we have sought to integrate environmental, social and governance (ESG) matters into the operational and financial management of our operations. We strive to take care of the environment while we mine, create value for our stakeholders, meaningfully invest in our host communities and adhere to the highest ethical standards. We continue to improve the quality of our portfolio by adding low-cost, long-life assets that will enable us to create value sustainably, through the cycles. Simultaneously, we are investing in our existing operations to ensure their continued sustainability, productivity and longevity. How we will measure ourselves Our 2035 aspirations Safety and wellbeing We have eliminated serious injuries and fatalities and, delivering on our commitment that everyone goes home safe and well and are enhancing quality of lives. People culture and capability We are a diverse and inclusive team, proudly embodying the Gold Fields values and culture. Together, we grow our capabilities and potential to deliver meaningful impact. Social and environmental performance We are consistent in delivering on our sustainability commitments. Our communities and stakeholders recognise and trust us for our purpose-led social impact and nature- positive performance that aims to enhance lives. Safe, reliable, cost-effective operations Our operations and projects are safe, reliable and cost effective, and are being operated to their full potential for value. Asset quality We deliver strong returns and actively improve and grow the value and quality of our portfolio through acquisition, discovery, development, divestment and closure of operations. Results Our strategy has and will continue to deliver leading social and financial results and our communities and stakeholders are sharing in our success. Our values underpin everything we do, every day, to deliver safe reliable production, and guides our behaviour as we built a high-performance culture welcoming to everyone. Explore strategic pillar 1 on p19, 28 – 45, and 66 – 78. Explore strategic pillar 2 on p24 – 26, and 46 – 64. For more information on our portfolio and growth strategy, refer to p82. Explore strategic pillar 3 on p19 and 79 – 83. How we will get there Our strategic pillars How we will act along the way Our values About this report Who we are Maintaining good governance Our business and strategy Our commitment to responsible mining Our performance Assurance

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Where we operate GOLD FIELDS Integrated Annual Report 2024 7 Chile Salares Norte, our newest copper-silver mine, will be among the prospective lowest- cost mines globally. Salares Norte: Gold-silver open- pit mine with 11-year LOM Peru Cerro Corona – located high in the Andes mountains – is the only mine in our portfolio with copper as a by-product. Cerro Corona: Open pit with gold-copper flotation plant with six-year LOM South Africa South Deep is one of the deepest, bulk-mechanised mines in the world, and one of our four multi-decade assets, with substantial resources and a long life. South Deep: Underground operation with 85-year LOM2 Australia Our mines in Australia account for almost half of Group production, and comprise low- cost, long-life mines. We also have a strong pipeline of projects to ensure Mineral Reserves replacement and life extension. Gruyere: (50/50 JV with Gold Road Resources) One active open-pit operation and an eight- year LOM Granny Smith: One active underground operation with 10- year LOM Contribution to Group attributable production Canada The Windfall project is among the largest gold deposits in Canada, and the top 10 gold deposit globally by head grade. Windfall: Underground gold project. Development dependent on environmental approval and feasibility study1 Gold Fields is a globally diversified gold producer with nine mines in Australia, South Africa, Ghana, Chile and Peru, and one project in Canada. We had total attributable annual gold-equivalent production of 2.1Moz in 2024, Proved and Probable gold Mineral Reserves of 44.3Moz, and Measured and Indicated Mineral Resources of 30.4Moz (excluding Mineral Reserves (EMR)) and Inferred Mineral Resources EMR of 11.6Moz. Our shares are listed on the JSE and our American depositary shares trade on the NYSE. 2024 2023 Safety Fatal incidents 2 2 Serious injuries 3RA 6 Workforce Employees 6,560 6 6,297 Contractors 16,330 15,229 Attributable production (koz) 2,071 2,304 AIC (US$/eq-oz) 1,873 1,512 Adjusted free cash-flow (FCF) (US$m)3 605 367 Gold Mineral Resources (Moz)4 42.00 40.50 Gold Mineral Reserves (Moz)5 44.30 44.60 Carbon emissions (kt CO2e) 2,455 2,582 Gender diversity (% of total) 25RA 25 Life-of-mine (LOM) is as of 31 December 2024, reported under the SAMREC Code and the US SEC’s S-K regulation, and only includes Mineral Reserves 1 LOM to be determined after feasibility studies 2 Based on a maximum Reserve scheduled production of 11 tons of gold per year 3 Cash-flow from operating activities less net capital expenditure, environmental payments and lease payment 4 Attributable, Measured, Indicated and Inferred Gold Mineral Resources EMR, excluding Asanko 5 Attributable Proved and Probable gold Mineral Reserves, excluding Asanko 6 Includes Windfall Ghana We have two operations in Ghana, including Africa’s largest open-pit gold mine. Tarkwa: Open-pit mine with 11-year LOM Damang (currently processing stockpiles) St Ives: Two underground and two open-pit active operations, with nine-year LOM Agnew: Three active underground operations with five-year LOM About this report Who we are Maintaining good governance Our business and strategy Our commitment to responsible mining Our performance Assurance

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Our business model Inputs Resource constraints The resources we rely on Human capital (p38) The collective knowledge, skills and expertise of our employees and contractors. • 6,560 employees (2023: 6,297) and 16.330 contractors (2023: 15,229) • US$12.3m spent on training and development (2023: US$8.8m) • US$498m paid in wages, benefits and bonuses (2023: US$453m) • A refined organisational structure to provide stronger functional leadership, guidance and support to our operations • A culture that encourages us to be one, caring, inclusive and empowered team; create a safe and respectful workplace; encourages us to work together; and unlocks potential through learning and innovation • Maintaining a workplace culture that holds safety, diversity and inclusivity, and respect at its core • Attracting, developing and retaining top skills in a highly competitive environment • Employing and developing people from our host communities • Ensuring we have the right leadership skills and succession planning in place to deliver on our strategy Intellectual capital (p38) The intellectual assets that inform our strategic objectives, drives innovation and efficiencies, and supports risk management. • US$1,930 per employee invested in training (2023: US$1,400) • An asset optimisation (AO) programme aimed at identifying opportunities across the business • Group-wide job architecture detailing knowledge, skills, qualifications, behavioural and technical competencies required for all roles • Retaining the right skills, experience and knowledge to meet the needs of an increasingly mechanised, modernising and automated mining industry • Ensuring a well-balanced and effective Board, through succession planning for non- executive directors (NEDs) Natural capital (p57) We rely on access to land to extract gold, copper and silver resources, and on water security and reliable energy supply for our mining and processing activities. • 44.3Moz gold attributable Mineral Reserves (2023: 44.6Moz) • 42.0Moz gold attributable Mineral Resources EMR (2023: 40.5Moz) • 14.4PJRA energy consumed (2023: 14.0PJ) • 18.0GLRA water withdrawn (2023: 18.3GL) • Mitigating our greenhouse gas emissions and managing the impact of climate change on our operations and host communities • Reducing Group carbon emissions cost-effectively and increasing renewable energy sources while maintaining business sustainability • Operating in water-stressed regions and securing a steady power supply while managing the increased cost of energy • Replacing depleted Mineral Reserves Social and relationship capital (p46) The quality of our stakeholder relationships supports our sustainability and licence to operate. • Distributed US$4.2bnRA to national economies, of which 35%RA (US$1.27bnRA) remained with our host communities • US$16.61mRA invested in SED programmes and projects in our host communities (2023: US$17m) • 2,052 stakeholder engagements with our host communities and governments (2023: 2,042) • Extensive one-on-one engagements with our shareholders, bond investors and analysts • Addressing the trust gap between governments, communities and mining companies • Navigating skills constraints in host communities as we seek to source employees from these communities • Sharing access to water with neighbouring communities • Navigating pressures on companies to address major societal issues • Managing constraints in local government capacity and resources in emerging countries Financial capital (p66) Banks, shareholders and bondholders provide our financial capital, on top of the cash generated by our operations, which enables us to create value across all capitals. • US$5,367m total equity (2023: US$4,620m) • US$605m adjusted FCF generated (2023: US$367m) • Sustainability-linked loans to refinance a US$1.2bn revolving credit facility and extend a A$500m syndicated credit facility • Managing the impact of market sentiment and geopolitical developments on key cost drivers • Investing in our mines to ensure safe, reliable and cost effective production while concurrently investing in their growth and extension of life • Considering strategic investment and divestment opportunities Manufactured capital (p69) Our mines and our ongoing investment in machinery, equipment, technology, and information and communications technology infrastructure enable us to deliver our products. • Nine operating mines and one project • US$1,183m capital expenditure (capex) (2023: US$1,055m) • US$849m sustaining capital and US$334m growth capital (2023: US$692m; US$363m) • Maintaining and monitoring ageing infrastructure at our older mines • Modernising and digitising our mines while reducing costs • Ensuring our people are equipped to work in an increasingly automated and digitised work environment GOLD FIELDS Integrated Annual Report 2024 8 About this report Who we are Maintaining good governance Our business and strategy Our commitment to responsible mining Our performance Assurance

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Our business model continued GOLD FIELDS Integrated Annual Report 2024 9 Business processes How we create value Outputs What we produce Our diversified portfolio across six countries creates value through: 2.07Moz attributable gold- equivalent production (p66) (2023: 2.30Moz) 22kt attributable copper production (p79) (2023: 27kt) 145koz attributable silver production (p86) 138Mt mining waste produced 1,632kt CO2 Scope 1 and 2 emissionsRA (p59) Exploration Our near-mine and selected greenfields exploration, some of which are in partnership with junior miners, focuses on resource extension to enhance the long- term sustainability of our portfolio. Development We invest in developing projects that improve the cost and production profile of our portfolio. Mining We extract gold, silver and copper-bearing ore from open-pit and underground mines through mechanised processes – either by our own teams or by contractors. Processing We generate additional value through the physical and chemical processing of ore, which results in semi-pure gold doré and copper-gold concentrate. The doré is externally refined into gold bullion. Mine closure We seek to responsibly manage mine closure and optimise our closure liabilities through integrated closure planning and progressive rehabilitation. Post-closure social and economic sustainability requires consultation with and investment in impacted communities during the LOM. Outcomes The value we create, preserve or erode Positive outcomes Negative outcomes Being addressed Strategic pillar 1 Strategic pillar 2 Strategic pillar 3 Two fatalities, and a further non-operational fatality that occurred off-site ZeroRA new cases of Silicosis submitted to health authorities ThreeRA serious injuries Continued investment in South Deep, South Africa’s largest bulk, mechanised, underground gold mine Increased use of real-time data and artificial intelligence (AI) to analyse it, enabling decisions that facilitate safer and more productive mines Increased use of remote mining and collision avoidance at South Deep, and our Ghanaian and Australian mines, which remove people from potentially dangerous areas US$510m paid in interest and dividends 24% increase in AIC, largely due to lower gold sold, additional gold inventory charges, higher sustaining capex and increased royalties Net debt increased to US$2,086m, but still below our target Shareholder return of 26.5% over the five- year period to 31 August 2024 (dividends reinvested) – number 7 ranking in the Sunday Times Top 100 companies award Total dividend of R10/share South Deep’s backfill issues in H1 2024 slowed production, but recovered in H2 Zero serious environmental incidents, maintaining the trend since 2018 Recycled/reused 74%RA of water withdrawn and reduced our freshwater withdrawal by 23% against a 2018 baseline Achieved an A- score in the CDP’s Water Disclosure Project Achieved greater energy supply security and reduced energy costs 1,632kt CO2eRA Scope 1 and 2 emissions – 4% below the 2016 base year The Board approved a renewable power project at St Ives – the largest in the Group’s portfolio. Construction started in mid-2024 Commenced construction to expand Granny Smith’s solar plant Obtained approval for the environmental impact assessment for in-pit tailings deposition at Cerro Corona All mines implemented at least 80% of their progressive rehabilitation plans 41 community grievances, of which 92% were resolved within the agreed timeframe 52%RA of our workforce are from host communities 41%RA (or US$1,121mRA) of total procurement costs spent with host community enterprises 11,017 in host community mining value chain jobs US$662mRA paid to governments in taxes, royalties and dividends 25%RA of our employees are women, including women in leadership (2023: 25%) against a target of 30% by 2030 Salares Norte commenced production and delivered first gold – a significant milestone in a 13-year journey Invested US$84m in near-mine exploration (including the Windfall project) Acquired 100% of the outstanding shares of Osisko Mining, giving Gold Fields full ownership and control of the Windfall project and its entire exploration district Delay in obtaining the requisite approvals from the government of Ghana to move ahead with the proposed Tarkwa/ Iduapriem JV Mineral Reserves down 0.7% net of depletion US$641m in gross mining closure liabilities (including the Windfall project) Investment in junior miners to expand greenfields exploration Disposal of non-core assets, including a 24% interest in Rusoro and a 45% in Asanko Deliver safe, reliable and cost-effective operations Deliver positive social and environmental impact Grow the value and quality of our portfolio of assets SDGs affected Capitals affected SDGs affected Capitals affected SDGs affected Capitals affected About this report Who we are Maintaining good governance Our business and strategy Our commitment to responsible mining Our performance Assurance

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GOLD FIELDS Integrated Annual Report 2024 10Employees, a revegetated tailings dam and a pit at our Tarkwa and Damang mines in Ghana Chairperson’s report 11 Summarised governance report 13 Board of Directors 14 Our governance structure 16 Key Board focus areas for 2024 17 In this section Maintaining good governance Gold Fields’ foundation is built on strong ethics, fostering a culture of integrity and transparent reporting to strengthen trust, enhance our reputation and create sustainable value. About this report Who we are Maintaining good governance Our business and strategy Our commitment to responsible mining Our performance Assurance

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Chairperson’s report Dear stakeholders During 2024, the Board continued to provide oversight over delivery of the Company’s strategy, which has three priorities: to deliver safe, reliable production; deliver positive social and environmental impact; and improve the value and quality of the Gold Fields portfolio. Tragically, we were once again not able to eliminate serious injuries and fatalities. We recorded one non-operational and two operational fatalities, Khathutshelo Khaukanani from South Deep and Eli Kelly from St Ives, during the year, and our condolences go out to the families, friends and colleagues of those who passed away. There is now a stronger impetus for improvement, and the Board and management remain deeply committed to delivering on our safety guarantee to our people. Supported by the Board, the Group’s management team initiated a comprehensive, independent review of our safety processes and, subsequently, started implementing a comprehensive safety improvement plan. We are already seeing early results – but, as always, we need to remain vigilant. Our commitment includes the psychological health and wellbeing of our people, which is key to building safer, more inclusive and respectful workplaces. The Board is confident that the range of programmes and actions being undertaken to address the concerning findings of the independent culture review conducted by Elizabeth Broderick & Co (EB&Co), concluded in 2023, are making an impact. We will continue monitoring the Group’s progress against these commitments. Responsible mining is fundamental to how Gold Fields does business. As such, we have sought to integrate environmental and social matters into our operational management. Our guiding principles are to create value for our stakeholders, meaningfully invest in our host communities, take care of the environment, and adhere to the highest ethical standards. We sought to embed these priorities in the Group’s strategy because they are key to the sustainability of the business and lead to better outcomes for our stakeholders. Our investment in renewable energy sources, for example, ensures security of electricity supply to our operations in Australia and South Africa and will lead to lower energy costs in the long term. Similarly, seeking out and retaining a diverse and talented workforce widens the pool from which we can draw the right skills and experience to support our business. Business practice has shown that it also leads to better decision-making, increased innovation and, ultimately, better outcomes for our stakeholders. At a time when concepts such as ESG and diversity, equity and inclusion are facing scrutiny in certain jurisdictions, the Board and management reaffirm our commitment to these matters. Turning to the Company’s financial and operational performance, regrettably, we had to revise our production and cost guidance twice in 2024, and the market held us accountable for this. While we successfully met our annual revised guidance with an improved production performance in H2 2024, the Board has stressed the imperative that Gold Fields upholds its strong track record of consistently delivering on guidance. Salares Norte was a particular focus of the Board and management’s attention after revising its production forecast multiple times since 2023. Clearly the adverse weather conditions experienced in northern Chile made the start-up difficult, but we are pleased to see that the ramp-up that commenced in September 2024 is finally on track to deliver steady-state production by Q4 2025 and for the full year in 2026. This will come with costs which should markedly lower the Group average. Pleasingly, the strong second half performance of the portfolio enabled the Company to generate solid cash-flows and reward shareholders with a record dividend of R10/share. Looking ahead, the Board believes Gold Fields presents a compelling long-term investment opportunity for current and future investors. It offers near-term growth alongside a strong pipeline of development and exploration projects that we believe will deliver sustainable returns for this decade and beyond. The Group’s multi-decade assets – St Ives, South Deep, Tarkwa and Windfall – have sufficient Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources to underpin production well into the mid-2030s. With Tarkwa’s proposed JV with Iduapriem and the Windfall project’s pending environmental approval and Board endorsement, all four assets are expected to remain significant contributors to our portfolio for well over a decade. GOLD FIELDS Integrated Annual Report 2024 11 “The Board believes Gold Fields presents a compelling long- term investment opportunity for current and future investors. It offers near-term growth alongside a strong pipeline of development and exploration projects that we believe will deliver sustainable returns for the decade and beyond.” Yunus Suleman About this report Who we are Maintaining good governance Our business and strategy Our commitment to responsible mining Our performance Assurance

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Chairperson’s report continued The newest mine in our portfolio, Salares Norte, has the potential to become a multi-decade asset if ongoing exploration efforts successfully identify additional Mineral Resources to extend its current 11-year LOM. Further growth potential exists at the Windfall project, which was acquired with an extensive exploration portfolio. Beyond this, the Group’s growth strategy is aimed at maintaining a production profile of 2Moz – 3Moz well into the next decade. This will be achieved through a focus on greenfields and brownfields exploration, coupled with bolt-on mergers and acquisitions (M&A). The acquisition of Osisko Mining during 2024, which consolidated control of the highly prospective Windfall project, and the proposed Tarkwa/Iduapriem JV are examples of the bolt-on merger approach the Board is encouraging to ensure the longer- term growth of the portfolio. In determining future investments, the Board applies the Gold Fields Capital Allocation Framework, which prioritises maintaining the Company’s investment grade credit rating, spending the necessary capital to ensure safe and reliable production, and paying a base dividend. Only after these priorities are met will discretionary growth investments be considered – and even then, these investments will be weighed against offering additional returns to shareholders. As the Group’s strategy, growth and context evolve, it is critical that Gold Fields’ leadership, both at Board and at senior management level, reflect these changes. It is therefore critical that we proactively implement structured succession plans, both at Board and at executive level, to ensure the integration of fresh perspectives and diverse expertise into our leadership structures. In making appointments, the Board also seeks to ensure adequate diversity in race, gender, culture, age, skills, and geographic and academic backgrounds. During 2024 and in early 2025, the Board revised its committee structures and memberships to oversee and support management in delivering our strategy. In August 2024, we appointed two NEDs, Zarina Bassa and Shannon McCrae, to strengthen the Board’s financial, as well as mining and geological, expertise. Our work continued in 2025, with the February announcement that two long-serving members of the Board, Steven Reid and Peter Bacchus, will retire at the Company’s AGM in May 2025. As a result of their retirement, further changes to Board committee memberships are being instituted. For more information on proposed changes to committee composition effective 28 May 2025, refer to p20 of our Governance and Remuneration Report. Several critical leadership changes also took place at executive level. Notably, on 1 January 2024, Mike Fraser assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO), succeeding Martin Preece, who was appointed Chief Operating Officer (COO). On 1 March 2025, Alex Dall was appointed permanent Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and executive director following his tenure as Interim CFO when Paul Schmidt retired in April 2024. Two other senior executive appointments were also announced during the year, and the Board is confident this leadership team will enable the delivery of leading operational, social and financial results. The Board also oversaw a critical change in Gold Fields’ organisational structure: the transition from a three-layered (Group, regions, operations) structure to a two-layered (Group, operations), functional guidance organisational structure. We believe this change will deliver standardised ways of working and greater agility as the Group portfolio expands into new jurisdictions. It has already enabled stronger functional leadership, guidance and support for our operations, which remain ultimately accountable for safe, cost-effective and sustainable delivery. The Company’s Remuneration Policy, as outlined in the Governance and Remuneration Report, reflects our corporate strategic priorities – in particular, our people policies and approaches. In conclusion, I would like to express my appreciation to my fellow directors, many of whom have been on the Board with me for several years. Secondly, I want to thank the executive leadership team for keeping the ship steady amid some extensive internal changes and a complex external environment. Finally, I want to thank the almost 23,000 employees and contractors of Gold Fields for ensuring we continue to create enduring value for all our stakeholders. Yunus Suleman Chairperson GOLD FIELDS Integrated Annual Report 2024 12 About this report Who we are Maintaining good governance Our business and strategy Our commitment to responsible mining Our performance Assurance

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Summarised governance report Our Board serves as the Group’s highest governing body and is responsible for overseeing the execution of the Group’s strategy while upholding sound principles of corporate governance; protecting our employees’ safety and wellbeing and our host communities’ interests; and acting as a responsible corporate citizen. How good governance creates value We believe good governance directly contributes to our sustainability as a business. The Board advances our purpose – creating enduring value beyond mining – by supporting value creation through good governance as set out below. How our Board supports value creation Setting the tone for a culture of integrity and responsible corporate citizenship that are anchored in the Group’s purpose and values and reflected in how we make decisions and reward performance. Approving Gold Fields’ robust strategy, along with strategic direction and goals that drive sustainability while balancing stakeholder interests. Advancing fair remuneration by ensuring executive pay is equitable, responsible and aligned with Gold Fields’ strategy, promoting business performance on a strong cultural foundation. Driving inclusive stakeholder engagement based on transparency and ongoing consultation, as well as collaborative and informed decision-making, while also overseeing our reporting and disclosure to allow stakeholders to make informed assessments of our performance and impact. Creating a safe and healthy work environment by upholding our guarantee that everyone who works at Gold Fields goes home safe and well every day and ensuring adequate oversight of physical and psychological safety. Rigorously ensuring regulatory compliance and adherence to laws, regulations and the adopted rules, codes and standards and the highest levels of corporate governance. Delivering on our commitment to sustainability, with an emphasis on overseeing community impact and value creation, as well as health, safety and environmental performance through Board committees. We bolster our governance approach by aligning our processes, practices and structures with King IV and, as set out on p3, we also subscribe to, align with or are a member of several other international standards and guidelines. Our King IV application register, which follows the disclosure and application approach, is included in our Governance and Remuneration Report. Ensuring we do business ethically Gold Fields’ foundation is built on strong ethics, driven by our Board and committees, fostering a culture of integrity, ethical decision-making and transparent reporting. We believe this foundation strengthens trust, enhances our reputation and creates sustainable value. We have robust mechanisms in place to ensure ethical conduct, regulatory compliance and the entrenchment of good governance principles across the business. 1. Legal and compliance We proactively manage legal, regulatory and reputational risks through a robust governance and compliance framework. We review our legislative and regulatory environment, and conduct detailed risk assessments to identify key focus areas. We implement robust controls to eliminate or mitigate identified risks and ensure compliance. 2. Audit and risk The Board determines the risk appetite for the Group, while management is responsible for defining the measures that will be used to assess appetite status and embedding these in business performance management and reporting. Our Risk Committee reviews management reports on the status of key risks and opportunities, which are reported to the Board regularly. The Board supports management in ensuring that risk exposures are maintained within appetite and in highlighting and addressing unacceptable exposures where necessary. Our Audit Committee oversees the combined assurance process implemented by the Risk and Internal Audit teams. The risk appetite guidance from the Board, along with management’s opinion on key risk status, determines assurance priorities, and the internal audit team ensures that the necessary internal controls are in place to maintain risk exposures to within appetite. The Audit Committee ensures the integrity of Gold Fields’ accounting records and financial statements, and is supported by the Company’s external auditors. PwC have been the Company’s auditor since 2019. 3. Code of Conduct and confidential hotline Our Code of Conduct reflects Gold Fields’ values and shapes how we operate, and extends to our supply chain. Employees receive the Code during onboarding and participate in training. Our Code of Conduct will be comprehensively reviewed, refreshed and updated in 2025. A confidential hotline is available to all employees and stakeholders across regions, backed by the Group’s Whistleblower Policy. During the year, we started a review of our confidential hotline process to align to the current environment, integrate it with the Code of Conduct, ensure secure incident reporting and promote effective and confidential handling of matters. 4. Commitment to leading practice We uphold and promote continuous improvement in ethical, responsible mining and are guided by a range of international standards and industry best practices. This includes, among others, legislation and regulations of the countries in which we operate, the requirements of King IV, the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, and the requirements of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD). 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Board of Directors as at 27 March 2025 Yunus Suleman Steven Reid Alhassan Andani Peter Bacchus Zarina Bassa Maria Cristina Bitar Terence Goodlace Shannon McCrae Jacqueline McGill Philisiwe Sibiya Carel Smit Mike Fraser Alex Dall Independent non-executive directors Yunus Suleman (67) Chairperson of the Board and the Nominating and Governance Committee BCom, University of Durban Westville; BCompt (Hons), University of South Africa (UNISA); CA(SA); CD(SA) Appointed to the Board: Director, 2016; Chairperson, 2022 Steven Reid (69) LID and Chairperson of the Remuneration Committee BSc (Mineral Engineering), South Australian Institute of Technology; MBA, Trium Global Executive; ICD.D, Institute of Corporate Directors Appointed to the Board: 2016; to retire in May 2025 Alhassan Andani (64) Chairperson of the Technical Committee MA (Banking and Finance), Finafrica Institute, Italy; BSc (Agriculture), University of Ghana Appointed to the Board: 2016 Peter Bacchus (56) Chairperson of the Risk Committee and the Strategy and Investment Committee MA (Economics), Cambridge University; member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, England and Wales Appointed to the Board: 2016; to retire in May 2025 Zarina Bassa (60) Independent NED CA(SA); Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting, University of Durban Westville; BAcc, University of Durban Westville Appointed to the Board: 2024 Maria Cristina Bitar (55) Independent NED BA (Economics), Dartmouth College; MBA, Universidad de Chile and Tulane University Appointed to the Board: 2022 Terence Goodlace (65) Chairperson of the Safety, Health and Sustainable Development (SHSD) Committee MBA (Business Administration), University of Wales; BCom, UNISA; NHDip and NDip (Metalliferous Mining), Witwatersrand Technikon; MDP, University of Cape Town Appointed to the Board: 2016 Shannon McCrae (53) Independent NED BSc (Geology) (Hons), University of Western Ontario; P.Geo, Ontario; ICD.D, Directors' Education Programme, Institute of Corporate Directors Appointed to the Board: 2024 Jacqueline McGill (57) Chairperson of the Social, Ethics and Transformation (SET) Committee MBA, La Trobe University; BSc (Ext Metallurgy), Murdoch University; Honorary Doctorate, Adelaide University Appointed to the Board: 2021 Philisiwe Sibiya (48) Chairperson of the Audit Committee BCom (Hons), University of Natal; CA(SA) Appointed to the Board: 2021 Carel Smit (62) Independent NED Higher Diploma in Tax Law, University of the Witwatersrand; BCompt and CTA, University of the Free State; CA(SA) Appointed to the Board: 2023 Executive directors Mike Fraser (59) CEO BCom, MBL (Unisa), AMP (Harvard) GAICD Appointed to the Board: executive director and CEO – 1 January 2023 Alex Dall (37) CFO CA(SA), Bachelor Business Science, PGDA, University of Cape Town Appointed to the Board: Interim CFO – 2024; Executive Director and CFO – 2025 Following Paul Schmidt’s retirement effective 30 April 2024, Alex was appointed Interim CFO until his appointment as permanent CFO effective 1 March 2025. Refer to our Governance and Remuneration Report for detailed CVs of our Board of Directors. GOLD FIELDS Integrated Annual Report 2024 14 About this report Who we are Maintaining good governance Our business and strategy Our commitment to responsible mining Our performance Assurance

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Board of Directors continued Board profile (as at 27 March 2025) Gold Fields’ Memorandum of Incorporation mandates a Board of between four and 15 directors. Currently, the Board comprises 13 directors – two executive directors and 11 independent NEDs. Since the Company’s inception in 1998, the Board has maintained a majority of independent NEDs. Our Memorandum of Incorporation is available online. Guided by the Nominating and Governance Committee, the Board appoints reputable individuals with recognised competence, experience and a commitment to dedicating sufficient time to the Company as independent directors. Each director offers relevant knowledge, technical expertise and business acumen, ensuring independent judgement in Board discussions and decisions. The Nominating and Governance Committee ensures the Board has adequate diversity in race, gender, culture, age, field of knowledge, skills, experience, business expertise and geographic and academic backgrounds. The Board strongly supports the Group’s diversity targets, including 30% female representation among the workforce by 2030. The Board also adopted a Board Diversity Policy, which commits to a target of 40% female representation at a Board level. We are currently at 38%. The composition of the Board’s committees was reviewed and approved at the November 2024 and February 2025 Board meetings. Board size and turnover Age Tenure Independence Nationalities GOLD FIELDS Integrated Annual Report 2024 15 Race diversity Gender diversity About this report Who we are Maintaining good governance Our business and strategy Our commitment to responsible mining Our performance Assurance *  African, Coloured and Indian Director movement over the past five years: 6 non-executive directors appointed 4 non-executive directors resigned or retired 4 executive directors appointed 4 executive directors resigned or retired

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Our governance structure Board overview The Gold Fields Board, as the Group’s highest governing authority, holds ultimate responsibility for ensuring adherence to sound corporate governance standards. It oversees business decisions and judgements, ensuring they are made with integrity, care, skill and diligence. The Board’s objectives and responsibilities are outlined in its Charter. Each Board committee operates in accordance with its terms of reference. Composition of the Board Board committees Yunus Suleman Chairperson 11 independent non-executive directors Gold Fields has 11 independent NEDs who operate independently of management. Their role is to monitor and provide independent oversight, ensuring effective governance and safeguard the interests of the Company and its stakeholders – with a particular focus on shareholders, including minority shareholders. Yunus Suleman provides overall leadership to the Board, ensuring collective responsibility for decisions while recognising the individual duties of Board members. He guides the Board’s focus on strategic matters, oversees the Group’s business, and upholds high governance standards. Additionally, he plays a key role in enhancing the effectiveness of the Board and its directors. The roles of Chairperson and CEO are distinct and remain separate. Executive directors Mike Fraser Chief Executive Officer Steven Reid Lead Independent Director Mike Fraser leads all aspects of the Group’s operations by executing the strategy, focusing on long-term goals, growth, profitability and maximising return on investment. Alex Dall Chief Financial Officer Steven Reid provides leadership and counsel to the Board, supporting but not undermining the authority of the Chairperson. In the Chairperson’s absence, inability to perform duties, or when their independence is in question, the Lead Independent Director steps in to fulfil the Chairperson’s responsibilities as needed. Following Paul Schmidt’s retirement on 30 April 2024, Alex Dall served as Interim CFO and was appointed permanent CFO effective 1 March 2025. Alex oversees all finance activities at Gold Fields, including planning, implementation, budgeting, forecasting, business planning and negotiations. The Board assessed its 2024 performance and effectiveness through an internal assessment, which concluded that it was fully functional and satisfactorily discharging its duties as set out in the Board Charter. Refer to our Governance and Remuneration Report for more information on our governance structure. GOLD FIELDS Integrated Annual Report 2024 16 Nominating and Governance Committee Yunus Suleman Chairperson Safety, Health and Sustainable Development Committee Terence Goodlace Chairperson Risk Committee Peter Bacchus Chairperson The Committee oversees the Group’s corporate governance framework, Board composition, appointments and succession planning. The Committee oversees the effectiveness of the Company’s safety, occupational health and sustainable development programmes. It keeps the Board informed on objectives, compliance and standards. The Committee monitors SHSD performance across the Group, approves related policies and standards and ensures operations align with national and international regulations and best practices. The Committee ensures effective risk management policies and that strategies are in place to ensure management identifies, manages and mitigates risks with Board-approved risk parameters. Audit Committee Philisiwe Sibiya Chairperson Technical Committee* Alhassan Andani Chairperson Strategy and Investment Committee Peter Bacchus Chairperson The Committee holds decision-making authority over its statutory duties and is accountable to the Board and shareholders. It oversees the Group’s financial affairs and reporting, monitors the suitability and independence of external auditors and ensures the effectiveness of combined assurance and Group Internal Audit. The Committee monitors, reviews and evaluates matters relevant to operational performance and projects. * Previously the Capital Projects, Control and Review Committee The Committee considers and recommends strategic, organisational and structuring options for the Group to the Board, including investment and divestment opportunities. Remuneration Committee Steven Reid Chairperson Social, Ethics and Transformation Committee Jacqueline McGill Chairperson Executive Committee Mike Fraser Chairperson The Committee assists the Board in fulfilling its responsibilities regarding the Company’s remuneration practices and annual reporting, in line with applicable rules and regulations. It ensures the Group’s remuneration practices are fair, responsible and equitable, with executive remuneration directly linked to Group performance. The Committee holds decision-making authority over its statutory obligations and is accountable to the Board and shareholders. It assists the Board in overseeing social, ethics, security, labour, transformation, community, anti-corruption, land (in a social context), human rights and stakeholder relationships. The Executive Committee develops strategies and policy proposals for Board consideration, reviews Gold Fields’ performance against strategic objectives and supports the Board in fulfilling the Group’s disclosure obligations. The Executive Committee is not a Board committee. About this report Who we are Maintaining good governance Our business and strategy Our commitment to responsible mining Our performance Assurance

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Key Board focus areas for 2024 Tragically, we fell short of our commitment to zero fatalities and serious injuries in 2024, with two fatalities and three serious injuries at our operations. We extend our deepest condolences to the families, friends and colleagues affected. The recurrence of serious injuries and fatalities is unacceptable, prompting an independent review of our safety leadership, processes and systems. While the review highlighted strong practices, it also identified areas for improvement, forming the foundation of our multi-year safety improvement plan. The Board remains actively involved in overseeing the plan’s implementation and impact, supporting engineering and technical solutions to enhance safety. Additionally, we continue efforts to foster respectful and inclusive workplaces, with progress made on recommendations from the 2023 Respectful Workplace review. We made significant progress in 2024 in building a structured and well-resourced foundation to achieve near-term targets and long-term aspirations. The Board oversaw a major organisational shift from a three-layered model (Group, regions, operations) to a two-layered global functional guidance model (Group, operations), which has been successfully implemented with ongoing integration efforts. This new structure enhances functional leadership, standardises operations and provides greater agility, as demonstrated by the seamless integration of the Windfall project team. Leadership was further strengthened by appointing Alex Dall as CFO, along with new Executive Vice-Presidents (EVPs) in Sustainable Development and Strategy, Planning and Corporate Development. These changes, alongside the appointment of CEO Mike Fraser and four other EVPs in 2023, have created a geographically flexible leadership team. The Board is confident this team is well positioned to enable the delivery of leading operational, social and financial results and is working to ensure strong succession planning for key roles. In 2024, the Group revised its committee structures and memberships to enhance governance effectiveness, ensure diversity of thought and strengthen oversight for long- term value creation. We are implementing structured succession plans to integrate fresh perspectives and expertise, including the appointment of NEDs, Zarina Bassa and Shannon McCrae, in August 2024 to bolster the Board’s financial, geological and mining expertise. A review of committee structures led to changes including the reconstitution of the Capital Projects, Control and Review Committee as the Technical Committee and the transitioning of the Strategy and Investment Committee to a permanent committee. The retirements of Steven Reid and Peter Bacchus at the Group’s May 2025 AGM will prompt further adjustments to Board committee chairmanships and memberships to maintain strong strategic oversight. Sustainability has long been part of how Gold Fields does business, and the Board approved a dedicated strategic pillar to reflect this commitment in 2021, supported by a range of 2030 ESG targets. The Board receives updates on progress against these targets quarterly and, through the SET and SHSD Committees, provides oversight of stakeholder engagement and relations. These priorities were embedded into the Group strategy because they are key to the sustainability of the business and lead to better outcomes for our stakeholders. Given that the strategies, programmes and initiatives to achieve our 2030 ESG targets were established based on the knowledge and expectations of technology maturity in 2021, the Group initiated a mid-term review to assess our progress, future business models and technology readiness profiles. The review will be completed in 2025. The Group’s portfolio is well positioned for sustained performance and includes at least four multi-decade assets with sufficient Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources to support production of 2Moz – 3Moz well into the mid-2030s. These assets – St Ives in Australia, South Deep in South Africa, Tarkwa in Ghana, and the Windfall project in Canada – form the foundation of our long-term production strategy. With Tarkwa’s proposed JV with Iduapriem, if approved, and the Windfall project’s pending environmental approval and Board endorsement, all four assets are expected to remain significant contributors to our portfolio for well over a decade. Salares Norte has the potential to become a multi-decade asset if ongoing exploration efforts successfully identify additional Mineral Resources to extend its current 10-year LOM. Further growth potential exists at the Windfall project, which was acquired with an extensive exploration portfolio. The other three operations in Western Australia are assets with upside optionality. Our two maturing assets, Cerro Corona and Damang, remain profitable and will continue to generate solid FCF. The Company is committed to optimising value at these operations while pursuing responsible transition strategies that benefit all stakeholders. The Board continues to apply Gold Fields’ Capital Allocation Framework in determining future investments. Gold Fields presents a compelling long-term investment opportunity, offering near-term growth alongside a strong pipeline of development and exploration projects that will deliver sustainable returns for the decade and beyond. This growth will be driven by our existing portfolio of assets, the Windfall project and the proposed Tarkwa/Iduapriem JV. We expect to create additional value from 2025 onwards as Salares Norte ramps-up with a cost structure that is materially lower than the Group average. The Board continues to provide oversight over the successful ramp-up of the mine. The Windfall deal and the proposed Tarkwa/Iduapriem JV, if approved, are examples of the bolt-on M&A approach we are leveraging to ensure the longer-term growth of our portfolio. Through the Strategy and Investment Committee, the Board has mandated the Company to continue assessing similar value-enhancing opportunities. Brownfields (near-mine) exploration has served the Company well, particularly at our Australian operations, where an annual investment of approximately A$70m (US$46m) over the past decade has led to continuous Mineral Reserve replacement and life extensions. Greenfields exploration is playing an increasing role in our growth strategy by ensuring a pipeline of high-quality, early-stage opportunities to sustain our production profile. Our exploration team drives disciplined growth in existing jurisdictions while actively screening for new opportunities under defined parameters. Refer to p9 of our Governance and Remuneration Report for more information on key decisions and focus areas by our Board and Board committees during the year. For details on our Remuneration Policy, refer to p39 of our Governance and Remuneration Report. GOLD FIELDS Integrated Annual Report 2024 17 Our people’s safety and wellbeing Organisational structure and executive leadership changes Board committee structure and director succession Our commitment to responsible mining Delivering safe, reliable and cost- effective operations Improving the quality of our portfolio About this report Who we are Maintaining good governance Our business and strategy Our commitment to responsible mining Our performance Assurance

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GOLD FIELDS Integrated Annual Report 2024 18The South Deep mine in South Africa is equipped with a state-of-the-art control room and virtual reality training facilities Chief Executive Officer’s report 19 Our operating environment 23 Our stakeholders 24 Material matters 27 Risks and opportunities 28 In this section Our business and strategy We continue to set the foundations to enable the delivery of our strategy and offer a compelling value proposition for our shareholders. About this report Who we are Maintaining good governance Our business and strategy Our commitment to responsible mining Our performance Assurance

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Chief Executive Officer’s report Dear stakeholders 2024 was a year of two different halves, with the first half characterised by safety and operational challenges, as well as severe weather events impacting some of our mines – resulting in a number of disappointing outcomes. There could not have been a more sobering start to my tenure as CEO than the fatal incident that occurred at our South Deep mine in South Africa on 2 January 2024 and a second fatality at St Ives in Western Australia on 23 April 2024. On behalf of the Company, I want to again extend our deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of Khathutshelo Khaukanani and Eli Kelly. Following these tragic incidents, we responded by reviewing our safety culture and safety systems and developed a multi-year safety improvement plan to deliver a step change in our safety performance. Refer to p40 for a detailed discussion of our safety performance and improvement plan. The diagram on the next page outlines the key pillars of our strategy and the execution thereof, as well as the link to our 2035 aspirations. After we twice revised production and cost guidance lower, the performance of our mines improved markedly during H2 2024, delivering safe, reliable and cost-effective results in line with our revised annual production and cost guidance. Further boosted by the tailwind of the record gold price, our financial performance improved markedly, including a 42% increase in headline earnings to US$1,188m (2023: US$837m) and adjusted FCF of US$605m, up 65% for the year. We paid a record R10/share total dividend for 2024, representing a 40% payout of normalised profit, as we sought to offer competitive returns while concurrently investing in our portfolio. During the year, we continued to set the foundations to enable delivery of our strategy, which comprise the following three pillars: • Delivering safe, reliable and cost-effective production • Delivering positive social and environmental impact • Improving the value and quality of our portfolio Having made key management appointments during 2024 and early in 2025 – including appointing Alex Dall as our permanent CFO – we now have a global executive team with the necessary skills and depth of experience to deliver our strategy. During the year, we made a change to our operating model, moving from a three-layered (Group, regions, operations) structure to a simpler, two-layered (Group, operations), functional guidance structure. We believe this structure is the appropriate one for Gold Fields to enable a more effective delivery of our strategy. We also continued evolving the Group’s culture by investing in leadership alignment and capability building. The operational momentum achieved during H2 2024 continued into early 2025, positioning Gold Fields to continue creating value for all our stakeholders in the near and longer term. Our portfolio Gold Fields has a portfolio of quality assets anchored by four multi-decade operations: St Ives, South Deep and Tarkwa, as well as the Windfall project. We expect these operations to provide the Group’s production baseload for many years to come. Although having shorter life based on current known Mineral Reserves, four of our operations – Gruyere, Granny Smith, Agnew and Salares Norte – offer upside optionality with exploration and technical studies under way to unlock their full potential. Our Company offers compelling near-term growth and an attractive pipeline of development and exploration projects. We expect to create additional value in 2025 as Salares Norte ramps- up and the Windfall project progresses to final investment decision. Salares Norte’s production will come at an AIC and AISC that are materially lower than the Group average, which will drive an increase in profitability and FCF per share and, ultimately, increase shareholder returns. Windfall’s production – expected from 2028 onwards – is expected to further improve the quality of our portfolio and our position on the industry cost curve. Concurrently, as part of our asset optimisation programme, we are undertaking extensive work to optimise efficiencies and improve costs at our operations. We completed full potential assessments for our three multi-decade mines, and will prioritise improvement opportunities through production and cost efficiencies and investing in new technologies. Guaranteeing the safety and wellbeing of our people Guaranteeing that all our people go home safe and well every day is our number one value and is the most important thing we do. During the year, dss+ conducted an independent review of our safety culture, systems and practices. The review identified many good practices within the Group, including pockets of excellence that we are seeking to leverage across our operations. However, the review also highlighted areas where improvement is required. GOLD FIELDS Integrated Annual Report 2024 19 “Gold Fields offers a unique value proposition. With our quality portfolio, capable leadership team and dedication of the people that work at and with Gold Fields, we will continue building a business that is resilient, offers a compelling value proposition for our shareholders and delivers on our purpose.” Mike Fraser About this report Who we are Maintaining good governance Our business and strategy Our commitment to responsible mining Our performance Assurance

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Chief Executive Officer’s report continued Based on these insights, we developed and started implementing our multi-year safety improvement plan, which includes building capability through our leaders; improving safety and risk systems; and collaborating with our business partners to deliver a fatality and serious injury-free business. Fostering respectful and inclusive workplaces is fundamental to our culture and essential to delivering on our safety guarantee. We continued making good progress in implementing the recommendations from EB&Co’s 2023 culture review, but we acknowledge that more work must be done to ensure the behaviours of respect and inclusion are truly embedded in our business. I absolutely believe that a fatality-free mining business is possible. Through well-designed and planned work executed by competent people, and by adopting a culture of care and accountability, we can deliver on our guarantee that everyone who works at Gold Fields goes home safe and healthy, every day. Strategic pillar 1: Delivering reliable and cost-effective operations Amid the operational challenges and weather- related events at Gruyere, South Deep, Salares Norte and Cerro Corona, the Group’s 2024 attributable gold-equivalent production was 10% lower at 2.071Moz (2023: 2.304Moz, including Asanko). The step-up in performance in H2 2024 increased production by 26% from H1 2024. AISC decreased by 12% lower from H1 2024 to H2 2024. South Deep, in particular, had a much stronger second half as the team addressed the lower stope availability due to backfill leakage, rehandling issues experienced in H1 2024 and transitioned into higher-grade areas. St Ives also recorded material improvement in H2 2024, with production up 38% due to planned increases in volumes at Invincible Underground and contribution from the Swiftsure and Invincible Footwall South open pits. Group AIC increased by 24% to US$1,873/oz and AISC by 26% to US$1,629/oz, mainly due to lower production. The average gold price received during 2024 improved by 25% to US$2,418/oz, boosting adjusted FCF by 65% to US$605m in 2024 from US$367m in 2023. During the year, net debt increased by US$1,062m to US$2,086m, driven largely by the US$1,450m paid to acquire Osisko Mining in October 2024. However, our net debt:adjusted EBITDA ratio of 0.73x at end-2024 (2023: 0.42x) is still well within the 1.0x we previously stated as our target level through the cycle. Momentum gained during H2 2024 continued into 2025. We are planning higher production in 2025, with a corresponding reduction in AISC and AIC. Our teams understand the importance of delivering our 2025 guidance and will continue to focus on ensuring each operation adheres to their plans for the year. Strategic pillar 2: Delivering positive social and environmental impact Sustainability is embedded in the way we do business and, in 2021, we set 2030 targets in six priority areas, including safety, wellbeing and the environment; gender diversity; stakeholder value creation; decarbonisation; tailings management; and water stewardship. We have reached the halfway point in our 2030 target cycle and, in 2025, will undertake a mid- point review of our progress against these targets. The review will identify and address any gaps, while also expanding targets to 2035, where appropriate. During 2024, we made progress on several of our ESG priority areas, as discussed on the next page. GOLD FIELDS Integrated Annual Report 2024 20 About this report Who we are Maintaining good governance Our business and strategy Our commitment to responsible mining Our performance Assurance Gold Fields’ portfolio and growth strategies

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Chief Executive Officer’s report continued Gender diversity: Women comprised 25%RA of Gold Fields’ employees at end-December 2024, unchanged from 2023 but on track to achieve our 2030 target of 30%. We continued promoting diversity and inclusion across our teams as we believe diversity drives better business outcomes through greater agility and innovation while enhancing our ability to overcome challenges. Stakeholder value creation: Our value distribution to national economies amounted to US$4.2bnRA in 2024, compared to US$3.8bn in 2023. We aim to sustain the value delivered to host communities through employment – host communities provide 52%RA of the total workforce – procurement and social investments. 35%RA of value creation remained with our host communities in 2024, compared to the 2030 target of 30%. Decarbonisation: 18% of the Group’s electricity consumption was from renewable energy sources during 2024 (2023: 17%). St Ives’ renewable project, planned for completion in Q1 2026, will deliver the next step change in our drive to reduce our Scope 1 and 2 emissions, which were 4% below the 2016 baseline by the end of 2024. Scope 3 emissions were 823kt CO₂eRA in 2024, 13% below 2023 and 16% below the 2022 baseline. The decrease was driven primarily by the sale of Asanko, lower activity and lower spend-based emissions factors. Tailings management: During 2024, we reduced the number of active upstream-raised tailings storage facilities (TSF) from five to four when we completed the transition of TSF 2 at Tarkwa to a downstream-raised facility. The transitioning of Tarkwa TSF 1 is set to be completed in 2026. Water stewardship: Gold Fields also remains on track to achieve its water management 2030 targets, with water reused/recycled totalling 74.4%RA in 2024, and freshwater consumption amounting to 11.1GL – 23% below the baseline. Strategic pillar 3: Improve the value and quality of our portfolio Gold Fields presents a compelling long-term investment opportunity, offering near-term growth alongside a strong pipeline of development and exploration projects that will deliver sustainable returns for the decade and beyond. Our near-term growth will be driven by three projects we are actively advancing. Salares Norte: After producing first gold at the end of March 2024, ramp-up of the plant was adversely impacted, and ultimately paused, following severe winter conditions that started in mid-April and continued well into Q3 2024. The Salares Norte team was able to safely restart the plant at the end of September 2024, and the mine produced 45koz-eq at AISC of US$1,901/oz- eq in Q4 2024. We expect gold-equivalent production for 2025 to range between 325koz-eq – 375koz-eq at AISC of US$975/oz-eq – US$1,125/ oz-eq. 2026 is set to be the first full year of steady- state production, when we expect the mine to produce 550koz-eq – 580koz-eq at AISC of US$825/oz – US$875/oz. We also made progress with the conservation of the protected short-tailed chinchilla, with three chinchillas safely captured and relocated since October 2024. The capture and relocation programme is ongoing as we continue clearing the remaining rockery areas, which are located above the Agua Amarga ore body. Windfall project: In October 2024, we acquired 100% of the outstanding shares of Osisko Mining, paying C$2.02bn (US$1.45bn) net of cash received to settle the transaction. Importantly, the transaction consolidates 100% ownership of the Windfall project and its entire exploration district (c.2,500km2) in the tier-1 jurisdiction of Québec, Canada. In 2025, the project’s focus is to obtain the required environmental approvals to support full- scale construction and mining. We expect to receive this in H2 2025. We are also progressing the engineering work required ahead of a final investment decision expected in Q1 2026. We expect construction of the mine to take approximately 18 – 24 months, with first production set for 2028. At steady state, Windfall is expected to add 300koz per annum to Gold Fields’ production profile at an AIC and AISC that is materially lower than the Group average. We are pleased to have retained key members of the Windfall team, while engagements for the execution of an Impact and Benefits Agreement with the Cree First Nation of Waswanipi and the Cree Nation government, on whose land Windfall is located, are ongoing. Tarkwa/Iduapriem JV in Ghana: Despite constructive engagement with the Ghanaian government after we announced the proposed JV between Tarkwa and the neighbouring Iduapriem mine, owned by AngloGold Ashanti, in March 2023, we have not yet obtained the requisite approvals by the government. Following the country’s recent national elections, Gold Fields and AngloGold Ashanti are engaging with the new government on the proposed JV. We continue to believe that combining Tarkwa and Iduapriem into a single managed entity is compelling, given that it is anticipated to extend LOM, increase production and lower costs, thereby creating value for all stakeholders. While working to obtain approval for the JV, we are pursuing improvements to Tarkwa. Exploration: Greenfields exploration plays a vital role in the Gold Fields' growth strategy and improving the quality of our portfolio, ensuring a pipeline of high-quality, early-stage opportunities to sustain our production profile. We reinvigorated our exploration efforts with disciplined investment in greenfields exploration in the jurisdictions in which we operate. Gold Fields’ exploration portfolio includes 100% landholdings and JVs in Australia, Chile and Peru, complemented by strategic equity positions in several listed junior miners. A detailed breakdown of our greenfields exploration strategy and portfolio is on p82 of this report. During 2024, we spent US$84.2m on brownfields exploration, of which US$53m was spent at our Australian assets and US$11m at Salares Norte. This resulted in the discovery of 2.3Moz additional Mineral Resources (pre-depletion), including 1.4Moz at St Ives, and helped offset Mineral Reserves depletion at St Ives, Granny Smith and Agnew. Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources: The Group’s attributable gold measured and indicated exclusive Mineral Resources increased by 0.3% to 30.4Moz at 31 December 2024 (2023: 30.3Moz), while attributable inferred exclusive Mineral Resources increased by 13.7% to 11.6Moz (2023: 10.2Moz). Attributable proved and probable gold Mineral Reserves declined by 0.7% to 44.3Moz at 31 December 2024 (2023: 44.6Moz). We raised our Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources price assumptions in 2024 to US$1,500/ oz (previously US$1,400/oz) and US$1,725/oz (previously US$1,600/oz), respectively. We plan to include the Windfall project’s Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves in the Group figures after a feasibility study is completed and the necessary permits have been granted. See p79 for a summary of our Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves position and the Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves Supplement to the IAR for further details. Portfolio rationalisation: Continuing to improve the value and quality of our portfolio not only entails the acquisition of assets, but transitioning assets that are at end-of-life and rotating out of assets which we view as non-core. While Damang continues to perform strongly, we are assessing ways to optimise value for all stakeholders. Cerro Corona is also maturing, with 2025 planned to be the last year of mining before the operation starts processing stockpiles from 2026 onwards. While it will continue to produce gold and copper and generate cash-flow until 2031, we are currently assessing the responsible pathways for the mine’s future. GOLD FIELDS Integrated Annual Report 2024 21 About this report Who we are Maintaining good governance Our business and strategy Our commitment to responsible mining Our performance Assurance

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Chief Executive Officer’s report continued During 2024, we streamlined the portfolio by selling our 45% stake in the Asanko Gold Mine and our 24% equity interest in Rusoro Mining. We also disposed of our 40% stake and terminated our option agreement to buy an additional 20% in the Far Southeast asset in the Philippines. Capital allocation Capital allocation is a key element of our strategic decision-making process. In this regard, we refined our Capital Allocation Framework to guide how capital is deployed and ensure the most attractive return on this capital. In terms of this framework, our capital allocation priorities are as follows: • Maintaining our investment grade credit rating and therefore balance sheet flexibility • Spending the necessary capital to ensure safe and reliable production • Paying a base dividend of 30% – 45% of normalised earnings After satisfying the above priorities, discretionary growth investments, including exploration, life extension of existing assets, organic growth opportunities and M&A opportunities, are balanced with additional returns to shareholders. Work is continuing to determine the most effective way to deliver additional competitive returns to our current shareholders, while also attracting new equity investors. Outlook and guidance Looking at 2025, our primary focus is ensuring safe, reliable and cost-effective delivery against our production plans and guidance for the year. This will provide the platform for continued progress of our strategic priorities, which are aligned to the three strategic pillars of our business. We expect attributable gold-equivalent production for 2025 to be between 2.250Moz – 2.450Moz at an AISC of between US$1,500/oz – US$1,650/oz, and AIC of between US$1,780/oz – US$1,930/oz. 2025 is expected to be another year of relatively high capex given the remaining capital for the renewables microgrid at St Ives and the pre- development capital planned for Windfall. Furthermore, sustaining capital is expended across the portfolio to maintain the production base of the Group. Total capex for the Group for the year is expected to range between US$1,490bn – US$1,550bn, which includes sustaining capital of US$940m – US$970m and non-sustaining capex of US$550m – US$580m, with the largest component of the latter expected to come from the Windfall project capital of C$403m (US$282m) and the St Ives renewable power project of US$110m. Conclusion and thanks Coming into an organisation with a rich 138-year corporate history, I have relied on the experience and commitment of my colleagues. I want to take this opportunity to thank all the people of Gold Fields for the support they have shown me over the past 15 months. These are dedicated and talented people, who care deeply about the work they do and are committed to delivering value for all stakeholders. I want to thank my fellow leadership team for making me feel welcomed and providing the sound guidance for what have been some tough strategic decisions during the year. To Yunus and my fellow directors, I also extend my appreciation for entrusting me with leading Gold Fields and for the governance guidance they have provided. Gold Fields offers a unique value proposition and I strongly believe that with our quality portfolio, capable leadership team and dedication of all the people that work in and with Gold Fields, we will continue building a business that is resilient, offers a compelling value proposition for our shareholders and delivers on our purpose to create enduring value beyond mining for all our stakeholders. Mike Fraser CEO GOLD FIELDS Integrated Annual Report 2024 22 About this report Who we are Maintaining good governance Our business and strategy Our commitment to responsible mining Our performance Assurance

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Our operating environment Of all the external factors impacting the Group’s performance, the most critical is the gold price. The performance of bullion has been beneficial to Gold Fields over the past few years – rising steadily since 2015, but accelerating markedly since 2019 and, particularly, over the past 18 months. The gold price provided a strong tailwind to our financial performance. The average gold price received during 2024 improved to US$2,418/oz – a 25% increase from US$1,942/oz in 2023, which was a marked rise on the average price of US$1,785/oz in 2022. The gold price ended 2024 at just over US$2,625/oz, a record high year-end close and a 25.5% return for the year. Since then, it experienced further growth and, in March 2025, hit a record high of over US$3,000/oz. Currency movements further boosted results from our Australian and South African mines. The Australian Dollar and South African Rand remained fairly stable against the US Dollar during 2024, allowing our Australian mines and South Deep to realise the benefit of the higher US Dollar gold price. The Australian Dollar remained flat at A$1/ US$0.66 during 2024, while the South African Rand strengthened by 1% to average R18.33/US$1. The WGC, of which we are a member, provided some guidance on the demand and supply factors that favourably impacted the strong performance of bullion during 2024: • Annual gold demand of 4,974t was 1% above 2023. Investment demand reached a four-year high of 1,180t, a 25% increase from 2023 • Central bank buying maintained a strong pace. Annual net purchases exceeded 1,000t for the third consecutive year • Holdings in global gold exchange traded funds remained stable in 2024 after four years of successive declines • Amid the high gold price, annual jewellery consumption dropped 11% to 1,877t • Annual mine production remained stable at 3,661t in 2024, while recycling responded to high gold prices, rising 11% to 1,370t. Total gold supply was 1% higher year-on-year, increasing to 4,975t in 2024 Healthy demand from investors also underpinned these trends, with main supporting drivers including a more volatile US economy, continued economic weakness in China and, particularly, ongoing global geopolitical tensions. The Russia-Ukraine war and tensions in the Middle East centred around the Israel-Gaza conflict raised gold’s status as a safe- haven asset. The WGC indicated that, for 2025, central banks and exchange traded funds investors were likely to drive demand for the metal, with economic uncertainty supporting gold’s role as a risk hedge. On the flip side, the WGC indicated high prices will continue to place pressure on jewellery demand. Elevated geopolitical risks amid the new political approach taken by the US administration are set to strongly drive investment demand during 2025. Furthermore, greater uncertainty around the prospects of the US economy during 2025, and the consequent weakening of the US Dollar, should also prove a boon to the gold price. Gold supply and demand Gold price performance GOLD FIELDS Integrated Annual Report 2024 23 About this report Who we are Maintaining good governance Our business and strategy Our commitment to responsible mining Our performance Assurance

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Our stakeholders Relationships with our stakeholders are integral to achieving our purpose. Representing a wide range of rights and interests, we continually work to ensure the interests of our stakeholders are represented and considered appropriately to enable informed decision-making that balances their interests, needs and expectations. Through transparent, inclusive and mutually respectful engagement and consistently delivering our commitments, we aim to ensure our communities and stakeholders recognise and trust us for purpose-led social impact and nature-based solutions that aim to enhance lives. We want to be the gold mining company that investors choose to invest in as we deliver superior returns, host governments and communities prefer to partner with as we consistently and responsibly create Shared Value, and people and local businesses want to work with as we ensure safe, respectful workplaces and rewarding careers. Our ability to create enduring value relies on the support and input of our stakeholders which, in turn, is informed by understanding their needs and expectations. We believe honest and mutually beneficial stakeholder relationships are essential for our operations to achieve sustainable returns that benefit all. As such, we aim to consistently deliver on our sustainability commitments. Our stakeholder value creation is captured in our disclosure of national economic value creation in accordance with WGC guidelines. As shown in the table below, during 2024, Gold Fields’ total national economic value creation amounted to US$4.21bnRA (2023: US$3.76bn), with payments to our suppliers and contractors traditionally accounting for about two-thirds thereof. Financial value distributed to stakeholders in 2024 (US$m) Payments to employees Host community SED spend1 Payments to suppliers (including business partners)3 Payments to governments Payments to capital providers National value distribution Australia 183 2 1,192 311 6 1,694RA South Africa 117 4 2 356 4 4 3 483RA Ghana 81 5 789 266 5 27 1,168RA Peru 53 6 213 66 7 345RA Corporate 64 — 2 16 442 524RA Total Gold Fields 498RA 6 17RA 2,553RA 662RA 485RA 4,214RA 1 Excludes host community wages and procurement spend, which are captured under “Payments to employees” and “Payments to suppliers and contractors”, and is broken down under “Type of benefit to host communities” on the next page. Excludes projects 2 Includes US$496,622 from the South Deep trusts 3 Includes contractors and suppliers, and excludes projects 4 South Deep has carry-forward losses and allowances for offset against taxable income 5 Excludes US$26m in dividends declared in lieu of the Ghanaian government’s 10% stake in Tarkwa and Damang mines 6 Excludes remuneration and benefits paid to employees working on capital projects Our 2024 Report to Stakeholders details our relationships with our key stakeholders and the benefits and contributions we share with them. Strong relationships with our stakeholders – as well as the value we create and distribute to them – support more than just our social licence to operate: we strive to ensure all stakeholders, including our host communities, experience sustainable benefits from our operations. Our Stakeholder Engagement Strategy recognises the crucial role of stakeholders in our business, and our work is underpinned by maintaining and strengthening stakeholder relationships based on respect, trust and transparency. On the pages that follow, we profile our key stakeholders, outline their expectations and how we respond to these, and how we engage with them. Why these stakeholders matter Our employees drive the implementation of our strategy by having the requisite capabilities and working collaboratively across the asset and function teams in our various jurisdictions to deliver the best possible outcomes. Key stakeholder interests • Physical and psychological safety of all employees, supported by workplaces where everyone feels safe, respected and valued • Changes in the organisational structure during 2024 and the transition from a three-layered regional model to a two-layered, functional guidance organisational structure • A diverse, inclusive and enabling culture that supports innovation • An attractive employee value proposition, including fair compensation, opportunities for learning and development, talent management, and fulfilling and rewarding careers Our response • Cultivating a strong culture of respect, inclusion and belonging through practices that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion – guided by the implementation of EB&Co’s recommendations • Initiated an independent diagnostic by dss+ of our safety leadership, processes, systems and practices, with recommendations incorporated into a safety improvement plan, which is being implemented • Refined our organisational structure to enable strategic delivery • Committing to increasing gender diversity, advancing women in leadership and technical roles, and achieving pay parity • Providing continued learning and training to all employees, focusing on capability development and career path opportunities, including global mobility opportunities • Providing accommodation and financial housing assistance to our employees How we engage Relevant material themes • Internal communication channels • Town halls • Senior leader alignment sessions • Employee surveys • One-on-one engagements • Performance reviews • Protecting the health, safety and wellbeing of our employees and contractors • Managing our People GOLD FIELDS Integrated Annual Report 2024 24 EMPLOYEES US$498mRA paid in wages and benefits 6,560 employees About this report Who we are Maintaining good governance Our business and strategy Our commitment to responsible mining Our performance Assurance

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Our stakeholders continued Why these stakeholders matter Our host communities are crucial to the sustainability of our business. Their support underpins our social licence to operate which, in turn, impacts our ability to create enduring value. Key stakeholder interests • Employment and procurement opportunities • Education, skills and enterprise development • Environmental impacts, including the mitigation of climate-related risks • Investments to support social impact and nature-positive performance that enhances lives • Benefit-sharing agreements • Protecting culture and heritage • Protecting human rights and respecting the culture, traditional rights, interest and heritage of Indigenous and First Nations Peoples Our response • Implementing host community initiatives in education, health services, infrastructure development, skills development, and sports and recreation • Creating jobs and maximising opportunities for host community employment at our operations and through community investments (i.e. non-mining jobs) • Maximising local supplier opportunities and implementing enterprise development initiatives • Setting and delivering targets for host community procurement and local employment • Supporting community and environmental resilience beyond the LOM through our legacy programmes • Concluding and implementing agreements with Indigenous and First Nations Peoples, as well as host communities • Implementing stakeholder engagement plans to ensure transparent and inclusive engagement with host communities to understand and respond to their needs, expectations and grievances • Sharing value created by Gold Fields How we engage Relevant material themes • Meetings with communities and their representatives • Website and social media channels • Community grievance mechanisms • Independent assessments and surveys • Respecting the rights of our stakeholders • Committing to sound environmental practices • Creating Shared Value for host communities Why these stakeholders matter Our contractors – who comprise 73% of our workforce – and suppliers provide the services, equipment, and materials necessary for our operations to deliver safely, reliably and cost efficiently. We define business partners as the suppliers who provide expertise through contractors to our operations. Key stakeholder interests • In-country and host community procurement of goods and services • Investment in enterprise and supplier development • Sustainable materials and supply chain stewardship • Payment times for host community small and medium-sized enterprise suppliers • Communication and engagement on issues relating to respectful workplaces and gender safety • Opportunities for businesses owned by women, Indigenous and First Nations Peoples, and historically disadvantaged people (HDP) Our response • Developing an integrated Business Partner Framework that sets clear guidelines and aligns our business partners with our culture, standards and ways of work • Seeking opportunities for community-based enterprises to participate in our supply chain guided by our host community procurement strategy • Supporting small and medium-sized host community suppliers through preferential payment terms • Engaging to understand and align suppliers’ carbon emissions and, where relevant, their modern slavery impacts How we engage Relevant material themes • Internal communication channels (contractors) • Surveys • Conferences • Ongoing meetings and forums • Supplier expos • Protecting the health, safety and wellbeing of our employees and contractors • Managing our People GOLD FIELDS Integrated Annual Report 2024 25 HOST COMMUNITIES Number of engagements in 2024: 896 SUPPLIERS 794 host community supplier companies 97% of total procurement spend with in-country businesses US$1.27bnRA value distributed US$16.6mRA invested in SED About this report Who we are Maintaining good governance Our business and strategy Our commitment to responsible mining Our performance Assurance

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Our stakeholders continued Why these stakeholders matter Our capital providers are critical to our growth and success. They supply the funds we need to explore, develop and operate our operations and projects. Key stakeholder interests • Delivery against our commitments and guidance • Cost performance • Capital allocation that supports delivery of competitive shareholder returns • Balance sheet management • Understanding of and demonstrated execution of Gold Fields’ strategy • Sound and ethical leadership and succession planning for executive management • Progress on key sustainability priorities and risks, including safety, climate resilience and maintaining our social licence to operate • Delivery of growth projects on time and within budget – in particular, Salares Norte’s ramp-up • Portfolio management, including acquisitions, disposals and management for transitioning operations Our response • Developing and maintaining a strong portfolio of operations, including strategic investments and divestments • Ensuring continued improvement at South Deep • Continuing the ramp-up at Salares Norte • Acquiring 100% of the Windfall project in Canada and ensuring progress to construction • Developing a long-term greenfields exploration portfolio, including through strategic investment and partnerships with juniors • Applying our Capital Allocation Framework to fund growth, as well as develop and maintain our assets, balanced with competitive shareholder returns • Improving our share price and delivering a stable dividend in line with our Dividend Policy How we engage Relevant material themes • Timeous announcements on the relevant stock exchange for Company announcements • Results presentations • Analyst presentations and reports • One-on-one and group investor meetings • Attending industry conferences and forums • Ensuring business resilience • Upholding sound corporate governance principles Why these stakeholders matter Maintaining positive relationships with governments are essential to sustainable operations. Governments are a key stakeholder and an important partner in many of our projects that seek to benefit society. Key stakeholder interests • Compliance with relevant legislation and regulations, and support for local policy where appropriate • Protection of human rights • Payment of taxes, royalties and other levies • In-country employment and procurement • Investments in host communities, particularly infrastructure-related investments • Upholding the highest standards of ethical business practice • Commitment to sound environmental stewardship Our response • Adhering to all applicable regulatory and other requirements • Paying royalties and taxes to host governments that, if utilised appropriately, can enable them to develop critical infrastructure • Community investment that contributes to shared sustainable development goals, grows and sustains non- mining jobs, and builds institutional capacity in the countries where we operate • Conducting our business in a fair and ethical manner by upholding our Code of Conduct • Conducting independent, standalone human rights impact assessments • Implementing the chinchilla capture and relocation project How we engage Relevant material themes • Memberships to and active engagement in various industry forums • Working relationships with public bodies • Industry associations • Ensuring business resilience • Upholding sound corporate governance principles • Respecting the rights of our stakeholders • Committing to sound environmental practices GOLD FIELDS Integrated Annual Report 2024 26 CAPITAL PROVIDERS Number of engagements in 2024: 484 GOVERNMENTS Number of engagements in 2024: 466 US$485mRA paid to providers of debt and equity capital 0.73 net debt:adjusted EBITDA ratio US$662mRA paid in taxes and royalties US$26m paid to the Ghana government in dividends for its 10% stake in each of Damang and Tarkwa About this report Who we are Maintaining good governance Our business and strategy Our commitment to responsible mining Our performance Assurance

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Material matters We review and update our GRI-aligned materiality analysis annually, which is driven and informed by Gold Fields’ purpose and our commitment to best practices in sustainability, reporting standards and frameworks. Material matters are those issues that could substantially impact Gold Fields’ outward influence on society, our host communities and the environment (including human rights), as well as our ability to deliver on the Group’s three strategic pillars and create value for our stakeholders over the short, medium and long term. In 2023, we initiated a new three-year analysis cycle and conducted a review to identify the Group’s material matters. This year, we reviewed our existing material matters to ensure their continued relevance to Gold Fields and our stakeholders. We analysed both our internal and external operating context and confirmed that our 29 material matters, aggregated into seven material themes, remain topical. The results of the analysis further serve to inform Gold Fields’ business plans and strategies, as well as our approach to external reporting, and we continue reporting on material issues in our annual reporting suite. Gold Fields’ 2024 material themes and material matters Protecting the health, safety and wellbeing of our employees and contractors • Physical safety • Health and wellbeing • Psychological safety Creating Shared Value for host communities • Community engagement and relations • Host community employment and procurement • SED Managing our People • Diversity, equity and inclusion • Attract, retain and enhance talent and skills • Remuneration and reward • Labour practices and relations Respecting the rights of our stakeholders • Culture and heritage • Indigenous Peoples • Human rights Committing to sound environmental practices • Nature and biodiversity management • Tailings management • Climate risk • Water stewardship • Energy and carbon management Ensuring business resilience • Social and political risks • Materials stewardship and supply chain • Delivering on our strategy and creating financial value for shareholders • Integrated mine closure planning • Modernisation, innovation and technology • Cybersecurity Upholding sound corporate governance principles • Leadership and succession planning • Board structure and composition • Legal and regulatory compliance • Executive remuneration • Ethics, transparency and integrity Our material matters are grouped into themes that reflect the focus areas of our business. While our material matters did not change from 2023, we noted the following: • While business partner management has always been important to our Company, it emerged as a critical focus area following our 2024 independent safety diagnostic – particularly how to integrate our business partners’ operations with our values and standards • There is a stronger focus on talent retention and ensuring we have the right individuals and capabilities to meet future needs • Because our language shapes our culture, “Managing our human capital” was renamed “Managing our People” • Creating Shared Value for our host communities remain a significant area of interest for our stakeholders and focus area for Gold Fields Materiality assessments are dynamic, and we will continue to monitor our external and internal environment to ensure we consider and respond to the material matters that are most important to our business. Our material themes GOLD FIELDS Integrated Annual Report 2024 27 About this report Who we are Maintaining good governance Our business and strategy Our commitment to responsible mining Our performance Assurance

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Risks and opportunities We acknowledge the impact and influence of the broader global context, as well as that of the internal dynamics of the countries we operate in and the capacities and constraints of our operating assets. These impacts provide both risks and opportunities to our business. We identify and respond to both longer-term strategic and emerging risks and opportunities and shorter-term potential impacts – prioritising them as needed, including them in strategic planning reviews, and adjusting mitigating actions to protect the sustainability of our business. Gold Fields’ approach to enterprise risk management is based on the requirements of King IV, the South African Corporate Governance Code of Conduct and ISO 31000, the international guideline on risk management. The Group also subscribes to the risk management requirements of the ICMM’s 10 Mining Principles. Our enterprise risk management process follows a top-down approach to categorising the Group’s risks, which include: • Group-wide strategic risks, which are broad risk categories that apply across Gold Fields and could materially impact the delivery of our strategy • Other strategic risks, which are more specific risk events that may apply to a particular asset or group of assets. These risks fall within a strategic risk category, but are potentially material enough to warrant specific highlighting and particular focus from our management teams • Catastrophic risks, which are potential disastrous events that may cause loss of life, extensive damage to infrastructure and prolonged production losses, and could significantly impact our stakeholders and Gold Fields’ reputation. Should a catastrophic risk event materialise, it may prompt a review of the Group’s strategy Risk management is integrated into all business processes. Our corporate and asset leadership teams conduct formal risk management reviews every quarter to assess the risks to the business and track and monitor progress against mitigating actions. These reviews are then presented to the Board’s Risk Committee biannually for verification. This report presents the consolidated Group strategic risks. These risks, supported by the change in the organisational structure, illustrate a shift to portfolio-level risk management in line with industry practice. Risk appetite and tolerance We apply risk appetite and tolerance principles to assess whether we are taking the appropriate amount of risk in pursuit of our strategic objectives. For each of our strategic risk categories, we define our risk appetite by identifying the risks we will not take, those risks we have to take and need to mitigate, and those risks we actively pursue. We then identify key risk indicators for the strategic risk categories and define tolerance limits for each indicator. We embed these indicators in our business performance management and reporting. The Board conducts quarterly governance and oversight meetings as part of its annual Board cycle, during which significant aspects of the business are comprehensively questioned and reviewed. Any misalignment with Company objectives or good corporate governance is discussed and remedial action requested. This is in line with our formal Approval Framework, which strictly defines decision parameters and risk tolerance. For a more detailed assessment on how we determine our risks and materiality, see www.goldfields.com/risk-materiality.php GOLD FIELDS Integrated Annual Report 2024 28 About this report Who we are Maintaining good governance Our business and strategy Our commitment to responsible mining Our performance Assurance

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Risks and opportunities continued Managing safety and health risks is inherent to our business. The failure to do so could result in unacceptable levels of incidents leading to injury, illness or fatality. This could also impact our delivery of expected profitability and cash-flows (risk 3). Link to strategy Strategic pillar 1: Deliver safe, reliable and cost-effective operations Mitigation strategy Guaranteeing the safety, health and wellbeing of our people is critical to us. We continuously review and upgrade our safety systems, processes and programmes, and assess the health and maturity of our culture. In line with this philosophy, we appointed external safety experts to perform a safety diagnostic across the Group during H1 2024 – with the results informing our safety improvement plan, which is being implemented. We appointed a dedicated Group safety executive to oversee the diagnostic and the implementation of the recommendations. Board oversight • Board of Directors • SHSD Committee • SET Committee Threats • Uncontrolled risk exposure leading to potentially serious injury or fatality • Undetermined or uncontrollable occupational health exposure, with potential life-altering impacts • Workplace culture and behaviours with potential long-term impacts on mental health • Catastrophic and material unwanted events at our operations without identified and implemented controls Opportunities • Partnering with industry forums, peers and business partners on shared learnings • Safe work practices improving operational effectiveness and efficiencies 2025 focus areas • Reviewing the recommendations of the dss+ review • Implementing the safety improvement plan • Continuing to implement recommendations from the EB&Co review • Advancing our cultural transformation programme Changes to our socio-political climate and regulatory environment could impact our ability to obtain and maintain approvals, as well as asset profitability and/or ownership. This could impact predictable operating delivery (risk 4) and our ability to achieve planned profitability and cash-flows (risk 3). Link to strategy Strategic pillar 2: Deliver positive social and environmental impact Mitigation strategy We undertake comprehensive stakeholder engagement programmes across all levels of government, including regulatory agencies, to maintain transparent and constructive dialogue about our business and operating environment. These programmes are informed by independent country risk assessments. We intensify our engagement during times of political uncertainty, particularly during elections. During 2024, three of our operating countries held national elections, while the global political environment was also more challenging amid a number of conflicts around the world. Additional engagements are channelled through mining associations in collaboration with our peers. As a last resort, we review our legal options, particularly in terms of adherence to investment agreements. Board oversight • Board of Directors • SET Committee • Risk committee Threats • Legal and illegal ASM • Shifts in national leadership that increase uncertainty • Fiscal deficits and the need to generate additional revenue • Contagion from regional geopolitical instability • Mining in fragile ecosystems • Land rights and Indigenous Peoples • Infrastructure/services challenges • Socio-economic pressures Opportunities • Developing and successfully executing a broad-based stakeholder engagement plan • Exceptional delivery against our sustainability objectives and becoming the partner of choice through positive impact • Exploring and operating in new jurisdictions • Entering JVs and partnerships 2025 focus areas • Developing and successfully executing a broad-based stakeholder engagement plan • Developing a Group-level approach to identifying, assessing and responding to country risk • Progressing the Tarkwa/Iduapriem JV in Ghana • Pursuing our agreement-making strategy with First Nations Peoples in both Australia and Canada GOLD FIELDS Integrated Annual Report 2024 29 1 Safety and wellbeing of our people (2023: 3) 2 Country and regulatory risk (2023: 5) About this report Who we are Maintaining good governance Our business and strategy Our commitment to responsible mining Our performance Assurance

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Risks and opportunities continued Inconsistent operational performance and rising input costs, along with fluctuations in commodity prices and exchange rates, may lead to margin erosion, thereby reducing the Group’s profitability and cash-flows. This could impact Gold Fields' ability to fund operations, sustain growth and deliver shareholder returns. Link to strategy Strategic pillar 1: Deliver safe, reliable and cost-effective operations Mitigation strategy We have safety, business, productivity and cost improvement processes and programmes in place at all our operations. This is supported by our Asset Optimisation (AO) strategy to improve safety and efficiency in a way that creates value. We conduct monthly and quarterly asset reviews to ensure spending remains within budget. Our mines provide cost guidance to the market at the beginning of each financial year. The change in the Group’s organisational structure during the year created opportunities to optimise our processes and systems and drive greater efficiency. When assessing M&A opportunities, AIC/oz is a key criterion for investment decisions. Board oversight • Board of Directors • Audit Committee • Technical Committee Threats • Inability to deliver on safety (risk 1) and operational performance (risk 4) • Inability to deliver on capital schedule and budget • External inflationary pressures and commodity price and exchange rate volatility • Regulatory and tax changes • Supply chain disruptions Opportunities • Improving safety and operational efficiency • Investing in asset full potential and technical systems to improve efficiencies and performance • Implementing a brownfields exploration programme to deliver higher margin ounces • Reviewing the owner model at each asset • Optimising processes and systems to reduce general and administrative expenses • Optimising procurement strategies • Portfolio management opportunities • Short-term hedging to protect cash-flows • Leveraging the upside of commodity price and exchange rate movements 2025 focus areas • Implementing AO transformations at our operations • Review our Group procurement model • Implementing cost optimisation initiatives across all Group functions • Conducting an information technology (IT) diagnostic to optimise IT and operational technology (OT) systems • Standardising and optimising business processes to drive efficiency The failure to deliver safe, reliable and cost-effective operations in line with the Group’s business plan and market guidance could result in missed revenue, reputational damage and associated impacts on our share price and ability to deliver shareholder returns. This could impact our ability to send our people home safe and healthy every day (risk 1), to meet societal expectations that, in turn, leads to a loss of our licence to operate (risk 8), and to achieve planned profitability and cash-flows (risk 3). Link to strategy Strategic pillar 1: Deliver safe, reliable and cost-effective operations Mitigation strategy Developing the Group’s 2025 business plan was a robust process in conjunction with all operations and functions, which was underpinned by detailed quantitative risk analysis. We set internal targets and external guidance for each asset which, based on our risk analysis, can be achieved. A key focus for H1 2025 is our winterisation effort at Salares Norte. We have safety, business, productivity and cost improvement processes and programmes in place at all our operations, supported by our AO Strategy. We conduct monthly and quarterly asset reviews to assess progress against our business plans, with more frequent reviews in response to variable performance. Board oversight • Board of Directors • Technical Committee Threats • Employee safety and health risks • Negative environmental impacts • Operational inflexibility due to structural constraints and the fixed nature of costs • Adverse weather impacts • Regulatory action Opportunities • Building operational flexibility into our operations to deliver additional value in a higher gold price environment • Building capabilities by embracing a new approach to talent attraction and retention • Investing in asset full potential and technical systems to improve efficiencies and performance • Co-developing technical solutions with third parties to unlock potential 2025 focus areas • Delivering AO efficiency improvement initiatives • Completed Salares Norte ramp-up implementation • Optimising operating system to drive efficiency across the Company • Developing a business partner framework and processes GOLD FIELDS Integrated Annual Report 2024 30 3 Delivery of expected profitability and cash-flows (2023: 2) 4 Predictable operating delivery (2023: –) About this report Who we are Maintaining good governance Our business and strategy Our commitment to responsible mining Our performance Assurance

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Risks and opportunities continued Insufficient quality growth – through M&A or exploration – to sustain the Group’s production profile could impact future cash-flows and reduce shareholder returns and market capitalisation. It could also affect our ability to maintain our competitive advantage. Link to strategy Strategic pillar 3: Grow the value and quality of our portfolio of assets Mitigation strategy The Group’s strategic planning process is key to mitigating this risk. We continue to evaluate value-accretive opportunities to build the value of our portfolio, including acquisitions, divestments, JVs, new mine builds and other strategic projects. Board oversight • Board of Directors • Strategy and Investment Committee • Technical Committee Threats • Inability to identify and secure emerging opportunities through M&A or earn-in agreements • Exploration programmes that do not yield the required outcomes in the required timeframes • Changes in economic circumstances • Decline in gold, copper and silver commodity prices Opportunities • Acquiring new ore bodies • Having a broad and balanced geographical base 2025 focus areas • Progressing the Tarkwa/Iduapriem JV in Ghana • Focusing on asset portfolio management and M&A opportunities • Greenfields exploration programmes in Australia, Peru, Chile and Canada Insufficient growth – through brownfields exploration, Mineral Resource conversion and project delivery – to sustain our production profile could impact future cash-flows and reduce shareholder returns and market capitalisation. It could also affect our ability to maintain our competitive advantage. Managing key capital projects effectively is critical to ensure we deliver to market expectations – this includes capital cost and commercial levels of production guidance to avoid missed revenue, higher costs, reputational damage and share price impacts. Link to strategy Strategic pillar 3: Grow the value and quality of our portfolio of assets Mitigation strategy The Group’s strategic planning process is key to mitigating this risk, with detailed consideration of LOM capital requirements to support value-accretive asset delivery. We will develop the Windfall project’s execution strategy with the intention of establishing a project standard for the Group. This will also incorporate learnings from developing projects at Gruyere and Salares Norte. Our operations have comprehensive near-mine exploration programmes in place, the performance of which is monitored during quarterly business reviews. Over the past 15 years, our Australian mines have consistently replaced depleted Mineral Reserves and more. Board oversight • Technical Committee Threats • Mineral Resource conversion to deliver high margin ounces • Cost inflation and ability to deliver capital projects on schedule and on budget • Significant timeframes from initial exploration phase to project approval and delivery • Failure to deliver on guidance • Lost opportunities to generate cash-flow and profit Opportunities • Maintaining capital efficiency • Maintaining a sustainable production profile 2025 focus areas • Completing the development of the Windfall feasibility study to support final investment decision in early 2026 • Implementing Salares Norte brownfield exploration programme • Implementing a project portfolio management system • Updating study, estimating and scheduling standards GOLD FIELDS Integrated Annual Report 2024 31 5 Delivery of growth through M&A and greenfields exploration (external) (2023: –) 6 Delivery of growth through Mineral Resource management and delivery of capital projects (internal) (2023: –) About this report Who we are Maintaining good governance Our business and strategy Our commitment to responsible mining Our performance Assurance

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Risks and opportunities continued Failure to integrate our business partners could impact our ability to deliver on our objectives, and we need to ensure decisions to outsource aligns with the Group’s strategy. This could impact our ability to ensure our people go home safe and healthy every day (risk 1), as well as our ability to achieve our planned profitability and cash-flows (risk 3) and maintaining our licence to operate (risk 8). Link to strategy Strategic pillar 1: Deliver safe, reliable and cost-effective operations Mitigation strategy We are appointing specific contractor management resources in high-impact areas like, for example, major projects and operational activities. We further drive greater inclusivity of contractor employees with the activities and programmes of permanent employees, thus delivering a more integrated and effective workforce.Board oversight • SET Committee Threats • Business partners subcontracting services and activities • Cultural misalignment between Gold Fields and business partners • Poor performance by business partners • Sustainability of business contractors Opportunities • Supporting and developing emerging business partners as part of our local skills development objectives • Cost, efficiency, skills and expertise benefits which are potentially associated with business partners 2025 focus areas • Developing a Business Partner Framework and supporting processes The Group’s failure to comply with regulatory requirements or act in accordance with societal expectations for corporate governance and social performance, could impact our social licence to operate – leading to delayed or cancelled approvals, operational disruptions and reputational damage. Link to strategy Strategic pillar 2: Deliver positive social and environmental impact Mitigation strategy With our commitment to sustainability as one of our three strategic pillars, we pursue a range of comprehensive 2030 targets devised after extensive work with our operations – including setting capital budgets to support those commitments – to ensure that, while ambitious in nature, they are achievable. Board oversight • Board of Directors • SET Committee • Risk committee Threats • Increasing climate-related risk to our operations and communities • Increasing political instability and regulatory oversight • Changing socio-economic conditions • Increasing and integrated sustainability-related financial disclosure expectations • Increasing stakeholder expectations of performance and disclosure Opportunities • Using diverse financial instruments to deliver existing commitments • Leading nature/biodiversity-positive investment and research • Partnering and collaborating with increasingly diverse stakeholders • Integrating environmental, social and economic approaches to challenges • Collaborating with business partners to improve sustainability outcomes • Embracing the changing nature and ways of work 2025 focus areas • Continue to create a safe workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered to speak up • Conducting a mid-point review of our 2030 targets and revising tactical plans accordingly • Continuing to deliver on our 2030 ESG commitments • Setting 2035 aspirations for the Group • Progressing social transition plans for Damang and Cerro Corona • Progressing the implementation of the chinchilla capture and relocation plan at Salares Norte • Improving environment and social risk management maturity through risk architecture and control standard definition GOLD FIELDS Integrated Annual Report 2024 32 7 Business partner integration (2023: 9) 8 Licence to operate and societal expectations (2023: 11) About this report Who we are Maintaining good governance Our business and strategy Our commitment to responsible mining Our performance Assurance

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Risks and opportunities continued Failure to recruit and retain both the required workforce to meet our business needs today and those of the future could result in key-person dependency and the inability to execute on critical elements of the Group’s strategy. Link to strategy Strategic pillar 1: Deliver safe, reliable and cost-effective operations Mitigation strategy Gold Fields’ business depends on fit-for-purpose organisational structures filled with capable talent to ensure we meet our current and future operational and business requirements. In 2024, we implemented a new organisational structure to drive standardised ways of working and provide agility and growth opportunities that can leverage the experience of our people across the Group. Looking ahead, we will focus on advancing our culture transformation initiatives to ensure we have the right leadership capabilities supported by fit-for-purpose structures, processes and practices to meet the requirements of our global business, and drive efficiencies. We continue building the awareness, skills and capabilities of our people to drive a respectful workplace. In addition, we aim to ensure consistent global standards, processes and systems that make onboarding and integrating new and developing talent simpler and easier. Board oversight • Remuneration Committee • SET Committee Threats • Lack of a respectful workplace that ignores the mental, emotional and physical wellbeing of our people and their working environment • Balancing operational needs with time for capability development • Not integrating learning interventions across disciplines and operations • High employee turnover • Poor engagement levels Opportunities • Revising global talent approach integrated with the functional talent needs • Simplifying the learning landscape and integrating learning moments into our day-to-day operations • Introducing a new performance process based on continuous performance management and feedback • Improving succession and development planning • Integrating culture, engagement and diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging actions into learning offerings 2025 focus areas • Revising the global job architecture to align with our new organisational structure, which defines role requirements and career path opportunities • Continuing with Inspire and Ignite programmes and rolling out a supervisory programme and critical skills development programmes • Revising the talent process with functional leads in line with the new organisational structure, with more specific development planning focused on on-the-job exposure and development, formal learning and line management coaching The Group’s failure to identify and mitigate climate-related events that may impact our operations or ability to execute our strategy, leading to operational disruptions and lost revenue. This risk impacts on our ability to deliver predictable operating results (risk 4) and meet societal expectations that leads to a loss of licence to operate (risk 8). Link to strategy Strategic pillar 2: Deliver positive social and environmental impact Mitigation strategy We adopted a comprehensive Decarbonisation Strategy, which specifies our carbon goals for 2030, and our 2025 priorities and includes reviewing and updating our plans to deliver these 2030 goals. We also seek to leverage international standards and guidelines by, for example, complying with industry standards like the Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management (GISTM). Given the changing environment and growing impact of rising global temperatures and extreme weather events, we are reviewing our climate change vulnerability risk assessments. We continue to enhance the resilience of our operations by rolling out renewable energy initiatives, and have implemented measures to mitigate the potential impact of extreme weather events, including flood management strategies, extreme temperature response plans and insurance cover. Board oversight • SHSD Committee • Risk committee Threats • Operational disruptions due to extreme rainfall events • High temperatures impacting underground ventilation strategies • Impact of climate change on host communities Opportunities • Greater mix of renewable electricity • Leveraging new technologies • Improving asset resilience • Establishing and strengthening partnerships with government and communities 2025 focus areas • Improving environmental and social risk management maturity • Conducting a mid-point review of our 2030 targets and revising tactical plans accordingly • Continuing to implement our Decarbonisation Strategy GOLD FIELDS Integrated Annual Report 2024 33 9 Access to talent required to execute strategy (2023: 6) 10 Operational impact due to lack of climate adaptation measures (2023: 12) About this report Who we are Maintaining good governance Our business and strategy Our commitment to responsible mining Our performance Assurance

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Risks and opportunities continued A weak cybersecurity control environment could lead to unauthorised disclosure of sensitive information or business disruption. This risk impacts our ability to achieve our safety ambitions (risk 1), deliver predictable operating results (risk 4) and our financial performance targets (risk 3). Link to strategy Strategic pillar 1: Deliver safe, reliable and cost-effective operations Mitigation strategy In response to the escalating and dynamic global cybercrime landscape, we deployed enterprise-wide software platforms to safeguard critical IT and OT infrastructure essential to our ongoing sustainability. This includes continuous monitoring of both our internal systems and third-party risks, leveraging always-on vendor risk management platforms. All activities related to people, procedures and cybersecurity controls are optimised and designed for continuous improvement. Reinforcing our commitment to best practices, all our mining operations and offices, with the exception of those in Chile and Canada, hold ISO 27001 cybersecurity certification. Board oversight • Audit Committee • Risk committee Threats • Dramatic increases in cyberattacks globally • Security posture of OT systems • Poor user awareness of new cyber threats • Fast changing technological environment, including the rapid availability of AI platforms • Rapid digital transformation of the mining value chain Opportunities • Data-driven risk-based approach to cyber response • Improved collaboration with business functions • Ability to digitise • Secure OT systems 2025 focus areas • Conducting a Group IT diagnostic and developing and implementing an agreed IT roadmap GOLD FIELDS Integrated Annual Report 2024 34 11 Cybersecurity vulnerabilities leading to an incident (2023: 14) About this report Who we are Maintaining good governance Our business and strategy Our commitment to responsible mining Our performance Assurance Mining, exploration and environmental work are essential functions at all our operations

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Catastrophic risks Link to strategy Strategic pillar 1: Deliver safe, reliable and cost-effective operations Strategic pillar 2: Deliver positive social and environmental impact Board oversight of catastrophic risks SHSD Committee 1 TSF failure Catastrophic TSF embankment failure Mitigating strategy We strive to fully comply with the Group’s TSF Management Policy and Management Standard, as well as international guidelines like the Australian National Committee on Large Dams, SANS and CDA. Our combined assurance approach is bolstered by the annual Independent Geotechnical and Tailings Review Board reviews at Cerro Corona (Peru) and Tarkwa (Ghana), where our four TSFs with “extreme” or “very high” consequence category ratings are located. In addition, we continue to implement the GISTM in line with targets and timing. 2 Geotechnical Significant pit wall slope or underground failure Mitigating strategy Our portfolio comprises deep-level mines that are seismically active due to induced stresses approaching or exceeding the strength of the rock mass. Gold Fields’ geotechnical team conducts annual reviews of all geotechnical incidents and incident types at our operations to identify trends and reduce the likelihood of recurrence. We aim to use industry best practices in seismological monitoring and analysis, in addition to using dynamic ground support at relevant operations. Deformation and seismic analyses performed by the second-line function have not identified any significant anomalies. Our combined assurance approach is supported by the work conducted by the Geotechnical Review Board – consisting of independent and internal industry experts – at South Deep for all major projects, the Australian underground operations (when necessary) and for all pit cutbacks at our other operations in Australia, Ghana, Chile and Peru. 3 Flooding Major incident causing loss of life and property damage Mitigating strategy The typical design of Gold Fields’ operations considers probable precipitation and flood modelling to ensure we have appropriate mitigation measures in place. Flooding and other associated risks form part of the ICMM’s Critical Control Management programme, where control measures are audited internally and verified by independent parties. We recently initiated a flood study across all of our operations, and we are using the preliminary outcomes to define risk mitigation priorities going forward. 4 Transportation Potential incidents while transporting people or hazardous materials by air or bus Mitigating strategy We only use reputable and accredited airline companies, and where it is necessary to charter flights, these companies must be accredited by their respective civil aviation authorities. Where we use buses to transport employees, we follow a rigorous selection process to award transport contracts. We also apply strict transportation standards, including inspection and maintenance, and fatigue management, and continually seek ways to implement new technology. We have undertaken comprehensive risk assessments to ensure compliance to relevant transportation standards. 5 Fire and explosion Major incident causing loss of life and property damage Mitigating strategy Our operations implement and adhere to mandatory codes of practice and mine standards for fire prevention and flammable gas explosions. We have second-line guidance and oversight in place across the Group to address this risk, and we are implementing a Combined Assurance Strategy. Annual independent review of our fire protection systems occurs as part of the insurance risk engineering review process. 6 Water barrier pillars Impact of Ezulwini rewatering on South Deep Mitigating strategy The reinforced concrete water plugs between South Deep and the neighbouring Ezulwini mine, owned by Sibanye-Stillwater, are regularly inspected, and an ongoing condition-monitoring programme is in place. A level two water barrier pillar review at South Deep during 2024 did not identify any anomalies. A lengthy legal process brought by Sibanye-Stillwater came to a final conclusion at the Constitutional Court in November 2023, reaffirming Ezulwini’s obligations to continue pumping water until the relevant mine closure certificate has been issued by the regulator, which will take some time. South Deep is working with Sibanye-Stillwater to ensure Ezulwini remains dewatered. 7 Asset integrity Material damage to operations or infrastructure Mitigating strategy Our technical function developed a risk-based asset management strategy that primarily focuses on the integrity of physical infrastructure and equipment across the Group. The objective is to provide a consolidated portfolio view of risk and to enhance our critical controls to ensure safe and sustainable production. During Q4 2024, the process commenced with a mine-level infrastructure and equipment risk assessment across all operations, except for Salares Norte and Cerro Corona. The assessment aimed to consolidate and standardise the classification of risks across the portfolio. The risks identified were found to be almost exclusively known and mitigated at a mine level. GOLD FIELDS Integrated Annual Report 2024 35 About this report Who we are Maintaining good governance Our business and strategy Our commitment to responsible mining Our performance Assurance

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Emerging global risks We continue to be shaped by the risks and opportunities which exist within the broader global context. We closely observe and seek to manage these longer-term strategic and emerging risks – prioritising them as needed, including them in strategic planning reviews, engaging with our stakeholders on them and adjusting mitigating actions to protect the sustainability of our business. Impacts Risk mitigation Deepening geopolitical and geo-economic tensions On a macro level, geopolitical risks have the potential to impact the global economic outlook, influencing growth, inflation, financial markets and supply chains. Conflicts – like those between Ukraine and Russia and between Israel and Hamas in Gaza – fuel regional instability and impacted energy and food security, with higher prices leading to increased inflation rates. The political approach taken by the new US administration could also prove more challenging. In this context, Gold Fields’ portfolio decisions on jurisdictional preferences, what to invest in and which stakeholder relationships to establish and strengthen, become increasingly important. • The growth of resource nationalism, protectionism and populist movements in recent years has created an environment of increasing uncertainty • Disruptions to global supply chains and inflationary pressures could impact our operations • Investment decisions need to be informed by a thorough understanding of country, regional and business partner risks • Building supply chain resilience requires comprehensive due diligence processes, stronger supplier relationships, technological investment and sustainable practices The increasingly urgent reality of environmental risks Climate change is forecast to result in more frequent and severe weather events like hurricanes, droughts, floods and wildfires. The risk of biodiversity loss and ecosystem collapse is expected to increase dramatically over the next decade. These factors could not only have a direct impact on our mining activities, but also potentially alter the socio-political context in which our operations exist. • Damaged infrastructure and disrupted supply chains, leading to resource scarcity and economic instability • Water scarcity in drought-impacted regions, leading to operational disruption and potential water conflict with stakeholders in catchment areas • Mining carries a heightened risk to the environment and biodiversity. Resistance to mining could increase if environmental risks materialise • Mining can be a means for financing alternative livelihood paths in impacted communities that, over the long-term, may prevent biodiversity loss • Recognise and manage water conflict-related risks • Deliver climate change mitigation measures, including reducing carbon emissions • Implement nature-positive measures having considered ICMM guidance Technological risks and opportunities Gold Fields is faced with immediate pressures created by the depletion of deposits, rising operational costs and skills shortages, alongside calls for long-term positive sustainability impacts. Injecting advanced technology like AI, digital twins and predictive analytics into our operations could make them more cost effective and resilient. Whether these technologies can be effectively implemented in a talent-constrained environment remains uncertain. • On a macro level, AI will be disrupting global markets and business models, but also offering opportunities for efficiency gains • In the medium to long term, the risk of adverse outcomes of AI technology could be a material factor • Our industry peers are investing in innovation and Gold Fields’ failure to effectively follow suit could result in the Group falling behind the competition • Reskill and upskill our workforce to harness these technologies • Explore and implement opportunities presented by AI • Constantly review our AI Policy to ensure it addresses ever-changing opportunities and risks GOLD FIELDS Integrated Annual Report 2024 36 About this report Who we are Maintaining good governance Our business and strategy Our commitment to responsible mining Our performance Assurance

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GOLD FIELDS Integrated Annual Report 2024 37Environmental work and community outreach are critical functions for our team in Cerro Corona in Peru Building a safe and respectful workplace 38 Host communities 46 Governments 52 Environmental stewardship 57 In this section Our commitment to responsible mining Sustainability has long been part of Gold Fields’ way of doing business, and we have sought to integrate sustainability matters into the operational and financial management of our operations. We strive to take care of the environment while we mine, create value for our stakeholders, meaningfully invest in our host communities and adhere to the highest ethical standards. About this report Who we are Maintaining good governance Our business and strategy Our commitment to responsible mining Our performance Assurance

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Building a safe and respectful workplace Protecting the health, safety and wellbeing of our people remains our number one value and is core to everything we do. Gold Fields is committed to creating safe and respectful workplaces and guaranteeing that everyone who works at Gold Fields goes home safe and well every day. We believe that a fatality and serious injury-free business is possible, and we recognise that our responsibility extends beyond protecting the physical safety and occupational health of our people: we must ensure their psychosocial wellbeing as well. Workforce by Group and country (end-December) Total workforce Employees Contractors Proportion of nationals1 2024 2024 2023 2024 2023 2024 Australia 4,340 1,929 1,879 2,411 1,895 77% South Africa 5,266 2,613 2,582 2,653 2,574 89%2 Ghana 7,112 772 823 6,340 5,781 100% Canada3 582 203 — 379 — — Chile 3,336 502 471 2,834 3,300 97% Peru 2,116 404 418 1,712 1,678 100% Corporate 138 137 124 1 1 58% Total 22,890 6,560 6,297 16,330 15,229 87% 1 Employees only 2 Most of the remaining employees are Southern African Development Community nationals 3 Apart from the total workforce, employees and contractors number for the Windfall project, these employees and contractors are excluded from all other human resource and host community indicators Gold Fields has a total workforce of 22,890 people across six countries – this includes our 16,330 contractors, who are critical to our success. Our long-term focus on host community employment continues to influence our workforce profile: host community members comprise 52%RA of our workforce (2023: 51%). This aligns with our strategy of creating value for the communities in the countries where we operate (read more on p46). Key human resources metrics (end-December) Category 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 Total workforce 22,890 21,526 23,084 22,110 18,412 Minimum wage ratio1 2.00 2.10 2.41 1.78 1.71 Female employees (%) 25RA 25 23 22 20 Ratio of basic salary women to men 0.95 0.94 0.97 0.70 0.69 Employee wages and benefits (US$m)2 498 453 468 463 412 Average training spend per employee (US$) 1,930 1,400 1,411 1,397 1,211 Employee turnover (%) 14 13 16 12 11 1 Entry-level employee wages compared with local minimum wage. This ratio excludes Ghana, as the mines only employ management-level employees with contractor mining in use at both of our mines 2 This excludes benefits GOLD FIELDS Integrated Annual Report 2024 38 About this report Who we are Maintaining good governance Our business and strategy Our commitment to responsible mining Our performance Assurance

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Building a safe and respectful workplace continued Safety performance We aim to guarantee that our people go home safe and well every day. Tragically, we fell short of this commitment in 2024, and it is with profound sadness that we reported two fatalities at our operations during the year. On 2 January 2024, a South Deep employee, Khathutshelo Khaukanani, was fatally injured in an underground incident involving trackless mining equipment. A second fatal incident occurred in Australia on 23 April 2024, when Eli Kelly, who was employed by one of the mine’s business partners, was fatally injured in a mobile equipment-related incident at a construction site on St Ives. A tragic, non-operational incident also occurred off-site on a public road on 21 October 2024, where a subcontractor was fatally injured while transporting a raise bore rig from Agnew. We recorded threeRA serious injuries this year, compared to six in 2023. We cannot claim to be a safe business until we sustainably eliminate serious injuries and fatalities across the Group. We have not yet achieved this, but we recognise the continual improvement in reducing all injuries and, in particular, reducing the number of serious injuries by over 80% since 2018. The severity of lost time injuries (LTIs), as measured by days of work lost per millions hours, reduced to 19 days in 2024 (2023: 28 days), while the LTI duration rate declined to 29 days (2023: 45 days). Our total injury exposure, as measured by the total recordable injury frequency rate (TRIFR), deteriorated from 2.36 in 2023 to 2.62RA recordable injuries per million hours worked in 2024. The number of near misses reported during 2024 was 1,915RA (2023: 2,325). We continue to track a set of leading and lagging indicators across all operations and projects to monitor the quality of our safety leadership, risk mitigation and response to address deviation. We also strengthened our approach to learning-from-incidents by building capacity for higher-quality incident investigations through multi-disciplinary teams. These lessons are also shared with our senior leaders. In addition to addressing the culture and human behaviours that lead to unsafe practices, we continued to focus on engineering and technical solutions, including advanced AI, which make our operations safer and remove people from the risk exposure. This includes managing geotechnical risks, both at our underground and open-pit operations, collision avoidance technologies and utilising teleremote operations where possible. Group safety performance (employees and contractors) 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 Fatalities 2 2 1 1 1 Serious injuries1 3RA 6 5 9 6 LTIs2 29 27 31 30 32 Total lost time injury frequency rate (LTIFR) 0.66RA 0.62 0.60 0.62 0.72 Employee LTIFR 0.78 1.11 0.64 0.67 0.91 Contractor LTIFR 0.61 0.44 0.58 0.59 0.62 Total TRIFR3 2.62RA 2.36 2.04 2.16 2.40 Employee TRIFR 3.29 3.68 2.04 2.35 2.91 Contractor TRIFR 2.39 4.37 2.04 2.08 2.13 Severity rate4 19 28 19 19 32 1 Since 2019, we have applied Gold Fields’ definition to classify serious injuries, whereby a serious injury incurs 14 days or more of work lost and results in one of a range of injuries detailed at www.goldfields.com/safety.php 2 LTI is a work-related injury resulting in an employee or contractor being unable to attend work and perform any of their duties for one or more days after the injury 3 TRIFR = (fatalities + LTIs + restricted work injuries + medically treated injuries) x 1,000,000/number of hours worked 4 Severity rate = days lost to LTIs/hours worked x 1,000,000 GOLD FIELDS Integrated Annual Report 2024 39 About this report Who we are Maintaining good governance Our business and strategy Our commitment to responsible mining Our performance Assurance

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Building a safe and respectful workplace continued Our safety improvement plan In February 2024, we initiated an independent safety diagnostic of our Group’s safety leadership, processes, systems and practices to identify opportunities to accelerate our safety journey. The review by dss+ found many good practices within the Group, including key management systems and governance structures with safety integrated into most management processes. We have started to leverage these practices across our global operations. There are, however, also areas where the diagnostic emphasised areas of improvement, which related particularly to the impact of leadership, achieving greater levels of standardisation across all operations and optimising our approach to risk management. The insights and expertise gained from our employees and business partners through the safety review served as the foundation of the safety improvement plan, which aims to eliminate fatalities and serious injuries through a multi-year, Group-wide safety programme. The plan is based on four focus areas, covering: leadership and culture; resilient risk reduction; building capability; and business partner management. Leadership and culture We plan to develop leaders and ensure our people truly believe in our ambition to eliminate all serious incidents, injuries and fatalities. We intend to work with leaders across all levels to demonstrate visible safety leadership and foster an environment where everyone feels trusted, valued and heard. For several years, our safety engagements served as a critical leading indicator. Typically, these range from leadership engagements to critical control verifications and peer-to-peer interactions on unsafe conditions. We are resetting the foundation for our safety engagements by deliberately focusing on Visible Felt Leadership, building capability with our leaders, providing them with the right tools to hold quality conversations, set expectations for the management of risks and enabling a culture of safe and transparent reporting. Building on lessons from previous work, our approach to safety leadership has evolved to acknowledge that good leadership does not depend on the subject matter, but rather on the capacity of leaders being developed. We are therefore integrating our safety leadership requirements into our broader leadership development efforts. Resilient risk reduction We are revisiting our processes and systems to ensure we effectively reduce risks by simplifying systems, improving controls and holding each other accountable to eliminate serious injuries and fatalities. Our desired outcomes include the following: • Risks are actively monitored and verified to reduce our people’s exposure and to boost operational resilience • Risks are anticipated, adapted and responded to by competent risk owners • Metrics drive heightened diligence and continuous improvement • Learning happens from failures to prevent recurrence We implemented a risk containment process at our operations to rapidly build our leaders’ capabilities to identify risks, as well as engage in constructive conversations in the field to address those risks identified. During the year, 281 leaders across five operations completed formal risk containment training, which was conducted by an independent expert, followed by coaching on effective field engagements. We will expand this process to all operations in 2025, which will form the foundation for ongoing leadership development. Our Group Technical team provides strong technical expertise into the design of risk controls and assurance over our catastrophic and other safety risks, and support the piloting and testing of new and advanced technologies for further risk reduction. GOLD FIELDS Integrated Annual Report 2024 40 Courageous Safety Leadership programme In 2019, Gold Fields adopted a Courageous Safety Leadership programme across all operations to support our objective of eliminating serious injuries and fatalities. The programme intends to equip every person working at Gold Fields to become a Courageous Safety Leader by identifying unsafe approaches to work, stopping them and assisting in implementing solutions designed to ensure safe outcomes. The programme continues to be facilitated by leaders within the business and is a requirement for all employees and contractors. To date, over 34,000 people have attended the programme – 6,100 people in 2024, including senior leaders from our Board and Executive Committee. Managing geotechnical risks The mining industry continues to face geotechnical challenges due to ageing of certain mines and a trend toward mining deeper pits and more complex, often deeper underground deposits. This leads to higher pit walls, more complex underground environments, increased exposure to geotechnical instability, and increased propensity for seismic damage and hydrological impacts. The Group’s geotechnical team conducts annual reviews of all geotechnical incidents and incident types at our operations to identify trends and reduce the likelihood of incident recurrence. There were 43 incidents within our open pits in 2024, a marginal improvement from 2023, notwithstanding two new pits being mined and existing pits deepening during this period. We recorded 32 geotechnical incidents in our underground mines during the year (2023: 42). Dynamically driven ground support failure accounted for 37% of these, static falls-of-ground for 43%, and backfill issues the remainder. Our portfolio consists of deep-level mines which are seismically active due to induced stresses approaching or exceeding the strength of the rock mass. South Deep had six damaging seismic incidents in 2024, while our underground mines in Western Australia – at Granny Smith, Agnew and St Ives – recorded five events. We aim to use industry best practices in seismological monitoring and analysis, in addition to using dynamic ground support in these operations. We further mitigate this risk through geotechnical risk management practices like improved support and standards, backfilling and stabilising pillars and, to identify seismic activity early, we perform seismic analysis and have seismic monitoring systems in place. At South Deep, pre-conditioning is undertaken in all destress areas to fracture the rock mass ahead of work being done. Geotechnical Review Boards help implement industry best practice geotechnical design; monitoring; mine design; extraction sequencing; and ground support implementation, specifically at Cerro Corona, South Deep and Agnew. About this report Who we are Maintaining good governance Our business and strategy Our commitment to responsible mining Our performance Assurance

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Building a safe and respectful workplace continued Modernisation and mechanisation to improve safety and health Advancements in technology continue to transform the mining industry, and safety is one of our key drivers to further modernise and mechanise activities in our mines. The ICMM formed a partnership with the Earth Moving Equipment Safety Round Table Group to ensure safe and effective deployment of vehicle interaction and collision avoidance system (CAS) initiatives. Gold Fields opted to implement both operational and reactive controls to address vehicle interaction concerns, and is collaborating with technology suppliers to enhance system reliabilities. As part of the operational controls, fatigue management systems are being deployed in open-pit operations. These systems are starting to improve the number of fatigue events reported, as well as operator discipline – particularly at our Ghanaian mines, which is also pioneering an ICMM-led vehicle interaction site programme. For reactive controls, we are implementing CAS in both open-pit and underground operations. Gold Fields completed a Group Open-pit Minimum Standard, which requires that all mobile equipment entering open pits from 2026 must be fitted with an approved CAS system (level 8). Open-pit mines with a LOM beyond 2030 must upgrade this CAS functionality further to level 9 by December 2027. Underground level 9 CAS deployment at South Deep is set for completion during 2025, while the Australian mines will be piloting level 8 systems during 2025. Work in this area includes installing more advanced detection sensors to prevent machine-to- machine or machine-to-person collisions by slowing down and then stopping the machine completely. In addition, cap lamp detectors will help prevent machine-to-person or machine-to- machine collisions by slowing down the machine and stopping it automatically. The work on underground vehicles has been extended to ensure reduced diesel emissions through the introduction of low emission and zero emission vehicles. In finding these solutions, our teams work with our peers and equipment manufacturers via the ICMM’s Innovation for Cleaner Safer Vehicles initiative. Work is progressing, but to date pilot projects at our mines have produced mixed results. Another critical safety initiative is identifying opportunities to remove people from active mining areas via teleremote loading, rock breaking and managing underground mining activities from the surface. At South Deep, teleremote longhole stope drilling capabilities were installed, while we use teleremote load haul dump surface operations across our Australian underground mines. Building capability Building capability within our Company is key to the sustainability of our performance and ensuring our people feel safe enough to report and mitigate risks. In doing this, we aim to deliver the following: • Leadership at all levels have the capabilities to actively lead and influence the organisation to reduce risks • Our teams understand the risks in the workplace and how to react to them • Competent safety and health professionals are actively supporting the organisation in reducing and overseeing risk reduction Our new organisational structure includes a strengthened Group safety and health function. The safety improvement plan implementation facilitates collaboration, alignment and delivery of practical processes and systems through cross operational and functional working groups. We also established external support to coach and mentor our safety professionals. In building the foundation, our attention will shift toward frontline supervision, understanding the barriers to effective safety management and ensuring processes are implemented to eliminate these barriers. Business partner management Contractors constitute 73% of our total workforce and play a critical role in helping us run our business and achieving our safety aspirations. We started developing a comprehensive framework that aligns and integrates the operations of our business partners with our values and standards. By developing this framework, we hope to: • Set criteria to guide the decision to outsource work and the criteria for partnership • Clearly define performance requirements, accountabilities and expectations of everyone when outsourcing work • Build processes and systems to identify and manage high-risk exposure of work we outsourced and ensure a consistent approach to applying and verifying controls • Build leadership and technical capabilities to manage outsourced work • Ensure these requirements are effectively implemented, monitored and assured Foundational work for the workforce includes integrating business partner data into our database, streamlining processes and ensuring more effective oversight and engagement. GOLD FIELDS Integrated Annual Report 2024 41 About this report Who we are Maintaining good governance Our business and strategy Our commitment to responsible mining Our performance Assurance

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Building a safe and respectful workplace continued Health and wellness Occupational diseases Our people are exposed to potential hazards in our workplaces that could impact their health. Typically, these hazards include noise, exposure to fumes, dust, diesel particulate matter and a range of musculoskeletal impacts. Given the diverse nature of our operations, controls at our sites are tailored in accordance with the risk that potential hazards may pose to reduce any exposures to levels that are as low as reasonably achievable. We have the same approach to managing occupational health hazards as managing physical safety, with risk assessments as the foundation of how we design control mechanisms and the intensity of the monitoring associated with the effectiveness of those controls. We adopt a proactive approach to exposure limitation by monitoring actual exposures, with action limits set to avoid exceeding any defined occupational exposure limits. The number of occupational disease cases recorded during 2024 decreased to 26 from 29 in 2023. Musculoskeletal disorders made up 17 of the cases (2023: nine), noise-induced hearing loss threeRA (2023: eight) and Cardio-respiratory Tuberculosis six (2023: eight). No new cases of SilicosisRA or chronic obstructive airway diseases were reported in 2024. All Cardio-respiratory Tuberculosis cases were recorded at South Deep, while three musculoskeletal disorder cases occurred in Ghana, 13 in Australia and one in Peru. Diesel particulate matter from large machinery poses a risk to our workforce at our underground operations in South Africa and Australia. We have a targeted programme in place to reduce potential exposures, which includes filtration placed on equipment; adequate ventilation; routine maintenance of equipment; use of low sulphur fuel; and implementing operating practices that successfully reduce potential exposures over time. During the year, 7% of personal samples exceeded the occupational exposure limit for diesel particulate matter (2023: 3%), which we are seeking to address through coordinated interventions. Silicosis and Tuberculosis At South Deep, airborne pollutant exposures and suppression remain a key focus area as they increase the risk of TB and Silicosis. South Deep has a TB rate of 0.1% among its employees, compared to a national average of 0.5%% in South Africa. We have automated systems in place that actively suppress dust, and we continuously monitor our controls to ensure these remain effective. Where practical, we also remove our people from areas of potential risk. Our employees are educated on the importance of dust suppression, and are equipped with the necessary personal protective equipment (PPE). The dust suppression programme is also supported by medical screening to aid in early detection of any potential effects. In line with a continued decline in potential exposures, no new cases of Silicosis or chronic obstructive airway diseases were reported at South Deep in 2024. Furthermore, South Deep has also not had any new Silicosis cases from individuals that joined the industry after 2008 – consistent with the industry trend. In May 2018, Gold Fields and five other South African gold companies reached a historic settlement with claimant attorneys in a Silicosis and Tuberculosis class action. A settlement trust, known as the Tshiamiso Trust, was established to execute the terms of the settlement and ensure all eligible current and former mineworkers across southern Africa with Silicosis or work-related Tuberculosis (or their dependants, where the mineworker has passed away) are compensated. At 31 December 2024, the Trust had paid out over R2bn (US$109m) to 21,416 industry claimants. The provision for Gold Fields’ share of the settlement of the class action claims and related costs amounted to R92m (US$5m) at year-end. Noise-induced hearing loss Exposure to high levels of noise from machinery and equipment present a risk of noise-induced hearing loss for our employees. New noise-induced hearing loss cases decreased slightly during the year, with two cases reported at South Deep (2023: six) and one at St Ives in Australia (2023: two). As far as reasonably possible, all new equipment purchased should not exceed noise levels of 107 dB(A), in line with the 2024 South African industry milestone. We continue to mitigate exposure by applying engineering and administrative controls at all high noise- emitting sources. This includes installing silencers; purchasing less noisy equipment where possible; identifying and zoning noise areas; and providing personalised hearing protection devices to employees. We also provide fit-testing for hearing protection to ensure PPE is effective – it also educates our employees on how to fit such equipment accurately. HIV/Aids HIV/Aids is a particular risk for the South African population and is therefore a focus at South Deep. The percentage of HIV/Aids cases at South Deep in 2024 was 19.6% of the workforce (2023: 19.7%). By year- end-2024, 1,036 of the workforce were living with HIV/Aids, of which 1,007 are on highly active anti-retroviral therapy (HAART) treatment. The mine continues to offer voluntary counselling and testing (VCT) to prospective and permanent employees, as well as our business partners. During 2024, 5,381 counselling sessions were conducted. At South Deep employees and their immediate relatives are covered for their treatment by their medical aids. Employees who decline treatment are closely monitored and counselled on a regular basis. HIV/Aids is less of a risk in Ghana, where the national HIV/Aids rate is below 2%. However, we offer free VCT to employees and contractors and run several educational programmes. During 2024, 35%, or 2,503 of our workforce in Ghana underwent VCT (2023: 47%) and nine workers were enrolled in HAART (2023: nine). We identified four new HIV/Aids positive cases among our Ghana workforce, bringing the number of employees living with HIV/Aids to 33. Among South African and Ghanaian employees, 581RA were on HAART during 2024, while 64%RA of the total workforce in these countries were part of the VCT programme. Malaria In Ghana, our employees face a high risk of exposure to malaria. The region has a comprehensive malaria control strategy in place, which includes education initiatives, prevention, prophylaxis and treatment. We also provide mosquito repellent to our workers, support for community health facilities and rapid diagnosis and treatment. In 2024, 342RA employees (2023: 460) tested positive for malaria. 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Building a safe and respectful workplace continued Supporting our safety transformation and preventing psychosocial harm Our commitment to guaranteeing everyone goes home safe and well every day extends beyond physical injury to people’s psychological health and emotional wellbeing. We seek to create a safe workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered to speak up, and we do not tolerate any form of harassment, bullying, discrimination or harmful behaviour. Our cultural transformation journey reflects a deep commitment to creating a workplace defined by care, respect, inclusivity, connectedness and accountability. We aspire to become a diverse and inclusive team, proudly embodying the Gold Fields values and culture. Together, we want to grow our capabilities and potential to deliver meaningful impact. This journey is focused on building leadership capability; establishing effective structures, routines and practices; ensuring our people are equipped with the appropriate skills and capabilities; and building systems, standards and processes that support collaboration and efficiency. In 2024, our efforts centred on integrating and refining culture priorities to ensure our commitments are implemented systematically. The insights gained from the independent culture review conducted by EB&Co, along with the findings from the comprehensive independent safety review undertaken in 2024, serve as the foundation for our ongoing efforts to strengthen and evolve our culture. We continue implementing EB&Co’s recommendations, with progress built into leadership key performance indicators (KPIs) and overseen by the SET Committee. Our progress is further monitored by annual culture check-ins. Key milestones during the year include establishing the Respectful Workplace Advisory Council to drive the implementation of recommendations from the review and provide critical guidance on advancing our culture commitments, as well as developing a tailored Respectful Workplace toolkit to assist leaders at all levels to have challenging and important conversations that underpin the respectful, caring and inclusive workplace. For more information on how we leverage culture for improved delivery, refer to our Report to Stakeholders. In February 2025, we published an 18-month review of the progress Gold Fields made in implementing EB&Co’s recommendations. The focus was on cultural transformation, leadership accountability and meaningful structural changes that reinforce our commitment to a safer and more respectful workplace. With most EB&Co recommendations well advanced – but some yet to meaningfully impact our people’s lived experience – we are shifting focus to embedding the recommendations into our broader culture and safety workstreams. While the 21 recommendations have driven significant change, from 2025, our Respectful Workplace efforts will focus on key areas that deliver a greater impact on employees’ daily experiences. The dashboard below tracks our progress. Inclusive and committed leadership Prevention and early intervention Dignity and human rights at work Person-centred responses Business partners included Monitoring, transparency and accountability ■ Gold Fields’ Board, CEO and Executive Committee should take responsibility for cultural change ■ Gold Fields should invest in specialist diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging expertise and capability at a senior level across regions ■ The Board, CEO and Executive Committee should provide the workforce with a signed statement that commits to a safe, respectful and inclusive workplace ■ The Executive Committee should cascade the need for personal leadership action plans to all levels of management across the Group ■ Leaders at all levels should be held accountable for the culture, health and wellbeing of their teams and initiate regular dialogue about the case for change ■ Leaders should be provided with the capability and practical skills to address harmful behaviour ■ Recruitment and promotion practices should ensure people appointed to leadership roles have the capacity to deal with harmful behaviours in the workplace ■ The CEO and Executive Committee should select up to 20 people from across the Group to assist with the culture change process ■ Address hazards and risks associated with harmful behaviour as safety risks ■ Provide global specialist education across the Company on the case for change ■ Review training practices at all locations, recognising that trainers are key to influencing new and existing employees in relation to workplace culture ■ Review and revise all policy frameworks to create a simplified global framework for all harmful behaviours ■ Audit all facilities and PPE to ensure safety, inclusion, respect and dignity for all employees ■ Regularly monitor, review and address structural barriers affecting people seeking appointment or promotion ■ Establish a discrete unit for disclosing and reporting incidences of harmful behaviour ■ All investigations into harmful behaviour should be undertaken with a trauma-informed approach and be confidential, transparent and fair ■ Senior leaders should engage with business partners and contractors to obtain a deeper understanding of their lived experience of working at Gold Fields ■ Where relevant, incorporate in contracting arrangements with business partners access to all harmful behaviour data involving Gold Fields employees ■ Readminister the survey from the EB&Co review every two to three years through an independent reviewer ■ Track and report progress to the Board and Executive Committee on a quarterly basis ■ Expand its ESG metrics beyond gender diversity to incorporate other diversity metrics and measures of inclusion, psychological safety and culture GOLD FIELDS Integrated Annual Report 2024 43 n Completed n	On track About this report Who we are Maintaining good governance Our business and strategy Our commitment to responsible mining Our performance Assurance

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Building a safe and respectful workplace continued Creating a diverse and inclusive workforce At Gold Fields, we understand that harnessing diverse perspectives, experiences and attributes is a key driver of business performance. We believe a diverse and inclusive workforce enables us to deliver better outcomes and are working to create an organisation that reflects the demographics of the countries and communities in which we operate. This goal can only be realised by building a workplace culture that holds safety, wellbeing, inclusivity and respect at its core. We made significant progress in advancing these priorities. This includes developing a clear roadmap, guided by insights and recommendations from the Respectful Workplace Advisory Council, to ensure we work in an environment where everyone contributes to Gold Fields’ purpose. Progress against our diversity and inclusion focus areas is measured through lead indicators like succession planning, risk of employee departures and other key factors that drive our workforce composition. At the end of December 2024, 25%RA of Gold Fields’ employees were women, same as in 2023. The percentage of women in core mining roles rose to 56% (2023: 54%), while the percentage of women in leadership improved from 27% in 2023 to 28% in 2024. While these statistics show room for improvement, it is pleasing to see the steady increase in female representation over time: in 2016, only 16% of our workforce were women; 15% at management level and 8% in core mining roles. The basic salary ratio for women to men was 0.95 in 2024 (2023: 0.94), reflecting our focused recruitment, retention and development of women, as well as salary adjustments where necessary. In South Africa, legislation requires strong representation by HDPs in the workplace. South Deep is making good progress in this regard, with 80% of the workforce HDPs and 66% of senior management. Women make up 28% of South Deep’s workforce, the highest level in the Group. South Deep launched a Women’s Advisory Council in Q4 2024, comprising a cross-section of female employee representatives across all levels. The council will support the Employment Equity Committee to integrate our diversity aspirations and embed the Group’s broader culture transformation drive. Refining our organisational structure On 1 July 2024, we implemented our redesigned organisational structure and transitioned from a three- layered (Group, regions, operations) structure to a two-layered (Group, operations), function-led organisational structure, which supports safe and reliable portfolio performance. The new organisational structure also provides more agility, along with stronger functional leadership, guidance and support to the operations, as our portfolio evolves to enable the delivery of our strategy. We believe the new organisational structure will drive standardised ways of working and provide agility and growth opportunities that can leverage the experience of our people across the Group. Our operations will be empowered to focus on their core mandate of safe, reliable, cost-effective production driven by a single, united global team that works collaboratively towards shared goals. Talent and leadership development The changes to our organisational structure served as a strategic opportunity to review and optimise existing talent, ensuring that the right individuals and new capabilities are aligned with future structural needs. We conducted a comprehensive talent review of our senior leaders to equip the Group for sustained growth and success. We also reviewed how we measure, recognise and reward our people for their performance to drive our desired business outcomes and the culture we seek to foster. Under the new organisational structure, talent is managed by discipline based on role-specific requirements that have now been standardised across the Group. This defines career pathways by discipline and presents cross-disciplinary opportunities, and will be implemented in 2025. A key focus area will be on building line manager capability to manage performance and talent. We believe that our training and development programmes continue to attract new talent and develop the skills required by an evolving mining landscape, including increasingly mechanised, modernised and automated mines. In 2024, we invested US$1,930 per employee in training (2023: US$1,400). GOLD FIELDS Integrated Annual Report 2024 44 About this report Who we are Maintaining good governance Our business and strategy Our commitment to responsible mining Our performance Assurance Employees from Windfall in Canada are now part of the Gold Fields workforce

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Building a safe and respectful workplace continued Attracting and retaining our talent remains a focus area as we continue to build our brand and employee benefits. Critical role turnover for the Group was 7% in 2024, against a target of 5%, but an improvement on the previous years. Our Western Australian operations in particular had high turnover levels of 13% amid retention challenges in a fiercely competitive skills market. Factors influencing the workforce in Australia include skills shortages in crucial job categories and the mobile nature of the fly-in, fly-out workforce. We recognise the important role of leadership and continued to implement our leadership development programme for senior managers, middle managers and graduates during the year, and are working towards a new supervisory development programme to enhance our overall leadership effectiveness in 2025. In doing this, we can equip our leaders with the capabilities needed to manage people, processes and systems to realise our 2035 aspirations safely and predictably. Integrating Windfall employees into the Group In May 2023, we partnered with Osisko Mining to develop and mine the underground Windfall project in Québec, Canada through a 50/50 JV. This year, we completed a transaction to acquire Osisko Mining to give Gold Fields 100% ownership of the Windfall project and the extensive surrounding exploration camps. The transaction marked an important step in our journey to continue improving the quality of our portfolio. While the creation of the JV enabled the Gold Fields and Osisko Mining teams to familiarise themselves and learn to work together, the focus since the acquisition has been on fully integrating the Windfall team into Gold Fields. This has been supported by the recent organisational structure changes, which connected our Windfall team members to their broader functional colleagues. Organised labour We continue to uphold our employees’ rights to freedom of association and collective bargaining, and ensure our contractors also abide by these standards. Trade union membership among our employees is as follows: • South Africa: 74% • Ghana: 0% employees and an estimated 46% of contractors • Chile: 67% of employees and 0% of contractors • Peru: 22% of employees and 0% of contractors In accordance with legislative requirements, we do not collect data around union representation for our employees or contractors in Australia. We have enterprise agreements in place with most of our employees, effective until June 2026. Our senior employees have individual employment contracts. In February 2024, South Deep concluded a two-year extension to its three-year wage agreement with organised labour. The mine has a stable labour relations environment with its representative trade unions, particularly the National Union of Mineworkers, of which about 75% of the workforce are members. Our employees in Ghana are currently not unionised and union membership among the largely contracted workforce is close to half. In Chile, the mining industry has the highest level of unionisation. At Salares Norte, a new labour agreement was signed in July 2023, which updated the conditions and benefits at the site until July 2025. Our Peruvian operations were impacted by increased trade union activities – often resulting from restructuring – and new labour laws. At Cerro Corona, we were still operating under our three-year labour agreement concluded in October 2022. GOLD FIELDS Integrated Annual Report 2024 45 About this report Who we are Maintaining good governance Our business and strategy Our commitment to responsible mining Our performance Assurance Gender diversity, modernisation and skills development are important attributes for the Gold Fields way of working

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Host communities Our host communities are key stakeholders as their support underpins our social licence to operate which, in turn, impacts our ability to create enduring value. We aim to consistently deliver on our sustainability commitments and earn the trust of our host communities through purpose-led social impact and nature-positive performance that seeks to enhance lives. These communities include individuals living near our operations who are or could be affected by our exploration, construction, operational or divestment activities. Each Group operation identifies its host communities to secure its legal and social licence to operate. An estimated 800,000 people live in approximately 60 communities surrounding our nine mines. We strive to continuously improve our social performance, recognising that empowered host communities contribute to the resilience and success of themselves and our business. While financial and other assistance are provided where appropriate, we believe the most sustainable benefit we can deliver is empowering our host communities to achieve long-term social, economic and environmental resilience. To this end, we prioritise host community procurement, job creation and SED investment, while striving to avoid or minimise adverse impacts. Our Host Community Value Creation Strategy is instrumental in ensuring we maintain our social licence to operate. The strategy guides our social performance and distinguishes between the following host community value creation levers: • Host community procurement (p48) • Host community employment (p48) • SED investment in host communities (p49) • Legacy programmes in our host communities (p49) We also apply a community relations standard and provide guidelines on managing material social impacts and risks, including illegal mining and the rights of Indigenous Peoples (p49). Our Group Community Policy Statement underscores our commitment to cultivating mutually beneficial relationships with our host communities, host governments and other key stakeholders through meaningful and transparent engagement. Our Group Community and Government Charter promotes trust-building, value creation, impact measurement and accountability. In line with the Charter’s commitments, our operations update and implement government and community action plans annually. Our community relations programmes depend on ongoing stakeholder engagement and grievance management. All our operations have stakeholder engagement plans and grievance mechanisms to address and resolve grievances effectively. For more details, refer to our 2024 ESG databook. * National value distribution equals total value distribution less payments to capital providers. See p24 for total value distribution GOLD FIELDS Integrated Annual Report 2024 46 US$1.27bnRA (35%RA of national value distribution of US$3.73bn. National value distribution breakdown is provided on p24) Procurement spend US$1,121mRA Employee wages US$137m SED investment US$16.6mRA Australia US$440m South Africa US$151m Ghana US$647m Peru US$37m Host community value created 2024 host community value creation at a glance Number of suppliers and jobs in host communities in 2024 794 11,017 host community supplier companies host community jobs in the mine value chain, comprising: 2,475 462 employees suppliers1 7,222 858 contractors non-mining jobs 1 In Ghana About this report Who we are Maintaining good governance Our business and strategy Our commitment to responsible mining Our performance Assurance

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Host communities continued Measuring host community value creation We seek to continually enhance our understanding of the value we create and impact we have on our host communities by measuring the impact of our procurement, employment and SED investment. We created between US$677m and US$1.27bn in community value annually for the past seven years. This amounts to over US$6.3bn – a sustained and significant investment in the economic wellbeing of our host communities. One of our sustainability commitments is to share 30% of the value we distribute with our host communities by 2030. In 2024, 35%RA (US$1.27bnRA) of the US$4.2bnRA of national value the Group distributed remained with our host communities (2023: 33% (US$1.09bn) of US$3.29bn). See p19 – 22 for more on our 2030 ESG targets and the mid-term review planned for 2025. As part of our commitment to enhancing transparency in responsible mining practices, we began reporting on seven of the ICMM’s Social and Economic Reporting Framework (SERF) indicators in 2023. The framework's eight core indicators of social and economic contribution set a benchmark for the mining sector. Our ESG databook provides detailed disclosures on our performance against the SERF indicators during the year. Where relevant, SERF indicator alignment is also referenced in this report. For more details on our SERF disclosures, refer to our Report to Stakeholders and our 2024 ESG databook. How our 2030 ESG targets guide host community value creation 20 30 E SG ta rg et : 3 0% o f t ot al v al ue cr ea te d be ne fit s ho st c om m un iti es Procurement Host community procurement creates community jobs and supplier opportunities • Support areas where community suppliers can participate • Identify community suppliers that can supply our mines • Provide enterprise and skills development to close capability gaps • Improve payment times for small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) community suppliers Employment Host community employment maximises local opportunities • Build our host communities’ skills base through education and skills support • Prioritise the community when recruiting • Encourage our suppliers to employ from our host communities • Create non-mining jobs linked to our SED investment projects or in partnership with business partners SED investment Community investment drives integrated development • Balance investment across education and health services, enterprise development and infrastructure • Match investment to capacity and development needs of communities • Ensure projects offer a balanced benefit to communities and our mines • Include social benefit as a factor in developing closure criteria 20 30 E SG ta rg et : s ix n ew le ga cy p ro gr am m es Legacy investment Legacy programmes create community and environmental resilience beyond the LOM • Focus on large-scale, long-term, transformative investments that create systems-level change • Empower communities to build long-term social, economic and environmental resilience • Ensure women and historically marginalised groups are represented and benefit from these programmes GOLD FIELDS Integrated Annual Report 2024 47 About this report Who we are Maintaining good governance Our business and strategy Our commitment to responsible mining Our performance Assurance South Deep in South Africa supports a number of community-based agricultural initiatives

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Host communities continued Host community procurement Guided by our Host Community Procurement Strategy, we seek opportunities for community-based enterprises to participate in our supply chains. When implemented effectively, this approach benefits the communities in which we operate and enhances the resilience and sustainability of our mines. Our drive to procure from host communities aims to support economic development, community relations and capacity building, with the added benefit of decreasing our environmental impact by reducing long-distance transport. In 2024, our total procurement spend amounted to US$2.8bn, 97% of which was spent on businesses based in the countries where we operate (2023: US$2.5bn/97%). We spent US$1.12bnRA (41%RA) of our total procurement spend with host community suppliers and contractors (2023: US$941m/37%). This exceeds our annual target of 29% and serves as a key driver in achieving our 2030 ESG target of distributing 30% of our value to host communities. Australia and Ghana continue to exceed annual host community procurement targets. The Group has 794 active host community suppliers, and we engaged with them during the year on topics including management and strategic support. Refer to p41 and 45 for our work to integrate our business partners into our business and ensure alignment with Gold Fields’ vision, values and safety standards. Host community SMEs are crucial partners, supplying key products and services while creating jobs in our host communities and countries. Supporting them is critical to achieving our 2030 host community value creation target. We continued rolling out preferential payment terms for host community SMEs, particularly those led by minority and disadvantaged groups. These improved terms support healthy cash-flow for SME suppliers. Local (in-country) and host community procurement1 Local (in-country) procurement Local (in-country) procurement (% of total) Host community procurement Host community procurement (% of total) Country 2024 (US$m) 2023 (US$m) 2024 2023 2024 (US$m) 2023 (US$m) 2024 2023 Australia 1,445 1,212 99% 99% 393 349 29% 30% South Africa 288 249 100% 100% 80 58 28% 23% Ghana 823 841 94% 93% 621 503 71% 56% Peru 210 234 96% 96% 27 31 12% 13% Group 2,765 2,537 97% 97% 1,121RA 941 41%RA 37% 1 Host community data excludes our corporate and regional offices, as well as operations in Chile and Canada Host community employment We prioritise employing host community members at our operations and encourage our suppliers to do the same. We support this with training, education and skills development initiatives to improve our host communities’ skills base. At the end of 2024, 52%RA of our workforce – or 9,697RA people – were employed from our host communities (2023: 51%/8,834 people). We aim to maintain and increase current levels of host community employment. These jobs have significant multiplier effects, particularly in developing countries, and are critical for the residents of our host communities. Beyond creating employment opportunities at our operations or with our suppliers – where we have limited scope to create jobs – we also seek to create non-mining jobs, particularly linked to SED projects, legacy programmes and the wider supply chain. Non-mining jobs can continue to provide benefits to host communities during and beyond the lives of our operations. During the year, we created 858 non-mining jobs (2023: 1,360) through our community investments in South Africa, Ghana and Peru. Due to their inherent nature, many of our SED projects do not necessarily provide long-term solutions but create income and skills development. The following projects created significant non-mining jobs in 2024: • 924 jobs related to the construction of the Tarkwa and Aboso stadium in Ghana, as well as job creation for surrounding vendors, hotels and transport services • 86 farming jobs in South Deep’s host communities related to its Social and Labour Plan (SLP) projects, which support an integrated pipeline for growth National and host community workforce employment1 Total workforce2 2024 % of employees – national Host community workforce 2024 % of workforce – host community1 Country 2024 2023 2024 2023 Australia 4,340 77% 76% 546 14% 15% South Africa 5,266 89%3 87% 3,318 63% 63% Ghana 7,112 100% 99% 5,114 72% 69% Peru 2,116 100% 98% 719 34% 27% Group 18,834 87% 87% 9,697RA 52%RA 51% 1 Host community data excludes our country offices, as well as projects in Chile and Canada 2 Excludes our corporate office 3 Most of the remaining employees are Southern African Development Community nationals Refer to our Report to Stakeholders for more information. GOLD FIELDS Integrated Annual Report 2024 48 About this report Who we are Maintaining good governance Our business and strategy Our commitment to responsible mining Our performance Assurance

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Host communities continued Socio-economic development investment in host communities We demonstrate our commitment to purpose-led social impact by prioritising SED investment in our host communities beyond procurement and employment. Through targeted initiatives in education, healthcare, infrastructure and economic diversification, we enhance the wellbeing and resilience of our host communities during and beyond the lives of our mines. We invested US$16.6mRA in SED projects in our host communities in 2024 (2023: US$17m). We have dedicated SED investment funds delivered directly or through our Ghana Foundation and independent trusts in South Africa. Our mines collaborate with host governments, development organisations and NGOs to deliver these programmes. Significant projects we supported during the year include: • Empowering host communities at South Deep through various education and skills programmes through our SLP and South Deep trusts • Catalysing further SED with the refurbishment of the Tarkwa and Aboso football park into an 8,000-plus seater, FIFA-compliant stadium • Addressing drought-related water shortages and ensuring adequate supply in Cerro Corona’s host communities through water stewardship projects Group SED spend (US$m)1 2024 2023 2022 16.61RA 17.18 21.21 Group SED investment by category (2024) (US$m)1 Infrastructure 6.85 Education and training 4.17 Health and wellbeing 0.89 Economic diversification 3.51 Conservation and environment 0.10 Charitable giving 1.09 Total 16.61RA 1 Excludes spending by Salares Norte and Windfall Group legacy programmes Our 2030 sustainability commitments also include developing six legacy programmes. These programmes go beyond SED investment: they aim to create enduring value by addressing our host communities’ most pressing development needs while ensuring economic value creation beyond the LOM and outside the mine’s supply chain. The programmes are designed to contribute to the UN SDGs and promote one or several of the following objectives: economic diversification and employment; climate resilience and protection of water and nature; sustainable and profitable agriculture; cultural and heritage preservation; and good health. Our first legacy programme – developing a sustainable dairy value chain that will benefit small-scale farmers living near Cerro Corona in Peru – continued during the year. Ultimately, the programme aims to build a robust dairy ecosystem that will help producers improve their livelihoods beyond Gold Fields’ presence in the area. The next phase will focus on upgrading the plant by complementing, articulating and improving strategic components of the value chain. The plant currently processes 6,000 litres of milk per day in partnership with 200 farmers. We launched our second legacy programme during the year to improve the quality of life for host communities in Chile’s Atacama region. This programme focuses on advancing technical mining education and encouraging local employment. It has already achieved significant milestones, laying a strong foundation to drive long-term social and economic impact. The third programme, currently being implemented, seeks to improve health outcomes in host communities of our Ghana operations through increased access to affordable and high-quality health services. The legacy programme design in South Africa is currently being finalised. Managing host community impact and risks Artisanal, small-scale and illegal mining We aim to engage with the ASM mining community respectfully and transparently, with the goal of creating Shared Value for our stakeholders, securing our operations and maintaining our social licence to operate. ASM is a significant source of income for communities in resource-rich developing countries, including South Africa, Ghana and Peru, where Gold Fields operates. However, ASM is often associated with illegal mining, which presents related safety, social and environmental impacts. These include potential injuries and loss of life to illegal miners and other stakeholders, loss of ore, potential damage to mine property and operations and mercury and cyanide contamination of water resources. Illegal mining also frequently leads to adverse social impacts on host communities, such as child labour. Our primary concern is the potential social impact of illegal mining, as illegal mining incursions at our operations could lead to violence and injuries to our workforce, host community members and the illegal miners. Such incidents can escalate into wider community unrest. Illegal mining is a particular concern in Ghana, as detailed on the following page. In Peru, Cerro Corona is not directly impacted, but encroachment on legally owned concessions near the mine has led to land disputes and security risks. In South Africa, while South Deep remains unaffected, illegal mining is a growing issue in the broader gold mining sector, especially at closed mines that have attracted illegal miners. GOLD FIELDS Integrated Annual Report 2024 49 About this report Who we are Maintaining good governance Our business and strategy Our commitment to responsible mining Our performance Assurance

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Host communities continued Where illegal mining occurs in the vicinity of our operations, we collaborate with government and its security agencies to uphold the law. Our security workforce is trained to manage illegal mining in line with international security and human rights standards. We also engage with host communities to prevent illegal mining or mitigate its impact. We work with our peers in national and international mining associations to engage governments to advocate for improved ASM sustainability practices and contribute to policy and regulatory development. Ghana Illegal mining is a key risk to our operations in Ghana. The Tarkwa-Nsuaem and Prestea-Huni Valley municipalities, which host our Damang and Tarkwa mines, are major centres for legal ASM, as well as small- scale mining activities carried out by illegal miners, also known as galamsey. In 2024, illegal mining activities and incidents increased in Ghana, fuelled partly by the high gold price and the national election in December. We continuously review the national context to update our ASM Strategy, while proactively monitoring our sites for illegal mining activities. During 2024, the Damang and Tarkwa mines reported 51 and 41 incursions, respectively – primarily targeting waste dumps and inactive satellite pits and shafts. These incidents resulted in 67 arrests and 14 prosecutions. The most significant issue relates to an invasion of the Mantraim shaft at our Tarkwa mine by illegal miners. We instituted legal injunctions and proceedings, which are ongoing in the Tarkwa High Court. An encroachment of the Apinto shaft on the edge of the mine also remains unresolved despite legal injunctions. At the Asanko mine, in which we held a 45% equity stake until 4 March 2024, three people were killed in clashes between illegal miners and Asanko-contracted security teams on 2 March 2024. In early 2025, violence between galamsey and state security personnel contracted by other large-scale gold mining companies in Ghana led to several fatalities. Our strategy to mitigate risks related to ASM and illegal mining remains effective as we focus on proactive stakeholder engagement and creating value for our host communities. This includes maximising direct and indirect host community employment at our mines, as well as providing youth skills development and alternative livelihoods programmes. When we do implement security measures, these prioritise prevention and are guided by human rights principles, while also actively pursuing amicable resolutions and the promotion of sustainable mining practices. Respecting the rights of Indigenous Peoples and First Nations Peoples Gold Fields recognises that Indigenous Peoples and First Nations Peoples are integral partners in the mining industry and key stakeholders in the social and economic benefits of mining activities. Many of our operations are located on or near territories of significance to Indigenous Peoples and First Nations Peoples, and we acknowledge the impacts of our operations on land, water, biodiversity and other resources valued by these communities. As traditional custodians of these territories, we honour their cultures, traditions, connections to the land and ways of life. As a member of the ICMM, Gold Fields supports the updated Indigenous Peoples and Mining Position Statement published in 2024. Following its release, we initiated a comprehensive gap analysis in the countries where Indigenous Peoples form part of our host communities (Australia, Chile and Canada). Once this review is complete, we will develop targeted strategies and implementation plans to address identified gaps and enhance our alignment with the updated position statement. Australia Our First Nations engagement approach in Australia is built on three strategic pillars: • Building and maintaining strong and respectful relationships with the traditional custodians of the lands where our operations are located • Empowering First Nations Peoples by providing meaningful and sustainable opportunities • Championing the preservation and celebration of First Nations land, culture and heritage All our Australian mines are located on lands that are subject to Native Title claims and determinations. Native Title refers to the traditional rights and interests held by a group of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people who are formally recognised by the Federal Court of Australia under the Native Title Act of 1993 (Native Title Act). The table below describes the current claims (active applications that have been accepted for assessment) and determinations (Federal Court decision on the existence of Native Title rights): Site Native Title Group Gruyere Entire operation: Determined Native Title Yilka People and Sullivan families Granny Smith Entire operation: Determined Native Title Nyalpa Pirniku People St Ives Main area of operations: Determined Native Title Remaining area (exploration): Registered Native Title claims Determined: Ngadju People | Claim: Marlinyu Ghoorlie People | Claim: Kakarra People Agnew (north) Determined Native Title Tjiwarl People Agnew (south) No active claim or determined Native Title Agnew (far south) Determined Native Title Darlot People A key element of our engagement with First Nations stakeholders is our commitment to agreement-making with determined Native Title holders. These agreements foster respectful relationships by establishing clear communication channels, supporting education, employment and contracting opportunities, funding community programmes, promoting cultural awareness and incorporating best practices in environmental and cultural heritage management. They may also include financial benefits that address potential compensation liabilities under the Native Title Act. At our Gruyere mine, Gold Fields is party to a comprehensive agreement with the determined Native Title holders for the area: the Yilka People and Sullivan families. Through this agreement, we explore ways to sustain and grow employment, business and community development opportunities with the Yilka Talintji Aboriginal Corporation – the Registered Native Title Body Corporate for the group. A joint review of the agreement will be completed in 2025, ensuring the commitments remain mutually agreed and aligned with the priorities and practical needs of both parties. 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Host communities continued In August 2024, Gold Fields and the Ngadju Native Title Aboriginal Corporation – representing the Ngadju People, the determined Native Title holders of the land on which St Ives operates – finalised a landmark agreement concerning St Ives. This agreement, the result of two years of negotiations, marks a long-term commitment to mutual respect and collaboration, delivering short and long-term substantial benefits to the Ngadju People, including compensation and royalty payments to acknowledge historic and ongoing mining activities on Ngadju lands. A key pillar of the agreement is preserving and managing cultural heritage, supported by initiatives aimed at deepening cultural awareness within the St Ives workforce about Ngadju lands and traditions. Gold Fields has also committed to enhancing educational opportunities for the Ngadju People, including dedicated apprenticeship positions, and prioritising Ngadju businesses in procurement processes. The Ngadju Native Title Aboriginal Corporation will maintain registers of Ngadju candidates and businesses, providing early access to business opportunities within St Ives operations. We are currently progressing negotiations for similar comprehensive agreements with the Tjiwarl Aboriginal Corporation for Agnew and, in 2025, will commence negotiations with the Nyalpa Pirniku People for our Granny Smith operations. In 2024, we continued partnering with Reconciliation Australia, a national non-profit organisation dedicated to advancing the reconciliation movement in Australia, to advance our Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). The Innovate RAP was launched in 2020 and built on the Reflect RAP – the beginning of Gold Fields’ commitment to advancing reconciliation between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and non- Indigenous Peoples. After three years of implementation, Gold Fields will now spend 2025 working with Reconciliation Australia on reviewing our Innovate RAP process internally and commence planning for potential development of a new RAP in 2026. Chile While no Indigenous Peoples have a direct relationship with our Salares Norte site, as confirmed through the project’s environmental approval process, we have engaged with the Colla Indigenous communities located approximately 70km from the site since 2015. We have worked to enhance the cultural heritage of these communities by involving Salares Norte’s workforce in workshops led by community representatives. These workshops have been instrumental in sharing key aspects of the communities’ culture and worldview while establishing behavioural guidelines for Gold Fields workers when interacting with community members. These activities foster mutual respect, strengthen our ties with local communities and contribute to sustainable and inclusive development. We held six workshops during the year, attended by about 120 employees and contractors. We have a culturally sensitive grievance mechanism in place for host and potentially affected Colla Indigenous communities to submit complaints or raise concerns regarding our activities. We received six complaints from Indigenous communities in 2024, all of which were promptly addressed and resolved. As part of our commitment to promoting and preserving Indigenous cultural heritage, we codeveloped two books with the Colla Indigenous communities – 400 copies of these books were printed and distributed. Canada The Windfall project’s host communities include Lebel-sur-Quévillon and the Cree First Nation of Waswanipi. The project is on lands designated to the Cree community, with claims by two other Nations. Collaboration with the Cree community and tallymen, who oversee parts of the property, has been ongoing since inception. A historical agreement with the community guides the project’s development. In addition, a Windfall environmental monitoring committee holds monthly meetings to present key site activities. The project sources key services from community businesses. Since January 2024, an 85km power line, owned and operated by wholly owned companies of the Cree First Nation of Waswanipi, has supplied the project site with hydroelectricity, the sole power source for Windfall. The Windfall Mining Group is working towards entering into an Impact and Benefits Agreement with the Cree First Nation of Waswanipi and the Cree Nation government this year. In 2024, 21% of the Windfall workforce identified as First Nations Peoples. Cultural initiatives, including a gathering on National Indigenous Peoples’ Day, celebrate and preserve Cree traditions. The Cree community also participated in environmental studies, including plant sampling and archaeological digs. Lebel-sur-Quévillon, historically reliant on forestry, benefits economically through project-driven local business opportunities and employment. A collaboration agreement formalises regular updates with municipal leaders, while Windfall supports social, educational and sports initiatives. Monthly community information tours enhance transparency and address local expectations, covering project updates and environmental studies. For more details on our engagements with our host communities, refer to our Report to Stakeholders. GOLD FIELDS Integrated Annual Report 2024 51 About this report Who we are Maintaining good governance Our business and strategy Our commitment to responsible mining Our performance Assurance

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Governments Our host governments are among Gold Fields’ key stakeholders, as they issue mining licences, develop state policies and enforce regulations. This requires us to adhere to all relevant legislation, including paying taxes and other levies. We are committed to working with governments – directly and via industry associations – at national, regional and local levels to establish ethical, sound and transparent working relationships that benefit the countries where we operate and our host communities. We do not provide any financial contributions to political parties unless explicitly approved by the Board in accordance with the Company’s Code of Conduct, and have not made any political donations for several years. Driven by our Tax Strategy, we aim to proactively manage tax obligations transparently, responsibly and sustainably – while acknowledging differing stakeholder interests. As part of our commitment to enhancing transparency in responsible mining practices, we started reporting on seven of the ICMM’s SERF indicators in 2023. We have committed to publish our 2024 reporting on indicator 1 (country-by-country reporting of business activities, revenue, profit and tax) in late 2025. Find our full Tax Strategy and Policy, which now includes tax risk and governance, here. Country and regulatory risk remains a top Group risk for 2024, and addressing this risk requires increased actions and engagements by our Group and country teams. Gold Fields seeks to improve trust between government and mining in several ways, including: • Creating approximately US$4.2bnRA in total annual value for our wide range of stakeholders, including host governments and host communities • Actively creating host community value through host community employment, procurement and socio- economic investment, including legacy programmes (p47) • Working with mining industry associations to highlight and communicate the work done by member companies, engaging with government on material industry issues and advocating for improved policies, as well as, usually only as a last resort, address unfair regulations and laws, including via legal strategies • Working with our ICMM and WGC peers to promote industry-wide best practice and demonstrate the benefits of a responsible and fairly regulated industry As a significant contributor to the tax income of our host countries, Gold Fields fully aligns with all national regulations and adheres to all fiscal payments. During 2024, Gold Fields paid US$687m in contributions to its host governments. In Ghana, Gold Fields has consistently been among the top three corporate taxpayers. During 2024, we paid USS$305m in taxes, royalties and dividends to the government. The following high-level political overviews of our operating countries have been provided by our External Affairs teams in-country. Payments to governments in 2024 (US$m) Australia South Africa Ghana Peru Royalties 54.1 3.2 73.5 5.4 Income tax1 256.9 0.3 192.0 60.2 Dividends — 1.9 26.4 2 — Dividend withholding tax — — 13.1 — Total 311.0 5.4 305.0 65.6 % of profit before royalties, taxes and non-recurring items 27.3% 2.4% 44.7% 51.6% 1 South Deep has carry-forward losses and allowances for offset against taxable income 2 In respect of the Ghana government’s 10% stake in the Tarkwa and Damang mines Australia Against a background of high national inflation, low unemployment and interest rate rises, the mining sector continues to buoy the Western Australian economy and state government finances. Proposed industrial relations reforms, like “Same Job, Same Pay”, have highlighted the importance of equitable employment practices in the mining sector. In August 2024, new legislation was introduced that provided our employees with a protected right to disconnect from work after hours. Throughout the year, we continued to work with the Western Australian and Federal government through our membership to the Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia and the Gold Industry Group on issues impacting the gold sector and the mining sector. We also partnered with the Western Australian government to pilot the Respect in Mining programme, which aims to increase awareness and knowledge of the impact of gender inequality on women's safety and the impact of gendered division in leadership within the resources sector. This initiative builds on Gold Fields’ existing Respectful Workplaces initiative and aligns with findings from the EB&Co workplace culture review. Ghana The main opposition party, the National Democratic Congress, won the presidential and parliamentary elections in December 2024, ousting the New Patriotic Party and securing a significant majority in parliament. The new government inherited a high inflation rate and weak Ghanaian Cedi. The country’s debt situation improved during 2024, mainly driven by the International Monetary Fund’s disbursement of US$1.92bn out of the total agreed US$3bn debt facility. However, the International Monetary Fund highlighted ongoing risks to economic recovery, debt sustainability concerns and ongoing inflationary pressures. GOLD FIELDS Integrated Annual Report 2024 52 About this report Who we are Maintaining good governance Our business and strategy Our commitment to responsible mining Our performance Assurance

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Governments continued Gold Fields’ fiscal relationship with the government is governed by 2016 Development Agreements (DAs) for Damang and Tarkwa. In terms of the existing DAs, Gold Fields must invest in the two operations over a specific timeframe in return for some concessions, including a corporate tax rate of 32.5% and a royalty tax based on a sliding scale driven by the gold price, capped at 5% (see p74). In 2024, under the Domestic Gold Purchase programme, Gold Fields sold 100koz gold (2023: 127koz) to the Bank of Ghana (BOG), pursuant to a gold purchasing agreement. The BOG paid in Ghanaian Cedi at the prevailing gold market price, which forms part of our DA requirement to convert at least 30% of our gold proceeds into the local currency to cover local costs. On this, and many other critical industry issues, Gold Fields works closely with the Ghana Chamber of Mines to seek interventions and advocate for improved policies, particularly in the fiscal realm. The Tarkwa/Iduapriem JV approval process progressed during 2024, with Gold Fields and AngloGold Ashanti collaborating to obtain approvals from the Ghanaian government to ensure the JV becomes operational. Several joint meetings were held with relevant government ministries and agencies of the previous administration – including the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, Ministry of Finance, the Ghana Revenue Authority and the Minerals Commission – to confirm the modalities of the JV and address concerns. However, engagements stalled due to the country’s 2024 general election. Gold Fields and AngloGold Ashanti are working to engage the new administration to advance the proposed JV and receive the necessary approvals in 2025. Chile The Chilean economy recorded moderate growth in 2024. Relevant to the mining industry are a recently approved tax compliance bill and measures to accelerate permitting. Initiatives aimed at reducing regulatory barriers, promoting investment in green energy and formalising labour were identified as fundamental to boosting the country's growth. In advocating for these issues, Gold Fields worked closely with peers via various national and regional industry associations, Within this context, our engagement mainly focused on strengthening our relationship with regional and national authorities in the mining, environmental and safety sectors. At the same time, we worked on a communications strategy that will position and strengthen Gold Fields’ brand across national and regional levels. We continued with critical public-private collaboration initiatives aimed at promoting social development and strengthening local governments. Peru In Peru, we engage at local, regional and national government levels to address operational, social and sustainability matters. Community unrest, long a challenge for miners in the country, has become far more isolated in recent years and is mostly limited to the south of the country. Even during the height of social unrest, when certain mines were targeted, protests were not widely spread or violent in the Cajamarca province where our Cerro Corona mine is located. National, regional and local elections will take place in 2026. Electoral process creates a context where certain risks could materialise. As in previous elections, mining is expected to be part of the public debate and Gold Fields’ new exploration projects could come under scrutiny from anti-mining detractors, especially in a pre-electoral context. Our engagement with national government and congress, particularly on regulatory matters, primarily takes place through the National Chamber of Mines, Oil and Energy. The industry has good working relationships with various public bodies at all levels of government. Peru is challenged by an increase in illegal mining. Pressure groups are likely to uphold a regulatory framework that enables the growth of illegal or informal mining. The National Chamber of Mines, Oil and Energy is working with policymakers to develop advocacy actions and communication campaigns to raise public awareness of the impacts of illegal mining. We implemented social development projects in partnership with the government through the Works for Taxes mechanism and government grants, focused on water and sanitation infrastructure and agricultural development. Québec, Canada In 2024, the Québec and Canadian mining sectors continued to show resilience, particularly within gold exploration and development, with Québec province maintaining its status as a key player. On the regulatory front, significant changes were introduced that will impact mining activities in Québec. Notably, Bill 63 – an amendment to the Mining Act – came into effect in December 2024, marking a major overhaul of the provincial mining regulations. Key changes are reflected by shifting from the traditional "free entry" system to a more structured and accountable process for granting mining rights. This reform also increased the scrutiny on exploration activities by imposing new conditions for renewing exploration rights. The new Impact Exploration Authorisation, effective from May 2024, added another layer of environmental scrutiny by requiring exploration projects to undergo comprehensive assessments before work can start. Additionally, the bill introduced provisions that would facilitate First Nations’ participation in land-use decisions, recognising their role in stewarding natural resources. These changes align with broader trends in Canada, where First Nations communities have increasingly won court cases requiring consultations on mining activities in their traditional territories. This is also reflected by a landmark court decision involving the Mitchikanibikok Inik First Nation in October 2024, requiring the province to consult before granting mining claims on certain lands, marking a significant shift in how mining rights are handled. This ruling, however, is being contested by the government. As evidenced by our exchanges with provincial elected officials, and especially the visit of a delegation of several ministers to the Windfall project site in mid-2024, Gold Fields’ relations with the regional government and regulators are good and political support is building to move the project forward. Since the closing of the transaction leading to the complete acquisition of the Windfall project, many representations meetings were organised to present Gold Fields and, above all, ensure the support for the project remain strong, both with the party forming the government and with the main opposition party in the Québec parliament. GOLD FIELDS Integrated Annual Report 2024 53 About this report Who we are Maintaining good governance Our business and strategy Our commitment to responsible mining Our performance Assurance

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Governments continued South Africa During the general election held in May 2024, the governing African National Congress lost its majority for the first time since 1994 and worked with opposition parties – including the country’s second-largest party, the Democratic Alliance – to form a Government of National Unity. This coalition government tempered more populist economic policies, with some investor confidence returning to the economy. From a regulatory perspective, South Deep is guided primarily by the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act No 28 of 2002. One of the Act’s key requirements is to facilitate meaningful and substantial participation of Historically Disadvantaged South Africans (HDSAs) in the mining industry, and the Mining Charter provides several empowerment actions and community investment programmes with a corollary timeframe. All mining right holders must submit an annual compliance plan that details progress against the Mining Charter and their SLP, a mechanism used to achieve the objectives of the Mining Charter. The latest version of the charter – Mining Charter 3 – was tabled in September 2018, and mining companies continue to report their progress against its requirements. The charter de facto confirmed South Deep’s current black economic empowerment (BEE) ownership level of 35%, which we believe meets the principles and spirit of the charter. It also created the framework for the mine’s ongoing transformation. As part of the mine’s empowerment structure, South Deep established two independent trusts in 2010 – the South Deep Community Trust and the South Deep Education Trust – to channel dividend and other income to communities living near the mine and in labour-sending areas. Between 2012 and 2023, South Deep Community Trust and the South Deep Education Trust have invested R15m and R76m in community and education projects, respectively. Through the Minerals Council South Africa, the mining industry is actively supporting the South African government’s efforts to strengthen two parastatals, Eskom and Transnet, both of which provide critical services to mining companies and other businesses. The regulatory approval process around South Deep’s pioneering 50MW Khanyisa solar plant assisted in the more widespread adoption of renewable energy sources. South Deep is now exploring additional renewable energy supply sources. Mining Charter Scorecard South Deep is committed to strengthening socio-economic development in its surrounding and labour- sending communities, and prioritises meaningful contributions to community development – aiming to uphold its social licence to operate while meeting regulatory requirements. These efforts form part of South Deep’s broader strategy to create lasting value for both the mine and its host communities. Following the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy’s review of its third SLP submission, South Deep agreed to realign the Social Labour Plan (SLP) cycle to cover the period 2020 – 2024 instead of 2023 – 2027. As programmes for 2020 – 2022 had already been submitted, the revised SLP focused on targets and initiatives for 2023 and 2024. Since the reconstituted SLP III was only approved in October 2024, the identified local economic development projects will be delivered between 2025 and 2026 at estimated construction costs totalling R21m (US$1m). Mining companies have the full period of the SLP cycle to achieve targets. Between 2020 – 2024, South Deep invested R245m (US$13.4m) in projects to enhance the lives of host communities, not including direct procurement from host community businesses, which amounted to R4.7bn (US$256.4m). Key initiatives included: • Supporting community healthcare by renovating the Hillshaven Community Clinic, which now provides reliable primary healthcare to over 10,000 people from six host communities, at an investment of R9.5m (US$518,000) • Constructing a science lab at a secondary school, accommodating 50 learners, benefiting multiple schools and enabling hands-on science education, at an investment of R1.7m (US$93,000)) • Partnering with local schools to provide science, technology, engineering and mathematics education and career guidance, impacting over 500 learners • Investing R59m (US$3.2m) in educational initiatives, including adult education and training programmes, which have provided functional literacy training to over 900 community members • Supporting supplier and enterprise development by investing R33.3m (US$1.8m) in establishing a business support centre for local SMMEs, providing training in business, financial and compliance management. Additionally, R134.1m (US$7.3m) has been allocated to support local SMMEs through the ESD Fund South Deep also focused on youth employment and skills development through two main programmes: • In partnership with the Yes4Youth organisation, South Deep enrolled 165 unemployed youth from the local community between 2022 – 2024 (41 in 2024) to work on the mine and gain work experience to equip them for jobs in the mining industry. This programme will continue during the new SLP cycle. Since the inception of the programme, South Deep has appointed 31 youth in permanent roles • The mine also partnered with the Signa Academy to engage disabled youth into a workplace emersion programme. During 2024, a total of 63 disabled youth were enrolled, 60% of whom were women. A total of 210 disabled youth have been enrolled in the programme since its inception GOLD FIELDS Integrated Annual Report 2024 54 About this report Who we are Maintaining good governance Our business and strategy Our commitment to responsible mining Our performance Assurance

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Governments continued South Deep Mining Charter 3 2024 scorecard Element Description Compliance target Mining Charter 3 target Measure Year (2024) progress1 Ownership Representation of HDPs 26% Meaningful economic participation 35%2 Full shareholder rights Inclusive procurement (five-year implementation plan required) Inclusive procurement 70% of mining goods’ procurement spend must be on South African manufactured goods (60% local value = South African manufactured goods) 100% The total mining goods procurement budget must be spent on South African manufactured goods produced by the following categories, per defined percentage: 21% on HDSA-owned and controlled company 30.3%RA 5% on women or youth-owned and controlled company 12.2%RA 44% on BEE 60.6%RA 80% of service procurement spend must be sourced from South African- based companies 93% The total services budget must be spent on services supplied by the following categories, per defined percentage: 50% by HDPs 63.0%RA 15% by women-owned and controlled company 26.9%RA 5% by youth-owned and controlled company 3.5%RA 10% by BEE 88.0%RA Research and development (R&D) Minimum of 70% of the total R&D budget to be spent on South African-based R&D entities R0RA Sample analysis across the mining value chain Utilise South African-based facilities or companies for the analysis of 100% of all mineral samples 100% Employment equity (as per the Mining Charter) (five-year implementation plan required) Board % black persons 50% 50% black persons with exercisable voting rights of which 20% must be female 80%RA % black women 20% 60%RA Executive management3 % black persons 50% 50% black persons of which 15% must be black women —RA % black women 20% —RA Senior management % black persons 60% 50% black persons of which 15% must be black women 38%RA % black women 25% 13%RA Middle management % black persons 60% 60% black persons of which 20% must be black women 53%RA % black women 25% 19%RA 1 This column records the mining rights holder’s performance against the Mining Charter scorecard targets 2 During 2004, and prior to Gold Fields acquiring South Deep, GFI Mining South Africa (Pty) Ltd (GFIMSA), acquired Gold Fields’ South African assets, funded by Mvelaphanda Gold (Pty) Ltd, for a 15% stake in GFIMSA. In September 2021, the Johannesburg High Court judgment, in a case commonly known as the Mining Charter III challenge, confirmed the “once-empowered always empowered” principle, with effect that any mining right holder, prior to the publication of Mining Charter III, that achieved the minimum required B-BBEE shareholding, will be recognised as compliant for the duration of the mining right. By 2006, GFIMSA gained 100% ownership of GFI Joint Venture Holdings (Pty) Ltd and Gold Fields Operations Ltd (South Deep Joint Venture), both wholly-owned subsidiaries of Newshelf 899 (Pty) Ltd. In 2010, a series of BEE empowerment transactions were concluded to meet ownership targets. Firstly, an employee share ownership plan was established, issuing 13.5m Gold Fields shares, representing 10.75% effective indirect beneficial interest in GFIMSA, Of this, 12.6m were allocated to HDSA employees. Secondly, a 1% indirect beneficial interest in GFIMSA (excluding South Deep) was donated to a broad-based education trust and several black businesses and community leaders (BEECO). Thirdly, the BEECO and South Deep Community Trust acquired a 10% shareholding in South Deep 3 South Deep does not have an executive management structure GOLD FIELDS Integrated Annual Report 2024 55 About this report Who we are Maintaining good governance Our business and strategy Our commitment to responsible mining Our performance Assurance

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Governments continued South Deep Mining Charter 3 2024 scorecard continued Element Description Compliance target Mining Charter 3 target Measure Year (2024) progress1 Employment equity (as per the Mining Charter) (five-year implementation plan required) Junior management % black persons 70% 70% black persons of which 25% must be black women 76%RA % black women 30% 18%RA Employees with disabilities 1.5% of all employees 1.5% 1.5% as a percentage of all employees 2.7%RA Core and critical skills HDPs represented in core and critical skills pool 60% 50% black persons 76%RA Human resources development (HRD)2 HRD expenditure as % of total annual leviable amount (excluding mandatory skills development levy) 5% leviable amount 5% Invest percentage of leviable amount as defined in the HRD element in proportion to applicable demographics In 2024, South Deep spent 5% of its annual payroll on skills development programmes Mine community development (MCD) (five-year implementation plan required) Meaningful contribution towards MCD with bias towards mine communities both in terms of impact, and in keeping with the principles of the social licence to operate 100% compliance with approved SLP MCD commitments Publish the SLP in two languages (dominant community language and English) Completed Implement approved commitments in the SLP3 During 2024, South Deep continued executing host community SLP projects which are at various stages of implementation. These included the following: • Providing land and constructing the Hillshaven Clinic: The clinic is operating and treated over 7,000 patients during 2024. The Gauteng government has not yet signed the Memorandum of Agreement for the property transfer to commence • Replacing the Zuurbekom Library with mini-libraries in Randfontein and in Simunye: Procurement of library equipment is in progress • SMME funding and development of a business hub in Westonaria: Construction, equipping and furnishing the hub was completed in December 2024 Housing and living conditions2 Improvement of the standard of housing and living conditions of mine employees 100% compliance with commitments per the Housing and Living Condition Standard Mine to submit a Housing and Living Conditions Plan, in terms of Section 4 of the new Housing and Living Condition Standard for the mining industry Implement all commitments per the Housing and Living Condition Standard The occupancy rate for 2024 was 70%. South Deep still maintains one person per room in its accommodation facilities, and promotes home ownership through interest-fee loans and discount on the purchase of Company homes 1 This column records the mining rights holder’s performance against the Mining Charter scorecard targets 2 This element has not been assured externally 3 Only the number of community development commitments and its progress are externally assured GOLD FIELDS Integrated Annual Report 2024 56 About this report Who we are Maintaining good governance Our business and strategy Our commitment to responsible mining Our performance Assurance

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Environmental stewardship Environmental stewardship forms a significant part of our sustainability efforts. As a cornerstone of the Group’s strategy, we strive to integrate climate and environment-related risks and opportunities into our strategy and operations. We aim to ensure our communities and stakeholders recognise and trust us for purpose-led social impact and nature-based solutions that aims to enhance lives. Our strategies, targets and implementation plans are designed to ensure we extract natural resources in a way that is environmentally responsible and sound, and considers the needs of our stakeholders – particularly those communities impacted by our operations. Gold Fields set 2030 targets for three environmental priority areas: decarbonisation, tailings management and water stewardship. We detail these targets, along with our 2024 performance, in this section, as well as our 2024 Climate Change and Environmental Report. We have initiated a mid-point review against these 2030 targets, which will be concluded in 2025. Apart from a status update and an assessment of underlining assumptions, like relevant technologies and other context drivers, the mid-point review will address any gaps to close the 2030 targets and consider the impact of portfolio growth and technology readiness. All our operations are certified to the international ISO 14001:2015 standard, and our environmental management systems provide a structured framework to effectively and efficiently manage our environmental risks and opportunities while driving continuous improvement and ensuring legal and other compliance. As at 31 December 2024, all Gold Fields operations that use cyanide were fully certified to the ICMC. Subsequent to year-end, St Ives’ certification was reduced to substantial certification. The operation is implementing a corrective action plan due for completion in May 2025. Sustainable Development Policy We take guidance from industry best practices and thought leadership, predominantly provided by the ICMM and the WGC. Our commitments are set out in our Sustainable Development Policy statement, summarised below. Gold Fields sustainable development commitments • Integrate sustainable development principles into the Group’s business strategy and operational execution towards a zero harm mindset • Cultivate a respectful, safe, ethical and inclusive working environment • Build a culture of continuous environmental and socio-economic review, analysis, improvement and disclosure, based on the precautionary approach • Maintain good governance and compliance • Ensure an ethical, strategic, consistent and Company-wide approach to materials and supply chain stewardship that generates sustainable value • Maintain proactive, transparent and respectful stakeholder engagement • Implement effective enterprise risk management • Ensure we sell gold and copper to responsible buyers and that we do not contribute to unlawful armed conflict • Increase awareness of sustainable development among our employees and stakeholders Environmental incidents Gold Fields is committed to sound environmental performance and mitigating the adverse impact of our operations on affected stakeholders and the environment. As such, we consider our environmental impact a stakeholder-related focus area as we seek to deliver nature-positive performance that enhances lives. We have consistently maintained zero Level 3 – 5 incidents since 2018, demonstrating a limited environmental impact by our operations on neighbouring communities. During the year, 18 localised, minor incidents across the Group were reported (2023: 8), categorised as Level 2 incidents, bringing the total Level 2 – 5 incidents to 18RA in 2024. The majority of these incidents related to loss of containment. A common thread across many incidents was improved reporting as well as change management, with employee turnover at several operations impacting continuity. All incidents were investigated and closed out. We seek to ensure that all environmental and social risks are identified, assessed and effectively controlled to reduce the number and severity of these incidents. Group environmental incidents For more information, refer to p30 of our Climate Change and Environment Report. GOLD FIELDS Integrated Annual Report 2024 57 About this report Who we are Maintaining good governance Our business and strategy Our commitment to responsible mining Our performance Assurance

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Environmental stewardship continued Nature Gold Fields operates in diverse ecosystems where our mining activities intersect with natural environments. We aim to responsibly manage our impacts and, as a member of the ICMM, we strive to align with its Position Statement on Nature – which emphasises the need to integrate nature-related considerations into decision- making. We recognise that nature-related risks – including biodiversity loss, water scarcity and regulatory changes – can have material financial and operational implications. Similarly, nature-based opportunities – including ecosystem restoration like our chinchilla capture and relocation project and responsible land use – can enhance our long-term resilience and value to stakeholders while also positively impacting our reputation. The realms of Nature Nature comprises the interconnected realms of land (terrestrial ecosystems, soils and forests); ocean; freshwater (rivers, wetlands and other groundwater systems, regulating and ensuring water availability, water quality and ecosystem integrity); and atmosphere (climate patterns, air quality and weather systems). Gold Fields primarily impacts three of these four realms. We manage our impacts on terrestrial ecosystems through progressive rehabilitation and biodiversity conservation towards restored ecological functions (p64 – 64). The bulk of Gold Fields’ Scope 1 and 2 carbon footprint is energy-related and, accordingly, our Decarbonisation Strategy and roadmap – which include energy efficiency programmes, renewable electricity projects and Scope 3 emissions supplier engagements – form an integral part of our energy and carbon management (p59). We depend on water sources from our exploration phase to rehabilitation and closure. Our Group Water Stewardship Strategy and asset tactical plans consider critical aspects – including water availability and quality, the use of water by all stakeholders, as well as nature – in the catchments where we operate (p62). Nature baseline risk assessment We updated the internal nature baseline risk assessments during 2024 to identify the respective nature- related risks for each operation. These assessments consider aspects like biodiversity importance, ecosystem integrity, invasive and pest species, and water. These assessments will be further refined in 2025 and relevant management practices, opportunities and further studies will be undertaken as part of our sustainable development and environment commitments. Chinchilla capture and relocation project at Salares Norte We made significant progress in the conservation of the endangered short-tailed chinchilla at our Salares Norte mine in Chile. Following the expiry of the regulatory halt of the capture and relocation programme at Rockery 3, we successfully captured and relocated one chinchilla to a designated conservation area a few kilometres from the mining site during October 2024. No further chinchillas were identified in Rockery 3, which was subsequently dismantled in compliance with the provisions of the environmental and agricultural governmental authorities. As at mid-March 2025, three chinchillas have been successfully relocated to a designated conservation area. The successful relocations follow extensive research and refinements to our approach after initial challenges encountered during 2020, when our relocation efforts were paused to ensure improved animal welfare measures. To enhance the effectiveness of our conservation efforts, we invested in a specialist team of nearly 80 environmental experts and support staff dedicated to identifying, monitoring and safely relocating chinchillas. This includes implementing advanced tracking technology and refined relocation protocols to ensure minimal disruption to the species. For more information, refer to p31 of our Climate Change and Environment Report. GOLD FIELDS Integrated Annual Report 2024 58 About this report Who we are Maintaining good governance Our business and strategy Our commitment to responsible mining Our performance Assurance A critical component of our environmental commitment is revegetating our tailings dam or converting them for use for agricultural activities

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Environmental stewardship continued Energy and carbon management Gold Fields’ Scope 1 and 2 emissions are primarily energy-related and, accordingly, energy management is a critical lever to reducing our carbon footprint and meeting our emissions reduction targets. We have a systematic approach to measuring, monitoring and managing our energy consumption and associated greenhouse gas emissions, which is based on the international ISO 50001 energy management standard. We set emissions abatement targets at a Group level, with specific targets and action set at operational level, either through capital allocation or energy efficiency projects. Identifying and allocating capital, and implementing these initiatives and projects follow a rigorous techno-economic viability approach based on Gold Fields’ Capital Allocation Framework, as well as our portfolio view of the abatement costs across all operations. This ensures that we continually improve the Group’s economic and operational resilience while reducing our environmental impacts. 2024 2023 Year-on-year change Comment Energy performance Total energy consumption 14.4PJRA 14.1PJ 2% Energy consumption varied slightly across all sites, as per normal operations. Damang’s energy consumption decreased as mining reduced in line with the mine plan, while St Ives’ consumption increased significantly as total tonnes mined increased Renewable electricity (% of total) 18% 17% 4% The year-on-year increase was expected as we expanded our renewable energy generation on-site. The Khanyisa solar plant provided 17% of South Deep’s electricity in 2024 (2023: 15%) Energy intensity 6.39GJ/oz 5.64GJ/oz 13% Energy intensity was impacted by the 10% decline in production in 2024 Energy savings through initiatives 0.16PJRA 1.27PJ — Not applicable as methodology changed 0.22PJ (28)% An improved methodology in 2024 resulted in reduced energy savings being recorded. Based on our 2024 methodology, energy savings for 2023 would have been 0.22PJ. Until 2023, electrical energy generated through renewable plant generation was included under energy savings initiatives; from 2024, only the emissions and cost savings from these sources are accounted for Energy spend US$423m US$405m 4% Consistent with growth in energy costs and the increase in energy consumption 2024 2023 Year-on-year change Baseline year 2030 target Comment Carbon performance Scope 1 and 2 emissions 1,632kt CO2eRA 1,632kt CO2e 0% 1,693kt CO2e (2016) 1,185kt CO2e We maintained emissions year-on-year as we work towards our 2030 goal amid a higher percentage of renewable energy in our energy mix Scope 1 and 2 emission intensity 726kg CO2e/oz 656kg CO2e/oz 11% 786kg CO2e/oz (2016) 423kg CO2e/oz Consistent with energy intensity changes, largely driven by the 10% decline in production in 2024 Scope 1 and 2 emission reductions (through initiatives) 256kt CO2eRA 201kt CO2e 28% Driven by increased renewable energy generation and energy efficiency projects Scope 3 emissions 823kt CO2eRA 950kt CO2e (13.3)% 980kt CO2e (2022) 882kt CO2e Reductions primarily driven by the sale of Asanko, updated emissions factors in Australia and Ghana, and reduced volumes at Cerro Corona Amount spent on energy and emissions savings initiatives US$17m US$8m 113% Increased investment in efficiency projects GOLD FIELDS Integrated Annual Report 2024 59 About this report Who we are Maintaining good governance Our business and strategy Our commitment to responsible mining Our performance Assurance

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Environmental stewardship continued 2024 renewable projects Mine Detail Approved budget Commission date Granny Smith 11MW solar farm and 7MW battery expansion Power purchase agreement (PPA) Q1 2025 St Ives 35MW solar farm and 42MW wind A$295m (US$195m) Q1 2026 Renewable project studies Mine Detail Gruyere Prefeasibility study for a possible solar farm expansion Granny Smith Prefeasibility study for a possible wind farm South Deep Wind, solar and battery power scoping study underway. Environmental approval for a 40MW wind farm and an additional 30MW of solar has been granted Salares Norte Solar farm of approximately 2MW (study to commence in 2026); waste energy from diesel power plant under review Energy performance Decarbonisation Strategy Gold Fields is committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 in alignment with the Paris Agreement. Our target-driven Decarbonisation Strategy is structured around a framework that prioritises energy resilience and cost-effective reduction in emissions while maintaining operational efficiency and business sustainability. Applying a commercial lens has been critical since Gold Fields formally launched its Decarbonisation Strategy in 2016. We have a portfolio-based view of our decarbonisation efforts, critically assessing where the greatest opportunities lie to enhance operational flexibility and energy security and meet our carbon reduction priorities. We have systematically integrated renewable energy solutions, process efficiencies and technology-driven abatement strategies to reduce our carbon footprint while maintaining production growth. By 2024, we had achieved a 4% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions against our 2016 baseline, while production increased by 5% over the same period. The reductions are attributed to various renewable energy investments at five of our nine operations, the use of hydroelectricity at Cerro Corona, as well as a range of energy efficiency projects at all our operations. In 2023, we also added a target to reduce our net Scope 3 emissions by 10% against a 2022 baseline, and we continue to engage with our key suppliers as we work towards this target. Looking ahead, our Decarbonisation Strategy will focus on four key pillars to achieve our 2030 targets: • Renewable energy expansion: Gold Fields will continue integrating renewable energy sources across its operations. We are implementing solar, wind and hybrid energy solutions based on operation-specific technical and financial evaluations, ensuring grid stability and optimised returns • Electrification of material movement and operations: As part of the Group’s emissions reduction efforts, we will focus on transitioning from diesel-powered equipment to electrified alternatives • Energy efficiency and process optimisation: We continue implementing process efficiency improvements to reduce overall energy intensity • Decarbonisation technologies: Gold Fields undertook a structured review of emerging decarbonisation technologies to assess their maturity, scalability and emissions reduction potential per operation Energy costs and energy savings GOLD FIELDS Integrated Annual Report 2024 60 About this report Who we are Maintaining good governance Our business and strategy Our commitment to responsible mining Our performance Assurance

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Environmental stewardship continued The infographic below indicates how Gold Fields plans to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions by a net 30%, from 1,693kt CO2e in 2016 (our baseline year) to 1,185kt CO2e by 2030. Assuming further gold production growth by 2030, the emissions reduction required may well be an absolute 50% over that period. Approximately 50% of targeted emissions reductions by 2030 are expected to come from renewable energy, with the remainder achieved through electrification, efficiency enhancements and transitionary abatement measures. Two renewable projects, included below, will play a particularly important role in helping us reach our 2030 Group decarbonisation goals, while also providing significant cost and energy supply security. At St Ives, we are constructing our largest renewable energy project to date, with an investment of A$295m (US$195m), comprising a 42MW wind farm and a 35MW solar plant. The renewable system is expected to provide 73% of St Ives’ electricity and will reduce the mine’s Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions by about 50% by 2030. During 2024, the 50MW Khanyisa solar plant at South Deep, commissioned in 2023 for R715m (US$46m), provided 17% of South Deep’s electricity, as well as R350m (US$19m) in cost savings since commissioning when compared to the tariffs charged by the state utility and saved 178kt CO2e in Scope 1 and 2 emissions. As we consider further investments in renewables at South Deep – via wind turbines or an expansion of our solar plant – these benefits will be even more pronounced over the 70-year LOM. Additional renewables deployment at other mines and the ongoing focus on energy efficiency will account for the bulk of the emission reductions achieved by 2030. The source of the remaining contributions will be determined through the ongoing mid-point review, expected to be a combination of further renewables, energy efficiency and electrified (instead of fossil fuel powered) materials movement technologies. 2030 decarbonisation trajectory (kt CO2e) GOLD FIELDS Integrated Annual Report 2024 61 About this report Who we are Maintaining good governance Our business and strategy Our commitment to responsible mining Our performance Assurance

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Environmental stewardship continued Water stewardship Gold Fields prioritises water stewardship as a key component of the Group’s strategic pillars as we recognise the critical role water plays in our mining and ore processing activities, the communities in which we operate and the wider ecosystems. As an indispensable shared resource and fundamental human right, we appreciate the inherently multi-dimensional value water holds for people and nature. We develop and implement our operation-based water stewardship strategies and three-year water tactical plans based on the individual context of our sites. This is especially important as three of the four countries in which we operate are classified as water-stressed. Furthermore, we are building on our ever-increasing knowledge base and lessons learned to continuously refine our comprehensive climate change-related risk management processes in our operations. Water Stewardship Strategy Our Group 2030 Water Stewardship Strategy is rooted in our commitments as set out in the Group Water Stewardship Policy Statement. These are categorised into four pillars: climate adaptation and preparedness, water efficiency, protecting water quality, and catchment management – the latter recognising that, in many jurisdictions, our operations share the water they use with communities. Our two 2030 Group water targets drive our performance towards greater water efficiency, as set out below. The risk-informed asset water stewardship strategies of each operation are founded on the four pillars, supported by three-year tactical plans. During 2024, Gold Fields spent US$72.4m (2023: US$46.6m) on water stewardship and projects, including upgrading old return water dams and commissioning a reverse osmosis plant at South Deep and introducing tailings filters at Salares Norte. Total water withdrawal1 across the Group amounted to 18.1GLRA in 2024 (2023: 18.3GL), while water withdrawal per tonne processed was 403L/tRA (2023: 406L/t). The Group’s 2024 water consumption2 was 14.5GLRA (2023: 13.8GL). Performance against targets 2030 target 2024 target 2024 performance Reduce freshwater withdrawal3 by 45% from 2018 baseline Reduce freshwater withdrawal by 19% from 2018 baseline Total freshwater withdrawal for 2024 amounted to 11.1GLRA – a 23% reduction from our 2018 baseline. We adjusted our freshwater target during the year to include Granny Smith in the Group freshwater calculation, necessitated by a heavy rainfall event which improved Granny Smith’s water quality to “fresh”. We achieved the adjusted target. Our 2030 target remains unchanged. Recycle/reuse4 80% of total water used Recycle/reuse 75% of total water use 74%RA of total water used by the Group was recycled or reused, falling slightly short of our 2024 target, mainly due to challenges experienced at South Deep and Tarkwa. Tarkwa recorded low rainfall during Q1 2024, reducing the size of the TSF ponds and, consequently, the volume of process water available for recycling or reuse. A delay in completing the upgrade to South Deep’s Old Return Water Dam reduced storage capacity for process water. Dry weather further reduced the ability for recycling and reuse. GOLD FIELDS Integrated Annual Report 2024 62 1 Water withdrawal is the sum of all water drawn into Gold Fields’ operations from all sources (including surface water, groundwater, rainwater, or water from other organisations, state or municipal providers) for any use at the mine 2 Water consumption is total water withdrawal less discharge 3 Freshwater withdrawal is water with low concentrations of dissolved salts and other dissolved solids 4 Recycled water is water or wastewater that is treated before being reused, while reused water is water or wastewater that is reused without treatment at the same operation Freshwater withdrawal Group total water withdrawal and intensityWater recycled/reused About this report Who we are Maintaining good governance Our business and strategy Our commitment to responsible mining Our performance Assurance

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Environmental stewardship continued Integrated mine closure Mine closure is a critical part of responsible mining, aiming to ensure a positive and sustainable legacy once extraction ceases. We integrate mine closure planning throughout the lifecycle of our assets, aligning with international best practices like IFRS (IAS 37) and the ICMM’s Integrated Mine Closure: Good Practice Guide, as well as stakeholder interests. Our approach prioritises progressive rehabilitation and restoring disturbed land during active mining to minimise environmental and socio-economic impacts and enhance asset value. Compliance forms a fundamental part of Gold Fields’ closure governance. Our closure governance universe includes Gold Fields’ policies and guidance, and national and other legislative and regulatory requirements. Progressive rehabilitation performance We continually revise and update our progressive closure plans, which incorporate material aspects, including socio-economic, technical and environmental designs, remediation and landform reshaping. These plans are refined by the outcomes of our stakeholder engagements, including consultations with the relevant authorities. We set a Group target of 85% rehabilitation performance against our progressive closure plans. During 2024, we achieved a Group average of 88% implementation against the plans, while all operations had their closure plans fully approved by relevant regulators. 2024 Group closure cost estimate The 2024 closure cost estimate (CCE) are the funds to be provided as at financial year-end to cover the cost of closure and rehabilitation of our operations. The Group’s CCE is calculated in compliance with legislative and financial reporting requirements and is independently assured by technical and financial auditors. Following the annual review of the CCE, our consolidated environmental liability for 2024 was increased by 6% to US$641m (2023: US$598m). This was driven primarily by increased liability requirements for Tarkwa and Cerro Corona. Tarkwa conducted a detailed study, which resulted in a CCE increase of US$11m. Since Cerro Corona is approaching closure, alignment with feasibility study standards necessitated a CCE increase of US$25m during the year. Gold Fields pivoted to a proactive mine closure funding approach during 2022, through which we supplement the legislated funding amounts on a country basis. The supplementary funding builds on the existing bank guarantees and other security agreements to ensure adequate cover for any potential unplanned closures and country-specific legislative and regulatory requirements. The countries have made additional provisions for mine closure totalling US$37m in 2024. The breakdown per operation is provided in the table below. Mine 2024 progressive rehabilitation completion against plan (%) 2024 CCE (US$m) 2023 CCE (US$m) Gruyere 92 25 26 Granny Smith 92 61 61 St Ives 85 104 103 Agnew 87 39 41 South Deep 81 43 43 Damang 94 27 25 Tarkwa 81 93 82 Salares Norte _ 48 47 Cerro Corona 90 194 169 Windfall1 _ 7 _ TOTAL 641 598 1 Windfall Mining’s operations are being integrated into Gold Fields’ existing control environment. As permitted under SEC guidance for recently acquired businesses, management excluded Windfall Mining from its assessment of internal control over financial reporting GOLD FIELDS Integrated Annual Report 2024 63 About this report Who we are Maintaining good governance Our business and strategy Our commitment to responsible mining Our performance Assurance

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Environmental stewardship continued Tailings storage facility management Tailings governance Gold Fields’ tailings governance, coupled with robust risk management processes, provides the basis on which we conduct our integrated tailings stewardship, including the planning, design, construction, operation, closure and rehabilitation of our TSFs. The effective management of our TSFs over the full lifecycle is informed by leading industry-specific risk management principles and guided by site- specific plans. During 2024, we further strengthened our tailings governance by appointing an independent consultancy to conduct operational and governance reviews of the Group’s 37 TSFs every three years. The mandate included an operational audit and governance review of all TSFs owned, operated and managed. The audit included a review and gap analysis against the Group’s new Tailings Management Standard. We are pleased that no dam safety concerns were identified during the review. The operational gaps identified in the review are being addressed. Progress against 2030 targets We are well on track to meet both our 2030 targets. The first target is to reduce the number of active upstream-raised TSFs from five to three. During 2024, we reduced our active upstream-raised facilities from five to four with the completion of the transition of Tarkwa’s TSF 2 from an upstream-raised facility to a downstream-raised facility. Tarkwa’s TSF 1 is being transitioned from an upstream to a downstream facility, with expected completion by end-2025. The second target is conformance with the GISTM. Gold Fields met the requirements of our ICMM commitment requiring all high-priority TSFs to conform with the GISTM by August 2023. The results for both Tarkwa and Cerro Corona were disclosed in August 2023 and are available on our website here. The self-assessments and concomitant results for the remaining non-priority facilities are progressing according to plan and will be disclosed within the prescribed timeline of August 2025. We have contracted ERM, a third-party independent consultancy, to verify the internal self-assessment outcomes. Key initiatives • Gold Fields, a member of the GeoStable Tailings Consortium, is conducting a commingling trial at Tarkwa. This involves assessing the feasibility of commingling two core materials, tailings and waste rock, to a specified mix design ratio and depositing them into a single repository. The aim is to blend the tailings and waste rock to produce an engineered material with superior physical and geochemical properties for the construction of mining landforms • Gold Fields commissioned its first filtered stack TSF in the Group at its Salares Norte project in Chile in Q2 2024. The base of the tailings deposit is underlain with a geomembrane. The tailings from this TSF carry only a very limited amount of water, critical in a region where the supply of water is very limited GOLD FIELDS Integrated Annual Report 2024 64 About this report Who we are Maintaining good governance Our business and strategy Our commitment to responsible mining Our performance Assurance Tailings storage facilities are an integral part of our mining operations around the world – seen here are our tailings storage facilities in South Africa, Australia and Peru

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GOLD FIELDS Integrated Annual Report 2024 65Our operations in Western Australia comprise both underground and open-pit mines and are powered by renewable electricity plants Production and cost performance 66 Financial performance 68 Performance of our operations 69 Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves summary 79 Exploration 82 In this section Our performance We continue to improve the quality of our portfolio by adding low-cost, long-life assets that will enable us to create value sustainably, through the cycles. Simultaneously, we are investing in our existing operations to ensure their continued sustainability, productivity and longevity. About this report Who we are Maintaining good governance Our business and strategy Our commitment to responsible mining Our performance Assurance

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Production and cost performance Group operational performance The operating environment remained volatile for gold producers during 2024, despite the inflationary headwinds starting to ease during the course of the year. Gold Fields had a challenging H1 2024, with severe weather conditions and operational challenges at some of our mines impacting delivery. In addition to underperformance by Gruyere, St Ives, South Deep and Cerro Corona during H1 2024, the slower-than-planned ramp-up at Salares Norte due to the early onset of winter resulted in Gold Fields reducing our guidance twice for 2024. There was significant improvement during H2 2024. The mines impacted by weather-related or operational challenges during the first half of the year recovered during H2 2024, contributing to Gold Fields posting a strong set of second-half results. Second-half production was 26% higher than in H1 2024, and our AISC decreased by 12%, enabling the Group to meet the revised full-year guidance for both production and costs. South Deep had a particularly strong second half as the team addressed the backfill leakage and rehandling issues experienced in H1 2024 and transitioned into higher-grade areas. St Ives also recorded material improvement in H2 2024, with production increasing by 38% from H1 2024, as we completed developing the Swiftsure and Invincible Footwall South open pits, which started contributing to the mining mix. Group attributable gold-equivalent production for 2024 was 10% lower year-on-year at 2,071koz (2023: 2,304koz, including Asanko), compared to revised guidance of 2,050koz – 2,150koz. The lower production was driven by the challenges faced in H1 2024. Group AIC increased by 24% to US$1,873/oz in 2024 (2023: US$1,512/ oz). The year-on-year increase is mainly due to a 10% decrease in gold sold (US$144/oz), additional gold inventory charges (US$85/oz), higher sustaining capex (US$68/oz), an increase in royalties in line with the higher gold prices (US$12/oz) and an increase in operating costs (US$48/oz). AISC for the year amounted to US$1,629/oz (2023: US$1,295oz), in the middle of revised guidance of US$1,580/oz – US$1,670/oz. Other salient financial features during 2024 included the following: • Royalty expenses increased by 28% to US$148m • The Group’s taxation charge increased by 50% to US$697m from US$465m in 2023 • Total capex increased by 12% to US$1,183m • No impairments were recorded in 2024 Considering the above, attributable profits for 2024 totalled US$1,245m – a 77% increase from the US$703m reported in 2023 – while normalised earnings increased by 36% to US$1,227m (2023: US$900m). Despite the operational challenges, the gold price provided a strong tailwind to our performance. The average gold price received during 2024 improved to US$2,418/oz, a 25% increase from the average price of US$1,942/oz in 2023. The Australian Dollar and South African Rand remained fairly stable against the US Dollar during 2024, allowing our Australian mines and South Deep to realise the benefit of the higher US Dollar gold price. The Australian Dollar remained flat at A$1/US$0.66, while the South African Rand strengthened by 1% to average R18.33/US$1 during 2024. The political backdrop in some of Gold Fields’ operating countries remained volatile during 2024, with peaceful elections held in two of the Group’s key operating jurisdictions – Ghana and South Africa. However, in Ghana, ahead of the national elections in December 2024, negotiations with the government around the proposed Tarkwa/ Iduapriem JV with AngloGold Ashanti progressed slower than anticipated. Despite constructive engagement, we did not obtain the requisite government approvals for the proposed JV before the elections. Gold Fields and AngloGold Ashanti continue to believe combining Tarkwa and Iduapriem into a single managed entity is compelling, given that it is anticipated to extend LOM, increase production and lower costs, thereby creating value for all stakeholders. Engagements with newly elected government ministers have commenced with the hope of obtaining approval for the JV. However, at the same time, we continue to pursue improvements to Tarkwa. After experiencing several delays since construction began – driven by the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic, adverse weather conditions, supply chain constraints and construction labour scarcity – construction of the Salares Norte plant was completed in early in 2024. Commissioning of the plant started during Q1 2024, and an important milestone was met when first gold was poured on 28 March 2024. However, after commencing the ramp-up of the plant, severe winter conditions in mid-April 2024 froze material in the circuit and resulted in the planned ramp-up being put on hold. Much of the winter period (Q2 and Q3 2024) was spent unfreezing and purging material in the primary circuits. The Salares Norte team was able to safely restart the ramp-up at the end of September 2024 and the mine produced 45koz-eq during Q4 2024. Salares Norte is expected to ramp-up to steady-state levels by Q4 2025. We expect the mine to produce 325koz-eq – 375koz-eq in 2025. We provide a detailed analysis of our financial performance in the management’s discussion and analysis of the Group’s Annual Financial Statements in the 2024 Annual Financial Report. The consolidated income statement, statement of financial position and cash-flow statement is also included in our 2024 Annual Financial Report. 2025 guidance 2024 actual1 2024 guidance (revised) 2023 actual Production (Moz) AIC (US$/oz) Production (Moz) AIC (US$/oz) Production (Moz) AIC (US$/oz) Production (Moz) AIC (US$/oz) Group 2.250 – 2.450 1,780 – 1,930 2.071 1,873 2.050 – 2.150 1,820 – 1,910 2.304 1,512 1 Excluding Asanko GOLD FIELDS Integrated Annual Report 2024 66 About this report Who we are Maintaining good governance Our business and strategy Our commitment to responsible mining Our performance Assurance

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Production and cost performance continued Capital expenditure 2024 was another year of significant capex for Gold Fields, driven primarily by project capex of US$246m and ramp-up at Salares Norte. The Group maintained capex levels that, we believe, are important to ensure the longevity of the portfolio. Total capex increased to US$1,183m, a 12% increase on the US$1,055m spent in 2023. This comprised sustaining capex of US$849m and project capital of US$334m. The increase in sustaining capex is mainly attributable to increased expenditure at Gruyere and St Ives. Gruyere’s capex was driven by pre-stripping of stages four and five of the Gruyere pit, while St Ives capex increased due to pre-stripping of the Invincible Footwall South and Swiftsure open pits, together with increased development and infrastructure capital at the Invincible Underground complex. Country-specific capex was as follows: • Australia: Capex at our Australian mines rose to A$660m (US$436m) in 2024 (2023: A$445m (US$296m)), mainly due to increased stripping and underground development at Gruyere and St Ives, and initial capital spent on the St Ives renewables project • South Africa: Capex at South Deep increased by 19% to R2,046m (US$112m) in 2024 (2023: R1,717m (US$93m)). The major spending items related to CAS equipment and technology investment, major component replacements and fleet refurbishments, as well as new mine development • Ghana: Total capex (excluding Asanko) decreased by 5% to US$211m in 2024 (2023: US$221m), driven by a drop in infrastructure investment at Tarkwa 2025 guidance We expect Group attributable gold-equivalent production to range between 2.25Moz – 2.45Moz in 2025. AISC is expected to be between US$1,500/oz – US$1,650/oz, with AIC expected to be between US$1,780/oz – US$1,930/oz. Included in non-sustaining capex for 2025 is US$48/oz for the renewable power project at St Ives and C$403m (US$285m) at the Windfall project in Canada. Excluding the St Ives renewables project, the Windfall project and other corporate projects, AIC is guided to be between US$1,625/oz – US$1,775/oz in 2025. We expect total 2025 Group capex to be US$1.49bn – US$1.55bn. Sustaining capital is expected to be US$940m – US$970m, driven largely by: • Increased capital waste stripping at Gruyere and Tarkwa • Underground development at Granny Smith GOLD FIELDS Integrated Annual Report 2024 67 About this report Who we are Maintaining good governance Our business and strategy Our commitment to responsible mining Our performance Assurance A fleet of trucks services our open-pit mines at all our operations, with the exception of South Deep in South Africa

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Financial performance Capital allocation and debt management Capital allocation is a key element of Gold Fields’ strategic decision-making process. During 2024, we refined our Capital Allocation Framework to guide how capital is deployed and ensure the most attractive return on this capital. After satisfying the above capital allocation priorities, discretionary growth investments need to compete with additional returns to shareholders. Discretionary growth investments could include exploration, extending the life of existing assets, organic growth opportunities and inorganic M&A opportunities. Capital allocation priorities Maintain our investment grade credit rating Spend necessary capital to ensure safe and reliable production Pay a base dividend of 30% – 45% of normalised earnings Remaining FCF must compete based on returns Discretionary (growth) investments Additional returns to shareholders (Work is under way to review mechanisms for additional returns Despite challenging operating conditions, Gold Fields is making good progress in advancing all of our capital allocation priorities. During 2024, net debt increased by US$1,062m, largely driven by the US$1,450m payment for acquiring Osisko Mining in October. This resulted in a higher net debt:adjusted EBITDA ratio of 0.73x at end- December 2024, which is comfortably below our target of 1.0x through the cycle. This compares with net debt of US$1,024m and a net debt:adjusted EBITDA ratio of 0.42x at end-December 2023. Excluding lease liabilities, core net debt amounted to US$1,635m at the end of 2024. Throughout the year, Gold Fields maintained the capex levels we believe are essential to ensure safe and reliable production and enhance the longevity of our portfolio. Group capex amounted to US$1,183m in 2024 compared with US$1,055m in 2023, comprising sustaining capex of US$849m (2023: US$692m) and growth capex of US$334m (2023: US$363m). The strong operational recovery during H2 2024, coupled with the gold price tailwinds, translated into a strong financial performance, enabling Gold Fields to declare a final dividend of R7.00 per share. This brought the total 2024 dividend to R10.00 per share (2023: R7.20 per share), equating to a 40% payout of normalised earnings and a dividend yield of 3.58%. It also represents 80% of FCF generated during 2024 and is a record dividend for the Group. Looking ahead, our 2025 capital allocation priorities remain unchanged and will again be informed by our strategy to improve the quality of our asset base and extend the LOM of our portfolio while balancing returns to shareholders. Aligned with our priorities, we have budgeted for total capital of US$1,490m – US$1,550m for 2025. Salares Norte production of between 325koz-eq – 375koz-eq at AISC of US$975/oz-eq – US$1,125/oz-eq, is expected to provide a tailwind to earnings in 2025 (based on our metal price assumptions), which will enable Gold Fields to pay another attractive dividend in the fiscal year. Liquidity profile Gold Fields actively manages the liquidity and maturity profile of the Group’s debt. Upon maturity in May 2024, we repaid our US$500m bond using our existing RCF. In addition to our remaining US$500m bond, which matures in 2029, we put in place a US$750m multi- currency bridge facility to fund part of the Osisko Mining acquisition in October 2024. This facility has a 12-month maturity, extendable by up to six months, with a competitive interest rate that increases through the maturity of the facility. Our RCF, which was refinanced in June 2023, has a principal loan amount of US$1.2bn, with an option to increase the facility by up to US$400m and a maturity of five years. In 2024, the first of two one- year extension options on this facility was exercised. It is linked to the achievement of three of the Company’s key sustainability priorities: gender diversity, water stewardship and decarbonisation. The margin on the facility is subject to rating and sustainability margin adjustments. Gold Fields will benefit from a lower margin depending on the fulfilment of certain sustainability-linked KPIs under the facility agreement. Conversely, Gold Fields will pay a premium on its margin if the KPIs are not met. Similar sustainability criteria apply to the five-year A$500m syndicated credit facility (with a A$100m accordion option) the Company entered into with a consortium of 10 Australian and international banks in October 2023. For 2024, we achieved the following performance under the three KPIs linked to the facilities1: • 86kt CO2eRA cumulative annual carbon abatement of Scope 1 and 2 emissions through renewable projects since inception against a 2022 baseline and a 2024 target of 100kt CO2e2 • 74%RA water recycled/reused against a target of 75% • 25%RA women employees as a percentage of total employees in our workforce, against a target of 24% Performance against the KPIs is independently verified by PwC Inc.RA. Gold Fields is currently assessing our options to refinance the US$750m bridge facility. Hedging Given the volatility of the gold price, Gold Fields does not enter long- term systematic hedges, but instead regularly evaluates the Company’s position and outlook to determine whether short-term hedging is appropriate. Our policy allows for hedging to protect cash-flows: • During times of significant capex • For specific debt servicing requirements • To safeguard the viability of higher-cost operations We did not have any revenue hedges (gold and copper price), cost input hedges or currency hedges in place during 2024 and remain in an unhedged position. The 2025 financial year will again see significant investment into the Group’s assets, with C$403m (US$285m) budgeted for the Windfall project and US$110m budgeted for the St Ives renewable power project. GOLD FIELDS Integrated Annual Report 2024 68 1 The calculation methodology used was the same as the calculation methodology applied in the 2023 and prior IARs and Climate Change reports 2 Calculated in accordance with the accounting and reporting standards as published by the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard About this report Who we are Maintaining good governance Our business and strategy Our commitment to responsible mining Our performance Assurance

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Performance of our operations Gruyere Gruyere is a 50/50 JV between Gold Fields and Gold Road Resources in Western Australia’s Yamarna Belt. The mine operates on a large scale as a low-grade open-pit operation, with ore processed through a 9.6Mtpa carbon-in-leach plant. Since its first gold pour in 2019, Gruyere has consistently contributed steadily to the Group’s Australian portfolio. Key developments during 2024 Production (on a 100% basis) decreased by 11% to 287koz in 2024 (2023: 322koz). Gruyere was affected by significant rainfall in March 2024, which damaged and closed the roads providing primary access to the mine. As a result, deliveries of diesel and consumables were limited and mining activity and ore processing temporarily ceased during March and April. There was a material turnaround during H2 2024, with gold production increasing by 26% compared to H1 2024. AIC increased by 38% to A$2,474/oz (US$1,632/oz) in 2024 (2023: A$1,792/oz (US$1,190/oz)), mainly due to increased capex and lower gold sold. Total capex (on a 50% basis) increased by 66% to A$129m (US$85m) in 2024 (2023: A$78m (US$52m)), due to pre-stripping of stages four and five of the Gruyere open pit. Gruyere generated adjusted pre-tax FCF (on a 50% basis) of A$186m (US$123m) in 2024 (2023: cash-flow of A$178m (US$118m)). Outlook Gruyere is expected to produce 325koz – 355koz (100% basis) in 2025 at AISC of between A$2,485/oz – A$2,715/oz (US$1,640/oz – US$1,790/oz) and AIC of between A$2,500/oz – A$2,730/oz (US$1,650/oz – US$1,800/oz). Gold Fields’ share (50%) of sustaining capex is estimated to be A$192m (US$127m) with no non-sustaining capex budgeted for the year. The mine will continue open-pit operations while evaluating underground opportunities to extend mine life. A 60,000m drilling programme started in early 2025, targeting underground mining potential. In March 2025, Gold Fields provided a non-binding, indicative and conditional proposal to Gold Road Resources’ Board of Directors to acquire 100% of Gold Road’s share capital. The proposed acquisition would consolidate Gold Fields’ ownership of Gruyere. The proposal was rejected by the Gold Road Board (see p118 of the Annual Financial Report). 2025 guidance 2024 actual 2024 guidance 2023 actual Production (koz) AIC (A$/oz (US$/oz)) Production (koz) AIC (A$/oz (US$/oz)) Production (koz) AIC (A$/oz (US$/oz)) Production (koz) AIC (A$/oz (US$/oz)) 163 – 178 2,500 – 2,730 (1,650 – 1,800) 144 2,474 (1,632) 150 – 168 2,080 – 2,310 (1,370 – 1,525) 161 1,792 (1,190) GOLD FIELDS Integrated Annual Report 2024 69 2024 performance Gold Fields invested A$2.8m (US$1.8m) in near- mine exploration at Gruyere during 2024, concentrating on extensions at-depth and evaluating pit expansion and underground potential. Attributable Mineral Reserves fell by 6% to 1.7Moz, which aligns with expectations and the LOM plan. Mineralisation continues at-depth and we are reviewing the potential for moving underground in the future. Strategic pillar 1 Strategic pillar 2 Strategic pillar 3 Deliver safe, reliable and cost-effective operations Deliver positive social and environmental impact Grow the value and quality of our portfolio of assets • Zero fatalities or serious injuries • TRIFR of 8.4 • Adjusted pre-tax FCF (on a 50% basis) of A$186m (US$123m) • 202 employees and 692 contractors  • 23% of employees are women • 231kt CO2e Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions • Gold Mineral Resources of 1.80Moz and Mineral Reserves of 1.73Moz About this report Who we are Maintaining good governance Our business and strategy Our commitment to responsible mining Our performance Assurance

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Performance of our operations continued Granny Smith Granny Smith is a wholly owned underground gold mine operated by Gold Fields, situated in the Eastern Goldfields region of Western Australia. The Wallaby deposit underpins the mine and showcases strong geological potential for Mineral Reserve replacement. The operation processes ore through a 3.5Mtpa mill and remains a vital asset in Gold Fields’ Australian portfolio, delivering stable production alongside ongoing exploration successes. Key developments during 2024 Gold production increased by 1% to 287koz in 2024 (2023: 284koz), exceeding the original guidance by 6%. The mine benefited from consistent performance and continued Mineral Reserves replacement, with a particular focus on Zones 135 and 150 within the Wallaby underground mine. AIC increased by 7% to A$1,925/oz (US$1,270/oz) (2023: A$1,800/oz (US$1,196/oz)), largely due to higher sales costs before amortisation and depreciation and increased capex. Total capex grew by 6% to A$122m (US$80m) (2023: A$115m (US$76m)), with funds directed towards underground development and infrastructure. The mine generated adjusted pre-tax FCF of A$455m (US$300m), compared to A$262m (US$174m) in 2023. Outlook Granny Smith is expected to produce 255koz in 2025 at AISC of A$2,345/oz (US$1,550/oz) and AIC of A$2,425/oz (US$1,600/oz). Sustaining capex is expected to be A$167m (US$110m) and non-sustaining capex A$16m (US$11m). For 2025, the focus will be on continued underground development and further extensions of the Wallaby deposit. Near-mine exploration will remain a priority to support long-term mine life extension. 2025 guidance 2024 actual 2024 guidance 2023 actual Production (koz) AIC (A$/oz (US$/oz)) Production (koz) AIC (A$/oz (US$/oz)) Production (koz) AIC (A$/oz (US$/oz)) Production (koz) AIC (A$/oz (US$/oz)) 255 2,425 (1,600) 287 1,925 (1,270) 270 1,935 (1,277) 284 1,800 (1,196) GOLD FIELDS Integrated Annual Report 2024 70 2024 performance Gold Fields invested A$15.8m (US$10.4m) in near-mine exploration at Granny Smith during 2024, successfully maintaining Mineral Reserves at 2.4Moz, net of depletion. Strategic pillar 1 Strategic pillar 2 Strategic pillar 3 Deliver safe, reliable and cost-effective operations Deliver positive social and environmental impact Grow the value and quality of our portfolio of assets • Zero fatalities or serious injuries • TRIFR of 4.1 • Adjusted pre-tax FCF of A$455m (US$300m) • 590 employees and 264 contractors  • 16% of employees are women • 119kt CO2e Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions • Commenced construction of additional 11MW solar and 9MW battery energy storage system • Gold Mineral Resources of 3.89Moz and Mineral Reserves of 2.39Moz About this report Who we are Maintaining good governance Our business and strategy Our commitment to responsible mining Our performance Assurance

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Performance of our operations continued St Ives St Ives, which is 100% Gold Fields-owned, is situated in the Eastern Goldfields region of Western Australia. The operation includes open-pit and underground mining, with processing conducted through a 4.7Mtpa plant. St Ives is a cornerstone asset in Gold Fields' portfolio, with considerable exploration potential – particularly within the Invincible Underground complex. Key developments during 2024 Gold production decreased by 11% to 331koz in 2024 (2023: 372koz), slightly below guidance of 355koz. Production was negatively impacted in H1 2024 by a decrease in ore mined and lower grades. In addition, there was no open-pit ore during H1 2024 as activities moved to pre-stripping the Invincible Footwall South and Swiftsure open pits. St Ives also recorded a material improvement in H2 2024 (with production increasing 38% between H1 2024 and H2) as development of the open pits were completed and the pits started contributing to the mining mix. AIC increased by 47% to A$2,885/oz (US$1,903/oz) in 2024 from A$1,958/oz (US$1,301/oz) in 2023 due to lower ounces sold, higher cost of sales before amortisation and depreciation – mainly driven by increased employee and contractor cost – and increased capex. Total capex increased by 105% to A$300m (US$198m) from A$147m (US$97m) in 2023, mainly relating to pre-stripping of the Invincible South and Swiftsure open pits, increased development and infrastructure capital at the Invincible Underground complex, and A$49m (US$32m) spent on the mine’s renewable energy project. Adjusted pre-tax FCF decreased by 36% to A$228m (US$150m) in 2024 from A$354m (US$235m) in 2023 due to lower gold sold and increased capex, partially offset by a higher gold price received. Outlook St Ives is expected to produce 383koz in 2025 at AISC of A$2,210/oz (US$1,460/oz) and AIC of A$2,880/oz (US$1,900/oz). Sustaining capex is expected to be A$203m (US$134m) and non-sustaining capex A$229m (US$151m). Included in the non-sustaining capex is A$167m (US$110m), which will be spent on St Ives’ renewable energy project. 2025 guidance 2024 actual 2024 guidance 2023 actual Production (koz) AIC (A$/oz (US$/oz)) Production (koz) AIC (A$/oz (US$/oz)) Production (koz) AIC (A$/oz (US$/oz)) Production (koz) AIC (A$/oz (US$/oz)) 383 2,880 (1,900) 331 2,885 (1,903) 355 2,900 (1,913) 372 1,958 (1,301) GOLD FIELDS Integrated Annual Report 2024 71 2024 performance Strategic pillar 1 Strategic pillar 2 Strategic pillar 3 Deliver safe, reliable and cost-effective operations Deliver positive social and environmental impact Grow the value and quality of our portfolio of assets • One fatality and zero serious injuries • TRIFR of 3.8 • Completed Swiftsure and Invincible Footwall South development • Adjusted pre-tax FCF of A$228m (US$150m) • 487 employees and 908 contractors – 31% of our people are employed from our host community • 23% of employees are women • 195kt CO2e Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions • A$295m (US$195m) renewables project under construction, with completion due in 2026 • Gold Mineral Resources of 2.74Moz and Mineral Reserves of 3.35Moz • Discovered 1.4Moz of additional Mineral Resources through brownfields exploration St Ives continued to advance its exploration efforts, with A$38.6m (US$25.4m) spent on drilling programmes. Attributable Mineral Reserves increased by 737koz (28%) to 3.3Moz, net of depletion, driven by strong results from the Invincible Underground complex, where lateral and depth extensions contributed to net Mineral Reserves growth. About this report Who we are Maintaining good governance Our business and strategy Our commitment to responsible mining Our performance Assurance

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Performance of our operations continued Agnew Agnew is a wholly owned underground gold mine operated by Gold Fields, located in the northern Goldfields region of Western Australia. The operation includes several underground mining areas and processes ore through a 1.35Mtpa plant. Agnew boasts a strong history of Mineral Reserves replacement and remains an essential component of Gold Fields’ Australian operations portfolio. Key developments during 2024 Agnew’s production decreased by 6% to 230koz in 2024 (2023: 245koz) mainly due to the completion of the Barren Lands open pit in 2023, which contributed 13koz during that year. AIC increased by 16% to A$2,240/oz (US$1,477/oz) in 2024 from A$1,939/oz (US$1,288/oz) in 2023 due to higher cost of sales before amortisation and depreciation as a result of increased underground ore production and increased employee and contractor cost. AIC was further impacted by increased capex and lower gold sold. Total capital investment increased by 4% to A$110m (US$72m) (2023: A$106m (US$70m)), with work on the Barren Lands/Redeemer complex in progress. Despite the decrease in production, Agnew generated adjusted pre-tax FCF of A$329m (US$217m) compared to A$222m (US$148m) in 2023. Outlook Production at Agnew is projected to increase to 250koz in 2025. AISC and AIC are expected to be A$1,850/oz (US$1,220/oz) and A$2,195/oz (US$1,450/oz), respectively. Key priorities for 2025 include expanding the Redeemer complex and evaluating further underground extensions. 2025 guidance 2024 actual 2024 guidance 2023 actual Production (koz) AIC (A$/oz (US$/oz)) Production (koz) AIC (A$/oz (US$/oz)) Production (koz) AIC (A$/oz (US$/oz)) Production (koz) AIC (A$/oz (US$/oz)) 250 2,195 (1,450) 230 2,240 (1,477) 235 2,110 (1,393) 245 1,939 (1,288) GOLD FIELDS Integrated Annual Report 2024 72 2024 performance Strategic pillar 1 Strategic pillar 2 Strategic pillar 3 Deliver safe, reliable and cost-effective operations Deliver positive social and environmental impact Grow the value and quality of our portfolio of assets • Zero fatalities or serious injuries • TRIFR of 8.7 • Adjusted pre-tax FCF of A$329m (US$217m) • 337 employees and 537 contractors  • 21% of employees are women • Indigenous representation of 3.5%, in line with target • 74kt CO2e Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions • Fostering relations with Tjiwarl Traditional Owners • Gold Mineral Resources of 1.55Moz and Mineral Reserves of 0.97Moz • Delivery of Barren Lands and Redeemer complexes on track Agnew continued to showcase robust Mineral Reserves growth, with a 12% increase in attributable Mineral Reserves to 1.0Moz, net of depletion. Near-mine exploration remained a priority, with A$23.1m (US$15.2m) spent on drilling programmes. About this report Who we are Maintaining good governance Our business and strategy Our commitment to responsible mining Our performance Assurance

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Performance of our operations continued South Deep South Deep is a bulk, mechanised underground gold mine situated in the Witwatersrand Basin of South Africa. It is Gold Fields’ only South African operation, with one of the world’s largest known gold ore bodies. South Deep is a long-life asset that continues to focus on improving productivity and profitability. Gold Fields’ holds 96.4% of South Deep, with the remainder owned by its BEE partners. Key developments during 2024 South Deep had a tough start to 2024, with operational momentum impacted by a fatal incident on 2 January 2024. This was compounded by reduced stope access owing to increased backfill rehandling and slow drilling through crushed ground, resulting in slower stope turnaround. Gold production decreased by 17% to 8,313kg (267koz) in 2024 from 10,021kg (322koz) in 2023, largely driven by lower longhole stoping volumes and lower grade and gold contribution from destress cuts. Lower volumes from the longhole stopes were due to increased backfill rehandling restricting access to stopes and slower stope turnaround. Reef grade mined decreased by 10% to 5.77g/t from 6.41g/t in 2023 in line with the business plan, largely driven by the mining footprint and mining mix between longhole stoping and destress. AIC increased by 32% to R1,057,462/kg (US$1,794/oz) in 2024 from R800,097/kg (US$1,349/oz) in 2023, mainly due to the lower gold sold, higher cost of sales before amortisation and depreciation and higher capex. Capex increased by 19% to R2,046m (US$112m) in 2024 from R1,717m (US$93m) in 2023, mainly due to legislative requirement to safely manage machine and human interaction CAS level 9, annual major components replacements and fleet refurbishments as well as new mine development. South Deep generated an adjusted FCF of R3,070m (US$168m) in 2024 compared to R3,755m (US$204m) in 2023. The 18% decrease is mainly due to a decrease in gold sold, partially offset by the higher gold price received. Outlook South Deep is expected to produce between 8,700kg – 9,500kg (280koz – 305koz) in 2025. AISC and AIC are expected to be R1,037,300/kg – R1,132,700/kg (US$1,745/oz – US$1,905/oz). 2025 guidance 2024 actual 2024 guidance (revised) 2023 actual Production (kg (koz)) AIC (R/kg (US$/oz)) Production (kg (koz)) AIC (R/kg (US$/oz)) Production (kg (koz)) AIC (R/kg (US$/oz)) Production (kg (koz)) AIC (R/kg (US$/oz)) 8,700 – 9,500 (280 – 305) 1,037,300 – 1,132,700 (1,745 – 1,905) 8,313 (267) 1,057,462 (1,794) 7,800 – 8,200 (250 – 264) 1,120,966 – 1,174,345 (1,890 – 1,980) 10,021 (322) 800,097 (1,349) GOLD FIELDS Integrated Annual Report 2024 73 2024 performance Strategic pillar 1 Strategic pillar 2 Strategic pillar 3 Deliver safe, reliable and cost-effective operations Deliver positive social and environmental impact Grow the value and quality of our portfolio of assets • One fatality and one serious injury • TRIFR of 4.8 • Adjusted FCF of R3,070m (US$168m)  • Backfill issues addressed in H2 2024 • 2,613 employees and 2,653 contractors – 61% of our people are employed from our host community • 28% of employees are women • 431kt CO2e Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions • Gold Mineral Resources of 25Moz and Mineral Reserves of 28Moz • Progressed with development towards the South of Wrench fault South Deep’s gold Mineral Reserves decreased by 241koz, due largely to depletion. At 31 December 2024, South Deep had attributable gold Mineral Reserves of 28.0Moz. Brownfields exploration is focused on the South of Wrench (new mine) area. The mine’s LOM is 85 years given new long-term production forecasts. About this report Who we are Maintaining good governance Our business and strategy Our commitment to responsible mining Our performance Assurance

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Performance of our operations continued Damang Damang is a Gold Fields-managed gold mine in Ghana’s Tarkwa-Damang Gold Belt. Gold Fields holds 90%, with the Ghanaian government owning the remaining 10%. Historically an open-pit operation, Damang has transitioned to processing stockpiles following the completion of active mining. Key developments during 2024 Gold production at Damang decreased by 12% to 135koz (2023: 153koz), though this was 8% higher than guidance of 125koz. Reduced production was in line with the LOM plan for Damang, which ceased mining and moved to only processing stockpiles during 2024. AIC increased by 19% to US$2,002/oz in 2024 from US$1,679/oz in 2023 due to lower gold sold and a higher gold inventory charge in 2024. Total capex remained flat at about US$5m and related to spend on the Far East Tailings Storage Facility raise. Adjusted FCF at Damang increased by 235% to US$138m in 2024 from US$41m in 2023 mainly due to higher revenue resulting from higher gold price and no in-pit mining activity in 2024. Outlook While Damang continues to contribute good cash-flow to the Group, we are assessing ways to optimise value for stakeholders, including options to realise the value of the remaining resource. In December 2024, we applied for an extension of the Damang mining lease, which is due to expire in April 2025. Our application was in accordance with applicable law, however, in March 2025 we received notification that the extension application was rejected. Gold Fields is pursuing all avenues to seek reversal of this decision and to, ultimately, obtain an extension of the Damang mining lease, including through international arbitration, if required. As such, Gold Fields believes the Damang mine continues to be a going concern, and will continue to operate through the processing of the remaining stockpiles under the current LOM plan (see p118 of the Annual Financial Report). 2025 guidance 2024 actual 2024 guidance 2023 actual Production (koz) AIC (US$/oz) Production (koz) AIC (US$/oz) Production (koz) AIC (US$/oz) Production (koz) AIC (US$/oz) 85 2,340 135 2,002 125 2,030 153 1,679 GOLD FIELDS Integrated Annual Report 2024 74 2024 performance Strategic pillar 1 Strategic pillar 2 Strategic pillar 3 Deliver safe, reliable and cost-effective operations Deliver positive social and environmental impact Grow the value and quality of our portfolio of assets • Zero fatalities or serious injuries • TRIFR of 0.7 • Adjusted FCF of US$138m • 204 employees and 1,248 contractors – 75% of our people are employed from our host community • 12% of employees are women • Engaging with communities and local government on increasing number of galamsey incursions • Gold Mineral Resources of 3Moz • Exploration work on smaller pits being conducted No Mineral Reserves were declared for 2024, as the remaining stockpiles do not meet Gold Fields’ current conservative Mineral Reserves economic criteria. The mine has Gold Mineral Resources of 3Moz. About this report Who we are Maintaining good governance Our business and strategy Our commitment to responsible mining Our performance Assurance

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Performance of our operations continued Tarkwa Tarkwa is a large-scale open-pit gold mine situated in Ghana’s Tarkwa Basin. Gold Fields holds 90%, with the Ghanaian government owning the remaining 10%. Tarkwa is a cornerstone Gold Fields asset, consistently meeting production targets and generating good cash-flow. The mine operates several open pits and processes ore using a conventional carbon-in-leach plant. Key developments during 2024 Gold production decreased by 3% to 537koz in 2024 from 551koz in 2023, mainly due to planned lower mined grade. Yield decreased by 8% to 1.12g/t in 2024 from 1.22g/t in 2023 due to lower feed grade as a result of the increased contribution from lower grade stockpiles. AIC increased by 26% to US$1,629/oz in 2024 from US$1,293/oz in 2023 due to lower gold ounces sold and higher cost of sales before amortisation and depreciation – which includes a non-cash gold inventory charge to cost of US$41m in 2024 compared to a credit to cost of US$53m in 2023. Total capex decreased by 5% to US$207m in 2024 from US$216m in 2023, mainly due to a reduction in infrastructure relocation and study costs. Adjusted FCF increased by 14% to US$225m in 2024 from US$196m in 2023, driven by the higher gold price received, partially offset by additional tonnes mined, royalties, taxes and change in working capital. In March 2023, Gold Fields announced a proposed JV between Tarkwa and AngloGold Ashanti’s neighbouring Iduapriem mine. Despite constructive engagement with the Ghanaian government, the requisite approvals for the proposed JV have not yet been obtained. Following the recent national elections, Gold Fields and AngloGold Ashanti are working to engage the new government on progressing the potential JV. Outlook Production at Tarkwa is anticipated to decrease to 488koz in 2025, as the mine advances a stripping programme. AISC and AIC are expected to be US$1,855/oz. Advancing the Tarkwa/Iduapriem JV remains a key deliverable for 2025. 2025 guidance 2024 actual 2024 guidance 2023 actual Production (koz) AIC (US$/oz) Production (koz) AIC (US$/oz) Production (koz) AIC (US$/oz) Production (koz) AIC (US$/oz) 488 1,855 537 1,629 540 1,480 551 1,293 GOLD FIELDS Integrated Annual Report 2024 75 2024 performance Strategic pillar 1 Strategic pillar 2 Strategic pillar 3 Deliver safe, reliable and cost-effective operations Deliver positive social and environmental impact Grow the value and quality of our portfolio of assets • Zero fatalities and two serious injuries • TRIFR of 0.6 • Adjusted FCF of US$225m  • 568 employees and 5,092 contractors – 71 % of our people are employed from our host community • 12% of employees are women • Engaging with communities and local government on increasing number of galamsey incursions • Completed transition of TSF 2 to a downstream-raised facility; TSF 1 to be completed in 2026 • Gold Mineral Resources of 3.84Moz and Mineral Reserves of 3.84Moz • Engagement with new Ghanaian government on proposed Tarkwa/Iduapriem JV commenced Tarkwa’s Mineral Reserves during 2024 declined by 508koz to 3.84Moz, largely due to mine depletion. Exploration activities are currently focused on the Kottraverchy North pit and at Kottraverchy Underground, though this is unlikely to add to Mineral Resources in the near future. Exploration is also planned at Greater Kobada, with geophysical surveys planned for Fanti North and Samahu. About this report Who we are Maintaining good governance Our business and strategy Our commitment to responsible mining Our performance Assurance

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Performance of our operations continued Salares Norte Salares Norte is a 100% Gold Fields-owned gold-silver deposit, located between 3,900m and 4,700m above sea level in the Diego de Almagro municipality in the Atacama region of northern Chile. Its high-sulphidation epithermal system contains mineralisation that offer high-grade oxides. The world-class project will meaningfully change Gold Fields’ future profile by accelerating production growth and reducing the Group’s AIC. Key developments during 2024 After producing first gold and commencing ramp-up at the end of March 2024, Salares Norte’s processing plant was adversely impacted by severe winter conditions in mid-April 2024, causing freezing of material in the circuit. The planned production ramp-up was subsequently paused, with much of the winter period (Q2 and Q3 2024) spent unfreezing and purging material in the primary circuit. Installing bypass circuits early in the winter ensured the main components of the plant could continue to run and circulate solution while the main circuit was being cleaned. The Salares Norte team safely restarted ramp-up at the end of September 2024, which has continued in line with the plan. Commercial production levels are set to be achieved in H2 2025 and steady-state throughput is expected in Q4 2025. Salares Norte produced 45koz-eq at AISC US$1,901/oz-eq in Q4 2024. We spent capex of US$389m on Salares Norte during 2024 (2023: US$398m). We made good progress with the capture and relocation of chinchillas during Q4 2024. The programme was reinstated on 3 October 2024, following the expiry of the urgent and transitional measure issued by Chile’s Superintendence of Environment, which ordered the suspension of dismantling activities at Rockery 3. During November 2024, one chinchilla was successfully captured and relocated from Rockery 3. After no further chinchilla sightings, dismantling of Rockery 3 started in December 2024 and was completed in early January 2025. As a result, the area demarcated for waste material from the Brecha Principal ore body is now clear of any identified chinchilla habitats and placement of waste in the area has commenced. Outlook We expect 2025 gold-equivalent production to be between 325koz-eq – 375koz-eq at AISC of US$935/oz-eq – US$1,100/oz-eq. 2026 is set to be the first full year of steady-state production, with the mine expecting to produce 550koz-eq – 580koz-eq at AISC of US$825/oz – US$875/oz. 2025 guidance 2024 actual 2024 guidance (revised) Production (koz-eq) AIC (US$/oz) Production (koz-eq) AIC (US$/eq-oz) Production (koz-eq) AIC (US$/eq-oz) 325 – 375 1,115 – 1,285 45 12,058 40 – 50 1,790 – 1,850 GOLD FIELDS Integrated Annual Report 2024 76 2024 performance Strategic pillar 1 Strategic pillar 2 Strategic pillar 3 Deliver safe, reliable and cost-effective operations Deliver positive social and environmental impact Grow the value and quality of our portfolio of assets • Zero fatalities or serious injuries • TRIFR of 1.2 • Achieved revised 2024 guidance of 45koz after weather- related delays up to Q3 2024 • Capex of US$389m to complete construction • 501 employees and 2,834 contractors – 27% of our people are employed from our host community • 26% of employees are women • Chinchilla capture and relocation programme successfully implemented after ban lifted in Q4 2024 • Gold Mineral Resources of 0.22Moz and Mineral Reserves of 3.42Moz • Spent US$11m on greenfields exploration to extend life beyond the current 10-year LOM Gold Mineral Reserves at our newest mine, Salares Norte, remained stable at 3.416Moz in 2024, as production of 45koz – all in Q4 2024 – was balanced by new discoveries. Silver Mineral Reserves improved from 41.94Moz to 46.01Moz as mined depletion of 5.87Moz was matched by growth of 9.94Moz. Brownfields exploration was focused around three major areas: Agua Amarga Extension, the Low Baker Target and Brecha Principal Sulfides. About this report Who we are Maintaining good governance Our business and strategy Our commitment to responsible mining Our performance Assurance

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Performance of our operations continued Cerro Corona Cerro Corona is a gold-copper open-pit mine in northern Peru’s Cajamarca region. The operation, 99.53% owned by Gold Fields, produces gold and copper concentrates for global export. As mining at Cerro Corona nears completion, the focus is shifting towards processing stockpiles and depositing tailings in the pit. Key developments during 2024 Gold-equivalent production decreased by 28% to 173koz in 2024 from 239koz in 2023 as mining was re-sequenced to address the North wall stability in H1 2024. The lower price factor as a result of the increased gold price in relation to the copper price also had a negative impact on equivalent production in 2024. AIC per equivalent ounce increased by 38% to US$1,585/eq-oz in 2024 from US$1,146/eq-oz in 2023 due to lower equivalent ounces sold and a lower gold inventory credit to cost, as well as a lower copper by-product credit to cost. Total capex decreased by 24% to US$34m in 2024 from US$44m in 2023, mainly due to completing TSF construction in 2023. FCF decreased by 11% to US$66m in 2024 from US$75m in 2023, mainly driven by lower equivalent ounces sold. Outlook Cerro Corona will enter its final year of mining in 2025, with gold-equivalent production anticipated to decline to 162koz. From 2026 onwards, the mine will process stockpiles, gradually reducing output until the end of the planned life of mine in 2031. 2025 guidance 2024 actual 2024 guidance 2023 actual Gold-only production 93koz 88koz 97koz 122koz Copper production 22.0kt 22.3kt 24.2kt 26.7kt Gold-equivalent production 162koz 173koz 197koz 239koz AIC US$1,235/oz US$905/oz US$735/oz US$536/oz AIC eq-oz US$1,730/oz US$1,585/oz US$1,310/oz US$1,146/oz GOLD FIELDS Integrated Annual Report 2024 77 2024 performance Strategic pillar 1 Strategic pillar 2 Strategic pillar 3 Deliver safe, reliable and cost-effective operations Deliver positive social and environmental impact Grow the value and quality of our portfolio of assets • Zero fatalities or serious injuries • TRIFR of 0.2 • Adjusted FCF of US$66m • North Wall stability in pit addressed • 404 employees and 1,712 contractors – 34% of our people are employed from our host community • 28% of employees are women • 48kt CO2e Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions • Approval of Environmental Impact Assessment to 2031 • Gold Mineral Reserves of 0.59Moz • Last year of mining in 2025 before waste processing until 2031 • Exploration in vicinity ongoing, but unsuccessful to date With active mining at Cerro Corona coming to an end in 2025, no new Mineral Reserves are being added at the mine. Mine depletion accounted for the 149koz decline in Gold Mineral Reserves to 597koz in 2024. Copper Mineral Reserves dropped by 64Mlb to 271Mlb during the year. Brownfields exploration is focused on the Nueva Esperanza project, with surface access negotiations ongoing with local communities. About this report Who we are Maintaining good governance Our business and strategy Our commitment to responsible mining Our performance Assurance

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Performance of our operations continued Windfall project Windfall is a high-grade underground gold project located in Québec, Canada, one of the world’s premier mining jurisdictions. In October 2024, Gold Fields acquired 100% of Osisko Mining to secure full ownership of Windfall. The project, currently in the advanced development stage, will become a cornerstone of Gold Fields’ portfolio as it progresses to production. Key developments during 2024 Gold Fields first acquired 50% of the Windfall project in Québec, Canada in May 2023 by entering into a 50/50 JV with Osisko Mining. In October 2024 Gold Fields completed a transaction to acquire 100% of the outstanding shares of Osisko Mining, paying C$2.02bn (US$1.45bn) net of cash received, in settlement of the transaction. The transaction consolidates 100% ownership of the Windfall project and its entire exploration district (approximately 2,500km2) in Québec, Canada. It also eliminated our obligation of a C$300m deferred cash payment and the C$75m exploration commitment, which formed part of the original JV agreement. At steady state, Windfall is expected to add 300koz per annum to Gold Fields’ production profile at an AIC and AISC that is materially lower than the Group average – improving our position on the industry cost curve. Key members of the Windfall team were retained through the transaction, and integration work is underway. Engagements for the execution of an Impact and Benefits Agreement with the Cree First Nation of Waswanipi and the Cree Nation Government are also ongoing. Outlook We are focusing on obtaining the required environmental approvals and a Board investment decision to support full scale construction and mining, which we expect to receive in H2 2025. We are also progressing the engineering work required ahead of a final investment decision expected in Q1 2026. Construction of the processing plant is expected to take approximately 18 to 24 months, which will result in first production in 2028, this being the first year of meaningful contribution from Windfall. GOLD FIELDS Integrated Annual Report 2024 78 2024 performance1 Strategic pillar 1 Strategic pillar 2 Strategic pillar 3 Deliver safe, reliable and cost-effective operations Deliver positive social and environmental impact Grow the value and quality of our portfolio of assets • Zero fatalities or serious injuries • Key members of Windfall leadership team retained • 203 employees and 379 contractors  • 25% of employees are women • 100% of electricity is sourced from hydropower • Work ongoing on Impact and Benefits Agreement with the Cree First Nation of Waswanipi • To be declared in Gold Fields’ 2025 Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves statement following an updated feasibility study, environmental permitting process and Board approval • Drilling at the Quévillon and Phoenix JV projects progressing About this report Who we are Maintaining good governance Our business and strategy Our commitment to responsible mining Our performance Assurance 1 Since Windfall is still a project, non-financial data is not assured

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Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves summary Managing our Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves is central to achieving our strategic goals. In 2024, Gold Fields maintained its focus on near-mine exploration to extend mine life. While we could not fully replace all mined Mineral Reserves through exploration and extensional drilling, we made significant additions that mitigated the impact of depletion. Our successful exploration at St Ives’ Invincible Underground resulted in a 1.1Moz pre-depletion Reserve discovery. Replacement of Mineral Reserves through extensional drilling and exploration is a multi-year endeavour, and replacement rates will naturally fluctuate. Gold Fields remains committed to a structured Mineral Reserve replacement strategy. Cost pressures and mining depletion contributed to some operations’ net decline in Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves. To address this, we are conducting studies on AO, project ramp-ups, mine expansions and operational efficiencies. In 2025, we will focus on targeted exploration and extensional drilling to further define and grow our Mineral Resource and Mineral Reserve base. In 2024, we applied gold price assumptions of US$1,725/oz for Mineral Resources and US$1,500/oz for Mineral Reserves, alongside updated exchange rates for the Australian Dollar and South African Rand. These changes influenced local currency gold prices. For more information, refer to our 2024 Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves Supplement. Across our operations, we continue to prioritise Mineral Resource-to- Mineral Reserve conversion, sustainable Mineral Reserve growth, and operational efficiency. These efforts aim to offset annual depletion, improve cash-flow and cost per ounce, and unlock strategic opportunities to extend mine life. 2024 performance The LOM Mineral Reserves encompass the first two years of the business plan schedule. As of the end of 2024, the Group’s attributable Proved and Probable Mineral Reserves are estimated at 44.3Moz gold (2023: 44.6Moz), 271Mlbs copper (2023: 336Mlbs) and 46.0Moz silver (2023: 41.9Moz). Gold Mineral Reserves decreased by 0.4Moz, net of annual depletion of approximately 2.0Moz. Copper Mineral Reserves decreased by 65Mlbs, primarily due to a net depletion of 58Mlbs. In contrast, silver Mineral Reserves at Salares Norte increased by 4Moz. Attributable Mineral Reserves saw notable increases, particularly at St Ives, where exploration added 0.7Moz (+28%), net of annual depletion. Granny Smith and Agnew successfully replaced production, while decreases were recorded at Gruyere (-0.1Moz, -6%), South Deep (-0.2Moz, -1%), Tarkwa (-0.5Moz, -12%) and Cerro Corona (-0.2Moz, -20%), all including annual depletion. Salares Norte showed no material change. Silver Mineral Reserves at Salares Norte grew by 4Moz (+10%), while copper Mineral Reserves at Cerro Corona declined by 65Mlbs (-19%). Meanwhile, Damang was removed from Mineral Reserves (though it is still in Mineral Resources), as its remaining stockpiles no longer met Gold Fields’ conservative Mineral Reserve economic criteria. Group attributable Measured and Indicated Mineral Resources exclusive of Mineral Reserves (EMR) amounted to 30.4Moz gold (2023: 30.3Moz) and 2.8Moz silver (2023: 2.2Moz). Inferred Mineral Resources EMR were 11.6Moz gold (2023: 10.2Moz) and 0.1Moz silver (2023: 0.1Moz). Gold Measured and Indicated Mineral Resources increased across several operations, including Granny Smith (+0.1Moz, +6%), Gruyere (+0.2Moz, +38%), St Ives (+0.04Moz, +4%), Agnew (+0.1Moz, +12%), Tarkwa (+0.3Moz, +7%), and Damang (+0.3Moz, +12%), while South Deep showed no material change. Silver Measured and Indicated Mineral Resources at Salares Norte grew by 0.7Moz (+31%). Growth in Inferred Mineral Resources was also recorded, with Gruyere (+0.5Moz, +75%), Granny Smith (+0.1Moz, +10%), St Ives (+0.7Moz, +64%) and Damang (+0.2Moz, +37%) contributing to the 1.4Moz overall increase in gold Inferred Resources. Tarkwa showed no material change, while silver at Salares Norte decreased by 0.03Moz (-35%). In October 2024, Gold Fields acquired 100% of Osisko Mining, securing full ownership of the Windfall project. The project’s Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves will be incorporated into the 2025 Group estimates following an updated feasibility study and environmental permitting process. Governance This consolidated summary of Gold Fields’ Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves should be read alongside the Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves Supplement and Form 20-F, both available on our website. The Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves Supplement provides detailed technical information on our year-end Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves. It is prepared in accordance with the South African Code for the Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources, and Mineral Reserves, 2016 edition, as well as other leading global standards, including the US SEC’s SK-1300. Additional technical details can be found in the Technical Report Summaries, which are filed as exhibits to our Form 20-F. While differences in formatting exist due to varying regulatory requirements, the core information remains consistent across these documents. The Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves statements were prepared under supervision of Group Competent Persons Alex Trueman and Jason Sander, both members of Gold Fields’ Corporate Technical Services team. They consent to the disclosure of these statements in the form they are presented. Further details on their qualifications and affiliations are provided in the Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves Supplement. GOLD FIELDS Integrated Annual Report 2024 79 About this report Who we are Maintaining good governance Our business and strategy Our commitment to responsible mining Our performance Assurance

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Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves estimates as at 31 December 2024 Attributable Mineral Reserves 31 December 2024 31 December 2023 Gold Category Tonnes (Mt) Grade (g/t) Gold (koz) Tonnes (Mt) Grade (g/t) Gold (koz) Australia Gruyere Proved and Probable 41.6 1.29 1,727 45.6 1.25 1,832 Granny Smith Proved and Probable 11.5 6.44 2,389 12.0 6.21 2,390 St Ives Proved and Probable 29.0 3.59 3,347 24.1 3.37 2,610 Agnew Proved and Probable 4.6 6.60 972 4.0 6.82 872 Total Australia Proved and Probable 86.7 3.03 8,435 85.7 2.80 7,704 South Africa South Deep Proved and Probable 175.2 4.97 27,998 178.2 4.93 28,239 Total South Africa Proved and Probable 175.2 4.97 27,998 178.2 4.93 28,239 Ghana Damang Proved and Probable 7.3 0.83 194 Tarkwa – open pits Proved and Probable 70.5 1.24 2,819 85.7 1.22 3,370 Tarkwa – stockpiles Proved and Probable 67.5 0.47 1,018 65.9 0.46 978 Tarkwa – total Proved and Probable 138.0 0.86 3,838 151.6 0.89 4,348 Total Ghana Proved and Probable 138.0 0.86 3,838 158.9 0.89 4,542 Peru and Chile Salares Norte Proved and Probable 19.8 5.36 3,415 18.1 5.86 3,416 Cerro Corona Proved and Probable 38.5 0.48 597 45.4 0.51 749 Total Chile and Peru Proved and Probable 58.3 2.14 4,012 63.6 2.04 4,165 Gold Fields operations – total gold Proved and Probable 458.2 3.01 44,283 486.3 2.86 44,649 Attributable Mineral Reserves 31 December 2024 31 December 2023 Silver Tonnes (Mt) Grade (g/t) Silver (koz) Tonnes (Mt) Grade (g/t) Silver (koz) Chile Salares Norte Proved and Probable 19.8 72.2 46,013 18.1 71.9 41,941 Total Chile silver Proved and Probable 19.8 72.2 46,013 18.1 71.9 41,941 Copper Tonnes (Mt) Grade (% copper) Copper (Mlb) Tonnes (Mt) Grade (% copper) Copper (Mlb) Peru Cerro Corona Proved and Probable 38.5 0.32 271 45.4 0.34 336 Total Peru copper Proved and Probable 38.5 0.32 271 45.4 0.34 336 GOLD FIELDS Integrated Annual Report 2024 80 About this report Who we are Maintaining good governance Our business and strategy Our commitment to responsible mining Our performance Assurance

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Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves estimates continued as at 31 December 2024 Australia Gruyere M&ID2 16.1 1.42 735 12.1 1.37 533 Gruyere IF3 21.8 1.52 1,061 12.6 1.49 606 Granny Smith M&ID 15.4 4.87 2,414 15.3 4.64 2,284 Granny Smith IF 8.1 5.63 1,475 8.2 5.13 1,345 St Ives M&ID 12.0 2.69 1,033 8.8 3.53 994 St Ives IF 11.8 4.48 1,703 8.4 3.86 1,038 Agnew M&ID 6.6 4.77 1,009 6.3 4.46 899 Agnew IF 3.8 4.47 545 4.1 4.27 564 Total Australia M&ID 50.1 3.22 5,191 42.5 3.45 4,710 Total Australia IF 45.5 3.27 4,784 33.3 3.32 3,553 South Africa South Deep M&ID 130.6 4.54 19,046 135.9 4.57 19,980 South Deep IF 20.4 9.10 5,958 20.4 9.10 5,964 Total South Africa M&ID 130.6 4.54 19,046 135.9 4.57 19,980 Total South Africa IF 20.4 9.10 5,958 20.4 9.10 5,964 Ghana Damang M&ID 38.8 1.82 2,271 32.7 1.92 2,019 Damang IF 9.9 2.17 692 7.3 2.16 506 Tarkwa – open pits M&ID 86.2 1.32 3,650 78.4 1.35 3,399 Tarkwa – open pits IF 4.2 1.38 187 4.1 1.37 181 Tarkwa – stockpiles M&ID 0.1 0.35 1 0.1 0.35 1 Tarkwa – stockpiles IF Tarkwa – total M&ID 86.3 1.32 3,651 78.5 1.35 3,400 Tarkwa – total IF 4.2 1.38 187 4.1 1.37 181 Total Ghana M&ID 125.1 1.47 5,923 111.2 1.52 5,419 Total Ghana IF 14.2 1.93 879 11.4 1.88 688 Attributable Mineral Resources EMR1 31 December 2024 31 December 2023 Gold Category Tonnes (Mt) Grade (g/t) Gold (koz) Tonnes (Mt) Grade (g/t) Gold (koz) Attributable Mineral Resources EMR1 31 December 2024 31 December 2023 Gold Category Tonnes (Mt) Grade (g/t) Gold (koz) Tonnes (Mt) Grade (g/t) Gold (koz) Chile and Peru Salares Norte – Chile M&ID 2.9 2.32 216 2.3 2.30 170 Salares Norte – Chile IF 0.2 1.52 10 0.2 1.57 10 Cerro Corona – Peru4 M&ID Cerro Corona – Peru4 IF Total Chile and Peru M&ID 2.9 2.32 216 2.3 2.30 170 Total Chile and Peru IF 0.2 1.52 10 0.2 1.57 10 Gold Fields operations – total gold M&ID 308.6 3.06 30,375 291.8 3.23 30,278 Gold Fields operations – total gold IF 80.3 4.51 11,631 65.3 4.87 10,215 Attributable Mineral Resources EMR1 31 December 2024 31 December 2023 Silver Category Tonnes (Mt) Grade (g/t) Silver (koz) Tonnes (Mt) Grade (g/t) Silver (koz) Chile Salares Norte M&ID 2.9 30.5 2,832 2.3 29.4 2,168 Salares Norte IF 0.2 8.3 56 0.2 13.5 86 Category Tonnes (Mt) Grade (% copper) Copper (Mlb) Tonnes (Mt) Grade (% copper) Copper (Mlb)Copper Peru Cerro Corona M&ID Cerro Corona IF 1 Mineral Resources excluding Mineral Reserves 2 Measured and Indicated 3 Inferred 4 Cerro Corona resources for 2023 are at zero due to limitations on placing in-pit tailings GOLD FIELDS Integrated Annual Report 2024 81 About this report Who we are Maintaining good governance Our business and strategy Our commitment to responsible mining Our performance Assurance

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Exploration Gold Fields views exploration as one of the most cost-effective ways of adding Mineral Reserves and extending the lives of our mines. We have had great success with our brownfields exploration efforts over the years – particularly in Australia, where we built the production base to 1Moz per annum and extended the average LOM to eight years. More recently, we reinvigorated our focus on greenfields activities as a component of our exploration strategy through targeted expansion within the regions we already operate. In this, we are looking to emulate our discovery-to-construction success at Salares Norte, for example. We also continue to screen for prospective early-stage opportunities that could include a wider selection of regions, based on strict criteria. We will only action discrete, value-accretive opportunities on a case-by-case basis, including 100% acquisition, JV earn-in arrangements and strategic equity placements. Near-mine (brownfields) exploration Near-mine exploration is critical to Gold Fields’ strategy and has played an important role in building and maintaining a robust production profile across the regions. Brownfields exploration, which includes resource definition drilling but not grade-control, offers one of the lowest-cost opportunities for adding ounces and improving cash-flow, specifically on a per-share basis. This is particularly true for our Australian assets, where the average cost of Mineral Reserves ounce addition was US$51/oz for the three-year period from 2022 to 2024 – making it an extremely efficient use of capital. Brownfields exploration allows Gold Fields to leverage our operational infrastructure and regional management teams and enables us to take advantage of our operational capabilities, including our proven ability to develop and mine orogenic ore bodies. In 2024, Gold Fields spent US$72m at our mines (2023: US$95m, excluding Asanko) and a further US$12m in district exploration near our Windfall project, which supported a total of 294km of drilling (2023: 299km). We incurred the majority of this spending – A$80m (US$53m) (2023: A$84m (US$56m)) – at our Australian mines. Our exploration spend in Chile was US$11m in 2024 (2023: US$30m), with the focus on adding life to Salares Norte, and US$4m in Ghana (2023: US$6m, excluding Asanko). For 2025, we planned US$104m for near-mine exploration and Mineral Resource conversion. Of this, US$65m is expected to be spent at our Australian operations, US$15m at Salares Norte in Chile and US$19m at the Windfall project in Canada. The details of the near-mine exploration activities at our operations are included on p69 – 78. Greenfields exploration Greenfields exploration has become a prominent part of our growth strategy by ensuring a pipeline of high- quality, early-stage opportunities to sustain our production profile. Our exploration team drives disciplined growth in existing jurisdictions while actively screening for new opportunities under defined parameters. Gold Fields’ exploration portfolio includes 100% landholdings and JVs in Australia, Chile and Peru, complemented by strategic equity positions in Tesoro Gold (17.5%), Torq Resources (14.9%), Chakana Copper (17.2%), Hamelin Gold (14.9%), Killi Resources (10.9%) and Great Southern Mining (4.7%). With the acquisition of Osisko Mining, we also inherited a portfolio of listed holdings, including a 20.7% interest in Vior Mining and a 15.6% interest in O3 Mining. The interest in O3 Mining was sold to Agnico Eagle on 23 January 2025 for C$31m (US$21m). In Québec, Canada, drilling at the Quévillon and Phoenix JV projects (70/30 earn-in with Bonterra, inherited from Osisko) targeted early-stage prospects to unlock the belt’s potential. Ongoing geophysical surveys and generative work will drive an expanded 2025 exploration programme. In Chile, we made progress with the Santa Cecilia JV by finalising a definitive earn-in agreement with Torq Resources for the option to earn up to 75% in the Santa Cecilia project. Priority drilling for 6,000m is set for H1 2025 to advance this high-potential copper-gold prospect. Additionally, a maiden 5,000m drilling programme began at the 100%-owned landholding near Salares Norte. In Q4 2024, exploration activities advanced across Australia. Our JVs, including Edinburgh Park (Great Southern Mining), East Lachlan (Gold and Copper Resources) and West Tanami (Killi Resources), made good progress in land access. We completed geochemical, airborne and ground geophysics surveys, paving the way for increased activity in 2025. Our greenfields portfolio is displayed in the map on the next page. Non-core investments Gold Fields’ strategy is premised on continually improving the quality of our production base. This not only entails acquiring assets that will enhance the quality of the portfolio but also disposing of assets which we view as non-core or not in line with our long-term strategy. During 2024, we streamlined the portfolio by: • Selling our 24% interest in Rusoro Mining in January for an upfront consideration of US$62m • Selling a 45% stake in the Asanko Gold Mine in March for gross proceeds of US$170m, comprising US$65m in cash, three deferred cash payments and a 19.9% shareholding in Galiano. The value of this holding was US$63m at the end-December 2024 based on Galiano’s share price on the TSX • Completing the sale of our 40% stake and terminating our option agreement to buy an additional 20% in the Far Southeast asset in the Philippines. While the asset had been fully impaired in Gold Fields’ books, we received an upfront payment of US$1m together with a US$10m contingent consideration Other strategic investments include a 30.5% stake in Lunnon Metals, valued at A$16.6m at end-December 2024, and a 0.3% share in Mineral Resources valued at A$22.4m. GOLD FIELDS Integrated Annual Report 2024 82 About this report Who we are Maintaining good governance Our business and strategy Our commitment to responsible mining Our performance Assurance

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Exploration continued Investment Commodity Gold Fields holding Value (31 Dec 2024) Status Hamelin Gold Gold 14.86% A$1.4m Hamelin Gold ramps-up West Tanami drilling – new gold zones and fresh targets Great Southern Mining Gold 4.67% A$0.9m A$15m JV to advance the Edinburgh Park project – new targets identified, drilling planned for H2 2025 Lefroy Exploration Gold 8.84% A$1.5m A 50/50 JV between Lefroy and Gold Fields owns land adjacent to our St Ives gold mine in Western Australia Killi Resources Gold 10.94% A$0.8m West Tanami JV – land access advanced, with A$13m (US$8.6m) earn-in underway and regional geophysics surveys completed Chakana Copper Gold, copper 17.18% C$0.9m Chakana Reshapes Soledad: drops Condor Concessions, focuses on high-grade targets Torq Resources Gold, copper 14.87% C$1.0m Torq Resources and Gold Fields finalise Santa Cecilia JV – up to US$48m investment for 75% stake; drilling started in February 2025 Tesoro Gold Gold 17.54% A$6.6m Gold Fields funding directed to regional exploration to uncover new targets at the El Zorro project Vior Inc (Associate) Gold 20.68% C$12.5m Belleterre Gold project accelerated with new leadership, US$4.9m funding, and high-grade gold discoveries Bonterra Resources Gold n/a n/a Drilling at the Quévillon and Phoenix JV projects to earn up to 70%, for C$30m spend over three years targeting early-stage prospects to unlock Windfall district scale potential GOLD FIELDS Integrated Annual Report 2024 83 About this report Who we are Maintaining good governance Our business and strategy Our commitment to responsible mining Our performance Assurance

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GOLD FIELDS Integrated Annual Report 2024 84Employees and stakeholders at our mines in Peru, South Africa and Ghana Independent Auditor’s Assurance Report on the Selected Sustainability Information in Gold Fields Limited Integrated Annual Report 85 Administration and corporate information 89 In this section Assurance About this report Who we are Maintaining good governance Our business and strategy Our commitment to responsible mining Our performance Assurance

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Independent Auditor’s Reasonable Assurance Report on the Selected Sustainability Information in Gold Fields Limited Integrated Annual Report To the Directors of Gold Fields Limited We have undertaken a reasonable assurance engagement in respect of the selected sustainability information, as described below, and presented in the 2024 Integrated Annual Report of Gold Fields Limited (the ‘Company’, “Gold Fields” or “you”) for the year ended 31 December 2024 (the Report). This engagement was conducted by a multidisciplinary team including specialists with relevant experience in sustainability reporting. Subject Matter We have been engaged to provide a reasonable assurance opinion in our report on the following selected sustainability information, marked with a ‘RA’ on the relevant pages in the Report. The selected sustainability information described below have been prepared in accordance with the Company’s reporting criteria that accompanies the sustainability information on the relevant pages of the Report (the accompanying Company reporting criteria). Reasonable assurance Number Selected sustainability information Unit of measurement Boundary Page reference 1 Total CO2-equivalent emissions, Scope 1 – 2 ktCO2e Gold Fields Group 9, 59 2 Total CO2-equivalent emissions, Scope 3 ktCO2e Gold Fields Group 21, 59 3 Energy consumption PJ Gold Fields Group 8, 59, 60 4 Total CO2-equivalent emissions avoided from initiatives ktCO2e Gold Fields Group 59 5 Total energy saved from initiatives PJ Gold Fields Group 59 6 Reduction of absolute Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions (carbon abatement) through renewable projects ktCO2e Gold Fields Group 68 7 Number of environmental incidents – Level 2 and serious incidents (Level 3 – 5) Number of incidents Gold Fields Group 57 8 Total water withdrawal GL Gold Fields Group 8, 62 9 Total water withdrawal per tonnes processed L/tonne Gold Fields Group 62 10 Freshwater withdrawal GL Gold Fields Group 62 11 Percentage of water recycled or reused Percentage Gold Fields Group 9, 21, 62, 68 12 Total water consumed (withdrawal – discharge) GL Gold Fields Group 62 13 Number of cases of Silicosis reported Number of cases Gold Fields Group 9, 42 14 Number of cases of Noise Induced Hearing Loss reported (NIHL) Number of cases Gold Fields Group 42 15 Number of cases of Malaria tested positive per annum (Ghana only) Number of positive cases West Africa 42 16 Number of South African and West African (Ghana) employees in the HAART programme (cumulative) Number of employees South Africa and West Africa 42 17 Percentage of South African and West African (Ghana) workforce on the voluntary counselling and testing (VCT) programme Percentage of workforce South Africa and West Africa 42 18 Total recordable injury frequency rate (TRIFR): Employees, Contractors, Total Rate Gold Fields Group 39 19 Serious injuries Number of serious injuries Gold Fields Group 7, 9, 39 20 Lost time injury frequency rate (LTIFR): Employees, Contractors, Total Rate Gold Fields Group 39 21 Near miss incidents Number of near miss incidents Gold Fields Group 39 22 Total socio-economic development (SED) spend USD Gold Fields Group 8, 24, 25, 46, 49 23 Host community workforce (number) Number (employees + contractors) Gold Fields Group 48 24 Percentage of host community workforce employment of total workforce Percentage Gold Fields Group 9, 21, 38, 48 25 Percentage of women employee representation as of 31 December 2024 Percentage Gold Fields Group 7, 9, 21, 38, 44, 68 26 Host community procurement spend (USD) and percentage of host community procurement spend (of total procurement spend) USD, percentage Gold Fields Group 9, 46, 48 27 Group Host Community Value Creation and Host Community Value Creation as a % of total value creation USD, percentage Gold Fields Group 8, 21, 25, 46, 47 28 Total value created and distributed (by country, stakeholder and total) USD Gold Fields Group 8, 9, 21, 24, 26, 47, 52 29 Whether Gold Fields’ assertions relating to the ICMM Subject Matters (Subject Matters 1 – 5) are fairly presented in the Report, in all material respects, in accordance with the reporting criteria Qualitative Gold Fields Group 3 30 Revolving Credit Facility (RCF) Requirement. Whether Gold Fields assertions relating to independent verification are fairly presented in the Report, in all material respects, in accordance with the reporting criteria. Qualitative Gold Fields Group 68 GOLD FIELDS Integrated Annual Report 2024 85 About this report Who we are Maintaining good governance Our business and strategy Our commitment to responsible mining Our performance Assurance

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Independent Auditor’s Reasonable Assurance Report on the Selected Sustainability Information in Gold Fields Limited Integrated Annual Report continued Mining Charter Selected sustainability information Unit Boundary Page reference Employment equity HDSAs in management (in proportion to applicable demographics) made up of: Board: 50% black persons with exercisable voting rights, of which 20% must be black women Board: Percentage black persons South Deep 55 Board: Percentage black women South Deep 55 Executive/top management: 50% black persons of which 15% must be black women Exec: Percentage black persons South Deep 55 Exec: Percentage black women South Deep 55 Senior: 50% black persons of which 15% must be black women Senior: Percentage black persons South Deep 55 Senior: Percentage black women South Deep 55 Middle: 60% black persons of which 20% must be black women Middle: Percentage black persons South Deep 55 Middle: Percentage black women South Deep 55 Junior: 70% black persons of which 25% must be black women Junior: Percentage black persons South Deep 56 Junior: Percentage black women South Deep 56 Employees with disabilities: 1.5% as a percentage of all employees Disabilities: Percentage South Deep 56 Core/critical skills: 50% black persons Core skills: Percentage South Deep 56 GOLD FIELDS Integrated Annual Report 2024 86 About this report Who we are Maintaining good governance Our business and strategy Our commitment to responsible mining Our performance Assurance

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Independent Auditor’s Reasonable Assurance Report on the Selected Sustainability Information in Gold Fields Limited Integrated Annual Report continued Inclusive procurement Unit Boundary Page reference Mining goods 70% of procurement spend on goods (excluding non-discretionary spend) must be on South African manufactured goods, proportioned as follows regarding the manufacturing: 21% by HDPs owned and controlled company Percentage procured from HDPs owned and controlled company South Deep 55 5% by women OR by young owned and controlled company Percentage women OR by young owned and controlled company South Deep 55 44% by BEE compliant company Percentage procured from BEE-compliant company South Deep 55 Mining services 80% of procurement spend on services (excluding non-discretionary spend) must be sourced from South African companies, proportioned as follows: 50% on HDPs owned and controlled company Percentage discretionary spend on HDPs owned and controlled company South Deep 55 15% on women owned and controlled company Percentage discretionary spend on women owned and controlled company South Deep 55 5% on youth owned and controlled company Percentage discretionary spend on youth South Deep 55 10% on BEE compliant company Percentage discretionary spend on BEE compliant company South Deep 55 Research and Development Research and Development budget spent of which 70% must be spent on SA-based R&D entities R-value of spend South Deep 55 We refer to this as the “selected sustainability information”. GOLD FIELDS Integrated Annual Report 2024 87 About this report Who we are Maintaining good governance Our business and strategy Our commitment to responsible mining Our performance Assurance

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Independent Auditor’s Reasonable Assurance Report on the Selected Sustainability Information in Gold Fields Limited Integrated Annual Report continued Management’s responsibilities The Executive Vice President: Sustainability, representing management and Gold Fields Limited, is responsible for the selection, preparation and presentation of the selected sustainability information in accordance with the accompanying reporting criteria as set out at https:// www.goldfields.com/sustainability-performance.php (the “Reporting Criteria”). This responsibility includes: • the identification of stakeholders and stakeholder requirements, material issues, commitments with respect to sustainability performance, and • the design, implementation and maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation of the Report that is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. Management is also responsible for determining the appropriateness of the measurement and reporting criteria in view of the intended users of the selected sustainability information and for ensuring that those criteria are publicly available to the Report users. Inherent limitations Non-financial performance information is subject to more inherent limitations than financial information, given the characteristics of the subject matter and the methods used for determining, calculating, sampling and estimating such information. The absence of a significant body of established practices on which to draw allows for the selection of different but acceptable measurement techniques which can result in materially different measurements and can impact comparability. Qualitative interpretations of relevance, materiality and the accuracy of data are subject to individual assumptions and judgements. The precision of different measurement techniques may also vary. Furthermore, the nature and methods used to determine such information, as well as the measurement criteria and the precision thereof, may change over time. In particular, where the information relies on carbon and other emissions conversion factors derived by independent third parties, or internal laboratory results, our assurance work will not include examination of the derivation of those factors and other third party or laboratory information. Our Independence and Quality Management We have complied with the independence and other ethical requirements of the Code of Professional Conduct for Registered Auditors, issued by the Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors’ (IRBA Code), which is founded on fundamental principles of integrity, objectivity, professional competence and due care, confidentiality and professional behaviour. The IRBA Code is consistent with the corresponding sections of the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants’ International Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (including International Independence Standards). The firm applies the International Standard on Quality Management 1, Quality Management for Firms that Perform Audits or Reviews of Financial Statements, or Other Assurance or Related Services Engagements, which requires the firm to design, implement and operate a system of quality management, including policies or procedures regarding compliance with ethical requirements, professional standards and applicable legal and regulatory requirements. Our responsibility Our responsibility is to express a reasonable assurance opinion on the selected sustainability information based on the procedures we have performed and the evidence we have obtained. We conducted our assurance engagement in accordance with the International Standard on Assurance Engagements 3000 (Revised), Assurance Engagements other than Audits or Reviews of Historical Financial Information (ISAE 3000 (Revised)), and, in respect of greenhouse gas emissions, International Standard on Assurance Engagements 3410, Assurance Engagements on Greenhouse Gas Statements (ISAE 3410), issued by the International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board. These Standards require that we plan and perform our engagement to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the selected sustainability information are free from material misstatement. A reasonable assurance engagement in accordance with ISAE 3000 (Revised), and ISAE 3410, involves performing procedures to obtain evidence about the measurement of the selected sustainability information and related disclosures in the Report. The nature, timing and extent of procedures selected depend on the auditor’s professional judgement, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the selected sustainability information, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments we have considered internal control relevant to the Company’s preparation of the selected sustainability information. A reasonable assurance engagement also includes: • Evaluating the appropriateness of quantification methods, reporting policies and internal guidelines used and the reasonableness of estimates made by the Company; • Assessing the suitability in the circumstances of the Company’s use of the applicable reporting criteria as a basis for preparing the selected sustainability information; and • Evaluating the overall presentation of the selected sustainability performance information. We believe that the evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. Reasonable Assurance Opinion In our opinion and subject to the inherent limitations outlined elsewhere in this report, the selected sustainability information as set out in the Subject Matter paragraph above for the year ended 31 December 2024 are prepared, in all material respects, in accordance with the reporting criteria. Other Matters The maintenance and integrity of Gold Fields Limited’s website is the responsibility of Gold Fields Limited’s management. Our procedures did not involve consideration of these matters and, accordingly, we accept no responsibility for any changes to either the information in the Report or our independent assurance report that may have occurred since the initial date of presentation on Gold Fields Limited’s website. Restriction of liability Our work has been undertaken to enable us to express a reasonable assurance opinion on the selected sustainability information to the directors of the Company in accordance with the terms of our engagement, and for no other purpose. We do not accept or assume liability to any party other than the Company, for our work, for this report, or for the conclusion we have reached. We neither owe nor accept any duty to any third party, whether in contract or in delict (including without limitation, negligence and breach of statutory duty) or however otherwise arising, and shall not be liable, in respect of any loss, damage or expense of whatsoever nature which is caused by the third party’s usage of our Report. PricewaterhouseCoopers Inc. Director: Jameel Essop Registered Auditor Johannesburg, South Africa 27 March 2025 GOLD FIELDS Integrated Annual Report 2024 88 About this report Who we are Maintaining good governance Our business and strategy Our commitment to responsible mining Our performance Assurance

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Administration and corporate information Gold Fields Limited Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa Registration number 1968/004880/06 JSE, NYSE, DIFX Share code: GFI Issuer code: GOGOF ISIN: ZAE000018123 Company Secretary Anré Weststrate Tel: +27 11 562 9719 Fax: +27 86 720 2704 Email: anre.weststrate@goldfields.com Registered Office Johannesburg Gold Fields Limited 150 Helen Road Sandown Sandton 2196 Postnet Suite 252 Private Bag X30500 Houghton 2041 Tel: +27 11 562 9700 Office of the United Kingdom Secretaries London St James’s Corporate Services Limited Suite 31, Second Floor 107 Cheapside London EC2V 6DN United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0) 20 7796 8644 Email: general@corpserv.co.uk American depository receipts transfer agent Shareholder correspondence should be mailed to: BNY Mellon PO Box 43006 Providence RI 02940-3078 Overnight correspondence should be sent to: BNY Mellon 150 Royall Street, Suite 101 Canton, MA 02021 Email: shrrelations@cpushareownerservices.com Tel: 866 247 3871 Domestic Tel: 201 680 6825 Foreign Sponsor J.P. Morgan Equities South Africa Proprietary Limited 1 Fricker Road Illovo, Johannesburg 2196 South Africa Investor and media enquiries Jongisa Magagula Tel: +27 11 562 9775 Mobile: +27 82 562 5288 Email: jongisa.magagula@goldfields.com Thomas Mengel Tel: +27 11 562 9849 Mobile: +27 72 493 5170 Email: thomas.mengel@goldfields.com Transfer secretaries South Africa Computershare Investor Services Proprietary Limited Rosebank Towers 15 Biermann Avenue Rosebank Johannesburg 2196 Private Bag X9000 Saxonwold 2132 Tel: +27 11 370 5000 Fax: +27 11 688 5248 United Kingdom MUFG Corporate Markets (formerly Link Group) Central Square 29 Wellington Street Leeds, LSI 4 DL England Tel: +44(0) 371 664 0300 Calls are charged at the standard geographic rate and will vary by provider. Calls outside the United Kingdom will be charged at the applicable international rate. Lines are open between 09:00 and 17:30, Monday to Friday excluding public holidays in England and Wales. Email: shareholderenquiries@cm.mpms.mufg.com Listings JSE/NYSE/GFI Directors: YGH Suleman (Chairperson), MJ Fraser* (CEO), AT Dall (CFO)*, A Andani#, PJ Bacchus†, ZBM Bassa, MC Bitar@, TP Goodlace, SL McCrae&, JE McGill^, SP Reid^, PG Sibiya, CAT Smit South African unless otherwise stated. ˆAustralian, †British, &Canadian, @Chilean, #Ghanaian, *Executive director www.goldfields.com GOLD FIELDS Integrated Annual Report 2024 89 About this report Who we are Maintaining good governance Our business and strategy Our commitment to responsible mining Our performance Assurance

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Creating enduring value beyond mining
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Gold Fields
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2024
Gold Fields Limited
Annual Financial
Report
Creating enduring value
beyond mining
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Gold Fields
Gold Fields is a globally diversified gold producer with nine mines in
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Australia, South Africa, Ghana, Peru and Chile and one project in
Canada. We have total attributable annual gold-equivalent production
of 2.07Moz, proved and probable gold Mineral Reserves of 44.3Moz,
measured and indicated gold Mineral Resources of 30.4Moz (excluding
Mineral Reserves) and inferred Gold Mineral Resources of 11.6Moz
(excluding Mineral Reserves). Our shares are listed on the
Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) and our American depositary
shares trade on the New York Exchange (NYSE).
Notes
The audited financial statements for
the year ended 31 December 2024
were prepared by the corporate
accounting staff of Gold Fields
headed by Tzvet Ilarionova, the
Group Financial Controller.
This process was supervised by
Alex Dall, the Group’s Chief
Financial Officer (CFO).
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Annual Financial Report
Statement of responsibility by the Board of Directors
Company Secretary’s Certificate
Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer Responsibility
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Audit Committee report
Director’s report
Management’s discussion and analysis of the financial statements
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Accounting policies
Consolidated income statement
Consolidated statement of comprehensive income
Consolidated statement of financial position
Consolidated statement of changes in equity
Consolidated statement of cash-flows
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
Operating and financial information by mine (unaudited)
Shareholders’ information (unaudited)
Glossary of terms
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Statement of responsibility by the Board of Directors
The directors are responsible for the preparation, integrity and fair presentation of the Annual Financial Statements ("AFS") of Gold Fields
Limited (Gold Fields) and its subsidiaries (together referred to as the Group or the Company), comprising the Consolidated Statement of
Financial Position at 31 December 2024, the Consolidated Income Statement and Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income,
Changes in Equity and Cash-Flows for the year then ended, the accounting policies and the notes to the Consolidated Financial
Statements, as well as the Directors’ Report. These financial statements presented on p14 – 140 were prepared in accordance with the
IFRS® Accounting Standards and the requirements of the South African Companies Act No 71 of 2008, as amended (Companies Act), the
JSE Limited Listings Requirements and include amounts based on judgements and estimates made by management.
The directors consider that, in preparing the financial statements, they have used the most appropriate accounting policies, consistently
applied and supported by reasonable and prudent judgements and estimates, and that all IFRS Accounting Standards they consider to
be applicable have been followed. The directors are satisfied that the information contained in the AFS fairly presents the results of
operations and cash-flows for the year and the financial position of the Group at year-end. The directors also prepared the other
information included in the Annual Financial Report ("AFR") and are responsible for both its accuracy and its consistency with the
financial statements.
The directors are responsible for ensuring accounting records are kept. The accounting records should disclose with reasonable accuracy
the financial position of the Group to enable the directors to ensure the financial statements comply with the relevant legislation.
The directors are also responsible for such internal controls as they deem necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that
are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and for maintaining adequate accounting records and an effective
system of risk management.
The directors are also responsible for the controls over and the security of the website and, where applicable, for establishing and
controlling the process for electronically distributing annual reports and other financial information to shareholders and to the Companies
and Intellectual Property Commission ("CIPC").
The auditors are responsible for reporting on whether the Consolidated Financial Statements are fairly presented in accordance with the
applicable financial reporting framework.
The going concern basis has been adopted in preparing the financial statements. The directors have no reason to believe that the Group,
or any company within the Group, will not be a going concern in the foreseeable future, based on forecasts and available cash resources.
These financial statements support the viability of the Group.
Gold Fields has adopted a Code of Conduct, which is available on the Gold Fields website and which is adhered to by the Group.
The Group’s external auditors, PricewaterhouseCoopers Inc (PwC), audited the financial statements, and their report is presented on
p49 – 51.
Approval of consolidated annual financial statements
Gold Fields’ consolidated AFS, as identified in the first paragraph, were approved by the Board of Directors (Board) on 27 March 2025
and are signed on its behalf by:
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Mike Fraser Alex Dall
Chief Executive Officer Chief Financial Officer
Authorised director Authorised director
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Company Secretary’s Certificate
In terms of section 88(2)(e) of the Companies Act, I certify that the Company has lodged with the CIPC all such returns required to be
lodged by a public company in terms of the Companies Act, and that all such returns are true, correct and up to date.
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Anré Weststrate
Company Secretary
27 March 2025
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Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer Responsibility
Statement
In terms of section 3.84(k) of the JSE Listings Requirements, the directors, whose names are stated below, hereby confirm that:
a. The AFS set out on p52 – 140 fairly present in all material respects the financial position, financial performance and cash-flows of
the issuer in terms of IFRS Accounting Standards;
b. To the best of our knowledge and belief, no facts have been omitted or untrue statements made that would make the AFS false or
misleading;
c. Internal financial controls have been put in place to ensure material information relating to the issuer and its consolidated
subsidiaries have been provided to effectively prepare the financial statements of the issuer;
d. The internal financial controls are adequate and effective and can be relied upon in compiling the AFS, having fulfilled our role and
function as executive directors with primary responsibility for implementation and execution of controls;
e. Where we are not satisfied, we have disclosed to the Audit Committee and the auditors any deficiencies in design and operational
effectiveness of the internal financial controls, and have remediated the deficiencies/taken steps to remedy the deficiencies; and
f. We are not aware of any fraud involving directors.
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Chief Executive Officer Chief Financial Officer
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Audit Committee Report
for the year ended 31 December 2024
Introduction
We are pleased to present the Audit Committee (the "Committee") report for the year ended 31 December 2024.
Composition and meetings
The members of the Gold Fields’ Audit Committee were appointed by our shareholders at the AGM on 31 May 2024. At the AGM, Ms PG
Sibiya was re-elected Chairperson of the Audit Committee while Messrs A Andani, PJ Bacchus and CAT Smit were re-elected as members
of the Committee. On 2 August 2024, Ms ZBM Bassa, a newly appointed Non-executive Director of the Gold Fields Board, also joined the
Audit Committee.
Details of the number of meetings held during the year, as well as the attendance thereof by Committee members, are on p16 o f the
Governance and Remuneration Report ("GRR"). The Gold Fields’ Board continues to believe that, as a collective, the Committee members
have the necessary skills to carry out their duties effectively and with due care.
Responsibilities
The Committee has certain reporting responsibilities to both the shareholders and the Board and is accountable to them. Its duties, as set
out in the Committee Terms of Reference, are reviewed annually and incorporate the Committee’s statutory obligations as set out in the
Companies Act, King IV, and paragraph 3.84(g) of the JSE Listings Requirements (South Africa), as well as the New York Stock Exchange
Standards related to Listed Company Audit Committees and the Securities and Exchange Act 1934 (USA). A work plan is approved every
year, encompassing all these duties, and progress is continuously monitored to ensure these obligations are fulfilled by the Committee.
Among other things, the Committee monitors and reviews:
The preparation of the Annual Financial Statement ("AFS") in the Annual Financial Report ("AFR"), ensuring fair presentation and
compliance with IFRS Accounting Standards and the Companies Act, and recommending same to the Board for approval;
The integrity of the Integrated Annual Report ("IAR") and Form 20-F by ensuring its content is reliable and includes all relevant
operational, financial and other non-financial information, risks and other relevant factors;
Together with the Board, quarterly, interim and other shareholder-specific financial information;
Filing of the Form 20-F with the US SEC;
Accounting policies of the Group and proposed revisions, and significant and unusual transactions, estimates and accounting
judgements;
The effectiveness of the internal control environment;
The effectiveness and independence of both the internal and external audit functions;
The effectiveness of the Company's Sarbanes-Oxley Act ("SOX") controls;
The effectiveness of the Group's financial risk management;
Recommendation of financial restatements to the Remuneration Committee in line with the Group's incentive-based Remuneration
Clawback Policy;
The recommendation and appointment of Gold Fields’ external auditors, and approves their remuneration, reviews the scope of their
audit, their reports and findings, and pre-approves non-audit services in line with Company policy;
JSE attestation and the evaluation of the performance of the CFO;
The adequacy and effectiveness of the Group’s enterprise-wide risk management policies, processes and mitigating strategies;
The governance of information communication technology ("ICT") and the effectiveness of the Group’s information systems;
The cash/debt position of the Group to determine whether the going concern basis of reporting is appropriate;
The combined assurance model, and provides independent oversight of the effectiveness of the Group’s assurance functions and
services, with particular focus on combined assurance arrangements;
Compliance with applicable legislation, regulations and applicable rules, codes and standards;
Compliance with the Company’s Code of Conduct;
Compliance with policies and procedures relating to Anti-Money Laundering ("AML") and Combating of Financing of Terrorism ("CFT");
Approval of hedging activities as and when mandated by the Board (none in 2024); and
Consideration of ad-hoc matters relating to regulatory requirements.
Key audit matters
The Committee considered the appropriateness of key audit matters reported in the external auditor’s report and considered the
significant areas requiring the use of management estimates and assumptions. These are detailed in note 1 to the accounting policies
(p52 – 72). Management presented position papers to the Committee for approval detailing the accounting treatment and related
accounting implications for significant transactions, which included estimates and assumptions used, the external sources and experts
consulted, and the basis on which they were applied in the calculations.
Key audit matter
How the Committee addressed the matter
Accounting for the acquisition of Osisko Mining Incorporated
Reviewed the accounting for the acquisition of Osisko Mining
Incorporated and the related purchase price allocation thereof.
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Key focus areas in 2024
External audit
The Committee is responsible for recommending the appointment or reappointment of a firm of external auditors to the Board which, in
turn, recommends the appointment to shareholders. Upon this recommendation, the Committee is responsible for determining whether
the designated appointee firm and audit partner have the necessary independence, experience, qualifications and skills, and that the
audit fee is appropriate.
An external audit fee of R70.9 million (US$4.2 million) for 2024 was approved, as well as R7.9 million (US$0.4 million) for other fees.
The Committee reviewed the annual external audit strategy plan and budget at its meeting on 20 August 2024, including the scope,
materiality levels and significant risk areas, and established that the approach would appropriately support the management of
organisational risks, as well as applicable regulatory changes and requirements. The audit plan forms the basis of providing the
Committee with the necessary assurances on risk management, including the effectiveness of the internal control and IT governance
environment. The plan was approved by the Committee.
PwC had direct access to the Committee throughout the year and met with the Chairperson of the Committee before each meeting and,
when required, on an ad hoc basis. PwC reported to the Committee at each quarterly meeting, as well as at the year-end meeting. In
addition, the Committee regularly met with PwC separately without the management team present. The Committee is satisfied that PwC is
independent of the Group.
During the year, the Committee reviewed the quality and suitability of the external auditor's work focusing on internal quality control
procedures, and in particular external reviews performed by audit Regulators on the firm and the lead engagement partner. The Audit
Committee reviewed reports from PWC relating to quality assessment reviews undertaken internally and by the Independent Regulatory
Board for Auditors ("IRBA") and the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board ("PCAOB"), including remediation plans to address
findings, as necessary. There are no significant matters to report to the shareholders. The Committee concluded the work of the external
auditor was satisfactory.
Internal audit
Gold Fields Internal Audit ("GFIA") is an independent department within the Company, headed by a Vice President Internal Audit ("VP IA")
who is appointed by the Committee. The VP IA reports directly to the Committee and has direct access to the Chairperson and members
of the Committee, as well as the Board Chairperson. The Committee Chairperson meets with the VP IA once per quarter and on an ad hoc
basis, as required. The VP IA also meets with the Committee, without management, at least annually and whenever deemed necessary by
either the VP IA or the Committee.
The Committee is satisfied that the resources available to GFIA, along with the skills and experience of the department, will allow the team
to fulfil its mandate.
The Committee determines the purpose, authority and responsibility of GFIA in an Internal Audit Charter, which is reviewed and approved
annually. The Committee assesses the performance of GFIA every year. GFIA operates in accordance with the International Standards for
the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing as prescribed by the Institute of Internal Auditors. The internal audit activities carried out
during the year were identified through a combination of the Gold Fields risk management framework, which includes the combined
assurance framework, and the risk-based methodologies adopted by GFIA. The Committee approves the annual internal audit assurance
plan presented by GFIA and monitors progress against the plan reported to the Committee each quarter. GFIA ensured that its framework
is aligned with the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission’s ("COSO") 2013 internal control framework.
The Group’s internal control systems are designed to provide reasonable assurance on the maintenance of proper accounting records
and the reliability of financial information. It also covers operational areas, compliance with the Gold Fields Code of Conduct and
sustainability records. These systems are monitored by GFIA, and its findings and recommendations are reported to the Committee and
senior management.
GFIA reports identify deficiencies to the Committee every quarter, together with recommended remedial actions, which are then followed
up on to ensure the necessary action has been taken.
GFIA provided the Committee with a written assurance statement on the adequacy and effectiveness of governance, risk management
and controls. No significant events occurred, nor have any been brought to GFIA’s attention, to believe that governance, risk management
and the control environment are inadequate or ineffective.
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Information communication and technology governance
ICT governance remains a key focus area for the Group, the responsibility of which was delegated to the Committee by the Board. The
Committee also works with the Risk Committee on related ICT matters.
Gold Fields’ ICT Charter defines the overall direction and governance for ICT across the Group. The VP ICT is responsible for executing
ICT governance procedures in line with this Charter, and reports to the Committee at each meeting. The Committee reviews this report,
which includes the results of all review and testing conducted by management and GFIA.
Gold Fields adopted the Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology ("COBIT") as a governance framework, and regular
assessments are conducted to determine the maturity of ICT governance processes. Areas of ICT risks across the Group were defined as
part of the Group’s overall risk management framework, and formal policies and procedures are documented and updated regularly for
these areas.
Given the nature of cybersecurity and the rising global cyber risk, cybersecurity is a key component of the Group’s ICT governance and
risk agenda. Gold Fields further enhanced its cybersecurity management controls by achieving the ISO 27001 information security
management system certification for all its mines and corporate offices, with the exception of our offices and operation in Chile and
Canada.
The ICT Governance, Risk, Architecture, Standards, and Security Compliance ("GRASSC") Committee is responsible for ensuring
compliance and adherence to the Group’s ICT policies and procedures. The ICT GRASSC Committee reviews compliance to the
governance framework quarterly and recommends improvements as appropriate.
Chief Financial Officer
The Committee evaluated the expertise and performance of the CFO, Mr AT Dall, who acted as Interim CFO after the retirement of Mr PA
Schmidt in April 2024 and was appointed permanent CFO on 1 March 2025. The Committee is satisfied that Mr AT Dall has the
appropriate expertise to carry out his duties as CFO of the Company and the Group and is supported by highly qualified and competent
senior staff. This conclusion is supported by input from both internal and external auditors.
Going concern
After having duly considered the Group’s solvency and liquidity position, the Board has a reasonable belief that the Group will continue as
a going concern for the foreseeable future.
Group compliance governance
The Committee is also responsible for monitoring compliance governance for the Group – a key focus area for the Board and
management as a whole.
The Group has a detailed, systematic and risk-based framework in place. The framework is applied to identify all laws, regulations and
adopted, rules, codes and standards applicable to Gold Fields in all jurisdictions in which the Group operates. Updates on regulatory
changes are identified on a monthly basis and internally assessed for application and impact. The assessment of potential and/or actual
risk exposure of non-compliance regarding the identified applicable instruments per jurisdiction, includes potential exposure to financial
loss, as well as operational and reputational risks, and the adequacy of recorded controls. Mitigating controls designed to manage the
risks are identified, documented and maintained proactively. GFIA carries out a review of the effectiveness (in terms of design and
operating effectiveness) of the controls and reports on the level of compliance.
All active suppliers and contractors are screened on a monthly basis based on an array of predefined risk criteria, including adverse
media exposure. A screening risk calculator is applied to those assessed entities, based on the outcome of the screening due diligence.
Eliminatory or mitigating measures are identified and implemented as required.
Apart from conducting screening due diligence, the Committee also oversees the engagement with, and commitments made, to external
stakeholders.
The Committee also ensures Gold Fields’ Code of Conduct is effective and implemented diligently throughout the Group.
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The Code is available on the Gold Fields website at www.goldfields.com/code-of-conduct.php
The Committee is also responsible for ensuring all calls to the Gold Fields hotline – administered by an independent external party – are
proactively dealt with. The Chairperson of the Committee, together with GFIA, are custodians of the reporting and investigation procedure
and, where appropriate, will make use of external advisors and experts to investigate reporting matters. The number and nature of these
calls are reported at the quarterly Committee meetings. The details of the investigations, including details on any action taken, are also
reported to the SET Committee.
The Group’s Risk Committee deals with Group operational and financial risks, as well as the requisite reporting as required annually. While
there is ongoing interaction between the Risk and Audit Committees, the management of financial risk remains a key focus of the
Committee, management and GFIA. Gold Fields’ Group risk disclosures are on p28 – 36 of the IAR.
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Combined assurance
The Committee reviewed the Group’s progress with the development and implementation of a formalised combined assurance model.
The Committee is satisfied with:
The appropriateness of the design and effectiveness of the combined assurance model applied by the Group;
The levels of assurance and mitigating actions taken to be able to conclude on the appropriateness of the assurance obtained; and
The results of the combined assurance plan and coverage at year-end.
The combined assurance model provides an effective basis for the Committee to conclude that the following objectives were met:
Enabling an effective control environment;
Supporting the integrity of information used for internal decision making; and
Supporting the integrity of external reports.
Internal control statement
As part of its US listing, Gold Fields has to comply with the requirement of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (US), which requires
management to establish and maintain adequate internal control over financial reporting using a recognised internal controls framework.
Management is accountable to the Board for the design, implementation, monitoring and integration of internal financial controls for the
day-to-day running of the Group, focusing on the efficiency and effectiveness of operations, safeguarding the Group’s assets, legal and
regulatory compliance, business sustainability and reliable reporting, including financial reporting.
The Committee believes that Gold Fields’ internal controls are effective, and that the financial records can be relied upon as a reasonable
basis for the preparation of the AFS.
Annual financial report and other reports
The Committee considered and discussed the Annual Financial Report ("AFR"), the Governance and Remuneration Report ("GRR") and the
IAR with both management and the external auditors.
During this process, the Committee:
Reviewed the AFS included in the AFR for consistency, fair presentation and compliance with IFRS Accounting Standards;
Evaluated significant estimates and judgements and reporting decisions;
Reviewed the documentation supporting the going concern basis of accounting and concluded that it is appropriate;
Evaluated the material factors and risks that could impact the AFR and IAR;
Evaluated the completeness of the financial and sustainability disclosures;
Evaluated subsequent events and their impact on the financial statements up to the date of this report;
Discussed the treatment of significant and unusual transactions with management and the external auditors; and
Reviewed and discussed the sustainability information disclosed in the IAR and based on these discussions, is satisfied that the
information is reliable.
The Committee considers that the AFR, GRR and the IAR comply with the statutory requirements of the various regulations governing
disclosure and reporting in all material respects, and that the AFS comply in all material respects with the Companies Act and IFRS
Accounting Standards.
The Committee recommended to the Board that the AFS included in the AFR be adopted and approved.
Looking ahead to 2025
The Committee will continue its focus on:
Ensure effective functioning of the Group’s financial systems and processes and financial control environment;
Audit quality and independence;
Evaluate significant estimates and judgements and reporting decisions;
Future changes to accounting standards, legislation and other regulations impacting reporting;
Monitor and implement further improvements to the integrated combined assurance model; and
Integration of Windfall in the Group’s reporting and SOX environment.
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Philisiwe Sibiya
Chairperson: Audit Committee
27 March 2025
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Directors’ report
The directors have pleasure in submitting their report and the AFS of the Group for the year ended 31 December 2024.
Review of operations
The activities of the various Gold Fields operations are detailed in our 2024 IAR.
Financial results
The information on the financial position of the Group for the period ended 31 December 2024 is set out on p52 – 173 of this AFR.
The income statement for the Group shows a profit attributable to owners of the parent from continuing operations of US$1,245m for the
year ended 31 December 2024, compared with a profit attributable to owners of the parent from continuing operations of US$722m for
the year ended 31 December 2023.
Compliance with financial reporting standards
The Group’s AFS were prepared in accordance with IFRS Accounting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards
Board (IASB), the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) Financial Reporting Guides as issued by the Accounting
Practices Committee, Financial Reporting Pronouncements as issued by the Financial Reporting Standards Council, the JSE Listings
Requirements and the Companies Act.
Listings
The abbreviated name under which the Company is listed on the JSE is GFIELDS, and the short code is GFI. The Company also has a
secondary listing on the NYSE.
As at 31 December 2024, the Company had in issue, through The Bank of New York Mellon (BNY Mellon) on the NYSE, 180,901,758
(31 December 2023: 201,570,395) American Depository Receipts (ADRs). Each ADR is equal to one ordinary share.
Directorate
Composition of the Board
The Board currently consists of two executive directors and eleven NEDs.
Rotation of directors
Directors retiring in terms of the Company’s MoI are Ms ZBM Bassa, Ms SL McCrae, Ms MC Bitar, Ms JE McGill and Mr A Andani, all of
whom are eligible and offer themselves for re-election. In February 2025, Gold Fields announced that two non-executive directors, Steven
Reid and Peter Bacchus, will retire as directors of the Board at the Company’s AGM in May 2025.
The boards of Gold Fields’ various subsidiaries comprise some of the executive officers and one or both of the executive directors, where
appropriate, as well as NEDs of the Group.
Directors’ and officers’ disclosure of interests in contracts
During the year under review, no contracts were entered into in which directors or officers of the Company had an interest, and which
significantly affected the business of the Group.
For the year ended 31 December 2024, the directors’ beneficial interest in the issued share capital and listed share capital of the
Company (see adjacent table) was approximately 0.05%. No one director individually exceeded 1% of the issued share capital or voting
control of the Company.
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Share ownership of directors and executive officers
Beneficial
Direct 1
Indirect 2
31-Dec-24
31-Dec-23
31-Dec-24
31-Dec-23
Current directors
Y Suleman
S Reid
1,000
1,000
P Bacchus
A Andani
T Goodlace
P Sibiya
J McGill
C Smit
Z Bassa
S McCrae
C Bitar
M Fraser
Former directors
P Schmidt
104,867
Current prescribed officers
B Mokoatle 3
20,373
9,796
M Preece 4
395,240
324,544
L Rivera
58,665
58,665
K Carter 5
8,220
12,924
J Magagula
F Swanepoel
C Gratias 6
20,000
A Dall
G Lotz
J Ricciardone
M Steyn
Former prescribed officers
N Chohan
380,388
S Mathews
11,500
R Bardien
28,797
J Mortoti
Total
503,498
919,557
12,924
1 Direct ownership – shares owned outright; includes personal investment shares. Subject to tax gross-up at top marginal rate of individual taxation for minimum shareholding
requirement purposes.
2 Indirect ownership – restricted MSR shares pledged from performance shares granted under the LTI plan and held in escrow. Not grossed-up for tax.
3 Mr Mokoatle retained 10,577 ordinary shares from his vesting settlement during 2024 increasing his direct beneficial holding from 9,796 GFI ordinary shares at 31 December 2023
to 20,373 GFI ordinary shares at 31 December 2024.
4 Mr Preece retained 70,696 ordinary shares from his vesting settlement during 2024 increasing his direct beneficial holding from 324,544 GFI ordinary shares at 31 December 2023
to 395,240 GFI ordinary shares at 31 December 2024.
5 Ms Carter acquired and holds 8,220 GFI ordinary shares at 31 December 2024 and deferred 12,924 GFI ordinary shares from her vesting settlement in 2024 currently held in
escrow.
6 Mr Gratias acquired and holds 20,000 GFI American Depository Rights on the NYSE at 31 December 2024.
Related-party information is disclosed in note 43 of the AFR.
Save as disclosed on the Stock Exchange News Services on 7 February 2025 and 20 February 2025, there are no changes in the
directors’ interests occurring between the end of the financial year and the date of approval of the AFR.
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Financial affairs
Dividend Policy
The Company’s Dividend Policy is to declare an interim and final dividend of 30% – 45% of normalised earnings. On 20 February 2025,
the Company declared a final cash dividend number 101 of 700 South African cents per ordinary share (2024: 420 South African cents) to
shareholders reflected in the register of the Company on 11 March 2025. This dividend was paid on 17 March 2025. The dividend resulted
in a total dividend of 1,000 South African cents per share for the year ended 31 December 2024 (2023: 745 South African cents), with the
final dividend being accounted for in 2025.
Borrowing powers
In terms of the provisions of section 19(1) of the Companies Act, read together with clause 4 of the Company’s MoI, the borrowing powers
of the Company are unlimited. As at 31 December 2024, the Company’s borrowings totalled US$2,496m, compared with total borrowings
of US$1,237m at 31 December 2023.
Capital expenditure
Capital expenditure (capex) for the year ended 31 December 2024 amounted to US$1,183 million compared with US$1,055 million for the
year ended 2023. Estimated capex for 2025 is US$1,490 million – US$1,550 million and is intended to be funded from internal sources
and, to the extent necessary, borrowings.
Significant announcements in 2024
Fatal incident at South Deep
1 January 2024
Gold Fields announces that a fatal incident occurred at the Company's South Deep mine. An employee at the mine is fatally injured
underground in an incident involving trackless mining equipment.
Gold Fields completes divestment of Asanko stake
5 March 2024
Gold Fields completes the sale of it 45% effective interest in the Asanko Gold Mine in Ghana to Galiano Gold for gross proceeds of
US$170m plus a 1% net smelter royalty on future production from the Nkran deposit. The proceeds include 28.5m Galiano shares.
Gold Fields invests in St Ives microgrid
11 March 2024
The Board of Gold Fields approves the go-ahead for the A$296m (US$195m) renewables project at the St Ives mine in Western Australia.
The project, which will use wind and solar power, is the largest in the Gold Fields portfolio to date, and will provide 73% of the mine's
electricity requirements. It is planned to be operational in 2026.
First gold produced at Salares Norte
2 April 2024
Gold Fields announces that it has started production at its Salares Norte mine in Chile with the pouring of its first gold-silver doré on 28
March 2024. This represents a significant milestone for the company, which has taken the project from discovery, through exploration and
development to production over the past 13 years.
Fatal incident at St Ives
23 April 2024
An employee of a sub-contractor at Gold Fields' St Ives mine in Western Australia is fatally injured in a mobile equipment related incident
at a construction site on the mine.
Paul Schmidt retires as Gold Fields CFO
30 April 2024
The Board of Gold Fields announces the retirement of its CFO Paul Schmidt with effect from 30 April 2024. Alex Dall is appointed Interim
CFO from 1 May 2024, but does not become an executive director.
Gold Fields revises guidance for Salares Norte and Group
13 June 2024
Due to persistent and adverse weather conditions in northern Chile, Gold Fields announces a downward revision of production guidance
at Salares Norte from the previously indicated gold-equivalent ounces range of 220koz – 240koz to 90koz – 180koz. Guidance is
subsequently - on 23 August - revised further downwards to 40koz - 50koz. Due to the Salares Norte production revision, Gold Fields
revises 2024 Group production guidance from 2.33Moz - 2.43Moz to 2.20Moz – 2.30Moz and subsequently to 2.05Moz - 2.15Moz.
PIC raised shareholding in Gold Fields
18 June 2024
The South African state-owned Public Investment Corporation (PIC) acquires additional shares in Gold Fields, taking its shareholding to
20.1% and making it the largest shareholder in the Company.
Gold Fields appoints two new directors to the Board
2 August 2024
The Board of Gold Fields announces the appointments of Shannon McCrae and Zarina Bassa as Non-Executive Directors to the
company’s Board.
Gold Fields signs native title agreement for St Ives
7 August 2024
Gold Fields and the Ngadju Native Title Aboriginal Corporation, a representative body for the Ngadju People, sign an historic Native Title
Agreement for the St Ives mine in Western Australia.
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Gold Fields Ghana Foundation opens T&A Stadium
16 August 2024
The Gold Fields Ghana Foundation hands over the refurbished Tarkwa & Abosso Stadium in Tarkwa in the country’s Western Region to
the National Sports Authority. The rehabilitation work on the stadium to a 8,000 seater world-class stadium started in January 2020 and
was completed in June 2024 at a cost of US$16.2m.
Gold Fields completes acquisition of Osisko Mining
28 October 2024
Gold Fields completes the acquisition of Osisko Mining, which consolidates Gold Fields’ 100% ownership of the Windfall Project and the
extensive surrounding exploration camps in Québec, Canada. Gold Fields pays C$1.93bn (US$1.39bn) net of cash received using cash on
hand, undrawn debt facilities and a US$750m liquidity facility.
Gold Fields, AngloGold Ashanti provide update on proposed Tarkwa/Iduapriem JV
7 November 2024
Gold Fields and AngloGold Ashanti announce that they did not manage to secure final government approval of their proposed joint
venture between Gold Fields' Tarkwa mine and AngloGold Ashanti's neighbouring Iduapriem mine, despite constructive engagement with
the government. Negotiations with a new government commence in February 2025.
Going concern
Gold Fields’ AFS were prepared using appropriate accounting policies, supported by reasonable judgements and estimates. The directors
have reasonable belief that the Company and Group have adequate resources to continue as a going concern for the foreseeable future.
Dematerialisation of the shares
Shareholders are reminded that, as a result of the clearing and settlement of trades through Strate, the Company’s share certificates are
no longer good for delivery for trading. Dematerialisation of the Company’s share certificates is a prerequisite when dealing in the
Company’s shares.
Property
The register of property and mineral rights is available for inspection at the registered office of the Company during normal business
hours.
Environmental obligations
The Company’s total gross closure liability for environmental rehabilitation costs amounted to US$641m at 31 December 2024 compared with
US$598m at 31 December 2023. The regional gross closure liabilities are as follows:
Australia: US$229m
South Africa: US$43m
Ghana: US$119m
Chile: US$48m
Peru: US$194m
Canada: US$8m
The funding methods used by each region to make provision for the mine closure cost estimates are:
Australia – self-funding, using existing cash resources
South Africa – contributions into environmental trust funds and guarantees
Ghana – reclamation security agreement bonds underwritten by banks and restricted cash
Chile – bank guarantees
Peru - bank guarantees and cash resources
Canada - bank guarantees
Contingent liabilities and litigation
A material Group Litigation Report is presented at each Audit Committee meeting for discussion and consideration on whether the matter
remains contingent or whether a provision has to be recognised. Details of Gold Fields’ contingent liabilities and litigation matters can be
found in note 38 of the AFR.
Administration
Ms A Weststrate held the position of Company Secretary for the period under review.
Computershare Investor Services Proprietary Limited (Computershare) is the Company’s South African transfer secretary and Link Asset
Services is the registrar of the Company in the UK.
Auditors
The Audit Committee has recommended to the Board that PwC be re-appointed as the external auditors of the Company, until the
conclusion of the next AGM, in accordance with section 90(1) of the Companies Act.
Subsidiary Companies
Details of major subsidiary companies in which the Company has a direct or indirect interest are set out in note 45 of the AFR.
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Gold Fields
Management’s discussion and analysis of the financial statements
The following Management’s Discussion and Analysis of the Financial Statements should be read together with the Gold Fields
consolidated financial statements, including the notes accompanying these financial statements.
A Management’s Discussion and Analysis of the Financial Statements for the years ended 31 December 2023 and 2022 has been omitted
from the Gold Fields Limited 2024 Form 20-F, but may be found in the Management’s Discussion and Analysis of the Financial Statements
of the Gold Fields Limited 2023 Form 20-F, filed with the SEC on 28 March 2024, which is available free of charge on the SEC’s website
at www.sec.gov and our website at www.goldfields.com.
Overview
Gold Fields is a significant producer of gold and a major holder of gold reserves and resources in South Africa, Ghana, Australia and Peru.
In Peru, Gold Fields also produces copper. In Chile, Gold Fields produces silver and gold. Gold Fields is primarily involved in underground
and surface gold and surface copper mining and silver from 2024 and related activities, including exploration, extraction, processing and
smelting.
In 2024, the South African, Ghanaian, Peruvian, Australian and Chilean operations produced 13%, 31%, 8%, 46% and 2% of its total gold
production, respectively.
Gold Fields’ economic interest in the South Deep mine in South Africa is 96.43%. Gold Fields also owns a 100% of the St Ives, Agnew,
Granny Smith mines and 50% of the Gruyere gold mine in Australia, 90.0% of the Tarkwa and Damang mines in Ghana, 99.5% of the Cerro
Corona mine in Peru, 100% of the Salares Norte mine in Chile and 100% of the Windfall Project in Canada.
Salares Norte
Salares Norte (100% owned) was adversely impacted by the early onset of winter conditions during 2024. After producing first gold and
commencing ramp-up of the plant at the end of March 2024, the processing plant was impacted by severe winter conditions in mid-April
2024, causing freezing of material in the circuit.
The planned production ramp-up was subsequently put on hold with much of the winter period (Q2 and Q3 2024) spent unfreezing and
purging material in the primary circuit. Installation of by-pass circuits early in the winter ensured that the main components of the plant
could continue to run and circulate solution, while the main circuit was being cleaned.
The Salares Norte team was able to safely recommence the ramp-up at the end of September 2024. Despite experiencing a late snow
event in early October 2024, the ramp-up has continued in line with the plan, with commercial levels of production set to be achieved in
Q2 2025. Steady state throughput on a monthly basis is expected in Q4 2025.
Salares Norte produced 45koz-eq at AISC US$1,901/oz-eq in Q4 2024. 2025 gold-equivalent production is expected to be between
325koz-eq and 375koz-eq at AISC of US$975/oz-eq to US$1,125/oz-eq, with 2026 set to be the first full year of steady-state production in
which the mine is expected to produce between 550koz-eq and 580koz-eq at AISC of US$825/oz-eq to US$875/oz-eq.
We also made good progress with the capture and relocation of chinchillas during Q4 2024. The programme was reinstated on 3 October
2024, following the expiry of the urgent and transitional measure (MUT) issued by Chile’s Superintendence of Environment (SMA), which
ordered the suspension of dismantling activities at Rockery Area No 3.
During November 2024, one chinchilla was successfully captured and relocated from Rockery Area No 3. After no further chinchilla
sightings, dismantling of Rockery Area No 3 commenced in December 2024 and was completed in early January 2025. As a result, the
area demarcated for waste material from the Brecha Principal orebody is now clear of any identified chinchilla habitats and placement of
waste in the area has commenced .
Osisko acquisition
In October 2024, Gold Fields completed a transaction to acquire 100% of the outstanding shares of Osisko Mining, paying C$2.02 billion
(US$1.45 billion) net of cash received, in settlement of the transaction.
The transaction consolidates 100% ownership of the Windfall Project and its entire exploration district (c.2,500km 2 ) in Québec, Canada. It
also eliminated our obligation of a C$300 million deferred cash payment and the C$75 million exploration commitment, which formed part
of the original JV agreement on the Windfall Project.
Focus for the project is obtaining the required environmental approvals to support full scale construction and mining, which we expect to
receive in H2 2025. We are also progressing the engineering work required ahead of a final investment decision expected in Q1 2026.
Construction of the processing plant is expected to take approximately 18 to 24 months, which is expected to result in first production in
2028, this being the first year of meaningful contribution from Windfall. At steady state, Windfall is expected to add 300koz per annum  to
Gold Fields’ production profile at an AIC and AISC that is materially lower than the Group average, improving our position on the industry
cost curve.
Tarkwa/Iduapriem JV in Ghana
Despite constructive engagement with the Government of Ghana following the announcement of the proposed joint venture in March
2023, the requisite approvals by the Government for the proposed JV between Tarkwa and the neighbouring Iduapriem mine have not
yet been obtained. Following the recent national elections, Gold Fields and AngloGold Ashanti are working to engage the new
Government on the potential joint venture.
Gold Fields and AngloGold Ashanti continue to believe that a combination of Tarkwa and Iduapriem into a single managed entity is
compelling, given that it is anticipated to extend life of mine, increase production and lower costs, thereby creating value for all
stakeholders. Whilst working to obtain approval for the joint venture, we continue to pursue improvements to Tarkwa.
Gold Fields
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Reserves
As of 31 December 2024, Gold Fields reported attributable proved and probable gold, silver and copper reserves of approximately
44 million ounces (2023: 45 million ounces) of gold, 271 million pounds (2023: 336 million pounds) of copper and 46 million ounces (2023:
42 million ounces) of silver.
Non-IFRS measures
The Annual Financial Report (“AFR”) contains certain non-IFRS financial measures in respect of the Group’s financial performance, the
statement of financial position and cash flows presented in order to provide users with relevant information and measures used by the
Group to assess performance. Non-IFRS financial measures are financial measures other than those defined or specified under relevant
accounting standards. They are presented for illustrative purposes only and due to their nature may not fairly present Gold Fields’
financial position, changes in equity, results of operations or cash flows. In addition, these measures may not be comparable to similarly
titled measures used by other companies. The following table sets out the Non-IFRS financial measures disclosed throughout the AFR and
where they are reconciled to IFRS Accounting Standards:
Non-IFRS measure
Purpose of measure
Reference to where
reconciled to IFRS
Accounting Standards
All-in sustaining costs (“AISC”)
Intended to provide transparency into the costs
associated with producing and selling an ounce
of gold.
p15
All-in costs (“AIC”)
Intended to provide transparency into the costs
associated with producing and selling an ounce of
gold (including growth capital).
p15
Adjusted EBITDA
Used in the ratio to monitor the capital of the Group.
p41 and
p131
Net debt
Net debt (excluding lease liabilities)
Net debt to adjusted EBITDA
Adjusted free cash flow
Used to measure the cash generated by the core
business.
p40
Adjusted free cash flow from operations
Used to measure the cash generated by the core
business.
p40
Sustaining and non-sustaining capital
expenditure
Used in the determination of AISC and AIC.
p16
Normalised profit attributable to owners of
the parent and normalised profit per share
attributable to owners of the parent
Forms the basis of the dividend pay-out policy.
p33
All-in sustaining and all-in costs
The World Gold Council worked closely with its member companies to develop definitions for AISC and AIC. The World Gold Council is
not a regulatory industry organisation and does not have the authority to develop accounting standards or disclosure requirements.
AISC and AIC are non-IFRS measures. These non-IFRS measures are intended to provide further transparency into the costs associated
with producing and selling an ounce of gold. These metrics are helpful to investors, governments, local communities and other
stakeholders in understanding the economics of gold mining. The AISC incorporates costs related to sustaining current production.
The AIC include additional costs which relate to the growth of the Group. AISC, as defined by the World Gold Council, are operating costs
plus all costs not already included therein relating to sustaining current production, including sustaining capital expenditure. The value of
by-product revenues such as silver and copper is deducted from operating costs as it effectively reduces the cost of gold production.
AIC starts with AISC and adds additional costs which relate to the growth of the Group, including non-sustaining capital expenditure and
exploration, evaluation and feasibility costs not associated with current operations.
AISC and AIC are reported on a per ounce of gold basis, net of by-product revenues (as per the World Gold Council definition) as well as
on a per ounce of gold equivalent basis, gross of by-product revenues.
An investor should not consider AISC and AIC or operating costs in isolation or as alternatives to operating costs, cash flows from
operating activities or any other measure of financial performance presented in accordance with IFRS Accounting Standards. AISC and
AIC as presented in this Annual Financial Report may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of performance of other
companies.
The tables on the following pages set out a reconciliation of Gold Fields’ cost of sales before gold inventory change and amortisation
and depreciation, as calculated in accordance with IFRS Accounting Standards (refer to the consolidated financial statements), to its AISC
and AIC net of by-product revenues per ounce of gold sold for 2024 and 2023. The following tables also set out AISC and AIC gross of
by-product revenue on a gold equivalent ounce basis for 2024 and 2023.
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Gold Fields
Management’s discussion and analysis of the financial statements continued
United States Dollar
AISC and AIC, net of by-product revenue per ounce of gold
For the year ended 31 December 2024
Figures in millions unless otherwise
stated
South
Deep
Tarkwa
Damang
St Ives
Agnew
Granny
Smith
Gruyere
50%
Cerro
Corona
Salares
Norte
Corporate
and
projects
Group
Cost of sales before gold inventory
change and amortisation and
depreciation
(356.4)
(519.7)
(132.8)
(358.3)
(222.9)
(235.0)
(107.4)
(226.7)
(43.0)
(2,202.3)
Gold inventory change (cash) 6
(2.4)
(41.3)
(105.3)
(24.7)
(1.5)
0.1
(16.9)
38.1
24.7
(129.2)
Inventory write-off
(3.1)
(3.1)
Royalties
(3.2)
(62.5)
(15.5)
(20.2)
(13.9)
(16.6)
(8.7)
(7.1)
(147.7)
Community/social responsibility costs 6
(4.0)
(9.2)
(0.7)
(7.1)
(21.0)
Non-cash
remuneration (share-based payments)
(0.1)
(0.4)
(0.5)
(0.3)
(0.4)
(0.3)
(1.2)
(0.1)
(1.2)
(4.4)
Cash remuneration (long-term
employee benefits) 6
(3.7)
(3.5)
0.5
(2.7)
(1.3)
(2.7)
(0.9)
(2.2)
(0.2)
2.1
(14.5)
Other 5,6
(29.7)
(29.7)
By-product
revenue 1,6
0.7
1.5
0.2
1.0
0.6
0.2
0.8
192.7
3.7
201.5
Rehabilitation, amortisation and
interest 6
(5.7)
(5.9)
(4.5)
(2.0)
(3.2)
(2.0)
(19.8)
(2.4)
(45.4)
Sustaining capital
expenditure 3,6
(111.6)
(206.5)
(4.7)
(168.6)
(45.4)
(56.1)
(85.1)
(26.8)
(142.2)
(2.3)
(849.4)
Lease payments 6
(28.4)
(7.4)
(18.7)
(21.6)
(18.0)
(12.4)
(2.2)
(3.9)
(2.7)
(115.4)
Exploration, feasibility and evaluation
costs
(3.0)
(3.0)
All-in sustaining costs 3
(480.7)
(878.7)
(271.5)
(597.3)
(308.4)
(331.6)
(232.8)
(65.4)
(163.4)
(33.8)
(3,363.6)
Lease payments 6
(6.3)
(6.3)
Exploration, feasibility and evaluation
costs 4,6
(19.6)
(11.0)
(3.1)
(1.9)
(6.9)
(16.1)
(81.0)
(139.6)
Non-sustaining capital expenditure 3,6
(29.3)
(27.0)
(24.3)
(6.9)
(246.4)
(24.4)
(358.2)
All-in costs 3
(480.7)
(878.7)
(271.5)
(646.2)
(346.3)
(358.9)
(234.7)
(79.2)
(425.9)
(145.5)
(3,867.7)
Gold only ounces sold ('000oz)
267.9
539.6
135.6
339.7
234.4
282.6
143.8
87.5
34.2
2,065.4
All-in sustaining costs
(480.7)
(878.7)
(271.5)
(597.3)
(308.4)
(331.6)
(232.8)
(65.4)
(163.4)
(33.8)
(3,363.6)
All-in sustaining costs net of by-
product revenue per ounce of gold
sold (US$/oz)
1,794
1,629
2,002
1,759
1,316
1,173
1,619
747
4,776
1,629
All-in costs
(480.7)
(878.7)
(271.5)
(646.2)
(346.3)
(358.9)
(234.7)
(79.2)
(425.9)
(145.5)
(3,867.7)
All-in costs net of by-product revenue
per ounce of gold sold (US$)
1,794
1,629
2,002
1,903
1,477
1,270
1,632
905
12,452
1,873
1 By-product revenue at Cerro Corona relates to copper. For all the other operations, by-product revenue relates to silver.
2 Sustaining capital expenditure represents the majority of capital expenditures at existing operations, including underground mine development costs, deferred stripping costs of
open-pit operations, ongoing replacement of mine equipment and other capital facilities and other capital expenditures at existing operations and is calculated as total capital
expenditure of US$1,183.4 million per note 44 to the consolidated financial statements, less non-sustaining capital expenditures. Non-sustaining capital expenditures (or growth
capital) represent capital expenditures for major growth projects as well as enhancement capital for significant infrastructure improvements at existing operations. The corporate
and projects non-sustaining capital expenditure of US$24.4 million relates to the Windfall Project capital.
3 This total may not reflect the sum of the line items due to rounding.
4 Includes exploration, feasibility and evaluation and share of equity-accounted losses of Far Southeast Gold Resources Incorporated (“FSE”) up to the date of disposal.
5 Other includes offshore structure costs and management fees.
6 Based on information underlying the audited consolidated annual financial statements of Gold Fields Limited for the year ended 31 December 2024.
Gold Fields
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United States Dollar
AISC and AIC, gross of by-product revenue per ounce of gold
For the year ended 31 December 2024
Figures in millions unless otherwise
stated
South
Deep
Tarkwa
Damang
St Ives
Agnew
Granny
Smith
Gruyere
50%
Cerro
Corona
Salares
Norte
Corporate
and
projects
Group
All-in sustaining costs (per table above)
(480.7)
(878.7)
(271.5)
(597.3)
(308.4)
(331.6)
(232.8)
(65.4)
(163.4)
(33.8)
(3,363.6)
Add back by-product
revenue 1,3
(0.7)
(1.5)
(0.2)
(1.0)
(0.6)
(0.2)
(0.8)
(192.7)
(3.7)
(201.5)
All-in sustaining costs gross of by-
product revenue 2
(481.5)
(880.2)
(271.7)
(598.4)
(308.9)
(331.8)
(233.6)
(258.1)
(167.1)
(33.8)
(3,565.1)
All-in costs (per table above)
(480.7)
(878.7)
(271.5)
(646.2)
(346.3)
(358.9)
(234.7)
(79.2)
(425.9)
(145.5)
(3,867.7)
Add back by-product
revenue 1,3
(0.7)
(1.5)
(0.2)
(1.0)
(0.6)
(0.2)
(0.8)
(192.7)
(3.7)
(201.5)
All-in costs gross of by-product
revenue 2
(481.5)
(880.2)
(271.7)
(647.3)
(346.9)
(359.1)
(235.5)
(271.9)
(429.7)
(145.5)
(4,069.2)
Gold equivalent ounces sold
267.9
539.6
135.6
339.7
234.4
282.6
143.8
171.6
35.6
2,150.9
All-in sustaining costs gross of by-
product revenue (US$/ equivalent oz)
1,797
1,631
2,003
1,762
1,318
1,174
1,624
1,504
4,690
1,658
All-in costs gross of by-product
revenue (US$ equivalent oz)
1,797
1,631
2,003
1,906
1,480
1,271
1,638
1,585
12,058
1,892
1 By-product revenue at Cerro Corona relates to copper. For all the other operations, by-product revenue relates to silver.
2 This total may not reflect the sum of the line items due to rounding.
3 Based on information underlying the audited consolidated annual financial statements of Gold Fields Limited for the year ended 31 December 2024.
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Management’s discussion and analysis of the financial statements continued
United States Dollar
AISC and AIC, net of by-product revenue per ounce of gold
For the year ended 31 December 2023
Figures in millions unless
otherwise stated
South
Deep
Tarkwa
Damang
St Ives
Agnew
Granny
Smith
Gruyere
50%
Cerro
Corona
Salares
Norte
Corporate
and
projects
Continuing
operations
Asanko 1
45%
Continuing
and
discontinued
operations
Cost of sales before gold
inventory change and
amortisation and
depreciation
(315.2)
(455.1)
(178.0)
(322.6)
(200.3)
(223.9)
(108.3)
(227.1)
(12.2)
(2,042.7)
(60.5)
(2,103.2)
Gold inventory change (cash) 7
(13.8)
52.9
(45.0)
(3.5)
5.0
(0.4)
(7.8)
46.2
12.2
45.8
(3.7)
42.1
Royalties
(3.1)
(42.8)
(11.9)
(18.2)
(11.8)
(13.9)
(7.8)
(7.0)
(116.5)
(6.6)
(123.1)
Community/social
responsibility costs 7
(3.0)
(6.0)
(0.4)
(10.0)
(19.4)
(19.4)
Non-cash
remuneration (share-based
payments)
(0.3)
(0.8)
(0.1)
(0.3)
(0.2)
(0.3)
(0.1)
(1.3)
(0.1)
(5.8)
(9.1)
(9.1)
Cash remuneration (long-term
employee benefits) 7
(5.9)
(7.2)
(2.6)
(6.8)
(4.3)
(5.6)
(2.1)
(7.4)
(2.6)
(11.3)
(55.8)
(55.8)
Other 6,7
(25.5)
(25.5)
(25.5)
By-product
revenue 2,7
0.8
1.7
0.3
1.1
0.4
0.2
0.8
207.6
212.7
0.3
213.0
Rehabilitation, amortisation
and interest 7
(0.1)
(3.8)
(2.9)
(4.4)
(1.7)
(2.6)
(1.7)
(16.1)
(2.0)
(35.1)
(1.1)
(36.2)
Sustaining capital
expenditure 3,7
(93.1)
(216.3)
(4.9)
(72.1)
(54.5)
(47.2)
(51.7)
(31.3)
(117.9)
(2.2)
(691.4)
(18.7)
(710.1)
Lease payments 7
(25.6)
(7.8)
(10.8)
(18.6)
(13.7)
(11.4)
(2.0)
(2.0)
(2.2)
(94.2)
(1.2)
(95.4)
Exploration, feasibility and
evaluation costs
(6.0)
(6.0)
(6.0)
All-in sustaining costs 4
(433.6)
(708.9)
(253.2)
(437.6)
(286.0)
(307.4)
(190.2)
(48.5)
(124.6)
(47.0)
(2,837.1)
(91.5)
(2,928.6)
Exploration, feasibility and
evaluation costs 5,7
(3.0)
(16.6)
(9.9)
(3.7)
(1.9)
(3.9)
(29.3)
(29.8)
(98.0)
(3.3)
(101.3)
Non-sustaining capital
expenditure 3,7
(25.2)
(15.9)
(29.1)
(13.1)
(280.2)
(19.0)
(382.4)
(6.1)
(388.5)
All-in costs 4
(433.6)
(708.9)
(256.3)
(479.5)
(311.7)
(340.1)
(192.1)
(65.4)
(434.0)
(95.9)
(3,317.4)
(101.0)
(3,418.4)
Gold only ounces sold
('000oz)
321.5
548.1
152.6
368.7
242.0
284.4
161.4
122.0
2,200.8
60.4
2,261.2
All-in sustaining costs
(433.6)
(708.9)
(253.2)
(437.6)
(286.0)
(307.4)
(190.2)
(48.5)
(124.6)
(47.0)
(2,837.1)
(91.5)
(2,928.6)
All-in sustaining costs net of
by-product revenue per
ounce of gold sold (US$/oz)
1,349
1,293
1,659
1,187
1,182
1,081
1,178
397
1,289
1,516
1,295
All-in costs
(433.6)
(708.9)
(256.3)
(479.5)
(311.7)
(340.1)
(192.1)
(65.4)
(434.0)
(95.9)
(3,317.4)
(101.0)
(3,418.4)
All-in costs net of by-product
revenue per ounce of gold
sold (US$)
1,349
1,293
1,679
1,301
1,288
1,196
1,190
536
1,507
1,672
1,512
1 Equity-accounted joint venture. Asanko was presented as a discontinued operation, refer note 14 of the AFR for further details.
2 By-product revenue at Cerro Corona relates to copper. For all the other operations, by-product revenue relates to silver.
3 Sustaining capital expenditure represents the majority of capital expenditures at existing operations, including underground mine development costs,  deferred stripping costs of
open-pit operations, ongoing replacement of mine equipment and other capital facilities and other capital expenditures at existing operations and is calculated as total capital
expenditure of US$1,054.7 million per note 44 to the consolidated financial statements, less non-sustaining capital expenditures. Non-sustaining capital expenditures (or growth
capital) represent capital expenditures for major growth projects as well as enhancement capital for significant infrastructure improvements at existing operations. The corporate
and projects non-sustaining capital expenditure of US$19.0 million relates to the Windfall Project capital.
4 This total may not reflect the sum of the line items due to rounding.
5 Includes exploration, feasibility and evaluation and share of equity-accounted losses of Far Southeast Gold Resources Incorporated (“FSE”).
6 Other includes offshore structure costs and management fees.
7 Based on information underlying the audited consolidated annual financial statements of Gold Fields Limited for the year ended 31 December 2023.
Gold Fields
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United States Dollar
AISC and AIC, gross of by-product revenue per ounce of gold
For the year ended 31 December 2023
Figures in millions unless
otherwise stated
South
Deep
Tarkwa
Damang
St Ives
Agnew
Granny
Smith
Gruyere
50%
Cerro
Corona
Salares
Norte
Corporate
and
projects
Continuing
operations
Asanko 1
45%
Continuing
and
discontinued
operations
All-in sustaining costs
(per table above)
(433.6)
(708.9)
(253.2)
(437.6)
(286.0)
(307.4)
(190.2)
(48.5)
(124.6)
(47.0)
(2,837.1)
(91.5)
(2,928.6)
Add back by-product
revenue 2,4
(0.8)
(1.7)
(0.3)
(1.1)
(0.4)
(0.2)
(0.8)
(207.6)
(212.7)
(0.3)
(213.0)
All-in sustaining costs
gross of by-product
revenue 3
(434.4)
(710.5)
(253.5)
(438.7)
(286.4)
(307.6)
(191.0)
(256.0)
(124.6)
(47.0)
(3,049.8)
(91.8)
(3,141.6)
All-in costs (per table
above)
(433.6)
(708.9)
(256.3)
(479.5)
(311.7)
(340.1)
(192.1)
(65.4)
(434.0)
(95.9)
(3,317.4)
(101.0)
(3,418.4)
Add back by-product
revenue 2,4
(0.8)
(1.7)
(0.3)
(1.1)
(0.4)
(0.2)
(0.8)
(207.6)
(212.7)
(0.3)
(213.0)
All-in costs gross of by-
product revenue 3
(434.4)
(710.5)
(256.5)
(480.5)
(312.1)
(340.3)
(192.9)
(273.0)
(434.0)
(95.9)
(3,530.1)
(101.2)
(3,631.4)
Gold equivalent ounces
sold
321.5
548.1
152.6
368.7
242.0
284.4
161.4
238.2
2,317.0
60.4
2,377.4
All-in sustaining costs
gross of by-product
revenue (US$/
equivalent oz)
1,351
1,296
1,661
1,190
1,183
1,081
1,183
1,075
1,316
1,521
1,321
All-in costs gross of by-
product revenue (US$
equivalent oz)
1,351
1,296
1,681
1,303
1,290
1,197
1,195
1,146
1,524
1,677
1,527
1 Equity-accounted joint venture. Asanko was presented as a discontinued operation, refer note 14 of the AFR for further details.
2 By-product revenue at Cerro Corona relates to copper. For all the other operations, by-product revenue relates to silver.
3 This total may not reflect the sum of the line items due to rounding.
4 Based on information underlying the audited consolidated annual financial statements of Gold Fields Limited for the year ended 31 December 2023.
AISC and AIC
AISC net of by-product revenues (excluding Asanko) increased by 26% from US$1,289 per ounce of gold in 2023 to US$1,629 per
ounce of gold in 2024, mainly due to lower gold sold, higher sustaining capital expenditure and higher cost of sales before amortisation
and depreciation.  Included in the higher cost of sales before amortisation and depreciation is a non-cash gold inventory charge of US$85
per ounce mainly relating to Tarkwa and Damang. AIC net of by-product revenues (excluding Asanko) increased by 24% from US$1,507
per ounce of gold in 2023 to US$1,873 per ounce of gold in 2024, mainly due to lower gold sold, higher sustaining capital expenditure
and higher cost of sales before amortisation and depreciation, partially offset by lower non-sustaining capital expenditure.
AISC gross of by-product revenues (excluding Asanko) increased by 26% from US$1,316 per ounce of gold in 2023 to US$1,658 per
ounce of gold in 2024, due to the same reasons as above. AIC gross of by-product revenues (excluding Asanko) increased by 24% from
US$1,524 per ounce of gold in 2023 to US$1,892 per ounce of gold in 2024, due to the same reasons as above.
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Management’s discussion and analysis of the financial statements continued
Royalties
South Africa
The Royalty Act was promulgated on 24 November 2008 and came into operation on 1 March 2010. The Royalty Act imposes a royalty
on refined and unrefined minerals payable to the South African government.
The royalty in respect of refined minerals (which include gold and platinum) is calculated by dividing earnings before interest and taxes
(“EBIT”), as defined by the Royalty Act, by the product of 12.5 times gross revenue calculated as a percentage, plus an additional 0.5%.
EBIT refers to taxable mining income (with certain exceptions such as no deduction for interest expense and foreign exchange losses)
before assessed losses but after capital expenditure. A maximum royalty of 5% is levied on refined minerals.
For Gold Fields, this means that currently it pays a royalty based on the refined minerals royalty calculation as applied to its gross
revenue. The rate of royalty tax payable for 2024 and 2023 was 0.5% of revenue.
Ghana
Minerals are owned by the Republic of Ghana and held in trust by the President. Under the terms of the March 2016 Development
Agreement (“DA”) entered into with the government of Ghana, Tarkwa and Damang have been subject to a sliding scale for royalty rates,
linked to the prevailing gold price from 1 January 2017. The royalty sliding scale is as follows:
Average gold price
Low value
High value
Royalty rate
US$0.00
US$1,299.99
3.0 %
US$1,300.00
US$1,449.99
3.5 %
US$1,450.00
US$2,299.99
4.0 %
US$2,300.00
Unlimited
5.0 %
The average rate of royalty tax payable for 2024 and 2023 based on the above sliding scale was 4.0% to 5% and 4.1% on revenue,
respectively.
Australia
Royalties are payable to the state based on the amount of gold produced from a mining tenement. Royalties are payable quarterly at a
fixed rate of 2.5% of the royalty value of gold sold. The royalty value of gold is the amount of gold produced during the month multiplied
by the average gold spot price for the month.
Peru
Royalties and Special Mining Tax are both calculated with reference to the operating margin and ranging from 1% (for operating margins
less than 10%) to 12% (for operating margins of more than 80%), or 1% of revenue, the highest of both amounts. Cerro Corona’s effective
royalty and Special Mining Tax rate for 2024 and 2023 was 4.0% and 4.1% of operating profit, respectively.
Chile
Chile levies a royalty (referred to as the special mining income tax) on all medium to large scale mining operations in Chile. Gold Fields
anticipates that its Chilean subsidiary will be treated as a large scale mineral producer. This is because it will produce annual gold
equivalent ounces in excess of 50,000 metric tonnes of fine copper. The applicable mining tax percentage is calculated on a sliding scale
with reference to the mining operational profit margin. The tax rate is from 5% (for operating margins equal to or less than 35%) to 14%
(for operating margins of 85% or more). The mining tax payable is calculated at the applicable tax rate on the net operating income of the
Chilean subsidiary. The mining tax is a deductible expense in the calculation of the Chilean corporate tax.
Canada
Mining royalties in Canada are imposed by provinces on mining operations within their jurisdictions. Gold Fields Windfall Project is located
in the Quebec province in Canada. Quebec levies a mining tax on annual profit using progressive tax rates calculated with reference to
the operating margin in specific bands being 16% (for operating margins up to 35%) then 22% (for operating margins between 35% and
50%) and 28% (for operating margins exceeding 50%).  In any event, Quebec imposes a minimum mining tax based on the mine-mouth
output value, less certain deductible allowances.  The rate for the minimum tax are 1% for the first C$80 million and 4% for the remainder.
The mining tax is a deductible expense in the calculation of Quebec and Canadian Federal income taxes.
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Income and mining taxes
Gold Fields tax strategy and policy
The Gold Fields tax strategy is to proactively manage its tax obligations in a transparent, responsible and sustainable manner,
acknowledging the differing interests of all stakeholders.
The Group does not engage in aggressive tax planning and seeks to maintain professional real-time relationships with the relevant
tax authorities. In material or complex matters, the Group would generally seek advance tax rulings, or alternatively obtain external
counsel opinion.
The Group does not embark on intra-group gold sales and only sells its gold (or gold-equivalent product) directly to independent third
parties at arm’s-length prices – generally at the prevailing gold spot price. Active business income is therefore fully declared and taxed
in the source country where the relevant mining operation is located, with the revenue accruing to the source country.
Gold Fields has appropriate controls and procedures in place to ensure compliance with relevant tax legislation in all the jurisdictions
in which it operates. This includes compliance with transfer pricing (“TP”) legislation and associated TP documentation requirements,
which is governed by the Group TP policy. The Group TP policy is fully compliant with OECD guidelines and is regularly updated and
benchmarked by independent experts. Uncertain tax positions are properly evaluated, and reported in terms of (IAS) 37 Provisions,
Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets .
The Group is subject to South African Controlled Foreign Companies (“CFC”) tax legislation which is aimed at taxing passive income and
capital gains realised by its foreign subsidiaries (to the extent that it was not taxed in the foreign jurisdiction).
The Group is reporting its key financial figures on a country-by-country basis as from 2017 onwards. The country-by-country reports are
filed with the South African Revenue Service, which will exchange the information with all the relevant jurisdictions with which it has
concluded or negotiated exchange of information agreements. Gold Fields also reports its total tax contribution and indicative tax rate
per country in its Annual Financial Report.
The Group oversees its tax affairs through multiple levels of management. The Group has invested and allocated appropriate resources in
the Group tax department to ensure we comply with our global tax obligations. The Group has a global team of tax professionals; located
in all of its operating jurisdictions, charged with managing their respective tax affairs in line with Group’s Code of Conduct, global tax
strategy and internal policies.
The Chief Financial Officer has ultimate responsibility for setting Group’ tax strategy. The day-to-day operational responsibility for the
execution of tax policy resides with the Vice President and Group Head of Tax. The Vice President and Group Head of Tax and Chief
Financial Officer reports tax matters to the Board’s Audit Committee on a regular basis. The Group’s tax strategy is reviewed and
approved formally by the Audit Committee and the Board on an annual basis.
The Group seeks to maintain open, constructive and ethical relationships with tax authorities. The Group strives for transparency in all
its dealings with tax authorities. The Group attempts to work collaboratively with tax authorities to resolve disputes where tax laws are
unclear, in a timely manner. The Group will seek to protect its position in the courts where it believes a tax authority has assessed a
transaction or position incorrectly or unfairly under the law. The Group also interacts with governments on the development of fair, clear
and predictable tax laws. The Group does this directly or through various industry organisations.
South Africa
Generally, South Africa imposes tax on the worldwide income (including capital gains) of all of Gold Fields’ South African incorporated
and tax resident entities. Certain classes of passive income such as interest and royalties, and certain capital gains, derived by Controlled
Foreign Companies (“CFC”) could be subject to South African tax on a notional imputation basis. CFCs generally constitute a foreign
company in which Gold Fields owns or controls more than 50% of the shareholding.
Gold Fields pays taxes on its taxable income generated by its mining and non-mining tax entities. Under South African law, gold mining
companies and non-gold mining companies are taxed at different rates. Companies in the Group not carrying on direct gold mining
operations were taxed at a statutory rate of 27%.
The corporate income tax rate was reduced from 28% to 27% for tax years ended on or after 31 March 2023 and was effective for the year
ended 31 December 2023 and 2024. At the same time, Companies are entitled to set off any balance of assessed losses to the extent
that the set-off amount does not exceed the higher of R1 million and 80% of the taxable income for that year.
Gold Fields Operations Limited (“GFO”), and GFI Joint Venture Holdings Proprietary Limited (“GFIJVH”), jointly own the South Deep mine
and constitute gold mining companies for South African taxation purposes. These companies are subject to the gold tax formula on their
mining income.
During June 2022, the South African Revenue Services published the draft 2022 Rates & Monetary Bill, inclusive of an amendment to the
gold tax formula from Y = 34 – 170/X to Y = 33 – 165/X in respect of year assessments ending on or after 31 March 2023 and this
amendment was effective for the year ended 31 December 2023. In the formula above, Y is the tax rate to be determined and X is the
ratio of taxable income to the total income (expressed as a percentage). The effective mining tax rate for GFO and GFIJVH has been
calculated at 29% (2023: 28%) at 31 December 2024.
Ghana
Ghanaian resident entities are subject to tax on a worldwide income basis however, general source based tax principles are applied.
Where income has a source in Ghana, it accrues in or is derived from Ghana. Under the terms of the Development Agreement (“DA”)
entered into with the government of Ghana, Tarkwa and Damang are liable to a 32.5% corporate income tax rate.
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Management’s discussion and analysis of the financial statements continued
Dividends paid by Tarkwa and Damang are subject to an 8% withholding tax rate, reduced if terms and conditions of an applicable
Double Tax Agreement are met.
Tarkwa and Damang deduct 20% on a straight-line basis for capital allowances on depreciable assets (i.e. over five years). Any capital
allowances which are not utilised in a particular year are added to operating losses (if any), thereby increasing operating losses and then
carried forward for five years. Any operating losses carried forward are extinguished if not utilised within five years on a first in, first out
basis.
The Revenue Administration Act, 2016 (Act 915) became effective on 1 January 2017. Act 915 consolidates the tax administration
provisions from the various tax laws (income tax, value added tax, customs) into a single Act and introduces a more stringent tax
compliance framework. Act 915 enables taxpayers to offset surpluses and liabilities arising from different tax types. It should be noted
that the tax authorities are again expected to release guidance notes to allow taxpayers to fully utilise the offset mechanism.
Eight years after the introduction of TP regulations in Ghana, the government has repealed and replaced the TP regulations with new
TP regulations in 2020. The new TP rules are intended to ease the compliance burden and provide additional clarity.
Ghana Revenue Authority Transfer Pricing audit
During 2024, the Ghana Revenue Authority concluded a transfer pricing audit on the 2020-2022 years of assessment and issued
assessments of US$5.6 million (including interest) pertaining to 30% add-back adjustment of management fees paid by Ghana to the rest
of the Group. Gold Fields, in prior years, have set aside adequate provision for these assessments, and will explore its options with
regards to the remission of interest levied.
Australia
Generally, Australia imposes tax on the worldwide income (including capital gains) of all of Gold Fields’ Australian incorporated and tax
resident entities. The current income tax rate for companies with turnover of A$50 million or more is 30%. Exploration expenditure is
deductible in full as incurred. The Australian Uniform Capital Allowance regime allows tax deductions for the decline in value of
depreciable assets and certain other capital expenditures over the effective lives of the assets acquired or constructed.
Gold Fields Australia and its eligible related Australian sister companies, together with all wholly owned Australian subsidiaries, have
elected to be treated as a tax consolidated group for income taxation purposes. As a tax consolidated group, a single income tax return is
lodged for the Group based on the consolidated results of all companies within the Group.
Withholding tax is payable on dividends, interest and royalties paid by Australian residents to non-residents. In the case of dividend
payments to non-residents, withholding tax at a rate of 30% will apply. However, where the recipient of the dividend is a resident of a
country with which Australia has concluded a double taxation agreement, the rate of withholding tax is generally limited to between 0%
and 15%, depending on the applicable agreement and shareholding percentage. Where dividends are paid out of profits that have been
subject to Australian corporate tax there is no withholding tax, regardless of whether a double taxation agreement is in place.
Peru
Peruvian taxes for resident individuals and domiciled corporations are based on their worldwide income, and for non-resident individuals
and non-domiciled corporations are based on their Peruvian income source. The general income tax rate applicable to domiciled
corporations is 29.5% on taxable income and to non-resident corporations is 30%. The income tax applied to interest paid to non-
residents is 4.99%. The dividends tax rate (to residents and non-residents) is 5%. Capital gains are also taxed as ordinary income for
domiciled corporations.
Chile
Gold Fields Chilean subsidiary will be subject to the 27% corporate tax rate and dividends paid by the Chilean subsidiary to the parent
company is subject to a 35% withholding tax rate. The 27% corporate tax paid offsets as a credit against the withholding tax levied, so that
the effective dividend withholding tax rate will approximate 8%.
Payments made by Chilean companies to non-resident entities are subject to withholding tax. The rate is between 4% to 35% depending
on the type of payment. Interest paid to qualifying Foreign Financial Institutions is reduced from 35% to a 4% of withholding tax.
Canada
Canadian Corporations are subject to both federal and provincial taxes.  At federal level, corporations are taxed on their worldwide
income on active business income at a flat rate of 15%. Gold Fields Windfall Project is located in the Quebec province which imposes its
own provincial income tax at a rate of 11.5%.
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (“OECD”) Pillar Two model rules
The Group is within the scope of the OECD Pillar Two model rules.
Seven of the jurisdictions in which the Group operates, including South Africa, Australia, Canada, Isle of Man, Switzerland, Netherlands
and Gibraltar have enacted or substantively enacted Pillar Two legislation to implement the global minimum top-up tax at 31 December
2024. This legislation is effective from as early as 1 January 2024 for many of these jurisdictions.
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The Group determined that the global minimum top-up tax, which it is required to pay under Pillar Two legislation, is an income tax in the
scope of IAS 12. The Group applied a temporary mandatory relief from deferred taxation accounting for the impacts of the top-up tax and
accounts for it as a current taxation when it is incurred, as provided in the amendments to IAS 12 issued in May 2023.
Under the legislation, the Group may be liable to pay top-up tax for the difference between its Global Anti-Base Erosion ("GloBE") effective
tax rate per jurisdiction and the 15% minimum rate.
The Group has performed an impact assessment of its potential exposure in relation to the Pillar Two legislation, based on relevant 2023
and 2024 financial information. Although the complexities in applying the legislation and calculating the GloBE effective tax rate create
difficulties in determining reasonable estimates of the quantitative impact of the enacted or substantively enacted legislation, based on
the outcome of the impact assessment, the Group does not anticipate being subject to material top-up tax exposure in any of the
jurisdictions in which it operates.
Significant accounting judgements and estimates
Gold Fields’ significant accounting policies are fully described in the accounting policies to its consolidated financial statements included
in this Annual Financial Report (refer pages 52 to 72). Some of Gold Fields’ accounting policies require the application of significant
judgements and estimates by management that can affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements. By their nature,
these judgements are subject to a degree of uncertainty and are based on Gold Fields’ historical experience, terms of existing contracts,
management’s view on trends in the gold mining industry, information from outside sources and other assumptions that Gold Fields
considers to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results could differ from these estimates under different assumptions or
conditions.
Results for the period – years ended 31 December 2024 and 31 December 2023
Profit attributable to owners of the parent for the Group increased by 77% from US$703 million (or US$0.79 per share) in 2023 to
US$1,245 million (or US$1.39 per share) in 2024. The reasons for this increase are discussed on the following pages.
Exchange rates
Gold Fields’ Australian and South African revenues and costs are very sensitive to the Australian Dollar/US Dollar exchange rate and the
Rand/US Dollar exchange rate, because revenues are generated using a gold price denominated in US Dollar, while the costs of the
Australian and South African operations are incurred principally in Australian Dollar and Rand, respectively. Depreciation of the Australian
Dollar and Rand against the US Dollar reduces Gold Fields’ average costs when they are translated into US Dollar, thereby increasing the
operating margin of the Australian and South African operations. Conversely, appreciation of the Australian Dollar and Rand results in
Australian and South African operating costs being translated into US Dollar at a lower Australian Dollar/US Dollar exchange rate and
Rand/US Dollar exchange rate, resulting in higher costs in US Dollar terms and in lower operating margins.
The impact on profitability of any change in the value of the Australian Dollar and Rand against the US Dollar can be substantial.
Furthermore, the exchange rates obtained when converting US Dollar to Australian Dollar and Rand are set by foreign exchange
markets, over which Gold Fields has no control. In 2024, the Rand strengthened by 1% against the US Dollar, from an average of  R18.45
per US$1.00 in 2023 to R18.33 per US$1.00 in 2024. The Australian Dollar remained similar at an average of A$1.00 per US$0.66.
With respect to its operations in Ghana and Peru, a substantial portion of Gold Fields’ operating costs (including wages) are either directly
incurred in US Dollar or are translated to US Dollar. Accordingly, fluctuations in the Ghanaian Cedi and Peruvian Nuevo Soles do not
materially impact operating results for the Ghana and Peru operations.
A portion of the Salares Norte project’s capital expenditure is denominated in Chilean pesos. Depreciation or appreciation of the Chilean
peso against the US dollar will reduce or increase their capital expenditure when translating into US dollars.
Inflation
A period of significant inflation could adversely affect Gold Fields’ results and financial condition. Further, over the past several years,
production costs have increased considerably. In 2024, there were significant inflationary pressures on commodity inputs (specifically fuel
and explosives) and employee and contractor costs. The effect of these increases has adversely affected, and may continue to adversely
affect, the profitability of Gold Fields’ operations.
The Group continued rationalising and prioritising capital expenditure without undermining the sustainability of its operations and
continued prioritisation of cash generation over production volumes.
Further, the majority of Gold Fields’ costs at the South African operations are in Rand and revenues from gold sales are in US Dollar.
Generally, when inflation is high, the Rand potentially devalues thereby increasing Rand revenues and potentially offsetting the increase
in costs. However, there can be no guarantee that any cost-saving measures or the effects of any potential devaluation of the South
African Rand will offset the effects of increased inflation and production costs.
The same applies to the Australian operations with regard to the link between the Australian Dollar and US Dollar. The Peruvian and
Ghanaian operations, on the other hand, are affected by inflation without a potential similar effect on revenue proceeds, thereby
increasing the impact of inflation on the operating margins.
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Management’s discussion and analysis of the financial statements continued
Revenue
Revenue increased by 16% from US$4,501 million in 2023 to US$5,202 million in 2024. The increase in revenue of US$701 million was
due to 25% higher gold price received, partially offset by 10% lower gold sold.
Substantially all of Gold Fields’ revenues are derived from the sale of gold, silver and copper. As a result, Gold Fields’ revenues are
directly related to the prices of gold, silver and copper. Historically, the prices of gold, silver and copper have fluctuated widely. The gold,
silver and copper prices are affected by numerous factors over which Gold Fields does not have control. The volatility of gold, silver
and copper prices is illustrated in the following tables, which show the annual high, low and average of the London afternoon fixing price
of gold and silver and the London Metal Exchange (“LME”) cash settlement price for copper in US Dollar for the past 5 calendar years:
Price per ounce 1
High
Low
Average
Gold
(US$/oz)
2020
2,067
1,474
1,770
2021
1,943
1,684
1,799
2022
2,039
1,629
1,800
2023
2,078
1,811
1,941
2024
2,778
1,985
2,388
Source: Iress
1 Rounded to the nearest US Dollar.
On 21 March 2025, the London afternoon fixing price of gold was US$3,014/oz.
Price per ounce 1
High
Low
Average
Silver
(US$/oz)
2024
35
22
28
Source: LBMA
1 Rounded to the nearest US Dollar.
On 21 March 2025, the London afternoon fixing price of silver was US$33/oz.
Price per tonne 1
High
Low
Average
Copper
(US$/t)
2020
7,964
4,618
6,175
2021
10,725
7,756
9,318
2022
10,730
7,000
8,798
2023
9,346
7,813
8,477
2024
10,857
8,092
9,145
Source: Iress
1 Rounded to the nearest US Dollar.
On 21 March 2025, the LME cash settlement price for copper was US$9,829/t.
Gold Fields sells the gold it produces at market prices to obtain the maximum benefit from prevailing gold prices. As a general rule,
Gold Fields does not enter into hedging arrangements such as forward sales or derivatives which establish a price in advance for the
sale of its future gold production. However, hedges can be undertaken in one or more of the following circumstances:
to protect cash flows at times of significant capital expenditures;
for specific debt servicing requirements; and
to safeguard the viability of higher cost operations.
Significant changes in the prices of gold, silver and copper over a sustained period of time may lead Gold Fields to increase or decrease
its production in the near term, which could have a material impact on Gold Fields’ revenues.
Sales of copper concentrate are “provisionally priced” – that is, the selling price is subject to final adjustment at the end of a period
normally ranging from 30 to 90 days after delivery to the customer, based on market prices at the relevant quotation points stipulated in
the contract. Revenue on provisionally priced copper concentrate sales is recorded on the date of shipment, net of refining and treatment
charges, using the forward LME price to the estimated final pricing date, adjusted for the specific terms of the agreements. Variations
between the price used to recognise revenue and the actual final price received can be caused by changes in prevailing copper and gold
prices. Changes in the fair value as a result of changes in forward metal prices are classified as provisional price adjustments and included
as a component of revenue.
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Gold Fields’ realised gold, silver and copper prices
The following table sets out the average, the high and the low London afternoon fixing price per ounce of gold and Gold Fields’ average
US Dollar realised gold price during the past two years.
Realised gold price 1
2024
2023
Average
2,388
1,941
High
2,778
2,078
Low
1,985
1,811
Gold Fields’ average realised gold price 2
2,418
1,942
1 Prices stated per ounce.
2 Gold Fields’ average realised gold price may differ from the average gold price due to the timing of its sales of gold within each year.
The following table sets out the average, the high and the low London afternoon fixing price per ounce of silver and Gold Fields’ average
US Dollar realised silver price during 2024.
Realised silver price 1
2024
Average
28
High
35
Low
22
Gold Fields’ average realised silver price 2
30
1 Prices stated per ounce.
2 Gold Fields’ average realised silver price may differ from the average gold price due to the timing of its sales of gold within each year.
The following table sets out the average, the high and the low LME cash settlement price per tonne for copper and Gold Fields’ average
US Dollar realised copper price during the past two years.
Realised copper price 1
2024
2023
Average
9,145
8,477
High
10,857
9,346
Low
8,092
7,813
Gold Fields’ average realised copper price 2
9,144
8,483
1 Prices stated per tonne.
2 Gold Fields’ average realised copper price may differ from the average copper price due to the timing of its sales of copper within each year.
The average US Dollar gold price achieved by the Group increased by 25% from US$1,942 per equivalent ounce in 2023 to US$2,418 per
equivalent ounce in 2024.
The following table sets out revenue, gold sold and gold produced for each operation and the Group for 2024 and 2023:
2024
2023
Revenue
US$ million
Gold sold
’000oz
Gold
produced
’000oz
Revenue
US$ million
Gold sold
’000oz
Gold
produced
’000oz
South Deep
646.4
267.9
267.3
622.8
321.5
322.2
Tarkwa
1,301.9
539.6
537.2
1,068.9
548.1
551.1
Damang
323.5
135.6
134.6
297.0
152.6
152.6
Cerro Corona
410.8
171.6
172.5
451.4
238.2
239.2
Salares Norte
93.6
35.6
45.3
St Ives
825.0
339.7
331.2
717.0
368.7
371.8
Agnew
562.1
234.4
229.5
473.6
242.0
244.9
Granny Smith
688.8
282.6
287.4
556.2
284.4
283.9
Gruyere – 50%
348.9
143.8
143.6
313.9
161.4
161.0
Continuing operations
5,201.6
2,150.9
2,148.6
4,500.7
2,317.0
2,326.5
Asanko – 45% 1
115.4
60.4
60.3
Continuing and
discontinued
operations
5,201.6
2,150.9
2,148.6
4,616.2
2,377.4
2,386.9
1 Equity-accounted joint venture. Asanko was presented as a discontinued operation at 31 December 2023 and disposed of during 2024. Refer note 14 of the AFR for further details.
Included above for information only, not included in revenue for the Group.
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Management’s discussion and analysis of the financial statements continued
Gold sales fluctuations have been explained below. In all cases, gold sold is driven by gold produced.
Continuing operations
Gold sales from continuing operations decreased by 7% from 2,317,000 equivalent ounces in 2023 to 2,150,900 equivalent ounces in
2024.
At South Africa, gold sales decreased by 17% from 10,000 kilograms (321,500 ounces) in 2023 to 8,334 kilograms (267,900 ounces) in
2024. This reduction was largely driven by lower longhole stoping volumes and lower grade and gold contribution from destress cuts.
Lower volumes from the longhole stopes were due to increased backfill rehandling restricting access to stopes and slower stope
turnaround.
At Tarkwa, gold sales decreased by 2% from 548,100 ounces in 2023 to 539,600 ounces in 2024 mainly due to planned lower mined
grade and lower yield. Yield decreased due to lower feed grade as a result of feeding more lower grades from stockpile. Damang’s gold
sales decreased by 11% from 152,600 ounces in 2023 to 135,600 ounces in 2024 due to lower yield resulting from lower grade of ore
processed. Yield decreased due to treatment of historical lower grade stockpiles.
At  Peru, copper sales decreased by 17% from 26,654 tonnes in 2023 to 22,167 tonnes in 2024 due to lower grades and lower ore tonnes
milled, while gold sales decreased by 28% from 121,978 ounces in 2023 to 87,519 ounces in 2024 due to lower grades, lower recoveries
and lower ore tonnes milled. Gold equivalent sales decreased by 28% from 238,200 ounces in 2023 to 171,600 ounces in 2024.
Gold sales at Salares Norte were 35,600 ounces in 2024, as the mine commenced production in 2024.
At St Ives, gold sales decreased by 8% from 368,700 ounces in 2023 to 339,700 ounces in 2024 due to lower grade of ore mined from
underground and surface sources. At Agnew, gold sales decreased by 3% from 242,000 ounces in 2023 to 234,400 ounces in 2024
mainly due to the completion of the Barren Lands open pit in 2023. The Barren Lands open pit contributed 13,000oz in 2023. At Granny
Smith, gold sales decreased by 1% from 284,400 ounces in 2023 to 282,600 ounces in 2024. At Gruyere, gold sales decreased by 11%
from 161,400 ounces in 2023 to 143,800 ounces in 2024 due to the fact that Gruyere was affected by a significant rainfall event in March
2024 which negatively impacted the mine’s operational performance and results for 2024.
Discontinued operation
Gold sales at Asanko were nil ounces in 2024 compared to 60,400 ounces in 2023.
Cost of sales
Cost of sales, which comprises cost of sales, gold inventory change and amortisation and depreciation, increased by 4% from US$2,747
million in 2023 to US$2,844 million in 2024. The reasons for this increase are described below.
Cost of sales before amortisation and depreciation
Continuing operations
Cost of sales before gold inventory change and amortisation and depreciation increased by 14% from US$1,952 million in 2023 to
US$2,216 million in 2024 mainly due to inflationary increases affecting all the regions, as well as a gold inventory charge to costs in 2024
compared to a credit to costs in 2023.
At South Deep, cost of sales before amortisation and depreciation increased by 8% from R6,069 million (US$329 million) in 2023 to
R6,565 million (US$358 million) in 2024 mainly due to inflationary increases, partially offset by a lower gold inventory charge to costs in
2024.
At Tarkwa, cost of sales before amortisation and depreciation increased by 26% from US$402 million in 2023 to US$507 million in 2024
mainly due to inflationary increases and a decrease in gold inventory credit to costs in 2024 as a result of a draw down of stockpiles . At
Damang, cost of sales before amortisation and depreciation increased by 7% from US$223 million in 2023 to US$238 million in 2024.
Cost of sales before gold inventory change and amortisation and depreciation decreased in 2024 due to the completion of mining in
2023 and were offset by a higher gold inventory charge to costs due to the rehandling and treatment of stockpiles in 2024.
At Cerro Corona, cost of sales before amortisation and depreciation increased by 6% from US$181 million in 2023 to US$191 million in
2024 due to a decrease in gold inventory credit to costs in 2024 as a result of lower build-up of low-grade ore, in line with the life-of-mine
strategy.
At Salares Norte, cost of sales before amortisation and depreciation was a net positive in both years. In 2024 and 2023, the gold
inventory credit to costs was higher than the cost of sales before gold inventory change and amortisation and depreciation due to a build
of stockpiles in line with the ramp-up of the project after achieving first gold In March 2024. Salares Norte commenced ramping to
commercial levels of production which is expected to be achieved in H2 2025.
At St Ives, cost of sales before amortisation and depreciation increased by 16% from A$491 million (US$326 million) in 2023 to A$569
million (US$375 million) in 2024 mainly due to inflationary increases and an increase in gold inventory charge to costs in 2024 as a result
of draw down of stockpiles. At Agnew, cost of sales before depreciation increased by 13% from A$294 million (US$195 million) in 2023 to
A$333 million (US$220 million) in 2024 mainly due to inflationary increases. At Granny Smith, cost of sales before amortisation and
depreciation increased by 4% from A$338 million (US$224 million) in 2023 to A$352 million (US$232 million) in 2024 mainly due to
inflationary increases, partially offset by a gold inventory charge to costs in 2023 compared to a credit to costs in 2024. At Gruyere, cost
of sales before amortisation and depreciation decreased by 2% from A$175 million (US$116 million) in 2023 to A$172 million (US$113
million) in 2024.
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Discontinued operation
Asanko was accounted for as an equity accounted investee and Gold Fields share of its cost of sales before amortisation and
depreciation in 2023 was not included in the Group cost of sales before amortisation and depreciation. At Asanko, cost of sales before
amortisation and depreciation (45% basis) was US$64 million in 2023.
Amortisation and depreciation
Amortisation and depreciation is calculated on the units-of-production method and is based on current gold production as a percentage
of total expected gold production over the lives of the different mines based on proved and probable reserves.
The amortisation in 2024 was based on the reserves as at 31 December 2023. The life-of-mine information is based on the operations
reserve life of mine models. In basic terms, amortisation is calculated using the life-of-mine for each operation, which is based on: (1) the
proved and probable reserves for the operation at the start of the relevant year; and (2) the amount of gold produced/mined by the
operation during the year.
Amortisation
for the year ended
31 December
2024
US$ million
31 December
2023
US$ million
South Deep
61.6
55.2
Tarkwa
134.8
200.8
Damang
31.8
80.5
Cerro Corona
59.4
110.7
Salares Norte
44.6
46.2
St Ives
63.1
72.8
Agnew
71.5
73.1
Granny Smith
70.2
68.1
Gruyere
74.9
73.9
Corporate and other
15.5
14.0
Total amortisation and depreciation
627.4
795.3
Amortisation and depreciation decreased by 21% from US$795 million in 2023 to US$627 million in 2024, mainly due to lower gold
produced.
Continuing operations
At South Deep, amortisation and depreciation increased by 11% from R1,018 million (US$55 million) in 2023 to R1,130 million (US$62
million) in 2024 mainly due to an increase in infrastructure and fleet capital expenditure.
At Tarkwa, amortisation and depreciation decreased by 33% from US$201 million in 2023  to US$135 million in 2024 mainly due to lower
ounces mined. At Damang, amortisation and depreciation decreased by 60% from US$81 million in 2023 to US$32 million in 2024 mainly
due to the completion of mining in 2023 resulting in the rehandling and treatment of stockpiles in 2024.
At Cerro Corona, amortisation and depreciation decreased by 47% from US$111 million in 2023 to US$59 million in 2024 mainly due to
lower gold ounces mined, combined with the lower carrying value as a result of the impairment of US$156 million in December 2023.
At Salares Norte, amortisation and depreciation decreased by 2% from US$46 million in 2023 to US$45 million in 2024. Material
depreciation at Salares Norte will commence when the mine reaches commercial levels of production in 2025.
At St Ives, amortisation and depreciation decreased by 13% from A$110 million (US$73 million) in 2023 to A$96 million (US$63 million) in
2024 mainly due to lower ounces mined. At Agnew, amortisation and depreciation decreased by 2% from A$110 million (US$73 million) in
2023 to A$108 million (US$72 million) in 2024 mainly due to an increase in the reserves. At Granny Smith, amortisation and depreciation
increased by 3% from A$103 million (US$68 million) in 2023 to A$106 million (US$70 million) in 2024 an increase in the right of use mobile
equipment assets, partially offset by an increase in reserves.  At Gruyere, amortisation and depreciation increased by 3% from
A$111 million (US$74 million) in 2023 to A$114 million (US$75 million) in 2024 with ounces being extracted from stages 3 and 4 of the
Gruyere pit which had higher capital base than stage 2 where substantial ounces were extracted in 2022 mainly due to increased capital
waste expenditure.
Investment income
Income from investments increased by 16% from US$25 million in 2023 to US$29 million in 2024.
The investment income in 2024 of US$29 million comprised US$4 million interest on monies invested in the South African and Ghanaian
rehabilitation trust funds, US$18 million interest on other cash and cash equivalent balances and US$7 million unwinding of discount rate
and net change in fair value of the Asanko deferred and contingent considerations. The investment income in 2023 of US$25 million
comprised US$1 million interest on monies invested in the South African and Ghanaian rehabilitation trust funds and US$24 million
interest on other cash and cash equivalent balances.
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Management’s discussion and analysis of the financial statements continued
Interest on other cash balances decreased by 25% from US$24 million in 2023 to US$18 million in 2024 mainly due to lower average
cash balances in 2024.
The US$7 million unwinding of discount rate and net change in fair value of the Asanko deferred and contingent considerations in 2024
relates to the considerations receivable in terms of the disposal of Asanko Gold during 2024.
Finance expense
Finance expense decreased by 21% from US$63 million in 2023 to US$50 million in 2024.
The finance expense of US$50 million in 2024 comprised US$25 million relating to the accretion of the environmental rehabilitation
liability, US$1 million relating to the unwinding of the silicosis provision, US$25 million lease interest and US$106 million on various
Group borrowings, partially offset by borrowing costs capitalised of US$106 million.
The finance expense of US$63 million in 2023 comprised US$22 million relating to the accretion of the environmental rehabilitation
liability, US$1 million relating to the unwinding of the silicosis provision, US$23 million lease interest and US$82 million on various
Group borrowings, partially offset by borrowing costs capitalised of US$65 million.
The environmental rehabilitation liability accretion expense increased by 14% from US$22 million in 2023 to US$25 million in 2024 due
to higher gross cost estimates at the end of 2023.
The unwinding of the silicosis provision remained flat at US$1 million.
The interest expense on lease liability increased by 9% from US$23 million in 2023 to US$25 million in 2024 due to additional leases
entered into.
Interest on Group borrowings increased by 29% from US$82 million in 2023 to US$106 million in 2024.
Below is an analysis of the components making up the interest on the various Group borrowings, stated on a comparative basis:
United States Dollar
Figures in millions unless otherwise stated
2024
2023
Interest on borrowings to fund capital expenditure and operating costs at the
South African operation
1
2
Interest on US$500 million 5-year notes issue
10
26
Interest on US$500 million 10-year notes issue
31
31
Interest on US$100 million revolving senior secured credit facility
1
1
Interest on US$150 million revolving senior secured credit facility
3
4
Interest on US$85 million revolving senior secured credit facility
4
Interest on A$500 million syndicated revolving credit facility – old
8
Interest on A$500 million syndicated revolving credit facility – new
6
1
Interest on US$750 million multi-currency bridge facilities
14
Interest on US$1,200 million term loan and revolving credit facilities – old
4
Interest on US$1,200 million term loan and revolving credit facility – new
36
5
106
82
Interest on borrowings at the South African operation decreased by 50% from US$2 million in 2023 to US$1m in 2024. The Rand facilities
are fully undrawn and the expense relates to commitment fees.
Interest on the US$500 million 5-year notes issue decreased by 62% from US$26m in 2023 to US$10m in 2024. The US$500 million 5-
year notes matured and were repaid on 25 May 2024
The US$500 million 10-year notes issue remained flat at US$31 million.
Interest on the US$100 million term revolving senior secured credit facility remained flat at US$1 million. The facility is fully undrawn and
the expense relates to commitment fees.
Interest on the US$150 million revolving senior secured facility decreased by 25% from US$4 million in 2023 to US$3 million in 2024. The
US$150 million revolving senior secured facility was refinanced with the US$85 million revolving senior secured facility during 2024 and
cancelled.
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Interest on the US$85 million revolving senior secured facility was US$4 million in 2024.
Interest on the new A$500 million syndicated revolving credit facility increased by 500% from US$1 million in 2023 to US$6 million in
2024. The increase was due to additional draw downs during 2024.
Interest on the US$750 million multi-currency bridge facilities was US$14 million in 2024. The facility was entered into on 18 October 2024
and was used to finance the Osisko acquisition.
Interest on the old US$1,200 million term loan and revolving credit facilities was US$4 million in 2023. On 25 May 2023, the old
US$1,200 million term loan and revolving credit facilities was refinanced with the new US$1,200 million term loan and revolving credit
facility and cancelled.
Interest on the new US$1,200 million term loan and revolving credit facility increased by 620% from US$5 million in 2023 to US$36 million
in 2024. The increase was due to additional draw downs during 2024.
Capitalised interest increased by 63% from US$65 million in 2023 to US$106 million in 2024 due to higher cumulative spend on Salares
Norte. An average interest capitalisation rate of 7.0% (2023: 6.6%) was applied. The interest was capitalised in terms of IAS 23 Borrowing
Costs . IAS 23 requires capitalisation of borrowing costs whenever general or specific borrowings are used to finance qualifying projects.
Foreign exchange loss
The foreign exchange loss increased by 17% from US$6 million in 2023 to US$7 million in 2024. These gains or losses on foreign
exchange related to the conversion of offshore cash holdings into their functional currencies.
Other costs, net
Other costs, net increased by 67% from US$49 million in 2023 to US$82 million in 2024.
The costs in 2024 are mainly made up of:
Social contributions of US$21 million;
Offshore structure costs of US$18 million; and
Gruyere rainfall event related costs of US$12 million.
The above costs in 2024 were partially offset by the following:
Rehabilitation income of US$1 million as a result of changes in estimates relating to the provision for environmental rehabilitation
costs recognised in profit or loss.
The costs in 2023 are mainly made up of:
Social contributions of US$19 million;
Offshore structure costs of US$19 million;
Facility fees of US$4 million relating to the refinancing of the old US$1,200 million revolving credit facilities with the new
US$1,200 million revolving credit facility; and
Rehabilitation expense of US$4 million as a result of changes in estimates relating to the provision for environmental rehabilitation
costs recognised in profit or loss.
Share-based payments
Gold Fields recognises the cost of share options granted (share-based payments) in terms of IFRS 2 Share-based Payment .
The Group grants share options and restricted shares to Executive Committee members (including regional Executive Committee
members) under the Gold Fields Limited 2012 share plan amended. Gold Fields has adopted appropriate valuation models (Monte Carlo
simulation) to fair value share-based payments. The value of the equity-settled instruments is determined at the grant date of the
options and depending on the rules of the plan expensed on a straight-line basis over a three-year vesting period, adjusted for
forfeitures as appropriate.
Only Executive Committee members (including regional Executive Committee members) receive awards under the Gold Fields Limited
2012 share plan amended, while senior and middle management receive awards under the revised long-term incentive plan (“LTIP”).
Share-based payments decreased by 56% from US$9 million in 2023 to US$4 million in 2024 mainly due to lower forecast vesting
percentages of the scheme. The corresponding entry for the share-based payment expense was the share-based payment reserve within
shareholders’ equity.
Long-term incentive plan expense
Gold Fields recognises the long-term incentive plan expense in terms of IAS 19 Employee Benefits .
On 1 March 2014, the Remuneration Committee approved the Gold Fields Limited long-term incentive plan (“LTIP”). The plan provided for
senior and middle management to receive a cash award, conditional on the achievement of specified performance conditions relating to
total shareholder return and free cash flow margin. The conditions were assessed over the performance cycle which runs over three
calendar years. The expected timing of the cash outflows in respect of each grant was at the end of three years after the original award
was made. The last award under this plan was made in 2015.
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Management’s discussion and analysis of the financial statements continued
The performance conditions of the revised LTIP are approved annually by the Remuneration Committee. The expected timing of the cash
outflows in respect of each grant is at the end of three years after the original award was made.
The LTIP expense decreased by 73% from US$56 million in 2023 to US$15 million in 2024 mainly due to lower forecast vesting
percentages on the relative Gold Fields share price performance.
Exploration expense
The exploration expense increased by 29% from US$76 million in 2023 to US$98 million in 2024 mainly due to spend in Canada in
November and December 2024 and an increase in exploration spend in Australia, partially offset by a decrease in exploration spend at
Salares Norte.
United States Dollar
Figures in millions unless otherwise stated
2024
2023
Australia
44
33
Salares Norte
16
29
Peru
7
4
Ghana
3
9
Canada
28
Exploration office costs
1
Total exploration expense
98
76
Share of results of equity-accounted investees, net of taxation
The share of results of equity-accounted investees, net of taxation increased by 64% from a loss of US$33 million in 2023 to a loss of
US$54 million in 2024.
United States Dollar
Figures in millions unless otherwise stated
2024
2023
Far South East Resources Incorporated (“FSE”)
(2)
(2)
Windfall Project
(48)
(28)
Asanko Gold Inc (“Asanko”)
(19)
Asanko – profit before impairment
28
Asanko – impairment
(47)
Lunnon Metals Limited (“Lunnon”)
(4)
(3)
Share of result of equity-accounted investees, net of taxation
(54)
(52)
Asanko Gold – recognised as a discontinued operation
19
Share of result of equity-accounted investees, net of taxation – continuing operations
(54)
(33)
Continuing operations
FSE’s share of loss of equity-accounted investees, net of taxation remained flat at US$2 million. Gold Fields disposed of FSE for US$1
million in 2024.
On 2 May 2023, Gold Fields, through a 100% held Canadian subsidiary, acquired a 50% interest in the Windfall Project in Québec,
Canada, which is in the feasibility stage, from Osisko Mining Incorporated (the “Partnership”). Gold Fields and Osisko had joint control
over the Windfall Project, the transaction was structured as a separate vehicle and the Group had a residual interest in the net assets of
the Windfall Project. Accordingly, the Group classified its interest in the Windfall Project as a joint venture.
On 12 August 2024, Gold Fields entered into an agreement with Osisko to acquire 100% of its issued share capital. This represents a
direct acquisition of Osisko as well as an indirect acquisition of the remaining 50% interest in the Windfall Project (the “second
Transaction”). The acquisition date was 25 October 2024, the date on which all conditions precedent were met and the consideration was
paid in full by Gold Fields. On 25 October 2024, the initial 50% interest in the Windfall Project was derecognised as a joint venture and
recognised as an asset acquisition together with the additional 50% interest held by Osisko, in terms of the second Transaction.
Windfall’s share of loss of equity-accounted investees, net of taxation increased by 71% from US$28 million in 2023 to US$48 million in
2024. Windfall's share of equity accounting loss for 2024 was based on results to 25 October 2024.
Lunnon’s share of losses of equity-accounted investees increased by 33% from US$3 million in 2023 to US$4 million in 2024. Gold Fields
holds 30.5% (2023: 31.1%) of Lunnon at 31 December 2024.
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Discontinued operation
On 21 December 2023, Gold Fields announced the divestment of its 45% shareholding in Asanko Gold to the joint venture partner Galiano
Gold for a total consideration of US$170 million. Gold Fields will also receive a 1% net smelter royalty on future production from the Nkran
deposit, the main deposit at the mine. The transaction was subject to a number of conditions and was concluded on 4 March 2024 with
the receipt of US$65 million cash and 28.5 million Galiano shares.
The share of results of equity investee of Asanko Gold was presented as a discontinued operation at 31 December 2023 in the
consolidated financial statements and the comparative income statement was presented as if Asanko Gold had been discontinued from
the start of the comparative years.
Asanko’s share of results of equity-accounted investees, net of taxation was a loss of US$19 million in 2023 comprised earnings of US$28
million, offset by an impairment of US$47 million. As a result of the sale transaction, the investment in Asanko was classified as an asset
held for sale at 31 December 2023 and the investment was required to be measured at the lower of carrying value or fair value less costs
to sell. Management determined the fair value less costs to sell based on the consideration to be received per the sale agreement, which
resulted in an impairment of US$47 million for the year ended 31 December 2023.
Profit on disposal of asset held for sale - Asanko Gold
Asanko Gold was disposed of during 2024. The transaction was subject to a number of conditions and was concluded on 4 March 2024
with the receipt of US$65 million cash and 28.5 million Galiano shares, resulting in the recognition of a profit on disposal amounting to
US$6m in 2024.
Profit on disposal of asset held for sale - Rusoro
On 9 January 2024, Gold Fields announced that it entered into a share purchase agreement with Fulcrum Global Markets LLC, a
Delaware limited liability company, to sell its 140,000,001 common shares in the capital of Rusoro for an aggregate initial cash purchase
price of US$62 million and certain additional contingent consideration upon the occurrence of specified events described below.
The US$62 million was received by Gold Fields on 22 January 2024, resulting in the recognition of a profit on disposal of Rusoro
amounting to US$62 million in 2024.
Restructuring costs
Restructuring costs decreased by 13% from US$8 million in 2023 to US$7 million in 2024. The cost in 2024 related to the separation
packages at Tarkwa and Damang and the cost in 2023 related to the separation packages at Tarkwa, Damang and St Ives.
Silicosis settlement costs
Silicosis settlement credits decreased by 100% from US$4 million in 2023 to US$nil in 2024.
A consolidated application was brought against several South African mining companies, including Gold Fields, for certification of a class
action on behalf of current or former mineworkers (and their dependants) who have allegedly contracted silicosis and/or tuberculosis
while working for one or more of the mining companies listed in the application (refer to notes 28.2 and 38 of the consolidated financial
statements for further details).
During 2024 and 2023, reversal of costs related to changes in the expected timing of the cash flows.
Impairment of investments and assets
Impairment of investments and assets decreased by 97% from US$156 million in 2023 to US$4 million in 2024.
United States Dollar
Figures in millions unless otherwise stated
2024
2023
Peru redundant assets
4
Peru cash-generating unit
156
4
156
The impairment of US$4 million in 2024 comprised of US$4 million impairment of redundant assets at Peru.
The impairment of US$156 million in 2023 related to the impairment of Peru cash-generating unit. The recoverable amount was based on
its fair value less cost of disposal (“FVLCOD”) calculated using a combination of the market (resource value) and the income approach
(level 3 of the fair value hierarchy). The impairment is mainly due to the increased costs and capital expenditure as a result of a change in
the life-of-mine plan to accommodate the unloading of the east wall and continued cost pressures, as well as the derecognition of the
resource as a result of the life-of-mine sterilising the resource through the deposition of in-pit tailings from 2026 onwards. The
recoverable amount at 31 December 2023 was US$419 million. Refer to note 7 in the consolidated financial statements for assumptions
used to determined the recoverable amount.
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Management’s discussion and analysis of the financial statements continued
Ghana expected credit loss
Ghana expected credit loss (“ECL”) was US$33 million in 2023.
The ECL of US$33 million in 2023 comprises US$25 million raised against a contractor loan receivable at Tarkwa and US$8 million raised
against a Damang receivable. Due to issues with fleet availability at both Tarkwa and Damang, an agreement was entered into between
Gold Fields and Engineers and Planners (“E&P”) to provide financial assistance to E&P in order to procure new fleet in 2020. Gold Fields
has communicated to E&P that this amount remains payable and has reserved all rights in this regard. The initial contractor loan
receivable amounted to US$68 million and at 31 December 2023 a cumulative expected credit loss provision of US$68 million was raised,
resulting in a net balance of US$nil.
Profit on disposal of assets
Profit on disposal of assets decreased by 97% from US$32 million in 2023 to US$1 million in 2024. The profit in 2024 related mainly to the
sale of redundant assets at various operations. The profit in 2023 related mainly to a gain on disposal of the Kambalda tenements at St
Ives in exchange for shares in Mineral Resources Limited.
Royalties
Royalties increased by 28% from US$116 million in 2023 to US$148 million in 2024 in line with the increases in revenue.
Mining and income tax
The mining and income tax charge increased by 50% from US$465 million in 2023 to US$697 million in 2024.
The table below indicates Gold Fields’ effective tax rate in 2024 and 2023:
United States Dollar
Figures in millions unless otherwise stated
2024
2023
Income and mining tax charge (US$ million)
(697)
(465)
Effective tax rate (%)
35
38
In 2024, the effective tax rate of 35.0% was higher than the maximum South African mining statutory tax rate of 33% mainly due to the tax
effect of the following:
US$57 million adjustment to reflect the actual realised company tax rates in South Africa and offshore;
US$2 million non-taxable profit on disposal of Asanko Gold; and
US$21 million non-taxable profit on disposal of Rusoro.
The above were offset by the following tax effected charges:
US$2 million non-deductible share-based payments;
US$26 million non-deductible interest paid;
US18 million of non-deductible share of results of equity-accounted investees, net of taxation;
US$23 million dividend withholding tax;
US$29 million of net non-deductible expenditure and non-taxable income;
US$11 million of various Peruvian non-deductible expenses;
US$17 million deferred tax assets not recognised at Windfall; and
USS$8 million prior year adjustments.
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In 2023, the effective tax rate of 38.0% was higher than the maximum South African mining statutory tax rate of 33% mainly due to the tax
effect of the following:
US$57 million adjustment to reflect the actual realised company tax rates in South Africa and offshore;
US$3 million deferred tax movement on Peruvian Nuevo Sol devaluation against US Dollar; and
USS$3 million prior year adjustments.
The above were offset by the following tax effected charges:
US$3 million non-deductible share-based payments;
US$22 million non-deductible interest paid
US11 million of non-deductible share of results of equity-accounted investees, net of taxation;;
US$14 million dividend withholding tax;
US$18 million of net non-deductible expenditure and non-taxable income;
US$6 million of various Peruvian non-deductible expenses; and
US$31 million deferred tax assets utilised at Tarkwa and Damang.
Profit from continuing operations
As a result of the factors discussed above, the profit increased by 73% from US$745 million in 2023 to US$1,291 million in 2024.
Loss from discontinued operation
Loss for the year from discontinued operation was US$19 million in 2023. The loss of US$19 million in 2023 comprises an impairment of
the equity investment in Asanko of US$47 million, partially offset by share of profits realised during the year of US$28 million.
Profit attributable to owners of the parent from continuing operations
Profit attributable to owners of the parent from continuing increased by 72% from US$722 million in 2023 to US$1,245 million in 2024.
Profit attributable to non-controlling interests
Profit attributable to non-controlling interests increased by 100% from US$23 million in 2023 to US$46 million in 2024.
The non-controlling interest at the end of 2024 and 2023 consists of Gold Fields Ghana Limited (Tarkwa) and Abosso Goldfields Limited
(Damang) at 10% each, Gold Fields La Cima S.A. (Cerro Corona) at 0.47% and Newshelf 899 (Proprietary) Limited (South Deep) at 3.57%.
The amount making up the non-controlling interest is shown below:
2024
2023
2024
2023
Non-controlling
interest
Effective*
Non-controlling
interest
Effective*
US$ million
US$ million
Gold Fields Ghana – Tarkwa
10.0 %
10.0 %
38
22
Abosso Goldfields – Damang
10.0 %
10.0 %
2
(5)
Gold Fields La Cima – Cerro Corona
0.47 %
0.47 %
Newshelf 899 – South Deep
3.57 %
3.57 %
6
6
46
23
* Average for the year.
Basic earnings per share
As a result of the above, Gold Fields earnings per share increased by 76% from US$0.79 per share in 2023 to US$1.39 per share in 2024.
Basic earnings per share from continuing operations
As a result of the above, Gold Fields earnings per share from continuing operations increased by 72% from US$0.81 per share in 2023 to
US$1.39 per share in 2024.
Basic loss per share from discontinued operation
Gold Fields loss per share from discontinued operation was US$0.02 per share in 2023.
Normalised profit attributable to owners of the parent
Normalised profit attributable to owners of the parent is considered an important measure by Gold Fields of the profit realised by the
Group in the ordinary course of operations. In addition, it forms the basis of the dividend pay-out policy. Normalised profit is defined as
profit excluding gains and losses on foreign exchange, financial instruments, non-recurring net realisable value adjustment to stockpiles
and non-recurring items after taxation and non-controlling interest effect.
Normalised profit attributable to owners of the parent from continuing operations increased by 41% from US$872 million or US$0.98 per
share in 2023 to US$1,227 million or US$1.37 per share in 2024.
Normalised profit attributable to owners of the parent from discontinued operation was US$28 million or US$0.03 per share in 2023.
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Management’s discussion and analysis of the financial statements continued
Normalised profit attributable to owners of the parent from continuing operations reconciliation for the Group is calculated as follows:
United States Dollar
Figures in millions unless otherwise stated
2024
2023
Profit for the year attributable to owners of the parent from continuing operations
1,245
722
Profit for the year attributable to owners of the parent from discontinued operation
(19)
Profit for the year attributable to owners of the parent from continuing and discontinued
operations
1,245
703
Adjusted for the following:
Non-recurring items 1
(16)
165
Tax effect of non-recurring items*
(10)
(39)
Non-controlling interest effect of non-recurring items*
(4)
Loss on foreign exchange
7
6
Tax effect on foreign exchange*
(3)
Non-controlling interest effect of foreign exchange*
(1)
Cerro Corona (2023: Damang) net realisable value adjustment to stockpiles
3
34
Tax effect on Cerro Corona net realisable value adjustment to stockpiles*
(1)
Non-controlling interest effect on Damang net realisable value adjustment*
(3)
Impairment of Asanko Gold
47
South Deep deferred tax change*
(1)
Exchange rate adjustment*
(5)
Normalised profit attributable to owners of the parent from continuing and discontinued
operations
1,227
900
Normalised profit attributable to owners of the parent from continuing operations
1,227
872
Normalised profit attributable to owners of the parent from continuing and discontinued operations
28
1 Non-recurring items are considered unusual and not expected during regular business operations and comprise the following:
United States Dollar
Figures in millions unless otherwise stated
2024
2023
Profit on the sale of assets
(1)
(32)
Profit on disposal of Rusoro
(62)
Profit on disposal of Asanko Gold
(6)
Impairment of assets
4
156
Restructuring costs
7
8
Rehabilitation adjustments
(1)
4
Gruyere rainfall event
12
Ghana expected credit losses
33
Other non-recurring items*
31
(4)
Total non-recurring items
(16)
165
* Based on information underlying the audited consolidated annual financial statements of Gold Fields Limited for the year ended 31 December 2024 and 2023.
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Liquidity and capital resources – years ended 31 December 2024 and 31 December 2023
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash inflows from operating activities increased by 35% from US$1,193 million in 2023 to US$1,607 million in 2024. The items comprising
these are discussed below.
The increase in inflow of US$414 million was due to the following movements:
Figures in millions unless otherwise stated
United States
Dollar
Increase in cash generated by operations mainly due to higher revenue as a result of the higher gold price
354
Decrease in interest received
(6)
Decrease in investment in working capital
213
Increase in interest paid due to higher borrowings
(25)
Increase in royalties paid mainly due to higher revenue as a result of the higher gold price
(23)
Increase in taxes paid mainly due to higher revenue as a result of the higher gold price
(104)
Decrease in dividends paid, partially offset by higher dividends paid to non-controlling interest
5
414
Dividends paid decreased by 1% from US$383 million in 2023 to US$379 million in 2024.
Cash flows from investing activities
Cash outflows from investing activities increased by 89% from US$1,370 million in 2023 to US$2,591 million in 2024.
The increase in outflow of US$1,221 million was due to the following movements:
Figures in millions unless otherwise stated
United States
Dollar
Increase in additions to property, plant and equipment
(128)
Increase in capital expenditure – working capital
(41)
Increase in proceeds on disposal of property, plant and equipment
1
Increase in purchase of investments
(27)
Purchase of equity-accounted investee – Windfall Project in 2023
247
Decrease in Windfall Project capital contributions
4
Purchase of Osisko
(1,453)
Increase in proceeds on disposal of investments
51
Proceeds on disposal of Rusoro
62
Proceeds on disposal of Asanko Gold
65
Increase in contributions to environmental trust funds
(2)
(1,221)
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Management’s discussion and analysis of the financial statements continued
Additions to property, plant and equipment
Capital expenditure increased by 12% from US$1,055 million in 2023 to US$1,183 million in 2024.
United States Dollar
2024
2023
Figures in million unless otherwise stated
Sustaining
capital
Growth
capital
Total
capital
Sustaining
capital
Growth
capital
Total
capital
South Deep
112
112
93
93
Tarkwa
207
207
216
216
Damang
5
5
5
5
Cerro Corona
27
7
34
31
13
44
Salares Norte
142
247
389
118
280
398
St Ives
169
29
198
72
25
97
Agnew
45
27
72
55
16
71
Granny Smith
56
24
80
47
29
76
Gruyere – 50%
85
85
52
52
Other
1
1
2
2
Continuing operations
849
334
1,183
692
363
1,055
Asanko 1
19
6
25
Continuing and discontinued
operation
849
334
1,183
711
369
1,080
1 Equity-accounted joint venture and at 31 December 2023, Asanko was presented as a discontinued operation and an asset held for sale, refer notes 14 and 15 of the AFR for further
details. Asanko capital expenditure not included in the Group capital expenditure per the cash flow statement.
Continuing operations
Sustaining capital expenditure at South Deep increased by 19% from R1,717 million (US$93 million) in 2023 to R2,046 million (US$112
million) in 2024, mainly due to legislative requirement to safely manage machine and human interaction (CAS level 9), annual major
components replacements and fleet refurbishments as well as New Mine Development (sustaining capital).
Sustaining capital expenditure at Damang remained flat at US$5 million.
Sustaining capital expenditure at Tarkwa decreased by 5% from US$216 million in 2023 to US$207 million in 2024.  The reduction in
capital was mainly due to a reduction in infrastructure relocation and study costs.
Total capital expenditure at Cerro Corona decreased by 24% from US$44 million in 2023 to US$34 million in 2024. The decrease in total
capital expenditure is mainly due to the completion of the Tailings Storage Facility construction in 2023.
Total capital expenditure at Salares Norte decreased by 2% from US$398 million in 2023 to US$389 million in 2024. This reduction is
mainly due to the completion of the project stage with resultant lower project capital partially offset by higher ramp up capital.  Majority of
expenditure is being capitalised until commercial levels of production are achieved.
Total capital expenditure at St Ives increased by 105% from A$147 million (US$97 million) in 2023 to A$300 million (US$198 million) in
2024. The increased capital mainly relates to pre-stripping of the Invincible South and Swiftsure open pits, increased development and
infrastructure capital at the Invincible underground complex and A$49 million (US$32 million) spent on the Renewables Power Project.
Total capital expenditure at Agnew increased by 4% from A$106 million (US$71 million) in 2023 to A$110 million (US$72 million) in 2024
with work on the Barren Lands/Redeemer complex decline under way.
Total capital expenditure at Granny Smith increased by 6% from A$115m (US$76m) in 2023 to A$122m (US$80m) in 2024 due to
increased underground development in 2024.
Total capital expenditure at Gruyere (on a 50% basis) increased by 66% from A$78m (US$52m) in 2023 to A$129m (US$85m) in 2024
with focus on pre-stripping of stages 4 and 5 of the Gruyere pit in 2024.
Discontinued operation
Asanko was an equity accounted investee and Asanko's capital expenditure was not included in the Gold Fields capital expenditure as
per the cash flow statement. Total capital expenditure was US$25 million in 2023.
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Proceeds on disposal of property, plant and equipment
Proceeds on the disposal of property, plant and equipment increased by 50% from US$2 million in 2023 to US$3 million in 2024. In both
2023 and 2024, the proceeds related mainly to the disposal of various redundant assets at the mines.
Purchase of investments
Investment purchases increased by 87% from US$31 million in 2023 to US$58 million in 2024.
Purchase of investments of US$58 million in 2024 comprised:
Figures in millions unless otherwise stated
United States
Dollar
Tesoro Gold Limited
2
Torq Resources Inc.
1
Investment in bonds
52
Other
3
58
Purchase of investments of US$31 million in 2023 comprised:
Figures in millions unless otherwise stated
United States
Dollar
Hamelin Gold
1
Great Southern Mining Resources
1
Investment in bonds
29
31
Purchase of equity-accounted investee – Windfall Project
During 2023, Gold Fields entered into a partnership agreement with Osisko Mining Incorporated to develop and mine the world class
underground Windfall Project in Québec, Canada. The purchase of equity-accounted investee in 2023 amounted to US$247 million in
total. Under the agreement, Gold Fields was required to contribute US$221 million (C$300 million) for its 50% stake in the joint venture.
This payment was made in May 2023. Two further payments of US$13 million each (C$17 million each) were made in July 2023 and
December 2023 in respect of a pre-closing liability. Refer below for derecognition of the Windfall joint venture as part of the Osisko asset
acquisition.
Windfall Project capital contributions
Gold Fields capital contribution in terms of the obligation under the Windfall joint venture decreased by 6% from US$69 million (C$93
million) in 2023 to US$65 million (C$89 million) in 2024. Refer below for derecognition of the Windfall joint venture as part of the Osisko
asset acquisition.
Purchase of Osisko
On 12 August 2024, Gold Fields entered into an agreement with Osisko to acquire 100% of its issued share capital. This represents a
direct acquisition of Osisko as well as an indirect acquisition of the remaining 50% interest in the Windfall Project. The acquisition date
was 25 October 2024, the date on which all conditions precedent were met and the consideration was paid in full by Gold Fields.
On 25 October 2024, the initial 50% interest in the Windfall Project was derecognised as a joint venture and recognised as an asset
acquisition together with the additional 50% interest held by Osisko, in terms of the Osisko asset acquisition.
The agreed upon consideration for this transaction was US$1,483.2 million (C$2,060.6 million) for 420.53 million shares at the purchase
price of C$4.90 per share.
As part of the Osisko acquisition, Gold Fields acquired cash of US$31 million (C$43 million).
Proceeds on disposal of investments
Proceeds on the disposal of investments increased from US$5 million in 2023 to US$57 million in 2024. The proceeds of US$57 million in
2024 comprised US$56 million related to the maturing of bonds by the insurance cell captive and US$1 million received on the disposal of
FSE. The proceeds of US$5 million in 2023 related to the maturing of bonds by the insurance cell captive.
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Management’s discussion and analysis of the financial statements continued
Proceeds on disposal of Rusoro
On 9 January 2024, Gold Fields announced that it entered into a share purchase agreement with Fulcrum Global Markets LLC, a
Delaware limited liability company, to sell its 140,000,001 common shares in the capital of Rusoro for an aggregate initial cash purchase
price of US$62 million.
The US$62 million was received by Gold Fields on 22 January 2024.
Proceeds on disposal of Asanko Gold
Asanko Gold was disposed of during 2024. The transaction was subject to a number of conditions and was concluded on 4 March 2024
with the receipt of US$65 million cash and 28.5 million Galiano shares.
Contributions to environmental trust funds
The contributions to environmental trust fund increased by 18% from US$11 million in 2023 to US$13 million in 2024.
The contributions to environmental trust funds of US$13 million in 2024 comprised:
Figures in millions unless otherwise stated
United States
Dollar
South Deep mine environmental trust fund
1
Tarkwa mine environmental trust fund
10
Damang mine environmental trust fund
2
13
The contributions to environmental trust funds of US$11 million in 2023 comprised:
Figures in millions unless otherwise stated
United States
Dollar
South Deep mine environmental trust fund
1
Tarkwa mine environmental trust fund
8
Damang mine environmental trust fund
2
11
Cash flows from financing activities
Cash inflows from financing activities increased from US$82 million in 2023 compared to US$1,213 million in 2024. The items comprising
these numbers are discussed below.
The increase in inflow of US$1,131 million was due to the following movements:
Figures in millions unless otherwise stated
United States
Dollar
Increase in loans raised
1,486
Increase in loans repaid
(335)
Increase in payment of lease liability
(20)
1,131
Loans raised
Loans raised increased by 185% or US$1,486 million from US$805 million in 2023 to US$2,291 million in 2024.
The US$2,291 million loans raised in 2024 comprised:
Figures in millions unless otherwise stated
United States
Dollar
US$85 million revolving senior secured credit facility
84
A$500 million syndicated revolving credit facility
263
US$1,200 million term loan and revolving credit facilities
1,202
US$750 million multi-currency bridge facilities 1
742
2,291
1 On 18 October 2024, Orogen and Windfall entered into a US$500 million multi-currency bridge facility and a US$250 million multi-currency parallel bridge facility (collectively called
the "US$750 million multi-currency bridge facilities"). The facility was mainly used to finance of the Osisko asset acquisition.
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The US$805 million loans raised in 2023 comprised:
Figures in millions unless otherwise stated
United States
Dollar
A$500 million syndicated revolving credit facility – old 1
247
A$500 million syndicated revolving credit facility – new 1
161
US$1,200 million term loan and revolving credit facilities – old 2
241
US$1,200 million term loan and revolving credit facilities – new 2
156
805
1 On 26 September 2023, the old A$500 million syndicated revolving credit facility was refinanced with the new A$500 million syndicated revolving credit facility and cancelled.
2 On 25 May 2023, the old US$1,200 million revolving credit facilities were refinanced with the new US$1,200 million revolving credit facility and cancelled.
Loans repaid
Loans repaid increased by 51% or US$335 million from US$651 million in 2023 to US$986 million in 2024.
The US$986 million loans repaid in 2024 comprised:
Figures in millions unless otherwise stated
United States
Dollar
US$500 million 5-year notes issue 1
500
US$150 million revolving senior secured credit facility 2
84
US$85 million revolving senior secured credit facility 2
50
A$500 million syndicated revolving credit facility – new
39
US$1,200 million term loan and revolving credit facilities – new
313
986
1 On 15 May 2024, US$500 million 5-year notes issue matured and was repaid.
2 On 10 May 2024, the US$150 million revolving senior secured credit facility was refinanced with the US$85 million revolving senior credit facility and cancelled.
The US$651 million loans repaid in 2023 comprised:
Figures in millions unless otherwise stated
United States
Dollar
A$500 million syndicated revolving credit facility – old
247
A$500 million syndicated revolving credit facility – new
163
US$1,200 million term loan and revolving credit facilities – old
241
651
Payment of lease liabilities
Payment of lease liabilities increased by 28% from US$72 million in 2023 to US$92 million in 2024. The increase related mainly to
additional lease liabilities during 2024.
Net cash generated/(utilised)
As a result of the above, net cash utilised of US$95 million in 2023 compared to net cash generated of US$229 million in 2024.
Cash and cash equivalents increased by 33% from US$649 million at 31 December 2023 to US$860 million at 31 December 2024.
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Management’s discussion and analysis of the financial statements continued
Adjusted free cash flow
This is a measure that management uses to measure the cash generated by the core business. Adjusted free cash flow is defined as net
cash from operations adjusted for South Deep BEE dividend, additions to property, plant and equipment, capital expenditure – working
capital, proceeds on disposal of property, plant and equipment, environmental trust funds payments and payment of principal lease
liabilities per the statement of cash flows.
The cash inflow increased by 65% from US$367 million in 2023 to US$605 million in 2024 due to the higher gold price received.
Below is a table reconciling the adjusted free cash flow to the statement of cash flows.
United States Dollar
Figures in millions unless otherwise stated
2024
2023
Net cash from operations
1,986
1,576
South Deep BEE dividend
(1)
(1)
Additions to property, plant and equipment
(1,183)
(1,055)
Capital expenditure – working capital
(6)
36
Proceeds on disposal of property, plant and equipment
3
2
Contributions to environmental trust funds
(13)
(11)
Payment of principal lease liabilities
(92)
(72)
Windfall Project capital contributions
(65)
(69)
Contributions for rehabilitation purposes at Australia (2023: Peru and Australia)*
(24)
(39)
Adjusted free cash flow
605
367
Based on information underlying the audited consolidated annual financial statements of Gold Fields Limited for the year ended 31 December 2024 and 2023.
Below is a table reconciling adjusted free cash flow to adjusted free cash flow from operations:
United States Dollar
Figures in millions unless otherwise stated
2024
2023
Adjusted free cash flow
605
367
Salares Norte *
354
438
Interest paid by corporate entities 1,*
91
66
Windfall Project capital contributions
65
69
Other corporate costs*
34
62
Adjusted free cash flow from operations *
1,149
1,002
– St Ives
150
235
– Agnew
217
147
– Granny Smith
300
174
– Gruyere
123
118
– Gold Fields Australia - taxation for Australian operations 2
(238)
(188)
– South Deep
168
204
– Tarkwa
225
196
– Damang
138
41
– Cerro Corona
66
75
Adjusted free cash flow from operations *
1,149
1,002
1 Does not agree to interest paid per the cash flow of US$130 million (2023: US$105 million) due to interest paid by the mines reflected under net cash generated by mines before
growth capital.
* Based on information underlying the audited consolidated annual financial statements of Gold Fields Limited for the year ended 31 December 2024 and 2023.
2 The Australian operations are entitled to transfer and off-set profits and losses from one company to another, therefore it is not meaningful to split the taxation and tax paid is
reflected under Gold Fields Australia.
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Statement of financial position
Borrowings
Total borrowings increased by 102% from US$1,237 million at 31 December 2023 to US$2,496 million at 31 December 2024. Net debt
is defined as total borrowing plus lease liabilities less cash and cash equivalents. Net debt increased by 104% from US$1,024 million at 31
December 2023 to US$2,086 million at 31 December 2024 mainly due to the financing of the purchase of Osisko. Net debt (excluding
lease liabilities) increased by 178% from US$588 million at 31 December 2023 to US$1,635 million at 31 December 2024 for the same
reasons discussed above.
The Group monitors capital using the ratio of net debt to adjusted EBITDA. The definition of adjusted EBITDA and net debt is defined in
the Group's facilities agreements. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as profit or loss for the year adjusted for interest, taxation, amortisation and
depreciation and certain other non-operating costs. The bank covenants on external borrowings require a net debt to adjusted EBITDA
ratio of 3.5 or below and EBITDA to net finance charges of 4.0 or above and the ratios are measured based on amounts in United States
Dollar. Net debt to adjusted EBITDA at 31 December 2024 was 0.73x (2023: 0.42x). Refer to note 42 of the consolidated financial
statements for further details including the reconciliation of profit for the year to adjusted EBITDA.
Provisions
Total provisions increased by 5% from US$459 million in 2023 to US$481 million in 2024 and included the following:
United States Dollar
Figures in millions unless otherwise stated
2024
2023
Provision for environmental rehabilitation costs
475
453
Silicosis settlement costs
5
5
Other provisions
1
1
Total provisions
481
459
Current portion of provision 1
(79)
(47)
Non-current portion of provisions
402
412
1 Current portion of provision comprises US$78 million (2023: US$47 million) of the current portion of the environmental rehabilitation costs and US$1 million (2023: US$nil) of the
current portion of the silicosis settlement costs.
Provision for environmental rehabilitation costs
The amount provided for environmental rehabilitation costs increased by 5% from US$453 million at 31 December 2023 to US$475 million
at 31 December 2024. The increase is due to the increase in the gross base cases mainly at Cerro Corona and the Ghanaian operations.
This provision represents the present value of closure, rehabilitation and other environmental obligations up to 31 December 2024. This
provision is updated annually to take account of inflation, the time value of money, any new environmental obligations incurred or
rehabilitation performed during the year. Refer to note 28.1 of the consolidated financial statements for inputs used in the determination of
the provision.
The South African and Ghanaian operations contribute to a dedicated environmental trust fund and a dedicated bank account,
respectively, to provide financing for final closure and rehabilitation costs. The amount invested in the fund is shown as a non-current
asset in the financial statements and increased by 14% from US$110 million at 31 December 2023 to US$125 million at 31 December 2024.
The increase is mainly as a result of contributions amounting to US$13 million and interest income of US$4 million. The South African and
Ghanaian operations are required to contribute annually to the trust fund over the remaining lives of the mines, to ensure that sufficient
funds are available to discharge commitments for future rehabilitation costs.
At 31 December 2024, Australia and Peru had set aside US$80 million (2023: US$60 million) and US$20 million (2023: US$20 million),
respectively, for future rehabilitation costs. These comprised secured cash deposits and are included in cash and cash equivalents.
The contributions in Australia and Peru are pro-active and not legally required by local legislation.
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Management’s discussion and analysis of the financial statements continued
Silicosis settlement costs provision
The Tshiamiso Trust has been established to carry out the terms of the settlement agreement reached between six gold mining
companies (including Gold Fields) and claimant attorneys in the Silicosis and Tuberculosis class action. The Tshiamiso Trust is responsible
for ensuring that all eligible current and former mineworkers across southern Africa with Silicosis or work-related Tuberculosis (or their
dependents where the mineworker has passed away) are compensated pursuant to the Silicosis and Tuberculosis Class Action
Settlement Agreement.
As of 11 February 2025, 20,778 claimants have received benefits from the Trust in the aggregate amount of R1,936 billion.
Gold Fields has provided for the estimated cost of the above settlement based on actuarial assessments and the provisions of the
Silicosis and Tuberculosis Settlement Agreement. At 31 December 2024, the provision for Gold Fields’ share of the settlement of the
class action claims and related costs amounted to US$5 million (R92 million) (2023: US$5 million (R94 million)) of which US$1 million
(R16 million) (2023: US$nil (R4 million)) was classified as current and US$4 million (R76 million) (2023: US$5 million (R89 million)) as non-
current. The nominal value of this provision is US$6 million (R119 million) (2023: US$7 million (R132 million)).
The assumptions that were made in the determination of the provision include silicosis prevalence rates, estimated settlement per
claimant, benefit take-up rates and disease progression rates. A discount rate of 9.02% (2023: 9.27%) was used, based on government
bonds with similar terms to the anticipated settlements.
The ultimate outcome of this matter however remains uncertain, with the number of eligible workers successfully submitting claims and
receiving compensation being uncertain. The provision is consequently subject to adjustment in the future. Refer to notes 28.2 and 38 of
the consolidated financial statements for further details.
Other long-term provisions
Other long-term provisions remained flat at US$1 million.
Credit facilities
At 31 December 2024, the Group had unutilised committed banking facilities available under the following facilities, details of which are
discussed in note 27:
US$166 million available under the new US$1,200 million revolving credit facility;
US$52 million available under the US$85 million revolving senior secured credit facility;
US$100 million available under the US$100 million senior secured revolving credit facility;
A$160 million (US$99 million) under the new A$500 million syndicated revolving credit facility;
R500 million (US$27 million) available under the R500 million Nedbank revolving credit facility;
R500 million (US$27 million) available under the new R500 million Absa Bank revolving credit facility;
R1,000 million (US$53 million) available under the R1,500 million Rand Merchant Bank revolving credit facility; and
R500 million (US$27 million) available under the R500 million Standard Bank revolving credit facility.
Substantial contractual arrangements for uncommitted borrowing facilities are maintained with several banking counterparties to meet the
Group’s normal contingency funding requirements.
As of the date of this report, the Group was not in default under the terms of any of its outstanding credit facilities.
Working capital
Following its going concern assessment performed, which takes into account the 2025 operational plan, net debt position and
unutilised loan facilities, management believes that Gold Fields’ working capital resources, by way of internal sources and banking
facilities, are sufficient to fund Gold Fields’ currently foreseeable future business requirements.
Off-balance sheet items
At 31 December 2024, Gold Fields had no material off-balance sheet items except as disclosed under guarantees and capital
commitments.
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Contractual obligations, commitments and guarantees at 31 December 2024
United States Dollar
Payments due by period
Figures in millions unless otherwise stated
Total
Within
one year
Between
one and
five years
After
five years
Borrowings
US$500 million 10-year notes issue
Capital 1
500.0
500.0
Interest
134.0
30.6
103.4
US$85 million revolving senior secured credit facility
Capital
33.5
33.5
Interest
2.9
2.2
0.7
A$500 million syndicated revolving credit facility
Capital
210.6
210.6
Interest
47.6
12.7
34.9
US$1,200 million revolving senior secured credit facility
Capital
1,034.5
1,034.5
Interest
250.7
57.9
192.8
US$750 million multi-currency bridge facilities
Capital
719.1
719.1
Interest
28.3
28.3
Other obligations
Finance lease liability
560.9
111.3
271.2
178.4
Environmental obligations 2
641.4
80.7
179.6
381.1
Trade and other payables
545.6
545.6
South Deep dividend
2.5
0.7
1.4
0.4
Total contractual obligations
4,711.6
1,589.1
2,562.6
559.9
1 The capital amounts of the US$500 10-year notes issue in the table above represents the principal amount to be repaid and differ from the carrying value presented in the
statement of financial position due to the unwinding of transaction costs capitalised at inception.
2 Gold Fields makes full provision for all environmental obligations based on the net present value of the estimated cost of restoring the environmental disturbance that has occurred
up to the reporting date. Management believes that the provisions made for environmental obligations are adequate to cover the expected volume of such obligations.
United States Dollar
Amounts of commitments expiring by period
Figures in millions unless otherwise stated
Total
Within
one year
Between
one and
five years
After
five years
Commitments
Capital expenditure – contracted for
360.9
360.9
Total commitments
360.9
360.9
Guarantees
Guarantees consist of numerous obligations. Guarantees consisting of US$226 million committed to guarantee Gold Fields’
environmental and other obligations with respect to its South African, Peruvian, Chilean, Ghanaian and Australian operations are fully
provided for under the provision for environmental rehabilitation and certain lease liabilities and are not included in the amount above.
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Information communication and technology (“ICT”)
Gold Fields ICT is a strategic function that supports the Gold Fields business, by ensuring that the information and technology systems are
available and operating efficiently whilst being protected from cybersecurity and related risks.
The ICT digital strategy remains aligned with the Group’s business strategy and sets the foundation for the adoption of business systems,
digital infrastructure, processes and technologies that enable the achievement of Gold Fields’ purpose and objective.
The Gold Fields vision to be the preferred gold mining company delivering sustainable, superior value requires the utilisation of digital
technologies, as well as the agility to respond to the rapidly changing technology environment and its associated risks. This is achieved
by ensuring that the technology, systems and associated infrastructure have been implemented to enable the mining assets to adopt
digital systems for safe, cost effective and efficient operations.
Gold Fields ICT is responsible for the acquisition, management, governance, risk management and protection of all information and
technology assets across the Group.  Gold Fields ICT is also responsible for maintaining a comprehensive cybersecurity posture to
protect the Group from cybersecurity-related risks, as well as ensuring that the group adheres to the applicable cybersecurity and
protection of information regulations across the various jurisdictions in which it operates.
Through diligent governance, the Gold Fields ICT purpose and goals set a high-level direction for managing the Gold Fields ICT strategic
assets, ensuring efficiency and securing them against evolving threats:
Gold Fields ICT purpose and Goals
Goal
Key Objective
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Digital Strategy Alignment
Seamlessly integrate ICT with Gold Fields’ business strategies, enhancing the assets capacity
to achieve organizational goals; and
Identify and deploy digital technologies that advance our business and operational
efficiencies.
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Risk Management
Effectively identify, assess, and mitigate ICT-related risks to protect our information assets.
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ICT Value Delivery
Maximize the value derived from ICT investments, ensuring they contribute significantly to
our business objectives and ensuring that ICT investments are tracked, monitored and
measured against business outcomes.
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Compliance
Maintain a dynamic ICT regulatory framework that adapts to technological advancements
and ensures compliance to internal policies, industry standards, and legal and regulatory
requirements.
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Resilience
Guarantee the uninterrupted availability and recoverability of critical systems, maintaining
business continuity and integrating ICT resilience into business continuity planning.
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Cyber Security
Sustain a proactive cybersecurity posture to protect against and respond to cyber threats
whilst ensuring stringent access controls and information protection policies, aligning to best
practice cybersecurity standards
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Innovation
Foster a culture of innovation within ICT to deploy cutting-edge solutions that enhance our
mining operations by continually exploring and assessing new digital technologies for
potential adoption and collaborating with industry think tanks and forums to stay informed of
emerging trends.
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Sustainability and
Environmental
Considerations
Integrate environmental sustainability into ICT initiatives, supporting corporate responsibility
goals by implementing energy-efficient technologies and practices and promoting the
reduction of electronic waste through recycling programs and the procurement of
sustainable technologies.
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Data Governance and
Management
Establish a robust framework for data which enables ubiquitous access, whilst ensuring data
governance with a secure and ethical data management system.
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Digital Literacy and Training
Enhance digital literacy across the organization to maximize the benefits of ICT investments
through ongoing training programs and a culture of continuous learning, ensuring all staff are
confident and competent in digital technologies and practices.
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Goal
Key Objective
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Culture and Change
Management
Manage the adoption of ICT assets minimizing disruption and resistance, whilst creating a
technology centric culture that is congruent with the overall business culture.
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Stakeholder Engagement
Engage with a broad spectrum of stakeholders, including external partners, to enrich our ICT
strategy and ensure transparent communication with all stakeholders about ICT initiatives
and outcomes.
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Benchmarking
Continuously benchmark Gold Fields ICT to identify areas of improvement.
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Inclusion and Accessibility
Ensure that ICT solutions are accessible and inclusive, enabling the entire workforce to
benefit from these solutions and engage with stakeholders to gather feedback on
accessibility and make necessary adjustments.
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Ethics in Technology Use
Ensure responsible and ethical use of technology, particularly in areas like AI and data
analytics and regularly review the impact of Gold Fields technologies to avoid unintended
consequences and ensure positive outcomes.
Strategy
The Gold Fields ICT digital strategy is aligned to the Gold Fields business strategy and is designed to enable the achievement of the
group's business objectives. The strategy is focused on a number of key strategic programmes:
Digital infrastructure: The focus of digital infrastructure is to establish technology platforms and a digital network backbone across the
group, through the adoption of next generation connectivity and cloud platforms across the operations. The digital backbone will
enable the seamless flow of data across the group whilst ensuring the necessary safeguards are in place to maintain the group's
cybersecurity posture. Gold Fields ICT is delivering on the strategic cloud first vision, by adopting resilient and secure cloud
technologies with the migration of certain key systems from legacy on-premise infrastructure into the Gold Fields cloud environment;
Artificial Intelligence and Data analytics: Artificial intelligence and Data Analytics may be adopted to create solutions across the mining
value chain.  The journey to becoming an insights driven organisation continues to evolve and in alignment with this, several data
analytics initiatives have been completed in 2024. The adoption of data lake technology, as well as robotic process automation
continues to be implemented with significant business process improvements achieved;
Cybersecurity: The purpose of sustaining a suitable cybersecurity posture is to protect the information assets contained within the Gold
Fields technology landscape. As the business progresses towards a more digital ecosystem, and as Operational Technology becomes
more digital, the nature and context of the cybersecurity risk evolves. Responding to these cyber security threats and dynamically
evolving an enhanced and robust cybersecurity posture continues to remain a key focus of the Gold Fields digital strategy. Several
initiatives in the area of identity and access management, third party threat management, and cyber threat detection and response
have been implemented during 2024.  Further maintaining a risk management and compliance discipline that encompasses industry-
leading practices has been a key focus which includes regular cybersecurity simulation exercises to evaluate Gold Fields global
incident response processes.
People management: The Gold Fields digital people platforms that deliver on the future of work and an enhanced employee
experience continue to be improved and optimised with new technology releases being adopted by the group. Notably the employee
experience has been extended to the entire workforce utilising extended workforce management.
Information technology (“IT”) and operational technology (“OT”) convergence: The convergence of information technology and
operational technology is a key component of the journey to an insights driven organization. The focus during 2024 was to establish a
unified architecture and set of standards to facilitate the convergence of data with appropriate governance and security in place.
Digital Value: As Gold Fields continues to adopt digital technologies, digital value has been focused on coordinating and integrating
value management while leveraging the existing ICT investment and delivery models. In addition, ICT has maintained custodianship of
digital architecture and data governance whilst ensuring ongoing value is realised from the digital investments.
Gold Fields ICT Operating Model: Gold Fields ICT operating and delivery model has been reviewed for alignment to the  new Gold
Fields functional operating model. An industry best practice approach has been utilised to design and reposition an enhanced ICT
function that is able to effectively deliver on the digital strategy. This model enables ICT to focus on business and strategic imperatives,
whilst adopting suitable partnerships thereby creating the capacity to deliver against key strategic objectives and identifying
opportunities to enable the rapid deployment of digital technologies.
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Governance
The Gold Fields Board of Directors and its committees are focused on ICT and particularly cybersecurity, governance and risk
management. Accordingly, governance is a critical component forming a part of the management of ICT at Gold Fields.
The Gold Fields Audit Committee mandates that the Gold Fields ICT Charter is updated and approved annually and that it articulates the
ICT and cybersecurity governance mechanisms adopted within the Group. This Charter is compliant with the King IV Code of Corporate
Governance and provides assurance to the Board that the ICT function is being managed efficiently and effectively and that ICT risks are
adequately mitigated. The ICT governance structure which is outlined in the Charter, mandates certain responsibilities and delegations of
authority applicable to ICT.
An ICT Management Committee is established to define and deliver on the ICT digital strategy as approved by the Executive Committee
and the Audit Committee . The ICT management committee responds to the direction provided by the Audit Committee and seeks
approval of the goals being targeted in the long-term. This management committee is made up of ICT leadership from the mining assets,
convenes monthly to assess the performance of ICT as well as ICT’s progress in achieving the defined ICT goals and digital strategy. The
management committee reports to the CFO and Audit Committee on governance, risk, cybersecurity and other strategic matters on a
quarterly basis.
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity remains one of the key priorities of Gold Fields ICT, and whilst the ICT digital strategy is being executed, the importance of
continuously evolving and enhancing the Group’s cybersecurity posture is a critical component of successfully achieving ICT’s strategic
objectives.
Cybersecurity Strategy
The Gold Fields cybersecurity strategy is premised on ensuring that the group sustains a proactive cybersecurity posture to protect
against and respond to cyber threats. Key elements of the Gold Fields cyber security strategy and posture include:
An ICT Governance Framework that incorporates ICT security policies and procedures;
A Governance, Risk, Compliance, Security, Architecture and Standards Steering Committee that evaluates all components relevant to
cybersecurity and a well-governed ICT environment;
Continuous Risk Assessments: Regularly evaluating and identifying potential cyber risks and vulnerabilities within the organisation;
Technology Adoption: Implementing cutting-edge technologies, tools, and solutions to enhance cybersecurity defences and ensure the
protection of digital assets;
Policy and Framework Development: Establishing comprehensive cybersecurity policies and frameworks that align with industry
standards and best practices, such as ISO 27001, National Institute of Standards and Technology (“NIST”) and Centre for Internet
Securities, Critical Security Controls frameworks. These policies and frameworks include the assessment of risks associated with
third-party service providers and these risks are continuously monitored and managed through the Gold Fields cybersecurity
operations centre.
T hird-Party Risk Assessment : Maintaining a robust third-party risk assessment capability enabling the group to continuously monitor our
digital attack surface and implement appropriate risk mitigation strategies ;
Training and Awareness: Providing ongoing education and training for employees at all levels to foster a security-conscious culture and
minimise the risk of human error;
Incident Response and Recovery: Developing and maintaining robust incident response plans and recovery strategies, which detail the
processes and procedures to be followed in the event of a cybersecurity incident to minimise the impact of security breaches and
ensure business continuity. These plans are part of the overall Gold Fields ICT business continuity plans which ensure recoverability of
ICT systems with minimal disruptions to the business in the event of a cybersecurity incident.
Cybersecurity Simulations: Various cyber security simulations are conducted throughout the year, to test and verify the effectiveness of
the Group’s cybersecurity posture;
Compliance and Regulation: Ensuring that the Group remains compliant to relevant cybersecurity regulations and compliance
requirements, e.g., Protection of Personal Information Act ("POPIA") and General Data Protection Regulation ("GDPR") and the activities,
actions, policies and procedures are continuously enhanced to maintain compliance as the regulatory landscape evolves;
Continuous Monitoring, Reporting and Improvement: Gold Fields ICT regularly monitors the effectiveness of its cybersecurity measures,
adapting to new threats, and continuously improving the organisation's cybersecurity posture. The Gold Fields CIO and Chief
Information Security Officer (“CISO”) reports on this monitoring, as well as cybersecurity vulnerabilities, incidents and threat intelligence
monthly to the CFO. The CIO remains responsible for assessing and managing any material risks emanating from the cybersecurity
threats. The CIO relies on the expertise of the CISO who has over 18 years of cybersecurity experience and holds a Bachelor’s degree
in Cyber Forensics, Information Security & Management and a Masters in Information Security, and Cyber Security Certification from
MIT and Harvard .  These reports are further tabled at the Audit Committee as part of the quarterly reporting process;
Security Operations Centre: A Security Operations Centre has been established and is responsible for monitoring and addressing
cybersecurity, vulnerabilities, threats and incidents;
Integrate : Integrating and automating cyber technologies and controls to offer a unified view of the cyber estate, safeguarding all Gold
Fields digital assets; and
AI: Adopting the use of artificial intelligence in the identification of cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities .
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Gold Fields ICT will continue to adopt and adapt countermeasures in order to strengthen the Group’s cybersecurity defences against a
wide range of threats, spanning from identity theft, corporate espionage and the sabotage of industrial control systems. Gold Fields
corporate office and operating mines have achieved and continue to maintain the ISO 27001:2013 Information Security Certification to
provide further assurance around the cybersecurity posture adopted by the Group.
ICT at Gold Fields remains committed to inculcating and cultivating a security-conscious culture and further embedding cybersecurity by
design whilst modernising the Gold Fields technology assets.
Cyber Security Threats and Incidents
There were no material cybersecurity incidents that materially affected Gold Fields, including its business strategy, results of operations,
or financial condition that occurred during the course of 2024.
Internal control over financial reporting
Gold Fields’ management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting. The Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 defines internal control over financial reporting in Rule 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) as a process designed by, or under
the supervision of, the Company’s principal executive and principal financial officers, and effected by the Company’s Board of Directors,
management and other personnel, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of
financial statements for external purposes in accordance with IFRS Accounting Standards, as issued by the IASB.
It includes those policies and procedures that:
Pertain to the maintenance of records that in reasonable detail accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the
assets of the Company;
Provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance
with IFRS Accounting Standards, as issued by the IASB, and that receipts and expenditures of the Company are being made only in
accordance with authorisations of management and Directors of the Company; and
Provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorised acquisition, use or disposition of the
Company’s assets that could have a material effect on the consolidated financial statements.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections
of any evaluation of effectiveness into future periods are subject to risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in
conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
Gold Fields’ management assessed the effectiveness of its internal control over financial reporting as of 31 December 2024. In making
this assessment, Gold Fields’ management used the criteria established in Internal Control-Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the
Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission ("COSO"). Based upon its assessment, Gold Fields’ management
concluded that, as of 31 December 2024, its internal control over financial reporting is effective based upon those criteria.
Gold Fields completed its acquisition of Osisko Mining Inc. (“Osisko”) on 25 October 2024, consolidating 100% ownership of the Windfall
project. Following the acquisition, Osisko was renamed to Windfall Mining Inc. / Groupe Minier Windfall Inc. ("Windfall Mining"). Windfall
Mining's operations and related controls are in the process of being integrated into Gold Fields’ existing control environment. As
permitted under SEC guidance for recently acquired entities, management has excluded Windfall Mining from its assessment of its
Internal Control over Financial Reporting ("ICFR").
Windfall Mining accounted for 17% of Gold Fields consolidated total assets and nil% of Gold Fields’ consolidated total revenues for the
fiscal year ended 31 December 2024.
Gold Fields is engaged in refining and harmonising the internal controls and processes of Windfall Mining's operations into Gold Fields
ICFR framework and addressing any identified deficiencies. Management intends to disclose material changes resulting from the
integration within or prior to the time of the first ICFR assessment that is required to include Windfall Mining.
Except as described above, there were no changes to Gold Fields’ ICFR during the period covered by this report that have materially
affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, Gold Fields’ internal control over financial reporting.
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Outlook and guidance for 2025
Our primary focus for 2025 is ensuring safe, reliable and cost-effective delivery against our production plans and guidance for the year.
This will provide the platform for continued progress of our strategic priorities which are aligned to the three strategic pillars of the
business.
For 2025, attributable gold equivalent production is expected to be between 2.250Moz and 2.450Moz (compared to 2.071Moz delivered
in 2024). AISC is expected to be between US$1,500/oz and US$1,650/oz and AIC is expected to be between US$1,780/oz and US$1,930/
oz. Included in non-sustaining capital expenditure is A$167 million (US$110 million) for the St Ives renewable power project.
Excluding St Ives microgrid, which accounts for approximately US$48/oz, the range for AIC is expected to be between be US$1,732/oz
and US$1,882/oz. On an operations only basis, excluding the Windfall project and other corporate projects, AIC is expected to be
between US$1,625/oz and US$1,775/oz.
The exchange rates used for our 2025 guidance are: R/US$18.50, US$/A$0.66 and C$/US$0.71. The metal price assumptions for the
calculation of royalties and copper and silver by-products are: gold price US$2,700/ oz (A$4,090/oz, R1,605,900/kg); copper price
US$8,900/t and silver price US$29/oz.
2025 is another year in which capital expenditure levels will remain elevated, given the remaining capital budgeted for the renewables
microgrid at St Ives, the pre-development capital planned for Windfall, as well as sustaining capex across the portfolio, to maintain the
production base of the Group.
Total capex for the Group for the year is expected to be between US$1,490 billion and US$1,550 billion. Sustaining capital is expected to
be between US$940 million and US$970 million. The increase in sustaining capital from US$849 million in 2024 is driven largely by
capital waste stripping at Gruyere and Tarkwa, as well as underground development at Granny Smith.
Non-sustaining capex is expected to be between US$550 million and US$580 million, with the largest component of this being the
Windfall Project capital of US$400 million and the St Ives renewable power project of US$110 million.
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Alex Dall
Chief Financial Officer
27 March 2025
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of Gold Fields Limited
Opinions on the Financial Statements and Internal Control over Financial Reporting
We have audited the accompanying consolidated statements of financial position of Gold Fields Limited and its subsidiaries (the
“Company”) as of 31 December 2024 and 31 December 2023, and the related consolidated income statements, consolidated statements
of comprehensive income, consolidated statements of changes in equity and consolidated statements of cash flows for each of the three
years in the period ended 31 December 2024, including the related notes (collectively referred to as the “consolidated financial
statements”). We also have audited the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of 31 December 2024, based on criteria
established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway
Commission (COSO).
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the
Company as of 31 December 2024 and 31 December 2023, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years
in the period ended 31 December 2024 in conformity with IFRS Accounting Standards as issued by the International Accounting
Standards Board. Also in our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting
as of 31 December 2024, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the COSO.
Basis for Opinions
The Company’s management is responsible for these consolidated financial statements, for maintaining effective internal control over
financial reporting, and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in Management’s
Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting appearing under Item 15b. Our responsibility is to express opinions on the Company’s
consolidated financial statements and on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audits. We are a public
accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be
independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations
of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to
obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error
or fraud, and whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects.
Our audits of the consolidated financial statements included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the
consolidated financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures
included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements.
Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating
the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining
an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating
the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audits also included performing such other
procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinions.
As described in Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting appearing under Item 15d, management has excluded
Osisko Mining Incorporated from its assessment of internal control over financial reporting as of 31 December 2024 because it was
acquired by the Company in an asset acquisition during 2024. We have also excluded Osisko Mining Incorporated from our audit of
internal control over financial reporting. Osisko Mining Incorporated is a wholly owned subsidiary whose total assets and total revenues
are excluded from management’s assessment and our audit of internal control over financial reporting represent approximately 17% and
nil%, respectively, of the related consolidated financial statement amounts as of and for the year ended 31 December 2024.
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Definition and Limitations of Internal Control over Financial Reporting
A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of
financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (i) pertain to the maintenance
of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (ii) provide
reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with
authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (iii) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely
detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial
statements.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections
of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in
conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
Critical Audit Matters
The critical audit matter communicated below is a matter arising from the current period audit of the consolidated financial statements that
was communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that (i) relates to accounts or disclosures that are material
to the consolidated financial statements and (ii) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. The
communication of critical audit matters does not alter in any way our opinion on the consolidated financial statements, taken as a whole,
and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matter below, providing a separate opinion on the critical audit matter or on the
accounts or disclosures to which it relates.
Accounting for the acquisition of Osisko Mining Incorporated
As described in Note 17 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company completed its acquisition of Osisko Mining Incorporated
(“Osisko”) on 25 October 2024. During 2023, the Company entered into an agreement with Osisko for a 50% joint ownership interest in
the Windfall Project (“Windfall”). Management accounted for the initial transaction as an equity accounted joint venture in accordance with
IFRS Accounting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board. During 2024, the Company entered into an
agreement with Osisko to acquire 100% of its issued share capital. The agreement represents a direct acquisition of Osisko as well as
an indirect acquisition of the remaining 50% interest in the Windfall Project. The transaction was accounted for as an asset acquisition.
Net consideration amounted to US$1,708.6 million.
In determining the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, the Company applied significant assumptions to estimate the
fair value of the mineral rights amounting to US$1,329.1 million (C$1,845.8 million) included in the take on balance of property, plant and
equipment of US$ 1,706.8 million, by applying an income approach using a discounted cash flow model and a resource market multiple
approach. Significant assumptions used to estimate the fair value of the mineral resources included gold price forecasts, discount rates,
resource market multiples and cash flow forecasts.
The principal considerations for our determination that performing procedures relating to the acquisition of Osisko is a critical audit matter
are (i) the significant judgment by management in determining the fair value of mineral rights; (ii) a high degree of auditor judgment,
subjectivity, and effort in evaluating management’s significant assumptions relating to gold price forecasts, discount rates, resource
market multiples and cash flow forecasts; (iii) the audit effort involved the use of professionals with specialized skill and knowledge;
(iv) evaluating the reasonableness of the significant assumptions used by management related to gold price forecasts, discount rates,
resource market multiples, and cash flow forecasts. Evaluating the reasonableness of management’s key assumptions included the
evaluation of key market-related assumptions (including gold price forecasts, discount rates and resource market multiples) used against
external market and third party data, and considering the reasonableness of the cash flow forecasts used in the discounted cash flow
model. (v) Professionals with specialized skill and knowledge were used to assist in evaluating (a) the appropriateness of the valuation
methods used, including the discounted cash flow model and resource market multiple approach; and (b) the reasonableness of the
gold price forecasts, discount rates and resource market multiples.
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Addressing the matter involved performing procedures and evaluating audit evidence in forming our overall opinion on the consolidated
financial statements. These procedures included testing the effectiveness of controls relating to the fair value determination of the mineral
rights acquired including controls relating to key assumptions used. These procedures also included, among others, (i) testing
management’s process for developing the fair value estimate of mineral rights including the evaluation of the use of management’s
specialists. As a basis for using their work, management’s specialists’ qualifications and objectivity were understood as well as their
methods and assumptions applied in the fair value determination; (ii) evaluating the appropriateness of the valuation methods used,
including the discounted cash flow model and resource market multiple approach used by management; (iii) testing the completeness
and accuracy of underlying data used in the model and resource market multiple approach; (iv) evaluating the reasonableness of the
significant assumptions used by management related to gold price forecasts, discount rates, resource market multiples, and cash flow
forecasts. Evaluating the reasonableness of management’s key assumptions included an evaluation of key market-related assumptions
(including gold price forecasts, discount rates and resource market multiples) used against external market and third party data, and
evaluating the reasonableness of the cash flow forecasts used in the discounted cash flow model.(v) Professionals with specialized skill
and knowledge were used to assist in evaluating (a) the appropriateness of the valuation methods, including the discounted cash flow
model and resource market multiple approach and (b) the reasonableness of the gold price forecasts, discount rates and resource
market multiples.
/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers Inc.
Johannesburg, South Africa
27 March 2025
We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2019.
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Accounting policies
The material accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial statements (referred to as the “consolidated financial
statements” or “financial statements”) are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all the years presented, except
for the adoption of new and revised standards and interpretations or unless otherwise indicated.
Gold Fields Limited (the “Company” or “Gold Fields”) is a company domiciled in South Africa. The registration number of the Company is
1968/ 4880 / 6 . The address of the Company is 150 Helen Road, Sandton, Johannesburg. The consolidated financial statements of the
Company as at 31 December 2024 and 2023 and for each of the years in the three-year periods ended 31 December 2024 , 2023 and
2022 comprise the Company and its subsidiaries (together referred to as the “Group” and individually as “Group entities”) as well as the
Group’s share of the assets, liabilities, income and expenses of its joint operations and the Group’s interest in associates and its joint
ventures. The Group is primarily involved in gold mining.
1. Basis of preparation
The financial statements of the Group have been prepared in accordance with IFRS® Accounting Standards as issued by the
International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”).
As required by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, the financial statements include the consolidated
statements of financial position as at 31 December 2024 and 2023 and the consolidated income statements and statements of
comprehensive income, changes in equity and cash flows for the years ended 31 December 2024 , 2023 and 2022 and the
related notes.
The consolidated financial statements were authorised for issue by the Board of Directors on 27 March 2025.
Standards, interpretations and amendments to published standards effective for the year ended 31 December 2024 or early
adopted by the Group
During the financial year, the following new and revised accounting standards, amendments to standards and new interpretations
were adopted by the Group:
Standard(s)
Amendment(s)
Interpretation(s)
Nature of the
change
Salient features of the changes
Impact on
financial position
or performance
IAS 1 Presentation
of Financial
Statements
Amendments
The amendments to IAS 1 clarify that liabilities are classified as
either current or non-current, depending on the rights that
exist at the end of the reporting period. Classification is
unaffected by the expectations of the entity or events after the
reporting date;
The amendments also clarify what IAS 1 means when it refers
to the ‘settlement’ of a liability; and
The amendments did not have an impact on the Group as they
did not impact the classification of any of the Group's liabilities.
No impact
IAS 7 Statement of
Cash Flows and
IFRS 7 Financial
Instruments:
Disclosure
Amendments
The amendments require disclosures to enhance the
transparency of supplier finance arrangements and their
effects on an entity's liabilities, cash flows and exposure to
liquidity risk; and
The amendments did not have an impact on the Group, due to
the fact that the Group does not have supplier finance
arrangements.
No impact
IFRS 16 Leases
Amendments
The amendments include requirements for sale and leaseback
transactions in IFRS 16 to explain how an entity accounts for a
sale and leaseback after the date of the transaction. Sale and
leaseback transactions where some or all the lease payments
are variable lease payments that do not depend on an index
or rate are most likely to be impacted; and
The amendments did not have an impact on the Group, due to
the fact that the Group does not have sale and leaseback
transactions.
No impact
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Standards, interpretations and amendments to published standards that are not yet effective
Certain new standards, amendments and interpretations to existing standards have been published that apply to the Group’s
accounting periods beginning on 1 January 2025 or later periods but have not been early adopted by the Group.
These standards, amendments and interpretations that are relevant to the Group are:
Standard(s)
Amendment(s)
Interpretation(s)
Nature of the
change
Salient features of the changes
Effective date*
IAS 21 The Effect of
Changes in Foreign
Exchange Rates
Amendment
The amendment to IAS 21 provides guidance on when a
currency is exchangeable and how to determine the exchange
rate when it is not; and
The amendment is not expected to have a material impact on
the Group.
1 January 2025
IFRS 9 Financial
Instruments and
IFRS 7 Financial
Instruments:
Disclosures
Amendments
The amendments provide the following guidance:
Clarify the date of derecognition of financial assets and
liabilities, with an exception for financial liabilities settled
through an electronic cash transfer system;
Clarify and add guidance for assessing whether a financial
asset meets the solely payments of principal and interest
criterion;
Additional disclosures for instruments with contractual terms
that can change cash flows (instruments linked to the
achievement of environmental, social and governance
("ESG") targets); and
Additional disclosures for equity instruments designated at
fair value through other comprehensive income.
The Group is currently in the process of assessing the impact
of these amendments.
1 January 2026
IFRS 18 Presentation
and Disclosure in
Financial
Statements
New Standard
IFRS 18 replaces IAS1 Presentation of Financial Statements and
sets out the requirements for the presentation and disclosure
of information in general purpose financial statements.
The Group is currently in the process of assessing the impact
of these amendments.
1 January 2027
IFRS 19 Subsidiaries
without Public
Accountability
New Standard
IFRS 19 is a voluntary accounting standard with the objective to
provide reduced disclosure requirements for eligible
subsidiaries.
The new standard will not have an impact on the Group's
consolidated financial statement.
1 January 2027
* Effective date refers to annual period beginning on or after said date.
# On 6 March 2024, the SEC adopted rules covering climate-related disclosures which will result in a significant expansion of required climate-related disclosures in
SEC filings. The required disclosures are included in Regulations S-K and S-X and cover strategy, governance, risk management, targets and goals, greenhouse gas
emissions, and financial statement effects (collectively, the “SEC climate disclosure rules”). The new rules apply to both domestic and foreign private issuers (FPIs) and
create a new “Climate-Related Disclosure” section in annual reports and registration statements. The new rules also require certain disclosures in the audited financial
statements. The effective dates and transition provisions vary by type of registrant and for certain disclosure provisions. On 4 April 2024, the SEC issued an order to stay
the rules to "facilitate the orderly judicial resolutions" of pending legal challenges. SEC registrants should continue to apply the existing disclosure rules until the stay is
lifted or the litigation is resolved. The Group is currently in the process of assessing the impact of the rules.
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Accounting policies continued
1. Basis of preparation continued
Significant accounting judgements and estimates
Use of estimates: The preparation of the financial statements in accordance with IFRS Accounting Standards requires the Group’s
management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of
contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses
during the reporting period. The determination of estimates requires the exercise of judgement based on various assumptions
and other factors such as historical experience, current and expected economic conditions, and in some cases actuarial
techniques. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
The more significant areas requiring the use of management estimates and assumptions relate to the following:
Mineral reserves and resources estimates (this forms the basis of future cash flow estimates used for impairment assessments
and units-of-production depreciation and amortisation calculations);
Carrying value of property, plant and equipment;
Business combinations and asset acquisitions;
Commencement of commercial levels of production;
Estimates of recoverable gold and other materials in heap leach and stockpiles, gold in process and product inventories
including write-downs of inventory to net realisable value;
Carrying value of equity-accounted investees;
Provision for environmental rehabilitation costs;
Provision for silicosis settlement costs;
Income taxes;
Share-based payments;
Long-term incentive plan;
The fair value and accounting treatment of financial instruments; and
Contingencies.
Estimates and judgements are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience, discount rates and other factors,
including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances.
The estimates and assumptions that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and
liabilities within the financial year are discussed below.
Mineral Reserves and Resources estimates
Mineral Reserves are estimates of the amount of product, inclusive of diluting materials and allowances for losses, which can be
economically and legally extracted from the Group’s properties, as determined by life-of-mine schedules or pre-feasibility studies.
Mineral Resources are estimates, based on specific geological evidence and knowledge, including sampling, of the amount of
product in situ, for which there is a reasonable prospect for eventual legal and economic extraction.
In order to calculate the reserves and resources, estimates and assumptions are required about a range of geological, technical
and economic factors, including but not limited to quantities, grades, production techniques, recovery rates, production costs,
capital expenditure, transport costs, commodity demand, commodity prices and exchange rates.
Estimating the quantity and grade of the mineral reserves and resources is based on exploration and sampling information
gathered through appropriate techniques (primarily diamond drilling, reverse circulation drilling, air-core and sonic drilling),
surface three-dimensional reflection seismics, ore body faces modelling, structural modelling, geological mapping, detailed ore
zone wireframes and geostatistical estimation. This process may require complex and difficult geological judgements and
calculations to interpret the data.
The Group is required to determine and report on the Mineral Reserves and Resources in accordance with the South African
Mineral Resource Committee (“SAMREC”) code and the United States Security and Exchange Commission Rule SK 1300 on an
annual basis. The Mineral Reserves and Resources were approved by the Competent Person.
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Estimates of Mineral Reserves and Resources may change from year to year due to the change in economic, regulatory,
infrastructural or social assumptions used to estimate ore reserves and resources, and due to additional geological data
becoming available.
Changes in reported proved and probable reserves may affect the Group’s financial results and position in a number of ways,
including the following:
The recoverable amount used in the impairment calculations may be affected due to changes in estimated cash flows or timing
thereof (refer to note 7);
Amortisation and depreciation charges to profit or loss may change as these are calculated on the units-of-production method,
or where the useful economic lives of assets change (refer to note 2);
Provision for environmental rehabilitation costs may change where changes in ore reserves affect expectations about the
timing or cost of these activities (refer to note 28 .1 ); and
The carrying value of deferred tax assets may change due to changes in estimates of the likely recovery of the tax benefits
(refer to note 26).
Changes in reported measured and indicated resources may affect the Group’s financial results and position in a number of ways,
including the following:
The recoverable amount used in the impairment calculations may be affected due to changes in estimated market value of
resources exclusive of reserves (refer to note 7); and
Amortisation and depreciation charges for the mineral rights asset at the Australian operations may change as a result of the
change in the portion of mineral rights asset being transferred from the non-depreciable component to the depreciable
component (refer to note 2).
Carrying value of property, plant and equipment
All mining assets are amortised using the units-of-production method where the mine operating plan calls for production from
proved and probable mineral reserves.
Mobile and other equipment are depreciated over the shorter of the estimated useful life of the asset or the estimate of mine life
based on proved and probable mineral reserves.
The calculation of the units-of-production rate of amortisation could be impacted to the extent that actual production in the future
is different from current forecast production based on proved and probable mineral reserves. This would generally result from the
extent that there are significant changes in any of the factors or assumptions used in estimating mineral reserves. These factors
could include:
Changes in proved and probable mineral reserves;
Unforeseen operational issues at mine sites;
Changes in capital, operating, mining, processing and reclamation costs, discount rates and foreign currency exchange rates;
and
Changes in mineral reserves could similarly impact the useful lives of assets depreciated on a straight-line basis, where those
lives are limited to the life of the mine.
The Group reviews and tests the carrying value of long-lived assets when events or changes in circumstances suggest that the
carrying amount may not be recoverable by comparing the recoverable amounts to these carrying values. Assets are grouped at
the lowest level for which identifiable cash flows are largely independent of cash flows of other assets and liabilities. If there are
indications that impairment or reversal of impairment may have occurred, estimates are prepared of recoverable amounts of each
group of assets. The recoverable amounts of cash-generating units (“CGU”) and individual assets have been determined based
on the higher of value in use and fair value less cost of disposal (“FVLCOD”) calculations. Expected future cash flows used to
determine the value in use or FVLCOD of property, plant and equipment are inherently uncertain and could materially change
over time. They are significantly affected by a number of factors including reserves and production estimates, together with
economic factors such as the gold, silver and copper prices, discount rates, foreign currency exchange rates, inflation rates,
resource valuations (determined based on comparable market transactions), estimates of costs to produce reserves and future
capital expenditure.
The Group generally used FVLCOD to determine the recoverable amount of each CGU.
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Accounting policies continued
1. Basis of preparation continued
Significant assumptions used in the Group’s impairment assessments (FVLCOD calculations) include:
2024
2023
2022
US$ Gold price per ounce – year 1
US$ 2,590
US$ 1,910
US$ 1,740
US$ Gold price per ounce – year 2
US$ 2,550
US$ 1,875
US$ 1,730
US$ Gold price per ounce – year 3
US$ 2,470
US$ 1,800
US$ 1,700
US$ Gold price per ounce – year 4
US$ 2,400
US$ 1,760
US$ 1,650
US$ Gold price per ounce – year 5 onwards
US$ 2,160
US$ 1,720
US$ 1,620
Rand Gold price per kilogram – year 1
R 1,465,000
R 1,110,000
R 925,000
Rand Gold price per kilogram – year 2
R 1,420,000
R 1,060,000
R 925,000
Rand Gold price per kilogram – year 3
R 1,410,000
R 1,030,000
R 925,000
Rand Gold price per kilogram – year 4
R 1,370,000
R 1,020,000
R 900,000
Rand Gold price per kilogram – year 5 onwards
R 1,233,000
R 990,000
R 875,000
A$ Gold price per ounce – year 1
A$ 4,020
A$ 2,830
A$ 2,500
A$ Gold price per ounce – year 2
A$ 3,810
A$ 2,690
A$ 2,400
A$ Gold price per ounce – year 3
A$ 3,670
A$ 2,570
A$ 2,350
A$ Gold price per ounce – year 4
A$ 3,510
A$ 2,500
A$ 2,250
A$ Gold price per ounce – year 5 onwards
A$ 3,120
A$ 2,430
A$ 2,200
US$ Copper price per tonne – year 1
US$ 9,600
US$ 8,500
US$ 7,700
US$ Copper price per tonne – year 2
US$ 10,050
US$ 8,700
US$ 8,150
US$ Copper price per tonne – year 3
US$ 10,260
US$ 8,900
US$ 8,150
US$ Copper price per tonne – year 4
US$ 10,600
US$ 8,600
US$ 8,150
US$ Copper price per tonne – year 5 onwards
US$ 9,260
US$ 8,400
US$ 7,700
Resource value per ounce (used to calculate the value beyond proved
and probable reserves)
Ghana (with infrastructure)
US$ 70
US$ 79
US$ 71
Peru (with infrastructure) 1
N/A
N/A
US$ 30
Chile (without infrastructure)
US$ 36
US$ 40
US$ 29
Discount rates
South Africa – nominal
15.9 %
16.8 %
16.3 %
Ghana – real
12.9 %
13.5 %
15.9 %
Peru – real
8.3 %
7.7 %
8.1 %
Australia – real
6.7 %
6.2 %
6.3 %
Chile – real
8.7 %
8.9 %
9.1 %
Inflation rate – South Africa 2
4.6 %
4.5 %
5.4 %
Life-of-mine
South Deep 3
85 years
73 years
74 years
Tarkwa
11 years
12 years
13 years
Damang
1 year
2 years
3 years
Cerro Corona
6 years
7 years
8 years
St Ives
9 years
8 years
8 years
Agnew
5 years
5 years
5 years
Granny Smith
10 years
11 years
10 years
Gruyere
8 years
9 years
11 years
Salares Norte
11 years
10 years
10 years
1 During 2023, the resource in Peru was derecognised as a result of the life-of-mine sterilising the resource through the deposition of in-pit tailings from 2026 onward.
Refer note 7 for further details.
2 Due to the availability of unredeemed capital for tax purposes over several years into the life of the South Deep mine, nominal cash flows are used for South Africa.
In order to determine nominal cash flows in South Africa, costs are inflated by the current South African inflation rate. Cash flows for all other operations are in real terms
and as a result are not inflated.
3 In line with the 2024 ramp-up plan limiting production to 11tpa of gold, resulting in an increase of the life-of mine.
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2024
2023
2022
Long-term exchange rates
US$/ZAR – year 1
17.59
18.08
16.53
US$/ZAR – year 2
17.32
17.58
16.63
US$/ZAR – year 3
17.76
17.80
16.92
US$/ZAR – year 4
17.76
18.03
16.97
US$/ZAR – year 5 onwards
17.76
17.90
16.80
A$/US$ – year 1
0.64
0.67
0.70
A$/US$ – year 2
0.67
0.70
0.72
A$/US$ – year 3
0.67
0.70
0.72
A$/US$ – year 4
0.68
0.70
0.73
A$/US$ – year 5 onwards
0.69
0.71
0.74
Management performed an assessment for impairment triggers, as well as indicators for reversal of previously recorded
impairment losses at 31 December 2024. Where CGUs had previously been impaired, management considered whether the
impairment losses no longer exist or might have decreased. Management considered general and specific factors for each CGU
and concluded that although overall the gold price had improved from the time that the impairment losses had been recognised,
taking into consideration the specific circumstances of each asset (including those that led to the original impairment losses), the
impairment losses had not reversed. Due to the continued volatility in the gold price, coupled with the fact that the factors
resulting in the previously recognised impairment losses had not reversed, management resolved it to be appropriate for no
reversal of previously recognised impairment losses to be recorded for the year ended 31 December 2024. There were also no
reversals of impairment in 2023 or 2022.
The FVLCOD calculations are sensitive to the gold and copper price assumptions and an increase or decrease in the gold or
copper price could materially change the FVLCOD. Should there be a significant decrease in the gold or copper price, the Group
would take actions to assess the implications on the life-of-mine plans, including the determination of reserves and resources and
the appropriate cost structure for the CGUs. Refer to notes 7 and 16 for further details.
The carrying amount of property, plant and equipment at 31 December 2024 was US $ 7,298.4 million ( 2023 : US $ 5,074.4 million ).
An impairment of US$ nil (2023: $ 156.2 million ) was recognised in respect of the Cerro Corona CGU for the year ended
31 December 2024.
Business combinations and asset acquisitions
The acquisition method of accounting is used to account for business combinations by the Group. If a transaction does not meet
the definition of a business under IFRS Accounting Standards, the transaction is recorded as an asset acquisition.
On 2 May 2023, Gold Fields acquired a 50 % interest in the Windfall Project from Osisko. On 25 October 2024, Gold Fields
acquired 100 % of the issued share capital of Osisko. This represents a direct acquisition of Osisko as well as an indirect
acquisition of the remaining 50 % interest in the Windfall Project.
The only significant asset acquired in Osisko is the additional 50 % interest in the Windfall Project. As part of the acquisition, Gold
Fields did not acquire sufficient infrastructure or processes, including an organised workforce, which could develop the acquired
inputs into an operating mine. Accordingly, the transaction was accounted for as an asset acquisition. The Group elected to
recognise the previously held 50 % interest in the Windfall Project at its carrying value as part of the total cost of the asset
acquisition.
For asset acquisitions, the total consideration paid at acquisition date is allocated based on relative fair values to the identifiable
assets acquired and liabilities assumed. Expected future cash flows have been used to determine the fair value at acquisition date
and are inherently uncertain. They are significantly affected by a number of factors including reserves, production start date
estimates, together with economic factors such as the gold price, discount rates, foreign currency exchange rates, resource
valuations (determined based on comparable market transactions), estimates of costs to produce reserves and future capital
expenditure.
The key assumptions used for measurement of the fair values of Osisko's assets acquired and liabilities assumed were as follows:
25 October 2024
C$ Gold price per ounce – year 1
C$ 3,067
C$ Gold price per ounce – year 2
C$ 3,004
C$ Gold price per ounce – year 3 onwards
C$ 2,760
Discount rates – real
7.9 %
Life-of-mine
15 years
Resource value per ounce (used to calculate the value beyond proved and probable reserves)
US$ 37
Long-term exchange rates
C$/US$ – years 1 and 2
0.75
C$/US$ – year 3 onwards
0.76
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1. Basis of preparation continued
Commencement of commercial levels of production
The Group assesses the stage of each mine construction project to determine when a mine moves into the production stage.
The criteria used to assess the start date are determined based on the unique nature of each mine construction project. The
Group considers various relevant criteria to assess when the mine is substantially complete, ready for its intended use and
moves into the production stage. Some of the criteria would include, but are not limited to the following:
The level of capital expenditure compared to the construction cost estimates;
Ability to produce metal in saleable form (within specifications); and
Ability to sustain commercial levels of production of metal based on plant throughput and recoveries.
When a mine construction project moves into the production stage, the capitalisation of certain mine construction costs ceases
and costs are either regarded as inventory or expensed, except for capitalisable costs related to mining asset additions or
improvements, underground mine development, deferred stripping activities or ore reserve development.
Gold may be produced while bringing a mine to the condition necessary for it to be capable of operating as intended by
management. The Group recognises the proceeds from selling gold as revenue and the associated production cost as cost of
sales in profit or loss. The Group measures the cost of gold produced applying the measurement requirements of IAS 2 at
normalised production levels using the life-of-mine planned production. Production costs in excess of normal production up to
reaching commercial levels of production are capitalised as property, plant and equipment.
Salares Norte achieved first gold in March 2024 and commenced ramping to commercial levels of production which is expected to
be achieved in H2 2025.
Stockpiles, gold in process and product inventories
Costs that are incurred in or benefit the productive process are accumulated as stockpiles, gold in process, ore on leach pads
and product inventories. Net realisable value tests are performed on a monthly basis for short-term stockpiles, gold in process
and product inventories and represent the estimated future sales price of the product based on prevailing spot metals prices at
the reporting date, less estimated costs to complete production and bring the product to sale.
Net realisable value tests are performed annually for long-term stockpiles and represent the estimated future sales price of the
product based on long-term metal prices at the reporting date, less estimated costs to complete production and bring the product
to sale on a discounted basis. Refer pages 56 to 57 for long-term gold prices.
Stockpiles are measured by estimating the number of tonnes added and removed from the stockpile, the number of contained
gold ounces based on assay data, and the estimated recovery percentage based on the expected processing method. Stockpile
tonnages are verified by periodic surveys.
Although the quantities of recoverable metal are reconciled by comparing the grades of ore to the quantities of metals actually
recovered (metallurgical balancing), the nature of the process inherently limits the ability to precisely monitor the recoverability
levels. As a result, the metallurgical balancing process is constantly monitored and engineering estimates are refined based on
actual results over time.
Variations between actual and estimated quantities resulting from changes in assumptions and estimates that do not result in
write downs to net realisable value are accounted for on a prospective basis.
Refer to notes 2 and 22 for further details.
The carrying amount of total gold in process and stockpiles (non-current and current) at 31 December 2024 was US $ 791.0 million
( 2023 : US $ 814.6 million ).
During 2024, a net realisable value adjustment to stockpiles of US $ 3.0 million (2023: US $ 33.8 million at Damang) was processed
at Cerro Corona.
Carrying value of equity-accounted investees
The Group reviews and tests the carrying value of equity-accounted investees annually or when events or changes in
circumstances suggest that the carrying amount may not be recoverable by comparing the recoverable amounts to these carrying
values. If there are indications that impairment may have occurred, estimates are prepared of the recoverable amount of the
equity-accounted investee. The recoverable amounts are determined based on the higher of value in use or FVLCOD. The
FVLCOD is determined using the following methods:
Using quoted market prices of other investors in the equity-accounted investee with appropriate adjustments in order to derive
the fair value; and
A combination of the income and market approach. The income approach is based on the expected future cash flows of the
operations and the market approach is used to determine the value beyond proved and probable reserves for the operation,
using comparable market transactions.
Expected future cash flows used to determine the FVLCOD of equity-accounted investees are inherently uncertain and could
materially change over time. They are significantly impacted by a number of factors including reserves and production estimates,
together with economic factors such as gold and copper prices, discount rates, foreign currency exchange rates, resource
valuations (determined based on comparable market transactions or other accepted valuation methods), estimates of costs to
produce reserves and future capital expenditure.
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The key assumptions used in the income and market approach for Asanko were as follows:
2023
US$ Gold price per ounce – year 1 to 3
US$ 1,800 US$ 1,910
US$ Gold price per ounce – year 4 onwards
US$ 1,720
Discount rates – real
19.9 %
Life-of-mine
7 years
The FVLCOD calculations are sensitive to the gold price assumption and the quoted market prices, a decrease or increase in
these two assumptions could materially change the FVLCOD.
On 21 December 2023, Gold Fields announced the divestment of its 45 % shareholding in Asanko Gold (both the preference
shares and equity-accounted investee) to the joint venture partner Galiano Gold. The transaction was subject to a number of
conditions and was concluded on 4 March 2024 with the receipt of US$ 65 million in cash and 28.5 million in Galiano shares,
resulting in the recognition of a profit on disposal amounting to US $ 5.6 m in 2024. Refer notes 14 and 15 for further details.
On 2 May 2023, Gold Fields, through a 100 % held Canadian subsidiary, acquired a 50 % interest in the Windfall Project in Québec,
Canada from Osisko Mining Incorporated. The Group classified its interest in the Windfall Project as a joint venture at 31
December 2023. Refer note 17.1 for key assumptions used in the valuation of the Windfall Project contingent and exploration
considerations.
On 12 August 2024, Gold Fields entered into an agreement with Osisko to acquire 100 % of its issued share capital. This
represents a direct acquisition of Osisko as well as an indirect acquisition of the remaining 50 % interest in the Windfall Project (the
“second Transaction”). The acquisition date was 25 October 2024, the date on which all conditions precedent were met and the
consideration was paid in full by Gold Fields. On 25 October 2024, the initial 50 % interest in the Windfall Project was
derecognised as a joint venture and recognised as an asset acquisition together with the additional 50 % interest held by Osisko,
in terms of the second Transaction. Refer notes 17.1 and 17.2 for further details.
Refer to notes 14, 15, 17.1 and 18 for further details.
The carrying amount of equity-accounted investees at 31 December 2024 was US $ 12.6 million ( 2023 : US $ 548.6 million )
Provision for environmental rehabilitation costs
The Group’s mining and exploration activities are subject to various laws and regulations governing the protection of the
environment. The Group recognises management’s best estimate for the provision of environmental rehabilitation costs in the
period in which they are incurred. Actual costs incurred in future periods could differ materially from the estimates. Additionally,
future changes to environmental laws and regulations, life-of-mine estimates and discount rates could affect the carrying amount
of this provision.
Refer to note 28 .1 for details of key assumptions used to estimate the provision.
The carrying amounts of the provision for environmental rehabilitation costs at 31 December 2024 was US $ 475.5 million
( 2023 : US $ 452.9 million ) of which US $ 78.4 million ( 2023 : US $ 46.8 million ) was classified as current and US $ 397.1 million
( 2023 : US $ 406.1 million ) as non-current.
Provision for silicosis settlement costs
The Group has an obligation in respect of a settlement of the silicosis class action claims and related costs. The Group recognises
management’s best estimate for the provision of silicosis settlement costs.
The ultimate outcome of this matter however remains uncertain, with the number of eligible workers successfully submitting
claims and receiving compensation being uncertain. The provision is consequently subject to adjustment in the future.
Refer to notes 28.3 and 38 for further details.
The carrying amounts of the provision for silicosis settlement costs at 31 December 2024 was US $ 4.9 million ( 2023 :
US $ 5.1 million ) of which US $ 0.8 million ( 2023 : US $ 0.2 million ) was classified as current and US $ 4.1 million ( 2023 : US $ 4.9 million )
as non-current.
Income taxes
The Group is subject to income taxes in numerous jurisdictions. Significant judgement is required in determining the liability for
income taxes due to the complexity of legislation. There are many transactions and calculations for which the ultimate tax
determination is uncertain during the ordinary course of business. The Group recognises liabilities for anticipated tax audit issues
based on estimates of whether additional taxes will be due. Where the final tax outcome of these matters is different from the
amounts that were initially recorded, such differences will impact income tax and deferred tax in the period in which such
determination is made. Refer note 10 for further details.
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Accounting policies continued
1. Basis of preparation continued
The Group recognises the future tax benefits related to deferred income tax assets to the extent that it is probable that the
deductible temporary differences will reverse in the foreseeable future. Assessing the recoverability of deferred income tax
assets requires the Group to make significant estimates related to expectations of future taxable income. Estimates of future
taxable income are based on forecast cash flows from operations and the application of existing tax laws in each jurisdiction.
To the extent that future cash flows and taxable income differ significantly from estimates, the ability of the Group to realise the
net deferred tax assets recorded at the reporting date could be impacted.
Additionally, future changes in tax laws in the jurisdictions in which the Group operates could limit the ability of the Group to
obtain tax deductions in future periods.
Refer to notes 26 and 34 for further details.
Carrying values at 31 December 2024 :
Deferred taxation liability: US $ 503.8 million ( 2023 : US $ 389.3 million );
Deferred taxation asset: US $ 154.9 million ( 2023 : US $ 172.2 million );
Taxation payable: US $ 112.4 million ( 2023 : US $ 95.7 million ); and
Taxation receivable: US $ 75.8 million ( 2023 : US $ 82.1 million ).
Refer to note 10 for details of unrecognised deferred tax assets.
Share-based payments
The Group issues equity-settled share-based payments to Executive Directors, certain officers and employees. The fair value of
these instruments is measured at grant date, using the Monte Carlo simulation valuation models, which require assumptions
regarding the estimated term of the option, share price volatility and expected dividend yield. While Gold Fields’ management
believes that these assumptions are appropriate, the use of different assumptions could have an impact on the fair value of the
option granted and the related recognition of the share-based payments expense in the consolidated income statement. Gold
Fields’ options have characteristics significantly different from those of traded options and therefore fair values may also differ.
Refer to note 5 for further details.
The income statement charge for the year ended 31 December 2024 was US $ 4.4 million ( 2023 : US $ 9.1 million and 2022 :
US $ 6.9 million ).
Long-term incentive plan
The Group issues awards relating to its long-term incentive plan to certain employees. These awards are measured on the date
the award is made and re-measured at each reporting period. The portion of the award subject to judgement is measured using
the Monte Carlo simulation valuation model, which requires assumptions regarding the share price volatility and expected
dividend yield. The assumptions, supporting the estimated amount expected to be paid, are reviewed at each reporting date.
While Gold Fields’ management believes that these assumptions are appropriate, the use of different assumptions could have an
impact on the measurement of the awards and the related recognition of the compensation expense in profit or loss.
Refer to note 29 for inputs used in the Monte Carlo simulation valuation model and for further details.
The charge for the year ended 31 December 2024 was US $ 14.5 million ( 2023 : US $ 55.8 million and 2022 :
US $ 29.0 million ) and the balance at 31 December 2024 of the long-term cash incentive provision was
US $ 51.0 million ( 2023 : US $ 78.9 million ) of which US $ 31.0 million ( 2023 : US $ 38.4 million ) was classified as current and
US $ 20.0 million ( 2023 : US $ 40.5 million ) as non-current.
Financial instruments
Derivative financial instruments
The estimated fair value of financial instruments is determined at reporting date, based on the relevant market information.
The fair value is calculated with reference to market rates using industry valuation techniques and appropriate models.
At 31 December 2024 and 2023, the carrying value of derivative financial instruments were US$ nil as all hedges matured. The
income statement charge was US$ nil (2023: US$ nil and 2022: gain of US$ 24.0 million ) for the year ended 31 December 2024. Refer
note 41 for further details.
Asanko redeemable preference shares
Significant judgement is required in estimating life-of-mine cash flows used in determining the expected timing of the cash flows
for the repayment of the redeemable preference shares.
In order to estimate the life-of-mine model used in the valuation, estimates and assumptions are required about a range of
geological, technical and economic factors, including but not limited to quantities, grades, production techniques, recovery rates,
production costs, capital expenditure, transport costs, commodity demand, commodity prices and exchange rates. Refer to the
gold prices disclosed for the Asanko equity-accounted investee on page 59 and note 20 for key assumptions used.
The life-of-mine cash flows are sensitive to the gold price assumptions and an increase or decrease in the gold price could
materially change the valuations.
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During 2023 , the fair value of Asanko redeemable preference shares was written-up by US $ 33.0 million .
The fair value of the Asanko redeemable preference shares at 31 December 2023 was US $ 99.7 million . The Asanko redeemable
preference shares were classified as held for sale at 31 December 2023 and disposed of during 2024. Refer notes 14 and 15 for
further details.
Contingencies
By their nature, contingencies will only be resolved when one or more future events occur or fail to occur. The assessment of
such contingencies inherently involves the exercise of significant judgement and estimates of the outcome of future events.
Such contingencies include, but are not limited to, environmental obligations, litigation, regulatory proceedings, tax matters and
losses resulting from other events and developments.
When a loss is considered probable and reasonably estimable, a liability is recorded based on the best estimate of the ultimate
loss. The likelihood of a loss with respect to a contingency can be difficult to predict and determining a meaningful estimate of the
loss or a range of losses may not always be practicable based on the information available at the time and the potential effect of
future events and decisions by third parties that will determine the ultimate resolution of the contingency. It is not uncommon for
such matters to be resolved over many years, during which time relevant developments and new information is continuously
evaluated to determine both the likelihood of any potential loss and whether it is possible to reasonably estimate a range of
possible losses. When a loss is probable but a reasonable estimate cannot be made, disclosure is provided.
Refer to note 38 for details on contingent liabilities.
2. Consolidation
2.1 Business combinations
The acquisition method of accounting is used to account for business combinations by the Group. The consideration transferred
for the acquisition of a business is the fair value of the assets transferred, the liabilities incurred and the equity interests issued by
the Group. The consideration transferred includes the fair value of any asset or liability resulting from a contingent consideration
arrangement. Acquisition-related costs are expensed as incurred, other than those associated with the issue of debt or equity
securities. Identifiable assets acquired and liabilities and contingent liabilities assumed in a business combination are measured
initially at their fair values at the acquisition date. On an acquisition-by-acquisition basis, the Group recognises any non-controlling
interest in the acquiree either at fair value or at the non-controlling interest’s proportionate share of the acquiree’s net identifiable
assets. Subsequently, the carrying amount of non-controlling interest is the amount of the interest at initial recognition plus the
non-controlling interest’s share of the subsequent changes in equity.
The excess of the consideration transferred, the amount of any non-controlling interest in the acquiree and the acquisition date
fair value of any previous equity interest in the acquiree over the fair value of the identifiable net assets acquired is recorded as
goodwill. If this is less than the fair value of the net assets of the subsidiary acquired, the difference is recognised directly in profit
or loss.
If a transaction does not meet the definition of a business under IFRS Accounting Standards, the transaction is recorded as an
asset acquisition. Accordingly, the total consideration paid at acquisition date is allocated based on relative fair values to the
identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed. Acquisition-related costs are included in the consideration paid and
capitalised. Any contingent consideration payable that is dependent on the purchaser’s future activity is not included in the
consideration paid until the activity requiring the payment is performed. Any resulting future amounts payable are recognised in
profit or loss when incurred. No goodwill and no deferred tax asset or liability arising from the assets acquired and liabilities
assumed are recognised upon the acquisition of assets.
When an equity-accounted investment is acquired in stages and results in control of an entity that is not a business, the previously
held interest is recognised at its carrying amount as part of the total cost of acquisition.
2.2 Subsidiaries
Subsidiaries are all entities controlled by the Group. The Group controls an entity when it is exposed to, or has rights to, variable
returns from its involvement with the entity and has the ability to affect those returns through its power over the relevant activities
of the entity. Subsidiaries are fully consolidated from the date on which control is transferred to the Group until the date on which
control ceases.
Inter-company transactions, balances and unrealised gains and losses on transactions between Group companies are eliminated.
Accounting policies of subsidiaries have been changed where necessary to ensure consistency with the policies adopted by
the Group.
2.3 Transactions with non-controlling interests
The Group treats transactions with non-controlling interests that do not result in loss of control as transactions with equity owners
of the Group. For purchases from non-controlling interests, the difference between any consideration paid and the relevant share
acquired of the carrying value of net assets of the subsidiary is recorded in equity. Gains or losses on disposals to non-controlling
interests are also recorded in equity.
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2.4 Equity-accounted investees
The Group’s interests in equity-accounted investees comprise interests in associates and joint ventures.
Associates are those entities in which the Group has significant influence, but not control or joint control, over the financial and
operating policies. Joint ventures are arrangements in which the Group has joint control, whereby the Group has rights to the net
assets of the arrangement, rather than rights to its assets and obligations for its liabilities.
Interests in associates and joint ventures are accounted for using the equity method. They are recognised initially at cost, which
includes transaction costs and an estimate of any contingent and other considerations. Subsequent to initial recognition and until
the date on which significant influence or joint control ceases, the consolidated financial statements include the Group’s share of
the profit or loss and other comprehensive income of equity-accounted investees, as well as changes in the contingent and other
considerations.
Results of associates and joint ventures are equity-accounted using the results of their most recent financial information. Any
losses from associates or joint ventures are brought to account in the consolidated financial statements until the interest in such
associates or joint ventures is written down to zero. Thereafter, losses are accounted for only insofar as the Group is committed
to providing financial support to such associates or joint ventures.
The carrying value of an investment in associate and joint ventures represents the cost of the investment, including goodwill
where relevant, a share of the post-acquisition retained earnings and losses, any other movements in reserves, any accumulated
impairment losses, changes in value of the contingent and other considerations and other adjustments to align with Gold Fields
accounting policies. The Group applies IFRS 9 to long-term interests in an associate or joint venture that form part of the net
investment in the associate or joint venture but to which the equity method is not applied. The carrying value is assessed annually
for existence of indicators of impairment and if such exist, the carrying amount is compared to the recoverable amount, being the
higher of value in use or fair value less cost of disposal. If an impairment in value has occurred, it is recognised in profit or loss in
the period in which the impairment arose.
2.5 Joint operations
A joint operation is a joint arrangement whereby the parties that have joint control of the arrangement have rights to the use of
assets and obligations for the liabilities of the arrangement. The Group accounts for activities under joint operations by
recognising in relation to the joint operation, the assets it controls and the liabilities it incurs, the expenses it incurs and the
revenue from the sale or use of its share of the joint operations’ output.
3. Foreign currencies
3.1 Functional and presentation currency
Items included in the financial statements of each of the Group entities are measured using the currency of the primary economic
environment in which the entity operates (“the functional currency”). The consolidated financial statements are presented in
US Dollar, which is the Group’s presentation currency. The functional currency of the parent company is South African Rand.
3.2 Transactions and balances
Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the
transactions. Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such transactions, and from the translation of
monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies, are recognised in profit or loss.
3.3 Foreign operations
The results and financial position of all the Group entities (none of which has the currency of a hyperinflationary economy) that
have a functional currency different from the presentation currency are translated into the presentation currency as follows:
Assets and liabilities are translated at the exchange rate ruling at the reporting date (ZAR/US$: 18.84 ; US$/A$: 0.62 ; US$/C$:
0.70 ( 2023 : ZAR/US$: 18.30 ; US$/A$: 0.68 ; US$/C$: 0.75 and 2022 : ZAR/US$: 17.02 ; US$/A$: 0.69 )). Equity items are translated
at historical rates. The income and expenses are translated at the average exchange rate for the year (ZAR/US$: 18.33 ; US$/A$:
0.66 ; US$/C$: 0.73 ( 2023 : ZAR/US$: 18.45 ; US$/A$: 0.66 ; US$/C$: 0.74 and 2022 : ZAR/US$: 16.37 ; US$/A$: 0.68 )), unless this
average was not a reasonable approximation of the rates prevailing on the transaction dates, in which case these items were
translated at the rate prevailing on the date of the transaction. Exchange differences on translation are accounted for in other
comprehensive income. These differences will be recognised in profit or loss upon realisation of the underlying operation.
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On consolidation, exchange differences arising from the translation of the net investment in foreign operations (i.e. the reporting
entity’s interest in the net assets of that operation), and of borrowings and other currency instruments designated as hedges of
such investments, are taken to other comprehensive income. When a foreign operation is sold, exchange differences that
were recorded in other comprehensive income are recognised in profit or loss as part of the gain or loss on disposal. If the
Group disposes of part of its interest in a subsidiary but retains control, then the relevant proportion of the cumulative amount is
re-attributed to non-controlling interests. When the Group disposes of only part of an associate or joint venture while retaining
significant influence or joint control, the relevant proportion of the cumulative amount is reclassified to profit or loss.
Goodwill and fair value adjustments arising on the acquisition of a foreign operation are treated as assets and liabilities of the
foreign operation and are translated at each reporting date at the closing rate.
4. Property, plant and equipment
4.1 Mine development and infrastructure
Mining assets, including mine development and infrastructure costs and mine plant facilities, are recorded at cost less
accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses.
Expenditure incurred to evaluate and develop new orebodies, to define mineralisation in existing orebodies and to establish or
expand productive capacity, is capitalised until commercial levels of production are achieved, at which time the costs are
amortised as set out below.
Development of orebodies includes the development of shaft systems and waste rock removal that allows access to reserves that
are economically recoverable in the future. Subsequent to this, costs are capitalised if the criteria for recognition as an asset are
met.
4.2 Borrowing costs
Borrowing costs incurred in respect of assets requiring a substantial period of time to prepare for their intended future use are
capitalised to the date that the assets are substantially completed.
Borrowing costs capitalised are included in finance expense and adjusted for in cash generated from operating activities in the
statement of cash flows.
4.3 Mineral and surface rights
Mineral and surface rights are recorded at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses. When there
is little likelihood of a mineral right being exploited, or the recoverable amount of mineral rights has diminished below cost, an
impairment loss is recognised in profit or loss in the year that such determination is made.
4.4 Land
Land is shown at cost and accumulated impairment losses and is not depreciated.
4.5 Other assets
Non-mining assets are recorded at cost less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses. These assets include
the assets of the mining operations not included in mine development and infrastructure, borrowing costs, mineral and surface
rights and land and all the assets of the non-mining operations.
4.6 Amortisation and depreciation of mining assets
Amortisation and depreciation is determined to give a fair and systematic charge to profit or loss taking into account the nature
of a particular ore body and the method of mining that ore body. To achieve this, the following calculation methods are used:
Mining assets, including mine development and infrastructure costs, mine plant facilities and evaluation costs, are amortised
over the life of the mine using the units-of-production method, based on estimated proved and probable ore reserves;
Stripping activity assets are amortised on a units-of-production method, based on the estimated proved and probable ore
reserves of the ore body to which the assets relate; and
The mineral rights asset at the Australian operations are divided at the respective operations into a depreciable and a
non-depreciable component. The mineral rights asset is initially capitalised to the mineral rights asset as a non-depreciable
component.
Subsequently, and on an annual basis, as part of the preparation of the updated reserve and resource statement and preparation
of the updated life-of-mine plan, a portion of resources will typically be converted to reserves as a result of ongoing resource
definition drilling, resultant geological model updates and subsequent mine planning. Based on this conversion of resources to
reserves a portion of the historic cost is allocated from the non-depreciable component of the mineral rights asset to the
depreciable component of the mineral rights asset. Therefore, the category of non-depreciable mineral rights asset is expected
to reduce and will eventually be fully allocated within the depreciable component of the mineral rights asset.
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4.6 Amortisation and depreciation of mining assets continued
Each operation typically comprises a number of mines and the depreciable component of the mineral rights asset is therefore
allocated on a mine-by-mine basis at the operation and is transferred at this point to mine development and infrastructure and is
then amortised over the estimated proved and probable ore reserves of the respective mine on the units-of-production method.
The remaining non-depreciable component of the mineral rights asset is not amortised but, in combination with the depreciable
component of the mineral rights asset and other assets included in the CGU, is evaluated for impairment when events and
changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable.
Proved and probable ore reserves reflect estimated quantities of economically recoverable reserves, which can be recovered in
future from known mineral deposits.
Certain mining plant and equipment included in mine development and infrastructure is depreciated on a straight-line basis over
the lesser of their estimated useful lives or life-of-mine.
4.7 Depreciation of non-mining assets
Non-mining assets are recorded at cost and depreciated on a straight-line basis over their current expected useful lives to their
residual values. The assets’ useful lives, depreciation methods and residual values are reassessed at each reporting date and
adjusted if appropriate.
4.8 Depreciation of right-of-use assets
The right-of-use assets are depreciated over the shorter of the lease term and the useful life of the right-of-use asset, using the
straight-line method from the commencement date to the end of the lease term, unless the lease transfers ownership of the
underlying asset to the Group by the end of the lease term or the cost of the right-of-use asset reflects that the Group will
exercise a purchase option. In that case the right-of-use assets are depreciated over the useful life of the underlying asset.
In addition, the right-of-use asset is periodically reduced by impairment losses, if any, and adjusted for certain re-measurements
of the lease liability.
4.9 Mining exploration
Expenditure on advances solely for exploration activities is charged against profit or loss until the viability of the mining venture
has been proven. Expenditure incurred on exploration “farm-in” projects is written off until an ownership interest has vested.
Exploration expenditure to define mineralisation at existing ore bodies is considered mine development costs and is capitalised
until commercial levels of production are achieved.
Exploration activities at certain of the Group’s non-South African operations are broken down into defined areas within the mining
lease boundaries. These areas are generally defined by structural and geological continuity. Exploration costs in these areas are
capitalised to the extent that specific exploration programmes on existing ore bodies have yielded targets and/or results that
warrant further exploration in future years.
4.10 Impairment
Recoverability of the carrying values of long-term assets or CGUs of the Group are reviewed annually or whenever events or
changes in circumstances indicate that such carrying values may not be recoverable. To determine whether a long-term asset or
CGU may be impaired, the higher of “value in use” (defined as: “the present value of future cash flows expected to be derived
from an asset or CGU”) or “fair value less costs of disposal” (defined as “the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid
to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date”) is compared to the carrying
value of the asset/CGU. Impairment losses are recognised in profit or loss.
A CGU is defined by the Group as the smallest identifiable group of assets that generates cash inflows that are largely
independent of the cash inflows from other assets or groups of assets. Generally for the Group this represents an individual
operating mine, including mines which are part of a larger mine complex. The costs attributable to individual shafts/pits of a mine
are impaired if the shaft/pit is closed/depleted.
Exploration targets in respect of which costs have been capitalised at certain of the Group’s international operations are
evaluated on an annual basis to ensure that these targets continue to support capitalisation of the underlying costs. Those that
do not are impaired.
When any infrastructure is closed down during the year, any carrying value attributable to that infrastructure is impaired.
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4.11 Gain or loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment
Any gain or loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment (calculated as the net proceeds from disposal less the carrying
amount of the item) is recognised in profit or loss.
4.12 Leases
At inception of a contract, the Group assesses whether a contract is, or contains, a lease. A contract is, or contains, a lease if the
contract conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset for a period of time in exchange for a consideration.
The Group recognises a right-of-use asset and a lease liability at the lease commencement date. The right-of-use asset is initially
measured at cost, which comprises the initial amount of the lease liability adjusted for any lease payments made at or before the
commencement date, plus any initial direct costs incurred and an estimate of costs to dismantle and remove the underlying asset
or to restore the underlying asset or the site on which it is located, less any lease incentives received. Subsequent to initial
recognition, the right-of-use asset is accounted for in accordance with the accounting policy applicable to that asset.
The lease liability is initially measured at the present value of the lease payments that are not paid at the commencement date,
discounted using the interest rate implicit in the lease or, if that rate cannot be readily determined, the Group’s incremental
borrowing rate. Generally, the Group uses its incremental borrowing rate as the discount rate.
The Group determines its incremental borrowing rate by obtaining interest rates from various external financing sources and
makes certain adjustments to reflect the terms of the lease and type of the asset leased.
Subsequent to initial recognition, the lease liability is measured at amortised cost using the effective interest rate method. It is
re-measured when there is a change in future lease payments:
If there is a change in the Group’s estimate of the amount expected to be payable under a residual value guarantee;
If the Group changes its assessment of whether it will exercise a purchase, extension or termination option;
If there is a revised in-substance fixed lease payment; and
If there is a change in future lease payments resulting from a change in an index or a rate used to determine these payments.
When the lease liability is re-measured in this way, a corresponding adjustment is made to the carrying amount of the right-of-use
asset, or is recorded in profit or loss if the carrying amount of the right-of-use asset has been reduced to zero.
The Group has elected not to recognise right-of-use assets and lease liabilities for leases of low-value assets and short-term
leases. The Group recognises the lease payments associated with these leases as an expense on a straight-line basis over the
lease term. Low-value assets relate mainly to cellphones, computer equipment and photocopiers.
4.13 Deferred stripping
Production stripping costs in a surface mine are capitalised to property, plant and equipment if, and only if, all of the following
criteria are met:
It is probable that the future economic benefit associated with the stripping activity will flow to the entity;
The entity can identify the component of the ore body for which access has been improved; and
The costs relating to the stripping activity associated with that component can be measured reliably.
If the above criteria are not met, the stripping costs are recognised directly in profit or loss.
The Group initially measures the stripping activity asset at cost, this being the accumulation of costs directly incurred to
perform the stripping activity that improves access to the identified component of ore.
After initial recognition, the stripping activity asset is carried at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated
impairment losses.
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5. Taxation
Income tax expense comprises current and deferred tax. Current tax and deferred tax are recognised in profit or loss except to
the extent that it relates to a business combination, or items recognised directly in equity or in other comprehensive income.
Current tax is measured on taxable income at the applicable statutory rate substantively enacted at the reporting date.
Interest and penalties are accounted for in current tax.
The Group determined that the global minimum top-up tax, which is required to be paid under the Pillar Two legislation, is an
income tax in the scope of IAS 12. The Group applied a temporary mandatory relief from accounting for deferred taxation of the
impacts of the top-up tax and accounts for it as a current tax when it is incurred.
Deferred taxation is provided on temporary differences existing at each reporting date between the tax values of assets and
liabilities and their carrying amounts. Substantively enacted tax rates are used to determine future anticipated tax rates which in
turn are used in the determination of deferred taxation.
Deferred taxation is not recognised for temporary differences on the initial recognition of assets or liabilities in a transaction that is
not a business combination and that affects neither accounting nor taxable profit or loss and taxable temporary differences arising
on the initial recognition of goodwill.
The measurement of deferred tax reflects the tax consequences that would follow the manner in which the Group expects, at the
end of the reporting period, to recover or settle the carrying amount of its assets and liabilities.
These temporary differences are expected to result in taxable or deductible amounts in determining taxable profits for future
periods when the carrying amount of the asset is recovered or the liability is settled.
Deferred tax liabilities are generally recognised for all taxable temporary differences. Deferred tax liabilities are recognised for
taxable temporary differences arising on investments in subsidiaries and equity-accounted investees except where the reversal
of the temporary difference can be controlled and it is probable that the difference will not reverse in the foreseeable future.
Deferred tax assets relating to the carry forward of unutilised tax losses and/or deductible temporary differences are recognised
to the extent it is probable that future taxable profit will be available against which the unutilised tax losses and/or deductible
temporary differences can be recovered. Deferred tax assets are reviewed at each reporting date and are adjusted if recovery is
no longer probable.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset if there is a legally enforceable right to offset current tax liabilities and assets, and
they relate to taxes levied by the same tax authority on the same taxable entity, or on different tax entities, but they intend to
settle current tax liabilities and assets on a net basis or their tax assets and liabilities will be realised simultaneously.
When assessing uncertain tax positions, the Group considers whether it is probable that the relevant authority will accept each
tax treatment, or group of tax treatments, that the Group used or plans to use in its income tax filing.
No provision is made for any potential taxation liability on the distribution of retained earnings by Group companies if it is
probable that the related taxable temporary differences will not reverse in the foreseeable future.
6. Inventories
Inventories are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Gold on hand represents production on hand after the
smelting process.
Cost is determined on the following basis:
Gold on hand and gold in process is valued using weighted average cost. Cost includes production, amortisation and related
administration costs;
Heap leach and stockpile inventories are valued using weighted average cost. Cost includes production, amortisation and
direct administration costs. The cost of materials on the heap leach and stockpiles, from which metals are expected to be
recovered in a period longer than 12 months is classified as non-current assets; and
Consumable stores are valued at weighted average cost, after appropriate provision for redundant and slow-moving items.
Net realisable value is determined with reference to relevant market prices or the estimated future sales price of the product if it
is expected to be realised in the long term.
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7.1 Non-derivative financial instruments
Recognition and initial measurement
Trade receivables are initially recognised when they are originated. All other financial assets and financial liabilities are initially
recognised when the Group becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. A financial asset or financial liability
is initially measured at fair value plus, for an item not at fair value through profit or loss (“FVTPL”), transaction costs that are
directly attributable to its acquisition or issue. A trade receivable without a significant financing component is initially measured at
the transaction price.
Classification and subsequent measurement
Financial assets – Classification policy
On initial recognition, an equity instrument is either classified as fair value through other comprehensive income (“FVOCI”) if an
irrevocable election is made or FVTPL.
On initial recognition, a debt instrument is classified as:
Amortised cost;
FVOCI; or
FVTPL.
A financial asset is measured at amortised cost if it meets both of the following conditions and is not designated as at FVTPL:
It is held with a business model whose objective is to collect contractual cash flows; and
Its contractual terms give rise on specified dates to cash flows that are solely payments of principal and interest on the principal
amount outstanding.
An investment is measured at FVOCI if it meets both of the following conditions and is not designated as at FVTPL:
It is held with a business model whose objective is achieved by both collecting contractual cash flows and selling financial
assets; and
Its contractual terms give rise on specified dates to cash flows that are solely payments of principal and interest on the principal
amount outstanding.
All financial assets not classified as measured at amortised cost or FVOCI as described above are measured at FVTPL. This
includes all derivative financial assets.
Financial assets – Measurement policy
Financial asset category
Description
Financial assets at
amortised cost
These assets are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest
method. The amortised cost is reduced by impairment losses. Interest income, foreign
exchange gains and losses and impairment are recognised in profit or loss. Any gain or loss
on derecognition is recognised in profit or loss.
Equity investments
at FVOCI
These assets are subsequently measured at fair value. Dividends are recognised as income
in profit or loss unless the dividend clearly represents a recovery of part of the cost of the
investment. Other net gains and losses are recognised in OCI and are never reclassified to
profit or loss.
Financial assets
at FVTPL
These assets are subsequently measured at fair value. Net gains and losses, including any
interest or dividend income, are recognised in profit or loss.
Financial assets – Classification of financial assets
The following information is considered by the Group in determining the classification of financial assets:
The Group’s business model for managing financial assets; and
The contractual cash flow characteristics of the financial assets.
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Non-derivative financial instruments continued
Financial assets – Classification of financial assets continued
The business model assessment of the financial assets is based on the Group’s strategy and rationale for holding the financial
assets on a portfolio level. When considering the strategy, the following is considered:
Whether the financial assets are held to collect contractual cash flows;
Whether the financial assets are held for sale; and
Whether the financial assets are held for both collecting contractual cash flows and to be sold.
Financial assets – Assessment of contractual cash flows
In assessing whether the contractual cash flows are solely payments of principal and interest, the Group considers the contractual
terms of the instrument. This includes assessing whether the financial asset contains a contractual term that could change the
timing or amount of contractual cash flows such that it would not meet this condition.
Financial liabilities – Classification, subsequent measurement and gains and losses
Financial liabilities are classified as measured at amortised cost or FVTPL. A financial liability is classified as at FVTPL if it is
classified as held-for-trading, it is a derivative or it is designated as such on initial recognition. Financial liabilities at FVTPL are
measured at fair value and net gains and losses, including any interest expense, are recognised in profit or loss. Other financial
liabilities are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. Interest expense and foreign
exchange gains and losses are recognised in profit or loss. Any gain or loss on derecognition is also recognised in profit or loss.
Impairment
The Group recognises loss allowances for expected credit losses (“ECLs”) on financial assets measured at amortised cost. When
determining whether the credit risk of a financial asset has increased significantly since initial recognition and when estimating
ECLs, the Group considers reasonable and supportable information that is relevant and available without undue cost or effort.
This includes both quantitative and qualitative information and analysis, based on the Group’s historical experience and informed
credit assessment and including forward-looking information. The maximum period considered when estimating ECLs is the
maximum contractual period over which the Group is exposed to credit risk.
ECLs are a probability-weighted estimate of credit losses. Credit losses are measured as the present value of all cash shortfalls
(i.e. the difference between the cash flows due to the entity in accordance with the contract and the cash flows that the Group
expects to receive). At each reporting date, the Group assesses whether financial assets carried at amortised cost are credit
impaired. A financial asset is “credit impaired” when one or more events that have a detrimental impact on the estimated future
cash flows of the financial asset have occurred.
Derecognition of financial instruments
The Group derecognises a financial asset when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the financial asset expire, or it
transfers the rights to receive the contractual cash flows in a transaction in which substantially all of the risks and rewards of
ownership of the financial asset are transferred or in which the Group neither transfers nor retains substantially all of the risks and
rewards of ownership and it does not retain control of the financial asset.
The Group derecognises a financial liability when its contractual obligations are discharged or cancelled, or expire. The Group
also derecognises a financial liability when its terms are modified and the cash flows of the modified liability are substantially
different, in which case a new financial liability based on the modified terms is recognised at fair value. On derecognition of a
financial liability, the difference between the carrying amount extinguished and the consideration paid (including any non-cash
assets transferred or liabilities assumed) is recognised in profit or loss.
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7.1.1 Investments
Investments comprise listed and unlisted equity instruments and listed bonds. Equity instruments are designated at FVOCI and
are accounted for at fair value, with unrealised gains and losses subsequent to initial recognition recognised in other
comprehensive income and included in other reserves. Profit or loss realised when investments are sold or impaired are never
reclassified to profit or loss. Listed bonds are measured at amortised cost which is deemed to be fair value as they have a short-
term maturity.
Purchases and sales of investments are recognised on the trade date, which is the date that the Group commits to purchase or
sell the asset. Cost of purchase includes transaction costs. The fair value of listed investments is based on quoted bid prices.
7.1.2 Cash and cash equivalents
Cash comprises cash on hand and demand deposits and cash equivalents are short-term, highly liquid investments readily
convertible to known amounts of cash and subject to insignificant risk of changes in value and are measured at amortised cost
which is deemed to be fair value as they have a short-term maturity.
Bank overdrafts, to the extent applicable, are included within current liabilities in the statement of financial position and within
cash and cash equivalents in the statement of cash flows.
7.1.3 Trade receivables
Trade receivables are carried at amortised cost less ECLs using the Group’s business model for managing its financial assets,
except for trade receivables from provisional copper and gold concentrate sales. The trade receivables from provisional copper
and gold concentrate sales are carried at fair value through profit or loss and are marked-to-market at the end of each period until
final settlement occurs, with changes in fair value classified as provisional price adjustments and included as a component
of revenue.
7.1.4 Environmental trust funds
The environmental trust funds comprise mainly term deposits which are recognised at amortised cost less ECLs using the Group’s
business model for managing its financial assets.
7.1.5 Trade payables
Trade payables are recognised at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
7.1.6 Borrowings
Borrowings are recognised initially at fair value, net of transaction costs incurred, where applicable and subsequently measured
at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
Borrowings are classified as current liabilities unless the Group has an unconditional right to defer settlement of the liability for at
least 12 months after the reporting date.
Interest payable on borrowings is recognised in profit or loss over the term of the borrowings using the effective interest method.
Finance expense comprises interest on borrowings and environmental rehabilitation costs offset by interest capitalised on
qualifying assets.
Cash flows from interest paid are classified under operating activities in the statement of cash flows.
7.2 Derivative financial instruments
The Group may from time to time establish currency and/or interest rate and/or commodity financial instruments to protect
underlying cash flows.
Derivative financial instruments are initially recognised at fair value and subsequently re-measured to their fair value with changes
therein recognised in profit or loss.
8. Provisions
Provisions are recognised when the Group has a present legal or constructive obligation resulting from past events and it is
probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation and a reliable
estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation.
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9. Provision for environmental rehabilitation costs
L ong-term provisions for environmental rehabilitation costs are based on the Group’s environmental management plans, in
compliance with applicable environmental and regulatory requirements.
Rehabilitation work can include facility decommissioning and dismantling, removal or treatment of waste materials, site and land
rehabilitation, including compliance with and monitoring of environmental regulations, security and other site-related costs
required to perform the rehabilitation work and operation of equipment designed to reduce or eliminate environmental effects.
Full provision is made based on the net present value of the estimated cost of restoring the environmental disturbance that has
occurred up to the reporting date. The unwinding of the obligation is accounted for in profit or loss.
The estimated costs of rehabilitation are reviewed annually and adjusted as appropriate for changes in legislation, technology or
other circumstances. Cost estimates are not reduced by the potential proceeds from the sale of assets or from plant clean up at
closure.
Changes in estimates are capitalised or reversed against the relevant asset, except where a reduction in the provision is greater
than the remaining net book value of the related asset, in which case the value is reduced to nil and the remaining adjustment is
recognised in profit or loss. In the case of closed sites, changes in estimates and assumptions are recognised in profit or loss.
Estimates are discounted at the pre-tax risk-free rate in the jurisdiction of the obligation.
Increases due to additional environmental disturbances are capitalised and amortised over the remaining lives of the mines.
These increases are accounted for on a net present value basis.
For the South African and Ghanaian operations, annual contributions are made to a dedicated rehabilitation trust fund and
dedicated bank account, respectively, to fund the estimated cost of rehabilitation during and at the end of the life-of-mine. The
amounts contributed to this trust fund/bank account are included under non-current assets. Interest earned on monies paid to
rehabilitation trust fund/bank account is accrued on a time proportion basis and is recorded as interest income.
In respect of the South African, Ghanaian, Peruvian and Canadian operations, bank and other guarantees are provided for funding
of the environmental rehabilitation obligations. Refer to financial instruments accounting policy 7.1 .4 Environmental trust fund and
note 37 of the consolidated financial statements.
10. Employee benefits
10.1 Short-term employee benefits
Short-term employee benefits are expensed as the related service is provided. A liability is recognised for the amount expected
to be paid if the Group has a present legal or constructive obligation to pay this amount as a result of past service provided by the
employee and the obligation can be estimated reliably.
10.2 Pension and provident funds
The Group operates a defined contribution retirement plan and contributes to a number of industry-based defined contribution
retirement plans. The retirement plans are funded by payments from employees and Group companies.
Contributions to defined contribution funds are recognised as an employee benefit expense in profit or loss in the periods during
which related services are rendered by employees.
10.3 Share-based payments
The Group operates an equity-settled compensation plan. The fair value of the equity-settled instruments is measured by
reference to the fair value of the equity instrument granted which in turn is determined using Monte Carlo simulation models on
the date of grant.
Fair value is based on market prices of the equity-settled instruments granted, if available, taking into account the terms and
conditions upon which those equity-settled instruments were granted. Fair value of equity-settled instruments granted is
estimated using appropriate valuation models and appropriate assumptions at grant date. Non-market vesting conditions (service
period prior to vesting) are not taken into account when estimating the fair value of the equity-settled instruments at grant date.
Market conditions are taken into account in determining the fair value at grant date.
The fair value of the equity-settled instruments is recognised as an employee benefit expense over the vesting period based on
the Group’s estimate of the number of instruments that will eventually vest, with a corresponding increase in equity. Vesting
assumptions for non-market conditions are reviewed at each reporting date to ensure they reflect current expectations.
Where the terms of an equity-settled award are modified, the originally determined expense is recognised as if the terms had not
been modified. In addition, an expense is recognised for any modification, which increases the total fair value of the share-based
payment arrangement, or is otherwise beneficial to the participant as measured at the date of the modification.
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10.4 Long-term incentive plan
The Group operates a long-term incentive plan.
The Group’s net obligation in respect of the long-term incentive plan is the amount of future benefit that employees have earned
in return for their services in the current and prior periods. That benefit is estimated using appropriate assumptions and is
discounted to determine its present value at each reporting date. Re-measurements are recognised in profit or loss in the period
in which they arise.
10.5 Termination benefits
Termination benefits are payable when employment is terminated by the Group before the normal retirement date, or whenever
an employee accepts voluntary redundancy in exchange for these benefits. Termination benefits are expensed at the earlier of
the date the Group can no longer withdraw the offer of those benefits or the date the Group recognises costs for a restructuring.
Benefits falling due more than 12 months after the reporting date are discounted to present value.
11. Stated capital
11.1 Ordinary share capital
Ordinary shares are classified as equity. Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue of ordinary shares are recognised as a
deduction from equity, net of any tax effects.
11.2 Repurchase and reissue of share capital
When share capital recognised as equity is repurchased, the amount of the consideration paid, which includes directly attributable
costs, net of any tax effects, is recognised as a deduction from equity. Repurchased shares are classified as treasury shares and
are deducted from equity. When treasury shares are sold or reissued subsequently, the amount received is recognised as an
increase in equity, and the resulting surplus or deficit on the transaction is presented in share premium.
12. Revenue from contracts with customers
The Group recognises revenue when control over its gold, copper and silver is transferred to the customer. The price is
determined by market forces (commodity price and exchange rates). Revenue is measured based on the consideration specified
in a contract with the customer.
Customers obtain control of gold, copper and silver on the settlement date. In Peru, customers obtain control of copper and gold
concentrate on the shipment date. Copper and gold concentrate revenue is calculated, net of refining and treatment charges, on
a best estimate basis on shipment date, using forward metal prices to the estimated final pricing date, adjusted for the specific
terms of the agreements. Variations between the price recorded at the shipment date and the actual final price received are
caused by changes in prevailing copper and gold prices. Changes in the fair value as a result of changes in the forward metal
prices are classified as provisional price adjustments and included as a component of revenue.
13. Investment income
Investment income comprises interest income on funds invested and dividend income from listed and unlisted investments.
Investment income is recognised to the extent that it is probable that economic benefits will flow to the Group and the amount of
investment income can be reliably measured. Investment income is stated at the fair value of the consideration received or
receivable.
13.1 Dividend income
Dividends are recognised in profit or loss when the right to receive payment is established.
13.2 Interest income
Interest income is recognised in profit or loss using the effective interest rate method. The effective interest rate is the rate that
exactly discounts estimated future cash payments or receipts through the expected life of the financial instrument to the gross
carrying amount of the financial asset or amortised cost of the financial liability.
Cash flows from dividends and interest received are classified under operating activities in the statement of cash flows.
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Accounting policies continued
14. Dividends declared
Dividends and the related taxation thereon are recognised only when such dividends are declared.
Dividend withholding tax is a tax on shareholders receiving dividends and is applicable to all dividends paid, except dividends
paid to South African resident companies, South African retirement funds and other prescribed exempt taxpayers. The Group
withholds dividend tax on behalf of its shareholders at a rate of 20 % on dividends paid. Amounts withheld are not recognised as
part of the Group’s tax charge but rather as part of the dividend paid recognised directly in equity.
Cash flows from dividends paid are classified under operating activities in the statement of cash flows.
15. Earnings per share
The Group presents basic and diluted earnings per share. Basic earnings per share is calculated based on the profit attributable
to ordinary shareholders divided by the weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue during the period. Diluted earnings
per share is determined by adjusting the profit attributable to ordinary shareholders, if applicable, and the weighted average
number of ordinary shares in issue for ordinary shares that may be issued in the future.
16. Non-current assets held for sale
Non-current assets (or disposal groups) comprising assets and liabilities, are classified as held for sale if it is highly probable they
will be recovered primarily through sale rather than through continuing use. These assets may be a component of an entity, a
disposal group or an individual non-current asset.
Non-current assets held for sale are stated at the lower of carrying amount and fair value less costs to sell. Once classified as held
for sale or distribution, property, plant and equipment is no longer amortised or depreciated.
17. Discontinued operations
Classification as a discontinued operation occurs on disposal or when the operation meets the criteria to be classified as held-for-
sale (refer accounting policy 16), if earlier. When an operation is classified as a discontinued operation, the comparative income
statement, statement of comprehensive income, statement of changes in equity and statement of cash flows are re-presented as
if the operation had been discontinued from the start of the comparative period.
18. Segmental reporting
Operating segments are reported in a manner consistent with the internal reporting provided to the chief operating decision-
maker (“CODM”) and is based on individual mining operations. The CODM, who is responsible for allocating resources and
assessing performance of the operating segments, has been identified as the Executive Committee that makes strategic
decisions. The Group’s segmental profit measure is profit for the year.
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Consolidated income statement
for the year ended 31 December 2024
United States Dollar
Figures in millions unless otherwise stated
Notes
2024
2023
2022
Continuing operations
Revenue
1
5,201.6
4,500.7
4,286.7
Cost of sales
2
( 2,843.7 )
( 2,747.0 )
( 2,607.7 )
Investment income
3
28.7
24.9
13.3
Finance expense
4
( 50.4 )
( 62.9 )
( 72.5 )
Gain on financial instruments
41
24.0
Foreign exchange (loss)/gain
( 6.6 )
( 5.6 )
6.7
Other costs, net
8
( 82.1 )
( 48.8 )
( 15.3 )
Share-based payments
5
( 4.4 )
( 9.1 )
( 6.9 )
Long-term incentive plan
29
( 14.5 )
( 55.8 )
( 29.0 )
Exploration expense
6
( 98.4 )
( 76.2 )
( 81.0 )
Share of results of equity accounted investees, net of tax
18
( 53.6 )
( 32.6 )
( 2.9 )
Profit on disposal of asset held for sale - Asanko Gold
15 (a)
5.6
Profit on disposal of assets held for sale - Rusoro
15 (b)
62.3
Yamana break fee
8
300.0
Yamana transaction costs
8
( 33.0 )
Restructuring costs
8
( 6.6 )
( 7.8 )
( 11.3 )
Silicosis settlement costs
28.2
0.3
4.1
2.2
Impairment of investments and assets
7
( 3.5 )
( 156.4 )
( 505.0 )
Ghana expected credit loss
13.1
( 33.2 )
( 17.5 )
Profit on disposal of assets
0.6
32.4
10.4
Profit before royalties and taxation
8
2,135.3
1,326.7
1,261.2
Royalties
9
( 147.7 )
( 116.4 )
( 110.4 )
Profit before taxation
1,987.6
1,210.3
1,150.8
Mining and income taxation
10
( 697.1 )
( 465.1 )
( 442.1 )
Profit from continuing operations
1,290.5
745.2
708.7
Discontinued operation
(Loss)/profit from discontinued operation
14
( 18.9 )
13.0
Profit for the year
1,290.5
726.3
721.7
Profit/(loss) attributable to:
Owners of the parent
1,245.0
703.3
711.0
– Continuing operations
1,245.0
722.2
698.0
– Discontinued operation
( 18.9 )
13.0
Non-controlling interests
– Continuing operations
45.5
23.0
10.7
1,290.5
726.3
721.7
Earnings/(loss) per share attributable to owners of the parent:
Basic earnings per share – cents
11.1
139
79
80
Basic earnings per share from continuing operations – cents
11.2
139
81
79
Basic (loss)/earnings per share from discontinued operation – cents
11.3
( 2 )
1
Diluted earnings per share – cents
11.4
138
77
78
Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations – cents
11.5
138
79
77
Diluted (loss)/earnings per share from discontinued operation –
cents
11.6
( 2 )
1
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements.
Gold Fields Limited presents its income statement using the function method. Under the function method, investment income would have been disclosed under other income, gain on
financial instruments and foreign exchange (loss)/gain under other income/(expenses) and share-based payments, long-term incentive plan, impairment of investments and assets and
Ghana expected credit loss under other expenses.
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Gold Fields
Consolidated statement of comprehensive income
for the year ended 31 December 2024
United States Dollar
Figures in millions unless otherwise stated
2024
2023
2022
Profit for the year
1,290.5
726.3
721.7
Other comprehensive income, net of tax
( 169.3 )
( 77.1 )
( 185.3 )
Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss
( 12.4 )
37.9
( 51.2 )
Equity investments from continuing operations at FVOCI – Net change in
fair value
( 13.3 )
( 1.2 )
( 17.1 )
Equity investments from discontinued operation at FVOCI – Net change in
fair value
7.8
39.4
( 34.2 )
Taxation on above items
( 6.9 )
( 0.3 )
0.1
Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss
( 156.9 )
( 115.0 )
( 134.1 )
Foreign currency translation adjustments
( 156.9 )
( 115.0 )
( 134.1 )
Total comprehensive income for the year
1,121.2
649.2
536.4
Attributable to:
– Owners of the parent
1,071.8
628.0
527.3
– Non-controlling interests
49.4
21.2
9.1
1,121.2
649.2
536.4
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements.
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Consolidated statement of financial position
at 31 December 2024
United States Dollar
Figures in millions unless otherwise stated
Notes
2024
2023
ASSETS
Non-current assets
8,195.1
6,338.6
Property, plant and equipment
16
7,298.4
5,074.4
Inventories
22
349.8
251.9
Equity accounted investees
18
12.6
548.6
Investments
20
139.9
106.2
Environmental trust funds
21
125.2
109.6
Asanko deferred and contingent considerations
15 (a)
44.6
Taxation receivable
34
69.7
75.7
Deferred taxation
26
154.9
172.2
Current assets
1,926.7
1,734.4
Inventories
22
699.3
827.9
Trade and other receivables
23
337.8
251.4
Taxation receivable
34
6.1
6.4
Current portion of Asanko deferred and contingent considerations
15 (a)
23.3
Cash and cash equivalents
24
860.2
648.7
Assets held for sale
15 (c)
21.1
153.3
Total assets
10,142.9
8,226.3
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Equity attributable to owners of the parent
5,201.4
4,476.1
Stated capital
25
3,871.5
3,871.5
Other reserves
( 2,528.1 )
( 2,359.3 )
Retained earnings
3,858.0
2,963.9
Non-controlling interests
165.5
143.7
Total equity
5,366.9
4,619.8
Non-current liabilities
3,065.6
2,100.7
Deferred taxation
26
503.8
389.3
Borrowings
27
1,776.5
653.4
Provisions
28
402.0
412.4
Windfall Project – contingent and exploration considerations
17 (c) and (d)
245.4
Lease liabilities
36
363.3
359.7
Long-term incentive plan
29
20.0
40.5
Current liabilities
1,710.4
1,505.8
Trade and other payables
30
651.1
643.9
Royalties payable
33
30.7
21.0
Taxation payable
34
112.4
95.7
Current portion of borrowings
27
719.1
583.1
Current portion of lease liabilities
36
86.9
76.7
Current portion of provisions
28
79.2
47.0
Current portion of long-term incentive plan
29
31.0
38.4
Total liabilities
4,776.0
3,606.5
Total equity and liabilities
10,142.9
8,226.3
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements.
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Gold Fields
Consolidated statement of changes in equity
for the year ended 31 December 2024
United States Dollar
Figures in millions unless otherwise stated
Stated
capital
Accumulated other
comprehensive
income¹
Other
reserves²
Retained
earnings
Equity
attributable to
owners of the
parent
Non-
controlling
interests
Total equity
Balance at 1 January 2022
3,871.5
( 2,384.5 )
268.2
2,222.6
3,977.8
152.3
4,130.1
Total comprehensive income for the year
( 183.7 )
711.0
527.3
9.1
536.4
Profit for the year from continuing
operations
698.0
698.0
10.7
708.7
Loss for the year from discontinued
operation
13.0
13.0
13.0
Other comprehensive income from
continuing operations
( 149.5 )
( 149.5 )
( 1.6 )
( 151.1 )
Other comprehensive income from
discontinued operation
( 34.2 )
( 34.2 )
( 34.2 )
Transactions with owners of the
Company
Dividends declared 3
( 304.4 )
( 304.4 )
( 29.5 )
( 333.9 )
Share-based payments
6.9
6.9
6.9
Balance at 31 December 2022
3,871.5
( 2,568.2 )
275.1
2,629.2
4,207.6
131.9
4,339.5
Total comprehensive income for the year
( 75.3 )
703.3
628.0
21.2
649.2
Profit for the year from continuing
operations
722.2
722.2
23.0
745.2
Profit for the year from discontinued
operation
( 18.9 )
( 18.9 )
( 18.9 )
Other comprehensive income from
continuing operations
( 114.7 )
( 114.7 )
( 1.8 )
( 116.5 )
Other comprehensive income from
discontinued operation
39.4
39.4
39.4
Transactions with owners of the
Company
Dividends declared 3
( 368.6 )
( 368.6 )
( 9.4 )
( 378.0 )
Share-based payments
9.1
9.1
9.1
Balance at 31 December 2023
3,871.5
( 2,643.5 )
284.2
2,963.9
4,476.1
143.7
4,619.8
Total comprehensive income for the year
( 173.2 )
1,245.0
1,071.8
49.4
1,121.2
Profit for the year from continuing
operations
1,245.0
1,245.0
45.5
1,290.5
Other comprehensive income from
continuing operations
( 181.0 )
( 181.0 )
3.9
( 177.1 )
Other comprehensive income from
discontinued operation
7.8
7.8
7.8
Transactions with owners of the
Company
Dividends declared 3
( 350.9 )
( 350.9 )
( 27.6 )
( 378.5 )
Share-based payments
4.4
4.4
4.4
Balance at 31 December 2024
3,871.5
( 2,816.7 )
288.6
3,858.0
5,201.4
165.5
5,366.9
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements.
1 Accumulated other comprehensive income mainly comprises foreign currency translation .
2 Other reserves include share-based payments and share of equity-accounted investee’s other comprehensive income. The aggregate of accumulated other comprehensive
income and other reserves in the consolidated statement of changes in equity is disclosed in the Consolidated statement of financial position as other reserves.
3 Refer to note 12 for dividends paid to owners of the parent.
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Consolidated statement of cash flows
for the year ended 31 December 2024
United States Dollar
Figures in millions unless otherwise stated
Notes
2024
2023
2022
Cash flows from operating activities
1,607.0
1,192.8
1,379.2
Cash generated by operations
31
2,747.3
2,392.6
2,658.8
Interest received
3
17.4
23.4
12.1
Change in working capital
32
13.9
( 199.1 )
( 134.2 )
Cash generated by operating activities
2,778.6
2,216.9
2,536.7
Silicosis payment
28.2
( 0.4 )
( 1.3 )
( 0.7 )
Interest paid
4
( 130.4 )
( 104.8 )
( 97.2 )
Royalties paid
33
( 136.1 )
( 113.4 )
( 112.3 )
Taxation paid
34
( 525.5 )
( 421.8 )
( 611.7 )
Net cash from operations
1,986.2
1,575.6
1,714.8
Dividends paid
( 379.2 )
( 382.8 )
( 335.6 )
– Owners of the parent
( 350.9 )
( 368.6 )
( 304.4 )
– Non-controlling interest holders
( 27.6 )
( 13.5 )
( 30.3 )
– South Deep BEE dividend
( 0.7 )
( 0.7 )
( 0.9 )
Cash flows from investing activities
( 2,590.6 )
( 1,369.7 )
( 1,072.2 )
Additions to property, plant and equipment
16
( 1,183.4 )
( 1,054.7 )
( 1,069.3 )
Capital expenditure – working capital
( 5.2 )
35.5
26.3
Proceeds on disposal of property, plant and equipment
2.7
2.0
2.0
Purchase of investments
( 57.6 )
( 30.6 )
( 21.6 )
Purchase of equity-accounted investee – Windfall Project
17.1
( 247.1 )
Windfall Project capital contributions
17.1
( 65.3 )
( 69.1 )
Purchase of Osisko 1
17.2
( 1,452.5 )
Proceeds on disposal of investments
56.6
5.0
1.5
Proceeds on disposal of Rusoro
15 (b)
62.3
Proceeds on disposal of Asanko Gold
15 (a)
65.0
Contributions to environmental trust funds
21
( 13.2 )
( 10.7 )
( 11.1 )
Cash flows from financing activities
1,212.6
82.4
( 56.9 )
Loans raised
27
2,291.1
804.8
206.5
Loans repaid
27
( 986.3 )
( 650.9 )
( 197.9 )
Payment of principal lease liabilities
36
( 92.2 )
( 71.5 )
( 65.5 )
Net cash generated/(utilised)
229.0
( 94.5 )
250.1
Effect of exchange rate fluctuation on cash held
( 17.5 )
( 26.2 )
( 5.4 )
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year
648.7
769.4
524.7
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the year
24
860.2
648.7
769.4
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements.
1 The purchase of Osisko comprises US $ 1,483.2 million cash consideration paid, partially offset by US $ 30.7 million Osisko take-on cash and cash equivalents.
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Notes to the consolidated financial statements
for the year ended 31 December 2024
1. Revenue
United States Dollar
Figures in millions unless otherwise stated
2024
2023
2022
Revenue from contracts with customers 1
5,201.6
4,500.7
4,286.7
– Gold 2
5,008.9
4,293.1
4,085.1
– Copper 3
192.7
207.6
201.6
1 The Group generates revenue primarily from the sale of gold bullion and copper concentrate to refineries and banks. All revenue from contracts with customers is
recognised at a point in time. The Group also produces silver which is an insignificant by-product. The disaggregation of revenue from contracts with customers by
primary geographical market and product is described in the segment note (note 44).
2 All regions.
3 Only Peru region (Cerro Corona).
2. Cost of sales
United States Dollar
Figures in millions unless otherwise stated
2024
2023
2022
Salaries and wages
( 405.4 )
( 399.7 )
( 397.4 )
Consumable stores
( 392.2 )
( 400.8 )
( 397.4 )
Utilities
( 168.4 )
( 150.0 )
( 141.5 )
Mine contractors
( 851.5 )
( 715.9 )
( 658.0 )
Other
( 384.8 )
( 376.0 )
( 337.2 )
Cost of sales before gold inventory change and amortisation and
depreciation
( 2,202.3 )
( 2,042.4 )
( 1,931.5 )
Gold inventory change 1
( 14.0 )
90.7
168.1
Cost of sales before amortisation and depreciation
( 2,216.3 )
( 1,951.7 )
( 1,763.4 )
Amortisation and depreciation
( 627.4 )
( 795.3 )
( 844.3 )
Total cost of sales
( 2,843.7 )
( 2,747.0 )
( 2,607.7 )
1 Included in the gold inventory change for 2024 is a net realisable value adjustment to stockpiles of US$ 3.0 million (2023: US$ 33.8 million at Damang and 2022: US$ nil )
at Cerro Corona.
3. Investment income
United States Dollar
Figures in millions unless otherwise stated
2024
2023
2022
Dividends received
0.1
0.3
0.1
Unwinding of discount rate/net change in fair value of Asanko deferred
and contingent considerations
6.8
Interest received – environmental trust funds
4.4
1.2
1.1
Interest received – cash balances
17.4
23.4
12.1
Total investment income
28.7
24.9
13.3
4. Finance expense
United States Dollar
Figures in millions unless otherwise stated
2024
2023
2022
Interest expense – environmental rehabilitation
( 24.8 )
( 21.8 )
( 11.8 )
Unwinding of discount rate on silicosis settlement costs
( 0.6 )
( 0.9 )
( 1.0 )
Interest expense – lease liability
( 24.8 )
( 22.7 )
( 22.5 )
Interest expense – borrowings
( 105.8 )
( 82.4 )
( 75.1 )
Borrowing costs capitalised 1
105.6
64.9
37.9
Total finance expense
( 50.4 )
( 62.9 )
( 72.5 )
1 Borrowing costs capitalised of US $ 105.6 million ( 2023 : US $ 64.9 million and 2022 : US $ 37.9 million ) comprise borrowing costs relating to general borrowings.
2 Interest paid amounts to US $ 130.4 million ( 2023 : US $ 104.8 million and 2022 : US $ 97.2 million ) and comprises interest expense - lease liability of US $ 24.8 million
( 2023 : US $ 22.7 million and 2022 : US $ 22.5 million ), interest expense - borrowings of US $ 105.8 million ( 2023 : US $ 82.4 million and 2022 : US $ 75.1 million ), partially offset
by non-cash interest of US $ 0.2 million ( 2023 : US $ 0.3 million and 2022 : US $ 0.4 million ).
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5. Share-based payments
The Group granted equity-settled instruments comprising share awards and restricted shares to Executive Directors, certain
officers and employees. During the year ended 31 December 2024 , the Gold Fields Limited 2012 share plan was in place.
Allocations under this plan were made during 2022 , 2023 and 2024 .
Gold Fields Limited 2012 share plan
At the Annual General Meeting on 18 May 2016, shareholders approved the adoption of the revised Gold Fields Limited 2012
share plan to replace the long-term incentive scheme (“LTIP”). The plan provides for four types of participation, namely
performance shares (“PS”), retention shares (“RS”), restricted shares (“RSS”) and matching shares (“MS”). This plan is in place to
attract, retain, motivate and reward participating employees on a basis which seeks to align the interests of such employees with
those of the Company’s shareholders. Currently, the last vesting date will be in February 2027.
The expense is as follows:
United States Dollar
Figures in millions unless otherwise stated
2024
2023
2022
Share-based payments
( 4.4 )
( 9.1 )
( 6.9 )
Total included in profit or loss for the year
( 4.4 )
( 9.1 )
( 6.9 )
The following table summarises the movement of share awards under the Gold Fields Limited 2012 share plan during the years
ended 31 December 2024 , 2023 and 2022 :
2024
2023
2022
Performance
Shares (PS)
Performance
Shares (PS)
Performance
Shares (PS)
Outstanding at beginning of the year
2,347,489
2,986,790
5,161,744
Movement during the year:
Granted
886,257
790,833
753,838
Exercised and released
( 1,005,541 )
( 1,322,084 )
( 2,468,710 )
Forfeited
( 698,901 )
( 108,050 )
( 460,082 )
Outstanding at end of the year
1,529,304
2,347,489
2,986,790
At 31 December 2024 , no ne of the outstanding awards above had vested.
The fair value of equity instruments granted during the year ended 31 December 2024 , 2023 and 2022 were valued using the
Monte Carlo simulation model:
2024
2023
2022
Monte Carlo simulation
Performance shares
The inputs to the model for awards granted during the year were as
follows:
– weighted average historical volatility (based on a statistical analysis of
the share price on a weighted moving average basis for the expected
term of the option)
53.2 %
51.7 %
66.8 %
– expected term (years)
3 years
3 years
3 years
– dividend yield 1
n/a
n/a
n/a
– average three-year risk free interest rate (based on US interest rates)
3.2 %
1.8 %
1.2 %
– weighted average fair value (United States dollars)
14.1
9.8
10.2
1 There is no dividend yield applied to the Monte Carlo simulation model as the performance conditions follow a total shareholder return method.
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Notes to the consolidated financial statements continued
for the year ended 31 December 2024
5. Share-based payments continued
The weighted average share price for the year ended 31 December 2024 on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange was
R 278.95 (US $ 15.22 ) ( 2023 : R 246.56 (US $ 13.33 ) and 2022 : R 173.42 (US$ 10.60 )).
The compensation costs related to awards not yet recognised under the above plans at 31 December 2024 , 2023 and 2022
amount to US $ 7.0 million , US $ 11.1 million and US $ 7.7 million , respectively, and are to be recognised over
3 years .
The Directors were authorised to issue and allot all or any of such shares required for the plans, but in aggregate all plans
may not exceed 41,076,635 of the total issued ordinary stated capital of the Company. The number of shares available for
utilisation for purposes of the share plan amounted to 6,265,652 ( 2023 : 7,749,086 ). An individual participant may also not
be awarded an aggregate of shares from all or any such plans exceeding 4,107,663 of the Company’s total issued ordinary
stated capital. The unexercised options and shares under all plans represented 0.2 % of the total issued stated capital at
31 December 2024 .
6. Exploration expense
United States Dollar
Figures in millions unless otherwise stated
2024
2023
2022
Australia
( 44.1 )
( 33.4 )
( 33.6 )
Ghana
( 3.0 )
( 9.0 )
( 12.1 )
Peru
( 7.0 )
( 3.9 )
( 2.8 )
Chile
( 16.1 )
( 29.3 )
( 32.3 )
Canada
( 27.9 )
Other
( 0.3 )
( 0.6 )
( 0.2 )
Total exploration expense
( 98.4 )
( 76.2 )
( 81.0 )
7. Impairment of investments and assets
United States Dollar
Figures in millions unless otherwise stated
2024
2023
2022
Investments
( 113.6 )
Equity accounted investees
– Far Southeast Gold Resources Incorporated (“FSE”) 1
( 113.6 )
Property, plant and equipment
( 3.5 )
( 156.4 )
( 391.4 )
Peru cash-generating unit 2
( 156.2 )
( 63.1 )
Tarkwa cash-generating unit 3
( 325.2 )
Impairment of property, plant and equipment – other 4
( 3.5 )
( 0.2 )
( 3.1 )
Impairment of investments and assets
( 3.5 )
( 156.4 )
( 505.0 )
1 During 2022, m anagement was actively engaged in the process of disposing of FSE. The disposal process proved unsuccessful and no offers were received.
Management’s assessment was that it was unlikely the investment could be sold for any value and wrote off the investment by US$ 113.6 million to a carrying value of
US $ nil (level 3 of the fair value hierarchy). The impairment was included in the “Corporate and other” segment. The investment in FSE was disposed of in 2024 for
US $ 1.0 million .
2 For the year ended 31 December 2023, the Group recognised an impairment of US$ 156.2 million (2022: US$ 63.1 million ) in respect of the Peru cash-generating unit.
The recoverable amount was based on its fair value less cost of disposal (“FVLCOD”) calculated using a combination of the market (resource value) and the income
approach (level 3 of the fair value hierarchy).  The impairment in 2023 was mainly due to the increased costs and capital expenditure as a result of a change in the
life-of-mine plan to accommodate the unloading of the east wall and continued cost pressures, as well as the derecognition of the resource as a result of the life-of-mine
sterilising the resource through the deposition of in-pit tailings from 2026 onwards.The impairment in 2022 was mainly due to the increase in the discount rate from
4.8 % to 8.1 % as a result of increases in the risk free rate as well as inflationary cost pressures experienced. The recoverable amount at 31 December 2023 was
US$ 418.8 million (2022: US$ 477.1 million ). Refer accounting policies pages 56 to 57 for the assumptions used based on the 2023 and 2022 life-of-mine plan.
3 For the year ended 31 December 2022, the Group recognised an impairment of US$ 325.2 million in respect of the Tarkwa cash-generating unit. The recoverable amount
was based on its fair value less cost of disposal (“FVLCOD”) calculated using a combination of the market (resource value) and the income approach (level 3 of the fair
value hierarchy). The impairment was mainly due to the increase in the discount rate from 8.3 % to 15.9 % as a result of increases in the Ghana country risk premium and
the risk free rate as well as inflationary cost pressures experienced in 2022. The recoverable amount at 31 December 2022 was US$ 812.4 million . Refer accounting
policies pages 56 to 57 for the assumptions used based on the 2022 life-of-mine plan.
4 The US$ 3.5 million in 2024 comprises US $ 3.5 million ( 2023 : US $ 0.1 million and 2022 : US $ 2.5 million ) impairment of redundant assets at Cerro Corona, US$ nil ( 2023 :
US$ 0.1 million and 2022 : US$ nil ) impairment of redundant assets at Agnew and US$ nil ( 2023 : US$ nil and 2022 : US$ 0.6 million ) impairment of redundant assets at
Salares Norte.
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Sensitivity analysis on cash-generating units with impairments
The tables below summarise the impact of increases/(decreases) on the recoverable amounts of Peru (2022: Tarkwa and Peru) in
the case of changes in the key inputs used to value the recoverable amounts. The first analysis was based on the assumption that
the long-term gold price increased/(decreased) with all other variables held constant. The second analysis was based on the
assumption that the discount rates increased/(decreased) with all other variables held constant.
Sensitivity to gold price
Figures in millions unless otherwise stated
(Decrease)/increase in
long-term gold price
( US$100 /oz)
US$100 /oz
2023
(Decrease)/increase in Peru recoverable amount
( 11.1 )
11.0
2022
(Decrease)/increase in Tarkwa recoverable amount
( 101.5 )
101.5
(Decrease)/increase in Peru recoverable amount
( 17.1 )
17.1
Sensitivity to discount rates
Figures in millions unless otherwise stated
(Decrease)/increase in
discount rates
(1.0%)
1.0%
2023
(Decrease)/increase in Peru recoverable amount
14.9
( 14.1 )
2022
(Decrease)/increase in Tarkwa recoverable amount
31.7
( 29.7 )
(Decrease)/increase in Peru recoverable amount
19.4
( 18.5 )
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Notes to the consolidated financial statements continued
for the year ended 31 December 2024
8. Included in profit before royalties and taxation are the following:
United States Dollar
Figures in millions unless otherwise stated
2024
2023
2022
Social contributions 1
( 21.0 )
( 19.4 )
( 18.5 )
Rehabilitation income/(expense) 1
1.2
( 4.0 )
8.9
Offshore structure costs 1
( 18.0 )
( 18.6 )
( 14.7 )
Restructuring costs 2
( 6.6 )
( 7.8 )
( 11.3 )
Audit fee
( 4.2 )
( 3.5 )
( 3.9 )
Non-audit services fee
( 0.4 )
( 0.4 )
( 0.5 )
Gruyere rainfall event 1
( 12.0 )
Yamana break fee 3
300.0
Yamana transaction costs 3
( 33.0 )
1 Included under “Other costs, net” in the consolidated income statement.
2 The restructuring costs in 2024 comprise mainly separation packages at Tarkwa amounting to US $ 3.6 million ( 2023 : US $ 1.6 million and 2022 : US $ 8.7 million ), Damang
of US $ 0.4 million ( 2023 : US $ 5.5 million and US$ $ 2.6 million ) and Australia of US $ 1.8 million ( 2023 : US $ 0.7 million and 2022 : US$ nil million ).
3 The US $ 300.0 million income related to the Yamana break fee. As a result of Yamana entering into an arrangement agreement with Pan American Silver Corp and
Agnico Eagle Mines Limited, Gold Fields terminated the agreement in respect of the proposed acquisition of Yamana. In accordance, within the terms of the
arrangement agreement, Yamana was required to pay Gold Fields a termination fee of US $ 300.0 million . The transaction costs of US $ 33.0 million related mainly to
amounts paid to advisors, bankers, lawyers and accountants in connection with the proposed acquisition of Yamana.
9. Royalties
United States Dollar
Figures in millions unless otherwise stated
2024
2023
2022
South Africa
( 3.2 )
( 3.1 )
( 2.9 )
Peru
( 7.1 )
( 7.0 )
( 5.9 )
Ghana
( 77.9 )
( 54.6 )
( 54.8 )
Australia
( 59.5 )
( 51.7 )
( 46.8 )
Total royalties
( 147.7 )
( 116.4 )
( 110.4 )
Royalty rates
South Africa (effective rate) 1
0.5 %
0.5 %
0.5 %
Australia 2
2.5 %
2.5 %
2.5 %
Ghana 3
4.0 % 5.0 %
4.1 %
4.1 %
Peru 4
4.0 %
4.1 %
4.2 %
1 The Mineral and Petroleum Resource Royalty Act 2008 (“Royalty Act”) was promulgated on 24 November 2008 and became effective from 1 March 2010. The Royalty
Act imposes a royalty on refined (mineral resources that have undergone a comprehensive level of beneficiation such as smelting and refining as defined in Schedule 1
of the Royalty Act) and unrefined (mineral resources that have undergone limited beneficiation as defined in Schedule 2 of the Royalty Act) minerals payable to the state.
The royalty in respect of refined minerals (which include gold refined to 99.5 % and above and platinum) is calculated by dividing earnings before interest and taxes
(“EBIT”) by the product of 12.5 times gross revenue calculated as a percentage, plus an additional 0.5 % . EBIT refers to taxable mining income (with certain exceptions
such as no deduction for interest expense and foreign exchange losses) before assessed losses but after capital expenditure. A maximum royalty of 5 % has been
introduced on refined minerals. The effective rate of royalty tax payable for the year ended 31 December 2024 was 0.5 % of mining revenue ( 2023 : 0.5 % and 2022 : 0.5 % )
equalling the minimum charge per the formula.
2 The Australian operations are subject to a 2.5 % ( 2023 : 2.5 % and 2022 : 2.5 % ) gold royalty on revenue as the mineral rights are owned by the state.
3 Minerals are owned by the Republic of Ghana and held in trust by the President. Gold Fields signed a Development Agreement (“DA”) with the government of Ghana for
both the Tarkwa and Damang mines. This agreement states that the Ghanaian operations will be subject to a sliding scale for royalty rates, linked to the prevailing gold
price. The sliding scale is as follows:
Average gold price
Low value
High value
Royalty rate
US$
US$ 1,299.99
3.0 %
US$ 1,300.00
US$ 1,449.99
3.5 %
US$ 1,450.00
US$ 2,299.99
4.0 %
US$ 2,300.00
Unlimited
5.0 %
4 The Peruvian operations are subject to a mining royalty calculated on a sliding scale with rates ranging from 1 % to 12 % of the value of operating profit.
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10. Mining and income taxation
United States Dollar
Figures in millions unless otherwise stated
2024
2023
2022
The components of mining and income tax are the following:
South African taxation
– company and capital gains taxation 1
( 4.1 )
( 6.0 )
( 65.3 )
– dividend withholding tax
( 13.1 )
( 5.9 )
( 13.1 )
– prior year adjustment – current taxation
0.2
4.8
– deferred taxation
( 63.0 )
( 84.6 )
( 80.2 )
– prior year adjustment – deferred taxation
3.7
1.7
Foreign taxation
– current taxation
( 514.6 )
( 443.0 )
( 386.1 )
– dividend withholding tax
( 6.3 )
( 5.4 )
( 4.7 )
– prior year adjustment – current taxation 2
( 12.3 )
( 2.8 )
( 5.9 )
– deferred taxation
( 87.6 )
77.8
111.5
Total mining and income taxation
( 697.1 )
( 465.1 )
( 442.1 )
Major items causing the Group's income taxation to differ from the maximum
South African statutory mining tax rate of 33.0 % (2023: 33.0 % and 2022: 34.0 % ) were:
Taxation on profit before taxation at maximum South African statutory mining tax rate
( 655.9 )
( 399.4 )
( 395.7 )
Rate adjustment to reflect the actual realised company tax rates in South Africa
and offshore 3
56.5
41.4
65.9
Non-deductible share-based payments
( 1.5 )
( 3.0 )
( 2.3 )
Non-deductible exploration expense
( 0.1 )
( 0.2 )
( 0.1 )
Deferred tax assets not recognised on impairment of FSE
( 38.6 )
Non-deductible interest paid
( 25.5 )
( 21.8 )
( 21.7 )
Share of results of equity accounted investees, net of taxation
( 17.7 )
( 10.8 )
3.4
Non-taxable profit on disposal of asset held for sale - Asanko Gold
1.8
Non-taxable profit on disposal of assets held for sale - Rusoro
20.6
Non-taxable capital gains portion of Yamana break fee and transaction costs
5.8
18.2
Dividend withholding tax
( 22.9 )
( 13.1 )
( 21.3 )
Net non-deductible expenditure and non-taxable income
( 28.6 )
( 17.6 )
( 18.2 )
Deferred taxation movement on Peruvian Nuevo Sol devaluation against US dollar 4
0.6
2.5
4.2
Various Peruvian non-deductible expenses
( 11.0 )
( 6.1 )
( 5.3 )
Deferred tax assets utilised/(not recognised) at Cerro Corona, net
15.3
( 5.1 )
( 14.4 )
Deferred tax assets utilised/(not recognised) at Damang and Tarkwa
3.9
( 30.3 )
1.2
Deferred tax assets not recognised at Windfall 5
( 17.2 )
Deferred tax recognised at Salares Norte
( 4.2 )
Prior year adjustments
( 8.0 )
( 3.3 )
( 2.7 )
Deferred tax charge on change of tax rate at South Deep
0.9
( 5.7 )
Other
( 8.4 )
( 4.1 )
( 4.7 )
Total mining and income taxation
( 697.1 )
( 465.1 )
( 442.1 )
1 The US$ 65.3 million in 2022 includes capital gains taxation of US$ 65.2 million paid to South African Revenue Services on Yamana break fee.
2 The US $ 12.3 million in 2024 relates mainly to additional transfer pricing charges at Tarkwa. The US$ 5.9 million in 2022 comp rised US$ 19.2 million additional transfer
pricing charges at Tarkwa and Damang, partially offset by a refund of US$ 13.3 million relating to hedges in Peru.
3 Due to different tax rates in various jurisdictions, primarily South Africa, Ghana, Australia and Peru.
4 The functional currency of Cerro Corona is US Dollar, however, the Peruvian tax base is based on values in Peruvian Nuevo Sol.
5 Deferred tax assets at Windfall of US $ 17.2 million were not recognised during the year ended 31 December 2024 to the extent that there is insufficient future taxable
income available. The Windfall Project is still in the feasibility phase and a final investment decision is expected to the made in 2026.
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Gold Fields
Notes to the consolidated financial statements continued
for the year ended 31 December 2024
10. Mining and income taxation continued
United States Dollar
2024
2023
2022
South Africa – current tax rates
Mining tax 1
Y = 33 – 165/X
Y = 33 – 165/X
Y = 34 – 170/X
Non-mining tax 2
27.0 %
27.0 %
28.0 %
Company tax rate
27.0 %
27.0 %
28.0 %
International operations – current tax rates
Australia
30.0 %
30.0 %
30.0 %
Ghana
32.5 %
32.5 %
32.5 %
Peru
29.5 %
29.5 %
29.5 %
1 South African mining tax on mining income is determined according to a formula which takes into account the profit and revenue from mining operations. South African
mining taxable income is determined after the deduction of all mining capital expenditure, with the proviso that this cannot result in an assessed loss. Capital
expenditure amounts not deducted are carried forward as unredeemed capital expenditure to be deducted from future mining income. Accounting depreciation is
ignored for the purpose of calculating South African mining taxation. During June 2022, the South African Revenue Services published the draft 2022 Rates & Monetary
Bill, inclusive of an amendment to the gold tax formula from Y = 34 – 170/X to Y = 33 – 165/X in respect of year assessments ending on or after 31 March 2023 and this
amendment was effective for the year ended 31 December 2023. This resulted in the effective mining tax rate used for deferred tax purposes for Gold Fields Operations
Limited ("GFO") and GFI Joint Venture Holdings (Proprietary) Limited ("GFIJVH"), owners of the South Deep mine, decreasing from 29 % at 31 December 2021 to 28 % at
31 December 2022, amounting to a charge of R 76.2 million (US$ 4.6 million ) through profit or loss in 2022 ( 2024 : 29.00 % , 2023 : 28 % and 2022 : 29 % ). In the formula
above, Y is the percentage rate of tax payable and X is the ratio of mining profit, after the deduction of redeemable capital expenditure, to mining revenue expressed as
a percentage.
2 Non-mining income of South African mining operations consists primarily of interest income. The corporate income tax rate was reduced from 28 % to 27 % for tax years
ended on or after 31 March 2023 and was effective for the year ended 31 December 2023.
In the wake of the Ghanaian fiscal crisis, the Ghanaian government conducted stringent audits on its biggest corporate taxpayers
(many of them multinationals), including Gold Fields, and imposed additional tax liabilities during 2022. In addition, Gold Fields
experienced more onerous processes in claiming and renewing rebates and exemptions under the Development Agreement.
The two audits in 2022 by the Ghana Revenue Authority were a transfer pricing audit covering 2014 to 2019 and a tax audit for
2018 to 2020. Both of these audits were finalised and settled during 2024.
Deferred tax is provided at the expected future rate for mining operations arising from temporary differences between the
carrying values and tax values of assets and liabilities. In South Africa the tax rate which has been used for deferred tax purposes
for mining assets is Y = 33 – 165/X and for non-mining assets is 27 % .
At 31 December 2024 , the Group had the following estimated amounts available for set-off against future income:
South African Rand
2024
2023
Gross
unredeemed
capital
expenditure
Gross tax
losses
Gross tax
losses not
recognised
Gross
unredeemed
capital
expenditure
Gross tax
losses
Gross tax
losses not
recognised
R’million
R’million
R’million
R’million
R’million
R’million
South Africa 1
Gold Fields Operations Limited
6,230.7
626.8
7,688.5
619.6
GFI Joint Venture Holdings (Pty) Limited
8,980.1
578.1
10,253.9
616.9
Gold Fields Holdings Company Limited
54.0
54.0
53.2
53.2
15,210.8
1,258.9
54.0
17,942.4
1,289.7
53.2
1 These deductions are available to be utilised against income generated by the relevant tax entity and do not expire unless the tax entity concerned ceases to operate
for a period of longer than one year. Under South African mining tax ring-fencing legislation, each tax entity is treated separately and as such these deductions can only
be utilised by the tax entities in which the deductions have been generated. South African tax losses and unredeemed capital expenditure have no expiration date.
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United States Dollar
2024
2023
Gross
unredeemed
capital
expenditure
Gross tax
losses
Gross tax
losses not
recognised
Gross
unredeemed
capital
expenditure
Gross tax
losses
Gross tax
losses not
recognised
US$ million
US$ million
US$ million
US$ million
US$ million
US$ million
South Africa 1
Gold Fields Operations Limited
330.7
33.3
420.1
33.9
GFI Joint Venture Holdings (Pty) Limited
476.7
30.7
560.3
33.7
Gold Fields Holdings Company Limited
2.9
2.9
2.9
2.9
807.4
66.8
2.9
980.5
70.5
2.9
International operations
Exploration entities 2
186.6
186.6
224.4
224.4
Minera Gold Fields Salares Norte 3
507.3
366.7
568.7
130.8
Windfall Mining Group Inc. 4,5
390.5
390.5
25.9
25.9
Abosso Goldfields Limited 6,7
27.6
27.6
28.1
28.1
Gold Fields Ghana Limited 6,8
26.7
26.7
30.4
30.4
507.3
998.1
631.4
568.7
439.6
308.8
1 These deductions are available to be utilised against income generated by the relevant tax entity and do not expire unless the tax entity
concerned ceases to operate for a period of longer than one year. Under South African mining tax ring-fencing legislation, each tax entity is
treated separately and as such these deductions can only be utilised by the tax entities in which the deductions have been generated. South
African tax losses and unredeemed capital expenditure have no expiration date.
2 The total tax lo sses of US $ 186.6 million ( 2023 : US $ 224.4 million ) comprise US $ 1.1 million ( 2023 : US $ 2.2 million ) tax losses that expire between
one and two years, US $ 0.9 million ( 2023 : US $ 4.0 million ) tax losses that expire between two and five years, US$ nil ( 2023 : US $ 1.1 million ) tax
losses that expire between five and 10 years, US $ 158.0 million ( 2023 : US $ 168.2 million ) tax losses that expire after 10 years and US $ 26.6 million
( 2023 : US $ 48.9 million ) t ax losses that have no expiry date.
3 These deductions are available to be utilised against income generated by the relevant tax entity and do not expire.
4 The increase in tax losses arose from pre-existing losses acquired as part of the Osisko asset acquisition on 25 October 2024 and additional
project spending post-closing. The Windfall Project is still in the feasibility phase and a final investment decision is expected to be made in 2026,
therefore the deferred tax asset relating to the tax losses were not recognised at 31 December 2024. The total tax losses of US $ 390.5 million
( 2023 : US $ 25.9 million ) comprise US $ 5.0 million ( 2023 : US$ nil ) tax losses that expire between two and five years, US $ 29.4 million ( 2023 : US$ nil )
tax losses that expire between five and 10 years, U S $ 284.2 million ( 2023 : US $ 25.9 million ) tax loss es that expire after 10 years and US $ 71.9
million ( 2023 US$ nil ) tax losses that have no expiry date. Tax losses of US $ 25.9 million at 31 December 2023 were previously included in
exploration entities.
5 Unredeemed capital expenditure of $ 212.2 million relates to the assets acquired as part of the Osisko asset acquisition on 25 October 2024 and
additional capital expenditure post-closing. The Windfall Project is still in the feasibility phase and a final investment decision is expected to be
made in 2026, therefore the deferred tax asset relating to the unredeemed capital expenditure was not recognised at 31 December 2024. These
deductions are available to be utilised against income generated by the relevant tax entity and do not expire.
6 Tax losses may be carried forward for five years . These losses expire on a first-in-first-out basis. Tax losses of U S $ 32.6 million ( 2023 : US $ 48.1
million ) betwe en one and two years and tax losses of US $ 21.7 million ( 2023 : U S $ 10.4 million ) e xpire between two and five years.
7 At 31 December 2024, tax losses at Damang of US $ 27.6 million ( 2023 : US $ 28.1 million ) co mprise deferred tax assets not recognised relating to
financial instruments losses.
8 At 31 December 2024, deferred tax assets at Tarkwa of US $ 26.7 million ( 2023 : US $ 30.4 million ) not recognised relating to losses on financial
instruments.
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development ("OECD") Pillar Two model rules
The Group is within the scope of the OECD Pillar Two model rules.
Seven of the jurisdictions in which the Group operates, including South Africa, Australia, Canada, Isle of Man, Switzerland,
Netherlands and Gibraltar have enacted or substantively enacted Pillar Two legislation to implement the global minimum top-up
tax at 31 December 2024. This legislation is effective from as early as 1 January 2024 for many of these jurisdictions.
The Group determined that the global minimum top-up tax, which it is required to pay under Pillar Two legislation, is an income
tax in the scope of IAS 12. The Group applies a temporary mandatory relief from deferred taxation accounting for the impacts of
the top-up tax and accounts for it as a current taxation when it is incurred, as provided in the amendments to IAS 12 issued in May
2023.
Under the legislation, the Group may be liable to pay top-up tax for the difference between its Global Anti-Base Erosion ("GloBE")
effective tax rate per jurisdiction and the 15% minimum rate.
The Group has performed an impact assessment of its potential exposure in relation to the Pillar Two legislation, based on
relevant 2023 and 2024 financial information. Although the complexities in applying the legislation and calculating the GloBE
effective tax rate create difficulties in determining reasonable estimates of the quantitative impact of the enacted or substantively
enacted legislation, based on the outcome of the impact assessment, the Group does not anticipate being subject to material top-
up tax exposure in any of the jurisdictions in which it operates.
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Gold Fields
Notes to the consolidated financial statements continued
for the year ended 31 December 2024
11. Earnings per share
United States Dollar
Figures in millions unless otherwise stated
2024
2023
2022
11.1
Basic earnings per share – cents
139
79
80
Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the profit attributable to
owners of the parent of US$ 1,245.0 million ( 2023 : US$ 703.3 million and
2022 : US$ 711.0 million ) by the weighted average number of ordinary
shares in issue during the year of 894,881,526 ( 2023 : 893,318,864 and
2022 : 890,968,721 ).
United States Dollar
Figures in millions unless otherwise stated
2024
2023
2022
11.2
Basic earnings per share from continuing operations – cents
139
81
79
Basic earnings per share from continuing operations is calculated by
dividing the profit attributable to owners of the parent from continuing
operations of US$ 1,245.0 million ( 2023 : US$ 722.2 million and 2022 :
US$ 698.0 million ) by the weighted average number of ordinary shares in
issue during the year of 894,881,526 ( 2023 : 893,318,864 and 2022 :
890,968,721 ).
United States Dollar
Figures in millions unless otherwise stated
2024
2023
2022
11.3
Basic (loss)/earnings per share from discontinued operation – cents
( 2 )
1
Basic (loss)/earnings per share from discontinued operation is calculated
by dividing the loss attributable to owners of the parent from discontinued
operation of US$ nil ( 2023 : loss of US$ 18.9 million and 2022 : profit of
US$ 13.0 million ) by the weighted average number of ordinary shares in
issue during the year of 894,881,526 ( 2023 : 893,318,864 and 2022 :
890,968,721 ).
United States Dollar
Figures in millions unless otherwise stated
2024
2023
2022
11.4
Diluted earnings per share – cents
138
77
78
Diluted earnings per share is calculated by dividing the diluted profit
attributable to owners of the parent of US$ 1,234.4 million ( 2023 : US$ 692.2
million and 2022 : US$ 701.3 million ) by the diluted weighted average
number of ordinary shares in issue during the year of 895,503,589 ( 2023 :
895,037,887 and 2022 : 893,916,246 ).
Net profit attributable to owners of the parent has been adjusted by the
following to arrive at the diluted profit attributable to owners of the parent:
Profit attributable to owners of the parent
1,245.0
703.3
711.0
South Deep minority interest at 10 %
( 10.6 )
( 11.1 )
( 9.7 )
Diluted profit attributable to owners of the parent
1,234.4
692.2
701.3
The weighted average number of shares has been adjusted by
the following to arrive at the diluted number of ordinary shares:
Weighted average number of ordinary shares
894,881,526
893,318,864
890,968,721
Potentially dilutive share options in issue
622,063
1,719,023
2,947,525
Diluted weighted average number of ordinary shares
895,503,589
895,037,887
893,916,246
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United States Dollar
Figures in millions unless otherwise stated
2024
2023
2022
11.5
Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations – cents
138
79
77
Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations is calculated by
dividing the diluted profit attributable to owners of the parent from continuing
operations of US$ 1,234.4 million ( 2023 : US$ 711.1 million and 2022 : US$ 688.3
million ) by the diluted weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue
during the year of 895,503,589 ( 2023 : 895,037,887 and 2022 : 893,916,246 ).
Net profit attributable to owners of the parent from continuing operations
has been adjusted by the following to arrive at the diluted profit
attributable to owners of the parent from continuing operations:
Profit attributable to owners of the parent from continuing operations
1,245.0
722.2
698.0
South Deep minority interest at 10 %
( 10.6 )
( 11.1 )
( 9.7 )
Diluted profit attributable to owners of the parent from continuing
operations
1,234.4
711.1
688.3
The weighted average number of shares has been adjusted by
the following to arrive at the diluted number of ordinary shares:
Weighted average number of ordinary shares
894,881,526
893,318,864
890,968,721
Potentially dilutive share options in issue
622,063
1,719,023
2,947,525
Diluted weighted average number of ordinary shares
895,503,589
895,037,887
893,916,246
United States Dollar
Figures in millions unless otherwise stated
2024
2023
2022
11.6
Diluted (loss)/earnings per share from discontinued operation – cents
( 2 )
1
Diluted (loss)/earnings per share from discontinued operation is calculated
by dividing the loss attributable to owners of the parent from discontinued
operation of US$ nil ( 2023 : loss of US$ 18.9 million and 2022 : profit of
US$ 13.0 million ) by the weighted average number of ordinary shares in
issue during the year of 895,503,589 ( 2023 : 895,037,887 and 2022 :
893,916,246 ).
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Gold Fields
Notes to the consolidated financial statements continued
for the year ended 31 December 2024
12. Dividends declared
United States Dollar
Figures in millions unless otherwise stated
2024
2023
2022
2023 final dividend of 420 SA cents per share ( 2022 : 445 SA cents and
2021 : 260 SA cents) declared on 22 February 2024.
198.5
214.7
153.2
2024 interim dividend of 300 SA cents was declared during 2024 ( 2023 :
325 SA cents and 2022 : 300 SA cents).
152.4
153.9
151.2
A final dividend in respect of the financial year ended 31 December 2024
of 700 SA cents per share was approved by the Board of Directors on
19 February 2025. This dividend payable is not reflected in these financial
statements.
Dividends are subject to Dividend Withholding Tax.
Total dividends
350.9
368.6
304.4
Dividends per share – cents
39
41
34
13.1 Ghana expected credit loss
United States Dollar
Figures in millions unless otherwise stated
2024
2023
2022
Ghana expected credit loss – loan advanced to contractor 1
( 25.4 )
( 3.9 )
Damang expected credit loss – receivable 2
( 7.8 )
Tarkwa expected credit loss – receivable 3
( 13.6 )
Total expected credit loss
( 33.2 )
( 17.5 )
1 An expected credit loss of US$ nil (2023: US$ 25.4 million and 2022: US$ 3.9 million ) was raised against a contractor loan at 31 December 2024. The total expected credit
loss amounted to US$ 25.4 million of which the interest portion amounting to US$ 2.0 million was included in trade and other receivables and the loan portion amounting
to US$ 23.4 million was included in loan advanced – contractor.The contractor loan (refer note 13.2) related to the financial assistance provided to a contractor at Ghana
for the procurement of new fleet. Refer note 41 for further details.
2 An expected credit loss of US$ nil (2023: US$ 7.8 million and 2022: US$ nil ) was raised against a receivable at 31 December 2024. The receivable of US$ 7.8 million in
2023 related to a payment advanced to a contractor at Damang.
3 An expected credit loss of US$ nil (2023: US$ nil and 2022: US$ 13.6 million ) was raised against a receivable at 31 December 2024. The receivable of US$ 13.6 million in
2022 related to a payment advanced to a contractor at Tarkwa.
13.2 Loan advanced – contractor
United States Dollar
Figures in millions unless otherwise stated
2024
2023
Balance at beginning of the year
23.4
Expected credit loss 1
( 23.4 )
Total loan advanced to contractor 2
1 The total expected credit loss recognised in the income statement for 2023 amounted to US$ 25.4 million of which the interest portion amounting to US$ 2.0 million was
included in trade and other receivables and the loan portion amounting to US$ 23.4 million was included in loan advanced – contractor. Refer note 13.1.
2 Due to issues with fleet availability at both Tarkwa and Damang, an agreement was entered into between Gold Fields and Engineers and Planners (“E&P”) to provide
financial assistance to E&P in order to procure new fleet. The initial loan amounted to US$ 68.4 million , bears interest at a market related - rate and a portion is secured
over the fleet purchased in 2020. At 31 December 2024, a cumulative expected credit loss provision of US$ 68.4 million (2023: US$ 68.4 million ) was raised against the
loan, resulting in a net balance of US$ nil (2023: US$ nil ). Gold Fields has communicated to E&P that this amount remains payable and has reserved all rights in this
regard.
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14. Discontinued operation
United States Dollars
Figures in millions unless otherwise stated
2024
2023
2022
Asanko Gold
– Asanko Gold – earnings
28.0
13.0
– Asanko Gold – impairment 1
( 46.9 )
(Loss)/profit from discontinued operation
( 18.9 )
13.0
1 As a result of the sale transaction discussed below, the investment in Asanko was classified as an asset held for sale and was required to be measured at the lower of
carrying value or fair value less costs to sell. Management determined the fair value less costs to sell based on the consideration to be received per the sale agreement.
The assumptions used in the determination of the fair values of the deferred and contingent considerations were as follows:
The share consideration was calculated as 28.5 million Galiano shares at a share price of US$ 0.92 at 31 December 2023;
US$ 25 million and US$ 30 million deferred consideration discounted using a rate of 7.9 % ; and
US$ 30 million contingent consideration discounted using a rate of 15.1 % .
The fair value was allocated first to the Asanko redeemable preference shares based on the fair value of the preference shares using the expected redemption period.
The residual amount after deducting the fair value of the preference shares from the total fair value of the consideration was allocated to the Asanko Gold equity-
accounted investee, which resulted in an impairment of US$ 46.9 million for the year ended 31 December 2023.
On 21 December 2023, Gold Fields announced the divestment of its 45 % shareholding in Asanko Gold (both the preference
shares and equity-accounted investee) to the joint venture partner Galiano Gold for a total consideration of US$ 170 million .
Gold Fields will also receive a 1 % net smelter royalty on future production from the Nkran deposit, the main deposit at the mine.
The Asanko mine was owned 45 % each by Gold Fields and Galiano Gold, with Galiano managing the mine. The Government of
Ghana holds the remaining 10 % .
The transaction would be settled by Galiano to Gold Fields through a combination of upfront, deferred and contingent
consideration as follows:
US$ 85 million which was settled with US$ 65 million in cash and US$ 20 million in Galiano shares on completion of the
transaction;
US$ 25 million to be paid on 31 December 2025;
US$ 30 million to be paid on 31 December 2026; and
US$ 30 million plus a 1 % net smelter royalty ("contingent consideration") to be paid once more than 100,000 ounces of gold is
produced from the Nkran deposit. The royalty is capped at a volume of 447,000 ounces of gold production from the deposit.
The share of results of equity investee of Asanko Gold for the year ended 31 December 2023 was presented as a discontinued
operation in the consolidated financial statements and the comparative income statement had been presented as if Asanko Gold
had been discontinued from the start of the comparative years. Refer notes 15 and 18 for further details.
The transaction was subject to a number of conditions and was concluded on 4 March 2024 with the receipt of US$ 65 million in
cash and 28.5 million in Galiano shares , resulting in the recognition of a profit on disposal amounting to US$ 5.6 million in 2024.
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Gold Fields
Notes to the consolidated financial statements continued
for the year ended 31 December 2024
15. Assets held for sale
United States Dollars
Figures in millions unless otherwise stated
2024
2023
(a)  Asanko Gold
153.3
– Asanko Gold joint venture
53.6
– Asanko redeemable preference shares
99.7
(b)  Rusoro Mining Limited (“Rusoro”)
(c)  O3 Mining Inc. (“O3 Mining”)
21.1
Assets held for sale
21.1
153.3
(a) Asanko Gold
On 21 December 2023, Gold Fields announced the divestment of its 45 % shareholding in Asanko Gold to the joint
venture partner Galiano Gold for a total consideration of US$ 170 million , which include upfront, deferred and contingent
considerations (refer note 14 for further details). Gold Fields will also receive a 1 % net smelter royalty on future production
from the Nkran deposit, the main deposit at the mine.
United States
Dollars
Figures in millions unless otherwise stated
2024
The Asanko deferred and contingent considerations receivable were recognised as follows:
– Present value/Fair value at 4 March 2024
61.1
– Net change in fair value/unwinding of discount rate
6.8
Asanko deferred and contingent considerations
67.9
Current portion of Asanko deferred and contingent considerations
( 23.3 )
Non-current portion of Asanko deferred and contingent considerations
44.6
The total considerations receivable of US$ 67.9 million comprise US$ 18.4 million contingent consideration valued at fair
value and US $ 49.5 million deferred consideration carried at amortised cost. During 2024, a net change in fair value of
US $ 3.3 million was recognised for the contingent consideration and an unwinding of the discount rate of US$ 3.5 million
was recognised for the deferred consideration.
The key inputs used in the fair value of the contingent consideration at 31 December 2024 were the discount rate of
13.0 % and the contractually agreed period.
The key inputs used in the valuation of the deferred consideration at 31 December 2024 were the discount rate of 7.1 %
and the contractually agreed period.
The investment in Asanko Gold, including the Asanko redeemable preference shares, was presented as an asset held for
sale at 31 December 2023. Refer notes 14, 18 and 20 for further details.
The transaction was subject to a number of conditions and was concluded on 4 March 2024 with the receipt of
US$ 65 million in cash and 28.5 million in Galiano shares, resulting in the recognition of a profit on disposal amounting to
US$ 5.6 million in 2024.
(b) Rusoro
On 9 January 2024, Gold Fields announced that it entered into a share purchase agreement (the “Agreement”) with
Fulcrum Global Markets LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Fulcrum”), to sell its 140,000,001 common shares
(“Common Shares”) in the capital of Rusoro for an aggregate initial cash purchase price of US$ 62.3 million and certain
additional contingent consideration upon the occurrence of specified events described below (the “Transaction”).
Under the Agreement, Gold Fields will be entitled to receive from Fulcrum the following additional contingent
consideration for the Common Shares to be purchased by Fulcrum (the “Purchased Shares”):
A top-up amount in cash calculated in accordance with the Agreement in the event that, within 18 months following
closing of the Transaction, Fulcrum or any of its affiliates acquires, directly or indirectly, in one or more transactions,
additional Common Shares which collectively result in their aggregate holdings exceeding 50 % of the issued and
outstanding Common Shares; and
An amount in cash equal to 15 % of the value of any gross proceeds paid at any time to Fulcrum or any of its affiliates by
Rusoro or third parties in respect of the Purchased Shares (including in connection with any disposition of the
Purchased Shares, or as a dividend, distribution, return of capital, share repurchase or similar amount), to the extent that
the gross amount of such cumulative proceeds exceeds US$ 210 million .
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(b) Rusoro continued
The US $ 62.3 million was received by Gold Fields on 22 January 2024, resulting in the recognition of a profit on disposal
of Rusoro amounting to US $ 62.3 million in 2024.
The investment in Rusoro was presented as an asset held for sale as Fulcrum was in advanced discussions with Gold
Fields at 31 December 2023 to purchase the Rusoro shares from Gold Fields. At 31 December 2023, the held for sale
investment in Rusoro was valued at the lower of carrying value or fair value less costs to sell, amounting to US$ nil . Refer
note 18 for further details.
(c) O3 Mining
On 12 December 2024, Agnico Eagle Mines Limited ("Agnico Eagle") and O3 Mining Inc. ("O3 Mining") announced that
they entered into a definitive support agreement, pursuant to which Agnico Eagle agreed to offer to acquire, directly or
indirectly, all of the outstanding common shares of O3 Mining at US $ 1.67 per common share.
Gold Fields entered into a lock-up agreement with Agnico Eagle to tender our O3 Mining common shares pursuant to the
Offer.
At 31 December 2024, the investment in O3 Mining was presented as an asset held for sale as Gold Fields entered into
the lock-up agreement with Agnico Eagle before 31 December 2024.
On 24 January 2025, Agnico Eagle acquired 110,424,431 common shares of O3 Mining, which included the Gold Fields
owned shares, representing approximately 94.1 % of the outstanding common shares. Gold Fields received
US $ 21.3 million for the disposal of its O3 Mining shares.
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Gold Fields
Notes to the consolidated financial statements continued
for the year ended 31 December 2024
16. Property, plant and equipment
United States Dollars
31 December 2023
31 December 2024
Land, mineral
rights and
rehabilitation
assets
Mine
development,
infrastructure
and other
assets
Right-of-use
assets relating
to mine
development,
infrastructure
and other
assets
Total
Total
Right-of-use
assets relating
to mine
development,
infrastructure
and other
assets
Mine
development,
infrastructure
and other
assets
Land, mineral
rights and
rehabilitation
assets
Cost
432.0
11,782.7
578.1
12,792.8
Balance at beginning of
the year
13,769.9
651.9
12,638.0
480.0
( 3.4 )
3.1
( 9.5 )
( 9.8 )
Reclassifications
( 4.7 )
5.8
( 1.1 )
2.5
1,052.2
1,054.7
Additions
1,183.4
1,179.4
4.0
Osisko asset acquisition 1
1,706.8
109.0
268.7
1,329.1
13.2
13.2
Other Salares Norte non-
cash costs capitalised
13.7
13.7
98.0
98.0
Right-of-use assets
capitalised during the year
(refer note 36)
71.7
71.7
16.3
16.3
Remeasurements of right-of-
use assets capitalised (refer
note 36) 2
8.5
8.5
64.9
64.9
General borrowing costs
capitalised 3
105.6
105.6
( 8.0 )
( 8.0 )
Disposals
( 6.9 )
( 6.9 )
( 0.3 )
( 109.3 )
( 31.7 )
( 141.3 )
Scrapping of assets
( 89.6 )
( 21.8 )
( 67.8 )
53.9
53.9
Changes in estimates of
rehabilitation assets (refer
note 28.1)
20.6
20.6
( 4.7 )
( 160.8 )
0.7
( 164.8 )
Translation adjustment
( 504.5 )
( 37.6 )
( 407.2 )
( 59.7 )
480.0
12,638.0
651.9
13,769.9
Balance at end of the year
16,279.2
777.0
13,729.3
1,772.9
Accumulated depreciation
and impairment
118.4
7,618.9
239.8
7,977.1
Balance at beginning of the
year
8,695.5
279.8
8,241.6
174.1
( 1.2 )
( 8.6 )
( 9.8 )
Reclassifications
( 2.1 )
2.1
18.8
700.0
76.5
795.3
Charge for the year
627.4
88.7
519.3
19.4
4.9
2.0
6.9
Salares Norte depreciation
capitalised
8.5
3.3
5.2
33.5
122.9
156.4
Impairment
3.5
3.5
( 6.5 )
( 6.5 )
Disposals
( 4.8 )
( 4.8 )
( 0.3 )
( 110.8 )
( 30.2 )
( 141.3 )
Scrapping of assets
( 89.6 )
( 21.8 )
( 67.8 )
3.7
( 86.6 )
0.3
( 82.6 )
Translation adjustment
( 259.7 )
( 11.6 )
( 241.5 )
( 6.6 )
174.1
8,241.6
279.8
8,695.5
Balance at end of the year
8,980.8
336.3
8,457.6
186.9
305.9
4,396.4
372.1
5,074.4
Carrying value at end of
the year
7,298.4
440.7
5,271.7
1,586.0
1 Refer to note 17.2 for details of the Osisko asset acquisition.
2 The re-measurements in 2024 relate mainly to leases at the Group’s Australian operations that have variable payments linked to the Australian consumer price index
(“CPI”). (2023: Leases at the Group’s Australian operations that have variable payments linked to the Australian CPI).
3 General borrowing costs of US$ 105.6 million ( 2023 : US $ 64.9 million ) arising on Group general borrowings were capitalised during the period and related to the Salares
Norte project. An average interest capitalisation rate of 7.0 % ( 2023 : 6.6 % ) was applied.
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17.1 Acquisition of Windfall Project
Background
On 2 May 2023, Gold Fields, through a 100 % held Canadian subsidiary, acquired a 50 % interest in the Windfall Project (the
“Partnership”) in Québec, Canada, which is in the feasibility stage, from Osisko Mining Incorporated.
Under the Partnership structure, each of Osisko Mining Incorporated (“Osisko”) and Gold Fields, respectively, held an effective
50 % partnership interest in the Windfall Project and the Exploration Properties; and
The management company (responsible for the operation) would be governed by a Board of Directors comprising three
directors nominated by Gold Fields and three directors nominated by Osisko. Decisions over the relevant activities of the
Partnership required unanimous consent of both the parties.
On 12 August 2024, Gold Fields entered into an agreement with Osisko to acquire 100 % of its issued share capital. This
represents a direct acquisition of Osisko as well as an indirect acquisition of the remaining 50 % interest in the Windfall Project (the
“second Transaction”). The acquisition date was 25 October 2024, the date on which all conditions precedent were met and the
consideration was paid in full by Gold Fields. Refer note 17.2.
Recognition and measurement
Gold Fields and Osisko previously had joint control over the Windfall Project, the initial transaction was structured as a separate
vehicle and the Group had a residual interest in the net assets of the Windfall Project. Accordingly, the Group classified its interest
in the Windfall Project as a joint venture.
When an equity-accounted investment is acquired in stages and results in control of an entity that is not a business, the previously
held interest is recognised at its carrying amount as part of the total cost of acquisition. On 25 October 2024, the initial 50 %
interest in the Windfall Project was derecognised as a joint venture and recognised at its carrying value as an asset acquisition
together with the additional 50 % interest held by Osisko, in terms of the second Transaction. Refer note 17.2.
Consideration
The following summarises the consideration and the cost of the Windfall joint venture:
United States
Dollar
Canadian
Dollar
United States
Dollar
Canadian
Dollar
Figures in millions unless otherwise stated
25 Oct 2024
25 Oct 2024
31 Dec 2023
31 Dec 2023
Carrying value at 1 January
538.6
713.6
Initial recognition
Cash considerations
Purchase of equity-accounted investee
247.1
333.8
(a)
C$ 300.0 million cash payment
221.5
300.0
(b)
Pre-closing paid amounts
C$ 16.9 million
12.8
16.9
C$ 16.9 million
12.8
16.9
Contingent and exploration considerations
(c)
C$ 300.0 million contingent consideration
190.8
258.4
(d)
C$ 75.0 million exploration consideration
39.1
52.9
Subsequent measurement
Cash considerations
(e)
Capital contributions
65.3
89.0
69.1
93.0
Contingent and exploration considerations
(c)
C$ 300.0 million contingent consideration – net
change in fair value 1
8.0
10.9
7.3
9.9
(d)
C$ 75.0 million exploration consideration – unwinding
of discount rate 1
4.8
6.6
2.9
3.9
Share of loss
( 47.5 )
( 64.9 )
( 28.4 )
( 38.3 )
Derecognition of 50 % exploration consideration 2
( 22.8 )
( 31.7 )
Derecognition of Windfall Project joint venture 2
( 519.3 )
( 723.5 )
Translation adjustment
( 27.1 )
10.7
Carrying value at the end of the year
538.6
713.6
1 The movements were recognised as part of the equity investment.
2 Derecognised at 25 October 2024, the acquisition  date of the transaction.
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Gold Fields
Notes to the consolidated financial statements continued
for the year ended 31 December 2024
17.1 Acquisition of Windfall Project continued
Consideration continued
(a) C$ 300 million cash payment
The US$ 221.5 million ( C$ 300 million ) cash payment represented the initial consideration paid on 2 May 2023 for the 50 %
interest in the joint venture.
(b) Pre-closing paid amounts
Osisko acquired certain assets for the benefit of the Windfall Project during the term sheet negotiation stage. Gold Fields
agreed to refund Osisko 50 % of the costs spent on these items in two equal payments of US$ 12.8 million ( C$ 16.9 million ) on
31 July 2023 and US$ 12.8 million ( C$ 16.9 million ) on 31 December 2023, respectively.
(c) C$ 300 million contingent consideration
The C$ 300.0 million contingent consideration was payable on issuance of an Environmental Impact Assessment (“EIA”)
permit to the Partnership authorising the construction and operation of the Windfall Project. In terms of the second
Transaction, the C$ 300.0 million contingent consideration is no longer payable.
The fair value of the contingent consideration was determined using a Monte Carlo valuation model that considers various
scenarios and possibilities around the potential outcome of the EIA permit approval process and the timing of when the
contingent consideration will be paid.
25 Oct 2024
31 Dec 2023
Key assumptions of the contingent consideration:
– Fair value factor calculated using the Monte-Carlo valuation model using the
following inputs:
0.931
0.894
– Probability
98 %
98 %
– Discount rate
5.7 %
7.0 %
Figures in millions unless otherwise stated
United States
Dollar
Canadian
Dollar
Using the above inputs and valuation technique, the fair value of the contingent
consideration amounted to:
Fair value at 2 May 2023
190.8
258.4
Net change in fair value
7.3
9.9
Translation
4.4
Fair value at 31 December 2023
202.5
268.3
Net change in fair value
8.0
10.9
Derecognition on 25 October 2024
( 200.4 )
( 279.2 )
Translation
( 10.1 )
Fair value at 25 October 2024
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(d) C$ 75 million exploration consideration
As part of the acquisition of the Windfall Project, Gold Fields acquired a 50 % interest in certain developmental exploration
projects and targets for a C$ 75.0 million funding commitment by Gold Fields over 5 years commencing 2025. The
C $ 75.0 million funding commitment represented 100 % of the initial exploration funding. The C$ 75.0 million would be
scheduled over the period of the exploration agreement and discounted using a market related discount rate. In terms of
the second Transaction, the C$ 75.0 million exploration consideration is no longer payable.
25 Oct 2024
31 Dec 2023
Key assumptions of the exploration consideration:
– Term
5.1 years
6.3 years
– Discount rate
5.7 %
7.0 %
Figures in millions unless otherwise stated
United States
Dollar
Canadian
Dollar
Using the above inputs, the value of the exploration consideration amounted to:
Present value at 2 May 2023
39.1
52.9
Unwinding of discount rate
2.9
3.9
Translation
0.9
Carrying value at 31 December 2023
42.9
56.8
Unwinding of discount rate
4.8
6.6
Derecognition on 25 October 2024
( 45.5 )
( 63.4 )
Translation
( 2.2 )
Carrying value at 25 October 2024
(e) Cash calls
The project required funding from the Partnerships in the feasibility and development stage of the project. During 2024
Gold Fields paid cash calls amounting to US $ 65.3 million (C $ 89.0 million ) (2023: US$ 69.1 million ( C$ 93.0 million )) to the
Windfall Project which has been capitalised to the cost of the investment.
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Gold Fields
Notes to the consolidated financial statements continued
for the year ended 31 December 2024
17.2 Acquisition of Osisko Mining Incorporated
Background
On 2 May 2023, Gold Fields acquired a 50 % interest in the Windfall Project from Osisko. Refer note 17.1 for further details.
On 12 August 2024, Gold Fields entered into an agreement with Osisko to acquire 100 % of its issued share capital. This
represents a direct acquisition of Osisko as well as an indirect acquisition of the remaining 50 % interest in the Windfall Project.
The acquisition date was 25 October 2024, the date on which all conditions precedent were met and the consideration was paid
in full by Gold Fields.
Recognition and measurement
The only significant asset acquired in Osisko is the additional 50 % interest in the Windfall Project. As part of the acquisition, Gold
Fields did not acquire sufficient infrastructure or processes, including an organised workforce, which could develop the acquired
inputs into an operating mine. Accordingly, the transaction was accounted for as an asset acquisition. The previously held 50 %
interest in the Windfall Project was recognised at its carrying value as part of the total cost of the asset acquisition.
Consideration
The following summarises the total purchase consideration of the transaction:
Figures in millions unless otherwise stated
United States
Dollar
Canadian
Dollar
(a) Cash consideration
1,483.2
2,060.6
(b) Carrying value of previously held Windfall Project joint venture
519.3
723.5
(c) Transaction costs
8.5
11.9
(d) C$ 300.0 million contingent consideration - fair value
( 200.4 )
( 279.2 )
(e) C$ 75.0 million exploration consideration - 50 % apportionment
( 22.8 )
( 31.7 )
(f) C$ 110.3 million pre-existing payable
( 79.2 )
( 110.3 )
Total purchase consideration
1,708.6
2,374.8
(a) Cash consideration
The US $ 1,483.2 million (C $ 2,060.6 million ) cash represents the initial consideration paid on 25 October 2024 for
420.53 million shares at the purchase price of C $ 4.90 per Osisko share in an all-cash transaction.
(b) Carrying value of previously held Windfall Project joint venture
The US $ 519.3 million (C $ 723.5 million ) represents the derecognition of the carrying value of the previously held Windfall
Project as a joint venture at 25 October 2024 and recognised as an asset acquisition along with the additional 50 % interest
held by Osisko. Refer to note 17.1 for further details.
(c) Transaction costs
Transaction costs of US $ 8.5 million (C $ 11.9 million ) relating to the asset acquisition were capitalised on 25 October 2024.
(d) C $ 300.0 million contingent consideration - fair value
The fair value of the C $ 300.0 million contingent consideration at 25 October 2024 was US $ 200.4 million (C $ 279.2 million ).
In terms of the transaction the consideration is no longer payable and has been eliminated. Refer to note 15.1 (c) for the key
inputs used in valuation of the fair value at 25 October 2024.
(e) C $ 75.0 million exploration consideration – 50 % apportionment
The C $ 75.0 million exploration consideration represented 100 % of the initial exploration funding. Refer to note 15.1 (d) for
further details. 50 % of the remaining exploration consideration payable by Gold Fields has been purchased back as a result
of the transaction and reduces the purchase consideration by US $ 22.8 million (C $ 31.7 million ).
(f) C $ 110.3 million pre-existing payable
On acquisition, a pre-existing payable of C $ 110.3 million (US $ 79.2 million ) between Osisko and Gold Fields was
extinguished.
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Assets acquired and liabilities assumed
The purchase consideration at 25 October 2024 was allocated based on the relative fair values of the assets acquired and
liabilities assumed as follows:
Figures in millions unless otherwise stated
United States
Dollar
Canadian
Dollar
ASSETS
Non-current assets
1,743.5
2,423.3
Listed investment
28.7
40.0
Equity accounted investee
8.0
11.2
Property, plant and equipment 1
1,706.8
2,372.1
Current assets
44.0
61.4
Cash and cash equivalents
30.7
42.8
Trade and other receivables
9.7
13.5
Inventories
2.2
3.1
Other
1.4
2.0
Total assets
1,787.5
2,484.7
LIABILITIES
Non-current liabilities
49.7
69.2
Lease liabilities
43.0
59.9
Environmental rehabilitation costs
6.7
9.3
Current liabilities
29.2
40.7
Trade and other payables
21.4
29.8
Current portion of lease liabilities
7.8
10.9
Total liabilities
78.9
109.9
Net assets
1,708.6
2,374.8
1 The following key assumptions were used in the valuation of the mineral rights amounting to US $ 1,329.1 million (C $ 1,845.8 million ) included in property, plant and
equipment:
•  Gold price: Long-term gold price of US $ 2,100 per ounce;
•  Discount rate: Real weighted average cost of capital ("WACC") of 7.9 % ;
•  Exchange rate: Long term C$/US$ exchange rate of 0.761 ; and
•  Resource multiple: US $ 37 per resource ounce.
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Gold Fields
Notes to the consolidated financial statements continued
for the year ended 31 December 2024
18. Equity accounted investees
United States Dollar
Figures in millions unless otherwise stated
2024
2023
2022
Investment in joint ventures
538.6
(a)
Far Southeast Gold Resources Incorporated (“FSE”)
(b)
Asanko Gold
(c)
Windfall Project
538.6
Investment in associates
12.6
10.0
(d)
Other associates
12.6
10.0
Total equity accounted investees
12.6
548.6
Share of results of equity accounted investees, net of taxation
recognised in the consolidated income statement are made up
as follows:
(a)
Far Southeast Gold Resources Incorporated (“FSE”)
( 1.5 )
( 1.3 )
( 1.0 )
(b)
Asanko Gold – earnings
28.0
13.0
(b)
Asanko Gold – impairment
( 46.9 )
(c)
Windfall Project
( 47.5 )
( 28.4 )
(d)
Other associates
( 4.6 )
( 2.9 )
( 1.9 )
Share of results of equity investees, net of taxation
( 53.6 )
( 51.5 )
10.1
Asanko Gold – recognised as a discontinued operation
18.9
( 13.0 )
Total share of results of equity investees, net of taxation
( 53.6 )
( 32.6 )
( 2.9 )
(a) FSE
Gold Fields interest in FSE, an unlisted entity incorporated in the Philippines, was nil % ( 2023 : 40 % and 2022 : 40 % ) at
31 December 2024 . Lepanto Consolidated Mining Company owned the remaining 60 % shareholding in FSE.
During 2024, Gold Fields disposed of FSE for US $ 1.0 million .
FSE had a 31 December year-end and had been equity accounted since 1 April 2012. FSE’s equity accounting is based on
results to the date of disposal.
Investment in joint venture consists of:
United States Dollar
Figures in millions unless otherwise stated
2024
2023
Unlisted shares at cost
230.0
230.0
Equity contribution
100.6
99.1
Impairment – prior years
( 230.0 )
( 230.0 )
Share of accumulated losses brought forward
( 99.1 )
( 97.8 )
Share of loss after taxation 1
( 1.5 )
( 1.3 )
Total investment in joint venture 2
1 Gold Fields’ share of loss after taxation represented exploration and other costs, including work completed on a scoping study, which was fully funded by Gold
Fields as part of their equity contribution.
2 FSE had no revenues or significant assets or liabilities. Assets included in FSE represented the rights to explore and eventually mine the FSE project.
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Asanko Gold
The Asanko Gold joint venture entities comprised the following:
A 45 % interest in Asanko Gold Ghana Limited (“AGGL”), incorporated in Ghana, which owns the Asanko Gold Mine.
The government of Ghana continues to retain a 10 % free carried interest in AGGL;
A 50 % interest in Adansi Gold Company Limited (“Adansi”), incorporated in Ghana; and
A 50 % interest in Shika Group Finance Limited (“Shika”), incorporated in the Isle of Man.
Gold Fields and Asanko had joint control and the Asanko operation was structured as a separate vehicle and the
Group had a residual interest in the net assets of Asanko. Accordingly, the Group had classified its interest in Asanko as
a joint venture.
On 21 December 2023, Gold Fields announced the divestment of its 45 % shareholding in Asanko Gold (both the
preference shares and equity-accounted investee) to the joint venture partner Galiano Gold for a total consideration of
US$ 170 million . Gold Fields will also receive a 1 % net smelter royalty on future production from the Nkran deposit, the
main deposit at the mine. The transaction was subject to a number of conditions and was concluded on 4 March 2024
with the receipt of US$ 65 million cash and 28.5 million Galiano shares. Refer notes 14 and 15 for further details.
The investment in Asanko Gold, including the Asanko redeemable preference shares (refer note 20), was presented as
an asset held for sale at 31 December 2023. The share of results of equity investee of Asanko Gold for the year ended
31 December 2023 was presented as a discontinued operation in the consolidated financial statements and the
comparative income statement was presented as if Asanko Gold had been discontinued from the start of the
comparative years.
Asanko had a 31 December year-end and was equity accounted since 31 July 2018. Asanko’s equity accounting was
based on results up to the date it was classified as held for sale.
The following table summarises the financial information and the carrying amount of the Group’s interest in Asanko up to
the date it was classified as held for sale:
United States Dollar
Figures in millions unless otherwise stated
2024
2023
Initial investment at cost
86.9
Share of accumulated profit brought forward
87.9
Share of profit after taxation before impairment
28.0
Cumulative impairment 3
( 149.2 )
Recognised as an asset held for sale
( 53.6 )
Carrying value at 31 December
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Gold Fields
Notes to the consolidated financial statements continued
for the year ended 31 December 2024
18. Equity accounted investees continued
(b) Asanko Gold continued
The Group’s interest in the summarised financial statements of Asanko on a combined basis after fair value adjustments
as determined at acquisition was as follows:
United States Dollar
Figures in millions unless otherwise stated
2024
2023
Statement of financial position – Asanko
Non-current assets 1
218.0
Current assets 2
202.8
Non-current liabilities
( 82.6 )
Current liabilities
( 37.7 )
Net assets
300.5
Less: Shika redeemable preference shares
( 186.4 )
Net assets attributable to ordinary shareholders
114.1
Group's share of net assets
53.6
Reconciled as follows:
Cash consideration paid
165.0
Less: Consideration allocated to the redeemable preference shares (note 17)
( 129.9 )
Consideration paid for equity portion
35.1
Gain on acquisition
51.8
Share of accumulated losses brought forward
87.9
Share of profit after taxation before impairment
28.0
Impairment 3
( 149.2 )
Carrying amount of interest in joint venture
53.6
Income statement – Asanko
Revenue
256.5
Production costs
( 155.6 )
Depreciation and amortisation
( 13.7 )
Other expenses
( 10.4 )
Royalties
( 14.6 )
Profit for the year before impairment
62.2
Group's share of profit before impairment
28.0
Group's share of impairment 3
( 46.9 )
Group's share of total comprehensive income after impairment
( 18.9 )
1 At 31 December 2023, included impact of fair value adjustment, amounting to US $ 39.6 million , to property, plant and equipment of the Asanko Gold mine as
determined at acquisition and impairment as discussed below.
2 At 31 December 2023, current assets included cash and cash equivalents amounting to US $ 138.6 million .
3 During 2022, there were no changes in status with respect to the completion of the technical and economic work required to generate a Reserve and Resources
estimate based on a LoM. Taking this into consideration, management utilised the LoM developed for the 2022 impairment calculation and this resulted in no
impairment for the year ended 31 December 2022. As a result of the sale transaction,  the investment in Asanko was classified as an asset held for sale at 31
December 2023 and the investment was required to be measured at the lower of carrying value or fair value less costs to sell. Management determined the fair
value less costs to sell based on the consideration to be received per the sale agreement, which resulted in an impairment of US $ 46.9 million for the year ended
31 December 2023. Refer notes 14 and 15 for further details.
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Windfall Project
On 2 May 2023, Gold Fields, through a 100 % held Canadian subsidiary, acquired a 50 % interest in the Windfall Project in
Québec, Canada, which is in the feasibility stage, from Osisko Mining Incorporated (the “Partnership”).
On 12 August 2024, Gold Fields entered into an agreement with Osisko to acquired 100 % of its issued share capital.
This represents a direct acquisition of Osisko as well as an indirect acquisition of the remaining 50 % interest in the
Windfall Project (the “second Transaction”). The acquisition date was 25 October 2024, the date on which all conditions
precedent were met and the consideration was paid in full by Gold Fields. Refer note 17.2.
Gold Fields and Osisko previously had joint control over the Windfall Project, the initial transaction was structured as a
separate vehicle and the Group had a residual interest in the net assets of the Windfall Project. Accordingly, the Group
classified its interest in the Windfall Project as a joint venture.
On 25 October 2024, the initial 50 % interest in the Windfall Project was derecognised as a joint venture and recognised
as an asset acquisition together with the additional 50 % interest held by Osisko, in terms of the second Transaction. Refer
note 17.2.
The Partnership had a 31 December year-end and was equity accounted since 2 May 2023. The Partnership’s equity
accounting was based on results to 25 October 2024.
The following table summarises the financial information and the carrying amount of the Group’s interest in the
Partnership:
United States Dollar
Canadian Dollar
Figures in millions unless otherwise stated
2024
2023
2024
2023
Opening balance 1 January
538.6
713.6
Cash considerations
C$ 300.0 million cash payment
221.5
300.0
C$ 33.8 million pre-closing paid amounts
25.6
33.8
C$ 93.0 million cash calls
65.3
69.1
89.0
93.0
Contingent and exploration considerations
C$ 300.0 million contingent consideration
– Initial fair value
190.8
258.4
– Net change in fair value
8.0
7.3
10.9
9.9
C$ 75.0 million exploration consideration
– Initial present value
39.1
52.9
– Unwinding of discount rate
4.8
2.9
6.6
3.9
Share of loss 1
( 47.5 )
( 28.4 )
( 64.9 )
( 38.3 )
Derecognition of Windfall Project joint venture 2
( 519.3 )
( 723.5 )
Derecognition of 50 % exploration consideration 2
( 22.8 )
( 31.7 )
Translation adjustment
( 27.1 )
10.7
Carrying value at 31 December
538.6
713.6
1 The Windfall Project share of loss for 2024 and 2023 relates mainly to exploration expenses.
2 Derecognised at 25 October 2024, the acquisition date of the transaction.
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Gold Fields
Notes to the consolidated financial statements continued
for the year ended 31 December 2024
18. Equity accounted investees continued
(c) Windfall Project continued
The Group’s interest in the summarised financial statements of the Windfall Project on a combined basis after fair value
adjustments as determined at acquisition is as follows:
United States Dollar
Canadian Dollar
Figures in millions unless otherwise stated
2024
2023
2024
2023
Statement of financial position – Windfall Project
Non-current assets 1,2
963.8
1,277.1
Current assets 3
141.2
187.1
Current liabilities
( 27.8 )
( 36.9 )
Net assets
1,077.2
1,427.3
Group’s share of net assets
538.6
713.6
1 At 31 December 2023, includes impact of fair value adjustment to the exploration property as determined at acquisition.
2 Non-current assets comprised mainly property, plant and equipment and exploration assets.
3 At 31 December 2023, current assets include cash and cash equivalents amounting of US$ 20.4 million ( C$ 27.0 million ).
United States Dollar
Figures in millions unless otherwise stated
2024
2023
(d)
Other
Investment in associate
12.6
10.0
Lunnon Metals Limited (“Lunnon”) 1
4.8
10.0
Rusoro Mining Limited (“Rusoro”) – recognised as an asset held for sale 2
Vior Mining Exploration Company Inc. ("Vior") 3
7.8
1 During 2024, Gold Fields recognised a share of loss for the year of US $ 4.7 million ( 2023 : US $ 2.9 million ). Gold Fields’ interest in Lunnon was 30.5 % ( 2023 : 31.1 % )
at 31 December 2024.
2 Represented a holding of 24.4 % at 31 December 2023 in Rusoro.
The carrying value of Rusoro was written down to US$ nil at 31 December 2023 due to losses incurred by the entity. The fair value, based on the quoted market
price of the investment, in Rusoro at 31 December 2023 was US $ 64.5 million .The unrecognised share of loss of Rusoro for the year ended 31 December 2023
amounted to US $ 7.1 million . The cumulative unrecognised share of losses of Rusoro at 31 December 2023 amounted to US $ 221.8 million .
On 9 January 2024, Gold Fields announced that it had entered into a share purchase agreement with Fulcrum Global Markets LLC, a Delaware limited liability
company (“Fulcrum”), to sell its 140,000,001 common shares (“Common Shares”) in the capital of Rusoro for an aggregate initial cash purchase price of
US$ 62.3 million and additional contingent consideration upon the occurrence of specified events. Refer note 15 for further details.
The investment in Rusoro was presented as an asset held for sale at 31 December 2023 as Fulcrum was in advanced discussions with Gold Fields at
31 December 2023 to purchase the Rusoro shares from Gold Fields. Refer note 14 for further details.
3 Vior was acquired as part of the Osisko acquisition during 2024. Gold Fields recognised a share of profit for 2024 of US $ 0.1 million . Gold Fields’ interest in Vior
was 20.7 % at 31 December 2024
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19. Interest in joint operation
On 13 December 2016, Gold Fields purchased 50 % of the Gruyere Gold Project and entered into a 50:50 unincorporated joint
operation with Gold Road Resources Limited (“Gold Road”) for the development and operation of the Gruyere Gold Project in
Western Australia, which comprises the Gruyere gold deposit as well as additional resources including Central Bore and
Attila/Alaric.
Below is a summary of Gold Fields’ share of the joint operation and includes inter-company transactions and balances:
2024
2023
Figures in millions unless otherwise stated
US$
A$
US$
A$
Statement of financial position
Non-current assets
473.5
764.0
507.0
744.4
Property, plant and equipment
473.5
764.0
507.0
744.4
Current assets
68.2
110.1
70.3
103.2
Cash and cash equivalents
20.6
33.3
19.8
29.1
Inventories
38.5
62.1
47.2
69.3
Other receivables
9.1
14.7
3.3
4.8
Total assets
541.7
874.1
577.3
847.6
Total equity
Retained earnings
244.8
395.1
168.5
247.4
Non-current liabilities
150.6
243.0
162.9
239.2
Deferred taxation
63.0
101.6
60.4
88.7
Finance lease liabilities
65.0
104.9
77.6
114.0
Environmental rehabilitation costs
20.9
33.7
22.2
32.6
Long-term incentive plan
1.7
2.8
2.7
3.9
Current liabilities
146.3
236.0
245.9
361.0
Related entity loans payable
105.7
170.5
209.6
307.6
Trade and other payables
32.3
52.1
27.2
40.0
Current portion of finance lease liabilities
8.3
13.4
9.1
13.4
Total equity and liabilities
541.7
874.1
577.3
847.6
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Gold Fields
Notes to the consolidated financial statements continued
for the year ended 31 December 2024
20. Investments
United States Dollar
Figures in millions unless otherwise stated
2024
2023
Listed
At fair value through OCI 1
114.5
65.7
Unlisted
Asanko redeemable preference shares 2
99.7
Other 3
46.5
40.5
Investments
161.0
205.9
Asanko redeemable preference shares – recognised as an asset held for sale 2
( 99.7 )
O3 Mining - recognised as an asset held for sale 4
( 21.1 )
Total investments
139.9
106.2
1 The listed investments comprise mainly investments in Galiano Gold Inc. (formerly Asanko Gold Inc.) of US $ 62.8 million ( 2023 : US $ 20.2 million ), Tesoro Gold Limited
shares and options of US $ 4.1 million ( 2023 : US $ 4.1 million ), Mineral Resources Limited of US $ 13.9 million (2022: US $ 31.2 million ) and O3 Mining of US $ 21.1 million ( 2023 :
US$ nil ). Refer note 45 for further details of listed investments.
2 Consisted of 132,439,999 redeemable preference shares at par value for US $ 132,439,999 at 31 December 2023.
The following table shows a reconciliation from the fair value at the beginning of the year to the fair value of the redeemable preference shares at the end of the year
(level 3 financial instrument):
United States Dollar
Asanko redeemable preference shares
2024
2023
Fair value at beginning of the year
60.3
Net change in fair value (recognised in OCI)
39.4
Fair value at end of the year
99.7
The fair value was based on the expected cash flows of the Asanko Gold Mine and this resulted in a upward fair value adjustment through other comprehensive income
of US $ 39.4 million in 2023 , due to the change in the timing of the expected cash flows.
The key inputs used in the valuation of the fair value at 31 December 2023 were the discount rate of 19.9 % , the timing of the cash flows and gold price assumptions.
Any reasonable change in the timing of the cash flows or market related discount rate could have materially changed the fair value of the redeemable preference shares
(refer to note 41 for sensitivity analysis performed).
On 21 December 2023, Gold Fields announced the divestment of its 45 % shareholding in Asanko Gold (both the preference shares and equity-accounted investee).
The Asanko redeemable preference shares were presented as an asset held for sale at 31 December 2023. Refer to notes 15 and 18 for further details.
3 Other comprises listed bonds of US $ 37.2 million (2023: US $ 40.4 million ) and other non-listed investments and warrants of US $ 9.3 million (2023: US $ 0.1 million ).
4 Refer note 15 for further details regarding the recognition of O3 Mining as an asset held for sale.
21. Environmental trust funds
United States Dollar
Figures in millions unless otherwise stated
2024
2023
Balance at beginning of the year
109.6
98.8
Contributions
13.2
10.7
Interest earned
4.4
1.2
Translation adjustment
( 2.0 )
( 1.1 )
Balance at end of the year 1
125.2
109.6
1 The trust funds consist of term deposits amounting to US $ 22.2 million ( 2023 : US $ 20.7 million ) in South Africa, as well as secured cash deposits amounting to
US $ 103.0 million ( 2023 : US $ 88.9 million ) in Ghana.
These funds are intended to fund environmental rehabilitation obligations of the Group’s mines and are not available for general purposes of the Group. All income earned
in these funds is re-invested or spent to meet these obligations. The obligations which these funds are intended to fund are included in environmental rehabilitation costs
under non-current provisions (refer to note 28.1). Refer to note 37 for details on environmental obligation guarantees.
Gold Fields
AFR-105
22. Inventories
United States Dollar
Figures in millions unless otherwise stated
2024
2023
Gold-in-process and stockpiles
791.0
814.6
Consumable stores
258.1
265.2
Total inventories
1,049.1
1,079.8
Heap leach and stockpiles inventories included in non-current assets 1
( 349.8 )
( 251.9 )
Total current inventories 2,3
699.3
827.9
1 Relates to heap leach and stockpiles inventories which will not be processed within the next 12 months.
2 The cost of consumable stores consumed during the year and included in cost of sales amounted to US$ 392.2 million ( 2023 : US $ 400.8 million ).
3 During 2024, a net realisable value adjustment to stockpiles of US$ 3.0 million (2023: US $ 33.8 million at Damang) was processed at Cerro Corona.
23. Trade and other receivables
United States Dollar
Figures in millions unless otherwise stated
2024
2023
Trade receivables – gold sales
123.3
42.8
Trade receivables – copper concentrate
16.5
18.2
Trade receivables – other
12.9
7.7
Payroll receivables
5.8
6.3
Prepayments
50.8
59.3
Value Added Tax and import duties
106.9
92.4
Diesel rebate
1.8
1.9
Other
19.8
22.8
Trade and other receivables
337.8
251.4
24. Cash and cash equivalents
United States Dollar
Figures in millions unless otherwise stated
2024
2023
Cash at bank and on hand
860.2
648.7
Total cash and cash equivalents 1
860.2
648.7
1 Cash and cash equivalents include secured cash deposits of US $ 80.1 million ( 2023 : US $ 59.6 million ) in Australia and US$ 20.0 million ( 2023 : US $ 20.0 million ) in Peru ,
set aside for future rehabilitation costs. The contributions in Australia and Peru are pro-active and not legally required by local legislation.
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Gold Fields
Notes to the consolidated financial statements continued
for the year ended 31 December 2024
25. Stated capital
United States Dollar
Figures in millions unless otherwise stated
2024
2023
Balance at beginning of the year
3,871.5
3,871.5
Balance at end of the year
3,871.5
3,871.5
Number of shares
in issue
Number of shares
in issue
In issue at 1 January
893,540,813
891,378,571
Exercise of employee share options
1,483,434
2,162,242
In issue at 31 December 1
895,024,247
893,540,813
Authorised 1
2,000,000,000
2,000,000,000
1 Share capital comprises no par value shares.
Authorised and issued
Holders of shares are entitled to dividends as declared from time to time and are entitled to one vote per share at general
meetings of the Company.
In terms of the general authority granted by shareholders at the AGM on 30 May 2024, the authorised but unissued ordinary
stated capital of the Company representing not more than 5 % of the issued stated capital of the Company from time to time at
that date, after setting aside so many ordinary shares as may be required to be allotted and issued pursuant to the share incentive
schemes, was placed under the control of the Directors. This authority expires at the next Annual General Meeting where
shareholders will be asked to place under the control of the Directors the authorised but unissued ordinary stated capital of the
Company representing not more than 5 % of the issued stated capital of the Company from time to time.
In terms of the JSE Listings Requirements, shareholders may, subject to certain conditions, authorise the Directors to issue the
shares held under their control for cash, other than by means of a rights offer, to shareholders. In order that the Directors of the
Company may be placed in a position to take advantage of favourable circumstances which may arise for the issue of such shares
for cash, without restriction, for the benefit of the Company, shareholders will be asked to consider a special resolution to this
effect at the forthcoming AGM.
Repurchase of shares
The Company has not exercised the general authority granted to buy back shares from its issued ordinary stated capital granted
at the AGM held on 30 May 2024. Currently, the number of ordinary shares that may be bought back in any one financial year
may not exceed 10 % of the issued ordinary share capital as of 30 May 2024. At the next AGM, shareholders will be asked to
renew the general authority for the acquisition by the Company, or a subsidiary of the Company, of its own shares.
Beneficial shareholding
The following beneficial shareholders hold 3 % or more of the Company’s listed ordinary shares at 31 December 2024 :
Number of shares
% of issued
ordinary shares
Public Investment Corporation (Government Employees Pension Fund) 1
189,528,728
21.18 %
VanEck Vectors Gold Miners ETF
39,430,264
4.41 %
1 The beneficial shareholding by the Public Investment Corporation ("PIC") fluctuated below and above 20% during the year and the only transactions between Gold Fields
and PIC related to dividends paid.
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26. Deferred taxation
The detailed components of the net deferred taxation liability which results from the differences between the carrying amounts of
assets and liabilities recognised for financial reporting and taxation purposes in different accounting periods are:
United States Dollar
Figures in millions unless otherwise stated
2024
2023
Liabilities
– Mining assets
814.6
719.9
– Right-of-use assets
110.5
110.9
– Investment in environmental trust funds
5.6
4.9
– Inventories
22.8
21.6
– Other
61.9
15.4
Liabilities
1,015.4
872.7
Assets
– Provisions
( 103.5 )
( 110.7 )
– Tax losses 1
( 117.6 )
( 54.2 )
– Unredeemed capital expenditure 1
( 321.4 )
( 364.0 )
– Lease liabilities
( 124.0 )
( 126.7 )
Assets
( 666.5 )
( 655.6 )
Net deferred taxation liabilities
348.9
217.1
Included in the statement of financial position as follows:
Deferred taxation assets
( 154.9 )
( 172.2 )
Deferred taxation liabilities
503.8
389.3
Net deferred taxation liabilities
348.9
217.1
Balance at beginning of the year
217.1
204.3
Recognised in profit or loss
146.9
6.8
Recognised in OCI
6.9
0.3
Translation adjustment
( 22.0 )
5.7
Balance at end of the year
348.9
217.1
1 Tax losses and unredeemed capital expenditure have been recognised, as disclosed in note 10, to the extent that the tax paying entities will have taxable profits in the
foreseeable future (per the life-of-mine models of the respective operations) in order to utilise the unused tax losses and unredeemed capital expenditure before they
expire. This was particularly assessed with reference to the South Deep and Damang life-of-mine models.
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Gold Fields
Notes to the consolidated financial statements continued
for the year ended 31 December 2024
27. Borrowings
The terms and conditions of outstanding loans are as follows:
United States
Dollar
Facility
Figures in millions unless otherwise stated
Notes
2024
2023
Borrower
Nominal
Interest rate
Commitment
fee
Maturity date
US$ 500 million 5 -year notes issue (the 5 -year notes) 1
(a)
499.6
Orogen
5.125 %
15 May 2024
US$ 500 million 10 -year notes issue (the 10 -year notes) 1
(b)
497.9
497.5
Orogen
6.125 %
15 May 2029
US$ 150 million revolving senior secured credit facility 2
(c)
83.5
La Cima
SOFR plus 1.40 %
0.50 %
15 April 2024
US$ 85 million revolving senior secured credit facility 2
(d)
33.5
La Cima
SOFR plus 2.15 %
0.50 %
28 April 2026
US$ 100 million revolving credit facility 3
Ghana
SOFR plus 2.75 %
0.90 %
13 April 2025
A$ 500 million syndicated revolving credit facility – old 4
(e)
Gruyere
BBSY plus 2.20 %
0.88 %
19 November 2023
A$ 500 million syndicated revolving credit facility – new 4
(f)
210.6
Gruyere
BBSY plus 1.75 %
0.70 %
26 September 2028
US$ 1,200 million revolving credit facilities – old 5
(g)
– Facility A ( US$ 600 million 3 -year revolving credit facility)
Orogen/Ghana
LIBOR plus 1.45 %
0.51 %
25 May 2023
– Facility B ( US$ 600 million 5 -year revolving credit facility)
Orogen/Ghana
LIBOR plus 1.70 %
0.60 %
25 May 2023
US$ 1,200 million revolving credit facility – new 5,6
(h)
1,034.5
155.9
Orogen/Windfall
SOFR/CORRA
plus 1.55 %
0.54 %
Refer footnote 6
US$ 750 million multi-currency bridge facilities 7
(i)
719.1
Orogen/Windfall
SOFR/CORRA
plus 0.75 % to
1.60 %
0.15 %
17 October 2025
R 1,500 million Nedbank revolving credit facility 8
GFIJVH/GFO
JIBAR plus 2.80 %
0.90 %
8 May 2023
R 500 million Nedbank revolving credit facility 8
GFIJVH/GFO
JIBAR plus 2.00 %
0.60 %
8 May 2028
R 500 million Rand Merchant Bank revolving credit facility 9
GFIJVH/GFO
JIBAR plus 2.15 %
0.71 %
15 April 2023
R 1,000 million Rand Merchant Bank revolving credit
facility 9
GFIJVH/GFO
JIBAR plus 1.90 %
0.53 %
19 April 2028
R 500 million Absa Bank revolving credit facility – old 10
GFIJVH/GFO
JIBAR plus 2.20 %
0.77 %
15 April 2023
R 500 million Absa Bank revolving credit facility – new 10
GFIJVH/GFO
JIBAR plus 1.90 %
0.57 %
5 May 2028
R 500 million Standard Bank revolving credit facility 11
GFIJVH/GFO
JIBAR plus 1.95 %
0.59 %
8 May 2028
Total borrowings
2,495.6
1,236.5
Current borrowings
( 719.1 )
( 583.1 )
Non-current borrowings
1,776.5
653.4
1 On 9 May 2019, Gold Fields successfully concluded the raising of two new bonds,, raising a total of US $ 1 billion at an average coupon of 5.625 % .
The balances of the five -year notes and the 10 -year notes are net of unamortised transaction costs amounting to US$ nil ( 2023 : US $ 0.4 million ) and US $ 2.1 million ( 2023 :
US $ 2.5 million ), respectively.
The 5 -year and 10 -year notes are unconditionally and irrevocably guaranteed by Gold Fields Limited (“Gold Fields”), Gold Fields Ghana Holdings (BVI) Limited (“GF Ghana”) and
Gold Fields Holdings Company (BVI) Limited (“GF Holdings”) (collectively “the Guarantors”), on a joint and several basis.
On 15 May 2024, the US $ 500 million 5 -year notes matured and were repaid.
2 On 10 May 2024, the US $ 150 million revolving senior secured credit facility was refinanced with the US $ 85 million revolving senior secured credit facility and cancelled.
Borrowings under the US $ 85 million revolving senior secured credit facility are secured by first-ranking assignments of all rights, title and interest in all of La Cima’s concentrate
sale agreements. In addition, the offshore and onshore collection accounts of La Cima are subject to an account control agreement and a first-ranking charge in favour of the
lenders. This facility is non-recourse to the rest of the Group.
3 On 27 September 2021, Gold Fields Ghana Limited ("GF Ghana Limited") and Abosso Goldfields Limited ("Abosso") entered into a US$ 100 million revolving credit facility.
Borrowings under the facility are guaranteed by GF Ghana Limited and Abosso. This facility is non-recourse to the rest of the Group.
During 2024, the maturity date of the facility was extended by 6 months to 13 April 2025.
4 On 19 November 2020, Gruyere Holdings Proprietary Limited entered into a A $ 500.0 million syndicated revolving credit facility.
On 26 September 2023, the old A $ 500 million syndicated revolving credit facility was refinanced with the new A $ 500 million syndicated revolving credit facility and cancelled.
The new A $ 500 million syndicated revolving credit facility has a A$ 100 million accordion option (at the discretion of the lenders) and is a sustainability linked facility. The new
facility is linked to the achievement of three of Gold Fields’ key ESG priorities namely gender diversity, decarbonisation and water stewardship. The achievement of the ESG
metrics could impact the interest rate by up to a 0.05 % decrease in rate to a 0.05 % increase in rate.
Borrowings under the new facility are guaranteed by Gold Fields, GF Holdings, Orogen and Gruyere.
5 On 25 July 2019, Gold Fields Orogen Holding (BVI) Limited ("Orogen") and GF Ghana entered into a US $ 1,200 million revolving credit facilities agreement.
On 25 May 2023, the old US $ 1,200 million revolving credit facilities were refinanced with the new US $ 1,200 million revolving credit facility and cancelled.
6 The new US $ 1,200 million revolving credit facility is a sustainability linked facility which is linked to the achievement of three of Gold Fields’ key ESG priorities namely gender
diversity, decarbonisation and water stewardship. The achievement of the ESG metrics could impact the interest rate by up to a 0.05 % decrease in rate to a 0.05 % increase in rate.
The key terms of the new facility are:
A principal loan amounting to US $ 1,200 million , with an option subject to lender consent, to increase the facility by up to US$ 400.0 million ;
Maturity of five years , with an option to extend the tenor through two one -year extensions;
A competitive margin, subject to rating margin achievements and sustainability margin adjustments. The rating margin achievements and sustainability margin adjustments
could impact the interest rates.
During October 2023, the facility was amended to include Gold Fields Windfall Holding Inc ("Windfall") as a borrower that may borrow up to C$ 800 million . As a result, the facility
became a multi-currency (US$ and C$) facility from this date.
Borrowings under this facility are guaranteed by Gold Fields, GF Holdings, Orogen and Windfall.
During 2024, US $ 1,116.7 million of the facility was extended to 25 May 2029. The remaining US $ 83.3 million matures on 25 May 2028.
7 On 18 October 2024, Orogen and Windfall entered into a US $ 500 million multi-currency bridge facility and a US $ 250 million multi-currency parallel bridge facility (collectively
called the "US $ 750 million multi-currency bridge facilities"). The facility was used to finance the Osisko asset acquisition.
The facilities mature on 17 October 2025, with an option at the discretion of the lenders, to extend the maturity date by six months .
Borrowings under the facilities are guaranteed by Gold Fields, GF Holdings, Orogen and Windfall.
8 On 8 May 2023, the R 1,500 million Nedbank revolving credit facility matured and was replaced with the R 500 million Nedbank revolving credit facility. Borrowings under the new
facility are guaranteed by Gold Fields, GF Holdings, Orogen, GFO and GFIJVH.
9 On 19 April 2023 the R 500 million Rand Merchant Bank revolving credit facility matured and was replaced with the R 1,000 million Rand Merchant Bank revolving credit facility.
Borrowings under the new facility are guaranteed by Gold Fields, GF Holdings, Orogen, GFO and GFIJVH.
10 On 5 May 2023, the old R 500 million Absa Bank revolving credit facility matured and was replaced with the new R 500 million Absa Bank revolving credit facility. Borrowings under
the new facility are guaranteed by Gold Fields, GF Holdings, Orogen, GFO and GFIJVH.
11 On 8 May 2023, GFO and GFIJVH entered into a R 500 million Standard Bank revolving credit facility. Borrowings under the facility are guaranteed by Gold Fields, GF Holdings,
Orogen, GFO and GFIJVH.
12 The Group has access to uncommitted loan facilities from some of the major banks. These facilities have no fixed terms, are short-term in nature and interest rates are market
related. Borrowings under these facilities are guaranteed by Gold Fields .
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United States Dollar
Figures in millions unless otherwise stated
2024
2023
(a)
US$ 500 million 5 -year notes issue
Balance at beginning of the year
499.6
498.8
Unwinding of transaction costs
0.4
0.8
Repayments
( 500.0 )
Balance at end of the year
499.6
(b)
US$ 500 million 10 -year notes issue
Balance at beginning of the year
497.5
497.0
Unwinding of transaction costs
0.4
0.5
Balance at end of the year
497.9
497.5
(c)
US$ 150 million revolving senior secured credit facility
Balance at beginning of the year
83.5
83.5
Repayments
( 83.5 )
Balance at end of the year
83.5
(d)
US$ 85 million revolving senior secured credit facility
Loans advanced
83.5
Repayments
( 50.0 )
Balance at end of the year
33.5
(e)
A$ 500 million syndicated revolving credit facility – old
Loans advanced
247.1
Repayments
( 247.0 )
Translation adjustment
( 0.1 )
Balance at end of the year
(f)
A$ 500 million syndicated revolving credit facility – new
Loans advanced
263.1
160.8
Repayments
( 39.1 )
( 162.9 )
Translation adjustment
( 13.5 )
2.1
Balance at end of the year
210.6
(g)
US$ 1,200 million revolving credit facilities – old
Loans advanced
241.0
Repayments
( 241.0 )
Balance at end of the year
(h)
US$ 1,200 million revolving credit facility – new
Balance at beginning of the year
155.9
Loans advanced 1
1,202.2
155.9
Repayments 2
( 313.7 )
Translation adjustment
( 9.9 )
Balance at end of the year
1,034.5
155.9
(i)
US$ 750 million multi-currency bridge facilities
Loans advanced 3
742.3
Translation adjustment
( 23.2 )
Balance at end of the year
719.1
Total borrowings
2,495.6
1,236.5
1 The US$ 1,202.2 million (2023: US$ 155.9 million ) includes Canadian dollar drawdowns by Windfall amounting to US$ 389.3 million ( C$ 541.5 million ) (2023:
US$ 23.9 million ( C$ 31.6 million )) in 2024.
2 The US$ 313.7 million includes Canadian dollar repayments by Windfall amounting to US$ 118.1 million ( C$ 162.5 million ) in 2024.
3 The US$ 742.3 million ( C$ 1,034.3 million ) relates to Canadian dollar drawdowns by Windfall in 2024.
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Gold Fields
Notes to the consolidated financial statements continued
for the year ended 31 December 2024
27. Borrowings continued
United States Dollar
Figures in millions unless otherwise stated
2024
2023
The exposure of the Group’s borrowings to interest rate changes and the contractual
repricing dates at the reporting dates are as follows:
Variable rate with exposure to repricing (six months or less)
1,997.7
239.4
Fixed rate with no exposure to repricing
497.9
997.1
2,495.6
1,236.5
The carrying amounts of the Group’s borrowings are denominated in the following currencies:
US Dollar
1,280.4
1,212.6
Canadian Dollar
1,004.6
23.9
Australian Dollar
210.6
2,495.6
1,236.5
The Group has the following undrawn borrowing facilities:
Committed
549.0
1,687.8
Uncommitted
72.3
74.4
621.3
1,762.2
All of the above undrawn committed facilities have floating rates. The uncommitted facilities
have no expiry dates and are open ended. Undrawn committed facilities have the following
expiry dates:
– within one year
100.0
166.5
– later than one year and not later than two years
51.5
– later than three years and not later than five years
397.5
1,521.3
549.0
1,687.8
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28. Provisions
United States Dollar
Figures in millions unless otherwise stated
2024
2023
28.1
Environmental rehabilitation costs
475.5
452.9
28.2
Silicosis settlement costs
4.9
5.1
Other
0.8
1.4
Total provisions
481.2
459.4
Current portion of provisions
( 79.2 )
( 47.0 )
Non-current portion of provisions
402.0
412.4
28.1
Environmental rehabilitation costs
Balance at beginning of the year
452.9
387.7
Changes in estimates – capitalised 1
20.6
53.9
Changes in estimates – recognised in profit or loss 1
( 1.2 )
4.0
Osisko asset acquisition 2
6.7
Interest expense
24.8
21.8
Payments
( 9.4 )
( 14.8 )
Translation adjustment
( 18.9 )
0.3
Balance at end of the year 3
475.5
452.9
Current portion of environmental rehabilitation costs
( 78.4 )
( 46.8 )
Non-current portion of environmental rehabilitation costs
397.1
406.1
The provision is calculated using the following gross closure cost estimates:
South Africa
43.4
44.0
Ghana
119.3
107.5
Australia
228.8
230.6
Peru
193.7
168.9
Chile
48.4
47.1
Canada
7.8
Total gross closure cost estimates
641.4
598.1
The provision is calculated using the
following assumptions:
Inflation rate
Year 1
Inflation rate
Year 2
Inflation rate
Year 3
Inflation rate
Year 4
onwards
Discount rate
2024
South Africa
4.3 %
4.6 %
4.6 %
4.6 %
11.1 %
Ghana
2.2 %
2.3 %
2.3 %
2.3 %
10.9 % 11.3 %
Australia
3.0 %
2.8 %
2.6 %
2.5 %
4.3 % 4.6 %
Peru
2.2 %
2.3 %
2.3 %
2.3 %
5.6 %
Chile
2.2 %
2.3 %
2.3 %
2.3 %
5.2 %
Canada
2.0 %
2.0 %
2.0 %
2.0 %
3.1 %
2023
South Africa
5.0 %
4.6 %
4.5 %
4.5 %
12.1 %
Ghana
2.7 %
2.5 %
2.3 %
2.3 %
12.1 % 12.4 %
Australia
3.8 %
3.3 %
2.8 %
2.6 %
4.0 % 4.2 %
Peru
2.7 %
2.5 %
2.3 %
2.3 %
5.2 %
Chile
2.7 %
2.5 %
2.3 %
2.3 %
4.6 %
1 Changes in estimates are defined as changes in reserves and corresponding changes in life of mine as well as changes in laws and regulations governing
environmental matters, closure cost estimates and discount rates.
2 Refer to note 17.2 for details of the Osisko asset acquisition.
3 South African, Ghanaian, Australian, Peruvian and Canadian mining companies are required by law to undertake rehabilitation as part of their ongoing operations.
These environmental rehabilitation costs are funded as follows:
Ghana – reclamation bonds underwritten by banks and restricted cash (refer to note 21);
South Africa – contributions into environmental trust funds (refer to note 21) and guarantees (refer to note 37);
Australia – mine rehabilitation fund levy and cash (refer note 21);
Peru – bank guarantees (refer note 37) and cash (refer to note 21); and
Canada - bank guarantees (refer note 37).
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Gold Fields
Notes to the consolidated financial statements continued
for the year ended 31 December 2024
28. Provisions continued
United States Dollar
Figures in millions unless otherwise stated
2024
2023
28.2
Silicosis settlement costs 1
Balance at the beginning of the year
5.1
10.5
Changes in estimates
( 0.3 )
( 4.1 )
Unwinding of provision recognised as finance expense
0.6
0.9
Payment
( 0.4 )
( 1.3 )
Translation
( 0.1 )
( 0.9 )
Balance at end of the year
4.9
5.1
Current portion of silicosis settlement costs
( 0.8 )
( 0.2 )
Non-current portion of silicosis settlement costs
4.1
4.9
1 The principal health risks associated with Gold Fields’ mining operations in South Africa arise from occupational exposure to silica dust, noise, heat and certain
hazardous chemicals. The most significant occupational diseases affecting Gold Fields’ workforce include lung diseases (such as silicosis, tuberculosis, a combination of
the two and chronic obstructive airways disease (“COAD”) as well as noise induced hearing loss (“NIHL”)).
A consolidated application was brought against several South African mining companies, including Gold Fields, for certification of a class action on behalf of current or
former mineworkers (and their dependants) who have allegedly contracted silicosis and/or tuberculosis while working for one or more of the mining companies listed in
the application.
The Tshiamiso Trust has been established to carry out the terms of the settlement agreement reached between six gold mining companies (including Gold Fields) and
claimant attorneys in the Silicosis and Tuberculosis class action. The Tshiamiso Trust is responsible for ensuring that all eligible current and former mineworkers across
southern Africa with Silicosis or work-related Tuberculosis (or their dependents where the mineworker has passed away) are compensated pursuant to the Silicosis and
Tuberculosis Class Action Settlement Agreement.  Gold Fields provided an amount of US $ 4.9 million ( R 92.0 million ) ( 2023 : US $ 5.1 million ( R 93.8 million )) for this
obligation in the statement of financial position at 31 December 2024 . The nominal amount of this provision is US $ 6.3 million ( R 119.1 million ). Gold Fields believes that this
remains a reasonable estimate of its share of the settlement of the class action claims and related costs.
The assumptions that were made in the determination of the provision include silicosis prevalence rates, estimated settlement per claimant, benefit take-up rates and
disease progression rates. A discount rate of 9.02 % ( 2023 : 9.27 % ) was used, based on government bonds with similar terms to the anticipated settlements. Refer to note
38 for further details.
29. Long-term incentive plan
United States Dollar
Figures in millions unless otherwise stated
2024
2023
Opening balance
78.9
53.0
Charge to income statement
14.5
55.8
Salares Norte project costs capitalised
2.3
Payments
( 38.2 )
( 32.0 )
Translation adjustment
( 4.2 )
( 0.2 )
Balance at end of the year 1,2
51.0
78.9
Current portion of long-term incentive plan
( 31.0 )
( 38.4 )
Non-current portion of long-term incentive plan
20.0
40.5
1 Senior and middle management receive awards under the LTIP. The performance conditions of the LTIP are approved annually by the Remuneration Committee.
Performance conditions are based on the same conditions as the share-based payments plan. The expected timing of the cash outflows in respect of each grant is at the
end of three years after the original award was made.
2 The value of instruments granted during the year ended 31 December 2024 , 2023 and 2022 were valued using the Monte Carlo simulation model:
2024
2023
2022
The inputs to the model for instruments granted during the year were as
follows:
– weighted average historical volatility (based on a statistical analysis of
the share price on a weighted moving average basis for the expected
term of the option)
52.6 %
51.0 %
51.0 %
– expected term (years)
3 years
3 years
3 years
– dividend yield*
n/a
n/a
n/a
– average three-year risk free interest rate (based on US interest rates)
3.9 %
2.6 %
2.6 %
– weighted average fair value (United States dollars)
14.1
9.8
10.2
* There is no dividend yield applied to the Monte Carlo simulation model as the performance conditions follow a total shareholder return method.
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30. Trade and other payables
United States Dollar
Figures in millions unless otherwise stated
2024
2023
Trade payables
151.7
161.8
Accruals and other payables
387.5
362.8
Payroll payables
44.8
54.1
Leave pay accrual
60.7
57.4
Interest payable on loans
6.4
7.8
Trade and other payables
651.1
643.9
31. Cash generated by operations
United States Dollar
Figures in millions unless otherwise stated
2024
2023
2022
Profit from continuing operations 1
1,290.5
745.2
708.7
Adjusted for non-cash items:
– Mining and income taxation
697.1
465.1
442.1
– Royalties
147.7
116.4
110.4
– Amortisation and depreciation
627.4
795.3
844.3
– Interest expense – environmental rehabilitation
24.8
21.8
11.8
– Non-cash rehabilitation (income)/expense
( 1.2 )
4.0
( 8.9 )
– Interest received – environmental trust funds
( 4.4 )
( 1.2 )
( 1.1 )
– Impairment of investments and assets
3.5
156.4
505.0
– Profit on disposal of assets
( 0.6 )
( 32.4 )
( 10.4 )
– Profit on disposal of assets held for sale - Rusoro
( 62.3 )
– Profit on disposal of asset held for sale - Asanko Gold
( 5.6 )
– Unwinding of discount rate/net change in fair value of Asanko deferred
and contingent considerations
( 6.8 )
– Unrealised gain and prior year mark-to-market reversals on derivative
contracts
( 1.8 )
– Silicosis settlement costs
( 0.3 )
( 4.1 )
( 2.2 )
– Share-based payments
4.4
9.1
6.9
– Long-term incentive plan expense
14.5
55.8
29.0
– Borrowing costs capitalised
( 105.6 )
( 64.9 )
( 37.9 )
– Share of results of equity-accounted investees, net of taxation
52.1
31.3
1.9
– Ghana expected credit loss
33.2
17.5
– Net realisable value adjustment to Cerro Corona stockpiles (2023:
Damang)
3.0
33.8
– Other non-cash items
3.5
( 7.1 )
1.2
Adjusted for cash items:
– Interest expense
130.6
105.1
97.6
– Interest received
( 17.4 )
( 23.4 )
( 12.1 )
– Payment of long-term incentive plan
( 38.2 )
( 32.0 )
( 32.4 )
– Environmental rehabilitation payments
( 9.4 )
( 14.8 )
( 10.8 )
Total cash generated by operations
2,747.3
2,392.6
2,658.8
1 Profit for the year of US$ 708.7 million in 2022 includes the Yamana break fee of US$ 300.0 million and Yamana related costs of US$ 33.0 million .
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Gold Fields
Notes to the consolidated financial statements continued
for the year ended 31 December 2024
32. Change in working capital
United States Dollar
Figures in millions unless otherwise stated
2024
2023
2022
Inventories
15.3
( 153.1 )
( 195.1 )
Trade and other receivables
( 96.8 )
( 61.4 )
38.5
Trade and other payables
95.4
15.4
22.4
Total change in working capital
13.9
( 199.1 )
( 134.2 )
33. Royalties paid
United States Dollar
Figures in millions unless otherwise stated
2024
2023
2022
Amount owing at beginning of the year
( 21.0 )
( 17.9 )
( 20.6 )
Royalties
( 147.7 )
( 116.4 )
( 110.4 )
Amount owing at end of the year
30.7
21.0
17.9
Translation
1.9
( 0.1 )
0.8
Total royalties paid
( 136.1 )
( 113.4 )
( 112.3 )
34. Taxation paid
United States Dollar
Figures in millions unless otherwise stated
2024
2023
2022
Amount (payable)/receivable at beginning of the year
( 13.6 )
22.4
( 115.9 )
Current taxation recognised in profit or loss
( 550.2 )
( 458.3 )
( 475.1 )
Amount payable/(receivable) at end of the year 1
36.6
13.6
( 22.4 )
Translation
1.7
0.5
1.7
Total taxation paid
( 525.5 )
( 421.8 )
( 611.7 )
1 Amount (receivable)/payable comprises as follows:
United States Dollar
Figures in millions unless otherwise stated
2024
2023
2022
Non-current taxation receivable*
( 69.7 )
( 75.7 )
Current taxation receivable
( 6.1 )
( 6.4 )
( 76.0 )
Taxation payable
112.4
95.7
53.6
Taxation payable/(receivable) at the end of the year
36.6
13.6
( 22.4 )
* The non-current taxation receivable of US$ 69.7 million (CAD 100.3 million ) (2023: US$ 75.7 million (CAD 100.3 million ) and 2022: current taxation receivable of US$ 76.0 million
( CAD 100.3 million ) ) at 31 December 2024 relates to the withholding tax deducted and paid to the Canadian tax authority in 2022 on the Yamana break fee which had been
classified as non-current in 2023. Gold Fields continues to believe that it will recover the withholding tax from the Canadian tax authority.
35. Retirement benefits
United States Dollar
Figures in millions unless otherwise stated
2024
2023
2022
All employees are members of various defined contribution retirement
schemes.
Contributions to the various retirement schemes are fully expensed
during the period in which they are incurred.
Retirement benefit costs
36.2
33.8
35.0
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36. Lease liabilities
United States Dollar
Figures in millions unless otherwise stated
2024
2023
Balance at the beginning of the year 1
436.4
394.2
Additions during the year 2
71.7
98.0
Remeasurements of leases during the year 3
8.5
16.3
Osisko asset acquisition 4
50.8
Interest expense
24.8
22.7
Repayments of principal amount
( 92.2 )
( 71.5 )
Repayments of interest expense
( 24.8 )
( 22.7 )
Translation adjustment
( 25.0 )
( 0.6 )
Balance at the end of the year
450.2
436.4
Current portion of lease liability
( 86.9 )
( 76.7 )
Non-current portion of lease liability
363.3
359.7
Lease liabilities are payable as follows:
Future minimum lease payments
– within one year
111.3
100.7
– later than one and not later than five years
271.2
245.3
– later than five years
178.4
203.0
Total
560.9
549.0
Interest
– within one year
24.4
24.0
– later than one and not later than five years
62.1
54.2
– later than five years
24.2
34.4
Total
110.7
112.6
Present value of minimum lease payments
– within one year
86.9
76.7
– later than one and not later than five years
209.1
191.1
– later than five years
154.2
168.6
Total
450.2
436.4
1 Leases entered into related mainly to power purchase agreements, rental of gas pipelines, ore haulage and site services, mining equipment hire, transportation
contracts, property rentals and other equipment rentals.
2 The additions in 2024 relate mainly to additional assets in terms of mining contracts and power purchase agreements in Australia and Salares ( 2023 : additional assets
in terms of mining contracts and power purchase agreements in Australia).
3 The remeasurements in 2024 relate mainly to leases at the Group’s Australian operations that have variable payments linked to the Australian consumer price index
(“CPI”) ( 2023 : Leases at the Group’s Australian operations that have variable payments linked to the Australian CPI).
4 Refer to note 17.2 for details of the Osisko asset acquisition.
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Notes to the consolidated financial statements continued
for the year ended 31 December 2024
37 . Commitments
United States Dollar
Figures in millions unless otherwise stated
2024
2023
Capital expenditure
Contracted for 1
360.9
161.6
1 Contracted for capital expenditure of US $ 360.9 million (2023: US$ 161.6 million) includes US $ 117.1 million (2023: US$ 115.2 million) for Salares Norte and US $ 129.3 million
(2023: US$ nil ) for the St Ives renewable project.
Lease contracts
United States Dollar
Lease contracts 1
Figures in millions unless otherwise stated
Undiscounted
lease
liabilities 2
Non-lease
elements 3
Fully variable
lease
payments 4
Total
2024
– within one year
111.3
209.5
483.6
804.4
– later than one and not later than five years
271.2
340.7
1,703.9
2,315.8
– later than five years
178.4
131.3
468.3
778.0
560.9
681.5
2,655.8
3,898.2
2023
– within one year
100.7
165.9
572.4
839.0
– later than one and not later than five years
245.3
348.8
1,556.8
2,150.9
– later than five years
203.0
182.2
995.0
1,380.2
549.0
696.9
3,124.2
4,370.1
1 No leases were entered into during 2024 for which the use of the assets has not yet commenced at year-end.
2 The undiscounted lease liabilities relate to the gross cash flows used to determine the lease liabilities in terms of IFRS 16 Leases and will not agree to the leases
recognised in note 36.
3 The non-lease elements are the amounts in the lease contracts relating mainly to contractor mining and power purchase agreements that are not accounted for as part
of the lease liabilities.
4 These are the total commitments per lease contracts relating mainly to contractor mining and power purchase agreements where the payments have been determined
to be fully variable, as a result no lease liability has been recorded. Included in these amounts are payment for non-lease elements of the arrangement.
Guarantees
The Group provides environmental obligation guarantees and other guarantees with respect to its South African, Peruvian,
Ghanaian, Australian and Canadian operations. These guarantees amounted to US $ 233.6 million at 31 December 2024 ( 2023 :
US $ 221.0 million ) (refer note 28 .1 ).
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38. Contingent liabilities
Randgold and Exploration summons
On 21 August 2008, Gold Fields Operations Limited (“GFO”) formerly known as Western Areas Limited, a subsidiary of Gold
Fields, received a summons from Randgold and Exploration Company Limited (“R&E”) and African Strategic Investment (Holdings)
Limited (collectively the "Plaintiffs"). The summons claims that during the period that GFO was under the control of Brett Kebble,
Roger Kebble and others, who were directors at the company, GFO assisted in the unlawful disposal of shares owned by R&E in
Randgold Resources Limited (“Resources”) and Afrikander Lease Limited, now Uranium One.
The claims have been computed in various ways. The highest value of the claims, when last calculated by the Plaintiffs during May
2017, equated to R 43.7 billion ( US$ 2.3 billion ). The Plaintiffs are currently undergoing a process to amend their claims. Arising
from, inter alia, objections raised by Gold Fields in such process, the Plaintiffs have formally indicated that they intend abandoning
significant portions of their claims (such abandonment equating to in excess of R 31.0 billion ( US$ 1.6 billion ) of the highest value of
their claims). The value of the revised claims will be crystallised once the amendment process has run its course.
GFO has joined certain third parties to the action in order to enable it to claim compensation against such third parties in the
event that the plaintiffs are successful in one or more of their claims. In addition, notices in terms of section 2(2)(b) of the
Apportionment of Damages Act, 1956 were served on various parties by GFO, in order to enable it to make a claim for a
contribution against such parties in terms of the Apportionment of Damages Act, should the plaintiffs be successful in one or more
of its claims.
GFO’s assessment is that it has sustainable defences to these claims and, accordingly, GFO’s attorneys have been instructed to
vigorously defend the claims.
The ultimate outcome of the claims cannot presently be determined and, accordingly, no adjustment for any effects on the Group
that may result from these claims, if any, has been made in the consolidated financial statements.
Silicosis and Tuberculosis
Class Action Settlement
The Tshiamiso Trust has been established to carry out the terms of the settlement agreement reached between six gold mining
companies (including Gold Fields) and claimant attorneys in the Silicosis and Tuberculosis class action. The Tshiamiso Trust is
responsible for ensuring that all eligible current and former mineworkers across southern Africa with Silicosis or work-related
Tuberculosis (or their dependents where the mineworker has passed away) are compensated pursuant to the Silicosis and
Tuberculosis Class Action Settlement Agreement.
Financial provision raised
Gold Fields has provided for the estimated cost of the above settlement based on actuarial assessments and the provisions of the
Silicosis and Tuberculosis Settlement Agreement. At 31 December 2024 , the provision for Gold Fields’ share of the settlement of the class
action claims and related costs amounted to US $ 4.9 million ( R 92.0 million ) ( 2023 : US $ 5.1 million ( R 93.8 million )). The nominal value of this
provision is US $ 6.3 million ( R 119.1 million ).
The ultimate outcome of this matter however remains uncertain, with the number of eligible workers successfully submitting
claims and receiving compensation being uncertain. The provision is consequently subject to adjustment in the future.
Acid mine drainage
Acid mine drainage (“AMD”) or acid rock drainage (“ARD”), collectively called acid drainage (“AD”) is formed when certain
sulphide minerals in rocks are exposed to oxidising conditions (such as the presence of oxygen, combined with water). AD can
occur under natural conditions or as a result of the sulphide minerals that are encountered and exposed to oxidation during
mining or during storage in waste rock dumps, ore stockpiles or tailings storage facilities. The acidic water that forms usually
contains iron and other metals if they are contained in the host rock.
Gold Fields has identified incidences of AD, and the risk of potential short-term and long-term AD issues, specifically at its Cerro
Corona, South Deep and St Ives mines.
Gold Fields commissioned technical studies at Cerro Corona, starting in 2015 to 2022, to investigate technical solutions, to better
inform appropriate short- and long-term mitigation strategies for AD management and to work towards a reasonable cost estimate
of potential issues. While progress has been made in addressing potential long-term AD risks, Gold Fields is not able to generate
a reliable estimate of the total potential impact on the Group. Cerro Corona continues to investigate technical solutions to better
inform appropriate short and long-term mitigation strategies for ARD management and to work towards a reasonable cost
estimate of these potential issues.
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Notes to the consolidated financial statements continued
for the year ended 31 December 2024
38. Contingent liabilities continued
Acid mine drainage continued
South Deep has concluded technical studies which have indicated that, subject to the implementation of targeted mitigation
measures and no regional hydrogeological changes, AD generation will be mitigated and/or contained, thus resulting in no
potential residual environmental risk. South Deep continues to implement required mitigation measures to prevent AD. Due to the
inherent uncertainty on the outcome of the cessation of dewatering of Cooke 4 (Ezulwini) over which South Deep does not have
control, together with the application made by Rand Uranium (a subsidiary of Sibanye Stillwater) for the closure of Cooke 3, 2 and
1 shafts, which would result in the re-watering of these shafts, along with other possible hydrogeological influences unrelated to
South Deep in the future, the post closure water liability continues to be a contingent liability.
St Ives has undertaken material characterisation at the Cave Rocks project since 2006. Physical, chemical and geochemical
assessments have been undertaken during this time to assess both cover material properties and propensity for AD.
No adjustment for any effects on the Group that may result from AD, if any, has been made in the consolidated financial
statements other than through the Group’s normal environmental rehabilitation costs provision (refer note 28 .1 ).
39. Events after the reporting date
Final dividend
On 20 February 2025, Gold Fields declared a final dividend of 700 SA cents per share.
Construction contractor at Salares Norte
Gold Fields and its construction contractor at Salares Norte, Sigdo Koppers, have been engaged in disputes arising from the
construction of the Salares Norte project since 2022. These disputes were consolidated into a single arbitration in 2024, with the
parties seeking to reach a mutually acceptable settlement of all matters in early 2025. The parties have now reached agreement
on the terms of the settlement, which will deal with all disputes on a full and final settlement basis and such amount is fully
provided for in the 31 December 2024 financial statements.
Damang mining lease extension
In December 2024, Gold Fields applied for an extension of the Damang mining lease, expiring on 18 April 2025, in accordance
with applicable law. In March 2025, Gold Fields was notified by the Minerals Commission of Ghana that its application for
extension had been rejected.  Gold Fields believes, based on applicable law and legal opinion which Gold Fields obtained from
counsel, that there are no legitimate grounds for such rejection. Gold Fields intends to pursue all available avenues to seek the
reversal of this decision, and to ultimately obtain an extension of the Damang mining lease, including through international
arbitration, if required.
As such, Gold Fields believes that the Damang mine continues to be a going concern, and will continue to operate through the
processing of the remaining stock piles under the current life of mine plan. Gold Fields has concluded that there was no impact on
the financial position of Damang and the Group as at 31 December 2024. For Damang's contribution to the Group, refer note 44
Segmental Report and Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves Report.
Non-binding, indicative and conditional offer for Gold Road Resources Limited
On 7 March 2025, Gold Fields (through its wholly owned subsidiary, Gruyere Holdings Pty Ltd) provided a non-binding, indicative
and conditional offer to the Board of Gold Road Resources Limited (“Gold Road”) to acquire 100 % of the issued and outstanding
share capital in Gold Road by way of a scheme of arrangement (the “Proposed Gold Road Acquisition”). The Proposed Gold Road
Acquisition would consolidate Gold Fields’ ownership of the Gruyere gold mine in Western Australia, which is currently a 50 /50
joint venture between Gold Fields and Gold Road and managed by Gold Fields. Gold Fields announced the Proposed Gold Road
Acquisition on 24 March 2025 (the "Announcement").
The offer to acquire Gold Road was for a cash consideration of A$ 3.05 per share as of 7 March 2025. The consideration
comprised a fixed portion of A$ 2.27 per share plus a variable portion equal to the value of each shareholders’ proportion of Gold
Road’s shareholding in De Grey Mining Ltd (“De Grey”) (“Offer Price”). The offer price values Gold Road’s equity at A$ 3.3 billion
and implies a total enterprise value of A$ 2.4 billion based on Gold Road’s closing share price on 21 March 2025 of A$ 2.38 per
share. Gold Fields is confident in its ability to finance the Proposed Gold Road Acquisition in line with the Group's capital
allocation framework.
During initial engagement between 7 March 2025 and the date of the Announcement, the proposal was rejected by the Gold
Road board of directors.  Gold Fields will continue to seek the engagement of the Gold Road board of directors and its
shareholders to consider the merits of the Proposed Gold Road Acquisition. However, there is no certainty that Gold Fields will be
able to successfully complete the Proposed Gold Road Acquisition on similar terms as the initial proposal, if at all.
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40. Financial instruments
Accounting classifications and fair values
The following tables show the carrying amounts and fair values of financial assets and financial liabilities.
United States Dollar
Carrying amount
Carrying
amount
Fair value
Figures in millions unless otherwise stated
Fair value
through
profit or loss
Fair value
through OCI
Financial
assets
measured at
amortised
cost
Financial
liabilities
measured at
amortised
cost
Total
Total
2024
Financial assets measured at fair value
– Trade receivables from provisional copper sales
16.5
16.5
16.5
– Investments
114.5
114.5
114.5
– Asanko contingent consideration
18.4
18.4
18.4
Total
34.9
114.5
149.4
149.4
Financial assets not measured at fair value
– Environmental trust funds
125.2
125.2
125.2
– Trade and other receivables
156.0
156.0
156.0
– Cash and cash equivalents
860.2
860.2
860.2
– Other investment
46.5
46.5
46.5
– Asanko deferred consideration
49.5
49.5
49.5
Total
1,237.4
1,237.4
1,237.4
Financial liabilities not measured at fair value
– Borrowings
2,495.6
2,495.6
2,502.1
– Trade and other payables
545.6
545.6
545.6
– Lease liabilities
450.2
450.2
450.2
Total
3,491.4
3,491.4
3,497.9
United States Dollar
Carrying amount
Carrying
amount
Fair value
Figures in millions unless otherwise stated
Fair value
through
profit or loss
Fair value
through OCI
Financial
assets
measured at
amortised
cost
Financial
liabilities
measured at
amortised
cost
Total
Total
2023
Financial assets measured at fair value
– Trade receivables from provisional copper sales
18.2
18.2
18.2
– Investments
65.7
65.7
65.7
– Asanko redeemable preference shares
99.7
99.7
99.7
Total
18.2
165.4
183.6
183.6
Financial assets not measured at fair value
– Environmental trust funds
109.6
109.6
109.6
– Trade and other receivables
73.3
73.3
73.3
– Cash and cash equivalents
648.7
648.7
648.7
– Other investment
40.5
40.5
40.5
Total
872.1
872.1
872.1
Financial liabilities measured at fair value
– Windfall Project – contingent consideration 1
202.5
202.5
202.5
Total
202.5
202.5
202.5
Financial liabilities not measured at fair value
– Borrowings
1,236.5
1,236.5
1,249.9
– Windfall Project – exploration consideration 1
42.9
42.9
42.9
– Trade and other payables
532.4
532.4
532.4
– Lease liabilities
436.4
436.4
436.4
Total
2,248.2
2,248.2
2,261.6
1 The Group elected to capitalise fair value movements in the contingent consideration to the equity accounted investee. Refer note 17.
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Notes to the consolidated financial statements continued
for the year ended 31 December 2024
40. Financial instruments continued
The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instrument:
Trade and other receivables, trade and other payables and cash and cash equivalents
The carrying amounts approximate fair values due to the short maturity of these instruments.
Investments
The fair value of publicly traded instruments (listed investments) is based on quoted market values.
Asanko redeemable preference shares
Asanko redeemable preference shares were accounted for at fair value based on the expected cash flows set out in note 20.
Asanko deferred and contingent considerations
The contingent consideration is measure at fair value and the deferred consideration is measured at amortised cost. The values of
the considerations are based based on the expected cash flows of the consideration receivable. Refer note 15(a) for the key
inputs used in the valuation.
Environmental trust funds
The environmental trust funds are measured at amortised cost which approximates fair value based on the nature of the fund’s
underlying investments.
Other investments
Comprise listed bonds and unlisted investments and warrants that are measured at amortised cost which approximates fair value.
The fair value of the bonds is determined using quoted market prices in active markets. Comparatives for other investments were
included in 2024.
Borrowings
The 10 -year notes ( 2023 : the five -year notes and the 10 -year notes) are issued at a fixed interest rate. The fair values of these
notes are based on listed market prices. The fair value of the remaining borrowings approximates their carrying amount,
determined using the discounted cash flow method using market related interest rates.
Windfall Project – contingent and exploration considerations
The values are based on the expected cash flows of the respective considerations. Refer notes 17(c) and (d) for the key inputs
used in the valuation of the values.
Fair value hierarchy
The Group has the following hierarchy for measuring the fair value of assets and liabilities at the reporting date:
Level 1
Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;
Level 2
Inputs other than quoted prices in level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly (as prices) or indirectly
(derived from prices); and
Level 3
Inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data (unobservable inputs).
The Group recognises transfers between levels of the fair value hierarchy at the end of the reporting period during which the
change has occurred. There were no transfers during the years ended 31 December 2024 and 2023 .
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40. Financial instruments continued
The following table sets out the Group’s financial assets and financial liabilities by level within the fair value hierarchy at the
reporting date:
United States Dollar
2024
2023
Figures in millions unless otherwise stated
Total
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Total
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Financial assets measured at fair value
Trade receivables from provisional copper
sales
16.5
16.5
18.2
18.2
Investments – listed
114.5
114.5
65.7
65.7
Asanko contingent consideration
18.4
18.4
Asanko redeemable preference shares
99.7
99.7
Financial assets not measured at fair
value
Environmental trust funds
125.2
125.2
109.6
109.6
Other investment
46.5
46.5
40.5
40.5
Asanko deferred consideration
49.5
49.5
Financial liabilities measured
at fair value
Windfall Project – contingent
consideration
202.5
202.5
Financial liabilities not measured at fair
value
Borrowings
2,502.1
504.4
1,997.7
1,249.9
1,010.5
239.4
Trade receivables from provisional copper sales
Valued using quoted market prices based on the forward London Metal Exchange (“LME”) and, as such, is classified within level 2
of the fair value hierarchy.
Listed investments
Comprise equity investments in listed entities and are therefore valued using quoted market prices in active markets.
Asanko deferred and contingent considerations
The contingent consideration is measured at fair value and the deferred consideration is measured at amortised cost. The values
of the considerations are based on the expected cash flows of the consideration receivable. Refer note 15(a) for the key inputs
used in the valuations.
Asanko redeemable preference shares
The fair value at 31 December 2023 was based on the expected cash flows of the Asanko Gold Mine based on the life-of-mine
model. Refer to note 20 for key inputs.
Environmental trust funds
The environmental trust funds are measured at amortised cost which approximates fair value based on the nature of the fund’s
underlying investments.
Other investments
Comprise listed bonds and unlisted investments and warrants that are measured at amortised cost which approximates fair value.
The fair value of the bonds is determined using quoted market prices in active markets. Comparatives for other investments were
included in 2024.
Windfall Project – contingent consideration
The fair values at 31 December 2023 were based on the expected cash flows of the respective considerations. Refer note 17.1 for
the key inputs used in the valuation of the fair values.
Borrowings
The 10 -year notes ( 2023 : the 5 -year notes and the 10 -year notes) are issued at a fixed interest rate. The fair values of these notes
are based on listed market prices and are classified within level 1 of the fair value hierarchy. The fair value of the remaining
borrowings approximates their carrying amount, determined using the discounted cash flow method and market related interest
rates and are classified within level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
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Notes to the consolidated financial statements continued
for the year ended 31 December 2024
41. Risk management activities
In the normal course of its operations, the Group is exposed to commodity price, currency, interest rate, liquidity, equity price and
credit risk. In order to manage these risks, the Group has developed a comprehensive risk management process to facilitate
control and monitoring of these risks.
Controlling and managing risk in the Group
Gold Fields has policies in areas such as counterparty exposure, hedging practices and prudential limits which have been
approved by the Gold Fields’ Board of Directors. Management of financial risk is centralised at Gold Fields’ treasury department
(“Treasury”), which acts as the interface between Gold Fields’ operations and counterparty banks. Treasury manages financial risk
in accordance with the policies and procedures established by the Gold Fields’ Board of Directors and Executive Committee.
Gold Fields’ Board of Directors has approved dealing limits for money market, foreign exchange and commodity transactions,
which Gold Fields’ Treasury is required to adhere to. Among other restrictions, these limits describe which instruments may be
traded and demarcate open position limits for each category as well as indicating counterparty credit related limits. The dealing
exposure and limits are checked and controlled each day and reported to the Chief Financial Officer.
The objective of Treasury is to manage all financial risks arising from the Group’s business activities in order to protect profit and
cash flows. Treasury activities of Gold Fields Limited and its subsidiaries are guided by the Treasury Framework and the Treasury
Process Control Manual, as well as domestic and international financial market regulations. Treasury activities are currently
performed within the Treasury Framework with appropriate resolutions from the Board of Gold Fields Limited, which are reviewed
and approved annually by the Audit Committee.
The financial risk management objectives of the Group are defined as follows:
Risk management objectives
Description
Credit risk
Counterparty exposure
The objective is to only deal with approved counterparts that are of a sound
financial standing. The Group is limited to a maximum investment of 2.5 % of the
financial institutions’ equity, which is dependent on the institutions’ national credit
rating. The credit rating used is Fitch Ratings’ short-term credit rating for financial
institutions.
Investment risk management
The objective is to achieve optimal returns on surplus funds.
Liquidity risk
Liquidity risk management
The objective is to ensure that the Group is able to meet its short-term commitments
through the effective and efficient usage of credit facilities and cash resources.
Funding risk management
The objective is to meet funding requirements timeously and at competitive rates by
adopting reliable liquidity management procedures.
Market risk
Currency risk management
The objective is to manage the adverse effect of the currency fluctuations on the
Group’s results.
Interest rate risk management
The objective is to identify opportunities to prudently manage interest rate
exposures.
Commodity price risk management
The Group’s policy is to remain unhedged to the gold price. However, hedges are
sometimes undertaken as follows:
to protect cash flows at times of significant expenditure;
for specific debt servicing requirements; and
to safeguard the viability of higher cost operations.
Other risks
Operational risk management
The objective is to implement controls to adequately mitigate the risk of error and/or
fraud to an acceptable level.
Banking relations management
The objective is to maintain relationships with credible financial institutions and
ensure that all contracts and agreements related to risk management activities are
coordinated and consistent throughout the Group and that they comply where
necessary with all relevant regulatory and statutory requirements.
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Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk of financial loss to the Group if a customer or counterparty to a financial instrument fails to meet its
contractual obligations, and arises principally from the Group’s receivables from customers, cash and cash equivalents as well as
environmental trust funds.
The Group has reduced its credit exposure by dealing with a number of counterparties. The Group approves these counterparties
according to its risk management policy and ensures that they are of good credit quality.
The combined maximum credit risk exposure of the Group is as follows:
United States Dollar
Figures in millions unless otherwise stated
2024
2023
Environmental trust funds
125.2
109.6
Trade and other receivables 1
172.5
91.5
Asanko deferred and contingent considerations
67.9
Other investments
46.5
40.5
Cash and cash equivalents
860.2
648.7
1 Trade and other receivables above exclude VAT, prepayments, payroll receivables and diesel rebates amounting to US$ 165.3 million ( 2023 : US$ 159.9 million ).
Expected credit loss assessment for customers
The Group determines each exposure to credit risk based on data that is determined to be predictive of the risk of loss and past
experienced credit judgement.
Trade and other receivables
The Group’s exposure to credit risk is influenced mainly by the individual characteristics of each customer. The Group also
considers other factors that might impact on the credit risk of its customer base including default risk and the country in which the
customer operates.
Impairment of trade receivables, carried at amortised cost, has been determined using the simplified expected credit loss (“ECL”)
approach and reflects the short term maturities of the exposures. Gold revenue is recognised at the same time as receipt of the
cash, except in certain cases where the cash is received one or two days after revenue recognition. In Peru, for the sale of copper
concentrate, 90 % of the cash is received when the revenue is recognised and the remaining 10 % cash is received at the end of
the quotational period.
Receivables due from the sale of the Tarkwa mining fleet were assessed using the simplified approach using the lifetime ECL.
The ECL was based on the Group’s understanding of the financial position of the counterparty, including the consideration of their
credit risk grade. Refer note 13.1 for further details.
Concentration risk
At 31 December 2024 , the exposure to credit risk for trade receivables by geographic region was as follows:
United States Dollar
Figures in millions unless otherwise stated
2024
2023
Ghana
38.4
1.5
Australia
83.4
41.3
Chile
1.5
Peru
16.5
18.2
Total trade receivables
139.8
61.0
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Notes to the consolidated financial statements continued
for the year ended 31 December 2024
41. Risk management activities continued
Asanko deferred and contingent considerations
The deferred consideration was assessed at stage 1 in 2024. The ECL was assessed to be immaterial based on the Group’s
understanding of the financial position of the counterparty, including the consideration of their credit risk grade. The contingent
consideration is measured at fair value. Refer note 15(a) for further details.
Other investments
Other investments are mainly held with reputable banks and financial institutions. The Group considers that its other investments
have low credit risk based on the external credit ratings of the counterparties.
Cash and cash equivalents
The Group held cash and cash equivalents of US$ 860.2 million ( 2023 : US$ 648.7 million ).
The cash and cash equivalents are held with reputable banks and financial institutions. The loss allowance for cash and cash
equivalents is measured at an amount equal to the 12 -month ECL. The Group considers that its cash and cash equivalents have
low credit risk based on the external credit ratings of the counterparties.
Environmental trust funds
The Group held environmental trust funds of US$ 125.2 million ( 2023 : US$ 109.6 million ).
The environmental trust funds are held with reputable banks and financial institutions. The loss allowance for environmental trust
funds is measured at an amount equal to the 12 -month ECL. The Group considers that its environmental trust funds have low
credit risk based on the external credit ratings of the counterparties with which the funds are deposited.
Concentration of credit risk on cash and cash equivalents and environmental trust funds is considered minimal due to the Group’s
investment risk management and counterparty exposure risk management policies.
Liquidity risk
In the ordinary course of business, the Group receives cash proceeds from its operations and is required to fund working capital
and capital expenditure requirements. The cash is managed to ensure surplus funds are invested to maximise returns while
ensuring that capital is safeguarded to the maximum extent possible by investing only with top financial institutions.
Uncommitted borrowing facilities are maintained with several banking counterparties to meet the Group’s normal and
contingency funding requirements.
The following are the contractually due undiscounted cash flows resulting from maturities of all financial liabilities, including
interest payments:
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United States Dollar
Figures in millions unless otherwise stated
Within
one year
Between
one and
five years
After
five years
Total
2024
Trade and other payables
545.6
545.6
Borrowings 1
– US$ borrowings 2
– Capital 3
1,282.5
1,282.5
– Interest
76.9
250.9
327.8
– C$ borrowings 4
– Capital
719.1
285.5
1,004.6
– Interest
42.1
46.0
88.1
– A$ borrowings 5
– Capital
210.6
210.6
– Interest
12.7
34.9
47.6
Environmental rehabilitation costs 6
80.7
179.6
381.1
641.4
Lease liabilities
111.3
271.2
178.4
560.9
South Deep dividend
0.7
1.4
0.4
2.5
Total
1,589.1
2,562.6
559.9
4,711.6
2023
Trade and other payables
532.4
532.4
Borrowings 1
– US$ borrowings 2
– Capital 3
583.5
132.0
500.0
1,215.5
– Interest
51.0
153.4
11.5
215.9
– C$ borrowings 4
– Capital
23.9
23.9
– Interest
1.7
5.7
7.4
Environmental rehabilitation costs 4
47.5
187.4
363.2
598.1
Lease liabilities
100.7
245.3
203.0
549.0
South Deep dividend
0.7
1.8
0.7
3.2
Total
1,317.5
749.5
1,078.4
3,145.4
1 Spot Rates: R 18.84 = US$1.00 ( 2023 : R 18.30 = US$1.00 ), C$ 0.70 = US$1.00 ( 2023 : C$ 0.75 = US$1.00 ) and A$ 0.62 = US$1.00 ).
2 US$ borrowings – Spot SOFR (one month fix) rate adjusted by specific facility agreement: 4.332 % ( 2023 : 5.330 % (one month fix)) .
3 The capital amounts of the US$ 500 million 10 -year notes issue ( 2023 : US$ 500 million five -year notes issue and the US $ 500 million 10 -year notes issue) in the table
above represent the principal amounts to be repaid and differ from the carrying values presented in the statement of financial position due to the unwinding of
transaction costs capitalised at inception.
4 C$ borrowings – Spot CORRA (one month fix) rate adjusted by specific facility agreement: 3.279 % ( 2023 : 5.455 % ).
5 A$ borrowings – Spot BBSY (one month fix) rate adjusted by specific facility agreement: 4.273 % .
6 Although environmental rehabilitation costs do not meet the definition of a financial liability, the Group included the gross closure cost estimate in the undiscounted cash flows
as it represents a future cash outflow (refer to note 28 .1 ). In South Africa and Ghana, US$ 125.2 million ( 2023 : US$ 109.6 million ) of the environmental rehabilitation costs are
funded through the environmental trust funds.
Market risk
Gold Fields is exposed to market risks, including foreign currency, commodity price, equity securities price and interest rate risk
associated with underlying assets, liabilities and anticipated transactions. Following periodic evaluation of these exposures, Gold
Fields may enter into derivative financial instruments to manage some of these exposures.
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Notes to the consolidated financial statements continued
for the year ended 31 December 2024
41. Risk management activities continued
Market risk
The table on the following page summarises the gain on financial instruments recognised in profit or loss for the derivative
financial instruments entered into by Gold Fields:
Gold Fields is exposed to market risks, including foreign currency, commodity price, equity securities price and interest rate risk
associated with underlying assets, liabilities and anticipated transactions. Following periodic evaluation of these exposures,
Gold Fields may enter into derivative financial instruments to manage some of these exposures.
The following table summarises the gain on financial instruments recognised in profit or loss for the derivative financial
instruments entered into by Gold Fields:
United States Dollar
Figures in millions unless otherwise stated
2024
2023
2022
Ghana oil hedge
13.5
Australia oil hedge
8.4
Salares Norte foreign currency hedge
2.1
Gain on financial instruments
24.0
Comprised of:
Unrealised gain and prior year mark-to-market reversals on derivative
contracts
1.8
Realised gain on derivative contracts
22.2
Gain on financial instruments
24.0
Outstanding hedges
At 31 December 2024 and 2023, there were no outstanding hedges.
Foreign currency sensitivity
General and policy
In the ordinary course of business, Gold Fields enters into transactions, such as gold sales, denominated in foreign currencies,
primarily US Dollars. In addition, Gold Fields has investments and indebtedness in US Dollars, South African Rands, Australian
Dollars and Canadian Dollars.
Gold Fields may from time to time establish currency financial instruments to protect underlying cash flows.
Gold Fields’ revenues and costs are very sensitive to the Australian Dollar/US Dollar and South African Rand/US Dollar exchange
rates because revenues are generated using a gold price denominated in US Dollars, while costs of the Australian and South
African operations are incurred principally in Australian Dollar and South African Rand, respectively. Depreciation of the Australian
Dollar and/or South African Rand against the US Dollar reduces Gold Fields’ average costs when they are translated into
US Dollars, thereby increasing the operating margin of the Australian and/or South African operations. Conversely, appreciation
of the Australian Dollar and/or South African Rand results in Australian and/or South African operating costs increasing when
translated into US Dollars, resulting in lower operating margins. The impact on profitability of changes in the value of the
Australian Dollar and South African Rand against the US Dollar could be substantial.
A portion of the Salares Norte project’s capital expenditure is denominated in Chilean pesos. Depreciation or appreciation of the
Chilean peso against the US dollar will decrease or increase their capital expenditure when translating into US Dollars.
Although this exposes Gold Fields to transaction and translation exposure from fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates,
Gold Fields does not generally hedge its foreign currency exposure, although it may do so in specific circumstances, such as
financing projects or acquisitions. Also, Gold Fields on occasion undertakes currency hedging to take advantage of favourable
short-term fluctuations in exchange rates when management believes exchange rates are at unsustainable levels.
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Currency risk only exists on account of financial instruments being denominated in a currency that is not the functional currency
and being of a monetary nature. The Group had no significant exposure to currency risk relating to financial instruments at
31 December 2024 and 31 December 2023. Differences resulting from the translation of financial statements into the Group’s
presentation currency are not taken into account.
Commodity price hedging policy
Gold and copper
The market prices of gold and to a lesser extent copper have a significant effect on the results of operations of Gold Fields, the
ability of Gold Fields to pay dividends and undertake capital expenditures, and the market price of Gold Fields’ ordinary shares.
Gold and copper prices have historically fluctuated widely and are affected by numerous industry factors over which Gold Fields
does not have any control. The aggregate effect of these factors on the gold and copper price, all of which are beyond the control
of Gold Fields, is impossible for Gold Fields to predict.
Oil
The market price of oil has a significant effect on the results of the offshore operations of Gold Fields. The offshore operations
consume large quantities of diesel in the running of their mining fleets. Oil prices have historically fluctuated widely and are
affected by numerous factors over which Gold Fields does not have any control.
Commodity price hedging experience
The Group’s policy is to remain unhedged to the gold and copper price. However, hedges are sometimes undertaken as follows:
to protect cash flows at times of significant expenditure;
for specific debt servicing requirements; and
to safeguard the viability of higher cost operations.
To the extent that it enters into commodity hedging arrangements, Gold Fields seeks to use different counterparty banks
consisting of local and international banks to spread risk. None of the counterparties is affiliated with, or related parties of,
Gold Fields.
Hedge accounting
The gains and losses on all hedges were recognised in profit or loss and are included in the gain on financial instruments line
item. The Group has not designated the instruments for hedge accounting.
IFRS 7 sensitivity analysis
IFRS 7 requires sensitivity analysis that shows the effects of reasonably possible changes of relevant risk variables on profit or
loss or shareholders’ equity. The Group is exposed to commodity price, currency, interest rate and equity price risks. The effects
are determined by relating the reasonably possible change in the risk variable to the balance of financial instruments at reporting
date.
The amounts generated from the sensitivity analysis on the next page are forward-looking estimates of market risks assuming
certain adverse or favourable market conditions occur. Actual results in the future may differ materially from those projected
results and therefore should not be considered a projection of likely future events and gains/losses.
Hedging sensitivity
No hedge sensitivities are presented as the effect of changes in the financial instruments was not material to profit or loss.
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Gold Fields
Notes to the consolidated financial statements continued
for the year ended 31 December 2024
41. Risk management activities continued
Equity securities price risk
The Group is exposed to equity securities price risk because of investments held by the Group which are designated at fair value
through OCI. To manage its price risk arising from investments in equity securities, the Group diversifies its portfolio.
Diversification of the portfolio is done in accordance with limits set by the Group.
The Group’s equity investments are publicly traded and are listed on one of the following exchanges:
JSE Limited;
Toronto Stock Exchange; and
Australian Stock Exchange.
The following table summarises the impact of increases/decreases of the equity prices of listed investments at fair value through
OCI on the Group’s shareholders’ equity. The analysis is based on the assumption that the share prices quoted on the exchange
have increased/decreased with all other variables held constant and the Group’s investments moved according to the historical
correlation with the index.
United States Dollar
Sensitivity to equity security price
(Decrease)/increase in equity price
Figures in millions unless otherwise stated
(10.0%)
(5.0%)
5.0%
10.0%
2024
(Decrease)/increase in OCI 1
( 11.5 )
( 5.7 )
5.7
11.5
2023
(Decrease)/increase in OCI 1
( 6.6 )
( 3.3 )
3.3
6.6
1 Spot rate: R 18.84 = US$1.00 ( 2023 : R 18.30 = US$1.00 )
Preference shares price risk
The Group was exposed to preference shares price risk at 31 December 2023 because of the Asanko preference shares which
were designated at fair value through OCI. The fair value of the redeemable preference shares was based on the expected cash
flows of the Asanko Gold Mine based on the life-of-mine model. Refer to note 20 for key assumptions used, as well as further
details regarding the disposal of Asanko Gold during 2024.
The tables below summarise the impact of increases/decreases on the Group’s shareholders’ equity at 31 December 2023 in case
of changes in the key inputs used to value the preference shares. The first analysis was based on the assumption that the market
related discount rate increased/decreased with all other variables held constant. The second analysis was based on the
assumption that the timing of the cash flows used in the life-of-mine model increased/decreased with all other variables held
constant.
United States Dollar
Sensitivity to preference share price risk
(Decrease)/increase in discount rate
Figures in millions unless otherwise stated
(2.5%)
(5.0%)
5.0%
2.5%
2023
Increase/(decrease) in OCI
3.0
6.3
( 5.5 )
( 2.8 )
United States Dollar
Sensitivity to preference share price risk
Figures in millions unless otherwise stated
(Decrease)/increase in timing
of cash flows
1 year earlier
1 year later
2023
Increase/(decrease) in OCI
10.8
( 16.5 )
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Windfall Project contingent consideration
The Group was exposed to price risk because of the Windfall contingent consideration which was designated at fair value through
profit or loss. The Group elected to capitalise fair value movements in the contingent consideration. The fair value of the
contingent consideration was based on the expected cash flows and timing. Refer to note 17.1 for key assumptions used, as well
as further details regarding the derecognition of the contingent consideration as part of the Osisko asset acquisition during 2024.
The tables below summarise the impact of increases/decreases on the carrying value of the equity accounted investee at
31 December 2023 in case of changes in the key inputs used to value the contingent consideration. The first analysis was based
on the assumption that the market related discount rate have increased/decreased with all other variables held constant. The
second analysis was based on the assumption that the timing of the cash flows increased/decreased with all other variables
held constant.
United States Dollar
Sensitivity to price risk
(Decrease)/increase
in discount rate
Figures in millions unless otherwise stated
(1.0%)
1.0%
2023
Increase/(decrease) in equity accounted investee
3.3
( 2.8 )
United States Dollar
Sensitivity to price risk
(Decrease)/increase
in timing of cash flows
Figures in millions unless otherwise stated
6 months earlier
6 months later
2023
Increase/(decrease) in equity accounted investee
( 6.7 )
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Notes to the consolidated financial statements continued
for the year ended 31 December 2024
41. Risk management activities continued
Interest rate sensitivity
General
As Gold Fields has no significant interest-bearing assets, the Group’s income and operating cash flows are substantially
independent of changes in market interest rates. Gold Fields’ interest rate risk arises from borrowings.
As of 31 December 2024 , Gold Fields’ borrowings amounted to US$ 2,495.6 million ( 2023 : US$ 1,236.5 million ). Gold Fields
generally does not undertake any specific action to cover its exposure to interest rate risk, although it may do so in specific
circumstances.
LIBOR/SOFR developments
During 2023, Gold Fields either replaced or transitioned all the loan facilities using the London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR")
to the Secured Overnight Financing Rate ("SOFR"). This did not have a material impact on the Group’s finance cost.
CDOR/CORRA developments
During 2024, Gold Fields either replaced or transitioned all the loan facilities using the Canadian Dollar Offered Rate ("CDOR") to
the Canadian Overnight Repo Rate Average ("CORRA"). This did not have a material impact on the Group’s finance cost.
JIBAR/ZARONIA developments
The South African Reserve Bank ("SARB") has continued to advance its multi-year initiative to transition from the Johannesburg
Interbank Average Rate ("JIBAR") to an alternative reference rate. Since the initial designation of the South African Rand Overnight
Index Average ("ZARONIA") as the successor rate to replace JIBAR, SARB has taken several key steps to support the transition. In
2024, SARB published comprehensive technical guidance and a detailed transition framework for ZARONIA. This framework
clarifies the underlying methodology, operational procedures, and market practices for using ZARONIA in both new and legacy
contracts. SARB has indicated that a formal cessation announcement for JIBAR is expected to be made in December 2025, with
the rate’s final discontinuation targeted for the end of 2026. Gold Fields continues to monitor the transition process closely and
does not expect the transition to have a material impact on the Group’s finance costs.
Interest rate sensitivity analysis
The portion of Gold Fields’ interest-bearing borrowings at year-end that is exposed to interest rate fluctuations in the SOFR rate is
US$ 782.5 million ( 2023 : SOFR/LIBOR rate US$ 215.5 million ), CORRA rate is US$ 1,004.6 million ( C$ 1,444.9 million ) ( 2023 : CDOR
rate US$ 23.9 million ( C$ 31.6 million )) and BBSY rate is US$ 210.6 million ( A$ 340.0 million ) ( 2023 : US$ nil (A$ nil ). These borrowings
are normally rolled for periods between one and three months and are therefore exposed to the rate changes in this period.
The remainder of the borrowings bear interest at a fixed rate.
Interest rate sensitivity analysis
The table below summarises the effect of a change in finance expense on the Group’s profit or loss had SOFR/LIBOR, the Bank
Bill Swap Rate ("BBSY") and CORRA/CDOR differed as indicated. The analysis is based on the assumption that the applicable
interest rate increased/decreased with all other variables held constant and is calculated on the weighted average borrowings for
the year. All financial instruments with fixed interest rates that are carried at amortised cost are not subject to the interest rate
sensitivity analysis.
United States Dollar
Sensitivity to interest rates
Change in interest expense for a nominal change in interest rates
Figures in millions unless otherwise stated
(1.5%)
(1.0%)
(0.5%)
0.5%
1.0%
1.5%
2024
Sensitivity to SOFR interest rates
( 6.3 )
( 4.2 )
( 2.1 )
2.1
4.2
6.3
Sensitivity to CORRA interest rates 1
( 1.9 )
( 1.3 )
( 0.6 )
0.6
1.3
1.9
Sensitivity to BBSY interest rates 1
( 0.3 )
( 0.2 )
( 0.1 )
0.1
0.2
0.3
Change in finance expense
( 8.5 )
( 5.7 )
( 2.8 )
2.8
5.7
8.5
2023
Sensitivity to LIBOR/SOFR/CDOR interest
rates
( 1.7 )
( 1.2 )
( 0.6 )
0.6
1.2
1.7
Sensitivity to BBSY interest rates 1
( 1.2 )
( 0.8 )
( 0.4 )
0.4
0.8
1.2
Change in finance expense
( 2.9 )
( 2.0 )
( 1.0 )
1.0
2.0
2.9
1 Average rates: A$ 0.66 = US$1.00 ( 2023 : A $ 0.66 = US$1.00 ) and C$ 0.73 = US$1.00 ( 2023 : C$ 0.74 = US$1.00 ).
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42 . Capital management
The primary objective of managing the Group’s capital is to ensure that there is sufficient capital available to support the funding
requirements of the Group, including capital expenditure, in a way that:
optimises the cost of capital
maximises shareholders’ returns, and
ensures that the Group remains in a sound financial position.
There were no changes to the Group’s overall capital management approach during the current year. The Group manages and
makes adjustments to the capital structure as and when borrowings mature or as and when funding is required. This may take the
form of raising equity, market or bank debt or hybrids thereof. Opportunities in the market are also monitored closely to ensure
that the most efficient funding solutions are implemented.
The Group monitors capital using the ratio of net debt to adjusted EBITDA. The definition of adjusted EBITDA and net debt is
defined in the Group's facilities agreements. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as profit or loss for the year adjusted for interest,
taxation, amortisation and depreciation and certain other non-operating costs. Net debt is defined as total borrowing plus lease
liabilities less cash and cash equivalents. The bank covenants on external borrowings require a net debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio
of 3.5 or below and EBITDA to net finance charges ratio of 4 or above and the ratios are measured based on amounts in United
States Dollar. The bank covenants compliance is assessed bi-annually at 30 June and 31 December. At the date of this report, the
Group was not in default under the terms of any of its outstanding credit facilities.
United States Dollar
Figures in millions unless otherwise stated
Notes
2024
2023
Total borrowings
27
2,495.6
1,236.5
Add: Lease liability
36
450.2
436.4
Less: Cash and cash equivalents
24
860.2
648.7
Net debt
2,085.6
1,024.2
Adjusted EBITDA
2,847.4
2,428.3
Net debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio
0.73
0.42
Adjusted EBITDA to net finance charges ratio
22.4
23.6
Reconciliation of profit for the year to adjusted EBITDA:
Profit for the year from continuing operations
1,290.5
745.2
Mining and income taxation
10
697.1
465.1
Royalties
9
147.7
116.4
Finance expense
4
50.4
62.9
Investment income
3
( 28.7 )
( 24.9 )
Foreign exchange loss
6.6
5.6
Amortisation and depreciation
2
627.4
795.3
Share-based payments
5
4.4
9.1
Long-term incentive plan
29
14.5
55.8
Restructuring costs
8
6.6
7.8
Silicosis settlement costs
28.2
( 0.3 )
( 4.1 )
Impairment of investments and assets
7
3.5
156.4
Profit on disposal of assets
( 0.6 )
( 32.4 )
Share of results of equity accounted investees, net of taxation
18
53.6
32.6
Profit on disposal of asset held for sale - Asanko Gold
15 (a)
( 5.6 )
Profit on disposal of assets held for sale - Rusoro
15 (b)
( 62.3 )
Gruyere rainfall event
8
12.0
Rehabilitation (income)/expense
8
( 1.2 )
4.0
Ghana expected credit loss
13.1
33.2
Other 1
31.8
0.3
Adjusted EBITDA
2,847.4
2,428.3
1 Based on information underlying the audited consolidated annual financial statements of Gold Fields Limited for the year ended 31 December 2024 and 2023.
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Notes to the consolidated financial statements continued
for the year ended 31 December 2024
43. Related parties
(a) Subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures
The subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures of the Company are disclosed in note 45.
All transactions and balances with these related parties have been eliminated in accordance with and to the extent required by
IFRS 10 Consolidated Financial Statements , IFRS 11 Joint Arrangements and IAS 28 Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures .
(b) Key management remuneration
Key management personnel include Executive Directors and prescribed officers (“Executive Committee”). The total key
management remuneration amounted to US $ 13.2 million ( 2023 : US $ 16.2 million ) for 2024 .
The details of key management personnel, including remuneration and participation in the Gold Fields Limited share scheme and
LTIP are disclosed in note 43 (c).
(c) Directors’ and prescribed officers’ remuneration
None of the Directors and officers of Gold Fields or, to the knowledge of Gold Fields, their families, had any interest, direct or
indirect, in any transaction during the last three fiscal periods or in any proposed transaction which has affected or will materially
affect Gold Fields or its investment interests or subsidiaries, other than as stated below.
None of the Directors or officers of Gold Fields or any associate of such Director or officer is currently or has been at any time
during the past three fiscal periods indebted to Gold Fields.
At 31 December 2024 , the Executive Committee and Non-executive Directors’ beneficial interest in the issued and listed stated
capital of the Company was 0.1 % ( 2023 : 0.1 % and 2022 : 0.1 % ). No one Director’s interest individually exceeds 1 % of the issued
stated capital or voting control of the Company.
Non-executive Directors (“NEDs”)
NEDs’ fees reflect their services as Directors and services on various subcommittees on which they serve.
NEDs do not participate in any of the short- or long-term incentive plans and there are no arrangements in place for compensation
to be awarded in the case of loss of office.
The Remuneration Committee seeks to align NEDs’ fees to the median of an appropriate peer group and reviews fee structures
for NEDs on an annual basis. Approval is sought from shareholders at the Annual General Meeting after recommendation by the
Board.
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The following table summarises the remuneration for NEDs for the years ended 31 December 2024 and 2023 :
Directors
Fees
US$’000
Board fees
Committee
Fees
US$’000
Total
US$’000
Y Suleman 1
232.0
232.0
P Bacchus 2
91.4
90.6
182.0
S Reid 3
151.0
151.0
T Goodlace
81.2
52.6
133.8
A Andani 4
91.4
81.0
172.4
P Sibiya 5
81.2
63.3
144.5
J McGill
91.4
72.3
163.7
C Bitar
91.4
52.0
143.4
C Smit
81.2
52.9
134.1
Z Bassa 6
37.7
10.3
48.0
S McCrae 7
37.7
4.3
42.0
Total - 2024
1,067.6
479.3
1,546.9
Y Suleman 1
197.5
197.5
P Bacchus 2
89.3
66.8
156.1
S Reid 3
128.6
128.6
T Goodlace
64.8
44.1
108.9
A Andani 4
89.3
65.1
154.4
P Sibiya 5
64.8
53.2
118.0
J McGill 8
89.3
72.0
161.3
C Bitar 9
89.3
52.1
141.4
C Smit 10
38.8
8.8
47.6
Total - 2023
851.7
362.1
1,213.8
1 Y Suleman receives an all-inclusive fee as Chairperson of the Board.
2 P Bacchus remunerated as Chair of the Strategy and Investment Committee from 1 June 2024 (2023: Received a delta payment in March 2023 for ad hoc Investment
Committee fees paid between June 2022 and December 2022 as Chairperson of the Committee, as reflected in the 2022 single figure of remuneration for 2022.
Attended ad hoc Investment Committee meeting held on 21 February 2023 and remunerated in March 2023, which is reflected in the single figure of remuneration
for 2023).
3 S Reid is the Lead Independent Director and receives an all-inclusive fee. S Reid is a director of various subsidiaries in the Netherlands and Isle of Man. Fees are paid by
Gold Fields Netherlands Services and Gold Field Orogen Holding (BVI) Limited, respectively.
4 A Andani is a director of subsidiaries Gold Fields Ghana Limited and Abosso Goldfields Limited. The fees for these subsidiary boards are not determined by Gold Fields.
Appointed as member of the Strategy and Investment Committee from 1 June 2024 (2023: Attended ad hoc Investment Committee meeting held on 21 February 2023
and remunerated in March 2023. Recovery of additional payment made in January 2023 also processed during March 2023).
5 P Sibiya was appointed as a member of the Strategy and Investment Committee, effective 1 December 2024 (2023: Attended an ad hoc Investment Committee meeting
held on 21 February 2023. She was remunerated in March 2023 and recovery of additional payment made in January 2023 was also processed during March 2023).
6 Z Bassa was appointed as a Non-Executive Director of the Board and a member of the Audit Committee, effective 2 August 2024. She was also appointed as member of
the Risk, Remuneration and Strategy and Investment Committees, effective 1 December 2024. Fees are pro-rata from effective date.
7 S McCrae was appointed as a Non-Executive Director of the Board and a member of the Audit Committee, effective 2 August 2024. She was also appointed as member
of the Capital Projects Control and Review, Social, Ethics and Transformation, Safety, Health and Sustainable Development and Strategy and Investment Committees,
effective 1 December 2024. Fees are pro-rata from effective date.
8 J McGill was appointed to the Nominating and Governance Committee effective 22 February 2023. She received a pro-rata payment in March 2023 for this
appointment, which is included in the single figure of remuneration for 2023.
9 C Bitar was appointed to the Remuneration Committee effective 22 February 2023. She received a pro-rata payment in March 2023 for this appointment, which is
included in the single figure of remuneration for 2023.
10 C Smit was appointed as a director of the Board and a member of the Audit Committee on 1 June 2023. He was also appointed to the Risk; Capital Projects, Control and
Review; and Strategy and Investment (previously ad hoc Investment) Committees on 1 December 2023.
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Notes to the consolidated financial statements continued
for the year ended 31 December 2024
43. Related parties continued
Executive Committee
The following table summarises the remuneration for Executive Directors and prescribed officers:
Salary 1
US$'000
Pension fund
contribution
US$'000
Cash
incentive 2
US$'000
Other 3
US$'000
Share-based
payment
expense 4
US$'000
Total
US$'000
2024
Executive directors
M Fraser 5
943.1
26.8
335.4
401.9
1,707.2
P Schmidt 6
311.5
25.4
113.2
23.4
( 180.8 )
292.7
1,254.6
52.2
448.6
23.4
221.1
1,999.9
Prescribed officers
A Dall 7
117.1
17.5
61.4
28.7
224.7
M Preece 8
628.1
30.7
202.3
0.9
561.2
1,423.2
B Mokoatle
297.5
80.5
112.3
0.5
166.6
657.4
L Rivera 9
839.6
202.4
520.5
415.6
1,978.1
N Chohan 10
218.2
33.6
77.6
64.2
( 35.0 )
358.6
S Mathews 11
104.2
6.0
46.2
30.0
( 241.5 )
( 55.1 )
R Bardien 12
23.2
3.2
388.9
( 211.4 )
203.9
J Mortoti 13
360.7
55.9
1,113.7
( 152.0 )
1,378.3
K Carter
497.9
26.2
139.1
8.3
277.5
949.0
J Magagula
293.0
50.7
105.5
224.2
673.4
M Steyn 14
305.1
15.6
72.6
442.6
89.8
925.7
C Gratias 15
134.3
6.5
47.2
598.0
786.0
G Lotz 16
205.0
36.1
73.0
58.0
53.6
425.7
J Ricciardone 17
221.8
17.2
102.0
31.0
372.0
F Swanepoel
535.1
26.2
151.1
42.0
185.1
939.5
4,780.8
608.3
1,190.3
3,327.3
1,333.7
11,240.4
Total - 2024
6,035.4
660.5
1,638.9
3,350.7
1,554.8
13,240.3
1 The total US$ amounts paid for 2024 and included in salary were as follows: M Fraser US $ 312,000 , C Gratias US $ 46,746 and P Schmidt US $ 74,067 .
2 The annual bonuses for the year ended 31 December 2024 were paid in February/March 2025.
3 Other payments include business related reimbursements, leave encashment, long-service awards, acting allowances, sign-on bonuses, termination payments where
applicable and any legislated payments.
4 The share-based payment expense is calculated in terms of IFRS Accounting Standards and is not the cash amounts paid.
5 M Fraser was appointed as Chief Executive Officer effective 1 January 2024.
6 P Schmidt retired at 30 June 2024. His cash incentive and share-based payment expense are pro-rated up to the date of retirement.
7 A Dall stepped into the interim CFO position on 1 May 2024 and received an acting allowance of 20 % of total fixed remuneration for the 2024 reporting period reflected
under “Other”.
8 M Preece was appointed as Chief Operating Officer effective 15 March 2024.
9 Other payments for 2024 include advance payment of portion of estimated Peru Utilidades.
10 N Chohan retired at 31 August 2024. His cash incentive and share-based payment expense are pro-rated up to the date of retirement.
11 S Mathews retired at 31 March 2024. His cash incentive and share-based payment expense are pro-rated up to the date of retirement.
12 R Bardien exited at 31 January 2024 through mutual separation. Other payments include accrued annual leave, payment in lieu of six months notice and pro-rated bonus
for the 2023 financial year.
13 J Mortoti exited at 30 June 2024 due to redundancy. Other payments include accrued annual leave, payment in lieu of six months notice and a redundancy payment in
line with Ghana legislation.
14 M Steyn was appointed as EVP Sustainability effective 1 June 2024. Other payments include a sign-on payment of A$ 1.2 million paid over three annual instalments.
15 C Gratias was appointed as EVP Strategy and Corporate Development effective 1 August 2024. Other payments include a relocation and sign-on payment of
R 7.4 million , as well as reimbursements for personal expenditure associated with relocation and immigration requirements. Upon appointment, he acquired and
committed 20,000 Gold Fields American Depository Receipts and met his required MSR target of 100 % of annual salary.
16 G Lotz stepped into the Acting EVP People and Organisational Effectiveness position on 13 October 2023. He received an acting allowance of 20 % of total fixed
remuneration for a portion of the 2023 reporting year and the 2024 reporting period which is reflected under “Other”.
17 J Ricciardone stepped into the Acting EVP Strategy, Planning and Corporate Development position on 1 April 2023. He received an acting allowance of 15 % of total fixed
remuneration for a portion of the 2023 reporting year and the 2024 reporting period which is reflected under “Other”.
Gold Fields
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Salary 1
US$'000
Pension fund
contribution
US$'000
Cash
incentive 2
US$'000
Other 3
US$'000
Share-based
payment
expense 4
US$'000
Total
US$'000
2023
Executive directors
M Preece 5
594.3
29.0
177.3
2.1
1,108.2
1,910.9
P Schmidt
591.7
48.1
177.9
2.4
1,422.0
2,242.1
1,186.0
77.1
355.2
4.5
2,530.2
4,153.0
Prescribed officers
B Mokoatle 6
167.8
40.8
98.1
0.9
156.6
464.2
L Rivera 7
816.1
220.0
790.7
1,077.1
2,903.9
N Chohan
309.7
45.8
94.7
4.3
740.5
1,195.0
B Mattison 8
111.8
7.0
450.4
( 397.6 )
171.6
T Leishman 9
85.4
7.7
355.7
( 321.1 )
127.7
A Nagaser 10
115.1
14.1
255.7
( 173.0 )
211.9
S Mathews
635.7
18.2
221.3
1,009.6
1,884.8
R Bardien
276.0
35.9
203.6
0.2
655.0
1,170.7
J Mortoti 11
696.2
127.1
308.6
84.3
477.5
1,693.7
K Carter 12
371.9
15.2
126.9
5.1
302.8
821.9
J Magagula 13
84.8
14.8
26.2
290.0
415.8
G Lotz 14
48.1
8.5
57.0
0.1
111.2
224.9
J Ricciardone 15
242.4
19.0
57.2
33.8
352.4
F Swanepoel 16
278.6
1.1
131.7
19.4
430.8
4,239.6
575.2
1,325.3
2,290.6
3,638.6
12,069.3
Total - 2023
5,425.6
652.3
1,680.5
2,295.1
6,168.8
16,222.3
1 The total US$ amounts paid for 2023 and included in salary were as follows: P Schmidt US $ 142,750 and B Mattison US $ 26,367 .
2 The annual bonuses for the year ended 31 December 2023 were paid in February/March 2024.
3 Other payments include business related reimbursements and incidental payments unless otherwise stated.
4 The share-based payment expense is calculated in terms of IFRS Accounting Standards and is not the cash amounts paid.
5 M Preece was EVP for the South Africa region until 31 December 2022 and took over as interim CEO on 1 January 2023.
6 B Mokoatle was appointed as EVP South Africa effective 1 June 2023.
7 Other payments for 2023 include advance payment of portion of estimated Peru Utilidades.
8 B Mattison resigned as at 6 April 2023. “Other” includes payment for Confidentiality Non-Compete and Intellectual Property ("CNCIP"), sundry reimbursements and leave
payout.
9 T Leishman resigned as at 6 April 2023. “Other” includes payment for CNCIP, sundry reimbursements and leave payout.
10 A Nagaser resigned as at 30 June 2023. “Other” includes payment for CNCIP, sundry reimbursements and leave payout.
11 J Mortoti was appointed on 1 July 2022.
12 K Carter was appointed as EVP Group Legal and Compliance effective 1 March 2023. Values are included from this appointment date.
13 J Magagula was appointed as EVP Investor Relations effective 1 August 2023. Values are included from this appointment date. “Other” payments include a sign-on
bonus received during her first month of employment with a service obligation agreement of 36 months.
14 G Lotz stepped into the Acting EVP People and Organisational Effectiveness position on 13 October 2023. The 2023 comparatives for G Lotz have been presented to
facilitate comparability.
15 J Ricciardone stepped into the Acting EVP Strategy, Planning and Corporate Development position on 1 April 2023. The 2023 comparatives for J Ricciardone have been
presented to facilitate comparability.
16 F Swanepoel was appointed as Chief Technical Officer effective 1 June 2023. Values are included from this appointment date. “Other” payments include education
scholarship for children.
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Gold Fields
Notes to the consolidated financial statements continued
for the year ended 31 December 2024
44. Segmental report
Financial summary
South Africa
Ghana
Peru
Chile
Australia
Figures in millions unless otherwise stated
South
Deep 1
Tarkwa
Damang
Cerro Corona
Salares Norte
St Ives
Agnew
Granny Smith
Gruyere
Total Australia
Corporate
and other 2,3
Group
INCOME STATEMENT
for the year ended 31 December 2024
Revenue
646.4
1,301.9
323.5
410.8
93.6
825.0
562.1
688.8
348.9
2,424.8
5,201.6
Cost of sales
( 419.7 )
( 641.4 )
( 269.9 )
( 250.6 )
( 26.8 )
( 438.1 )
( 291.2 )
( 302.2 )
( 188.3 )
( 1,219.8 )
( 15.5 )
( 2,843.7 )
Cost of sales before gold inventory change
and amortisation and depreciation 8
( 356.4 )
( 519.7 )
( 132.8 )
( 226.7 )
( 43.1 )
( 358.3 )
( 222.9 )
( 235.0 )
( 107.4 )
( 923.6 )
( 2,202.3 )
- Salaries and wages
( 112.3 )
( 54.6 )
( 19.9 )
( 47.1 )
( 4.1 )
( 40.4 )
( 43.8 )
( 71.7 )
( 11.5 )
( 167.4 )
( 405.4 )
- Consumable stores
( 112.9 )
( 93.7 )
( 41.0 )
( 30.8 )
( 9.2 )
( 32.8 )
( 21.4 )
( 32.4 )
( 17.9 )
( 104.5 )
( 392.2 )
- Utilities
( 41.5 )
( 23.8 )
( 20.9 )
( 13.9 )
( 29.1 )
( 6.4 )
( 19.8 )
( 13.1 )
( 68.4 )
( 168.4 )
- Mine contractors
( 49.3 )
( 308.8 )
( 32.6 )
( 107.9 )
( 20.4 )
( 171.9 )
( 96.5 )
( 40.2 )
( 24.0 )
( 332.6 )
( 851.5 )
- Other
( 40.4 )
( 38.8 )
( 18.4 )
( 27.0 )
( 9.4 )
( 84.1 )
( 54.8 )
( 70.9 )
( 40.9 )
( 250.7 )
( 384.8 )
Gold inventory change
( 1.7 )
13.1
( 105.3 )
35.5
60.9
( 16.7 )
3.2
3.0
( 6.0 )
( 16.5 )
( 14.0 )
Amortisation and depreciation
( 61.6 )
( 134.8 )
( 31.8 )
( 59.4 )
( 44.6 )
( 63.1 )
( 71.5 )
( 70.2 )
( 74.9 )
( 279.7 )
( 15.5 )
( 627.4 )
Other costs
( 3.9 )
( 8.9 )
( 2.1 )
( 7.6 )
( 2.8 )
( 25.0 )
( 1.2 )
1.6
( 1.1 )
( 25.7 )
( 91.3 )
( 142.3 )
Investment income
5.1
2.8
0.3
1.3
1.4
0.7
0.6
1.0
3.7
15.5
28.7
Finance expense
( 1.0 )
( 14.6 )
( 4.2 )
( 15.1 )
( 1.8 )
( 6.3 )
( 5.7 )
( 4.1 )
( 9.8 )
( 25.9 )
12.2
( 50.4 )
Share-based payments
( 0.1 )
( 0.4 )
( 1.2 )
( 0.5 )
( 0.3 )
( 0.4 )
( 0.3 )
( 1.5 )
( 1.2 )
( 4.4 )
Long-term incentive plan
( 2.9 )
( 2.8 )
1.0
( 2.2 )
( 0.2 )
( 2.2 )
( 0.9 )
( 2.2 )
( 0.7 )
( 6.0 )
( 1.4 )
( 14.5 )
Exploration expense
( 3.0 )
( 6.9 )
( 16.1 )
( 19.6 )
( 11.0 )
( 3.1 )
( 1.9 )
( 35.6 )
( 36.8 )
( 98.4 )
Restructuring costs
( 0.1 )
( 3.6 )
( 0.4 )
( 2.5 )
( 6.6 )
Silicosis settlement costs
0.3
0.3
Impairment of assets
( 3.5 )
( 3.5 )
Profit on disposal of Rusoro
62.3
62.3
Profit on disposal of Asanko Gold
5.6
5.6
Profit/(loss) on disposal of assets
0.6
0.2
0.2
( 0.1 )
( 0.3 )
( 0.2 )
0.6
Royalties
( 3.2 )
( 62.5 )
( 15.5 )
( 7.1 )
( 59.4 )
( 147.7 )
Mining and income tax
( 57.6 )
( 198.7 )
( 9.3 )
( 35.0 )
( 20.4 )
( 318.0 )
( 58.1 )
( 697.1 )
Current taxation
( 0.2 )
( 170.1 )
( 16.2 )
( 53.0 )
( 286.2 )
( 24.5 )
( 550.2 )
Deferred taxation
( 57.4 )
( 28.6 )
6.9
18.0
( 20.4 )
( 31.8 )
( 33.6 )
( 146.9 )
Profit/(loss) for the year
163.6
369.0
23.4
81.6
26.8
736.4
( 110.9 )
1,290.5
Profit/(loss) attributable to:
– Owners of the parent
157.7
332.1
21.1
81.2
26.8
736.4
( 110.9 )
1,245.0
– Non-controlling interest holders
5.9
36.9
2.3
0.4
45.5
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
at 31 December 2024
Total assets (excluding deferred taxation)
948.5
1,643.5
229.2
549.8
2,010.7
1,053.1
470.5
797.4
541.4
2,862.4
1,743.9
9,988.0
Total liabilities (excluding deferred taxation)
501.5
314.4
87.6
287.0
1,620.0
190.2
139.3
119.4
233.7
682.6
779.1
4,272.2
Net deferred taxation (assets)/liabilities
85.9
190.0
( 6.9 )
( 59.5 )
( 85.7 )
208.5
16.6
348.9
Capital expenditure 6
111.6
206.5
4.7
33.7
388.7
198.0
72.4
80.4
85.1
435.9
2.3
1,183.4
The above is a geographical analysis presented by location of assets. The Group’s operations are primarily involved in gold mining, exploration and related activities. Activities are conducted and investments held both inside and outside South
Africa. The segment results have been prepared and presented based on management’s reporting format. Gold mining operations are managed and internally reported based on the following geographical areas: in South Africa, South Deep
mine, in Ghana, Tarkwa and Damang mines, in Australia, St Ives, Agnew, Granny Smith and Gruyere, in Peru, the Cerro Corona mine and in Chile, Salares Norte. During 2024, Gold Fields acquired 100 % of the share capital of Osisko and the
transaction was accounted for as an asset acquisition (Refer note 17.2). The Group has exploration interests which are included in the “Corporate and other” segment. Refer to accounting policies on segment reporting on page 72.
Figures may not add as they are rounded independently.
1 The income statement and statement of financial position of South Deep is that of the operating mine and does not include any of the adjustments made in respect of the purchase price allocation relating to the acquisition of South Deep.
South Deep Gold mine, being an unincorporated joint venture, is not liable for taxation. Taxation included in South Deep is indicative, as tax is provided in the holding companies at a rate of 29 % .
2 “Corporate and other” represents the items to reconcile segment data to consolidated financial statement totals, including the elimination of intercompany transactions and balances as well as the Group’s exploration interests. This does
not represent a separate segment as it does not generate revenue. Included in “Corporate and other” is the adjustment made in respect of the purchase price allocation of South Deep.
3 The Osisko asset acquisition is included in the "Corporate and other segment".
4 Other costs “Corporate and other” comprise share of losses of equity-accounted investees, net of taxation of US$ 53.6 million , Gruyere rainfall event costs of US$ 12.0 million and the balance of US $ 25.7 million expenses which consists
mainly of corporate related costs.
5 The Australian operations are entitled to transfer and off-set profits and losses from one company to another, therefore it is not meaningful to split the royalties, income or deferred taxation.
6 Capital expenditure for the year ended 31 December 2024 .
7 Includes revenue from the sale of copper amounting to US $ 192.7 million .
8 The Group has disaggregated and disclosed cost of sales before gold inventory change and amortisation and depreciation for each segment in line with the IFRIC® Agenda Decision, Disclosure of Revenues and Expenses for Reportable
Segments. The comparatives have been presented accordingly to facilitate comparability of segment performance.
Gold Fields
AFR-137
Financial summary
South Africa
Ghana
Peru
Chile
Australia
Ghana
Group
(continuing
and
discontinued
operations)
Figures in millions unless otherwise stated
South
Deep 1
Tarkwa
Damang
Cerro Corona
Salares Norte
St Ives
Agnew
Granny Smith
Gruyere
Total
Australia
Corporate
and other 2
Continuing
operations
Asanko –
discontinued
operations 3
INCOME STATEMENT
for the year ended 31 December 2023
Revenue
622.8
1,068.9
297.0
451.4
717.0
473.6
556.2
313.9
2,060.7
4,500.7
115.4
4,616.1
Cost of sales
( 384.2 )
( 603.0 )
( 303.5 )
( 291.6 )
( 1.3 )
( 398.9 )
( 268.4 )
( 292.4 )
( 190.0 )
( 1,149.8 )
( 14.0 )
( 2,747.0 )
( 68.9 )
( 2,815.9 )
Cost of sales before gold inventory change
and amortisation and depreciation 8
( 315.2 )
( 455.1 )
( 178.0 )
( 227.1 )
( 12.2 )
( 322.6 )
( 200.3 )
( 223.9 )
( 108.3 )
( 855.2 )
( 2,042.4 )
( 60.5 )
( 2,102.9 )
- Salaries and wages
( 102.2 )
( 59.3 )
( 23.8 )
( 46.3 )
( 0.6 )
( 48.0 )
( 37.3 )
( 70.5 )
( 11.7 )
( 167.5 )
( 399.7 )
( 9.9 )
( 409.6 )
- Consumable stores
( 102.0 )
( 109.6 )
( 46.4 )
( 35.1 )
( 0.1 )
( 35.0 )
( 21.5 )
( 35.1 )
( 16.0 )
( 107.6 )
( 400.8 )
( 26.3 )
( 427.1 )
- Utilities
( 36.4 )
( 21.2 )
( 17.4 )
( 14.1 )
( 0.1 )
( 22.8 )
( 4.2 )
( 19.1 )
( 14.7 )
( 60.8 )
( 150.0 )
( 6.5 )
( 156.5 )
- Mine contractors
( 41.6 )
( 226.3 )
( 70.0 )
( 69.8 )
( 11.4 )
( 145.9 )
( 91.0 )
( 32.7 )
( 27.1 )
( 296.8 )
( 715.9 )
( 16.8 )
( 732.7 )
- Other
( 33.0 )
( 38.7 )
( 20.4 )
( 61.8 )
( 70.9 )
( 46.3 )
( 66.5 )
( 38.8 )
( 222.5 )
( 376.0 )
( 1.0 )
( 376.9 )
Gold inventory change
( 13.8 )
52.9
( 45.0 )
46.2
57.1
( 3.5 )
5.0
( 0.4 )
( 7.8 )
( 6.7 )
90.7
( 3.7 )
87.0
Amortisation and depreciation
( 55.2 )
( 200.8 )
( 80.5 )
( 110.7 )
( 46.2 )
( 72.8 )
( 73.1 )
( 68.1 )
( 73.9 )
( 287.9 )
( 14.0 )
( 795.3 )
( 4.7 )
( 800.0 )
Other costs
( 3.1 )
( 16.6 )
( 4.6 )
( 11.3 )
( 3.5 )
( 6.0 )
( 3.2 )
( 0.1 )
( 9.3 )
( 38.6 )
( 87.0 )
( 6.0 )
( 93.0 )
Investment income
8.4
2.6
0.2
0.9
1.3
0.5
0.4
0.7
2.9
9.9
24.9
24.9
Finance expense
( 1.5 )
( 14.8 )
( 5.0 )
( 11.8 )
( 2.1 )
( 4.4 )
( 5.3 )
( 3.2 )
( 12.7 )
( 25.6 )
( 2.1 )
( 62.9 )
( 62.9 )
Share-based payments
( 0.3 )
( 0.8 )
( 0.1 )
( 1.3 )
( 0.1 )
( 0.3 )
( 0.2 )
( 0.3 )
( 0.1 )
( 0.9 )
( 5.6 )
( 9.1 )
( 9.1 )
Long-term incentive plan
( 4.9 )
( 6.6 )
( 2.2 )
( 7.4 )
( 0.3 )
( 6.3 )
( 3.9 )
( 5.1 )
( 1.9 )
( 17.2 )
( 17.2 )
( 55.8 )
( 55.8 )
Exploration expense
( 6.0 )
( 3.0 )
( 3.9 )
( 29.3 )
( 16.6 )
( 9.8 )
( 3.7 )
( 1.9 )
( 32.0 )
( 2.0 )
( 76.2 )
( 76.2 )
Restructuring costs
( 1.6 )
( 5.5 )
( 0.7 )
( 0.7 )
( 7.8 )
( 7.8 )
Ghana expected credit loss
0.0
( 25.4 )
( 7.8 )
( 33.2 )
( 33.2 )
Silicosis settlement costs
4.1
4.1
4.1
Impairment of investments and assets
( 156.4 )
( 156.4 )
( 156.4 )
Profit/(loss) on disposal of assets
0.3
( 0.1 )
31.9
0.1
0.1
0.1
32.2
32.4
32.4
Royalties
( 3.1 )
( 42.8 )
( 11.9 )
( 7.0 )
( 51.7 )
( 116.4 )
( 6.6 )
( 123.0 )
Mining and income tax
( 68.6 )
( 129.5 )
( 7.3 )
( 2.2 )
10.1
( 243.8 )
( 23.8 )
( 465.1 )
( 465.1 )
Current taxation
( 0.5 )
( 129.4 )
( 21.4 )
( 63.3 )
( 230.3 )
( 13.4 )
( 458.3 )
( 458.3 )
Deferred taxation
( 68.1 )
( 0.1 )
14.1
61.1
10.1
( 13.5 )
( 10.4 )
( 6.8 )
( 6.8 )
Profit/(loss) for the year
165.8
224.4
( 53.7 )
( 41.6 )
( 25.6 )
564.8
( 89.3 )
745.2
34.0
779.1
Profit/(loss) attributable to:
– Owners of the parent
159.6
202.0
( 48.3 )
( 41.4 )
( 25.6 )
564.8
( 89.3 )
722.2
34.0
756.1
– Non-controlling interest holders
6.2
22.4
( 5.4 )
( 0.2 )
23.0
23.0
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
at 31 December 2023
Total assets (excluding deferred taxation)
919.4
1,475.4
331.4
519.3
1,435.7
926.5
841.1
608.5
367.7
2,743.8
475.8
7,900.8
153.3
8,054.1
Total liabilities (excluding deferred taxation)
680.8
364.4
98.9
320.4
1,347.2
213.7
153.7
128.0
138.9
634.3
( 228.8 )
3,217.2
3,217.2
Net deferred taxation (assets)/liabilities
30.9
161.4
( 41.5 )
( 106.1 )
194.8
( 22.4 )
217.1
217.1
Capital expenditure 6
93.1
216.3
4.9
44.4
398.1
97.3
70.4
76.3
51.7
295.7
2.2
1,054.7
24.8
1,079.5
The above is a geographical analysis presented by location of assets. The Group’s operations are primarily involved in gold mining, exploration and related activities. Activities are conducted and investments held both inside and outside South
Africa. The segment results have been prepared and presented based on management’s reporting format. Gold mining operations are managed and internally reported based on the following geographical areas: in South Africa, South Deep
mine, in Ghana, Tarkwa and Damang mines, in Australia, St Ives, Agnew, Granny Smith and Gruyere, in Peru, the Cerro Corona mine and in Chile, Salares Norte. Asanko Gold was presented as a discontinued operation and an asset held for
sale as a result of the sale transaction (Refer notes 14 and 15). The Group also exploration interests which are included in the “Corporate and other” segment. Refer to accounting policies on segment reporting on page 72.
Figures may not add as they are rounded independently.
1 The income statement and statement of financial position of South Deep is that of the operating mine and does not include any of the adjustments made in respect of the purchase price allocation relating to the acquisition of South Deep.
South Deep Gold mine, being an unincorporated joint venture, is not liable for taxation. Taxation included in South Deep is indicative, as tax is provided in the holding companies at a rate of 28 % .
2 “Corporate and other” represents the items to reconcile segment data to consolidated financial statement totals, including the elimination of intercompany transactions and balances as well as the Group’s exploration interests. This does not represent a
separate segment as it does not generate revenue. Included in “Corporate and other” is the adjustment made in respect of the purchase price allocation of South Deep.
3 For the purpose of the review of the segment by the CODM, Asanko’s income statement was proportionately consolidated as a discontinued operation. The proportionately consolidated income of US $ 34.0 million above was reconciled to
Asanko's equity-accounted loss of US $ 18.9 million by deducting the purchase price allocation fair value adjustment amounting to US $ 6.0 million and impairment amounting to US $ 46.9 million . The profit for the year from continuing
operations of US $ 745.2 million reconciled to the total profit for the year of US $ 726.3 million by deducting the loss from discontinued operation of US $ 18.9 million . The Equity Accounted Joint Venture was carried at US $ 153.3 million .
4 Other costs “Corporate and other” comprise share of losses of equity-accounted investees, net of taxation of US $ 32.6 million and the balance of US $ 6.0 million consists mainly of corporate related costs.
5 The Australian operations are entitled to transfer and off-set profits and losses from one company to another, therefore it is not meaningful to split the royalties, income or deferred taxation.
6 Capital expenditure for the year ended 31 December 2023 .
7 Includes revenue from the sale of copper amounting to US $ 207.6 million .
8 The Group has disaggregated and disclosed cost of sales before gold inventory change and amortisation and depreciation for each segment in line with the IFRIC® Agenda Decision, Disclosure of Revenues and Expenses for Reportable
Segments. The comparatives have been presented accordingly to facilitate comparability of segment performance.
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Notes to the consolidated financial statements continued
for the year ended 31 December 2024
44. Segmental report continued
Financial summary
South Africa
Ghana
Peru
Chile
Australia
Ghana
Group
(continuing
and
discontinued
operations)
Figures in millions unless otherwise stated
South
Deep 1
Tarkwa
Damang
Cerro Corona
Salares Norte
St Ives
Agnew
Granny Smith
Gruyere
Total
Australia
Corporate
and other 2
Continuing
operations
Asanko –
discontinued
operations 3
INCOME STATEMENT
for the year ended 31 December 2022
Revenue
587.9
953.8
414.8
434.7
670.9
427.9
515.2
281.5
1,895.5
4,286.7
133.7
4,420.4
Cost of sales
( 365.7 )
( 591.9 )
( 249.3 )
( 300.9 )
( 1.3 )
( 377.1 )
( 254.9 )
( 270.1 )
( 181.4 )
( 1,083.5 )
( 15.1 )
( 2,607.7 )
( 92.8 )
( 2,700.5 )
Cost of sales before gold inventory change
and amortisation and depreciation 8
( 324.6 )
( 406.9 )
( 193.3 )
( 224.9 )
( 4.6 )
( 274.0 )
( 183.0 )
( 204.4 )
( 115.8 )
( 777.2 )
( 1,931.5 )
( 72.8 )
( 2,004.3 )
- Salaries and wages
( 110.2 )
( 59.1 )
( 28.8 )
( 42.1 )
( 42.7 )
( 35.9 )
( 66.2 )
( 12.3 )
( 157.1 )
( 397.3 )
( 12.4 )
( 409.7 )
- Consumable stores
( 102.8 )
( 103.0 )
( 52.0 )
( 37.9 )
( 30.9 )
( 21.0 )
( 32.9 )
( 17.0 )
( 101.8 )
( 397.5 )
( 25.8 )
( 423.3 )
- Utilities
( 38.9 )
( 22.4 )
( 15.4 )
( 12.8 )
( 19.9 )
( 2.4 )
( 16.3 )
( 13.3 )
( 51.9 )
( 141.4 )
( 6.6 )
( 148.0 )
- Mine contractors
( 40.2 )
( 188.1 )
( 73.9 )
( 101.2 )
( 113.6 )
( 77.4 )
( 31.9 )
( 31.7 )
( 254.6 )
( 658.0 )
( 25.2 )
( 683.2 )
- Other
( 32.5 )
( 34.3 )
( 23.2 )
( 30.9 )
( 4.6 )
( 66.9 )
( 46.3 )
( 57.1 )
( 41.5 )
( 211.8 )
( 337.3 )
( 2.8 )
( 340.1 )
Gold inventory change
10.7
35.6
41.1
49.6
9.7
6.1
( 1.2 )
1.3
15.2
21.4
168.1
( 9.4 )
158.7
Amortisation and depreciation
( 51.8 )
( 220.6 )
( 97.1 )
( 125.6 )
( 6.4 )
( 109.2 )
( 70.7 )
( 67.0 )
( 80.8 )
( 327.7 )
( 15.1 )
( 844.3 )
( 10.6 )
( 854.9 )
Other (costs)/income
( 4.0 )
8.9
( 6.6 )
0.5
( 3.2 )
2.9
2.0
( 0.4 )
1.3
( 11.6 )
( 11.5 )
( 15.3 )
( 26.8 )
Investment income
6.9
2.8
0.2
0.5
0.2
0.1
0.2
0.2
0.7
2.2
13.3
13.3
Finance expense
( 1.6 )
( 14.8 )
( 5.2 )
( 6.9 )
( 0.1 )
( 2.1 )
( 5.0 )
( 2.0 )
( 8.7 )
( 17.8 )
( 26.1 )
( 72.5 )
( 72.5 )
Gain/(loss) on financial instruments
9.5
3.9
2.1
4.6
2.3
3.0
0.4
10.3
( 1.8 )
24.0
24.0
Share-based payments
( 0.9 )
( 0.3 )
( 0.1 )
( 1.1 )
( 0.1 )
( 0.1 )
( 0.2 )
( 0.3 )
( 0.1 )
( 0.7 )
( 3.7 )
( 6.9 )
( 6.9 )
Long-term incentive plan
( 4.3 )
( 2.0 )
( 0.6 )
( 4.2 )
( 0.8 )
( 3.9 )
( 2.3 )
( 2.9 )
( 1.3 )
( 10.4 )
( 6.7 )
( 29.0 )
( 29.0 )
Exploration expense
( 3.0 )
( 9.2 )
( 2.8 )
( 32.3 )
( 14.8 )
( 9.4 )
( 7.6 )
( 1.7 )
( 33.5 )
( 0.2 )
( 81.0 )
( 81.0 )
Restructuring costs
( 8.7 )
( 2.6 )
( 11.3 )
( 11.3 )
Silicosis settlement costs
2.2
2.2
2.2
Ghana expected credit loss
( 13.6 )
( 3.9 )
( 17.5 )
( 17.5 )
Impairment of investments and assets
( 325.2 )
( 65.6 )
( 0.6 )
( 113.6 )
( 505.0 )
( 505.0 )
Yamana break fee
300.0
300.0
300.0
Yamana transaction costs
( 33.0 )
( 33.0 )
( 33.0 )
Profit/(loss) on disposal of assets
0.3
10.2
10.2
( 0.1 )
10.4
10.4
Royalties
( 2.9 )
( 38.2 )
( 16.6 )
( 5.9 )
( 46.8 )
( 110.4 )
( 6.7 )
( 117.1 )
Mining and income tax
( 69.0 )
( 10.1 )
( 45.7 )
( 12.8 )
8.2
( 219.3 )
( 93.4 )
( 442.1 )
( 442.1 )
Current taxation
( 110.6 )
( 53.6 )
( 43.4 )
( 1.1 )
( 182.2 )
( 84.2 )
( 475.1 )
( 475.1 )
Deferred taxation
( 69.0 )
100.5
7.9
30.6
9.3
( 37.1 )
( 9.2 )
33.0
33.0
Profit/(loss) for the year
146.7
( 32.8 )
85.7
27.9
( 23.9 )
506.1
( 0.9 )
708.7
18.8
727.5
Profit/(loss) attributable to:
– Owners of the parent
141.3
( 29.5 )
77.1
27.9
( 23.9 )
506.1
( 0.9 )
698.0
18.8
716.8
– Non-controlling interest holders
5.4
( 3.3 )
8.6
10.7
10.7
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
at 31 December 2022
Total assets (excluding deferred taxation)
1,083.6
1,342.9
427.6
691.2
896.9
791.4
880.0
571.0
579.9
2,822.3
( 121.9 )
7,142.6
7,142.6
Total liabilities (excluding deferred taxation)
1,080.8
337.2
122.4
282.6
882.9
161.7
147.0
120.9
404.8
834.4
( 941.5 )
2,598.8
2,598.8
Net deferred taxation (assets)/liabilities
( 40.5 )
161.3
14.1
19.7
( 96.0 )
182.7
( 37.0 )
204.3
204.3
Capital expenditure 6
118.7
229.0
60.1
46.0
296.7
100.7
85.1
97.8
33.0
316.6
2.2
1,069.3
7.7
1,077.0
The above is a geographical analysis presented by location of assets. The Group’s operations are primarily involved in gold mining, exploration and related activities. Activities are conducted and investments held both inside and outside South
Africa. The segment results have been prepared and presented based on management’s reporting format. Gold mining operations are managed and internally reported based on the following geographical areas: in South Africa, South Deep
mine, in Ghana, Tarkwa and Damang mines, in Australia, St Ives, Agnew, Granny Smith and Gruyere, in Peru, the Cerro Corona mine and in Chile, Salares Norte. Asanko Gold was presented as a discontinued operation (Refer note 14). The
Group has exploration interests which are included in the “Corporate and other” segment. Refer to accounting policies on segment reporting on page 72. Figures may not add as they are rounded independently.
1 The income statement and statement of financial position of South Deep is that of the operating mine and does not include any of the adjustments made in respect of the purchase price allocation relating to the acquisition of South Deep.
South Deep Gold mine, being an unincorporated joint venture, is not liable for taxation. Taxation included in South Deep is indicative, as tax is provided in the holding companies at a rate of 28 % .
2 “Corporate and other” represents the items to reconcile segment data to consolidated financial statement totals, including the elimination of intercompany transactions and balances as well as the Group’s exploration interests. This does not represent a
separate segment as it does not generate revenue. Included in “Corporate and other” is the adjustment made in respect of the purchase price allocation of South Deep.
3 For the purpose of the review of the segment by the CODM, Asanko’s income statement was proportionately consolidated as a discontinued operation. The proportionately consolidated income of US $ 18.8 million above was reconciled to
Asanko's equity-accounted income of US $ 13.0 million by deducting the purchase price allocation fair value adjustment amounting to US $ 5.8 million . The profit for the year from continuing operations of US $ 708.7 million reconciled to the
total profit for the year of US $ 721.7 million by deducting the income from discontinued operation of US $ 13.0 million . The Equity Accounted Joint Venture was carried at US $ 72.5 million .
4 Other costs “Corporate and other” comprise share of losses of equity-accounted investees, net of taxation of US $ 2.9 million and the balance of US $ 8.7 million consists mainly of corporate-related costs.
5 The Australian operations are entitled to transfer and off-set profits and losses from one company to another, therefore it is not meaningful to split the royalties, income or deferred taxation.
6 Capital expenditure for the year ended 31 December 2022 .
7 Includes revenue from the sale of copper amounting to US $ 201.6 million .
8 The Group has disaggregated and disclosed cost of sales before gold inventory change and amortisation and depreciation for each segment in line with the IFRIC® Agenda Decision, Disclosure of Revenues and Expenses for Reportable
Segments. The comparatives have been presented accordingly to facilitate comparability of segment performance.
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45 . Major Group investments – direct and indirect
Shares held
Group beneficial interest
Notes
2024
2023
2024
2023
Subsidiaries
Unlisted
Abosso Goldfields Ltd 8
– Class “A” shares
1
49,734,000
49,734,000
90.0 %
90.0 %
– Class “B” shares
1
4,266,000
4,266,000
90.0 %
90.0 %
Agnew Gold Mining Company Pty Ltd
2
54,924,757
54,924,757
100.0 %
100.0 %
Darlot Mining Company Pty Ltd
2
1
1
100.0 %
100.0 %
GFI Joint Venture Holdings (Pty) Ltd
3
311,668,564
311,668,564
100.0 %
100.0 %
GFL Mining Services Ltd
3
235,676,387
235,676,387
100.0 %
100.0 %
Gold Fields Ghana Ltd 9
1
900
900
90.0 %
90.0 %
Gold Fields Group Services (Pty) Ltd
3
1
1
100.0 %
100.0 %
Gold Fields Holdings Company Ltd
5
4,330
4,084
100.0 %
100.0 %
Gold Fields La Cima S.A. 10
4
1,426,050,205
1,426,050,205
99.5 %
99.5 %
Gold Fields Operations Ltd
3
156,279,947
156,279,947
100.0 %
100.0 %
Gold Fields Orogen Holding (BVI) Ltd
5
2,334
1,981
100.0 %
100.0 %
Gruyere Mining Company Pty Ltd
2
1
1
100.0 %
100.0 %
GSM Mining Company Pty Ltd
2
1
1
100.0 %
100.0 %
Minera Gold Fields Salares Norte SpA
6
338,276,530
338,276,530
100.0 %
100.0 %
Newshelf 899 (Pty) Ltd
3
– Class “A” shares 11
90,000,000
90,000,000
100.0 %
100.0 %
– Class “B” shares 12
%
%
St Ives Gold Mining Company Pty Ltd
2
281,051,329
281,051,329
100.0 %
100.0 %
Windfall Mining Group Inc.
7
1,317,173,539
395,856,557
100.0 %
100.0 %
1 Incorporated in Ghana.
2 Incorporated in Australia.
3 Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa.
4 Incorporated in Peru.
5 Incorporated in the British Virgin Islands.
6 Incorporated in Chile.
7 Incorporated in Canada.
8 Abosso Goldfields Ltd (“Abosso”) owns the Damang operation in Ghana. The accumulated non-controlling interest of Abosso at 31 December 2024 amounts to US $ 14.8
million ( 2023 : US $ 21.0 million ). A dividend of US $ 8.4 million was declared to non-controlling interest during 2024 ( 2023 : US$ nil ). Refer to the segment reporting, note 41,
for summarised financial information of Damang.
9 Gold Fields Ghana Ltd (“GFG”) owns the Tarkwa operation in Ghana. The accumulated non-controlling interest of GFG at 31 December 2024 amounts to US $ 113.9 million
( 2023 : US $ 95.0 million ). A dividend of US $ 18.0 million was advanced to non-controlling interest during 2024 ( 2023 : US $ 12.0 million ). Refer to the segment reporting, note
41, for summarised financial information of Tarkwa.
10 Gold Fields La Cima S.A. (“La Cima”) owns the Cerro Corona operation in Peru. The accumulated non-controlling interest of La Cima at 31 December 2024 amounts to
US $ 1.5 million ( 2023 : US $ 1.1 million ). A dividend of US$ nil was paid to non-controlling interest during 2024 ( 2023 : US $ 0.5 million ). Refer to the segment reporting, note
41, financial information of Cerro Corona.
11 The South Deep Joint Venture (“SDJV”) owns and operates the South Deep Gold Mine. The SDJV is an unincorporated joint venture between Gold Fields Operations
Limited (“GFO”) and GFI Joint Venture Holdings Proprietary Limited (“GFIJVH”). GFO and GFIJVH are wholly owned subsidiaries of Newshelf 899 Proprietary Limited
(“Newshelf”). The share capital of Newshelf comprises of:
90,000,000 “A” shares, representing 90 % of Newshelf’s equity. Gold Fields Limited is the holder of the “A” shares; and
10,000,000 “B” shares, representing 10 % of Newshelf’s equity. South Deep’s BEE shareholders are the holders of the “B” shares.
12 The “B” shares entitle the BEE shareholders to a cumulative preferential dividend of R 20.0 million per annum for the first 10 years (expired in December 2020), R 13.3
million per annum for the next five years and R 6.7 million for the five years thereafter. After 20 years , this preferential dividend will cease. The “B” shares’ rights to
participate in the profits of Newshelf over and above the cumulative preferred dividend were initially suspended. The suspension will be lifted over a 20 years period on
a phased-in basis as follows:
after 10 years , in respect of one-third of the “B” shares ;
after 15 years , in respect of another one-third of the “B” shares ; and
after 20 years , in respect of the remaining one-third of the “B” shares .
After 20 years , all of the “B” shares will substantially have the same rights as the “A” shares. The BEE shareholders must retain ownership of the “B” shares for 30 years .
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Notes to the consolidated financial statements continued
for the year ended 31 December 2024
45. Major Group investments – direct and indirect continued
Shares held
Group beneficial interest
2024
2023
2024
2023
Other 1
Listed associates
Rusoro Mining Limited
140,000,001
%
24.4 %
Lunnon Metals Limited
67,327,550
66,216,438
30.5 %
31.1 %
Vior Mining Exploration Company Inc.
52,076,544
20.7 %
%
Joint ventures
Far Southeast Gold Resources Incorporated
1,737,699
%
40.0 %
Asanko Gold Ghana Limited
450,000,000
%
45.0 %
Adansi Gold Company Limited
100,000
%
50.0 %
Shika Group Finance Limited
10,000
%
50.0 %
Windfall Mining Group (Partnership)
%
50.0 %
Listed equity investments
Amarc Resources Limited
5,000,000
5,000,000
2.3 %
2.4 %
Chakana Copper Corp 2
45,861,699
38,967,343
17.2 %
19.9 %
Galiano Gold Inc. (formerly Asanko Gold Inc.) 2
50,471,657
21,971,657
19.6 %
9.8 %
Generation Mining Limited
8,594,000
3.6 %
%
Great Southern Mining Limited
46,108,597
4.7 %
%
Hamelin Gold Limited 2
23,500,000
23,500,000
14.9 %
14.9 %
Killi Resources Limited 2
15,346,797
10.9 %
%
Lefroy Exploration Limited 2
21,613,910
21,613,910
8.8 %
10.8 %
Mineral Resource Limited
655,031
655,031
0.3 %
0.3 %
O3 Mining Inc. 2
18,291,854
15.6 %
%
Osisko Metals Inc.
10,992,200
3.6 %
%
Queen's Road Capital Investments Limited
1,968,500
4.0 %
%
Torq Resources Inc. 2
20,678,260
15,000,000
14.9 %
13.6 %
Tesoro Gold Limited 2
272,350,072
163,227,850
17.5 %
14.2 %
1 Only major investments are listed individually.
2 An assessment has been performed and the Group does not have significant influence.
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Operating and financial information by mine (unaudited)
for the year ended 31 December 2024
South Deep - total managed
Gold produced
Net earnings (before
minorities)
Tonnes
Milled
Yield*
g/tonne
Kilograms
’000
ounces
All-in
costs**
US$/oz
SA Rand
million
US$
million
Year to 30 June
2007 #
1,104,000
4.6
5,076
163
595
(46.8)
(6.5)
2008
1,367,000
5.3
7,220
232
727
(143.1)
(19.7)
2009
1,241,000
4.4
5,434
175
717
(10.9)
(1.2)
2010
1,681,000
4.9
8,236
265
811
(81.0)
(10.7)
Six months to December 2010
1,101,000
4.1
4,547
146
939
(96.5)
(13.5)
Year to 31 December
2011
2,440,000
3.5
8,491
273
1,073
146.4
20.3
2012
2,106,000
4.0
8,411
270
1,105
122.1
14.9
2013
2,347,000
4.0
9,397
302
1,045
(206.9)
(21.6)
2014
1,323,000
4.7
6,236
200
1,732
(897.7)
(83.0)
2015
1,496,000
4.1
6,160
198
1,559
(700.5)
(55.2)
2016
2,248,000
4.0
9,032
290
1,234
191.1
13.0
2017
2,081,000
4.2
8,748
281
1,400
(337.6)
(25.3)
2018
1,320,000
3.7
4,885
157
2,012
(3,009.2)
(224.7)
2019
1,666,000
4.1
6,907
222
1,259
104.4
7.2
2020
2,258,000
3.1
7,056
227
1,260
578.6
35.3
2021
2,922,000
3.1
9,101
293
1,379
1,693.4
114.5
2022
2,984,600
3.4
10,200
328
1,356
2,401.8
146.7
2023
3,008,000
3.3
10,021
322
1,349
3,058.3
165.8
2024
3,001,000
2.8
8,313
267
1,794
2,999.5
163.6
Total
37,694,600
3.8
143,471
4,611
# For the seven months ended 30 June 2007, since acquisition control.
* Combined surface and underground yield
** All-in costs: as from 2014 per the new World Gold Council Standard issued on 27 June 2013. Up to 2014, cash cost was the key metric.
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Operating and financial information by mine (unaudited) continued
for the year ended 31 December 2024
Tarkwa mine – total managed
Gold produced
Net
earnings
(before
minorities)
Tonnes
treated
Yield
g/tonne
Kilograms
’000
ounces
All-in
costs**
US$/oz
US$
million
Year to 30 June
1994 – 2005
91,612,600
1.2
108,546
3,490
n/a
210.9
2006
21,487,000
1.0
22,060
709
292
97.8
2007
22,639,000
1.0
21,684
697
333
116.9
2008
22,035,000
0.9
20,095
646
430
147.8
2009
21,273,000
0.9
19,048
612
521
100.0
2010
22,716,000
1.0
22,415
721
536
187.9
Six months to December 2010
11,496,000
1.0
11,261
362
562
135.6
Year to 31 December
2011
23,138,000
1.0
22,312
717
556
401.4
2012
22,910,000
1.0
22,358
719
673
263.7
2013
19,275,000
1.0
19,664
632
816
(16.2)
2014
13,553,000
1.3
17,363
558
1,068
83.7
2015
13,520,000
1.3
18,229
586
970
87.5
2016
13,608,000
1.3
17,669
568
959
116.9
2017
13,527,000
1.3
17,617
566
940
85.4
2018
13,791,000
1.2
16,330
525
951
40.1
2019
13,749,000
1.2
16,146
519
958
101.3
2020
14,234,000
1.1
16,370
526
1,017
173.5
2021
13,877,000
1.2
16,227
522
1,155
259.8
2022
14,016,000
1.2
16,535
532
1,248
(32.8)
2023
14,102,000
1.2
17,138
551
1,293
224.4
2024
14,926,000
1.1
16,703
537
1,629
369.0
Total
431,484,600
1.1
475,770
15,295
Surface operation from F1999.
** All-in costs: as from 2014 per the new World Gold Council Standard issued on 27 June 2013. Up to 2014, cash cost was the key metric.
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Damang mine – total managed
Gold produced
Net  earnings
(before
minorities)
Tonnes
treated
Yield
g/tonne
Kilograms
’000
ounces
All-in costs**
US$/oz
US$
million
Year to 30 June
2002 # – 2005
17,279,000
1.8
30,994
996
n/a
76.1
2006
5,328,000
1.4
7,312
235
341
27.2
2007
5,269,000
1.1
5,843
188
473
16.0
2008
4,516,000
1.3
6,041
194
551
25.9
2009
4,991,000
1.2
6,233
200
660
9.0
2010
5,028,000
1.3
6,451
207
660
45.9
Six months to December 2010
2,491,000
1.5
3,637
117
636
39.4
Year to 31 December
2011
4,942,000
1.4
6,772
218
701
100.5
2012
4,416,000
1.2
5,174
166
918
36.3
2013
3,837,000
1.2
4,760
153
1,060
(118.3)
2014
4,044,000
1.4
5,527
178
1,175
3.4
2015
4,295,000
1.2
5,220
168
1,326
(89.3)
2016
4,268,000
1.1
4,594
148
1,254
(4.5)
2017
4,590,000
1.0
4,467
144
1,827
20.4
2018
4,205,000
1.3
5,630
181
1,506
(8.3)
2019
4,645,000
1.4
6,482
208
1,147
25.5
2020
4,798,000
1.4
6,936
223
1,035
45.2
2021
4,720,000
1.7
7,913
254
852
98.7
2022
4,784,000
1.5
7,154
230
1,083
85.7
2023
4,821,000
1.0
4,747
153
1,679
(53.7)
2024
4,959,000
0.8
4,199
135
2,002
23.0
Total
108,226,000
1.3
146,086
4,696
# F2002 – For the five months ended 30 June, since acquisition.
** All-in costs: as from 2014 per the new World Gold Council Standard issued on 27 June 2013. Up to 2014, cash cost was the key metric.
Asanko mine # – 45%
Gold produced
Net
earnings
(before
minorities)
Tonnes
treated
Yield
g/tonne
Kilograms
’000
ounces
All-in costs**
US$/oz
US$
million
Year to 31 December
2018
944,000
1.5
1,400
45
1,175
(1.1)
2019
2,474,000
1.4
3,513
113
1,214
4.3
2020
2,674,000
1.3
3,499
113
1,316
59.4
2021
2,670,000
1.1
2,942
95
1,559
27.0
2022
2,623,050
0.9
2,384
77
1,435
18.8
2023
2,737,000
0.7
1,876
60
1,672
34.0
Total
14,122,050
1.1
15,614
503
# Asanko was an equity accounted joint venture and was equity accounted since 31 July 2018. On 21 December 2023, Gold Fields announced the divestment of its 45% shareholding
in Asanko Gold to the joint venture partner Galiano Gold. The investment in Asanko Gold, including the Asanko redeemable preference shares, was presented as an asset held for
sale at 31 December 2023. The share of results of equity investee of Asanko Gold was presented as a discontinued operation in the consolidated financial statements for the year
ended 31 December 2023. The transaction was subject to a number of conditions and was concluded on 4 March 2024 with the receipt of US$65.0 million in cash and 28.5 million
in Galiano shares. For the purpose of the review of the Group results up to the date of classification as an asset held for sale by the Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”), in
terms of IFRS 8 Operating Segments, Asanko was proportionately consolidated. As a result, the operating and financial information by mine included analysis of Asanko’s results.
** All-in costs per the new World Gold Council Standard issued on 27 June 2013.
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for the year ended 31 December 2024
St Ives mine
Gold produced
Tonnes
treated
Yield
g/tonne
Kilograms
’000
ounces
All-in
costs**
US$/oz
All-in
costs**
A$/oz
Year to 30 June
2002 # – 2005
21,960,000
2.7
59,838
1,924
254
379
2006
6,690,000
2.3
15,440
496
339
453
2007
6,759,000
2.2
15,146
487
424
540
2008
7,233,000
1.8
12,992
418
582
649
2009
7,262,000
1.8
13,322
428
596
805
2010
6,819,000
1.9
13,097
421
710
806
Six months to December 2010
3,284,000
2.3
7,557
243
710
757
Year to 31 December
2011
6,745,000
2.1
14,449
465
901
873
2012
7,038,000
2.0
13,992
450
931
899
2013
4,763,000
2.6
12,525
403
833
861
2014
4,553,000
2.5
11,246
362
1,164
1,289
2015
3,867,000
3.0
11,566
372
969
1,287
2016
4,046,000
2.8
11,290
363
949
1,273
2017
4,198,000
2.7
11,319
364
916
1,198
2018
4,251,000
2.7
11,415
367
902
1,207
2019
4,466,000
2.6
11,527
371
963
1,385
2020
4,817,000
2.5
11,972
385
873
1,266
2021
4,088,000
3.0
12,224
393
1,040
1,385
2022
3,857,000
3.0
11,717
377
1,104
1,594
2023
4,086,000
2.8
11,565
372
1,301
1,958
2024
4,191,000
2.5
10,295
331
1,903
2,885
Total
124,973,000
2.4
304,494
9,792
# F2002 – For the seven months ended 30 June, since acquisition.
** All-in costs: as from 2014 per the new World Gold Council Standard issued on 27 June 2013. Up to 2014, cash cost was the key metric.
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Agnew mine
Gold produced
Tonnes
treated
Yield
g/tonne
Kilograms
’000
ounces
All-in
costs**
US$/oz
All-in
costs**
A$/oz
Year to 30 June
2002 # – 2005
4,299,000
4.6
19,911
640
236
357
2006
1,323,000
5.2
6,916
222
266
355
2007
1,323,000
5.0
6,605
212
295
377
2008
1,315,000
4.8
6,336
204
445
496
2009
1,066,000
5.6
5,974
192
401
541
2010
883,000
5.8
5,140
165
539
611
Six months to December 2010
417,000
5.9
2,477
80
621
662
Year to 31 December
2011
935,000
6.5
6,035
194
696
675
2012
943,000
5.8
5,494
177
827
799
2013
974,000
6.9
6,705
216
625
646
2014
1,246,000
6.8
8,419
271
990
1,096
2015
1,218,000
6.0
7,360
237
959
1,276
2016
1,176,000
6.1
7,134
229
971
1,301
2017
1,235,000
6.1
7,502
241
977
1,276
2018
1,178,000
6.3
7,434
239
1,026
1,374
2019
1,231,000
5.5
6,824
219
1,152
1,656
2020
1,357,000
5.3
7,257
233
1,053
1,528
2021
1,254,000
5.5
6,936
223
1,308
1,741
2022
1,198,000
6.2
7,440
239
1,298
1,875
2023
1,342,000
5.7
7,617
245
1,288
1,939
2024
1,158,000
6.2
7,154
230
1,477
2,240
Total
27,071,000
5.6
152,670
4,908
# For the seven months ended 30 June, since acquisition.
** All-in costs: as from 2014 per the new World Gold Council Standard issued on 27 June 2013. Up to 2014, cash cost was the key metric.
Granny Smith mine
Gold produced
Tonnes
treated
Yield
g/tonne
Kilograms
’000
ounces
All-in
costs**
US$/oz
All-in
costs**
A$/oz
Year to 31 December
2013 from October
330,000
5.9
1,935
62
786
812
2014
1,472,000
6.7
9,804
315
809
896
2015
1,451,000
6.5
9,365
301
764
1,017
2016
1,446,000
6.1
8,827
284
834
1,119
2017
1,726,000
5.2
9,030
290
896
1,171
2018
1,778,000
4.9
8,709
280
925
1,239
2019
1,753,000
4.9
8,547
275
922
1,325
2020
1,719,000
4.9
8,386
270
1,010
1,465
2021
1,662,000
5.2
8,684
279
1,161
1,545
2022
1,583,000
5.7
8,955
288
1,171
1,691
2023
1,765,000
5.0
8,830
284
1,196
1,800
2024
1,571,000
5.7
8,927
287
1,270
1,925
Total
18,256,000
5.5
99,999
3,215
** All-in costs: as from 2014 per the new World Gold Council Standard issued on 27 June 2013. Up to 2014, cash cost was the key metric.
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Operating and financial information by mine (unaudited) continued
for the year ended 31 December 2024
Gruyere mine # – 50%
Gold produced
Tonnes
treated
Yield
g/tonne
Kilograms
’000
ounces
All-in
costs**
US$/oz
All-in
costs**
A$/oz
Year to 31 December
2019
1,639,000
0.9
1,541
50
2,900
4,170
2020
4,054,000
1.0
4,016
129
931
1,350
2021
4,219,000
0.9
3,835
123
1,158
1,541
2022
4,432,500
1.1
4,893
157
991
1,431
2023
4,693,000
1.1
5,008
161
1,190
1,792
2024
4,375,000
1.0
4,479
144
1,632
2,474
Total
23,412,500
1.0
23,772
764
# The Gruyere project was successfully completed during 2019, with first gold produced in June 2019. Commercial levels of production were achieved at the end of September 2019.
** All-in costs: as from 2014 per the new World Gold Council Standard issued on 27 June 2013. Up to 2014, cash cost was the key metric.
Australia region
Net earnings
US$ million
A$ million
Year to 30 June
2002 # – 2005
181.2
296.2
2006
39.3
52.6
2007
41.5
52.8
2008
36.8
41.2
2009
69.8
94.3
2010
81.0
89.9
Six months to December 2010
60.9
64.9
Year to 31 December
2011
189.6
183.8
2012
88.9
85.8
2013
(138.9)
(143.6)
2014
94.5
104.7
2015
175.5
233.3
2016
219.5
294.4
2017
204.3
266.8
2018
190.2
254.5
2019
159.3
229.0
2020
381.2
553.4
2021
475.8
633.2
2022
506.1
730.5
2023
564.8
851.5
2024
736.4
1,117.6
Total
4,357.7
6,086.8
# F2002 – For the seven months ended 30 June 2002, since acquisition.
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Cerro Corona mine – total managed
Gold produced*
Tonnes
treated
Yield
g/tonne
Kilograms
’000
ounces
All-in
costs**
US$/eq oz
Net
earnings
(before
minorities)
US$ million
Year to 30 June
2009 #
4,547,000
1.5
6,822
219
369
25.4
2010
6,141,000
2.0
12,243
394
348
90.8
Six months to December 2010
3,102,000
2.0
6,206
200
395
93.3
Year to 31 December
2011
6,593,000
1.8
11,915
383
437
208.5
2012
6,513,000
1.6
10,641
342
492
217.6
2013
6,571,000
1.5
9,851
317
491
80.5
2014
6,797,000
1.5
10,156
327
702
66.5
2015
6,710,000
1.4
9,196
296
777
(93.4)
2016
6,977,000
1.2
8,405
270
762
(73.1)
2017
6,796,000
1.4
9,540
307
673
97.4
2018
6,644,000
1.5
9,767
314
699
42.6
2019
6,718,000
1.4
9,104
293
810
83.1
2020
6,796,000
0.9
6,442
207
1,119
53.9
2021
6,817,000
1.1
7,723
248
1,040
54.8
2022
6,721,000
1.2
8,103
261
998
27.9
2023
6,485,000
1.1
7,440
239
1,146
(41.6)
2024
6,310,000
0.9
5,381
173
1,585
81.6
Total
107,238,000
1.4
148,935
4,790
# Transition from project to operation from September 2008.
* Cerro Corona is a gold and copper mine. As such, gold produced and all-in costs are based on gold equivalent ounces.
** All-in costs: as from 2014 per the new World Gold Council Standard issued on 27 June 2013. Up to 2014, cash cost was the key metric.
Salares Norte
Gold produced*
Tonnes
treated
Yield
g/tonne
Kilograms
’000
ounces
All-in
costs
US$/eq oz
Net
earnings
US$ million
Year to 31 December
2024
156,000
9.1
1,400
45
12,058
26.8
Total
156,000
9.1
1,400
45
* Salares Norte is a gold and silver mine. As such, gold produced and all-in costs are based on gold equivalent ounces.
# Salares Norte achieved first gold in March 2024 and commenced ramping to commercial levels of production which is expected to be achieved in H2 2025.
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Shareholders’ information (unaudited)
Register date: 31 December 2024
Issued Share Capital: 895,024,247 shares
Number of
shareholders
%
Number
of shares
%
Shareholder spread
1 – 1000 shares
20,086
87.4 %
2,650,963
0.3 %
1001 – 10 000 shares
1,542
6.7 %
4,643,502
0.5 %
10 001 – 100 000 shares
854
3.7 %
32,588,824
3.6 %
100 001 – 1 000 000 shares
413
1.8 %
122,912,705
13.7 %
Over 1 000 000 shares
100
0.4 %
732,228,253
81.8 %
Total
22,995
100.0 %
895,024,247
100.0 %
Distribution of shareholders
American Depositary Receipts
1
%
180,901,758
20.2 %
Banks
235
1.0 %
148,980,404
16.7 %
Brokers
60
0.3 %
46,742,709
5.2 %
Close Corporations
111
0.5 %
91,090
0.0 %
Control Account
2
0.0 %
832,055
0.1 %
Endowment Funds
109
0.5 %
2,078,483
0.2 %
Individuals
19,548
85.0 %
10,898,990
1.2 %
Insurance Companies
72
0.3 %
22,516,724
2.5 %
Investment Companies
9
0.0 %
2,297,337
0.3 %
Medical Aid Schemes
42
0.2 %
2,275,429
0.3 %
Mutual Funds
875
3.8 %
194,754,294
21.8 %
Nominees and Trusts
923
4.0 %
30,641,191
3.4 %
Other Corporations
37
0.2 %
843,824
0.1 %
Other
2
%
25,943
%
Pension Funds
570
2.5 %
235,261,736
26.3 %
Private Companies
392
1.7 %
1,066,487
0.1 %
Public Companies
6
0.0 %
1,290,399
0.1 %
Share Trust
1
%
13,525,394
1.5 %
Total
22,995
100.0 %
895,024,247
100.0 %
Public/Non-public Shareholders
Non-public Shareholders
3
%
13,551,337
1.5 %
Public Shareholders
22,992
100.0 %
881,472,910
98.5 %
Total
22,995
100.0 %
895,024,247
100.0 %
1 A breakdown of the directors' and prescribed officers' shareholding is provided on page 11 of this report.
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Beneficial shareholders holding of 3% or more
Number of
shares
%
Public Investment Corporation (Government Employees Pension Fund)
189,528,728
21.18 %
VanEck Vectors Gold Miners ETF
39,430,264
4.41 %
Total
228,958,992
25.59 %
Fund managers holding of 3% or more
Number of
shares
%
Public Investment Corporation
161,159,174
18.01 %
BlackRock Inc
65,411,519
7.31 %
VanEck Global
49,167,270
5.49 %
The Vanguard Group, Inc
36,495,399
4.08 %
M&G Investments
31,386,677
3.51 %
Total
343,620,039
38.40 %
Foreign custodian holding of 3% or more
Number of
shares
%
State Street Bank And Trust
83,424,962
9.32 %
JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association
70,881,402
7.92 %
Citibank NA London
49,824,605
5.57 %
The Bank of New York Mellon
29,133,860
3.26 %
Total
233,264,829
26.07 %
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Glossary of terms
Abbreviations and units
ABET
Adult Basic Education and Training
AISC
All-in sustaining costs. AISC comprises on-site mining costs (on a sales basis); on-site general and
administrative costs; royalties and production taxes; realised gains/losses on hedges due to operating costs;
community costs related to current operations; permitting costs related to current operations; third-party
smelting, refining and transport costs; non-cash remuneration (site-based); stock-piles/product inventory
write-down; operational stripping costs; by-product credits; corporate general and administrative costs
(including share-based remuneration); reclamation and remediation – accretion and amortisation (operating
sites); exploration and study costs (sustaining); and capital exploration (sustaining)
AIC
All-in costs. AIC is AISC plus community costs not related to current operations; community costs not related
to current operations; reclamation and remediation costs not related to current operations; exploration and
study costs (non-sustaining); capital exploration (non-sustaining); capitalised stripping & underground mine
development (non-sustaining); and capital expenditure (non-sustaining)
AS/NZ 4801
Australian occupational health and safety management standards
Backfill
Material generally sourced from processing plant mine residues and utilised for the filling of mined voids, to
ensure long-term stability of excavations and minimise the effects of seismic activity
BEE
Black Economic Empowerment. BEE seeks to ensure that black persons within South Africa gain a significant
degree of control in the economy through the possession of equity stakes and the holding of management
positions within an institution
Blasthole
The hole into which a blasting charge is inserted in order to blast loose a quantity of rock
Borehole or drill hole
Hole bored or drilled in rock, usually to obtain representative samples (see diamond drill)
Box-hole
A cross raise, normally from the access cross-cut to the reef horizon, for the purpose of drawing broken rock
and ore from the reef horizon into a conveyance in the cross-cut
Bulk mining
Any large-scale, mechanised method of mining involving many thousands of tonnes of ore being blasted or
caved and transported to a processing plant
BVQI
Bureau Veritas Quality International is a leading global and independent certification body that audits and
certifies whether company systems meet the requirements of ISO standards
Carbon-in-leach (“CIL”)
The recovery process in which gold is leached from gold-bearing ore pulp by cyanide and simultaneously
adsorbed onto activated carbon granules in the same tanks. The loaded carbon is then separated from the
pulp for subsequent gold removal by elution.
Capital expenditure (or
capex)
Specific project or ongoing expenditure for replacement or additional equipment, materials or infrastructure
Carbon-in-pulp (“CIP”)
The recovery process in which gold is first leached to close to maximum extent from gold-bearing ore pulp by
cyanide and then adsorbed onto activated carbon granules in separate and subsequent tanks. The loaded
carbon is then separated from the pulp for subsequent gold removal by elution
Channel
Historic water course into which sediments consisting of gravel and sand are/have been deposited
Collective Bargaining
Agreement
Collective Bargaining Agreement means a written agreement concerning terms and conditions of
employment or any other matter of mutual interest concluded by a trade union(s) and the Company
Comminution
The term used to describe the process by which ore is reduced in size in order to liberate the desired mineral
from the gangue material in preparation for further processing
Co-morbidity
Medical term for diseases that commonly co-exist, which increase the risk of morbidity
Concentrate
A metal-rich product resulting from a mineral enrichment process such as gravity concentration or flotation, in
which most of the desired mineral has been separated from the waste material in the ore
Conglomerate
Sedimentary rocks comprising eroded subangular to rounded pebbles within a finer-grained matrix
Cross-cut
A horizontal underground drive developed perpendicular to the strike direction of the stratigraphy and reef
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Cut-off grade
The lowest grade of mineralised ore, which determines whether or not it is economic to mine and send to the
processing plant
Decline
An excavation from surface or subsurface, in the form of a tunnel, which is developed downwards
Depletion
The decrease in quantity of ore, in a deposit or property resulting from extraction or mining
Development
Is any tunnelling operation that is developed for either exploration, exploitation or both
Diamond drill
A rotary type of rock drill that cuts a core of rock by diamond bits and is recovered in long cylindrical sections
Dilution
Waste or material below the cut-off grade that contaminates the ore during the course of mining operations
and thereby reduces the average grade mined
Dip
Angle of inclination (of a geological feature/rock) from the horizontal
Dyke
Tabular, vertical or near vertical body of igneous rock formed by the intrusion of magma generally into planar
structural zones of weakness
Elution
The chemical process of desorbing gold from activated carbon
Facies
The characteristics of a rock unit defined by its composition, lithology, physical properties and geochemical
parameters, usually reflecting the conditions of its origin
Fatality rate
Number of deaths normally expressed as a ratio per million man-hours worked
Fault
The surface or plane of a fracture along which movement has occurred
Feasibility study
A comprehensive design and costing study of the selected option for the development of a mineral project in
which appropriate assessments have been made of realistically assumed geological, mining, metallurgical,
economic, marketing, legal, environmental, social, governmental, engineering, operational and all other
modifying factors, which are considered in sufficient detail to demonstrate at the time of reporting that
extraction is reasonably justified (economically mineable) and the factors reasonably serve as the basis for a
final decision by a proponent or financial institution to proceed with, or finance, the development of the
project. The overall confidence of the study should be stated
Filtration
Process of separating usually valuable solid material from a liquid
Flotation
The process by which the surface chemistry of the desired mineral particles is chemically modified such that
they preferentially attach themselves to bubbles and float to the surface of the pulp in specially designed
aerated and agitated vessels. The gangue or waste minerals may be chemically depressed to not float, thus
allowing the valuable minerals to be concentrated and separated from the undesired material
Footwall
The underlying side of an ore body or stope
Free cash flow margin
The free cash flow (“FCF”) margin is revenue less cash outflow divided by revenue expressed as a
percentage
Gold equivalent
A quantity of metal (such as copper) converted to an amount of gold in ounces, based on accepted gold and
other metal prices, i.e. the accepted total value of the metal based on its weight and value thereof divided by
the accepted value of one troy ounce of gold
Grade
The quantity of gold or other metal contained within a unit weight of one metric tonne, generally expressed in
grams per metric tonne (“g/t”) or percent metal per metric tonne (%)
Hanging wall
The overlying side of an ore body or slope
Haulage
A horizontal underground excavation which is used to transport mined ore
Head grade
The grade of the material delivered to the processing facility (such as heap leach pad, mill, etc.)
The Mineral Reserve declaration is for material as delivered to the processing facility
Hedging
Taking a buy or sell position in futures market opposite to a position held in the cash/spot market to minimise
the risk of financial loss from an adverse price change
Hydrothermal
Process of injection of hot, aqueous, generally mineral-rich solutions into existing rocks or geological features
ICVCT
Informed Consented Voluntary Counselling and Testing
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Abbreviations and units
Indicated Mineral
Resources
That part of a Mineral Resource for which tonnage, densities, shape, physical characteristics, grade and
mineral content can be estimated with a reasonable level of confidence. It is based on exploration, sampling
and testing information gathered through appropriate techniques from locations such as outcrops, trenches,
pits, workings and drill holes. The locations are too widely or inappropriately spaced to confirm geological
and/or grade continuity but are spaced closely enough for continuity to be assumed
Inferred Mineral
Resource
That part of a Mineral Resource for which tonnage, grade and mineral content can be estimated with a low
level of confidence. It is inferred from geological evidence and assumed but not verified geological and/or
grade continuity. It is based on information gathered through appropriate techniques from locations such as
outcrops, trenches, pits, workings and drill-holes which may be limited or of uncertain quality and reliability
ISO 14000
International standards for organisations to implement sound environmental management systems
Lock-up gold
Gold trapped as a temporary inventory within a processing plant, or sections thereof, typically milling circuits
LTIFR
Lost-Time Injury Frequency Rate, expressed in million man-hours worked
Measured Mineral
Resource
That part of a Mineral Resource for which tonnage, densities, shape, physical characteristics, grade and
mineral content can be estimated with a high level of confidence. It is based on detailed and reliable
exploration, sampling and testing information gathered through appropriate techniques from locations such
as outcrops, trenches, pits, workings and drill holes. The locations are spaced closely enough to confirm
geological and grade continuity
Milling
A general term used to describe the material size reduction process in which crushed ore is ground in a
rotating grinding mill, using some form of grinding media (e.g. steel balls) prior to being subjected to physical
or chemical treatment to extract the valuable metals to a concentrate or finished product
Mine Health and Safety
Act (“MHSA”)
The South African Mine Health and Safety Act, No 29 of 1996
Mineralised
Rock in which minerals have been naturally introduced
Mineral Reserve
A ‘‘Mineral Reserve’’ is the economically mineable material derived from a Measured or Indicated Mineral
Resource or both. It includes diluting and contaminating materials and allows for losses that are expected to
occur when the material is mined. Appropriate assessments to a minimum of a pre-feasibility study for a
project and a life-of-mine plan for an operation must have been completed, including consideration of, and
modification by, realistically assumed mining, metallurgical, economic, marketing, legal, environmental, social
and governmental factors (the modifying factors). Such modifying factors must be disclosed
Mineral Resource
A ‘Mineral Resource’ is a concentration or occurrence of material of economic interest in or on the earth’s
crust in such form, quality and quantity that there are reasonable and realistic prospects for eventual
economic extraction. The location, quantity, grade, continuity and other geological characteristics of a Mineral
Resource are known, or estimated from specific geological evidence, sampling and knowledge interpreted
from an appropriately constrained and portrayed geological model. Mineral Resources are subdivided, and
must be so reported, in order of increasing confidence in respect of geoscientific evidence, into Inferred,
Indicated or Measured categories
Mining Face
The end of a development end, drift, cross-cut or stope at which work is taking place
Net cash flow
Cash flow from operating activities less net capital expenditure and environmental payments
Normal fault
Fault in which the hanging wall moves downward relative to the footwall, under extensional tectonic
conditions
Nugget effect
A measure of the randomness of the grade distribution within a mineralised zone
NUM
National Union of Mine Workers
OHSAS
Management system standards, developed in order to facilitate the integration of quality and occupational
health and safety management systems by organisations
Payshoot
Linear to sublinear zone within a reef for which gold grades or accumulations are predominantly above the
cut-off grade
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Pillar
Rock left behind to help support the excavations in an underground mine
Pre-Feasibility Study
A preliminary design and costing study of the short-listed preferred mining and processing option(s) for the
development of a mineral project in which appropriate assessments have been made of realistically assumed
geological, mining, metallurgical, economic, marketing, legal, environmental, social, governmental,
engineering, operational and all other modifying factors, which are considered in sufficient detail to
demonstrate at the time of reporting that extraction is reasonably justified (economically mineable) and the
determined assumptions and parameters reasonably serve as the basis for potential declaration of Mineral
Reserves
Probable Mineral
Reserve
The economically mineable material derived from a Measured and/or Indicated Mineral Resource. It is
estimated with a lower level of confidence than a Proved Mineral Reserve. It is inclusive of diluting materials
and allows for losses that may occur when the material is mined. Appropriate assessments, to a minimum of a
Pre-feasibility Study (PFS) for a project, have typically been carried out, including consideration of and
modification by realistically assumed mining, metallurgical, economic, marketing, legal, environmental, social
and governmental factors. These assessments demonstrate at the time of reporting that extraction is
reasonably justified
Project capital
Capital expenditure that is associated with specific projects
Proved Mineral
Reserve
The economically mineable material derived from a Measured Mineral Resource. It is estimated with a high
level of confidence. It is inclusive of diluting materials and allows for losses that may occur when the material
is mined. Appropriate assessments, to a minimum of a Pre-Feasibility Study (PFS) for a project, have been
typically carried out, including consideration of and modification by realistically assumed mining,
metallurgical, economic, marketing, legal, environmental, social and governmental factors. These
assessments demonstrate at the time of reporting that extraction is reasonably justified
Reef
A general term for metalliferous mineral deposit (gold) within a geological zone or unit
Remuneration Report
The term Executive Directors refers to the CEO and the CFO, who are members of the Board of Gold Fields
Limited
The term Executive Committee or Executives refers to the Gold Fields Limited Executive Committee, which
for purposes of King IV™ is the executive management of the Company. The Executive Committee is made up
of the CEO, CFO, the Corporate Executive Vice Presidents (“EVPs”) and the Regional EVPs
Corporate EVPs refers to those members of the Executive Committee who are based at the Corporate Office
of the Company based in Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa
Regional EVPs are those members of the Executive Committee who are heads of their respective regions,
namely South Africa, West Africa, Americas and Australia
LTIP – Long-Term Incentive Plan LTI – Long-Term Incentive
MSR – Minimum Shareholding Requirements STI – Short-Term Incentive Plan
RemCo – Remuneration Committee BSC – Balance Scorecard
GRP – Gross Remuneration Package BRP – Base Rate of Pay
MSR – Minimum Shareholding Requirement RexCo – Regional Executive Committee EVP – Executive Vice
President
ROE – Rate of exchange CEO – Chief Executive Officer CFO – Chief Financial Officer
TSR – Absolute and Relative Total Shareholder Return FCFM – Free Cash-Flow Margin
ExCo – Executive Committee NED – Non-Executive Director
SADC
Southern African Development Community
SAMREC Code
The South African code for the Reporting of Exploration results, Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves (the
SAMREC Code) 2016 Edition
Seismic
Earthquake or earth vibration including from sources occurring naturally and artificially induced by mining
operations
Shaft
An opening cut downwards from the surface for transporting personnel, equipment, supplies, ore and waste
Shear
A deformation resulting from stresses that cause contiguous parts of a body of rock to slide relative to each
other in a direction parallel to their plane of contact
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Abbreviations and units
PFS
Pre-Feasibility Study
PHC
Primary health clinic
PPI
Producer price index
SABC
SAG Milling (with pebble crushing) followed by Ball Milling (with hydrocyclones)
SAG
Semi-Autogenous Grinding
SAMREC
South African code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves
SEC
United States Securities Exchange Commission
STI
Sexually transmitted infection
TB
Tuberculosis
TEC
Total employees costed
UASA
United Association of South Africa (a labour organisation)
VCT
Voluntary counselling and testing (for HIV)
WAD CN
Weak acid dissociable cyanide
cm
centimetre
cm.g/t
gold accumulation
g
gram
g/t
grams per metric tonne – gold or silver grade
ha
hectare
kg
kilogram
km
kilometre
koz
thousand ounces
kt
thousand metric tonnes
ktpa
thousand metric tonnes per annum
ktpm
thousand metric tonnes per month
m 2
square metre
Moz
million ounces
oz
fine troy ounce equalling 31.10348 grams
R
South African Rand
R/kg
South African Rand per kilogram
Rm
million South African Rand
R/t
South African Rand per metric tonne
t
metric tonne
US$
United States Dollar
US$m
million United States Dollar
US$/oz
United States Dollar per ounce
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Glossary of terms – Sustainable development
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
United Nations Global Compact – is a United Nations initiative to encourage businesses worldwide to adopt sustainable and socially
responsible policies, and to report on their implementation. The Global Compact is a principle-based framework for businesses, stating
10 principles in the areas of human rights, labour, the environment and anti-corruption. www.unglobalcompact.org
Global Reporting Initiative (“GRI”) – produces one of the world’s most prevalent standards for sustainability reporting.
www.globalreporting.org
International Council on Mining and Metals (“ICMM”) – CEO-led organisation of mining companies that seeks to continually entrench
best practice with regard to sustainable development and to provide a platform for member companies to share experiences.
www.icmm.com
Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (“DJSI”) – are a family of benchmarks for investors who have recognised that sustainable business
practices are critical to generating long-term shareholder value and who wish to reflect their sustainability convictions in their
investment portfolios. www.robecosam.com/csa/indices/djsi-index-family.html
Johannesburg Stock Exchange (“JSE”) – was formed in 1887. It offers five financial markets: Equities, Bonds, Financial, Commodity and
Interest Rate Derivatives. web.jse.co.za
HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELLBEING
Total Recordable Injury Frequency Rate (“TRIFR”) TRIFR = (Fatalities + Lost Time Injuries + Restricted Work Injuries + Medically
Treated Injuries) x 1,000,000/number of hours worked.
A Lost Time Injury (“LTI”) is a work-related injury resulting in the employee or contractor being unable to attend work for a period of
one or more days after the day of the injury. The employee or contractor is unable to perform any of his/her duties.
A Restricted Work Injury (“RWI”) is a work-related injury sustained by an employee or contractor which requires medical treatment and
results in the employee or contractor being unable to perform one or more of their routine functions for a full working day, from the day
after the injury occurred. The employee or contractor can still perform some of his/her duties.
A Medically Treated Injury (“MTI”) is a work-related injury sustained by an employee or contractor which does not incapacitate that
employee and who, after having received medical treatment, is deemed fit to immediately resume his/her normal duties on the next
calendar day, immediately following the treatment or re-treatment.
A Serious Injury is an injury that incurs 14 or more days lost and results in:
A fracture of any bone (excluding hairline fractures and fractures of fingers, toes or nose);
Internal haemorrhage;
Head trauma (including concussion, loss of consciousness) requiring hospitalisation;
Loss of all or part of a limb (excluding bone dressing to facilitate medical treatment of injured fingers and toes);
Permanent loss of function and/or permanent disability such as hearing loss or damage to lung function;
Permanent disfigurement where the injury has resulted in the appearance of a person being deeply and persistently harmed
medically and that is likely to lead to psychosocial problems
A Serious Potential Incident (“SPI”) is any workplace related incident that has the potential for the maximum credible outcome to
result in:
a Fatality, or
is Reportable to the Regulator, or
is a Serious Injury, or
a Chronic Illness.
Duration Rate is the average days lost per LTI. Duration Rate = Days Lost / Number of Lost Time Injuries.
Severity Rate is a measure of the severity of LTIs. Severity Rate = (Days lost to LTIs) * 1,000,000/hours worked
Safety Engagement Rate (“SER”) is the number of safety engagements per 1,000 hours worked. Safety engagements are defined by
each region and include defined safety conversations between a leader and a worker or a group of workers in the workplace and
observation and testing in the field of a system or process designed to prevent fatalities.
OHSAS 18001 is an international voluntary standard for occupational health and safety management systems. As with other standards,
it is based on the identification and control of risks and monitoring of business performance against these.
ISO 45001 is an international standard for occupational health and safety management systems. It is replacing OHSAS 18001 over the
period 2018-2021.
Noise-Induced Hearing Loss (“NIHL”) is a disorder that results from exposure to high-intensity sound, especially over a long period of
time.
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Diesel particulate matter (“DPM”) is a complex mixture of solids and liquids. The particles in diesel exhaust are of special concern
because, due to their respirable size, they can penetrate deep into human lungs. The composition of DPM includes many species that
are known for their adverse health effects, including several carcinogens. There is no global consensus on diesel particulate exposure
regulations.
Silicosis is a form of occupational lung disease caused by inhalation of crystalline silica dust, and is marked by inflammation and
scarring in the form of nodular lesions in the upper lobes of the lungs.
Chronic Obstructive Airway Disease (“COAD”) refers to chronic bronchitis and emphysema, a pair of commonly co-existing diseases
of the lungs in which the airways become narrowed.
Highly active antiretroviral therapy (“HAART”) – Treatment of people infected with HIV, to suppress the growth of HIV, the retrovirus
responsible for AIDS. The standard treatment consists of a combination of at least three drugs.
Environment
ISO 14001 is an international voluntary standard for environmental management systems. This is one standard in the ISO 14000 series
of international standards on environmental management.
ISO 50001 is an international standard for energy management systems.
Environmental incidents – these are incidents that are classified in accordance with a system designed by Gold Fields (based on the
GRI definition) that classifies the incident based on its severity. Incidents are classified as follows:
Not classified – Incidents below the level 1 classification threshold and with no environmental impact: No classification or
administrative action required, but it can be logged.
Level 1 environmental incident – Incident that involves minor non-conformance that results in minimal or no environmental impact.
Level 2 environmental incident – Incident that involves minor non-conformance that results in short-term, limited and non-ongoing
adverse environmental impacts.
Level 3 environmental incident – Incident that results in limited non-conformance or non-compliance. The non-compliance results in
ongoing (as per the timeframes defined in Gold Fields Guidelines), but limited environmental impact.
Level 4 environmental incident – Incident resulting in significant non-conformance or non-compliance with significant short-term or
medium-term environmental impact. Such events are likely to be operation-threatening in isolation and cumulatively (i.e. if the
incidents are repeated) is very likely to threaten a licence to operate or social licence to operate. In addition, such incidents also have
the potential to cause reputational damage.
Level 5 environmental incident – Incident that results in major non-conformance or non-compliance. The non-compliance or non-
conformance results in either catastrophic short-term impact or medium to long-term environmental impact. Company or operation
threatening implications and potential major damage to the Company’s reputation are almost inevitable.
Water management
Water withdrawal: The sum of all water drawn into Gold Fields’ operations from all sources for any use/impact.
Recycled water: Processing used water/waste water through the same or another cycle at the same facility. The water/waste water is
treated before being recycled and reused.
Reused water: Water/waste water that is reused without treatment at the same facility or at another of Gold Fields’ operations.
Percentage of water recycled or reused : Water recycled/reused/total water used in process 5 x 100.
Total water used in process: Water withdrawal + water recycled/reused.
Acid mine drainage (“AMD”) or acid rock drainage (“ARD”), collectively called acid drainage (“AD”) is formed when certain sulphide
minerals in rocks are exposed to oxidising conditions, such as the presence of oxygen, combined with water. AD can occur under
natural conditions or as a result of the sulphide minerals that are exposed to oxidation during mining or during storage in waste rock
dumps, ore stockpiles or tailings dams. The acidic water that forms usually contains iron and other metals if they are contained in the
host rock.
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Supply chain management and material stewardship
International Cyanide Management Code (“ICMC”) – is a voluntary industry programme for the manufacture, transport and use of
cyanide in gold production. It focuses on the safe management of cyanide and cyanidation mill tailings and leach solutions. Companies
that adopt the Code must have their mining operations that use cyanide to recover gold audited by an independent third party to
determine the status of Code implementation, and must use certified manufacturers and transporters.
Social responsibilities
Socio-economic development spend (“SED”) – Payments made to communities and community investments that are not inherent to the
functioning of the operation. This may include payments related to infrastructure, health and well-being, education and training, local
environment, scholarships and donations. This definition is aligned to the World Gold Council (“WGC”) definition.
Host communities – are identified by each operation for the purpose of securing our mining licences – both legal and social. These
communities are directly affected by and have an expectation regarding our activities.
Local Economic Development (“LED”) – refers to initiatives and monies disbursed to uplift socio-economic conditions in the communities
in which we operate, in particular job creation and enterprise development.
Our people
HDSA – Historically disadvantaged South Africans.
Energy and carbon management
Greenhouse gas emission (“GHG emission”) – Gas which absorbs outgoing terrestrial radiation, such as methane, CFCs and carbon
dioxide.
Scope 1 carbon dioxide equivalent (“CO2e”) emissions – are those directly occurring from sources that are owned or controlled by the
institution, including: on-site stationary combustion of fossil fuels; mobile combustion of fossil fuels by company-owned/controlled
vehicles; and fugitive emissions. Fugitive emissions result from intentional or unintentional releases of GHGs.
Scope 2 CO 2 e emissions – are indirect emissions generated in the production of electricity purchased by the Company.
Scope 3 CO 2 e emissions – are all the other indirect emissions that are a consequence of the activities of the institution, but occur from
sources not owned or controlled by the institution such as commuting, air travel, waste disposal; embodied emissions from extraction,
production and transportation of purchased goods; outsourced activities; contractor-owned vehicles; and line loss from electricity
transmission and distribution.
Equivalent carbon dioxide (“CO 2 e”) – measures for describing how much global warming a given type and amount of greenhouse gas
may cause, using the functionally equivalent amount or concentration of carbon dioxide (“CO 2 ”) as the reference.
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Administration and corporate information
Corporate Secretary
Anré Weststrate
Tel: +27 11 562 9719
Fax: +086 720 2704
email: anré.weststrate@goldfields.com
Registered Office
Johannesburg
Gold Fields Limited
150 Helen Road
Sandown
Sandton
2196
Postnet Suite 252
Private Bag X30500
Houghton
2041
Tel: +27 11 562 9700
Fax: +27 11 562 9829
Office of the United Kingdom Secretaries
London
St James’s Corporate Services Limited
Suite 31, Second Floor
107 Cheapside
London
EC2V 6DN
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7796 8644
email: general@corpserv.co.uk
American depository receipts transfer agent
Shareholder correspondence should be mailed to:
BNY Mellon
PO Box 505000
Louisville, KY 40233 – 5000
Overnight correspondence should be sent to:
BNY Mellon
462 South 4th Street, Suite 1600
Louisville, KY40202
email: shrrelations@cpushareownerservices.com
Phone numbers
Tel: 888 269 2377 Domestic
Tel: 201 680 6825 Foreign
Sponsor
J.P. Morgan Equities South Africa Proprietary Limited
1 Fricker Road
Illovo, Johannesburg 2196
South Africa
Gold Fields Limited
Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa
Registration number 1968/004880/06
Share code: GFI
Issuer code: GOGOF
ISIN: ZAE 000018123
Investor and media enquiries
Jongisa Magagula
Tel: +27 11 562 9775
Mobile: +27 82 562 5288
email: jongisa.magagula@goldfields.com
Thomas Mengel
Tel: +27 11 562 9849
Mobile: +27 72 493 5170
email: thomas.mengel@goldfields.com
Transfer secretaries
South Africa
Computershare Investor Services (Proprietary) Limited
Rosebank Towers
15 Biermann Avenue
Rosebank
Johannesburg
2196
Private Bag X9000
Saxonwold
2132
Tel: +27 11 370 5000
Fax: +27 11 688 5248
United Kingdom
MUFG Corporate Markets (formerly Link Group)
Central Square
29 Wellington Road
Leeds LSI 4 DL
England
Tel: +44 (0) 371 664 0300
Calls are charged at the standard geographic rate and will vary by
provider. Lines outside the United Kingdom will be charged at the
applicable international rate. Business is open between 09:00 –
17:30, Monday to Friday excluding public holidays in England and
Wales.
email: shareholderenquiries@cm.mpms.mufg.com
Listings
JSE/NYSE/GFI
Directors
YGH Suleman (Chairperson), MJ Fraser* (Chief Executive Officer)
AT Dall* (Chief Financial Officer), A Andani # , PJ Bacchus†, ZBM
Bassa, MC Bitar @ , TP Goodlace, SL McCrae^^, JE McGill^, SP Reid^,
PG Sibiya, CAT Smit
South African unless otherwise stated. ˆAustralian, †British,
& Canadian, @ Chilean, # Ghanaian, *Executive director
www.goldfields.com
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2024
Gold Fields Limited
Annual Financial
Report
Creating enduring value
beyond mining
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2024 Gold Fields Limited Governance and Remuneration Report Creating enduring value beyond mining

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Contents Welcome to our Governance and Remuneration Report for the year ended 31 December 2024 About this report 3 Reflections from our Lead Independent Director and Chairperson of the Remuneration Committee 4 Governance review 5 How good governance creates value 6 Ensuring we do business ethically 7 Material standards and principles guiding our governance 8 Key Board focus areas for 2024 9 Our governance structure 12 Our Board of Directors 17 Board committees 20 Application of King IV within Gold Fields 30 Application of section 3.84 of the JSE Listings Requirements 33 Remuneration Report 34 Introduction to the Remuneration Report 35 Section 1: Background statement 36 Section 2: Remuneration Policy 39 Section 3: Implementation Report 52 Administration and corporate information 66 GOLD FIELDS Governance and Remuneration Report 2024 2 Delivering value in partnerships with our stakeholders Gold Fields is a globally diversified gold producer with nine operating mines in Australia, South Africa, Ghana, Chile and Peru, and one project in Canada. We have total attributable annual gold-equivalent production of 2.07Moz, Proved and Probable gold Mineral Reserves of 44.3Moz, Measured and Indicated Mineral Resources of 30.4Moz (excluding Mineral Reserves (EMR)) and Inferred Mineral Resources EMR of 11.6Moz. Our shares are listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) and our American depositary shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). About our cover The cover photo of our 2024 Governance and Remuneration Report shows employees underground at our Granny Smith mine in Western Australia. The secondary photo shows a truck operating at our Tarkwa mine in Ghana. Send us your feedback We value your feedback on our reporting suite. To support our efforts to report on the issues our stakeholders care about, please provide any feedback and questions to investors@goldfields.com or sustainability@goldfields.com. You can also visit www.goldfields.com and download the feedback form. linkedin.com/company/ gold-fields @GoldFields_LTD business.facebook.com/ GoldFieldsLTD instagram.com/ goldfields_ltd/ Navigation icons Further reading available within this report Further information available online

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About this report Our integrated reporting suite enables stakeholders, including our capital providers, to make informed decisions about the long-term prospects of Gold Fields Limited (Gold Fields, the Company or the Group) and our ability to create and sustain value. This Governance and Remuneration Report reflects our commitment to the highest standards of corporate governance. It highlights the Board and committee focus areas and key decisions made in 2024, and includes the full Remuneration Report. This report demonstrates how Gold Fields does business ethically, transparently and in line with good governance and remuneration practices. Our key stakeholder groups Our people1 Host communities Suppliers Governments Capital providers Top risk categories for 2024 1 Employees, contractor employees and organised labour For more information, refer to our Report to Stakeholders. Our sustainability indices GOLD FIELDS Governance and Remuneration Report 2024 3 Board approval Gold Fields’ Board of Directors (Board) acknowledges its responsibility to ensure the integrity of this Governance and Remuneration Report. The Board believes that the 2024 IAR and its supporting reports address all matters that could substantively impact the Group’s ability to create value over the short, medium and long term, including Gold Fields’ strategic objectives. The Board is also of the opinion that this report materially complies with the relevant statutory and regulatory requirements – particularly the Integrated Reporting Framework, the King IV Report on Corporate Governance, 2016 (King IV)*, the Companies Act No 71 of 2008, as amended (Companies Act), as well as the JSE and NYSE Listings Requirements. * Copyright and trademarks are owned by the Institute of Directors South Africa NPC and all of its rights are reserved Safety and wellbeing of our people Country and regulatory risk Delivery of expected profitability and cash-flows Predictable operating delivery Delivery of growth through M&A and greenfields exploration (external) Delivery of growth and capital projects (internal) Business partner integration Licence to operate and societal expectations Access to talent required to execute strategy Operational impact due to lack of climate adaptation measures Cybersecurity vulnerabilities leading to incident Group strategic pillars Strategic pillar 1: Deliver safe, reliable and cost- effective operations Strategic pillar 2: Deliver positive social and environmental impact Strategic pillar 3: Grow the value and quality of our portfolio of assets AA-rating Tied 8th miner and Sustainability Yearbook member Overall ESG risk rating: 26.2 | ESG risk rating category: Medium (2023: AA-rating) (2023: 8th miner) and Sustainability Yearbook member (2023: Overall ESG rating: 26.6 | Overall ESG risk rating category: Medium) B- 1st gold miner (2023: B-) (2023: 1st gold miner) For more on our risks and opportunities, refer to our Integrated Annual Report (IAR) (p28 – 36). Overview Governance review Remuneration Report Administration and corporate information

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Reflections from our Lead Independent Director and Chairperson of the Remuneration Committee This is our second standalone Governance and Remuneration Report, aimed at enhancing transparency and accountability on key corporate governance and remuneration matters. It also marks my last report as Lead Independent Director and Chairperson of the Remuneration Committee, as I will retire from the Board at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 28 May 2025. After just over nine years on the Gold Fields Board, I can attest to the Company’s commitment to leading governance standards, the highest standards of ethical conduct, regulatory compliance, sustainability and transparent reporting. This report offers a comprehensive overview of Gold Fields’ governance and remuneration practices, policies and performance. It enables investors, regulators and other stakeholders to make an informed assessment of Gold Fields’ governance and remuneration frameworks and how these support value creation. This aligns with our commitment to best practice in managing environmental, social and governance (ESG) matters, as contained in pillar 2 of our strategy – deliver positive social and environmental impact. We believe good governance is fundamental to business sustainability and our ability to create shared value for all our stakeholders. I would like to take this opportunity to reaffirm key governance practices at Gold Fields that demonstrate how good governance underpins the way we do business. These were highlighted in my reflections last year but remain fundamental: • Formulating our strategy, including setting goals, approving performance targets and monitoring implementation – because what we tell our people matters, and how we reward performance drives results • Creating physically and psychologically safe, healthy and inclusive workplaces that empower our people to speak up and raise concerns • Delivering on our commitment to ESG, with a strong focus on employee safety and wellbeing, community impact and environmental stewardship, overseen by the Board’s committees • Rigorously ensuring compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and the frameworks and standards to which the Company has committed • Advancing fair remuneration by aligning executive pay with the achievement of strategic objectives, shareholder interests and sustainable business practices, as well as ensuring a transparent Remuneration Policy to promote employee motivation and retention • Engaging with stakeholders transparently and constructively, fostering collaborative decision-making and clear reporting while balancing diverse interests Above all, the Board has robust mechanisms to ensure good governance, ethical business conduct and compliance with regulatory requirements. These include our governance framework, policies and governance structures – but, most importantly, leading by example to cultivate a culture of integrity and transparent reporting to our stakeholders. This report details our approach to Board succession planning and implementation, including in relation to my and Peter Bacchus’s retirement. Ensuring our Board has the right mix of skills and experience is critical to ensure it can set and oversee the implementation of the Company’s strategy now and into the future, in an increasingly complex global context. Furthermore, the Board’s skills composition must ensure the Company is equipped to play a meaningful role in addressing pressing societal issues. Our governance processes, practices and structures are aligned with the King IV. The Board continually reviews and refines the Company’s approach and will fully support and participate in the formulation of King V, a process that commenced in early 2025. In conclusion, I would like to thank my fellow directors and the Gold Fields management team for their support and advice in my role as Lead Independent Director and Remuneration Committee Chairperson. To Jacqueline McGill, who will succeed me in both roles after the AGM, I extend my best wishes for success and the assurance that the Gold Fields team will fully support her in these efforts. Steven Reid Lead Independent Director and Chairperson of the Remuneration Committee GOLD FIELDS Governance and Remuneration Report 2024 4 “This report offers a comprehensive overview of Gold Fields’ governance and remuneration practices, policies and performance, illustrating how these support value creation.” Steven Reid Overview Governance review Remuneration Report Administration and corporate information Refer to our 2024 Remuneration Report from p34 of this report. A full register of the King IV principles and the Company’s compliance is available on p30 – 32.

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GOLD FIELDS Governance and Remuneration Report 2024 5 In this section Governance review How good governance creates value 6 Ensuring we do business ethically 7 Material standards and principles guiding our governance 8 Key Board focus areas for 2024 9 Our governance structure 12 Our Board of Directors 17 Board committees 20 Application of King IV within Gold Fields 30 Application of section 3.84 of the JSE Listings Requirements 33 Salares Norte in Chile is the latest mine in the Gold Fields portfolio Overview Governance review Remuneration Report Administration and corporate information

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How good governance creates value We believe good governance directly contributes to the sustainability of our business and advances our purpose – creating enduring value beyond mining The Board drives value creation by: Culture of integrity • Setting the tone for integrity and responsible corporate citizenship, anchored in our purpose and values • Ensuring our decision-making and reward frameworks support and uphold a culture of integrity • Promoting inclusive decision-making to protect our reputation and licence to operate • Overseeing the fulfilment of fiduciary duties by executives and Board members Robust strategy • Approving strategic direction and goals presented by the Executive Committee • Ensuring strategy drives sustainability and balances the interests of all stakeholders • Overseeing the risk management framework – the risks and opportunities that might impact the implementation of strategy • Implementation of the capital management framework – balancing sustaining and growth investment with capital returns to our investors • Setting performance targets and monitoring delivery against plans Fair remuneration • Ensuring executive remuneration is fair, equitable, responsible and aligned with our strategy, promoting business performance on a strong cultural foundation • Determining remuneration principles in line with King IV • Aligning remuneration with shareholder interests and sustainable value creation • Ensuring remuneration practices attract, motivate, retain and reward employees who support the delivery of our corporate and operational commitments • Providing transparent disclosure on Remuneration Policy and executive remuneration outcomes Inclusive stakeholder engagement • Ensuring our approach to stakeholder engagement supports transparent and ongoing consultation, and collaborative and informed decision-making • Overseeing our reporting and disclosure to allow stakeholders to make informed assessments of Gold Fields’ performance and impact • Ensuring our inclusive stakeholder engagement approach continually evolves to balance the interests, needs and expectations of stakeholders with the best interests of the Company Safe and healthy work environment • Upholding our guarantee that everyone who works at Gold Fields goes home safe and well every day • Ensuring adequate oversight of physical and psychological safety, particularly through incident and risk reporting • Overseeing adherence to safety, health and environmental legislation, standards and compliance requirements • Reviewing serious potential incidents and material unwanted events and overseeing the application of learnings to prevent future incidents Regulatory compliance • Ensuring adherence to laws, regulations and adopted rules, codes and standards and the highest levels of corporate governance • Supporting Executive Committee decisions to drive governance in line with leading practices Commitment to sustainability • Overseeing community impact and value creation through the Social, Ethics and Transformation (SET) Committee • Overseeing health, safety and environmental performance through the Safety, Health and Sustainable Development (SHSD) Committee • Ensuring good corporate citizenship and timely responses to any adverse impacts our operations may have on communities and the environment • Ensuring accurate and timely ESG performance reporting GOLD FIELDS Governance and Remuneration Report 2024 6 Overview Governance review Remuneration Report Administration and corporate information

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Ensuring we do business ethically Gold Fields’ foundation is built on strong ethics, driven by our Board and committees, fostering a culture of integrity, ethical decision-making and transparent reporting. This foundation strengthens trust, enhances our reputation and creates sustainable value. We have robust mechanisms in place to ensure ethical conduct, regulatory compliance and the entrenchment of good governance principles across the business. Legal and compliance We proactively manage legal, regulatory and reputational risks through a robust governance and compliance framework. Key actions in 2024 included: • Maintained our ongoing profiling and assessment of applicable laws, regulations, policies, codes and standards • Enhanced the internal assurance process to more effectively align inherent and residual risk, controls and obligations • Ensured ongoing training on key governance areas, including the Code of Conduct and Group Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy • Risk-screened 100% of all new and existing suppliers and contractors for a range of pre-defined risk categories, including human rights compliance and political exposure • Analysed engagements with and commitments made to all external stakeholders • Extended our combined assurance process to assess the efficacy of compliance-related operational controls as part of operational business process review Audit and risk The Board determines the risk appetite for the Group. Management is responsible for defining the measures that will be used to assess appetite status and embedding these in business performance management and reporting. The Risk Committee reviews management reports on the status of key risks and opportunities and reports these to the Board regularly. The Board supports management in ensuring that risk exposures are maintained within appetite and in highlighting and addressing unacceptable exposures where necessary. The Audit Committee oversees the combined assurance process implemented by the Risk and Internal Audit teams. The risk appetite guidance from the Board, along with management’s opinion on key risk status, determine assurance priorities, and the internal audit team ensures that the necessary internal controls are in place to maintain risk exposures within appetite. Effective processes are in place to ensure that weaknesses highlighted by the audit team are addressed appropriately. Furthermore, the Audit Committee ensures the integrity of Gold Fields’ accounting records. It is supported by the Company’s external auditors, who assure the adequacy and accuracy of accounting records and corporate reporting. PwC have been the Company’s auditors since 2019. For more information on our Audit Committee and Risk Committee, refer to p22 and p27. Code of Conduct and confidential hotline Our Code of Conduct reflects our values and shapes how we operate, extending to business partners and the supply chain. Employees receive the Code during onboarding and participate in training. Our Code of Conduct will be comprehensively reviewed, refreshed and updated in 2025. A confidential hotline is available to all employees and stakeholders across all jurisdictions in which we operate, backed by the Whistleblower Policy, which outlines reporting processes and protections against retaliation. During the year, we started a review of our confidential hotline process to align to the current environment, integrate it with the Code of Conduct, ensure secure incident reporting and promote effective and confidential handling of matters. Commitment to leading practice Gold Fields upholds and promotes continuous improvement in ethical, responsible mining, as guided by a range of international standards and industry best practices. The material standards and principles that guide our governance are outlined on the next page. In addition, we are guided by: • Legislation and regulations of the countries in which we operate • King IV • United Nations (UN) Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights • Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) GOLD FIELDS Governance and Remuneration Report 2024 7 Overview Governance review Remuneration Report Administration and corporate information

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Material standards and principles guiding our governance Internal standards and principles Listings requirements Sustainability standards Business ethics standards Gold Fields’ comprehensive set of internal standards and principles form the foundation of how we do business. These include: Our purpose: Our purpose is the reason we exist – Creating enduring value beyond mining. Our values: Our values drive everything we do and are applied all levels, from directors to employees. Board Charter: The Charter defines the roles, responsibilities and powers of the Board and its committees, ensuring directors meet their fiduciary duties. Each Board committee operates in terms of its terms of reference, which are reviewed annually to align with the provisions of applicable statutory and regulatory requirements. Code of Conduct: Our Code of Conduct binds all employees, officers and directors to ethical and fair business practices. The Audit and SET Committees oversee implementation. Supplier Code of Business Conduct: The Code outlines our expectations of suppliers (including business partners) in their dealings with us and with others. Gold Fields’ primary listing is on the JSE, subject to the JSE Listings Requirements. With a secondary listing on the NYSE and as a foreign private issuer, we comply with the NYSE Listings Requirements, select US Securities and Exchange Commission (US SEC) provisions and the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. The Board is satisfied that every effort was made to comply with King IV during 2024. As per King IV, applicable, non-binding rules, codes and standards have been adopted by the Audit Committee, and management monitors ongoing compliance. Our Sustainable Development Framework is guided by the ICMM Mining Principles and supporting Performance Expectations, with external assurance ensuring compliance. While not a direct participant, we are guided by and adhere to the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact. As a World Gold Council member since January 2022, we subscribe to the Responsible Gold Mining Principles and the Conflict-Free Gold Standard. Our reporting is guided by the Integrated Reporting Framework and the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards. Certifications As at 31 December 2024, all our operations that use cyanide were fully certified to the ICMC. Subsequent to year-end, St Ives’ certification was reduced to substantial certification. The operation is implementing a corrective action plan due for completion in May 2025. All eligible operations are certified to the ISO 45001 occupational health and safety management systems standard and the ISO 14001 environmental management systems standard. All our mines are certified to the ISO 50001 energy management system standard. All our operations and regional offices – except those in Chile – are certified against the ISO 27001 information security management systems standard. Our Code of Conduct aligns with national and international business ethics and anti-corruption standards, including the UN Convention against Corruption and the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention. We support the principles and processes of the Extractive Industry Transparency Initiative (EITI) through our membership of the ICMM, with Canada, Ghana and Peru as compliant jurisdictions. Australia, Chile and South Africa are not EITI member countries. Through our ICMM membership, we are aligned with the UN Global Compact and the Voluntary Principles on Human Rights. We annually review, assess and maintain a regulatory risk profile of all identified laws, regulations and adopted rules, codes and standards. GOLD FIELDS Governance and Remuneration Report 2024 8 Overview Governance review Remuneration Report Administration and corporate information

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Key Board focus areas for 2024 The Board and management’s primary responsibility is to guarantee that our people go home safe and well every day. Tragically, we fell short of this commitment in 2024, and it is with profound sadness that we reported two fatalities at our operations during the year. The Board extends its sincere condolences to the families, friends and colleagues of those who have lost their lives at our operations. The recurrence of serious injuries and fatalities is unacceptable, and the Board prioritised the urgent need for stronger interventions. In response, management initiated an independent review by dss+ of the Group’s safety leadership, processes, systems and practices to identify opportunities to accelerate our safety improvement journey. The review found many sound practices within the Group, which are being leveraged across our operations. There are, however, areas where the review emphasised the need for improvement. The insights and expertise gained from our people and business partners through the safety review served as the foundation of our multi-year safety improvement plan, which aims to eliminate fatalities and serious injuries. This plan, which was reviewed and approved by the Board, is based on four focus areas, covering leadership and culture; resilient risk reduction; building capability; and business partner management. As the Company rolls out the programme, the Board will play an active role in overseeing its implementation and evaluating its impact. In addition to addressing the culture and behaviours that lead to unsafe practices, we continued to focus on implementation of engineering and technical solutions that make our operations safer and eliminate risk exposure, where possible. The Board has encouraged further investment in relevant technologies, if feasible. We also continue to work to protect our people’s psychological wellbeing by fostering respectful and inclusive workplaces. In this regard, the Board is encouraged by the progress management has made in implementing the recommendations from the Respectful Workplace review conducted by EB&Co in 2023. The Board believes that by addressing the gaps identified by the two independent reviews and embedding a culture of safety and respect in our business, the Company can deliver on its commitment to ensuring that our people go home safe and well every day while also enhancing their quality of life. Refer to p40 of our IAR for more on our safety improvement plan. The business made significant progress during 2024 in setting a foundation that is structured and resourced to deliver our near-term targets and realise our long-term aspirations. The Board oversaw a critical change in Gold Fields’ organisational structure; the transition from a three- layered organisation (Group, regions, operations) to a two-layered global functional guidance model (Group, operations). The redesigned structure has been successfully implemented, with work ongoing to ensure it is well embedded across the business. The Group’s new organisational structure enables stronger functional leadership, guidance and support for our operations, which remain accountable for safe, reliable and cost-effective production. We believe the new organisational structure will drive standardised ways of working and provide growth opportunities that can leverage the experience of our people across the Group. The structure is designed to provide greater agility as our portfolio evolves, as evidenced by the integration of the Windfall project team into the Group – an addition that previously would have required a new supporting regional structure. Our leadership team was strengthened with the appointment of Alex Dall as permanent CFO in March 2025, following his tenure as Interim CFO since April 2024 after Paul Schmidt’s retirement. Mariette Steyn was appointed as EVP Sustainability and Chris Gratias as EVP Strategy, Planning and Corporate Development. These additions to the executive leadership team follow the appointment of Mike Fraser as CEO on 1 January 2024, as well as four other new EVPs in 2023. The Board is confident that the leadership team is well positioned to enable the delivery of leading operational, social and financial results, embodying the energy and leadership required to drive delivery of the Company’s strategy. To ensure ongoing leadership continuity, the Board is working with management to ensure well-defined succession plans and talent pipelines for key executive, operational and management positions. GOLD FIELDS Governance and Remuneration Report 2024 9 Our people’s safety and wellbeing Organisational structure and executive leadership changes Board committee structure and succession Our commitment to responsible mining Delivering safe, reliable and cost-effective operations Improving the quality of our portfolio During the year, the Board provided oversight over the Company’s strategy to deliver safe, reliable production, positive social and environmental impact and improving the quality of the Gold Fields portfolio. These efforts were directed towards ensuring the safety and wellbeing of our people, enhancing the lives of host communities, achieving predictable operational outcomes and advancing key projects. Our people’s safety and wellbeing Organisational structure and executive leadership changes Overview Governance review Remuneration Report Administration and corporate information

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Key Board focus areas for 2024 continued In 2024, the Group revised its committee structures and memberships, reflecting the belief that Board and committee refreshment is essential for ensuring the Board is optimised to oversee and support management in the delivery of our strategy. These adjustments enhance governance effectiveness, ensure diversity of thought and strengthen oversight to support long-term value creation. We are proactively implementing structured succession plans to ensure the integration of fresh perspectives and diverse expertise into our Board and governance structures. Two non-executive directors (NEDs), Zarina Bassa and Shannon McCrae, were appointed in August 2024 to strengthen the Board’s financial, geological and mining expertise. Their committee memberships, as well as other committee membership changes during the year, aim to ensure an appropriate spread of expertise to enhance strategic oversight and decision-making. The Board also reviewed the structure and composition of its committees during the year to ensure effective consideration of all matters relating to the execution of Gold Fields’ strategy, while supporting collective decision-making by the full Board and a forward- facing focus. As a result of this review, the Capital Projects, Control and Review Committee was reconstituted as the Technical Committee effective 1 January 2025. The Strategy and Investment Committee was transitioned from an ad hoc committee to a permanent committee. This work continued in 2025, with the February announcement that two NEDs, Steven Reid and Peter Bacchus, will retire at the Company’s AGM in May 2025. As a result of their retirement, changes to Board committee chairmanships and memberships have been instituted. The Board continues to manage director tenure in a structured, proactive manner in line with the Board Charter and King IV recommendations. Refer to p14 for more on our succession planning, p15 for recent announcements on directors’ appointments and retirements, and p20 for changes in committee membership. Sustainability has long been part of how Gold Fields does business. As such, we have sought to integrate environmental and social matters into our operational management. Our guiding principles are to create value for our stakeholders, meaningfully invest in our host communities, take care of the environment, and adhere to the highest ethical standards. In 2021, the Board approved a dedicated strategic pillar to reflect this commitment, supported by a range of 2030 ESG targets with six priority areas in health and safety, gender diversity, stakeholder value creation, water stewardship and tailings management, and climate change. The Board receives updates on progress against these targets quarterly and, through the SET and SHSD Committees, provides oversight of stakeholder engagement and relations. These priorities were embedded into the Group strategy because they are key to the sustainability of the business and lead to better outcomes for our stakeholders. Our investment in renewable energy sources, for example, ensures security of electricity supply to our operations in Australia and South Africa and has led to lower energy costs in the long term. Similarly, seeking out and retaining a diverse and talented workforce widens the pool from which we can draw the right skills and experience to support our business. Business practice has shown that it also leads to better decision-making, increased innovation, and ultimately, better outcomes. At a time when concepts such as ESG and diversity, equity and inclusion are facing scrutiny in certain jurisdictions, the Board and management believe they lead to better business outcomes. When our people work underground, operate on sensitive land or negotiate with governments, these social and environmental guard-rails guide their conduct and performance. Gold Fields adopted these targets because they made sense for the business then, and they continue to make sense for the business today. They form the foundation of our regulatory and social licenses to operate, which must endure beyond political or economic cycles. Our 2030 ESG targets and our performance against them are discussed in detail throughout our reporting suite. Given that the strategies, programmes and initiatives to achieve these targets were established based on the knowledge and expectations of technology maturity in 2021, the Group has initiated a mid-term review, which will be completed in 2025. The Board looks forward to reviewing the outcomes of this review. GOLD FIELDS Governance and Remuneration Report 2024 10 Board committee structure and director succession Our commitment to responsible mining Overview Governance review Remuneration Report Administration and corporate information Open-pit mines at St Ives in Western Australia, Tarkwa in Ghana and Cerro Corona in Peru

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Key Board focus areas for 2024 continued The first pillar of our strategy focuses on delivering safe, reliable and cost-effective production, while investing in our operations to ensure sustained performance. It is important that our operations deliver predictable outcomes. Regrettably, we revised our production and cost guidance twice in 2024, and the market held us accountable for this. While we successfully met our annual revised guidance with an improved production performance in the second half of the year, it remains imperative that Gold Fields upholds its strong track record of consistently delivering on guidance. Having said that, the Group’s portfolio is well positioned for sustained performance and includes at least four multi-decade assets with sufficient Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources to support production of 2Moz – 3Moz well into the mid-2030s. These assets – St Ives in Australia, South Deep in South Africa, Tarkwa in Ghana, and the Windfall project in Canada – form the foundation of our long-term production strategy. With Tarkwa’s proposed JV with Iduapriem, if approved, and the Windfall project’s pending environmental approval and Board endorsement, all four assets are expected to remain significant contributors to our portfolio for well over a decade. The newest mine in our portfolio, Salares Norte, has the potential to become a multi-decade asset if ongoing exploration efforts successfully identify additional Mineral Resources to extend its current 10-year life- of-mine. Further growth potential exists at the Windfall project, which was acquired with an extensive exploration portfolio. The other three operations in Western Australia – Granny Smith, Agnew and Gruyere – are assets with upside optionality. Their current mine life extends into the 2030s and these assets are delivering good value. Studies to secure additional ore sources or enhancing productivity are underway and could extend their life and therefore value in the portfolio. The Cerro Corona mine in Peru, which is one of the two maturing operations in our portfolio, will continue processing stockpiles for another five years. At the other maturing mine, Damang, we have identified opportunities for the extension of its mine life, which are currently being assessed. Despite nearing the end of their commercial life, both assets remain profitable and will continue to generate solid free cash-flows. The Company is committed to optimising value at these operations while pursuing responsible transition strategies that benefit all stakeholders. The Board has prioritised responsible closure planning, and we are pleased to see this commitment being put into practice. The Board continues to apply Gold Fields’ capital allocation framework in determining future investments. The framework prioritises maintaining the Company’s investment grade credit rating, spending the necessary capital to ensure safe and reliable production, and paying a base dividend. After these priorities are met, discretionary growth investments – such as exploration, life extension or other strategic investments – are balanced with additional returns to shareholders. Refer to our IAR for more on the performance of the Group and its operations (p65 – 78). The Board believes Gold Fields presents a compelling long-term investment opportunity, offering near-term growth alongside a strong pipeline of development and exploration projects that will deliver sustainable returns for the decade and beyond. In the near to medium term, Gold Fields has a Mineral Resource and Mineral Reserve base to maintain production of 2Moz – 3Moz well into the mid-2030s. This growth will be driven by our existing portfolio of assets and projects we are actively advancing: Windfall and the proposed Tarkwa/Iduapriem JV. We expect to create additional value from 2025 onwards as Salares Norte ramps up with a cost structure that is materially lower than the Group average. In 2026, Salares Norte is set to reach designed capacity of 550koz – 580koz per year. The focus for the Board remains providing oversight over the successful ramp-up of the mine. Our acquisition of Osisko Mining, which consolidated Gold Fields’ full ownership of the Windfall project, marked a pivotal step in cementing our presence in Canada, a region known for its stable operating environment and high-grade gold assets. Windfall now works towards environmental approvals before the Board will make a final investment decision. Once approved and production commences in 2028, Windfall will drive increased profitability and free cash-flow per share. The case for our proposed Tarkwa/Iduapriem JV is compelling, as it is expected to extend mine life, increase production and reduce costs, creating value for all stakeholders. The Gold Fields and AngloGold Ashanti management teams will continue working towards obtaining approval from Ghana’s new government to move this transaction forward. The Windfall acquisition and the proposed Tarkwa/Iduapriem JV, if approved, are examples of the bolt-on merger and acquisition approach we are leveraging to ensure the longer-term growth of our portfolio. Through the Strategy and Investment Committee, the Board has mandated the Company to continue assessing similar value- enhancing opportunities, primarily in the jurisdictions where we currently operate. The other two growth levers are greenfields and brownfields exploration. Brownfields exploration has served the Company well, particularly at our Australian operations, where an annual investment of approximately A$70m (US$46m) has led to continuous Mineral Reserve replacement and life extensions. We are adopting a similar approach in Chile and Canada to increase Salares Norte and Windfall’s lives of mine. Greenfields exploration is playing an increasing role in our growth strategy by ensuring a pipeline of high-quality, early-stage opportunities to sustain our production profile. Our exploration team drives disciplined growth in existing jurisdictions while actively screening for new opportunities under defined parameters. Our exploration portfolio includes landholdings and JVs in Australia, Chile and Peru, complemented by strategic equity positions in a number of ASX and TSX-listed junior mining firms. Refer to our IAR for more on our growth projects (p20 – 22) and our brownfields exploration and greenfields portfolio and strategy (p82 – 83). 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Our governance structure Board overview The Gold Fields Board, as the Group’s highest governing authority, holds ultimate responsibility for ensuring adherence to sound corporate governance standards. It oversees business decisions and judgements, ensuring they are made with integrity, care, skill and diligence. The Board’s objectives and responsibilities are outlined in its Charter. Each Board committee operates in accordance with its terms of reference. Composition of the Board Board committees Yunus Suleman Chairperson 11 independent non-executive directors Gold Fields has 11 independent NEDs who operate independently of management. Their role is to monitor and provide independent oversight, ensuring effective governance and safeguard the interests of the Company and its stakeholders – with a particular focus on shareholders, including minority shareholders. Yunus Suleman provides overall leadership to the Board, ensuring collective responsibility for decisions while recognising the individual duties of Board members. He guides the Board’s focus on strategic matters, oversees the Group’s business and upholds high governance standards. Additionally, he plays a key role in enhancing the effectiveness of the Board and its directors. The roles of Chairperson and CEO are distinct and remain separate. Executive directors Mike Fraser Chief Executive Officer Steven Reid Lead Independent Director Mike Fraser leads all aspects of the Group’s operations by executing the strategy, focusing on long-term goals, growth, profitability and maximising return on investment. Alex Dall Chief Financial Officer Steven Reid provides leadership and counsel to the Board, supporting but not undermining the authority of the Chairperson. In the Chairperson’s absence, inability to perform duties, or when their independence is in question, the Lead Independent Director (LID) steps in to fulfil the Chairperson’s responsibilities as needed. Following Paul Schmidt’s retirement on 30 April 2024, Alex Dall served as Interim CFO and was appointed permanent CFO effective 1 March 2025. Alex oversees all finance activities at Gold Fields, including planning, implementation, budgeting, forecasting, business planning and negotiations. The Board assessed its 2024 performance and effectiveness through an internal assessment, which concluded that it was fully functional and satisfactorily discharging its duties as set out in the Board Charter. The Board approves and monitors the Group’s performance against the management-developed strategy. The Board Charter mandates directors to promote the Company’s vision while upholding sound corporate governance. Responsibilities are delegated to Board committees through formal terms of reference, but accountability remains with the Board. The Board stays informed of all Group developments through executive directors, executive management and the Company Secretary. Directors have unrestricted access to the Group’s management and access to the external auditors, when necessary, and are entitled to seek independent professional advice, at the Group’s expense, on any matters pertaining to Gold Fields that they require to address independently. GOLD FIELDS Governance and Remuneration Report 2024 12 Nominating and Governance Committee Yunus Suleman Chairperson Safety, Health and Sustainable Development Committee Terence Goodlace Chairperson Risk Committee Peter Bacchus Chairperson The Committee oversees the Group’s corporate governance framework, Board composition, appointments and succession planning. The Committee oversees the effectiveness of the Company’s safety, occupational health and sustainable development programmes. It keeps the Board informed on objectives, compliance and standards. The committee monitors SHSD performance across the Group, approves related policies and standards and ensures operations align with national and international regulations and best practices. The Committee ensures effective risk management policies and that strategies are in place to ensure management identifies, manages and mitigates risks with Board-approved risk parameters. Audit Committee Philisiwe Sibiya Chairperson Technical Committee* Alhassan Andani Chairperson Strategy and Investment Committee Peter Bacchus Chairperson The Committee holds decision-making authority over its statutory duties and is accountable to the Board and shareholders. It oversees the Group’s financial affairs and reporting, monitors the suitability and independence of external auditors and ensures the effectiveness of combined assurance and Group Internal Audit. The Committee monitors, reviews and evaluates matters relevant to operational performance and projects. *Previously the previously Capital Projects, Control and Review Committee The Committee considers and recommends strategic, organisational and structuring options for the Group to the Board, including investment and divestment opportunities. Remuneration Committee Steven Reid Chairperson Social, Ethics and Transformation Committee Jacqueline McGill Chairperson Executive Committee Mike Fraser Chairperson The Committee assists the Board in fulfilling its responsibilities regarding the Company’s remuneration practices and annual reporting, in line with applicable rules and regulations. It ensures the Group’s remuneration practices are fair, responsible and equitable, with executive remuneration directly linked to Group performance. The Committee holds decision-making authority over its statutory obligations and is accountable to the Board and shareholders. It assists the Board in overseeing social, ethics, security, labour, transformation, community, anti-corruption, land (in a social context), human rights and stakeholder relationships. The Executive Committee develops strategies and policy proposals for Board consideration, reviews Gold Fields’ performance against strategic objectives and supports the Board in fulfilling the Group’s disclosure obligations. The Executive Committee is not a Board committee. Overview Governance review Remuneration Report Administration and corporate information

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Our governance structure continued Board profile (as at 27 March 2025) Gold Fields’ Memorandum of Incorporation mandates a Board of between four and 15 directors. Currently, the Board comprises 13 directors – two executive directors and 11 independent NEDs. Since the Company’s inception, the Board has maintained a majority of independent NEDs. Our Memorandum of Incorporation is available online. Guided by the Nominating and Governance Committee, the Board appoints reputable individuals with recognised competence, experience and a commitment to dedicating sufficient time to the Company as independent directors. Each director offers relevant knowledge, technical expertise and business acumen, ensuring independent judgement in Board discussions and decisions. The Nominating and Governance Committee ensures the Board has adequate diversity in race, gender, culture, age, field of knowledge, skills, experience, business expertise and geographic and academic backgrounds. The Board strongly supports the Group’s diversity targets, including 30% female representation among the workforce by 2030. The Board also adopted a Board Diversity Policy, which commits to a target of 40% female representation at a Board level. We are currently at 38%. The composition of the Board’s committees was reviewed and approved at the November 2024 and February 2025 Board meetings. Board size and turnover Race diversity Gender diversity Age Tenure Independence Nationalities GOLD FIELDS Governance and Remuneration Report 2024 13 Overview Governance review Remuneration Report Administration and corporate information *African, Coloured and Indian Director movement over the past five years: 6 non-executive directors appointed 4 non-executive directors resigned or retired 4 executive directors appointed 4 executive directors resigned or retired

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Our governance structure continued Board expertise The graph below gives an overview of directors’ levels of expertise in key areas. Board appointment and succession Board succession planning is integral to the ongoing effective functioning of the Board. The Nominating and Governance Committee and the Board review development and succession planning annually, increasing frequency as needed. The Board is actively and continuously managing director succession to ensure continuity and maintain critical skills as five directors are approaching the end of their expected tenure. Our focus is on evolving Board composition to align with the Group’s strategic direction while prioritising the diversity, experience and expertise essential for long-term success. A structured, global search process began in 2024 to identify suitable candidates who bring particular skills, experience and fresh perspectives to the Board. This process not only replaces departing directors but also strengthens the Board’s overall capacity. Candidate selection considers knowledge, skills, business expertise, geographic and academic backgrounds, as well as race, gender, culture and age to ensure alignment with the Board’s and its committees’ needs. In 2024, two NEDs, Zarina Bassa and Shannon McCrae, were appointed to strengthen the Board’s financial as well as mining and geological expertise. They assumed their roles on 2 August 2024. On 20 February 2025, the Board announced the retirement of Steven Reid and Peter Bacchus effective 28 May 2025, at the Company’s AGM. A formal process governs director appointments. The Nominating and Governance Committee recommends suitable candidates and evaluates such candidates from time to time. The Board Chairperson and LID are appointed on an annual basis by the Board after a review of their performance and independence. In line with recommendations by King IV, the Board conducts a thorough annual internal evaluation of the directors’ independence, and specifically where directors have served on the Board for nine or more years. The Board was satisfied that all its NEDs met the criteria for the 2024 financial year. For more information on succession planning, refer to p20 of this report. Together with management, the Nominating and Governance Committee develops and facilitates an induction programme for new Board members to ensure their understanding of Gold Fields and the business environment in which it operates. The Board aims to hold sessions in one of our jurisdictions, enabling directors to visit all our operations and meet the teams. As part of continuing Board training and development, we ensure directors remain abreast of developments in their areas of expertise and our industry. This includes informal sessions where publications on relevant matters are shared and formal sessions where topics of interest are discussed. Board members also regularly visit our operations to familiarise themselves with relevant issues, gather first-hand information and engage with our people on site. Board meetings begin with safety and compliance updates, with the latter providing directors with relevant regulatory landscape developments. In 2024, the Board received extensive briefings on US SEC regulatory changes, imminent Companies Act amendments, ESG disclosure and JSE updates with a specific focus on dealings in Company securities, and discussed artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, which are increasingly relevant to directors’ fiduciary duties. The Nominating and Governance Committee also assesses the commitments of non-executive candidates to ensure their availability to fulfil their responsibilities. In accordance with Gold Fields’ Memorandum of Incorporation, one-third of all directors (including executive directors) shall retire from office at each Annual General Meeting (AGM). The first to retire are those directors appointed during the year, followed by the longest-serving members. The Board, assisted by the Nominating and Governance Committee, recommends the eligibility of retiring directors (subject to availability and their contribution to the business) for reappointment. Retiring directors can be re-elected immediately by the shareholders at the AGM. GOLD FIELDS Governance and Remuneration Report 2024 14 Overview Governance review Remuneration Report Administration and corporate information

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Our governance structure continued Term limit of non-executive directors In terms of the Board Charter, a director is required to retire at the AGM after the year in which they reach the age of 70, unless the retirement age is extended by a fixed period at the discretion of the Board. In accordance with the recommendations of King IV, a director may continue to serve longer than nine years, provided the Board in its discretion and unanimous decision determines it is in the Company’s and shareholders’ best interest to extend the director’s service for an additional period. In this case, directors are subject to an annual independence evaluation by the Board. Five directors are approaching their nine-year tenure in 2025. On 20 February 2025, the Board announced the retirement of Steven Reid and Peter Bacchus effective 28 May 2025 at the Company’s AGM. Yunus Suleman, Alhassan Andani and Terence Goodlace are set to retire in subsequent years. The Board has approved new Chairpersons for several committees following the retirement of Steven and Peter, as well as announcing that Jacqueline McGill will replace Steven as LID. Board of Directors’ Charter During the year, the Board reviewed the Board Charter and committees’ terms of reference to ensure they align with the recommendations of King IV. A summary of how Gold Fields applied the principles of King IV is detailed and explained on p30 – 32. Conflicts of interest To our knowledge, there are no undisclosed conflicts of interest between Gold Fields and our directors or officers, taking into consideration that some directors serve on other public company boards. This could potentially create conflicts between their duties to Gold Fields and their duties to those companies. Our directors and officers understand the laws governing their accountability and must disclose any conflicts to the Chairperson of the Board and the Nominating and Governance Committee. They are expected to comply with the law and disclose any conflicts that may arise. The Board ensures independent judgement in considering transactions and agreements. Directors with a material interest must recuse themselves from relevant parts of Board and committee meeting discussions to allow the remaining directors to discuss the matter openly. Chief Financial Officer Paul Schmidt, who served as Gold Fields’ CFO since his appointment to the position on 1 January 2009, commenced an early retirement on 30 April 2024. Alex Dall was appointed interim CFO on 1 May 2024 and CFO, as well as executive director, effective 1 March 2025. In accordance with the JSE Listings Requirements, the Audit Committee considered and unanimously agreed that Paul and Alex executed their duties satisfactorily and with the required levels of expertise and experience during 2024. The Audit Committee is of the opinion that Paul and Alex, together with other members of the financial management team, managed the Group’s financial affairs effectively during the 2024 financial year. Company Secretary The Company Secretary provides secretarial services and advises the Board on corporate governance in line with the Companies Act, King IV, and JSE and NYSE Listings Requirements. Responsibilities include monitoring regulatory changes and implementing updates where applicable. Attending all Board and committee meetings, the Company Secretary ensures directors have direct access to guidance on their fiduciary duties. While an employee of the Company, the role maintains an arm’s-length relationship with the Board and serves as a key liaison with shareholders. The Company Secretary oversaw Board governance matters in 2024, supporting the Board and its committees while ensuring statutory compliance and up-to-date records. Anré Weststrate held the position of Company Secretary in 2024. The Board is satisfied that Anré is competent, qualified and has the necessary expertise and experience to fulfil the role. GOLD FIELDS Governance and Remuneration Report 2024 15 Overview Governance review Remuneration Report Administration and corporate information

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Our governance structure continued Board attendance The Board meets at least four times a year, with the flexibility to convene electronically as permitted by the Board Charter. The Board and its committees met as outlined in the table below. Directors receive comprehensive Board packs prepared by management ahead of each meeting, ensuring they have the necessary information to fulfil their responsibilities effectively. Board agendas focus on strategy, sustainable development, finance, performance monitoring, governance and related areas. During 2024, Board meetings and some committee meetings were preceded by closed-session meetings by NEDs. Directors are required to recuse themselves from discussions where conflicts of interest may arise. Number of Board meetings, Board committee meetings and directors’ attendance during the year Directors Board meetings Special Board meetings Audit Committee1,2 Technical Committee2 Nominating and Governance Committee2 Remuneration Committee2 Risk Committee Safety, Health and Sustainable Development Committee2,3 Social, Ethics and Transformation Committee1 Strategy and Investment Committee2 Number of meetings per year 5 6 4 4 4 4 3 4 4 2 Member Member Member Invitee Member Invitee Member Invitee Member Invitee Member Invitee Member Invitee Member Invitee Member Invitee YGH Suleman 5 6 4 4 4 4 3 3 4 2 SP Reid 5 6 4 4 4 4 1 2 MJ Fraser 5 6 4 4 4 4 2 4 4 2 A Andani 5 6 4 4 3 4 1 4 2 PJ Bacchus 5 6 4 4 2 4 3 2 ZBM Bassa3 3 1 2 2 1 2 2 2 2 1 MC Bitar 5 4 2 2 2 4 3 4 4 1 TP Goodlace 5 6 4 4 3 4 1 SL McCrae3 3 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 JE McGill 5 6 3 4 4 4 4 2 PA Schmidt4 1 2 1 1 1 1 PG Sibiya 5 6 4 3 4 3 1 4 2 CAT Smit 5 6 4 4 4 4 3 4 4 2 CFO A Dall4 4 3 3 3 3 2 2 Notes: Chairperson ¢ 1 Quarterly Board Committee (main) meetings were preceded by closed sessions held on the same date as the main meetings and therefore not recorded separately for the following Committees: Audit Committee (four), SHSD Committee (four), and SET Committee (four) 2 Two additional committee sessions were held by the SHSD Committee for deep dive discussions of agenda items from the main quarterly meetings and recorded as part of the main meetings 3 Zarina Bassa and Shannon McCrae were appointed as NEDs effective 2 August 2024 4 Alex Dall was appointed interim CFO effective 1 May 2024 following the retirement of Paul Schmidt, who stepped down as CFO effective 30 April 2024. Alex was appointed as executive director effective 1 March 2025 The full Directors’ Report can be found in our Annual Financial Report. GOLD FIELDS Governance and Remuneration Report 2024 16 Overview Governance review Remuneration Report Administration and corporate information

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Our Board of Directors as at 27 March 2025 Yunus Suleman Steven Reid Alhassan Andani Peter Bacchus Zarina Bassa Maria Cristina Bitar Independent non-executive directors Yunus Suleman (67) Chairperson of the Board and Chairperson of the Nominating and Governance Committee BCom, University of Durban Westville; BCompt (Hons), University of South Africa (UNISA); CA(SA); CD(SA) Appointed to the Board: 2016 Yunus was appointed as an NED of Gold Fields with effect from 1 September 2016, and Chairperson of the Board with effect from 1 June 2022. He also serves as the chairperson of Liberty Holdings Limited and Liberty Group Limited and the chairperson of Albaraka Bank Limited until 28 February 2025. Yunus has over 36 years’ experience in the accounting and auditing profession, including as chairperson of KPMG South Africa, and managing partner of Arthur Andersen’s audit and consulting practice in Nigeria as well as its South Africa audit practice. Steven Reid (69) LID and Chairperson of the Remuneration Committee BSc (Mineral Engineering), South Australian Institute of Technology; MBA, Trium Global Executive; ICD.D, Institute of Corporate Directors Appointed to the Board: 2016; to retire in May 2025 Steven was appointed as an NED of Gold Fields with effect from 1 February 2016. He serves as the chairperson of Eldorado Gold. Steven has 48 years of international mining experience and has held senior leadership roles in numerous countries and organisations, including Goldcorp, Placer Dome, Kingsgate Consolidated and Newcrest Mining. Alhassan Andani (64) Chairperson of the Technical Committee MA (Banking and Finance), Finafrica Institute, Italy; BSc (Agriculture), University of Ghana Appointed to the Board: 2016 Alhassan was appointed as an NED of Gold Fields with effect from 1 August 2016. He is currently a Founding Partner at LVSafrica Limited, and a board member at Stanbic Holdings and Teachers Fund of the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT). He has over 35 years’ experience in corporate and investment banking. He previously served as CEO of Stanbic Bank Ghana, prior to which he was the deputy managing director and executive director of corporate and investment banking at Barclays Bank Ghana. Peter Bacchus (56) Chairperson of the Risk Committee and the Strategy and Investment Committee MA (Economics), Cambridge University; member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, England and Wales Appointed to the Board: 2016; to retire in May 2025 Peter was appointed as an NED of Gold Fields with effect from 1 September 2016. Peter is chairperson of the independent investment banking and ventures boutique, Bacchus Capital Advisers. He is also director of Space for Giants, a conservation charity, and an advisory board member of Istanbul-based Esan Eczacibasi. Peter has spent 30 years in investment and corporate banking, with a focus on the global natural resources sector and is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, England and Wales. He previously acted as the global head of Mining and Metals and joint head of European Investment Banking at Jefferies, prior to which he served as global head of Mining and Metals at Morgan Stanley, and head of Investment Banking, Industrials and Natural Resources at Citigroup. Zarina Bassa (60) Independent NED CA(SA); Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting, University of Durban Westville; BAcc, University of Durban Westville Appointed to the Board: 2024 Zarina was appointed as an NED of Gold Fields with effect from 2 August 2024. She is currently an NED of the JSE Limited. She previously served as lead independent director of Investec Plc and Investec Limited, Woolworths Holdings and was an NED of Kumba Iron Ore, Mediclinic International, Oceana Group, Mercedes Benz SA, Sun International, Vodacom South Africa and the Financial Services Board. She is a Chartered Accountant, with extensive corporate, regulatory, governance and financial services experience. She was a partner of Ernst & Young, after which she joined the Absa Group in 2002, where she served as an executive director of Absa Bank, a member of the group’s executive committee, and Head of the Private Bank. She has chaired the Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors and the Auditing Standards Board and has served on the boards of the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants and the Accounting Standards Board. She has extensive listed public company board experience having served as a NED across various sectors for 18 years. Maria Cristina Bitar (55) Independent NED BA (Economics), Dartmouth College; MBA, Universidad de Chile and Tulane University Appointed to the Board: 2022 Cristina was appointed as an NED of Gold Fields with effect from 1 May 2022. She is President of Azerta, one of Chile’s leading strategic communications and public affairs agencies. She is also a director of ENAEX S.A. Cristina has 27 years of experience working as a consultant, specialising in public affairs, crisis management, communications and sustainability. She has more than 16 years of board experience in large publicly traded companies in Chile and abroad with experience working within the mining sector. GOLD FIELDS Governance and Remuneration Report 2024 17 Overview Governance review Remuneration Report Administration and corporate information

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Our Board of Directors continued Terence Goodlace Shannon McCrae Jacqueline McGill Philisiwe Sibiya Carel Smit Independent non-executive directors continued Terence Goodlace (65) Chairperson of the SHSD Committee MBA (Business Administration), University of Wales; BCom, UNISA; NHDip and NDip (Metalliferous Mining), Witwatersrand Technikon; MDP, University of Cape Town Appointed to the Board: 2016 Terence was appointed as an NED of Gold Fields with effect from 1 July 2016. He is chairperson and director of Kumba Iron Ore Limited and an NED of Andrada Mining Limited. Terence’s mining career has spanned more than 45 years across multiple organisations. He previously held EVP and Chief Operating Officer roles at Gold Fields and spent 28 years with the Company. Terence has also served as the CEO of Impala Platinum Holdings Limited and CEO of Metorex Limited. Shannon McCrae (53) Independent NED BSc (Geology) (Hons), University of Western Ontario; P.Geo, Ontario; ICD.D, Directors' Education Programme, Institute of Corporate Directors Appointed to the Board: 2024 Shannon was appointed as an NED of Gold Fields with effect from 2 August 2024. She also holds board positions at Probe Gold, Vox Royalty and Fuerte Metals (previously Atacama Copper). Shannon is a professional geologist and mining executive with more than 25 years of experience in the resources industry, having held senior executive positions at Barrick Gold and De Beers Canada. Jacqueline McGill (57) Chairperson of the SET Committee MBA, La Trobe University; BSc (Ext Metallurgy), Murdoch University; honorary doctorate, Adelaide University Appointed to the Board: 2021 Jacqueline was appointed as an NED of Gold Fields with effect from 22 November 2021. She currently serves on the boards of New Hope Group as chairperson of the sustainability committee, 29 Metals as chairperson of the sustainability committee, and Mineral Resources as chairperson of the technical committee. Jacqueline has more than 30 years of operational leadership experience in the mining and resource sectors, having held several executive level roles with BHP. Philisiwe Sibiya (48) Chairperson of the Audit Committee BCom (Hons), University of Natal; CA(SA) Appointed to the Board: 2021 Philisiwe was appointed as an NED of Gold Fields with effect from 1 March 2021. Philisiwe serves on the board of AECI Limited. She has nearly 20 years of management experience within Africa, including previously as CFO at MTN South Africa and CEO for MTN Cameroon, where she was the first woman appointed to a CEO position within the MTN Group. Carel Smit (62) Independent NED Higher Diploma in Tax Law, University of the Witwatersrand; BCompt and CTA, University of the Free State; CA(SA) Appointed to the Board: 2023 Carel was appointed as an NED of Gold Fields with effect from 1 June 2023. He spent 35 years with KPMG, including as its Head of Energy and Natural Resources in Africa, and has extensive experience in audit, tax and advisory with a strong focus on the mining sector across Africa, South America and Australia. He also serves on the management boards of the non-profit Rand Aid Association and the Rand Aid Welfare Development Trust. GOLD FIELDS Governance and Remuneration Report 2024 18 Overview Governance review Remuneration Report Administration and corporate information

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Our Board of Directors continued Mike Fraser Alex Dall Paul Schmidt Executive directors Mike Fraser (59) CEO BCom, MBL (Unisa), AMP (Harvard) GAICD Appointed to the Board: Executive Director and CEO – January 2024 Mike joined Gold Fields as CEO on 1 January 2024. Prior to joining Gold Fields, he was the CEO of Chaarat Gold, an AIM-listed junior gold miner. Mike joined the mining sector in 2000 at Billiton PLC prior to the merger with BHP. In 2009, he became the head of the Mozal Aluminium Smelter project in Mozambique in and thereafter was appointed the group’s President Human Resources. In 2015, when BHP created South32, Mike became president and chief operating officer of its global aluminium, nickel and South African manganese and energy coal businesses. Alex Dall (37) CFO CA(SA), Bachelor Business Science, PGDA, University of Cape Town Appointed to the Board: Interim CFO – 2024; Executive Director and CFO – 2025 Alex is a qualified Chartered Accountant. After completing his articles, he gained experience as an audit supervisor in KPMG’s energy and natural resources division. He joined Gold Fields in June 2014 as part of the Finance team, where he was responsible for SOX and technical accounting. In April 2022, he was promoted to VP Corporate Finance, and in May 2024, he was appointed interim CFO. Alex assumed the role of permanent CFO and Executive Director of the Company effective 1 March 2025. Paul Schmidt (57) Previous CFO BCom, University of the Witwatersrand; BCompt (Hons), UNISA; CA(SA) Appointed to the Board: Executive Director and CFO – 2009 Paul was appointed CFO of Gold Fields from 1 January 2009 until his resignation, effective 30 April 2024. Before this appointment, he was acting CFO from 1 May 2008 and prior to that financial controller for Gold Fields from 1 April 2003. He had more than 28 years’ experience in the mining industry. GOLD FIELDS Governance and Remuneration Report 2024 19 Overview Governance review Remuneration Report Administration and corporate information

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Board committees The Board has eight standing committees, established in compliance with the Companies Act and JSE Listings Requirements. These committees operate under delegated authority from the Board and in accordance with written terms of reference. Committee members are majority independent NEDs, and the CEO, CFO and various members of management are standing invitees to committee meetings. Each Board committee is chaired by an independent NED. In line with King IV recommendations, the Board reviews the terms of reference of all committees annually and, if necessary, adopts changes which are approved by the Board. Committees are required to evaluate their effectiveness and performance annually and to report findings to the Board for consideration. During 2024, the Board Charter and committee terms of reference were comprehensively reviewed and refreshed to align with the current practice. Subsequent to year-end, the Board announced the following proposed changes to committee composition effective 28 May 2025: • Remuneration Committee: Steven Reid to retire as member and Chairperson, and Jacqueline McGill, a member of the committee, to be elected as Chairperson • SET Committee: Jacqueline McGill to retire as member and Chairperson, and Cristina Bitar, a member of the committee, to be elected as Chairperson. Additionally, Philisiwe Sibiya to retire as member and Carel Smit to be elected as member • Risk Committee: Peter Bacchus to retire as member and Chairperson, and Zarina Bassa, a member of the committee, to be elected as Chairperson • Strategy and Investment Committee: Peter Bacchus to retire as member and Chairperson, and Carel Smit, a member of the committee, to be elected as Chairperson • Technical Committee: Carel Smit to retire as member For more detail on Board committees’ internal standards and principles, refer to the Standards and principles page on our website. The following pages outline each committee’s responsibilities and focus areas during the year. GOLD FIELDS Governance and Remuneration Report 2024 20 Nominating and Governance Committee Audit Committee Remuneration Committee Safety, Health and Sustainable Development Committee Technical Committee (previously the Capital Projects, Control and Review Committee) Social, Ethics and Transformation Committee Risk Committee Strategy and Investment Committee Overview Governance review Remuneration Report Administration and corporate information

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Board committees continued Nominating and Governance Committee Members: Yunus Suleman (Chairperson), Steven Reid, Philisiwe Sibiya, Terence Goodlace, Jacqueline McGill Invitees: Alhassan Andani, Peter Bacchus, Cristina Bitar, Zarina Bassa (19 August 2024), Shannon McCrae (19 August and 27 November 2024), Carel Smit, Mike Fraser 4 ordinary meetings held in 2024 Relevant Group risks Relevant stakeholders See p3 for icon definitions. Supporting value creation in 2024 Focus areas Context NED succession planning and appointments The Committee developed a phased succession programme for the five NEDs reaching their nine-year tenure in 2025, aligned with King IV recommendations and ensuring an orderly succession process. The programme aims to stagger the replacement of skills over three years. Two NEDs, Zarina Bassa and Shannon McCrae, were appointed effective 2 August 2024, with the search continuing in 2025. To formalise and broaden the process, the Committee and Board agreed to appoint two external recruitment firms to deliver a formal succession programme through to completion. Other executive succession While not mandated to appoint executive members, the Committee considered executive succession during the year, made recommendations and supported the appointments made. Induction of new directors and CEO The Committee oversaw an accelerated induction of the new CEO, Mike Fraser, as well as inductions of two new NEDs and newly appointed executives, including governance training on the JSE Listings Requirements and the US regulatory landscape. Internal Board performance The Board, led by the Committee, conducted an internal performance assessment, concluding that the Board and its subcommittees are fully functional and effectively fulfilling their duties as outlined in their terms of reference. Board committee composition The Committee assessed the composition of Board committees and recommended changes to the Board for approval. It delegated the task to a Steering Committee, which explored options to enhance and simplify the structure while maintaining effectiveness. This resulted in the reconstitution of the Capital Projects, Control and Review Committee into the Technical Committee, and the Strategy and Investment Committee becoming a permanent committee. Assessing Board skills and diversity The Committee conducted an enhanced assessment of the Board’s skills and diversity to meet disclosure requirements. Recommendations submitted to and approved by the Board included adopting a Board Diversity Policy with a female representation target of at least 40% at Board level, assigning the two newly appointed NEDs to committees, and aligning skills assessments with the SEC’s latest standards. Board training and development The Committee ensures the Board undergoes regular training, combining formal sessions with brief updates during the compliance share slot in quarterly meetings. Formal training covered JSE share trading, AI and cybersecurity, ESG disclosure and sustainability reporting and a compliance workshop. Revision of terms of references (ToRs) The Committee reviewed and approved the updated TORs for all committees. Oversight of operating model progress from a governance perspective The Committee monitored the Group’s operating model changes, which affected most business areas and required careful alignment with governance principles. Review of Group Governance Framework and subsidiary governance The Committee monitored progress on the review of the Group Governance Framework, including work on Group subsidiary governance. GOLD FIELDS Governance and Remuneration Report 2024 21 The Committee enhances governance by reviewing the Board’s structure, composition and effectiveness, and by advising on performance evaluations of the Board, committees and management. It manages director rotation and succession planning and recommends nominees for election and successors for key roles, including Chairperson, LID, CEO and CFO. The Committee reviews committee mandates, advises on Chairperson and member rotations, and conducts annual performance assessments. It ensures effective risk management oversight within its scope and provides assurance to the Risk Committee as mandated by the Board. The Committee assessed its 2024 performance and effectiveness through an internal assessment, which concluded that it was fully functional and satisfactorily discharging its duties as set out in its terms of reference. Overview Governance review Remuneration Report Administration and corporate information 9

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Board committees continued Audit Committee Members: Philisiwe Sibiya (Chairperson), Alhassan Andani, Peter Bacchus, Zarina Bassa (effective 2 August 2024), Carel Smit Invitees: Yunus Suleman (standing invitee), Steve Reid (standing invitee), Cristina Bitar, Shannon McCrae (15 August and 25 November 2024), Mike Fraser, Paul Schmidt (until 30 April 2024), Alex Dall 4 ordinary meetings held in 2024 Relevant Group risks Relevant stakeholders See p3 for icon definitions. Supporting value creation in 2024 Focus areas Context Key audit matters The Committee reviewed and approved the accounting for the acquisition of Osisko Mining as well as the disposal of the Asanko investment. Going concern attestation The Committee considered the solvency and liquidity position of the Group and concluded that the Group can continue as a going concern in the future. External auditor performance Reviewed and confirmed PwC’s performance as external auditors and approved their reappointment and fees as part of the annual workplan. Internal audit The Committee reviewed internal audit reports, together with recommended remedial actions and followed up to ensure necessary actions were taken. ICT governance The Committee regularly assessed ICT processes and performance, cyber risk and followed up on necessary actions taken. Chief Financial Officer The Committee evaluated the expertise and performance of the CFO, Alex Dall, who acted as an interim CFO until his permanent appointment on 1 March 2025. Anti-bribery and corruption The Committee oversees Group compliance to the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the Anti-Bribery and Corruption regulation. Group compliance governance The Committee monitored the compliance performance of the Group and ensured the Code of Conduct was effective and implemented throughout the Group. Combined assurance The Committee reviewed the Group’s progress with the development and implementation of a formalised combined assurance model. The Committee satisfied itself that the design and effectiveness of the model are appropriate as well as levels of assurance and mitigating actions are achieved. IAR, AFR, Governance Report and Form-20F reviews The Committee considered and discussed the various reports with management and external audit and ensured compliance with all relevant regulations. Assurance of non- financial data PwC provides reasonable assurance over non-financial data to the Committee. Reasonable assurance was delivered in accordance with ICMM assurance and validation procedures. Disclosures • Systems are in place to ensure combined assurance • Systems are in place to govern information and technology and its effectiveness • A Responsible and Transparent Tax Policy and Strategy is in place • Systems are in place to govern and manage compliance GOLD FIELDS Governance and Remuneration Report 2024 22 The Audit Committee’s duties, terms of reference and statement are detailed in the Annual Financial Report. The Committee oversees financial reporting, sustainability disclosures and public financial announcements, ensuring external auditor independence and effectiveness. It monitors combined assurance and internal audit controls and provides risk management assurance to the Risk Committee Chairperson. The Committee’s formal terms of reference are reviewed annually and set out in its Board-approved Charter. The Board is satisfied that the Committee complied with these terms and its legal and regulatory responsibilities as set out in the Companies Act, King IV and Section 3.84(d) of the JSE Listings Requirements. The Committee assessed its 2024 performance and effectiveness through an internal assessment, which concluded that it was fully functional and satisfactorily discharging its duties as set out in its terms of reference. Overview Governance review Remuneration Report Administration and corporate information 113 Refer to the Audit Committee Report in the Annual Financial Report for details of the work of this Committee.

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Board committees continued Remuneration Committee Members: Steven Reid (Chairperson), Alhassan Andani, Peter Bacchus, Zarina Bassa (effective 1 December 2024), Cristina Bitar, Jacqueline McGill Invitees: Yunus Suleman (standing invitee), Carel Smit, Mike Fraser, Paul Schmidt (until 30 April 2024) 4 ordinary meetings held in 2024 Relevant Group risks Relevant stakeholders The Company’s remuneration policies, as well as details of directors’ fees and equity-settled instruments, are included in the Remuneration Report on p34 – 65. Supporting value creation in 2024 Focus areas Context Executive succession The Committee oversaw new executive appointments to ensure remuneration at appointment aligned with policy guidelines and that any sign-on payments, where necessary for attraction, were fair and responsibly determined. It also approved the remuneration package for the newly appointed CFO. Peer group comparators related to incentives The Committee oversaw and resolved amendments to the peer group used to determine Gold Fields’ performance relative to peers’ total shareholder returns. This was necessitated by various merger and acquisition activities, which have subsequently reduced the peer group. Changes in governance and legislation The Committee stays abreast of changing governance requirements. Changes to the Group organisational structure Substantial oversight was required to assess the potential impact of transitioning from a three-layered structure to a simplified, two-layered function-led organisational structure on employee attraction and retention Changes to Gold Fields incentive framework The Committee oversaw appropriate enhancements to the strategically aligned incentive programme from 2025 onwards. It was satisfied that the proposed STI model and framework for 2025 and the proposed LTI modification to take effect from 1 January 2025 were necessary improvements to the overall reward approach. GOLD FIELDS Governance and Remuneration Report 2024 23 This Committee contributes to value creation by overseeing the Company’s remuneration linked to performance outcomes against strategy, encouraging alignment with shareholder experience and principles of fairness and responsibility. It ensures that contractual terms on potential termination of the executive directors and Executive Committee members, and any payments made, are fair to both parties, that failure is not rewarded and that the duty to mitigate loss is fully recognised. It further provides oversight and management of remuneration-related risks. The Committee provides assurance to the Risk Committee Chairperson, mandated by the Board, in ensuring risk management oversight within the Committee’s scope. The Committee assessed its 2024 performance and effectiveness through an internal assessment, which concluded that it was fully functional and satisfactorily discharging its duties as set out in its terms of reference. Overview Governance review Remuneration Report Administration and corporate information 9 See p3 for icon definitions.

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Board committees continued Safety, Health and Sustainable Development Committee Members: Terence Goodlace (Chairperson), Cristina Bitar, Shannon McCrae (effective 1 December 2024), Jacqueline McGill, Steven Reid Invitees: Yunus Suleman (standing invitee), Philisiwe Sibiya, Carel Smit, Mike Fraser, Zarina Bassa (effective 2 August 2024), Shannon McCrae (effective 2 August 2024) 4 ordinary meetings held in 2024 Relevant Group risks Relevant stakeholders See p3 for icon definitions Supporting value creation in 2024 Focus areas Context Tracking Committee- related risks The Committee concluded that the risks allocated to it were being effectively and appropriately managed. Group health, safety and wellbeing strategies and causes of major internal and industry incidents The Committee oversees the Group’s health, safety and wellbeing strategies and their implementation. It reviews the causes of major internal and industry incidents to prevent their (re)occurrence at Gold Fields. Quarterly and in closed sessions, it considered the independent safety review and findings from the two fatal incident investigations, among other matters TSF management and the implementation of the GISTM The Committee oversees the Group’s TSF management and implementation of the GISTM. Following the release of two annual tailings disclosure reports for the Tarkwa and Cerro Corona mines in 2023, detailing their conformance against the GISTM, work towards full compliance is in progress. Catastrophic risks The Committee monitors the management of catastrophic risks, including fire and explosion risks, which are significant in the mining environment, ensuring continuous oversight to mitigate these hazards effectively. Quarterly geotechnical management updates The Committee monitors the Group’s geotechnical management, a critical area given the significant risks in the mining environment. Geotechnical management is deemed satisfactory, with ad hoc issues addressed effectively. Quarterly review of environmental management The Committee reviews the management of environmental risks and monitors progress against targets. GOLD FIELDS Governance and Remuneration Report 2024 24 This Committee contributes to value creation by ensuring a safe and healthy work environment, and monitoring all matters of safety, health and sustainable development. All activities in this area are aligned with the Group’s strategy and operations, in relation to the relevant legislations, other legal requirement and prevailing codes of best practice, including national and international regulatory and technical developments related to sustained development guided by the Group’s external assurance partners. The Committee continuously aims to improve ESG goals and targets and recommend those to the Board for consideration. The Committee conducts detailed investigations into any relevant incidents that may have occurred and makes recommendations to the Board in line with policy, standards and guidelines on how to mitigate, solve or prevent incidents. The Committee provides assurance to the Risk Committee Chairperson, as mandated by the Board, in ensuring risk management oversight within the Committee’s scope. The Committee assessed its 2024 performance and effectiveness through an internal assessment, which concluded that it was fully functional and satisfactorily discharging its duties as set out in its terms of reference. Overview Governance review Remuneration Report Administration and corporate information 1 10

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Board committees continued Technical Committee (previously the Capital Projects, Control and Review Committee) Members: Alhassan Andani (Chairperson), Peter Bacchus, Terence Goodlace, Shannon McCrae (effective 1 December 2024), Jacqueline McGill, Carel Smit Invitees: Yunus Suleman (standing invitee), Steve Reid (standing invitee), Zarina Bassa (effective 2 August 2024), Cristina Bitar, Shannon McCrae (effective 2 August 2024), Carel Smit, Philisiwe Sibiya, Mike Fraser 4 ordinary meetings held in 2024 Relevant Group risks Relevant stakeholders See p3 for icon definitions Supporting value creation in 2024 Focus areas Context Capital expenditure (capex) oversight The Committee monitors the overall Group capex, and in 2024 approved total capex of US$1,183m. Salares Norte capex requirements The Committee monitored Salares Norte as a qualifying project and developing asset during the year. The project faced several challenges, including extreme weather conditions, which delayed first gold and ramp-up. Progress of other qualifying Gold Fields projects and JVs The Committee monitors progress of projects within its mandated threshold. During the year, these included: • Salares Norte (as outlined above) • Tarkwa/Iduapriem JV with AngloGold Ashanti, which is awaiting approval by the Ghanaian government • St Ives renewables project, for which the Committee approved capital to advance to the implementation phase • St Ives invincible footwall south open-pit project, which advanced to implementation phase • Granny Smith’s wallaby zone 150 underground PFS, with capital development starting in April 2025 • South Deep’s South of Wrench Underground PFS, for which the Committee approved progression for the first two years of phase 1 • The Windfall project development, particularly after gaining full control of the project following the acquisition of Osisko Mining Divestments and disposals The Committee monitors progress of transactions within its mandated threshold, including divestments and disposals. During the year, these included the Group’s interest in the Far Southeast Project and the Asanko JV. Until the final disposal of Asanko, the Committee monitored operational updates and investment opportunities quarterly. MRMR Supplement The Committee reviews all aspects of the MRMR statements and their respective figures in the MRMR Supplement. Contractor mining effectiveness in Ghana The Committee continued to review contractor mining effectiveness in Ghana. GOLD FIELDS Governance and Remuneration Report 2024 25 The Committee contributes to value creation by monitoring, reviewing and evaluating technical matters relevant to operational performance and projects. The Committee assessed its 2024 performance and effectiveness through an internal assessment, which concluded that it was fully functional and satisfactorily discharging its duties as set out in its terms of reference. Overview Governance review Remuneration Report Administration and corporate information 1 5 6

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Board committees continued Social, Ethics and Transformation Committee Members: Jacqueline McGill (Chairperson), Alhassan Andani, Cristina Bitar, Shannon McCrae (effective 1 December 2024), Philisiwe Sibiya, Mike Fraser (effective 21 February 2024) Invitees: Zarina Bassa (effective 2 August 2024), Shannon McCrae (effective 2 August 2024), Carel Smit, Yunus Suleman (standing invitee), Mike Fraser (effective 1 January 2024) 4 ordinary meetings held in 2024 Relevant Group risks Relevant stakeholders See p3 for icon definitions Supporting value creation in 2024 Focus areas Context Updates to confidential hotline The Committee, along with the Audit Committee, commenced a review of the confidential hotline process to align to the current environment, integrate it with the Code of Conduct, ensure secure incident reporting and promote effective and confidential handling of matters. Board training on the sustainability reporting landscape Board training was provided on matters within the Committee’s mandate, including the application of IFRS S1 and S2, the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive and the European Sustainability Reporting Standards. GISTM conformance The Committee oversees, where relevant, conformance or community-related risks related to the GISTM Diversity, equity and belonging, and Respectful Workplaces The Committee considers quarterly matters of diversity, equity and inclusion, including the Group’s performance against its 2030 ESG targets and associated metrics, as well as progress against EB&Co recommendations. ESG risk management The Committee monitors the risks relevant to its mandate, including social country risks, major industry incidents and shareholder activism. It provides quarterly assurance to the Risk Committee that these risks are being managed appropriately. Stakeholder value creation The Committee monitors legacy programmes development and implementation, stakeholder value creation, particularly focusing on host communities, which includes in-country procurement spend, host community employment, host community procurement, socio-economic development spend and creation of non-mining jobs. Performance against regional stakeholder strategies The Committee tracked performance against key stakeholder strategies, including South Deep’s 2020 – 2024 Social and Labour Plan and its employee ownership plans, Indigenous Peoples agreements in Australia, ASM and illegal mining in Ghana, the Group-wide Respectful Workplace programme and ESG investor engagements. Group foundations and trusts The Committee oversees the respective foundations and trusts in the Group, including the South Deep Education Trust, South Deep Community Trust and the Gold Fields Ghana Foundation. GOLD FIELDS Governance and Remuneration Report 2024 26 The Committee oversees social, ethics, security, labour, transformation, community, anti-corruption, land, human rights and stakeholder issues to ensure good corporate citizenship under the Companies Act and related regulations. It enforces labour mandates, employment policies and compliance with laws and regulations (including OECD, employment equity and B-BBEE), while monitoring stakeholder engagements and offering strategic guidance. A hotline report and an ethics and governance report is submitted to the Committee to keep it abreast of any ethical issues and investigations that may transpire and that it may make recommendations to the Board to mitigate, solve or prevent issues through the Group’s policy and implementation plans. As mandated by the Board, it also supports the Risk Committee Chairperson by ensuring effective risk management oversight. The Committee assessed its 2024 performance and effectiveness through an internal assessment, which concluded that it was fully functional and satisfactorily discharging its duties as set out in its terms of reference. Overview Governance review Remuneration Report Administration and corporate information 1 2 7 8 9

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Board committees continued Risk Committee Members: Peter Bacchus (Chairperson), Zarina Bassa, (effective 1 December 2024), Cristina Bitar, Terence Goodlace, Philisiwe Sibiya, Carel Smit Invitees: Yunus Suleman (standing invitee), Steven Reid (standing invitee), Mike Fraser, Zarina Bassa (effective 2 August 2024), Shannon McCrae (effective 2 August 2024) 3 ordinary meetings held in 2024 Relevant Group risks Relevant stakeholders All Group risks See p3 for icon definitions Supporting value creation in 2024 Focus areas Context Group risk appetite and tolerance The Committee reviewed the risk appetite and tolerance for 2024, with a focus on strategic risks. The Company’s overall risk-bearing capacity was deemed to be within acceptable limits for the year. Strategic risks The Committee evaluates the Group’s strategic risks and opportunities, prioritising them in the Group risk register with consideration of global and peer company risks. Its activities include reviewing and approving the combined assurance framework and the Group and regional risk registers, and conducting cybersecurity risk assessments. Catastrophic risks The Committee identified Group catastrophic risks, which have the potential to cause severe business interruptions. Particular attention is being given to events that could result in loss of life, including TSF failures and geotechnical risks. GOLD FIELDS Governance and Remuneration Report 2024 27 This Committee contributes to value creation by ensuring effective risk management policies and strategies are in place and are recommended to the Board for approval. It reviews the adequacy of the Risk Management Charter, Policy and Plan. The Committee regularly considers the Company’s key risks, especially from a materiality reference point. The Chairperson, as mandated by the Board, receives assurance from the various Board committees’ Chairpersons regarding oversight of risk management within each respective committee’s scope. The Committee assessed its 2024 performance and effectiveness through an external assessment, which concluded that it was fully functional and satisfactorily discharging its duties as set out in its terms of reference. Overview Governance review Remuneration Report Administration and corporate information

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Board committees continued Strategy and Investment Committee Members: Peter Bacchus (Chairperson), Alhassan Andani, Zarina Bassa (effective 1 December 2024), Shannon McCrae (effective 1 December 2024), Steven Reid, Philisiwe Sibiya (effective 1 December 2024), Carel Smit Invitees: Yunus Suleman (standing invitee), Cristina Bitar, Terence Goodlace, Jacqueline McGill, Philisiwe Sibiya, Mike Fraser, Paul Schmidt (until 30 April 2024), Alex Dall 2 ordinary meetings held in 2024 Relevant Group risks Relevant stakeholders See p3 for icon definitions Supporting value creation in 2024 Focus areas Context Transition to Strategy and Investment Committee The Committee transitioned from an ad hoc Investment Committee to the full-time Strategy and Investment Committee, holding its inaugural meeting on 29 May 2024. Its initial mandate, which focused on investment matters and mergers and acquisitions within its mandate, was expanded to include all strategic matters. Strategy and associated matters The Committee considered and recommended to the Board for approval the Group’s 2024 strategy, with associated KPIs and the Group Balanced Scorecard. Tarkwa/Iduapriem JV agreement with AngloGold Ashanti The Company entered into a JV agreement with AngloGold Ashanti during the year to combine Gold Fields’ Tarkwa mine with AngloGold Ashanti’s Iduapriem mine. The Committee monitored progress on the transaction throughout the year, though it has been delayed due to pending government approvals. Windfall project acquisition The Committee reviewed the finalisation of the transaction to acquire the full Windfall operation from Osisko Mining. Mergers and acquisitions The Committee considers potential global merger and acquisition opportunities, following a ranking criteria framework for merger and acquisition targets. Capital allocation The Committee views capital allocation as a critical business process that is instrumental to ensuring we deliver competitive capital returns to investors, balanced with meeting the sustaining and growth capital requirements of the business. Attention is also being given to Gold Fields’ competitiveness in capital returns beyond dividends. GOLD FIELDS Governance and Remuneration Report 2024 28 The Committee advises the Board on strategic, organisational and structuring options, including investment and divestment opportunities, to support the Company’s goal of maximising sustainable shareholder returns. The Committee is responsible for considering alternative corporate structures, development opportunities by evaluating new material investment or divestment opportunities and reviewing outcomes against specified work plans developed with management. It monitors progress on material corporate transactions, provides governance and oversight on acquisition proposals and periodically reports findings and recommendations to the Board. The Committee assessed its 2024 performance and effectiveness through an internal assessment, which concluded that it was fully functional and satisfactorily discharging its duties as set out in its terms of reference. Overview Governance review Remuneration Report Administration and corporate information 5

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Board committees continued Executive Committee Members: Mike Fraser (CEO), Alex Dall (CFO*), Martin Preece (Chief Operating Officer), Francois Swanepoel (Chief Technical Officer), Kelly Carter (EVP Legal and Governance), Chris Gratias (EVP Strategy, Planning and Corporate Development), Gerrit Lotz (Acting EVP People and Organisational Effectiveness), Jongisa Magagula (External Affairs), Benford Mokoatle (EVP South Africa), Luis Rivera (EVP Americas), Mariette Steyn (EVP Sustainability) 12 meetings and 4 special meetings held in 2024** Relevant Group risks Relevant stakeholders All Group risks See p3 for icon definitions Gold Fields’ Executive Committee, which is not a Board committee, is responsible for implementing Company strategy and executing the Board’s mandates. The Committee meets monthly to review performance against objectives and develop strategy and policy proposals for Board consideration. In addition, weekly executive leadership sessions are held to consider operational and functional performance, and related matters. A monthly Senior Leaders Safety Review focuses on matters of safety at executive level, demonstrating the Company’s commitment to safe operations and zero harm to its employees The Committee also supports the Board in fulfilling the Company’s disclosure obligations, guided by established internal disclosure guidelines, comprises 11 members, including prescribed officers and executive directors. Each regional operating subsidiary has established Board and executive structures to ensure sound corporate governance, with most executives serving on these subsidiary boards. The following Executive Committee changes occurred in 2024 and in Q1 2025: • Mike Fraser was appointed CEO effective 1 January 2024 • Martin Preece was appointed Chief Operating Officer effective 1 January 2024 • Paul Schmidt, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Executive Director retired on 30 April 2024, and was succeeded by Alex Dall, who acted as interim CFO effective 1 May 2024 and was appointed CFO and executive director effective 1 March 2025 • Mariette Steyn was appointed EVP Sustainability effective 1 June 2024, ahead of Naseem Chohan’s retirement on 31 August 2024 • Chris Gratias was appointed EVP Strategy, Planning and Corporate Development effective 29 August 2024 For more detail on our executive leadership, refer to the Executive committee page on our website. GOLD FIELDS Governance and Remuneration Report 2024 29 * Paul Schmidt retired as CFO effective 30 April 2024 ** Additionally, weekly meetings are held to discuss operational progress and ad hoc important matters, including monthly safety discussions Overview Governance review Remuneration Report Administration and corporate information

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Application of King IV within Gold Fields The Board is committed to the principles and recommended practices of King IV and, to this end, ensured material compliance during 2024. The table below provides an overview of Gold Fields’ compliance with the principles. Leadership, ethics and corporate citizenship Leadership Principle 1: The governing body should lead ethically and effectively. • Reflections from our Lead Independent Director and Chairperson of the Remuneration Committee (p4) • How good governance creates value (p6) • Social, Ethics and Transformation Committee (p26) • Ensuring we do business ethically (p7) • Material standards and principles guiding our governance (p8) Organisational ethics Principle 2: The governing body should govern the ethics of the organisation in a way that supports the establishment of an ethical culture. • How good governance creates value (p6) • Social, Ethics and Transformation Committee – Supporting value creation in 2024 (p26) Responsible corporate citizenship Principle 3: The governing body should ensure that the organisation is and is seen to be a responsible corporate citizen. • Material standards and principles guiding our governance (p8) • Key Board focus areas for 2024 – Delivering safe, reliable and cost-effective operations (p11) • Safety, Health and Sustainable Development Committee – Supporting value creation in 2024 (p24) • Social, Ethics and Transformation Committee – Supporting value creation in 2024 (p26) Strategy performance and reporting Strategy and performance Principle 4: The governing body should appreciate that the organisation’s core purposes, its risks and opportunities, strategy and business model, performance and sustainable development are all inseparable elements of the value creation process. • How good governance creates value (p6) • Ensuring we do business ethically (p7) • 2024 Integrated Annual Report at https://www.goldfields.com/integrated-annual-reports.php Reporting Principle 5: The governing body should ensure that reports issued by the organisation enable stakeholders to make informed assessments of the organisation’s performance, and short, medium and long-term prospects. • Key Board focus areas for 2024 (p9 – 11) • Full suite of Gold Fields reports at https://www.goldfields.com/integrated-annual-reports.php Primary role and responsibilities of the governing body Principle 6: The governing body should serve as the focal point and custodian of corporate governance in the organisation. • Our governance structure (p12) Principles Section in reporting suite covering the recommendation GOLD FIELDS Governance and Remuneration Report 2024 30 Overview Governance review Remuneration Report Administration and corporate information

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Application of King IV within Gold Fields continued Principles Section in reporting suite covering the recommendation Strategy performance and reporting continued Composition of the governing body Principle 7: The governing body should comprise the appropriate balance of knowledge, skills, experience, diversity and independence for it to discharge its governance role and responsibilities objectively and effectively. • Nominating and Governance Committee – Supporting value creation in 2024 (p21) • Board profile (p13) • Board expertise (p14) Committees of the governing body Principle 8: The governing body should ensure that its arrangements for delegation within its own structures promote independent judgement, and assist with balance of power and the effective discharge of its duties. • Our governance structure (p9) • Board appointment and succession (p14) • Board committees (p20 – 29) Evaluations of the performance of the governing body Principle 9: The governing body should ensure that the evaluation of its own performance and that of its committees, its Chairperson and its individual members support continued improvement in its performance and effectiveness. • Board appointment and succession (p14) • Board committees (p20 – 29) Appointment and delegation to management Principle 10: The governing body should ensure that the appointment of, and delegation to, management contribute to role clarity and the effective exercise of authority and responsibilities. • Executive Committee (p29) Governance functional areas Risk governance Principle 11: The governing body should govern risk in a way that supports the organisation in setting and achieving its strategic objectives. • Board committees (p20 – 29) • How good governance creates value – Robust strategy (p6) • Ensuring we do business ethically (p7) • About this report – Our top risks in 2024 (p3) Technology and information governance Principle 12: The governing body should govern technology and information in a way that supports the organisation setting and achieving its strategic objectives. • Audit Committee Report on p6 – 9 of our 2024 Annual Financial Report at https://www.goldfields.com/financial-reports.php GOLD FIELDS Governance and Remuneration Report 2024 31 Overview Governance review Remuneration Report Administration and corporate information

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Application of King IV within Gold Fields continued Principles Section in reporting suite covering the recommendation Governance functional areas continued Compliance governance Principle 13: The governing body should govern compliance with applicable laws and adopted, non-binding rules, codes and standards in a way that supports the organisation being ethical and a good corporate citizen. • How good governance creates value – Regulatory compliance (p6) • Ensuring we do business ethically – Legal and compliance (p7) Principle 14: The governing body should ensure that the organisation remunerates fairly, responsibly and transparently so as to promote the achievement of strategic objectives and positive outcomes in the short, medium and long term. • Reflections from our Lead Independent Director and Chairperson of the Remuneration Committee (p4) • How good governance creates value – Fair remuneration (p6) • Remuneration Report (from p34 of this report) Assurance Principle 15: The governing body should ensure that assurance services and functions enable an effective control environment, and that these support the integrity of information for internal decision-making and of the organisation’s external reports. • Ensuring we do business ethically (p7) • Audit Committee Report on p6 – 9 of our 2024 Annual Financial Report at https://www.goldfields.com/financial-reports.php Stakeholders Principle 16: In the execution of its governance roles and responsibilities, the governing body should adopt a stakeholder inclusive approach that balances the needs, interests and expectations of material stakeholders in the best interests of the organisation over time. • Reflections from our Lead Independent Director and Chairperson of the Remuneration Committee (p4) • How good governance creates value – Inclusive stakeholder engagement (p6) • 2024 Report to Stakeholders at https://www.goldfields.com/integrated-annual-reports.php GOLD FIELDS Governance and Remuneration Report 2024 32 Overview Governance review Remuneration Report Administration and corporate information

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Application of section 3.84 of the JSE Listings Requirements 3.84(a) There must be a policy detailing the procedures for the appointment to the Board. The Board Charter ensures that there is clear balance of power and authority at Board with a majority of non-executive directors. Appointments must be formal and transparent and a matter for the Board as a whole, assisted where appropriate by a Nomination Committee. The Board mandates the Nomination and Governance Committee through a formal and transparent process to identify and elect suitable candidates who have the required skills, knowledge and expertise, and recommend selected candidates to the Board for approval. Where appropriate the issuer may appoint a Nomination Committee. The Board has a Nomination and Governance Committee led by the Chairperson of the Board. If a Nomination Committee is appointed, such committee must only constitute non- executive directors and the majority must be independent. The committee must be chaired by the Chairperson of the Board. Gold Fields’ Nomination and Governance Committee comprises independent NEDs and has an independent Chairperson that is also the Chairperson of the Board. 3.84(b) There must be a policy evidencing a clear balance of power and authority at Board level to ensure that no one director has unfettered powers. The Board Charter ensures that there is a clear balance of power and authority at Board level and that no one director has unfettered decision-making powers. 3.84(c) Issuers must have a CEO and a Chairman and these positions must not be held by the same person. Gold Fields’ CEO position and Chairperson positions are not held by the same person, with the Chairperson being an independent NED. The Chairman must either be an independent director or the issuer must appoint a lead independent director as defined in King Code. The Board has both a Chairperson who is an independent director and a Lead Independent Director, who performs the role and functions of the Chairperson in the absences of the Chairperson for any reason. 3.84(d) Issuers must appoint an Audit Committee in compliance with the King Code. The Board appointed an Audit Committee that is chaired by an independent NED. Audit Committee members are all independent NEDs. Issuers must appoint a Remuneration Committee in compliance with King Code. Gold Fields’ Remuneration Committee comprises of majority independent NEDs and has an independent Chairperson that is not the Chairperson of the Board. Where appropriate issuers must appoint a Risk and Nomination committee Gold Fields’ Risk Committee comprises independent NED and has an independent Chairperson that is not the Chairperson of the Board. The Nomination and Governance Committee comprises independent NEDs and the Chairperson of the Board is the Chairperson of this Committee. The composition of such committees, a brief description of their mandates, the number of meetings held and any other relevant information must be disclosed in the annual report. Each Committee provides a brief description in the Governance Report of its mandate, number of meetings held in a year focus areas for the year and any other relevant information. 3.84(e) Brief CVs of each director standing for election or re-election must accompany the relevant notice of the meeting. Brief CVs of our directors are listed on p17 – 19. 3.84(f) Capacity of each director must be categorised as executive, non-executive or independent and must be disclosed in the relevant reports to the shareholders. The appointments of directors are specified as either NEDs or executive directors and disclosure is disclosed in the relevant reports to the shareholders. 3.84(g) Issuers must have a full-time executive Financial Director. Gold Fields has a full-time Financial Director, since the appointment of Alex Dall on 1 March 2025. 3.84(h) The Audit Committee must, on an annual basis, consider and satisfy itself of the appropriateness of the expertise and experience of the Financial Director and report same in the annual report. The Audit Committee considers and satisfies itself of the appropriateness of the expertise and experience of Gold Fields’ Financial Director on an annual basis and reports the findings to the Board. 3.84(i) The provision deals with the competence, qualifications and experience of the company secretary and board of directors’ responsibility in relation thereto. The Company Secretary is appointed in accordance with the Companies Act. The Board considered the Company Secretary’s competence, qualifications and experience at its meeting held in November 2024 and is satisfied that she is competent and has the appropriate qualifications and experience to serve as the Company Secretary. 3.84(j) The provision deals with the arms-length relationship between the board of directors and the company secretary and the board of directors' responsibility in relation thereto. The Company Secretary maintains an arm’s-length relationship with the Board and serves as a key liaison with stakeholders. Requirement Principle Gold Fields’ approach and compliance GOLD FIELDS Governance and Remuneration Report 2024 33 Overview Governance review Remuneration Report Administration and corporate information

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GOLD FIELDS Governance and Remuneration Report 2024 34 Introduction to the Remuneration Report 35 Section 1: Background statement 36 Section 2: Remuneration Policy 39 Remuneration Governance Model 39 Section 2a: 2024 Remuneration Policy 41 Section 2b: Remuneration changes in 2025 48 Section 3: Implementation Report 52 In this section Remuneration Report Overview Governance review Remuneration Report Administration and corporate information People are at the heart of our business, and our remuneration approach reflects this commitment. Pictured here are our people from South Africa, Peru and Australia

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Introduction to the Remuneration Report This Remuneration Report outlines how the Remuneration Committee (the Committee) governed remuneration practices during the 2024 financial year, ensuring that Gold Fields’ Remuneration Policy continues to reflect the highest standards of remuneration governance and practice, and is implemented in a fair, responsible and transparent manner. It also highlights the Group’s commitment to stakeholders in this regard. A key focus in 2024 was ensuring that Gold Fields’ remuneration structures and practices are closely aligned with the Group’s refreshed strategy and commitment to fostering a “one team” culture. The Committee played a pivotal role in ensuring that the Group’s Remuneration Policy reflects sound governance principles and supports both business objectives and employee engagement. The redesign of our variable reward systems and updated approach to reward at Gold Fields for the period commencing in 2025 is explained in detail in this year’s Remuneration Report. The report covers the Group’s remuneration activities for the period from 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2024. This report is presented in three parts: Includes the Committee Chairperson’s statement on remuneration management in 2024, along with context on our practices. It demonstrates our commitment to good corporate governance, outlines key policy changes for 2025, and highlights our future direction, focus areas and shareholder feedback. Explains how we structure our total remuneration offering to ensure we attract and retain high-calibre people, and how the various components of our total remuneration structure are designed to drive a growth and performance culture, achieve sustainable business results, and create value for all stakeholders. Due to the policy updates taking effect in 2025, we have structured the document into two clear sections: one reflecting the 2024 policy and the other capturing the changes for 2025. Describes how the Remuneration Policy was implemented in 2024, focusing on our executive directors, prescribed officers and non-executive directors (NEDs). GOLD FIELDS Governance and Remuneration Report 2024 35 Section 1 Section 2 Section 3Chairperson’s background statement Remuneration Policy Implementation Report Overview Governance review Remuneration Report Administration and corporate information

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Section 1: Background statement Message from our Remuneration Committee Chairperson Year in review I am pleased to report on the focus and activities of the Remuneration Committee throughout a year that saw a number of organisational enhancements and evolutionary changes across the Company. Our new CEO commenced 1 January 2024 and oversaw a year of two halves. After an unacceptable safety performance in H1 2024, during which two of our colleagues were fatally injured at our operations, safety trends improved significantly in the second half of the year. With the safety of our people as a fundamental value, we undertook and completed an independent review of our safety culture, systems and practices and subsequently began implementing our multi-year safety improvement plan. The Company experienced lower production in the first half of the year, particularly at Gruyere, South Deep, Salares Norte and Cerro Corona. There was a significant turn-around in our operating performance in the second half, however, which enabled us to generate solid cash-flows and reward shareholders with a record dividend of R10/share. Remuneration outcomes reflect this journey, with executives’ annual bonuses significantly below target, demonstrating our firm commitment to pay-for-performance. There were a number of key management appointments during 2024 and early in 2025, including the appointment of Alex Dall as permanent CFO, putting in place a global executive team with the necessary skills and depth of experience that is energised to deliver the strategy: • Deliver safe, reliable and cost-effective operations • Deliver positive social and environmental impact • Improve the value and quality of our portfolio of assets Throughout 2024, the Company also implemented a significant change in its organisational structure with the transition from a three-layered (Group, regions, operations) structure to a two- layered (Group, operations), function-led structure. With the aim of delivering standardised ways of working and greater agility as the Group portfolio expands into new jurisdictions, the supporting remuneration structure was also reviewed. "The Remuneration Committee oversaw significant changes in the Remuneration Policy to be applied from 2025. The Committee is satisfied it fulfilled its responsibilities in accordance with its mandate for the 2024 financial year and that the Group’s Remuneration Policy achieved its stated objectives for the year." Steven Reid At a time when concepts such as ESG and diversity, equity and inclusion are facing scrutiny in certain jurisdictions, the Board and management have reaffirmed its commitment to delivering positive social and environmental impact, and I am pleased to confirm that appropriate incentives remain embedded in our remuneration structure. Importantly, throughout 2024, we continued to make good progress in implementing the recommendations made in the Respectful Workplace review conducted in 2023, with fostering respectful and inclusive workplaces remaining fundamental to our culture. The Committee oversaw the standardisation of executive employment agreements during the year and, in reviewing the Remuneration Framework, made the following enhancements: • The elimination of matching shares within the Long-Term Incentive (LTI) Policy • The removal of an individual performance metric multiplier on LTI awards • The on-market purchase of shares awarded under the equity policy to avoid dilution The Committee is looking forward to 2025 as the Company continues the safe delivery of its business goals and the pursuit of its strategy, building a resilient business and creating enduring value beyond mining for all our stakeholders. Performance highlights 2024 Movement 2023 Attributable gold-equivalent production (Moz) 2.1 2.3 Adjusted free cash-flow (US$m) 605 367 Normalised earnings (US$m) 1,227 900 Net debt (US$m) 2,086 1,024 Total dividend (Rand per share) 10.00 7.45 GOLD FIELDS Governance and Remuneration Report 2024 36 Overview Governance review Remuneration Report Administration and corporate information

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Section 1: Background statement continued Message from our Remuneration Committee Chairperson continued Shareholder engagement The 2024 Remuneration Policy and Implementation Report will be presented for separate non-binding votes at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) to be held on 28 May 2025 at 13:30. These resolutions are set out in the Notice of AGM for the year ended 31 December 2024. Remuneration-related voting results for prior years are illustrated below (with rounded percentages) reflecting “votes for”: Reporting year 2024 % 2023 % 2022 % 2021 % Remuneration Policy 90 92 95 95 Implementation Report 94 64 67 98 NED fees 97 – 99* 99 99 99 * Separate resolutions for NED roles in 2024 We were pleased with the positive voting responses at the 2024 AGM to our Remuneration Policy, Implementation Report and NED fees. We acknowledge the importance of continued engagement with shareholders to consider and address their comments and suggestions. Although most of the material issues raised historically have been addressed, the following matters were raised during the consultations leading up to the 2024 AGM, and our responses are noted below. Matter raised Gold Fields response Increased disclosure of STI targets The Company is committed to transparently disclosing short- term incentive (STI) targets and performance against these targets. Gold Fields recognises shareholder interest in STI metric definition, and from 2025 will introduce additional disclosures in the Business Scorecard, as described in Section 2b of this report. Consideration of decarbonisation targets in incentives Decarbonisation remains a key part of the Company’s strategy. Decarbonisation targets consistent with our climate journey were added to the LTI from 2021. Dilution effect of providing equity awards from Treasury Commencing with the 2025 award, shares under the LTI plan will be purchased on the market. The provision of matching shares under the Minimum Shareholding Requirements (MSR) Policy This practice has been discontinued from 1 January 2025. We continuously seek to refine and enhance our remuneration programmes in alignment with our corporate objectives and strategy. Governance and advisors The Committee upholds its mandate by proactively managing conflicts of interest. To ensure independent decision-making, it holds closed sessions, before and after the open components of its meetings, with all invitees excused. This allows the NEDs to deliberate on the agenda, address sensitive matters and finalise decisions in line with the Committee’s governance responsibilities. Committee composition and attendance Remuneration Committee members Board status Committee appointment Meeting attendance2 SP Reid Independent NED (Chairperson) 2016 5/5 A Andani Independent NED 2016 5/5 PJ Bacchus Independent NED 2016 4/5 ZBM Bassa1 Independent NED 2024 2/2 MC Bitar Independent NED 2022 5/5 JE McGill Independent NED 2021 5/5 1 Ms Bassa was appointed to the Board in August 2024 and attended all remaining meetings 2 In addition to the four scheduled committee meetings, one special meeting was convened during the year The Committee is satisfied that it fulfilled its responsibilities in accordance with its mandate for the 2024 financial year and that the Group’s Remuneration Policy achieved its stated objectives. It has worked in conjunction with management and external advisors to continue improving the Group’s remuneration practices, overseen significant updates to the variable reward policy and design to align with the Group’s new organisational structure. The Committee believes its efforts not only meet its own objectives but ensure strong alignment of interests across all of Gold Fields’ stakeholders. Overall, we are satisfied that the Group’s performance-linked pay was aligned with the approved framework and Gold Fields’ strategy in 2024. Furthermore, the updated Remuneration Framework, effective from 2025, will underpin and complement our strategic shifts and strengthen our cultural aspirations, as well as the purpose and objectives of the expanding global footprint. Khokhela Remuneration Advisors were retained as the Committee’s independent remuneration advisors during 2024 and, per our protocols, were present at all regular committee meetings. Loftswood Proprietary Limited (Loftswood), a global executive advisory consultancy, assisted management in the review of Gold Fields’ global variable and Executive Remuneration Framework conducted this year, with Bowmans providing support in respect of legal, governance and remuneration reporting matters. The Committee is of the opinion that the contribution of these advisors was objective and independent. GOLD FIELDS Governance and Remuneration Report 2024 37 Overview Governance review Remuneration Report Administration and corporate information

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Section 1: Background statement continued Message from our Remuneration Committee Chairperson continued Remuneration Committee succession plans Several directors recruited during 2016 are now reaching the point in their tenure when their independence is reviewed annually. Consequently, a plan to have these directors progressively step down from the Board has been developed. In line with that plan, Peter Bacchus and I will retire from the Board at the Company's AGM on 28 May 2025, and Jacqueline McGill will assume the role of Remuneration Committee Chairperson. Ongoing recruitment of appropriate replacement of directors will ensure the Board’s and the Committee’s necessary skills mix is maintained throughout this orderly transition. Plans for 2025 In addition to its regular remuneration-related activities, the Committee plans to work on the following focus areas during 2025: • Through our revised organisational structure, further strengthen remuneration oversight and enhance education and awareness of our Global Remuneration Framework • Strengthening a globally applicable living wage framework and gender pay analysis methodology • Ensuring potential Companies Act amendments are integrated into Company governance and practices • Aligning pay practices of new acquisitions, such as Osisko Mining, with the Group’s Remuneration Framework Conclusion The Committee concluded that the Company’s remuneration policies and practices did not create undue risks or promote inappropriate risk-taking behaviour during the reporting year. Having regard for and in support of the transformative strategic and operational changes made during 2024, the Committee oversaw significant changes in the policy to be applied from 2025. The Committee will continue to monitor and assess emerging trends in remuneration policy and practices, changes in legislative and regulatory frameworks affecting remuneration governance and reporting, and will ensure fair, equitable and responsible remuneration processes are in place to drive the promotion and implementation of Gold Fields’ strategy, thereby enhancing stakeholder value creation. Steven Reid Remuneration Committee Chairperson On behalf of the Committee, which approved the report on 27 March 2025 GOLD FIELDS Governance and Remuneration Report 2024 38 Overview Governance review Remuneration Report Administration and corporate information

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Section 2: Remuneration Policy Remuneration Governance Model Gold Fields Board The Board maintains overall responsibility for overseeing the Remuneration Policy and the principles and processes that underpin it. It approves the remuneration arrangements for our executives and recommends NED remuneration to shareholders for approval. Authority is delegated to the Remuneration Committee where appropriate. Shareholders Shareholders cast their non-binding vote on the Remuneration Policy and Implementation Report and approve NED remuneration and appointments. Remuneration Committee Delegated responsibility for overseeing the Group’s remuneration activities, including: • Reviewing the Remuneration Policy in line with King IV recommendations and requirements • Ensuring fair, transparent, sustainable and competitive pay practices that are aligned to good governance and support our purpose, strategy and values • Recommending changes to the Board regarding executive remuneration and enhancements to the policy • Ensuring fair, responsible and consistent application of remuneration for executives and management External advisors The Committee or management may draw on services from a range of external sources, including external remuneration advisors. These advisors may provide information on remuneration-related issues, including benchmarking information and market data. Management Senior management makes recommendations to the Committee regarding executive remuneration within approved governance guidelines and how the Remuneration Policy and framework applies to our employees. They also provide information and recommendations to the Committee to help them consider and implement approved arrangements. These executives are not present when matters associated with their own remuneration are considered by the Committee. Linking reward to strategy and key performance indicators The intent of our Remuneration Policy and approach is to advance Gold Fields’ strategic objectives by aligning reward structure with the Company’s overarching strategic goals and reinforcing a high- performance culture. To achieve this, we use carefully selected metrics in our STI and LTI schemes, ensuring a direct link between reward and underlying business performance. This approach not only drives results but also fosters a culture of accountability, recognition and continuous improvement. GOLD FIELDS Governance and Remuneration Report 2024 39 Overview Governance review Remuneration Report Administration and corporate information

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Section 2: Remuneration Policy continued Remuneration Governance Model continued Remuneration guiding principles Guiding principles Purpose and strategy Cultural aspirations Performance Shareholders Market Our short-term and long-term performance measures are aligned to Gold Fields’ strategy and 2035 aspirations, with a focus on safely and sustainably implementing our three strategic pillars: • Deliver safe, reliable and cost-effective operations • Deliver positive social and environmental impact • Improve the value and quality of our portfolio of assets Our culture and values are at the core of how we deliver our strategy and purpose. They are reflected in the decisions we make, the courage we show in challenging situations and the legacy we leave. Supporting this is a strong belief that culture is shaped by what we prioritise, measure, reward, and who we appoint. Our Remuneration Framework is designed to reinforce our aspirational culture of care, accountability, collaboration and high performance. We design our remuneration structures to incentivise high-quality performance that drives business strategy, with objectives that have a positive impact for our stakeholders. To achieve this, a meaningful portion of pay is “at-risk”, with challenging performance measures that include both financial and non-financial business metrics, with a portion recognising individual impact and contribution to overall Company achievement. We benchmark system design against relevant industry peers and have implemented a refreshed Remuneration Policy as a result of our 2024 reward review. Our Remuneration Framework ensures our people are focused on creating long-term value for shareholders. We do this by linking our LTIs to performance measures that generate value for our shareholders and by encouraging ownership in the Company by our executives holding shares in Gold Fields. We ensure our reward strategy and systems are linked to responsible and competitive market levels to allow us to attract, retain and motivate top global talent to deliver superior results. Our Remuneration Framework is designed to remain fit for purpose throughout the business cycle and was recently reviewed and benchmarked. GOLD FIELDS Governance and Remuneration Report 2024 40 Overview Governance review Remuneration Report Administration and corporate information

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Section 2: Remuneration Policy continued Section 2a: 2024 Remuneration Policy 2024 Remuneration Framework Fixed pay, benefits and other reward elements – Policy Fixed remuneration Benefits Our approach Executive directors’ and prescribed officers’ guaranteed or fixed remuneration consists of a cash salary and core benefits, which may include medical aid, retirement contributions and insurance such as Group life cover and disability cover. Fixed remuneration is determined through benchmarking against peer comparator groups within the mining industry and gold sector companies of comparable size, both domestically and globally. This benchmarking ensures competitiveness for retention purposes, targeted around the median level. Some of the executives are required to operate in multiple jurisdictions and have service agreements with entities in the Group reflecting this requirement. In such instances, their fixed remuneration is split and may be paid in more than one currency. Annual review Fixed remuneration is reviewed annually. Increases and market alignment adjustments are recommended by the Committee and approved by the Board. In determining fair and responsible increases and adjustments to guaranteed remuneration, the Board considers the following factors: • Headline inflation per country • Salary market movements within the peer group, general market and gap to peers • Position against market remuneration levels • Internal equity • Individual and Company performance achievement results • Performance achievements against strategic objectives • Affordability and the prevailing context When we allocate the increase mandate at an individual level, we consider the employee’s individual performance, potential changes in job responsibility and alignment across employee groups, informed by country inflation and individual performance. Retirement contributions Gold Fields executives are located in the countries where the Company operates. Retirement contributions are generally the sole responsibility of the executives, except where local laws dictate otherwise. Where provisions exist for executives to make supplementary contributions to enhance their pension balances, they are encouraged to do so. Medical The Company’s contributions for Executive Committee members are contingent upon individuals participating in their chosen medical aid or insurance plans, unless mandated by law or deemed a market-related benefit in a specific jurisdiction. Cash allowances Executives may receive cash allowances in accordance with country legislative requirements or Company- provided allowances that may be elected and structured as part of fixed remuneration. GOLD FIELDS Governance and Remuneration Report 2024 41 Overview Governance review Remuneration Report Administration and corporate information

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Section 2: Remuneration Policy continued Section 2a: 2024 Remuneration Policy continued 2024 Remuneration Framework continued 2024 STI Policy Value/ opportunity The target incentive is based on a percentage of annual fixed remuneration as defined in the Annual Incentive Policy and linked to the employee’s role, direct line of sight and contribution impact on the overall achievement of Group results. Performance weightings The overall STI outcome is determined through a weighted performance achievement outcome between business performance and individual performance. The weightings applied to the business performance achievement portion is based on the employee’s scope of operation and impact on overall results. Group executives and executives that oversee country operations during 2024 were measured in line with the overall Group and/or region. Individual balanced scorecard (BSC) The Group’s individual performance BSC process is part of the business’s day-to-day management, quarterly business review and performance management process and supports our delivery-based culture. To align individual performance to the Group’s strategy, we set appropriate targets for each management-level employee based on a selection of cascaded key objectives. Executive individual performance outcomes are directly linked to delivery against the annual business priorities and objectives. Individual contributions to the delivery of the overall business plan are considered in each executive’s performance assessment as determined by the CEO and evaluated by the Remuneration Committee for recommendation to the Board. Using the BSC to determine the individual score At the end of the year, each participant is rated on a five-point scale using a normalised performance distribution curve. This rating translates to percentages used for bonus calculation purposes. A score below 2 results in a 0% outcome, and a score between 4.7 and 5.0 (the maximum) results in the capped achievement of 200%. GOLD FIELDS Governance and Remuneration Report 2024 42 Levels of performance Executive position Threshold Target – 100% Stretch – 200% CEO 0 65 130 CFO 0 60 120 All other executives 0 55 110 2024 STI Model Business weight % Individual weight % Total STI performance CEO 65 35 100 CFO 65 35 100 Group executives 65 35 100 Overview Governance review Remuneration Report Administration and corporate information

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Section 2: Remuneration Policy continued Section 2a: 2024 Remuneration Policy continued 2024 Remuneration Framework continued 2024 STI Policy continued Business performance objectives STIs are conditional and only vest upon meeting performance condition targets which directly link to the annual business plan approved by the Board. Using these metrics, business objectives are established for the Group and for each operation. Calculating individual STI outcomes Group annual STI bonus calculation example is illustrated below: Policy application • Targets for the business performance objectives for the STI bonus metrics are agreed and approved at the beginning of each cycle • Targets are determined against the Group plan for the year and is based on a roll-up target from each operational plan • Quarterly performance of actual and forecast performance achievement is monitored for all operations and Group • Actual business performance achievement calculation is confirmed by the Group’s external auditors • There is calibration between individual performance ratings and Group or Company performance as applicable • Performance calculations are formulaic • Calculations of annual employee bonus payments are subject to various governance reviews • There are no objectives which are positively impacted by a rising gold price GOLD FIELDS Governance and Remuneration Report 2024 43 Example salary x Target opportunity x Business performance (65%) + Individual performance (35%) STI US$550,000 Executive = 55% Outcome – 28% Outcome – 106% Combined performance score = 55.3% US$302,500 Weighted – 18% Weighted – 37% STI = US$167,300 (30.42% of salary) Safety Production Scorecard of leading and lagging indicators. Safety has a negative modifier in the event of a fatality and impacts the operation, its region and the Group for the entire safety performance measure. Measured through gold ounce equivalents against the Group business plan. All-in cost (AIC) Development and waste mined Measured in local currency against the Group business plan. Adjusted for bonus purposes and therefore differs from other reported AIC figures. Ensuring appropriate focus on our future development and waste mined. Covers new mine and current mine development, open-pit waste mined and underground development in different configurations for each mine. Overview Governance review Remuneration Report Administration and corporate information

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Section 2: Remuneration Policy continued Section 2a: 2024 Remuneration Policy continued 2024 Remuneration Framework continued 2024 LTI Policy Purpose Link the interests of the executives with those of shareholders by rewarding executives for creating long-term, sustainable value and encouraging share ownership. Eligibility All Group executives and management-level employees (Paterson D-band and above categories) are eligible to participate in one of the LTI plans, subject to the achievement of applicable performance conditions. Our plans 2012 Gold Fields amended Share Plan Gold Fields’ amended 2012 Share Plan (Share Plan) is a conditional share plan that provides for annual awards of performance shares, which vest after three years, subject to performance conditions. All Gold Fields executives participate in LTI under the Share Plan. 2018 cash-settled Long-Term Incentive Plan The cash-settled LTI plan uses similar performance metrics; however, these are aligned to the country and operation the employee is supporting, rather than Group targets. Vesting is paid in cash rather than shares, which reduces the number of shares required for the plan, while still ensuring a longer-term focus for participants. Value/ opportunity At grant, participants’ target LTI grant has the potential to be modified by individual BSC performance. The BSC performance translates to a modifier percentage, ranging between 0% to 200% of target, with an award cut-off at an individual BSC performance outcome of 2.5, which results in award forfeiture. At vesting, participant awards have the potential to be performance-modified through the Company’s achievement against the approved performance hurdles for the three-year performance period, with linear vesting between 0% to 200%. The table below shows executive LTI opportunity per role, at various levels of performance output. GOLD FIELDS Governance and Remuneration Report 2024 44 At grant At vesting Executive position Threshold Target 100% Stretch 200% Threshold Target 100% Stretch 200% Grant modified by individual performance Vesting linked to performance achievement CEO 0 104 208 0 104 416 CFO 0 96 192 0 96 384 All other executives 0 88 176 0 88 352 Overview Governance review Remuneration Report Administration and corporate information

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Section 2: Remuneration Policy continued Section 2a: 2024 Remuneration Policy continued 2024 Remuneration Framework continued 2024 LTI Policy continued Allocation value Awards are granted in March each year and, subject to vesting outcomes, are settled in February three years later. The quantum of awards granted is calculated based on the modified LTI opportunity for each individual, divided by the face value of shares using the three-day volume weighted average price (VWAP) from the preceding 1 March each year. Performance conditions The three-year performance period aligns with the Company’s financial year, being from 1 January of the year of award to 31 December of the third year from award. The performance conditions of the LTI plans focuses executives on ensuring Gold Fields delivers superior financial returns to shareholders, while meeting its social and environmental responsibilities – thereby extending its intent to all stakeholders that are impacted by our business activities. There is no retesting of any performance measure. The performance conditions comprise a mix of longer-term financial and sustainability measures, each with a straight-line vesting between threshold and stretch. The performance hurdles linked to the 2024 awards are illustrated below. The peer group used for the relative TSR performance hurdle for the 2024 LTI award consists of AngloGold Ashanti, Barrick, Eldorado Gold, Agnico Eagle, Kinross, Newmont, Northern Star, Endeavour and Pan American Silver. Calculating individual LTI outcomes LTI grants for executives are linked to the executive’s LTI opportunity, which is based on a percentage of annual fixed remuneration. The grant and vesting calculation is illustrated in the example below: GOLD FIELDS Governance and Remuneration Report 2024 45 Calculation at grant Calculation at vesting Example salary Target opportunity BSC modifier LTI share grant Outcome against performance hurdles LTI shares vesting US$550,000 Executive = 88% 3.1 = 107% Grant price = R209.00 125% 56,775 US$484,000 US$517,880 45,420 Absolute total shareholder return (TSR) Relative total shareholder return All-in cost To drive value growth and deliver on superior returns to investors and shareholders To deliver and out-perform on financial returns relative to peer companies Strong link to the operational and strategic plans and corporate profitability Threshold (0%) – No vesting Target (100%) – The US Dollar (nominal) cost of equity over the three-year performance period Stretch (200%) – The US Dollar cost of equity + 6% over the three-year performance period Threshold (0%) – Ranked 6th or below Target (100%) – Median of the peer group Stretch (200%) – Ranked 1st Threshold (0%) – US$1,558/oz AIC Target (100%) – US$1,458/oz AIC Stretch (200%) – US$1,358/oz AIC Reduction in carbon emissions Diversity and inclusion – gender representation Measure progress towards 30% net reduction in emissions (from a 2016 baseline) by 2030, and net zero by 2050 Measure progress towards the target of 30% female representation throughout Gold Fields by 2030 Threshold (0%) – Cumulative total reduced carbon emissions of 734.76ktCO2e by 2026 Target (100%) – Cumulative total reduced carbon emissions of 864.42ktCO2e by 2026 Stretch (200%) – Cumulative total reduced carbon emissions of 994.08ktCO2e by 2026 Threshold (0%) – Achieve a female representation of the total headcount of 26% by 2026 Target (100%) – Achieve a female representation of the total headcount of 27% by 2026 Stretch (200%) – Achieve a female representation of the total headcount of 28% by 2026 Overview Governance review Remuneration Report Administration and corporate information

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Section 2: Remuneration Policy continued Section 2a: 2024 Remuneration Policy continued 2024 Remuneration Framework continued 2024 remuneration mix Gold Fields’ total reward model connects financial compensation to both job type and performance. As a result, the mix of base pay, guaranteed rewards and variable pay varies based on performance level and job grade. In order to foster a high-performance culture and align with global standards, senior roles receive a higher proportion of variable pay. As actual business and individual achievement over the performance period determines reward outcomes, the amount actually received by an executive annually will vary. The graphs below illustrate the range of possible remuneration outcomes for the CEO, CFO and Executive Committee members based on the 2024 Remuneration Policy outlined above. Pay fairness Gold Fields strives to ensure that there is no unfair discrimination in pay, that pay equity is achieved and that the Company is transparent in its approach to pay. Internal pay ratios of comparable employees are therefore monitored on a continuous basis to ensure corrective action can be taken to any disparities in remuneration that could correlate to race and gender factors. Executive minimum shareholding requirements Aligning the interests of executives with those of our shareholders is critical to sustainable value creation. As such, we require executives to hold shares in Gold Fields in line with International and South African best practice. Our MSR Policy requires Executive Directors and Prescribed Officers to hold shares in Gold Fields as follows: Role MSR Time to achieve CEO 300% of fixed remuneration 5 years Executive Committee member 100% of fixed remuneration 5 years To provide impetus towards achieving these, until 2025, the Committee made awards of matching shares at a ratio of 1:3 – one share for every three committed towards the MSR, capped at the matching share limit. The value of the ultimate number of matching shares that will vest is limited to 100% of fixed remuneration in the case of the CEO and 33% of fixed remuneration for all other executives. The matching shares vest at the end of the five-year period if the executive remains employed by the Group and has retained the committed shares. The MSR Policy was amended to discontinue this practice with effect from 1 January 2025. GOLD FIELDS Governance and Remuneration Report 2024 46 Overview Governance review Remuneration Report Administration and corporate information

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Section 2: Remuneration Policy continued Section 2a: 2024 Remuneration Policy continued 2024 Remuneration Framework continued Retention and sign-on bonuses Gold Fields administers a Committee-approved Attraction and Retention Framework to strengthen talent acquisition and retention in countries with skilled talent shortages or for skills and experience that are otherwise difficult to source. This framework, aligned with the Company’s approval framework, empowers relevant levels of management to award specific attraction and retention payments based on strict criteria and competitive market values. These payments are reported to the Remuneration Committee. At Executive Committee level, all attraction and retention payments are approved by the Remuneration Committee. The typical minimum work-back period for retention payments is three years. Executive contracts All executives are engaged through an Executive Service Agreement, containing obligations beyond those imposed on other employees, and reflect the degree of scope, risk and accountability expected in these roles, specifically: Element Detail Contract term Indefinite up to legal retirement age in relevant jurisdictions Notice period • 12 months for executive directors • Six months for other executives • Both reciprocal Change-of-control payments • Subject to double trigger of (i) change in control, plus (ii) employment termination within certain guidelines • Lump sum payment of 2x annual fixed remuneration • STIs in line with approved policy on pro rata basis for time served after considering forecast performance • LTIs in line with approved policy on pro rata basis for time served after considering forecast performance Termination of employment • Bad leaver status (includes voluntary resignation and dismissal) • All in-flight awards under incentive plans (STI and LTI) are forfeited • Any accrued benefits (such as annual leave) managed in accordance with applicable law • Good leaver status (includes retirement, death and retrenchment) • In line with approved policies, granted awards under the STI and LTI plans vest in line with the relevant plan rules and subject to the fulfilment of any applicable conditions (e.g. performance, service, free cash) Severance pay Subject to the Committee’s assessment and approval Restraint of trade • Six months after termination • Confidentiality obligations remaining in force indefinitely Compensation clawback As an issuer on the NYSE, Gold Fields implemented a compliant compensation clawback policy in 2023, dealing with the recovery of executive remuneration in certain circumstances. The Committee approved the Gold Fields Group Executive Incentive-Based Remuneration Clawback Policy (Clawback Policy) in November 2023, which came into effect on 1 December 2023. The Clawback Policy provides for the mandatory recovery of incentive-based remuneration from an executive in the event of a restatement (whether arising from an intentional action or an unintentional error) of the Group’s financial statements that occurs after 1 December 2023, where that restatement causes the executive to have been over-remunerated. Non-executive director remuneration Gold Fields requires directors of international stature with the necessary competence, experience and skills to make a meaningful contribution to the Company through the setting and overseeing of the delivery of the objectives of the Group strategy. To enable the Company to attract and retain the required directors, the NEDs’ fees need to remain competitive, having regard to skill and experience rather than their country of residence. All NEDs, therefore, are paid in US Dollars for their roles, irrespective of where they reside. We apply the policy using the following principles: • Board committee members receive annual committee fees for their participation • The Chairperson and Lead Independent Director (LID) receive all-inclusive annual fees for all Board and Committee participation do not receive any additional fees to their all-inclusive fees, regardless of Chairperson or member roles on committees. • NEDs are not eligible to receive any STIs or LTIs • We review fees annually and implement any appropriate increases in June, subject to shareholder approval • Travel and accommodation expenses are reimbursed to NEDs for travel relating to site visits and Board meetings The following fixed annual fees are payable to NEDs with effect from 1 June 2025 (excluding value added tax (VAT)) if approved by shareholders at the AGM on 28 May 2025. 2024/2025 Approved fees US$ 2025/2026 Proposed fees1 US$ Chairperson of the Board (all-inclusive fee) 252,000 262,100 LID (all-inclusive fee) 164,000 170,600 Members of the Board 91,400 95,100 Chairperson of the Audit Committee 30,000 31,200 Chairpersons of all other Committees 20,300 21,200 Members of the Audit Committee 17,200 17,900 Members of all other committees 13,000 13,550 1 The proposed fees for the 2025/2026 Board cycle are based on a US inflationary indicator of 4% Non-binding advisory vote – Remuneration Policy As set out in King IV, shareholders are required to cast non-binding advisory votes on the Remuneration Policy and Implementation Report at Gold Fields’ AGM on 28 May 2025. Should there be a 25% or higher vote against either of the above, we will engage with shareholders to understand the drivers of the dissenting votes and discuss potential remedial measures. We also attempt to connect with the majority of shareholders who vote against our remuneration approach to understand their perspective. GOLD FIELDS Governance and Remuneration Report 2024 47 Overview Governance review Remuneration Report Administration and corporate information

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Section 2: Remuneration Policy continued Section 2b: Remuneration changes in 2025 In 2024, Gold Fields developed a refreshed strategy and commenced an organisational transformation to drive the culture and performance required to deliver on our strategic objectives, supported by a number of changes to our operating systems and routines. This became the catalyst to conduct a thorough review of our reward and performance processes, to ensure they remain effective and market-aligned in driving the desired outcomes within the new organisational structure. With the support of independent advisors Loftswood, a comprehensive analysis of the executive and variable pay mechanisms was conducted, resulting in recommendations for significant, market-related design adjustments to our Remuneration Policy, effective 1 January 2025. The rationale behind these changes, along with the 2025 Remuneration approach for executive directors and executives and the guiding principles for all other employees, is outlined in this section. The Remuneration Policy applicable to executive directors and the executives for the 2024 financial year is outlined in the previous section (Section 2a: 2024 Remuneration Policy) from p41 – 47. 2025 STI A key objective of undertaking a comprehensive review of the Company’s Executive and Variable Pay frameworks was to develop a new STI framework that aligns with the transformed operating systems and organisational design, and supports Gold Fields’ global strategy and culture. As part of this review, Gold Fields considered detailed empirical insights to determine its global market positioning and to ensure its remuneration approach remains competitive and aligned with its strategic objectives. This involved a comprehensive evaluation of market benchmarks, having regard for the Company’s asset portfolio, growth trajectory, geographical distribution and the global reach of its executives. Market analysis carried out during 2024 revealed executive STI levels generally lagged against comparable global benchmarks, and the overall design of the STI Model was overly complex and opaque compared to peer designs and philosophy. To address these aspects and ensure a more competitive and performance-driven approach, the 2025 STI Policy introduces the following main changes: • Transition to an STI model that integrates Company and individual performance for stronger alignment, replacing the previous weighted model • Introduction of a comprehensive Business Scorecard focusing on both short-term results and long-term growth, informed by annual business plan performance • Increasing STI opportunities to match market benchmarks, improving the ability to attract and retain top executives while targeting bonus stability based on historical averages • Implementation of a deferral mechanism for long-term value, linking short-term reward to sustained performance and shareholder experience • Standardisation of variable reward opportunities across the Executive Committee to ensure fairness and internal equity These changes reflect Gold Fields’ commitment to ensuring its Executive Remuneration Framework remains competitive, equitable and effective in driving long-term business success while fostering a high-performance culture. Business scorecard, business modifier and bonus pool The new STI design prescribes that business performance be determined by a Company-wide business scorecard outcome, multiplied by a business modifier. Business scorecard The performance conditions and measures in the 2025 business scorecard include a balanced mix of strategic and operational elements in the form of both quantitative and qualitative outcomes. The business scorecard places a strong focus on safety, sustainability and people, carrying an aggregated weighting of 40%. Financial performance and portfolio objectives are assigned a total weighting of 60% with a recognition that the actual gold price does not drive the outcome of any of the metrics. This balance was deliberately derived to ensure: • A comprehensive evaluation of both immediate and longer-term organisational goals • A recognition of critical cultural areas including safety, sustainability and people, which underpin the organisation’s values and long-term success • Alignment of financial and operational performance with broader strategic priorities, which fosters a well-rounded approach to achieving sustainable business outcomes A summarised version of the scorecard and its primary categories and objectives is illustrated below: 2025 summarised scorecard Strategic intent Deliver positive social and environmental impact 40% Impact on: Objectives What we want to achieve Weight Safety and wellbeing Reduce serious incidents Eliminate fatalities and reduce serious injuries 10% Improving long-term safety performance Implement our safety improvement roadmap, focusing on priority risks and ensuring the well- being of our people 10% Sustainability Deliver positive environmental and social impact Deliver on our 2025 priority ESG commitments 10% People Develop an engaged and efficient Gold Fields team Achieve employee engagement and efficiency goals 10% Strategic intent Ensure safe, reliable cost-effective operations; and grow portfolio value and quality 60% Impact on: Objectives What we want to achieve Weight Production Reliable, cost-effective production against plan and guidance Deliver gold equivalent production (koz) and AIC targets against business plan commitments 20% Operation quality Improve operation quality Achieve Mineral Reserve replacement goals and advance Windfall project 20% Financial outcomes Improving financial performance Maintain balance sheet flexibility, deliver capex plan and improve ROIC 20% GOLD FIELDS Governance and Remuneration Report 2024 48 Overview Governance review Remuneration Report Administration and corporate information

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Section 2: Remuneration Policy continued Section 2b: Remuneration changes in 2025 continued 2025 STI continued Each scorecard metric will have a target articulated that aligns to the business plan, as well as strategic initiatives for the performance year. Meeting target will be considered “good” performance and deliver an expected outcome of 100%. An outcome exceeding target would receive a score of greater than 100%, with outstanding or ground- breaking outcomes well in excess of defined targets in the year potentially achieving up to 200%. Conversely, outcomes less than target would receive less than 100%, with failure to deliver potentially resulting in 0%. As with the 2024 STI outcomes, the business scorecard actual performance against targets for the reporting year will be disclosed in the annual Implementation Report. Governance of the scorecard requires a thorough review by applicable committees, with final approval provided by the Remuneration Committee at the start of each performance year. The Committee has a mandate to ensure alignment with the Company’s strategic priorities and performance goals. Board discretion modifier The modifier allows the Board an explicit discretionary mechanism where they perceive a level of misalignment of overall business outcomes to reward in a performance year, particularly with factors that are not specifically contemplated in the business scorecard (such as shareholder experience, safety/ environmental factors, reputational issues or force majeure events). Should the Board discretion modifier be applied, the detailed reasoning and explanation for its application and outcome will be communicated in the Implementation Report. Business performance outcome and bonus pool The business scorecard contains an expanded set of goals moving beyond only four quantitative metrics. It allows the Remuneration Committee to contemplate broader business performance at the end of each year, and to be satisfied that this fairly reflects the performance of the business. The final business performance score informs the overall bonus incentive pool to be allocated to executives, as well as to all participants in the plan. Gold Fields sees this element of the new STI design as particularly beneficial as it limits the bonus expenditure specifically to the business outcome each year, without the unpredictability of individual performance modifying final spend. Operation and support function plans Similar to the Group scorecard, each operation and support function develops annual operation and functional plans with direct cascaded correlation and alignment to the overall Gold Fields business plan. These plans are approved at the start of the year and assessed against clear performance metrics under strong governance oversight at year-end. As with the business scorecard, “Good” performance is expected to deliver an outcome of 100%. Each operation or function also receives an overall percentage score which becomes a core element in the STI calculation. All individual, operational and functional outcomes are modified within the restriction of the established bonus pool each year and will receive a share of the pool according to relative performance outcome. Individual performance Personal performance will be assessed as follows: • Individual performance during the year will be assessed on the expected delivery of the role’s accountable duties and responsibilities, with additional consideration of key objectives delivery cascaded from the business plans – to align employee performance to the actions and activities that add value to the organisation • Critical to our cultural aspirations, the alignment of individual behaviour to the Company’s values will also be assessed The CEO’s STI is determined by a combination of business and personal performance, with the CEO’s personal performance assessed by the Board Chairperson and recommended to the Board for approval. Executive performance and STI outcomes are influenced by both business and individual factors, with an additional functional performance component for those in primarily functional roles. The personal performance of the CFO and executives is evaluated by the CEO and approved by the Remuneration Committee, ensuring a fair and transparent assessment process aligned with the Company’s strategic objectives. The 2025 STI Model The 2025 STI has continued the provision that the maximum outcome any individual may receive is capped at 200%. Introduction of a deferred STI STI deferral is a growing trend in executive compensation structures. Insights derived from comprehensive market data spanning more than 75 global mining companies indicate approximately 50% of companies include some form of STI deferral, typically in deferred/restricted shares. The Company has introduced a two-year STI deferral element to CEO and executive reward from 2025 as it allows for: • More certainty and retention strength by deferring into deferred/restricted shares, providing greater alignment with shareholder interests without prejudicing the pay-for-performance principle • 50% of guaranteed remuneration linked to the total target STI opportunity (%) for the Gold Fields CEO will be deferred into restricted shares and 30% for executives A provision is made for fault or voluntary termination, where, should either event occur, the deferrals in effect shall lapse in full. Conversely, where an executive is deemed to terminate under good leaver status, the held deferrals shall vest to the executive without penalty. GOLD FIELDS Governance and Remuneration Report 2024 49 Overview Governance review Remuneration Report Administration and corporate information

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Section 2: Remuneration Policy continued Section 2b: Remuneration changes in 2025 continued 2025 LTI We have introduced the following enhancements to our LTI plan in recognition of shareholder feedback and market analysis: • Alignment of performance and vesting periods: Both the performance period and the participation period will now be aligned to the financial year. Notwithstanding this change, vesting of equity can only take place in an open trading period • Removal of individual BSC modifier: The 2024 Gold Fields LTI plan used individual performance from the prior year as a modifier to adjust the LTI grant quantum. This was a unique practice at Gold Fields, and from 2025 all LTI grants will be made based on an individual’s role/grade on-target percentage, without adjustment for individual performance • Equity vs cash: While executive director and executive LTIs are equity based, under the 2024 arrangements the majority of LTI participants receive a cash-based grant, with the movement in the share price having no bearing on the final value that vests to participants. From 2025, eligible employees will receive their LTI awards as performance and restricted rights for better alignment across the Company and with shareholder interests • Settlement of shares: To enable a fully equity-based LTI programme, it is expected that from 2025 onward, the settlement of share awards will be by on-market purchase, to mitigate the risk of shareholder dilution, as opposed to the current practice of only issuing treasury shares • Adjustments to LTI target quantum: Peer-reviewed market data also indicates that the LTI quantum lags market levels for some executive roles. The revised LTI on-target percentages are designed to provide a value opportunity equivalent to previous actual outcomes, where LTI awards were adjusted by individual performance. This approach enhances transparency and consistency in reward outcomes The 2025 LTI awards therefore have been calibrated such that total variable pay opportunities better align to the Gold Fields market. Performance share awards have been set at the conservative end of the peer market range, having regard for deferred STI shares balancing with the LTI to provide a meaningful equity opportunity. The quantum of annual awards to the executive directors and executives are disclosed in the 2025 remuneration mix section. 2025 remuneration mix Gold Fields’ total reward model aims to connect financial remuneration to both job type and performance. As a result, guaranteed and variable pay remuneration mix varies based on performance level and job grade. In order to foster a high-performance culture and align with global standards, it is Gold Fields practice for senior roles to ensure an appropriately high ratio of at-risk pay in the context of the overall total reward proposition. The following graphs illustrate the range of potential remuneration outcomes, based on several performance outcomes, for the CEO, CFO and Executive Committee members. These outcomes reflect the newly introduced 2025 Remuneration Policy. Below target, variable pay will vest in accordance with performance, with potential for an outcome of 0%. At stretch performance and above, a maximum of 200% of the on-target opportunity is delivered. The graphs below illustrate outcomes at these extremes as well as the on-target opportunity, for the CEO, CFO and Executive Committee members, as a percentage of fixed remuneration. GOLD FIELDS Governance and Remuneration Report 2024 50 Overview Governance review Remuneration Report Administration and corporate information

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Section 2: Remuneration Policy continued Section 2b: Remuneration changes in 2025 continued 2025 Incentive Policy Summary 2025 STI Policy 2025 LTI Policy Purpose and intention • Drive and reward the achievement of annual performance targets that reflect Gold Fields’ key strategic priorities and ensure success for the Company in both the short and the long term • Reward for business performance and individual performance in the financial year • Ensure that the STI targets are challenging, meaningful and aligned to our key strategic priorities • Link the interests of executives and shareholders by rewarding executives for creating long-term, sustainable value and encouraging share ownership • Drive long-term performance and strategic alignment • The LTIs reward sustainable multi-year performance aligned to the shareholder experience and the delivery of key ESG measures Eligibility All Group executives and management-level employees (Paterson D-band and above categories) are eligible to participate in the STI, with the outcomes determined by the achievement of applicable performance conditions. All executives and management-level employees (Paterson D-band and above categories) are eligible to participate in the LTI programme, with vesting determined by the achievement of approved LTI performance hurdles. Description The STI Plan is delivered in cash and deferred shares, based on meeting business and individual objectives for the executive directors and executives. Executives with functional responsibility also hold objectives relative to their function, and executives with operational responsibilities contain similar goals to those leading the operation. Three-year incentive opportunity delivered to executives through share rights, with vesting dependent on achievement of financial and ESG targets. GOLD FIELDS Governance and Remuneration Report 2024 51 Overview Governance review Remuneration Report Administration and corporate information

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Section 3: Implementation Report This section of the Remuneration Report explains how we implemented our Remuneration Policy and provides details on the remuneration paid to executives and NEDs for the financial year ended 31 December 2024. The remuneration paid to executive directors is aligned with the Company’s Remuneration Policy, incentive scheme rules and the JSE Listings Requirements. The remuneration outcomes reported comply with the King IV principles, the provisions under the Companies Act and related legislation on disclosing prescribed officer remuneration. Our STI and LTI targets comprise objectives that are deliberately and rigorously evaluated and selected based on their importance to the Company’s success. Fixed remuneration – Implementation Executive directors’ and prescribed officers’ guaranteed remuneration is delivered through two different fixed pay methodologies. Executives that reside in South Africa receive an all-inclusive remuneration package (GRP) consisting of a basic salary and core benefits, including medical aid, retirement contributions and insurance such as Group life cover and disability cover. Executives on GRP do not receive any additional benefits or allowances in addition to their package. All benefit-based employer contributions and any cash allowance form part of the package. Executives that reside outside South Africa receive their guaranteed remuneration through the broader global market methodology of base salary plus added core benefits (Base +), including medical aid, retirement contributions and risk insurance cover. In certain jurisdictions, international executives also receive legislated payments as part of their guaranteed fixed remuneration. The guaranteed remuneration component of total remuneration is determined through benchmarking executives’ current guaranteed remuneration against peer comparator groups within the mining industry and gold sector companies of a similar size both locally and internationally. Guaranteed remuneration is benchmarked against the 50th percentile to remain competitive for retention purposes. Increases and market alignment adjustments are approved and mandated by the Board. In determining fair and responsible guaranteed remuneration increases and adjustments, the Board considers the following factors: • Salary market movements within the peer group, general market and gap to peers • Position against market remuneration levels • Individual performance achievement results and Company performance achievements against strategic objectives • Affordability and the prevailing context • Headline inflation per country Increases to fixed remuneration in 2024 Across the Group, salary increase mandates were set at the prevailing country-specific inflation rate, with an additional percentage for addressing gender parity or other pay gaps, where applicable. All eligible employees received an increase to fixed remuneration on 1 March 2024, with an overall average increase of 5% for the executive team, noting individual executive increases were within country mandates, locally benchmarked and approved by the Committee. Dual-currency contracts Where appropriate, some executives have dual contracts with various entities in the Gold Fields Group of companies and are therefore paid in dual currencies. For 2024, CEO Mike Fraser held contracts in both South African Rand and US Dollar, as did former CFO Paul Schmidt and EVP Strategy, Planning and Corporate Development, Chris Gratias. GOLD FIELDS Governance and Remuneration Report 2024 52 Overview Governance review Remuneration Report Administration and corporate information

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Section 3: Implementation Report continued Executive fixed remuneration and exchange rate conversions for reporting purposes The table below reflects how guaranteed remuneration is implemented in accordance with executives’ pay methodologies and how GRP differs from Base + in determining the total fixed remuneration component of total remuneration. It further demonstrates how non-US Dollar-denominated salaries are converted to the reported US Dollar salaries for year-on-year comparative purposes. This table includes annual contractual fixed remuneration values, and the country-specific inflation rate on which executives received increases to their fixed remuneration. Executive Currency (unless otherwise indicated) 2023 approved salary 2023 approved salary US$ Increase inflation rate 2024 approved salary1 2024 approved salary US$2 2024 additional contributions – local currency 2024 total fixed remuneration US$ Guaranteed remuneration package (GRP) method Executives in office MJ FraserN, DC R — — — 12,060,000 657,938 — 657,938 US$ — — — 312,000 312,000 — 312,000 AT DallA R — — — 3,700,000 201,855 — 201,855 M Preece R 11,500,000 623,306 6.0% 12,190,000 665,030 — 665,030 C GratiasN, DC R — — — 5,700,000 310,966 — 310,966 US$ — — — 155,000 155,000 — 155,000 G LotzA R 4,174,500 226,260 7.0% 4,466,500 243,672 — 243,672 J Magagula R 6,000,000 325,203 6.0% 6,360,000 346,972 — 346,972 B Mokoatle R 6,600,000 357,724 6.0% 6,996,000 381,669 — 381,669 Former executives NA ChohanEX R 6,625,700 359,117 6.0% 7,023,242 383,156 — 383,156 PA SchmidtDC, EX R 9,265,000 502,168 6.0% 9,820,900 535,783 — 535,783 US$ 144,100 144,100 4.2% 150,152 150,152 — 150,152 Base plus allowances and benefits (Base +) method Executives in office K Carter A$ 668,516 442,726 4.0% 695,256 457,405 92,219 518,076 J RicciardoneA A$ 454,100 300,728 4.3% 473,400 311,447 66,706 355,333 L Rivera US$ 610,500 610,500 4.2% 636,141 636,141 226,056 862,197 M SteynN A$ — — — 620,000 407,895 83,565 462,872 F Swanepoel A$ 725,700 480,596 4.0% 754,728 496,532 99,059 561,702 Former executives S MathewsEX A$ 890,900 590,000 4.0% 926,536 609,563 118,817 687,732 J MortotiEX US$ 557,700 557,700 4.2% 581,123 581,123 284,750 865,873 Executive fixed remuneration total 5,520,128     7,844,298   8,657,977 1 Salary increases are effective 1 March 2024. The 2024 approved salary reflected is based on a full 12-month period, whereas the salary reflected in the single figure of remuneration on p60 accounts for the March increase date 2 The conversion rates from local currency to US Dollar are as follows: US$:R – 18.33 and US$:A$ – 1.52 (2024); US$:R – 18.45 and US$:A$– 1.51 (2023) N = refers to executives that were appointed during the reporting year ended 31 December 2024 DC = refers to executives that hold contracts in both South African Rand and US Dollar EX = refers to executives that exited during the reporting year ended 31 December 2024. Ms Bardien is not reflected due to her exit date of 31 January 2024 falling before the 2024 salary increase approval date A = refers to acting executives. Messrs Lotz and Ricciardone both received increase accounting for performance modification. Mr Dall commenced his acting position as Interim CFO effective, 1 May 2024, and his increase for 2024 was based on his substantive role at the time. GOLD FIELDS Governance and Remuneration Report 2024 53 Overview Governance review Remuneration Report Administration and corporate information

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Section 3: Implementation Report continued STI Plan – Implementation As outlined in Section 2 of this report, the overall STI outcome is determined through a weighted performance achievement outcome between business performance and individual performance. Through our commitment to fair and equitable remuneration practice, individual BSC performance ratings are assessed to ensure no gender, ethnicity, or any other form of bias and are adjusted to achieve a normalised distribution across the Group. STI business performance – 2024 Group objectives Group performance was assessed with an outcome of 28% for the performance period, 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2024, with targets and achievements shown below. Despite some positive improvements in leading safety metrics, the fatal incidents recorded at St Ives and South Deep resulted in the negative modifier (zero outcome) being applied for safety metrics at operational and Group levels. STI performance conditions – FY2024 Weight Metric Target Actual % achieved Modifier Final Safety 20% 0% Safety engagement rate 5% No. 15 5 0% 0% Increase in near-miss reporting 5% No. 2,325 1,915 0% 0% Timely close-out of corrective actions on serious potential incidents 5% % 95% 99% 171% 0% Reduction in serious injuries 5% No. 4 3 200% 0% Fatality modifier -20% Production 20% 0% Gold and gold equivalent production koz 2,528 2,166 0% 0% Cost 40% 0% Improve on AIC1 US$/oz 1,589 1,911 0% 0% Development and waste mined 20% 28% Waste mined – open-pit operations 6% kt 148,444 153,932 200% 12% Development: Australian underground operations 6% m 39,096 35,796 0% 0% Development: South Deep underground operation2 8% m 10,618 12,530 200% 16% Total score for STI business performance  28% 1 Every year-end, AIC is adjusted for STI Plan purposes by measuring in local currency and converting to US Dollar at a budgeted exchange rate, excluding workers’ participation at Cerro Corona, and calculating the related royalty charge based on budgeted gold prices. Cerro Corona by-products are normalised for budgeted prices. The delay on the Salares Norte project impacted the AIC negatively – adjustments made to align project completion to AIC spend 2 Development for South Deep is a combination of stoping metres scanned and underground development to maintain a key focus on unlocking stoping reserves for ongoing sustainability of the mine GOLD FIELDS Governance and Remuneration Report 2024 54 Overview Governance review Remuneration Report Administration and corporate information

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Section 3: Implementation Report continued STI Plan – Implementation continued STI individual performance – Executive director performance Mike Fraser commenced the role of CEO on 1 January 2024, and his individual performance was measured against the 2024 annual business plan for the full performance period ended 31 December 2024. The retirement and exit of the former CFO, Paul Schmidt, on 30 June 2024 required Alex Dall to step into the CFO position in an acting capacity. The individual BSC score for the CEO is demonstrated below. GOLD FIELDS Governance and Remuneration Report 2024 55 Strategic pillar 1 Objective Weight Performance outcome Rating Score Outcome Safety improvement plan 20% Multi-year safety roadmap developed Serious potential incident assessment and reporting implemented Target met 100% 20% Organisational change 10% Successfully moved from a three-layered structure to a simplified two-layered function-led organisational structure in 2024 Target met 112% 11% Drive diversity and inclusion Total female representation – achieved target of 25% Females in leadership – achieved 28% (exceeding target of 27%) Target exceeded Strategic pillar 2 Objective Weight Performance outcome Rating Score Outcome Implement 2024 ESG deliverables to achieve 2030 targets 20% Achieved zero serious environmental incidents in 2024 Achieved Scope 1 and 2 emissions reduction of 1,623ktCO2e against a 1,725ktCO2e target Achieved water recycled/reused of 74% against a 75% target Achieved GISTM conditional conformance and active raised TSFs reduced from five to three Achieved 41% host community procurement against a 29% target Target exceeded on aggregate 130% 26% Strategic pillar 3 Objective Weight Performance outcome Rating Score Outcome Financial capital framework 15% Implemented capital allocation framework and communicated to market in the second half of the year Developed model to analyse balance sheet flexibility and potential funding solutions, resulting in obtaining US$750m bridge to fund the Osisko Mining transaction Target met 100% 15% Asset optimisation programme and improving portfolio quality 35% South Deep programme completed – priority initiatives defined and implementation in progress Tarkwa programme progressed – to be finalised in 2025 Salares Norte ramp-up – Initial guidance not met due to unforeseen weather conditions. Revised guidance of 40 – 50Koz for August was successfully achieved Osisko Mining – Final transaction executed, with Gold Fields acquiring the final shares of Osisko Mining in November 2024 Tarkwa/Iduapriem JV – Transaction delayed due to national elections and the change in government Target partially met 80% 28% Individual BSC outcome 100% Overview Governance review Remuneration Report Administration and corporate information

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Section 3: Implementation Report continued STI Plan – Implementation continued STI bonus outcomes – Executive directors In line with the individual BSC performance rating and the business performance outcome of the Company, the Committee awarded the CEO an STI bonus in accordance with the 2024 STI Policy and calculation framework. The CEO’s STI is presented below. Currency Contractual GRP x Target opportunity x Weighted business performance (65%) + Weighted individual performance (35%) Overall performance = 2024 bonus actual Bonus as % of GRP (policy) 28% x 65% 100% x 35% % (actual paid) M Fraser (CEO) R 12,060,000 65% 18.2% 35.0% 53.2% 4,170,400 34.6% US$ 312,000 65% 18.2% 35.0% 53.2% 107,900 34.6% STI bonus US$ 969,938 335,418 34.6% STI bonus outcomes – CEO STI bonus history GOLD FIELDS Governance and Remuneration Report 2024 56 Overview Governance review Remuneration Report Administration and corporate information

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Section 3: Implementation Report continued LTI Plan – implementation LTI awards – Performance conditions The 2022 performance share award, with a three-year performance period to 31 December 2024, was performance tested prior to vesting in February 2025, subject to service. Similarly, the Committee provided governance oversight on the performance hurdles and targets for the 2024 performance share award, with a three-year performance period ending 31 December 2026. The LTI performance hurdles for share awards that vest and were awarded in FY2024 are presented below. Hurdles for 2022 performance shares vested in 2024 Effective grant date: 1 March 2022 Performance period: 1 January 2022 – 31 December 2024 Vesting date: 21 February 2025 Hurdles for 2024 performance shares granted in 2024 Effective grant date: 1 March 2024 Performance period: 1 January 2024 – 31 December 2026 Vesting date: 18 February 2027 LTI performance hurdles Weight Target Actual % Achieved Final outcome Weight Threshold Target Stretch Absolute TSR             0%  100%  200%  Absolute TSR is measured on the US cost of equity, calculated independently using three-year Gold Fields US beta x 5% + the average yield on a US three-year Treasury bond 25.0% US$10.19 US$16.10 200% 50.0% 25.0% No vesting below target US$ Cost of Equity in nominal terms over the three years US$ Cost of Equity in nominal terms plus 6% per annum Relative TSR                   Relative TSR is measured on the Gold Fields ranking against the peer group approved by Committee in 2022 25.0% 5th 6th 0% 0.0% 25.0% Ranked 6th or lower against peer group Ranked at median of peer group Ranked 1st against peer group All-in cost (AIC)                   The US$/oz over the three-year performance period. The vesting correlation for this target is a 10% movement in the target achievement for every US$10 movement 25.0% 1,349 1,545 0% 0.0% 25.0% Achieve AIC of US$1,558/ oz over the performance period Achieve AIC of US$1,458/ oz over the performance period Achieve AIC of US$1,358/oz over the performance period Reduced carbon emissions                   Reduced carbon emissions are measured as the three-year cumulative total reduced carbon emissions in ktCO2e, as part of the 2030 abatement plan 12.5% 536.2 572.2 145% 18.1% 12.5% Cumulative total reduction of 734.76ktCO2e Cumulative total reduction of 864.42ktCO2e Cumulative total reduction of 994.08ktCO2e Gender representation                   Female representation in mining as a percentage of the total workforce with an aim to target 30% by 2030 12.5% 24% 25.3% 200% 25.0% 12.5% Female representation of 26% of the total headcount Female representation of 27% of the total headcount Female representation of 28% of the total headcount LTI performance hurdle vesting outcome         93.1%       1 The 2024 – 2026 absolute TSR target starting price is determined by the trailing 60-day VWAP to 31 December 2023 at US$14,09 2 The 2024 – 2026 reduced carbon emissions target includes existing Scope 2 major capital installations which have been baselined against actual trend performance. Future major capital projects are included: St Ives connected renewable grid, South Deep wind farm, power purchase agreement increases at Granny Smith and Agnew, and life-of-mine green energy certificates (renewable energy and reforestation) at Cerro Corona GOLD FIELDS Governance and Remuneration Report 2024 57 Overview Governance review Remuneration Report Administration and corporate information

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Section 3: Implementation Report continued LTI Plan – Implementation continued LTI awards – Executive equity vested and granted in 2024 On an annual basis, conditional LTI equity awards are made to executives which vest in three years. Similarly, conditional LTI equity awards granted for the prior three-year performance period and vesting cycle vest in accordance with the provisions of the Share Plan and achievement against the approved LTI performance hurdles. Equity awards vested at 93.1% for the performance period ended 31 December 2024 and equity awards granted for the performance period started on 1 January 2024 are outlined below: Performance share awards 2022 vested Performance share awards 2024 granted Granted in 2022 Value at grant US$’0001 Shares lapsed Vested outcome Vested shares Estimated fair value US$’0002 2024 Salary R’0003 Target opportunity Modifier4 Granted in 2024 Value at grant US$’000 Estimated fair value US$’0002 Executives in office                         MJ Fraser5 — — — — — — 17,816 104% 100% 63,769 846 538.0 M Preece6 57,390 733 — 93.1% 53,430 745.9 12,190 104% 130% 58,560 776 494.0 K Carter 6,846 87 — 93.1% 6,374 89.0 8,517 88% 140% 42,892 569 361.9 C Gratias7 — — — — — — 8,500 88% 100% 15,288 203 129.0 G Lotz 6,394 82 — 93.1% 5,953 83.1 4,467 18% 153% 5,028 67 42.4 J Magagula — — — — — — 6,360 88% 113% 25,852 343 218.1 B Mokoatle 7,667 98 — 93.1% 7,138 99.6 6,996 88% 113% 28,438 377 239.9 L Rivera 56,698 724 — 93.1% 52,786 736.9 11,737 88% 70% 29,554 392 249.3 M Steyn7 — — — — — — 7,595 88% 100% 20,491 272 172.9 F Swanepoel — — — — — — 9,245 88% 127% 42,237 560 356.3 Former executives                         R Bardien8,9 35,198 449 12,710 93.1% 20,936 292.3 — — — — — — NA Chohan8 45,357 579 7,559 93.1% 35,190 491.3 7,023 88% 127% 32,085 425 270.7 C Griffith10 129,738 1,656 50,454 93.1% 73,813 1,030.4 — — — — — — S Mathews8 52,549 671 16,057 93.1% 33,974 474.3 11,350 88% 127% 51,852 688 437.5 JK Mortoti8 7,390 94 1,642 93.1% 5,351 74.7 10,722 88% 107% 41,268 547 348.2 PA Schmidt10 75,565 965 16,792 93.1% 54,718 763.9 12,591 96% 120% 59,293 786 500.2   480,792 6,139 105,214 349,663 4,881.3       516,607 6,850 4,358.4 1 The value of the 2022 performance share award at grant used a US$:R conversion rate of 16.37 at the grant price of R209.01 per ordinary share on the JSE 2 The 2022 performance share reflects an estimated fair value of 93.1% vesting based on a 20-day VWAP of US$13.96 as at 31 December 2024. The 2024 performance share reflects an estimated fair value of 60.4% vesting based on a 20-day VWAP of US$13.96 as at 31 December 2024 3 The 2024 salary is converted at US$:R conversion rate of 18.45 and A$:R of 12.25, as performance shares are granted on the JSE at a price of R244.63 per ordinary share, effective 1 March 2024 4 The 2024 performance share was the last equity grant where target awards are performance-modified by individual BSC outcomes. This will be discontinued effective 1 January 2025 5 Mr Fraser’s 2024 LTI grant was derived from a lower GRP given his recent commencement in the CEO role at the date of grant (1 March 2024). His LTI grant was based on R15,000,000. 6 The Board resolved to award Mr Preece’s 2024 performance share at the CEO target opportunity of 104% of guaranteed remuneration in recognition of his contribution and leadership as interim CEO in 2023 7 Ms Steyn and Mr Gratias both received 2024 performance share awards, prorated to their appointment dates of 1 June 2024 and 12 September 2024 respectively 8 Former prescribed officers, Mr Chohan, Mr Mathews, Ms Bardien and Mr Mortoti vested their 2022 performance share awards, prorated to their exit dates of 31 August 2024, 31 March 2024, 31 January 2024 and 30 June 2024 respectively 9 Ms Bardien did not receive a 2024 performance share award due to her exit on 31 January 2024, preceding the effective award date on 1 March 2024 10 Former executive directors, Mr Griffith and Mr Schmidt vested their 2022 performance share awards, prorated to their exit dates of 31 December 2023 and 30 June 2024 respectively GOLD FIELDS Governance and Remuneration Report 2024 58 Overview Governance review Remuneration Report Administration and corporate information

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Section 3: Implementation Report continued LTI Plan – Implementation continued Minimum shareholding requirements Executives are encouraged to hold shares in Gold Fields in accordance with the MSR Policy. The shares held directly, indirectly or beneficially by each executive up to 31 December 2024 are reflected in the table below. Executive appointment date MSR target date1 MSR target multiple of salary MSR share commitment in 2024 Equity used Matching shares award2 Holdings towards MSR3,4 MSR achievement Executives in office                 MJ Fraser 01-Jan-24 01-Jan-29 300% — — — — 0% M Preece 01-May-17 01-May-22 100% — — — 718,618 879% K Carter5 01-Mar-23 01-Mar-28 100% 21,144 GFI: JSE 4,308 27,869 103% C Gratias6 01-Aug-24 01-Aug-29 100% 20,000 GFI: NYSE — 36,364 117% J Magagula 01-Sep-23 01-Sep-28 100% — — — — 0% B Mokoatle 01-Jun-23 01-Jun-28 100% 20,373 GFI: JSE 11,137 37,042 100% L Rivera 01-Nov-16 01-Nov-21 100% — — — 106,664 115% M Steyn 01-Jun-24 01-Jun-29 100% — — — — 0% F Swanepoel 01-Jun-23 01-Jun-28 100% — — — — 0%       61,517   15,455 926,557   1 Executives are encouraged to accumulate and hold their targeted MSR multiple of salary in Gold Fields equity within a five-year period 2 Mr Mokoatle, Ms Carter and Mr Gratias are the only executives that will have matching shares awarded due to their commitments during the 2024 financial year. The practice of awarding matching shares will be discontinued from 1 January 2025 3 Shares committed by 31 December 2024 are included for indicative purposes. Personal shares are grossed up for tax in line with MSR Policy 4 The total holdings reflected for MSR excludes any unvested shares and only reflects vested shares that have been retained or committed for purposes of MSR 5 Ms Carter committed a second tranche towards her MSR on 12 December 2024 through purchasing 8,220 GFI ordinary shares on the JSE and will be awarded her final matching share award in May 2025 of 4,700 ordinary shares 6 Mr Gratias made a full MSR target commitment on 21 November 2024 through purchasing 20,000 GFI American Depository Rights (ADR) on the NYSE and will be awarded final matching shares in May 2025 to the equivalent of 10,402 ADRs Total single figure of remuneration In line with King IV remuneration reporting guidelines, remuneration related to performance for the 2024 measurement period is disclosed in the following total single figure of remuneration table on p60. These figures include: • Fixed remuneration earned in 2024 (including pension/superannuation) • Other cash and non-monetary benefits earned in 2024 • Total 2024 STI earned based on performance during the financial year and performance period ended 31 December 2024 • The value for the 2022 LTI Plan that vested in accordance with the performance period ended on 31 December 2024 GOLD FIELDS Governance and Remuneration Report 2024 59 Overview Governance review Remuneration Report Administration and corporate information

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Section 3: Implementation Report continued Remuneration for executive directors and prescribed officers (US$’000) for the reporting period ended 31 December 2024 Name and position Year Salary1,2 Benefits3 Total fixed remuneration Cash incentives4 LTI Plan reflected5 Matching shares reflected6 Other7 Total single figure remuneration Executive director                 MJ Fraser8 2024 943.1 26.8 969.9 335.4 — — 0.03 1,305.4 CEO 2023 — — — — — — — — Prescribed officers                 AT Dall 9 2024 117.1 17.5 134.6 61.4 — — 28.7 224.7 Interim CFO 2023 — — — — — — — — M Preece 10 2024 628.1 30.7 658.8 202.3 745.9 — 0.9 1,607.8 Chief Operating Officer 2023 594.3 29 623.3 177.3 2,008.6 — 2.1 2,811.3 K Carter 2024 497.9 26.2 524.0 139.1 89 60.1 8.3 820.6 EVP Legal and Governance 2023 371.9 15.2 387.1 126.9 — — 5.1 519.1 C Gratias11 2024 134.3 6.5 140.8 47.2 — — 598 786.0 EVP Strategy, Planning and Corporate Development 2023 — — — — — — — — G Lotz12 2024 205 36.1 241.1 73 83.1 — 58 455.2 Acting EVP People and Organisational Effectiveness 2023 48.1 8.5 56.6 57 233.5 — 0.1 347.1 J Magagula 2024 293 50.7 343.7 105.5 — — — 449.2 EVP Investor Relations and Corporate Affairs 2023 84.8 14.8 99.6 26.2 — — 290 415.7 B Mokoatle 2024 297.5 80.5 378.1 112.3 99.6 155.5 0.5 746.0 EVP South Africa 2023 167.8 40.9 208.7 98.1 — — 0.9 307.7 J Ricciardone13 2024 221.8 17.2 239 102 — — 31 372 Acting EVP Strategy, Planning and Corporate Development 2023 242.4 19 261.4 57.2 — — 33.8 352.4 L Rivera14 2024 839.6 202.4 1,042.1 — 736.9 — 520.5 2,299.5 EVP Americas 2023 816.1 220 1,038.8 — 2,057.3 — 790.7 3,884.0 M Steyn15 2024 305.1 15.6 320.7 72.6 — — 442.6 835.9 EVP Sustainability 2023 — — — — — — — — F Swanepoel 2024 535.1 26.2 561.3 151.1 — — 42 754.3 Chief Technical Officer 2023 278.6 1.1 279.7 131.7 — — 19.4 430.8 Former executive directors                 C Griffith16 2024 — — — — 1,030.4 — — 1,030.4 Former CEO 2023 — — — — 2,334.6 — — 2,334.6 PA Schmidt17 2024 311.5 25.4 336.9 113.2 763.9 — 23.4 1,237.4 Former CFO 2023 591.7 48.1 639.9 177.9 2,693.3 — 2.4 3,513.4 Former prescribed officers                 R Bardien18 2024 23.2 3.2 26.4 — 292.3 — 388.9 707.6 Former EVP People 2023 276 35.9 312.0 203.6 1197.6 52.7 0.2 1,766.0 NA Chohan19 2024 218.2 33.6 251.8 77.6 491.3 — 64.2 884.9 Former EVP Sustainable Development 2023 309.7 45.8 355.5 94.7 1,403.9 — 4.3 1,858.4 S Mathews20 2024 104.2 6 110.2 46.2 474.3 — 30 660.7 Former EVP Australia 2023 635.7 18.2 653.9 221.3 1,967.4 — — 2,842.6 JK Mortoti21 2024 360.7 55.9 416.6 — 74.7 — 1,113.7 1,605.0 Former EVP West Africa 2023 696.2 127.1 823.3 308.6 — — 84.3 1,216.2 For reporting purposes all local amounts are converted to US$. The exchange rates used are as follows: US$1 = R18.33 (FY2024) and US$1 = R18.45 (FY2023). US$1 = A$1.52 (FY2024) and US$1: A$1.51 (FY2023). GOLD FIELDS Governance and Remuneration Report 2024 60 Overview Governance review Remuneration Report Administration and corporate information

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Section 3: Implementation Report continued Remuneration for executive directors and prescribed officers (US$’000) for the reporting period ended 31 December 2024 continued Footnotes: 1 Salary is the 12-month aggregate of monthly fixed remuneration that may include cash-based allowances for certain countries 2 Mr Fraser, Mr Gratias and Mr Schmidt have contracts in South African Rand and US Dollars. The salary reflected is the aggregate of monthly salary paid and was based on: • Mr Fraser: local contract – R12,060,000 and offshore contract – US$312,000 • Mr Gratias: local contract – R5,700,000 and offshore contract – US$155,000 • Mr Schmidt: local contract – R9,820,900 and offshore contract – US$150,152 3 Benefits are reported as the annualised sum of retirement/pension, risk benefits and medical insurance applicable in each respective country of operation. Executive employment conditions are in line with local laws or regulations governing benefits in their respective employing jurisdiction 4 The cash incentives for the performance period ending 31 December 2024 and paid in 2025 are reflected in the 2024 figures. The cash incentives for the performance period ended 31 December 2023 and paid in 2024 are reflected in the 2023 figures 5 The LTI values of the 2022 performance shares for the performance period ending 31 December 2024 are reflected in the 2024 figures. The value of the 2021 performance shares for the performance period ending 31 December 2023 is reflected in the 2023 figures. The value of the 2022 performance shares is reflected on a 20-day VWAP of US$13.96. The value of the 2021 performance shares is reflected on a 20-day VWAP of US$15.20 6 Executives that committed towards their MSR targets were awarded with matching shares, on a 3:1 basis, under the Executive MSR Policy. Matching share awards will be discontinued effective 1 January 2025. The value of the matching shares is reflected on a 20-day VWAP of US$13.96 7 Other payments include sundry reimbursements, leave encashment, long service awards, acting allowances, sign-on bonuses, business expense claims, termination payments where applicable and any legislated payments that fall outside of the Company’s policies 8 Mr Fraser was appointed as CEO effective 1 January 2024, and his single figure remuneration is reflective of the full 2024 year 9 Mr Dall stepped into the interim CFO position on 1 May 2024 and received an acting allowance of 20% of total fixed remuneration (R493,333) for the 2024 reporting period reflected under “Other” 10 Mr Preece was appointed as Chief Operating Officer (COO) effective 15 March 2024. His 2023 single figure remuneration is reflective of stepping in as interim CEO. His 2024 single figure remuneration is reflective of his appointment to COO. Mr Preece’s remuneration was not adjusted or increased on appointment to COO 11 Mr Gratias commenced as EVP Strategy, Planning and Corporate Development effective 12 September 2024. Mr Gratias received, as part of his appointment offer and relocation from Canada, a relocation and sign-on payment equivalent to R7,400,000 which is included in “Other”. Mr Gratias was also reimbursed for personal expenditure associated with his relocation and immigration requirements. Upon appointment Mr Gratias acquired and committed 20 000 Gold Fields American Depository Receipts and has met his required MSR target of 100% of annual salary 12 Mr Lotz stepped into the Acting EVP People and Organisational Effectiveness position on 13 October 2023. He received an acting allowance of 20% of total fixed remuneration (R1,063,829) for a portion of the 2023 reporting year and the 2024 reporting period which is reflected under “Other” 13 Mr Ricciardone stepped into the Acting EVP Strategy, Planning and Corporate Development position on 1 April 2023. He received an acting allowance of 15% of total fixed remuneration (A$97,944) for a portion of the 2023 reporting year and the 2024 reporting year which is reflected under “Other” 14 Mr Rivera received the legislated Utilidades profit share payment and not a cash incentive under the Group’s policy, and this is included in “Other”. Mr Rivera’s salary is inclusive of all statutory payments as required by Peru legislation 15 Ms Steyn was appointed as EVP Sustainability effective 1 June 2024. Ms Steyn received, as part of her appointment offer a sign-on payment of A$1,150,000 payable over three annual instalments for which the first instalment of A$672,646 is included in “Other” 16 Mr Griffith’s LTI payment of pro rata vesting of 22 months for the 2022 award. Normal vesting of awards previously made in line with the pro rata provisions of policy and end date as approved by the Board 17 Mr Schmidt retired as at 30 June 2024, and his cash incentive and LTI Plan 2022 award is prorated to his retirement date 18 Ms Bardien exited as at 31 January 2024 through mutual separation. Included in "Other", are payments for accrued annual leave, payment in lieu of six months’ notice and prorated bonus for the 2023 financial year 19 Mr Chohan retired as at 31 August 2024, and his cash incentive and LTI Plan 2022 award is prorated to his retirement date 20 Mr Mathews retired as at 31 March 2024, and his cash incentive and LTI Plan 2022 award is prorated to his retirement date 21 Mr Mortoti exited as at 30 June 2024 due to redundancy. Included in “Other” are payments for accrued annual leave, payment in lieu of six months’ notice and a redundancy payment in line with Ghana legislation GOLD FIELDS Governance and Remuneration Report 2024 61 Overview Governance review Remuneration Report Administration and corporate information

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Section 3: Implementation Report continued Unvested award and cash-flow on settlement Performance share and MSR share awards1,2,3,4,5 Grant date Vest date Opening Granted Grant price Forfeited Balance Condition achieved1 Shares vested Sold Retained Closing Cash on settlement1 Estimated fair value at 31 Dec 2024 (US$) Executives in office MJ Fraser6 2023 Performance Shares PS16 01-Mar-23 18-Feb-26 15,669 166 — 15,669 — — — — 15,669 — 128,613 2024 Performance Shares PS17 01-Mar-24 18-Feb-27 63,769 245 — 63,769 — — — — 63,769 — 537,963 Total 15,669 63,769 — 79,438 — — — — 79,438 — 666,576 M Preece 2021 Performance Shares PS14 01-Mar-21 22-Feb-24 89,436 126 — 89,436 42,706 132,142 61,446 70,696 — 771,207 — 2022 Performance Shares PS15 01-Mar-22 21-Feb-25 57,390 209 — 57,390 — — — — 57,390 — 745,883 2023 Performance Shares PS16 01-Mar-23 18-Feb-26 85,381 166 — 85,381 — — — — 85,381 — 700,848 2024 Performance Shares PS17 01-Mar-24 18-Feb-27 58,560 245 — 58,560 — — — — 58,560 — 494,016 Total 232,207 58,560 — 290,767 42,706 132,142 61,446 70,696 201,331 771,207 1,940,747 K Carter 2021 Performance Shares PS14 01-Mar-21 22-Feb-24 8,747 126 — 8,747 4,177 12,924 — 12,924 — — — 2022 Performance Shares PS15 01-Mar-22 21-Feb-25 6,846 209 — 6,846 — — — — 6,846 — 88,981 2023 Performance Shares PS16 01-Mar-23 18-Feb-26 39,730 166 — 39,730 — — — — 39,730 — 326,120 2024 Performance Shares PS17 01-Mar-24 18-Feb-27 42,892 245 — 42,892 — — — — 42,892 — 361,843 2024 MSR Matching Shares 4,308 — 4,308 — — — — 4,308 — 60,140 Total 55,323 47,200 — 102,523 4,177 12,924 — 12,924 93,776 — 837,083 G Lotz 2024 Performance Shares PS17 01-Mar-24 18-Feb-27 5,028 245 — 5,028 — — — — 5,028 — 42,410 Total — 5,028 — 5,028 — — — — 5,028 — 42,410 J Magagula6 2023 Performance Shares PS16 01-Mar-23 18-Feb-26 14,186 166 — 14,186 — — — — 14,186 — 116,440 2024 Performance Shares PS17 01-Mar-24 18-Feb-27 25,852 245 — 25,852 — — — — 25,852 — 218,083 2024 MSR Matching Shares — — — — — — — — — — Total 14,186 25,852 — 40,038 — — — — 40,038 — 334,523 B Mokoatle 2021 Performance Shares PS14 01-Mar-21 22-Feb-24 13,381 126 — 13,381 6,389 19,770 9,193 10,577 — 115,381 — 2022 Performance Shares PS15 01-Mar-22 21-Feb-25 7,667 209 — 7,667 — — — — 7,667 — 99,646 2023 Performance Shares PS16 01-Mar-23 18-Feb-26 11,876 166 — 11,876 — — — — 11,876 — 97,483 2024 Performance Shares PS17 01-Mar-24 18-Feb-27 28,438 245 — 28,438 — — — — 28,438 — 239,903 2024 MSR Matching Shares 11,137 — 11,137 — — — — 11,137 — 155,473 Total 32,924 39,575 — 72,499 6,389 19,770 9,193 10,577 59,118 115,381 592,504 GOLD FIELDS Governance and Remuneration Report 2024 62 Overview Governance review Remuneration Report Administration and corporate information

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Section 3: Implementation Report continued Unvested award and cash-flow on settlement continued Performance share and MSR share awards1,2,3,4,5 Grant date Vest date Opening Granted Grant price Forfeited Balance Condition achieved1 Shares vested Sold Retained Closing Cash on settlement1 Estimated fair value at 31 Dec 2024 (US$) Executives in office continued L Rivera 2021 Performance Shares PS14 01-Mar-21 22-Feb-24 91,606 126 — 91,606 43,742 135,348 135,348 — — 1,698,749 — 2022 Performance Shares PS15 01-Mar-22 21-Feb-25 56,698 209 — 56,698 — — — — 56,698 — 736,893 2023 Performance Shares PS16 01-Mar-23 18-Feb-26 75,661 166 — 75,661 — — — — 75,661 — 621,066 2024 Performance Shares PS17 01-Mar-24 18-Feb-27 29,554 245 — 29,554 — — — — 29,554 — 249,312 Total 223,965 29,554 — 253,519 43,742 135,348 135,348 — 161,913 1,698,749 1,607,271 M Steyn7 2024 Performance Shares PS17 01-Mar-24 18-Feb-27 20,491 245 — 20,491 — — — — 20,491 — 172,867 Total — 20,491 — 20,491 — — — — 20,491 — 172,867 F Swanepoel 2024 Performance Shares PS17 01-Mar-24 18-Feb-27 42,237 245 — 42,237 — — — — 42,237 — 356,315 Total — 42,237 — 42,237 — — — — 42,237 — 356,315 Former executives R Bardien8 2021 Performance Shares PS14 01-Mar-21 22-Feb-24 54,852 126 1,524 53,328 25,464 78,792 78,792 — — 988,916 — 2022 Performance Shares PS15 01-Mar-22 21-Feb-25 35,198 209 12,710 22,488 — — — — 22,488 — 292,267 2023 Performance Shares PS16 01-Mar-23 18-Feb-26 45,323 166 31,474 13,849 — — — — 13,849 — 113,676 Total 135,373 — 45,708 89,665 25,464 78,792 78,792 — 36,337 988,916 405,943 NA Chohan9 2021 Performance Shares PS14 01-Mar-21 22-Feb-24 62,512 126 — 62,512 29,849 92,361 42,948 49,413 — 539,039 — 2022 Performance Shares PS15 01-Mar-22 21-Feb-25 45,357 209 7,559 37,798 — — — — 37,798 — 491,252 2023 Performance Shares PS16 01-Mar-23 18-Feb-26 46,733 166 23,366 23,367 — — — — 23,367 — 191,810 2024 Performance Shares PS17 01-Mar-24 18-Feb-27 32,085 245 26,737 5,348 — — — — 5,348 — 45,119 Total 154,602 32,085 57,662 129,025 29,849 92,361 42,948 49,413 66,513 539,039 728,182 C Griffith10 2021 Performance Shares PS14 01-Mar-21 22-Feb-24 110,068 126 6,115 103,953 49,638 153,591 — 153,591 153,591 — — 2022 Performance Shares PS15 01-Mar-22 21-Feb-25 129,738 209 50,454 79,284 — — — — 79,284 — 1,030,429 Total 239,806 — 56,569 183,237 49,638 153,591 — 153,591 232,875 — 1,030,429 GOLD FIELDS Governance and Remuneration Report 2024 63 Overview Governance review Remuneration Report Administration and corporate information

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Section 3: Implementation Report continued Unvested award and cash-flow on settlement continued Performance share and MSR share awards1,2,3,4,5 Grant date Vest date Opening Granted Grant price Forfeited Balance Condition achieved1 Shares vested Sold Retained Closing Cash on settlement1 Estimated fair value at 31 Dec 2024 (US$) Former executives continued S Mathews11 2021 Performance Shares PS14 01-Mar-21 22-Feb-24 87,603 126 — 87,603 41,830 129,433 129,433 — — 1,624,510 — 2022 Performance Shares PS15 01-Mar-22 21-Feb-25 52,549 209 16,057 36,492 — — — — 36,492 — 474,277 2023 Performance Shares PS16 01-Mar-23 18-Feb-26 70,679 166 45,156 25,523 — — — — 25,523 — 209,512 2024 Performance Shares PS17 01-Mar-24 18-Feb-27 51,852 245 50,412 1,440 — — — — 1,440 — 12,145 Total 210,831 51,852 111,625 151,058 41,830 129,433 129,433 — 63,455 1,624,510 695,934 J Mortoti12 2021 Performance Shares PS14 01-Mar-21 22-Feb-24 9,864 126 — 9,864 4,710 14,574 14,574 — — 182,918 — 2022 Performance Shares PS15 01-Mar-22 21-Feb-25 7,390 209 1,642 5,748 — — — — 5,748 — 74,700 2023 Performance Shares PS16 01-Mar-23 18-Feb-26 69,118 166 38,399 30,719 — — — — 30,719 — 252,159 2024 Performance Shares PS17 01-Mar-24 18-Feb-27 41,268 245 36,683 4,585 — — — — 4,585 — 38,683 Total 86,372 41,268 76,724 50,916 4,710 14,574 14,574 — 41,052 182,918 365,543 P Schmidt13 2021 Performance Shares PS14 01-Mar-21 22-Feb-24 119,925 126 — 119,925 57,264 177,189 177,189 — — 2,223,894 — 2022 Performance Shares PS15 01-Mar-22 21-Feb-25 75,565 209 16,792 58,773 — — — — 58,773 — 763,863 2023 Performance Shares PS16 01-Mar-23 18-Feb-26 94,147 166 52,304 41,843 — — — — 41,843 — 343,472 2024 Performance Shares PS17 01-Mar-24 18-Feb-27 59,293 245 52,705 6,588 — — — — 6,588 — 55,575 Total 289,637 59,293 121,801 227,129 57,264 177,189 177,189 — 107,204 2,223,894 1,162,910 Footnotes: 1 2021 performance shares vested at 147.75% at the market value price on the JSE of R230.06 2 2022 performance shares estimated fair value is reflected at vesting of 93.10% and 20-day VWAP of $13.96 in 2024 3 2023 performance shares estimated fair value is reflected at vesting of 58.80% and 20-day VWAP of $13.96 in 2024 4 2024 performance shares estimated fair value is reflected at vesting of 60.43% and 20-day VWAP of US$13.96 in 2024 5 2024 MSR shares estimated fair value is reflected at vesting of 100% and 20-day VWAP of US$13.96 in 2024 6 Mr Fraser and Ms Magagula received prorated 2023 performance share awards due to their appointment dates of 1 January 2024 and 1 September 2023 falling within the first year of the vesting cycle 1 March 2023 – 28 February 2024. Mr Fraser and Ms Magagula’s awards were prorated by 2/12 and 6/12 months respectively 7 Ms Steyn received a prorated 2024 performance share award due to her appointment date of 1 June 2024 falling within the first year of the vesting cycle 1 March 2024 – 28 February 2025. Ms Steyn’s award was prorated by 9/12 months 8 Ms Bardien’s performance share vesting is prorated to her contractual exit date of 31 January 2024. Her 2022 and 2023 awards are prorated to 23/36 and 11/36 months respectively 9 Mr Chohan’s performance share vesting is prorated to his contractual exit date of 31 August 2024. His 2022, 2023 and 2024 awards are prorated to 30/36, 18/36 and 6/36 months respectively 10 Mr Griffith’s performance share vesting is prorated to his contractual exit date of 31 December 2023. His 2021 and 2022 awards are prorated to 34/36 and 22/36 months respectively 11 Mr Mathews’ performance share vesting is prorated to his contractual exit date of 31 March 2024. His 2022, 2023 and 2024 awards are prorated to 25/36, 13/36 and 1/36 months respectively 12 Mr Mortoti’s performance share vesting is prorated to his contractual exit date of 30 June 2024. His 2022, 2023 and 2024 awards are prorated to 28/36, 16/36 and 4/36 months respectively 13 Mr Schmidt’s performance share vesting is prorated to his contractual exit date of 30 June 2024. His 2022, 2023 and 2024 awards are prorated to 28/36, 16/36 and 4/36 months respectively GOLD FIELDS Governance and Remuneration Report 2024 64 Overview Governance review Remuneration Report Administration and corporate information

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Section 3: Implementation Report continued Non-executive director fees (US$’000) NEDs were paid the following committee and Board fees for 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2024 as per the rates approved by the shareholders as per special resolution 2 at the 2024 AGM. Non-executive directors US$’000 2024 directors’ fees 2024 committee fees 2024 total Board fees 2023 total Board fees 2024 total subsidiary Board fees 2023 total subsidiary Board fees YGH Suleman1 231.96 — 231.96 197.50 — — S Reid2 150.97 — 150.97 128.57 34.04 33.38 A Andani3 91.40 80.97 172.38 154.42 81.46 78.46 P Bacchus4 91.40 90.64 182.04 156.12 — — ZBM Bassa5 37.74 10.35 48.09 — — — MC Bitar 91.40 51.98 143.39 141.41 — — T Goodlace 81.21 52.63 133.83 108.96 — — SL McCrae6 37.74 4.33 42.07 — — — JE McGill 91.40 72.29 163.69 161.25 — — PG Sibiya7 81.21 63.26 144.47 118.01 — — CAT Smit 81.21 52.92 134.13 47.62 — — Board and committee fees are paid monthly and determined annually. The monthly fees reported are for the reporting period of 1 January to 31 December 2024. Ad hoc/Investment Committee meetings are paid based on attendance only. In February 2024, the Board reconstituted the ad hoc Investment Committee as a permanent Strategy and Investment Committee, and its fees aligned to other non-Audit Committees from 1 June 2024 1 Mr Suleman receives an all-inclusive fee as Chairperson of the Board 2 Mr Reid is the Lead Independent Director and receives an all-inclusive fee. He is a director of various subsidiaries in the Netherlands and Isle of Man. Fees are paid by Gold Fields Netherlands Services BV and Gold Fields Orogen Holding (BVI) Limited, respectively 3 Mr Andani is a director of subsidiaries Gold Fields Ghana Limited and Gold Fields Abosso Limited. The fees for these subsidiary boards are not determined by GFL. Appointed as member of the Strategy and Investment Committee from 1 June 2024 4 Mr Bacchus remunerated as Chairperson of the Strategy and Investment Committee from 1 June 2024 5 Appointment of Ms Bassa as an NED of the Board and a member of the Audit Committee, effective 2 August 2024. Fees pro rata from effective date. Appointed as member of the Risk, Remuneration and Strategy and Investment Committees effective 1 December 2024 6 Appointment of Ms McCrae as an NED of the Board, effective 2 August 2024. Fees pro rata from effective date. Appointed as member of the Technical Committee (previously Capital Projects, Control and Review); Social, Ethics and Transformation; Safety, Health and Sustainable Development; and Strategy and Investment Committees effective 1 December 2024 7 Appointment of Ms Sibiya as a member of the Strategy and Investment Committee effective 1 December 2024 Non-binding advisory vote – Implementation Report As set out in King IV, shareholders are required to cast non-binding advisory votes on the Remuneration Policy and Implementation Report at Gold Fields’ AGM on 28 May 2025. Should there be a vote that constitutes less than 75% for the adoption of the above, we will embark upon a process of shareholder engagement to understand the drivers of the dissenting votes and discuss potential remedial measures. GOLD FIELDS Governance and Remuneration Report 2024 65 Overview Governance review Remuneration Report Administration and corporate information

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Administration and corporate information Gold Fields Limited Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa Registration number 1968/004880/06 JSE, NYSE, DIFX Share code: GFI Issuer code: GOGOF ISIN: ZAE000018123 Company Secretary Anré Weststrate Tel: +27 11 562 9719 Fax: +27 86 720 2704 email: anré.weststrate@goldfields.com Registered Office Johannesburg Gold Fields Limited 150 Helen Road Sandown Sandton 2196 Postnet Suite 252 Private Bag X30500 Houghton 2041 Tel: +27 11 562 9700 Office of the United Kingdom Secretaries London St James’s Corporate Services Limited Suite 31, Second Floor 107 Cheapside London EC2V 6DN United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0) 20 7796 8644 email: general@corpserv.co.uk American depository receipts transfer agent Shareholder correspondence should be mailed to: BNY Mellon PO Box 43006 Providence RI 02940-3078 Overnight correspondence should be sent to: BNY Mellon 150 Royall Street, Suite 101 Canton, MA, 02021 email: shrrelations@cpushareownerservices.com Phone numbers Tel: 866 247 3871 Domestic Tel: 201 680 6825 Foreign Sponsor J.P. Morgan Equities South Africa Proprietary Limited 1 Fricker Road Illovo, Johannesburg 2196 South Africa Investor and media enquiries Jongisa Magagula Tel: +27 11 562 9775 Mobile: +27 82 562 5288 email: jongisa.magagula@goldfields.com Thomas Mengel Tel: +27 11 562 9849 Mobile: +27 72 493 5170 email: thomas.mengel@goldfields.com Transfer secretaries South Africa Computershare Investor Services Proprietary Limited Rosebank Towers 15 Biermann Avenue Rosebank Johannesburg 2196 Private Bag X9000 Saxonwold 2132 Tel: +27 11 370 5000 Fax: +27 11 688 5248 United Kingdom MUFG Corporate Markets (formerly Link Group) Central Square 29 Wellington Street Leeds, LSI 4 DL England Tel: +44(0) 371 664 0300 Calls are charged at the standard geographic rate and will vary by provider. Calls outside the United Kingdom will be charged at the applicable international rate. Lines are open between 09:00 and 17:30, Monday to Friday excluding public holidays in England and Wales. email: shareholderenquiries@cm.mpms.mufg.com Listings JSE/NYSE/GFI Directors: YGH Suleman (Chairperson), MJ Fraser* (Chief Executive Officer), AT Dall* (Chief Financial Officer), A Andani#, PJ Bacchus†, ZBM Bassa, MC Bitar@, TP Goodlace, SL McCrae&, JE McGill^, SP Reid^, PG Sibiya, CAT Smit South African unless otherwise stated. ˆAustralian, †British, &Canadian, @Chilean, #Ghanaian, *Executive director www.goldfields.com GOLD FIELDS Governance and Remuneration Report 2024 66 Overview Governance review Remuneration Report Administration and corporate information

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Creating enduring value beyond mining
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1 GOLD FIELDS Climate Change and Environment Report 2024 1 Creating enduring value beyond mining 2024 Gold Fields Limited Climate Change and Environment Report 2024

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Contents GOLD FIELDS Climate Change and Environment Report 2024 2 Welcome to our Climate Change and Environment Report (CCER) for the year ended 31 December 2024. About this report 3 Introduction 4 Gold Fields operations’ environmental performance at a glance 5 Reflections from our CEO and SHSD Committee Chairperson 6 2024 highlights and performance against 2030 targets 7 Gold Fields’ climate change and environmental stewardship journey 8 Governance 10 Climate change and environment leadership and management 11 Position and policies 12 Resilience to climate change 13 Climate-related risk management processes 14 Financial risks: the impact of weather events on Gold Fields’ financial performance 15 Asset-based physical risks 16 Country-based transition risks 20 Our Decarbonisation Strategy and roadmap 22 Gold Fields’ Decarbonisation Strategy 23 Electricity mix 26 Towards a zero-emissions mining fleet: decarbonising material transport 27 Scope 3: Decarbonising our supply chain 28 Environmental performance 29 Overview 30 Nature 31 Energy and carbon management 32 Water stewardship 35 Integrated mine closure 40 Tailings storage facility management 41 Data and assurance 43 Group and operational carbon and environmental performances 44 External assurance statement 46 Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures Index 48 Disclaimer and forward-looking statements 50 Glossary 51 Administration and corporate information 52 About our cover The cover photo of our 2024 Climate Change and Environment Report shows monitoring work at a revegetated tailings storage facility (TSF) in Ghana. The secondary photo shows solar panels at Granny Smith. Send us your feedback We value your feedback on our reporting suite. To support our efforts to report on the issues our stakeholders care about, please send any feedback and questions to investors@goldfields.com or sustainability@goldfields.com. You can also visit www.goldfields.com and download the feedback form. linkedin.com/ company/gold-fields business.facebook.com/ GoldFieldsLTD @GoldFields_LTD instagram.com/ goldfields_ltd/ Navigation icons Further information available online Further reading available within this report

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About this report Our CCER contains information about Gold Fields’ climate change and environment-related stewardship and performance relating to the atmosphere (energy and carbon management), freshwater (water stewardship) and land use (mine closure and tailings stewardship). The report provides information about our performance in 2024 at both a Group and operation level, where appropriate, as well as progress against our 2030 social and environmental targets. Interactive features are incorporated for ease of navigation – including links to additional information available on our website or other reports included in our reporting suite. As part of Gold Fields’ integrated annual reporting suite, this report should be read in conjunction with the Integrated Annual Report (IAR) and Report to Stakeholders, as well as relevant information on our website, such as our ESG databook. Our full reporting suite is outlined in our 2024 IAR. Reporting boundary and landscape The reporting boundary is informed by the operational control consolidation approach as set out in the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol. Unless stated otherwise, non-financial data included in this report relates to our eight operating mines and excludes Salares Norte (which has not yet achieved commercial levels of production) and the Windfall project. All energy, water and carbon data per operation is based on the operation’s managed production. Consideration of global standards We are dedicated to transparent reporting, providing stakeholders with the information needed to assess our performance and understand the challenges and risks we face. To support this commitment, we have considered the following global frameworks, standards and principles: • The CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project) • Sustainability Accounting Standards Board Metals and Mining Standard • Global Reporting Initiative Universal Standards • Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) Sustainability and Climate Disclosure Guidance • The ICMM Sustainable Development Framework, Mining Principles and Performance Expectations • World Gold Council (WGC) Responsible Gold Mining Principles • The IFRS International Sustainability Standards Board’s (ISSB) climate-related disclosure standard, which includes the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) Recommendations PwC Inc. provided an independent reasonable assurance opinion (RA) over key sustainability information in this report. Refer to our website for the definitions used in preparing assured information: https://www.goldfields.com/sustainability- performance.php GOLD FIELDS Climate Change and Environment Report 2024 3 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals As a responsible gold miner, we believe we can create lasting socio-economic value for our people, host communities and governments. The United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)  – a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure that by 2030 all people enjoy peace and prosperity – are key to our purpose of creating enduring value beyond mining. While we recognise the equal importance of all 17 SDGs, we prioritise 12 where we believe we have the greatest ability to deliver meaningful impact. Introduction Governance Resilience to climate change Our Decarbonisation Strategy and roadmap Environmental performance Data and assurance TCFD Index Disclaimer and forward- looking statements Glossary Administration

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GOLD FIELDS Climate Change and Environment Report 2024 4 Gold Fields operations’ environmental performance at a glance 5 Reflections from our CEO and SHSD Committee Chairperson 6 2024 highlights and performance against 2030 targets 7 Gold Fields’ climate change and environmental stewardship journey 8 In this section Introduction Gold Fields’ Western Australian operations, depicted here, make extensive use of renewable electricity sources Introduction Governance Resilience to climate change Our Decarbonisation Strategy and roadmap Environmental performance Data and assurance TCFD Index Disclaimer and forward- looking statements Glossary Administration

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Gold Fields operations’ environmental performance at a glance GOLD FIELDS Climate Change and Environment Report 2024 5 Attributable gold production2 Energy intensity 287koz 8.81GJ/oz Renewable electricity Scope 1 and 2 emissions 9% 231kt CO2e Emissions intensity (Scope 1 and 2) Water recycled/ reused3 804kg CO2e 36% Gruyere, Australia1 Granny Smith, Australia St Ives, Australia Agnew, Australia South Deep, South Africa1 Attributable gold production Energy intensity 287koz 3.80GJ/oz Renewable electricity Scope 1 and 2 emissions 7% 119kt CO2e Emissions intensity (Scope 1 and 2) Water recycled/ reused3 412kg CO2e 26% Attributable gold production Energy intensity 331koz 5.52GJ/oz Renewable electricity Scope 1 and 2 emissions 0 195kt CO2e Emissions intensity (Scope 1 and 2) Water recycled/ reused3 590kg CO2e 69% Attributable gold production Energy intensity 229koz 4.08GJ/oz Renewable electricity Scope 1 and 2 emissions 48% 74kt CO2e Emissions intensity (Scope 1 and 2) Water recycled/ reused3 320kg CO2e 52% Attributable gold production Energy intensity 267koz 7.26GJ/oz Renewable electricity Scope 1 and 2 emissions 17% 431kt CO2e Emissions intensity (Scope 1 and 2) Water recycled/ reused 1,614kg CO2e 77% Damang, Ghana1 Tarkwa, Ghana1 Salares Norte, Chile Cerro Corona, Peru Windfall project, Québec, Canada Attributable gold production Energy intensity 134koz 5.15GJ/oz Renewable electricity Scope 1 and 2 emissions 0 114kt CO2e Emissions intensity (Scope 1 and 2) Water recycled/ reused 847kg CO2e 82% Attributable gold production Energy intensity 537koz 7.71GJ/oz Renewable electricity Scope 1 and 2 emissions 3% 420kt CO2e Emissions intensity (Scope 1 and 2) Water recycled/ reused 782kg CO2e 86% Attributable gold production Energy intensity 45koz Not reported Renewable electricity Scope 1 and 2 emissions 0 Not reported Emissions intensity (Scope 1 and 2) Water recycled/ reused Not reported Not reported Attributable gold production Energy intensity 173koz 6.89GJ/oz Renewable electricity Scope 1 and 2 emissions 100% 48kt CO2e Emissions intensity (Scope 1 and 2) Water recycled/ reused 278kg CO2e 84% Attributable gold production Energy intensity 0 Not reported Renewable electricity Scope 1 and 2 emissions 100% Not reported Emissions intensity (Scope 1 and 2) Water recycled/ reused Not reported Not reported 1 Data applies to 100% of these operations Introduction Governance Resilience to climate change Our Decarbonisation Strategy and roadmap Environmental performance Data and assurance TCFD Index Disclaimer and forward- looking statements Glossary Administration 2 For definition of attributable gold production, refer to p3 of our IAR 3 Water used is highly-saline and not easily recyclable

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Reflections from our CEO and SHSD Committee Chairperson Our mining activities often impact our host communities and the environment in which they live. Successfully embedding sustainability considerations and practices into our business, to both manage these impacts and drive positive outcomes, is intrinsic to Gold Fields’ long-term performance and success. Responsible mining is embedded in pillar 2 of Gold Fields’ strategy to deliver positive social and environmental impact. This is supported by our 2030 targets, which include three social and three environmental priority areas. Our primary environmental commitment to communities is to ensure that we uphold the highest standards of environmental stewardship – a commitment we have successfully achieved for almost a decade by having zero serious environmental incidents. This is further supported by our 2030 targets related to climate change, water stewardship and tailings management to ensure we responsibly manage our natural resources and mitigate our impact on the environment. Gold Fields have adopted these programmes, targets and policies because they made sense for our business then, and continue to make sense for our business today. They form the foundation of our social licences to operate, which must endure beyond political, regulatory or economic cycles. This commitment is reflected in our reporting, as we aim for transparency in our disclosures to enable our stakeholders to clearly understand our performance, risks and opportunities. Gold Fields’ decarbonisation journey, which commenced in 2016, was driven by the need to secure our operations’ electricity supply and mitigate rapidly rising energy costs. Our investment in renewable energy microgrids is proving to be a valuable business solution while, at the same time, addressing one of the most critical challenges facing society: climate change. Applying a commercial lens has always been critical and our decarbonisation work prioritises energy resilience and cost-effective reduction in emissions while optimising operational efficiency and maintaining business sustainability. At the same time, we have adopted a portfolio-based view of our decarbonisation efforts, critically assessing where the greatest opportunities lie to enhance operational flexibility and energy security and meet our carbon reduction priorities. In doing this, we ensure capital resources are allocated efficiently by applying rigorous capital allocation criteria to these investments across our portfolio. Our two largest investments in renewables – South Deep’s Khanyisa solar plant, commissioned in late 2022, and the St Ives renewable energy project currently under construction – will both substantially reduce Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions for these operations while also creating long-term energy resilience at reduced costs. To date, three of our Australian mines and South Deep have renewable electricity sources, while Cerro Corona in Peru and the Windfall project in Canada are fully supplied by hydropower. We have seen the benefits of these investments, with 18% of our electricity derived from renewable sources in 2024, compared with 3% in 2016. Our Scope 1 and 2 emissions are now 4% below the 2016 baseline. Our largest investment in renewables to date is expected to improve these metrics further, with construction of the US$195m solar and wind energy project at St Ives currently underway. The plant is scheduled for commissioning in early 2026. Through this investment, 73% of the mine’s electricity will be sourced from renewable energy – reducing the mine’s future Scope 1 and 2 emissions by approximately 50% a year and the Group’s emissions by 6% a year. It will also lead an estimated operating cost reduction of US$67/oz a year for the mine and affords long-term operational flexibility to this cornerstone asset in our portfolio. Our other operations are also investigating potential for further renewable electricity sources, but we will only proceed with these where it makes technical and commercial sense to do so. During 2023, we set a Scope 3 emission target: a net 10% reduction by 2030 against a 2022 baseline. At the time, these emissions comprised 36% of our overall emissions. While it is still early days, we continued to work towards this target in 2024 through extensive engagement with our main suppliers. Among our other environmental priorities, we focused our work in areas where we impact our stakeholders directly – namely, how we manage our tailings facilities and how we treat the water we require for our operations and for use by our neighbouring communities. For both these focus areas, we have teams conducting industry-leading work to achieve our 2030 targets. We discuss our 2030 environmental, social and governance (ESG) targets, as well as our performance against these, in detail throughout our reporting suite. Given that the strategies, programmes and initiatives to achieve our targets were established based on the knowledge and expectations of technology maturity in 2021, we have now initiated a mid-term review to be concluded in 2025. This review will assess our progress, future business models and technology readiness profiles. It will also help identify any gaps to deliver on the targets and support their extension to 2035 to accommodate portfolio growth and evolving technological capabilities. Having reviewed our performance over the year, we are more convinced than ever that our continued commitment to a sound environmental and social performance benefits our stakeholders, including host communities, and the business, and will translate into more sustainable returns for our shareholders. Mike Fraser Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Terence Goodlace Chairperson of the Safety, Health and Sustainable Development (SHSD) Committee GOLD FIELDS Climate Change and Environment Report 2024 6 “Our continued commitment to responsible management of our environmental and social impacts is key to delivering on our purpose and will translate into more sustainable returns for our shareholders” Mike Fraser CEO “Our decarbonisation work prioritises energy resilience and cost-effective reduction in emissions while optimising operational efficiency and maintaining business sustainability.” Terence Goodlace Chairperson of the SHSD Committee Introduction Governance Resilience to climate change Our Decarbonisation Strategy and roadmap Environmental performance Data and assurance TCFD Index Disclaimer and forward- looking statements Glossary Administration

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2024 highlights and performance against 2030 targets Sustainability has long been part of Gold Fields’ way of doing business, with sustainability-related considerations and practices integrated into the operational management of our mines. The table below summarises our 2024 highlights and performance against the 2030 ESG targets, as well as the relevant climate and environment-related key performance indicators (KPIs) incorporated into our two sustainability-linked five-year loans – a US$1.2bn revolving credit facility (RCF) and A$500m Australian syndicated credit facility (collectively the sustainability-linked credit facilities). Description of ESG performance 2030 target 2025 target 2024 performance 2023 performance Environmental performance Serious environmental incidents (Level 3 – 5)1 0 0 0 0 Decarbonisation Reduce absolute emissions from 2016 baseline (Scope 1 and 2)2 50% 15%, subject to mid-point review 15% 12% Reduce net emissions from 2016 baseline (Scope 1 and 2) 30% 0.2%, subject to mid-point review 4% 4% Reduce net emissions from 2022 baseline (Scope 3) 10% 4% 16% 3% Water stewardship Water recycled or reused (percentage of total water used) 80% 73% 74%RA 74% Reduce freshwater withdrawal from 2018 baseline 45% 17% 23% 39% Tailings stewardship Conformance with Global Industry Standards on Tailings Management (GISTM) Conform by 2025 Conform by 2025 On track On track Reduce the number of active upstream-raised TSFs from five to three 3 3 4 5 Description of KPI as set out in the sustainability-linked credit facilities 2024 target3 2024 performance4 2023 performance Cumulative annual carbon abatement of absolute Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions through renewable projects since inception and validation of the Group’s 2030 net Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions reduction targets by 31 December 2024 100kt CO2e 86kt CO2eRA 75kt CO2e Validation of the Group’s 2030 net Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions reduction targets by 31 December 2024 Validation of the Group’s 2030 net Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions reduction targets was obtained from the Carbon Trust5 during December 2024 Water recycled or reused 75% 74%RA 74% Percentage of women representation among employees 24% 25% 25% 1 A Level 3 incident results in limited non-conformance or non-compliance, with ongoing but limited environmental impact. Level 4 and 5 incidents include major non-conformances or non-compliances, which could result in long-term environmental harm 2 Absolute emission reductions relate to emission reduction from a projected business as usual emission trajectory based on production growth rate 3 In 2024, one of the three targets was met: the percentage of women in the total workforce. Consequently, the interest rates on the sustainability-linked credit facilities will increase by 0.025% per annum in accordance with the terms 4 Calculated in accordance with the standards published by the GHG Protocol Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard 5 Statement by the Carbon Trust: the Carbon Trust assessed Gold Fields’ net emissions reduction target against internationally-recognised pathways aligned with achieving no more than 1.5°C global warming by 2050. Four pathways were considered, the SBTi absolute contraction (AC) pathway for absolute emissions, SBTi AC pathway for emissions intensity, Transition Pathway Initiative emissions intensity pathway for diversified mining and the International Energy Agency Net Zero Emissions (IEA NZE) by 2050 pathway for absolute emissions. The assessment concluded that Gold Fields’ business as usual emissions forecast is closely aligned to the TPI 1.5C emissions intensity pathway. The TPI 1.5C trajectory for the diversified mining sector is based on IEA Net Zero Emissions Scenarios GOLD FIELDS Climate Change and Environment Report 2024 7 Introduction Governance Resilience to climate change Our Decarbonisation Strategy and roadmap Environmental performance Data and assurance TCFD Index Disclaimer and forward- looking statements Glossary Administration

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Gold Fields’ climate change and environmental stewardship journey 2011 – 2015 Foundational 2016 – 2021 Setting our 2030 strategy 2022 – 2024 Implementing our 2030 strategy 2025 – 2030 Moving towards targets 2031 – 2035 Moving towards a sustainable future 2036 – 2050 Moving towards net zero and environmental excellence Governance • Developed a Group Energy and Carbon Strategy • Reported emissions in accordance with the CDP • Received ISO 14001 environmental management certification for all assets • Environmental, Carbon and Materials Stewardship Management Policy Statements approved by Board • Assessed asset-specific energy security requirements • Adopted climate change reporting based on TCFD recommendations • Commenced with ISO 50001 certification • Established energy forum • Signed Paris Agreement • Climate Change, Water, Materials and Supply Chain Stewardship Policy Statements approved by Board • Established an Environmental Working Group • Prepared Environmental Incident Classification and Reporting Guideline, which is revised annually • Introduced decarbonisation targets into long-term incentive plan (LTIP) • Climate Change Steering Committee instrumental in progress • Established Decarbonisation Community of Practice • Initiated ESG SOX project to enhance and formalise sustainability-related data governance, disclosure and controls • Received ISO 50001 certification at all assets • Refinanced US$1.2bn RCF and A$500m Australian syndicated credit facility – including climate change and water targets • Mid-point review to align to our 2035 aspirations and technology portfolio (see p6 for more detail) • Increase integrated carbon reporting and visualisation, e.g. fleet management systems, long-term mine planning tools • Include carbon standards in supplier assessments • Automate emissions data management and reporting in real time • Develop an offset strategy and detailed nature-based solutions Risk and opportunities and adaptation • Conducted first and second round of five-yearly climate change risk and vulnerability assessments • Developed three lines of assurance risk adaptation framework • Implemented climate adaptation into capital management Group business cycles • Completed climate change resilience and vulnerability studies for the Group’s TSFs, water management and flood prevention structures • Implemented identified improvement opportunities • Maintained seasonal stockpiling of critical supplies and spares at vulnerable assets • Enhance medium-term weather and storm forecasting • Conduct third round of five-yearly climate change risk and vulnerability assessment per asset • Deliver climate adaptation programme GOLD FIELDS Climate Change and Environment Report 2024 8 Introduction Governance Resilience to climate change Our Decarbonisation Strategy and roadmap Environmental performance Data and assurance TCFD Index Disclaimer and forward- looking statements Glossary Administration

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Gold Fields’ climate change and environment journey continued 2011 – 2015 Foundational 2016 – 2021 Setting our 2030 strategy 2022 – 2024 Implementing our 2030 strategy 2025 – 2030 Moving towards targets 2031 – 2035 Moving towards a sustainable future 2036 – 2050 Moving towards net zero and environmental excellence Decarbonisation • Developed energy security assessments and five-year regional plans • Developed energy efficiency plan and initiatives • Conducted prefeasibility and feasibility studies on renewable and alternative energy options • Set 2030 Scope 1 and 2 emissions targets • Assessed renewable and alternative energy options • Commenced trialling diesel-electric trucks • Implemented significant renewable electricity projects: – Granny Smith (8MW solar, 2MW battery) – Agnew (18MW wind, 4MW solar, 13MW battery) • Re-baselined Scope 3 emissions and set target for a 10% net reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2030 • Implemented significant renewable electricity projects: – Gruyere (12MW solar, 4MW battery) – South Deep (50MW solar) – Tarkwa (1MW grid renewables) – Cerro Corona (100% renewables) • Mid-point review of Decarbonisation Strategy • Material handling studies to support underground decarbonisation • Further implementation of technology solutions for energy efficiency • Implement significant renewable electricity projects: – Granny Smith (11MW solar, 7MW battery expansion) – St Ives (42MW wind, 35MW solar) – South Deep renewable expansion • Update reporting and visualisation • Continue implementing technology solutions for energy efficiency • Introduce electric underground mine • Set annual targets for suppliers with short interval control • Leverage material handling methods and maturing GHG technologies for open pits • Implement site-specific natural climate offsetting solutions • Maintain full visualisation of energy in real time • Committed to full renewable electrical supply by 2050 • Eliminate all use of diesel vehicles • Verify adopted carbon offsets • Introduce net-zero targets for all suppliers and products Water stewardship • Commenced annual CDP Water submissions • Implemented predictive and dynamic water balances • Set 2030 water targets • Implemented ICMM Water Position Statement and Reporting Guideline • Developed and approved Group and regional water strategies, which are supported by three-year water tactical plans • Started adopting a catchment management approach • Conducted climate change resilience assessment of water- containing infrastructure • Updated Group and regional water strategies, supported by three-year water tactical plans • Implemented ICMM Water Stewardship Maturity Framework and third-party verification • Implemented three-year water tactical plans and reporting (2024 – 2026) • Mid-point review of water-related 2030 ESG targets • Review and update Group Water Guideline • Review and update three-year water tactical plans • Continuous improvement of water stewardship aligned with ICMM Water Stewardship Maturity Framework • Maintain performance in line with ICMM Water Stewardship Maturity Framework, Group targets and asset-based tactical plans Tailings stewardship • Commenced implementing GISTM, which was released in August 2020 • Appointed key Group roles • Approved Group Tailings Management Policy • Developed stewardship portals • Disclosed GISTM conformance status for high priority TSFs at Cerro Corona and Tarkwa in August 2023 • Released the internal Tailings Management Standard • Disclose GISTM conformance status for all other TSFs in August 2025 • Reduce the number of active upstream-raised TSFs from five to three • Maintain conformance with the GISTM • Maintain conformance with GISTM • Consider tailings repurposing Nature • Prepared Group Biodiversity Guideline • Conducted a nature baseline risk assessment • Adopted the ICMM’s 2024 Nature Position Statement • Implement plans to ensure conformance with the ICMM’s Nature Position Statement • Move towards nature-positive performance GOLD FIELDS Climate Change and Environment Report 2024 9 Introduction Governance Resilience to climate change Our Decarbonisation Strategy and roadmap Environmental performance Data and assurance TCFD Index Disclaimer and forward- looking statements Glossary Administration

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GOLD FIELDS Climate Change and Environment Report 2024 10 Climate change and environment leadership and management 11 Position and policies 12 In this section Governance Employees at South Deep in South Africa and an overview of the mine’s twin shafts and TSF Introduction Governance Resilience to climate change Our Decarbonisation Strategy and roadmap Environmental performance Data and assurance TCFD Index Disclaimer and forward- looking statements Glossary Administration

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Climate change and environment leadership and management Climate change and environmental governance is fundamental to the way Gold Fields addresses the impacts of climate change and ensures that we remain a responsible steward of the natural environment. The Climate Change and Environment Governance Framework, as set out below, illustrates how we integrate leadership, management and operational implementation and execution both from a top-down Group perspective and a bottom-up asset-based perspective. During the year, we made a significant strategic shift from a regional three-layered (Group, regions, operations) structure to a function-led, two-layered (Group, operations) organisational structure. This redesigned structure also reflects in our Climate Change and Environment Governance Framework. Climate Change and Environment Governance Framework Group Board of Directors Safety, Health and Sustainable Development Committee Technical Committee (previously the Capital Projects, Control and Review Committee) Remuneration Committee Risk Committee Strategy and Investment Committee Leadership • Sets the strategic direction and provides guidance • Conducts quarterly reviews of environmental risks management • Monitors progress against environmental and climate change targets • Oversees the Group’s TSF management and GISTM implementation • Oversees the Group’s Climate Change Strategy and its implementation • Monitors Salares Norte as a qualifying project and developing asset • Reviews progress of other qualifying Gold Fields projects and joint ventures, including the Windfall project in Québec, Canada • Oversees and approves capital expenditures • Oversees the Group’s Remuneration Strategy, including climate and environmental- related KPIs included in the Group’s Balanced Scorecard and LTIP of executives and management View our Remuneration Report here. • Reviews risk appetite and tolerance • Evaluates the Group’s strategic risks and opportunities • Identifies Group catastrophic risks, which have the potential to cause severe business interruptions • Transitioned from an ad hoc Investment Committee to the full-time Strategy and Investment Committee • Considers and recommends to the Board the Group’s strategy • Oversees and approves capital allocation and the broader application of the Group Capital Application Framework Chief Executive Officer Executive Committee Climate Change Steering Committee Water Working Group Mine Closure Discipline Development Group Tailings Discipline Development Group Strategic management • Leads the Executive Committee and management teams to develop and implement the Group’s climate change and environment-related strategies • Implements the Company’s climate change and environment-related strategies • Oversees decarbonisation Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions, including mid-point review • Oversees climate risk and adaptation – including flooding and inundation study • Reviews climate financing opportunities and carbon pricing • Conducts LTIP review • Reviews key renewables projects • Reviews and strategises on matters of common concern and actions required to address these • Ensures alignment on key priorities and projects • Shares best practices and thought leadership • Provides closure leadership and support to assets and new projects • Ensures closure discipline is optimised, aligned, standardised and leveraged to deliver benefits across Gold Fields’ assets, operations and projects • Shares experiences, case studies and lessons learned from past and ongoing mine closure projects • Promotes the adoption of globally recognised standards and innovative approaches to mine closure • Provides tailings leadership and support to assets and new projects • Ensures tailings discipline is optimised, aligned, standardised and leveraged to deliver benefits across Gold Fields’ assets, operations and projects Assets General Manager Site leadership teams Energy management Water Working Committee Mine Closure Steering Committee Tailings Community of Practice Operational management • Leads the site executive teams to ensure operational implementation and execution, and reports to the Group’s Executive Committee • Ensures operational implementation and execution of the various site-specific functions • Updates management plan and guideline annually • Develops portfolio of energy projects • Completes measurement and verification • Provides quality assurance on measuring systems • Provides reporting • Oversees: – Water-related risks – The Group’s 2030 Water Strategy, along with implementation actions – Three-year tactical plans – Life-of-mine (LOM) water security plans – Water costs – Water projects • Oversees: – Attainment of Gold Fields’ objectives of achieving integrated closure planning and costing and enhancing social licence for closure – Adequate integration of closure into decision- making and business processes throughout the life of the asset – Development and implementation of updated mine closure plans that meet ICMM’s standards and national compliance obligations – Regular and timeous updates of closure cost estimates (CCE) that meet all compliance obligations – Implementation of concurrent closure programmes – Alignment of socio-economic transitions with social investment during LOM • Focuses on implementing the GISTM and sharing lessons from global TSFs • Facilitates the exchange of technical, operational and governance insights related to tailings management • Provides a forum for discussion challenges, developing solutions and addressing risks in tailings management • Provides centralised access to guidelines, case studies, tools and resources like GISTM, ICMM documents and tailings risk assessment frameworks GOLD FIELDS Climate Change and Environment Report 2024 11 Introduction 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Position and policies Policies and policy statements setting out climate and environmental commitments are a critical part of the Group’s dedication to good governance. As an active member of industry bodies like the ICMM and WGC, we strive to embed international industry best practices into our Group and asset-based strategies. We take a leading role in implementing and operationalising these best practices, participating in industry consortiums and projects like the GISTM, and forming part of the group developing the ICMM’s recently released Nature Position Statement. Gold Fields’ environmental commitments Key implementation actions • Responsible stewardship and sustainable use of natural resources to reduce adverse impacts and maximise positive impacts on the environment • Described in this report on p30 – 42 • Continuously implement an externally-certified environmental management system • Maintained ISO 14001 certification of all assets (Windfall not yet assessed) • Maintain legal and other compliance • Maintained legal compliance and compliance with voluntary commitments • Protect and enhance biodiversity and ecosystems through integrated land management • Continued to implement the Group’s internal Biodiversity Guideline • Continued the Nature Baseline Risk Assessment • Continued to align with the ICMM Nature Position Statement • Maintain progressive rehabilitation and ensure social aspects are incorporated into mine closure planning • Progressive rehabilitation continued, limiting closure liabilities and restoring areas as per biodiversity loss mitigation hierarchy • Social transition considerations are incorporated into mine closure plans, especially at our Damang and Cerro Corona mines, which are approaching the end of their commercial lives-of-mine from 2030 onwards • Gold Fields Group legacy programmes are designed, among others, to build long-term social, economic and environmental resilience • Ensure proactive stakeholder engagement and communication • Maintained through annual operation and project-specific stakeholder engagement plans • Apply waste mitigation hierarchy • Continued at all assets. Waste generated across the Group decreased to 28.61kt in 2024 (2023: 31.20kt) • Recycled/reused 50% of waste generated • Achieve environmental performance targets and objectives, including our target of having zero Level 3 — 5 environmental incidents, supported by reporting on our performance against targets • Maintained zero Level 3 — 5 environmental incidents • Performance against this and other targets reported on p7 • Maintain certification to the International Cyanide Management Code • All assets that use cyanide are fully certified to the International Cyanide Management Code • Conduct employee training and awareness • Continued at all assets through induction and other programmes In relation to developing and continuously reviewing policy statements relating to climate change, water stewardship and tailings governance, we have drawn from the industry thought leadership provided by the ICMM through the respective Position Statements. These Position Statements set out the approach of ICMM members and their commitments to dealing with these environmental matters, summaries of which are set out below. Climate Change: outlines commitments to address climate change in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement. Key commitments include setting clear pathways to achieve net-zero Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2050 or sooner, accelerating efforts to reduce Scope 3 emissions, integrating climate risks into decision-making, and supporting community resilience to climate impacts. Members commit to transparent reporting aligned with the TCFD, advocating for effective climate policies, and promoting low-carbon technologies and carbon pricing. Water Stewardship: sets out commitments to responsible water management. Members commit to strong and transparent water governance, including public disclosure of water stewardship approaches, clear accountability structures, and integration of water considerations into business planning. Members pledge to manage water at operations effectively, maintaining water balances, setting context-specific targets and ensuring access to clean water and sanitation for employees. Additionally, members commit to collaborative action for sustainable water use, engaging stakeholders, supporting catchment-level water management and advocating for effective water governance. Tailings Governance: sets out commitments to minimise the risk of catastrophic TSF failures. Members commit to implementing a Tailings Governance Framework based on six key elements: accountability, responsibility and competency (ensuring clear governance structures and expertise); planning and resourcing (securing financial and human resources for TSF management); risk management (identifying, assessing and mitigating TSF risks); change management (evaluating risks arising from operational or environmental changes); emergency preparedness and response (establishing clear protocols for failure warning and mitigation); and review and assurance (conducting internal and external assessments for continuous improvement). How we applied these commitments – through our policy statements, underpinned by implementation actions – is detailed in sections four and five of this report. For more information on the ICMM’s commitments, please see the ICMM website. 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GOLD FIELDS Climate Change and Environment Report 2024 13 Climate-related risk management processes 14 Financial risks: the impact of weather events on Gold Fields’ financial performance 15 Asset-based physical risks 16 Country-based transition risks 20 In this section Resilience to climate change A member of our Ghana team, the Tarkwa processing plant and the Damang tailings storage facility that has been rehabilitated to include citrus fruit plantations Introduction Governance Resilience to climate change Our Decarbonisation Strategy and roadmap Environmental performance Data and assurance TCFD Index Disclaimer and forward- looking statements Glossary Administration

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Climate-related risk management processes Gold Fields’ approach to enterprise risk management (ERM) is based on the requirements of King IVTM, the South African Corporate Governance Code of Conduct and ISO 31000 – the international guideline on risk management, which offers a globally recognised framework for identifying, assessing and managing risks. The Group also subscribes to the risk management requirements of the ICMM’s 10 Mining Principles, which focus on responsible and sustainable practices. This holistic approach seeks to ensure that Gold Fields integrates global, local and industry-specific best practices into its ERM Strategy. Our ERM process follows a top-down approach to categorising the Group’s risks, which include: • Group-wide strategic risks, which are broad risk categories that apply across Gold Fields and could materially impact the delivery of our strategy • Other strategic risks, which are more specific risk events that may apply to a particular asset or group of assets. These risks fall within a strategic risk category, but are potentially material enough to warrant specific highlighting and particular focus from our management teams • Catastrophic risks, which are potential disastrous events that may cause loss of life, extensive damage to infrastructure and prolonged production losses, and could significantly impact our stakeholders and Gold Fields’ reputation. Should a catastrophic risk event materialise, it may prompt a review of the Group’s strategy Risk management is integrated into all business processes. Our corporate and asset leadership teams conduct formal risk management reviews every quarter to assess the risks to the business and track and monitor progress against mitigating actions. These reviews are then presented to the Board’s Risk Committee biannually for verification. The climate-related risk management processes are based on Gold Fields’ ERM, and follow the same approach and methodology to identify and assess our risk appetite and tolerance levels. For each of our strategic risk categories, we define our risk appetite by identifying the risks we will not take, those risks we have to take and need to mitigate, and those risks we actively pursue. We then identify key risk indicators for the strategic risk categories and define tolerance limits for each indicator. We embed these indicators in our business performance management and reporting. Considering that 2024 exceeded previous records of being the hottest year globally – with an average global temperature of 1.6°C above the pre-industrial average – and, more sobering, the first calendar year with a global average temperature exceeding 1.5°C above pre-industrial level, it is imperative that we continuously improve our climate-related risk management. Below, we describe our exposure to climate and environment-related risk at a Group strategic level, risks with catastrophic impact, as well as individual operation impacts. Group-wide strategic risks Risk description Mitigating strategy Opportunities for value creation 10 (2023: 12) The Group’s failure to identify and mitigate climate-related events that may impact our operations or ability to execute our strategy, leading to operational disruptions and lost revenue. We adopted a comprehensive Decarbonisation Strategy, which specifies our carbon goals for 2030, and our 2025 priorities, which includes reviewing and updating our plans to deliver these 2030 goals. We also seek to leverage international standards and guidelines by, for example, complying with industry standards like GISTM. Given the changing environment and growing impact of rising global temperatures and extreme weather events, we are reviewing our climate change vulnerability risk assessments. We continue to enhance the resilience of our operations by rolling out renewable energy initiatives, and have implemented measures to mitigate the potential impact of extreme weather events, including flood management strategies, extreme temperature response plans and insurance cover. • Greater mix of renewable electricity • Leveraging new technologies • Improving asset resilience • Establishing and strengthening partnerships with government and communities Group catastrophic risks Risk Description Mitigating strategy 1 (2023: 1) TSF failure Catastrophic TSF embankment failure We strive to fully comply with the Group’s TSF Management Policy and Management Standard, as well as international guidelines like the Australian National Committee on Large Dams, SANS and CDA. Our combined assurance approach is bolstered by the annual Independent Geotechnical and Tailings Review Board reviews at Cerro Corona (Peru) and Tarkwa (Ghana), where our four TSFs with “extreme” or “very high” consequence category ratings are located. In addition, we continue to implement the GISTM in line with targets and timing. 3 (2023: 3) Flooding Major incident causing loss of life and property damage The typical design of Gold Fields’ operations considers probable precipitation and flood modelling to ensure we have appropriate mitigation measures in place. Flooding and other associated risks form part of the ICMM’s Critical Control Management programme, where control measures are audited internally and verified by independent parties. We recently initiated a flood study across all of our operations, and we are using the preliminary outcomes to define risk mitigation priorities going forward. 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Financial risks: the impact of weather events on Gold Fields’ financial performance During the year, Gold Fields was not immune to the impact of extreme weather events. Notably, Chile endured its coldest winter in over 70 years, Peru experienced heavy rainfall – which affected Cerro Corona – while extreme flooding led to both infrastructure damage and business interruption at Gruyere in Australia. Flooding at Gruyere in Western Australia During March 2024, the tropical weather system resulted in a band of heavy and sustained rainfall of over 60% of the region’s average annual rainfall. This extreme rainfall caused flash flooding across eight local government areas, which led to both the Western Australian State and Australian Federal governments declaring a state of disaster and deploying emergency services and funding to assist the affected communities. The flooding severely impacted Gruyere mine and the surrounding communities, including the following: • Damage to surrounding infrastructure and the Great Central Mount Shenton-Yamarna roads • The Great Central Road – the main supply route to Gruyere – was closed by the local authorities from early March until the end of April 2024, which resulted in Gruyere being cut off in terms of supply of essential goods • Flooding of the open pit and processing plant with accompanying infrastructure and equipment damage and lack of access to the open pit • Cut off from access to the site’s landfill, requiring the construction of a temporary facility Gold Fields’ accumulated financial loss due to business interruption and infrastructure and property damage amounted to A$9.8m (US$6.4m), which is set to be recouped through insurance cover. Severe winter in Chile In 2024, Chile experienced an exceptionally severe winter, marked by the early onset and extended duration of unprecedented cold snaps and heavy snowfall. The inclement weather significantly impeded the commissioning and ramp-up of processing plant of the Salares Norte project in the Atacama region in the northern part of the country. The unseasonally cold weather caused material to freeze in the process plant’s piping, which resulted in the loss of at least two months of production, as well as concomitant downward production revision for 2024. The delay in the start-up of the mine also had an adverse impact on the Company’s share price. Heavy rains in Peru Production at our Cerro Corona mine in Peru was hampered by heavy rains, which compelled the mining of lower grade areas and consequently negatively impacted operational performance. Lessons learned and continuous revision of operational plans We are incorporating the impact of potential weather events in our business planning process through statistical modelling, which includes allowances for lost production days to weather events. Management also considered the impact on supply chain management, including ensuring we have sufficient stock levels during winter seasons, such as additional fuel storage at Gruyere and stock of additional critical components at Salares Norte. We continuously update and refine our operational plans to consider climate-related risks. We adjusted our modelling based on the assumption that these extreme weather events will occur more frequently than on average once in 100 years. GOLD FIELDS Climate Change and Environment Report 2024 15 Introduction Governance Resilience to climate change Our Decarbonisation Strategy and roadmap Environmental performance Data and assurance TCFD Index Disclaimer and forward- looking statements Glossary Administration Our Gruyere mine in Western Australia, Salares Norte in Chile and Cerro Corona in Peru were all impacted by extreme weather during 2024

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Asset-based physical risks Gold Fields contracted third-party specialists to assess the flooding risk; climate change resilience and vulnerability; and performance management of water dams, pits, portals, flood protection levees and general stormwater features at all our operations. We appointed Engineer of Record (EOR) partners in the different jurisdictions to execute the studies. Part of the assessment was to develop a climate change risk assessment framework that can be applied consistently across operations. This project was designed using a multi-phase approach. Phase 1 includes developing a risk framework, the climate change section of the Tailings Guideline, and a Water Management Structure Design Guideline. Phase 2 includes meteorological baseline studies and climate change assessments for Tarkwa in Ghana and Cerro Corona in Peru. Phase 3 of the project includes meteorological baseline studies and assessments of climate change for Granny Smith (Australia), Gruyere (Australia), Agnew (Australia) and St Ives (Australia), South Deep (South Africa), and Salares Norte (Chile). The climate change assessment was based on climate change models provided in the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s Sixth Assessment Report (AR6) (2021) and provide for four emission scenarios to produce climate projections until 2100. The results were grouped into three overlapping periods: from 2030 to 2059 (the 2040s); from 2050 to 2079 (the 2060s); and from 2070 to 2099 (the 2080s). The analysis was completed for four Shared Socio-economic Pathways (SSPs), or climate change scenarios, available in peer- reviewed climate change research. The SSP3 – SSP7.0 pathway was selected as a “middle-upper” pathway for all sites other than Salares Norte (Chile), where the SSP5 – SSP8.5 pathway was selected as the most appropriate pathway. SSP5 – SSP8.5 assumes no change in emissions (business-as-usual) and is predicted to result in the highest degree of warming. Climate pathway chosen for Gold Fields’ risk assessment The SSP used for Gold Fields’ risk analysis is SSP3-7.0 titled “A Rocky Road”, which represents high challenges to mitigation and adaptation. Countries prioritise domestic, or at most, regional issues over global issues as a result of regional conflicts, increasing nationalism and concerns about competitiveness and security. This domestic prioritisation in relation to national and regional security issues also becomes evident in policies. National energy and food security goals receive greater focus over global goals and broader- based development. Budgets for investments in education and technological development are adjusted downward. Economic development is sluggish, consumption is driven by material consumption and inequalities become more pronounced. Industrialised nations have low population growth, while the opposite is evident in developing countries. Lacklustre international concern to address environmental issues results in severe environmental degradation in certain regions. GOLD FIELDS Climate Change and Environment Report 2024 16 Introduction Governance Resilience to climate change Our Decarbonisation Strategy and roadmap Environmental performance Data and assurance TCFD Index Disclaimer and forward- looking statements Glossary Administration Gold Fields has invested into community-based agriculture projects at its operations in Ghana, Peru and South Africa

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Asset-based physical risks continued Asset-specific climate, climate change assessment and physical risks Australia Gruyere, Granny Smith, St Ives and Agnew Climate classification1 • Gruyere: hot desert climate • Granny Smith: hot semi-arid and hot desert climate • St Ives: hot semi-arid steppe climate • Agnew: hot desert climate with temperatures frequently exceeding 35°C and low and erratic rainfall Climate change assessment2 The expected mean annual air temperature increase by the 2040s: • Gruyere: 1.5°C I Granny Smith: 1.4°C I St Ives: 1.3°C I Agnew: 1.4°C The expected mean annual precipitation rate of change (percentage) by the 2040s: • Gruyere: -3% I Granny Smith: +1% I St Ives: -3% I Agnew: +2% The expected mean annual evapotranspiration increase by the 2040s: • Gruyere: 3% I Granny Smith: 3% I St Ives: +4% I Agnew: 3% Domain Risk Description Mitigation actions Operational Floods Adequacy of flood management and storage capacities to protect people and infrastructure • Maintain increased stock levels of critical supplies and parts • Integrate long-term modelling into closure planning for appropriate structures • Conduct flood modelling assessment for the Keringal borefield expansion • Undertake flooding inundation risk assessment study Decreased process water Decreasing availability and quality of process water • Conduct routine borefields monitoring, and investigate and expand Mt Morgan borefield • Conduct third-party water and borefields LOM water strategy review • Implement underground recycling project Temperature increase Increased ventilation requirements as mines move deeper and ambient temperature increases; increased energy consumption to cool workplaces and equipment • Participate in the Electric Mine Consortium and its research projects and initiatives, including improved ventilation in our underground operations Extreme precipitation Impact on TSF stability during periods of extreme precipitation • Ensure compliance with the GISTM Bushfires Safety of people and damage to infrastructure and impact on supply • Implement weatherzone system and predictive capacity Value chain Restricted access to water Government restricting access to water • Assess treatment technologies Broader social and natural environment Societal pressures Societal pressure to address climate change • Ongoing implementation of our Decarbonisation Strategy, which includes a mid-point review against our 2030 targets to be concluded during 2025 • Gold Fields adheres to all climate change-related regulation and legislation 1 According to the Köppen-Geiger climate classification, which is a widely used system that categorises the world's climates based on temperature and precipitation patterns 2 The 2040s represent the first time period, ranging from 2030 to 2059 GOLD FIELDS Climate Change and Environment Report 2024 17 Introduction Governance Resilience to climate change Our Decarbonisation Strategy and roadmap Environmental performance Data and assurance TCFD Index Disclaimer and forward- looking statements Glossary Administration

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Asset-based physical risks continued South Africa South Deep Climate classification1 • Oceanic subtropical highland climate, with dry and cold winters followed by wet and warm summers Climate change assessment2 • Expected mean annual precipitation increase by 1% by the 2040s • Expected mean annual air temperature increase by 1.7°C by the 2040s • Expected mean annual evapotranspiration increase by 8% by the 2040s Domain Risk Description Operational Increased volume and intensity of precipitation Increase in intensity and variability of precipitation resulting in unauthorised discharge into the Leeuspruit river • Ensure the design of all water dams meet one-in-50-year rainfall event • Upgrade Return Water Dam and Cascade Dam Droughts Increased drought periods reducing on-site water and increasing water demand from public utility, resulting in increased costs and/or render the public utility unable to supply required volumes of water • Reducing the use of public utility water through reverse osmosis plants • Implement expansion programme for the Scavenger wells • Water Conservation Demand Management Programme, in line with water balance Value chain Droughts Increased drought periods increasing water stress and resulting in electricity supply disruption and/or increase in electricity prices • 50MW Khanyisa solar plant, with ongoing studies for the expansion of renewable electricity supply Broader social and natural environment Increasing temperature and heatwaves Increase in temperatures and heatwaves resulting in increased water demand by Thusanang, which could result in community volatility and increased dependence on South Deep • Maintain consistent and transparent engagement with stakeholders including Rand Water local municipality Ghana Tarkwa and Damang Climate classification1 • Tropical savanna with West African monsoon Climate change assessment2 • Expected mean annual precipitation increase by 2% by the 2040s • Expected mean annual evaporation increase by 6% by the 2040s • Expected mean annual air temperature increase by 1.9°C by the 2040s Domain Risk Description Mitigation actions Operational Excess water Excess volumes of water and pit flooding with associated pumping and additional operational costs • Back-up pumping systems for pit dewatering • Weather/climate monitoring programmes, including early warning systems for enhanced mine planning • Reverse osmosis plant and wetland systems for water treatment Increased temperature Increased discomfort experienced and risk of heat-related illnesses • Continuous employee health checking and education relating to heat stress, malaria and other climate-impacted health issues • Hybrid-solar powered air-conditioning units in offices Deteriorating water quality Decreased quality of water available for processing purposes • Controlled discharge and land clearance controls • Active and passive water treatment systems, including reverse osmosis, clarifiers, wetlands, pit lakes and ponds • Effective hazardous materials management systems Value chain Extreme weather events Weather-related delays in transport of materials, critical equipment and spares • Increased stockpiling of critical spare parts to avoid operational stoppages • Continuous monitoring of side waterways during rainy season Broader social and natural environment Increased vulnerability Increased vulnerability of host communities due to impacts of climate change, including increased dependency on Gold Fields for service provision and financial support during crises • Increasing resilience of communities through water and sanitation committees, the Partnership for Sustainable Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) programme in Damang, and Small Town Water Supply Systems for host communities • Continued community malaria treatment programmes • Youth horticulture education and community-based horticulture programmes 1 According to the Köppen–Geiger climate classification, which is a widely used system that categorises the world's climates based on temperature and precipitation patterns 2 The 2040s represent the first time period, ranging from 2030 to 2059 GOLD FIELDS Climate Change and Environment Report 2024 18 Introduction Governance Resilience to climate change Our Decarbonisation Strategy and roadmap Environmental performance Data and assurance TCFD Index Disclaimer and forward- looking statements Glossary Administration

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Asset-based physical risks continued Chile Salares Norte Climate classification1 • Tundra climate, with high elevation and scarce or zero precipitation and low temperatures throughout the year Climate change assessment2 • Expected mean annual air temperature to increase by 2.4°C by the 2040s • Expected mean annual precipitation to decrease by 16% by the 2040s • Expected mean annual evapotranspiration to increase by 13% by the 2040s Domain Risk Description Mitigation actions Operational Snowmelt Increased variability of snowmelt that affects the availability of water for operational use • Establish contour channels to ensure water remains uncontaminated • Build trenches and ponds to increase storage capacity for process water Broader social and natural environment Contamination Contamination of groundwater or land as a result of seepage from the ore stockpile, TSF or waste storage facility (WSF) • Tailings drainage and water collection system • Water quality monitoring Impact on the Salar Grande (vegetation and lagoon systems) Potential impact on the Salar Grande due to operational water extraction • Regular monitoring of the vegetation and lagoon systems in the Salares Norte salt flat Peru Cerro Corona Climate classification1 • The site straddles both temperate oceanic climate and tundra, and is classified as a cold-summer Mediterranean climate Climate change assessment2 • Expected mean annual precipitation increase by up to 7% by the 2040s • Expected mean annual air temperature increase by 1.5°C by the 2040s • Expected mean annual evapotranspiration increase by 6% by the 2040s Domain Risk Description Mitigation actions Operational Extreme precipitation Pit flooding due to extreme precipitation • Enhancing pit dewatering system, including additional pumping lines and back-up equipment Water discharge from TSF due to overtopping in case of extreme precipitation • Implementing GISTM, including personnel training and real-time water level monitoring at TSF pond Broader social and natural environment Social demands Social demands related to water quality and quantity • Implementing water projects with the local authorities and communities • Compliance with commitments of water licences 1 According to the Köppen-Geiger climate classification, which is a widely used system that categorises the world's climates based on temperature and precipitation patterns 2 The 2040s represent the first time period, ranging from 2030 to 2059 GOLD FIELDS Climate Change and Environment Report 2024 19 Introduction Governance Resilience to climate change Our Decarbonisation Strategy and roadmap Environmental performance Data and assurance TCFD Index Disclaimer and forward- looking statements Glossary Administration

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Country-based transition risks The shift towards a lower-carbon economy brings about climate change transition risks impacted by regulatory changes, market and consumer preference swings, technological advancements, and societal pressures aimed at mitigating climate change. These risks can manifest in various forms, including increased costs related to carbon pricing or emissions regulations, disruptions due to the adoption of new technologies or energy sources, reputational damage from failing to meet sustainability expectations, and the physical impacts of climate change itself. It is crucial for Gold Fields to keep abreast of and address these transition risks as they affect not only compliance with evolving regulations but also long-term strategic planning and stakeholder engagement across the Company’s diverse geographical operations. In this context, climate change transition risks are particularly important to monitor on a country basis, where each country presents its own unique set of challenges and opportunities in response to the global shift toward a more sustainable future. Key legislation Policy and regulations Carbon tax Nationally Determined Contributions Climate reporting Gold Fields’ response Australia • Renewable Energy (Electricity) Act, 2000 • Climate Change Act, 2022 • National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act, 2007 • Emission Reduction Fund and Safeguard Mechanism, 2014 • Climate Solutions Package, 2019 • National Hydrogen Strategy, 2019 • No explicit carbon tax, but the Emission Reduction Fund and Safeguard Mechanism acts as a pricing scheme, whereby facilities emitting GHGs above their baseline have to offset these excess emissions • Target of net-zero emissions by 2050 • Reduce emissions by 43% below 2005 levels by 2030 • Mandatory climate reporting from 1 January 2025: – Australian Sustainability Reporting Standards – Treasury Laws Amendment (Financial Market Infrastructure and Other Measures) Act – Broadly aligned with IFRS S1 and S2 standards • Continued implementing renewable energy at all four mines • Conducted studies on alternative forms of material movement and diesel-electric vehicle trials • Participated in Electric Mine Consortium • Granny Smith gas power plant earns annual carbon credits from the Australian Emissions Reduction Fund South Africa • Carbon Tax Act, 2019 • Climate Change Act, 2024 • National Climate Change Adaptation Strategy, 2020 • Draft Sectoral Emission Targets that form part of the Nationally Determined Contribution obligations, and includes the mining sector • Phase 1 (2019 – 2025) applicable to Scope 1 emissions, with no liability to date. R159/t CO2e applies to entities that breach the 100kt threshold • Phase 2 (2026 – 2030) expanded to include indirect emission • Pass-through tax on cement • Fixed-level target range of 398Mt CO2e – 510Mt CO2e reductions by 2025; 350Mt CO2e – 420Mt CO2e reductions by 2030 • National GHG Emissions Reporting Regulations • No formal adoption of the IFRS S1 and S2 standards • Voluntary JSE Climate-related disclosure • Electrifying our mining fleet remains a strategic objective to reduce Scope 1 emissions. In the interim, we continue managing diesel usage • Annually improve performance through energy efficiency in line with ISO 50001 • Efforts to increase renewable energy to power our operations will reduce our dependency on carbon- intensive Eskom supply Ghana • Renewable Energy Act, 2011 • National Climate Change Policy, 2013 • National Adaptation Plan Framework, 2018 • Ghana Renewable Energy Master Plan, 2019 • Ghana’s Framework on International Carbon Markets and Non-market Approaches, 2022 • Renewable Energy Purchase Obligation Policy, to be implemented in 2026 • Emissions Levy Bill, 2023. When the Bill is assented by the President, the Carbon Dioxide Emission Tax for motorcycles and tricycles will be GH₵75 per year, while motor vehicles, buses and coaches up to 3,000cc will pay GH₵150 per year. Cargo cars and articulated trucks will pay GH₵300 per year • Fixed-level target range of 8.5Mt CO2e to 16.7Mt CO2e reduction by 2025 and 24.6Mt CO2e to 39.4Mt CO2e reduction by 2030 • No current mandatory climate reporting • Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana adopted the IFRS S1 and S2 standards and published a roadmap for phased adoption • Phase 2 includes mandatory adoption from January 2028 • Tarkwa signed a purchase agreement (PPA) in August 2024 for renewable energy supply. Renewables accounted 3.4% of Tarkwa’s 2024 electricity consumption. Tarkwa upgraded to combined cycle gas turbines at its Genser Power Plant • Started exploring nature-based climate solutions in 2023 by conducting a carbon stock assessment • Collaborated with a local university to establish a 13.75ha arboretum as part of its community initiative and climate adaptation GOLD FIELDS Climate Change and Environment Report 2024 20 Introduction Governance Resilience to climate change Our Decarbonisation Strategy and roadmap Environmental performance Data and assurance TCFD Index Disclaimer and forward- looking statements Glossary Administration

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Country-based transition risks continued Key legislation Policy and regulations Carbon tax NDCs Climate reporting Gold Fields’ response Chile • Promotion of expansion of energy matrix through unconventional renewable energies 2008 • Green tax on fixed sources of pollutants, including CO2 (Law 20.780, 2014) • Framework Law on Climate Change, 2022 • National Green Hydrogen Strategy, 2020 • Long-term Climate Strategy, 2021 • Sectoral mitigation and adaptation plans • Green tax reform, 2023 • Carbon tax of US$5/t CO2e will apply to entities that emit 2,500t CO2e and/or 100t of particulate matter from combustion processes • Carbon neutrality by 2050 • GHG emissions that do not exceed 1,100Mt CO2e between 2020 and 2030, with a peak by 2025 and a limit of 95Mt CO2e by 2030 • The Chilean Financial Market Commission adopted the IFRS S1 and S2 standards, with mandatory reporting effective from 1 January 2026 • Solar plant feasibility study planned for 2026 Peru • Framework Law on Climate Change, 2018 (Law No. 30754), and regulations, 2019 • Energy Efficiency Act, 2000 (Law No. 27345) and regulations, 2007 • National Climate Change strategy, 2015 • National Strategy on Forests and Climate Change, 2016 • Voluntary carbon footprint reporting • Pollutants Release and Transfer Register, 2021 • National Plan for Adaptation to Climate Change to 2030 and 2050, 2021 • No explicit carbon tax • Fixed-level target range of 208.8Mt CO2e (unconditional), based on 30% reduction and 179.0Mt CO2e (conditional), based on 40% reduction by 2030 • No current compulsory climate- related reporting • No formal adoption of the IFRS S1 and S2 standards • Procured renewable energy from national grid • Hydropower allocation classified as renewable energy by the international REC Standard • Updated TSF closure design based on climate change projections for Cerro Corona Canada, Québec • Environment Quality Act • Regulation respecting a cap-and-trade system for GHG emission allowances (SPEDE) • Regulation respecting mandatory reporting of certain emissions of contaminants into the atmosphere (RDOCECA) • Canadian Environmental Protection Act: National Pollutant Release Inventory (NPRI) • Energy Policy 2030 • 2030 Green Economy Plan • Carbon price started at CAD10/t CO2e in 2013, set to rise annually to CAD50/t CO2e– CAD60/t CO2e by 2030 • There is no official estimate for the price in Québec in the long term • Reduction of 37.5% below 1990 levels by 2030 • Achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 • Québec follows the guidelines and standards of the Canadian Sustainability Standards Board and Financial Markets Authority adopted the IFRS S1 and S2 standards • Access to main-grid hydro power under development • Thermal insulation and related energy efficiencies incorporated into infrastructure design • We are not subject to the cap-and-trade system • Reported certain emissions of contaminants into the atmosphere in line with RDOCECA • Report to the NPRI programme • Developing a climate change strategy, along with defined actions GOLD FIELDS Climate Change and Environment Report 2024 21 Introduction Governance Resilience to climate change Our Decarbonisation Strategy and roadmap Environmental performance Data and assurance TCFD Index Disclaimer and forward- looking statements Glossary Administration

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GOLD FIELDS Climate Change and Environment Report 2024 22 Gold Fields’ Decarbonisation Strategy 23 Electricity mix 26 Towards a zero-emissions mining fleet: decarbonising material transport 27 Scope 3: Decarbonising our supply chain 28 In this section Our Decarbonisation Strategy and roadmap Employee at our Cerro Corona mine in Peru, the mine’s processing plant and tailings storage facility Introduction Governance Resilience to climate change Our Decarbonisation Strategy and roadmap Environmental performance Data and assurance TCFD Index Disclaimer and forward- looking statements Glossary Administration

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Gold Fields’ Decarbonisation Strategy Gold Fields is committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement. Our target-driven Decarbonisation Strategy is structured around a framework that prioritises energy resilience and cost-effective reduction in emissions while optimising operational efficiency and maintaining business sustainability. Applying a commercial lens has been critical since Gold Fields formally launched its first Decarbonisation Strategy in 2016. We have systematically integrated renewable energy solutions, process efficiencies and technology-driven abatement strategies to reduce our carbon footprint while maintaining production growth. While 2024 was a lower production year with gold output declining, against our 2016 baseline, we have to date achieved a 4% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions, while mining 5% more tonnes over the same period. The reductions are attributed to the renewable energy investments at five of our nine operations, the use of hydroelectricity at Cerro Corona, as well as a range of energy efficiency projects at all our operations (p34). Gold Fields’ emission targets 30% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 by 2030 from a 2016 base year, and 50% absolute reduction by 2030 10% net reduction in Scope 3 by 2030 from a 2022 base year Scope 1 and 2 emissions performance In 2023, we also added a Scope 3 emission reduction target against a 2022 baseline, and are engaging with our key suppliers to achieve a 10% reduction over the next seven years (refer to p33 on our progress in 2024). Strategic priorities and portfolio approach We have a portfolio-based view of our decarbonisation efforts, critically assessing where the greatest opportunities lie to enhance operational flexibility and energy security and meet our carbon reduction priorities. This ensures capital resources are allocated efficiently while balancing the financial and operational benefits across our portfolio. South Deep and St Ives remain pivotal in this strategy, and our investments in renewables at these operations are intended to ensure a supply of cost-effective energy – thereby creating long-term energy resilience as well as significant emissions reductions. To date, our techno-economic feasibility assessments have indicated that the following will be critical components in our decarbonisation journey: • Renewable energy expansion: Gold Fields continues to integrate renewable energy sources across our operations. We implement solar, wind and hybrid energy solutions based on operation-specific technical and financial evaluations, ensuring grid stability and optimised returns. We have increased the share of renewables in our energy mix from 3% in 2020 to 18% in 2024, with further expansions planned. Execution timeframes are aligned with projected cost trends and supply chain assumptions • Electrification of material movement and operations: Transitioning from diesel-powered equipment to electrified alternatives is a key component of the Group’s efforts to reduce emissions. We are advancing the concepts of electric and hybrid mining fleets and energy-efficient technologies to lower Scope 1 emissions while maintaining cost efficiency. Assumptions regarding battery storage costs, charging infrastructure readiness and equipment availability are central to our decarbonisation planning. We are undertaking ongoing trials and phased implementation of electric vehicles at key sites, and continuously assess risks related to infrastructure constraints and technology readiness. At the same time, we have commenced studies on material handling systems at St Ives and Granny Smith, with the aim of reducing transport via our diesel-powered fleet • Energy efficiency and process optimisation: We are implementing process efficiency improvements to reduce overall energy intensity. These include automated systems, heat recovery and optimised ventilation and processing methods, evaluated based on cost-benefit analyses to ensure measurable impact on operational performance and emissions reduction • Decarbonisation technologies: We have initiated a mid-point review of our 2030 targets, which will be concluded in 2025. As part of this review, Gold Fields is studying emerging decarbonisation technologies, assessing their maturity, scalability and emissions reduction potential as a watching brief on the types of technologies that may be implemented in the 2035 time horizon or beyond as we target net zero by 2050 GOLD FIELDS Climate Change and Environment Report 2024 23 Introduction Governance Resilience to climate change Our Decarbonisation Strategy and roadmap Environmental performance Data and assurance TCFD Index Disclaimer and forward- looking statements Glossary Administration

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Gold Fields’ Decarbonisation Strategy continued Project execution The Group’s Decarbonisation Strategy originally included 26 projects, six technical trials and seven feasibility studies. As we finalise the mid-point review towards H2 2025, we will review our project portfolio to align capital prioritisation to high-impact, strong techno-economic options. The infographic below indicates how Gold Fields plans to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions by a net 30%, from 1,693kt CO2e in 2016 (our baseline year) to 1,185kt CO2e by 2030. Assuming further gold production growth by 2030, the emissions reduction required may well be an absolute 50% over that period. Approximately 50% of targeted emission reductions are expected to come from renewable energy, with the remainder achieved through electrification, efficiency enhancements and transitionary abatement measures. We continuously review execution risks and feasibility assessments to ensure alignment with the Group’s broader 2030 plan. The two largest renewables projects in our portfolio to date are the R715m (US$46m) South Deep 50MW Khanyisa solar plant, which was commissioned in early 2023, and the A$296m (US$195m) St Ives renewables project in Western Australia, which is currently under construction. Both projects are critical in our efforts to decarbonise our operations and are profiled on p25. Additional renewables deployment at other mines and the ongoing focus on energy efficiency will account for the bulk of the emission reductions achieved by 2030. The source of the remaining contributions will be determined through the ongoing mid-point review, described earlier, expected to be a combination of further renewables, energy efficiency and electrified (instead of fossil fuel powered) materials movement technologies. By maintaining a dynamic, capital and data-driven approach to decarbonisation, Gold Fields ensures its sustainability commitments are met while preserving operational resilience and financial viability. 2030 decarbonisation trajectory (kt CO2e) GOLD FIELDS Climate Change and Environment Report 2024 24 Introduction Governance Resilience to climate change Our Decarbonisation Strategy and roadmap Environmental performance Data and assurance TCFD Index Disclaimer and forward- looking statements Glossary Administration

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Gold Fields’ Decarbonisation Strategy continued GOLD FIELDS Climate Change and Environment Report 2024 25 Investing in solar at South Deep At South Deep, the investment in the 50MW Khanyisa solar plant, commissioned in September 2022 at a cost of R715m (US$46m), offers substantive capital efficiency gains and energy resilience, including the following benefits: • A reduction of carbon-intensive electricity, with approximately 12% of coal-fired electricity having been substituted by solar electricity since commissioning The emission savings over the period have been 178kt CO2e • Reduced baseload, thereby assisting South Deep to meet its requirements when requested to curtail electricity usage. South Deep was last requested to implement load-curtailment in March 2024 • Given the sharply escalating electricity tariffs over the period, the solar energy investment has resulted in savings of approximately R350m (US$19m), to date. The payoff period for the project is approximately four years, or quicker depending on the Eskom tariff rises over the next two years As we consider further investments in renewables at South Deep – either via wind turbines or expansion of our solar plant – these benefits will be even more pronounced over the 85-year LOM. Our investment offers a significant lever for the Group in meeting our 2030 decarbonisation target due to the high intensity of the South African grid’s coal-based emissions. Constructing a solar and wind microgrid at St Ives In February 2024, we announced the landmark A$296m (US$195m) St Ives renewables project in Australia, Gold Fields’s largest renewables project to date. Consisting of a 35MW solar farm and 42MW wind farm, it will provide more than 70% of the mine’s electricity. The plant is currently under construction and is expected to be online in Q1 2026. When in full operation, the renewable energy project is expected to deliver an annual reduction of 93kt CO2e, reducing the Group’s future Scope 1 and 2 emissions by approximately 6% a year and a cumulative 50% by 2030. The project is set to be commissioned in 2026 and is anticipated to reduce electricity costs to a third of the previously projected costs for St Ives. As importantly, the investment in renewables comes at a time when we are looking at options of electrifying our material movement at the operation, for example via a conveyor system, which could then be powered by cheaper and cleaner energy. Introduction Governance Resilience to climate change Our Decarbonisation Strategy and roadmap Environmental performance Data and assurance TCFD Index Disclaimer and forward- looking statements Glossary Administration The 50MW Khanyisa solar plant at South Deep Artist impression of the St Ives renewables project

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Electricity mix Emissions from generating and purchasing electricity accounted for two-thirds of our Scope 1 and 2 emissions in 2024. Our decarbonisation plan focuses on reducing these emissions by moving towards low-carbon and renewable electricity. In the table below, we set out the electricity mix as at end-December of the nine operating mines under our management control, as well as the Windfall project in Canada. Gruyere Granny Smith St Ives Agnew South Deep Total electric energy: 1,043TJ Total electric energy: 649TJ Total electric energy: 801TJ Total electric energy: 499TJ Total electric energy: 1,816TJ Energy mix: • 48MW gas • 12MW solar • 4.4MW battery energy storage system (BESS) Energy mix: • 33MW gas • 8MW solar • 2MW/1MWh BESS Energy mix: • Electricity grid – 100% gas Energy mix: • 22MW gas • 4MW solar • 18MW wind • 13MW/4MWh BESS Energy mix: • 50MW solar • 48MW electricity grid Future: • Prefeasibility on additional renewable electricity conducted (currently being evaluated) Future: • Additional 11MW solar and 9MW BESS, to be completed in 2025 • Power PPAs to be expanded to replace gas • Study on possible wind farm Future: • 35MW solar and 42MW wind (under construction with completion due in 2026) • Grid-firming PPA will commence in 2025 • 132/33kV RE Hub collector substation Future: • PPAs to be expanded to offset gas Future: • Wind, solar and battery power scoping study underway • Strong focus on solar expansion as major area for decarbonisation • Approval for 40MW wind and additional 30MW solar granted Cerro Corona Tarkwa Damang Salares Norte Windfall project Total electric energy: 553TJ Total electric energy: 1,285TJ Total electric energy: 505TJ Total electric energy: ramp-up ongoing Total electric energy: Transmission line operational as at January 2024 Energy mix: • 100% renewable electricity since 2022 through PPA/IREC Energy mix: • 55MW gas • 1MW renewable PPA • 100kW solar at office Energy mix: • 27.5MW gas • 15MW diesel Energy mix: • 17MW diesel Energy mix: • 100% renewable electricity through PPAs1 Future: • 5MW PPA • 1.5MW solar (Tarkwa Mine Village) Future: • Focus on efficiency • Renewable projects dependent on mine- life extension Future: • 2MW solar study in 2026 • Waste energy recovery from primary diesel power plant under review GOLD FIELDS Climate Change and Environment Report 2024 26 1 Due to grid constraints, particularly during winter, diesel-generated electricity is sometimes required to supplement the total renewable energy purchased at Windfall Introduction Governance Resilience to climate change Our Decarbonisation Strategy and roadmap Environmental performance Data and assurance TCFD Index Disclaimer and forward- looking statements Glossary Administration

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Towards a zero-emissions mining fleet: decarbonising material transport Reducing emissions from diesel-powered equipment Diesel-powered equipment – particularly our mining vehicle fleet – accounts for approximately one-third of the Group’s Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions. To address this, we continue implementing several decarbonisation programmes targeting the movement of mining material and waste. We have a 2030 goal of reducing diesel usage at our mines by approximately 20%. As part of our efforts, we are trialling battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and hybrid vehicles at various sites in partnership with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). These trials aim to lower emissions, enhance productivity, reduce operating costs, improve vehicle safety and minimise diesel particulates. To date, trials have shown that material movement- related emission reduction technologies have not matured as expected or have proven technically unviable in the current operating context. Progress and challenges in electrification The trials conducted to date have provided valuable insights into the capabilities and limitations of current technologies. For example, underground BEV trials at St Ives in 2024 included loaders; load, haul, dump machines; and tool carriers, but results revealed limited decarbonisation benefits, variable production performance and low vehicle reliability. Additionally, the trials demonstrated that battery capacity (energy density) constrained functionality and performance – particularly in mines with inclines, which drain batteries quickly. Desktop studies also highlighted the need for significant redesigns of assets or postponing electrification plans until battery technologies mature. The current pilot studies are still ongoing. We deployed three Caterpillar diesel-electric loaders in Australia – at Granny Smith and Agnew – which are in production on-site and performing well at an average of 35% lower fuel burn. Furthermore, battery technologies currently require significant advancements in energy density and reliability to effectively replace diesel fleets. These challenges are compounded by the need for upgraded power supply networks and additional renewable energy to support electrified fleets. For instance, initial modelling from the Innovation for Cleaner, Safer Vehicles (ICSV) GHG team indicated that electrifying material handling systems in open pits would require a 33% increase in fleet size and doubling of renewable-powered energy supplies to the mine. Collaborations driving industry transformation Gold Fields participates in the ICMM’s ICSV and continues to leverage partnerships with OEM’s and business partners to explore and trial emerging technologies. The ICSV's ongoing open-pit battery truck trials with Caterpillar include “learning sites” to understand fleet design, operational needs and renewable energy integration. Gold Fields’ involvement in these initiatives underscored the necessity of combining trolley, static and dynamic charging infrastructure to achieve operational feasibility. Additional testing of battery technologies continues at our Australian assets, leveraging their renewable energy availability for future technologies. These could include innovations like a railveyor at Granny Smith, material movement conveyors at St Ives, both of which we are currently studying as options, as well as next- generation battery vehicles across St Ives, Agnew and Granny Smith. These trials aim to address current limitations and identify practical solutions for Scope 1 decarbonisation. Furthermore, Gold Fields is investigating alternative material movement methods and fuel switching opportunities, such as the continuing partnership with Epiroc in the development of the MT66 E-Drive, proof of concept diesel-electric underground haul truck, expected to be piloted underground at Granny Smith late 2025. Commitment to a net-zero future Despite challenges, Gold Fields remains committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. The initiatives we propose to take to meet our 2030 targets, which have been updated since last year, include initiatives to mature Scope 1 technologies, disrupt renewable modular power storage and generation, and address supply chain and raw material constraints. Successful deployment will also depend on operational readiness, social license and integration into business and economic models. By continuing collaboration and testing innovative solutions, we aim to drive progress toward cleaner, safer and more sustainable mining operations. GOLD FIELDS Climate Change and Environment Report 2024 27 Introduction Governance Resilience to climate change Our Decarbonisation Strategy and roadmap Environmental performance Data and assurance TCFD Index Disclaimer and forward- looking statements Glossary Administration The mining industry is looking at gradually replacing diesel equipment such as these at our Tarkwa mine

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Scope 3: Decarbonising our supply chain Reducing Scope 3 emissions remains a critical component of our decarbonisation journey towards net zero by 2050. While Scope 1 and 2 emissions are under our direct control, managing and measuring Scope 3 emissions, primarily generated in our supply chain, requires collaboration with our suppliers upstream and our customers downstream. Given the maturity in accounting for Scope 3 emissions as compared to Scope 1 and 2, we used 2022 as a baseline year against which we set a target of 10% net reductions by 2030. In 2023, we restated our baseline in accordance with the methodologies of the GHG Protocol, ICMM and WGC. In doing this, our baseline increased due to the improved accuracy of measuring and reporting methodologies applied, supplier-specific information and updated emissions factors and exponential development of industry standards and norms. In 2024, we moved towards quarterly Scope 3 reporting, where we previously reported annually. Our Scope 3 emissions baseline was 980kt CO2e in 2022, with a target of 885kt CO2e by 2030. The equivalent carbon intensity target is a reduction from 346kg CO2e/oz in 2022 to 314kg CO2e/oz in 2030. In 2024, Scope 3 emissions totalled 823 ktCO2eRA, declining 13% from the 2023 level, which included emissions from our 45% shareholding in Asanko, which we sold in March 2024. The decrease was driven primarily by the sale of Asanko, lower activity and lower spend-based emissions factors. Emissions intensity increased 2% to 366kg CO2e/oz (including Asanko). Although we met our 2030 target by 2024, acquisitions and increased emissions factors could detract from these gains in years ahead. Sustained low emissions are required to confirm the trend. In accordance with the ICMM’s Scope 3 Target-setting Framework, and together with our country decarbonisation and procurement leads, we identified different emission hotspot categories and their key suppliers, products or services. Hotspot categories are those that have the largest impact on emissions in our supply chain. Gold Fields’ most significant upstream contributors are purchased goods and services, made up largely of suppliers of fuels, mining services, cement and explosives. It is critical that we collaborate with our suppliers to ensure they successfully implement their decarbonisation initiatives, which will enable the Group to sustainably meet our Scope 3 emissions reduction target. Gold Fields’ supplier engagement will focus on the material upstream contributors which represent 70% of our Scope 3 emissions, to target the emissions hotspots and collaboratively reduce emissions. Pathway to 10% Scope 3 reduction by 2030 The ICMM’s Scope 3 Target-setting Framework The ICMM published a Scope 3 Target-setting Framework in December 2023 to assist member companies to set impactful short, medium and long-term Scope 3 emissions reduction targets. The guidance includes a maturity framework that outlines five dimensions for determining Scope 3 targets: accounting and reporting; identifying emissions hotspots; business integration and alignment; assessing decarbonisation pathways; and organisational governance. These dimensions guide a four-stage maturity process for continual improvement. The Foundation State initiates groundwork, while the Consistency State involves multiple rounds of reporting and action on emissions reductions. In the Refinement State, knowledge is honed with improved implementation and reporting, leading to the Evolved State, where high-quality, credible data and reporting are consistently provided, drawing from refined targets and decarbonisation plans. Gold Fields conducted a self-assessment against this framework and concluded that its accounting and reporting processes were in the Refinement State, its identification of hotspots in the Foundation State, its business integration and alignment in the Consistency State, its assessment of decarbonisation pathways in the Foundation State, and its governance in the Refinement State. Overall, Gold Fields demonstrates progress across various stages of maturity in addressing Scope 3 emissions, as shown in the table below. Guidance dimension Foundation State Consistency State Refinement State Evolved State Accounting and reporting Refined accounting and improved data quality Identification of hot- spots/ material sources of Scope 3 emissions per category Emission hotspots identified, data addressed Business integration and alignment Engagement strategies enhance Scope 3 understanding Assessment of decarbonisation pathways Exploring pathways to reduce emissions Governance Scope 3 targets, third-party review, executive oversight For more detail on the framework, click here. GOLD FIELDS Climate Change and Environment Report 2024 28 Introduction Governance Resilience to climate change Our Decarbonisation Strategy and roadmap Environmental performance Data and assurance TCFD Index Disclaimer and forward- looking statements Glossary Administration

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GOLD FIELDS Climate Change and Environment Report 2024 29 Overview 30 Nature 31 Energy and carbon management 32 Water stewardship 35 Integrated mine closure 40 Tailings storage facility management 41 In this section Environmental performance Gold Fields’ environmental stewardship spans a commitment to sound climate change, biodiversity and tailings management Introduction Governance Resilience to climate change Our Decarbonisation Strategy and roadmap Environmental performance Data and assurance TCFD Index Disclaimer and forward- looking statements Glossary Administration

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Overview Deliver positive social and environmental impacts Sound environmental stewardship is integral to building on Gold Fields’ commitment to responsible mining, and forms a significant part of our sustainability efforts. We will not be able to provide sustainable value to our stakeholders if we do not take care of the natural environment in which we operate. We purposefully strive to minimise the negative impact of our operations on both our host communities and the natural environment and create lasting positive benefit to our host communities, beyond mining. We are guided by our climate change and environment governance, comprising an integrated combination of clear ethical leadership, strong sustainability capabilities and skills across Board and management level, management policies, processes and systems, and metrics and targets with performance monitoring and reporting, all of which is enabled through appropriate capital allocation. Our active membership in the WGC and the ICMM – combined with our voluntary compliance with international best practice standards like ISO 14001, the International Cyanide Management Code (ICMC), and reporting standards like CDP – position us well to be a preferred partner to our stakeholders. As at 31 December 2024, all Gold Fields operations that use cyanide were fully certified to the ICMC. Subsequent to year-end, St Ives’ certification was reduced to substantial certification. The operation is implementing a corrective action plan due for completion in May 2025. Environmental incidents Gold Fields has not recorded any serious environmental incidents1 (Level 3 – 5) for almost a decade. We have also not experienced any major environmental incidents resulting in major breaches of conformance or compliance to relevant legislation and regulations for the same period. During the year, 18 localised minor incidents across the Group were reported (2023: 8), categorised as Level 2 incidents, bringing the total Level 2 – 5 incidents to 18RA in 2024. The majority of Level 2 incidents relate to loss of containment, in line with reporting over the last five years. A common thread across many incidents was improved reporting as well as change management, with employee turnover at several operations impacting continuity. All incidents have been investigated and closed out. An initiative to further improve our environmental and social risk management maturity was included in the 2025 business plan. This initiative aims to reduce the number and severity of incidents through ensuring that environmental and social risks are identified, understood and effectively controlled. GOLD FIELDS Climate Change and Environment Report 2024 30 Introduction Governance Resilience to climate change Our Decarbonisation Strategy and roadmap Environmental performance Data and assurance TCFD Index Disclaimer and forward- looking statements Glossary Administration Our Cerro Corona team in Peru is committed to sound water stewardship 1 Drawing from the guidance provided by the ICMM in relation to environmental and social performance, incidents are classified according to type and severity. Level 2 incidents are localised with a small but measurable impact on the environment, but with no long-term effects. A Level 3 incident results in limited non-conformance or non-compliance, with ongoing but limited environmental impact. Level 4 and 5 incidents include major non-conformances or non-compliances, which could result in long-term environmental harm Group environment incidents

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Nature The resilience of nature is crucial not only for the continued functioning of ecosystems, but also the future prosperity and security of societies. Equally, the flow of ecosystem services essential for business operations is closely connected to companies’ ability to mitigate and adapt to climate change. Nature loss is a critical global risk, threatening the survival, health, wellbeing and livelihoods of people, ecosystems and the global economy. Therefore, companies need to consider the realms of nature because nature-related risks and opportunities can significantly impact the ability to achieve its strategic objectives. What is nature? The four physical realms of nature are land, ocean, freshwater and atmosphere – comprising the major components of the natural world that differ fundamentally in their organisation and function. Each realm, interconnected to each other and broader society, provides a distinct environment and plays a unique role in the biosphere and its biodiversity (which relates to the diversity of life on Earth). Terrestrial ecosystems, soils and forests, which support biodiversity and carbon sequestration, make up the land realm. The impact on these ecosystems is managed through our mine closure processes and tailings stewardship. Climate patterns, air quality and weather systems are regulated by the atmosphere. Our energy management, guided by ISO 50001 certification, is a key aspect of our Decarbonisation Strategy, and includes energy efficiency initiatives and techno-economic renewable electricity projects. We furthermore are continually enhancing our Scope 3 decarbonisation through targeted asset-based supplier engagements. The freshwater realm comprises rivers, wetlands and other groundwater systems, which are vital for regulating water availability, quality, and ecosystem integrity. Water is essential throughout our business lifecycle, from exploration to closure. Our water stewardship strategy and asset-specific tactical plans address critical factors such as water availability, quality and stakeholder usage within our operational catchments, ensuring responsible and sustainable water management. Nature baseline risk assessments In 2024, we commenced with internal nature baseline risk assessments to identify the nature risks associated with our individual assets. These assessments include an array of aspects, including biodiversity importance, ecosystem integrity, invasive and pest species, as well as water. These assessments will be further refined in 2025 and relevant management practices, opportunities and further studies will be undertaken as part of our sustainable development and environment commitments. Chinchilla capture and relocation project at Salares Norte, Chile The conservation of the endangered short-tailed chinchillas at our Salares Norte mine in Chile has made significant progress following the completion of the capture and relocation programme at Rockery 3. The relocation of the chinchillas was paused in Q3 2024 when an urgent and transitional measure was issued by Chile’s Superintendence of Environment. The programme was recommenced in October 2024 after further improvements were made to ensure administrative compliance. As at mid-March 2025, three chinchillas have been successfully relocated to a designated conservation area. This enabled the mine to dismantle Rockery 3 which is a designated site for future waste depositions. Our teams continue to enhance reporting to the environmental authorities, including live feeds from camera sensors, to ensure transparent communications and maintain compliance. We are working with the leading chinchilla experts in Chile and small mammal experts from elsewhere to align our programme with the latest scientific information on chinchilla behaviour and biology. Additionally, our work with these experts is generating new data and information, which is expected to be published in the scientific literature in the near future. We remain committed to refining the programme, balancing operational progress with environmental stewardship and ensuring full alignment with regulatory and conservation standards. White-striped freetail bats at Agnew, Australia Agnew commissioned its hybrid renewable microgrid during 2020. which comprised five 110-meter wind turbines – each with a rotor diameter of 140 meters – delivering 18MW, as well as a 4MW solar farm, a 13MW/4MWh battery system and an off-grid 25MW gas/diesel engine power plant. However, increased rainfall early in 2024 significantly increased the presence and activity of white-striped freetail bats at the asset. Bat mortalities were identified within the mine’s wind turbine area. We initiated a monitoring programme and engaged an external expert to provide advice on preventing further incidents. By studying the species and installing bat sound recorders, we could establish the time of night and the weather conditions in which the bats were frequenting the wind turbines. By using this data, the mine stopped the turbines during peak activity periods and when wind speeds were low, which are the periods of lower power generation. ICMM Position Statement on Nature Gold Fields was an active participant in developing the ICMM Position Statement on Nature, which was released in January 2024. The ICMM is committed to contributing to a nature-positive future across all four physical realms of nature. This includes four spheres of influence – direct operations, value chain, landscapes and systems transformation, underpinned by good governance and transparent disclosures. Our representatives continue to be involved in the Nature Working Group, which is actively developing guidance and other related initiatives in relation to the Nature Position Statement. These engagements form an important basis for the development of Gold Fields’ nature strategy, including initiatives and projects. GOLD FIELDS Climate Change and Environment Report 2024 31 Introduction Governance Resilience to climate change Our Decarbonisation Strategy and roadmap Environmental performance Data and assurance TCFD Index Disclaimer and forward- looking statements Glossary Administration Our employees work closely with the beneficiaries of agricultural projects we fund at our operations in Peru and Ghana

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Energy and carbon management Gold Fields’ energy and carbon management commitments are set out in our Climate Change Policy Statement, as part of our overall environmental governance. Our policy statements are based on the ICMM’s industry best practice commitments and are reviewed on a regular basis to ensure our commitments are reflective of our strategic objectives and the wider ecosystem in which we operate. Gold Fields climate change commitments • Have objectives and targets in place to reduce carbon emissions, save energy, diversify energy mix and responsibly manage usage • Address Scope 3 emissions as part of our Decarbonisation Strategy • Include Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions in the Group’s targets • Have objectives and targets in place to reduce carbon emissions, save energy, diversify energy mix and responsibly manage usage • Paris Agreement-aligned targets towards a 1.5˚C future • Independently review science-based targets • Ensure transparent disclosure on progress • Continuously enhance preparedness for climate change, improve performance and increase transparency in public disclosure • Have regional climate change strategies in place, including mitigation and adaptation plans • Collaborate with host communities on climate change policies • Report publicly on our GHG emissions footprint and climate-related risks and opportunities • Collaborate with host communities, governments, peers, investors, non-governmental organisations and business partners • Support research, innovation and technology development • Implement renewable, low-carbon energy solutions and energy efficiency initiatives, including carbon offsets • Transparent carbon pricing mechanisms, including CO2e shadow prices in all new and life-extension projects Our Scope 1 and 2 emissions are almost entirely energy-related, with Scope 1 emissions arising from fuels combusted in turbines, generators and vehicles, and Scope 2 emissions arising from purchased energy generated by third parties. Scope 1 and 2 emissions per site Managing our energy therefore is crucial to decarbonising our operations and achieving our Paris Agreement- aligned target of reaching net zero by 2050. Other energy priorities include security of supply, cost-effective electricity and reducing energy consumption – all of which require a consistent approach to energy management. We have a systematic approach to measuring, monitoring and managing energy consumption and GHG emissions across our assets. This approach is underpinned by the ISO 50001 energy management standard, which provides a robust framework to effectively manage energy use, improve efficiency and identify opportunities for continual improvement. Although our emissions target is Group-wide, each asset has its own energy saving targets which are continually tracked and verified. The measurement and verifications models that we apply are based on the International Performance Measurement and Verification Protocol to ensure best practice and consistency across the regions in which we operate. Our emission reduction and energy optimisation initiatives are underpinned by rigorous techno-economic viability analyses, ensuring all projects help manage environmental impacts and deliver operational value. By leveraging innovative technologies and cost-effective strategies, we prioritise initiatives that align with our sustainability goals while maintaining operational efficiency and financial feasibility. GOLD FIELDS Climate Change and Environment Report 2024 32 Introduction Governance Resilience to climate change Our Decarbonisation Strategy and roadmap Environmental performance Data and assurance TCFD Index Disclaimer and forward- looking statements Glossary Administration

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Energy and carbon management continued We have been implementing energy efficiency and renewable energy projects that align to the above approach since 2016. Our year-on-year performance, as well as our performance against our targets, are included in the table below: 2024 2023 Year-on-year change Comment Energy performance Total energy consumption 14.4PJRA 14.1PJ 2% Energy consumption varied slightly across all sites, as per normal operations. Damang’s energy consumption decreased as mining reduced in line with the mine plan, while St Ives’ consumption increased significantly as total tonnes mined increased Renewable electricity (percentage of total) 18% 17% 4% The year-on-year increase was expected as we expanded our renewable energy generation on-site. The Khanyisa solar plant provided 17% of South Deep’s electricity in 2024 (2023: 15%) Energy intensity 6.39GJ/oz 5.64GJ/oz 13% Energy intensity was impacted by the 10% decline in production in 2024 Energy savings through initiatives 0.16PJRA 1.27PJ — Not applicable as methodology changed 0.22PJ (28)% An improved methodology in 2024 resulted in reduced energy savings being recorded. Based on our 2024 methodology, energy savings for 2023 would have been 0.22PJ. Until 2023, electrical energy generated through renewable plant generation was included under energy savings initiatives; from 2024, only the emissions and cost savings from these sources are accounted for Energy spend1 US$423m US$405m 4% Consistent with growth in energy costs and the increase in energy consumption 1 Energy spend includes spend on diesel consumption (haulage and power), electricity generation/consumption (grid, baseload and renewables), fuel for electricity generation (natural gas purchased and delivered) and liquid petroleum gas and natural gas for the processing plants. Lease costs for the self-generation power at Agnew, Granny Smith and Gruyere are also included 2024 2023 Year-on-year change Baseline year 2030 target Comment Carbon performance Scope 1 and 2 emissions 1,632kt CO2eRA 1,632kt CO2e — 1,693kt CO2e (2016) 1,185kt CO2e We maintained emissions year-on-year as we work towards our 2030 goal amid a higher percentage of renewable energy in our energy mix Scope 1 and 2 emission Intensity 726kg CO2e/oz 656kg CO2e/oz 11% 786kg CO2e/oz (2016) 423kg CO2e/oz Consistent with energy intensity changes, largely driven by the 10% decline in production in 2024 Scope 1 and 2 emission reductions (through initiatives) 256kt CO2eRA 201kt CO2e 28% Driven by increased renewable energy generation and energy efficiency projects Scope 3 emissions 823kt CO2eRA 950kt CO2e (13.3)% 980kt CO2e (2022) 882kt CO2e Reductions primarily driven by the sale of Asanko, updated emissions factors in Australia and Ghana, and reduced volumes at Cerro Corona Amount spent on energy and emissions savings initiatives US$17m US$8m 113% Increased investment in efficiency projects GOLD FIELDS Climate Change and Environment Report 2024 33 Introduction Governance Resilience to climate change Our Decarbonisation Strategy and roadmap Environmental performance Data and assurance TCFD Index Disclaimer and forward- looking statements Glossary Administration

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Energy and carbon management continued We implemented the following key cost, energy and emission reduction projects during 2024: Energy efficiency projects and initiatives1 Site Projects and initiatives Carbon saving (kt CO2e) South Deep Ventilation-on-demand 15 Automated control of fridge plants 10 Boiler room upgrade – installation of efficient boilers for the change houses, reducing the energy required for heating of water 1.46 Granny Smith Additional 11MW solar and 9MW BESS solar, to be completed in 2025 9 Tarkwa Natural gas elution – fuel switch initiative 6 Natural gas for power generation 90 Renewable energy from BUI Power Authority 5 Cerro Corona Optimising haulage process – change of 24 truck fleet to 55 tonnes 1.58 Gruyere Komatsu 830E roll-out – electric vehicle 1.36 1 Relative asset energy and carbon savings differ because of the differing energy mixes at our assets Energy performance Energy costs and energy savings GOLD FIELDS Climate Change and Environment Report 2024 34 Introduction Governance Resilience to climate change Our Decarbonisation Strategy and roadmap Environmental performance Data and assurance TCFD Index Disclaimer and forward- looking statements Glossary Administration

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Water stewardship Gold Fields’ water stewardship commitments are based on the ICMM’s Water Stewardship Position Statement. These commitments encompass all aspects of effective water governance and management across our operations. They also extend to the relevant catchment areas where we share water resources with other users, including those essential for maintaining terrestrial ecosystems. Gold Fields water stewardship commitments • Maintain legal, regulatory and voluntary compliance, including ICMM, WGC and ISO 14000 • Ensure corporate water governance: – Allocate responsibilities and accountabilities – Integrate water-related considerations – Commit to public reporting, including CDP Water • Ensure effective water management through: – Social and environmental risk management – Efficient water utilisation solutions – Employee awareness and training – Context-relevant water performance targets – Security of operational water supply for all catchment users, including natural environment • Ensure access to clean drinking water, appropriate sanitation facilities and hygiene at the workplace • Proactively engage with stakeholders, including host communities • Support water stewardship initiatives • Ensure risks are updated regularly, including climate-related risks for operations Water is a vital shared resource with high social, cultural, spiritual, environmental and economic value. In addition, access to safe drinking water is an internationally-recognised human right. Water is also a vital resource for Gold Fields‘ mining and ore processing activities, making responsible water stewardship crucial for our licence to operate. This is particularly important given that three of the countries in which we operate  – Australia, South Africa and Chile – are water-stressed. Furthermore, climate change impacts our assets and communities through severe rainfall, shifting weather patterns and prolonged drought. GOLD FIELDS Climate Change and Environment Report 2024 35 Global water-related risks Australia Gruyere, Granny Smith, St Ives and Agnew South Africa South Deep Ghana Damang and Tarkwa Canada Windfall project Chile Salares Norte Peru Cerro Corona Gold Fields Group Mines: 9 Projects: 1 Countries: 6 Introduction Governance Resilience to climate change Our Decarbonisation Strategy and roadmap Environmental performance Data and assurance TCFD Index Disclaimer and forward- looking statements Glossary Administration

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Water stewardship continued As part of our approach to water stewardship, we commit to working towards sustainably managing water resources within our assets and addressing water-related risks and challenges while enhancing engagement with catchment stakeholders. Our Group 2030 Water Stewardship Strategy, as encapsulated by the Integrated Water Stewardship Framework depicted on the right, is supported by three-year water tactical plans and comprises four pillars. The key projects implemented in 2024 that support our 2030 Water Stewardship Strategy include: • Climate adaptation and preparedness: Understanding vulnerability to drought and flooding and ensuring assets address all issues that could disrupt water supply. All assets have updated LOM Water Security Plans included in their strategic and business plans • Water efficiency: Continuously reducing demand for freshwater and optimising water use to prepare for potential supply shortfalls and ensure sufficient supply. South Deep upgraded the old Return Water Dam and commissioned a 3ML reverse osmosis plant • Protecting water quality: Minimising pollution discharge into natural environments to protect human and environmental health. We completed constructing and commissioning a sulphate-removal plant at Cerro Corona, designed to comply with Peruvian water quality standards • Catchment management: managing the impact of our assets on host communities in the catchment areas and collaborating with stakeholders to address common challenges and identify opportunities, including Shared Value water projects and providing access to water in three communities in Ghana Our Integrated Water Stewardship Framework GOLD FIELDS Climate Change and Environment Report 2024 36 W at er s te w ar ds hi p go ve rn an ce Board and committee leadership Bottom -up local m ine-based w ater stew ardship process Group strategic management: CEO and Executive Committee Group Water Stewardship Policy Statement Group water-related 2030 ESG targets Group Water Stewardship Strategy Pillar 1 Climate adaptation and preparedness Pillar 2 Water efficiency Pillar 3 Protecting water quality Pillar 4 Catchment management Asset management Assets water stewardship strategies Three-year water tactical plans Water management governance: Group water management and reporting guidelines Introduction Governance Resilience to climate change Our Decarbonisation Strategy and roadmap Environmental performance Data and assurance TCFD Index Disclaimer and forward- looking statements Glossary Administration

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Water stewardship continued Group performance We continue to invest in improving our water stewardship practices, including pollution prevention, recycling and water-saving initiatives. During 2024, Gold Fields spent US$72.4m (2023: US$47m) on water stewardship and projects, including upgrading old return water dams, introducing tailings filters and commissioning a reverse osmosis plant. Water withdrawal1 across the Group amounted to 18.1GLRA in 2024 (2023: 18.3GL), while water withdrawal per tonne processed was 403L/tRA (2023: 406L/t). The Group’s 2024 water consumption2 was 14.5GLRA (2023: 13.8GL). To meet our two water-related 2030 ESG targets, we set the following targets for 2024: • Reduce freshwater withdrawal3 by 19% from the 2018 baseline of 14.5GL to 11.8GL: Our 2024 freshwater withdrawal was 11.1GLRA, a 23% reduction from our baseline. This compares to a 39% reduction in 2023, with the lower level in 2024 due to high rainfall at Granny Smith, enabling the mine to use freshwater instead of brackish water. We adjusted this target during Q2 2024 to include Granny Smith in the Group’s freshwater calculation. We have achieved our adjusted target • Recycle4 or reuse5 75% of total water used: Total water recycled/reused for 2024 was 74%RA. We fell short of our target mainly due to challenges at South Deep and Tarkwa These two water stewardship targets guide our water efficiency as part of the Group’s 2030 ESG targets. Our targets, which are based on a 2018 baseline, were updated to 80% water recycled/reused of total water use and 45% reduction in freshwater use by 2030. During 2023, our assets completed comprehensive self-assessments using the ICMM’s maturity tool. These assessments were independently verified by a third party, who identified valuable areas for improvement at both asset and Group level. Actions to address these were developed and implemented in 2024. We benchmark our water use by participating in the CDP Water programme, which indicates a company’s commitment to water transparency through a water score. In 2024, Gold Fields received an A- ranking, making us one of the top performers in the mining sector. GOLD FIELDS Climate Change and Environment Report 2024 37 1 Total water withdrawal is the sum of all water from all sources (including surface water, groundwater, rainwater, wastewater from other organisations and municipal water supply) for any use or impact 2 Water consumption is total water withdrawal less discharge 3 Freshwater withdrawal is water that has low concentrations of dissolved salts and other dissolved solids 4 Recycled water is water or wastewater that is treated before being reused 5 Reused water is water or wastewater that is reused without treatment at the same operation Introduction Governance Resilience to climate change Our Decarbonisation Strategy and roadmap Environmental performance Data and assurance TCFD Index Disclaimer and forward- looking statements Glossary Administration Freshwater withdrawal Group total water withdrawal and intensityWater recycled/reused

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Water stewardship continued Asset and tactical plans Strategic pillar Climate adaptation and preparedness Strategic pillar Water efficiency Strategic pillar Protecting water quality Strategic pillar Catchment management Country Asset Risks Tactical plans in response to four strategic pillars Australia Semi-arid with low rainfall and high evaporation Gruyere • TSF seepage plume and mobilisation with throughput increases and TSF expansions • Flooding Conducted surveys on a contingency borefield stygofauna habitat Implemented TSF seepage interception trench project Granny Smith • LOM water security • Flooding Conducting a flood modelling assessment for the Keringal borefield expansion; commissioned Jubilee pipeline Installed Wallaby underground water recycling system St Ives • Lack of water supply and infrastructure capacity Reviewed 15 year+ LOM water balance modelling; reviewed main potable water line integrity Maintained routine borefield monitoring Agnew • Declining availability of fit-for-purpose water • Flooding Conducted flooding inundation risk assessment; installed emergency dewatering line South Africa Semi-arid region South Deep • Water supply: inability of utilities to sustainably and cost effectively supply water • Climate adaptation: flash floods and extensive drought • Illegal mining along the utility supply line Implemented water conservation demand management programme; rerouting utility pipeline; commenced flood risk study Upgraded the old Return Water Dam to increase capacity for process water storage; commissioned as second reverse osmosis plant to treat 3ML/days Expansion of the scavenger wells for intercepting pollution plume Participated in Rietspruit Catchment Forum Ghana High intensity rainfall and excess rainwater Damang • Regulatory approval delays • Flooding • Contamination of water bodies by Illegal miners Commenced flood risk study Commenced pit lake and geochemistry studies as part of detailed closure studies Partnered with World Vision Ghana to implement the Sustainable WASH programme; constructed and handed over Small Town Water Supply Systems to three communities Tarkwa Commenced flood risk study Installed additional pumps and pipeline to increase recycling/reuse capacity Commenced construction of STWSS for two communities and one school in Tarkwa Chile Arid region with low rainfall Salares Norte • Security of supply • Snowmelt • Contamination of groundwater or land due to seepage of ore stockpile, TSF or WSF To develop tactical three-year plans during 2025 Updated hydrogeological model Peru Semi-humid cold climate Cerro Corona • Pit flooding due to excess rain • Water discharge from TSF due to overtopping during extreme rainfall events • Social demands related to water quality and quantity Upgraded pit dewatering system Implemented water recycling/reuse initiatives Constructed and commissioned sulphate removal plant Implementing water projects together with local authorities and communities; upgraded the Coimolache Water treatment plant GOLD FIELDS Climate Change and Environment Report 2024 38 Introduction Governance Resilience to climate change Our Decarbonisation Strategy and roadmap Environmental performance Data and assurance TCFD Index Disclaimer and forward- looking statements Glossary Administration

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Water stewardship continued GOLD FIELDS Climate Change and Environment Report 2024 39 Small town water supply systems in Ghana As a responsible water steward, Gold Fields has provided sustainable potable water facilities for our host communities in Ghana. Through the Gold Fields Ghana Foundation, we also constructed and handed over three water projects in Bompieso and Aboso during 2024. Each facility contains a mechanised borehole connected to a 40,000 litre overhead tank, which enables the reticulation of water to designated fetching points in the communities. Residents are also able to pipe the water, at a fee, to their homes. The Bompieso facility serves over 1,500 community members. The construction amounted to GHC247,000 (US$17,000). Two other facilities were constructed at Aboso, a rapidly growing community that is placing reliance on public amenities. These facilities provide access to potable water to over 4,000 community members. The Gold Fields Ghana Foundation invested almost GHC500,000 (US$34,500) on constructing these two facilities. During 2023, a similar facility was constructed in Amoanda, a host community of the Damang mine. In collaboration with the Prestea Huni-Valley Municipal Assembly, a water management team was constituted to manage the Small Town Water Supply Systems and conduct routine maintenance and repairs. The same management arrangement has also been constituted for the new water facilities in Aboso and Bompieso. Pioneering water treatment at South Deep, South Africa As part of South Deep’s strategic water plan and risk mitigation to reduce its consumption of municipal-supplied water to zero by 2030, a second reverse osmosis plant with a daily capacity of 3.0ML was designed, constructed and commissioned in 2024, based on the 2.0ML per day reverse osmosis plant commissioned in 2016. Both plants are operated on a Build, Own, Operate model, with South Deep paying only for potable water produced. The two reverse osmosis plants are directly connected to the municipal supply reservoirs securing supply to the Twin and South Shaft complexes. Top results: • R12m (US$650,000) cost savings due to reduced municipal water consumption • 80% of water recycled • Zero environmental incidents related to water pollution Introduction Governance Resilience to climate change Our Decarbonisation Strategy and roadmap Environmental performance Data and assurance TCFD Index Disclaimer and forward- looking statements Glossary Administration South Deep’s reverse osmosis water plant Gold Fields Ghana Foundation has funded a number of water supply systems in host communities

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Integrated mine closure Closure governance Organisations are obliged to close assets and facilities and rehabilitate operational sites at the end of their commercial use. It is therefore imperative to conduct effective and efficient impact management, considering the effects on the environment, local communities and employees to return the land disturbed to a physically, biologically and chemically stable condition. Gold Fields prioritises integrated mine closure planning to minimise environmental and socio-economic impacts, reduce its liabilities and enhance asset values. Compliance forms the foundation of our closure governance, comprising several Gold Fields policies and guidelines – including Group sustainability policies, our Integrated Mine Closure Guidance and Capital Management Guidelines – national closure obligations and international best practice standards like IFRS (IAS 37) and the ICMM’s Integrated Mine Closure: Good Practice Guide. We implement progressive mine closure plans, including socio-economic, technical and environmental designs, stakeholder engagement, remediation, and landform reshaping in consultation with authorities and stakeholders. In 2024, the Group met its target and achieved an average of 88% (2023: 85%) of the measures set in the progressive rehabilitation plans. Group spend on progressive rehabilitation amounted to US$9.4m in 2024 (2023: US$15m). In 2025, we plan to launch an updated mine closure standard, transitioning from a closure mindset to regenerative solutions, as a post-ops model review follow-up action to ensure a standard approach across the Group. Closure liability, provisioning and securities Gold Fields reviews mine CCE annually, with a consolidated environmental liability of US$641m as of December 2024, an increase of 6% – or US$36m – from 2023, largely due to significant increases in Tarkwa and Cerro Corona. Tarkwa’s CCE increased by US$10m, primarily due to increased security costs. Cerro Corona’s CCE increased by US$25m to align with feasibility study standards owing to the asset’s impending closure. The Group uses financial assurance for closure activities in strict compliance with national legislative frameworks. In 2022, we initiated a proactive approach to fund mine closures, supplementing funding required by the regulators. Our existing bank guarantees and other security agreements remain in place to support potential unplanned closures and to meet in-country regulatory requirements. Each country has made provision for mine closure cost estimates for 2024 in the following way: • Australia: Existing operating cash and resources and restricted funds of US$24m set aside  • South Africa: Additional contributions to environmental trust funds and guarantees ensuring the LOM closure liability will be fully funded  • Ghana: Reclamation security agreements and bonds underwritten by banks, as well as continued restricted funds of US$12m • Chile: Bank guarantees • Peru: Funds set aside Progressive closure performance Each operation regularly updates and refines its progressive rehabilitation plan and measures its compliance against a target of 85% performance against the plan, which includes annual reconciliation of actual disturbance against planned reclamation. The Group achieved an average of 88% implementation of the 2024 plans. All mines met their regulated closure plans. The table below sets out the actual percentage of progressive closure completion against plan and the closure cost estimate (US$m) per mine for 2023 and 2024. Mine 2024 progressive rehabilitation completion against plan (%) 2024 CCE (US$m) 2023 CCE (US$m) Gruyere 92 25 26 Granny Smith 92 61 61 St Ives 85 104 103 Agnew 87 39 41 South Deep 81 43 43 Damang 94 27 25 Tarkwa 81 93 82 Salares Norte _ 48 47 Cerro Corona 90 194 169 Windfall 0 7 0 Total 641 598 A focus on social impact Gold Fields’ business planning involves ongoing closure planning and rehabilitation, considering technical, social, economic, environmental and governance-related issues. The Company’s closure plans aim to maximise community value beyond the mine’s operational life. The Gold Fields Ghana Foundation has invested heavily in infrastructure projects that would provide benefits to communities well beyond the LOM, including a US$16.2m soccer stadium in Tarkwa during 2024 and a 33km road between Tarkwa and Damang at a cost of US$27m. We prioritise stakeholder trust and balancing corporate and stakeholder interests while adhering to regulatory obligations. The Group’s assets have Closure Consultative Committees in place, with representatives from mine leadership, workers, traditional leaders, local authorities, industry peers, academia, media, civil society organisations and national regulators. Gold Fields integrates socio-economic programmes into mine processes and designs to reduce social dependency, ensure local procurement spending and explore post-production reuse to diversify the local economy. 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Tailings storage facility management In 2016, the ICMM published its Tailings Governance Framework Position Statement, which is the culmination of an industry-wide collaboration towards best in class tailings stewardship and to minimise the risk of catastrophic failure of TSFs. Gold Fields incorporated the six key elements of this governance framework into our tailings policy statement, which sets a sound foundation to ensure compliance with the GISTM across the lifecycle phases of our TSFs. We set out a summary of our tailings commitments, together with key implementation actions below. Gold Fields tailings commitments Key implementation actions • Uphold Gold Fields’ purpose and values • Achieve and maintain compliance with best practice standards and practices • Ensure TSFs are effectively governed through clearly defined and appropriately qualified personnel appointed to key governance roles • Appointed accountable executives • Appointed EOR firms at all operations to provide technical oversight and design input • Appointed responsible TSF Engineers in the countries where we operate • Appointed operation-based TSF engineers • Ensure adequate resources are available to fulfil operational obligations throughout the TSF lifecycle • Ensures our Tailings Management Policy underpin all systems, information and plans of the current and future TSF lifecycle phases • Our TSF management and project teams ensure proper definition and full design integration between the different plant, mining, TSF, environmental, social and sustainable development discipline areas • Implement a risk-based approach to TSF planning, design, construction, operation, closure and rehabilitation, which underpins the principles of leading practice tailings management • Tailor plans to effectively manage TSFs over their full lifecycle, with sufficient detail to manage the potential risks within acceptable limits • Developing a tailings-specific risk management guideline, with the objective of providing consistent guidance for defensible risk treatment related to tailings • Manage change, which is critical to safe and responsible tailings management, and could be a potential risk • Document and implement processes to manage change and ensure tailings are managed safely and responsibly. In addition, all potential changes are carefully considered to ensure no adverse or unintended consequences are associated with changes • Changes impacting a TSF’s risk profile are reviewed, and all relevant stakeholders evaluate potential impacts • A rigorous quality, risk management and documentation process is followed if changes are proposed to the original or current TSF design intent • Ensure proper emergency preparedness and response planning • Ensure adequate resources are available for recovery efforts in the unlikely event of a failure • Conducted site-specific inundation studies for all high-consequence facilities with credible failure modes to identify any potentially impacted communities and water bodies in the extremely unlikely event of a tailings incident to evaluate design and mitigation strategies and to assist with emergency planning and response • Our operations developed and are prepared to implement a site-specific Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan for credible failure modes that could lead to emergencies, including catastrophic failures • Maintain innovative development and implementation throughout the TSF lifecycle, including research and industry participation and collaboration • Multi-criteria alternatives analysis of sites, technologies and strategies • Ensure open and transparent TSF management practices and disclosures • Maintain effective governance of our TSFs through clearly defined accountabilities and appropriately qualified personnel appointed to key governance roles • Ensure independent third-party technical reviews of the design, construction, operation, closure and management of tailings facilities are conducted • Independent Technical Review Boards (ITRBs) are in place at Tarkwa and Cerro Corona GOLD FIELDS Climate Change and Environment Report 2024 41 Introduction Governance Resilience to climate change Our Decarbonisation Strategy and roadmap Environmental performance Data and assurance TCFD Index Disclaimer and forward- looking statements Glossary Administration

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Tailings storage facility management continued 2030 targets Status Description Reduce the number of active upstream-raised TSFs from five to three On track During 2024, we reduced the number of active upstream-raised facilities from five to four when we completed the transition of TSF 2 at Tarkwa from an upstream- raised facility to a downstream-raised facility. We are in the process of transitioning TSF 1 at Tarkwa from an upstream to a downstream-raised facility, which we expect to be completed during 2026. Conformance with GISTM On track Gold Fields continues to pursue conformance with the requirements of the GISTM. This includes achieving compliance with the risk-related requirements of the GISTM. The GISTM self-assessment results for our priority facilities – Cerro Corona and Tarkwa TSFs 1, 2 and 3 – were disclosed in August 2023. Progress on the GISTM self-assessment results for the non-priority facilities is going according to plan and will be disclosed within the prescribed timeline of August 2025. ERM, a third-party consultancy, will verify the internal self-assessment outcomes thereafter. Governance We appointed SRK Consulting UK to conduct three-yearly operational and governance reviews of the Group’s TSFs, with an overall mandate to conduct an operational audit and governance review of all TSFs owned, operated and managed by Gold Fields. The audit also included a gap analysis against the Group’s new Tailings Management Standard. This work is now completed and yielded no dam safety concerns. Some operational gaps were identified, which we are in the process of addressing. Risk management The principles of leading practice tailings management is underpinned by a risk-based approach to TSF planning, design, construction, operation, closure and rehabilitation. As part of this approach, plans must be tailored to effectively manage TSFs over its full lifecycle, with sufficient detail to manage potential risks within acceptable limits. TSFs with a high-consequence category require more rigour during the design phase, greater quality control during construction, and closer attention to risk management, emergency action planning systems and documentation during the operational and closure phases. Our ERM process assists with classifying the risks we are exposed to. We designed this tool to identify, analyse, monitor and report risk and provide a platform to understand and manage risks. Similar risks are considered together in groups and categories. Any formal risk assessment must consider all technical data from the TSF’s existing design and construction, as well as operational constraints, to clearly understand the operating risks involved throughout the TSF’s lifecycle, including the closure and post-closure phases. The risk assessment team must include individuals with appropriate technical skills and knowledge of the facility’s design, construction and operational limitations. The Design Engineer/EOR also provides input into these risk assessments, which must consider site closure requirements, rehabilitation and post-closure monitoring that will evolve over the facility’s life. To effectively assess dam safety risks, all credible failure modes need to be identified in accordance with the Failure Mode and Effects Analysis, or similar methodology. Results from the dam break study, including inundation maps, must identify the people at risk and the potential impacts on communities, the environment and infrastructure in case of a potential failure. This will also be considered in the risk assessment. The risk assessment process will culminate in a risk mitigation action plan aimed at further reducing risks to "as low as reasonably practicable" principle. Consensus on risk mitigation measures is obtained through communication with key stakeholders, including the ITRB, the EOR, the Responsible Tailings Facility Engineer and the Accountable Executive, among others. We are in the process of developing risk mitigation control measures. These will be reviewed, and action plans prepared in 2025. We are committed to implementing these measures as soon as reasonably practicable in line with GISTM Requirement 4.7, subject to permitting, construction and other constraints. Key initiatives Gold Fields is testing the feasibility of conducting a commingling trial at Tarkwa. The basis of the commingled concept combines the two core materials, tailings and waste rock, to a specified mix design ratio for deposition in a single repository. The tailings and waste rock would be blended to produce an engineered material with superior physical and hydraulic properties for the construction of post-mining landforms when compared to the waste rock or tailings stored separately. Ideally, the commingled material would have the strength and compressibility characteristics similar to or better than that of well-placed engineered waste rock piles. The Salares Norte filtered stack TSF, the first filtered stack in the Group, was commissioned in Q2 2024. The TSF is located above WSF South in the Anaranjada gully at an elevation of 4,432m. The design capacity of the TSF is 24.1Mt, with the upper level at 4,473m. The base of the tailings deposit, the slopes of the hills and the inclined surfaces of the WSF on which the tailings are supported are covered with a geomembrane. 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GOLD FIELDS Climate Change and Environment Report 2024 43 Group and operational carbon and environmental performances 44 External assurance statement 46 Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures Index 48 Disclaimer and forward-looking statements 50 Glossary 51 In this section Data and assurance Introduction Governance Resilience to climate change Our Decarbonisation Strategy and roadmap Environmental performance Data and assurance TCFD Index Disclaimer and forward- looking statements Glossary Administration Employees at our Windfall project in Canada and an overview of the camp

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Group and operational carbon and environmental performances Group energy, emissions intensity and water performance Energy Carbon emissions Water Energy consumption (PJ) Energy spend (US$m) Energy intensity (GJ/oz) GHG (Scope 1) emissions (kg CO2e/oz) Water recycled/reused (%) Freshwater withdrawal (GL) Operation 2024 2023 2024 2023 2024 2023 2024 2023 2024 2023 2024 2023 Gruyere 2.5 2.1 71.6 52.4 8.8 6.5 804.0 641..9 36.1 29.5 0.0 0.0 Granny Smith 1.1 1.2 35.0 33.3 3.8 4.1 412.8 428.3 25.6 13.5 1.1 0.0 St Ives 1.8 1.5 47.9 37.9 5.5 4.0 590.1 440.9 69.3 68.2 0.3 0.4 Agnew 0.9 0.9 31,8 29.1 4.1 3.7 320.4 281.3 52.1 50.4 0.5 0.7 South Deep 1.9 2.0 46.1 42.1 7.3 6.1 1,614.3 1,427.9 76.5 78.1 2.1 2.0 Damang 0.7 1.0 32.6 37.9 5.2 6.8 847.6 858.3 81.7 82.9 1.7 1.5 Tarkwa 4.1 4.2 122,8 130.8 7.7 7.6 782.5 779.8 86.1 91.9 2.4 1.3 Cerro Corona 1.2 1.2 35.3 41.6 6.9 5.0 277.8 211.5 83.8 83.2 2.9 2.9 Group total1 14.4RA 14.0 423.2 405.2 6.4 5.7 726.5 656.2 74.4RA 73.9 11.1RA 8.8 1 Excludes corporate offices Group carbon footprint: Scope 1 and 2 emissions (kt CO2e) Scope 1 emissions Scope 2 emissions Total Scope 1 and 2 emissions Total Scope 1 and 2 emissions Diesel: haulage and other Diesel: power generation All other Scope 1 sources Total Scope 1 emissions Total Scope 1 emissions Total Scope 2 emissions Total Scope 2 emissions Operation 2024 2024 2024 2024 2023 2024 2023 2024 2023 Gruyere 98.7 0.1 132.2 230.9 206.6 0.0 0.0 230.9 206.7 Granny Smith 29.1 0.3 89.3 118.6 121.5 0.0 0.0 118.6 121.6 St Ives 68.6 0.0 1.7 70.2 54.6 125.2 109.0 195.4 163.9 Agnew 28.9 0.4 44.2 73.5 68.8 0.0 0.0 73.5 68.9 South Deep 9.3 0.0 0.4 9.7 10.1 421.7 450.0 431.4 460.0 Damang 10.8 23.8 2.7 37.3 42.6 76.8 88.0 114.1 131.0 Tarkwa 203.0 0.0 9.5 212.5 222.8 207.8 207.0 420.4 429.7 Cerro Corona 46.4 0.0 1.5 47.9 50.6 0.0 0.0 47.9 50.6 Group total1 494.8 24.6 281.4 800.8 777.9 831.6 854.0 1,632.4RA 1,632.4 1 Excludes corporate offices GOLD FIELDS Climate Change and Environment Report 2024 44 Introduction Governance Resilience to climate change Our Decarbonisation Strategy and roadmap Environmental performance Data and assurance TCFD Index Disclaimer and forward- looking statements Glossary Administration

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Group and operational carbon and environmental performances continued Our carbon footprint: Scope 3 emissions (kt CO2e)1 Upstream Downstream Purchased goods and services Fuel and energy- related activities Capital goods Upstream transport- ation and distribution Business travel 2 0 2 4 Waste generated in operations Employee commuting Downstream transport- ation and distribution Processing of sold products End-of-life treatment of sold products Investments Total Total 2024 2024 2024 2024 2024 2 4 2024 2024 2024 2024 2024 2024 2024 2023 Gruyere 76.1 27.6 6.3 2.4 4.4 0.2 0.1 0 0.1 0.1 115 120 Granny Smith 46.7 12.7 6.3 2.4 4.4 0.2 0.1 0 0.1 0.1 73 89 St Ives 96 28.4 7.3 4.8 1.5 0.5 0.1 0 0.1 0.1 139 135 Agnew 37.9 9.1 2.5 0.7 4.31 . 1.1 0.1 0 0 0.1 56 61 South Deep 70.9 25.1 16.5 0.1 0 1 0.3 0 0.1 0.2 114 111 Damang 18.7 10.6 1 0 00 . 0.1 0.1 0 0 0 31 49 Tarkwa 124.6 61.3 2.8 0.3 0.4 0.6 0.40 0.1 0.1 0.2 191 197 Cerro Corona 50.5 9.3 1.1 5 0.7 0.2 0.2 10.6 17,5 0 95 117 Asanko JV2 0 56 Total 526.1 189 42.3 14.7 16.4 3.9 1.3 10.7 18 0.9 0 814 950 1 Excludes offices and projects. If the Perth office number is included, the Group Scope 3 emissions amount to 823RA 2 Gold Fields divested from Asanko in 2024, and therefore emissions from investments reduced to zero in 2024 The following categories of Scope 3 emissions are zero: Category Comment Upstream leased assets Not reported, because assumed not to be material Use of sold products This is reported as zero because energy use after refining of gold is assumed to be negligible Downstream leased assets Not reported, because assumed not to be material Franchises No franchises, therefore zero GOLD FIELDS Climate Change and Environment Report 2024 45 Introduction Governance Resilience to climate change Our Decarbonisation Strategy and roadmap Environmental performance Data and assurance TCFD Index Disclaimer and forward- looking statements Glossary Administration

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Independent Auditor’s Assurance Report on the Selected Sustainability Information in Gold Fields Limited Climate Change and Environment Report To the Directors of Gold Fields Limited We have undertaken a reasonable assurance engagement in respect of the selected sustainability information, as described below, and presented in the 2024 Climate Change and Environment Report of Gold Fields Limited (the ‘Company’, “Gold Fields” or “you”) for the year ended 31 December 2024 (the Report). This engagement was conducted by a multidisciplinary team including specialists with relevant experience in sustainability reporting. Subject Matter We have been engaged to provide a reasonable assurance opinion in our report on the following selected sustainability information, marked with a ‘RA’ on the relevant pages in the Report. The selected sustainability information described below has been prepared in accordance with the Company’s reporting criteria that accompanies the sustainability information on the relevant pages of the Report (the accompanying Company reporting criteria). Nr Selected Sustainability Information Unit of measurement Boundary Page Reference 1 Total CO2-equivalent emissions, Scope 1 – 2 ktCO2e Gold Fields Group 23, 33, 44 2 Total CO2-equivalent emissions, Scope 3 ktCO2e Gold Fields Group 28, 33, 45 3 Energy consumption PJ Gold Fields Group 33, 34, 44 4 Total CO2-equivalent emissions avoided from initiatives ktCO2e Gold Fields Group 23, 33 5 Total energy saved from initiatives PJ Gold Fields Group 33 6 Reduction of absolute Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions (carbon abatement) through renewable projects ktCO2e Gold Fields Group 7 7 Number of environmental incidents – Level 2 and serious incidents (Level 3 – 5) Number of incidents Gold Fields Group 30 8 Total water withdrawal GL Gold Fields Group 37 9 Total water withdrawal per tonnes processed L/tonne Gold Fields Group 37 10 Freshwater withdrawal GL Gold Fields Group 37, 44 11 Percentage of water recycled or reused Percentage Gold Fields Group 7, 37, 44 12 Total water consumed (withdrawal – discharge) GL Gold Fields Group 37 We refer to this information as the “selected sustainability information”. Management’s responsibilities The Executive Vice President: Sustainability, representing management and Gold Fields Limited, is responsible for the selection, preparation and presentation of the selected sustainability information in accordance with the accompanying reporting criteria as set out at https://www.goldfields.com/sustainability- performance.php (the “Reporting Criteria”). This responsibility includes: • the identification of stakeholders and stakeholder requirements, material issues, commitments with respect to sustainability performance, and • the design, implementation and maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation of the Report that is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. Management is also responsible for determining the appropriateness of the measurement and reporting criteria in view of the intended users of the selected sustainability information and for ensuring that those criteria are publicly available to the Report users. Inherent limitations Non-financial performance information is subject to more inherent limitations than financial information, given the characteristics of the subject matter and the methods used for determining, calculating, sampling and estimating such information. The absence of a significant body of established practices on which to draw allows for the selection of different but acceptable measurement techniques which can result in materially different measurements and can impact comparability. Qualitative interpretations of relevance, materiality and the accuracy of data are subject to individual assumptions and judgements. The precision of different measurement techniques may also vary. Furthermore, the nature and methods used to determine such information, as well as the measurement criteria and the precision thereof, may change over time. In particular, where the information relies on carbon and other emissions conversion factors derived by independent third parties, or internal laboratory results, our assurance work will not include examination of the derivation of those factors and other third party or laboratory information. Our Independence and Quality Management We have complied with the independence and other ethical requirements of the Code of Professional Conduct for Registered Auditors, issued by the Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors’ (IRBA Code), which is founded on fundamental principles of integrity, objectivity, professional competence and due care, confidentiality and professional behaviour. The IRBA Code is consistent with the corresponding sections of the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants’ International Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (including International Independence Standards). The firm applies the International Standard on Quality Management 1, Quality Management for Firms that Perform Audits or Reviews of Financial Statements, or Other Assurance or Related Services Engagements, which requires the firm to design, implement and operate a system of quality management, including policies or procedures regarding compliance with ethical requirements, professional standards and applicable legal and regulatory requirements. GOLD FIELDS Climate Change and Environment Report 2024 46 Introduction Governance Resilience to climate change Our Decarbonisation Strategy and roadmap Environmental performance Data and assurance TCFD Index Disclaimer and forward- looking statements Glossary Administration

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Independent Auditor’s Assurance Report on the Selected Sustainability Information in Gold Fields Limited Climate Change and Environment Report continued Our responsibility Our responsibility is to express a reasonable assurance opinion on the selected sustainability information based on the procedures we have performed and the evidence we have obtained. We conducted our assurance engagement in accordance with the International Standard on Assurance Engagements 3000 (Revised), Assurance Engagements other than Audits or Reviews of Historical Financial Information (ISAE 3000 (Revised)), and, in respect of greenhouse gas emissions, International Standard on Assurance Engagements 3410, Assurance Engagements on Greenhouse Gas Statements (ISAE 3410), issued by the International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board. These Standards require that we plan and perform our engagement to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the selected sustainability information is free from material misstatement. A reasonable assurance engagement in accordance with ISAE 3000 (Revised), and ISAE 3410, involves performing procedures to obtain evidence about the measurement of the selected sustainability information and related disclosures in the Report. The nature, timing and extent of procedures selected depend on the auditor’s professional judgement, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the selected sustainability information, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments we have considered internal control relevant to the Company’s preparation of the selected sustainability information. A reasonable assurance engagement also includes: • Evaluating the appropriateness of quantification methods, reporting policies and internal guidelines used and the reasonableness of estimates made by the Company; • Assessing the suitability in the circumstances of the Company’s use of the applicable reporting criteria as a basis for preparing the selected sustainability information; and • Evaluating the overall presentation of the selected sustainability performance information. We believe that the evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. Reasonable assurance opinion In our opinion and subject to the inherent limitations outlined elsewhere in this report, the selected sustainability information as set out in the Subject Matter paragraph above for the year ended 31 December 2024 is prepared, in all material respects, in accordance with the reporting criteria. Other Matters The maintenance and integrity of Gold Fields Limited’s website is the responsibility of Gold Fields Limited’s management. Our procedures did not involve consideration of these matters and, accordingly, we accept no responsibility for any changes to either the information in the Report or our independent assurance report that may have occurred since the initial date of presentation on Gold Fields Limited’s website. Restriction of liability Our work has been undertaken to enable us to express a reasonable assurance opinion on the selected sustainability information to the directors of the Company in accordance with the terms of our engagement, and for no other purpose. We do not accept or assume liability to any party other than the Company, for our work, for this report, or for the conclusion we have reached. PricewaterhouseCoopers Inc. Director: Jameel Essop Registered Auditor Johannesburg, South Africa 27 March 2025 GOLD FIELDS Climate Change and Environment Report 2024 47 Introduction Governance Resilience to climate change Our Decarbonisation Strategy and roadmap Environmental performance Data and assurance TCFD Index Disclaimer and forward- looking statements Glossary Administration

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Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures Index TCFD recommendation Section in this report covering the recommendation Linkages with other mainstream filings Governance Disclosures on the organisation’s governance around climate-related risks and opportunities Describe the Board’s oversight of climate-related risks and opportunities Reflections from our CEO and SHSD Committee Chairperson, p6 Climate change and environmental leadership and management, p11 Position and policies, p12 Energy and carbon management, p32 Water stewardship, p35 Tailings storage facility management, p41 IAR, p11 – 17, 33 Describe management’s role in assessing and managing climate-related risks and opportunities Climate change and environmental leadership and management, p11 Position and policies, p12 Energy and carbon management, p32 – 34 Water stewardship, p35 – 39 Tailings storage facility management, p41 IAR, p19 – 22, 27 – 28, 57 – 64 Strategy Disclosures on actual and potential impacts of climate-related risks and opportunities on the organisation’s business, strategy and financial planning where such information is material Describe the climate-related risks and opportunities the organisation has identified over the short, medium and long term Resilience to climate change, p14 – 21 IAR, p28, 33, 35 – 36 Describe the impact of climate-related risks and opportunities on the organisation’s business strategy and financial planning Financial risks: the impact of weather events on Gold Fields’s financial performance, p15 Gold Fields’ Decarbonisation Strategy, p23 – 25 Electricity mix, p26 IAR, p59 – 64 Describe the resilience of the organisation’s strategy, taking into consideration different climate-related scenarios, including a 2ºC or lower scenario Gold Fields’ climate change and environmental stewardship journey, p8 – 9 Gold Fields’ Decarbonisation Strategy, p23 - 25 Asset-based physical risks, p16 – 19 Country-based transition risks, p20 IAR, p59 – 64 Risk management Disclosures how the organisation identifies, assesses and manages climate-related risks Describe the organisation’s processes for identifying and assessing climate-related risks Resilience to climate change, p14 – 21 Nature, p31 Energy and carbon management, p32 – 34 Water stewardship, p35 – 39 Integrated mine closure, p40 Tailings storage facility management, p41 – 42 IAR, p33, 35 – 36, 57 – 64 Describe the organisation’s process for managing climate-related risk Resilience to climate change, p14 – 21 Position and policies, p12 Nature, p31 Energy and carbon management, p32 Water stewardship, p35 Tailing storage facility management, p42 IAR, p57 – 64 Describe how processes for identifying, assessing and managing climate-related risks are integrated into the organisation’s overall risk management Resilience to climate change, p14 – 21 IAR, p28 GOLD FIELDS Climate Change and Environment Report 2024 48 Introduction Governance Resilience to climate change Our Decarbonisation Strategy and roadmap Environmental performance Data and assurance TCFD Index Disclaimer and forward- looking statements Glossary Administration

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Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures Index continued TCFD recommendation Section in this report covering the recommendation Linkages with other mainstream filings Metrics and targets Disclosures on the metrics and targets used to assess and manage relevant climate-related risks and opportunities where such information is material Disclose the metrics used by the organisation to assess climate-related risks and opportunities in line with its strategy and risk management process 2024 highlights and performance against 2030 targets, p7 Gold Fields’ Decarbonisation Strategy, p23 Electricity mix, p26 Nature, p31 Energy and carbon management, p32 – 34 Water stewardship, p37 Integrated mine closure, p40 Tailings storage facility management, p41 - 42 Group and operational carbon and environmental performances, p44 – 45 IAR, p8, 9, 59 – 64 Disclose Scope 1, Scope 2 and if appropriate Scope 3 GHG emissions and related risks Energy and carbon management, p32 – 34 Group and operational carbon and environmental performances, p44 – 45 IAR, p7, 9, 69 – 78 Describe the targets used by the organisation to manage climate-related risks and opportunities and performance against targets 2024 highlights and performance against 2030 targets, p7 IAR, p59 – 64 GOLD FIELDS Climate Change and Environment Report 2024 49 Introduction Governance Resilience to climate change Our Decarbonisation Strategy and roadmap Environmental performance Data and assurance TCFD Index Disclaimer and forward- looking statements Glossary Administration

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Disclaimer and forward-looking statements Disclaimer This CCER also contains data on Gold Fields’ Scope 1, 2 and 3 GHG emissions. Data for Scope 1 and 2 emissions relate to Gold Fields’ own activities and supplied heat, power and cooling, which are measured using data from its own systems and independently assured, as described in our 2024 CCER. Scope 3 emissions are indirect emissions other than Scope 2 emissions that result from activities from assets not owned or controlled by Gold Fields. Due to the minimal downstream processing required, gold mining companies’ Scope 3 emissions primarily relate to the organisations’ upstream supply chain. The processes, methodologies and issues involved in calculating Scope 3 emissions are complex, require the use of a number of key judgements, estimates and assumptions, and are subject to a range of uncertainties and challenges. For example, unlike reporting standards for Scope 1 and 2 emissions, which are often calculated in accordance with statutory legislation, Scope 3 emissions are not currently a statutory requirement for the regions in which Gold Fields operates, which may create challenges related to data availability and quality thereby creating an additional degree of inherent risk and uncertainty. Forward-looking statements This CCER contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of section 27A of the US Securities Act of 1933 (the Securities Act) and section 21E of the US Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the Exchange Act) with respect to Gold Fields’ environmental (including climate change), social and governance targets, commitments, ambitions and the methodologies we use to assess our progress in relation to these. Such forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology, including the terms “believes”, “estimates”, “plans”, “anticipates”, “aims”, “continues”, “expects”, “hopes”, “may”, “will”, “would” or “could” or, in each case, their negative or other various or comparable terminology. Forward-looking statements can be made in writing but may also be made verbally by directors, officers and employees of Gold Fields (including during presentations) in connection with this document. Forward-looking statements involve risk and uncertainty because they relate to events and depend on circumstances that will occur in the future. These forward-looking statements, wherever they may occur in this CCER, are necessary estimates reflecting the best judgement of Gold Fields’ senior management and involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those suggested by the forward- looking statements. Consequently, these forward-looking statements should be considered in light of various important factors, including those outlined in this CCER and other filings with the US Securities and Exchange Commission, including in our Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended 31 December 2024. In preparing the climate change-related information contained in this document, Gold Fields has made a number of key judgements, estimations and assumptions, and the processes and issues involved are complex. The climate data, models and methodologies used are often relatively new, are rapidly evolving and are not of the same standard as those available in the context of other financial information, nor are they subject to the same or equivalent disclosure standards, historical reference points, benchmarks or globally accepted accounting principles. In particular, it is not possible to rely on historical data as a strong indicator of future trajectories, in the case of climate change and its evolution. Outputs of models, processed data and methodologies are also likely to be affected by underlying data quality, which can be hard to assess and we expect industry guidance, market practice and regulations in this field to continue to change. There are also challenges faced in relation to the ability to access data on a timely basis and the lack of consistency and comparability between data that is available This means the climate change-related forward-looking statements and climate change-related information discussed in this document carry an additional degree of inherent risk and uncertainty and, as a result, our actual results and developments could differ materially from those expressed or implied by the climate change-related forward-looking statements in this document. In light of uncertainty as to the nature of future policy and market response to climate change, including between regions, and the effectiveness of any such response, Gold Fields may have to re-evaluate its progress towards its climate change ambitions, commitments and targets in the future, update the methodologies it uses or alter its approach to climate analysis and may be required to amend, update and recalculate its climate change disclosures and assessments in the future, as market practice, data quality and availability develop rapidly. Gold Fields undertakes no obligation to publicly update 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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Glossary This glossary contains key definitions based on the IPCC’s Working Group II Report, Summary for Policymakers as contribution to the Sixth Assessment Report (IPCC 2022), the TCFD glossary and the recommendations of the TNFD, September 2023. Adaptation Human systems adapt by adjusting to actual or expected climate and its effects to lessen harm or take advantage of beneficial opportunities. Ecological systems adapt by adjusting to the actual climate and its effects, which may be facilitated by human intervention. Adaptation limits The point at which the needs of human or ecological systems can no longer be secured from intolerable risks through adaptive actions. Two limits can be distinguished: • Hard adaptation limit: the intolerable risks can no longer be avoided through adaptation actions • Soft adaptation limit: intolerable risk can be avoided through options, but these are currently not available Atmosphere The atmosphere is the four realms of nature, and includes the gaseous medium and its suspended particulate liquids and solids above land. Biodiversity The variability of living organisms from all sources, which includes the diversity within species, between species and of ecosystems. Biome Zones on a global scale, generally determined by the type of plant life they support as a result of average precipitation and temperature patterns, such as savannas or tundras. Dependencies (on nature) Those aspects relating to environmental assets and ecosystem services that a person or an organisation relies on to function properly, such as water flow and the regulation of hazards like floods and fires. Ecosystem A functional interconnected unit comprising a dynamic system of plant, animal and micro-organism communities and the non-living environment. Ecosystem services The services or contributions made by ecosystems that benefit economic and other human activities. Exposure The existence of people, economic, social or cultural assets, infrastructure, livelihoods, ecosystems and their functions and the like, in places and settings that could be negatively affected. Hazard The potential for the occurrence of a natural or human-induced physical event or trend with adverse effects, such as loss of life, injury or health impacts, loss and damage to property, ecosystems and environmental resources. Impacts (on nature) The impact or changes to the state of nature, whether in quality or quantity, and which may lead to changes to nature’s capacity to provide social and economic functions. Köppen-Geiger The Köppen-Geiger climate classification is a widely used system that categorises the world’s climates based on temperature and precipitation patterns. Land One of the realms of nature which includes all dry land, and its vegetation cover, nearby atmosphere and substrate, and associated animals and microbes. Mitigation The action(s) implemented to reduce the extent of a negative impact. Nature Nature comprises all life on Earth, including the geology, water, climate and all other inanimate components of Earth, which is made of four physical realms – land, ocean, freshwater and the atmosphere. Each of these interact with people and society. Ocean All connected saline ocean waters, characterised by waves, tides and currents. Resilience Any system’s ability to bounce back, cope and return to a previous state after a disturbance to maintain its essential function, identity and structure and to still be able to adapt, learn and transform. Risk Risk can be used as a valuable framework to understand the interlinked and increasingly severe impacts of climate change on human systems, ecosystems and biodiversity. Risk is the potential for negative consequences for human or ecological systems, cognisant of the array of values and objectives underlying these systems. The interactions between climate-related hazards, and the exposure and vulnerability of affected human and ecological systems gives rise to risk. Scope 1 GHG emissions All direct GHG emissions. Scope 2 GHG emissions Indirect GHG emissions from the consumption of purchased electricity, heat or steam. Scope 3 GHG emissions Other indirect emissions not covered in Scope 2, that occur in the value chain of a reporting company, including both upstream and downstream emissions. Vulnerability The tendency, or exposure to be negatively affected, determined by a system’s level of sensitivity to harm and its lack of capacity to cope and adapt. GOLD FIELDS Climate Change and Environment Report 2024 51 Introduction Governance Resilience to climate change Our Decarbonisation Strategy and roadmap Environmental performance Data and assurance TCFD Index Disclaimer and forward- looking statements Glossary Administration

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Administration and corporate information Gold Fields Limited Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa Registration number 1968/004880/06 JSE, NYSE, DIFX Share code: GFI Issuer code: GOGOF ISIN: ZAE000018123 Company Secretary Anré Weststrate Tel: +27 11 562 9719 Fax: +27 86 720 2704 Email: anre.weststrate@goldfields.com Registered Office Johannesburg Gold Fields Limited 150 Helen Road Sandown Sandton 2196 Postnet Suite 252 Private Bag X30500 Houghton 2041 Tel: +27 11 562 9700 Office of the United Kingdom Secretaries London St James’s Corporate Services Limited Suite 31, Second Floor 107 Cheapside London EC2V 6DN United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0) 20 7796 8644 Email: general@corpserv.co.uk American depository receipts transfer agent Shareholder correspondence should be mailed to: BNY Mellon PO Box 43006 Providence RI 02940-3078 Overnight correspondence should be sent to: BNY Mellon 150 Royall Street, Suite 101 Canton, MA 02021 Email: shrrelations@cpushareownerservices.com Tel: 866 247 3871 Domestic Tel: 201 680 6825 Foreign Sponsor J.P. Morgan Equities South Africa Proprietary Limited 1 Fricker Road Illovo, Johannesburg 2196 South Africa Investor and media enquiries Jongisa Magagula Tel: +27 11 562 9775 Mobile: +27 82 562 5288 Email: jongisa.magagula@goldfields.com Thomas Mengel Tel: +27 11 562 9849 Mobile: +27 72 493 5170 Email: thomas.mengel@goldfields.com Transfer secretaries South Africa Computershare Investor Services Proprietary Limited Rosebank Towers 15 Biermann Avenue Rosebank Johannesburg 2196 Private Bag X9000 Saxonwold 2132 Tel: +27 11 370 5000 Fax: +27 11 688 5248 United Kingdom MUFG Corporate Markets (formerly Link Group) Central Square 29 Wellington Street Leeds, LSI 4 DL England Tel: +44(0) 371 664 0300 Calls are charged at the standard geographic rate and will vary by provider. Calls outside the United Kingdom will be charged at the applicable international rate. Lines are open between 09:00 and 17:30, Monday to Friday excluding public holidays in England and Wales. Email: shareholderenquiries@cm.mpms.mufg.com Listings JSE/NYSE/GFI Directors: YGH Suleman (Chairperson), MJ Fraser* (CEO), AT Dall (CFO)*, A Andani#, PJ Bacchus†, ZBM Bassa, MC Bitar@, TP Goodlace, SL McCrae&, JE McGill^, SP Reid^, PG Sibiya, CAT Smit South African unless otherwise stated. ˆAustralian, †British, &Canadian, @Chilean, #Ghanaian, *Executive director www.goldfields.com GOLD FIELDS Climate Change and Environment Report 2024 52 Introduction Governance Resilience to climate change Our Decarbonisation Strategy and roadmap Environmental performance Data and assurance TCFD Index Disclaimer and forward- looking statements Glossary Administration

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Further information
Risk factors
In addition to the other information included in this annual report, the considerations listed below could have a material adverse effect on
Gold Fields’ business, financial condition or results of operations, resulting in a decline in the trading price of Gold Fields’ ordinary shares
or ADSs. The risks set forth below comprise all material risks currently known to Gold Fields. These factors should be considered carefully,
together with the information and financial data set forth in this document.
Risk Factors Summary
There are four categories of risks which could have a material effect on Gold Fields. The following is an outline of the key risks within the four
categories:
Risks related to Gold Fields’ operations and industry
Changes in the market price for gold, and to a lesser extent copper and silver, which in the past have fluctuated widely, affect the
profitability of Gold Fields’ operations and the cash flows generated by those operations.
Because gold is sold in U.S. dollars, while a significant portion of Gold Fields’ production costs are in Australian dollars, Rand and other non-
U.S. dollar currencies, Gold Fields’ operating results and financial condition could be materially harmed by a material change in the value of
these non-U.S. dollar currencies.
High inflation and geopolitical tensions may have a material adverse effect on Gold Fields’ business, operating results and financial
condition.
Gold Fields has experienced, and may continue to experience, difficulties, operational delays, cost pressures and impacts associated with
the mine ramp-up at the Salares Norte operation in Chile, including its ability to operate during the winter period, and the South Deep
operation in South Africa.
To the extent that Gold Fields seeks to replace its annual Mineral Reserve and Mineral Resource depletion and grow its Mineral Reserve
and Mineral Resource base to extend the life of operations through exploration and project development, it may experience challenges
associated with its exploration activities and mining projects.
Gold Fields’ Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves are estimates based on a number of technical and economic assumptions, which, if
proven inaccurate or changed, may require Gold Fields to lower its estimated Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves.
Gold Fields may experience unforeseen difficulties, delays or costs in implementing its business strategy and projects, particularly at
Salares Norte, and any such strategy or project may not result in the anticipated benefits.
To the extent that Gold Fields enters into acquisitions, combinations or joint ventures, it may experience problems in executing the
transactions or managing and integrating the acquisitions, combinations or joint ventures with its existing operations.
Gold Fields may suffer material adverse consequences as a result of its reliance on outside contractors to conduct some of its operations.
Gold Fields may suffer material adverse consequences as risks arising from cyber security and cyber incidents increase in frequency and
sophistication.
Failure of Gold Fields’ information, communication and technology systems, or the failure to protect personal information, could significantly
impact Gold Fields’ operations and business, may lead to public and private censure, regulatory penalties, fines and/or sanctions and may
damage Gold Fields’ reputation.
The failure to optimise and modernise operations may have a material adverse effect on Gold Fields’ business.
Actual and potential supply chain shortages, availability and increases in the prices of production inputs may have a material adverse effect
on Gold Fields operations and profit.
Power cost increases and unreliability of power supply may adversely affect Gold Fields’ business, operating results and financial condition.
Power deficits, potential total power failure in South Africa, fluctuations and usage constraints may force Gold Fields to halt or curtail
operations.
Gold Fields’ current debt levels may make it more vulnerable to adverse economic and competitive conditions, as well as other adverse
developments.
Gold Fields faces continued geotechnical challenges, which could adversely impact its production and profitability.
The continued status of South Africa’s credit rating as non-investment grade, as well as the grey listing of South Africa by the Financial
Action Task Force, may have an adverse effect on Gold Fields’ ability to secure financing.
Theft of gold and copper bearing materials and production inputs, as well as illegal and artisanal mining, occur on some of Gold Fields’
properties, are difficult to control, can disrupt Gold Fields’ business and can expose Gold Fields to liability.
Occupational diseases and health epidemics pose risks to Gold Fields in terms of lost productivity and increased costs.
Gold Fields’ ability to recognise the benefits of deferred tax assets is dependent on future cash flows and taxable income.
Risks related to environmental, social and corporate governance
Gold Fields may not be able to operate successfully if its employees and contractors that make up its workforce are not able to perform
their roles in a physically and psychologically safe, respectful and inclusive work environment.
Economic, political or social instability in the countries or regions where Gold Fields operates may have a material adverse effect on Gold
Fields’ operations and profits.
If Gold Fields is unable to appoint, hire and retain qualified Board members, senior leadership, technically skilled employees that make up
its workforce or attain sufficient representation among marginalised or underrepresented persons in management positions or sufficient
gender diversity in its workforce, in particular Board and senior leadership-level positions, its business may be materially adversely affected.
Gold Fields may not be able to meet its environmental, social and corporate governance targets or disclosure requirements.
Gold Fields’ operations are subject to extensive environmental and health and safety laws and regulations, which could impose additional
costs and compliance requirements and Gold Fields may face operational disruptions, claims and liability for breaches, or alleged breaches,
of such regulations and other applicable laws.
Mining companies are increasingly expected to provide benefits to affected communities. Failure to comply with these requirements can
result in legal suits, additional operational costs, reputational damage, investor divestment and impact Gold Fields’ “social licence to
operate”, which could adversely impact Gold Fields’ business, operating results and financial condition.
Gold Fields’ operations across multiple jurisdictions face uncertainties related to title, rights, the renewal of mining leases and other
interests, which could impose significant costs and burdens, limit or prevent access to certain areas, or prohibit mining activity, which could
materially adversely affect Gold Fields’ operations.
Compensation may be payable to native title holders and other First Nations in respect of Gold Fields’ operations in certain regions.
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Due to the nature of mining and the extensive environmental footprint of the operations, environmental and industrial incidents and
pollution may result in operational disruptions such as stoppages which could result in increased production costs as well as financial and
regulatory liabilities.
Increasing regulation of environmental and sustainability matters such as greenhouse gas emissions and climate change may materially
adversely affect Gold Fields’ operations.
Climate change may present physical risks to Gold Fields’ operations, including from extreme weather events and increased risk of wildfires
and flooding.
Gold Fields’ operations are subject to water use licences, which could impose significant costs and burdens.
Gold Fields has experienced and may experience further acid mine drainage related pollution, which may compromise its ability to comply
with legislative requirements or result in additional operating or closure cost liabilities.
The failure of a tailings storage facility could result in litigation, additional operational costs and production delays, investor divestment and
impact Gold Fields’ “social licence to operate”.
Due to ageing infrastructure at Gold Fields’ operations, unplanned breakdowns and stoppages may result in production delays, increased
costs and industrial incidents.
The effects of the regional cessation of dewatering may have a material adverse effect on Gold Fields’ South Deep operation.
Legal, regulatory and compliance risks
Gold Fields is subject to various regulatory costs, such as taxes and royalties, the imposition of which may have a material adverse effect on
Gold Fields’ operations and profits.
Gold Fields’ mineral rights are subject to legislation, which could impose significant costs and burdens, certain ownership requirements and
possible penalties or forfeiture for non-compliance, the interpretation of which could be the subject of dispute.
An actual or alleged breach or breaches of law or applicable governance processes, or fraud, bribery, corruption and money-laundering
may lead to public and private censure, regulatory penalties, fines and/or sanctions and loss of licences or permits and may impact
negatively upon Gold Fields’ empowerment status and may damage Gold Fields’ reputation.
Gold Fields’ operations and profits have been and may continue to be adversely affected by trade union activity and new and existing
labour laws.
Fluctuations in insurance cost, market conditions and availability could adversely affect Gold Fields’ operating results and its insurance
coverage may not adequately satisfy all potential claims in the future.
Gold Fields’ financial flexibility could be materially constrained by South African exchange control regulations.
Risks related to Gold Fields’ shares and ADSs
Shareholders outside South Africa may not be able to participate in future issues of securities (including ordinary shares) carried out by or
on behalf of Gold Fields.
Investors in the United States and other jurisdictions outside South Africa may have difficulty bringing actions, and enforcing judgements,
against Gold Fields, its directors and its executive officers based on the civil liabilities provisions of the federal securities laws or other laws
of the United States or any state thereof or under the laws of other jurisdictions outside South Africa.
Investors may face liquidity risk in trading Gold Fields’ ordinary shares on JSE Limited.
Gold Fields may not pay dividends or make similar payments to its shareholders in the future and any dividend payment may be subject to
withholding tax.
Gold Fields’ non-Sou th African shareholders face additional investment risk from currency exchange rate fluctuations since any dividends
will be paid in Rand.
Gold Fields’ ordinary shares are subject to dilution upon future issuances of shares or upon the vesting of Gold Fields’ outstanding share
awards.
Risk Factors
Risks related to Gold Fields’ operations and industry
Changes in the market price for gold, and to a lesser extent copper and silver, which in the past have fluctuated widely, affect the
profitability of Gold Fields’ operations and the cash flows generated by those operations.
Gold Fields’ revenues are primarily derived from the sale of gold that it produces. Where no hedges are currently in place, Gold Fields is
exposed to changes in the gold price, which could lead to reduced revenue should the gold price decline. The market price for gold has
historically been volatile and is affected by numerous factors over which Gold Fields has no control, such as general supply and demand,
speculative trading activity, political uncertainties and global economic drivers. In fiscal 2024, the price of gold averaged U.S.$2,388 per
ounce. As at 21 March 2025, it was U.S.$3,014 per ounce, as trading in the metal remains volatile amid global political, social and economic
uncertainties.
While the Group does not engage in long-term systemic gold price hedging, Gold Fields occasionally undertakes short term strategic hedges
to protect cash flows at times of significant expenditure, for specific debt servicing requirements and to safeguard the viability of higher cost
operations. There can be no assurance that the use of hedging techniques will always be to Gold Fields’ benefit. Gold hedging instruments
may prevent the Company from realising the full benefit of subsequent increases in the gold price, which would cause it to record a mark-to-
market loss, thereby decreasing Gold Fields’ profits. In addition, hedging contracts are subject to the risk that the other party may be unable
or unwilling to perform its obligations under these contracts. Any significant non-performance could have a material adverse effect on Gold
Fields’ financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
Should the gold price decline below Gold Fields’ production costs, it may experience losses, and should this situation continue for an
extended period, Gold Fields may be forced to curtail or suspend some or all of its growth projects, operations and/or reduce operational
capital expenditures. Gold Fields might not be able to recover any losses it incurred during, or after, such events. A sustained period of
significant gold price volatility may impact Gold Fields’ ability to continue with existing operations or make other long-term strategic decisions.
Furthermore, while depressed gold prices generally provide an opportunity to acquire assets at lower prices, the few quality in-production
assets then demand premium prices, adversely affecting Gold Fields’ ability to undertake new capital projects. The use of lower gold prices in
Reserve calculations and life of mine (LOM) plans could also result in material impairments of Gold Fields’ investment in mining properties or a
reduction in its Reserve estimates and corresponding restatements of its Reserves and increased amortisation, reclamation and closure
charges.
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In Peru, copper accounts for a significant proportion of the revenues at Gold Fields’ Cerro Corona mine, although copper is not a major
element of Gold Fields’ overall revenues. Over the period from 2022 to 2024, the price of copper increased from an average price of U.S.
$8,798 per tonne to an average price of U.S.$9,145 per tonne in 2024. As at 21 March 2025, the price of copper was U.S.$9,829 per tonne. In
addition, with the Salares Norte mine having commenced operations, silver is expected to contribute approximately 10% of the revenues at
Salares Norte, despite silver not being expected to become a major contributor to Gold Fields’ overall revenues. Between 2022 and 2024,
the price of silver increased from an average of U.S.$21.75 per ounce to an average of U.S.$28.90 per ounce in 2024. As at 21 March 2025,
the price of silver was U.S.$33 per ounce. A variety of factors have and may depress global copper and silver prices and a decline in copper
and silver prices, which have also fluctuated widely, would adversely affect the revenues, profit and cash flows of the Cerro Corona mine and
the Salares Norte operation, respectively.
Because gold is sold in U.S. dollars, while a significant portion of Gold Fields’ production costs are in Australian dollars, Rand and other
non-U.S. dollar currencies, Gold Fields’ operating results and financial condition could be materially harmed by a material change in the
value of these non-U.S. dollar currencies.
Gold is sold throughout the world in U.S. dollars. Gold Fields’ costs of production are incurred principally in U.S. dollars, Australian dollars,
Rand and other currencies. Volatility in the Australian dollar against the U.S. dollar resulted in a strengthening in fiscal 2022 and weakening in
fiscal 2023. In fiscal 2024, the Australian dollar experienced significantly less volatility against the U.S. dollar than in the prior two years. The
Rand was relatively stable in fiscal 2022, weakened in fiscal 2023 and was stable in fiscal 2024. Volatility in the Rand or the Australian dollar
makes Gold Fields’ reported costs in Australia and South Africa and results of operations less predictable than when exchange rates are more
stable. Any significant and sustained appreciation of any of these non-U.S. dollar currencies against the U.S. dollar may materially increase
Gold Fields’ costs in U.S. dollar terms, which could materially adversely affect Gold Fields’ business, operating results and financial condition.
High inflation and geopolitical tensions may have a material adverse effect on Gold Fields’ business, operating results and financial
condition.
Gold Fields’ business has been, and may continue to be, directly affected by volatile commodity costs and other inflationary pressures.
Inflation began to decrease in the countries in which Gold Fields operates in 2024, compared with 2023, with inflation averaging 2.4% in
Australia, 4.4% in South Africa, 19.5% in Ghana, 3.9% in Chile, 2.5% in Peru and 2.6% in Canada during 2024. Global inflation is expected to
continue affecting Gold Fields’ operations significantly. Prolonged periods of inflation may impact Gold Fields’ profitability by negatively
impacting its fixed costs and expenses, including raw materials, transportation and labour costs. If these increased costs are not offset by an
increase in gold prices or improved efficiencies, they could have a material adverse effect on Gold Fields’ business, operating results and
financial condition. Furthermore, if cost increases outpace increases in gold price, this would have an impact on Gold Fields’ profitability.
Geopolitical risks and conflicts around the world could further disrupt supply chains and create additional inflationary pressures, which may
result in increases of the price of energy and other inputs. For example, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine led to economic sanctions and other
measures, which had a significant impact on commodity prices, including increased oil, gas and gold prices. The ongoing conflict in the
Middle East has resulted in similar impacts. The oil price is a driver of several input costs for the Group, including diesel and transport costs,
while gas prices have an impact on power costs, and other commodity prices drive direct mining and processing costs. These inflationary
pressures could also cause interest rates and the cost of borrowing to increase and could have a material adverse effect on the financial
markets and economic conditions throughout the world. Any inflationary impacts or disruptions caused by the war or resulting sanctions may
have a material adverse effect on Gold Fields’ business, operating results and financial condition, and may magnify the impact of other risks
described in this annual report.
Geopolitical tensions may also lead countries to impose protectionist measures such as new or increased tariffs. This includes, for example,
recent changes in U.S. policy which have led to significant increases in tariffs for imported goods, triggering retaliatory actions from the
trading partners of the United States. Further such tariffs and escalations into trade wars between trading partners could adversely impact
global trade and economic stability. Continuing tensions in the global trade ecosystem could have a material adverse effect on Gold Fields’
business, operating results and financial condition.
Gold Fields has experienced, and may continue to experience, difficulties, operational delays, cost pressures and impacts associated with
the mine ramp-up at the Salares Norte operation in Chile, including its ability to operate during the winter period, and the South Deep
operation in South Africa.
Delays to the Salares Norte mine in Chile during 2024 have adversely impacted the Group’s cost and production guidance. Gold Fields
initially had an expected construction completion date of mid-April 2024 for the project. However, the ramp-up of operations at Salares Norte
were adversely impacted by early onset winter conditions, which caused several issues, including the freezing of critical piping in the
processing plant. Such conditions caused interruptions in the commissioning process, which only resumed in September 2024. While Salares
Norte has commenced operations, there is no guarantee that Gold Fields will not encounter production issues in the future. Although Gold
Fields is actively implementing winterisation measures and operational protocols to ensure Salares Norte can continue to ramp-up its
operations and function effectively during the winter season, there is no assurance that these measures will be completed in time or will be
otherwise effective to prevent operational disruptions caused by winter conditions.
Gold Fields’ South Deep mine in South Africa has had a number of operational challenges since it was acquired in 2006. The key challenge
has been transitioning the mine from a conventional mining operation to a safe, low grade, bulk, deep level mechanised mining operation. In
addition, structural inflation and, in particular, electricity tariffs and supply in South Africa continue to increase operating costs.
South Deep (which represented 63% of Gold Fields’ managed gold Mineral Reserves as at 31 December 2024) is a complex and unique mine,
with issues that need to be addressed in a holistic manner. Since Gold Fields acquired South Deep, the mine has undergone various
interventions to overcome its operational and financial challenges, including an organisational restructuring and the deployment of various
improvement initiatives and technology. These initiatives underpin an eight-year ramp-up plan, in which Gold Fields seeks to improve overall
output, productivity and reduce unit costs at South Deep, incorporating the establishment of enabling mining infrastructure, changes in the
mining layouts, productivity improvements, a reduced workforce and mobile equipment levels in line with the overall mining activity with
increased focus on core productivity and supported cost improvements. The ramp-up has also been enabled by the establishment of a
training facility that deploys immersive technology simulators to improve operator skills, knowledge, increase operator safety and improve
productivity. Sustaining traction on the mine’s core strategic project themes, key performance indicators and enablers are integral to
facilitating delivery on the production ramp-up over the medium-term and delivering life of mine steady state volumes and projected financial
metrics. In 2024, South Deep experienced operational issues related to backfill and longhole stoping, which led to production guidance being
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reduced for the year. As a result, the ramp-up to South Deep’s target production level of 11 tonnes of gold per annum is expected to take
longer than previously anticipated.
Failure by South Deep to maintain focus on the key issues for the mine in increasingly complex, ongoing and unpredictable changes in the
socio-political landscape may result in the operation not achieving its expected production levels or the reduced unit costs contemplated in a
timely manner, or at all. The actions taken by South Deep to address these issues, including the organisational restructuring, may not yield the
expected results. In addition, further labour destabilisation, challenging labour relations and a growing trend of core technical professionals
leaving South Africa for U.S. dollar-based packages offered by mining companies in Australia and in Central Africa may have a negative
impact on production levels and costs. Any of the above could have a material adverse effect on Gold Fields’ business, operating results and
financial condition.
To the extent that Gold Fields seeks to replace its annual Mineral Reserve and Mineral Resource depletion and grow its Mineral Reserve
and Mineral Resource base to extend the life of operations through exploration and project development, it may experience challenges
associated with its mining projects.
In fiscal 2024, only two (Agnew and St. Ives) out of Gold Fields’ eight non-South African mines (excluding the Windfall project, as defined
below) disclosed higher gold Mineral Reserves after accounting for annual production depletion and all other influencing factors. The
aggregated decrease in attributable Mineral Reserves of gold was 366koz, mainly due to depletion and price increases against higher costs
due to ongoing global inflation. Fiscal 2024 saw a significant decline in production at Damang, with treatment of lower grade stockpiles
following the cessation of mining at the end of 2023. Damang no longer contributes Mineral Reserves to the Group. Furthermore, not all of
Gold Fields’ mines have open ended Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves; for example, Cerro Corona will deplete the open pit in 2025
and will continue to process lower grade stockpiles post mining the open pit until 2030. The materiality to the financial position of a Gold
Fields operation is expected to diminish towards the conclusion of the operation, notwithstanding closure liability. Gold Fields’ portfolio
management may also include future divestments, which could lead to reductions in Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves.
To replace its Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves at its operations or to expand its operations and Mineral Reserve and Mineral
Resource base, Gold Fields expects to rely, in part, on discovery from exploration for gold, and other metals associated with gold, as well as
its ability to develop mining projects. Exploration for gold and other metals associated with gold is speculative in nature, involves many risks,
requires screening and testing multiple prospects and may be unsuccessful. The replacement and expansion of the Mineral Reserve and
Mineral Resource base is a multi-year process that occurs on a multi-year rolling basis, rather than in each year of operation. Gold Fields may
decide to reduce planned capital expenditure at some of its operations in the future. This decision could lead to delays in some viable
expansion opportunities, or prevent them from proceeding, thereby failing to replace resource depletion.
In some locations such as Australia, the rights to explore nearby locations are held by other mining companies, and therefore, exploration may
be significantly restricted, or not possible. In addition, the existence of Aboriginal cultural heritage sites within Gold Fields’ controlled leases or
leases in which it has an interest may restrict or prevent access to certain areas or require lengthy consultation, negotiations and/or approval
processes to be undertaken. Gold Fields’ exploration strategy is based on maintaining exploration momentum at relevant operations with
appropriate annual funding, which ensures programmes retain traction and that high potential targets are advanced timeously. To the extent
that ore bodies are to be developed, it can take a number of years and substantial expenditures from the initial phases of drilling and
discovery until production commences, during which time the economic feasibility of production may change. Additionally, some Gold Fields
operations, such as Cerro Corona, are not expected to expand Mineral Reserve and has no Mineral Resource exclusive of reserves estimates
from exploration programmes due to the end of open pit mining in 2026.
In addition, to the extent Gold Fields participates in exploration activity or the development or operation of a project through a joint venture or
any other multi-party commercial structure, such as Gruyere or the announced proposed joint venture with AngloGold Ashanti to combine the
Tarkwa and Iduapriem gold mines in Ghana, there could be disagreements (including in relation to Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves),
technical, financial, legal or otherwise, or divergent interests or goals among the parties, which could jeopardise the success of the project.
Furthermore, significant capital investment is required to achieve commercial production from exploration efforts. There is no assurance that
Gold Fields will have, or be able to raise, the required funds to engage in these activities or to meet its obligations with respect to the
exploration properties in which it has or may acquire an interest. There can be no assurance that Gold Fields will be able to replace its Mineral
Resources and Mineral Reserves through exploration, project development, acquisition or otherwise, particularly in light of the ongoing
consolidation and heightened competition for attractive mining and exploration assets in the mining sector, and if Gold Fields is unable to
replace its Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves, this could erode future planned cash flow and have a material adverse effect on its
business, operating results and financial condition. See “— To the extent that Gold Fields enters into acquisitions, combinations or joint
ventures, it may experience problems in executing the transactions or managing and integrating the acquisitions, combinations or joint
ventures with its existing operations ”.
Gold Fields’ Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves are estimates based on a number of technical and economic assumptions, which, if
proven inaccurate or changed, may require Gold Fields to lower its estimated Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves.
The Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves disclosed in this annual report are estimates based on modifying factor assumptions regarding,
among other things, Gold Fields’ costs, expenditures, commodity prices, fuel and energy prices, exchange rates, geology models, resource
estimation models, mining methods, mining equipment, mining rates and metallurgical and mining recovery assumptions, which may prove
inaccurate or change due to a number of factors, many of which are beyond Gold Fields’ control. The Mineral Resources and Mineral
Reserves are also based on reasonable assumptions related to the availability of power and water, as well as the ability to maintain the
licensing and permitting, including cultural heritage permissions, required to support the LOM mineral reserve plans. In the event Gold Fields
adversely revises any of the assumptions that underlie its Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves disclosure, including for example, a
change in its geological continuity assumptions, Gold Fields may need to revise its Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves. See “—
Information on the Company—Summary Disclosure of Mining Operations Pursuant to Item 1303 of Regulation S-K under the Securities Act—
Summary of Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves” . For example, Damang no longer contributes Mineral Reserves to the Group due to
techno-economic factors.
In 2024, South Deep was unable to fully execute its short-term plans of driving forward key productivity and asset optimisation projects aimed
at sustainably increasing production output and offsetting inflationary pressures and mining constraints. See “— Information on the Company—
Individual Property Disclosure Pursuant to Item 1304 of Regulation S-K under the Securities Act—South Africa Material Operations—South
Deep Mine” . The volatile nature of the operating environment, combined with the technical challenges associated with deep level mining,
continues to pose risks to the technical and economic assumptions contained in South Deep’s short and medium-term plans. Despite the
modernisation and implementation of the initiatives supporting the key improvement themes for the mine, there can be no assurance that the
ongoing modernisation implementation will not result in lower than expected longer-term steady state production volumes, cost fluctuations,
reductions in disclosed Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves, or other associated issues at South Deep, including the long life disclosed.
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The reduction of Mineral Reserves held by the Company, including due to any of the above, could impact the ability of Gold Fields to estimate
its cash flows, lead to impairments, and have a material adverse effect on Gold Fields’ business, operating results and financial condition.
Gold Fields may experience unforeseen difficulties, delays or costs in implementing its business strategy and projects, particularly at
Salares Norte, and any such strategy or project may not result in the anticipated benefits.
The ability to grow the business will depend on the successful implementation of Gold Fields’ existing and proposed strategic initiatives,
including through the three pillars of its strategy:
Pillar 1: Deliver safe, reliable and cost-effective operations;
Pillar 2: Deliver positive social and environmental impact; and
Pillar 3: Grow the value and quality of Gold Fields’ portfolio of assets.
To deliver against its strategic pillars, Gold Fields will continue to prioritise the health and safety of its people (including psychological health
and wellbeing), the successful commissioning and ramping up of the Salares Norte operation, the build-up of production at South Deep over
the next two years and, over a slightly longer time frame, the development of the Windfall project in Canada.
Gold Fields may also fail to realise the anticipated benefits of its strategy. It may be unable to successfully implement its strategic initiatives or
deliver on its production targets due to, among other things, unforeseen difficulties, delays or costs, or a significant reduction in the price of
gold. Any such difficulties, delays or costs could prevent Gold Fields from fully implementing its business strategy, which could have a material
adverse effect on its business, operating results and financial condition.
Gold Fields experienced delays with the Salares Norte operation and produced its first gold in April 2024 instead of the fourth quarter of
2023, as it had originally indicated. The project was initially impacted by COVID-19, and subsequently by serious skills shortages, suboptimal
performance by the main construction contractor and inclement weather. The delays adversely impacted Gold Fields’ cost and production
guidance for 2024 with ramp-up suspended and reinitiated in September 2024. The production ramp-up period is expected to end in
September 2025.
Gold Fields may continue to experience cost overruns at its projects, including at the Salares Norte operation and Windfall project. Such costs
may relate to, among others, receipt of necessary environmental and other approvals, construction or operational delays, including those due
to extreme weather conditions, labour availability or difficulties in achieving the expected technical parameters once operational, any of which
could have a material adverse effect on Gold Fields’ business, operating results and financial condition.
Gold Fields is also in the process of implementing initiatives, which include changes to its operating model, asset optimisation and cost-
efficiency initiatives. The Company has transitioned to a functional leadership model that will be delivered through a two-tier structure. See “—
If Gold Fields is unable to appoint, hire and retain qualified Board members, senior leadership, technically skilled employees and contractors
that make up its workforce or attain sufficient representation among marginalised or underrepresented persons in management positions or
sufficient gender diversity in its workforce, in particular in Board and senior leadership-level positions, its business may be materially
adversely affected” . These initiatives may not be implemented as planned, may be less effective than anticipated, or not be effective at all.
As part of its strategy, Gold Fields has also disposed of certain exploration and development assets. With respect to any further disposals,
Gold Fields may not be able to obtain prices that it expects for any assets it seeks to dispose of or to complete the contemplated disposals in
the timeframe contemplated or at all.
To the extent that Gold Fields enters into acquisitions, combinations or joint ventures, it may experience problems in executing the
transactions or managing and integrating the acquisitions, combinations or joint ventures with its existing operations.
In order to maintain or expand its operations and Mineral Reserve and Mineral Resource base, Gold Fields may seek to enter into joint
ventures, other business combination transactions or to make acquisitions of selected precious metal producing companies or assets
(collectively, M&A transactions). For example, in 2024 Gold Fields successfully acquired Osisko Mining Inc. (Osisko), gaining full ownership of
the Windfall project. Additionally, in March 2023, Gold Fields announced that it had agreed on the key terms of a proposed joint venture in
Ghana with AngloGold Ashanti which would combine the Tarkwa mine with AngloGold Ashanti’s adjacent Iduapriem mine into a single
operation operated by Gold Fields, which remains subject to regulatory approval by the government of Ghana.
Acquiring new assets, entering into joint ventures, or pursuing M&A transactions in the mining sector is challenging due to intense
competition. This is primarily driven by the limited availability of promising mining and exploration assets. The recent trend towards industry
consolidation could exacerbate this competition, as the pool of attractive assets continues to decline. Consequently, Gold Fields might find it
difficult to secure these assets at an attractive or acceptable cost. The high competition for quality mining assets means that Gold Fields is
constantly reviewing its portfolio and seeking to enhance it through accretive M&A transactions. Gold Fields is party to discussions and
negotiations in relation to potential M&A transactions from time to time, both in public and in private, which may result in announced
transactions or not due to an array of strategic, commercial and other reasons.
In March 2025, Gold Fields announced a non-binding, indicative and conditional proposal to acquire 100% of the issued and outstanding
share capital in Gold Road Resources Limited (Gold Road) by way of a scheme of arrangement (the Proposed Gold Road Acquisition). The
Proposed Gold Road Acquisition would consolidate Gold Fields' ownership of the Gruyere mine. However, the proposal was initially rejected
by Gold Road’s board of directors. While Gold Fields will continue to see the engagement of Gold Road’s board of directors and its
shareholders, there is no guarantee that that Gold Fields will be able to successfully complete the Proposed Gold Road Acquisition on similar
terms to the initial proposal, if at all. See “ Further Information—Additional Information—Recent Developments ”.
Proposed M&A transactions (including the proposed joint venture with AngloGold Ashanti) may fail to materialise due to closing conditions,
regulatory approvals, such as delays in securing governmental approvals in the case of the proposed joint venture with AngloGold Ashanti, or
other factors that may be outside of Gold Fields’ control. Such transactions may not be timely completed, if at all. Any significant delays in
completion may erode the anticipated synergies, potentially causing proposed joint ventures or acquisitions to become economically
unviable. To the extent Gold Fields fails to complete such transactions or breaches its contractual obligations, it could be subject to
termination and/or buy-out rights.
Completed M&A transactions may change the scale of the Company’s business and operations and may expose it to new geographic,
geological, political, social, strategic, operating, financial, legal, third-party, counterparty, regulatory and contractual risks. For example, under
the Australian Foreign Acquisitions and Takeovers Act 1975 (Cth), in 2023, Gold Fields became subject to additional post-completion and
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ongoing administrative reporting obligations in respect of non-land, land and water acquisitions, which carry civil and other penalties and
potential government-issued infringement notices for non-compliance.
There is also no guarantee that Gold Fields will realise the anticipated benefits or synergies from its completed M&A transactions. Newly
acquired projects, including Windfall, may take longer than expected to become operational. These projects often require numerous permits
and are subject to various conditions and approvals before they can begin contributing to the Group’s Mineral Resources and Mineral
Reserves.
There can be no assurance that any proposed or completed M&A transaction will achieve the results intended, and, as such, could have a
material adverse effect on Gold Fields’ business, operating results and financial condition.
Gold Fields may suffer material adverse consequences as a result of its reliance on outside contractors to conduct some of its operations.
A portion of Gold Fields’ core mining activities in Australia, South Africa, Chile and Peru and project developments are currently conducted by
outside contractors, and in Ghana, Gold Fields wholly relies on contract mining at the Tarkwa mine. Gold Fields’ operations at sites utilising
contractors or contract mining are subject to a number of risks, some of which are outside Gold Fields’ control, including contract, execution,
dispute and litigation, regulatory and labour risks, which could result in additional costs and liabilities, particularly in the stressed labour
markets. In addition, inflation increased significantly in the countries in which Gold Fields operates in 2022 and 2023, further resulting in out
of contract requests for support from affected contractors. Additionally, in December 2019, Gold Fields terminated its contract with BCM
Ghana Limited (BCM) in respect of mining services at the Damang mine, and the termination became the subject of a dispute between BCM
and Gold Fields. The BCM dispute may result in a protracted dispute resolution process, which could cause Gold Fields to incur significant
costs.
Mining contractors are also vulnerable to issues relating to commerciality, liquidity and solvency, which may result in mining operators such as
Gold Fields providing additional financial support to mining contractors. Such issues may be particularly acute in volatile macroeconomic or
hyperinflationary environments. For example, in 2020, Gold Fields approved an advance payment, recoverable over 36 months (which was
extended in 2021 to 60 months), of U.S.$68.4 million (which has been accounted as an expected credit loss adjustment in Gold Fields’
consolidated financial statements) to one of the mining contractors at its operations in Ghana for the purchase of mining equipment. As at the
end of fiscal 2022, an additional U.S.$3.9 million of the loan amount and U.S.$13.6 million receivable (short-term) was provided, resulting in a
total expected credit loss of U.S.$58.6 million. As at the end of fiscal 2023, an additional U.S.$25.4 million of the loan amount and U.S.$7.8
million receivable (short-term) was provided, resulting in total expected credit loss of U.S.$91.8 million (U.S.$29.4 million for Damang and U.S.
$62.4 million for Tarkwa). The balance of U.S.$91.8 million remained the total expected credit loss as at the end of fiscal 2024.
The local mining contractors in Ghana continue to experience financial difficulties. Gold Fields continues to prefer contract mining to owner
mining in Ghana due to several factors, including the large capital outlay for fleet replacement as well as the labour inflexibility and liabilities
associated with owner mining. Furthermore, in January 2025, the Minerals Commission of Ghana issued a new Local Procurement List,
pursuant to the Minerals and Mining (Local Content and Local Participation) Regulations, 2020 (L.I.2431), mandating that all open pit and
underground mining activities in Ghana must be undertaken by local contractors. The effect of the new Local Procurement List is to effectively
prohibit owner mining in favour of contract mining. Gold Fields is undertaking efforts to implement a comprehensive strategy aimed at
achieving contract mining sustainability in its Ghana operations. This strategy includes negotiating amendments to existing contracts with
mining contractors to incorporate additional financial safeguards, reduce costs and improve operational efficiencies. Despite these initiatives,
these measures may have achieved only limited success, and there is no guarantee that these negotiations will be concluded, or if they will
ultimately be successful.
In 2022, new regulatory provisions related to labour outsourcing were introduced in Peru. These provisions prohibited the outsourcing of core
business activities when such activities involve permanent displacement. Such provisions are currently being challenged in court. Gold Fields
has received a temporary suspension from having to comply with these provisions while this matter continues to be challenged in court.
The occurrence, or prolonged continuation of one or more of these risks could have a material adverse effect on Gold Fields’ business,
operating results and financial condition.
Gold Fields may suffer material adverse consequences as risks arising from cyber security and cyber incidents increase in frequency and
sophistication.
The mining industry has become increasingly reliant on digital technologies. These technologies enable Gold Fields to conduct its day-to-day
operations, improve safety and efficiency and decrease costs. However, as reliance on technology increases, the Group becomes more
perceptible to the persistent threat of cyber security breaches, such as cyber-crime, ransomware or cyber activist attacks.
The information security management system protecting Gold Fields’ information, communication and technology infrastructure and network
may be subject to security breaches or other incidents that can result in misappropriation of funds, increased health and safety risks to
people, disruption to Gold Fields’ operations (as a result of the increasing interface between operational technology and information
technology), loss of intellectual property and disclosure of commercially sensitive information. An extended failure of critical system
components, caused by accidental or malicious actions, including those resulting from a cyber security attack, could also result in a significant
environmental incident as well as loss or misappropriation of confidential and/or commercially sensitive information, including personal data
relating to Gold Fields’ current or former employees, contractors or business partners. Such information could also be made public in a
manner that harms Gold Fields’ reputation and financial results and, particularly in the case of personal data, could lead to regulators imposing
significant fines on Gold Fields or other forms of liability, costs and reputational damage.
Gold Fields undertakes various measures to follow the established best practices in relation to cyber security, including, attaining the ISO
27001 cyber security certification, implementing security protection tools, testing its cyber response and recovery procedures, and taking
precautions to protect network integrity while engaging with third parties. However, the increasing sophistication and evolving nature of cyber
security threats may lead to future cyber security breaches, and sophisticated cyber-attacks (such as phishing and ransomware attacks)
despite Gold Fields’ efforts. This is particularly the case with new and evolving technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), including
generative AI. As these technologies continue to improve and gain widespread use, Gold Fields may experience cyber security attacks
created using AI, which may be difficult to detect and defend against.
Unauthorised access to Gold Fields’ IT systems could disrupt its operations, and/or lead to theft, loss or misappropriation of critical assets or
to outside parties having access to confidential information, including privileged data, personal data or strategic information of Gold Fields
and its current or former employees. Such information could also be made public in a manner that harms Gold Fields’ reputation and financial
results and, particularly in the case of personal data, could lead to regulators imposing significant fines on Gold Fields.
An extended failure of critical system components, caused by accidental, or malicious actions, including those resulting from a cyber security
attack, could have a material adverse effect on Gold Fields’ business, operating results and financial condition.
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Failure of Gold Fields’ information, communication and technology systems, or the failure to protect personal information, could
significantly impact Gold Fields’ operations and business, may lead to public and private censure, regulatory penalties, fines and/or
sanctions and may damage Gold Fields’ reputation.
Gold Fields utilises and is reliant on various internal and external information, communication and technology system applications to support
its business activities, in particular SAP, mining activity applications and other applications. Damage to or interruption of Gold Fields’
information, communication and technology systems, whether due to incidents, human error, natural events or malicious acts, may lead to
important data being irretrievably lost, exposed or damaged, or may otherwise impact the operation of all or part of Gold Fields’ mining
assets, thereby adversely affecting Gold Fields’ business, prospects and operating results. Gold Fields’ is in the process of migrating
significant portions of its information technology infrastructure to the cloud. This could lead to several risks, such as higher than projected
initial migration and ongoing operational costs, increased exposure to cybersecurity threats, difficulty complying with various data protection
regimes and operational impacts due to unstable or insufficient internet infrastructure where operations are located in remote areas.
Gold Fields may also adopt AI and other emerging technologies into its own IT systems or integrate AI within its mining operations. Such tools
may additionally be utilised by Gold Fields’ contractors and third parties that the Company conducts business with. The use of AI may not
meet the existing and rapidly evolving regulatory standards and could introduce security or other operational risks that may expose
confidential data, lead to the loss of competitive information and result in operational failures. Limited expertise and skills shortages could
prevent Gold Fields from effectively using or promptly implementing AI and other technologies.
In addition, Gold Fields is also subject to risks relating to the interpretation and application of evolving consumer, privacy and data protection
laws and regulations in the jurisdictions in which Gold Fields operates, including Australia, South Africa, Ghana, Chile, Peru, Canada, the
European Union (EU) and the United States. Regulators may interpret and apply these laws and regulations in a manner that is inconsistent
with Gold Fields’ current data processes and practices.
Complying with these various laws and regulations is complex and could cause Gold Fields to incur substantial costs or require it to change its
business practices, processes and information, communication and technology system platforms in a manner adverse to its business. This
includes legislation such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), an EU-wide framework that sets out rules relating to the
protection of personal data being processed in, or outside the EU, and which applies to Gold Fields through its storage of employee
information in data centres located in the EU. Other applicable laws include, but are not limited to, Australia’s Privacy Act 1988 and South
Africa’s comprehensive privacy law, the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (POPIA) and most recently, Chile’s new data protection
law.
The mining sector has historically and may in the future continue to experience confidentiality breaches, and failure to comply with data
protection legislation may lead to public and private censure, regulatory penalties, fines and/or imprisonment, depending on the severity of
the breach, which could have a material adverse effect on Gold Fields’ business, operating results and financial condition. See “— Gold Fields
may suffer material adverse consequences as risks arising from cyber security and cyber incidents increase in frequency and sophistication” .
The failure to optimise and modernise operations may have a material adverse effect on Gold Fields’ business.
Gold Fields’ business is increasingly dependent on its ability to modernise its operations, including through changes to its operating model,
implementation of digital and other operational technology (such as remotely operated and battery electric vehicles and equipment) and IT
systems. Improvements to these systems are necessary for Gold Fields to increase its Mineral Resource to Mineral Reserve conversion,
improve productivity and efficiency, reduce costs, decrease power consumption, improve safety performance and reduce environmental
impact, among other things.
Modernisation of its operations may require Gold Fields to adopt new technologies, organisational structures and skills. These changes could
result in the loss of key personnel and failure to realise efficiencies. Implementation of new technologies and systems is capital intensive and
there is no guarantee that the use of new technologies and systems will deliver the intended benefits within the anticipated timeframes, or at
all, potentially resulting in unexpected delays and cost increases. In addition, the implementation and operation of new technologies and
systems may require new or additional skills which Gold Fields may not have, or may not be able to secure, particularly as many of these skills
are in high demand from competitors. Initiatives to modernise Gold Fields’ operations may cause operational disruptions, IT failures, safety
system failures, increased costs, lower productivity and other challenges.
Gold Fields’ competitors are also undertaking modernisation initiatives which may result in it becoming more difficult for Gold Fields to
compete if it fails to update its operations. Failure to modernise its operations may also make it more difficult for Gold Fields to effectively
convert Mineral Resources to Mineral Reserves, reduce costs and attract employees with critical skills. This may also have negative effects on
the reputation of the company. Any of the above could have a material adverse effect on Gold Fields’ business, operating results or financial
condition.
Actual and potential supply chain shortages, availability and increases in the prices of production inputs may have a material adverse effect
on Gold Fields’ operations and profits.
Gold Fields’ operating results have and may continue to be affected by general cost increases, including due to the availability and pricing of
raw materials and other essential production inputs, such as fuel, steel, cyanide and other reagents. The price and quality of raw materials
may be substantially affected by changes in global supply and demand, sustained and lingering impacts and large-scale trend changes, along
with weather conditions, governmental controls and related economic sanctions and other factors. A sustained interruption in the supply of
any of these materials would require Gold Fields to find acceptable substitute suppliers and could require it to pay higher prices for such
materials. Any significant increase in the prices of these materials will increase the Company’s operating costs and affect production
considerations. Gold Fields’ costs increased in fiscal 2024 and are expected to continue increasing into 2025 and possibly 2026 across its
operations, including as a result of other factors such as increases to the price of oil, steel, explosives, tariffs and labour costs. See “— High
inflation and geopolitical tensions may have a material adverse effect on Gold Fields’ business, operating results and financial condition” .
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The price of oil has been volatile between 2022 and 2024. This volatility is expected to persist following the imposition of sanctions and
embargoes on natural gas and oil resulting from the war in Ukraine, alongside escalating tensions between the United States and its trading
partners, leading to imposition of new or increased tariffs on goods and other protectionist measures. Changes in the cost or availability of oil
could increase Gold Fields’ cost of operations and cause production stoppages, which could impact existing profit margins and have a
material adverse effect on Gold Fields’ business, operating results and financial condition.
Furthermore, the price of steel has also been volatile. Steel is used in the manufacture of most forms of fixed and mobile mining equipment
and much of the support material used underground, which is a relatively large contributor to the operating costs and capital expenditure of a
mine. In addition, there has been a recent, significant increase in the price of explosives, a key input for mining activity, driven by heightened
ammonium nitrate prices.
Fluctuations in oil, steel and explosives prices may have a significant impact on operating costs and capital expenditure estimates and, in the
absence of other economic fluctuations, could result in significant changes in the total expenditure estimates for new mining projects or
render certain projects non-viable. Any of the above may have a material adverse effect on Gold Fields’ business, operating results and
financial condition.
Power cost increases and unreliability of power supply may adversely affect Gold Fields’ business, operating results and financial
condition.
In Australia, Gold Fields’ Gruyere JV, Granny Smith and Agnew mines receive electricity from various combinations of gas, wind and solar
power, battery storage and diesel. The St. Ives operation obtains electricity pursuant to a contract with BHP-Nickel West that has been
extended to 1 July 2025. The approval of a St. Ives renewable microgrid to replace a proportion of this supply was secured in 2024, and the
project is expected to be completed in early 2026. Gold Fields is renegotiating a new electricity supply contract with BHP-Nickel West to
provide St. Ives mine its base electricity supply, which is approximately 25% of its total requirement.
Failure to successfully execute the construction and commissioning of the St. Ives microgrid and/or the negotiation of the new electricity
supply agreement with BHP-Nickel West could result in an increase in costs and/or the cessation or interruption of mining at St. Ives. Once
commissioned, there is no guarantee that the St. Ives microgrid will perform in line with the modelling conducted by Gold Fields. Furthermore,
the baseload supply provided by BHP-Nickel West will be gas powered, and any interruption to BHP-Nickel West’s gas transmission pipelines
or generators could adversely impact the supply of electricity at the St. Ives operation.
Considering the reliance on gas transmission pipelines, if any of Gold Fields’ other Australian operations were to lose their supply, including
through failure to secure gas pipeline capacity or renewed supply contracts when the current arrangements come to an end on 1 July 2025,
replacement of this supply at the quantities required (through alternatives such as diesel or greater reliance on existing renewable energy
infrastructure) may not be possible in its entirety, or in the timeframes required, or at the very least may entail a significant increase in costs in
the medium and long term, given the rising price of gas in Western Australia, which is forecasted to continue due to lack of new supply.
While Gold Fields is considering options for gas supply for Gruyere, Granny Smith and Agnew mines beyond current contractual
arrangements, there is no guarantee that these alternative options will be successful in lowering costs. Any such increase in costs could have
a material adverse impact on Gold Fields’ business and operating results.
Gold Fields’ South Deep mining operation depends, in large part, upon electrical power generated by the state-owned power utility, Eskom
SOC Limited (Eskom). Eskom holds a monopoly on power supply in the South African market, supplying nearly 95% of the country’s electricity
needs. Eskom has historically experienced financial difficulties caused by various factors. For example, during certain periods of supply-
constraint, Eskom utilised significant amounts of diesel to run its gas turbines while concurrently losing electricity sales because of load
shedding or curtailment, which has contributed to above inflation tariff applications.
Eskom’s tariffs are regulated by the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) and are determined through a consultative multi-year
price determination (MYPD) process, with occasional tariff increase adjustments under the Regulatory Clearing Account (RCA) mechanism.
Pursuant to the MYPD process, NERSA granted Eskom tariff increases of 9.61% for the period 2022/2023 and 18.65% for the period
2023/2024, which includes an RCA amount of R15 billion. In 2023, NERSA granted Eskom a 12.74% tariff increase for the period 2024/2025,
with the effective tariff increasing to 13.29% during this period due to an additional 25.42% increase in the affordability subsidy charge. In
2024, Eskom applied for a 36.15% increase for 1 April 2025, an 11.81% increase for 1 April 2026 and a 9.10% increase for 1 April 2027 because
of a shortfall caused by previous regulatory decisions. In January 2025, NERSA rejected the requested tariff increase. It is likely that Eskom’s
electricity tariffs will continue to increase in the future.
Eskom is currently undergoing a vertical unbundling to separate the company’s generation, transmission and distribution functions. The exact
timing and impact of the vertical unbundling is not known but it may result in further tariff increases, price instability and/or poor reliability in
the supply of electricity. Furthermore, Eskom’s infrastructure is deteriorating, and there are concerns about the potential failure of
transmission lines due to inadequate maintenance and criminal activities. Gold Fields has implemented strategies to reduce South Deep’s
reliance on Eskom. For example, South Deep has completed the construction of a 50MW solar power plant with studies underway to expand
the renewable energy base load. However, despite these initiatives, Gold Fields will continue to be reliant on Eskom, and should Gold Fields
experience further power tariff increases and disruptions to its supply, its business, operating results and financial condition may be adversely
impacted. Additionally, there is a risk that these strategies may not achieve the desired outcomes, as the area around South Deep is
susceptible to severe weather conditions, such as large hailstones, which could adversely impact the solar power generation capabilities of
South Deep.
In Ghana, Gold Fields’ mines are supplied primarily by power plants operated by Genser Energy Ghana Limited (Genser Energy), which
supplies Damang’s total power requirements from a 27.5MW power plant and approximately 95% of Tarkwa’s power requirements from a
57MW power plant. If either of these plants fail or supply insufficient power, Damang and Tarkwa may be required to source additional power
from the national grid providers the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and Bui Power Authority (BPA), respectively, and may be subject to
power disruptions.
Changes in the cost or availability of electricity could increase Gold Fields’ cost of operations and cause production stoppages, which could
impact existing profit margins and have a material adverse effect on Gold Fields’ business, operating results and financial condition.
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Power deficits, potential total power failure in South Africa, fluctuations and usage constraints may force Gold Fields to halt or curtail
operations.
In South Africa, Eskom reintroduced national rotational power cuts (load shedding and load curtailment for industrial customers with formal
agreements) in December 2018. Load shedding was prevalent throughout 2023 and continued until March 2024, with approximately 83 days
between 2023 and 2024. In 2025, load shedding occurred on several occasions. Eskom’s inability to fully meet the country’s demand has led
to, and may continue to lead to, rotational and unscheduled power cuts. There is no assurance that Eskom’s efforts to protect the national
electrical grid, including through its commitment to increase the available energy, will prevent a complete national blackout. Further, despite
preparing plans for the South Deep mine in case of a national blackout, such events would have a material adverse effect on South Deep.
Gold Fields has a load curtailment agreement with Eskom. Under this agreement, Gold Fields is required to reduce demand by up to 50% of
load, depending on the severity of the shortage, for a specified period during which the national grid is unable to maintain supply and
demand. During 2024, Gold Fields was required to reduce demand by 7% on seven occasions. Any further disruption or decrease in the
electrical power supply available to Gold Fields’ South Deep operation, or a total power failure in South Africa, could severely impact the
South Deep operation and, in turn, have a material adverse effect on Gold Fields’ business, operating results and financial condition.
In Ghana, approximately 95% of Tarkwa’s electricity is supplied by an independent power producer. However, there can be no guarantee that
Damang’s and Tarkwa’s sources of power will not fail or be interrupted. While Gold Fields has taken steps to source power from an
independent power producer through on-site gas turbines to complement its self-generated sources, any gas supply chain-related risk
specific to the regions where Gold Fields operates could affect Gold Fields’ business, operating results and financial condition.
Should Gold Fields continue to experience power fluctuations or usage constraints at any of its operations, then its business, operating results
and financial condition may be materially adversely impacted.
Gold Fields’ current debt levels may make it more vulnerable to adverse economic and competitive conditions, as well as other adverse
developments.
As of 31 December 2024, Gold Fields’ consolidated gross debt was U.S.$2,495.6 million (of which U.S.$719.1 million becomes due over the 12
months following 31 December 2024).
Gold Fields’ current levels of debt can adversely affect it in several respects, including:
limiting its ability to access the capital markets;
exposing it to the risk of credit rating downgrades, which would raise its borrowing costs and could limit its access to capital;
hindering its flexibility to plan for or react to changing market, industry or economic conditions;
making it more vulnerable to economic or industry downturns, including interest rate increases;
increasing the risk that it will need to sell assets, possibly on unfavourable terms, to meet payment obligations;
increasing the risk that it may not meet the financial covenants contained in its debt agreements or timely make all required debt payme nts;
or
affecting its ability to service the interest on its debt.
The effects of each of these factors could be further intensified if Gold Fields increases its borrowings. As Gold Fields continuously reviews its
funding and maturity profile, it expects to consider additional opportunities to access the international U.S. dollar bond markets in the future. A
sustained and negative movement in the price of gold will negatively impact Gold Fields’ ability to repay its debt. Any failure to make required
debt payments could, among other things, adversely affect Gold Fields’ ability to conduct operations or raise capital, which could have a
material adverse effect on Gold Fields’ business, operating results or financial condition.
Gold Fields faces continued geotechnical challenges, which could adversely impact its production and profitability.
Gold Fields and others in the mining industry are facing continued geotechnical challenges due to ageing of certain mines and a trend toward
mining deeper pits and more complex, often deeper underground deposits. This leads to higher pit walls, more complex underground
environments, increased exposure to geotechnical instability, and increased propensity for seismic damage and hydrological impacts. As Gold
Fields’ operations are maturing, the open pits at many of its sites are becoming deeper and it has experienced certain geotechnical failures at
some of its mines. Additionally, primary access and shafts require increased maintenance and rehabilitation which may result in down time
that may affect production.
For Gold Fields’ open pit operations, no assurances can be given that unanticipated adverse geotechnical and hydrological conditions, such
as landslides and pit wall failures, which could result in potential ore loss and/or prevent or limit pit access, will not occur in the future or that
such events will be detected in advance. Further, Gold Fields’ underground operations are also maturing, and mining is at deeper levels which
may be more prone to seismicity. This is of particular concern at the Wallaby underground operation at Granny Smith, the Waroonga
underground operation at Agnew and at South Deep. Gold Fields had 11 damaging seismic events in 2024, compared to 19 damaging seismic
events in 2023. South Deep accounted for 6 of these seismic incidents in 2024. All of Gold Fields’ underground operations now have stress-
related mining issues.
Hydrogeological challenges also present significant risks, including at South Deep and the neighbouring Ezulwini mine owned by Sibanye-
Stillwater. These sites are separated by reinforced concrete water plugs, which are essential to ensure the South Deep operation is not
affected by water ingress from Ezulwini in connection with Ezulwini’s closure. See “— The effects of the regional cessation of dewatering may
have a material adverse effect on Gold Fields’ South Deep operation” .
Gold Fields endeavours to use industry best practices in seismological monitoring and analysis in addition to the use of dynamic capable
ground support in these operations. However, in Gold Fields’ underground operations, no assurances can be given that unanticipated
adverse geotechnical and hydrological conditions, such as mine seismicity and inrushes, will not occur in the future or that such events will be
detected in advance.
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Gold Fields has appointed external geotechnical review boards (the Geotechnical Review Boards) to help implement industry best practice
geotechnical design, monitoring, mine design, extraction sequencing, and ground support implementation, specifically at the Wallaby mine at
Granny Smith, South Deep and Cerro Corona. Gold Fields cannot guarantee that any recommendations by the Geotechnical Review Boards
will be implemented effectively or that the ongoing monitoring of Gold Fields’ mines will not be interrupted, or that it will be otherwise
effective. Geotechnical instabilities can be difficult to predict and are often affected by risks and hazards outside of Gold Fields’ control, such
as severe weather and rainfall, which may lead to periodic floods, mudslides, and wall instability, which may result in slippage of material. In
relation to mine-induced seismicity, uncontrollable changes in the regional extraction rate or mining on the same geological structure as a
neighbouring mine, as well as changes in the mining extraction rate or sequence, may lead to higher than anticipated seismic activity, which
may result in damage to infrastructure and prevent access to the affected mining areas.
Geotechnical failures and seismic activity could result in limited or restricted access to mine sites, suspension of operations, regulatory
investigations, increased monitoring costs, remediation costs, loss of ore and other impacts which could have a material adverse impact on
Gold Fields’ reputation, business, operating results and financial condition.
The continued status of South Africa’s credit rating as non-investment grade, as well as the grey listing of South Africa by the Financial
Action Task Force, may have an adverse effect on Gold Fields’ ability to secure financing.
In 2022, Moody’s changed South Africa’s sovereign credit rating outlook to stable from negative due to the likelihood of the South African
Government’s debt burden stabilising over the medium term. Moody’s also changed the outlook for ten corporates, including Gold Fields, to
stable from negative due to a credit rating linkage with the South African sovereign rating. South Africa’s current sovereign credit ratings are
BB- (positive outlook), Ba2 (stable outlook) and BB- (stable outlook) from Standard & Poor’s, Moody’s and Fitch, respectively.
The continued status of South Africa’s sovereign credit rating as non-investment grade by Standard & Poor’s, Moody’s or Fitch Ratings may
adversely affect the South African gold mining industry and Gold Fields’ business, operating results and financial condition, particularly given
the linkage and direct consequence of Moody’s credit ratings, by making it more difficult to obtain external financing or could result in any
such financing being available only at greater cost or on more restrictive terms than might otherwise be available. Downgrades of South
Africa’s sovereign credit rating could also have a material adverse effect on the South African economy as many pension funds and other
large investors are required by internal rules to sell bonds once two separate agencies rate them as non-investment grade. Additionally, in
February 2023, South Africa was “grey listed” by the Financial Action Task Force, which subjects it to increased monitoring and may have a
negative impact on South Africa’s financial growth and discourage foreign investment. Since then, the South African National Treasury has
been leading a process to enable South Africa to exit grey listing by October 2025, however there is no guarantee that this will be achieved.
Any such negative impact on the South African economy may adversely affect the South African gold mining industry and Gold Fields’
business, operating results and financial condition.
Theft of gold and copper bearing materials and production inputs, as well as illegal and artisanal mining, occurring on some of Gold Fields’
properties, are difficult to control, can disrupt Gold Fields’ business and can expose Gold Fields to liability.
A number of Gold Fields’ properties have experienced illegal and artisanal mining activities and theft of gold and copper bearing materials
and copper cables (which may be by employees or third parties). These activities could lead to interference with Gold Fields’ operations,
which could cause unexpected deficits in production or result in conflict situations that present a threat to human life and property. Gold
Fields has experienced, and may in the future experience, security incidents, including attempted robberies. Perimeter security processes,
where possible, are being strengthened to ensure that critical infrastructure is adequately protected, however there is no guarantee that
these measures will be effective, particularly as the nature of these criminal activities become more sophisticated. Should such security
measures fail, this could have a material adverse impact on Gold Fields’ reputation, business, operating results and financial condition.
Illegal and artisanal mining is associated with several negative impacts, including safety incidents, environmental degradation and human
rights abuse. Effective government administration is often lacking in the locations where illegal and artisanal miners operate because of rapid
population growth and the lack of functioning structures which can create a complex and unstable social environment. In Ghana, the
government lifted its ban on small scale mining in 2018. The government also indicated its intention to withdraw military personnel who were
deployed to mining concessions to provide security and help prevent encroachment by illegal miners. To address this gap, the Ghanaian
Chamber of Mines (the Chamber) is currently negotiating a security agreement with the Ghana Police Service, on behalf of its members. The
security agreement is yet to be signed and there is no guarantee that this will occur.
The activities of illegal and artisanal miners could lead to depletion of Mineral Resources and Reserves, potentially affecting the economic
viability of mining certain areas and shortening the lives of the operations, as well as causing possible operational disruption, project delays,
disputes with illegal miners and communities, pollution, damage to property, personal injury or death. It is possible that mine owners may be
held responsible for the actions of such illegal miners or for any damages, injuries or fatalities that occur due to their actions, including
through the actions of police or security force personnel deployed at the mine.
Furthermore, the environmental, social, safety and health impacts of illegal and artisanal mining are frequently attributed to formal mining
activities, and it is often assumed that illegal and artisanal-mined gold is channelled through large-scale mining operators. These
misconceptions negatively impact the reputation of Gold Fields and of the industry. The occurrence of any of these events could have a
material adverse effect on Gold Fields’ “social licence to operate”, as well as its business, operating results and financial condition.
Occupational diseases and health epidemics pose risks to Gold Fields in terms of lost productivity and increased costs.
Gold Fields faces risks related to occupational diseases, such as noise-induced hearing loss, silicosis and tuberculosis, as well as health
epidemics, which could significantly impact its people, operations and surrounding areas. The degree of exposure risk varies between its sites
due to the nature of its operations. For example, the prevalence of HIV/AIDS in South Africa poses risks to Gold Fields in terms of potentially
reduced productivity and increased medical and other costs. Gold Fields supports its employees living with HIV through health plans and
other measures to manage their conditions. In Ghana, Gold Fields’ workforce faces a high risk of exposure to malaria. Whilst the region has a
comprehensive malaria control strategy in place, which includes education initiatives, prophylaxis and treatment, there is no guarantee that
these measures will ultimately be effective. If there is a significant increase in the incidence of occupational diseases among the workforce or
health epidemics, this may have a material adverse effect on Gold Fields’ business, operating results and financial condition.
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Gold Fields’ ability to recognise the benefits of deferred tax assets is dependent on future cash flows and taxable income.
Gold Fields recognises the expected future tax benefits from deferred tax assets when it is more likely than not that these benefits will be
realised. Otherwise, a valuation allowance is applied against the deferred tax assets. Assessing the recoverability of these assets requires
management to make significant estimates regarding future taxable income. These estimates rely on historical operating results, forecasted
cash flows, and the application of existing tax laws in each jurisdiction. If future cash flows and taxable income differ significantly from these
estimates, Gold Fields’ ability to realise the deferred tax assets could be affected. Years of historical losses and capital investments may lead
to a net deferred tax asset position in countries where tax losses never expire, such as in South Africa. Historic expenses and capital
allowances may also result in significant deferred tax assets, and offsets against future taxable profits may be realised. In both cases, there is
a risk of non-recovery if a mine underperforms. In the future, the Group’s estimates may change, necessitating a valuation allowance or
impairment of Gold Fields’ deferred tax assets. Moreover, future changes in tax laws could limit the Group’s ability to obtain the tax benefits
from Gold Fields' deferred tax assets. Refer to Note 10 to Gold Fields’ Consolidated Financial Statements, “Mining and income taxation” for
additional information related to deferred taxation of the Group’s properties. For additional information regarding Gold Fields’ net deferred
taxation liability in different accounting periods, refer to Note 26 to Gold Fields’ Consolidated Financial Statements.
Risks related to environmental, social and corporate governance
Gold Fields may not be able to operate successfully if its employees and contractors that make up its workforce are not able to perform
their roles in a physically and psychologically safe, respectful and inclusive work environment.
Gold Fields’ success is dependent on the contributions of its people. The Company’s ability to achieve its operating goals depends upon its
ability to recruit, hire, retain and develop suitably skilled, experienced, qualified and diverse personnel. Gold Fields is fundamentally
committed to creating and maintaining a physically and psychologically safe work environment in which employees are treated fairly and with
dignity, decency, respect and in accordance with the company’s values and all applicable laws. Gold Fields recognises that bullying, sexual
harassment and harassment based on other protected categories, including race, have been prevalent in every industry, including the mining
industry. Features of the mining industry, such as being a historically hierarchical and male-dominated culture, create risk factors for harmful
workplace behaviour. For example, in June 2022, after an inquiry by the Parliament of Western Australia into sexual harassment and assault
of women in the Western Australian mining industry, the findings were published, to which the Western Australian government responded in
September 2022 by accepting, or accepting in principle, all recommendations pertaining to government.
Gold Fields does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment of any kind (including in relation to sexual orientation, gender identity, race,
religion, ethnicity, age, or disability, among others). In 2022, Gold Fields engaged Elizabeth Broderick & Co. to carry out an independent
review examining its workplace culture, the findings of which were published in August 2023. The findings revealed half of the respondents
had experienced harmful behaviour at work, such as bullying, sexual discrimination, and/or racism, during the last five years, and many
reported having little confidence in Gold Fields’ reporting mechanisms. As a result, actions have been taken to reduce the incidence of
harmful behaviours and to improve reporting mechanisms, with progress tracked on a quarterly basis. These measures, together with Gold
Fields’ policies and processes may not prevent or detect all potentially harmful workplace behaviours. Gold Fields occasionally identifies or is
apprised of information or allegations that certain employees, affiliates, contractor workers, agents or associated persons may have engaged
in harmful behaviours and improper, inappropriate or unlawful conduct, including but not limited to bullying, discrimination and/or harassment.
Furthermore, the Company is subject to extensive labour and workplace equality regulations addressing discrimination and harassment in
every country where it operates.
Gold Fields’ safety performance has been below expected levels, with two fatal incidents in Ghana in 2023 and one fatal incident in South
Africa and a further fatal incident in Australia in 2024, with a number of serious injuries also sustained within the Group. Gold Fields
implemented a comprehensive, independent review of its culture, safety processes and capabilities, and has in response initiated a multi-year
safety improvement plan, which sets out specified actions around leadership and culture, resilient risk reduction, capacity building and
business partner management. There is no guarantee that these measures will be successfully implemented or will be effective in improving
safety performance in all cases, or at all.
If Gold Fields fails to maintain a physically and psychologically safe, respectful and inclusive work environment, it could adversely impact
employee attraction, engagement, performance, productivity and retention; resulting in potential legal claims, regulatory action, and/or
adverse media and/or otherwise damage the Company’s reputation, which could have a material adverse effect on Gold Fields’ business,
results of operations and financial condition.
Economic, political or social instability in the countries or regions where Gold Fields operates may have a material adverse effect on Gold
Fields’ operations and profits.
In fiscal 2024, 46%, 13%, 31% 8% and 2% of Gold Fields’ managed gold-equivalent production was in Australia, South Africa, Ghana, Peru and
Chile, respectively. Changes or instability in the economic, political or social environment in any of these countries or in neighbouring
countries could affect investment in Gold Fields.
In 2022, Australia held a federal election which resulted in the election of a new Labor government, and installing the leader of the Australian
Labor Party, Anthony Albanese, as Prime Minister. The next federal elections in Australia are due to be held in 2025. Western Australia held
state elections in March 2025, and the WA Labor Party (led by Premier Hon. Roger Cook) was re-elected for a third term. While the WA Labor
Party was re-elected with a clear parliamentary majority, its primary vote share declined compared to the previous election. The next state
election is due to be held in March 2029. Certain legislation implemented by the Federal Labor government and actions by government
ministers, including in the areas of industrial relations, environmental protection and preservation of Aboriginal cultural heritage, have led to
considerable unrest within the mining sector. A recent intervention by the Federal Environment Minister in relation to the protection and
preservation of Aboriginal cultural heritage on an approved New South Wales gold project has also caused concerns for the sector and may
indicate an increased willingness of the current Federal Government’s to use its powers under federal legislation in relation to such Aboriginal
cultural heritage matters (see “Environmental and Regulatory Matters—Australia” ).
In June 2024, a government of national unity was formed with Cyril Ramaphosa being re-elected as President of South Africa. However, for
the first time in three decades, the African National Congress party lost its majority in the National Assembly. It is unclear how stable the
government of national unity will be and how it will govern going forward. Furthermore, while the South African Government has stated that it
does not intend to nationalise mining assets or mining companies, certain political parties favour a policy of nationalisation. Any threats of or
actual proceedings to nationalise any of Gold Fields’ assets could halt or curtail operations, resulting in a material adverse effect on Gold
Fields’ business, operating results and financial condition and could cause the value of Gold Fields’ securities to decline rapidly and
dramatically, possibly causing investors to lose the entirety of their respective investments.
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Further, high levels of unemployment, particularly among the youth, and a shortage of critical skills in South Africa, despite increased
government expenditure on education and training, exacerbated by possible ongoing loadshedding and degradation of infrastructure, remain
issues and deterrents to foreign investment. The volatile and uncertain labour and political environments, which severely impact the local
economy and investor confidence, have led, and may lead, to further downgrades in national credit ratings, making investment more
expensive and difficult to secure. See “— Gold Fields’ operations and profits have been and may continue to be adversely affected by trade
union activity and new and existing labour laws” and “— The continued status of South Africa’s credit rating as non-investment grade, as well
as the grey listing of South Africa by the Financial Action Task Force, may have an adverse effect on Gold Fields’ ability to secure financing” .
This may restrict Gold Fields’ future access to international financing and could have a material adverse effect on Gold Fields’ business,
operating results and financial condition.
Ghana continues to see high levels of unemployment, particularly among the youth, degradation of infrastructure, uncertain political
environments and tariff increases. Tax hikes and debt exchange programmes pursued by the government led to pockets of protests in Accra
in 2023. In addition to an International Monetary Fund payout in 2024, Ghana continues to extend existing levies and impose new ones.
These socio-economic trends continue to be issues of concern that deter foreign investment and weaken investor confidence. The general
election was held in December 2024 and resulted in the election of former President John Mahama, who previously served as President until
6 January 2017.
Chile held general elections in 2021, and Gabriel Boric was elected as President for a four-year term. Chile’s presidential election for the
2026-2030 term will take place on 16 November 2025, alongside parliamentary elections. The time officials dedicate to the upcoming
election could affect the timelines for certain permit approvals and other administrative processes. In 2020, Chile held a national referendum
during which the formation of a constitutional convention to rewrite Chile’s constitution was overwhelmingly approved. Following a series of
drafts which were rejected by voters, the Chilean government ruled out initiating a new constitutional process during the current presidential
term. It is unclear if the next government will institute a new constitutional process. As Gold Fields moves into production ramp-up at the
Salares Norte operation in Chile, any unrest, or any unforeseen or unfavourable changes stemming from the upcoming election, or any future
new constitution, such as a proposal to nationalise Chile’s gold mines, may delay or halt such production ramp-up, which could have a
material adverse effect on Gold Fields’ business, operating results and financial condition.
In 2021, Peru held a general election and Pedro Castillo was elected President for a five-year term. However, he was impeached in December
2022. As a result, Vice President Dina Boluarte was sworn into office. Growing concerns regarding crime (including illegal mining) and
insecurity have triggered social unrest in several parts of Peru. In March 2025, The Government of Peru declared a 30-day State of
Emergency for the Provinces of Metropolitan Lima and Callao in response to escalating violent crime rates. The next general election in Peru
will be held in 2026.
In Canada, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, leader of the Liberal Party since 2015, announced his resignation in January 2025, and in March
2025, Mark Carney became the Prime Minister of Canada. The next federal election will be held on 28 April 2025.
Engagement with community stakeholders in all of the regions where Gold Fields operates can pose challenges to local management and any
inability to properly manage these relationships may have a negative impact on Gold Fields’ production or associated costs. In Peru
specifically, local authorities have previously expressed concern regarding a perceived lack of values-based mining within their communities
and the central government of Peru has expressed concern that social instability has increased in the communities surrounding Cerro Corona.
There is also the potential for social instability, protests or organised criminal activity in the communities near Gold Fields’ South Deep,
Damang, Tarkwa and Cerro Corona mines relating to, among other things, community investment, unemployment, community mining,
environmental concerns, service delivery by local government or other issues.
It is not certain what, if any, political, economic or social impacts the newly elected, appointed or re-elected governments will have on
Australia, South Africa, Ghana, Chile, Peru, or Canada respectively, or on Gold Fields specifically. In addition, economic and political instability
in regions outside of the jurisdictions where Gold Fields operates and geopolitical events, such as political instability in West Africa and the
war in Ukraine and conflict in the Middle East and any related economic sanctions, may result in unavoidable uncertainties and events.
Moreover, resource nationalism could affect Gold Fields’ operations and profitability as governments may impose stricter regulations, raise
taxes, or nationalise assets to gain greater control over natural resources. See “— Gold Fields is subject to various regulatory costs, such as
taxes and royalties, the imposition of which may have a material adverse effect on Gold Fields’ operations and profits” . These uncertainties
and events could negatively affect costs of business, disrupt supply chains, cause volatility in commodity prices, currency exchange rates,
interest rates and worldwide political, regulatory, economic or market conditions. They could also cause instability in political institutions,
regulatory agencies and financial markets.
Occurrence of any such developments could result in Gold Fields experiencing opposition or disruptions in connection with any of its
operations. Such opposition or disruptions to any of Gold Fields’ operations, in particular if it has an adverse impact on costs or causes any
stoppages (including as a result of any protests aimed at government and other mining operations that affect operations), could have a
material adverse effect on Gold Fields’ business, operating results and financial condition.
If Gold Fields is unable to appoint, hire and retain qualified Board members, senior leadership, technically skilled employees and
contractors that make up its workforce or attain sufficient representation among marginalised or underrepresented persons in
management positions or sufficient gender diversity in its workforce, in particular in Board and senior leadership-level positions, its
business may be materially adversely affected.
Gold Fields’ ability to operate effectively and to meet its strategic objectives depends on the experience, skills and performance of its Board
members, senior leadership and technically skilled employees.
Various members of Gold Fields’ Board of Directors are expected to depart in the near future, including several long-serving Non-Executive
Directors. The Board has been actively working on succession planning and identifying diverse global candidates with the necessary skills
and experience. For example, in 2024, Shannon McRae and Zarina Bassa were appointed as Non-Executive Directors. However, the transition
period could last longer than expected and there may be difficulties with recruiting qualified candidates, which could require expending
additional resources and disrupting the continuity of the Board’s decision-making process.
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Furthermore, the Company has experienced significant changes to its senior leadership team between 2023 and 2025. In January 2024,
Mike Fraser was appointed as CEO, which followed the departure of four members of the Executive Committee in 2023. A further three
members of the Executive Committee, including the CFO, Executive Vice President of Australia and Executive Vice President of Sustainable
Development announced their retirements in 2023. In 2024, the Company appointed new members to its Executive Committee, including
Alex Dall as Interim CFO, Mariette Steyn as Executive Vice President Sustainability, Chris Gratias as Executive Vice President Strategy and
Corporate Development and Gerrit Lotz as Interim Executive Vice President People. In 2025, Alex Dall was appointed as the permanent CFO
and Executive Director, and Mariette Steyn’s portfolio was changed to include both People and Sustainability. The mining industry’s ongoing
global shortage of qualified global senior leadership, including as a result of increased competition for talent in the sector, may have a
negative impact on Gold Fields’ ability to fill future vacant positions on its Executive Committee. The shortage could also lead to salary
inflation, further impacting Gold Fields’ ability to attract and retain top talent.
Changes to the senior leadership team and the Board could impact Gold Fields’ strategy and strategic direction. In 2024, Gold Fields
announced that it would change its operating model from a three-layered organisation to a two-layered functional guidance model. However,
due to the various changes in the senior leadership team, the implementation of this new model may not be achieved within the timeframe
initially contemplated or at all. There is also no guarantee that this operating model will be effective. See “— Gold Fields may experience
unforeseen difficulties, delays or costs in implementing its business strategy and projects, particularly at Salares Norte, and any such strategy
or project may not result in the anticipated benefits” .
Furthermore, the mining industry, including Gold Fields, is experiencing shortages of sufficiently skilled employees. There are shortages of
mechanised mining skills in the Australian, South African, Ghanaian and Canadian gold mining industries and a shortage of technically
qualified employees in the Peruvian and Chilean gold mining industries. Gold Fields is also experiencing a shortage, and high turnover of,
skilled workers, including operators at South Deep. The ability of Gold Fields to secure a future pipeline of appropriately skilled employees is
also uncertain due to a decline in those seeking to train in the technical areas relevant to the mining industry and even more scarce female
talent entering those careers. Gold Fields may be unable to appoint, hire or retain qualified Board members, senior leadership, technically
skilled employees or other management personnel, or may have to pay higher levels of remuneration than it currently intends in order to do
so.
Additionally, Gold Fields takes proactive steps to ensure participation among marginalised or underrepresented persons (including, such as in
South Africa, Historically Disadvantaged Persons (as defined in the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act, No. 28 of 2002
(MPRDA) (HDSAs)), women and people with disabilities) at all levels within the Group, including at the Board and other relevant management
levels, and at all occupational levels. In some instances, including in South Africa, Gold Fields must ensure that there is sufficient participation
of marginalised or underrepresented persons (including HDSAs, women and people with disabilities) as a condition of its mining rights. See
“— Gold Fields’ mineral rights are subject to legislation, which could impose significant costs and burdens, certain ownership requirements
and possible penalties or forfeiture for non-compliance, the interpretation of which could be the subject of dispute” . If Gold Fields is unable to
appoint, hire and retain qualified Board members, senior leadership and technically skilled personnel or is unable to attain sufficient
representation of marginalised or underrepresented persons (including HDSAs, women and people with disabilities) at the board level and in
management positions, or if there are not sufficient succession plans in place, this could have a material adverse effect on its business
(including resulting in the imposition of fines and having a negative effect on production levels), operating results, financial position and social
licence to operate.
Gold Fields may not be able to meet its environmental, social and corporate governance targets or disclosure requirements.
Gold Fields has announced a range of environmental, social and governance (ESG)-related targets for 2030 and beyond, including: (i) safety,
health, wellbeing and environment targets of zero fatalities, serious injuries or serious environmental incidents; (ii) increased gender diversity,
including 30% female representation; (iii) tailings management, including complying with the Global Industry Standard on Tailings
Management and reducing the number of active upstream raised tailings storage facilities to three, globally; (iv) water stewardship to achieve
a 80% reuse and recycling of water and 45% reduction in freshwater use from a 2018 baseline; (v) decarbonisation targets to achieve a 50%
absolute and 30% net emissions (Scope 1 and 2) reduction against a 2016 baseline, a 10% Scope 3 emissions reduction from a 2022 baseline
and net zero emissions by 2050; and (vi) stakeholder value creation, including 30% of stakeholder value creation and six legacy programmes
benefitting host communities under implementation by 2030. Gold Fields cannot guarantee that it will meet any or all of these targets. The
climate crisis and socio-political challenges cannot be addressed by Gold Fields, or any organisation, on its own. Gold Fields’ progress is
dependent not only on its own actions but on the governments of its countries of operation, providing clear, early regulatory policy to help
drive the change needed to meet its targets as well as the actions of those in Gold Fields’ value chain and wider society.
Further, several jurisdictions have or are contemplating the introduction of mandatory climate-related financial disclosure. For example, the
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted final rules in 2024, which will require SEC registrants, including Gold Fields, to provide
certain climate-related information in their annual reports. The SEC stayed the effectiveness of these rules, and it is uncertain if or when
compliance will be required. In Australia, amendments to the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) introduced a mandatory climate-related financial
disclosure regime which imposed new sustainability reporting obligations on certain entities, including Gold Fields’ Australian entities, from
1 January 2025.
The costs of compliance with proposed and recently enacted climate disclosure rules are significant, and non-compliance may carry civil and
regulatory penalties. Failure to comply with applicable legislation or to meet its targets could have a material adverse effect on Gold Fields’
business, operating results and financial condition as well as posing reputational and litigation risks.
Gold Fields’ operations are subject to extensive environmental and health and safety laws and regulations, which could impose additional
costs and compliance requirements and Gold Fields may face operational disruptions, claims and liability for breaches, or alleged breaches,
of such regulations and other applicable laws.
Gold Fields’ operations are subject to extensive environmental and health and safety laws, regulations, permitting requirements and
standards. These regulations oversee, among other things, the protection of the environment, pollution, water management, waste disposal,
occupational health, safety and wellbeing, including mine safety, toxic substances, cultural heritage, the management and sustainable closure
of operations, and the protection of endangered and other special status species.
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In addition to compliance with local laws and regulations, Gold Fields’ operations are also increasingly subject to stakeholder expectations
concerning the application of stringent internationally recognised environmental, health, safety, wellbeing and social standards and
benchmarks. Such standards include the ICMM Mining Principles, Position Statements and Performance Expectations, the WGC Responsible
Gold Mining Principles, IFC Performance Standards, World Bank guidelines, as well as other national and financing lender institute guidelines.
The application of such standards could impose significant compliance costs on Gold Fields. Certain financial institutions from whom the
Company borrows money may also require compliance with any of these standards, the subsequent deviation from which could prevent or
adversely affect Gold Fields’ financial condition, existing financing arrangements and ability to secure future financing. For example, in 2023
Gold Fields entered into a U.S.$1.2 billion credit facility agreement and a A$500 million syndicated facility agreement, both of which offer the
benefit of a lower margin depending on the fulfilment of certain sustainability-linked key performance indicators. However, there is no
guarantee that Gold Fields will satisfy such commitments.
The environmental and health and safety laws and regulations applicable to Gold Fields impose significant compliance costs and subject the
Company to enforcement actions, which may result in suspension of all or part of an operation and/or significant financial penalties and
remedial actions, and potential litigation. In particular, the fatalities that occurred at South Deep in January 2024 and St. Ives in April 2024
remain subject to regulatory investigation. Moreover, a failure to satisfy environmental, health and safety standards could impact Gold Fields’
“social licence to operate”.
Compliance Costs
Gold Fields has incurred and may in the future incur significant costs to comply with environmental, social, health, safety and wellbeing
requirements imposed under existing or new legislation, regulations or permit requirements, or to comply with changes in existing laws and
regulations or the way they are applied. For example, Gold Fields is required to ensure it has sufficient funding for estimated mine closure
liabilities. In 2024, Gold Fields’ total gross mine closure liability was U.S.$641 million. The funding methods used to make provision for the
required portion of these mine closure cost liabilities, in accordance with in-country legislation, are as follows:
Australia: while there is an annual levy payable to the state of Western Australia (currently set at 1% of the total mine closure liability), this
goes into a State-administered fund known as the Mine Rehabilitation Fund, which is used to rehabilitate legacy sites or sites that have
been prematurely closed or abandoned. Consequently, Gold Fields’ Australian operations self-fund all mine closure liabilities;
South Africa: contributions to environmental trust funds and guarantees;
Ghana: reclamation bonds underwritten by banks, and restricted cash;
Chile: guarantee insurance policies;
Peru: bank guarantees and restricted cash; and
Canada: bank guarantees.
Enforcement Actions
Regulators are increasingly focusing on the enforcement of applicable environmental, social, health and safety laws and regulations and
permitting requirements, including in the jurisdictions where Gold Fields operates. Enforcement actions may cause Gold Fields’ operations to
cease or to be curtailed, and may include corrective measures requiring capital expenditures, installation of additional equipment or remedial
actions. Non-renewal or suspension of permits, the inability to secure new permits, or the imposition of additional conditions could eliminate
or severely restrict Gold Fields’ ability to conduct its operations.
Regulators can and do issue instructions following safety incidents to either partially or completely halt operations at affected mines. It is Gold
Fields’ policy to halt production at its operations when serious incidents occur in order to rectify hazardous situations and, if necessary, retrain
workers. In 2024, St. Ives was issued a prohibition notice by WorkSafe in relation to the paste plant construction site following a fatality at the
site in April 2024. Additionally, the South African Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) conducted site visits, audits and
inspections at South Deep, resulting in one section 54 notice (where the mine has to stop operations) following a fatal incident that occurred
in January 2024. There were no section 55 notices issued in 2024. A section 93 notice was issued relating to a contravention of the MPRDA
that related to non-compliance with the approved Social and Labour Plan of 2018 to 2022, of which Gold Fields presented all the evidence
required during January 2024. In addition, there can be no assurance that trade unions will not take industrial action in response to such
incidents which could lead to production losses. Trade unions may also exercise right of entry powers in relation to safety matters which may
impact production. Any additional stoppages in production, or increased costs associated with such incidents, or other safety related matters,
could have a material adverse effect on Gold Fields’ business, operating results and financial condition. Such incidents may also negatively
affect Gold Fields’ reputation with, among others, employees, trade unions and regulators.
Litigation
Gold Fields has been, and may in the future also be, subject to litigation and other costs as well as actions by authorities relating to
environmental, social, climate change, and health, safety and wellbeing matters, including mine closures, the suspension of operations, legal
representation during incident inquiries and prosecution for mining incidents as well as significant penalties and fines for non-compliance.
South African legislation grants legal standing to a wide range of interest groups to institute legal proceedings to enforce their environmental
rights, which are enforceable against private entities. In the future, Gold Fields may also be subject to litigation brought by members of the
community affected by environmental-related impacts, as well as non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and public bodies. In some of the
regions where Gold Fields operates, laws impose potential liability on directors, shareholders, and lenders for environmental damage.
Additionally, in certain circumstances, breaches of environmental and health laws can result in administrative penalties, fines, criminal
charges, or imprisonment for directors and officers of the company.
The principal health risks associated with Gold Fields’ mining operation in South Africa arise from occupational exposure and potential
community environmental exposure to silica dust, noise and certain hazardous substances, including toxic gases and radioactive particles.
The most significant occupational diseases affecting Gold Fields’ workforce include lung diseases, such as silicosis, tuberculosis, a
combination of the two and chronic obstructive airways disease, as well as noise-induced hearing loss. Employees have sought and may
continue to seek compensation for certain illnesses, such as silicosis, from their employer under workers’ compensation legislation and, at the
same time, in civil actions under common law (either as individuals or as a class) as is the case with the silicosis individual and class action
lawsuits. Such actions may also arise in connection with the alleged incidence of such diseases in communities proximate to Gold Fields’
mines.
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In 2018, a group of six South African mining companies, including Gold Fields, concluded a settlement agreement with the attorneys
representing claimants in a silicosis and tuberculosis class action. See “— Environmental and Regulatory Matters—South Africa—Health and
Safety—Silicosis and Tuberculosis Settlement” . Gold Fields has provided for the estimated cost of the above settlement based on actuarial
assessments and the provisions of the silicosis and tuberculosis class action settlement agreement. On 31 December 2024, the provision for
Gold Fields’ share of the settlement of the class action claims and related costs amounted to U.S.$4.9 million (R92.0 million). The nominal
value of this provision is U.S.$6.3 million (R119.1 million). However, the ultimate outcome of this matter remains uncertain, with the number of
eligible workers (or their dependents) successfully submitting claims and receiving compensation being uncertain. The provision is
consequently subject to adjustment in the future. See “Annual Financial Report—Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements—Note 38.
Contingent liabilities” . The payment of compensation for the claims could have a material adverse effect on Gold Fields’ business, reputation,
results of operations and financial condition. In addition, Gold Fields may incur significant additional costs arising out of these issues, including
costs relating to the payment of fees, increased levies or other contributions in respect of statutory compensation funds or other funds
established and expenditures arising out of its efforts to remediate these matters or to resolve any outstanding claims or other potential
action.
In 2021, Gold Fields received Resolution No 1 Rol D-246-2021, which temporarily suspended a capture and relocation plan for two Chinchilla
species. By 2023, the Superintendence of Environment (SMA) approved Gold Fields' updated environmental compliance programme and
paused the sanctioning process, contingent on Gold Fields' proposed technical criteria and measures. In late 2023, the SMA subsequently
approved an updated compliance programme. The rescue and relocation activities recommenced in the first quarter of 2024. In May 2024,
Salares Norte received a directive (MUT) from the SMA, requesting additional information and ordering a temporary suspension of the
dismantling of Rocky Area No 3. The MUT was extended, and capture and relocation activities recommenced at Rocky Area No 3 in October
2024, with Rocky Area No 3 dismantled as of 10 January 2025. The Compliance Plan (PdC) establishes 35 measures that must be periodically
reported to the SMA. In the event of any serious incident during the execution of the compliance programme, the relocation activities will be
required to be stopped. The SMA will determine whether to allow the resumption of activities or to suspend them and reactivate the
sanctioning process. Gold Fields has now executed multiple capture and relocation campaigns, with three chinchillas successfully relocated
and released. Gold Fields is continuing to implement these measures to ensure the successful relocation of the Chinchillas. However, any
failure in this process could expose Gold Fields to significant penalties or further regulatory action, and Gold Fields may potentially have to
suspend mining activities in the areas close to the remaining rocky areas or otherwise lose access to areas that are important to its current
and future operations.
As environmental, social, health and safety laws and regulations expand in scope and become more complex and stringent, Gold Fields may
face increased regulatory and stakeholder scrutiny, which may lead to increased capital expenditures and subject Gold Fields to potential
enforcement actions and litigation proceedings. Any significant cost increases, potential enforcement actions or litigation relating to
environmental, social, health and safety laws and regulations could have a material adverse effect on Gold Fields’ business, results of
operations and financial condition.
Mining companies are increasingly expected to provide benefits to affected communities. Failure to comply with these requirements can
result in legal suits, additional operational costs, reputational damage, investor divestment and impact Gold Fields’ “social licence to
operate”, which could adversely impact Gold Fields’ business, operating results and financial condition.
Gold Fields, like many mining companies, faces increasing pressure over the “social licence to operate”, meaning the acceptance by local
stakeholders of a company and its operations and activities. While formal permission to operate is ultimately controlled by host governments,
many mining activities require social permission from host communities and influential stakeholders to carry out operations effectively,
sustainably and profitably.
There is increasing pressure to demonstrate that, while a satisfactory return on investment for shareholders is sought, the environmental,
human rights (including resettlement, diversity, equity and inclusion, contractor management, modern slavery and workplace respect) and
other key sustainability issues must be proactively and responsibly managed (including through supply chains), and that all stakeholders, such
as employees and contractors, host communities (including Indigenous Peoples) and the governments of the countries in which Gold Fields
operates, also benefit from Gold Fields’ commercial activities. In some countries, such as Australia, there are also obligations to report on
modern slavery risks that may exist in a company’s operations and supply chains and to outline the actions being taken to address these.
There is also increasing action by members of the general financial and investment communities, such as asset managers, sovereign wealth
funds, public pension funds, universities, civil society and other groups, to promote improvements in ESG performance by Gold Fields and
others.
The potential consequences of these pressures and the adverse publicity in cases where companies are believed not to be creating sufficient
social and economic benefit or are perceived to not be responsibly managing other sustainability issues may result in additional operating
costs, higher capital expenditures, reputational damage, active stakeholder opposition (possibly resulting in delays, disruptions and
stoppages), allegations of human rights abuses, legal suits, regulatory intervention and investor withdrawal.
In order to maintain its social licence to operate, and prevent reputational damage, Gold Fields may need to design or redesign parts of its
mining operations to minimise their impact on such stakeholders and the environment by, among other means, changing mining plans to
reduce impact, modifying operations, changing planned capital expenditures, relocating affected people, or by employing personnel from
neighbouring communities. Anti-mining sentiments in some of the communities in which Gold Fields operates have been exacerbated by
factors such as high unemployment and violent crime rates, land acquisition and involuntary resettlement, artisanal and small-scale mining,
rights of indigenous peoples and respect for cultural heritage, government service delivery failure, environmental incidents and blasting
incidents, declining community benefits resulting from operational changes as well as non-mining related socio-political challenges. If any of
Gold Fields’ operations are halted or projects are delayed as a result of Gold Fields failing to attain and maintain community support, or due to
any other community-related disruptions such operations or projects could decrease in value or Gold Fields may be unable to maintain its
operations or bring such projects into production.
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Gold Fields may be required to take costly and time-consuming remedial measures, including providing compensation for land and
contributing to the restoration of livelihoods of those impacted. Gold Fields is obliged to comply with the terms and conditions of all the
mining rights it holds in South Africa. To this end, the Social and Labour Plan (SLP) provisions of Gold Fields’ mining rights must consider local
economic development, among other obligations. See “— Gold Fields’ mineral rights are subject to legislation, which could impose significant
costs and burdens, certain ownership requirements and possible penalties or forfeiture for non-compliance, the interpretation of which could
be the subject of dispute—South Africa” . Gold Fields also undertakes social and economic development spending in Australia, South Africa,
Ghana, Chile and Peru, either voluntarily and/or as a condition of its mining rights. In addition, as Gold Fields has a long history of mining
operations in certain regions or has purchased operations that have a long history, issues may arise regarding historical, as well as potential
future environmental or health impacts in those areas.
The cost of measures and other issues relating to the sustainable development of mining operations has placed significant demands on Gold
Fields’ resources and could increase capital and operating costs and have a material adverse impact on Gold Fields’ reputation, business,
operating results and financial condition.
Gold Fields’ operations across multiple jurisdictions face uncertainties related to title, rights, the renewal of mining leases and other
interests, which could impose significant costs and burdens, limit or prevent access to certain areas, or prohibit mining activity, which could
materially adversely affect Gold Fields’ operations.
Title to Gold Fields’ properties may be defective or subject to challenge, including due to unknown or undetected defects or failure to comply
with licence conditions. Mineral properties could be subject to prior unregistered liens, agreements, transfers, or claims, including native land
claims. Consequently, failure to maintain title and manage other interests could result in title disputes or could otherwise have a material
adverse effect on Gold Fields’ current or future operations.
Furthermore, Gold Fields may face challenges in renewing existing mining rights or licences. For example, in December 2024, Gold Fields
applied for an extension of the Damang mining lease, expiring on 18 April 2025, in accordance with applicable law. In March 2025, Gold
Fields was notified by the Ghanaian Minerals Commission that its application for extension had been rejected. Gold Fields believes, based on
applicable law and legal opinion which Gold Fields obtained from counsel, that there are no legitimate grounds for such rejection. Gold Fields
intends to pursue all available avenues to seek the reversal of this decision, and to ultimately obtain an extension of the Damang mining
lease, including through international arbitration, if required. However, there is no guarantee that Gold Fields will be successful in reversing
this decision.
Gold Fields operates in several jurisdictions where title to land may involve uncertainties, and disputes may arise related to ownership or
other rights and interests. This includes Australia, where native title and Aboriginal cultural heritage legislation aims to protect the claims,
determined rights and cultural heritage sites of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in relation to land and waters throughout Australia
in certain circumstances. Similarly, in Canada, different First Nations have filed land claims with governmental authorities, most of which have
not yet been recognised.  However, in respect of Gold Fields’ current activities, the James Bay and Northern Québec Agreement of 1975,
encompasses most of those claims and confirms the rights of the Cree Nation. To the extent that agreements with native title and First
Nations parties are not already in place, requirements to engage in costly negotiations with those parties could have implications for Gold
Fields’ access to or use of its tenure and, as a result, have a material adverse effect on Gold Fields’ business, operating results and financial
condition. See “— Compensation may be payable to native title holders and other First Nations in respect of Gold Fields’ operations in certain
regions” .
Similarly, in Australia, there are risks that Gold Fields’ exploration and mining activities could be delayed or prevented due to the presence or
potential presence of Aboriginal cultural heritage sites. Furthermore, if Aboriginal cultural heritage sites are damaged or materially altered due
to current or future operations, Gold Fields could be subject to criminal and/or civil penalties under relevant legislation and may suffer
reputational damage.
Gold Fields is subject to a range of legislation governing the protection and management of Aboriginal heritage, including the Aboriginal
Heritage Act 1972 (AHA Act) in Western Australia and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage Protection Act 1984 (Cth) (the Federal
Act). See “— Environmental and Regulatory Matters—Australia—Cultural Heritage” . Such laws have undergone numerous recent legislative
amendments (and may continue to experience reforms in the future), which has created uncertainty about the ongoing regulation and
enforcement of matters dealing with Aboriginal cultural heritage. Recently, there have been several applications made under the Federal Act
in close proximity to Agnew, seeking to protect Aboriginal cultural heritage sites and objects. Gold Fields is participating in the application
process, which remains ongoing, and although it does not directly impact Gold Fields’ existing operations at Agnew, there is no guarantee
that Gold Fields will not be adversely impacted by the outcome of these or similar applications.
The AHA Act, the Federal Act and similar legislation may increase the required consultation, engagement and authorisation obligations of
mining companies, including Gold Fields. This legislation may also require companies to undertake extensive cultural heritage surveys and
mapping, which could be expensive and time-consuming. Additionally, regulators may impose significant financial penalties for offences
involving interference with relevant Aboriginal cultural heritage sites or objects, all of which could have a material adverse effect on Gold
Fields’ business, operating results and/or financial condition.
Compensation may be payable to native title holders and other First Nations in respect of Gold Fields’ operations in certain regions.
Gold Fields operates in regions in which its properties may be subject to the rights or asserted rights of community stakeholders, including
indigenous and First Nations communities that hold legal rights. As a result, Gold Fields may be liable for compensation, either through claims
brought by native title holders or as agreed through consultation or agreement negotiations.
In Australia, the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth) (Native Title Act) allows native title holders (i.e., Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who
have secured a determination of native title) to seek compensation for any extinguishment or impairment of their native title rights and
interests which occurred following the commencement of the Racial Discrimination Act (1975) (Cth). The Commonwealth of Australia, its states
and territories are generally responsible for any native title compensation for acts (such as the granting of land and mining tenure) attributable
to them. However, this liability may be passed on to third parties (including the holders and former holders of mining tenure) either
contractually or by legislation.
Several compensation claims in various states and territories across Australia have resulted following the High Court’s decision in 2019 to
award compensation of approximately A$2.5 million to native title holders in Timber Creek in the Northern Territory in connection with the
Timber Creek Decision. However, the Timber Creek Decision did not address how compensation was to be assessed where the impact on
native title is caused by interests (such as mining leases) which impair native title rights without extinguishing them.
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With respect to the lands related to Gold Fields’ mines, native title has been recognised in part or in whole over the Gruyere, Granny Smith, St.
Ives and Agnew mines. Consequently, the native title holders for each of these areas are entitled to commence compensation claims (to the
extent that such rights have not been waived). Accordingly, in 2020, the Tjiwarl People, who have native title claims over part of the lands
upon which the Agnew mine is situated, brought three separate compensation claims against the state of Western Australia for damage and
loss of access to land known as the Tjiwarl Claims. In May 2023, the Western Australian government entered into an Indigenous Land Use
Agreement with the Tjiwarl Aboriginal Corporation in full and final settlement of the State of Western Australia’s liability for compensation to
the Tjiwarl People. The agreement expressly excludes compensation liability that mining tenement holders, such as Gold Fields, may have for
mining tenements granted under the Mining Act 1978 (WA). Gold Fields is negotiating an agreement with the Tjiwarl People in relation to
payments for historical mining activities and future production. The agreement is also expected to address native title compensation liability
associated with Agnew. That agreement, if and when it is finalised, will require the ‘authorisation’ of the Tjiwarl people in order for it to be
executed. There is no guarantee that the negotiations will result in an agreement being finalised, or that any such agreement will ultimately be
authorised.
Gold Fields has agreements in place with the Yilka People and the Sullivan family, who have native title claims over the lands upon which the
Gruyere mine is situated, and with the representative body for the Ngadju People, who hold native title over a significant area in Western
Australia’s Goldfields region, including a large part of St. Ives. Among other things, the agreements provide compensation for the Yilka
People, the Sullivan Family and the Ngadju People and address native title compensation liability associated with Gruyere and parts of St.
Ives.
The remaining determined native title holders have not yet commenced compensation claims, but there is a prospect that this will occur in the
future. Gold Fields does not yet have agreements with these holders, and there is no guarantee that any negotiations commenced will result
in an agreement being authorised and executed. Similarly, if the native title claims that are currently progressing through the determination
process in the Federal Court in relation to certain parts of the St. Ives mine are determined, or if further claims are made over areas that are
yet undetermined (for example over part of the Agnew operations), and those claimants achieve a determination of their native title rights,
those native title holders would obtain a right to commence a compensation claim.
To the extent that it is ultimately determined that the compensation liability of the State of Western Australia may be passed on to Gold Fields
as a holder (or former holder) of mining tenure in a determined native title claim area, and Gold Fields does not have the benefit or a release
from liability in any contractual agreement, (as it does with the Ngadju People, the Yilka People and the Sullivan Family) Gold Fields may be
liable for any native title compensation determined in relation to those tenements. However, until a sufficient body of compensation claims
have worked their way through the Australian courts, the allocation, quantum and timing of this liability will remain uncertain. Gold Fields is
monitoring this issue and the various compensation claims being brought by native title holders and will assess any potential risks associated
as the claims are resolved in the various courts.
In Canada, compensation may be payable as a result of consultation or agreement making processes with First Nations parties. The majority
of the exploration rights held by Gold Fields are located within the boundaries of the James Bay and Northern Québec Agreement, in lands
recognised by Québec and Canada as traditional lands of the Crees. Two other First Nations have filed territorial claims, with both levels of
government, for certain areas covered by Gold Fields exploration rights: the Anishnabegs of Lac-Simon and the Attikamekws of Opiticiwan.
Gold Fields has an advanced exploration agreement for the Windfall project with the Cree First Nation of Waswanipi and the Cree Nation
Government, and an Impact and Benefit Agreement (IBA) will be negotiated to support further project development and ultimately operation.
Due to the nature of mining and the extensive environmental footprint of the operations, environmental and industrial incidents and
pollution may result in operational disruptions such as stoppages which could result in increased production costs as well as financial and
regulatory liabilities.
Gold mining by its nature involves significant risks and hazards, including environmental hazards and industrial and mining incidents, which
have and may lead to serious injuries and fatalities. These may include, for example, seismic events, explosions, fires, cave-ins and blockages,
flooding, discharges of gases and toxic substances, contamination of water, air or soil resources, radioactivity and other incidents or
conditions resulting from mining activities, including, among other things, blasting and the transport, storage and handling of hazardous
materials. For example, in Peru, the Assessment and Environmental Control Agency (OEFA) imposed a fine against Gold Fields of
approximately U.S.$2.8 million in 2021 in connection with an incident that resulted in water containing tailings from the Cerro Corona TSF
flowing through an authorised diversion pipe. Gold Fields elected to pay the fine to avoid any coercive execution measures while challenging
the fine in court, which is pending final resolution.
The occurrence of any of these hazards or risks could delay or halt production, increase production costs and result in financial and regulatory
liability for Gold Fields (including because of the occurrence of hazards that took place at operations which were previously owned by Gold
Fields), which could have a material adverse effect on Gold Fields’ business, operating results and financial condition. In addition to the
occurrence of serious injuries or fatalities relating to mining activities, transportation-related incidents, or natural events involving Gold Fields’
management, employees, or contractors could have a material adverse effect on Gold Fields’ business, operating results and financial
condition.
Increasing regulation of environmental and sustainability matters such as greenhouse gas emissions and climate change may materially
adversely affect Gold Fields’ operations.
Energy is a significant input and cost to Gold Fields’ mining and processing operations, with its principal energy sources being electricity,
purchased petroleum products, and increasingly, renewable energy sources. Several governments, or governmental bodies, have introduced
or are contemplating regulatory changes in response to the potential impact of climate change. Many of these contemplate restricting
emissions of GHG or otherwise imposing a price on those emissions in jurisdictions in which Gold Fields operates.
The Australian government has committed to reaching net zero emissions by 2050 and, in 2022, announced additional emissions reduction
targets of 43% below 2005 levels by 2030. In 2022, Australia passed the Climate Change Act 2022 (Cth) which enacted the 2030 and 2050
targets in legislation. The Australian government has also progressed reforms in several sectors to align with its climate targets, including
amendments to the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act 2007 (Cth) Safeguard Mechanisms (SGM), the primary tool to limit
emissions from large emitting facilities. Both the Gruyere and Granny Smith mines are regulated under the SGM and as such, are subject to
the facility baseline changes that came into effect from 1 July 2023 and apply a production-adjusted baseline declining at the rate of 4.9%
each year to 2030. Where a facility’s emissions exceed its baseline, the facility will need to surrender Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs)
or a new instrument called a Safeguard Mechanism Credit (SMC). SMCs will be created where a facility keeps its emissions below its baseline.
If the emissions from the relevant facilities are above their baseline, Gold Fields will need to procure ACCUs or SMCs on market and will be
subject to additional costs and market price fluctuations for those credits as a result.
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In South Africa, a carbon tax under the South African Carbon Tax Act No. 15 of 2019 (South African Carbon Tax Act), which is designed to levy
a tax on the person who conducts an activity in South Africa that results in GHG emissions equal to or above a certain threshold. The carbon
tax framework requires the calculation of liability to be based on the sum of “Scope 1” GHG emissions, which result from fuel combustion,
industrial processes and fugitive emissions. With respect to South Deep, the applicable greenhouse emitting activities include direct
emissions from diesel fired generators and vehicles. The carbon tax for emissions resulting from liquid fuels such as diesel and petrol is
included in the fuel tax regime. Consequently, these emissions are excluded from the emissions on which carbon tax is calculated. Taxpayers
must determine emissions in accordance with a reporting methodology approved by the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the
Environment (DFFE), or the prescribed formulas in the South African Carbon Tax Act. In addition, the South African government enacted the
Climate Change Act 22 of 2024 (Climate Change Act). The Climate Change Act, which has yet to come into force, will impose “carbon
budgets” on entities in certain high-emitting industries, such as mining. The carbon budgets are intended to operate as statutory limits for
CO2 emissions. It is expected that the Carbon Tax Act will be aligned with the Climate Change Act, through higher rates of carbon tax in
respect of emissions exceeding the applicable carbon budget. Moreover, it is unclear to what extent Gold Fields will be able to make use of
allowances that are currently embedded in the carbon tax framework under the Carbon Tax Act.
Gold Fields is subject to the South African Carbon Tax until the Climate Change Act comes into effect. Under the first phase of the South
African Carbon Tax Act, “Scope 1” emissions will be taxed from 1 June 2019 to 31 December 2025. The carbon tax rate for tax liable entities
will be R190 and R236 per tonne of the carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) of their net GHG emissions for fiscal 2024 and fiscal 2025,
respectively. However, pursuant to certain allowances under the South African Carbon Tax Act, the effective carbon tax rate may vary. For
example, the effective carbon tax rate varied from R159 to R190 per tonne of CO2e emitted for fiscal 2024. Such allowances include, a basic
tax-free allowance, an increased tax-free threshold for trade exposed sectors, the recognition of emission reduction efforts, and the use of
carbon offsets against a carbon tax liability. The South African Carbon Tax Act allows mining companies such as Gold Fields to reduce their
carbon tax liability by using offset credits up to a maximum of 10% of their GHG emissions. According to tax proposals announced
contemporaneously with the National Budget Speech on 12 March 2025, the basic tax-free allowance will be extended to 31 December 2030,
while the voluntary carbon budget allowance will apply until 31 December 2025, and the carbon offsets allowance will increase by 5% from 1
January 2026.
In fiscal 2024, South Deep’s eligible “Scope 1” emissions were from liquid fuels and the mine had no carbon tax liability beyond that which
was included in fuel prices. The carbon tax has not had an impact on the price of electricity. However, should Eskom be required to pass on
the cost of the tax from its emissions to customers, electricity tariffs may rise significantly. In the 12 March 2025 tax proposals, the South
African government committed to extending electricity price neutrality for carbon tax to 31 December 2030. Further, other commodities that
South Deep consumes may see price increases as the tax is passed through the market.
The Government of Ghana has at various times put in place policies that aim to respond to climate change. Prominent among Ghana’s
adaptation policy initiatives are the National Climate Change Adaptation Strategy (NCCAS), the National Climate Change Policy (NCCP), the
Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) and the National Climate Change Master Plan Action Programme for Implementation. The NCCP is
Ghana’s integrated response to climate change. The vision is to ensure a climate resilient and climate compatible economy while achieving
sustainable development through equitable low carbon economic growth for Ghana. Additionally, while the Ghanaian Parliament passed the
Emissions Levy Act, 2023, Act 1112, which imposes a levy on carbon dioxide equivalent emissions on the mining sector, among others, and
combustion emissions from vehicles, this legislation is yet to come into effect.
In 2022, Chile implemented the Framework Law on Climate Change (LMCC). This law establishes a legal framework to tackle climate change
through long-term mitigation and adaptation strategies, aligning with Chile’s international commitments under the Paris Agreement. It sets a
national goal to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.
In 2019, Peru approved a climate change framework law (Climate Change Framework) seeking collaboration between the Peruvian
government and the private sector. The Climate Change Framework is intended to realise Peru’s nationally determined contribution by
reducing emissions by up to 30% by 2030. The Climate Change Framework also seeks to meet a 20% carbon reduction goal through the
energy, industry, and waste sectors. Several entities and tools have been created to assist in achieving these goals. Assessments of the
potential impact of this and other future climate-related regulations are uncertain, given the wide scope of potential regulatory change in
countries in which Gold Fields operates.
In addition, several other regulatory initiatives are underway in countries in which Gold Fields operates that seek to reduce or limit industrial
GHG emissions. These regulatory initiatives are likely to impact Gold Fields’ operations directly or by affecting the cost of doing business, for
example by increasing the costs of its suppliers. Inconsistency of regulations may affect both Gold Fields’ decision to pursue opportunities in
certain countries and its costs of operations. Furthermore, additional, new and/or different regulations in this area, such as the imposition of
stricter limits than those currently contemplated, could be enacted, all of which could have a material adverse effect on Gold Fields’ business,
financial condition, results of operations and prospects.
Climate change may present physical risks to Gold Fields’ operations, including from extreme weather events and increased risk of
wildfires and flooding.
Gold Fields’ operations could be exposed to several physical risks posed by climate change, such as changes in rainfall, rising sea levels,
reduced water availability, higher temperatures and more frequent extreme weather events. Events or conditions such as fires, flooding or
inadequate water supplies could disrupt Gold Fields’ mining and transport operations, mineral processing and rehabilitation efforts, create
resource or energy shortages, damage property or equipment and increase health and safety risks. For instance, in March 2024, Gruyere
received over 140 millimetres of rainwater, the equivalent of rain typically accumulated over a six-month period, which flooded its main access
road, cutting the mine off, and led to material operational downtime. This resulted in financial losses of U.S.$12 million, including loss of gold
sales, repairs and other costs. Such events or conditions could have other adverse effects on its workforce and on the communities around its
mines, such as an increased risk of food insecurity, water scarcity and prevalence of disease. Each of these potential physical impacts of
climate change could disrupt Gold Fields’ operations and have a materially adverse effect on its business, operating results and financial
condition.
Gold Fields’ operations are subject to water use licences, which could impose significant costs and burdens.
Gold Fields’ operations are subject to water use licences and regulations that govern each operation’s water usage and that require, among
other things, mining operations to achieve and maintain certain water quality limits regarding all water discharges. Gold Fields is required to
comply with these regulations under its permits and licences and any failure to do so could result in the curtailment or halting of production at
the affected locations.
In Australia, Gold Fields is required to obtain a water licence from the Western Australian Department of Water and Environmental Regulation
(DWER) to enable both the extraction and discharge of water for its mining activities. A water licence is granted subject to conditions and
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limitations with which the licence holder must comply. Contravening the conditions of a water licence is an offence and can lead to the licence
being cancelled or suspended. A water licence can also be cancelled or suspended in various other circumstances, including where the
Minister for Water or the Minister for Environment of Western Australia is of the opinion that the cancellation or suspension is necessary or
desirable to protect the water resource or associated environment from unacceptable damage. Gold Fields has obtained the necessary water
extraction and discharge licences (or has alternative supply arrangements in place) to support its current operations in Australia, but there
remains a risk that these licences will become subject to more onerous conditions in the future or may not continue to meet operational
requirements.
In South Africa, Gold Fields continues to use measures to remove underground water to permit the routine safe functioning of South Deep.
While South Deep has implemented a water and environmental management strategy in an effort to satisfy the conditions of its water use
licence and other relevant water and environmental regulatory requirements, there is no guarantee this strategy will be effective.
While Gold Fields continues to conduct diligence to comply with the water use and water quality discharge standards, there is no guarantee
that it will always be compliant. For example, in Ghana, Gold Fields is required to acquire permits for groundwater and surface water
abstraction as well as permits for pit dewatering from the Water Resources Commission of Ghana. These permits also allow for discharge of
water from Gold Fields sites and come with stringent conditions and discharge standards that must be met. While these permits are due to be
renewed every three years, noncompliance can result in heavy fines, withdrawal of the permit and refusal of the Water Resources
Commission to renew the permit on expiration. The Water Resources Commission is looking to issue permits for all water holding facilities and
this could increase costs and the likelihood of noncompliance.
In Chile, inland water is a national asset for public use and private party usage is regulated through a concession for a maximum of 50 years
and requires an environmental permit. The environmental permit for the Salares Norte operation authorises the extraction and use of a flow of
30 litres per second during the operation phase of the project. Any abstraction in excess of the authorised flow may constitute an “illegal
water extraction” and may result in fines, suspensions and/or closures of wells.
Any failure on Gold Fields’ part to achieve or maintain compliance with the requirements of its water use licences with respect to any of its
operations could result in Gold Fields being subject to substantial claims, penalties, fees and expenses; significant delays in operations; or the
loss of the relevant water use licence, which could curtail or halt production at the affected operation and have a material adverse effect on
Gold Fields’ business, operating results and financial condition.
Gold Fields has experienced and may experience further acid mine drainage related pollution, which may compromise its ability to comply
with legislative requirements or result in additional operating or closure cost liabilities.
Acid mine drainage (AMD) and acid rock drainage (ARD, together with AMD, Acid Drainage or AD) is formed when certain sulphide minerals in
rocks are exposed to oxidising conditions (such as the presence of oxygen, combined with water). AD can occur under natural conditions or
because of the sulphide minerals that are encountered and exposed to oxidation during mining or during storage in waste rock dumps, ore
stockpiles or TSFs. The acidic water that forms usually contains iron and other metals if they are contained in the host rock.
Gold Fields has experienced incidences of AD, and the risk of potential short-term and long-term AD issues, specifically at the St. Ives, South
Deep and Cerro Corona mines, with immaterial levels of surface AD generation also occurring at other operations. As a result, Gold Fields has
investigated technical solutions to manage AD impacts, while updating the relevant regulatory authorities on its progress.
Despite undertaking such measures, it is difficult to estimate the total impact that the AD-related issues may have on the Group and there can
be no assurance that Gold Fields will be successful in preventing or managing long-term potential AD issues at all of its operations.
Gold Fields’ mine closure cost estimate (namely environmental rehabilitation cost provisions) for fiscal 2024 contains those aspects of AD
management (namely tailings facilities, waste rock dumps, ore stockpiles and other surface infrastructure), which management has been able
to reliably estimate. However, there could be no guarantee that Gold Fields’ current cost estimate, including the cost of AD treatment and
other types of post-closure water treatment, reflects all relevant factors and, as such, the actual closure costs may be higher.
The existence of material long-term AD issues at any of Gold Fields’ operations could cause it to fail to comply with its water use licence
requirements and could expose Gold Fields to fines, additional operating costs and other liabilities. In certain areas where Gold Fields
operates, AD could also cause scarcity of water which can affect the continued process of mining and cause production curtailment and mine
closures, any of which could have a material adverse effect on Gold Fields’ business, production, operating results and financial condition.
The failure of a tailings storage facility could result in litigation, additional operational costs and production delays, investor divestment and
impact Gold Fields’ “social licence to operate”.
Mining companies face inherent risks in their operation of tailings storage facilities. Tailings storage facilities are structures designed and
managed to contain fine mining waste, known as tailings. Tailings are a by-product of mining, consisting of the processed rock or fine grit left
over from separating the commodities of value from the rock within which they occur. However, tailings storage facilities expose Gold Fields
to certain risks that could be detrimental to operations, the environment, public health or safety. Tailings storage facilities designed as
upstream raised facilities may present greater risk, particularly where the facility is in a high seasonal rainfall area and an area of high seismic
activity. When tailings storage facilities fail, the consequences can be catastrophic for communities, local economies and the surrounding
environment. In the event of a failure at one of Gold Fields’ tailings storage facilities, the loss of human life and/or extensive property and
permanent environmental damage can occur, leading to large unforeseen expenditures as a result of recovering the region, assisting affected
people, and through the imposition of penalties, fines and other monetary damages. In addition, such a failure could adversely impact Gold
Fields’ social licence to operate and may damage the Group’s reputation.
Tailings facilities are in a near-constant state of change, from initial construction, during operations and until closure. Gold Fields maintains
measures to manage the safety of its tailings storage facilities in accordance with international standards such as the Global Industry Standard
on Tailings Management (GISTM), adopting new deposition technologies and undertaking routine operational reviews and audits by
independent consultants. However, Gold Fields cannot guarantee the effectiveness of its designs, construction quality or regular monitoring
throughout its operations or that these measures will prevent the failure of one or more of its tailings storage facilities, that such potential
failure will be detected in advance, or that its emergency response will be able to mitigate any potential loss of life or environmental damage.
Gold Fields also cannot guarantee that its operating partners maintain similar safety precautions or monitoring systems on their tailings
storage facilities.
The failure of a tailings storage facility could lead to multiple legal proceedings and investigations, including securities class actions, criminal
proceedings and public civil actions (against the Company and/or individuals) for significant damages. Furthermore, eliminating the
“conventional” practice of storing wet tailings (e.g. alternatively stacking filtered tailings and compacting the tailings) could require the
research, development and deployment of new technologies, which could lead to additional large expenditures. As a result of recent or future
dam failures, other environmental, health and safety laws and regulations may be forthcoming globally, including in jurisdictions where Gold
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Field operates, which may ban or curtail any storage of wet tailings or the construction or use of upstream tailings storage facilities. In
addition, changes in industry standards, laws and regulations may impose more stringent conditions in connection with the licensing process
of projects and operations and increase criminal and civil liability for companies, officers and contractors.
Gold Fields reported in 2023 that all four of its priority facilities partially conformed to the GISTM standard. While the Company is committed to
being fully compliant with the GISTM by August 2025 for all facilities, there is no guarantee that Gold Fields will achieve full compliance in this
timeframe or at all.
Due to ageing infrastructure at Gold Fields’ operations, unplanned breakdowns and stoppages may result in production delays, increased
costs and industrial incidents.
Once shafts or processing plants approach and reach the end of their planned lifespan and begin operating under extended LOM mineral
reserve conditions, additional maintenance, refurbishment, condition monitoring and care is required. The infrastructure in all of Gold Fields’
operating countries falls into this category. Although Gold Fields has comprehensive strategies in place to address these issues and is
currently undertaking an asset integrity review, incidents resulting in production delays, increased costs, industrial incidents, health and safety
risks, or threats to operational continuity may occur. Such incidents may have a material adverse effect on Gold Fields’ business, operating
results and financial condition.
The effects of the regional cessation of dewatering may have a material adverse effect on Gold Fields’ South Deep operation.
In 2016, Sibanye Stillwater Limited (formerly Sibanye Gold Limited) announced that it would be closing its Ezulwini (Cooke 4) shaft. As a part of
this process, Sibanye-Stillwater filed an application for closure and the cessation of dewatering from the mine with the DMRE. There have
been various iterations of Sibanye-Stillwater’s application and objections thereto and, in 2020, the DMRE refused the application for closure
and the cessation of dewatering.
Concurrently, in 2019 Sibanye-Stillwater, through its subsidiary, Ezulwini Mining Company (Pty) Ltd, brought an application in a South African
court against seven respondents, including South Deep, in relation to the cessation of dewatering from Ezulwini (Cooke 4). After a series of
court proceedings, the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) confirmed that Ezulwini must continue to operate Ezulwini (Cooke 4) until the DMRE
has issued a closure certificate or for such longer period as provided for under section 24R of the National Environmental Management Act,
No. 107 of 1998 (NEMA). Ezulwini was unsuccessful in its application for leave to appeal the decision of the SCA to the Constitutional Court.
Furthermore, in early 2020, Rand Uranium, a subsidiary of Sibanye-Stillwater, submitted a basic environmental assessment process to the
DMRE for the closure of the Cooke 3, 2 and 1 shafts, to which Gold Fields objected. In 2021, the DMRE granted the environmental
authorisation to Rand Uranium, which makes provision for the rewatering of the Cooke 3, 2 and 1 shafts. Gold Fields appealed the DMRE’s
decision in 2022, and in 2023, the Minister of the DFFE handed down a decision in favour of Gold Fields' appeal and the environmental
authorisation issued to Rand Uranium has been set aside, meaning Rand Uranium will not be able to stop the current activities being
performed and may not rewater the mine works.
Non‑compliance with the decisions of the DMRE and various courts, whether intentional or accidental, may lead to severe consequences
since the cessation of pumping and/or the rewatering of Ezulwini (Cooke 4) could result in an increased risk of fluid-induced seismicity to
South Deep posing a risk to the mine’s safety. This, in turn, may have a material adverse effect on Gold Fields’ business, operating results and
financial condition.
Legal, regulatory and compliance risk factors
Gold Fields is subject to various regulatory costs, such as taxes and royalties, the imposition of which may have a material adverse effect
on Gold Fields’ operations and profits.
In recent years, governments (often with support from communities, NGOs and/or trade unions) in several jurisdictions have sought and, in
some cases, have implemented greater cost imposts on the mining industry, including through the imposition of additional taxes and royalties.
Such resource nationalism, whether in the form of cost imposts, interference in project management, mandatory social investment
requirements, local content requirements or creeping expropriation, could impact the global mining industry and Gold Fields’ business,
operating results and financial condition.
Australia operates a state-based royalty regime, and a federal corporate tax regime. Each of Gold Fields’ Australian mines are in the state of
Western Australia, which imposes a 2.5% royalty on the value of gold produced. Despite previous proposals to raise the royalty rate for gold,
the recent budgets of the state of Western Australia, including for 2025, have not provided for an increase in the royalty on gold, maintaining
the existing rate of 2.5%. While the state government has signalled that it does not intend to further pursue royalty changes and has not
included any provision for an increase to the royalty on gold in the budget forward estimates (which covered the period through to 2028), the
risk remains that the government of Western Australia will seek to impose royalty increases in the future.
The state of Western Australia also imposes a payroll tax, which is calculated based on wages paid or payable by Gold Fields to its
employees. The Australian federal government levies corporate income tax at the rate of 30% on companies with aggregated turnover which
is more than A$50 million.
In South Africa, the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Royalty Act, No. 28 of 2008 (the Royalty Act) imposes a royalty on refined and unrefined
minerals payable to the South African Government.
The royalty in respect of refined minerals (which include gold and platinum) is calculated by dividing earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT)
by the product of 12.5 times gross sales in respect of refined mineral resources calculated as a percentage, plus an additional 0.5% and then
multiplying the ratio with the gross sales of the refined mineral resource. EBIT refers to taxable mining income (with certain exceptions such as
no deduction for interest payable and foreign exchange losses) before assessed losses but after capital expenditure. A maximum royalty of
5% of revenue has been introduced for refined minerals. Gold Fields currently pays a royalty based on the refined minerals royalty calculation
as applied to its gross revenue.
Under South African tax legislation, gold mining companies and non-gold mining companies are subject to corporate income tax at different
rates. The corporate income tax rate for non-gold mining companies was reduced from 28% to 27% for years of assessment ended on or after
31 March 2023. The corporate tax rate for a gold mining company is determined according to a formula which is affected by the profitability of
the applicable mining operation. Accordingly, depending on the profitability of mining operations in South Africa, the effective tax rate can be
significantly different from year to year.
The MPRDA provides a statutory right of access for the mining right holder to the mining area for the purposes of conducting mining
operations and does not require the holder to own the land on which it conducts operations. Once a mining right is granted, a landowner
cannot refuse a lawful mining right holder the right to conduct its mining operations. In addition, the landowner is only entitled to
compensation for loss or damage from the mining right holder for the use of the land for mining operations conducted in terms of the MPRDA.
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Recent case law in South Africa has strengthened the rights of communities on mining land, including by requiring written consent from
informal rights holders in certain circumstances.
In 2025, a revised version of the expropriation bill (Expropriation Bill) was signed into law. The Expropriation Bill generally provides for land
expropriation exclusively for public purposes and in the public interest under Section 25 of the South African Constitution, allowing for
expropriation of land with no compensation under certain conditions. See “— Environmental and Regulatory Matters—South Africa—Land
Expropriation” .
Any expropriation legislation resulting in the expropriation of land, including in connection with the Expropriation Bill, on which Gold Fields
operates or relies on would disrupt operations, which could have a material adverse effect on Gold Fields’ business, operating results and
financial condition.
In Ghana, the ownership of land on which there are mineral deposits is separate from the ownership of the minerals as minerals are the
property of the Ghanaian Republic and are vested in the president in trust for the people of Ghana. On 1 January 2017, in line with the
development agreements concluded between Gold Fields and the government of Ghana (Development Agreements), Gold Fields’ royalty rate
changed from a flat 5% of revenue to a sliding scale royalty based on the price of gold, starting at a rate of 3% on a gold price below U.S.
$1,300 per ounce up to a rate of 5% on a gold price of at least U.S.$2,300 per ounce, and the corporate tax rate was set at 32.5%. There can
be no guarantee, however, that the existing tax and royalty rates will not increase in the future, or that the government of Ghana will not
materially change the terms of the Development Agreements, refuse to extend or renew the agreements, or rescind the agreements
altogether. In March 2023, the government of Ghana passed the Growth and Sustainability Levy Act 2023 (Act 1095) which imposes a
temporary levy of 1% of gross production for the period 2023 to 2025, irrespective of existing Developing Agreements or tax exemption
agreements. Gold Fields and other affected mining companies (who have Development Agreements) formally objected to paying the levy,
without formal resolution being reached. The Government of Ghana announced in its March 2025 budget that the Growth and Sustainability
Levy would be increased from 1% to 3%, with the sunset date pushed out to 2028.
The Fees and Charges (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 2022 (Act 1080) imposes an annual ground rent on mining concessions of
approximately U.S.$1.27 per acre payable to the government of Ghana. The Chamber is engaging the government to review the rate. Under
the Ghanaian Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 (Act 703) (Minerals and Mining Act), the Ghanaian Minister of Lands and Natural Resources
(Minister of Lands and Natural Resources) has the right of pre-emption over all minerals obtained in Ghana and products derived from the
refining or treatment of these minerals. On 31 July 2018, the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources informed the Chamber of the
government of Ghana’s intention to exercise its right of pre-emption to acquire up to 30% of all gold mined in Ghana for the benefit of
Ghanaian refineries. The Chamber submitted a counter proposal for the government of Ghana’s consideration and a response remains
pending.
The Bank of Ghana announced a domestic gold purchase programme to buy refined gold from gold mining companies to shore up its
reserves and help stabilise the Ghanaian Cedi, which suffered a steep depreciation in its value in 2022. The Bank of Ghana entered into an
agreement with Gold Fields (through an industry initiative with the Chamber), which was later amended, whereby the Bank of Ghana buys a
pre-determined amount of gold directly from Gold Fields’ refining company. In 2023, Gold Fields Ghana sold 127,397.62 ounces to the Bank
of Ghana with Abosso selling 28,444.90 ounces and Gold Fields Ghana selling 98,952.72 ounces. In 2024, Gold Fields’ Damang and Tarkwa
mines together sold 18,320.51 ounces and 81,825.35ounces of gold to the Bank of Ghana, respectively. See “— Environmental and Regulatory
Matters—Ghana—Mineral Rights” .
In Chile, in 2019, Gold Fields entered into a stability agreement with the Chilean government, pursuant to which a special investment regime
applies such that Salares Norte is not subject to any new tax, royalty, fee or similar specific encumbrance over mining activities, but is subject
to any changes the government may implement under a general tax regime. Unless there is further taxation reform, the Salares Norte
operation is subject to the current 27% corporate tax rate in Chile, and any dividends paid by the Salares Norte operation to Gold Fields are
subject to the current 35% withholding tax rate in Chile. Further, the 27% corporate tax paid will fully count as a credit against the withholding
tax levied, resulting in an effective dividend withholding tax rate of approximately 8%.
In addition, the tax reform bill which proposed to replace the current tax integrated system with a “dual system”, potentially reducing the
corporate tax rate, was rejected by the Chilean congress. In 2023, the Chilean president introduced the main guidelines of the “Fiscal Pact”,
which will likely consist of two separate bills: one relating to combating tax evasion and avoidance and the other will be focused on tax
reforms aimed at increasing revenue. The specific content of each bill has not yet been specified and parliamentary discussion continues.
In Peru, the general corporate income tax rate is 29.5% and the dividends income tax rate applicable to non-resident shareholders is 5%. In
addition to the corporate income tax, mining companies are required to pay a statutory mining royalty ( Regalía Minera ), a Special Mining Tax
( Impuesto Especial a la Minería ). Mining companies are also required to pay an annual supervisory contribution to the Supervisory Body of
Investment in Energy and Mining ( Organismo Supervisor de la Inversion en Energia y Mineria, or the OSINERGMIN ), as well as to the
Assessment and Environment Supervising Agency ( Organismo de Evaluacion y Fiscalizacion Ambiental, or the OEFA ). In addition, a
consultation law requires the government to consult with indigenous or native populations on legislative or administrative proposals that may
have an impact on their collective rights, including the granting of permits for the development of mining projects. See “— Environmental and
Regulatory Matters—Peru—Mining Royalty and Other Special Mining Taxes and Charges” . The effect of any further changes to the regulatory
system in Peru on Gold Fields cannot be predicted at this stage.
In addition to rising taxes and royalties, Gold Fields may from time to time become involved in disputes with taxing authorities. For example,
Gold Fields is currently in a dispute with the Canadian Revenue Agency in relation to U.S.$69.7 million (C$100.3 million) of withholding tax that
was deducted from the payment by Yamana Gold (Yamana) of its U.S.$300 million termination fee in connection with the termination of its
arrangement agreement with Gold Fields in 2022. While Gold Fields is vigorously pursuing recovery of this withholding tax from the Canadian
Revenue Agency, there is no guarantee it will be successful in this regard.
The effect of these, or impositions of additional restrictions, obligations, operational costs, taxes or royalty payments could have a material
adverse effect on Gold Fields’ business, operating results and financial condition.
Gold Fields’ mineral rights are subject to legislation, which could impose significant costs and burdens, certain ownership requirements
and possible penalties or forfeiture for non-compliance, the interpretation of which could be the subject of dispute.
Gold Fields’ right to own and exploit Mineral Resources and Reserves and deposits is governed by the laws and regulations of the
jurisdictions in which the mineral properties are located. Currently, a significant portion of Gold Fields’ Reserves and deposits are located in
countries where mining rights could be suspended or cancelled should it breach its obligations in respect of the acquisition and exploitation
of these rights.
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In all the countries where Gold Fields operates, the formulation or implementation of governmental policies on certain issues may be
unpredictable. This may include changes in laws relating to mineral rights and ownership of mining assets and the right to prospect and mine,
and, in extreme cases, nationalisation, expropriation or nullification of existing rights, concessions, licences, permits, agreements and
contracts.
Australia
Gold Fields’ Australian mining tenements are subject to conditions imposed by the Mining Act 1978 (WA) (Western Australia Mining Act),
including prescribed conditions on prospecting licences, exploration licences and mining leases to meet minimum annual expenditure
commitments. If Gold Fields fails to comply with a condition of a mining tenement, it may be subject to penalties such as fines or forfeiture of
the mining tenement. For example, if Gold Fields fails to work the ground and meet the minimum expenditure commitments of its tenements,
then it may apply for an exemption. However, if no valid ground for exemption exists and the application is refused, then there is a risk the
exploration licence may be subject to forfeiture or that a penalty will be imposed.
To secure the ground for a longer term and to undertake mining activities, exploration licences must be converted to a mining lease. The
Western Australia Mining Act requires that an application for a mining lease be supported by either a mining proposal, a mineralisation report
or a resource report, which must be prepared and submitted in accordance with guidance published by the Department of Energy, Mines,
Industry Regulation and Safety (DEMIRS). Failure to provide the proper supporting documentation for a mining lease application may result in
the application being refused by the Minister for Mines. For further information, see “— Environmental and Regulatory Matters—Australia” .
A mining lease remains in force for a period of 21 years and may be renewed for successive periods of 21 years with the tenement holder
entitled to the first renewal as of right and subsequent renewals at the discretion of the Minister for Mines. DEMIRS has only recently made
available draft guidelines regarding the matters that will be taken into account by the Minister for Mines when considering granting a second
or subsequent renewal. Specifically, applicants must supply a “renewal justification statement”, justifying why the second or subsequent
renewal should be granted and what benefit will be achieved by granting the renewal.
Some of Gold Fields' mining leases in Australia are approaching a second renewal, starting from 2025. This renewal is contingent upon the
discretion of the Minister for Mines. If the Minister for Mines decides against granting the second or subsequent renewal, the mining lease
could be forfeited.
Additionally, where an application for a mining lease (or an application for a second or subsequent renewal of a mining lease) is made within
an area that is the subject of a native title claim or determination, Gold Fields will be required to negotiate with that native title group to secure
consent to the grant of the tenement unless Gold Fields has an existing agreement in place with that native title group, under which they have
given their consent to the grant of any such applications. Such negotiations can be costly and require significant amounts of time. Failure to
secure consent may result in the Minister for Mines refusing the mining lease application or renewal. See “— Gold Fields’ operations across
multiple jurisdictions face uncertainties related to title, rights, the renewal of mining leases and other interests, which could impose significant
costs and burdens, limit or prevent access to certain areas, or prohibit mining activity, which could materially adversely affect Gold Fields’
operations” .
South Africa
The South Deep mine is subject to legislation regulating the exploitation of mineral resources through the granting of rights required to
prospect and mine for minerals, and has a mining licence that is valid until 2040. Such legislation includes broad-based black economic
empowerment legislation designed to affect the entry of historically disadvantaged persons (as defined in the legislation), into the mining
industry and to increase their participation in the South African economy.
The MPRDA is the primary legislation regulating the mining industry in South Africa. It requires, among other things, that mining companies
submit social and labour plans, which set out their commitments relating to human resource development, labour planning and socio-
economic development planning to the DMRE. Gold Fields’ SLP for the 2020 to 2024 period has been approved by the DMRE. There is
uncertainty how the MPRDA will be applied and interpreted in the future, and what changes, if any, Gold Fields will be required to make in
order to comply with this legislation to avoid its mining rights being cancelled or suspended. Mining rights are linked to compliance with
various empowerment obligations, including the Broad-Based Socio-Economic Empowerment Charter for the South African Mining and
Minerals Industry, 2018 (2018 Mining Charter), which was published and became effective in September 2018. Although the 2018 Mining
Charter was intended to bring about legal certainty to the industry, it was widely considered not to have done so.
In 2021, the High Court of South Africa held that the 2018 Mining Charter was intended to be an instrument of policy and has set aside certain
of its provisions. The judgement also confirmed the “once empowered, always empowered” principal, and that the HDSA ownership status of
existing mining right holders, which wish to renew their rights, must automatically be recognised by the DMRE.
The DMRE has instead indicated that it intends to drive transformation in the mining sector by enforcing the terms of existing mining rights
while it works to amend the MPRDA. Although the sanction provisions for non-compliance are now no longer applicable, Gold Fields may
nonetheless incur expenses related to compliance with the 2018 Mining Charter and may in the future be subject to new or expanded
requirements under the amended MPRDA. See “— Environmental and Regulatory Matters—South Africa—Mineral Rights” .
Ghana
Abosso Goldfields Limited (Abosso) holds the mining lease in respect of the Damang mine, which was granted in 1995 and expires in 2025, as
well as the mining lease in respect of the Lima South pit that expired in 2017 and was extended in 2020 for a ten year period by the Minister
of Lands and Natural Resources on the recommendation of the Ghanaian Minerals Commission (the Minerals Commission). In December
2024, Gold Fields applied for an extension of the Damang mining lease, expiring on 18 April 2025, in accordance with applicable law. In
March 2025, Gold Fields was notified by the Ghanaian Minerals Commission that its application for extension had been rejected. Gold Fields
believes, based on applicable law and legal opinion which Gold Fields obtained from counsel, that there are no legitimate grounds for such
rejection. Gold Fields intends to pursue all available avenues to seek the reversal of this decision, and to ultimately obtain an extension of the
Damang mining lease, including through international arbitration, if required. However, there is no guarantee that Gold Fields will be
successful in reversing this decision. Gold Fields Ghana Limited (Gold Fields Ghana) has two major mining leases in respect of its mining
operations, namely the Tarkwa property lease and the Teberebie property lease. There are three mining leases under the Tarkwa property
lease, all of which are valid until 2027, and two mining leases under the Teberebie property lease, which are valid until 2043. The Minerals
Commission approved Gold Fields Ghana’s application for an extension of the Teberebie leases to 2043. For further information, see “—
Environmental and Regulatory Matters—Ghana—Mineral Rights” .
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Chile
In 2022, Chile’s constitutional convention’s environmental committee approved a proposal to nationalise Chile’s copper, lithium and gold
mines. This proposal was rejected and therefore not included in the constitutional text that was submitted to popular vote and rejected in
2022, and subsequently, in 2023. Though the Chilean government has ruled out initiating a new constitutional process during the current
president’s term, in the event a proposal to nationalise Chile’s gold mines becomes part of Chile’s new constitution in the future, Gold Fields’
operations in Chile may be halted or curtailed, resulting in a material adverse effect on its business, operating results and financial condition.
See “— Economic, political or social instability in the countries or regions where Gold Fields operates may have a material adverse effect on
Gold Fields’ operations and profits” .
Failure by Gold Fields (or others operating on its behalf or with its permission) to comply with the conditions of its mining rights, mineral rights
legislation or to renew mining leases in any of the jurisdictions in which it operates may cause it to lose the right to mine, fail to acquire new
rights to mine and may have a material adverse effect on Gold Fields’ business, operating results and financial condition.
An actual or alleged breach or breaches of law or applicable governance processes, or fraud, bribery, corruption and money-laundering
may lead to public and private censure, regulatory penalties, fines and/or sanctions and loss of licences or permits and may impact
negatively upon Gold Fields’ empowerment status and may damage Gold Fields’ reputation.
Gold Fields operates globally in multiple jurisdictions and with numerous and complex legal frameworks, applicable and adopted rules, codes
and standards, and its governance and compliance framework and implemented processes may not prevent potential breaches of law or
accounting or other governance practices. Gold Fields’ operating and ethical codes facilitate the reporting of internal and external fraudulent
behaviour, dishonesty and unethical conduct. Dedicated reporting mechanisms relating to fraud, bribery and corruption, money-laundering
and unethical conduct pivot on a Group Whistle Blower hotline, under the ambit of a Group Whistle Blower Policy, internal grievance and
disciplinary mechanisms within the People discipline and a Code of Conduct breach identification and assessment mechanism in the Legal
and Governance discipline. Gold Fields’ operating and ethical codes, among other adopted rules, codes, standards and guidance, may not
prevent instances of fraudulent behaviour, dishonesty and unethical conduct (internally or by associated third parties), nor guarantee
compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
To the extent that Gold Fields suffers from any actual or alleged breach or breaches of relevant laws in its operating jurisdictions, including
the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977 (the FCPA), under any circumstances, they may lead to investigations and examinations,
regulatory and civil penalties, fines and/or sanctions, litigation, public and private censure and loss of operating licences or permits and may
amount to a breach of Gold Fields’ financial covenants, impact negatively upon Gold Fields’ empowerment status and may damage Gold
Fields’ reputation. The occurrence of any of these events could have a material adverse effect on Gold Fields’ business, operating results and
financial condition.
Gold Fields’ operations and profits have been and may continue to be adversely affected by trade union activity and new and existing
labour laws.
Any trade union activity that affects Gold Fields could have a material adverse impact on its operations, production and financial performance.
In Australia, Gold Fields has an enterprise agreement with the majority of its employees (including all its operational employees) which is in
effect until its expiry date in June 2026, following which it will continue until replaced or terminated. Its senior employees are engaged under
individual contracts of employment. Protected industrial action can only be taken where an enterprise agreement has passed its expiry date
and bargaining for a new (replacement) agreement is failing. However, unlawful industrial action remains a possibility.
Further, “equal job equal pay” laws now empower the Fair Work Commission (FWC) to issue regulated labour hire arrangement orders
(RLHAOs). These orders may mandate that labour hire employees receive compensation at the same rate as Gold Fields employees
performing equivalent work under an enterprise agreement. No application for an RLHAO has been made in respect of Gold Fields to date,
although Gold Fields does use labour hire employees and is considering the potential impact if any such application is made in the future,
including a potentially significant increase in employment costs.
These reforms may affect productivity and increase Gold Fields’ labour costs in Australia.
In South Africa, labour unrest has previously resulted in more frequent industrial disputes and extended negotiations that have negatively
affected South Africa’s sovereign debt rating and subsequently the credit ratings of a number of the country’s leading mining companies,
including Gold Fields. See “— Gold Fields has experienced, and may continue to experience, difficulties, operational delays, cost pressures
and impacts associated with the mine ramp-up at the Salares Norte operation in Chile, including its ability to operate during the winter
period, and the South Deep operation in South Africa” . There can be no guarantee that future negotiations will not be accompanied by further
strikes, work stoppages or other disruptions.
Furthermore, guidelines and targets have been provided to facilitate compliance with the open-ended broad- based socio-economic
empowerment requirements set out in the MPRDA and other legislation and policies. See “— Gold Fields’ mineral rights are subject to
legislation, which could impose significant costs and burdens, certain ownership requirements and possible penalties or forfeiture for non-
compliance, the interpretation of which could be the subject of dispute” . The ongoing implementation of these requirements may be
contentious.
Gold Fields’ direct employees in Ghana are currently not unionised, however, this may change should employees decide to join a trade union
pursuant to the Ghanaian Labour Act and related labour laws or if Gold Fields shifts its direct employees to a contract mining model.
Approximately 36% of its contractors in Ghana are unionised.
In Chile, the mining industry has the highest level of unionisation relative to other sectors. At the Salares Norte operation, a new labour
agreement was signed in 2023 which updated the conditions and benefits at the site until July 2025. Gold Fields is negotiating a new
collective bargaining agreement with unions in Chile. However, there can be no certainty as to the outcome of negotiations. A stalled
negotiation process could result in, among other issues, a plant shutdown, strikes and a decrease in production.
In Peru, Gold Fields’ operations recently have been, and may in the future be, impacted by increased trade union activities, often resulting
from restructurings, and new labour laws. In 2022, a three-year deal labour agreement was concluded for fiscal 2022 to fiscal 2025 at Cerro
Corona, which included an average salary increase of 6% over the period. Negotiations with unions are scheduled to commence in June
2025.
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While Gold Fields seeks to strengthen its relationship with the trade unions in the regions where it operates, there can be no guarantee that
trade unions will not undertake strikes or “go-slow” actions during periods of resistance to Gold Fields’ operational decisions, impacting the
Group’s operations and those of other related industries and suppliers.
In the event that Gold Fields experiences industrial relations related interruptions at any of its operations or in other industries that impact its
operations, or increased employment-related costs due to trade union or employee activity, these may have a material adverse effect on its
business, production levels, operating costs, production targets, operating results, financial condition, reputation and future prospects. In
addition, lower levels of mining activity can have a longer-term impact on production levels and operating costs, which may affect operating
life. Mining conditions can deteriorate during extended periods without production, such as during and after strikes, and Gold Fields will not
re-commence mining until health and safety conditions are considered appropriate to do so.
Existing labour laws (including those that impose obligations on Gold Fields regarding worker rights) and any new or amended labour laws
may increase Gold Fields’ labour costs and have a material adverse effect on Gold Fields’ business, operating results and financial condition.
Fluctuations in insurance cost, market conditions and availability could adversely affect Gold Fields’ operating results and its insurance
coverage may not adequately satisfy all potential claims in the future.
Gold Fields has global insurance policies covering general liability, directors’ and officers’ liability, political violence, accidental loss and/or
material damage to its property, business interruption in the form of fixed operating costs or standing charges and other losses as stated in
the insurance policy. The costs of maintaining adequate insurance coverage are significantly high and can thereby adversely affect Gold
Fields’ operating results. In light of the increasing risk profile that mining companies face, insurance coverage may be difficult to obtain.
Furthermore, Gold Fields may be forced to accept lower coverage and higher deductibles, which, in the event of a claim, could require
significant, unplanned expenditures of cash and affect its financial condition.
In addition, Gold Fields may become subject to liability against potential claims which it has not insured, cannot insure or has insufficiently
been insured for, or is unable to insure the amount needed due to lack of capacity by insurers in the market, including those in respect of past
mining activities. Gold Fields’ property and business interruption insurance and general liability may not cover a particular event at all or be
sufficient to fully cover Gold Fields’ losses, including, without limitation, as a result of natural disasters, public health emergencies, such as a
global pandemic, and other events that could disrupt Gold Fields’ operations. Further, Gold Fields’ existing insurance policies contain certain
exclusions and limitations on coverage. For example, should Gold Fields be subject to any regulatory or criminal fines or penalties, these
amounts would not be covered under its insurance programme, either due to exclusions or limitations, or because it is prohibited by
legislation in some jurisdictions. Should Gold Fields suffer a major loss, future earnings could be affected. In addition, Gold Fields’ insurance
does not cover loss of profits. As a result, in the future, Gold Fields’ insurance coverage may not cover the extent of claims against it or any
cross-claims made.
Gold Fields’ financial flexibility could be materially constrained by South African exchange control regulations.
South Africa’s exchange control regulations (the Exchange Control Regulations) restrict the export of capital from South Africa, the Republic of
Namibia, and the Kingdoms of Lesotho and Eswatini, known collectively as the Common Monetary Area (the CMA). Transactions between
South African residents (including companies) and non-residents of the CMA are subject to exchange controls administered by the Financial
Surveillance Department of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB). While South African exchange controls have been relaxed in certain
respects in recent years, South African companies remain subject to restrictions on their ability to deploy capital outside of the CMA. As a
result, Gold Fields’ ability to raise and deploy capital outside the CMA is restricted. These restrictions could hinder Gold Fields’ financial and
strategic flexibility, particularly its ability to fund acquisitions, capital expenditures and exploration projects outside South Africa. See “—
Environmental and Regulatory Matters—South Africa—Exchange Controls” .
Risks related to Gold Fields’ shares and ADSs
Shareholders outside South Africa may not be able to participate in future issues of securities (including ordinary shares) carried out by or
on behalf of Gold Fields.
Securities laws of certain jurisdictions may restrict Gold Fields’ ability to allow participation by certain shareholders in future issues of
securities (including ordinary shares) carried out by or on behalf of Gold Fields. In particular, holders of Gold Fields securities who are located
in the United States (including those who hold ordinary shares or ADSs) may not be able to participate in securities offerings by or on behalf
of Gold Fields unless a registration statement under the Securities Act is effective with respect to such securities or an exemption from the
registration requirements of the Securities Act is available thereunder.
Securities laws of certain other jurisdictions may also restrict Gold Fields’ ability to allow the participation of all holders in such jurisdictions in
future issues of securities carried out by Gold Fields. Holders who have a registered address or are resident in, or who are citizens of,
countries other than South Africa should consult their professional advisers as to whether they require any governmental or other consents or
approvals or need to observe any other formalities to enable them to participate in any offering of Gold Fields securities.
Investors in the United States and other jurisdictions outside South Africa may have difficulty bringing actions, and enforcing judgements,
against Gold Fields, its directors and its executive officers based on the civil liabilities provisions of the federal securities laws or other laws
of the United States or any state thereof or under the laws of other jurisdictions outside South Africa.
Gold Fields is incorporated in South Africa as a public company. All of Gold Fields’ directors and executive officers reside outside the United
States, and the majority of (i) Gold Fields’ assets and (ii) the Gold Fields directors’ personal assets are located outside the United States.
Accordingly, investors that obtain judgements in the United States or other foreign jurisdictions may face obstacles to enforcing foreign
judgements in South Africa.
There are several conditions to be met for a foreign judgement to be enforced. In particular, South African courts will:
not enforce foreign revenue laws or claims for punitive, multiple or penal damages;
not enforce judgements (i) repugnant to then prevailing public policy, or (ii) obtained by fraudulent or similar means; and
only enforce final judgements by a court or body having competence to decide the matter in the foreign jurisdiction.
South African courts will apply their own procedural rules and the capacity of parties to contract will be determined in accordance with South
African law. Moreover, a plaintiff who is not resident in South Africa may be required to provide security for costs in the event of proceedings
being initiated in South Africa and the Rules of the High Court of South Africa require that documents executed outside South Africa must be
authenticated for the purpose of use in South Africa.
Investors may face liquidity risk in trading Gold Fields’ ordinary shares on JSE Limited.
Historically, trading volumes and liquidity of shares listed on the JSE have been low in comparison with other major markets. The ability of a
holder to sell a substantial number of Gold Fields’ ordinary shares on the JSE in a timely manner, especially in a large block trade, may be
restricted by this limited liquidity.
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Gold Fields may not pay dividends or make similar payments to its shareholders in the future and any dividend payment may be subject to
withholding tax.
Whilst Gold Fields has a Dividend policy of paying out between 30-45% of normalised earnings, Gold Fields pays cash dividends only if funds
are available for that purpose. Whether funds are available depends on a variety of factors, including the amount of cash available and Gold
Fields’ capital expenditures (on both existing infrastructure, new projects, exploration and growth opportunities) and other cash requirements
existing at the time. Under South African law, Gold Fields will be entitled to pay a dividend or similar payment to its shareholders only if it
meets the solvency and liquidity tests set out in the Companies Act No. 71 of 2008 and Gold Fields’ Memorandum of Incorporation. Given
these factors and the Board of Directors’ discretion to declare cash dividends or other similar payments, dividends may not be paid in the
future. A 20% withholding tax is applicable on dividends declared by South African resident companies to non-resident shareholders or non-
resident ADS holders. The 20% withholding tax can, however, be reduced under the provisions of an applicable bilateral tax treaty. Any relief
under an applicable double taxation treaty may be subject to the application of the Multilateral Convention to implement Tax Treaty Related
Measures to Prevent Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (where appropriate), provided the conditions to availing of the benefits are met. See “—
Additional Information—Taxation—Certain South African Tax Considerations—Tax on Dividends” .
Gold Fields’ non-South African shareholders face additional investment risk from currency exchange rate fluctuations since any dividends
will be paid in Rand.
Dividends or distributions with respect to Gold Fields’ ordinary shares have historically been paid in Rand. The U.S. dollar or other currency
equivalent of future dividends or distributions with respect to Gold Fields’ ordinary shares, if any, will be adversely affected by potential future
reductions in the value of the Rand against the U.S. dollar or other currencies. While South African exchange controls have been relaxed in
recent years, in the future, it is possible that there will be further changes in South African exchange control regulations, such that dividends
paid out of trading profits will not be freely transferable outside South Africa to shareholders who are not residents of the CMA. See “—
Additional Information—South African Exchange Control Limitations Affecting Security Holders”.
Gold Fields’ ordinary shares are subject to dilution upon future issuances of securities or upon the vesting of Gold Fields’ outstanding share
awards.
Shareholders’ equity interests in Gold Fields may be diluted to the extent of future issues of substantial amounts of securities, or to the extent
of future vestings or settlements of rights under share plans or long-term incentive plans, to the extent that these are not discharged through
on-market purchases of shares. Participants receiving equity awards, which are issued under the Gold Fields 2012 Share Plan (the 2012 Plan),
are issued as ordinary shares. All shares issued and vested under this plan are subject to dilution of the share plan limit, which is 5% of the
issued share capital. The only exclusions with respect to the 2012 Plan limit are: (i) shares allocated by way of awards under the 2012 Plan
which had not vested with participants as a result of the lapsing of the award; (ii) awards of Performance Shares which have been converted
into Restricted Shares; and (iii) the Shares which were awarded in terms of the 2012 Plan prior to 2016, and which have since vested and been
settled to employees. Any increase in the 2012 Plan limit is subject to Board recommendation and shareholder approval at the annual general
meeting.
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Information on the Company
Organisational Structure (1),(2)
Gold Fields is a holding company with its significant ownership interests organised as set forth below.
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Notes:
(1) As of 27 March 2025, unless otherwise stated, all subsidiaries in this organisational chart are, directly or indirectly, wholly owned by Gold Fields.
(2) Not all other subsidiaries and investments are wholly owned.
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Gold Fields is a public limited company incorporated in South Africa, with its registered office located at 150 Helen Road, Sandown, Sandton,
2196, South Africa, telephone number +27-11-562-9700. Gold Fields was incorporated and registered as a public limited company in South
Africa under registration number 1968/004880/06 on 3 May 1968 and operates under Gold Fields Limited. Gold Fields is the ultimate holding
company of the Gold Fields group.
Summary Disclosure of Mining Operations Pursuant to Item 1303 of Regulation S-K under the Securities Act
Overview
Gold Fields has nine operating mines located in Australia, South Africa, Ghana, Chile and Peru, as well as a non-operational project in Canada,
Windfall, which is a gold development stage property in the Abitibi greenstone belt, Québec, Canada. Salares Norte is a production stage
property which is completing production ramp-up. Gold Fields conducts underground and open pit mining operations at St. Ives,
underground-only operations at Granny Smith, Agnew and South Deep and open pit mining at Gruyere, Tarkwa, Salares Norte and Cerro
Corona. Windfall is expected to be underground only. Damang is currently not conducting active open pit mining activities and is processing
surface ore stockpile material only, while some tailings material is processed at South Deep to assist with the supply of backfill material for
underground placement and scope support. Material processed intermittently, and as prescribed by a processing schedule, from production
stockpiles occurs at Gruyere, Granny Smith, St. Ives, Agnew, Tarkwa, Salares Norte and Cerro Corona. Salares Norte has created a large
surface stockpile that will be processed as required.
The following graphic sets out the geographical distribution of Gold Fields’ mining properties.
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For a summary of Gold Fields’ Measured, Indicated and Inferred Mineral Resources point of reference in situ by commodity and geographic
area, as determined by a Qualified Person as of 31 December 2024, see “— Summary of Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves—Mineral
Resources of Gold Fields as at 31 December 2024—Attributable Mineral Resources exclusive of Mineral Reserves as at 31 December 2024” .
For a summary of Gold Fields’ Proven, Probable and total Mineral Reserves by commodity and geographic area, as determined by a Qualified
Person as of 31 December 2024, with the point of reference being the Run of Mine (ROM), see “— Summary of Mineral Resources and Mineral
Reserves—Attributable Mineral Reserves as at 31 December 2024” .
The following table sets out the aggregate production of Gold Fields’ mining operations for the years ended 31 December 2024, 2023 and
2022. All production numbers are presented as attributable.
Year ended 31 December
2024
2023
2022
Gold production (koz)
1,985
2,304
2,399
Copper production (kt)
22
27
27
Silver production (koz)
145
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The following table sets out an overview of Gold Fields’ operative mining areas, as of 31 December 2024.
Size
(hectares)
Attributable ownership
Operator
Stage
Mine type
Commodity
Mineralisation style
Processing plants
or other facilities
Australia
Gruyere
141,674
50% JV (50% Gold Road
Resources)
Gold Fields
Production
Open pit and stockpile
Gold
Archaean shear hosted
orogenic
Mill/CIL
Granny Smith
66,974
100%
Gold Fields
Production
Underground
Gold
Archaean shear hosted
orogenic
Mill/leach/CIP
St. Ives
160,990
100%
Gold Fields
Production
Underground, open pit and
stockpile
Gold
Archaean shear hosted
orogenic
Mill/leach/CIP
Agnew
70,684
100%
Gold Fields
Production
Underground
Gold
Archaean shear hosted
orogenic
Mill/leach/CIP
South Africa
South Deep (1)
4,268
90.245%
Gold Fields
Production
Underground
Gold
Paleoplacer
Mill/leach/CIP
Ghana
Damang
24,265
90%
Gold Fields
Production
Stockpile
Gold
Hydrothermal
Mill/CIL
Tarkwa
20,825
90%
Gold Fields
Production
Open pit and stockpile
Gold
Paleoplacer
Mill/CIL
Chile
Salares Norte
94,100
100%
Gold Fields
Ramp-up
towards
Production,
Development
Open pit and stockpile
Gold; Silver
Epithermal
Mill/leach/ Merrill
Crowe /CIP
Peru
Cerro Corona
6,208
99.53%
Gold Fields
Production
Open pit and stockpile
Gold; Copper
Porphry
Mill/float/ concentrate
sales
Canada
Windfall (2)
14,299
100%
Gold Fields
Development
(EIA and mining
licence required)
Underground
Gold with Silver
byproduct
Intrusion related
Not yet constructed
Notes:
(1) South Deep has a variable Attributable Ownership year on year.
(2) Acquired 50% partnership stake in the Windfall project in May 2023. On 25 October 2024, Gold Fields completed the transaction to acquire Osisko, and consolidated ownership of the Windfall project. Gold Fields will need to procure a mining licence to proceed with development.
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Gold Fields leases its corporate headquarters in Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa.
In Western Australia, land that is the subject of mining rights is leased from the state. West Australian mining leases have an initial term of
21 years with one automatic 21-year renewal period and, thereafter, an indefinite number of 21-year renewals with government approval. In
relation to gold produced from the mining leases at Gruyere, Granny Smith, St. Ives and Agnew, Gold Fields pays an annual royalty to the
state of 2.5% of revenue. Pursuant to its joint venture with Gold Road Resources, Gold Fields holds a 100% interest (through its subsidiary) in
Gruyere Mining Co Pty Ltd, which has a 50% interest in Gruyere. Gold Road Resources also holds a 50% interest in Gruyere.
According to the MPRDA, the Mineral Resources of South Africa belong to the nation and to the state (as custodian of the nation’s resources,
which is entitled to grant prospecting and mining rights). The MPRDA provides a statutory right of access for the mining right holder to the
mining area for the purposes of conducting mining operations and does not require the holder to own the land on which it conducts
operations. Once a mining right is granted, a landowner cannot refuse a lawful mining right holder the right to conduct its mining operations.
In addition, the landowner is only entitled to compensation from the original mining licence grantee for the loss or damage from the mining
right holder for the use of the land for mining operations conducted in terms of the MPRDA. In May 2010, the DMRE approved the conversion
of the South Deep old order mining right into a new order mining right. No right to landowner compensation arises on conversion of old order
mining rights to new order mining rights. Included in this approval was an additional area called Uncle Harry’s which is contiguous to South
Deep. The durations of the South Deep and Uncle Harry’s mining rights are both 30 years, with a reasonable expectation of right of renewal .
Gold Fields holds freehold title to almost all of its mining right in respect of its South African South Deep mining operation, and where it does
not own such surface property, it conducts surface operations in accordance with applicable mining and property laws. See “— Risk Factors—
Gold Fields’ mineral rights are subject to legislation, which could impose significant costs and burdens, certain ownership requirements and
possible penalties or forfeiture for non-compliance, the interpretation of which could be the subject of dispute—South Africa” .
Gold Fields’ Ghana operations comprise two legally registered entities, Damang mine (Abosso) and Tarkwa mine (Gold Fields Ghana). In
March 2024, Gold Fields disposed of its 45% interest in the Asanko Gold Mine to its joint venture partner, Galiano Gold. Abosso holds the
right to mine at the Damang property under the Damang and Lima South mining leases from the government of Ghana. The Damang lease
expires in April 2025. In December 2024, Abosso applied for an extension of the Damang lease in accordance with applicable law. In March
2025, Abosso was notified by the Minerals Commission that its application for extension had been rejected. Abosso intends to pursue all
avenues to seek the reversal of this decision, and the extension of the Damang lease, including international arbitration, if required. The Lima
South lease, which expired in 2017, has been extended for another ten years by the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources on the
recommendation of the Minerals Commission. Gold Fields Ghana obtained the mining rights for the Tarkwa property from the government of
Ghana in 1993. In August 2000, with the consent of the government of Ghana, Gold Fields Ghana was assigned the mining rights for the
northern portion of the Teberebie property. The Tarkwa rights expire in 2027 and the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources has approved
the extension of the Teberebie Leases to 2036. Notwithstanding the recent decision in relation to the Damang lease, Gold Fields has a
reasonable expectation that the Tarkwa leases can be extended to extract planned and future defined Mineral Reserves. Damang did not
disclose Mineral Reserves in 2024 due to an unfavourable economic assessment.
Gold Fields may respectively exploit all surface and underground gold at all its sites until the rights expire, provided that Gold Fields pays the
government of Ghana a quarterly royalty. See “— Environmental and Regulatory Matters—Ghana—Mineral Rights” .
In Chile, the Salares Norte mine is in a ramp-up to commence gold and silver production, and has all necessary permits in place.  The
environmental permit requires the protection and relocation of the endangered short-tailed chinchilla. The Relocation Plan commenced during
October 2020, with the capture and relocation of four chinchillas, two of which were relocated successfully. In late 2023, the environmental
regulator (SMA) subsequently approved an updated compliance programme. The rescue and relocation activities recommenced in the first
quarter of 2024. In May 2024, Salares Norte received a directive (MUT) from the SMA, requesting additional information and ordering a
temporary suspension of the dismantling of Rocky Area No 3. The MUT was extended, and capture and relocation activities recommenced at
Rocky Area No 3 in October 2024, with Rocky Area No 3 dismantled as of 10 January 2025.
The compliance programme establishes 35 measures that must be periodically reported to the SMA. In the event of any serious incident
during the execution of the compliance programme, the relocation activities will be required to be stopped. The SMA will determine whether
to allow the resumption of activities or to suspend them and reactivate the sanctioning process. In the latter case, Gold Fields is exposed to
the imposition of fines and may potentially have to suspend mining activities in the areas close to the remaining rocky areas. Gold Fields has
now executed multiple capture and relocation campaigns, with three chinchillas successfully relocated and released.
In Peru, exploration and extraction activities can only be performed in duly authorised areas. Authorisation is granted by the Peruvian
government when a mining concession is issued. Mining concessions expire if the titleholder does not exploit the concessions for a period of
15 years, unless the titleholder demonstrates to the authorities that this was through no fault of its own, in which case the authorities may
allow the titleholder to begin to exploit the concession within the next five years that follow. The titleholder must comply with specific
obligations, such as paying annual fees of U.S.$3.00 per hectare, meeting minimum investment requirements, paying a monthly royalty
according to the value of the produced concentrates and other requirements. See “— Environmental and Regulatory Matters—Peru—
Concessions—Mining Concessions” .
In Peru, the Cerro Corona Mineral Resource exclusive of Mineral Reserves decreased by 100% for Measured and Indicated and Inferred due
to planned sterilisation of Mineral Resources due to in-pit tailings.
In Canada, the Windfall project mining leases are extraction (production) mining titles that give holders the exclusive right to mine minerals
(other than surface minerals, petroleum, natural gas, and brine). A mining lease is granted to the holder of one or several claims upon proof of
the existence of indicators of a workable deposit in the area covered by such claims and compliance with other requirements prescribed by
the Mining Act. A mining lease has an initial term of 20 years but may be renewed for three additional 10-year periods. Under certain
conditions, a mining lease may be renewed beyond the three statutory renewal periods. On 25 October 2024, Gold Fields completed the
acquisition of Osisko, consolidating ownership of the Windfall project which is currently operating under a bulk sample permit. The
environmental and social assessment of the Windfall project is still ongoing. Once the EIA is approved, a mining lease can be awarded. Gold
Fields intends to file a mining lease request for the Windfall project in 2025.
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Non-Core Investments
Over the years, Gold Fields has acquired strategic interests in several smaller mining companies, including in Australia, Ghana, Chile and Peru.
As at 31 December 2024, Gold Fields held minority shareholdings in Great Southern Mining Ltd., Generation Mining, Killi Resources, Lefroy
Exploration Ltd., Hamelin Gold Ltd., Lunnon Metals Ltd., Vior Mining Exploration, Galiano Mining, Amarc Resources,  O3 Mining, Osisko Metals,
Torq Resources Inc., Queen’s Road Capital Investment, Tesoro Gold Limited, Chakana Copper Corp., Mineral Resources Limited, and others
(together, the Non-Core Investments). Gold Fields also acquired strategic interests during the Canadian Osisko consolidation.
The following graphic sets out the geographical distribution of the Non-Core Investments. Mineral Resources Limited is a diversified miner
and service provider with operations, offices and activities across Western Australia and the Northern Territory. Given the size of its
geographic spread, the graphic below provides an indication only of its corporate office.
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Figure 1. Australia; Great Southern Mining
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Figure 2 . Australia; Hamelin Gold, Lefroy Exploration, Lunnon Metals and Mineral Resources Limited. Mineral Resources Limited is a
diversified miner and service provider with operations, offices and activities across Western Australia and the Northern Territory. Due to the
number of these, only the location of the corporate office is indicated.
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Figure 3. Ghana; Galiano Gold
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Figure 4. Canada; Generation Mining, O3 Mining, Vior and Osisko
image (2) (figure 5).jpg
Figure 5. Canada; Amarc Resources
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Figure 6. Peru and Chile; Chakana Copper, Torque Resources
and Tesoro Gold
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The following table sets out an overview of the Non-Core Investments.
Primary project
Commodity
Location
Ownership Type
Size
(hectares)
Stage
Mine Type and Mineralisation Styles
Great Southern
Mining
Edinburgh Park
Gold
Australia
Shareholding in listed company
and Joint Venture
177,400
Exploration
Epithermal, Intrusion Related Gold
Killi Resources
West Tanami
Gold
Australia
Shareholding in listed company
and Joint Venture
151,659
Exploration
Orogenic
Lefroy Exploration
Lefroy Gold
Gold
Australia
Shareholding in listed company
and Joint Venture
64,500
Exploration
Orogenic
Hamelin Gold
West Tanami
Gold
Australia
Shareholding in listed company
248,900
Exploration
Orogenic
Lunnon Metals
Foster, Fisher
Nickel
Australia
Shareholding in listed company
4,700
Exploration
Target underground, Nickel sulphide
Mineral Resources
Limited
Multiple projects; Diversified
miner and service provider
Lithium, Iron Ore, Energy,
Mining Services, Engineering
and Construction
Australia
Shareholding in listed company
Minor shareholding
with no access to this
information
Production
Diversified miner and service provider;
Multiple projects and mineralisation styles
Generation Mining
Marathon
Palladium, Copper
Canada
Shareholding in listed company
26,000
Development
Magmatic sulfide
Osisko Metals
Gaspé Copper
Copper
Canada
Shareholding in listed company
Minor shareholding
with no access to
this information
Exploration
Porphyry
O3 Mining
Marban Alliance
Copper
Canada
Shareholding in listed company
131,788
Development
Orogenic
Vior Mining
Exploration
Belleterre Gold
Gold
Canada
Shareholding in listed company
67,000
Exploration
Orogenic
Galiano Gold
Asanko Gold Mine
Gold
Ghana
Shareholding in listed company
Minor shareholding
with no access to this
information
Production
Orogenic and Palaeoplacer
Amarc Resources
Multiple non-production
projects
Copper, Gold
Canada
Shareholding in listed company
Minor shareholding
with no access to this
information
Exploration
Porphyry
Torq Resources
Andrea
Copper
Chile
Shareholding in listed company
1,200
Exploration
Target open pit, Porphyry and Epithermal
Margarita
Gold, Copper
Chile
1,445
Exploration
Target open pit, IOCG and Porphyry
Santa Cecilia
Gold, Copper
Chile
3,239
Exploration
Porphyry and Epithermal
Queen’s Road
Capital Investment
Multiple investments in
private and public resource
companies
Gold, Copper, Silver, Uranium
Multiple sites
globally
Shareholding in listed company
Minor shareholding
with no access to this
information
Production
Various
Tesoro Gold
El Zorro
Gold
Chile
Shareholding in listed company
72,249
Exploration
Target open pit, Intrusion Related Gold
Chakana Copper
Soledad
Gold, Copper
Peru
Shareholding in listed company
4,203
Exploration
Porphyry
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As at 31 December 2024, the total market value of the Non-Core Investments was U.S.$133.6 million. The following table sets out the value
and Gold Fields’ interest in each Non-Core Investment.
Interest
Market Value of
Shareholding
Investment
(%)
(U.S.$ millions)
Great Southern Mining
4.7
0.6
Generation Mining
3.6
0.9
Killi Resources
10.9
0.5
Lefroy Exploration
8.8
0.9
Hamelin Gold
14.9
0.9
Lunnon Metals
30.5
10.4
Vior Mining Exploration
20.7
8.7
Galiano Mining (1)
19.6
62.8
Amarc Resources
2.3
0.7
O3 Mining
15.6
21.1
Osisko Metals
3.6
2.8
Torq Resources
14.9
0.7
Queen’s Road Capital Investment
4.0
0.9
Tesoro Gold
17.5
3.4
Chakana Copper
17.2
0.6
Mineral Resources Limited
0.3
13.9
Others (2)
3.8
Total
133.6
Notes:
(1) As of 5 March 2024, Gold Fields' interest in Galiano increased to 19.9% as part of Gold Fields' disposal of its joint venture interest in the Asanko gold mine.
(2) Represents de minimis investments in AngloGold Ashanti Limited, RareX Limited, Australian Gold and Copper Limited, Orsu Metals Corp., Vizsla Copper Corp. and Magmatic Resources
Limited.
Summary of Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves
Mineral Reserves of Gold Fields as at 31 December 2024
Methodology
Mineral Reserves are divided into categories of Proven and Probable and are expressed in terms of tonnes to be processed at mill feed head
grades, allowing for application of cut-off grades, estimated mining dilution, ore loss, mining recovery and other modifying factors. All of Gold
Fields’ operations disclose Mineral Reserves using cut-off grades or net smelter return (NSR) cut-offs, in the case of gold/copper or gold/silver
deposits. Cut-off grade is the grade that distinguishes the economic material within an ore body that is to be extracted and treated from the
remaining material. Cut-off grade is typically calculated using an appropriate metal price plus the development, stoping, processing, general
and administration and sustaining capital costs to derive a total cost per tonne. NSR cut-off is the net revenue (total revenue less production
costs) that the owner of a mining property receives from the sale of the mine’s metal products. Costs include transportation and refining costs.
Modifying factors applied in estimating Mineral Reserves are primarily based on historical empirical information, but commonly incorporate
adjustments for planned operational improvements. Tonnage and grade may include some mineralisation below the selected cut-off grade to
ensure that the Mineral Reserve comprises blocks of adequate size and continuity to facilitate practical mining (dilution) but is limited in extent
and typically less than 5% and the entire mining block would still be above cut-off contribution by metal. Mineral Reserves also take into
account operating cost levels as well as necessary capital and sustaining capital provisions required at each operation and are supported by
detailed engineered LOM Mineral Reserve plans.
Attributable Mineral Reserves as at 31 December 2024
As at 31 December 2024, Gold Fields had aggregate attributable Proven and Probable Mineral Reserves of approximately 44.3 million ounces
of gold, 271.4 million pounds of copper and 46 million ounces of silver. The point of reference for the Mineral Reserve is on the Run of
Mine (ROM).
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Attributable Gold Mineral Reserves Statement as at 31 December 2024 (1)
Proven Mineral Reserves
Probable Mineral Reserves
Total Mineral Reserves
Tonnes
Grade
Gold
Tonnes
Grade
Gold
Tonnes
Grade
Gold
Attributable
gold
production
in fiscal
2024 (2)(3)
Gold
(million)
(g/t)
(M oz)
(million)
(g/t)
(M oz)
(million)
(g/t)
(M oz)
(M oz)
Australia
15
2.0
1.0
72
3.2
7.5
87
3.0
8.4
0.992
South Africa
9
5.8
1.7
166
4.9
26.3
175
5.0
28.0
0.258
South Deep (4)
9
5.8
1.7
166
4.9
26.3
175
5.0
28.0
0.258
Ghana
34
1.1
1.2
104
0.8
2.7
138
0.9
3.8
0.605
Tarkwa
34
1.1
1.2
104
0.8
2.7
138
0.9
3.8
0.484
Chile
20
5.4
3.41
20
5.4
3.4
0.045
Peru
37
0.5
0.6
1
0.5
0.02
39
0.5
0.6
0.172
Canada (5)
Total
95
1.5
4.4
363
3.4
39.8
458
3.0
44.3
2,071.0
Notes:
(1)
(a)
Disclosed as mill delivered metric tonnes and ROM grades, inclusive of all mining dilutions and gold losses except mill recovery. Metallurgical recovery factors have not been
applied to the Reserve figures.
(1)
(b)
Dilution relates to planned and unplanned waste and/or low-grade material being mined and delivered to the mill.
(1)
(c)
For the Australian operations, Mineral Reserve figures are based on a gold price of A$2,250 per ounce at an exchange rate of A$1.50. per U.S.$1.00 or A$:U.S.$0.67. Open pit
Mineral Reserves at the Australian operations are based on optimised pits and the underground operations on appropriate mine design and extraction schedules. At South Deep,
a gold price of R868,000 per kilogram at an exchange rate of R18.00 per U.S.$1.00 was used. For the Ghana operations, Mineral Reserve figures are based on an optimised pit at
a gold price of U.S.$ 1,500 per ounce. For the Chilean operations, Mineral Reserve used a gold price of U.S.$1,500 per ounce and silver price of U.S.$17.50 per ounce. For the
Cerro Corona (Peru) gold reserves, the optimised pit is based on a gold price of U.S.$1,500 per ounce and a copper price of U.S.$3.40 per pound. Due to the nature of the deposit
and the importance of net smelter returns, the gold and copper prices need to be considered together.
(1)
(d)
Totals may not sum due to rounding. Where this occurs, it is not deemed significant.
(2)
Attributable gold produced after metallurgical recovery.
(3)
Based on LOM ownership share due to step-up of minority interest over time.
(4)
In line with other international operations, all South Deep Mineral Reserves are classed as above infrastructure, as the Mineral Reserves will be accessed by means of ongoing
declines from current infrastructure.
(5)
Windfall in Canada has no disclosed Mineral Reserves at this time.
The following table sets forth the Proven and Probable Copper Mineral Reserves of the Cerro Corona mine as at 31 December 2024, with the
point of reference being the ROM, that are attributable to Gold Fields:
Attributable Copper Mineral Reserve Statement as at 31 December 2024 (1)
Proven Mineral Reserves
Probable Mineral Reserves
Total Mineral Reserves
Tonnes
Grade
Cu
Tonnes
Grade
Cu
Tonnes
Grade
Cu
Attributable
copper
production in
fiscal 2024 (2)
(million)
(%)
(M lb)
(million)
(%)
(M lb)
(million)
(%)
(M lb)
(M lb)
Peru
Cerro Corona
37
0.3
262.1
1
0.3
9.3
38
0.3
271.4
49
Total
37
0.3
262.1
1
0.3
9.3
38
0.3
271.4
49
Note:
(1)
(a)
Disclosed as mill delivered metric tonnes and ROM grades, inclusive of all mining dilutions and copper losses except mill recovery. Metallurgical recovery factors have not been
applied to the Mineral Reserve figures.
(b)
Dilution relates to planned and unplanned waste and/or low-grade material being mined and delivered to the mill.
(c)
For the Cerro Corona (Peru) gold Mineral Reserves, the optimised pit is based on a gold price of U.S.$1,500 per ounce and a copper price of U.S.$3.40 per pound. Due to the
nature of the deposit and the importance of net smelter returns, the gold and copper prices should be considered together.
(d)
Totals may not sum due to rounding. Where this occurs, it is not deemed significant.
(2)
Attributable copper production after process recovery.
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The following table sets forth the Proven and Probable Silver Mineral Reserves as at 31 December 2024 that are attributable to Gold Fields.
The point of reference for the Mineral Reserve is on the ROM:
Attributable Silver Mineral Reserve Statement as at 31 December 2024 (1)
Proven Mineral Reserves
Probable Mineral Reserves
Total Mineral Reserves
Tonnes
Grade
Silver
Tonnes
Grade
Silver
Tonnes
Grades
Silver
Attributable
silver
production in
fiscal 2024 (2)
(million)
(g/t)
(M oz)
(million)
(g/t)
(M oz)
(million)
(g/t)
(M oz)
(M oz)
Chile
20
72.2
46.0
20
72.2
46.0
0.145
Salares Norte
20
72.2
46.0
20
72.2
46.0
0.145
Canada
Total (2)
20
72.2
46.0
20
72.2
46.0
0.145
Notes:
(1)
(a)
Disclosed as mill delivered metric tonnes and ROM grades, inclusive of all mining dilutions and silver losses except mill recovery. Metallurgical recovery factors have not been
applied to the Mineral Reserve figures.
(b)
Dilution relates to planned and unplanned waste and/or low-grade material being mined and delivered to the mill.
(c)
For the Chilean operations, Mineral Reserve is based on a gold price of U.S.$1,500 per ounce and silver price of U.S.$17.50 per ounce. Due to the nature of the deposit and the
importance of net smelter returns, the gold and silver prices need to be considered together. For the Canadian project, Mineral Reserve is based on a gold price of U.S.$1,500 per
ounce and silver price of U.S.$17.50 per ounce.
(d)
Totals may not sum due to rounding. Where this occurs, it is not deemed significant.
(2)
Attributable silver production after process recovery.
(3)
Windfall in Canada has no disclosed Mineral Reserves at this time.
Gold Fields’ methodology for determining its Mineral Reserves is subject to change and is based upon estimates and assumptions made by
management regarding a number of factors as noted above under “— Summary of Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves—Mineral
Reserves of Gold Fields as at 31 December 2024—Methodology” . Accordingly, the sensitivity analysis of Gold Fields’ Mineral Reserves
provided above should not be relied upon as indicative of what the estimate of Gold Fields’ Mineral Reserves would actually be or have been
at the gold, silver or copper prices indicated, or at any other gold, silver or copper price, and neither should it be relied upon as a basis for
estimating Gold Fields’ Mineral Reserves based on the current gold, silver or copper price or what Gold Fields’ Mineral Reserves will be at any
time in the future. See “— Risk Factors—Gold Fields’ Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves are estimates based on a number of technical
and economic assumptions, which, if proven inaccurate or changed, may require Gold Fields to lower its estimated Mineral Resources and
Mineral Reserves” .
Mineral Resources of Gold Fields as at 31 December 2024
Methodology
The Mineral Resources estimates are in compliance with S-K 1300 and the SAMREC Code, 2016 (the SAMREC Code). The Mineral Resources
are exclusive of Mineral Reserves and the point of reference is in situ. Open pit Mineral Resources are confined to pit shells that are defined
by the price, costs and relevant modifying factors used for the estimates. The pit shells are used to constrain the mineralisation to that which
is potentially economically and practically extractable under assumed economic conditions. The Mineral Resources are disclosed at an
appropriate in situ cut-off grade. The pit shells take into account selective mining units and may also include estimates of any material below
cut-off grade that needs to be mined to extract the complete pay portion of the Mineral Resource. Underground estimates follow a similar
economic practical extraction methodology based on mining shapes that can be practically accessed and mined, and are disclosed at an
appropriate in situ cut-off grade.
Modifying Factors for Mineral Resources
All of Gold Fields’ operations disclose Mineral Resources using cut-off grades or NSR cut-offs, in the case of multi-metal deposits. Cut-off
grade is the grade that distinguishes the economic material within an ore body that is to be extracted and treated from the remaining material.
Cut-off grade is typically estimated using an appropriate metal price plus the development, stoping, processing, general and administration
and sustaining capital costs to derive a total cost per tonne. NSR cut-off is the net revenue (total revenue less production costs) that the owner
of a mining property receives from the sale of the mine’s metal products. Costs include transportation and refining costs.
Attributable Mineral Resources exclusive of Mineral Reserves as at 31 December 2024
As at 31 December 2024, Gold Fields had aggregate attributable Measured and Indicated Mineral Resources exclusive of Mineral Reserves of
approximately 30.4 million ounces of gold and 2.8 million ounces of silver, as set forth in the following tables.
The following table sets forth the Gold Mineral Resources exclusive of Mineral Reserves as at 31 December 2024 that are attributable to Gold
Fields. The point of reference for the Mineral Resource exclusive of Mineral Reserves is in situ and may also include estimates of any material
below cut-off grade that needs to be mined to extract the complete pay portion of the Mineral Resource.
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Attributable gold Mineral Resources exclusive of Mineral Reserves as at 31 December 2024 (1)
Measured Mineral
Resources
Indicated Mineral Resources
Inferred Mineral Resources
Attributable
gold
Tonnes
In Situ
Grade
Gold
Tonnes
In Situ
Grade
Gold
Tonnes
In Situ
Grade
Gold
Total
Measured and
Indicated
Mineral
Resource
(million)
(g/t)
(M oz)
(million)
(g/t)
(M oz)
(million)
(g/t)
(M oz)
(M oz)
Australia
3
4.6
0.5
47
3.1
4.7
46
3.3
4.8
5.2
South Africa
56
1.9
3.4
75
6.5
15.7
20
9.1
6.0
19.0
South Deep (2)
56
1.9
3.4
75
6.5
15.7
20
9.1
6.0
19.0
Ghana
20
1.4
0.9
105
1.5
5.0
14
1.9
0.9
5.9
Tarkwa
12
1.5
0.6
74
1.3
3.1
4
1.4
0.2
3.7
Chile
3
2.3
0.2
0
1.5
0.0
0.2
Peru (3)
Canada (4)
Total
79
1.9
4.8
229
3.5
25.6
80
4.5
11.6
30.4
Notes:
(1)
(a)
Disclosed as in situ undiluted. Mining Recovery, Mining dilution MCF and metallurgical recovery factors have not been applied to the Mineral Resource figures.
(b)
The metal prices used for the 2024 Mineral Resources were as follows: for the Australian operations, Mineral Resource estimates are based on a gold price of A$2,600 per
ounce at an exchange rate of A$1.50 per U.S.$1.00 or A$:U.S.$0.67. The South African – South Deep Mineral Resource estimates are based on a gold price of R998,281 per
kilogram at an exchange rate of R18.00 per U.S.$1.00. The Ghana – Tarkwa operations Mineral Resource estimates are based on a gold price of U.S.$1,725 per ounce. For the
Chilean operations, Mineral Resource figures are based on a gold price of U.S.$1,725 per ounce.
(c)
Totals may not sum due to rounding. Where this occurs, it is not deemed significant.
(2)
Based on LOM ownership share due to step-up of minority interest over time.
(3)
Cerro Corona in Peru has no disclosed Mineral Resource at this time.
(4)
Windfall in Canada has no disclosed Mineral Resources at this time.
The following table sets forth the Silver Mineral Resources exclusive of Mineral Reserves as at 31 December 2024 that are attributable to Gold
Fields. The point of reference for the Mineral Resource exclusive of Mineral Reserves is in situ:
Attributable silver Mineral Resources exclusive of Mineral Reserves as at 31 December 2024 (1)
Measured Mineral
Resources
Indicated Mineral Resources
Inferred Mineral Resources
Attributable
silver
Tonnes
In Situ
Grade
Silver
Tonnes
In Situ
Grade
Silver
Tonnes
In Situ
Grade
Silver
Total
Measured and
Indicated
Mineral
Resource (2)
(million)
(g/t)
(M oz)
(million)
(g/t)
(M oz)
(million)
(g/t)
(M oz)
(M oz)
Chile
3
30.5
2.8
0.2
8.3
0.1
2.8
Salares Norte
3
30.5
2.8
0.2
8.3
0.1
2.8
Canada (2)
Total
3
30.5
2.8
0.2
8.3
0.1
2.8
Note:
(1)
(a)
Disclosed as in situ undiluted. Mining Recovery, Mining dilution MCF and metallurgical recovery factors have not been applied to the Mineral Resource figures.
(b)
The Mineral Resource estimates are based on a silver price of U.S.$20.00 per ounce.
(2)
Windfall in Canada has no disclosed Mineral Resources at this time.
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Individual Property Disclosure Pursuant to Item 1304 of Regulation S-K under the Securities Act
Gold Fields has determined that the St. Ives, South Deep, Tarkwa and Salares Norte properties are material to its business and financial
condition based on, among other things, Gold Fields’ consideration of qualitative and quantitative factors in the context of its overall business
and financial condition. As a result, disclosure has been provided below for the aforementioned properties pursuant to S-K 1300. Furthermore,
Gold Fields has filed technical report summary exhibits with the Securities and Exchange Commission for each of the St. Ives (2024), South
Deep (2024), Tarkwa (2022) and Salares Norte (2024) properties, which have been filed as exhibits to this annual report on Form 20-F. The
St. Ives, South Deep and Salares Norte properties have had a material change to the last technical report summary exhibits filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission. The material change is predominantly due to the reserve price increase.
Gold Fields has determined that Gruyere, Granny Smith, Agnew, Damang, Cerro Corona and Windfall, along with the properties listed under
“— Information on the Company—Summary Disclosure of Mining Operations Pursuant to Item 1303 of Regulation S-K under the Securities Act
—Non-Core Investments, ” are not considered material to Gold Fields’ business and financial condition at this time. However, certain
information about these properties have been retained in this year’s Form 20-F under “— Information on the Company—Summary Disclosure
of Mining Operations Pursuant to Item 1303 of Regulation S-K under the Securities Act—Non-Material Properties ” for continuity purposes.
Gold Fields has previously filed technical report summaries for the Gruyere (2021), Granny Smith (2021), Agnew (2021), Damang (2021) and
Cerro Corona (2023) properties. Gold Fields does not anticipate providing extensive disclosure, or filing technical report summaries, for these
properties going forward.
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Australia Material Operations
St. Ives
The following graphic illustrates the location of the St. Ives operations, including mining and exploration tenements, administrative offices and
processing plant.
Image_6.jpg
Introduction
St. Ives is a production stage property comprising several open pits, two operating underground mines and Mineral Reserves stockpiles. It is
situated straddling Lake Lefroy in Western Australia (latitude 31º 19’ 12.6” S and longitude 121º 44’ 25.5” E) and is located by road
635 kilometres east of Perth, 70 kilometres south of Kalgoorlie and 20 kilometres south of Kambalda.
St. Ives is a production stage mine that currently has both surface and underground operations, with several open pits and two operating
underground mines incorporated into its LOM Mineral Reserve plan. Open pits are mined using conventional drill and blast in the fresh rock
with truck and shovel and the underground mines deploy long-hole stoping and paste/rock fill. St. Ives is transitioning to becoming a
predominantly underground operation, with the majority of the production expected to come from the Invincible underground mining
complex.
It holds exploration licences, prospecting licences, miscellaneous licences and mining leases covering a total area of 160,990 hectares
including 54 non-managed leases totalling 13,224 hectares and 10 joint venture tenements of 25,423 hectares, where it has a 49% interest.
Operational Infrastructure
St. Ives open pit mining and processing operation commenced in 1981, with the current processing facility at St. Ives commissioned in 2005.
The current processing plant has a gravity circuit and consists of a primary gyratory crusher, followed by a single-stage semi-autogenous
grinding (SAG) mill with pebble crusher, gravity, leaching and carbon in pulp (CIP). The plant has a 4.7Mt/a name plate throughput capacity.
St. Ives has an annual major and critical item condition survey to enhance reliability and minimise downtime, in addition to a comprehensive
maintenance strategy that includes regular equipment refurbishment and replacement. St. Ives’ underground operations involves contractors
who conduct mining operations and are responsible for maintaining and modernising the mining fleets. The open pit operations are a mixture
of owner-operated and contractors and follow strategies outlined by Gold Fields. The present condition of the property, and its equipment,
facilities and infrastructure is fair, well-maintained and in mid-life condition. St. Ives has its own village, and the St. Ives operation obtains
electricity pursuant to a contract with BHP-Nickel West and has access to water, air and road infrastructure. St. Ives has also commenced the
construction of a 42 MW Wind and 35 MW Solar energy farm, with the aim of procuring renewable energy. Consumables and supplies are
trucked in from both Perth and Kalgoorlie.
Since 1981, numerous open pits and underground mines have been mined with most open pits lasting between three months to five years.
With the exception of Athena-Hamlet underground mine, all the underground mines that have been mined since St. Ives commenced have
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started as open pits before going underground. Current operations as at 31 December 2024 consist of the Invincible underground and Hamlet
North underground mines as well as open pit mining at Invincible Footwall South and Swiftsure.
For information on assets and liabilities (including costs after depreciation) of St. Ives, see “Annual Financial Report—Notes to the
Consolidated Financial Statements—Note 44. Segmental Report” . The book value of property and its associated plant and equipment (Book
Value) of St. Ives is U.S.$430 million. As at 31 December 2024, 1,395 workers were employed at St. Ives, including 908 contractors.
During the year ended 31 December 2024, St. Ives received fines in respect of ten tenements that had not met their minimum expenditure
commitment. The fines totalled U.S.$39,638.53 and included fines for tenements sold or disposed of during 2024. As at 31 December 2024,
no significant encumbrances to the property existed. St. Ives was issued a prohibition notice in relation to the paste plant construction site
following a fatality at the site in April 2024.
The St. Ives mining concessions are renewed every 21 years and expire ranging from 2025 to 2043 and have a combined annual fee of U.S.
$1.1 million.
History
Gold was discovered in the St. Ives area in 1897, with intermittent production until Western Mining Corporation (WMC) commenced nickel and
gold mining operations in the area. Gold Fields acquired the St. Ives gold mining operation from WMC in November 2001. Ongoing
exploration near the mine and extensional areas continue to replace mining depletion and extend the LOM Mineral Reserve, which is typical
of the Archaean orogenic (shear zone) greenstone gold hosted gold camps, such as St. Ives. The current LOM Mineral Reserve extends
to 2033.
Geology
The gold deposits of St. Ives are located at the southern end of the Norseman-Wiluna greenstone belt of the West Australian Goldfields
Province. In the St. Ives area, the belt consists of Kalgoorlie Group volcanic rocks, Black Flag group felsic volcanic rocks and sediments and
a variety of intrusive and overlying post-tectonic sediments. The area is structurally complex, with metamorphism ranging from lower
greenschist to lower amphibolite facies. Shear hosted gold mineralisation has been discovered in all stratigraphic units. Deposit styles and ore
controls are varied ranging from minor structures, including vein arrays, breccia zones and central, to quartz-rich and mylonitic parts of shear
zones. There are several styles of mineralisation at St. Ives including lode, supergene and paleoplacer mineralisation and individual deposits
may contain more than one of these styles.
Lode mineralisation: Archaean lode mineralisation typically between 0.5m – 20m-wide mesothermal vein complexes that may also have
hydraulic breccias and/or mylonites. Mineralisation is typically discontinuous with short-range predictability.
Supergene mineralisation: Broad zones of flat-lying gold mineralisation in weathered Archaean and overlying tertiary sediments.
Palaeoplacer mineralisation: Placer deposits hosted by palaeochannels in the unconsolidated tertiary sediments that overlie the Archaean
basement.
Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources
Attributable Mineral Reserves of St. Ives as at 31 December 2024
The following table sets out attributable Mineral Reserves of St. Ives as at 31 December 2024. The Mineral Reserve gold price is U.S.$1,500 /
oz and the point of reference is on the ROM.
As at 31 December 2024
Tonnes
Grade
Gold
Cut-off
grades
Metallurgical
recovery
(kt)
(g/t)
(koz)
(g/t)
(%)
Proven Mineral Reserves
5,736
2.4
434
0.35 - 3.6
87.7 - 96.0
Probable Mineral Reserves
23,228
3.9
2,913
0.35 - 3.6
91.8 - 96.0
Total Mineral Reserves
28,964
3.6
3,347
0.35 - 3.6
87.7 - 96.0
Attributable Mineral Reserve year on year change
The following table sets out attributable Mineral Reserves of St. Ives as at 31 December 2024 compared to 31 December 2023.
Proven and Probable Mineral Reserves
Unit
% Change
Gold
As at 31 December 2023
koz
2,610
Production depletion (2024)
koz
(13)
(341)
Gold price
koz
18
476
Operating cost
koz
(18)
(462)
Discovery
koz
40
1,052
Conversion
koz
Inclusion / exclusion
koz
13
Acquisitions
koz
Disposals
koz
As at 31 December 2024
koz
3,347
For the year ended 31 December 2024, changes in Mineral Reserves at St. Ives were primarily driven by discovery which added 40% to
attributable Mineral Reserves of St. Ives.
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Attributable Mineral Resources exclusive of Mineral Reserves of St. Ives as at 31 December 2024
The following table sets out attributable Mineral Resources exclusive of Mineral Reserves of St. Ives as at 31 December 2024. The Mineral
Resources gold price is U.S.$1,725 /oz and the point of reference is in situ.
As at 31 December 2024
Tonnes
Grade
Gold
Cut-off
grades
Metallurgical
recovery
(kt)
(g/t)
(koz)
(g/t)
(%)
Measured Mineral Resources
840
2.6
69
0.66 - 4.2
88.8 - 95.0
Indicated Mineral Resources
11,114
2.7
964
0.66 - 4.2
88.8 - 96.0
Total Measured and Indicated Mineral Resources
11,953
2.7
1,033
0.66 - 4.2
88.8 - 96.0
Inferred Mineral Resources
11,835
4.5
1,703
0.66 - 4.4
88.8 - 96.0
Attributable Mineral Resources exclusive of Mineral Reserves year on year change
The following table sets out attributable Mineral Resources exclusive of Mineral Reserves of St. Ives as at 31 December 2024 compared to
31 December 2023.
Measured and Indicated Mineral
Resources
Inferred Mineral Resources
Unit
% Change
Gold
% Change
Gold
As at 31 December 2023
koz
994
1,038
Production depletion (2024)
koz
Gold price
koz
1
9
15
158
Operating cost
koz
(1)
(1)
(12)
Discovery
koz
3
26
42
433
Resource model update
koz
1
12
20
208
Inclusion / exclusion
koz
(1)
(7)
(12)
(122)
Indesign material
koz
Acquisitions
koz
Disposals
koz
As at 31 December 2024
koz
1,033
1,703
For the year ended 31 December 2024, changes in Mineral Resources exclusive of Mineral Reserves at St. Ives were primarily driven by
discovery, updated resource models and price.
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South Africa Material Operations
South Deep Mine
The following graphic illustrates the location of the South Deep operations, including tenements, administrative buildings, security complex,
living quarters, hostel, processing plants and tailings dams.
Image_7.jpg
Introduction
South Deep is a production stage property, deep-level underground gold mine. It is situated 70 kilometres southwest of Johannesburg, in the
Gauteng Province of South Africa (latitude 26˚ 25’ 00” S and longitude 27˚ 39’ 45”E), accessible via the N12 provincial road between
Johannesburg and Potchefstroom. Since 2019, South Deep has recalibrated its operating model via an organisational restructuring and
modernisation focus that has included a reset of the production schedule until the late 2020s. South Deep uses trackless mechanised bulk
mining methods comprising an array of techniques and mobile equipment. All personnel and material conveyance enters the mine via the
main “Twin Shaft”. South Deep converted its old order mining right to new order mining rights in July 2010, which is valid until 2040, as
required by the MPRDA. Under the new order mining rights, South Deep operates under a mining lease with a total area of 4,268 hectares.
There is no licence fee payable for the new order mining lease licence.
South Deep’s total Mineral Reserve estimate comprises 2% located in the Current Mine, 24% in North of Wrench and 74% in South of
Wrench areas.
Operational Infrastructure
South Deep’s twin shafts are the main access to the LOM Mineral Reserve estimate with shaft sinking and underground development that
commenced in the early 1990s. The surface infrastructure dates to the early 1990s. South Deep has progressed with modern mining industry
mechanisation and modernisation. South Deep has an annual major and critical item condition survey that focuses on reliability and minimises
shaft down time, and Gold Fields is implementing a risk management framework to address shaft system risks. South Deep has a
comprehensive maintenance strategy that includes regular underground support, equipment refurbishment or replacement. South Deep mine
design and scheduling include sustainable capital to support the remaining 85-year LOM Mineral Reserve and extends to 2109. The present
condition of the property, and its equipment, facilities and infrastructure is fair.
For information on assets and liabilities (including costs after depreciation) of South Deep, see “Annual Financial Report—Notes to the
Consolidated Financial Statements—Note 44. Segmental Report ”. The Book Value of South Deep is U.S.$1,123 million. As at 31 December
2024, 5,226 workers were employed at South Deep, including 1,714 contractors.
South Deep commissioned a 50 MW solar farm in 2022 with a further study underway to increase the renewable energy footprint possibly
through a solar farm extension and/or followed by the integration of five 8 MW wind turbines.
South Deep’s workings are at depth and therefore require comprehensive ground support mechanisms to mitigate the risk of production
interruptions from potential seismicity, backfilling to support mined out voids and major cooling infrastructure. The South Deep mine has
access to the national electricity grid, regional water and road infrastructure and is located near regional urban centres where it can obtain
needed supplies and services. South Deep is in the heart of the South African gold mining infrastructure network with well-established
road access.
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South Deep is divided into three principal areas, comprising:
the “Current Mine” (CM) area, which is characterised by selective mining methods scattered over a large area and is accessed from four
active levels from both the South Shaft and Twin Shaft complexes;
the “North of Wrench” (NOW) area, which is directly south and down dip of the “Current Mine” and comprises six mining corridors
separated by regional pillars. A bulk mining and less selective mining method is applied in this area, resulting in a higher resource to
reserve conversion ratio; and
the “South of Wrench” (SOW) area, which is situated south and down dip of NOW separated by a major up-dipping Wrench Fault from SOW,
will be mined in the same manner as the NOW,
all the Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources are above access infrastructure.
South Deep received no fines during the year ended 31 December 2024 and no significant encumbrances to the property exist. One Section
54 instruction was issued with regard to compliance with the Mine Health and Safety Act (as defined below) for the unfortunate fatality that
occurred in January 2024 and has since been partially uplifted. Full upliftment of the Section 54 instruction is expected in the next 18 to
24 months after the final investigation by the Department of Minerals, Resources and Energy has been completed.
History
The current South Deep operations derive from the Barrick-Western Areas Joint Venture, which Gold Fields acquired in a series of
transactions in the second half of 2007. The Barrick-Western Areas Joint Venture was renamed the South Deep Joint Venture (South Deep
Joint Venture). In 2011, Newshelf 899 (Pty) Ltd (Newshelf) was established as the holding company of the South Deep Joint Venture. Newshelf
is a 90% subsidiary of Gold Fields and the remaining 10% is held by outside shareholders as part of the black economic empowerment
transaction. The LOM Mineral Reserve estimate of South Deep extends to 2109. The attributable value of Gold Fields’ ownership at South
Deep was 90.245% for 2024.
Geology
South Deep is located along the northern and western margins of the Witwatersrand Basin, which has been the primary contributor to
South Africa’s production and a significant portion of the world’s recorded gold output since 1886.
Gold mineralisation at South Deep is hosted by conglomerates of the Upper Elsburg reefs and the Ventersdorp Contact Reef (VCR). The
Upper Elsburg reefs sub-crop against the VCR in a north-easterly trend, which defines their western limits. To the east of the sub-crop, the
Upper Elsburg reefs are preserved in an easterly diverging sedimentary wedge attaining a total thickness of approximately 120 metres, which
is subdivided into the lower “Individuals” and the overlying “Massives” to the west of the sub-crop, only the VCR is preserved.
The stratigraphic units at South Deep generally dip southward at approximately 12 to 15 degrees and the gold-bearing reefs occur at depths
of 1,500 metres to 3,500 metres below surface. In general, the gold mineralisation hosted by the conglomerates is laterally continuous with
long range predictability and clear patterns of predictable mineralisation governed by sedimentary characteristics.
Production at South Deep is derived from the Upper Elsburg Reefs. In general terms, the Upper Elsburg succession represents an easterly
prograding sedimentary sequence, with the Massives containing higher gold grades and showing more proximal sedimentological attributes
in the eastern sector of the mining authorisation than the underlying individuals. The sedimentary characteristics of the Upper Elsburg reef
units influence the overall tenor of the reefs with gold grade displaying a gradual, but general decrease toward the east, away from the sub
crop.
The North-South trending “normal” West Rand and Panvlakte faults, which converge on the Western side of the lease area, are the most
significant large-scale faults in the area and form the western limit to gold mineralisation for the mine.
Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources
Attributable Mineral Reserves of South Deep as at 31 December 2024
The following table sets out attributable Mineral Reserves of South Deep as at 31 December 2024. The Mineral Reserve gold price is
U.S.$1,500 /oz and the point of reference is on the ROM.
As at 31 December 2024
Tonnes
Grade
Gold
Cut-off
grades
Metallurgical
recovery
(kt)
(g/t)
(koz)
(g/t)
(%)
Proven Mineral Reserves
9,228
5.8
1,714
4.0
96.5
Probable Mineral Reserves
165,945
4.9
26,284
4.0 - 4.4
96.5
Total Mineral Reserves
175,173
5.0
27,998
4.0 - 4.4
96.5
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Attributable Mineral Reserve year on year change
The following table sets out attributable Mineral Reserves of South Deep as at 31 December 2024 compared to 31 December 2023.
Proven and Probable Mineral
Reserves
Unit
% Change
Gold
As at 31 December 2023 (1)
koz
28,239
Production depletion (2024)
koz
(1)
(336)
Gold price
koz
4
1,135
Operating cost
koz
(1)
(365)
Discovery
koz
Conversion
koz
(2)
(657)
Inclusion / exclusion
koz
10
Acquisitions
koz
Disposals
koz
(27)
As at 31 December 2024 (2)
koz
27,998
Notes:
(1) 2023 at 90.331%.
(2) 2024 at 90.245%.
For the year ended 31 December 2024, changes in Mineral Reserves at South Deep were primarily driven down  by conversion, depletion and
cost, and were partially offset  by an increased gold price.
Attributable Mineral Resources exclusive of Mineral Reserves of South Deep as at 31 December 2024
The following table sets out attributable Mineral Resources exclusive of Mineral Reserves of South Deep as at 31 December 2024.
The Mineral Resources gold price is U.S.$1,725/oz and the point of reference is in situ.
As at 31 December 2024
Tonnes
Grade
Gold
Cut-off
grades
Metallurgical
recovery
(kt)
(g/t)
(koz)
(g/t)
(%)
Measured Mineral Resources
55,850
1.9
3,364
0.04 - 6.0
43.0 - 96.5
Indicated Mineral Resources
74,749
6.5
15,682
3.5 - 6.0
96.5
Total Measured and Indicated Mineral Resources
130,600
4.5
19,046
0.04 - 6.0
43.0 - 96.5
Inferred Mineral Resources
20,363
9.1
5,958
3.8 - 6.0
96.5
Attributable Mineral Resource exclusive of Mineral Reserves year on year change
The following table sets out attributable Mineral Resources exclusive of Mineral Reserves of South Deep as at 31 December 2024 compared
to 31 December 2023.
Measured and Indicated
Mineral Resources
Inferred Mineral Resources
Unit
% Change
Gold
% Change
Gold
As at 31 December 2023 (1)
koz
19,980
5,964
Production depletion (2024)
koz
(9)
Gold price
koz
4
725
Operating cost
koz
(4)
(754)
Discovery
koz
Resource model update
koz
(6)
(1,115)
Inclusion / exclusion
koz
1
239
Indesign material
koz
Acquisitions
koz
Disposals
koz
(19)
(6)
As at 31 December 2024 (2)
koz
19,046
5,958
Notes:
(1) 2023 at 90.331%.
(2) 2024 at 90.245%
For the year ended 31 December 2024, changes in Mineral Resources exclusive of Mineral Reserves at South Deep were not material. The
decrease in Mineral Resources exclusive of Mineral Reserves was primarily driven by cost, and was partially offset by an increased gold price.
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Ghana Material Operations
Tarkwa Mine
The following graphic illustrates the location of the Tarkwa Mine operations, including tenements, administrative offices and processing plant.
Image_8.jpg
Introduction
The Tarkwa mine is a production-stage property gold mine located in southwestern Ghana, about 300 kilometres west of Accra, the capital,
and 4 kilometres west of the town of Tarkwa (latitude 5°19’37” N and longitude 2°01’17” W) with good access roads and established
infrastructure. The Tarkwa mine consists of several open pit operations on the original Tarkwa property and the adjacent southern portion of
the property, which was formerly referred to as the Teberebie property and was acquired by Gold Fields in August 2000. The open pit mining
operations uses conventional drill and blast and truck and shovel methods using contractor mining. Gold Fields operates the mine with a
conventional carbon in leach plant, with two gyratory crushers feeding a SAG mill and ball mill.
The Tarkwa mine operates under mining leases with a total area of 20,825 hectares, the entirety of which are for surface operations and
excluding the overlapping area between Damang and Tarkwa. Adjustments to the licensed area are the result of the cadastral system
revisions.
Operational Infrastructure
The Tarkwa open pit commenced in 1999 with south and north heap leach and later included the 13.5 Mtpa CIL processing plant and modern
surface infrastructure. Tarkwa has an annual major and critical item condition survey that focuses on reliability and minimises down time and a
comprehensive maintenance strategy that includes regular equipment refurbishment or replacement. The Tarkwa mine design and
scheduling include sustainable capital to support the remaining LOM Mineral Reserve. Tarkwa has contractors that conduct mining operations
and who are responsible for maintaining and modernising the mining fleet. The present condition of the property, and its equipment, facilities
and infrastructure is in mid-life condition.
Gold Fields processes the ex-pit mined ores through a conventional gold recovery plant, which consists of two parallel crushing circuits
(a single primary gyratory crusher and a separate gyratory/cone tertiary crushing circuit), both feeding a single SAG, ball mill and pebble
crusher (SABC) grinding circuit, together with gravity and CIL gold recovery circuits. The current plant capacity is 13.5 Mtpa, however,
treatment of 14.9 Mtpa was achieved due to various de-bottlenecking projects.
The Tarkwa mine completed its transition from the national grid to an independent power producer, Genser Energy, during 2018. Genser
Energy commissioned the last of the units at its Tarkwa gas plant in February 2018 and now supplies 42MW of energy at Tarkwa, which
accounts for 95% of its total electricity consumption, with additional capacity available as a back-up. The remaining 5% is supplied by
GRIDCO/VRA. The Tarkwa mine has access to water, road and railway infrastructure, although rail service has been non-operational for many
years. Most supplies are trucked in from either the nearest seaport, which is approximately 60 kilometres away by road at Takoradi, or from
Tema, near Accra, which is approximately 300 kilometres away by road.
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For information on assets and liabilities (including costs after depreciation) of Tarkwa, see “ Annual Financial Report—Notes to the
Consolidated Financial Statements—Note 44. Segmental Report ”. The Book Value of Tarkwa is U.S.$905 million. As at 31 December 2024,
5,663 workers were employed at Tarkwa, including 5,092 contractors.
In August 2024, the Ghanaian regulator imposed a penalty on Gold Fields Ghana Ltd following the failure of its contractor, BCM, to carry out
dumping precautions in accordance with the Minerals and Mining (Health, Safety and Technical) Regulations, 2012 (LI 2182). Although BCM
was held principally liable and fined, the regulator also imposed a penalty of U.S.$10,000.00 on Gold Fields Tarkwa as the mineral rights
holder with oversight responsibility in respect of BCM's operations on the Tarkwa mine. On 20 December 2024, the Ghana Revenue Authority
(GRA) imposed Transfer Pricing liability and interest on Gold Fields Ghana Ltd totalling U.S.$3,703,228, following a transfer pricing audit for
the period 2020-2022. Gold Fields has paid the tax liability component of U.S.$2,213,589 and continues to engage the GRA on the interest
component of U.S.$1,489,639. The Tarkwa mining concessions expire from 2027 to 2036 and have a total annual fee of U.S.$946,000. As at
31 December 2024, no significant encumbrances to the property existed.
History
Investment in large-scale mining in the Tarkwa area commenced in the last quarter of the nineteenth century. In 1993, Gold Fields took over
an area previously operated by the State Gold Mining Corporation (SGMC). SGMC had, in turn, acquired the property from private companies
owned by European investors. Mining operations by Gold Fields commenced in 1999 following initial drilling, feasibility studies and project
development (which included the removal of overburden and the resettlement of approximately 22,000 people). In 2018, Tarkwa reverted to a
contractor mining model. The Tarkwa LOM Mineral Reserve extends to 2035.
The attributable value of Gold Fields’ ownership at Tarkwa was 90% for 2024. The Government of Ghana has a 10% free carried interest in
the mine.
Geology
Gold mineralisation at Tarkwa is hosted by Proterozoic Tarkwaian metasediments, which unconformity overlie a Birimian greenstone belt
sequence. Gold mineralisation is concentrated in conglomerate reefs and has some similarities to deposits in the Witwatersrand Basin in
South Africa. The deposit comprises a succession of stacked, tabular palaeoplacer units consisting of quartz pebble conglomerates.
Approximately ten such separate economic units occur in the concession area within a sedimentary package ranging from 40 metres to
110 metres in thickness. Low-grade to barren quartzite units are interlayered between the individual reef units. The Tarkwaian belt has been
subject to moderate folding and at least five episodes of deformation have been recognised.
Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources
In March 2023, Gold Fields announced it had reached an agreement with AngloGold Ashanti to form a joint venture through the consolidation
of the Tarkwa and neighbouring Iduapriem mines. This would result in 60% attributable ownership to Gold Fields of the combined entity, with
AngloGold holding 30% and the Government of Ghana retaining its 10% free carried interest. The joint venture remains subject to the approval
of the Government of Ghana and those negotiations are ongoing. The Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources disclosed here are for a
standalone Tarkwa mine.
Attributable Mineral Reserves of Tarkwa as at 31 December 2024
The following table sets out attributable Mineral Reserves of Tarkwa as at 31 December 2024. The Mineral Reserve gold price is U.S.$1,500 /
oz and the point of reference is on the ROM.
As at 31 December 2024
Tonnes
Grade
Gold
Cut-off
grades
Metallurgical
recovery
(kt)
(g/t)
(koz)
(g/t)
(%)
Proven Mineral Reserves
33,661
1.1
1,176
0.41 - 0.43
95.0 - 97.4
Probable Mineral Reserves
104,376
0.8
2,661
0.33 - 0.41
90.0 - 97.1
Total Mineral Reserves
138,038
0.86
3,838
0.33 - 0.43
90.0 - 97.4
Attributable Mineral Reserve year on year change
The following table sets out attributable Mineral Reserves of Tarkwa as at 31 December 2024 compared to 31 December 2023.
Proven and Probable Mineral
Reserves
Unit
% Change
Gold
As at 31 December 2023
koz
4,348
Production depletion (2024)
koz
(12)
(518)
Gold price
koz
Operating cost
koz
Discovery
koz
Conversion
koz
(2)
(94)
Inclusion / exclusion
koz
2
102
Acquisitions
koz
Disposals
koz
As at 31 December 2024
koz
3,838
For the year ended 31 December 2024, changes in Mineral Reserves at Tarkwa were primarily driven down by depletion, as expected.
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Attributable Mineral Resources exclusive of Mineral Reserves of Tarkwa as at 31 December 2024
The following table sets out attributable Mineral Resources exclusive of Mineral Reserves of Tarkwa as at 31 December 2024.The Mineral
Resources gold price is U.S.$1,725 /oz and the point of reference is in situ.
As at 31 December 2024
Tonnes
Grade
Gold
Cut-off
grades
Metallurgical
recovery
(kt)
(g/t)
(koz)
(g/t)
(%)
Measured Mineral Resources
11,980
1.5
572
0.33 - 0.34
90.8 - 97.1
Indicated Mineral Resources
74,302
1.3
3,079
0.33 - 0.34
91.0 - 97.1
Total Measured and Indicated Mineral Resources
86,282
1.3
3,651
0.33 - 0.34
90.8 - 97.1
Inferred Mineral Resources
4,229
1.4
187
0.33 - 0.34
92.1 - 97.1
Attributable Mineral Resources exclusive of Mineral Reserves year on year change
The following table sets out attributable Mineral Resources exclusive of Mineral Reserves of Tarkwa as at 31 December 2024 compared to
31 December 2023.
Measured and Indicated
Mineral Resources
Inferred Mineral Resources
Unit
% Change
Gold
% Change
Gold
As at 31 December 2023
koz
3,400
181
Production depletion (2024)
koz
Gold price
koz
7
243
3
5
Operating cost
koz
Discovery
koz
Resource model update
koz
(1)
(18)
Inclusion / exclusion
koz
1
26
Indesign material
koz
Acquisitions
koz
Disposals
koz
As at 31 December 2024
koz
3,651
187
For the year ended 31 December 2024, changes in Mineral Resources exclusive of Mineral Reserves at Tarkwa were not material.
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Material Chile Operations
Salares Norte gold and silver mine
The following graphic illustrates the location of the Salares Norte gold and silver mine, including mining and exploration tenements,
administrative offices and processing plant.
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Introduction
Salares Norte is a high grade, open pit, gold-silver production stage property located in the Atacama region of northern Chile. The project is at
latitude 26°0’42”S and longitude 68°53’35”W, with elevations between 4,200 metres and 4,900 metres above sea level. The nearest town is
Diego de Almagro, about 183 kilometres by road to the west of the project. Mineralisation is contained within a high-sulphidation epithermal
system hosted by a breccia complex, and most of the mineralisation currently constituting Mineral Reserves is oxidised. The construction
phase was completed in the second quarter of 2024, after which the mine completed commissioning and commenced gold and silver
production. Inclement weather and operational challenges have slowed production ramp-up.
Minera Gold Fields Salares Norte SpA (MGFSN) holds 22,800 hectares of exploitation concessions (mining rights) with definitive title granted,
including 1,800 hectares covering the property area. MGFSN holds 69,100 hectares of additional exploration concessions and an option
agreement with Pan Pacific Copper Exploration Chile Ltda. covering 2,200 hectares (comprising 300 hectares of mining concessions and
1,900 hectares of exploration concessions) to the northwest of Salares Norte. This is a total of 94,100 hectares.
Operational Infrastructure
Salares Norte open pit waste strip commenced in 2021 and ore was accessed in 2022. Mining continued in 2024 with waste storage at
88.3 Mt and ore stockpiles at 2.3 Mt. Construction of the 2.0 Mt/a cyanide leaching with Merrill-Crowe recovery from pregnant solution after
CCD, followed by a scavenger CIP circuit processing plant, and modern surface infrastructure is currently in its final stages. Salares Norte has
implemented mining industry mechanisation and modernisation techniques and expects to continue utilising modern equipment. Salares
Norte has an annual major and critical item condition survey that focuses on reliability and minimises down time. Salares Norte has a
comprehensive maintenance strategy that includes owned regular equipment refurbishment or replacement. Salares Norte mine design and
scheduling include sustainable capital to support the remaining 11-year LOM reserve estimate. Salares Norte has contractors that conduct
mining operations and who are responsible for maintaining and modernising the mining fleet. The present condition of the property, and its
equipment, facilities and infrastructure are new, and in modern condition, and includes a modern remote operating centre in Santiago.
Salares Norte is accessed from Caldera on the Pacific coast through a series of sealed and unsealed roads. Caldera has a regional airport
with regular scheduled flights. Personnel working on the operation reside on site in a mining camp. Water is sourced from a local bore field
and power is generated on site using diesel generators.
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For information on assets and liabilities (including costs after depreciation) of Salares Norte, see “ Annual Financial Report—Notes to the
Consolidated Financial Statements—Note 44. Segmental Report” . The Book Value of Salares Norte is U.S.$1,760 million. As at 31 December
2024, 501 workers were employed at Salares Norte.
During the year ended 31 December 2024, Salares Norte received seven fines in relation to non-compliance with labour, tax, and
occupational health regulations. These fines amounted to U.S.$4,929. No significant encumbrances to the property existed.
Surface properties at Salares Norte are subject to certain concessions to facilitate convenient and unrestricted exploration and operation.
As a result, third-parties may be able to establish mining easements on MGFSN’s concessions at Salares Norte provided that their objective
is to contribute to a convenient exploration and operation. While a third party could legally apply for a mining easement over Gold Fields’
mining concession, they would have to comply with several requirements and Gold Fields has the right to oppose such application. MGFSN
continues to endeavour to establish a secure area that allows for the protection of the Salares Norte property. District exploration to identify
other deposits in the area with the potential to extend or enhance the LOM plan is ongoing. Other encumbrances or regulatory requirements
include, as highlighted in the EIA, matters related to the alteration and loss of habitat of the short-tailed chinchilla, which is a critically
endangered species in Chile. To mitigate such impact, a plan was developed and approved by the EIA authorities. The plan involves
establishing a compensation and conservation area outside the mining area, declaring no-go zones and relocating a small fraction of the
chinchilla population that lives in future mining zones.
The Salares Norte mining concessions only expire in the event the annual fee is not paid in a timely manner. This annual fee is approximately
U.S.$15,000.
History
Gold Fields discovered the Salares Norte mineralisation in March 2011. Follow-up diamond drilling in late 2011 confirmed the presence of a
high-grade oxide deposit of sufficient size and quality to warrant aggressive resource delineation drilling. In 2016, a land easement for
30 years and water rights for the project were both granted.
Between 2017 and 2018, Gold Fields completed pre-feasibility and interim feasibility studies at the Brecha Principal and Agua Amarga
deposits. Preliminary indications suggested that the Salares Norte operation could be an open pit mine, while metallurgical test work
suggested that hybrid carbon in leach processing could deliver recovery rates of around 91% for gold. A definitive feasibility study was
completed in 2018, including advancement of an optimised mine plan for the combined Brecha Principal and Agua Amarga deposits.
An EIA at Salares Norte was approved in December 2019, together with an environmental mitigation plan, comprising studies and specific
protection measures (relocation programme) of the endangered short-tailed chinchilla in the area. At the end of 2020, the relocation
programme was suspended by the authorities and a sanctioning process was subsequently initiated in 2021, following the death of two
chinchillas relocated under the programme. In response, Salares Norte submitted a compliance programme, which was approved in 2023 and
MGFSN resumed relocation activities in the first quarter of 2024. In May 2024, the regulator temporarily suspended the capture and
relocation programme, which recommenced in October 2024. One chinchilla was successfully relocated, and in January 2025, Rockery No 3
was successfully removed in accordance with the compliance programme. Gold Fields has now executed multiple capture and relocation
campaigns, with three chinchillas successfully relocated and released to date.
Salares Norte is 100% owned by Gold Fields through its shareholding in MGFSN.
Geology
The Salares Norte operation is located in the northern part of the Maricunga Belt, an area with a predominance of Cenozoic volcanic rocks,
comprising eroded strato-volcanos, volcanic domes and pyroclastic rocks. Mineralisation at the Salares Norte operation is contained in a high-
sulphidation epithermal system, hosted mainly by a breccia complex along the contact of two volcanic domes of andesitic and dacitic
composition. Mineral Resources have been delineated by drilling in two separate deposits, Brecha Principal and Agua Amarga, which are
located about 500 metres apart. Most of the mineralisation known to date is oxidised. The sulphide mineralisation contains mainly pyrite.
Gold Fields continues to explore the area around the Salares Norte operation for potential new ore sources to supplement or extend the
current LOM Reserve to 2035.
Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources
Attributable Mineral Reserves of Salares Norte as at 31 December 2024
The following tables set out attributable Mineral Reserves of Salares Norte as at 31 December 2024. The Mineral Reserve gold price is
U.S.$1,500/oz, silver price is U.S.$17.50/oz and the point of reference is on the ROM.
Attributable Gold Reserves as at 31 December 2024
As at 31 December 2024
Tonnes
Grade
Gold
Cut-off grades
Metallurgical
recovery
Gold
(kt)
(g/t)
(koz)
NSR U.S.$/t
(%)
Proven Mineral Reserves
Probable Mineral Reserves
19,821
5.4
3,415
73.49 - 84.83
91.0 - 93.6
Total Mineral Reserves
19,821
5.4
3,415
73.49 - 84.83
91.0 - 93.6
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Attributable Silver Reserves as at 31 December 2024
As at 31 December 2024
Tonnes
Grade
Silver
Cut-off grades
Metallurgical
recovery
Silver
(kt)
(g/t)
(koz)
NSR U.S.$/t
(%)
Proven Mineral Reserves
Probable Mineral Reserves
19,821
72.2
46,013
73.49 - 84.83
58.5 - 72.4
Total Mineral Reserves
19,821
72.2
46,013
73.49 - 84.83
58.5 - 72.4
Attributable Mineral Reserve estimate year on year change
The following tables set out attributable Mineral Reserves of Salares Norte as at 31 December 2024 compared to 31 December 2023.
Attributable Gold Reserves year on year change
Proven and Probable Mineral
Reserves
Unit
% Change
Gold
As at 31 December 2023
koz
3,416
Production depletion (2024)
koz
(1)
(44)
Gold price
koz
1
23
Operating cost
koz
(4)
Discovery
koz
Conversion
koz
1
24
Inclusion / exclusion
koz
Acquisitions
koz
Disposals
koz
As at 31 December 2024
koz
3,415
For the year ended 31 December 2024, changes in Gold Mineral Reserves at Salares Norte were not material.
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Attributable Silver Reserves year on year change
Proven and Probable Mineral
Reserves
Unit
% Change
Silver
As at 31 December 2023
koz
41,941
Production depletion (2024)
koz
5
2,062
Gold price
koz
1
278
Operating cost
koz
(36)
Discovery
koz
Conversion
koz
4
1,768
Inclusion / exclusion
koz
Acquisitions
koz
Disposals
koz
As at 31 December 2024
koz
46,013
For the year ended 31 December 2024, changes in Silver Mineral Reserves at Salares Norte were primarily driven up by depletion from the
open pit to the stockpile and conversion.
Attributable Mineral Resources exclusive of Mineral Reserves of Salares Norte as at 31 December 2024
The following tables set out attributable Mineral Resources exclusive of Mineral Reserves of Salares Norte as at 31 December 2024. The
Mineral Resources exclusive of Mineral Reserves gold price is U.S.$1,725/oz, silver price is U.S.$20.00/oz and the point of reference is in situ.
Attributable Gold Resources exclusive of Mineral Reserves for Gold Reserves as at 31 December 2024
As at 31 December 2024
Tonnes
Grade
Gold
Cut-off grades
Metallurgical
recovery
Gold
(kt)
(g/t)
(koz)
NSR U.S.$/t
(%)
Measured Mineral Resources
Indicated Mineral Resources
2,892
2.3
216
55.98 - 56.82
91.0 - 92.5
Total Measured and Indicated Mineral Resources
2,892
2.3
216
55.98 - 56.82
91.0 - 92.5
Inferred Mineral Resources
210
1.5
10
53.61 - 55.59
91.0 - 92.0
Attributable Silver Resources exclusive of Mineral Reserves for Silver Reserves as at 31 December 2024
As at 31 December 2024
Tonnes
Grade
Silver
Cut-off grades
Metallurgical
recovery
Silver
(kt)
(g/t)
(koz)
(g/t)
(%)
Measured Mineral Resources
Indicated Mineral Resources
2,892
30.5
2,832
55.98 - 56.82
40.3 - 66.7
Total Measured and Indicated Mineral Resources
2,892
30.5
2,832
55.98 - 56.82
40.3 - 66.7
Inferred Mineral Resources
210
8.3
56
53.61 - 55.59
8.5 - 61.3
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Attributable Mineral Resource exclusive of Mineral Reserves year on year change
The following tables set out attributable Mineral Resources exclusive of Mineral Reserves of Salares Norte as at 31 December 2024 compared
to 31 December 2023.
Attributable Gold Resources exclusive of Mineral Reserves for Gold Reserves year on year change
Measured and Indicated
Mineral Resources
Inferred Mineral Resources
Unit
% Change
Gold
% Change
Gold
As at 31 December 2023
koz
170
10
Production depletion (2024)
koz
(2)
(3)
Gold price
koz
13
22
31
3
Operating cost
koz
(10)
(18)
(24)
(2)
Discovery
koz
Resource model update
koz
26
45
(5)
Inclusion / exclusion
koz
Indesign material
koz
Acquisitions
koz
Disposals
koz
As at 31 December 2024
koz
216
10
For the year ended 31 December 2024, changes in Gold Mineral Resources at Salares Norte were not material.
Attributable Silver Resources exclusive of Mineral Reserves for Silver Reserves year on year change
Measured and Indicated
Mineral Resources
Inferred Mineral Resources
Unit
% Change
Silver
% Change
Silver
As at 31 December 2023
koz
2,168
86
Production depletion (2024)
koz
(11)
Silver price
koz
12
268
27
24
Operating cost
koz
(9)
(198)
(20)
(17)
Discovery
koz
Resource model update
koz
28
605
(43)
(37)
Inclusion / exclusion
koz
Indesign material
koz
Acquisitions
koz
Disposals
koz
As at 31 December 2024
koz
2,832
56
For the year ended 31 December 2024, changes in Silver Mineral Resources at Salares Norte were not material.
Non-Material Properties
Gold Fields has determined that Gruyere JV, Granny Smith, Agnew, Damang, Cerro Corona and Windfall project, along with the properties
listed under “— Information on the Company—Summary Disclosure of Mining Operations Pursuant to Item 1303 of Regulation S-K under the
Securities Act—Non-Core Investments ” are not considered material to Gold Fields’ business and financial condition at this time.
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Australia Non-Material Operations
Gruyere Mine JV (Not material to Gold Fields)
The following graphic illustrates the location of the Gruyere Gold Mine operations, including mining and exploration tenements, administrative
offices and processing plant.
Image_10.jpg
Introduction
Gruyere is a production stage property JV comprising four open pits (one active and three planned) and Mineral Reserve stockpiles.
The Gruyere deposit is located within the Yamarna Terrane of the eastern Yilgarn, Western Australia (latitude 27º59’04”S and longitude
123º50’43”E or GDA94 / MGA Zone 51 co-ordinates 583,115E and 6,904,206N). Gruyere is located by road 200 kilometres east of Laverton
and 1,100 kilometres north-east of Perth and is accessible by road and by air, with a sealed airstrip near the camp. The mine operates on a
fly-in fly-out basis with variable rosters.
The project holds licences for mining, exploration, prospecting and miscellaneous use of a total area of 141,674 hectares. The Gruyere mine
utilises mining contractors to mine the open pit using conventional drill, blast, load and haul activities.
Gruyere is no longer considered to be a material operation due to low short-term cash flows and is not material to Gold Fields’ financial
condition. However, certain information about the property has been retained in this year’s Form 20-F for continuity purposes. Gold Fields
does not anticipate providing extensive disclosure, or filing technical report summaries, on this property going forward.
Operational Infrastructure
The Gruyere open pit commenced in 2018 and included the 2019 7.5Mt/a conventional Carbon in leach (CIL) processing plant, and therefore
still comprises modern equipment and surface infrastructure. The recent open pit LOM Mineral Reserve commenced in 2018 with numerous
small, short life open pits in the LOM Mineral Reserve. The Gruyere processing plant has an ongoing condition monitoring programme that
focuses on reliability and minimises down time and has a comprehensive maintenance strategy that includes regular equipment refurbishment
or replacement. The plant has been progressively de-bottlenecked to achieve a target throughput rate of 10Mt/a. Gruyere mine design and
scheduling include sustainable capital to support the remaining year LOM Mineral Reserve. Gruyere has contractors that conduct mining
operations and who own and are responsible for maintaining and modernising the mining fleet.
The operation has a processing plant and is supported by: a power station with gas pipeline and power distribution lines, borefields and
water supply infrastructure; centralised administrative offices; engineering workshops; an accommodation village; and airstrip and road
networks. The present condition of the property, and its equipment, facilities and infrastructure is reasonably new.
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For information on assets and liabilities (including costs after depreciation) of Gruyere, see “ Annual Financial Report—Notes to the
Consolidated Financial Statements—Note 44. Segmental Report ”.
The Gruyere mining concessions are renewed every 21 years and expire ranging from 2025 to 2037 and have an annual fee of
U.S.$0.7 million.
History
Gold Road Resources (ASX listed) discovered the Gruyere mineralisation in 2013. In November 2016, Gold Road Resources formed a
50/50 joint venture with Gold Fields. Gold Fields holds its 50% interest (through its subsidiary, Gruyere Mining Co Pty) and is the operator of
the mine (through its subsidiary Gruyere Management Co. Pty Ltd.). Gruyere’s first gold was poured in 2019. The LOM Mineral Reserve
extends to 2032.
Geology
Gruyere is an Archaean orogenic gold deposit. Mineralisation is hosted within the Gruyere Monzonite Porphyry. Gold is associated with
varying intensity albite-sericite-chlorite-biotite-calcite alteration of the host rock. The Gruyere deposit is located on a flexure point of the
regional scale Dorothy Hills Greenstone Belt, where the shear zone changes in direction. The entire Gruyere porphyry is variably altered and
gold grade is related to variations in style and intensity of alteration, structure, veining and sulphide content.
Gold mineralisation within the Attila-Alaric trend (Attila, Alaric, Montagne and Orleans satellite projects), known as the Golden Highway,
comprises steeply dipping shear hosted gold in volcanoclastic sequences, with gold associated with zones of alteration and pyrite
mineralisation. During 2024, the satellite Argos project was combined and reported with the Montagne project at the Golden Highway.
Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources
The attributable Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources exclusive of Mineral Reserves are included in the summary section under the
Australia Item 1303 tables of this Form 20-F.
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Granny Smith (Not material to Gold Fields)
The following graphic illustrates the location of the Granny Smith operations, including mining and exploration tenements, administrative
offices and processing plant.
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Introduction
The Granny Smith Mine (GSM) is a production stage property, underground gold mine owned by GSM Mining Company (Pty) Ltd., a wholly
owned subsidiary of Gold Fields. The mine is located 23 kilometres southwest of the town of Laverton in the Northern Goldfields of Western
Australia (latitude 28°51’09” S and longitude 122°18’35” E) and is accessible via the Mt. Weld Road. Laverton has a sealed road to Perth,
952 kilometres to the southwest, and Kalgoorlie, 360 kilometres to the south. Mining methods at Granny Smith include room and pillar, bulk
stopes and long-hole open stoping with paste-filled backfill. The Granny Smith operation obtains electricity from both a gas fired power station
and a solar farm and has access to water, air and road infrastructure.
Granny Smith holds 71 exploration licences, prospecting licences and mining leases covering a total area of 66,974 hectares, including
21 miscellaneous and 50 non-managed tenements.
Granny Smith is no longer considered to be a material operation due to low short-term cash flows and is not material to Gold Fields' financial
condition. However, certain information about the property has been retained in this year’s Form 20-F for continuity purposes. Gold Fields
does not anticipate providing extensive disclosure, or filing technical report summaries, on this property going forward.
Operational Infrastructure
The Wallaby open pit at Granny Smith commenced in 2001 and has systematically progressed to become an underground mine that provides
approximately 100% of the feed to the 3.5 Mt/a conventional carbon in pulp processing plant, which operates on a campaign milling basis.
Granny Smith has an annual major and critical item condition survey that focuses on reliability and minimises down time and has a
comprehensive maintenance strategy that includes owned regular equipment refurbishment or replacement. Granny Smith mine design and
scheduling include sustainable capital to support the remaining year LOM Mineral Reserve. Granny Smith has a predominantly owner mining
team that conduct mining operations and who are responsible for maintaining and modernising the mining fleet. Since 2014, the processing
plant and critical surface infrastructure underwent a major upgrade post-acquisition. The present condition of the property, and its equipment,
facilities and infrastructure is fair and well maintained.
The site operates on a fly-in fly-out basis with variable rosters through Laverton with flights operating throughout the week.
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For information on assets and liabilities (including costs after depreciation) of Granny Smith, see “ Annual Financial Report—Notes to the
Consolidated Financial Statements—Note 44. Segmental Report ”.
Granny Smith did not receive any fines during the year ended 31 December 2024 and no significant encumbrances on the property exist.
The Granny Smith Norte mining concessions are renewed every 21 years and expire ranging from 2026 to 2045 and have an annual fee of
U.S.$0.4 million.
History
The Granny Smith deposits were discovered in 1979. In 1989, mining at Granny Smith commenced in the Granny Smith pit and continued in
subsequent years, with the development of a series of other open pits. In 1998, the Wallaby deposit was discovered 11 kilometres southwest
of Granny Smith. In November 2001, the first Wallaby ore was delivered to the processing plant.
The Wallaby Open Pit was mined from October 2001 until December 2006. Underground mining at Wallaby commenced in December 2005
and is ongoing. Gold Fields acquired the mine in October 2013. Extensional exploration continues to define new Mineral Reserves. Based on
current underground Mineral Reserves from the Wallaby area, the LOM Mineral Reserve extends to 2034. The attributable value of Gold
Fields’ ownership at Granny Smith was 100% for 2024.
Geology
Granny Smith is located in the Eastern Yilgarn Craton. At a regional scale, the geological terrain around the Laverton area is dominated by
the Mt. Margaret Dome in the northwest and the Kirgella Dome in the southeast. These domes are flanked to the east and west by north-
northwest-striking shear zones, and the central zone between the two domes is dominated by north to north-northeast-striking sigmoidal
shear zones. These distinctly different strikes to the shear zones developed early in the tectonic evolution of the area and resulted in a
favourable architecture for late-stage orogenic gold mineralisation. The Granny Smith lodes comprise vein stockworks localised by a northerly
trending shear at the margin of a granodiorite. The Wallaby lodes are flat lying alteration zones hosted within a magnetite amphibole-altered
conglomerate.
Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources
The attributable Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources exclusive of Mineral Reserves are included in the summary section under the
Australia Item 1303 tables of this Form 20-F.
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Agnew (Not material to Gold Fields)
The following graphic illustrates the location of the Agnew operations, including mining and exploration tenements, administrative offices and
processing plant.
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Introduction
Agnew is a production stage property owned by Agnew Gold Mining Company Pty Ltd (AGMC), and comprises the amalgamated Agnew and
(former) Lawlers mines. It is located 23 kilometres west of Leinster, approximately 390 kilometres north of Kalgoorlie and 850 kilometres
northeast of Perth, Western Australia (latitude 28º00’39”S and longitude 120º30’59”E) and is accessible by road and air. Agnew currently
operates three underground mines, namely Waroonga, New Holland, and Barren Lands. The primary mining method at Waroonga is long-hole
sub-level stoping with paste fill. The New Holland mining method depends on the geometry of the ore structure, with the primary method
being long-hole open-stoping. Redeemer is included in this LOM. Extensional and near mine exploration continues to generate new Mineral
Reserves and extend the LOM Mineral Reserve which is currently to 2029.
Agnew holds exploration licences, prospecting licences and mining leases covering a total area of 71,944 hectares.
Agnew is no longer considered to be a material operation due to low short-term cash flows and is not material to Gold Fields’ financial
condition. However, certain information about the property has been retained in this year’s Form 20-F for continuity purposes. Gold Fields
does not anticipate providing extensive disclosure, or filing technical report summaries, on this property going forward.
Operational Infrastructure
Agnew East Murchison United (EMU) open pits commenced in 1986 and included the 1989 EMU conventional crushing, milling and leach/CIP
processing plant, and modern surface infrastructure. The processing plant currently has a capacity of approximately 1.3 to 1.5 Mt/a. The recent
small, short life Waroonga open pit LOM Mineral Reserve commenced in 2003 and has systematically progressed to become the predominant
underground mine. Agnew has an annual major and critical item condition survey that focuses on reliability and minimises down time and a
comprehensive maintenance strategy that includes regular equipment refurbishment or replacement. Agnew mine design and scheduling
include sustainable capital to support the remaining years of the LOM Mineral Reserve. Agnew has owner operator and contractor mining
operations and who are responsible for maintaining and modernising the mining fleet. The present condition of the property, and its
equipment, facilities and infrastructure is fair and well maintained.
Agnew has one metallurgical plant in operation and is serviced by sealed road infrastructure to the mine gate. Supplies are generally trucked
in from Perth or Kalgoorlie. Agnew is a fly-in fly-out operation with local services and external accommodation including air transport with a
sealed runway. A new mine owned camp was completed in 2019, which accommodates the mine employees and contractors, which are
typically sourced from Perth. The bulk of the water is supplied from the mining operations and recovered from the in-pit tailings facility and
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previously mined pits. In 2020, a hybrid renewable power plant was commissioned, including solar, wind turbine, gas generator, battery
power storage and diesel back-up power solutions. This power plant is operational and continues to supply power to the operation.
For information on assets and liabilities (including costs after depreciation) of Agnew, see “ Annual Financial Report—Notes to the
Consolidated Financial Statements—Note 44. Segmental Report ”.
The Agnew mining concessions are renewed every 21 years, with expiration dates ranging from 2026 to 2044 and an annual fee of
U.S.$1.2 million.
History
Gold was discovered at the Agnew mine in 1895 and production was intermittent until WMC acquired the operation for exploration purposes
in 1976 and commenced mining the EMU open pit in 1986 and constructed the processing plant in the same year. Since that time, numerous
open pits and underground operations have been mined. During 2001, Gold Fields acquired the Agnew mine from WMC.
Gold was discovered around the same time at the Lawlers mine. In 1984, Forsayth NL purchased the Great Eastern lease and constructed the
Lawlers mine’s processing plant (the Lawlers Mill). Mechanised open pit mining commenced in 1986. The New Holland open pit commenced
in 1995 with underground mining commencing in 1998, and Barrick acquired Lawlers mine in 2001 as part of its merger with Homestake. In
2013, Gold Fields purchased Lawlers from Barrick and the Lawlers Mill was placed on care and maintenance and eventually removed and
rehabilitated in 2021. The New Holland underground mine has been incorporated into Agnew since the 2013 acquisition. The attributable
value of Gold Fields’ ownership at Agnew was 100% for 2024.
Geology
Agnew’s gold deposits are located within the northwest portion of the Norseman-Wiluna greenstone belt of the Western Australian Goldfields.
This greenstone belt consists of an older sequence of ultramafic flows, gabbro’s, basalts, felsic volcanic and related sedimentary rocks. The
rocks are folded about the large, moderately north plunging Lawlers Anticline. The Agnew mine’s deposits are located on the western limb of
this anticline, and major deposits discovered to date lie on sheared contacts between stratigraphic units. The anticline is cut by north-
northeast trending faults such as the Waroonga and East Murchison Unit shear zones. The Lawlers mine deposits occur along the eastern
limb of the Lawlers Anticline with the main Genesis-New Holland deposit located within the Scotty Creek Sediments west of Waroonga.
Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources
The attributable Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources exclusive of Mineral Reserves are included in the summary section under the
Australia Item 1303 tables of this Form 20-F.
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Ghana Non-Material Operations
Damang Mine (Not material to Gold Fields)
The following graphic illustrates the location of the Damang gold mine, including mining and exploration tenements, administrative offices and
processing plant.
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Introduction
Damang is a production stage gold mine located in the Wassa West District in southwestern Ghana approximately 270 kilometres by road
west of Accra and approximately 30 kilometres by road northeast of the Tarkwa mine (latitude 5°31’ 21.39’’N and longitude 1°51’ 1.71’’W).
Damang holds mining and prospecting leases with a total area of 24,265 hectares. Abosso holds a mining lease in respect of the Damang
mine dated 19 April 1995, as amended by an agreement dated 4 April 1996.
Damang submitted a formal application to the Minerals Commission in 2020 for approval for relinquishing the southern portion of the Damang
mining lease in the AGL underground and AGL tailings areas. The relinquished area included the overlap between the Damang mining lease
and one of the Tarkwa mining lease areas. While approval for the relinquishment of the area has been granted in principle by the Minerals
Commission, the application is still pending with final approval from the Minister. The relinquished area has been considered for inclusion into
a government-backed community mining project. The overlap will cease once the process is finalised and Damang cedes its rights over that
area. All relevant statutory mining authorisations, environmental permits, and social licences for operation are currently in place for the
Damang mining lease.
Operational Infrastructure
Damang mine commenced in 1997 and included the 4.5 Mt/a conventional crush-grind-leach-CIL processing plant, and modern surface
infrastructure. Damang has an annual major and critical item condition survey that focuses on reliability and minimises down time and a
comprehensive maintenance strategy that includes regular equipment refurbishment or replacement. The present condition of the property,
and its equipment, facilities and infrastructure is reasonably fair and well maintained.
The Damang mine completed its transition from the national grid to an independent power producer, Genser Energy, during 2017. Genser
Energy commissioned the last of the units at its Damang gas plant in February 2017 and now supplies 27.5MW of energy, which accounts for
Damang’s total electricity consumption. The mine still has access to the ECG, a national grid energy provider, as a back-up. The Damang mine
also has access to water and road infrastructure. Most supplies are brought in by road from the nearest seaport, Takoradi, which is
approximately 120 kilometres to the southeast, or from Accra, which is approximately 270 kilometres away by road.
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For information on assets and liabilities (including costs after depreciation) of Damang, see “ Annual Financial Report—Notes to the
Consolidated Financial Statements—Note 44. Segmental Report ”.
The Damang mining concession expires on 18 April 2025, with a total annual fee of U.S.$387,000. In December 2024, Gold Fields applied for
an extension of the Damang mining lease, in accordance with applicable law. In March 2025, Gold Fields was notified by the Ghanaian
Minerals Commission that its application for extension had been rejected. Gold Fields believes, based on applicable law and legal opinion
which Gold Fields obtained from counsel, that there are no legitimate grounds for such rejection. Gold Fields intends to pursue all available
avenues to seek the reversal of this decision, and to ultimately obtain an extension of the Damang mining lease, including through
international arbitration, if required. However, there is no guarantee that Gold Fields will be successful in reversing this decision.
History
Mining on the Abosso concession began with underground mining in the early twentieth century. Surface mining at Damang commenced in
August 1997 and Gold Fields assumed control of operations on 23 January 2002. Historically, an underground mine was in operation from
1878 until 1956.
In 2016, Gold Fields commenced the Damang reinvestment plan to extend the LOM Mineral Reserve of stockpiles to 2025. However, no
Mineral Reserves were disclosed in 2024 due to an unfavourable economic assessment at the Mineral Reserve price. The attributable value
of Gold Fields’ ownership at Damang was 90% for 2024. The Government of Ghana holds a 10% free carried interest in the mine.
Geology
Damang is located on the Damang Anticline, which is marked by Tarkwaian metasediments on the east and west limbs, around a core of
Birimian metasediments and volcanics. Gold in the Tarkwaian metasediments and volcanics is predominantly found in the conglomerates of
the Banket Formation and is interpreted to be of palaeoplacer origin. However, at Damang, hydrothermal processes have enriched this
deposit and the adjacent metasediments within the Banket formation. Within the region, the contact between the Birimian and Tarkwaian
metasediments and volcanics is commonly marked by zones of intense shearing and is host to a number of significant shear hosted gold
deposits, including Prestea, Bogoso, and Obuasi.
Palaeoplacer mineralisation occurs on the west limb of the anticline at Abosso, Chida and Tomento, and on the east limb of the anticline at the
Kwesie, Lima South and Bonsa North locations. Hydrothermal enrichment of the Tarkwaian paleoplacer and metasediments also occurs at the
Rex, Amoanda and Nyame areas on the west limb and the Damang and Bonsa areas on the east limb.
Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources
The attributable Mineral Resources exclusive of Mineral Reserves are included in the summary section under the Ghana Item 1303 tables of
this Form 20-F. Note that Damang no longer has a Mineral Reserve due to an unfavourable economic assessment.
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Peru Non-Material Operations
Cerro Corona (Not material to Gold Fields)
The following graphic illustrates the location of the Cerro Corona gold and copper mine, including mining and exploration tenements,
administrative offices and processing plant.
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Introduction
Cerro Corona is a production-stage gold and copper mine operating one open pit and one copper-gold plant. It became operational in 2008.
It mines a porphyry copper-gold deposit situated within the Hualgayoc Mining District in northern Peru. It is located in the Western Cordillera
of the Andes, at elevations ranging from 3,600 metres to 4,000 metres above mean sea level, close to the headwaters of the Atlantic
continental basin (latitude 6˚45’47”S and longitude 78˚37’17”W). Cerro Corona is located approximately 80 kilometres by road north of
Cajamarca. Access from Cajamarca is by largely sealed roads with a short distance of unsealed road. Cajamarca has a regional airport with
regular scheduled flights. There is no direct rail link to the site. Power is supplied via the regional power grid and is 100% renewable
(hydroelectric). The operation has an on-site camp for personnel.
Contract mining is deployed in the open pit applying conventional drill, blast, load and haul methods. The total property area owned by
Cerro Corona covers 6,208 hectares, comprising 4,805 hectares mining concessions, with the surface rights covering 1,403 hectares.
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Operational Infrastructure
Cerro Corona open pit commenced in 2008 and the mine operates a 6.7 Mt/a flotation processing plant, and modern surface infrastructure.
Cerro Corona has an annual major and critical item condition survey that focuses on reliability and minimises down time and has a
comprehensive maintenance strategy that includes owned regular equipment refurbishment or replacement. Cerro Corona mine design and
scheduling include sustainable capital to support the remaining LOM mineral reserve estimate. Cerro Corona has contractors that undertake
all mining activities on site. The present condition of the property, and its equipment, facilities and infrastructure, is in fair, modern condition.
Cerro Corona mine operates one open pit and one copper-gold flotation plant. The mining administration and maintenance facilities are
located at the mine. Cerro Corona’s electricity is supplied through a long-term contract with a Peruvian power supplier and transported
through the national power transmission system and a 34-kilometre transmission line constructed by the mine. Cerro Corona’s water
requirements are provided primarily by retention of rainfall and pit dewatering. Water is continuously recycled. While Cerro Corona’s in-pit
tailings application has not yet been approved, Gold Fields does not have any indication that it will be denied.
For information on assets and liabilities (including costs after depreciation) of Cerro Corona, see “ Annual Financial Report—Notes to the
Consolidated Financial Statements—Note 44. Segmental Report ”.
The Cerro Corona gold and copper mining lease expires in 2038 and have an annual fee of U.S.$14,500.
History
In December 2003, Gold Fields, through a subsidiary, signed a definitive agreement to purchase an 80.7% economic and 92% voting interest
in the Cerro Corona deposit and adjoining mining concessions from a Peruvian family-owned company, Sociedad Minera Corona S.A. The
agreement called for a reorganisation whereby the assets of Cerro Corona were transferred to La Cima, in July 2004. Following the approval
of an EIA on 2 December 2005, Gold Fields completed the purchase of the 92% voting interest (80.7% economic interest) in La Cima in
January 2006, for a total consideration of U.S.$40.5 million. In 2011, Gold Fields increased its economic interest in La Cima to 98.5% and, in
December 2013, Gold Fields further increased its economic interest in La Cima to 99.53%. The mine has been in production since 2008 and
the current LOM reserve estimate extends to 2030. The current 2030 LOM reserve estimate for Cerro Corona incorporates the placement of
tailing material into the pit void (in-pit tailings disposal) from late 2025, when the existing tailings storage facility reaches design capacity and
mining has been completed, after which process plant feed will be sourced from long-term lower grade reserve stockpiles. The attributable
value of Gold Fields’ ownership at Cerro Corona was 99.53% for 2024.
Geology
The Cerro Corona copper-gold deposit is hosted by a 600 to 700-metre diameter sub-vertical cylindrical- shaped quartz diorite porphyry
stock dated at mid-Miocene age emplaced into mid-Cretaceous limestone, marls and siliclastic rocks. There are at least two phases of diorite
placement, only one of which is mineralised. The non-mineralised diorite is generally regarded as the last phase and is referred to as “barren
core”. Within the porphyry, copper-gold mineralisation is primarily hosted by extensive zones of stockwork veining. The non-mineralised
diorite is generally regarded as the last phase and is referred to as “barren core”. The latest geological modelling suggests that the Cerro
Corona porphyry is probably composed of four or five satellite stocks with the last two being barren. The intrusive has been emplaced at the
intersection of Andean-parallel and Andean-normal (trans-Andean) structures. Natural supergene oxidation and leaching processes at Cerro
Corona have led to the development of a weak to moderate copper enrichment blanket, allowing for the subdivision of the deposit, from the
surface downward, into an oxide zone, a mixed oxide-sulphide zone, a secondary enriched (supergene) sulphide zone and a primary
(hypogene) sulphide zone.
Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources
The attributable Mineral Reserves are included in the summary section under the Peru Item 1303 tables of this Form 20-F. Note that no
Mineral Resources exclusive of Mineral Reserves are disclosed.
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Canada Non-Material Operations
Windfall project (Not material to Gold Fields)
The following graphic illustrates the location of the Windfall gold and silver project, including tenements, administrative offices and
infrastructure. Windfall is in new, modern condition and is a development stage gold and silver mining project.
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Introduction
In 2023, Gold Fields announced that it had entered into a 50/50 joint venture with Osisko for the joint ownership and development of
the Windfall project. On 25 October 2024, Gold Fields completed its acquisition of Osisko, and consolidated 100% ownership of the
Windfall project. The Windfall project is located in the Eeyou Istchee James Bay territory of Québec, Canada. It is located approximately
700 kilometres north-northwest of Montréal, 200 kilometres northeast of Val-d’Or and 115 kilometres east of Lebel-sur-Quévillon (latitude
49°04’18” N and longitude 75°39’03” W). The Windfall project falls within the traditional territory of the Cree First Nation of Waswanipi.
Windfall is a development stage property with existing underground infrastructure based on current exploration activities and with further
development planned and budgeted into 2025. However, a decision to proceed with construction has not been made and is subject to the
approval of an EIA by Québec regulators, as well as final investment decision by Gold Fields.
The Windfall project contains three lease agreements, including one industrial lease agreement for the ramp area, another industrial lease
agreement for the camp area and a mine waste storage lease. Windfall comprises 325 individual claims covering an aggregate area of 14,299
hectares. The entire property, which includes Windfall, Urban Barry, Phoenix and Quévillon, covers 342,531 hectares. The EIA is expected to
provide Gold Fields with a mining licence. Windfall does not currently have a mining lease and as such has no annual fees or expiry date. See
—Information on the Company—Summary Disclosure of Mining Operations Pursuant to Item 1303 of Regulation S-K under the Securities
Act ”.
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Operational Infrastructure
The Windfall gold and silver project deposits comprise three primary zones: Lynx (Lynx zone), Main and Underdog (Main zone). The Main zone
is the western portion of the planned mining area and the Lynx zone is the eastern portion. The zones are currently accessed by three ramp
systems, with two surface portals for transportation and material haulage. The ramps and level accesses (up to the vent raise access) will
allow the passage of haulage trucks as well as secondary ventilation ducting and service piping. The present condition of the existing
property, equipment, facilities and infrastructure is reasonably new. The fleet and equipment is expected to be modern and fit for purpose
when the project is sanctioned.
The Windfall area is serviced by a complete network of well-maintained logging roads and hosts several infrastructure components at the
Windfall property, including an exploration camp with a capacity for 300 people. The Windfall site also has surface water management
ditches, ponds, pumping stations, water treatment plants and exhaust raise with primary ventilation fans have been constructed. Power is
supplied via a power line that provides 100% hydroelectric power to the site.
Geology
The host Urban-Barry greenstone belt comprises mafic to felsic volcanic rock with lesser sedimentary formations cross-cut by several east
and east-northeast trending deformation zones. The Windfall property is located along the Mazères deformation zone, a regional scale east-
northeast trending ductile deformation zone interpreted to be a second-order structure to the east-west Urban deformation zone.
Three major regional deformation events are observed to have affected the Windfall deposit. These include: folding (D1); north to east-
northeast trending faults, shear zones and tectonic fabric (D2); and late north-trending brittle faulting (D3). Also, at the deposit scale prior to
the D1 deformation event, a period of extension is interpreted to have occurred during the emplacement of the pre-mineralisation and post-
mineralisation QFP dike complex. Extensional structures formed during this event also controlled the emplacement of gold mineralisation.
Vein-type and replacement-type are the two dominant styles of gold mineralisation observed at the Windfall deposit. In addition, numerous
remobilised gold veins crosscut these features.
Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources
Gold Fields has not disclosed Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources for Windall as at 31 December 2024 as the property is not considered
material to its business and financial condition.
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Internal Controls Disclosure Pursuant to Item 1305 of Regulation S-K under the Securities Act
The geometry and continuity of orebodies is interpreted from samples that are often widely spaced compared to the expected variability of
the geometry and continuity of the geological units and structures that control mineralisation. Sometimes the geometry and continuity are
poorly understood and difficult to predict at the scale of drilling.
Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves are estimated using samples obtained from exposures or drilling that are widely spaced and of small
volume in comparison to the mining blocks that they are used to estimate. Analytical measures are dependent on the ability to take a
representative sample. Sample representativity is especially difficult to achieve when coarse gold is present as in many of the Gold Fields
operations.
Geological and grade variability are commonly estimated using geostatistical measures (the variogram) that indicate large contributions to
structured components of sample variance may be random (the nugget).
As a result, there may be significant uncertainty in the locally estimated grades and geological continuity of resource estimates. Resource
geologists attempt to provide a (usually) qualitative indication of risk to metal contents through the application of classifications (Measured,
Indicated, Inferred Mineral Resources, Proven and Probable Mineral Reserves).
Assumptions are used to define whether portions of resource models are potentially economic to extract. These assumptions or modifying
factors may be measures such as metal price, anticipated mining costs, cost of capital and others. These modifying factors are applied in a
forward-looking fashion and become increasingly uncertain further into the future. Mines with long LOM schedules therefore carry increased
risk in this regard.
In accordance with S-K 1300 guidelines and the SAMREC Code, a comprehensive quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) protocol is in
place at all the Gold Fields operations and projects. It draws on industry leading practice for data acquisition and utilises national standards
authority accredited laboratories, such as the South African National Accreditation System (SANAS) in South Africa, which are regularly
reviewed both internally and externally. Analytical QA/QC is maintained and monitored through the submission of blanks, certified reference
material and duplicates, and umpire laboratory checks.
Gold Fields’ Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves estimates are subject to internal Qualified Persons reviews administered by the
Group Technical Services team and cyclically by external and independent experts.
Gold Fields follows an embedded process of third-party reviews to provide expert independent assurance regarding the Mineral Resources
and Mineral Reserves estimates and compliance to the appropriate reporting codes.
In line with Gold Fields’ policy that each operation or material project will be reviewed by an independent third party on average no less than
once every three years, or when triggered by a material new Mineral Resource and/or Mineral Reserve declaration, the following operations
were subject to external review during 2024: South Deep, the Ghana operations and Windfall. Windfall Mineral Reserves and Mineral
Resources were not disclosed in 2024, and the project is currently awaiting EIA and investment committee sanction. The Windfall external
audit is also in progress and may be utilised when disclosed. Tarkwa was scheduled for external review, however, the Tarkwa review was
postponed due to the possible formation of a joint venture with AngloGold Ashanti. Damang, which has no Mineral Reserves, was not audited
in this cycle. SRK Consulting (Australasia) Pty Ltd (SRK) conducted an independent audit of the Mineral Resource and Mineral Reserve
estimates for South Deep. SRK found that the work complies with the SAMREC Code, which is substantially similar in its methodology to S-K
1300, and was conducted to an appropriate technical standard. SRK noted that the completion of the South of Wrench FS and the successful
implementation of key mining initiatives will be crucial to validate aspects of the Reserve estimate. The current Reserve supports an annual
production rate of approximately 11 tonnes per annum and a LOM of 85 years. This reflects a conservative production schedule informed by
the audit and does not indicate a material change to the total declared Reserves. SRK did not identify any significant non-compliance and
provided observations to support ongoing continuous improvement. Third-party audits are part of Gold Fields’ commitment to leading
practices in Mineral Resource and Mineral Reserve estimation and reporting.
Completed Mineral Resource and Mineral Reserves are presented to Group Technical, Corporate Finance, Sustainable development and the
Registrants executive committee. The disclosure is prepared and reviewed by the same team to ensure that the Mineral Resource and Mineral
Reserves are appropriately and accurately presented.
The Materiality assessment based on SK 1301 is completed for all Properties to establish if Material to the registrant's overall business and
financial condition.
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Description of mining business
The discussion below provides a general overview of the mining business as it applies to Gold Fields.
Exploration
Exploration activities are focused on discovery and Mineral Resource development aimed at replacing production depletion and growth in
Mineral Reserves to maintain operational flexibility and sustainability. The Group focuses on the extension of existing ore bodies and the
discovery and delineation of new ore bodies both at existing sites and at undeveloped sites. Once a potential ore body has been discovered,
exploration is extended and intensified in conjunction with comprehensive infill drilling, in order to enable clearer definition of the ore body
and its technical and economic characteristics to profile the potential portions to be mined. Geological, geochemical, geophysical,
geostatistical, geotechnical and geo-metallurgical techniques are constantly refined to improve effectiveness and the economic viability of
prospecting and mining activities. A multi-year budget is established at the respective mining operations to ensure traction on exploration
strategies to secure strong exploration project pipelines.
Mining
Gold Fields currently mines only gold, with copper and silver as by-products. The mining process comprises four principal activities:
(i) constructing infrastructure and processing facilities; (ii) developing access to the ore body; (iii) extracting the ore body once accessed; and
(iv) processing ores to saleable products. These processes apply to both surface and underground mines.
Underground Mining
Developing access to the ore body
For Gold Fields’ Australian operations and Windfall project access is through single or multiple decline haulages extended from surface
portals, while at the South African underground mine, primary access to the ore body is provided through vertical shaft systems. Horizontal
and decline development at various intervals of the shaft or main decline, known as levels, extend laterally and provide access to the ore
horizon. Ore drives open up the ore body for mining.
Extracting the ore body
Once an ore body has been accessed and opened up for mining, production activities consisting of drilling, blasting, cleaning, supporting and
transporting rock are carried out on a daily basis.
At the Australian underground operations, the broken ore is loaded straight from the stope face into trucks, using mechanical loaders, and
hauled to the surface by underground dump trucks via the decline. Application of backfill to the mined-out areas is based on local conditions
and is not always required in shallow underground mining areas.
At South Deep, the broken ore is loaded from either the stope, development or destress excavations into trucks using mechanical loaders
and hauled along drives to ore pass systems which connect the drives to the cross cuts below. The broken ore and waste from the
development ends are loaded and hauled to ore pass systems by means of Load Haul Dumpers. The ore and waste are then transported by
rail or conveyor and tipped into the shaft rock transfer system, after which it is hoisted to surface. Mining methods employed include destress
mining (to provide the appropriate geotechnical conditions for subsequent development stoping), long hole open stoping (for reef targets
greater than 15 metres in height) and drifting and benching (for reef targets less than 15 metres in height). The mining voids generated once
the ore is removed are filled with treated tailings product called backfill, which provides ground support for the mined-out areas.
In Canada, Windfall is expected to follow the same underground operations as the Australian underground operations described above.
Open Pit Mining
Opening up the ore body
In open pit mining, access to the ore body is achieved by stripping the overburden waste in benches of fixed height to expose the ore below.
This is most typically achieved by drilling and blasting an area, loading the broken waste rock with excavators into dump trucks and hauling
the waste rock and/or soil to dumps. The overburden material is placed on designated waste rock dumps.
Extracting the ore body
Extraction of the ore body in open pit mining involves the same activity as in stripping the overburden waste. Lines are established on the pit
floor demarcating ore from waste material and the rock is then drilled and blasted. Post blasting, the ore is loaded into dump trucks and
hauled to interim stockpiles or directly to the crusher at the metallurgical plant, while the waste is hauled to waste rock dumps.
Rock Dump and Production Stockpile Mining
Gold Fields mines surface rock dumps and production stockpiles using mechanised earth-moving equipment.
Mine Planning and Management
Operational and longer-term planning management on the mines receives support from the Group’s technical services, finance and
sustainable development functions. The current philosophy is one of top-down/bottom-up management, with the operational and commercial
objectives at each mine defined by the personnel at the mine based on parameters, objectives and guidelines provided by Gold Fields. This is
based on the premise that the people on the ground have the best understanding of the local business and what is realistically achievable.
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Each operation identifies and confirms a preferred strategic option on an annual basis, which, once approved by Gold Fields’ Executive
Committee (the Executive Committee), is used to inform how the detailed two-year operational plan and budget is configured, which is rolled
out into a LOM Mineral Reserve, prior to the commencement of each fiscal year. The plans are based on financial parameters determined by
the Executive Committee. The operational plan is presented to the Executive Committee, which takes it to the Board for approval before the
commencement of each fiscal year. The planning process is anchored by a Group planning calendar, and is sequential and based upon
geological models, evaluation models, resource models, metal prices, mine design, depletion schedules and, ultimately, financial analysis.
Capital planning is formalised pursuant to Gold Fields’ capital investment and approvals process. Projects are categorised and reviewed in
terms of total expenditure, return on investment, net present value and impact on AIC per ounce and all projects involving amounts exceeding
A$40 million (Australia), R360 million (South Africa) and U.S.$40 million (Ghana/Peru) are submitted to the Board for approval. Material
changes to the plans must be referred back to the Executive Committee and the Board. Post-investment reviews are conducted to assess the
effectiveness of the capital approvals process and to leverage continuous improvement opportunities going forward.
Capital Expenditure
Gold Fields spent U.S.$1,183.4 million, U.S.$1,054.7 million and U.S.$1,069.3 million in capital expenditure during fiscal 2024, 2023 and 2022,
respectively.
The major expenditure items in fiscal 2024 were U.S.$340.5 million on project construction, capital waste tonnes and ramp-up capital at
Salares Norte, U.S.$28.2 million on capital development and U.S.$22.6 million on fleet replacement at the South Deep mine, U.S.$168.5
million on capital waste stripping at Tarkwa, U.S.$15.3 million on the tailings storage facility at Cerro Corona, U.S.$123 million on underground
and open pit development and U.S.$32.4 million on the renewable energy project at St Ives, U.S.$40.8 million on underground development
at Agnew, U.S.$44.1 million on development of the Wallaby underground mine at Granny Smith and U.S.$68.6 million on waste stripping at
Gruyere.
The major expenditure items in fiscal 2023 were U.S.$398.1 million on project construction capital, capital waste tonnes and ramp-up
capital at Salares Norte, U.S.$16.7 million on capital development and U.S.$19.3 million on fleet replacement at the South Deep mine,
U.S.$166.1 million on capital waste stripping at Tarkwa, U.S.$6.3 million on tailings storage facility at Damang, U.S.$18.9 million on the tailings
storage facility at Cerro Corona, U.S.$55.7 million on underground and open pit development at St. Ives, U.S.$46.8 million on the
underground and open pit development at Agnew, U.S.$31.1 million on development of the Wallaby underground mine at Granny Smith and
U.S.$35.2 million on development at Gruyere.
The major expenditure items in fiscal 2022 were U.S.$296.7 million on the construction of Salares Norte, U.S.$33.4 million on the solar plant
at the South Deep mine, U.S.$186.8 million on capital waste stripping at Tarkwa, U.S.$47.1 million on capital waste stripping at Damang,
U.S.$19.6 million on the tailings storage facility at Cerro Corona, U.S.$67.1 million on underground and open pit development at St. Ives,
U.S.$27.1 million on the development of the Waroonga underground complex at Agnew, U.S.$28.5 million on development of the Wallaby
underground mine at Granny Smith and U.S.$23.6 million on capital waste stripping at Gruyere.
For more information regarding Gold Fields’ capital expenditure, see “ Annual Financial Report—Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
the Financial Statements—Capital Expenditures”, “Annual Financial Report—Management’s Discussion and Analysis of the Financial
Statements—Liquidity and Capital Resources—Years Ended 31 December 2024 and 31 December 2023” .
For a discussion of growth and sustaining capital expenditures, please see “ Annual Financial Report—Management’s Discussion and Analysis
of the Financial Statements—All-in Sustaining and All-in Costs ”.
AIC
Please see “Annual Financial Report—Management’s Discussion and Analysis of the Financial Statements—All-in Sustaining and All-in Costs
for the Company’s historical AIC.
Processing
Gold Fields has nine active gold processing facilities (four in Australia (including Gruyere), one in South Africa, two in Ghana, one in Chile and
one in Peru). The gold and silver processing facility at Salares Norte was commissioned, with first gold and silver production beginning in April
2024. Additionally, the Windfall gold and silver processing plant is in the detailed engineering stage. A typical processing plant includes two
stages: comminution (crushing and grinding the ore) and then gold recovery (typically flotation, leaching, carbon adsorption, carbon stripping/
EW and smelting).
Comminution
Comminution is the process of crushing and breaking up the ore to expose and liberate the gold and make it available for treatment.
Conventionally, this process occurs in multi-stage crushing and milling circuits, which include the use of jaw and gyratory or cone crushers
followed by rod, semi-autogenous grinding and/or ball mills. For the milling step, most of Gold Fields’ processing plants utilise both SAG and
ball mills where the ore itself and steel balls are used as the primary grinding media. Through the comminution process, ore is ground to a
pre-determined size before proceeding to the gold recovery stage.
Gold Recovery
At most of Gold Fields’ operating gold plants, gold is extracted into solution by leaching with cyanide in agitated slurry tanks. The gold is then
adsorbed onto activated carbon from the solution using either the CIL process or the CIP process. The activated carbon is removed from the
tanks, eluted in pressurised columns and the gold is then recovered by electrowinning. The Salares Norte plant includes a Merrill Crowe gold
recovery circuit prior to CIP, which recovers pregnant leach solution by 2-stage thickening, followed by zinc precipitation of the gold and silver
in the clean solution.
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Most of Gold Fields’ operating gold plants also utilise gravity recovery circuits that use a centrifugal concentrator to recover coarse free gold
based on density differences. This gravity gold recovery step is usually undertaken within the grinding stage of the processing plant before
the ore progresses to CIL or CIP.
As the final recovery step, the gold recovered by the electrowinning cells or zinc precipitation is smelted in a furnace to produce gold doré
bars. Salares Norte also produces silver doré bars. These gold and silver bars are transported to a refinery that is responsible for further
refining.
At Cerro Corona, gold/copper concentrate is recovered using a standard flotation process. The concentrate is shipped to a third-party smelter
for further processing. The Cerro Corona processing plant therefore does not have a CIL or CIP circuit.
Refining and Marketing
Australia
In Australia, all gold produced by Gruyere, Granny Smith, St. Ives and Agnew, each owned by an Australian operating company, is refined by
the Perth Mint in Western Australia. The Perth Mint applies competitive charges for the collection, transport and refining services. The Perth
Mint takes responsibility for the unrefined gold at collection from each of the operations where they engage a sub-contractor, Brinks Australia.
Brinks Australia delivers the unrefined gold to the Perth Mint where it is refined and the refined ounces of gold and silver are credited to the
relevant metal accounts held by each Australian Operating Company with the Perth Mint. The arrangement with the Perth Mint continues
indefinitely until terminated by either party upon 90 days’ written notice.
Gold Fields’ treasury department in the head corporate office in Johannesburg, South Africa sells all the refined gold produced by the
Australian Operating Companies. On collection of the unrefined gold from an Australian Operating Company’s mine site, the relevant
Australian Operating Company will notify Gold Fields’ treasury department of the estimated refined gold content, expressed in troy ounces,
available for sale. After such confirmation, Gold Fields’ treasury department will sell the refined gold to authorised counterparties at a price
benchmarked against the LBMA Gold PM Auction Price. All silver is sold to the Perth Mint at the LBMA silver price on the last business day
of each month.
South Africa
The South Deep Joint Venture entered into a refining agreement with Rand Refinery Proprietary Limited (Rand Refinery) in 2013. Rand
Refinery is a non-listed private company in which Gold Fields holds a 2.8% interest, with the remaining interests held by other South African
gold producers.
This refining agreement superseded and replaced any and all previous refining agreements between the South Deep Joint Venture and Rand
Refinery. Pursuant to this refining agreement, Rand Refinery undertook, among other things, to: (i) refine all unrefined gold produced by
South Deep; (ii) on each delivery date of unrefined gold to Rand Refinery, notify Gold Fields’ treasury department in writing of the estimated
gold and/or silver content of the unrefined gold so delivered, expressed in troy ounces; and (iii) retain the refined gold and the refined silver
for South Deep pending written instructions from Gold Fields’ treasury department that the refined gold and/or refined silver have been sold
and may be delivered to the buyer in accordance with the buyer’s instructions. Risk transfers at the Rand Refinery helipad once the material is
signed for by Rand Refinery Security. Accordingly, the mine insurance policy covers the gold doré while it is in transit to the Rand Refinery
helipad. Rand Refinery invoices South Deep with the refining charges, who then arranges for direct settlement to Rand Refinery. The refining
agreement will continue indefinitely until either party terminates it upon at least 12 months’ written notice.
Gold Fields’ treasury department sells all the refined gold produced by South Deep to authorised counterparties at a price benchmarked
against the LBMA Gold PM Auction Price (or the LBMA Gold AM Auction Price).
Silver is accumulated and sold on a quarterly basis by Gold Fields treasury to either Rand Refinery or to an authorised counterpart at a price
benchmarked against the LBMA silver price.
Ghana
Gold produced at the Damang and Tarkwa mines is refined by MKS pursuant to refining agreements entered into by Abosso (in respect of the
Damang mine) and Gold Fields Ghana (in respect of the Tarkwa mine) with MKS. Under these agreements, MKS collects the gold from either
the Damang or Tarkwa mine and transports it either to its Switzerland refinery or to its Indian refinery where the gold is then refined. The MKS
refinery in India will be the default designated refinery unless either party provides the other party with notice to the effect that a shipment of
gold must be transported to MKS’s refinery in Switzerland, provided that MKS shall only be entitled to provide Gold Fields Ghana (Damang
and Tarkwa operations) with such notice if: (i) the arrival date of the gold at the refinery will fall on a day other than a business day in India or
during a period of weak physical demand for gold in India; or (ii) the Indian import regulations for the gold have materially and adversely
changed. The risk of loss and/or damage passes to MKS on delivery. Delivery is defined under the agreement as the delivery of the material
by Gold Fields to the Delivery Place (which is defined as the gold room of Gold Fields Ghana Ltd and Abosso Goldfields Ltd).
Once the gold has been refined, the Damang and Tarkwa operations shall be entitled to: (i) sell the refined gold through Gold Fields’ treasury
department, acting as agent for and on their behalf; or (ii) require MKS to purchase the refined gold; or (iii) request a prepayment in respect of
the refined gold. All sales are benchmarked against the afternoon LBMA Gold PM Auction Price. The LBMA Gold Price is operated and
administered by an independent third-party provider, ICE Benchmark Administration (the IBA), who was chosen following consultation with
market participants. IBA provides the price platform, methodology, as well as the overall administration and governance for the LBMA Gold
Price. The IBA’s platform provides an electronic, auction-based, tradeable, auditable and fully IOSCO-compliant solution for the London bullion
market. MKS assumes responsibility for the gold upon collection at either the Damang or Tarkwa mines.
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Silver is accumulated and sold on a quarterly basis to MKS, at the LBMA silver price on the date of sale.
The MKS refining agreements were executed on 3 June 2021 and automatically renew for 12-month periods, unless either party terminates
the agreements with one month’s notice.
Peru
Gold Fields La Cima S.A. (La Cima) has two main long-term contracts for the sale of approximately 70% of concentrate from the Cerro Corona
mine, one with a Japanese refinery and one with a European refinery. All production in excess of the amounts sold under long-term contracts
is sold locally to global trading entities.
Risk is transferred to the client when the concentrate is loaded at the port of Salaverry, Peru for international sales (cost, insurance and freight
(CIF) intercom) or at a Salaverry warehouse for local sales (based on ex works (EXW) or carriage paid to (CPT) incoterms). Pricing for copper
under each of the contracts is based on the daily LME settlement price for copper. Pricing for gold under each of the contracts is based on the
daily average of the LBMA morning and afternoon fixing price. As in previous years, La Cima’s strategy is based on building strong business
relationships with smelters and traders, which allows for a regular destination for its concentrate. Uncommitted production is expected to be
delivered locally in the spot market to allow for production variances and inventory management.
Chile
The doré produced in Salares Norte is refined by MKS PAMP, under the refining and off-take agreement. The agreement is valid until 31
December 2026, with a possibility of renewal.
According to the agreement, the doré produced in Salares Norte will be delivered to MKS’ designated agent, under the FCA Incoterm (i.e. free
carrier). The doré is transported to MKS’ refineries in India or Switzerland. Once the gold has been delivered to MKS, Gold Fields has the right
to: (i) sell the refined gold through Gold Fields’ treasury department; or (ii) require MKS to purchase the refined gold; or (iii) request a
prepayment for the refined gold. The pricing, in U.S. Dollar, can be based on either the spot price or on the London LBMA auction prices for
the day, or by any mutually accepted pricing method.
Canada
After Windfall has been constructed and is in production, Windfall gold and silver is expected to be recovered into doré bars. These gold and
silver doré bars are then to be transported to MKS (Switzerland) S.A. (MKS), which is responsible for further refining.
The Gold Mining Industry
Background
Gold is a dense, relatively soft and rare precious metal which occurs in natural form as nuggets or grains in ore, underground veins and
alluvial deposits. Gold mining operations include both underground and open pit operations with gold currently able to be commercially
extracted from ore grades based on cut-off grade or net smelter return calculations updated annually using the planning metal price deck
approved by Gold Fields, the physical and cost base for the mine's respective plans. The majority of gold production is used for jewellery
production and, for investment purposes, in the latter case because some investors view it as a store of value against inflation. In addition,
certain physical properties of gold, including its malleability, ductility, electric conductivity, resistance to corrosion and reflectivity, make it the
metal of choice in a number of industrial applications.
Global Markets
Demand
According to the World Gold Council (WGC), in 2024 global gold demand increased by 1% to 4,974 tonnes. Investment demand (excluding
OTC) reached 1,180 tonnes in 2024, which was a 25% increase from the previous year. Demand for gold bars and coins remained unchanged
at 1,186 tonnes, while holdings for gold ETFs were 7 tonnes (2023: 244 tonnes). Quarterly fluctuations in OTC demand largely netted out over
the year. Central bank demand for 2024 was 1,045 tonnes. Demand for gold in technology saw an increase of 7%, driven by demand for
consumer electronics, which was up by 9%. Jewellery consumption fell by 11% to 1,877 tonnes.
Supply
Supply of gold consists of new production from mining, the recycling of gold scrap and releases from existing stocks of bullion. Mine
production represents the most important source of supply, typically comprising approximately 75% each year. Annual demand requires more
gold than is newly mined and the shortfall is made up from recycling. According to the WGC, total annual gold supply increased by 1% in 2024
to 4,975 tonnes. Mine production increased to 3,661 tonnes.
Price
The market for gold is relatively liquid compared to other commodity markets, with London being the world’s largest gold trading market. Gold
is also actively traded via futures and forward contracts. The price of gold has historically been significantly affected by macroeconomic
factors, particularly in the United States, such as inflation, exchange rates, central banks’ reserves policies and by global political and
economic events, rather than simple supply and demand dynamics. Gold is often purchased as a store of value in periods of price inflation
and weakening currency. The price of gold has historically been less volatile than that of most other commodities.
During 2022, the gold price traded at an average level of U.S.$1,800 an ounce, similar to 2021. During 2023, the average price of gold was
U.S.$1,941 an ounce, an increase of 7.8%. During 2024, the average price of gold was U.S.$2,388 an ounce, an increase of 23.0%. The gold
price closed for 2024 at U.S.$2,611 an ounce. The price hit a high of U.S$2,778 an ounce in October 2024, while the low was U.S.$1,985 in
February 2024.
Top Producers
Based on fiscal 2024 production, the first, second, third, fourth, fifth and sixth largest gold producers in the world were Newmont Gold
(6.85Moz), Barrick Gold (3.91Moz), Agnico Eagle (3.49Moz), Polyus (3.11Moz), AngloGold Ashanti (2.66Moz), and Kinross Gold (2.17Moz)
respectively. In fiscal 2024, Gold Fields was the seventh largest gold producer in the world with attributable gold production of 2.07Moz.
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Outlook and guidance for 2025
Gold Fields’ primary focus for 2025 is ensuring safe, reliable and cost-effective delivery against its production plans and guidance for the
year. This will provide the platform for continued progress of its strategic priorities which are aligned to the three strategic pillars of the
business.
For 2025, attributable gold equivalent production is expected to be between 2.250Moz to 2.450Moz (compared to 2.071Moz delivered in
2024). AISC is expected to be between U.S.$1,500/oz to U.S.$1,650/oz, and AIC is expected to be between U.S.$1,780/oz to U.S.$1,930/oz.
Included in non-sustaining capital expenditure is A$167 million (U.S.$110 million) for the St. Ives renewable power project.
Excluding St. Ives microgrid, which accounts for approximately U.S.$48/oz, the range for AIC is expected to be between be U.S.$1,732/oz to
U.S.$1,882/oz. On an operations-only basis, excluding the Windfall project and other corporate projects, AIC is expected to be between U.S.
$1,625/oz to U.S.$1,775/oz.
The exchange rates used for our 2025 guidance are: R/U.S.$18.50, U.S.$/A$0.66 and C.$/U.S.$0.71. The metal price assumptions for the
calculation of royalties and copper and silver by-products are: gold price U.S.$2,700/oz (A$4,090/oz, R1,605,900/kg); copper price U.S.
$8,900/t; and silver price U.S.$29/oz.
Capital expenditure levels will remain elevated in 2025, given the remaining capital budgeted for the renewables microgrid at St. Ives, the
pre-development capital planned for Windfall, as well as sustaining capex across the portfolio, to maintain the production base of the Group.
Total capital expenditure for the Group for the year is expected to be U.S.$1,490 billion to U.S.$1,550 billion. Sustaining capital is expected to
be U.S.$940 million to U.S.$970 million. The increase in sustaining capital from U.S.$849 million in 2024 is driven largely by capital waste
stripping at Gruyere and Tarkwa, as well as underground development at Granny Smith.
Non-sustaining capital expenditure is expected to be U.S.$550 million to U.S.$580 million, with the largest component of this being the
Windfall project capital of U.S.$400 million and the St. Ives renewable power project of U.S.$110 million.
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Environmental and regulatory matters
Australia
Environmental
Gold Fields’ gold operations in Australia are primarily subject to the environmental laws and regulations of the State of Western Australia
which require, among other things, that Gold Fields obtains necessary environmental approvals, environmental licences, works approvals and
mining approvals to implement and carry out its mining operations. In addition, under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity
Conservation Act 1999 (Cth) (EPBC Act), it may be necessary to obtain separate approval from the federal government if any new project
(including some expansions of existing facilities) has, will have or is likely to have a significant impact on “matters of national environmental
significance” under the EPBC Act. The Commonwealth Government of Australia is in the process of reforming the EPBC Act which is being
undertaken in three stages. Notably, if passed, the stage two reforms will introduce a definition of “nature positive”, which requires an
improvement to ecosystems from the baseline level and establishes national reporting obligations against this objective.
At the state level, Gold Fields is subject to the Environmental Protection Act 1986 (WA) (EP Act), under which it is obliged to prevent and abate
pollution and environmental harm. The EP Act also prescribes sanctions and penalties for a range of environmental offences, including orders
which may effectively suspend certain operations or activities.
Under Part IV of the EP Act, any proposal (including an expansion of an existing development) that is likely to have a significant effect on the
environment must be referred to the Western Australian Environmental Protection Authority (the Western Australian EPA), which will
determine whether or not to assess the proposal and if so, what level of assessment is required. Where an EIA is required, the Western
Australian EPA will undertake an evaluation of a new proposal and its impact on the environment. After completing its assessment of a
proposal, the Western Australian EPA prepares a report for the Western Australian Minister for the Environment who must decide whether or
not to approve the proposal and, if approved, which conditions are appropriate to regulate the implementation of the proposal and its impact
on the environment.
In addition to this approval, under Part V of the EP Act, a works approval and environmental licence must be obtained from the DWER for the
construction and operation of facilities with potential to cause pollution, such as the ore processing facility, tailings storage facility and
wastewater treatment plant. Gold Fields is also required to obtain a water licence from DWER to extract water for its mining activities.
Contravening the conditions of a water licence is an offence and can lead to the licence being cancelled or suspended. Gold Fields has
obtained the necessary water extraction licences (or has alternative water supply arrangements in place) to support its operations.
The environmental impacts of mining activities are also regulated by conditions imposed on Gold Fields’ mining tenements under the Western
Australia Mining Act. If a tenement holder fails to comply with a condition of a mining tenement, the Minister for Mines or Warden appointed
under the Western Australia Mining Act may impose a fine or order that the relevant mining tenement be subject to forfeiture.
It is a condition of its mining leases that prior to the commencement or expansion of any mining operations, Gold Fields is obliged to obtain
authorisation from DEMIRS in accordance with published guidance material and submit the mining proposal to the DEMIRS for approval under
the Western Australia Mining Act. Once approved by the DEMIRS, the requirement to comply with the mining authorisation becomes a
condition of the underlying mining tenement.
Gold Fields is also required to prepare and submit an Annual Environmental Report to DWER and DEMIRS under the conditions attached to its
environmental approvals, licences and mining tenements, and report to the Western Australian EPA.
During the operational life of its mines, Gold Fields is required by the conditions of its tenements and approvals to prepare a Mine Closure
Plan which is to make provisions for the ongoing rehabilitation of its mines and to estimate the cost of closure obligations and post-closure
rehabilitation and monitoring once mining operations cease. Under the Mining Rehabilitation Fund Act 2012 (WA), Gold Fields is required to
pay an annual levy of 1% of an estimate of the cost per hectare to rehabilitate the land disturbed by Gold Fields’ operations into a mining
rehabilitation fund administered by the DEMIRS. The funds held by DEMIRS in the mining rehabilitation fund are used to rehabilitate
abandoned mines and are not refundable or reimbursable to the contributing entities for their own rehabilitation liabilities, which are expected
to be separately funded.
Under the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting scheme (NGER), Gold Fields has operational control over four Australian operations
which have combined GHG emissions exceeding 50kt CO2e each fiscal year. Gold Fields is required to report as the registered “controlling
corporation” for the purposes of the scheme.
In 2022, Australia passed the Climate Change Act 2022 (Cth) which sets a national emission reduction target of 43% below 2005 levels by
2030 and net zero by 2050 and establishes processes to review future targets in line with the Paris Agreement goals. In 2023, reforms to the
SGM commenced. The reformed SGM operates as the Federal Government’s primary tool to limit emissions from large emitting facilities.
Under the reforms, covered facilities must be designated with production-adjusted baselines, and the baseline decline rate that applies to
most covered facilities is set at 4.9% per year to 2030. Both the Gruyere and Granny Smith mines are regulated under the Safeguard
Mechanism and as such, are subject to the changes to facility baselines. Where a facility’s emissions exceed its baseline, the facility will need
to surrender ACCUs or SMCs. An SMC is a new emissions offset instrument under the reformed SGM and will be created where a facility
keeps its emissions below its baseline.
During the 2023/24 reporting year, Granny Smith’s and Gruyere’s respective facility-specific emissions factors, which is used in conjunction
with industry average emissions factors to determine the production adjusted baselines under the reformed SGM framework, were approved
by the Clean Energy Regulator (CER). The CER determined that Granny Smith and Gruyere had exceeded their SGM baselines by 8,020 and
18,329 t CO 2 -e, respectively. As a result, Granny Smith and Gruyere will need to rectify these excess positions by 31 March 2025 through
surrendering the equivalent amount of ACCUs.
The amendments to the Safeguard Mechanism and related ERF Rules (now known as the ACCU scheme) remove the ability to undertake
future ERF projects that solely reduce covered emissions at Safeguard Mechanism facilities and prevent existing projects from generating
ACCUs from new activities that reduce covered emissions. Existing projects, such as the registered Granny Smith project will be
grandfathered (i.e., will be able to continue to receive ACCUs during its crediting period), but Gold Fields will be unable to generate
ACCUs from future projects or new activities which solely reduce covered emissions at its Safeguard Mechanism facilities.
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Health and Safety
The WHS Act and the Work Health and Safety (Mines) Regulations 2022 (WA) (WR), together regulate the duties of employers and employees
in the mining industry with regard to occupational health and safety and outline offences and penalties for breach. The WHS Act imposes
extensive workplace health and safety obligations on Gold Fields’ operations in Western Australia to ensure Gold Fields is complying with its
health and safety obligations.
A violation of the safety laws or failure to comply with the instructions of the relevant health and safety authorities is a regulatory offence that
may result in criminal liabilities and could lead to, among other things, a temporary shutdown of all or a portion of a mine, the imposition of
costly compliance procedures, financial penalties and/or imprisonment for statutory position holders and/or company officers.
Under the WHS Act and WR, there is an offence of industrial manslaughter for certain workplace fatalities, which, in the event of a conviction,
carries a significant penalty of up to 20 years’ imprisonment for individuals and fines of up to A$10 million for corporate entities. It is also an
offence to insure against penalties and any policy purporting to do so would likely be void to that extent.
Mineral Rights
In Australia, the ownership of land is separate from the ownership of most minerals (including gold), which are the property of the states and
are thus regulated by the state governments. The Western Australia Mining Act is the principal piece of legislation governing exploration and
mining on land in Western Australia. Licences and leases for, among other things, prospecting, exploration and mining must be obtained
pursuant to the requirements of the Mining Act before the relevant activity can begin.
The grant of a mining tenement is generally at the discretion of the Minister, or a Mining Registrar or Warden, appointed under the Mining Act,
and the conditions imposed on the grant of tenements relate to matters, including the environment, payment of annual rent, compliance
history and, for prospecting licences, exploration licences and mining leases, meeting the prescribed minimum annual expenditure
commitments. If a tenement holder fails to comply with a condition of a mining tenement, the Minister or Warden may impose a fine or order
that the relevant mining tenement be subject to forfeiture.
Royalties are payable to the state based on the amount of ore produced or obtained from a mining tenement. A quarterly production report
must be filed, and royalties are calculated ad valorem at a fixed rate of 2.5% of royalty value in respect of gold, and at other rates (depending
on the relevant mineral) in respect of ore produced or obtained from a mining tenement in excess of 2,500 ounces of gold metal. The royalty
value of gold is the amount of gold produced during each month in a relevant quarter multiplied by the average gold spot price for that month.
Land Claims
The Native Title Act 1993 (Cth) was passed to recognise and protect existing native title rights by providing a mechanism for the determination
of native title claims and a statutory right for native title claimants or determined rights holders to negotiate, object, and/or be consulted when,
among other things, certain acts (including the grant of mining tenements) are proposed, or there is an expansion of, or change to, existing
rights and interests in the land which affects those native title rights and which constitutes a “future act” under the Native Title Act.
Most of Gold Fields’ tenements are currently subject to native title claims and/or a determination of native title. However, most of Gold Fields’
tenements were granted prior to 1 January 1994 and tenements granted prior to 1 January 1994 are not generally required to comply with the
aforementioned consultation or negotiation procedures. Recent guidance from the DEMIRS indicates that renewals of mining leases for a third
term in Western Australia will be treated as “future acts”, requiring compliance with Native Title Act procedures unless consent has already
been obtained from relevant native title parties.
As a general rule, tenements granted after 1 January 1994 do need to comply with consultation or negotiation procedures. Where tenements
were granted between 1 January 1994 and 23 December 1996, Gold Fields believes it has complied with the conditions set out by the Native
Title Act for those tenements to be validly granted. Of those tenements granted after 23 December 1996 (or to be applied for or, in the case of
second renewals, renewed in the future), Gold Fields has either entered into (or will enter into) agreements with native title claimants or
determined rights holders which provide the Company with security of tenure or has utilised or will utilise a valid exemption from the
consultation and negotiation process under the Native Title Act. Therefore, provided the necessary agreements are entered into, any existing
or future recognition of native title over any of these tenements will not have a material effect on Gold Fields’ tenure during the operation of
these agreements.
The Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) has undertaken a review of the Native Title Act, and will provide recommendations in
connection with potential improvements to the “future acts” regime, which will ultimately be considered by the Commonwealth Government. It
is unlikely that there will be any legislative change prior to the end of 2026.
Cultural Heritage
Aboriginal cultural heritage sites, which refer to places and objects of cultural and/or spiritual significance, or which have archaeological,
ethnographic or historical significance, are protected under the AHA Act. Among other things, the AHA Act requires Gold Fields not to
destroy, damage or in any way impact Aboriginal cultural heritage sites without prior authorisation or approval.
Additionally, the Federal Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage Protection Act 1984 (Cth) enables the Commonwealth Government to
intervene to preserve and protect cultural heritage sites of particular significance. Recently, there has been several applications made under
the Federal Act in close proximity to Agnew, seeking to protect Aboriginal cultural heritage sites and objects. Gold Fields is participating in the
application process, which remains ongoing, and although it does not directly impact Gold Fields’ existing operations at Agnew, there is no
guarantee that Gold Fields will not be adversely impacted by the outcome of these or similar applications.
Gold Fields is aware of the existence of actual and potential Aboriginal cultural heritage sites throughout its area of operations in Western
Australia. Cultural heritage surveys, conducted with Aboriginal stakeholders and experts, are used by Gold Fields to identify places that
contain cultural heritage values so that disturbance to these places can be avoided where possible. In all other cases, relevant approvals are
obtained from the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs in accordance with the applicable legislation. Gold Fields has no planned applications for
approval under the relevant legislation.
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South Africa
Environmental
Gold Fields’ South African operation is subject to various laws that relate to the protection of the environment. The South African Constitution,
NEMA and related pieces of legislation grant legal standing to a wide range of interest groups to bring legal proceedings to enforce
environmental rights against private entities and the South African Government.
The DMRE is the competent authority for the mining industry to grant environmental authorisations under NEMA. The DFFE is the appeal
authority for these authorisations. NEMA provides that every holder of a mining right will be responsible for any environmental liability due to
pollution or ecological degradation as well as for the pumping and treatment of polluted or extraneous water and the management and
sustainable closure thereof. If these obligations are contravened, the holder of a mining right and its directors may be held criminally liable.
South African mining companies are required by law to undertake rehabilitation work as part of their ongoing operations in accordance with
an approved environmental management plan (EMP) under NEMA, which includes a mine closure plan. Gold Fields funds its ongoing
environmental rehabilitation costs as part of its operating cash flows. Gold Fields’ long-term closure costs are funded by making cash
contributions into an environmental trust fund, as well as providing financial guarantees. The difference between the cash closure
contributions made to the environmental trust fund to date and the final closure cost estimate are funded through insurance guarantees.
These costs are collectively referred to as the “Financial Provision”. In fiscal 2022, an EMP performance assessment was undertaken at South
Deep, with no major findings raised. Gold Fields achieved an assessment score of 98% as compared to 96%, which was achieved in the prior
performance assessment year. A final report has been submitted to the DMRE.
In 2015, the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment published proposed amendments to the Regulations Pertaining to the
Financial Provision for Prospecting, Exploration, Mining or Production Operations (Financial Provision Regulations of 2015). The mining
industry has been engaging the DFFE, through the MCSA, regarding the Financial Provision Regulations of 2015. Such engagements have
resulted in further proposed amendments to the MCSA, and postponements to its enforceability. While the mining industry continues to
engage with the regulator through the MCSA, in 2024, the Financial Provision Regulations of 2015 were amended to require compliance by
no later than a date to be published in the Government Gazette. Until the publication of that date, Gold Fields will be deemed to be compliant
with the Financial Provision Regulations of 2015 if it satisfies the provisions and arrangements regarding financial provisioning approved as
part of the mining rights issued to the Company. As such, mining companies, including Gold Fields, must currently comply with approved
EMPs and the MPRDA with respect to the Financial Provision Regulations of 2015.
In line with the “One Environmental System”, the National Water Act, No. 36 of 1998 (NWA) requires the Department of Water and Sanitation
to align and integrate the process for consideration of a water use licence with the timeframes of applications for prospecting and mining
rights under the MPRDA and environmental authorisations under NEMA. A water use licence is required before mining operations can
commence and the NWA includes a provision which gives a third party the right to appeal directly to the Minister of Water and Sanitation
regarding an application for such licence. An appeal by a third party may therefore delay a mining project despite the granting of a mining
right and environmental authorisation.
Under the NWA, all water in the hydrological cycle is under the custodianship of the South African Government held in trust for the people of
South Africa. In addition, the NWA governs waste and wastewater discharges that may impact a water resource. Gold Fields uses all
reasonable and practical measures to remove underground water to permit the routine safe functioning of South Deep. The water
management systems at South Deep have been reviewed to ensure compliance with the approved 2021 licence conditions and regulations.
Gold Fields maintains water monitoring and audit programmes that align with its 2021 water licence.
Under the National Environment Management: Air Quality Act, No. 39 of 2004 (AQA), the South African Government has established minimum
emission standards for certain activities which result in air emissions and for which Atmospheric Emissions Licences (AELs) must be held;
non-compliance is an offence. South Deep mine undertakes activities which result in atmospheric emissions, as provided for by the AQA. In
2022, the AEL that was granted to South Deep was renewed by the Rand West City Local Municipality. This AEL authorises South Deep to
undertake smelting activities under AQA.
The South African Carbon Tax Act (together with the South African Customs and Excise Act, which contains provisions related to the
administrative arrangements for the collection of carbon tax revenues by the South African Revenue Service) that has been in effect since
2019 aims to reduce GHG emissions. The carbon tax rate will be R190 and R236 per tonne of the carbon-dioxide equivalent of their GHG
emissions for fiscal 2024 and fiscal 2025, respectively. However, pursuant to certain allowances under the South African Carbon Tax Act, the
effective carbon tax rate may vary and was between R120 and R159 per tonne for carbon-dioxide equivalent for fiscal 2024.On 18 July 2024,
the President of South Africa assented to the Climate Change Act 22 of 2024 (“Climate Change Act”). Once the Climate Change Act
commences it will, among others, require mining companies to prepare and submit a GHG mitigation plan for approval by the Minister of
Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment. Mining will be one of the activities allocated a carbon budget and it is likely that the Carbon Tax Act
will be amended to impose higher rates of carbon tax on any carbon emissions exceeding the relevant carbon budget. For more information
regarding the Carbon Tax Act, see “— Risk Factors—Increasing regulation of environmental and sustainability matters such as greenhouse
gas emissions and climate change may materially adversely affect Gold Fields’ operations” . In South Africa, the National Environmental
Management Waste Act, No. 59 of 2008 (Waste Act) is the principal legislation that governs waste management, including waste
management facilities. The Waste Act requires licences for activities relating to the establishment of waste management facilities and
reclamation to be obtained. While residue stockpiles and residue deposits (as defined in the MPRDA) were historically regulated as part of a
mine's approved EMP and specifically excluded from the ambit of the Waste Act, this exclusion no longer applies. Accordingly, residue
stockpiles and residue deposits now fall within the ambit of the Waste Act. In the future, it is intended that such activities be regulated under
NEMA, rather than the Waste Act.
Gold Fields also undertakes activities which are regulated by the National Nuclear Regulator Act, No. 47 of 1999 (NNR Act). The NNR Act
requires Gold Fields to obtain authorisation from the National Nuclear Regulator (NNR) and undertake activities in accordance with the
conditions of such authorisation. Gold Fields’ South African operation possesses and maintains Certificates of Registration issued by the
NNR as required under the NNR Act.
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Health and Safety
The South African Mine Health and Safety Act No. 29 of 1996 (Mine Health and Safety Act) requires employers and others to ensure their
operating and non-operating mines provide a safe and healthy working environment, as far as reasonably practicable. Every employer must
also ensure, as far as reasonably practicable, that persons who are not employees, but who may be directly affected by the activities at a
mine, are not exposed to any hazards to their health and safety. The Mine Health and Safety Act provides for penalties and administrative
fines for non-compliance with its provisions. The Mine Health and Safety Act authorises the Mine Health and Safety Inspectorate to restrict or
stop work at any mine and requires an employer to take steps to minimise health and safety risks at any mine and to impose administrative
fines on an employer in the event of a breach of the Mine Health and Safety Act. The maximum administrative fine that may be imposed is
R1 million per offence. Any person, including an employer, who fails to comply with a provision of the Mine Health and Safety Act commits an
offence and may, if successfully prosecuted, be fined or imprisoned, or both. In 2022, the DMRE published a Mine Health and Safety
Amendment Bill. The industry and the MCSA commented on this bill. In 2024, the Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources issued a
notice of intention to introduce the Mine Health and Safety Amendment Bill of 2024. If it comes into force, this bill would create more stringent
requirements in the areas of employee training, CEO oversight in relation to performance under the Mine Health and Safety Act, and
significant increases in the fines and penalties, particularly where contraventions result in a fatality or serious injury.
The principal health risks associated with Gold Fields’ mining operations in South Africa arise from occupational exposure and community
environmental exposure to silica dust, noise, heat and certain hazardous substances, including toxic gases, water, soil or air contamination
and radioactive particulates. The most significant occupational diseases affecting Gold Fields’ workforce include lung diseases (such as
silicosis, tuberculosis, a combination of the two and chronic obstructive airways disease) as well as noise induced hearing loss. The
Occupational Diseases in Mines and Works Act, No. 78 of 1973 governs the payment of compensation and medical costs related to certain
occupational diseases, such as silicosis, contracted by persons employed in mines or at sites where activities ancillary to mining are
conducted. See “— Risk Factors—Gold Fields’ operations are subject to extensive environmental and health and safety laws and regulations,
which could impose additional costs and compliance requirements and Gold Fields may face operational disruptions, claims and liability for
breaches, or alleged breaches, of such regulations and other applicable laws” .
Silicosis and Tuberculosis Settlement
In 2018, a group of six South African mining companies, including Gold Fields, concluded a settlement agreement with the claimant attorneys
in a Silicosis and Tuberculosis class action. The Tshiamiso Trust was established to carry out the terms of the settlement agreement and is
responsible for ensuring that all eligible current and former mineworkers across southern Africa with Silicosis or work-related Tuberculosis
(or their dependants where the mineworker has passed away) are compensated. By the end of February 2025, the Trust had paid out over
R1.9 billion (U.S.$105 million) to approximately 20,778 industry claimants.
Gold Fields has provided for the estimated cost of the above settlement based on actuarial assessments and the provisions of the silicosis
and tuberculosis class action settlement agreement. At 31 December 2024, the provision for Gold Fields’ share of the settlement of the class
action claims and related costs amounted to U.S.$4.9 million (R92.0 million). The nominal value of this provision is U.S.$6.3 million
(R119.1 million). The ultimate outcome of this matter, however, remains uncertain, with the number of eligible workers (or their dependents)
successfully submitting claims and receiving compensation being uncertain. The provision is consequently subject to adjustment in the future.
See “Annual Financial Report—Notes to the consolidated financial statements—Note 38. Contingent liabilities” .
Mineral Rights
The MPRDA
The MPRDA, is the primary legislation regulating the mining industry in South Africa. Under the MPRDA, the South African Government is the
custodian of South Africa’s mineral and petroleum resources and has a duty to administer these resources for the benefit of all South Africans.
As a consequence, private ownership of minerals has been extinguished and owners of the surface rights to land have no claim to the
minerals found in, on or under the surface of their land. The DMRE is the government body which implements and administers the MPRDA.
A company seeking to exploit mineral resources in South Africa is required to first obtain the appropriate right under the MPRDA. The Minister
of Mineral Resources and Energy in South Africa is authorised to grant or refuse applications for rights under the MPRDA. After a mining right
is granted under the MPRDA and registered pursuant to the Mining Titles Registration Act, No. 16 of 1967, the holder has a limited real right in
respect of the mineral and the land to which such right relates.
Under the MPRDA, the holder of a mining right must comply with the terms of the right, the provisions of the MPRDA, the environmental
authorisation (issued under the NEMA), the mining work programme and the SLP approved as part of the right. The SLP places obligations on
the mining right holder to, among other things, train employees of the mine in accordance with prescribed training methodologies, achieve
employment equity and human resource development in the mining company, improve housing and living conditions of employees and set up
local economic development projects. Compliance with each of the provisions of the MPRDA, environmental authorisation, mining work
programme and SLP is monitored by submission of periodic returns and reports by the holder of the right to the DMRE. A mining right can be
suspended or cancelled if the holder operates in breach of the MPRDA, a term or condition of the right or an environmental authorisation, or if
the holder of the right submits false, incorrect or misleading information to the DMRE.
Gold Fields actively carries out mining activities in South Deep under the MPRDA. Gold Fields’ SLP for the 2020 to 2024 period has been
approved by the DMRE.
The 2018 Mining Charter
The 2018 Mining Charter (as read with the Implementation Guidelines for the 2018 Mining Charter), among other things, sought to link mining
rights with empowerment obligations. It is widely considered that the 2018 Mining Charter failed to bring about the legal certainty in the
South African mining industry that it was intended to create.
In 2021, following the filing of an application by the MCSA, the Gauteng Division High Court issued a judgement addressing certain key
elements of the MCSA’s application and set aside a number of specific clauses of the 2018 Mining Charter. Following the judgement, the
DMRE indicated that it intends to consider steps to achieve the empowerment objectives through amendments to the MPRDA. Gold Fields will
be required to provide evidence that it relies on the 2018 Mining Charter as a policy document and that it will use its best endeavours to
comply with the provisions that have not been set aside by the court.
See “— Risk Factors—Gold Fields’ mineral rights are subject to legislation, which could impose significant costs and burdens, certain
ownership requirements and possible penalties or forfeiture for non-compliance, the interpretation of which could be the subject of dispute—
South Africa” .
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The B-BBEE Act and the B-BBEE Amendment Act
The B-BBEE Act, No. 53 of 2003 (B-BBEE Act) established a national policy on broad-based black economic empowerment with the objective
of increasing the participation of black people who were historically disadvantaged in South Africa. In 2014, the B-BBEE Act was amended to,
among other things, provide that the B-BBEE Act would trump the provisions of any other law in South Africa, provided such conflicting law
was in force prior to 24 October 2014.
Accordingly, the B-BBEE Act (and the B-BBEE Codes issued in terms thereof) would override the provisions and implementation of the 2018
Mining Charter to the extent of any inconsistency.
The Royalty Act
The Mineral and Petroleum Resources Royalty Act, No. 28 of 2008 imposes a royalty on refined and unrefined minerals payable to the South
African Government.
The royalty in respect of refined minerals (which include gold and platinum) is calculated by dividing EBIT by the product of 12.5 times gross
sales in respect of refined mineral resources calculated as a percentage, plus an additional 0.5% and then multiplying the ratio with the gross
sales of the refined mineral resource. EBIT refers to taxable mining income (with certain exceptions such as no deduction for interest payable
and foreign exchange losses) before assessed losses but after capital expenditure. A maximum royalty of 5% of revenue has been introduced
for refined minerals. Gold Fields Operations Limited and GFI Joint Venture Holdings (Pty) Ltd, currently pay a royalty of 0.5% of revenue
earned, due to a historical unredeemed capital expenditure balance that is utilised as a deduction in calculating the royalty. As the mine
ramps up production, and reduces the unredeemed capital balance, the royalties will increase to approximately 3% over the life of the mine.
The Income Tax Act
Under South African tax legislation, gold mining companies and non-gold mining companies are subject to corporate income tax at different
rates. The corporate tax rate for a gold mining company is determined according to a formula which is affected by the profitability of the
applicable mining operation. Depending on the profitability of mining operations in South Africa, the effective tax rate can be significantly
different from year to year.
Land Expropriation
In 2025, a revised version of the expropriation bill (Expropriation Bill) was signed into law by the President of South Africa.
The Expropriation Bill repeals and replaces South Africa's existing Expropriation Act, No. 63 of 1975 (1975 Expropriation Act), which was
enacted prior to the promulgation of the South African Constitution. It generally provides for land expropriation exclusively for public purposes
and in the public interest under Section 25 of the South African Constitution, allowing for expropriation of land with no compensation under
certain conditions.
Section 25 of the South African Constitution provides that land may only be expropriated for a public purpose or in the public interest and
then only against payment of “just and equitable” compensation. Market value is only one of several factors that may be considered to
determine the amount of compensation, and the South African Government has historically and intentionally considered market value
compensation for expropriating land under a “willing-buyer-willing-seller” model.
The Expropriation Act replaces the previous compensation formula from the 1975 Expropriation Act with the “just and equitable” mechanism
established by the Constitution. The Expropriation Act further provides that expropriation without compensation may be just and equitable
where land is expro p riated in the public interest if, amongst other things:
the land is not being used and is held speculatively by the owner;
the land was acquired for no consideration by an organ of state, and that organ of state is not using the land for its core functions and will
likely not require the land for its future activities;
the owner abandoned the land by failing to exercise control despite being reasonably capable of doing so;
the market value of the land is equivalent to or less than the present value of the direct state investment in the acquisition and beneficial
capital improvement of the land.
A Constitutional amendment to expressly state that expropriation could be for no compensation in certain circumstances failed in December
2021 and as such any compensation set based on the above factors could be challenged and a Court could be asked to determine whether
on the facts the compensation is just and equitable in the specific circumstances prevailing. Certain political parties have indicated an
intention to challenge the Expropriation Act.
Exchange Controls
South African law provides for Exchange Control Regulations which, among other things, restrict the outward flow of capital from the CMA
consisting of South Africa, Namibia, Lesotho and Eswatini. The Exchange Control Regulations are applied throughout the CMA and regulate
international transactions involving South African residents, including companies. The South African Government has committed itself to
gradually relaxing exchange controls and various relaxations have occurred in recent years, but capital movements are still controlled.
Moreover, South African companies are not permitted to maintain foreign bank accounts without an appropriate exchange control approval.
SARB approval is required for Gold Fields and its South African subsidiaries to receive and/or repay loans to non-residents of the CMA.
Funds raised outside of the CMA by Gold Fields’ non-South African resident subsidiaries (whether through debt or equity) can be used for
overseas expansion. Gold Fields and its South African subsidiaries would, however, require approval from the Financial Surveillance
Department of the South African Reserve Bank to provide guarantees for the obligations of any of Gold Fields’ subsidiaries with regard to
funds obtained from non-residents of the CMA. Debt raised outside the CMA by Gold Fields’ non-South African subsidiaries must be repaid or
serviced by those foreign subsidiaries. Absent an appropriate exchange control approval, income earned in South Africa by Gold Fields and
its South African subsidiaries cannot be used to repay or service such foreign debts.
Transfers of funds from South Africa for the purchase of shares in offshore companies or for the creation or expansion of business ventures
offshore requires exchange control approval. Where the investment is a new outward foreign direct investment where the total cost does not
exceed R5 billion per company per calendar year, the investment application may be approved by an Authorised Dealer, subject to all existing
criteria and annual reporting obligations. If the investment exceeds R5 billion, the Authorised Dealer must refer the request to the Financial
Surveillance Department for approval. Gold Fields must, for statistical purposes, acquire at least 10% of the foreign target company’s voting
rights. Should this reduce to below 10%, such information must be reported to the Financial Surveillance Department.
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A so-called “loop structure” is created where a South African exchange control resident (such as Gold Fields) sets up an offshore structure
which re-invests into the CMA by acquiring shares and/or other interests (e.g., loans) in a CMA company or a CMA asset. From 1 January 2021
and subject to annual reporting requirements, loop structures have been allowed if placed on record with the Financial Surveillance
Department and if the acquisition of the South African assets takes place on an arm’s length basis with an inflow of foreign currency.
Gold Fields must obtain approval from the Financial Surveillance Department regarding any capital raising of a currency other than the Rand
and conditions may be imposed on Gold Fields’ use of the proceeds of any such capital raising. Such conditions may limit Gold Fields’ ability
to retain the proceeds of the capital raising outside South Africa or require that Gold Fields seek further approval prior to applying any such
funds for a specific purpose.
Ghana
Environmental
Environmental laws and regulations in Ghana have their roots in the 1992 Constitution (Ghanaian Constitution) which charges both the state
and others with a duty to take appropriate measures to protect and safeguard the environment. Mining companies are required, under the
Environmental Protection Agency Act, 1994 (Act 490) (EPA Act), Environmental Assessment Regulations 1999 (L.I. 1652) and Water Use
Regulations, 2001 (L.I. 1692), to obtain all necessary environmental approvals from the Environmental Protection Agency (Ghanaian EPA), a
body set up under the EPA Act, and, where applicable, a water use permit from the Water Resources Commission before undertaking mining
operations. There are further requirements under the Minerals and Mining (Health, Safety and Technical) Regulations, 2012 (L.I. 2182) to obtain
the necessary operating permits from the Inspectorate Division of the Minerals Commission for the operation of mines. The Minerals and
Mining Act also requires that mining operations in Ghana comply with all other laws for the protection of the environment. Non-compliance
with the provisions of these laws could result in the imposition of fines and, in some cases, a term of imprisonment.
Under the relevant environmental laws and regulations, mining operations are required to undergo an environmental and social impact
assessment (ESIA) process and obtain an initial social licence to operate from the community and an environmental permit prior to
commencing operations. Environmental Management Plans (EMPs) are prepared and submitted to the EPA 18 months after the initial issuance
of the permit and then every three years thereafter. Approval of the EMP may result in the issuance of an environmental certificate, subject to
any conditions determined by the EPA. Damang submitted its revised EMP to the EPA in September 2023 (for the 2023-2026 period) and
Tarkwa submitted its revised EMP in November 2021 (for the 2022-2024 period). Damang and Tarkwa have paid the requisite processing and
permit fees but are yet to receive the environmental certificates to be issued by the EPA. The EMP for Damang expired in July 2023.
Application for renewal has already been submitted, and the permit fee has been paid. Damang is currently waiting for the issuance of a new
certificate by the EPA. Tarkwa’s EMP expires in January 2025 and Gold Fields Ghana has submitted the application for renewal. Tarkwa is
awaiting the issuance of a new certificate by the EPA.
The laws also require mining operations to rehabilitate land disturbed by mining operations pursuant to a reclamation security agreement
(RSA) between the mine and the EPA. RSAs typically require mining companies to secure a percentage (typically between 50% and 100%) of
the current estimated rehabilitation costs by posting reclamation bonds underwritten by banks and restricted cash. Gold Fields’ Damang and
Tarkwa mines maintain reclamation bonds underwritten by banks and restricted cash in order to secure a percentage of their total mine
closure liability. RSAs also require mining companies to have an environmental cost reclamation plan, which includes two cost estimates,
namely the cost of rehabilitating the mining area at the end of the life of the mine as well as the cost of rehabilitating the mine as at the date
of the reclamation plan. These estimates are reviewed annually and updated every two years. Mining companies must include an update on
their rehabilitation completion progress in their annual environmental reports.
In response to the threats posed by climate change and in line with its obligations as a party to the United Nations Framework Convention on
Climate Change (UNFCCC), the Ghanaian government has at various times implemented climate change policies and initiatives including the
National Climate Change Adaptation Strategy (NCCAS, 2012), the National Climate Change Policy (NCCP, 2013), the Nationally Determined
Contributions (NDC) under the Paris Agreement (2020-2030) dated September 2021, and the National Climate Change Master Plan Action
Programmes for Implementation. Ghana has committed to reducing its GHG emissions and climate adaptation in several priority sectors under
its NDC, including mass transit, infrastructure, land use and food production, energy, and forest and water resources management. Ghana’s
present NCCP provides a defined pathway for dealing with the challenges of climate change within the current socio-economic context and
looks ahead to the opportunities and benefits of a green economy.
Health and Safety
A mining company is statutorily obliged to, among other things, take steps to ensure that the mine is managed in accordance with applicable
legislation, including the Minerals and Mining (Health, Safety and Technical) Regulations, 2012 (L.I 2182), to ensure the safety and wellbeing of
its employees. Additionally, both the Damang and Tarkwa mines are required, under the terms of their respective mining leases, to comply
with the reasonable instructions of the Chief Inspector of Mines regarding health and safety at the mines. A violation of the provisions or
failure to comply with the reasonable instructions of the Chief Inspector of Mines could lead to, among other things, an improvement or
prohibition notice or a shutdown of all or a portion of the mine. The Damang and Tarkwa mines have potential liability arising from injuries to,
or deaths of, workers, including, in some cases, workers employed by their contractors. Although Ghanaian law provides statutory workers’
compensation for injuries and fatalities to workers, it is not the exclusive means by which workers, or their personal representatives, may claim
compensation. Both companies’ allotted insurance for health and safety claims and the relevant workers’ compensation may not fully cover
them in respect of all liability arising from any future health and safety claims, since employees may still resort to other claims through the
courts and/or legal system.
Mineral Rights
The Minerals and Mining Act came into force on 31 March 2006. Although the Minerals and Mining Act repealed the Minerals and Mining Law,
and the amendments to it, the Minerals and Mining Act provides that leases, permits and licences granted or issued under the repealed laws
will continue under those laws unless the Minister responsible for natural resources provides otherwise by regulation. It also provides that the
Minister responsible for minerals shall grant the extension of the term of a mining lease on conditions specified in writing as long as the holder
of mineral rights has materially complied with its obligations under the Minerals and Mining Act. Management believes that all of Gold Fields’
operations in Ghana are materially compliant with the relevant legislative requirements.
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The major provisions of the Minerals and Mining Act include:
the Ghanaian government’s right to a free carried interest in mineral operations of 10% and the right to a special share (discussed below);
and
mining companies which have invested or intend to invest at least U.S.$500 million (as Gold Fields has) may benefit from stability and
development agreements, relating to both existing and new operations, which will serve to protect holders of current and future mining
leases for a period not exceeding 15 years against changes in laws and regulations generally and, in particular, relating to customs and
other duties, levels of payment of taxes, royalties and exchange control provisions, transfer of capital and dividend remittances. A stability
and development agreement may also contain further provisions relating to the mineral operations and environmental issues and each
agreement is subject to the ratification of the Ghanaian Parliament.
In 2016, the Parliament of Ghana ratified Development Agreements between Abosso, Gold Fields Ghana and the Government of Ghana.
The Development Agreements provide for, among other things, a fixed corporate tax rate of 32.5% and exemption from certain import duties.
In addition, Gold Fields pays royalties on a sliding scale, replacing the fixed rate. Under the Development Agreements, Gold Fields committed
to pay compensation for assets used at Tarkwa since the divestiture of the Ghanaian State Gold Mining Company and, in years where a
dividend is not declared and paid, to make a payment of 5% of profits after tax in the relevant year to the government (which will be offset
against the eventual dividend payment).
Under the Ghanaian Constitution, any transaction, contract or undertaking involving the grant of a right or concession for the exploitation of
any mineral, water or other natural resource of Ghana is subject to ratification by Parliament. In 2018, two members of Parliament filed a
lawsuit against the Attorney General, the Minerals Commission and 35 mining and cement manufacturing companies including Gold Fields
(the Ratification Case) seeking a declaration that all transactions, contracts and undertakings between mining companies and the government
of Ghana which have not been ratified by Parliament constitute a violation of the Constitution. The plaintiffs sought an order for the recovery
of such mineral resources (or their cash equivalent) from mining companies for carrying out mining operations when their transactions with the
government of Ghana had not been ratified by Parliament.
Gold Fields’ position is that it is the duty of the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources to present mining leases to Parliament for ratification,
and Gold Fields has complied with all statutory requirements leading to the execution of the mining leases. Gold Fields has further argued that
the economic ramifications of granting the relief sought by the plaintiffs is incalculable and would impact jobs, community development and
revenue. The Supreme Court of Ghana has yet to set a date for the hearing of the case, and as such, it is difficult to predict the outcome of
this litigation, including its impact on Gold Fields, at this stage. However, as noted below, all of Gold Fields’ existing mining leases have now
been ratified by the Ghanaian Parliament.
Abosso holds the mining lease in respect of the Damang mine, which is valid until 2025, as well as the mining lease in respect of the Lima
South, which is valid until 2029. Under the Minerals and Mining Law, a mining lease remains valid until the application for the extension of the
term is determined. As with the Tarkwa and Teberebie mining leases, these leases are renewable under their terms and the provisions of the
Minerals and Mining Act by agreement between Abosso and the Government of Ghana.
In December 2024, Gold Fields applied for an extension of the Damang mining lease, expiring on 18 April 2025, in accordance with applicable
law. In March 2025, Gold Fields was notified by the Ghanaian Minerals Commission that its application for extension had been rejected. Gold
Fields believes, based on applicable law and legal opinion which Gold Fields obtained from counsel, that there are no legitimate grounds for
such rejection. Gold Fields intends to pursue all available avenues to seek the reversal of this decision, and to ultimately obtain an extension
of the Damang mining lease, including through international arbitration, if required. However, there is no guarantee that Gold Fields will be
successful in reversing this decision.
Gold Fields Ghana has two major mining leases in respect of its mining operations, namely the Tarkwa property lease and the Teberebie
property lease. There are three mining leases under the Tarkwa property lease, all of which are valid until 2027, and two mining leases under
the Teberebie property lease, which are valid until 2043. All of Gold Fields’ existing mining leases in Ghana have been ratified by the
Ghanaian Parliament.
Fiscal Regime
Several regulatory and statutory changes were made to Ghana’s fiscal regime in 2024, including, among others:
The Growth and Sustainability Levy Act, 2023 (Act 1095) has replaced the National Fiscal Stabilisation Levy Act, 2013 (Act 162) and a rate of
1% of production revenue will now be applicable to entities operating in the extractive sector.
In April and July 2018, after field audits, the GRA imposed customs penalties of approximately U.S.$14.4 million and U.S.$3.2 million on
Abosso and Gold Fields Ghana, respectively. The GRA alleged that both mines breached provisions of Ghana’s customs laws by not giving
the GRA notification prior to transferring assets originally imported on concessionary import duty rates. Similar penalties were imposed on
other mining companies.
Gold Fields contested the penalties and assessments on the basis that: (i) there had been no loss of revenue to Ghana; and (ii) there were no
express provisions in Ghana’s customs laws requiring notification prior to transferring assets. Gold Fields received a legal opinion from
external counsel agreeing with Gold Fields’ legal position. An appeal was made to Ghana’s Minister of Finance who directed the GRA to
immediately suspend enforcement while the Ministry of Finance reviewed the relevant documents Gold Fields and other affected companies
submitted.
Ghana’s Deputy Minister for Finance responded to the appeals directing Gold Fields to pay the penalties as they were originally imposed.
However, Ghana’s Deputy Minister of Finance failed to address the audit findings of the GRA. As a result, Abosso and Gold Fields Ghana
appealed this decision. An independent audit firm engaged by Gold Fields confirmed that, because there were no express provisions in
Ghana’s custom laws requiring notification prior to transferring assets, the penalties imposed by the GRA should not be upheld. Given that the
GRA conducted subsequent audits without raising this issue, Gold Fields does not expect the GRA will pursue this matter further.
A negotiated position was reached with the GRA in November 2022 after in 2021, the GRA issued a final Transfer Pricing audit report for the
2014 – 2019 years of assessment for Abosso and Gold Fields Ghana and assessed total liabilities, including penalties and interest of
U.S.$31.9 million and U.S.$17.3 million, respectively. Gold Fields had objected to the GRA’s findings while paying 30% of the penalty imposed
in accordance with section 42(5)(b) of the Revenue Administration Act, 2016 (Act 915). In December 2022, an additional payment of
U.S.$8.18 million was made for Gold Fields Ghana and Abosso submitted a request to offset the final U.S.$3 million credit against the
corporate income tax due. Additionally, a waiver application for the interest and penalties levied was submitted under the tax amnesty
window which expired at the end of December 2022. Gold Fields does not expect the GRA will pursue this matter further.
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Further, in 2022, the GRA issued findings following their audits of the Damang and Tarkwa mines for fiscal years 2018 to 2020, which focused
primarily on the tax treatment of waste stripping costs. The imposed liabilities totalled U.S.$124 million, including interest, with U.S.$32 million
for Abosso and U.S.$91.9 million for Gold Fields Ghana. Gold Fields believed imposed liabilities infringed on the rights conferred under the
respective Development Agreements ratified by Ghana’s Parliament. After the submission of various waiver requests, Gold Fields paid
U.S.$15 million (U.S.$1.7 million for Abosso and U.S.$13.3 million for Gold Fields Ghana) in relation to non-Development Agreement issues
only. Following the variation payment, discussions with the GRA have concluded with the issuance of new audit reports by the GRA in May
2023. The final liability for Abosso including interest was U.S.$4 million. The final liability for Gold Fields Ghana including interest was
U.S.$15.6 million. The liabilities for both Abosso and Gold Fields Ghana were largely offset by the deposit payments pursuant to the waiver
requests. The amnesty filed by Abosso and Gold Fields Ghana catered for the interest/penalties arising from the audit. In 2024, the GRA
imposed transfer pricing liability and interest on Gold Fields Ghana following a transfer pricing audit for the period 2020 to 2022 of
approximately U.S.$3.7 million. Gold Fields has paid the tax liability component of approximately U.S.$2.2 million and continues to engage the
GRA on the interest component of U.S.$1.5 million. Furthermore, in 2024, the GRA imposed transfer pricing liability and interest on Abosso
following a transfer pricing audit for the fiscal years 2020 to 2022 of approximately U.S.$1.9 million. Abosso has paid the tax liability
component of U.S.$1.1 million and continues to engage the GRA on the interest component of U.S.$0.8 million.
Procurement
Under the Minerals and Mining (Local Content and Local Participation) Regulations, 2020 (L.I. 2431), holders of mineral rights are required to
comply with specified procurement rules which require such holders to purchase goods and services from Ghanaian companies and publish a
procurement plan setting out the goods and services that will be procured in Ghana. In January 2025, the Minerals Commission of Ghana
issued a new Procurement List pursuant to the Minerals and Mining (Local Content and Local Participation) Regulations, 2020 (L.I.2431),
mandating that all open pit and underground mining activities in Ghana must be undertaken by local contractors. The effect of the new Local
Procurement List is to effectively prohibit owner mining in favour of contract mining.
At an Executive Council meeting of the Ghana Chamber of Mines held in November 2022, the Chief Executive Officer of the Minerals
Commission asked mining companies to pay penalties imposed for alleged breaches of local procurement regulations. Gold Fields paid a
reduced penalty of approximately U.S.$1.7 million. Following representations made by Gold Fields, the Mineral Commission agreed to reduce
the penalties for Tarkwa mine from approximately U.S.$8.7 million to U.S.$1.7 million. Abosso and the Minerals Commission are yet to
conclude a review of the penalties imposed on Abosso.
Government Option to Acquire Shares of Mining Companies
Under Ghanaian law, the government is generally entitled to a 10% interest in a Ghanaian company which holds a mining lease in Ghana,
without the payment of consideration for the shares therein. The government of Ghana has already received this 10% interest in each of
Abosso and Gold Fields Ghana. The government also has the option, under PNDCL 153, to acquire an additional 20% interest in the share
capital of mining companies whose rights were granted under PNDCL 153, which it exercised in respect of Gold Fields Ghana and
subsequently transferred the interest back to Gold Fields. The government of Ghana retains the option to purchase an additional 20% of the
share capital of Abosso. As far as management is aware, the government has not exercised this option for any other gold mining company in
the past, other than Gold Fields Ghana.
Under the Minerals and Mining Law and the Minerals and Mining Act, the government has a further option to acquire a “special share” in a
mining company for no consideration or in exchange for agreed upon consideration. This special share, if acquired, would entitle the
government to attend and speak at any general meeting of shareholders, but does not carry any voting rights. In addition, the special share
does not entitle the government of Ghana to distributions of profits of the company. The written consent of the government of Ghana is
required to make any amendment to a company’s regulations relating to the government of Ghana’s option to acquire a special share.
The government of Ghana has agreed not to exercise this option in respect of Gold Fields Ghana but has retained this option for Abosso.
Right of Pre-emption
Under the Minerals and Mining Act, the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources has the right of pre-emption over all minerals obtained in
Ghana and products derived from the refining or treatment of these minerals. In 2018, the Minister informed the Chamber of the Ghanaian
government’s intention to exercise its right of pre-emption to acquire up to 30% of all gold mined in Ghana. However, there has been no
further action taken. Notwithstanding the right of pre-emption, the Ghanaian Constitution provides protection from the deprivation of property
and requires the government to make prompt payment of fair and adequate compensation where the government acquires private property
on a compulsory basis.
Pursuant to the gold purchase programme plan, in 2022, Gold Fields entered into a supply agreement with the Bank of Ghana for the sale of
30,000 ounces of gold for 2022. Gold Fields and the Bank of Ghana signed an amended Gold Purchase Agreement in 2023 by which Abosso
and Gold Fields Ghana agreed to sell 27,260 ounces and 109,109 ounces of gold respectively in 2023 to the Bank of Ghana. Gold Fields
Ghana sold 127,397.62 ounces to the Bank of Ghana in 2023, with Abosso selling 28,444.90 ounces and Gold Fields Ghana selling
98,952.72 ounces. In 2024, Abosso sold 18,320.51 ounces and Gold Fields Ghana sold 81,825.35 ounces of gold to the Bank of Ghana.
At the end of November 2022, the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources informed the Minerals Commission and Precious Minerals
Marketing Company Ltd (PMMC) of the Ghanaian government’s directive to exchange gold produced in Ghana for the purchase of oil
products from 1 January 2023, under a programme called “Gold for Oil Programme”.
Local Refinement
The government of Ghana has intended to undertake various interventions in relation to gold mining, including establishing a gold refinery in
Ghana and to locally refine 30% of the gold produced in the country. Further, the government of Ghana proposed that members of the
Chamber contribute part of their production to enable a local refinery to meet a minimum 10-tonne requirement. To date, Ghana’s wholly
state-owned PMMC has entered into a joint venture with Rosy Royals Minerals Limited of India to establish a refinery (Royal Ghana Gold Ltd),
which is currently sourcing its gold from small scale gold producers, while it seeks LBMA certification. The Chamber insists on LBMA
certification as a pre-requisite for dealing with any local refinery. The discussions are ongoing, focusing on ensuring that a move to locally
refined gold does not become detrimental to the mining industry. In 2024, the Royal Ghana Gold Refinery was commissioned and is expected
to have a refining capacity of approximately 14,000 ounces of gold daily.
Exchange Controls
Under Ghana’s mining laws, BoG or the Minister for Finance may permit the holder of a mining lease to retain a percentage of its foreign
exchange earnings for certain expenses in bank accounts in Ghana. Under a foreign exchange retention account agreement with the
government, and in line with the Development Agreements, Abosso and Gold Fields Ghana are required to repatriate 30% of their revenues
derived from the Damang and Tarkwa mines to Ghana and use the repatriated revenues in Ghana or maintain them in a Ghanaian bank
account.
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Peru
Environmental
In Peru, the environmental impact of mining activities is governed by two key regulations: (i) the Regulation on Environmental Protection and
Management for Mining Exploitation, Beneficiation, General Labor, Transportation and Storage Activities; and (ii) the Regulation on
Environmental Protection for Mining Exploration. These regulations require the development of specific environmental instruments to
authorise mining activities, including:
Technical Environmental File (FTA), Environmental Impact Declaration (DIA) and Semi-Detailed Environmental Impact Assessment (SD-EIA):
FTAs, DIAs and SD-EIAs are required for mining exploration projects, depending on the magnitude and impact that the activities intended to
be carried out may have on the environment. FTAs, DIAs and SD-EIAs contain detailed environmental and social information on the area
where exploration activities will be carried out, on the project and works to be performed, and on the measures that will be taken to control
and mitigate any environmental impacts.
EIA: EIAs are required for new projects, expansions or changes to existing operations and projects moving from the exploration stage to
development. EIAs must evaluate the physical, biological, socio-economic, social and cultural impacts on the environment resulting from the
operation of mining projects. The initiation of exploitation activities needs to have been previously authorised by the DGM.
In addition, for the modification of mining projects with an insignificant environmental impact, a Supporting Technical Report (STR), which is a
simplified amendment to an EIA with a significantly shorter period of evaluation and approval, must be submitted to the authority. However,
since 2020 it has not been possible to successively modify or expand the same mining component via an STR if the accumulated impact of
the modifications can have significant negative environmental impacts with respect to those that were contemplated in the EIA. If this is the
case, a modification of the EIA is required to be undertaken. In 2022, an STR was approved for La Cima.
In 2020, Gold Fields commenced the process for the ninth EIA update for Cerro Corona, which was approved in October 2024. This approval
granted the environmental certification for the LOM extension from 2026 to 2030 considering in-pit tailing disposal in Cerro Corona.
Furthermore, the Mine Closure Law regulates mine closure, requiring mining companies to ensure the availability of the resources necessary
for the execution of an adequate mine closure plan, including a mine closure cost estimate. The law obliges holders of mining concessions to
furnish guarantees (such as stand-by letters of credit) in favour of the MEM to ensure that they will carry out their mine closure plans in
accordance with the environmental protection regulations and to ensure that the MEM has the necessary funds to execute the mine closure
plan in the event of non-compliance. The Mine Closure Law requires mining companies to provide yearly bank guarantees for definitive, final
and progressive closure obligations.
La Cima’s mine closure plan for Cerro Corona was approved in 2008 and the eighth update of the mine closure plan was approved by the
MEM in January 2025. This mine closure plan is guaranteed by a bond letter of approximately U.S.$110.3 million, issued by Credit Bank Peru,
Scotiabank del Perú and AVLA Compañía de Seguros S.A.
Water Quality Standards
Under Supreme Decree No. 15-2015-MINAM, holders of mining activities that were conducting environmental studies had to report to the
MEM on whether such instruments complied with the amended Peruvian ECA, or if they required an adjustment. In line with this requirement,
La Cima reported that its environmental study needed to be adjusted and submitted a response plan to the MEM. The response plan was
approved by the MEM in September 2021. The approved plan must be implemented by La Cima to comply with the 2015 Supreme Decree
within three years of approval. A new water treatment plant is being constructed at La Cima as part of this implementation.
Detailed mine closure activities, including post-closure water treatment plans, must be submitted two years before mine closure, as required
by Peruvian legislation. Based on the current LOM for La Cima, the detailed mine closure plan will be submitted in 2028 as operations are
planned to end in 2030. Based on currently available information it has been concluded that Cerro Corona is not in a position to calculate a
reasonable and defensible cost estimate of the post-closure liability in relation to the management and, if required, treatment, of surface water
run-off.
Environmental Sanctioning Regime
Environmental compliance in Peru is mainly supervised by OEFA, as the governing body of the National System of Environmental Assessment
and Control ( Sistema Nacional de Evaluacion y Fiscalizacion Ambiental, or SINEFA ) and the Environmental Supervisory Entity (Entidad de
Fiscalización Ambiental, or EFA). According to the current environmental regulation, there can be three types of EFAs:
National EFA: Some ministries and technical specialised organisations exercise functions of environmental supervision through their
departments, areas or environmental offices.
Regional EFA: The regional governments exercise functions of environmental supervision through the areas of natural resources, energy,
mines and hydrocarbons, environmental health, fish farming and handcrafted fishing.
Local EFA: The provincial and local municipalities exercise functions of environmental supervision through their environmental units.
In addition, specific licence or permit non-compliance is supervised by other specialised competent EFAs, such as the ANA.
Level 3 Environmental Incident
In 2018, Gold Fields experienced a level 3 environmental incident in Peru when water containing tailings from the Cerro Corona TSF flowed
through an authorised diversion pipe to La Hierba creek reaching the Tingo river. As a result of the incident, ANA imposed fines against Gold
Fields of approximately U.S.$1.4 million. Gold Fields appealed both fines and received a favourable final result in one of these procedures with
ANA revoking the fine (approximately U.S.$100,000). Therefore, only the fine of approximately U.S.$1.3 million remains pending. The OEFA
imposed a fine against Gold Fields of approximately U.S.$2.8 million. Gold Fields paid the fine imposed by OEFA and challenged it in 2022
through a judicial procedure. The outcome of this challenge is pending before the relevant court.
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Socio-environmental Matters
Peru’s Environmental Act enables individuals to take part in a responsible manner in decision-making processes related to, and in the
establishment and application of, environmental policies and measures. Such participation includes:
Citizen participation: The mining industry in Peru is governed by citizen participation regulations that ensure the responsible participation of
individuals in the definition and application of measures, actions and decisions made by competent authorities regarding sustainable
operation of mining activities in the country. Mining operators must establish citizen participation mechanisms throughout the life of their
projects from initial exploration to mine closure.
Right to prior consultation: Certain recognised indigenous or tribal populations have the right to be consulted before the approval of
legislative or administrative measures (through the Law of Prior Consultation of Indigenous or Recognised Tribal Populations).
Convention 169 of the International Labour Organisation: This law establishes that the Peruvian government must consult in advance with
indigenous or tribal populations on legislative or administrative measures (including pending claims for mining concessions) that may
directly affect the collective rights related to their physical existence, cultural identity, quality of life or development. This duty of
consultation is owed by the Peruvian government, not Gold Fields or investors.
While the final decision to move forward with legislative or administrative measures on which consultation is sought rests with the Peruvian
government, even in the absence of agreement, the Peruvian government still has an obligation to take all necessary measures to ensure that
the collective rights of indigenous or tribal populations are protected. Accordingly, the approval of an EIA (or an update to an EIA) must take
into consideration the indigenous or tribal populations located in a project’s impact area. In connection with the approval of La Cima’s ninth
EIA update for Cerro Corona, a citizen participation mechanism under the Environmental Act was performed, most recently, in 2024.
Following the approval of the ninth EIA update, Gold Fields will implement public participation activities during project execution as committed
in the public participation plan of the EIA.
Climate change regulation
In 2018, the Peruvian Ministry of Environment approved the Climate Change Framework Act, regulating multilevel governmental measures for
Peru’s adaptation to and mitigation of climate change impacts. Subsequently, in 2019, through Supreme Decree No. 13-2019-MINAM (the 2019
Supreme Decree), the Peruvian Ministry of Environment approved the Regulation of the Climate Change Framework Act. Although the 2019
Supreme Decree does not have a material impact on La Cima’s mining operations and environmental obligations, as a result of this legislation,
La Cima is required to consider mitigation and adaptation measures on the EIAs and mine closure plans presented to MEM and SENACE for
assessment, updating, and approval.
In 2021, an existing climate change risk and vulnerability assessment and plan for adaptation to climate change for Cerro Corona was
updated. Gold Fields commissioned SRK consultants to perform a quantitative evaluation of expected long-term rainfall pattern variation for
Cerro Corona due to the impacts of climate change. The projections concluded there could be an approximate 15% increase in rainfall at the
site by the year 2100. The results of this report will feed TSF and main water management infrastructure designs for Cerro Corona.
Since 2021, La Cima’s electricity supplier, Kallpa, has been iREC certified and issues annual certificates confirming the electricity supplied to
Cerro Corona is 100% renewable.
Regulatory
The regulatory framework governing the development of mining activities in Peru mainly consists of the General Mining Act ( Ley General de
Mineria ) (LGM) and regulations relating to mining procedures, health and safety, environmental protection, and mining investment and
guarantees. Mining activities as defined by the LGM include surveying, prospecting, exploration, exploitation, general workings, beneficiation,
trading and transportation of ore.
Regulatory and Supervisory Entities
In general terms, the principal regulator of mining activities in Peru is the Ministry of Energy and Mines (MEM) through its General Bureau of
Mining (Direccion General de Mineria ) (DGM). The MEM also regulates mining exploration activities through its General Bureau of Mining and
Environmental Affairs ( Direccion General de Asuntos Ambientales Mineros ) (DGAAM).
Additionally, the National Environmental Certification Service for Sustainable Investment (SENACE) is authorised to review and approve mining
activities (through a detailed EIA) for studies of projects that have a national or multi-regional influence, and that may generate significant
environmental impacts. Mine closure plans are still reviewed and approved by MEM.
Other relevant regulatory institutions include:
the Instituto Geologico, Minero y Metalurgico (INGEMMET), which is responsible for granting the title to concession of mineral rights;
the Supervisory Agency for Investment in Energy and Mining (OSINERGMIN), which is responsible for health and safety related to
infrastructure of mining activities;
the OEFA, which is responsible for the supervision of environmental affairs;
the National Water Authority (ANA), which is responsible for granting water rights;
the Ministry of Culture, which is responsible for approving archaeological studies and managing the prior consultation process of
Indigenous or Recognised Tribal Populations;
the National Superintendence of Labour Inspection (SUNAFIL), which is responsible for the oversight of worker health and safety;
the National Superintendence for the Supervision of Security Services, Weapons, Ammunitions and Explosives for Civil Use (SUCAMEC),
which is responsible for authorising the use of explosives; and
the General Bureau of Environmental Health (DIGESA), which is responsible for authorising the operation of drinking water treatment plants.
Concessions
In accordance with the LGM, mining activities (except surveying, prospecting and trading) must be performed exclusively under the
concession system. A concession confers upon its holder the exclusive right to develop a specific mining activity within a defined area.
The LGM establishes four types of concessions:
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Mining Concessions
A mining concession is considered a real property interest, independent from any surface land located within the concession’s designated
coordinates. Holders of large and medium scale mining concessions or of any pending claims for mining concessions must comply with
payment of an annual mining good standing fee (Mining Good Standing Fee) of U.S.$3.00 per year per hectare in order to maintain the
concessions in good standing. The payment starts from the year in which the claim was filed and must be paid for as long as the concessions
are held. Holders of mining concessions are also required to meet minimum annual production targets prescribed by law, by no later than the
end of the tenth year from the date of the grant, which have to be filed with the MEM. The minimum annual production targets are currently
set at one fiscal payment unit (the UIT) per hectare per year. The UIT is adjusted annually and, for 2024, it was set at S/.5,150, approximately
U.S.$1,355. Titleholders are entitled to group multiple concessions into administrative economic units to comply with the minimum production
requirement, provided certain conditions are met. Failure to attain the minimum production targets may result in certain penalties ranging from
a monetary fine based on the percentage of minimum production up to the forfeiture of the mining concession.
Beneficiation Concessions
Beneficiation or process concessions confer the right to extract or concentrate the valuable substances of an aggregate of minerals and/or to
smelt, purify or refine metals through a set of physical, chemical and/or physicochemical processes. As with mining concessions, holders of
beneficiation concessions are required to pay the Mining Good Standing Fee, which is calculated on the basis of the production capacity
of the processing plant. La Cima has a permit for a processing plant with a capacity of 22,320 tonnes per day. The current installed capacity of
the processing plant is 22,320 tonnes per day.
Mining Royalty and Other Special Mining Taxes and Charges
Under Peru’s general taxation regime, the corporate tax rate is 29.5%, and the dividends tax rate applicable to non-resident shareholders of
Peruvian companies is 5% In addition to general taxation, mining companies are subject to a special tax regime which comprises the Mining
Royalty Law, the Special Mining Tax Law and the Special Mining Charge Law. The Mining Royalty Law established payment of a mining royalty
by owners of mining concessions for the exploitation of metallic and non-metallic resources. This mining royalty is determined by applying a
sliding scale rate (ranging from 1% to 12% of sales) based on the quarterly operating profits of mining companies. Mining royalties are
deductible for income tax purposes. The Special Mining Tax is payable by mining companies that have not executed a Mining Tax Stability
Agreement with the MEM and is calculated by applying a sliding scale of rates (ranging from 2.0% to 8.4%) based on the quarterly operating
profits of the mining company and is deductible for income tax purposes. This Special Mining Tax applies to La Cima as Gold Fields has not
executed a Mining Tax Stability Agreement with the MEM. The Special Mining Charge is similar to the Special Mining Tax but applies to mining
companies that have executed a Mining Tax Stability Agreement with the MEM and the sliding scale of rates ranges from 4.00% to 13.12%
based on the quarterly operating profits of mining companies. The Special Mining Charge does not apply to La Cima.
In addition to the above, mining companies must contribute an amount equivalent to 0.5% of their annual income before taxes to fund the
Complementary Retirement Fund for Mining, Metal and Iron and Steel.
Mining companies are also required to pay an annual supervisory contribution to the OSINERGMIN and the OEFA to fund safety and
environmental inspections. Set by supreme decree, the sum of both contributions may not exceed an amount equivalent to 1% of the total
value of annual invoicing for concentrate sales, after deducting VAT. For fiscal years 2024 to 2025, the contributions to OSINERGMIN and
OEFA will be equivalent to 0.12% and 0.07% of the annual invoicing respectively.
Other Permits and Regulations
Other matters subject to regulation include, but are not limited to, soil quality, transportation of ore or hazardous substances, water use and
discharges, power use and generation, use and storage of explosives, housing and other facilities for workers, reclamation, labour standards
and mine safety and occupational health.
Chile
Environmental
Gold Fields’ Chile operation is subject to various laws that seek to protect the environment. The Chilean Constitution, the Mining Code, the
Constitutional Organic Law on Mining Concessions (Law No. 18,097) and regulatory authorities enforce environmental rights against private
entities. The Chilean Ministry of Mining is the main governmental authority responsible for overseeing the mining sector.
Law No. 20,417 established the current environmental institutional framework in Chile, including the Ministry of the Environment (MMA) with
regulatory and policy functions, the Environmental Assessment Service (SEA) responsible for environmental impact assessments, the
Environmental Superintendence (SMA) with oversight and enforcement duties, and the Chilean Environmental Courts (CEC) providing a
counterbalance to the SMA and other environmental bodies.
Law No. 19,300 established the environmental management instruments related to mining development including the Environmental Impact
Assessment System (SEIA), quality and emission standards, and prevention and decontamination plans. The SMA enforces compliance with
environmental regulations through its authority to impose significant sanctions for non-compliance with the instruments under its supervision.
These sanctions include fines of up to 10,000 Annual Tax Units (UTA), the revocation of Environmental Qualification Resolutions (RCA), and
the temporary or permanent closure of facilities.
Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) under the SEIA may involve an Indigenous Consultation Process (ICP) if the relevant project or
activity generates significant impacts that directly affect indigenous peoples, in accordance with International Labour Organization (ILO)
Convention No. 169. The ICP procedure is distinct from public participation and, if applicable, is conducted parallel to the public participation
process.
Law No. 20,551 regulates the Closure of Mining Operations and Facilities (LCFM). The LCFM is based on the “polluter-pays” principle, and
internalises the externalities associated with the closure of mining projects. The LCFM establishes the obligation to provide the State with a
financial guarantee to cover the cost of the closure obligations.
Health and Safety
Supreme Decree No. 132 (Chilean Mining Safety Regulation) requires mining companies to adhere to safety standards to safeguard
employees and surrounding communities. The key provisions of this legislation include the establishment of safety standards which mining
operators must implement for all aspects of their operations, emergency preparedness, health and hygiene related to access to adequate
medical care and the maintenance of sanitary conditions, and training requirements. This regulation is enforced by the National Service of
Geology and Mining (SERNAGEOMIN), which has authority to review and approve safety measures related to mining operations.
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Regulatory Framework for Water Extraction and Use in Chile
The Water Code of 1981 serves as the primary legal framework regulating the extraction and use of water in Chile, granting water rights
(Derechos de Aprovechamiento de Aguas, DAA) that enable individuals and entities to utilise water for purposes like agriculture, industrial use
and mining. These rights are recognised as private property under Article 19 No. 24 of the Chilean Constitution. Trading and leasing water
rights is allowed with minimal restrictions. However, for mining operations, environmental regulations require an EIA to assess the impact on
water resources before any activity can begin, demonstrating a focus on sustainable resource management and the protection of local
ecosystems.
Major reforms to water regulation were introduced through Law No. 21,435, enacted in April 2022. The reform reaffirms water as a public
good, allowing the limitation or even extinguishment of water rights based on public interest and sustainability. Under the new regulations,
registration in the Water Property Registry is mandatory within 18 months, with provisions for the extinction of rights due to non-use. Water
rights are granted for up to 30 years and can be renewed automatically unless non-use or harm to the water source's sustainability is
demonstrated. The reform also prioritises access to drinking water and sanitation and forbids the creation of new rights over critical
ecosystems such as glaciers, urban wetlands, and protected areas. This shift in policy underscores the emphasis on conserving water
resources while also recognising human consumption primacy.
Following the reform, owners of groundwater rights must form Groundwater User Communities and set up monitoring systems to ensure
compliance. Additionally, the regulation imposes increased fees for non-utilisation of water rights, incentivising active use; these fees will
double every five years. The General Directorate of Water (DGA) may establish minimum ecological flows for both new and current water
rights within protected areas, reflecting a concerted effort to align water use with environmental sustainability goals.
Environmental Sanctioning Regime
The SMA, under to Law No. 20,417, is responsible for coordinating and executing direct inspections and compliance verifications to uphold
environmental standards and emission norms in Chile. It is designed to ensure that mining operations comply with their environmental
authorisations. Sanctions may be imposed in the event of any breach.
The SMA also handles complaints related to non-compliance, imposing sanctions for violations of environmental regulations. SMA sanctions
include issuing warnings, levying fines, and ordering the closure of mining operations. Violations are categorised based on severity, with
serious infractions leading to substantial fines, revocation of permits, and operational suspensions. Serious breaches can incur fines up to U.S.
$10 million per infraction. The sanctioning process allows for due process by notifying offending companies and providing them the
opportunity to defend and propose corrective measures.
The SMA publishes reports on its enforcement actions, promoting transparency and accountability, and can initiate restorative actions in
cases of environmental damage, allowing for civil claims against offending mining companies. The SMA is also required to produce annual
public accounts detailing its activities, including the number of inspections, compliance rates, and sanctions against companies for non-
compliance with environmental regulations.
Climate change regulation
Chile’s Framework Law on Climate Change, also known as Law No. 21.455, was enacted in 2022. This law establishes principles for climate
action, adaptation, and mitigation, and mandates the integration of climate considerations into national and regional planning processes.
Chile has committed to phasing out coal-fired power plants by 2040, with an accelerated timeline for certain units.
The National Mining Policy 2050, approved in early 2023, sets ambitious targets for the mining sector, including a commitment to
reduce emissions from large mining operations by at least 50% by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2040. It also includes plans for a
zero-emissions fleet and aims for 90% of electricity contracts to be sourced from renewable energy by 2030.
Mining concessions
The mining concession system in Chile is governed by the Constitution and the Mining Code. Chile has adopted a public ownership model for
all mineral resources, wherein the Government retains sovereignty over subsoil resources, but grants particulars the right to explore and
exploit these resources through mining concessions. There are two principal types of mining concessions in Chile: Exploration Concessions
and Exploitation Concessions.
The process of granting mining concessions involves a judicial award based on an application submitted to the relevant civil court overseeing
the mining area. Concession holders are obliged to pay an annual mining tax or “patente”, comply with environmental regulations, obtain
necessary permits for their activities, and report any mineral discoveries to the Government. Non-compliance with these obligations, or any
abandonment of activities, could lead to termination of the concession, along with judicial review and potential cancellation in cases of
procedural irregularities or fraud.
Significant changes to the Mining Code were introduced with Law No. 21,420 in January 2022, aiming to address issues like concession
hoarding and increasing annual mining taxes. Further amendments under Law No. 21,649 in December 2023 focused on reducing or
eliminating certain tax exemptions for mining companies. The Mining Code also allows for Legal Mining Easements, facilitating exploration
and exploitation by granting concessionaires rights to utilise third-party lands for mining-related activities, ensuring fair compensation for
landowners. Easements are subject to judicial assessment to ensure necessity and proportionality and can be terminated upon the expiration
of the mining concession or cessation of activities necessitating the easement.
Special Tax Regime for Mining Companies in Chile
Chile has implemented a specialised tax framework for mining companies to reflect the unique characteristics of the sector, including the
exploitation of finite and valuable natural resources.
Central to this framework is the Corporate Income Tax, known as the First Category Tax, set at a rate of 27% for businesses under the semi-
integrated regime, levied on taxable income derived from company operations.
There is a Specific Mining Tax or royalty, established under Law No. 21,591, which applies progressively to operational income from mineral
sales. Smaller producers are exempt, while medium and large producers face rates ranging from 0.5% to 14%, depending on sales and
operational margins.
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Foreign mining companies or Chilean entities with foreign shareholders are subject to an Additional Tax of 35% on remitted profits, with
available credits for taxes paid abroad within certain limits. Historically, tax invariability agreements, such as those under Decree Law No. 600,
provided stability on tax rates for foreign investors, though these are less common now. The tax regime includes deductions and incentives
like accelerated depreciation for capital investments, deductibility of exploration expenses, and R&D tax credits. Compliance is monitored by
the Chilean Internal Revenue Service and the Ministry of Mining, requiring companies to file annual returns, maintain detailed records, and
undergo audits to ensure transparency.
Other Permits and Regulations
The sectoral permitting system is considered one of the more complex aspects of mining project development in Chile due to overlapping
regulations and multi-agency oversight. Recent legislative discussions aim to streamline permitting procedures while maintaining stringent
environmental and social safeguards. This regime underscores Chile’s commitment to sustainable mining practices and regulatory
compliance, ensuring that mining projects align with national development goals and international standards.
Other matters subject to regulation include soil quality, transportation of ore or hazardous substances, water use and discharges, power use
and generation, use and storage of explosives, housing and other facilities for workers, reclamation, labour standards and mine safety and
occupational health.
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Directors, senior management and employees
Directors
Name
Age
Position
Term expires (1)
Yunus G.H. Suleman
67
Non-executive Director
May 2026
Michael J. Fraser
59
Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer
May 2027
Alex Dall
37
Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer (2)
May 2025
Alhassan Andani
64
Non-executive Director
May 2025
Peter J. Bacchus
56
Non-executive Director
May 2025
Maria Cristina Bitar
55
Non-executive Director
May 2025
Terence P. Goodlace
66
Non-executive Director
May 2026
Jacqueline E. McGill
57
Non-executive Director
May 2025
Steven P. Reid
69
Non-executive Director
May 2025
Philisiwe G. Sibiya
48
Non-executive Director
May 2026
Carel A.T. Smit
62
Non-executive Director
May 2027
Shannon McCrae
53
Non-executive Director
May 2025
Zarina Bassa
60
Non-executive Director
May 2025
Notes:
(1) Terms expire on the date of the annual general meeting in that year for newly appointed directors and, the other directors, within a three-year period after their first election.
(2) Mr. Dall became an Executive Director and the Chief Financial Officer with effect from 1 March 2025.
Executive Directors
Michael Fraser (59) BCom and MBA, University of South Africa, Advanced Management Program, Harvard University
Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Fraser joined Gold Fields as CEO on 1 January 2024. Prior to joining Gold Fields, Mr. Fraser
was the CEO of Chaarat Gold, an AIM-listed junior gold miner. Mr. Fraser joined the mining sector in 2000 at Billiton PLC prior to the merger
with BHP. In 2009, he became the head of the Mozal Aluminium Smelter project in Mozambique and thereafter was appointed the group’s
President of Human Resources. In 2015, when BHP created South32, Mr. Fraser became President and Chief Operating Officer of its global
aluminium, nickel and South African manganese and energy coal businesses.
Alex Dall (37) CA (SA), Bachelor Business Science, PGDA, University of Cape Town
Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Dall joined Gold Fields in 2014, focusing on SOX and technical accounting work in the
Company’s finance department before becoming VP Corporate Finance in 2022, responsible for the funding requirements of the Group.
Before becoming Gold Fields’ permanent CFO, Mr. Dall served as the Interim CFO of the Company from April 2024 to February 2025. Prior
to joining Gold Fields, Mr. Dall worked at KPMG, focusing on energy and natural resources.
Former Executive Directors
Paul A. Schmidt (57) BCom, Witwatersrand; BCompt (Hons), UNISA; CA (SA)
Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Schmidt was appointed Chief Financial Officer on 1 January 2009 and joined the Board on
6 November 2009. Prior to this, Mr. Schmidt was acting Chief Financial Officer from 1 May 2008. Prior to this appointment, Mr. Schmidt was
financial controller for Gold Fields from 1 April 2003. Mr. Schmidt retired from the Company and the Board on 30 April 2024.
Non-Executive Directors
Yunus G.H. Suleman (67) BCom, University of KwaZulu-Natal (formerly Durban Westville); BCompt (Hons), University of South Africa, CA (SA)
Mr. Suleman was appointed as a non-executive director of Gold Fields with effect from 1 September 2016, and Chair of the Board with effect
from 1 June 2022. Mr. Suleman also serves as the Chair of Liberty Holdings Ltd and Liberty Group Limited. He has over 36 years’ experience
in the accounting and auditing profession, including as Chair of Albaraka Bank Limited, Chair of KPMG South Africa, and managing partner of
Arthur Andersen’s audit and consulting practice in Nigeria as well as its South Africa audit practice.
Alhassan Andani (64) MA Banking and Finance, Finafrica Institute, Italy; BSc Agriculture, University of Ghana
Mr. Andani was appointed as a non-executive director of Gold Fields with effect from 1 August 2016. He is currently a Founding Partner at
LVSafrica Limited, and a board member at Stanbic Holdings and Teachers Fund of the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT). Mr.
Andani has over 35 years’ experience in corporate and investment banking. He previously served as CEO of Stanbic Bank Ghana, prior to
which he was the deputy managing director and executive director of corporate and investment banking at Barclays Bank Ghana.
Peter J. Bacchus (56) MA Economics, Cambridge University, ACA
Mr. Bacchus was appointed as a non-executive director of Gold Fields with effect from 1 September 2016. Mr. Bacchus is Chair of the
independent investment banking and ventures boutique, Bacchus Capital Advisers. He is also a director of Space for Giants, a conservation
charity, and an advisory board member of Istanbul-based Esan Eczacibasi. Mr. Bacchus has spent 30 years in investment and corporate
banking, with a focus on the global natural resources sector and is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, England and Wales.
He previously acted as the global head of Mining and Metals and joint head of European Investment Banking at Jefferies, prior to which he
served as global head of Mining and Metals at Morgan Stanley, and head of Investment Banking, Industrials and Natural Resources at
Citigroup.
Zarina Bassa (60) CA (SA); Post Graduate Diploma in Accounting, University of Durban Westville; Bachelor of Accounting, University of
Durban Westville
Ms. Bassa was appointed as a non-executive director of Gold Fields with effect from 2 August 2024. She is currently a non-executive director
of the JSE Ltd. She previously served as lead independent director of Investec Plc and Investec Ltd, Woolworths Holdings and was a non-
executive director of Kumba Iron Ore, Mediclinic International, Oceana Group, Mercedes Benz SA, Sun International, Vodacom South Africa
and the Financial Services Board. Ms. Bassa is a Chartered Accountant, with extensive corporate and regulatory accounting experience. Ms.
Bassa was a partner of Ernst & Young, after which she joined the Absa Group in 2002, where she served as an executive director of Absa
Bank, a member of the group’s executive committee, and head of the private bank. She has chaired the Independent Regulatory Board for
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Auditors and the Auditing Standards Board and has served on the boards of the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants and the
Accounting Standards Board.
Maria Cristina Bitar (55) BA (Economics) Dartmouth College; MBA, Universidad de Chile and Tulane University
Ms. Bitar was appointed as a non-executive director of Gold Fields with effect from 1 May 2022. She is President of Azerta, one of Chile’s
leading strategic communications and public affairs agencies. She is also a director of ENAEX S.A. Ms. Bitar has 27 years of experience
working as a consultant, specialising in public affairs, crisis management, communications and sustainability. She has more than 16 years of
board experience in large publicly traded companies in Chile and abroad with experience working within the mining sector.
Terence P. Goodlace (66) MBA University of Wales; BCom, University of South Africa; NHDip (Metalliferous Mining) Witwatersrand, Technikon
Mr. Goodlace was appointed as a non-executive director of Gold Fields with effect from 1 July 2016. He is Chair and director of Kumba Iron
Ore Limited and a non-executive director of Andrada Mining Limited. Mr. Goodlace’s mining career has spanned more than 45 years across
multiple organisations. He previously held Executive Vice-President and Chief Operating Officer roles at Gold Fields and spent 28 years with
the Company. Mr. Goodlace has also served as the CEO of Impala Platinum Holdings Limited and CEO of Metorex Limited.
Shannon McCrae (53) BSc (Hons), Geology, University of Western Ontario; P.Geo, Ontario; ICD.D, Directors’ Education Programme, Institute
of Corporate
Ms. McCrae was appointed as a non-executive director of Gold Fields with effect from 2 August 2024. She also holds board positions at
Probe Gold, Vox Royalty and Fuerte Metals (previously Atacama Copper). Ms. McCrae is a professional geologist and mining executive with
more than 25 years of experience in the resources industry, having held senior executive positions at Barrick Gold and De Beers Canada.
Jacqueline E. McGill (57) BSc Metallurgy, Murdoch University; MBA, La Trobe University; Honorary Doctorate, Adelaide University
Ms. McGill was appointed as a non-executive director of Gold Fields with effect from 22 November 2021. She currently serves on the Boards
of New Hope Corporation, Mineral Resources Limited as Chair of Sustainability Committee and 29 Metals as Chair of Sustainability
Committee. She is also Chair of Technical Committee for Mineral Resources. Ms. McGill has more than 30 years of operational leadership
experience in the mining and resource sectors, having held several executive level roles with BHP.
Steven P. Reid (69) Bachelor of Applied Science in Mineral Engineering (Mining), South Australian Institute of Technology; MBA, Trium Global
Executive NYU/LSE/HEC; Accredited Director, Institute of Corporate Directors
Mr. Reid was appointed as a non-executive director of Gold Fields with effect from 1 February 2016. He serves as the Chair of Eldorado Gold.
Mr. Reid has 48 years of international mining experience and has held senior leadership roles in numerous countries and organisations,
including at Goldcorp, Kingsgate Consolidated and Newcrest Mining.
Philisiwe Sibiya (48) BCom (Hons), University of Natal CA (SA)
Ms. Sibiya was appointed as a non-executive director of Gold Fields with effect from 1 March 2021. Ms. Sibiya serves on the board of AECI
Limited. Ms. Sibiya has nearly 20 years of management experience within Africa, including previously as CFO at MTN South Africa and CEO
for MTN Cameroon, the first woman appointed to a CEO position by the MTN Group.
Carel A.T. Smit (62) B.Compt, CTA, University of the Free State; Higher Diploma in Tax Law, University of the Witwatersrand, CA (SA)
Mr. Smit was appointed as a non-executive director of Gold Fields with effect from 1 June 2023. He spent 35 years with KPMG, including as its
Head of Energy and Natural Resources in Africa, and has extensive experience in audit, tax and advisory with a strong focus on the mining
sector across Africa, South America, and Australia.
Executive Committee
Kelly Carter (46) LLB (Hons), University of Bristol, UK; GAICD
Executive Vice-President: Legal and Governance. Ms. Carter joined Gold Fields in 2011, holding prior roles in legal, compliance, and corporate
affairs as part of the Australian executive team prior to her current appointment in 2023. Ms. Carter is a dual-qualified lawyer having over
20 years’ legal experience in both the UK and Australia, with an extensive background across the gold and nickel sectors, including having
served as board member and Chair of the Gold Industry Group.
Chris Gratias (52) HBA (Hons with Distinction), Western University, Canada
Executive Vice President: Strategy & Corporate Development. Mr. Gratias joined Gold Fields in September 2024. He is an experienced global
investment banking professional and capital markets executive who has been involved in many of the transformative transactions in the
mining industry over the past 25 years. Prior to joining Gold Fields, Mr. Gratias was the Global Head of Mining at CIBC Capital Markets where
he led a global team with offices in the major mining centres around the world.
Gerrit Lotz (56) Master’s Degree in Performance, Leadership and Change, University of Johannesburg
Executive Vice President: People (Acting). Mr. Lotz joined Gold Fields in August 2017, and was responsible for leading the human resources
function at South Deep. Mr. Lotz has over three decades of experience across human resources consulting, change management,
compensation, labour relations and organisational effectiveness, and prior to joining Gold Fields, Mr. Lotz held a Head of Human Resources
role at De Beers Consolidated Mine.
Jongisa Magagula (42) B Bus Sci (Hons Finance), Accounting, Economics, Finance, University of Cape Town
Executive Vice-President: External Affairs. Ms. Magagula joined Gold Fields in 2023. Ms. Magagula has 20 years of mining and investment
banking experience with a focus on the mining sector, having previously served as the Executive Director for Investor Relations and New
Business Development at African Rainbow Minerals.
Benford Mokoatle ( 52) BSc (Hons) Geology, University of Cape Town; Post Graduate Diploma Engineering, Wits University; MBA Wits
University; Sustainable Business Strategy, Harvard University
Executive Vice President: South Africa. Mr. Mokoatle joined Gold Fields in 2017 as Vice President and Head of Operations for South Deep,
and in 2022 became the Executive Vice President for South Africa. Mr. Mokoatle is a geologist with over 28 years’ experience in the mining
industry, having spent seven years with AngloGold Ashanti and 15 years with De Beers.
Martin Preece (60) B-Tech in Mining, Witwatersrand Technicon, South Africa; Executive Development Programme, Gordon Institute of
Business Science (GIBS); Accelerated Development Programme, London Business School
Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Preece joined Gold Fields as Executive Vice President: South Africa in May 2017, leading the successful ramp-up
of the South Deep mine, before serving as Interim Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director in 2023. Mr. Preece has 40 years of mining
experience, having held a number of operational, technical and managerial positions at various operations across De Beers prior to becoming
the Chief Operating Officer for the De Beers Group.
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Luis A. Rivera (59) Bachelor’s Degree in Geology, the Title of Geological Engineer, Universidad de San Marcos
Executive Vice-President, Americas. Mr. Rivera joined Gold Fields in 2016, prior to which he was the General Manager and Vice-President of
Operations for MMG Las Bambas, the Executive General Manager of Copper Operations for Glencore Peru and Executive General Manager
for Xstrata Copper Operations in Peru. Mr. Rivera has over 35 years’ experience in the copper and gold mining industry, in large open pit
copper and gold projects and operations in Peru, Chile and Argentina.
Mariette Steyn (52) B.Eng (Chem), University of Stellenbosch; MDP, Gordon Institute of Business Science
Executive Vice President: People & Sustainability: Ms. Steyn joined Gold Fields in 2024. Prior to her current role, she served as Vice President
of Health and Safety Culture at South32, where she also led functions such as Group Risk and Assurance, Group Supply and Regional
Planning and Projects. With a distinguished career spanning 28 years, Ms. Steyn has undertaken various operational, project and functional
roles within AngloGold Ashanti, BHP and Samancor across multiple regions, including Australia, Southern Africa, and the Americas.
Francois Swanepoel (52) BEng (Electrical and Electronic Engineering), University of Johannesburg; BSc (Information Technology), University
of Johannesburg
Chief Technical Officer. Mr. Swanepoel joined Gold Fields in 1991. Mr. Swanepoel has more than 30 years’ experience in mining and
processing, obtained across Gold Fields’ operations in South Africa, Australia, Ghana, Peru and Chile in a range of operational, project and
regional consulting roles. Mr. Swanepoel has been integrally involved in the conceptualisation and development of the Salares Norte
operation in Chile, both as study manager and later as the Head of the Technical and Improvement team.
Former Executive Committee Members
Naseem A. Chohan (63) BE (Electronic), University of Limerick
Executive Vice President: Sustainable Development. Mr. Chohan served as Executive Vice President: Sustainable Development from 2010
until 2024. Mr. Chohan was previously engaged as a consultant and, prior to that, spent 25 years in various management and leadership roles
at De Beers.
Stuart J. Mathews (64) Master of Science (Geology) from University of Canterbury, New Zealand
Executive Vice-President: Australasia. Mr. Mathews served as Vice President Operations: Australia and Executive Vice President: Australasia
from 2017 until 2024, prior to which he held various roles at Gold Fields, including as the General Manager of Granny Smith. Mr. Mathews is a
geologist, with over 33 years’ experience in multiple mining jurisdictions.
Jacob Ricciardone (45) BEng (Mining Engineering), Western Australian School of Mines; Master of Science –Mineral Economics, Curtin
University; Master of Business Administration, Curtin University
Executive Vice-President: Strategy, Planning and Corporate Development (Acting). Mr. Ricciardone was the Acting Executive Vice-President:
Strategy, Planning and Corporate Development from 2023 until 2024. He previously held the role of Vice President – Strategic Planning for
eight years, and was involved in strategy development, acquisitions, and portfolio management.
Joshua Mortoti (52) MSc Mining Engineering, University of Mines and Technology; BSc (Hons) Mechanical Engineering, Kwame Nkrumah
University of Science and Technology; MBA, Henley Management College, UK; ACMA, CGMA
Executive Vice President: West Africa. Mr. Mortoti joined Gold Fields in 2021. Prior to joining Gold Fields, Mr. Mortoti held various roles across
the mining industry, including 15 years as regional director of business planning and mine manager of the Ahafo Mine, as well as previously
being the general manager of the Akyem Mine and general manager of operations services of Newmont’s Africa region.
Company Secretary
Anré Weststrate (59) BJuris, University of Northwest and LLB, University of Northwest
Company Secretary. Ms. Weststrate joined Gold Fields and became Company Secretary of Gold Fields in 2020. Prior to joining Gold Fields,
Ms. Weststrate was company secretary for SekelaXabiso CA Inc., and legal adviser and company secretary for EVRAZ Highveld Steel and
Vanadium Limited. Ms. Weststrate is an admitted advocate in the High Court of South Africa, and her prior experience includes a career in the
public sector as a public prosecutor in the Departments of Justice and National Prosecuting Authority of South Africa.
Employees
The total number of employees, excluding employees of outside contractors who are not on Gold Fields’ payroll, as of the end of fiscal 2024
at each of the operations owned by Gold Fields as of those dates was:
As of
31 December 2024
(1)(2)
Australia
1,929
South Africa
2,613
West Africa
772
Americas Chile
502
Americas Cerro Corona
404
Americas Canada
203
Corporate office
137
(3)
Total
6,560
Notes:
(1) For the total number of employees as of the end of fiscal 2024 and 2023, see “Integrated Annual Report— Where We Operate” .
(2) The employee numbers presented do not include contractors who are not on the payroll. For the number of contractors at Gold Fields’ operations as of the end of fiscal 2024 and 2023,
see Integrated Annual Report—Where We Operate .
(3) Includes the Gold Fields offshore team reporting to the head corporate office and excludes non-executive directors.
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Safety
The following tables set out the number of fatalities, serious injuries and the safety engagement rate for Gold Fields’ mining operations for the
periods indicated. The safety engagement rate is determined by the number of safety engagements per 1,000 hours worked. For a discussion
on Gold Fields’ safety initiatives, including its safety transformation plan, see “Integrated Annual Report—Strategic pillar 1—Building a safe
and respectful workplace” .
Australia
Year Ended 31 December
2024
2023
2022
Fatalities
1
0
1
Serious Injuries
0
0
2
Safety Engagement Rate
8.33
9.75
9.27
South Africa
Year Ended 31 December
2024
2023
2022
Fatalities
1
0
0
Serious Injuries
1
4
2
Safety Engagement Rate
8.07
8.40
1.10
Ghana
Year Ended 31 December
2024
2023
2022
Fatalities
0
2
0
Serious Injuries
2
2
1
Safety Engagement Rate
1.93
(1)
24.63
22.39
Peru (2)
Year Ended 31 December
2024
2023
2022
Fatalities
0
0
0
Serious Injuries
0
0
0
Safety Engagement Rate
4.96
4.88
1.87
Note:
(1) The calculation methodology for Ghana was reviewed in fiscal 2024 to align it to other Gold Fields operations.
(2) Excludes Salares Norte.
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Major shareholders and related party transactions
Major Shareholders
To the knowledge of management: (1) Gold Fields is not directly or indirectly owned or controlled (a) by another corporation or (b) by any
foreign government; and (2) there are no arrangements the operation of which may at a subsequent date result in a change in control of Gold
Fields. To the knowledge of Gold Fields’ management, there is no controlling shareholder of Gold Fields.
A list of the individuals and organisations holding, to the knowledge of management, directly or indirectly, 3% or more of its issued share
capital as of 31 December 2024 is set forth below.
Ordinary shares
Percentage
Beneficial owner
Public Investment Corporation
189,528,728
21.18%
Blackrock, Inc. (1)
65,070,419
7.3%
Van Eck Global
39,430,264
4.41%
Note:
(1) As of 30 September 2024. On 8 November 2024, BlackRock Inc. filed an Amendment to Schedule 13G with the SEC reporting that, as of 30 September 2024, 65,070,419 ordinary shares
representing 7.3% of the issued share capital were beneficially owned by BlackRock Inc. and its subsidiaries.
To the knowledge of management, none of the above shareholders hold voting rights which are different from those held by Gold Fields’ other
shareholders.
The table below shows the significant changes in the percentage of ownership by Gold Fields’ major shareholders, to the knowledge of
Gold Fields’ management, during the past three fiscal years.
Beneficial ownership
as of 31 December
2024
2023
2022
(%)
(%)
(%)
Beneficial owner
Public Investment Corporation
21.18
15.65
9.47
Blackrock, Inc.
7.3
(1)
9.3
(2)
9.2
(3)
Van Eck Global
4.41
5.44
5.66
Notes:
(1) As of 30 September 2024. On 8 November 2024, BlackRock, Inc. filed an Amendment to Schedule 13G with the SEC reporting that, as of 30 September 2024, 65,070,419 ordinary
shares representing 7.3% of the issued share capital were beneficially owned by BlackRock Inc. and its subsidiaries.
(2) On 7 February 2024, BlackRock, Inc. filed an Amendment to Schedule 13G with the SEC reporting that, as of 31 December 2023, 83,193,326 ordinary shares representing 9.3% of the
issued share capital were beneficially owned by BlackRock Inc. and its subsidiaries.
(3) On 24 January 2023, BlackRock Inc. filed an Amendment to Schedule 13G with the SEC reporting that, as of 31 December 2022, 82,337,853 ordinary shares representing 9.2% of the
issued share capital were beneficially owned by BlackRock Inc. and its subsidiaries.
As of 1 February 2025, the issued share capital of Gold Fields consisted of 895,024,247 ordinary shares.
As of 28 February 2025, 898 record holders of Gold Fields’ ordinary shares, holding an aggregate of 173,212,865 ordinary shares (19%),
including shares underlying Gold Fields’ ADRs, were listed as having addresses in the United States.
Related Party Transactions
Between 1 January 2025 and 27 March 2025, none of the directors, officers or major shareholders of Gold Fields or, to the knowledge of Gold
Fields’ management, their families, had any interest, direct or indirect, in any transaction or in any proposed transaction which has affected or
will materially affect Gold Fields or its investment interests or subsidiaries, except as disclosed in “Annual Financial Report—Notes to the
Consolidated Financial Statements—Note 43. Related Parties” , as required by IFRS Accounting Standards as issued by the International
Accounting Standards Board (IASB), including for fiscal 2024.
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The listing
The Company’s shares trade on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange Limited (JSE) under the abbreviated name “GFIELDS” and the short code
“GFI”. The Company’s ADSs trade on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the trading symbol “GFI”.
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Additional information
Memorandum of Incorporation
General
Gold Fields is a public company registered in South Africa under the Companies Act, which limits the liability of its shareholders, and is
governed by its memorandum of incorporation, the Companies Act and the JSE Listings Requirements. Gold Fields’ registration number is
1968/004880/06.
On 8 April 2009, South Africa passed the Companies Act, which came into force on 1 May 2011. At the annual general meeting held on
14 May 2012, Gold Fields adopted a new memorandum of incorporation (the Gold Fields MOI) to replace its memorandum of association and
articles of association adopted under the previous Companies Act 61 of 1973. Gold Fields amended the Gold Fields MOI at its annual general
meetings on 9 May 2013 and on 24 May 2017. The amended Gold Fields MOI conforms to the requirements of the Companies Act and the
amended JSE Listings Requirements.
Clause 4 of the Gold Fields MOI provides that Gold Fields has the powers and capacity of a natural person and is not subject to any special
conditions.
Dividends and Payments to Shareholders
Gold Fields may make distributions (including the payment of dividends) from time to time in accordance with provisions of the Companies
Act, the JSE Listings Requirements and the Gold Fields MOI. In terms of the Companies Act, a company may only make a distribution
(including the payment of any dividend) if:
it reasonably appears that the company will satisfy the solvency and liquidity test immediately after completing the proposed distribution;
and
the board of the company, by resolution, has acknowledged that it has applied the solvency and liquidity test and reasonably concluded
that the company will satisfy the solvency and liquidity test immediately after completing the proposed distribution.
In terms of the Companies Act, a company satisfies the solvency and liquidity test at a particular time if, considering all reasonably
foreseeable financial circumstances of the company at that time:
the assets of the company, fairly valued, equal or exceed the liabilities of the company, as fairly valued; and
it appears that the company will be able to pay its debts as they become due in the ordinary course of business for a period of:
12 months after the date on which the test is considered; or
in the case of a distribution (including the payment of dividends), 12 months following that distribution.
Subject to the above requirements, the directors of Gold Fields may from time to time declare a dividend or any other distribution to
shareholders in proportion to the number of shares held by them.
The Company must hold all monies due to the shareholders in trust indefinitely, subject to the laws of prescription. The Company shall be
entitled at any time to delegate its obligations in respect of unclaimed dividends, or other unclaimed distributions, to any one of the
Company’s bankers.
Voting Rights
Every shareholder of Gold Fields, or representative of a shareholder, who is present at a shareholders meeting has one vote on a show of
hands, irrespective of the number of shares he or she holds or represents. At a shareholders meeting, a resolution put to the vote shall be
decided on a show of hands, unless a poll is demanded by not less than five persons having the right to vote on that matter, a person or
persons entitled to exercise not less than one tenth of the total voting rights entitled to vote on that matter or the chairperson. Every Gold
Fields shareholder is, on a poll, entitled to one vote per ordinary share held. Neither the Companies Act nor the Gold Fields MOI provide for
cumulative voting.
A shareholder entitled to attend and vote at a shareholders meeting shall be entitled to appoint a proxy to attend, participate in, speak and
vote at such shareholders meeting in the place of such shareholder. The proxy need not be a shareholder. However, the proxy may not
delegate the authority granted to him or her as a proxy.
Issue of Additional Shares
In accordance with the provisions of the JSE Listings Requirements and the Gold Fields MOI, the Board shall not have the power to issue
authorised shares other than:
the issue of capitalisation shares or the offer of a cash payment in lieu of awarding capitalisation shares;
issues in respect of a rights offer; and
issues which do not require the approval of shareholders in terms of the Companies Act or the JSE Listings Requirements,
without shareholder approval.
In accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act:
an issue of shares must be approved by a special resolution of the shareholders of a company if the shares are issued to a director or
officer of the company or any other person related or inter-related to the company, save for certain exceptions, including an issue pursuant
to an employee share scheme; and
an issue of shares in a transaction requires approval of the shareholders by special resolution if the voting power of the shares that are
issued as a result of the transaction will be equal to or exceed 30% of the voting power of all the shares held by shareholders immediately
before the transaction.
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Issues for Cash
In accordance with the provisions of the JSE Listings Requirements and the Gold Fields MOI, shareholders may either convey a:
special authority to issue shares for cash on terms that are specifically approved by shareholders in a shareholders meeting in respect of a
particular issue (Specific Issue for Cash); or
general authority to issue shares for cash on terms generally approved by shareholders in a shareholders meeting by granting the Board
the authority to issue a specified number of securities for cash, which authority will be valid until the next annual general meeting or for
15 months from the date on which the resolution was passed, whichever period is shorter (General Issue for Cash).
In terms of the JSE Listings Requirements, a company may only undertake:
a Specific Issue for Cash or a General Issue for Cash on the basis that a 75% majority of votes cast by shareholders at a shareholders
meeting must approve the granting of such authority to the directors;
a General Issue for Cash is subject to satisfactory compliance with certain requirements, including:
the shares that are the subject of a General Issue for Cash may not exceed 5% of the company’s listed shares; and
the maximum discount at which shares may be issued is 10% of the weighted average traded price of such shares measured over the
30 business days prior to the date that the price of the issue is agreed between the company and the party subscribing for the shares.
Pre-emptive Rights
The Companies Act, the JSE Listings Requirements and the Gold Fields MOI require that any new issue of shares by Gold Fields must first be
offered to existing shareholders in proportion to their shareholding in the Company, unless, among other things, in respect of the issuance to
new shareholders:
the necessary shareholder approvals have been obtained;
a capitalisation issue, an issue for an acquisition of assets (including another company) or an amalgamation or merger is to be undertaken;
or
the shares are to be issued in terms of option or conversion rights.
At the annual general meeting held on 30 May 2024, Gold Fields’ shareholders authorised, subject to certain conditions, Gold Fields’
directors to allot and issue (as they in their discretion think fit) or grant options over shares representing not more than 5% of the number of
ordinary shares in the issued share capital of the Company, which constituted 44,398,152 ordinary shares (excluding any shares approved to
be allotted and issued by the Company in terms of any share plan or incentive scheme for the benefit of employees).
Transfer of Shares
The transfer of any Gold Fields certificated shares must be implemented in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, using the
then common form of transfer. Dematerialised shares, which have been traded on the JSE, are transferred on the STRATE system and
delivered five business days after each trade. The transferor of any share is deemed to remain the holder of that share until the name of the
transferee is entered in Gold Fields’ register for that share. Since Gold Fields shares are traded through STRATE, only shares that have been
dematerialised may be traded on the JSE. Accordingly, Gold Fields shareholders who hold shares in certificated form must dematerialise their
shares in order to trade on the JSE.
Disclosure of Beneficial Interest in Shares
The Companies Act requires a registered holder of Gold Fields shares who is not the beneficial owner of such shares to disclose to Gold
Fields, within five business days of the end of every month during which a change has occurred in the beneficial ownership, the identity of the
beneficial owner and the number and class of securities held on behalf of the beneficial owner. Moreover, Gold Fields may, by notice in
writing, require a person who is a registered shareholder, or whom Gold Fields knows or has reasonable cause to believe has a beneficial
interest in Gold Fields ordinary shares, to confirm or deny whether or not such person holds the ordinary shares or beneficial interest and, if
the ordinary shares are held for another person, to disclose to Gold Fields the identity of the person on whose behalf the ordinary shares are
held. Gold Fields may also require the person to give particulars of the extent of the beneficial interest held during the three years preceding
the date of the notice. Gold Fields is obliged to establish and maintain a register of the disclosures described above and to publish in its
annual financial statements a list of the persons who hold a beneficial interest equal to or in excess of 5% of the total number of ordinary
shares issued by Gold Fields, together with the extent of those beneficial interests.
General Meetings of Shareholders
The shareholders and/or directors may convene Gold Fields shareholders meetings in accordance with the requirements of the Companies
Act and the Gold Fields MOI. Gold Fields is obliged to hold an annual general meeting for each fiscal year prior to 15 months after the date of
the last annual general meeting.
Shareholders meetings, including annual general meetings, require at least 15 business days’ notice in writing of the place, day and time of
the meeting to shareholders.
Business may be transacted at any shareholders meeting only while a quorum of shareholders is present. The quorum for the commencement
of a shareholders meeting shall be sufficient persons present to exercise, in aggregate, at least 25% of all the voting rights that are entitled to
be exercised, but the shareholders meeting may not begin unless, in addition, at least three shareholders entitled to vote are present at the
meeting.
The annual general meeting deals with and disposes of all matters prescribed by the Gold Fields MOI and the Companies Act, including:
the presentation of the directors’ report, the audited financial statements for the immediately preceding financial year, the audit committee
report, the remuneration report and the social ethics and transformation committee report;
the election of directors;
the appointment of an auditor and an audit committee; and
the appointment of the social ethics and transformation committee.
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Accounting Records and Financial Statements
Gold Fields is required to keep the accounting records and books of accounts as are necessary to present the state of affairs of the Company
and to explain the financial position of the Company as prescribed by the Companies Act.
The directors shall from time to time determine at what times and places and under what conditions, subject to the requirements of the
Companies Act, shareholders are entitled to inspect and take copies of certain documents, including the Gold Fields MOI, accounting records
required to be maintained by the Company and annual financial statements. Apart from the shareholders, no other person shall be entitled to
inspect any of the documents of the Company (other than the share register) unless expressly authorised by the directors or in accordance
with the Promotion of Access to Information Act, No 2 of 2000, as amended.
The directors of Gold Fields will cause to be prepared annual financial statements and an annual report as required by the Companies Act and
the JSE Listings Requirements. Gold Fields will send by mail to the registered address of every shareholder a copy of the annual report and
annual financial statements. Not later than three months after the first six months of its financial year, Gold Fields will mail to every shareholder
an interim report for the previous six-month period.
Amendments to Gold Fields’ Memorandum of Incorporation
The Gold Fields shareholders may, by the passing of a special resolution in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act and the
Gold Fields MOI, amend the Gold Fields MOI, including:
the creation of any class of shares;
the variation of any preferences, rights, limitations and other terms attaching to any class of shares;
the conversion of one class of shares into one or more other classes;
an increase in Gold Fields’ authorised share capital;
a consolidation of Gold Fields’ equity securities;
a sub-division of Gold Fields’ equity securities; and/or
the change of Gold Fields’ name.
Variation of Rights
All or any of the rights, privileges or conditions attached to Gold Fields’ ordinary shares may be varied by a special resolution of Gold Fields
passed in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act and the Gold Fields MOI.
Distribution of Assets on Liquidation
In the event of a voluntary or compulsory liquidation, dissolution or winding-up, the assets remaining after payment of all the debts and
liabilities of Gold Fields, including the costs of liquidation, shall be dealt with by a liquidator who may, with the sanction of a special resolution,
among other things, divide among the shareholders any part of the assets of Gold Fields, and may vest any part of the assets of Gold Fields
as the liquidator deems fit in trust for the benefit of shareholders. The division of assets is not required to be done in accordance with the
legal rights of shareholders of Gold Fields. In particular, any class may be given preferential or special rights or may be partly or fully excluded.
Employee Share Scheme
The Companies Act permits the establishment of employee share schemes, whether by means of a trust or otherwise, for the purpose of
offering participation therein solely to employees, including salaried directors, officers and other persons closely involved in the business of
the Company or a subsidiary of the Company, either by means of the issue of or grant of purchased shares in the Company or by the grant of
options for shares in the Company.
Purchase of Shares
Gold Fields or any subsidiary of Gold Fields may, if authorised by special resolution by way of a general approval, acquire ordinary shares in
the capital of Gold Fields in accordance with the Companies Act and the JSE Listings Requirements, provided among other things that:
the number of its own ordinary shares acquired by Gold Fields in any one financial year shall not exceed 5% of the ordinary shares in issue
at the date on which this resolution is passed;
this authority shall lapse on the earlier of the date of the next annual general meeting or the date 15 months after the date on which the
special resolution is passed;
the Board has resolved to authorise the acquisition and that the Group will satisfy the solvency and liquidity test immediately after the
acquisition and that since the test was done there have been no material changes to the financial position of the Group;
the price paid per ordinary share may not be greater than 10% above the weighted average of the market value of the ordinary shares for
the five business days immediately preceding the date on which an acquisition is made; and
the number of shares acquired by subsidiaries of Gold Fields shall not exceed 10% in the aggregate of the number of issued shares in
Gold Fields.
Borrowing Powers
In terms of the provisions of Section 19(1) of the Companies Act, read together with Clause 4 of the Gold Fields MOI, the borrowing powers of
the Company are unlimited.
Non-South African Shareholders
There are no limitations imposed by South African law or by the Memorandum of Incorporation of Gold Fields on the rights of non-South
African shareholders to hold or vote Gold Fields’ ordinary shares.
Rights of Minority Shareholders and Directors’ Duties
The Companies Act provides instances in which a minority shareholder may seek relief from the courts if he, she or it has been unfairly
prejudiced by the Company.
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In South Africa, a director of a company, when acting in that capacity, must exercise the powers and perform the functions of a director:
in good faith and for a proper purpose;
in the best interests of the company; and
with the degree of care, skill and diligence that may reasonably be expected of a person:
carrying out the same functions in relation to the company as those carried out by that director; and
having the general knowledge, skill and experience of that director.
Gold Fields Group Share Dealings and Market Abuse Policy
Gold Fields has adopted the Gold Fields Group Share Dealings and Market Abuse Policy , which sets out requirements in relation to dealings
in Gold Fields securities by Directors, Executive Committee members and certain other employees, which is designed to ensure compliance
with applicable insider trading and market abuse regulations.
Material Contracts
Osisko Arrangement Agreement
On 12 August 2024, Gold Fields, through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, entered into a definitive arrangement agreement (the Arrangement
Agreement) with Osisko pursuant to which Gold Fields agreed to acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares in the capital of
Osisko in an all-cash transaction (Osisko Transaction) by way of a court-approved plan of arrangement under section 182 of the Business
Corporations Act (Ontario). Under the terms of the Osisko Transaction, Gold Fields agreed to acquire Osisko shares for a consideration of
C$4.90 per Osisko share in cash, representing total consideration of C$2.06 billion on a fully diluted basis.
The Osisko Transaction was subject to certain conditions precedent set out in the Arrangement Agreement, including, among others,
approval of the arrangement by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, regulatory approvals (including under the Canadian Competition Act)
and approval of the arrangement by: (i) two-thirds of the votes cast by the Osisko shareholders; and (ii) a simple majority of the votes cast by
the Osisko minority shareholders, excluding certain related parties as prescribed by Multilateral Instrument 61-101 – Protection of Minority
Security Holders in Special Transactions, in each case, voting in person or by proxy at a special meeting of Osisko shareholders. In addition,
the Arrangement Agreement provided for customary representations and warranties and covenants. All conditions precedent were met and
the Osisko Transaction closed on 28 October 2024.
2024 Bridge Facilities
On 18 October 2024, Windfall Mining Group Inc., Gold Fields Orogen Holding (BVI) Limited, Gold Fields, Gold Fields Holdings Company
Limited, The Bank of Nova Scotia, Citibank, N.A., London Branch and Royal Bank of Canada entered into a U.S.$500 million Multicurrency
Bridge Facility Agreement and a U.S.$250 million Multicurrency Parallel Bridge Facility Agreement (the 2024 Bridge Facilities). The purpose of
the 2024 Bridge Facilities was the following to: (i) finance in whole or in part any and all payments related to the acquisition of Osisko; (ii) pay
fees, costs and expenses incurred by any member of the Gold Fields Group or Osisko in connection with the Osisko acquisition; and (iii)
refinance any amounts outstanding under or in respect of the 4.75% convertible senior unsecured debenture bearing a principal NSR amount
of U.S.$154 million issued by Osisko and held by 1335088 B.C. Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Northern Star Resources Ltd.
The 2024 Bridge Facilities have total commitments of U.S.$750 million with C$ as an optional currency for loans. The tenor of the 2024
Bridge Facilities is 364 days from the effective date of 18 October 2024, with an option to extend the termination date by six months (at the
discretion of the banks). The 2024 Bridge Facilities bear interest at SOFR (for U.S. dollar borrowings) or CORRA (for Canadian dollar
borrowings) plus a margin per annum starting at 0.75% and increasing on a quarterly basis up to 1.60% during the tenor of facilities. The
facilities also bear a commitment fee of 20% of the initial margin accruing on each lender's unused and uncancelled commitment during the
availability period of the facilities.
The performance by each borrower of its obligations and liabilities under the 2024 Bridge Facilities will be guaranteed by Gold Fields and
certain of its subsidiaries.
The outstanding borrowings under the 2024 Bridge Facilities were C$1,034.3 million (U.S.$719.1 million) as at 31 December 2024.
2023 U.S.$ Credit Facility Agreement
On 25 May 2023, MUFG Bank, LTD., Gold Fields Limited, Gold Fields Orogen Holding (BVI) Limited and Gold Fields Holdings Company
Limited entered into a U.S.$1.2 billion credit facility agreement (the 2023 Credit Facility Agreement). The purpose of the 2023 Credit Facility
Agreement was firstly to refinance the existing U.S.$1.2 billion credit facilities agreement dated 25 July 2019 and thereafter to fund general
corporate and working capital purposes of the Gold Fields Group.
The 2023 Credit Facility Agreement is linked to the achievement of three of Gold Fields’ key ESG priorities of gender diversity, water
stewardship and decarbonisation.
The 2023 Credit Facility Agreement is for a principal loan amount of U.S.$1.2 billon, with an option to increase the facility by up to
U.S. $400 million (at the discretion of the banks), and will mature in five years, with an option to extend through two one-year extensions.
The 2023 Credit Facility Agreement bears interest at the secured overnight financing rate (SOFR) (compounded in arrears) plus an applicable
credit adjustment spread plus a margin of 1.55% per annum, subject to rating margin adjustments and sustainability margin adjustments. It has
a commitment fee of 35% of the applicable margin accruing on each lender's unused and uncancelled commitment. Gold Fields will benefit
from a lower margin depending on the fulfilment of the sustainability linked key performance indicators (KPIs) under the 2023 Credit Facility
Agreement. Conversely, Gold Fields will pay a premium on its margin if the KPIs are not met.
The sustainability linked KPIs for the five-year term of the loan are aligned with Gold Fields’ strategy as well as its 2030 ESG targets. They
address the most material ESG priorities for Gold Fields and the mining sector in general. These include improving female representation in
the total workforce from Gold Fields’ current 23% level; increasing the amount of reused/recycled water from the 75% of total water
consumption achieved in 2022; and an abatement in Scope 1 and 2 CO2 emissions through renewable energy projects.
The performance by each borrower of its obligations and liabilities under the 2023 Credit Facility Agreement will be guaranteed by
Gold Fields Limited and certain of its subsidiaries.
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On 26 October 2023, the parties to the 2023 Credit Facility Agreement entered into an Amendment and Restatement Agreement relating to
the 2023 Credit Facility Agreement. The Amendment and Restatement Agreement provided amendments for purposes of funding Gold
Fields’ deferred acquisition consideration and joint venture commitments in relation to the Windfall project (the Windfall Amendments).
The Windfall Amendments include the accession of Gold Fields Windfall as a new Borrower and Guarantor under the 2023 Credit Facility
Agreement, the inclusion of Canadian dollars as an optional currency under the 2023 Credit Facility Agreement and other amendments which
were consequential.
On 25 May 2024, Gold Fields exercised the first extension option, and the termination date of the facility commitments was extended as
follows: U.S.$83.3 million to 25 May 2028 and U.S.$1,116.7 million to 25 May 2029.
The outstanding borrowings under the 2023 Credit Facility Agreement were U.S.$1,034.5 million as at 31 December 2024.
2023 A$ Syndicated Facility Agreement
On 26 September 2023, Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Gold Fields Limited, Gruyere Holdings Pty Ltd, Gold Fields Orogen Holding (BVI)
Limited and Gold Fields Holdings Company Limited entered into a A$500 million sustainability-linked revolving credit facility agreement (the
2023 A$ Syndicated Facility Agreement). The purpose of the 2023 A$ Syndicated Facility Agreement was firstly to refinance the existing
A$500 million syndicated facility agreement dated 19 November 2020 and thereafter to fund general corporate and working capital purposes
of the Gold Fields Group.
The 2023 A$ Syndicated Facility Agreement has the same sustainability-linked loan criteria entered into by Gold Fields under the 2023 Credit
Facility Agreement and the KPIs are aligned with Gold Fields’ 2030 ESG targets.
The 2023 A$ Syndicated Facility Agreement has a principal loan amount of A$500 million, with an option to increase the facility by up to
A$100 million (at the discretion of the banks), and a maturity of five years. The 2023 A$ Syndicated Facility Agreement bears interest at the
BBSY Bid plus a margin of 1.75% per annum, subject to rating margin adjustments and sustainability margin adjustments and a commitment
fee of 40% of the applicable margin accruing on each lender's unused and uncancelled commitment. Gold Fields will benefit from a lower
margin depending on the fulfilment of the sustainability linked KPIs under the 2023 A$ Syndicated Facility Agreement. Conversely, Gold
Fields will pay a premium on its margin if the KPIs are not met.
The performance by each borrower of its obligations and liabilities under the 2023 A$ Syndicated Facility Agreement will be guaranteed by
Gold Fields Limited and certain of its subsidiaries.
The outstanding borrowings under the 2023 A$ Syndicated Facility Agreement were A$340 million (U.S.$210.6 million) as at 31 December
2024.
2023 ZAR Revolving Credit Facilities
In April and May 2023, Gold Fields Limited, Gold Fields Operations Limited, GFI Joint Venture Holdings Proprietary Limited, Gold Fields
Orogen Holding (BVI) Limited and Gold Fields Holdings Company Limited entered into four five-year revolving credit facility agreements with,
respectively, FirstRand Bank Limited (acting through its Rand Merchant Bank division), ABSA Bank Limited (acting through its Corporate and
Investment Banking Division), Nedbank Limited (acting through its Nedbank Corporate and Investment Banking Division) and The Standard
Bank of South Africa Limited for an aggregate amount of R2.5 billion (the 2023 ZAR RCFs). The 2023 ZAR RCFs shall be used to fund capital
expenditure as well as general corporate and working capital requirements of the Gold Fields Group.
Key terms of the 2023 ZAR RCFs are:
RMB
ABSA
Nedbank
Standard Bank
Total commitment (Rand)
1 billion
500 million
500 million
500 million
Tenor
5 years
5 years
5 years
5 years
Base Rate
JIBAR
JIBAR
JIBAR
JIBAR
Margin
1.90%
1.90%
2.00%
1.95%
Commitment Fee
0.53%
0.57%
0.60%
0.59%
The performance by each borrower of its obligations and liabilities under the 2023 ZAR RCFs will be guaranteed by Gold Fields Limited and
certain of its subsidiaries.
During the last quarter of 2023, the parties to the 2023 ZAR RCFs entered into Amendment and Restatement Agreements relating to the
2023 ZAR RCFs to permit for the Windfall Amendments under the 2023 U.S.$ Credit Facility Agreement.
The outstanding borrowings under the 2023 ZAR RCFs were nil as at 31 December 2024.
Ghana Revolving Credit Facility
Abosso and Gold Fields Ghana (collectively the Ghana Borrowers) entered into a revolving credit facility agreement originally dated
22 December 2010, as amended and restated on 6 May 2014, 28 October 2016, 12 June 2017, 22 March 2018, 23 November 2018 and 27
September 2021, pursuant to which The Standard Bank of South Africa Limited (Standard Bank) agreed to make available to the Ghana
Borrowers a revolving credit facility in a maximum aggregate principal amount of U.S.$100 million (the Ghana Revolving Credit Facility).
Borrowings under this facility are guaranteed by the Ghana Borrowers.
The Ghana Revolving Credit Facility bears interest at LIBOR plus a margin between 2.75% per annum and 2.95% per annum, based on the
average outstanding balance of all loans outstanding under the facility during any interest period. The Ghana Borrowers are required to pay
a quarterly commitment fee of 0.90% per annum.
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The final maturity date of the Ghana Revolving Credit Facility was 13 October 2024.
On 28 June 2023, the parties to the Ghana Revolving Credit Facility entered into a Seventh Amendment and Restatement Agreement that
provides for the transition from LIBOR to the Compounded Reference Rate as the basis for calculating the interest rate under the Ghana
Revolving Credit Facility.
On 13 October 2024, the final maturity date of the Ghana Revolving Credit Facility was extended to 13 April 2025.
The outstanding borrowings under the Ghana Revolving Credit Facility were nil on 31 December 2024 and nil on 31 December 2023.
Other Credit Facilities
For more information on Gold Fields’ other credit facilities, see “ Annual Financial Report—Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements—
Note 27. Borrowings ”.
Management and Other Compensatory Plans and Arrangements
See Governance and Remuneration Report—Implementation Report—LTI Plan ”, “ Governance and Remuneration Report—Implementation
Report—STI Plan ”, “ Governance and Remuneration Report—Remuneration Policy—2024 Remuneration Framework—Executive Minimum
Shareholding Requirements and Annual Financial Report—Notes to the consolidated financial statements—Note 5. Share-based
payments ”.
Deposit Agreement
Gold Fields has an American Depositary Receipt (ADR) facility. In connection with this facility, Gold Fields is party to a Deposit Agreement,
dated as of 2 February 1998, as amended and restated as of 21 May 2002 among Gold Fields, The Bank of New York Mellon (The Bank of
New York, BNYM, or the Depositary), as Depositary, and all owners and holders from time to time of ADRs issued thereunder. For more
information on the Deposit Agreement, see “Exhibits—2.5 Description of securities registered under Section 12 of the Exchange Act” .
Fees and Expenses
BNYM, as Depositary, will charge any party depositing or withdrawing ordinary shares or any party surrendering ADRs or to whom ADRs
are issued:
For:
Gold Fields ADS holders must pay:
each issuance of a Gold Fields American Depositary Shares (ADSs),
including as a result of a distribution of ordinary shares or rights or
other property or upon exercise of a warrant to purchase an ADS
U.S.$5.00 or less per 100 Gold Fields ADSs or portion thereof
each distribution of securities distributed to holders of Gold Fields’
ordinary shares which are distributed by BNYM to Gold Fields’ ADS
holders
any fees that would be payable if the securities had been ordinary
shares and those ordinary shares had been deposited for the
issuance of ADSs
each cancellation of a Gold Fields ADS, including if the Deposit
Agreement terminates
U.S.$5.00 or less per 100 Gold Fields ADSs or portion thereof
each cash distribution pursuant to the Deposit Agreement
not more than U.S.$0.02 per ADS (or portion thereof)
annual depositary services
not more than U.S.$0.02 per ADS (or portion thereof) paid annually,
provided that this fee will not be charged if the U.S.$0.02 fee for
cash distributions described above was charged during the
calendar year
transfer and registration of ordinary shares on the Gold Fields’ share
register from your name to the name BNYM or its agent when you
deposit or withdraw ordinary shares
registration or transfer fees
conversion of foreign currency to U.S. dollars
expenses of BNYM
cable, telex and facsimile transmission expenses, if expressly
provided in the Deposit Agreement
expenses of BNYM
as necessary
certain taxes and governmental charges BNYM or the custodian
have to pay on any Gold Fields ADS or ordinary share underlying a
Gold Fields ADS
In fiscal 2024, BNYM paid U.S.$2.3 million to Gold Fields as reimbursement for costs incurred over the year in connection with the ADR
programme.
Recent Developments
On 7 March 2025, Gold Fields (through its wholly owned subsidiary, Gruyere Holdings Pty Ltd) provided a non-binding, indicative and
conditional proposal to the board of directors of Gold Road to acquire 100% of the issued and outstanding share capital in Gold Road by way
of a scheme of arrangement. The Proposed Gold Road Acquisition would consolidate Gold Fields’ ownership of the Gruyere gold mine in
Western Australia, which is currently a 50/50 joint venture between Gold Fields and Gold Road and managed by Gold Fields. Gold Fields
announced the Proposed Gold Road Acquisition on 24 March 2025 (the Announcement).
The Proposal to acquire Gold Road was for a cash consideration of A$3.05 per share as of 7 March 2025. The consideration comprised a
fixed portion of A$2.27 per share plus a variable portion equal to the value of each shareholders’ proportion of Gold Road’s shareholding in
De Grey Mining Ltd (De Grey) (Offer Price). The Offer Price values Gold Road’s equity at A$3.3 billion and implies a total enterprise value of
A$2.4 billion based on Gold Road’s closing share price on 21 March 2025 of A$2.38 per share. Gold Fields is confident in its ability to finance
the Proposed Gold Road Acquisition in line with the Group's capital allocation framework.
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During initial engagement between 7 March 2025 and the date of the Announcement, the proposal was rejected by the Gold Road board of
directors. Gold Fields will continue to seek the engagement of the Gold Road board of directors and its shareholders to consider the merits of
the Proposed Gold Road Acquisition. However, there is no certainty that Gold Fields will be able to successfully complete the Proposed Gold
Road Acquisition on similar terms as the initial proposal, if at all.
Payment of Taxes
Gold Fields’ ADS holders will be responsible for any taxes or other governmental charges payable on their ADSs or on the deposited
securities underlying their ADSs. BNYM may deduct the amount of any taxes owed from any payments to Gold Fields’ ADS holders. It may
also restrict or refuse the transfer of their ADSs or restrict or refuse the withdrawal of their underlying deposited securities until Gold Fields’
ADS holders pay any taxes owed on their Gold Fields’ ADSs or underlying securities. It may also sell deposited securities to pay any taxes
owed. Gold Fields’ ADS holders will remain liable if the proceeds of the sale are not enough to pay the taxes. If BNYM sells deposited
securities, it will, if appropriate, reduce the number of Gold Fields ADSs held by Gold Fields’ ADS holders to reflect the sale and pay to them
any proceeds, or send to them any property, remaining after it has paid the taxes.
South African Exchange Control Limitations Affecting Security Holders
The discussion below relates to exchange controls in force as of the date of this annual report. These controls are subject to change at any
time without notice. It is not possible to predict whether existing exchange controls will be abolished, continued or amended by the South
African government in the future. Investors are urged to consult a professional adviser as to the exchange control implications of their
particular investments.
Acquisitions of shares or assets of South African companies by non-South African purchasers solely for a cash consideration equal to the fair
value of the shares or assets will generally be permitted by the SARB pursuant to South African exchange control regulations. An acquisition
of shares or assets of a South African company by a non-South African purchaser for a non-cash consideration, including shares in a non-
South African company, may be refused by the SARB. If SARB approval is refused, the acquisition of the shares or assets of a South African
company may not be implemented.
Subject to the above limitations, there are no restrictions on equity investments in South African companies and a foreign investor may invest
freely in the ordinary shares and ADSs of Gold Fields.
Share certificates held by non-resident Gold Fields shareholders will be marked with “non-resident.” However, physical marking is not
necessary for dematerialised shares or those held in a central securities depository. The same endorsement, however, will not be applicable
to ADSs of Gold Fields held by non-resident shareholders.
In respect of shares which have been duly obtained and endorsed by non-residents, there are no exchange control restrictions on the
remittance in full of dividends declared out of trading profits to non-residents of the CMA by Gold Fields.
Under South African exchange control regulations, the ordinary shares and ADSs of Gold Fields are freely transferable outside South Africa
between persons who are not residents of the CMA. Additionally, where ordinary shares are sold on the JSE on behalf of shareholders of
Gold Fields who are not residents of the CMA, the proceeds of such sales will be freely exchangeable into foreign currency and remitted
to them.
Any share certificates held by non-resident Gold Fields shareholders will be endorsed with the words “non-resident”. The same endorsement,
however, will not be applicable to ADSs of Gold Fields held by non-resident shareholders.
Taxation
Certain South African Tax Considerations
The discussion in this section sets forth the material South African tax consequences of the purchase, ownership and disposition of Gold
Fields’ ordinary shares or ADSs under current South African law. Changes in the law may alter the tax treatment of Gold Fields’ ordinary
shares or ADSs, possibly on a retroactive basis.
The following summary is not a comprehensive description of all of the tax considerations that may be relevant to a decision to purchase, own
or dispose of Gold Fields’ ordinary shares or ADSs and does not cover tax consequences that depend upon your particular tax circumstances.
In particular, the following summary addresses tax consequences for holders of ordinary shares or ADSs who are not residents of, or who do
not carry on business in, South Africa and who hold ordinary shares or ADSs as capital assets (that is, for investment purposes). For the
purposes of the income tax treaty between South Africa and the United States (the Treaty) and South African tax law, a United States resident
that owns Gold Fields ADSs will be treated as the owner of the Gold Fields ordinary shares represented by such ADSs. Gold Fields
recommends that you consult your own tax adviser about the consequences of holding Gold Fields’ ordinary shares or ADSs, as applicable, in
your particular situation.
A non-resident investor generally does not pay any South African taxes other than securities transfer tax when it purchases Gold Fields’
ordinary shares or ADSs. During the period that the non-resident investor owns the Gold Fields’ ordinary shares or ADSs the non-resident
investor may receive dividends. For information on the tax consequences of the receipt of dividends, see “— Additional Information—Taxation
—Certain South African Tax Considerations—Tax on Dividends” . Where the non-resident investor sells the Gold Fields’ ordinary shares or
ADSs then capital gains tax may be applicable. See “— Additional Information—Taxation—Certain South African Tax Considerations—Capital
Gains Tax” and “—Additional Information—Taxation—Certain South African Tax Considerations—Securities Transfer Tax” .
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Tax on Dividends
A 20% dividends tax is levied on dividends declared by South African resident companies to non-resident shareholders or non-resident
ADS holders.
Generally, under the Treaty, the dividends tax is reduced to:
5% of the gross amount of the dividends if the beneficial owner of the shares is a company holding directly at least 10% of the voting stock
of the South African resident company paying the dividends; and
15% of the gross amount of the dividends in all other cases,
provided that the non-resident shareholder or non-resident ADS holder provides the South African resident company with certain tax
confirmations that it qualifies for the reduced rate of dividends tax.
The above reduced dividends tax rate provisions shall not apply if the beneficial owner of the dividends carries on business in South Africa
through a permanent establishment situated in South Africa or performs in South Africa independent personal services from a fixed base
situated in South Africa, and the dividends are attributable to such permanent establishment or fixed base. In such case, the provisions of
Article 7 (Business Profits) or Article 14 (Independent Personal Services) of the Treaty, as the case may be, shall apply.
Income Tax
Non-residents are subject to income tax on any amounts received by or accrued to them from a source within South Africa (subject to relief
which may be available in terms of domestic exemptions and/or applicable double taxation agreements).
Capital Gains Tax
Under South African domestic tax law, non-resident holders of ordinary shares or ADSs will not be subject to capital gains tax in South Africa
with respect to any capital gains derived from the disposal of those ordinary shares or ADSs. There are two exceptions to this rule. The first is
that the non-resident holders will be subject to capital gains tax if 80% or more of the market value of the ordinary shares or ADSs relate to
immovable property held in South Africa, but only if they, either alone or together with any connected persons in relation to them, hold at least
20% of the equity shares of the company. Immovable property includes rights to variable or fixed payments as consideration for the working
of, or the right to work, mineral deposits, sources and other natural resources. The second exception is if the ordinary shares or ADSs are
effectively connected with the non-resident’s permanent establishment in South Africa. A permanent establishment is generally a fixed place
of business in South Africa through which the business of a non-South African resident’s enterprise is wholly or partly carried on.
Securities Transfer Tax
No Securities Transfer Tax (STT) is payable in South Africa with respect to the issue of a security.
STT is charged at a rate of 0.25% on the taxable amount of the transfer of every security issued by a company or a close corporation
incorporated in South Africa, or a company incorporated outside South Africa but listed on an exchange in South Africa, subject to certain
exemptions.
The word “transfer” is broadly defined and includes the transfer, sale, assignment or cession or disposal in any other manner of a security.
The cancellation or redemption of a security is also regarded as a transfer unless the company is being liquidated. However, the issue of a
security that does not result in a change in beneficial ownership is not regarded as a transfer.
STT is levied on the taxable amount of a security. The taxable amount of a listed security is the greater of:
the consideration for the security declared by the transferee; or
if no amount of consideration is declared, or if the amount declared is lower than the lowest price of that security, the closing price of that
security.
In the case of a transfer of a listed security, either the member or the participant is liable for the tax, which may be recovered from the person
to whom the security is transferred. The tax must be paid within a period of 14 days from the end of the month during which the transfer is
effected.
U.S. Federal Income Tax Considerations
The following discussion summarises the material U.S. federal income tax consequences of the ownership and disposition of ordinary shares
and ADSs by a U.S. Holder. As used herein, the term “U.S. Holder” means a beneficial owner of ordinary shares or ADSs that is for U.S. federal
income tax purposes:
a citizen or resident of the United States;
a corporation created or organised under the laws of the United States, any state within the United States or the District of Columbia;
an estate the income of which is subject to U.S. federal income tax without regard to its source; or
a trust if a court within the United States is able to exercise primary supervision over the administration of the trust and one or more U.S.
persons have the authority to control all substantial decisions of the trust, or the trust has validly elected to be treated as a domestic trust
for U.S. federal income tax purposes.
This summary only applies to U.S. Holders that hold ordinary shares or ADSs as capital assets. This summary is based upon:
the current federal income tax laws of the United States, including the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the Code), its
legislative history, and existing and proposed regulations thereunder;
current U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) practice and applicable U.S. court decisions; and
the income tax treaty between the United States and South Africa (the Treaty),
all as of the date hereof and all subject to change at any time, possibly with retroactive effect.
This summary assumes that the obligations of the Depositary under the Deposit Agreement and any related agreements will be performed in
accordance with their terms.
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This summary is of a general nature and does not address all U.S. federal income tax consequences that may be relevant to you in light of
your particular situation (including consequences under the alternative minimum tax or the net investment income tax), and does not address
state, local, non-U.S. or other tax laws (such as estate and gift tax laws). For example, this summary does not apply to:
investors that own (directly, indirectly or by attribution) 5% or more of Gold Fields’ stock by vote or value;
financial institutions;
insurance companies;
individual retirement accounts and other tax-deferred accounts;
tax-exempt organisations;
dealers in securities or currencies;
investors that hold ordinary shares or ADSs as part of straddles, hedging transactions or conversion transactions for U.S. federal income tax
purposes;
investors whose functional currency is not the U.S. dollar;
persons that have ceased to be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents of the United States;
investors holding the ordinary shares or ADSs in connection with a trade or business conducted outside the United States; and
U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents living abroad.
The U.S. federal income tax treatment of a partner in an entity or arrangement treated as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes
that holds ordinary shares or ADSs will depend upon the status of the partner and the activities of the partnership. If you are an entity or
arrangement treated as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes, you should consult your tax adviser concerning the U.S. federal
income tax consequences to you and your partners of the acquisition, ownership and disposition of ordinary shares or ADSs by you.
Gold Fields does not believe that it was a PFIC within the meaning of Section 1297 of the Code for its 2024 taxable year and does not expect
to be a PFIC for its current taxable year or in the foreseeable future. However, Gold Fields’ possible status as a PFIC must be determined
annually and, therefore, may be subject to change. If Gold Fields were to be treated as a PFIC, U.S. Holders of ordinary shares or ADSs would
be required (i) to pay a special U.S. addition to tax on certain distributions and gains on sale and (ii) to pay tax on any gain from the sale of
ordinary shares or ADSs at ordinary income (rather than capital gains) rates in addition to paying the special addition to tax on this gain.
Additionally, dividends paid by Gold Fields would not be eligible for the special reduced rate of tax for non-corporate U.S. Holders described
below under “— Additional Information—Taxation—U.S. Federal Income Tax Considerations—Taxation of Dividends” and additional reporting
requirements could apply. The remainder of this discussion assumes that Gold Fields is not a PFIC for U.S. federal income tax purposes. You
should consult your own tax advisers regarding the potential application of the PFIC regime.
The summary of U.S. federal income tax consequences set out below is for general information only. You are urged to consult your tax
advisers as to the particular tax consequences to you of acquiring, owning and disposing of the ordinary shares or ADSs, including your
eligibility for the benefits of the income tax treaty between the United States and South Africa, the applicability and effect of state, local,
non-U.S. and other tax laws and possible changes in tax law.
U.S. Holders of ADSs
For U.S. federal income tax purposes, a U.S. Holder of ADSs generally will be treated as the owner of the corresponding number of underlying
ordinary shares held by the Depositary for the ADSs, and references to ordinary shares in the following discussion refer also to ADSs
representing the ordinary shares.
Deposits and withdrawals of ordinary shares by U.S. Holders in exchange for ADSs will not result in the realisation of gain or loss for U.S.
federal income tax purposes. Your tax basis in withdrawn ordinary shares will be the same as your tax basis in the ADSs surrendered, and
your holding period for the ordinary shares will include the holding period of the ADSs.
Taxation of Dividends
Distributions paid out of Gold Fields’ current or accumulated earnings and profits (as determined for U.S. federal income tax purposes), before
reduction for any South African withholding tax paid by Gold Fields with respect thereto, will generally be taxable to you as foreign source
dividend income, and will not be eligible for the dividends received deduction allowed to corporations. Distributions that exceed Gold Fields’
current and accumulated earnings and profits will be treated as a non-taxable return of capital to the extent of your basis in the ordinary
shares and thereafter as capital gain. However, Gold Fields does not maintain calculations of its earnings and profits in accordance with U.S.
federal income tax accounting principles. You should therefore assume that any distribution by Gold Fields with respect to the ordinary shares
will be reported as ordinary dividend income. You should consult your own tax advisers with respect to the appropriate U.S. federal income
tax treatment of any distribution received from Gold Fields. For purposes of determining limitations on any foreign tax credits, dividends paid
by Gold Fields will generally constitute “passive income”.
Dividends paid by Gold Fields generally will be taxable to non-corporate U.S. Holders at the reduced rate normally applicable to long-term
capital gains, provided that either (i) Gold Fields qualifies for the benefits of the Treaty, or (ii) the ADSs are considered to be “readily tradable”
on the NYSE, and, in each case, certain other requirements are met.
For U.S. federal income tax purposes, the amount of any dividend paid in Rand will be included in income in a U.S. dollar amount calculated
by reference to the exchange rate in effect on the date the dividends are received by you (in the case of ordinary shares) or the Depositary (in
the case of ADSs) regardless of whether they are converted into U.S. dollars at that time. If you or the Depositary, as the case may be, convert
dividends received in Rand into U.S. dollars on the day they are received, you generally will not be required to recognise foreign currency
gain or loss in respect of this dividend income.
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Effect of South African Withholding Taxes
As discussed in “— Additional Information—Taxation—Certain South African Tax Considerations—Tax on Dividends” , under current law,
South Africa imposes a withholding tax of 20% on dividends paid by Gold Fields. A U.S. Holder may be entitled, subject to certain limitations,
to a foreign tax credit against its U.S. federal income tax liability, or a deduction in computing its U.S. federal taxable income, for South African
income taxes withheld by Gold Fields (at a rate not exceeding any applicable Treaty rate). The rules governing foreign tax credits are complex
and recently issued final U.S. Treasury Regulations (Final FTC Regulations) have imposed additional requirements that must be met for a
foreign tax to be creditable and Gold Fields does not intend to determine whether such requirements will be met in the case that non-U.S.
taxes are withheld (if any). However, recent notices from the IRS (the Notices) indicate that the U.S. Treasury and the IRS are considering
proposing amendments to the Final FTC Regulations and allowing taxpayers, subject to certain conditions, to defer the application of many
aspects of the Final FTC Regulations until the date when a notice or other guidance withdrawing or modifying this temporary relief is issued
(or any later date specified in such notice or other guidance).
U.S. Holders that receive payments subject to South African withholding tax will be treated, for U.S. federal income tax purposes, as having
received the amount of South African taxes withheld by Gold Fields, and as then having paid over the withheld taxes to the South African
taxing authorities. As a result of this rule, the amount of dividend income included in gross income for U.S. federal income tax purposes by a
U.S. Holder with respect to a payment of dividends may be greater than the amount of cash actually received (or receivable) by the U.S.
Holder from Gold Fields with respect to the payment.
The rules governing foreign tax credits are complex. You should consult your tax adviser concerning the applicability of the foreign tax credit,
deductibility and source of income rules to any South African tax withheld, including the impact of any applicable tax treaty.
Taxation of a Sale or Other Disposition
Upon a sale or other disposition of ordinary shares or ADSs, other than an exchange of ADSs for ordinary shares and vice versa, you will
generally recognise a capital gain or loss for U.S. federal income tax purposes equal to the difference between the amount realised and your
adjusted tax basis in the ordinary shares or ADSs, in each case as determined in U.S. dollars. This capital gain or loss will be a long-term
capital gain or loss if your holding period in the ordinary shares or ADSs exceeds one year. However, regardless of your actual holding period,
any loss may be treated as long-term capital loss to the extent you receive a dividend that qualifies for the reduced rate described above
under “— Additional Information—Taxation—U.S. Federal Income Tax Considerations—Taxation of Dividends” and also exceeds 10% of your
basis in the ordinary shares. Any gain or loss will generally be a U.S. source. You should consult your tax adviser about how to account for
proceeds received on the sale or other disposition of ordinary shares that are not paid in U.S. dollars.
To the extent you incur Securities Transfer Tax in connection with a transfer or withdrawal of ordinary shares as described under “— Additional
Information—Taxation—Certain South African Tax Considerations—Securities Transfer Tax” above, such securities transfer tax will not be a
creditable tax for U.S. foreign tax credit purposes. You should consult your tax adviser regarding the proper U.S. federal income tax treatment
of any Securities Transfer Tax in your particular circumstances.
Backup Withholding and Information Reporting
Payments of dividends and other proceeds with respect to ordinary shares or ADSs by U.S. persons will be reported to you and to the IRS as
may be required under applicable regulations. Backup withholding may apply to these payments if you fail to provide an accurate taxpayer
identification number or certification of exempt status or fail to report all interest and dividends required to be shown on your U.S. federal
income tax returns. Some holders are not subject to backup withholding. You should consult your tax adviser about these rules and any other
reporting obligations that may apply to the ownership and disposition of the ordinary shares, including requirements relating to the holding of
certain “specified foreign financial assets”.
Documents on Display
Gold Fields files annual and special reports and other information with the SEC. You may read and copy any reports or other information on
file at the SEC’s public reference room at the following location:
100 F Street, N.E.
Washington, D.C. 20549
Please call the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330 for further information on the public reference room. The SEC filings are also available to the public
through commercial document retrieval services. Gold Fields’ SEC filings may also be obtained electronically via the EDGAR system on the
website maintained by the SEC at http://www.sec.gov. Gold Fields’ website is http://www.goldfields.com.
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Controls and procedures
(a)  Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Gold Fields has carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of management, including the Chief Executive
Officer and Chief Financial Officer of Gold Fields, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of Gold Fields’ disclosure controls and
procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(e)) as of the end of the period covered by this annual report. Based upon that evaluation,
Gold Fields’ Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of 31 December 2024, Gold Fields’ disclosure controls and
procedures were effective.
(b)  Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
Gold Fields’ management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting. The Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 defines internal control over financial reporting in Rule 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) as a process designed by, or under the
supervision of, the company’s principal executive and principal financial officers, and effected by the company’s board of directors,
management and other personnel, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of
financial statements for external purposes in accordance with IFRS Accounting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards
Board (IASB), and includes those policies and procedures that:
pertain to the maintenance of records that in reasonable detail accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of
the company;
provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with
IFRS Accounting Standards as issued by the IASB, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance
with authorisations of management and directors of the company; and
provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorised acquisition, use or disposition of the company’s
assets that could have a material effect on the consolidated financial statements.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any
evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or
that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
Gold Fields’ management assessed the effectiveness of its internal control over financial reporting as of 31 December 2024. In making this
assessment, Gold Fields’ management used the criteria established in the Internal Control-Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the
Committee of Sponsoring Organisations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Based upon its assessment, Gold Fields’ management
concluded that, as of 31 December 2024, its internal control over financial reporting is effective based upon those criteria.
(c)  Attestation Report of the Registered Public Accounting Firm:
PricewaterhouseCoopers, Inc., an independent registered public accounting firm that audited the consolidated financial statements included
in this annual report on Form 20-F, has issued an attestation report on management’s assessment of Gold Fields’ internal control over
financial reporting as of 31 December 2024.
See “Annual Financial Report—Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm” .
(d)  Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
Gold Fields completed the acquisition of Osisko Mining Inc. (Osisko) on 25 October 2024, consolidating 100% ownership of the Windfall
project. Following the acquisition, Osisko was renamed to Windfall Mining Inc. / Groupe Minier Windfall Inc. (Windfall Mining). Windfall Mining’s
operations and related controls are in the process of being integrated into Gold Fields’ existing control environment. As permitted under SEC
guidance for recently acquired businesses, management has excluded Windfall Mining from its assessment of Internal Control over Financial
Reporting (ICFR).
Windfall Mining accounted for 17% of Gold Fields’ consolidated total assets and nil% of Gold Fields’ consolidated total revenues as of and for
the fiscal year ended 31 December 2024.
Gold Fields is engaged in refining and harmonising the internal controls and processes of Windfall Mining's operations into Gold Fields’ ICFR
framework and addressing any identified deficiencies. Management intends to disclose material changes resulting from the integration within
or prior to the time of the first ICFR assessment that is required to include Windfall Mining.
Except as described above, there were no changes to Gold Fields’ ICFR during the period covered by this report that have materially affected,
or are reasonably likely to materially affect, Gold Fields’ internal control over financial reporting.
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Audit Committee financial expert
The Board of Directors has determined that Ms. Philisiwe Sibiya and Mr. Carel Smit are each an “audit committee financial expert”, as defined
in the rules promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Board of Directors believes that the remaining members of the
Audit Committee also collectively possess the knowledge and experience to oversee and assess the performance of Gold Fields’
management and auditors, the quality of Gold Fields’ disclosure controls, the preparation and evaluation of Gold Fields’ financial statements
and Gold Fields’ financial reporting. Gold Fields’ Board of Directors also believes that the members of the Audit Committee collectively
possess the understanding of audit committee functions necessary to diligently execute their responsibilities. For biographical information on
each member of the Audit Committee, see “ Governance and Remuneration Report—Our Board of Directors and —Directors, Senior
Management and Employees—Directors ”.
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Principal accountant fees and services
PricewaterhouseCoopers, Inc., Johannesburg, South Africa served as Gold Fields’ principal accountant for 2024, 2023 and 2022. Set forth
below are the fees for audit and other services for fiscal 2024, 2023 and 2022.
Year ended 31 December
2024
2023
2022
(U.S.$ million)
Audit fees
4.2
3.5
3.9
Audit-related fees
Tax fees
All other fees
0.4
0.4
0.5
Total
4.6
3.9
4.4
Audit fees include fees for audit services rendered for Gold Fields’ annual consolidated financial statements filed with regulatory
organisations.
Audit-related fees include fees for related services by the principal accountant that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit or
review of the registrant’s financial statements.
Tax fees include fees for tax compliance, tax advice, tax planning and other tax-related services.
All other fees consist of fees for all other services not included in any of the other categories noted above. All of the above fees were pre-
approved by the Audit Committee.
Audit Committee’s Policies and Procedures
In accordance with the Securities and Exchange Commission rules regarding auditor independence, the Audit Committee has established
Policies and Procedures for Audit and Non-Audit Services Provided by an Independent Auditor. The rules apply to Gold Fields and its
consolidated subsidiaries engaging any accounting firms for audit services and the auditor who audits the accounts filed with the Securities
and Exchange Commission, or the external auditor, for permissible non-audit services.
When engaging the external auditor for permissible non-audit services (audit-related services, tax services and all other services), pre-
approval is obtained prior to the commencement of the services.
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Corporate Governance
Gold Fields’ home country corporate governance practices are regulated by, inter alia , the Companies Act 71 of 2008 (the South African
Companies Act), Listing Requirements of the JSE (the JSE Listing Requirements) and the King IV Code on Corporate Governance (the
King Code). Certain recommended practices in the King Code are incorporated into the JSE Listings Requirements, making it mandatory for
JSE-listed companies to comply with them. The following is a summary of the significant ways in which Gold Fields’ home country corporate
governance standards and its corporate governance practices differ from those followed by domestic companies under the NYSE Listing
Standards.
The NYSE Listing Standards require that the non-management directors of U.S. listed companies meet at regularly scheduled non-
executive sessions without management. The JSE Listing Requirements do not require such meetings of listed company non-executive
directors. Gold Fields’ non-management directors do however meet regularly without management.
The NYSE Listing Standards require U.S. listed companies to have a nominating/corporate governance committee composed entirely of
independent directors. The JSE Listing Requirements also require the appointment of such a committee and stipulate that the majority of
the members should be non-executive directors, the majority of whom must be independent. Gold Fields has a Nominating and
Governance Committee which currently comprises five non-executive directors, all of whom are independent under the NYSE Listing
Standards and the JSE Listing Requirements, which is chaired by the Chair of Gold Fields, as required by the JSE Listing Requirements.
The NYSE Listing Standards require U.S. listed companies to have a compensation committee composed entirely of independent directors.
The JSE Listing Requirements merely require the appointment of such a committee. Gold Fields has appointed a Remuneration Committee,
currently comprising four board members, all of whom are independent under both the JSE Listing Requirements and the NYSE Listing
Standards.
The NYSE Listings Standards require U.S. listed companies to have an audit committee composed entirely of independent directors. The
South African Companies Act requires that the audit committee be approved by shareholders on an annual basis at a company’s annual
general meeting. The JSE Listings Requirements also require an audit committee must be composed entirely of independent non-executive
directors and must have a minimum of three members. Gold Fields has appointed an Audit Committee, currently comprising four board
members, all of whom are non-executive and independent, as defined under both the JSE Listings Requirements and the NYSE Listing
Requirements.
The South African Companies Act requires South African listed companies to have a Social and Ethics Committee. Gold Fields has
appointed a Social, Ethics and Transformation Committee, which is currently comprising five directors, the majority of whom are non-
executive and independent, as defined under both the JSE Listings Requirements and the NYSE Listing Requirements.
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Exhibits
The following instruments and documents are included as Exhibits to this annual report.
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No.
Exhibit
1.1
2.1
Deposit Agreement among Gold Fields, Gold Fields Limited (f/k/a/Driefontein Consolidated Limited), The Bank of New York, as
depositary, and the owners and beneficial owners from time to time of American Depositary Receipts, dated as of 2 February
1998, as amended and restated as of 21 May 2002 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.3 to the annual report on Form 20-F
(File No. 1-31318), filed by Gold Fields with the Securities and Exchange Commission on 24 October 2002)(P)
2.2
Form of American Depositary Receipt (included in Exhibit 2.2)(P)
2.3
2.4
2.5
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
4.7
4.8
4.9
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No.
Exhibit
4.10
4.11
4.12
4.13
8.1
11.1
12.1
12.2
13.1
13.2
96.1
96.2
96.3
96.4
97.1
101.INS
XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Linkbase Document
101.CAL
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEF
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
101.LAB
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PRE
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
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Signatures
The registrant hereby certifies that it meets all of the requirements for filing on Form 20-F and that it has duly caused and authorised the
undersigned to sign this annual report on its behalf.
Gold Fields Limited
/s/ Mike Fraser
Name: Mike Fraser
Title: Chief Executive Officer
Date: 27 March 2025
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Exhibits

4.10 ZAR Revolving Credit Facility Agreement between Gold Fields Limited, GFI Joint Venture Holdings Proprietary Limited, GoldFields Operations Limited, certain wholly owned subsidiaries of Gold Fields and The Standard Bank of South Africa Limited,dated 8 May 2023, as amended and restated on 6 November 2023 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.10 to the report onForm 6-K (File No. 1-31318), filed by Gold Fields with the Securities and Exchange Commission on 28 March 2024) 4.11 Arrangement Agreement between Osisko Mining Inc., Gold Fields Holdings Company Limited and Gold Fields WindfallHoldings Inc., dated 12 August 2024 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.11 to the report on Form 6-K (File No. 1-31318), filedby Gold Fields with the Securities and Exchange Commission on 27 March 2025) 4.12 U.S.$500 million Multicurrency Bridge Facility Agreement between Gold Fields, Gold Fields Orogen Holding (BVI) Limited,Gold Fields Holdings Company Limited, The Bank of Nova Scotia, Citibank, N.A., London Branch and Royal Bank of Canada,dated 18 October 2024 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.12 to the report on Form 6-K (File No. 1-31318), filed by GoldFields with the Securities and Exchange Commission on 27 March 2025) 4.13 U.S.$250 million Multicurrency Parallel Bridge Facility Agreement between Windfall Mining Group Inc., Gold Fields OrogenHolding (BVI) Limited, Gold Fields, Gold Fields Holdings Company Limited, The Bank of Nova Scotia, Citibank, N.A., LondonBranch and Royal Bank of Canada, dated 18 October 2024 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.13 to the report on Form 6-K(File No. 1-31318), filed by Gold Fields with the Securities and Exchange Commission on 27 March 2025) 8.1 List of subsidiaries of the registrant 11.1 Gold Fields Group Share Dealings and Market Abuse Policy 12.1 Certification of Chief Executive Officer 12.2 Certification of Chief Financial Officer 13.1 Certification of Chief Executive Officer 13.2 Certification of Chief Financial Officer 96.1 Technical Report Summary South Deep Gold Mine 96.2 Technical Report Summary Tarkwa Gold Mine (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 96.2 to the report on Form 6-K (File No.1-31318), filed by Gold Fields with the Securities and Exchange Commission on 30 March 2023) 96.3 Technical Report Summary St. Ives Gold Mine 96.4 Technical Report Summary Salares Norte Mine 97.1 Gold Fields Limited Incentive-Based Remuneration Clawback Policy, effective 1 December 2023 (incorporated by reference toExhibit 97.1 to the annual report on Form 20-F (File No. 1-31318), filed by Gold Fields with the Securities and ExchangeCommission on 28 March 2024)