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Summary of Gold Fields Conference Call Company Overview - Company: Gold Fields Ltd (GFI) - Industry: Gold Mining - Market Position: 8th largest gold producer globally, 6th largest listed, with a diversified asset base [1][23] Key Points and Arguments Production Growth - Gold Fields' production is expected to increase by approximately 25% by 2026 and 33% by 2029 compared to 2024 levels [1][23] - The growth is driven by the ramp-up of the Salares Norte project in Chile and the Windfall project in Canada, along with the acquisition of Gold Road Resources [1][29] - Incremental production will be at lower costs, with an anticipated All-In Sustaining Cost (AISC) of around $1,000/oz by 2026, down from $1,593/oz in 2025 [1][25] Geographic Diversification - In 2024, production distribution is expected to be 45% from Australia, 35% from Africa, and 15% from the Americas, shifting to 40%/25%/35% by 2029, which reduces jurisdictional risk [1] Financial Metrics - A 10% change in gold price could lead to a 17% change in EBITDA, 24% in Free Cash Flow (FCF), and a 25% change in Net Asset Value (NAV) for 2026 [1][3] - Gold Fields has historically shown an 85% correlation (R²) to gold prices since January 2019 [3][28] Valuation and Target Price - The current forward EV/EBITDA multiple is approximately 5.2x, which is below global peers averaging around 10x [4][31] - Target prices are set at ZAR900/share (GFIJ.J) and US$50/share (GFI.N), based on a blend of DCF and EV/EBITDA valuations [5][33] Cost Management - AISC is projected to decrease by about $175/oz from $1,612 in 2024 to $1,436 in 2029 due to the lower-cost new mines [2] - Salares Norte is expected to produce over 500,000 oz/year at an AISC of $888/oz by 2029, while the Windfall project is projected to produce over 300,000 oz/year at an AISC of $962/oz by 2029 [2] Debt and Cash Flow - Net debt has increased to USD1.5 billion by the end of 1H25, with a net debt to EBITDA ratio of approximately 0.40x [26] - FCF is expected to reach around USD1.4 billion for 2H25, which will support dividend payments and acquisitions [27] Risks - Key risks include fluctuations in gold prices, higher operating costs, potential capex overruns, and regulatory risks, particularly in African jurisdictions where 45% of production is sourced [54][52] Conclusion - Gold Fields is positioned for significant production growth and cost reduction, with a strong correlation to gold prices. The investment case is supported by a favorable valuation relative to peers and a robust pipeline of projects, although risks related to commodity prices and operational challenges remain [1][5][54]