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About DRDGOLD
Its shares trade on JSE under the ticker DRD.JO. It has been listed since 1 July 1992. In the fiscal year to 30 June 2026, it reported revenue of ZAR 11.16bn and net income of ZAR 4.26bn. At that date it held total assets of ZAR 17.44bn and shareholders' equity of ZAR 12.75bn.
DRDGOLD Ltd. engages in the business of retreatment of surface gold. The firm is engaged in gold production by tailings retreatment. The firm is focused on the recovery of lower-risk, higher-margin ounces primarily from its metallurgical plant located approximately 50 kilometers east of Johannesburg in Brakpan. The firm owns approximately 100% of its holding company, Ergo Mining Operations Proprietary Limited (EMO). Ergo Mining Proprietary Limited (Ergo) is owned by EMO. Ergo has a vast footprint adjacent to Johannesburg on the central and eastern Witwatersrand of South Africa. Its assets cover an area of approximately 62 kilometers from east to west and over 25 kilometers from north to south. The Ergo operation has over two metallurgical plants in operation, including Knights plant and The Ergo plant. The Knights plant in Germiston is treating the Cason dump and depositing waste on the Brakpan tailings facility (BTF). The firm also owns the West Rand Tailings Retreatment Project (WTRP).
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Company facts
- Sector
- Materials
- Industry
- Metals & Mining
- Listed since
- 1 Jul 1992
- Employees
- 2,610
- Website
- drd.co.za ↗
Leadership
Pay as last reported
- Mr. Timothy CummingIndependent Non-Executive Chairman of the BoardZAR 1.7m
- Mr. Daniel PretoriusChief Executive Officer, Executive Director, since 2003ZAR 19.9m
- Mr. A. DavelChief Financial Officer, Executive Director, since 2015ZAR 12.0m
- Mr. Thulo Mogotsi-MoletsaneNon-Executive Chairman - Ergo Mining Operations Proprietary LimitedZAR 811,000
- Mr. Wilhelm SchoemanChief Operating OfficerZAR 11.9m
- Mr. Shalin NaidooChief Information and Technology Officer
- Ms. Refiloe VengeniLegal Counsel
- Ms. Henriette HooijerGeneral Manager - Finance
- Mr. Henry GouwsHead - Operations
- Mr. Kevin KrugerHead - Technical Services
- Ms. Kgomotso MbanyeleCompany Secretary
- Mr. Edmund JenekerLead Independent Non-Executive DirectorZAR 971,000
Environmental, social and governance
Scores out of 100, from our data supplier
- Overall
- 66
- Environment
- 57
- Social
- 77
- Governance
- 63
- Direct emissions (scope 1)
- 9,095 t
- Energy emissions (scope 2)
- 316,393 t
- Value chain emissions (scope 3)
- 119 t
- Women in the workforce
- 25%
- Carbon reduction policy
- Yes
- Human rights policy
- Yes
SWOT analysis
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Strengths
- DRDGOLD Ltd is a leading gold producer with operations in South Africa, making it well-positioned in the global gold mining industry.
- The company has a strong track record of operational excellence, ensuring optimal gold recovery and cost efficiency.
- DRDGOLD has established strategic partnerships with various stakeholders, including local communities and government agencies, enhancing its social and political capital.
Weaknesses
- The company's dependence on a single geographic location, South Africa, exposes it to risks associated with political instability and regulatory changes.
- DRDGOLD is susceptible to fluctuations in the gold price, which can impact its profitability and financial performance.
- The company faces environmental challenges, such as water usage and tailings management, which require ongoing investment and compliance.
Opportunities
- The global demand for gold remains strong, presenting opportunities for DRDGOLD to capitalize on rising gold prices.
- By expanding its operations beyond South Africa, the company can diversify its geographic risk and tap into new markets.
- DRDGOLD can leverage technological advancements in mining and processing to enhance efficiency and reduce environmental impact.
Threats
- Intense competition within the gold mining industry poses a threat to DRDGOLD's market share and pricing power.
- Political and economic instability in South Africa may lead to increased operational challenges and potential disruptions.
- Changes in regulations related to mining activities and environmental sustainability can impose additional compliance costs and constraints on the company.
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