Gold Fields reported attributable gold equivalent production down 2.6% to 605,000oz. AISC increased 26.2% to $1,965/oz, driven by higher royalties, stronger producer currencies, inflation and lower gold sales. Production was supported by improvements at Gruyere, St Ives, Tarkwa and South Deep, partly offset by lower output at Agnew and Salares Norte. Full year production guidance was reaffirmed with the company expecting delivery towards the upper end.
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