DRDGOLD H1 Revenue R5 053m Up 33% as Headline Earnings Surge 99%
DRDGOLD reported interim revenue of R5 053.2 million, up 33%, on the sale of 2 388 kg gold as average price rose 43% to R2 114 227/kg. Headline earnings rose 99% to R1 932.4 million and operating profit jumped 72% to R2 712.8 million despite a 9% production drop to 2 337 kg from weather interruptions.
1. Strong interim financial performance
For the six months ended December 31, 2025, DRDGOLD generated revenue of R5 053.2 million, a 33% increase driven by sale of 2 388 kg gold at an average price of R2 114 227/kg. Headline earnings rose 99% to R1 932.4 million and operating profit jumped 72% to R2 712.8 million.
2. Weather-related production decline
Gold production fell 9% to 2 337 kg due to weather-related interruptions during November and December, which impacted tailings retrieval operations at key facilities.
3. Vision 2028 infrastructure development
DRDGOLD is advancing its Vision 2028 plan, focusing on constructing infrastructure to link the Ergo plant to the Daggafontein tailings storage facility and progressing regulatory and engineering work to resume deposition at the Withok TSF.