DRDGOLD quarterly operating profit rises 19% to R 1.85 billion

• DRDGOLD posted a stronger March 31, 2026 quarter, with revenue up 6% to R 2.96 billion on a 13% rise in average rand gold price received to R 2,565,465 per kg, despite a 6% drop in gold sold to 1,155 kg.
• Operating profit rose 19% to R 1.85 billion; adjusted EBITDA climbed 21% to R 1.81 billion.
• Gold produced increased 6% to 1,219 kg, supported by a 5% rise in ore milled to 6,269,000 tonnes; yield edged up 1% to 0.194 g/t.
• Cash operating cost increased 5% to R 1.19 billion, while unit cash cost fell 4% to R 960,270 per kg; all-in sustaining costs decreased 5% to R 1,067,744 per kg.
• Cash and cash equivalents rose by R 581.9 million to R 2.32 billion; production guidance for year ending June 30, 2026 stayed at 140,000-150,000 ounces, with output tracking toward upper end.

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