Gold tailings mining company DRDGOLD has reported a strong start to its 2027 financial year (FY2027), with higher gold production, improved yields and stronger operating profit for the quarter ended September 30. Gold production increased despite a 5% reduction in tonnage throughput to 6.2-million tonnes. Revenue increased by 31%, supported by a 14% increase in gold sold and a 14% improvement in the average rand gold price received.

