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Luca Grassadonia

Research Analyst at VSME Report

Luca Grassadonia is a Research Analyst at VSME Report, specializing in mining sector research with a focus on gold producers. He has covered specific companies including Gold Fields (GOLD), actively engaging by asking targeted questions on earnings calls about capital allocation strategies such as share buybacks. Grassadonia's professional activity is documented through his participation in recent Gold Fields earnings discussions in 2025, though specific performance metrics like success rates or rankings on platforms such as TipRanks are not publicly available in current records.

Luca Grassadonia's questions to GOLD FIELDS (GFI) leadership

Question · H2 2025

Luca Grassadonia from VSME Report also inquired about Gold Fields' potential plans for joint ventures with Zijin Mining.

Answer

CEO Mike Fraser acknowledged Zijin's remarkable growth and credibility, noting a productive relationship within industry bodies. He stated that Gold Fields is not closed to working with any peer groups globally, emphasizing that any partnership would need to align with Gold Fields' values, standards, and shareholder priorities for value creation.

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Question · H2 2025

Luca Crassadonia inquired about the rationale behind the $100 million share buyback program relative to Gold Fields' $47 billion market capitalization and whether the company plans any joint ventures with Zijin Mining.

Answer

CFO Alex Dall explained that the buyback program, representing about 6% of total shareholder returns, aims to balance competing shareholder priorities, particularly North American shareholders who prefer buybacks. CEO Mike Fraser added that it's a low-risk entry to gauge market reception. Regarding Zijin Mining, CEO Mike Fraser stated that Gold Fields has a productive relationship with them and is open to working with any peer group that shares their values and standards to create value.

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