DRDGOLD LIMITED announced production results for the quarter ended March 31, 2023. For the period, the company reported gold production of 1,329 kg against 1,278 kg reported for the quarter ended December 31, 2022. Gold produced was 42,728 oz against 41,089 oz a year ago.

Ore milled was 5,217,000 tonnes against 5,686,000 tonnes a year ago. Yield was 0.255 Metric (g/t) against 0.225 Metric (g/t) a year ago. Gold production increased by 4% from the previous quarter to 1,329kg primarily due to yield being 0.03g/t higher at 0.255g/t, and despite an 8% decrease in ore treated.