DRDGOLD Ltd. (ADR) (DROOY)

DRDGOLD Limited (DRDGOLD) is an unhedged gold producer and has operating gold mines and exploration assets in South Africa. During the fiscal year ended June 30, 2009 (fiscal 2009), the Company produced 247690 ounces and declared Mineral Resources of 56.4 million ounces and Ore Reserves of 6 million ounces. The Company focuses on improving the potential of existing South African underground and surface retreatment operations and expanding surface retreatment activity. Its operating segments include Blyvoor, Crown, ERPM, ErgoGold, Ergo JV and Offshore. The company’s subsidiary is DRDGOLD South African Operations (Pty) Limited (DRDGOLD SA). On March 31, 2009, the Company acquired 35%interest from Mogale Gold (Pty) Limited. On February 28, 2009, DRDGOLD, through its subsidiary, Argonaut Financial Services (Pty) Limited acquired a 50% interest in Witfontein Mining (Pty) Limited.

This miner has been falling over the last 6 months, but it actually has reserves and is producing. With the recent falling price and known reserves it may become a take-over target for a larger miner. BHP was looking at FCX. Maybe some of the gains in the small miners will come from M&A activity.

Chg to ST20 A 8/4