Scope and boundary of the report

This report documents all aspects of the operating and financial performance together with key aspects of the sustainability performance of DRDGOLD Limited (DRDGOLD) and of its subsidiaries for the financial year, from 1 July 2010 to 30 June 2011 (FY2011).

DRDGOLD has adopted an integrated approach to reporting, and has considered the guidelines provided by the King Report on Governance for South Africa 2009 (the King III Report). DRDGOLD’s annual financial statements, sustainability report and this integrated report are available in both a printed and web-based format.

The group’s annual financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2011 include the financial position, results and cash flows of the company, its subsidiaries and joint ventures from the effective dates of acquisition. They have been prepared in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act of South Africa 2008 (as amended) and Companies Regulations 2011, and comply with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), AC 500 standards as issued by the Accounting Practices Board, and the Listing Requirements of the JSE Limited. They are based on appropriate accounting policies consistently applied and supported by reasonable and prudent judgements and estimates.

To comply with requirements for reporting by non-US companies registered with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), DRDGOLD also prepares annual financial statements on a Form 20-F in accordance with IFRS. This report will be available from the Bank of New York Mellon and on the Internet at www.sec.gov to holders of DRDGOLD securities listed in the form of American Depositary Receipts.

DRDGOLD’s Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves information was compiled and reported by competent persons as defined in the South African Code for the Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves (SAMREC Code). They have been reviewed independently by Coffey Mining for compliance with the SAMREC Code, the National Instrument 43-101 and the SEC Industry Guide 7. The gold price used for declaration is R328 155/kg (US$1 536/oz and R6.6450/US$). For compliance with the SEC, DRDGOLD’s Form 20-F (to be filed with the SEC) will also quote the Mineral Reserves using the three-year average gold price of R276 753/kg (US$1 121/oz and R7.6788/US$).

All Mineral Resources declared in this report are inclusive of Mineral Reserves.

A more in-depth account of DRDGOLD’s performance in the areas of safety, health, the environment, community development and stakeholder engagement during the year under review is provided in the DRDGOLD Sustainable Development Report for 2011, which has been compiled in line with the G3 Guidelines of the Global Reporting Initiative (version 3.1). This report is available on the company’s website: www.drdgold.com.

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