Sibanye Gold Ltd | CIK:0001561694 | 3

  • Filed: 4/27/2018
  • Entity registrant name: Sibanye Gold Ltd (CIK: 0001561694)
  • Generator: Merrill
  • SEC filing page: http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1561694/000155837018003408/0001558370-18-003408-index.htm
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  • ifrs-full:DescriptionOfAccountingPolicyForMeasuringInventories

    ACCOUNTING POLICY

    Inventory is valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value. The Group values ore stockpiles, uranium-in-process and gold-in-process when it can be reliably measured. Cost is determined on the following basis:

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    PGM concentrate awaiting further processing, reef ore stockpiles and uranium stockpiles are valued using weighted average cost. Cost includes production, amortisation, depreciation and related administration costs; and

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    Consumable stores are valued at weighted average cost after appropriate provision for surplus and slow-moving items.