Gold Fields Posts Rise In Q1 Earnings

Gold Fields Ltd

reported an increase in its first-quarter net earnings. Gold Fields' quarterly net profit rose to $272 million, from $204 million, in the year-ago period. Its revenue climbed to $1.442 billion, from $1.285 billion. However, operating profit rose to$699 million, from $586 million. Gold Fields shares closed at $11.79 yesterday.