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:DescriptionOfAccountingPolicyForFinanceCostsExplanatory

    ACCOUNTING POLICY

    Finance expense comprises interest on borrowings, environmental rehabilitation obligation, occupational healthcare obligation and Deferred Payment and offset by borrowing costs capitalised on qualifying assets.

    Interest payable on borrowings is recognised in profit or loss over the term of the borrowings using the effective interest method. Cash flows from interest paid are classified under operating activities in the statement of cash flows.