BRIEF-DrdGold posts 4 pct rise in Q2 gold production

JOHANNESBURG, Feb 11 (Reuters) - DRDGOLD Ltd DRDJ.J :

* Q2 gold production up 4 pct to 35 043oz

* Q2 cash operating costs down to $1 013 per oz

* Q2 operating profit up to R84.1 million

* Q2 headline earnings R0.9 million

* Q2 EBITDA R46.3 million

* For the near term approach to costs and capital expenditure will remain conservative

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