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In the 12 months to September 30th, it recorded an underlying loss per share of 57c (34p).
This was a decrease from the earnings per share of 335.8c it recorded last year and it also revealed an underlying operating loss of $93 million.
However, news that the company expects performance to improve in 2010 prompted its shares to increase on the stock market.
At 14:15 GMT, it was up 8.61 per cent at 1,729p, an increase of 137p.
"Whilst there is still further work to be done, I am confident that the performance of the business is moving in a positive direction," stated chief executive officer Ian Famer.
He said that, during 2009, the company took its "first significant steps" towards improving its operational health.
For 2010, it has predicted capital expenditure to rise to $270 million, while platinum sales are expected to total approximately 700,000 platinum ounces.
Posted by Chris Weaver
