Operating costs Consolidated operating costs for the Gold Road Group of Companies comprising cost of sales, exploration expenditure, corporate and technical services Total Wages 11,735 9,862 Total wages include compulsory employer superannuation contribution of 9.5% Other Government payments - Rents/Rates etc 674 532 Tenement rent, Shire rates and leviesGold Road is proud of the economic benefits it generates for a wide range of stakeholders through providing jobs and contracting opportunities, supporting local socio-economic development, and paying taxes and royalties.