FORM 6-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of May 2008
Commission File Number 1-31318
Gold Fields Limited
(Translation of registrant's name into English)
24 St. Andrews Rd.
Parktown, 2193
South Africa
(Address of principal executive offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under
cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F..x... Form 40-F.....
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as
permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): ________
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permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7): ________
Indicate by check mark whether by furnishing the information contained in this Form,
the registrant is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to
Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Yes ..... No ..x...
If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in
connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82- ________
Directors: A J Wright (Chairman), I D Cockerill
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(Chief Executive Officer), K Ansah
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, N J Holland
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(Chief Financial Officer), J G Hopwood, G Marcus, J
M McMahon
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, D N Murray,
D M J Ncube, R L Pennant-Rea
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, P J Ryan, C I von Christierson
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British,
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Ghanaian
Corporate Secretary: C Farrel
Gold Fields Limited
Reg. 1968/004880/06
24 St Andrews Road
Parktown, 2193
Postnet Suite 252
Private Bag X30500
Houghton, 2041
South Africa
Tel +27 11 644-2400
Fax +27 11 484-0639
www.goldfields.co.za
24 St Andrews Road
Parktown, 2193
Postnet Suite 252
Private Bag X30500
Houghton, 2041
South Africa
Tel +27 11 644-2400
Fax +27 11 484-0639
www.goldfields.co.za
Enquires
Reidwaan Wookay
Tel
Tel
+27 11 644-2665
Fax
+27 11 484-0639
Mobile 084 878 4566
Andrew Davidson
Tel
Andrew Davidson
Tel
+27 11 644-2638
Fax
+27 11 484-0639
Mobile 082 667 7203
MEDIA RELEASE
Fatal accident at South Deep Gold Mine
Johannesburg, 1 May 2008. Gold Fields Limited (“Gold Fields”) (NYSE, JSE,
DIFX: GFI) deeply regrets to report that 9 people lost their lives in a shaft
accident at the developing South Deep gold mine today. The accident happened
at approximately 10h00 when a rope on a sub cage winder which was taking the
employees from 105 to 110 level at the Twin Shafts complex apparently failed.
Nick Holland, chief executive officer of Gold Fields said: “We are deeply
shocked by this terrible accident and our deepest condolences go out to the loved
ones of the people who lost their lives.”
The deceased employees were part of a Development Team working on various
levels below 95 level. All mining operations have been suspended at the shaft.
Safety inspectors from the Department of Minerals and Energy, members of the
unions and associations and management are on site.
The names of the deceased are being withheld until next of kin have been
informed
Further details will be made known at a later stage.
ends
Enquiries
Andrew Davidson
Office 011-411-1112
Mobile 0826677203
About Gold Fields
Gold Fields Limited is one of the world’s largest unhedged producers of gold with
attributable production of more than four million ounces per annum from eight
operating mines in South Africa, Ghana and Australia.
A ninth mine, the Cerro Corona Gold/Copper mine in Peru, is expected to commence
production by mid 2008 at an initial rate of approximately 400,000 gold equivalent
ounces per annum.
The company has total attributable ore reserves of 92 million ounces and mineral
resources of 252 million ounces.
Gold Fields employs some 53,000 permanent employees across its operations and is
listed on the JSE Limited South Africa (primary listing), the New York Stock Exchange
(NYSE) and the Dubai International Financial Exchange (DIFX). All of Gold Fields’
operations are ISO14001 certified. For more information please visit the Gold Fields
website at www.goldfields.co.za.
Gold Fields Limited is one of the world’s largest unhedged producers of gold with
attributable production of more than four million ounces per annum from eight
operating mines in South Africa, Ghana and Australia.
A ninth mine, the Cerro Corona Gold/Copper mine in Peru, is expected to commence
production by mid 2008 at an initial rate of approximately 400,000 gold equivalent
ounces per annum.
The company has total attributable ore reserves of 92 million ounces and mineral
resources of 252 million ounces.
Gold Fields employs some 53,000 permanent employees across its operations and is
listed on the JSE Limited South Africa (primary listing), the New York Stock Exchange
(NYSE) and the Dubai International Financial Exchange (DIFX). All of Gold Fields’
operations are ISO14001 certified. For more information please visit the Gold Fields
website at www.goldfields.co.za.
Signatures
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant
has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto
duly authorized.
has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto
duly authorized.
Date: 1 May 2008
GOLD FIELDS LIMITED
By:
Name: Mr W J Jacobsz
Title: Senior Vice President: Investor
Relations and Corporate Affairs