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 September 2012
Commission File Number 1-31318
Commission File Number 1-31318
Gold Fields Limited
(Translation of registrant's name into English)
150 Helen Rd.
Sandown, Sandton 2196
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.
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the registrant is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to
Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
the registrant is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to
Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
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Directors: M A Ramphele (Chair), N J Holland
† ** (Chief Executive Officer), P A Schmidt** (Chief Financial Officer), K Ansah
# , C A Carolus, R Dañino*, A R Hill
≠,
D L Lazaro^, R P Menell, M S Moloko, D N Murray, D M J Ncube, R L Pennant-Rea † , G M Wilson
† British, ≠ Canadian, # Ghanaian, *Peruvian, ^Filipino, ** Executive Director
Corporate Secretary: C Farrel
D L Lazaro^, R P Menell, M S Moloko, D N Murray, D M J Ncube, R L Pennant-Rea † , G M Wilson
† British, ≠ Canadian, # Ghanaian, *Peruvian, ^Filipino, ** Executive Director
Corporate Secretary: C Farrel
Gold Fields Limited
Reg. 1968/004880/06
150 Helen Road,
Sandown, Sandton,
2196
Postnet Suite 252
Private Bag X30500
Houghton, 2041
South Africa
Tel +27 11 562 9700
Fax +27 11 562 9838
www.goldfields.co.za
Investor Enquiries
Willie Jacobsz
Tel +27 11 562 9775
Mobile +27 82 971 9238 (SA)
Mobile +1 857 241 7127 (USA)
email Willie.Jacobsz@
goldfields.co.za
Reg. 1968/004880/06
150 Helen Road,
Sandown, Sandton,
2196
Postnet Suite 252
Private Bag X30500
Houghton, 2041
South Africa
Tel +27 11 562 9700
Fax +27 11 562 9838
www.goldfields.co.za
Investor Enquiries
Willie Jacobsz
Tel +27 11 562 9775
Mobile +27 82 971 9238 (SA)
Mobile +1 857 241 7127 (USA)
email Willie.Jacobsz@
goldfields.co.za
Remmy Kawala
Tel +27 11 562 9844
Mobile +27 82 312 8692
email Remmy.Kawala@
goldfields.co.za
Tel +27 11 562 9844
Mobile +27 82 312 8692
email Remmy.Kawala@
goldfields.co.za
Media Enquiries
Sven Lunsche
Tel +27 11 562 9763
Mobile +27 83 260 9279
email Sven.Lunsche@
goldfields.co.za
Sven Lunsche
Tel +27 11 562 9763
Mobile +27 83 260 9279
email Sven.Lunsche@
goldfields.co.za
MEDIA RELEASE
Unlawful and Unprotected Strike at KDC East continues
Johannesburg, Monday, 3 September 2012. Gold Fields Limited
(Gold Fields) (JSE, NYSE, NASDAQ Dubai: GFI) regrets to announce
that employees of the East Section of the KDC Gold Mine (KDC East)
on the West Rand in South Africa continue to engage in an unlawful and
unprotected strike.
(Gold Fields) (JSE, NYSE, NASDAQ Dubai: GFI) regrets to announce
that employees of the East Section of the KDC Gold Mine (KDC East)
on the West Rand in South Africa continue to engage in an unlawful and
unprotected strike.
Approximately 12,000 employees are participating in the strike which
started with the night shift on August 29. To date three night shifts as
well as two day shifts have been lost.
started with the night shift on August 29. To date three night shifts as
well as two day shifts have been lost.
It appears that the strike is the result of an internal dispute between the
local branch leadership of the National Union of Mineworkers and
certain employee groupings within the NUM membership, who are
demanding the resignation and replacement of local NUM branch office
bearers.
local branch leadership of the National Union of Mineworkers and
certain employee groupings within the NUM membership, who are
demanding the resignation and replacement of local NUM branch office
bearers.
The senior leadership of Gold Fields’ South Africa Region as well as the
KDC East mine continue to engage with stakeholders, including local,
regional and national structures of the NUM, with a view to maintaining
the peace and finding an urgent solution to the problem.
KDC East mine continue to engage with stakeholders, including local,
regional and national structures of the NUM, with a view to maintaining
the peace and finding an urgent solution to the problem.
Nick Holland, CEO of Gold Fields, called on all stakeholders to place the
safety and security of employees ahead of any partisan interests and to
engage in good faith with a view to finding a peaceful solution. “The
safety of our people is our first priority and we appeal to all stakeholders
to continue to act with restraint,” he said.
safety and security of employees ahead of any partisan interests and to
engage in good faith with a view to finding a peaceful solution. “The
safety of our people is our first priority and we appeal to all stakeholders
to continue to act with restraint,” he said.
Gold Fields has been granted an urgent interdict to bring the unlawful
and unprotected strike to an end. Peter Turner, Executive Vice
President and Head of Gold Fields’ South Africa Region, explained:
“While we have the right to proceed with the implementation of the
interdict, our preference at this stage is to assist the NUM leadership to
resolve their internal conflict peacefully and in a manner that would not
put at risk the employment and livelihoods of 12,000 people, who are
our employees and their members,” Turner said.
and unprotected strike to an end. Peter Turner, Executive Vice
President and Head of Gold Fields’ South Africa Region, explained:
“While we have the right to proceed with the implementation of the
interdict, our preference at this stage is to assist the NUM leadership to
resolve their internal conflict peacefully and in a manner that would not
put at risk the employment and livelihoods of 12,000 people, who are
our employees and their members,” Turner said.
Holland added: “We are giving this issue the highest priority and have
asked the Department of Mineral Resources (DMR) and the national
leadership of the NUM to assist us in facilitating a solution.
asked the Department of Mineral Resources (DMR) and the national
leadership of the NUM to assist us in facilitating a solution.
“The current situation calls for bold and exceptional leadership from all
stakeholders,” he added.
stakeholders,” he added.
There have been inaccurate reports that the ongoing strike is as a consequence of the unilateral
implementation by the Company of a funeral policy scheme. This is completely devoid of truth.
implementation by the Company of a funeral policy scheme. This is completely devoid of truth.
Investor Enquiries:
Willie Jacobsz
Senior Vice President
Head of Investor Relations and Corporate Affairs
USA Cell: +1 857 241 7127
RSA Cell: +27 82 971 9238
Email: willie.jacobsz@goldfields.co.za
Media Enquiries
Sven Lunsche
Vice President: Corporate Affairs
Cell: +27 83 260 9279
Email: sven.lunsche@goldfields.co.za
Willie Jacobsz
Senior Vice President
Head of Investor Relations and Corporate Affairs
USA Cell: +1 857 241 7127
RSA Cell: +27 82 971 9238
Email: willie.jacobsz@goldfields.co.za
Media Enquiries
Sven Lunsche
Vice President: Corporate Affairs
Cell: +27 83 260 9279
Email: sven.lunsche@goldfields.co.za
ends
Notes to editors
About Gold Fields
Gold Fields is one of the world’s largest unhedged producers of gold with attributable annualised production of 3.5 million gold equivalent
ounces from eight operating mines in Australia, Ghana, Peru and South Africa. Gold Fields also has an extensive and diverse global growth
pipeline with four major projects in resource development and feasibility, with construction decisions expected in the next 18 to 24 months.
Gold Fields has total attributable gold equivalent Mineral Reserves of 80.6 million ounces and Mineral Resources of 217 million ounces. Gold
Fields is listed on the JSE Limited (primary listing), the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), NASDAQ Dubai Limited, Euronext in Brussels
(NYX) and the Swiss Exchange (SWX).
Sponsor: J.P. Morgan Equities Limited
About Gold Fields
Gold Fields is one of the world’s largest unhedged producers of gold with attributable annualised production of 3.5 million gold equivalent
ounces from eight operating mines in Australia, Ghana, Peru and South Africa. Gold Fields also has an extensive and diverse global growth
pipeline with four major projects in resource development and feasibility, with construction decisions expected in the next 18 to 24 months.
Gold Fields has total attributable gold equivalent Mineral Reserves of 80.6 million ounces and Mineral Resources of 217 million ounces. Gold
Fields is listed on the JSE Limited (primary listing), the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), NASDAQ Dubai Limited, Euronext in Brussels
(NYX) and the Swiss Exchange (SWX).
Sponsor: J.P. Morgan Equities Limited
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: 3 September 2012
GOLD FIELDS LIMITED
By:
Name:
Mr W J Jacobsz
Title: Senior Vice President: Investor
Relations and Corporate Affairs
Title: Senior Vice President: Investor
Relations and Corporate Affairs