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 April 2011
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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permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): ________
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the registrant is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to
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connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82- ________
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
≠
, R P Menell, M S Moloko, D N Murray, D M J Ncube, R L Pennant-Rea
†
,
C I von Christierson, G M Wilson
†
British,
≠
Canadian,
#
Ghanaian, *Peruvian, ** 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
Enquiries
Investor Enquiries
Willie Jacobsz
Tel +508 839-1188
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
Enquiries
Investor Enquiries
Willie Jacobsz
Tel +508 839-1188
Mobile
+857 241-7127
email Willie.Jacobsz@
gfexpl.com
email Willie.Jacobsz@
gfexpl.com
Nikki Catrakilis-Wagner
Tel
+27 11 562-9706
Mobile
+27 (0) 83 309-6720
email
Nikki.Catrakilis-Wagner@
goldfields.co.za
goldfields.co.za
Media Enquiries
Sven Lunsche
Tel
+27 11 562-9763
Mobile
+27 (0) 83 260-9279
email
Sven.Lunsche@
goldfields.co.za
goldfields.co.za
M E D I A R E L E A S E
FATALITIES AT KDC MINE
Johannesburg, 7 April 2011: Gold Fields Limited (Gold Fields) (JSE,
NYSE, NASDAQ Dubai: GFI) regrets to announce the death of two mine
workers at its KDC mine’s Masakhane shaft (formerly Driefontein 1 shaft)
near Carletonville after a seismic-related accident. Another mine worker is
seriously injured, two mine workers have been hospitalised and are in a
stable condition, while nine were rescued with no or only minor injuries.
The accident occurred after a seismic event at 2h44 measuring 2.4 on the
Richter scale, about 2,600 metres below surface.
The relevant authorities, including the Safety Inspectorate of the
Department of Mineral Resources, were immediately notified. All workers
were withdrawn from the reef horizon at the Masakhane shaft after the
accident to conduct a detailed risk assessment of the area. A full
investigation will follow to establish the causes of the accident.
The rescue teams managed to bring eleven of the 14 workers from the
affected panels quickly and safely to the surface, of whom two were
hospitalised and four treated for minor injuries. Two of the remaining three
workers succumbed to their injuries and the third worker is in a stable
condition after suffering serious injuries from the fall of ground.
Nick Holland, Chief Executive Officer of Gold Fields, said: “Our heartfelt
condolences go out to family, friends and colleagues of the deceased.
Management will do everything possible to support them in this hour of need.”
condolences go out to family, friends and colleagues of the deceased.
Management will do everything possible to support them in this hour of need.”
“The loss of life amongst our colleagues strengthens our resolve to improve
the safety conditions at our mines. While we have made considerable
progress in our quest to improve safety we still have some way to go. It
remains my top priority to ensure that if we cannot mine safely we will not
mine,” Mr Holland added.
the safety conditions at our mines. While we have made considerable
progress in our quest to improve safety we still have some way to go. It
remains my top priority to ensure that if we cannot mine safely we will not
mine,” Mr Holland added.
The names of the deceased mine workers will be released once their next
of kin have been informed.
ends
Notes to editors
About Gold Fields
About Gold Fields
Gold Fields is the world’s fourth largest gold producer with attributable production of 3.6 million
gold equivalent ounces per annum from nine operating mines in Australia, Ghana, Peru and
South Africa. Gold Fields also has an extensive and diverse global growth pipeline with four
major projects at various stages of development. Gold Fields has total attributable gold
equivalent Mineral Reserves of 77 million ounces and Mineral Resources of 225 million
ounces. Gold Fields is listed on the JSE Limited (primary listing), the New York Stock
Exchange (NYSE), the NASDAQ Dubai Limited, the Euronext in Brussels (NYX) and the Swiss
Exchange (SWX).
South Africa. Gold Fields also has an extensive and diverse global growth pipeline with four
major projects at various stages of development. Gold Fields has total attributable gold
equivalent Mineral Reserves of 77 million ounces and Mineral Resources of 225 million
ounces. Gold Fields is listed on the JSE Limited (primary listing), the New York Stock
Exchange (NYSE), the NASDAQ Dubai Limited, the 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: 7 April 2011
GOLD FIELDS LIMITED
By:
Name: Mr W J Jacobsz
Title: Senior Vice President: Investor
Relations and Corporate Affairs