UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 6-K
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rules 13a-16 or 15d-16 under
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Dated 27 May 2014
Commission File Number: 001-31318
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.
Form 20-F
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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Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7):
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Directors
: C A Carolus (Chair), N J Holland
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** (Chief Executive Officer), P A Schmidt** (Chief Financial Officer), K Ansah
#
, A R Hill , R P Menell, D N Murray,
D M J Ncube, G M Wilson
†
British, Canadian,
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Ghanaian, ** Executive Director
Company Secretary:
T L Harmse
Gold Fields Limited
Reg. 1968/004880/06
150 Helen Road,
Sandown, Sandton,
2196
150 Helen Road,
Sandown, Sandton,
2196
Postnet Suite 252
Private Bag X30500
Houghton, 2041
South Africa
Private Bag X30500
Houghton, 2041
South Africa
Tel +27 11 562 9700
Fax +27 11 562 9838
www.goldfields.co.za
Fax +27 11 562 9838
www.goldfields.co.za
Investor Enquiries
Willie Jacobsz
Mobile
Mobile
+27 82 971 9238 (SA)
Mobile
+1 857 241 7127 (USA)
email
Willie.Jacobsz@
goldfields.co.za
goldfields.co.za
Media Enquiries
Sven Lunsche
Tel
Tel
+27 11 562 9763
Mobile
+27 83 260 9279
email
Sven.Lunsche@
goldfields.co.za
goldfields.co.za
MEDIA RELEASE
SOUTH DEEP FATALITY
Johannesburg, 27 May 2014: Gold Fields Limited (Gold Fields)
(JSE, NYSE, NASDAQ Dubai: GFI) regrets to announce that an
employee at the South Deep Project in South Africa this morning lost
his life in an industrial-type accident in an underground satellite
workshop at the mine.
(JSE, NYSE, NASDAQ Dubai: GFI) regrets to announce that an
employee at the South Deep Project in South Africa this morning lost
his life in an industrial-type accident in an underground satellite
workshop at the mine.
This is the second fatal accident of a similar nature at South Deep over
the past 10 days. The previous incident, in which one employee lost
his life, was also an industrial-type accident, and occurred on
Saturday, 17 May 2014.
the past 10 days. The previous incident, in which one employee lost
his life, was also an industrial-type accident, and occurred on
Saturday, 17 May 2014.
The relevant authorities have been notified and all activities in the
affected area have been suspended pending an inspection by
management and the authorities.
affected area have been suspended pending an inspection by
management and the authorities.
Nick Holland, Chief Executive Officer of Gold Fields, said: “Our
heartfelt condolences go out to the family, friends and colleagues of
the deceased. Management will do everything possible to support
them in this hour of need.”
heartfelt condolences go out to the family, friends and colleagues of
the deceased. Management will do everything possible to support
them in this hour of need.”
“We are deeply shocked by these tragic incidents as they follow a
period of more than three years in which the mine had reported only
one fatality, which occurred over a year ago.”
period of more than three years in which the mine had reported only
one fatality, which occurred over a year ago.”
“These latest incidents have expedited a recently commenced and
comprehensive review of all safety protocols, procedures and
standards across the mine, because if we cannot mine safely we will
not mine. We will act decisively to address any weaknesses identified
by the review,” Mr Holland added.
comprehensive review of all safety protocols, procedures and
standards across the mine, because if we cannot mine safely we will
not mine. We will act decisively to address any weaknesses identified
by the review,” Mr Holland added.
The impact of these fatalities on production for the remainder of the
year, together with the potential impact of any proposed remedial
action arising from the mine-wide safety review referred to above, will
be announced as soon as possible.
year, together with the potential impact of any proposed remedial
action arising from the mine-wide safety review referred to above, will
be announced as soon as possible.
Enquiries
Investors
Willie Jacobsz
Mobile: +27 82 971 9238 (SA)
Mobile: +1 857 241 7127 (USA)
email:
Willie Jacobsz
Mobile: +27 82 971 9238 (SA)
Mobile: +1 857 241 7127 (USA)
email:
Willie.Jacobsz@goldfields.co.za
Media
Sven Lunsche
Tel: +27 11 562-9763
Mobile: +27 83 260 9279
email :
Sven Lunsche
Tel: +27 11 562-9763
Mobile: +27 83 260 9279
email :
Sven.Lunsche@goldfields.co.za
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Notes to editors
About Gold Fields
Gold Fields Limited is an unhedged, globally diversified producer of gold with eight operating mines in Australia, Ghana, Peru and South
Africa. In February 2013, Gold Fields unbundled its mature, underground KDC and Beatrix mines in South Africa into an independent and
separately listed company, Sibanye Gold. In October 2013, it expanded its presence in Western Australia by acquiring the Granny Smith,
Lawlers and Darlot mines (known as the Yilgarn South Assets) from Barrick Gold.
Africa. In February 2013, Gold Fields unbundled its mature, underground KDC and Beatrix mines in South Africa into an independent and
separately listed company, Sibanye Gold. In October 2013, it expanded its presence in Western Australia by acquiring the Granny Smith,
Lawlers and Darlot mines (known as the Yilgarn South Assets) from Barrick Gold.
Gold Fields has attributable annual gold production of approximately 2.02 million ounces, as well as attributable Mineral Reserves of around
49 million ounces and Mineral Resources of about 113 million ounces. Attributable copper Mineral Reserves total 708 million pounds and
Mineral Resources 7,120 million pounds. Gold Fields has a primary listing on the JSE Limited, with secondary listings on the New York
Stock Exchange (NYSE), NASDAQ Dubai Limited, Euronext in Brussels (NYX) and the Swiss Exchange (SWX).
49 million ounces and Mineral Resources of about 113 million ounces. Attributable copper Mineral Reserves total 708 million pounds and
Mineral Resources 7,120 million pounds. Gold Fields has a primary listing on the JSE Limited, with secondary listings on the New York
Stock Exchange (NYSE), NASDAQ Dubai Limited, Euronext in Brussels (NYX) and the Swiss Exchange (SWX).
Sponsor: J.P. Morgan Equities South Africa (Pty) Ltd
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 authorised.
its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorised.
GOLD FIELDS LIMITED
Dated: 27 May 2014
By:
/s/ Nicholas J. Holland
Name:
Nicholas J. Holland
Title:
Chief Executive Officer