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 November 2006
Commission File Number 1-31318
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.
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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
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: A J Wright (Chairman), I D Cockerill
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(Chief Executive Officer),K Ansah
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, G J Gerwel, A Grigorian°, N J Holland
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(Chief Financial
Officer), J M McMahon
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, J G Hopwood, D M J Ncube, R L Pennant-Rea
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, P J Ryan, T M G Sexwale, C I von Christierson
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British,
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Ghanaian, °Russian
Corporate Secretary: C Farrel
Gold Fields Limited
Reg. 1968/004880/06
24 St Andrews Road
Parktown, 2193
24 St Andrews Road
Parktown, 2193
Postnet Suite 252
Private Bag X30500
Houghton, 2041
South Africa
Private Bag X30500
Houghton, 2041
South Africa
Tel +27 11 644-2400
Fa +27 11 484-0639
Fa +27 11 484-0639
www.goldfields.co.za
Enquires
South Africa
Willie Jacobsz
Tel +27 11 644-2460
Fax +27 11 484-0639
Fax +27 11 484-0639
williej@goldfields.co.za
Nerina Bodasing
Tel +27 11 644-2630
Fax +27 11 484-0639
Fax +27 11 484-0639
Nerina.bodasing@goldfields.co.z
North America
Cheryl A Martin
Tel +1 303 796-8683
Fax +1 303 796-8293
Fax +1 303 796-8293
camartin@gfexpl.com
M E D I A
R E L E A S E
South African Government Approves All Gold Fields’
Mining Licenses
Johannesburg, 10 November 2006: Gold Fields Limited (Gold Fields) (NYSE:
GFI; JSE: GFI; DIFX: GFI) is pleased to announce that the South African
Department of Minerals and Energy has formally approved the conversion of
the company’s old-order mining licenses into new order licenses. This applies
to all three of the Company’s operating mines in South Africa: the Driefontein,
Kloof and Beatrix gold mines.
GFI; JSE: GFI; DIFX: GFI) is pleased to announce that the South African
Department of Minerals and Energy has formally approved the conversion of
the company’s old-order mining licenses into new order licenses. This applies
to all three of the Company’s operating mines in South Africa: the Driefontein,
Kloof and Beatrix gold mines.
Ian Cockerill, Chief Executive Officer of Gold Fields, said: “The conversion of
our mining licenses is a significant milestone for Gold Fields and is a reflection
of our commitment to South Africa and, in particular, to the transformation of
our company and industry. I thank all of our stakeholders who have assisted
us in this process, for their hard work and for sharing our vision for the future.”
our mining licenses is a significant milestone for Gold Fields and is a reflection
of our commitment to South Africa and, in particular, to the transformation of
our company and industry. I thank all of our stakeholders who have assisted
us in this process, for their hard work and for sharing our vision for the future.”
“Now that we have secured our South African mining licenses for the life of
our mines, we can concentrate on growing and developing our company to
the benefit of all of our stakeholders. To this end we recently announced
additional new capital investments of more than R25 billion into South Africa,
which will ensure that we remain the premier gold producer in South Africa for
at least the next 30 years,” added Cockerill.
our mines, we can concentrate on growing and developing our company to
the benefit of all of our stakeholders. To this end we recently announced
additional new capital investments of more than R25 billion into South Africa,
which will ensure that we remain the premier gold producer in South Africa for
at least the next 30 years,” added Cockerill.
In order to convert old order mining licenses into new order licenses,
companies must meet the requirements of the Mineral and Petroleum
Resources Development Act (MPRDA) 28 of 2002, which was enacted in May
2004, as well as the Broad Based Socio-Economic Empowerment Charter for
the South African Mining Industry and the associated Scorecard for the Mining
Industry.
companies must meet the requirements of the Mineral and Petroleum
Resources Development Act (MPRDA) 28 of 2002, which was enacted in May
2004, as well as the Broad Based Socio-Economic Empowerment Charter for
the South African Mining Industry and the associated Scorecard for the Mining
Industry.
The South African Minister of Minerals and Energy, Ms Buyelwa Sonjica, said:
“The government of South Africa welcomes the bold step taken by Gold Fields
with regards the conversion of their mining licences. This conversion was
made possible by the company’s response to the requirements of the
MPRDA. The step taken by Gold Fields also shows their commitment to
government’s transformation agenda, and the push for a better life for all the
people of this country. Their compliance with the requirements of the Social
and Labour Plan will ensure benefit for all, and we believe that there will be
spin-offs that will further ensure satisfaction on all fronts.
“The government of South Africa welcomes the bold step taken by Gold Fields
with regards the conversion of their mining licences. This conversion was
made possible by the company’s response to the requirements of the
MPRDA. The step taken by Gold Fields also shows their commitment to
government’s transformation agenda, and the push for a better life for all the
people of this country. Their compliance with the requirements of the Social
and Labour Plan will ensure benefit for all, and we believe that there will be
spin-offs that will further ensure satisfaction on all fronts.
“It is my belief that, as more companies apply for and receive approval for the
conversion of their old order licences, they will be encouraged to apply for
new mining licences, which licences will lead to new investments. These new
investments will be a critical factor in the creation of new jobs which will
further enhance the lives of the people of South Africa,” said Minister Sonjica.
conversion of their old order licences, they will be encouraged to apply for
new mining licences, which licences will lead to new investments. These new
investments will be a critical factor in the creation of new jobs which will
further enhance the lives of the people of South Africa,” said Minister Sonjica.
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Gold Fields is one of the world's largest unhedged gold producers, with annual gold production of
approximately 4.1 million ounces from mines in South Africa, Ghana, Australia and Venezuela, as well as a
developing mine at Cerro Corona in Peru. The Company has ore reserves of 65 million ounces and mineral
resources of 179 million ounces. Gold Fields has its primary listing on the Johannesburg Securities Exchange
and secondary listings on the NYSE, LSE, Euronext in Paris and Brussels, and on the Swiss Exchange. All of
Gold Fields' operations are ISO 14001 certified.
approximately 4.1 million ounces from mines in South Africa, Ghana, Australia and Venezuela, as well as a
developing mine at Cerro Corona in Peru. The Company has ore reserves of 65 million ounces and mineral
resources of 179 million ounces. Gold Fields has its primary listing on the Johannesburg Securities Exchange
and secondary listings on the NYSE, LSE, Euronext in Paris and Brussels, and on the Swiss Exchange. All of
Gold Fields' operations are ISO 14001 certified.
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Enquiries
Gold Fields Limited
Willie Jacobsz
Tel: +27 11 644-2505
Mobile: 082 493-1377
E-mail: williej@goldfields.co.za
Willie Jacobsz
Tel: +27 11 644-2505
Mobile: 082 493-1377
E-mail: williej@goldfields.co.za
Department of Minerals and Energy
Ms. Bontle Mafuna
Tel.: +27 12 317 8086
Bontle.mafuna@dme.gov.za
Ms. Bontle Mafuna
Tel.: +27 12 317 8086
Bontle.mafuna@dme.gov.za
Sputnik Ratau
Tel.: +27 12 317 8291
Cell: +27 82 521 9614
E-mail: sputnik.ratau@dme.gov.za
Tel.: +27 12 317 8291
Cell: +27 82 521 9614
E-mail: sputnik.ratau@dme.gov.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: 10 November 2006
GOLD FIELDS LIMITED
By:
Name:
Mr W J Jacobsz
Title: Senior Vice President: Investor
Title: Senior Vice President: Investor
Relations and Corporate Affairs