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 June 2008
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)
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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.
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Directors: A J Wright (Chairman), N J Holland
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(Chief Executive Officer), K Ansah
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, T P Goodlace (Chief Operating 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
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
Fax +27 11 484-0639
www.goldfields.co.za
Fax +27 11 484-0639
www.goldfields.co.za
Enquires
Andrew Davidson
Tel +27 11-644-2638
Tel +27 11-644-2638
Mobile
+27 82 667-7203
MEDIA RELEASE
Two employees fatally injured
in accident at Kloof Gold Mine
Johannesburg, June 26, 2008: Gold Fields Limited (“Gold Fields”)
(NYSE, JSE, DIFX: GFI) regrets to report that two employees of the
Kloof Gold Mine near Westonaria on the West Rand lost their lives
today in an underground accident.
(NYSE, JSE, DIFX: GFI) regrets to report that two employees of the
Kloof Gold Mine near Westonaria on the West Rand lost their lives
today in an underground accident.
The employees were carrying out cleaning duties in a stope,
approximately 3 000 metres below surface, when there was a fall of
ground following a seismic event of 1.2 magnitude. There were no
other persons injured. The accident occurred at 02:17am at the No.4
Shaft.
approximately 3 000 metres below surface, when there was a fall of
ground following a seismic event of 1.2 magnitude. There were no
other persons injured. The accident occurred at 02:17am at the No.4
Shaft.
All production at the shaft has been stopped and an
investigation by
the Department of Minerals and Energy is being carried out.
the Department of Minerals and Energy is being carried out.
Nick Holland, chief executive of Gold Fields said today: “We are
deeply saddened and shocked by this accident which took place within
24 hours of Kloof achieving a million fatality-free shifts. It only
reinforces the need for us to be even more vigilant and remain
committed to safe working at all our operations. Safety remains the
number one priority of Gold Fields and we will strive to ensure that no
harm comes to employees in the workplace.”
deeply saddened and shocked by this accident which took place within
24 hours of Kloof achieving a million fatality-free shifts. It only
reinforces the need for us to be even more vigilant and remain
committed to safe working at all our operations. Safety remains the
number one priority of Gold Fields and we will strive to ensure that no
harm comes to employees in the workplace.”
The names of the deceased will only be released once the next of kin
have been informed.
have been informed.
Enquiries:
Andrew
Davidson
Office Tel:
011-644-2638
Mobile:
082 667-7203
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Gold Fields Limited is one of the world’s largest unhedged producers of gold
with attributable production approaching four million ounces per annum, total
attributable ore reserves of 92 million ounces and mineral resources of 252
million ounces. The Group employs some 47,000 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).
with attributable production approaching four million ounces per annum, total
attributable ore reserves of 92 million ounces and mineral resources of 252
million ounces. The Group employs some 47,000 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).
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: 26 June 2008
GOLD FIELDS LIMITED
By:
Name: Mr W J Jacobsz
Title: Senior Vice President: Investor
Title: Senior Vice President: Investor
Relations and Corporate Affairs