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 December 2009
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.
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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permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7): ________
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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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connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82- ________
Directors: A J Wright (Chairman), N J Holland
†**
(Chief Executive Officer), P A Schmidt** (Chief Financial Officer), K Ansah
#
, C A Carolus,
R Dañino*, A R Hill
≠
, J G Hopwood, R P Menell, 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
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
Media and Investor Enquiries
Willie Jacobsz
Tel +508 839-1188
Mobile +857 241-7127
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
Media Enquiries
Julian Gwillim
Tel +27 11 562-9774
Mobile +27 (0) 82 452 4389
email Julian.Gwillim@goldfields.co.za
MEDIA RELEASE
DRIEFONTEIN RESUMES OPERATIONS FOLLOWING A SIX
DAY CLOSURE
Johannesburg, 15 December 2009: Gold Fields Limited (Gold
Fields) (JSE, NYSE, NASDAQ Dubai: GFI) today announced that the
Driefontein Gold Mine had resumed production with the
commencement of the morning shift on Monday, 14 December 2009.
Blasting and on-reef development activities at the mine were
suspended on Monday, 7 December 2009, following a number of
seismic events in which two employees were fatally injured.
The mine was closed for a full week, mainly as a result of the
complexity of the rescue and recovery effort and the fact that normal
drilling and blasting activities could not proceed simultaneously with
the rescue operation, as it would have placed rescue teams and other
employees at risk. The rescue and recovery effort was completed late
on Thursday, after which the normal risk assessment procedures and
inspections took place.
Nick Holland, Chief Executive Officer of Gold Fields said: “We deeply
regret the loss of our colleagues and have expressed our deepest
condolences to their families. We have also offered our full support to
help them cope with this unexpected tragedy. This incident again
underscores our total commitment not to mine if we cannot mine
safely, as well as the extreme urgency with which we are searching
for a step change in our ability to effectively deal with the ever-
present and unpredictable risk of seismicity.”
Nick Holland also thanked the various teams and other employees
who participated in the rescue and recovery effort for their
commitment and courage, and expressed appreciation towards the
Department of Mineral Resources for their support throughout the
process.
The suspension of blasting and development activities at Driefontein
has resulted in six days of lost production, which is expected to have
a material impact on production results of both Driefontein and the
Group as a whole for the quarter ending 31 December 2009.
Updated production guidance for the December quarter will be
provided early in January 2010, after the close of the quarter.
Fields) (JSE, NYSE, NASDAQ Dubai: GFI) today announced that the
Driefontein Gold Mine had resumed production with the
commencement of the morning shift on Monday, 14 December 2009.
Blasting and on-reef development activities at the mine were
suspended on Monday, 7 December 2009, following a number of
seismic events in which two employees were fatally injured.
The mine was closed for a full week, mainly as a result of the
complexity of the rescue and recovery effort and the fact that normal
drilling and blasting activities could not proceed simultaneously with
the rescue operation, as it would have placed rescue teams and other
employees at risk. The rescue and recovery effort was completed late
on Thursday, after which the normal risk assessment procedures and
inspections took place.
Nick Holland, Chief Executive Officer of Gold Fields said: “We deeply
regret the loss of our colleagues and have expressed our deepest
condolences to their families. We have also offered our full support to
help them cope with this unexpected tragedy. This incident again
underscores our total commitment not to mine if we cannot mine
safely, as well as the extreme urgency with which we are searching
for a step change in our ability to effectively deal with the ever-
present and unpredictable risk of seismicity.”
Nick Holland also thanked the various teams and other employees
who participated in the rescue and recovery effort for their
commitment and courage, and expressed appreciation towards the
Department of Mineral Resources for their support throughout the
process.
The suspension of blasting and development activities at Driefontein
has resulted in six days of lost production, which is expected to have
a material impact on production results of both Driefontein and the
Group as a whole for the quarter ending 31 December 2009.
Updated production guidance for the December quarter will be
provided early in January 2010, after the close of the quarter.
ends
About Gold Fields
Gold Fields is one of the world’s largest unhedged producers of gold with attributable production of 3.6 million ounces* per annum from
nine operating mines in South Africa, Ghana, Australia and Peru. Gold Fields also has an extensive growth pipeline with both greenfields
and near mine exploration projects at various stages of development. Gold Fields has total attributable Mineral Reserves of 81 million
ounces and Mineral Resources of 271 million ounces. Gold Fields is listed on JSE Limited (primary listing), the New York Stock Exchange
(NYSE), the Dubai International Financial Exchange (DIFX), the Euronext in Brussels (NYX) and the Swiss Exchange (SWX). For more
information please visit the Gold Fields website at www.goldfields.co.za.
nine operating mines in South Africa, Ghana, Australia and Peru. Gold Fields also has an extensive growth pipeline with both greenfields
and near mine exploration projects at various stages of development. Gold Fields has total attributable Mineral Reserves of 81 million
ounces and Mineral Resources of 271 million ounces. Gold Fields is listed on JSE Limited (primary listing), the New York Stock Exchange
(NYSE), the Dubai International Financial Exchange (DIFX), the Euronext in Brussels (NYX) and the Swiss Exchange (SWX). For more
information please visit the Gold Fields website at www.goldfields.co.za.
*Based on the annualised run rate for the fourth quarter of F2009
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: 15 December 2009
GOLD FIELDS LIMITED
By:
Name: Mr W J Jacobsz
Title: Senior Vice President: Investor
Relations and Corporate Affairs