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 2007
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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, N J Holland
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(Chief Financial Officer), G Marcus,
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, 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
South Africa
Nerina Bodasing
Tel +27 11 644-2630
Fax +27 11 484-0639
Tel +27 11 644-2630
Fax +27 11 484-0639
Nerina.bodasing@goldfields.co.za
MEDIA RELEASE
Mining operations to resume at
Driefontein
Johannesburg November 29, 2007: Gold Fields Limited (Gold
Fields) (NYSE, JSE, DIFX: GFI) reports that following a meeting
with the Principal Inspector, Gauteng of the Department of
Minerals and Energy (DME), the Section 54, which halted all
tramming at Driefontein Gold Mine, has been lifted and normal
mining operations will resume with the morning shift of Friday,
November 30, 2007.
Fields) (NYSE, JSE, DIFX: GFI) reports that following a meeting
with the Principal Inspector, Gauteng of the Department of
Minerals and Energy (DME), the Section 54, which halted all
tramming at Driefontein Gold Mine, has been lifted and normal
mining operations will resume with the morning shift of Friday,
November 30, 2007.
Terence Goodlace, executive vice president and head of Gold
Fields South African operations, said today that every effort
would be made to make up lost production.
Fields South African operations, said today that every effort
would be made to make up lost production.
He added: “We remain committed to safe working at all our
mines and we will endeavour to ensure that no-one comes to
harm while carrying out duties. Safety is, and has always been
the number one priority within Gold Fields.”
mines and we will endeavour to ensure that no-one comes to
harm while carrying out duties. Safety is, and has always been
the number one priority within Gold Fields.”
The risk assessment and safety audit under a DME Section 54,
relating to pillar mining at Kloof, continues. Approximately half of
the pillars have been audited and only seven percent of the
mine’s output remains affected. It is expected that Kloof will be
fully operational within 24 hours.
relating to pillar mining at Kloof, continues. Approximately half of
the pillars have been audited and only seven percent of the
mine’s output remains affected. It is expected that Kloof will be
fully operational within 24 hours.
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Enquiries
Andrew Davidson
Telephone: +27 11 644 2638
Mobile : +27 82 667 7203
Telephone: +27 11 644 2638
Mobile : +27 82 667 7203
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: 29 November 2007
GOLD FIELDS LIMITED
By:
Name: Mr W J Jacobsz
Title: Senior Vice President: Investor
Title: Senior Vice President: Investor
Relations and Corporate Affairs