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 July 2009
Commission File Number 1-31318
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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Indicate by check mark whether by furnishing the information contained in this Form,
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), N J Holland
†
(Chief Executive Officer), K Ansah
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, C Carolus, R Dañino*, 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,
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Ghanaian, *Peruvian
Corporate Secretary: C Farrel
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
Enquiries
Media and Investor Enquiries
Willie Jacobsz
Tel +508 839-1188
Mobile +857 241-7127
email Willie.Jacobsz@gfexpl.com
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.Catrakils-Wagner@
goldfields.co.za
Tel +27 11 562-9706
Mobile +27 (0) 83 309-6720
email Nikki.Catrakils-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
Tel +27 11 562-9774
Mobile +27 (0) 82 452 4389
email Julian.Gwillim@goldfields.co.za
MEDIA RELEASE
GOLD FIELDS MINES
OBTAIN ACCREDITATION
Johannesburg, 31 July 2009: Gold Fields Limited (Gold Fields) (JSE,
NYSE, NASDAQ Dubai: GFI) is pleased to announce that Beatrix Gold
Mine has achieved accreditation with the International Cyanide
Management Code (ICMC). Beatrix is the fourth of Gold Fields’ nine
mines to achieve Cyanide Code accreditation. The Tarkwa and Damang
Gold Mines in Ghana achieved accreditation in June and May 2008,
respectively and the South Deep Gold Mine in South Africa achieved
accreditation in December 2008.
NYSE, NASDAQ Dubai: GFI) is pleased to announce that Beatrix Gold
Mine has achieved accreditation with the International Cyanide
Management Code (ICMC). Beatrix is the fourth of Gold Fields’ nine
mines to achieve Cyanide Code accreditation. The Tarkwa and Damang
Gold Mines in Ghana achieved accreditation in June and May 2008,
respectively and the South Deep Gold Mine in South Africa achieved
accreditation in December 2008.
The International Cyanide Code Management Institute yesterday also
announced that the Kloof Gold Mine has been certified as substantially
compliant with the ICMC.
announced that the Kloof Gold Mine has been certified as substantially
compliant with the ICMC.
As part of the adoption and implementation of the Group’s sustainable
development framework, a decision was made to become an ICMC
(“Cyanide Code”) signatory. The Cyanide Code applies to the
manufacture, transport and use of cyanide in the production of gold,
which is administered by the International Cyanide Management Institute
(ICMI).
development framework, a decision was made to become an ICMC
(“Cyanide Code”) signatory. The Cyanide Code applies to the
manufacture, transport and use of cyanide in the production of gold,
which is administered by the International Cyanide Management Institute
(ICMI).
Gold Fields’ Chief Executive Officer, Nick Holland, commented: “To date,
this decision has resulted in an additional tool for environmental
management within Gold Fields, relating to, inter alia, legal compliance,
proactive incident reporting, improved resource usage, prevention of
pollution, and more efficient waste management.”
this decision has resulted in an additional tool for environmental
management within Gold Fields, relating to, inter alia, legal compliance,
proactive incident reporting, improved resource usage, prevention of
pollution, and more efficient waste management.”
In becoming a signatory of the Cyanide Code, Gold Fields has
committed all of its mining operations to become accredited with the
Cyanide Code, and those not as yet compliant are all currently qualifying.
committed all of its mining operations to become accredited with the
Cyanide Code, and those not as yet compliant are all currently qualifying.
The Cyanide Code has been recognized as best practice for cyanide
management in the gold mining industry by the World Gold Council
(WGC) and the Council for Responsible Jewellery Practice (RJC). It has
also been acknowledged by the International Finance Corporation (IFC)
and the G8 Group of Nations as the guide to responsible cyanide
management.
management in the gold mining industry by the World Gold Council
(WGC) and the Council for Responsible Jewellery Practice (RJC). It has
also been acknowledged by the International Finance Corporation (IFC)
and the G8 Group of Nations as the guide to responsible cyanide
management.
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About Gold Fields
Gold Fields Limited is one of the world’s largest unhedged producers of gold with attributable
steady state production of approximately 4 million ounces per annum from nine operating mines
in South Africa, Peru, Ghana and Australia. The company has total attributable ore reserves of
83 million ounces and mineral resources of 251 million ounces. Gold Fields is listed on the JSE
Limited (primary listing), New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), NASDAQ Dubai Limited (NASDAQ
Dubai), NYSE Euronext in Brussels (NYX) and Swiss Exchange (SWX). For more information
please visit the Gold Fields website at www.goldfields.co.za.
steady state production of approximately 4 million ounces per annum from nine operating mines
in South Africa, Peru, Ghana and Australia. The company has total attributable ore reserves of
83 million ounces and mineral resources of 251 million ounces. Gold Fields is listed on the JSE
Limited (primary listing), New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), NASDAQ Dubai Limited (NASDAQ
Dubai), NYSE Euronext in Brussels (NYX) and Swiss Exchange (SWX). For more information
please visit the Gold Fields website at www.goldfields.co.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: 31 July 2009
GOLD FIELDS LIMITED
By:
Name:
Mr W J Jacobsz
Title: Senior Vice President: Investor
Relations and Corporate Affairs
Title: Senior Vice President: Investor
Relations and Corporate Affairs