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 2005
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.
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): ________
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.
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connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82- ________
M E D I A R E L E A S E
Gold Fields Limited
Reg. 1968/004880/06
24 St Andrews Road
Parktown, 2193
Postnet Suite 252
Private Bag X30500
Houghton, 2041
South Africa
Tel +27 11 644-2400
Dir +27 11 644-2460
Fax +27 11 484-0639
www.goldfields.co.za
Enquires
South Africa
Willie Jacobsz
Tel +27 11 644-2630
Fax +27 11 484-0639
Nerina Bodasing
Tel +27 11 644-2460
Fax +27 11 484-0639
North America
Cheryl A Martin
Tel +1 303 796-8683
Fax +1 303 796-8293
24 St Andrews Road
Parktown, 2193
Postnet Suite 252
Private Bag X30500
Houghton, 2041
South Africa
Tel +27 11 644-2400
Dir +27 11 644-2460
Fax +27 11 484-0639
www.goldfields.co.za
Enquires
South Africa
Willie Jacobsz
Tel +27 11 644-2630
Fax +27 11 484-0639
Nerina Bodasing
Tel +27 11 644-2460
Fax +27 11 484-0639
North America
Cheryl A Martin
Tel +1 303 796-8683
Fax +1 303 796-8293
South African Reserve Bank Gives Approval For
Gold Fields / Bolivar Transaction
Johannesburg, November 29, 2005:
Gold Fields Limited (Gold
Fields) (NYSE and JSE: GFI) is pleased to announce that the
South African Reserve Bank has given its approval for the
proposed transaction between Gold Fields and Bolivar Gold
Corp. (Bolivar) (TSX: BGC).
Gold Fields and Bolivar announced on November 21, 2005, that
the companies had entered into an agreement by which all of the
outstanding securities of Bolivar will, through a court-approved
plan of arrangement, be combined with Gold Fields for a total
cash consideration of approximately US$330 million
(approximately ZAR 2.2 billion).
Gold Fields is one of the world’s largest unhedged gold producers,
with annual gold production of approximately 4.2 million ounces from
mines in South Africa, Ghana and Australia as well as a developing
mine at Cerro Corona in Peru. The Company has reserves of 64.8
million ounces and mineral resources of 174.5 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.
Bolivar Gold Corp. is a gold exploration, development and production
company. At its 95%-owned Choco 10 property in Venezuela, drilling
has confirmed near-surface proven and probable ore reserves of 1.3
million ounces. The 5,400 tonne per day Choco 10 operation
commenced commercial production in August 2005. Bolivar Gold
intends to exploit this reserve while continuing to pursue the
exploration potential of the Choco 10 property, as well as throughout
the El Callao district in conjunction with its joint venture partner, Gold
Fields Limited.
South African Reserve Bank has given its approval for the
proposed transaction between Gold Fields and Bolivar Gold
Corp. (Bolivar) (TSX: BGC).
Gold Fields and Bolivar announced on November 21, 2005, that
the companies had entered into an agreement by which all of the
outstanding securities of Bolivar will, through a court-approved
plan of arrangement, be combined with Gold Fields for a total
cash consideration of approximately US$330 million
(approximately ZAR 2.2 billion).
Gold Fields is one of the world’s largest unhedged gold producers,
with annual gold production of approximately 4.2 million ounces from
mines in South Africa, Ghana and Australia as well as a developing
mine at Cerro Corona in Peru. The Company has reserves of 64.8
million ounces and mineral resources of 174.5 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.
Bolivar Gold Corp. is a gold exploration, development and production
company. At its 95%-owned Choco 10 property in Venezuela, drilling
has confirmed near-surface proven and probable ore reserves of 1.3
million ounces. The 5,400 tonne per day Choco 10 operation
commenced commercial production in August 2005. Bolivar Gold
intends to exploit this reserve while continuing to pursue the
exploration potential of the Choco 10 property, as well as throughout
the El Callao district in conjunction with its joint venture partner, Gold
Fields Limited.
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Directors: A J Wright (Chairman), I D Cockerill
†
(Chief Executive Officer),K Ansah
#
, G J Gerwel, A Grigorian°, N J Holland
†
(Chief Financial
Officer), J M McMahon
†
, R L Pennant-Rea
†
, P J Ryan, M A Sosnovski°, S Stefanovich°,T M G Sexwale, C I von Christierson
†
British,
#
Ghanaian, °Russian
Corporate Secretary: C Farrel
Enquiries:
G o l d
F i e l d s
Willie Jacobsz
+27 11 644-2505
+27 11 644-2505
williej@goldfields.co.za
Nerina Bodasing
+27 11 644-2630
nerinab@goldfields.co.za
Cheryl Martin
(303) 796-8683
camartin@gfexpl.com
B o l i v a r
G o l d
Robert Doyle
(416) 360-4653
(416) 360-4653
rdoyle@bolivargold.com
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: 2 December 2005
GOLD FIELDS LIMITED
By:
Name: Mr W J Jacobsz
Title: Senior Vice President: Investor
Relations and Corporate Affairs