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 January 2013
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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connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82- ________
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Directors: M A Ramphele (Chair), N J Holland
† ** (Chief Executive Officer), P A Schmidt** (Chief Financial Officer), K Ansah
# , C A Carolus, R Dañino*, A R Hill
≠ ,
D L Lazaro^, R P Menell, D N Murray, D M J Ncube, R L Pennant-Rea † , G M Wilson
† British, ≠ Canadian, # Ghanaian, *Peruvian, ^Filipino, ** Executive Director
Company Secretary : KE Robinson
D L Lazaro^, R P Menell, D N Murray, D M J Ncube, R L Pennant-Rea † , G M Wilson
† British, ≠ Canadian, # Ghanaian, *Peruvian, ^Filipino, ** Executive Director
Company Secretary : KE Robinson
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
Investor Enquiries
Willie Jacobsz
Tel +27 11 562 9775
Mobile +27 82 971 9238 (SA)
Mobile +1 857 241 7127 (USA)
email Willie.Jacobsz@
goldfields.co.za
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
Investor Enquiries
Willie Jacobsz
Tel +27 11 562 9775
Mobile +27 82 971 9238 (SA)
Mobile +1 857 241 7127 (USA)
email Willie.Jacobsz@
goldfields.co.za
Remmy Kawala
Tel +27 11 562 9844
Mobile +27 82 312 8692
email Remmy.Kawala@
goldfields.co.za
Tel +27 11 562 9844
Mobile +27 82 312 8692
email Remmy.Kawala@
goldfields.co.za
Media Enquiries
Sven Lunsche
Tel +27 11 562 9763
Mobile +27 83 260 9279
email Sven.Lunsche@
goldfields.co.za
Sven Lunsche
Tel +27 11 562 9763
Mobile +27 83 260 9279
email Sven.Lunsche@
goldfields.co.za
MEDIA RELEASE
GUIDANCE FOR FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED
DECEMBER 2012 AND Q4 2012
Johannesburg, 21 January 2013: Gold Fields Limited (Gold Fields)
(JSE, NYSE, NASDAQ Dubai: GFI) today announced that
attributable Group production for the December 2012 quarter (Q4
2012) is expected to be 753,000 gold equivalent ounces compared
to 811,000 ounces in the September quarter (Q3 2012) and 883,000
ounces in the corresponding 2011 quarter (Q4 2011).
(JSE, NYSE, NASDAQ Dubai: GFI) today announced that
attributable Group production for the December 2012 quarter (Q4
2012) is expected to be 753,000 gold equivalent ounces compared
to 811,000 ounces in the September quarter (Q3 2012) and 883,000
ounces in the corresponding 2011 quarter (Q4 2011).
The international regions had an excellent quarter contributing
471,000 (Q3 2012 – 424,000 and Q4 2011 – 449,000) attributable
gold equivalent ounces with all of the international operations
achieving an improved performance quarter on quarter. In particular,
the Tarkwa Gold mine recorded a strong improvement from the prior
quarter with production of 187,800 ounces of gold (Q3 2012 –
169,400 ounces).
471,000 (Q3 2012 – 424,000 and Q4 2011 – 449,000) attributable
gold equivalent ounces with all of the international operations
achieving an improved performance quarter on quarter. In particular,
the Tarkwa Gold mine recorded a strong improvement from the prior
quarter with production of 187,800 ounces of gold (Q3 2012 –
169,400 ounces).
The South Africa Region, as expected, contributed lower production
of approximately 282,000 ounces compared to 386,000 ounces in
Q3 2012. The lower production was largely the result of
approximately 110,000 ounces lost during the quarter (Q3 2012 –
35,000 ounces) due to the on-going impact of the prolonged and
unprotected strikes at KDC and Beatrix, as referred to in the Q3
results published on 28 November 2012. In total 145,000 ounces are
estimated to have been lost due to the strikes. Unit costs in the
South Africa Region were negatively impacted by the lower
production.
of approximately 282,000 ounces compared to 386,000 ounces in
Q3 2012. The lower production was largely the result of
approximately 110,000 ounces lost during the quarter (Q3 2012 –
35,000 ounces) due to the on-going impact of the prolonged and
unprotected strikes at KDC and Beatrix, as referred to in the Q3
results published on 28 November 2012. In total 145,000 ounces are
estimated to have been lost due to the strikes. Unit costs in the
South Africa Region were negatively impacted by the lower
production.
This quarter is the last time that Gold Fields will be reporting on the
KDC and Beatrix Gold Mines. These mines are part of GFIMSA,
which has been renamed Sibanye Gold and will be listed separately
on 11 February 2013.
KDC and Beatrix Gold Mines. These mines are part of GFIMSA,
which has been renamed Sibanye Gold and will be listed separately
on 11 February 2013.
Gold Fields will release full results for Q4 2012 on Thursday14
February 2013.
February 2013.
Enquiries
Investor Enquiries
Willie Jacobsz
Tel: +27 11 562 9775 or +1 857 241 7127 (USA)
Willie Jacobsz
Tel: +27 11 562 9775 or +1 857 241 7127 (USA)
Mobile: +27 82 971 9238 (SA)
Email:
Email:
Willie.Jacobsz@goldfields.co.za
Remmy Kawala
Tel: +27 11 562 - 9844
Mobile: +27 82 321 8692
email :
Remmy.Kawala@goldfields.co.za
Media Enquiries
Sven Lunsche
Tel: +27 11 562-9763
Mobile: +27 83 260 9279
email :
Sven.Lunsche@goldfields.co.za
ends
Notes to editors
About Gold Fields
Gold Fields is one of the world’s largest unhedged producers of gold with attributable annualised production of 3.5 million gold equivalent
ounces from eight operating mines in Australia, Ghana, Peru and South Africa. Gold Fields also has an extensive and diverse global growth
pipeline with four major projects in resource development and feasibility, with construction decisions expected in the next 18 to 24 months.
Gold Fields has total attributable gold equivalent Mineral Reserves of 80.6 million ounces and Mineral Resources of 217 million ounces. Gold
Fields is listed on the JSE Limited (primary listing), the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), NASDAQ Dubai Limited, Euronext in Brussels
(NYX) and the Swiss Exchange (SWX).
About Gold Fields
Gold Fields is one of the world’s largest unhedged producers of gold with attributable annualised production of 3.5 million gold equivalent
ounces from eight operating mines in Australia, Ghana, Peru and South Africa. Gold Fields also has an extensive and diverse global growth
pipeline with four major projects in resource development and feasibility, with construction decisions expected in the next 18 to 24 months.
Gold Fields has total attributable gold equivalent Mineral Reserves of 80.6 million ounces and Mineral Resources of 217 million ounces. Gold
Fields is listed on the JSE Limited (primary listing), the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), NASDAQ Dubai Limited, Euronext in Brussels
(NYX) and the Swiss Exchange (SWX).
Sponsor: J.P. Morgan Equities Limited
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: 21 January 2013
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