UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 6-K

the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Dated 19 August 2015

Commission File Number: 001-31318

(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.

Form 20-F

Form 40-F

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Gold Fields Limited

(“Gold Fields” or “the Company”)

JSE, NYSE, DIFX Share Code: GFI

RICK MENELL TO ASSUME ROLE OF DEPUTY CHAIRMAN OF GOLD

Mr Menell has over 36 years’ experience in the mining industry, including as President of the Chamber of Mines of South Africa, President and CEO of Teal Exploration & Mining and as Executive Chair of Anglovaal Mining and Avgold. Mr Menell also currently serves as a Director of Sibanye Gold, Weir Group Plc and Rockwell Diamonds Inc and is a Senior Advisor to Credit Suisse. He is also a director of a number of unlisted companies and non-profit organisations.

Cheryl Carolus, Chairperson of Gold Fields, welcomed the appointment of Mr Menell. “Rick has a vast amount of experience in the global mining industry and a particular strong knowledge of the South African mining sector. This will benefit Gold Fields as it continues to create value for its shareholders and other stakeholders.”

Johannesburg
19 August 2015

Sponsor

J.P. Morgan Equities South Africa (Pty) Ltd