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 August 2008
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.
cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F..x... Form 40-F.....
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as
permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): ________
permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): ________
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as
permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7): ________
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.
the registrant is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to
Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Yes ..... No ..x...
If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in
connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82- ________
connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82- ________
Directors: A J Wright (Chairman), N J Holland
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(Chief Executive Officer), K Ansah
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, T P Goodlace (Chief Operating Officer), J G Hopwood, G Marcus, D
N Murray, D M J Ncube, R L Pennant-Rea
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, C I von Christierson, G M Wilson
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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
Daniel Thöle
Tel
Tel
+27 11 644-2638
Mobile
+27 82 929-3672
MEDIA RELEASE
GOLD FIELDS RECEIVES SUMMONS FROM
RANDGOLD AND EXPLORATION
Johannesburg, August 22, 2008: Gold Fields Operations
Limited, (formerly known as Western Areas Limited) (“WAL”) a
subsidiary of “Gold Fields” (NYSE, JSE, DIFX: GFI) announced
today that on 21 August 2008 it had received a summons from
Randgold and Exploration Company Limited (“Randgold”) and
African Strategic Investment (Holdings) Limited. The summons
claims that during the period that WAL was under the control of
Brett Kebble, Roger Kebble and others, WAL was allegedly part
of a scam whereby JCI Limited unlawfully disposed of shares
owned by Randgold in Randgold Resources Limited
(“Resources”) and Afrikander Lease Limited, now Uranium
One.
Limited, (formerly known as Western Areas Limited) (“WAL”) a
subsidiary of “Gold Fields” (NYSE, JSE, DIFX: GFI) announced
today that on 21 August 2008 it had received a summons from
Randgold and Exploration Company Limited (“Randgold”) and
African Strategic Investment (Holdings) Limited. The summons
claims that during the period that WAL was under the control of
Brett Kebble, Roger Kebble and others, WAL was allegedly part
of a scam whereby JCI Limited unlawfully disposed of shares
owned by Randgold in Randgold Resources Limited
(“Resources”) and Afrikander Lease Limited, now Uranium
One.
WAL’s preliminary assessment is that it has strong defences to
these claims and accordingly, WAL’s attorneys have been
instructed to vigorously defend the claims.
these claims and accordingly, WAL’s attorneys have been
instructed to vigorously defend the claims.
The claims ha ve been computed in various ways. The highest
claims have been computed on the basis of the highest prices of
Resources and Uranium One between the dates of the alleged
thefts and March 2008 (approximately R11 billion). The
alternative claims have been computed on the basis of the actual
amounts allegedly received by WAL to fund its operations
(approximately R519 million.)
claims have been computed on the basis of the highest prices of
Resources and Uranium One between the dates of the alleged
thefts and March 2008 (approximately R11 billion). The
alternative claims have been computed on the basis of the actual
amounts allegedly received by WAL to fund its operations
(approximately R519 million.)
It should be noted that the claims lie only against WAL, whose
only interest is a 50% stake in the South Deep Mine. This alleged
liability is historic and relates to a period of time prior to Gold
Fields purchasing the company.
only interest is a 50% stake in the South Deep Mine. This alleged
liability is historic and relates to a period of time prior to Gold
Fields purchasing the company.
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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: 22 August 2008
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