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 February 2006
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)
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JOINT
PRESS RELEASE
Gold Fields and Bolivar Gold Announces Stay of Plan of
Arrangement Pending Appeal
Johannesburg and Toronto, Wednesday, February 22, 2006 – Gold Fields Limited
(NYSE/JSE: GFI) and Bolivar Gold Corp. (TSX: BGC) announced that Scion Capital has
appealed the Yukon Supreme Court ruling granting approval of the Plan of Arrangement and
was granted a stay of the order pending appeal. The appeal will be heard on Monday,
February 27, 2006.
(NYSE/JSE: GFI) and Bolivar Gold Corp. (TSX: BGC) announced that Scion Capital has
appealed the Yukon Supreme Court ruling granting approval of the Plan of Arrangement and
was granted a stay of the order pending appeal. The appeal will be heard on Monday,
February 27, 2006.
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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.
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 and development 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. Additional information on Bolivar Gold can be found by
visiting the company’s website at www.bolivargold.com.
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. Additional information on Bolivar Gold can be found by
visiting the company’s website at www.bolivargold.com.
For further information:
Gold Fields Limited
Bolivar Gold Corp.
Willie Jacobsz
Robert Doyle
+27-11-644-2460
(416) 360-4653
williej@goldfields.co.za
rdoyle@bolivargold.com
Nerina Bodasing
+27-11-644-2630
Nerina.Bodasing@goldfields.co.za
+27-11-644-2630
Nerina.Bodasing@goldfields.co.za
Cheryl A Martin,
(303) 796-8683,
camartin@gfexpl.com.
(303) 796-8683,
camartin@gfexpl.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: 22 February 2006
GOLD FIELDS LIMITED
By:
Name: Mr W J Jacobsz
Title: Senior Vice President: Investor
Title: Senior Vice President: Investor
Relations and Corporate Affairs