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 March 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)
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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JOINT PRESS RELEASE
Gold Fields and Bolivar Gold Announce Completion of Plan of Arrangement
Johannesburg and Toronto, Canada, March 2, 2006 - Gold Fields Limited (NYSE/JSE: GFI)
and Bolivar Gold Corp. (TSX:BGC) announced that the Yukon Court of Appeal has
dismissed the appeal by Scion Capital et al of the decision of the Yukon Supreme Court
granting approval of the previously announced Plan of Arrangement. Bolivar Gold has filed
Articles of Arrangement under the Yukon Business Corporations Act completing the
transaction. Effective immediately, shareholders and warrantholders hold only a right to
payment for the securities pursuant to the terms of the Plan of Arrangement. The common
shares and warrants of Bolivar Gold will be delisted from the TSX at the close of business
on or about March 2, 2006.
and Bolivar Gold Corp. (TSX:BGC) announced that the Yukon Court of Appeal has
dismissed the appeal by Scion Capital et al of the decision of the Yukon Supreme Court
granting approval of the previously announced Plan of Arrangement. Bolivar Gold has filed
Articles of Arrangement under the Yukon Business Corporations Act completing the
transaction. Effective immediately, shareholders and warrantholders hold only a right to
payment for the securities pursuant to the terms of the Plan of Arrangement. The common
shares and warrants of Bolivar Gold will be delisted from the TSX at the close of business
on or about March 2, 2006.
If you hold Bolivar common shares or warrants in “street form”, payment will occur
automatically. To obtain payment for shares or warrants registered in your own name you
must submit your certificates and signed Letter of Transmittal (which you should have
received with the materials mailed to you in December 2005) to Beau Cairns at Equity
Transfer Services Inc., 120 Adelaide Street West, Suite 420, Toronto, Ontario M5H 4C3.
Any questions related to settlement of shares or warrants should be directed to Equity
Transfer at (416) 361-0930, extension 269 or toll-free (866) 393-4891.
automatically. To obtain payment for shares or warrants registered in your own name you
must submit your certificates and signed Letter of Transmittal (which you should have
received with the materials mailed to you in December 2005) to Beau Cairns at Equity
Transfer Services Inc., 120 Adelaide Street West, Suite 420, Toronto, Ontario M5H 4C3.
Any questions related to settlement of shares or warrants should be directed to Equity
Transfer at (416) 361-0930, extension 269 or toll-free (866) 393-4891.
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, 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.
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.
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: 2 March 2006
GOLD FIELDS LIMITED
By:
Name: Mr W J Jacobsz
Title: Senior Vice President: Investor
Title: Senior Vice President: Investor
Relations and Corporate Affairs