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 , 2002 Commission File Number 1-31318
Gold Fields Limited
(Translation of registrants name into English)
24 St. Andrews Rd.
Parktown, 2193
South Africa
(Address of principal executive offices)
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M E D I A R E L E A S E
Kennedy to head up Kloof Gold Mine at Gold Fields
Johannesburg, 12 March 2003: Gold Fields Limited [GFI] today announced that Gerrit Kennedy will replace Neal Froneman as Vice President and Head of Operations for the Groups Kloof Gold Mine, as from 1 April 2003.
Kennedy is a well-respected and experienced mining engineer with extensive management experience on the deep level mines of the West Wits Basin. He joined Gold Fields in April 2002 from Samancor. Prior to that Kennedy was a senior manager at AngloGolds Western Deep Levels Gold Mine.
Mike Prinsloo, Executive Vice President and Head of South African Operations said: We appreciate the invaluable contribution that Neal has made to Gold Fields and to Kloof in particular. His leadership has assisted in Kloofs turnaround and he leaves behind a strong team and legacy for Gerrit to build and further consolidate on, to ensure Kloofs future.
Neal Froneman will leave Gold Fields at the end of March 2003 to pursue his personal business interests. We wish him well, said Prinsloo.
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Gold Fields Limited Reg. 1968/004880/06 24 St Andrews Road Parktown, 2193 |
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Postnet Suite 252 Private Bag X30500 Houghton, 2041 South Africa |
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Tel +27 11 644-2400 Dir +27 11 644-2460 Fax +27 11 484-0639 www.goldfields.co.za |
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South Africa | |||
Willie Jacobsz Tel +27 11 644-2460 Fax +27 11 484-0639 |
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North America | |||
Cheryl A Martin Tel +303 796-8683 Fax +303 796-8293 |
Directors: C M T Thompson* (Chairman), A J Wright (Deputy Chairman), I D Cockerill (Chief Executive Officer), N J Holland (Financial Director), G J Gerwel, J M McMahon, G R Parker, R Pennant-Rea, P J Ryan, T M G Sexwale, B R van Rooyen, C I von Christierson *Canadian, British, American Company Secretary: V D MacDonald
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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.
GOLD FIELDS LIMITED | ||
Date: 12 March 2003 | By: /s/ W J Jacobsz | |
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Name: Mr W J Jacobsz Title: Senior Vice President: Investor Relations and Corporate Affairs |