GFI - Gold Fields Limited - Two Employees Fatally Injured In Accident At Kloof
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GFI - Gold Fields Limited - Two Employees Fatally Injured In Accident At Kloof
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Media Release
Gold Fields Limited
(Reg. No. 1968/004880/06)
(Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa)
Share Code: GFI
ISIN Code: ZAE000018123
MEDIA RELEASE
Two employees fatally injured in accident at Kloof Gold Mine
Johannesburg, June 26, 2008: Gold Fields Limited ("Gold Fields") (NYSE, JSE,
DIFX: GFI) regrets to report that two employees of the Kloof Gold Mine near
Westonaria on the West Rand lost their lives today in an underground accident.
The employees were carrying out cleaning duties in a stope, approximately 3 000
metres below surface, when there was a fall of ground following a seismic event
of 1.2 magnitude. There were no other persons injured. The accident occurred at
02:17am at the No.4 Shaft.
All production at the shaft has been stopped and an investigation by the
Department of Minerals and Energy is being carried out.
Nick Holland, chief executive of Gold Fields said today: "We are deeply saddened
and shocked by this accident which took place within 24 hours of Kloof achieving
a million fatality-free shifts. It only reinforces the need for us to be even
more vigilant and remain committed to safe working at all our operations. Safety
remains the number one priority of Gold Fields and we will strive to ensure that
no harm comes to employees in the workplace."
The names of the deceased will only be released once the next of kin have been
informed.
Enquiries: Andrew Davidson
Office Tel: 011-644-2638
Mobile: 082 667-7203
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Gold Fields Limited is one of the world`s largest unhedged producers of gold
with attributable production approaching four million ounces per annum, total
attributable ore reserves of 92 million ounces and mineral resources of 252
million ounces. The Group employs some 47,000 permanent employees across its
operations and is listed on the JSE Limited South Africa (primary listing), the
New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the Dubai International Financial Exchange
(DIFX).
Date: 26/06/2008 11:20:02 Produced by the JSE SENS Department.
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