INVESTORS AND MEDIA 
Media release
Johannesburg, It is with deep sadness that Gold Fields Limited (JSE, NYSE: GFI) announces that a fatal incident occurred at the Company's South Deep mine on Tuesday afternoon. An employee at the mine was fatally injured underground in an incident involving trackless mining equipment.
The mine's leadership team is providing assistance and support to the deceased employee's family.
Following the incident all mining activities at the mine have been temporarily suspended. A full inspection led by South Africa's Department of Mineral Resources and Energy, trade union representatives and mine management is being undertaken.
Gold Fields extends its heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of the deceased.
