JOHANNESBURG, May 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Gold Fields Limited ("Gold Fields") (NYSE, JSE, DIFX: GFI) deeply regrets to report that 9 people lost their lives in a shaft accident at the developing South Deep gold mine today. The accident happened at approximately 10:00 when a rope on a sub cage winder which was taking the employees from 105 to 110 level at the Twin Shafts complex apparently failed. Nick Holland, chief executive officer of Gold Fields said: "We are deeply shocked by this terrible accident and our deepest condolences go out to the loved ones of the people who lost their lives." The deceased employees were part of a Development Team working on various levels below 95 level. All mining operations have been suspended at the shaft. Safety inspectors from the Department of Minerals and Energy, members of the unions and associations and management are on site. The names of the deceased are being withheld until next of kin have been informed Further details will be made known at a later stage. About Gold Fields Gold Fields Limited is one of the world's largest unhedged producers of gold with attributable production of more than four million ounces per annum from eight operating mines in South Africa, Ghana and Australia. A ninth mine, the Cerro Corona Gold/Copper mine in Peru, is expected to commence production by mid 2008 at an initial rate of approximately 400,000 gold equivalent ounces per annum. The company has total attributable ore reserves of 92 million ounces and mineral resources of 252 million ounces. Gold Fields employs some 53,000 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). All of Gold Fields' operations are ISO14001 certified. For more information please visit the Gold Fields website at http://www.goldfields.co.za/. DATASOURCE: Gold Fields Limited CONTACT: Enquiries: Andrew Davidson, Office +27(0)11-411-1112, Mobile +27(0)826677203

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