SCHEDULE 14D-9/C
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 14D-9/C

SOLICITATION/RECOMMENDATION STATEMENT UNDER SECTION 14(d)(4)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

GOLD FIELDS LIMITED
(Name of Subject Company)

GOLD FIELDS LIMITED
(Name of Person(s) Filing Statement)

Ordinary Shares of par value Rand 0.50 each
American Depositary Shares, each representing one Ordinary Share
(Title of Class of Securities)

ZAE000018123 (Ordinary Shares)
38059T106 (American Depositary Shares)
(CUSIP Number of Class of Securities)

Cain Farrel
24 St Andrews Road
Parktown, 2193
South Africa
011-27-644-2400
(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person
Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications
On Behalf of the Person(s) Filing Statement)

COPY TO:

     
Jennifer M. Schneck
Linklaters
One Silk Street
London EC2Y 8HQ
England
011-44-20-7456-2000
  Scott V. Simpson
Ann Beth Bejgrowicz
Skadden, Arps, Meagher & Flom (UK) LLP
40 Bank Street, Canary Wharf
London E14 5DS
England
011-44-20-7519-7000

þ   Check the box if the filing relates solely to preliminary communications made before the commencement of a tender offer.

 

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SIGNATURE
EXHIBIT INDEX
EX-99.1
EX-99.2
EX-99.3
EX-99.4

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ITEM 9. EXHIBITS.

     
Exhibit
   Description
99.1
   Gold Fields Limited advertisement urging shareholders to vote in favor of the proposed transaction with IAMGold Corporation, dated November 30, 2004
 
99.2
   Script for conference call held by Gold Fields Limited on November 30, 2004
 
99.3   Gold Fields Limited announcement regarding the modification of terms of the proposed transaction with IAMGold Corporation, dated November 30, 2004
 
99.4   Gold Fields Limited press release announcing the modification of terms of the proposed transaction with IAMGold Corporation, dated November 30, 2004

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     After due inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

         
     
  By:   /s/ NICHOLAS J. HOLLAND    
    Name:   Nicholas J. Holland  
    Title:   Executive Director and
Chief Financial Officer		  
    Date:   November 30, 2004  

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EXHIBIT INDEX

     
Exhibit
   Description
99.1   Gold Fields Limited advertisement urging shareholders to vote in favor of the proposed transaction with IAMGold Corporation, dated November 30, 2004
 
99.2   Script for conference call held by Gold Fields Limited on November 30, 2004
 
99.3   Gold Fields Limited announcement regarding the modification of terms of the proposed transaction with IAMGold Corporation, dated November 30, 2004
 
99.4   Gold Fields Limited press release announcing the modification of terms of the proposed transaction with IAMGold Corporation, dated November 30, 2004

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