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We're under investigation by SEC - Gold Fields

Company says probe by US authorities relates to BEE transaction associated with South Deep mining license

Gold Fields acknowledges SEC investigation

Gold Fields Limited has been informed that it is the subject of a regulatory investigation in the United States by the US Securities and Exchange Commission relating to the Black Economic Empowerment transaction associated with the granting of the mining license for its South Deep operation (see M&G report).

Given the early stage of this investigation, it is not possible to estimate reliably what effect, the outcome this investigation, any regulatory findings and any related developments may have on the Company.

Statement issued by Gold Fields through the JSE SENS Service, September 10 2013

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