FORM 6-K

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Report of Foreign Private Issuer

Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the month of November 2005
Commission File Number 1-31318

Gold Fields Limited

(Translation of registrant's name into English)

24 St. Andrews Rd.

Parktown, 2193

South Africa

(Address of principal executive offices)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under
cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F..x... Form 40-F.....

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as
permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): ________

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as
permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7): ________

Indicate by check mark whether by furnishing the information contained in this Form,
the registrant is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to
Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Yes ..... No ..x...

If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in
connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82- ________

GOLD FIELDS LIMITED – DEALING IN SECURITIES BY A DIRECTOR

Gold Fields Limited
(Reg. No. 1968/004880/06)
(Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa)
Share Code: GFI
ISIN Code: ZAE000018123
DEALING IN SECURITIES BY A DIRECTOR
In compliance with paragraph 3.63 of the Listings Requirements of JSE Limited
(“the Listings Requirements”) we hereby advise that for financial planning
purposes Dr. Patrick J Ryan has exercised shares over which options had been
issued to him. Details of these transactions are set out below:

Nature of Transaction

: Purchase pursuant to the exercise of options

and sale of shares

Transaction Date

: 17 November 2005

Number

of

Shares

: 15,000

Class of Security

: Ordinary shares

Sale Price per Share

: R98.55

Total

Value

: R1,478,250

Option Strike Price

: R43.70

Option Strike Date

: 30 October 2001

Vesting Periods

: Share options vest one year after allocation

Nature of Interest

: Directly beneficial

In terms of paragraph 3.66 of the Listings requirements prior clearance for
Dr. Patrick J Ryan to deal in the above securities has been obtained from the
Chairman of the Board of Gold Fields Limited.
17 November 2005
Sponsor:
JP Morgan Equities Limited

Signatures

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant
has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto
duly authorized.

Date: 17 November 2005

GOLD FIELDS LIMITED

By:

Name: Mr W J Jacobsz
Title:    Senior Vice President: Investor

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