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Restricted Shares Granted (Detail) (Restricted Stock, Gold Fields Limited 2005 Non-Executive Director Share Plan)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Restricted Stock | Gold Fields Limited 2005 Non-Executive Director Share Plan
      
Number of Restricted Shares      
Beginning Balance 12,300 41,900 98,878
Exercised and released (12,300) (29,600) (56,978)
Ending Balance    12,300 41,900