Company announcements

Underground mineworkers at Kusasalethu mine refuse to return to surface

December 21, 2012

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Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited (“Harmony”) advises that about 1700 mineworkers, representing yesterday’s day shift at its Kusasalethu mine, remain underground and they are refusing to return to surface.

Demands from the underground mineworkers, led by AMCU union representatives, include the withdrawal of the suspension of the 578 employees including contractors which were suspended on Wednesday, 19 December 2012. Talks with the employees and AMCU representatives are ongoing in order to resolve the situation.

Tom Smith, chief operating officer of Harmony commented: “Safety and health is our first priority and we will do our utmost to ensure the mineworkers return to surface safely”.

For more details contact:

Henrika Basterfield
Investor Relations Officer
+27 (0) 82 759 1775 (mobile)

Sponsor:
J.P. Morgan Equities South Africa Proprietary Limited.