Company announcements

Harmony CEO Graham Briggs to retire

July 16, 2015

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Johannesburg. Thursday, 16 July 2015. The Board of Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited (“Harmony” and/or “the Company”) advises that Graham Briggs, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), has indicated his wish to retire as CEO and member of the board. Graham (62), has had a long and distinguished career in the South African mining industry, including 20 years of service with Harmony. He was appointed as CEO in 2008.

The chairman of Harmony, Patrice Motsepe, extended to Graham the well wishes of the board, adding that “it has been a privilege to work with Graham and we wish to thank him for the valuable contribution he has made to Harmony and the mining industry. The global mining industry is currently experiencing challenging times and we are committed to ensuring that Harmony continues to be a globally competitive company.” 

The Harmony Board will now commence a formal search for the new CEO. Graham has agreed to remain in the role of CEO until a suitable candidate has been appointed and to ensure a smooth handover. When the new CEO has been appointed, a further announcement will be made.

For more details contact:

Frank Abbott
Financial Director
+27 (0) 82 800 4290 (mobile)

Marian van der Walt
Executive: Corporate and Investor Relations
+27 (0) 82 888 1242 (mobile)