Update on rescue efforts at Harmony’s Kusasalethu mine
Johannesburg. 26 August 2017. Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited (“Harmony” or the “Company”) advises that one of the miners trapped at its Kusasalethu mine near Carletonville since yesterday morning has been brought to surface. Sadly, he succumbed to his injuries.
“We are deeply saddened by this tragic incident. Every effort was and continues to be made to get to all of our colleagues as quickly and as safely as possible. Our sincere condolences go to the family and friends of the deceased,” said Peter Steenkamp, chief executive officer.
Four employees still remain unaccounted for and rescue efforts will continue until they have been found.
Further information will be released as this becomes available.
For more details contact:
Lauren Fourie
Investor Relations Manager
+27 (0) 71 607 1498 (mobile)
Marian van der Walt
Executive: Corporate and Investor Relations
+27 (0) 82 888 1242 (mobile)
Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited (Harmony), a world-class gold mining and exploration company, has operations and assets in South Africa and Papua New Guinea (PNG). Harmony, which has more than 60 years’ experience in the industry, is the third largest gold producer in South Africa. Our assets include one open pit mine and several exploration tenements in PNG, as well as 9 underground mines and 1 open pit operation and several surface sources in South Africa. In addition, we own 50% of the significant Golpu project in a joint venture in PNG.
The company’s primary stock exchange listing is on the JSE with a secondary listing on the New York Stock Exchange. The bulk of our shareholders are in South Africa and the United States. Additional information on the company is available on the corporate website, www.harmony.co.za.