Loss-of-life incident at Harmony’s Kusasalethu Mine
Johannesburg, Tuesday, 2 May 2023. Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited (“Harmony”) regrets to announce a loss of life incident at its Kusasalethu Mine, near Carletonville on Sunday, 30 April 2023. A seismic induced fall of ground event resulted in the loss of life of one of its night shift team leaders.
The management and employees of Harmony express their sincerest condolences to the family of the deceased and to the Kusasalethu team who have been affected by this tragic incident.
Peter Steenkamp, the Chief Executive Officer, stated, “I am deeply disappointed by this loss of life, especially considering the significant efforts we have made to foster a safety culture within our organisation.”
Safety is at the core of Harmony’s values, and the company continues to prioritise rigorous safety standards throughout all of its operations. All work in the affected section has been temporarily ceased, pending a comprehensive internal investigation.
For more details, contact:
Ofentse Mpitso
Acting Head of Communications
+27 (0)83 294 5667
Mashego Mashego
Executive Director: Corporate Affairs
+27 (0)82 767 1072