Loss-of-life incident at Mponeng mine
Johannesburg, Thursday, 2, May 2024. Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited (“Harmony”) regrets to announce that an underground construction employee, working on planned rail maintenance, tragically lost his life at its Mponeng mine near Carletonville, in Gauteng Province, on Wednesday, 1 May 2024. The nature of the incident leading to the loss of life is currently under investigation.
“We wish to extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of the deceased. A day of mourning will be observed at the mine in honour of our colleague who passed away,” said Peter Steenkamp, Chief Executive Officer of Harmony.
Family members, colleagues, and the relevant authorities have been informed, and the affected area has been closed temporarily while investigations are underway.
We continue to proactively engage and communicate with our employees to ensure that all safety protocols are adhered to at all times.
For more details, contact:
Chipo Morapedi-Mrara
Head of Communications and Branding
+27 (0)60 571 0797
Mashego Mashego
Executive Director: Corporate Affairs
+27 (0)82 767 1072