Harmony deeply saddened to report a loss-of-life incident at Mponeng mine
Johannesburg, Friday, 21 February 2025. Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited (“Harmony” and/or “the Company”) deeply regrets to report a loss of life incident as a result of a fall of ground following a seismic event at Mponeng mine, near Carletonville, yesterday morning.
All relevant authorities and stakeholders have been informed and an investigation, led by the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR), has begun.
Beyers Nel, the Group Chief Executive Officer of Harmony says: “The safety and wellbeing of our employees is, and will always be, our number one priority. This tragic loss of life is devastating. We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family and friends. We are committed to zero harm, and yet recent events remind us that we must do more with urgency, with unity, and with unwavering resolve.”
Harmony held a Visible Felt Leadership day on Wednesday, to reinforce the emphasis on safety and to reiterate to Harmonites that they have the right to withdraw from any area where they may feel unsafe.
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For more details contact:
Chipo Morapedi-Mrara
Head of Communications
+27 (0)60 571 0797
Jared Coetzer
Head of Investor Relations
+27 (0)82 746 4120
Mashego Mashego
Executive Director
+27 (0)82 767 1072
21 February 2025
Sponsor:
J.P. Morgan Equities South Africa Proprietary Limited.