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Loss of life incident at Harmony's Kusasalethu Mine

Published: 2023-03-24 17:36:26 ET
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Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited
Registration number 1950/038232/06
Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa
ISIN: ZAE000015228
JSE share code: HAR
(“Harmony”)


LOSS-OF-LIFE INCIDENT AT HARMONY’S KUSASALETHU MINE


Johannesburg,     Friday,   24     March   2023.    Harmony    Gold   Mining   Company   Limited
(“Harmony”) regrets to advise that an employee tragically lost his life on
Thursday, 23 March 2023 at its Kusasalethu Mine, near Carletonville, in Gauteng
province. An investigation is currently underway to determine the cause of this
loss of life.


“This is a tragic loss for all of us. As a company, we ensure every effort is made
to secure the safety of all our employees.            We continue to integrate the Harmony
risk management framework and embed a safety culture to ensure a safe working
environment at all times. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends
and colleagues of the deceased during this sad time,” said Peter Steenkamp, chief
executive officer for Harmony.


The company has reached out to the relevant authorities, including the family of
the deceased and the affected employees to provide assistance wherever possible.


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 (mobile)

or

Mashego Mashego
Executive Director: Corporate affairs
+27 (0) 82 767 1072 (mobile)


24 March 2023


Sponsor:
J.P. Morgan Equities South Africa Proprietary Limited.