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Loss of life incident at Harmony's Kusasalethu mine

Published: 2023-05-02 18:05:37 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, 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 (mobile)

or

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


2 May 2023


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