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Loss-of-life incident at Harmony’s Mponeng mine

Published: 2024-01-05 17:25:23 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 Mponeng mine


Johannesburg,    Friday,   5   January   2024.   Harmony   Gold   Mining   Company   Limited
(“Harmony”) regrets to announce that an employee tragically lost his life at its
Mponeng mine near Carletonville, in Gauteng Province, on Thursday, 4 January 2024.
The nature of the incident leading to the loss of life is currently under
investigation.


“Harmony wishes to extend its deepest condolences to the family, friends and
colleagues of the deceased. The safety of our employees remains our priority. We
aim to continue our efforts to ensure these tragedies do not occur. A day of
mourning will be observed at the mine,” said Peter Steenkamp, Chief Executive
Officer of Harmony.


The 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 (mobile)

Or

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


5 January 2024


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