Published: September 15, 2020 |

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Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited regrets to advise that an employee succumbed to his injuries, following an underground drilling-related incident yesterday afternoon, at the Company’s Doornkop mine near Soweto, in South Africa’s Gauteng province.

The authorities have been notified and Harmony is working with them to ensure that a full on-site investigation is conducted. Management has temporarily suspended all operations and declared a safety shift.

Peter Steenkamp, CEO of Harmony, has extended his heartfelt condolences, and those of the company, to family, colleagues and friends.

“Safety is at the forefront of everything we do and stand for at Harmony. We are devastated by the tragic incident and our management team is working closely with the family of the deceased to provide support and assistance during this difficult time,” Mr. Steenkamp said.

For more details contact:

Sihle Maake
Group Communications Manager
+27 (0)83 722 5467

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

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