Johannesburg, Monday, 25 May 2026. Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited (“Harmony” or the “Company”) regrets to report a tragic shaft engineering‑related incident at its Mponeng mine near Carletonville yesterday morning, resulting in the loss of two employees’ lives.

We extend our deepest condolences to the families of the deceased. Management is providing the necessary support to the families and affected employees during this difficult time.

All relevant stakeholders have been notified. An investigation, led by the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR), is underway.

“We are deeply saddened by this tragic loss of life. Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with the families, friends and colleagues of our employees during this very difficult time. The safety and well-being of our people remain our highest priority, and we are committed to fully understanding the circumstances of this incident, learning from it, and doing everything possible to prevent a recurrence,” said Beyers Nel, Chief Executive Officer of Harmony.

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