Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited has announced that rescue workers are searching for two employees following a seismic event measuring 2.1 at the company’s Bambanani mine near Welkom at 10:10 this morning (Monday, 27 September 2010). The event occurred on 75 level, some 2 300 metres below surface. Four other employees sustained injuries and their conditions are currently being assessed.

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James Duncan
Russell & Associates
+27 11 880 3924 (office)
+27 82 892 8052 (mobile)