Day of safety declared at all South African operations
Johannesburg, Wednesday, 4 June 2025. Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited (“Harmony”) regrets to announce a loss of life due to a fall of ground at its Joel mine in the Free State province. All relevant authorities, family members, and colleagues have been informed.
“We are devastated by another loss of life and extend our heartfelt condolences to the families, friends and colleagues of our beloved employee. We are like a family at Harmony; we care deeply about each person. Our safety strategy and culture include both systemic and humanistic factors and controls. These controls are designed to avoid incidents, protect our employees and have to be adhered to at all times. No working area will be accessed unless it has been declared safe”, said Beyers Nel, chief executive officer of Harmony.
The 5th of June 2025 has been declared a Day of Safety across all Harmony’s South African operations to engage with the Company’s employees and stakeholders, and to reflect on the Company’s safety practices at each of its mines.
“Our Day of Safety is not simply a pause, it is a call to action”, concluded Nel.
For more details, contact:
Chipo Morapedi-Mrara
Head of Communications and Branding
+27 (0)60 571 0797
Mashego Mashego
Executive Director:
+27 (0)82 767 1072