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Our material matters

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Material matters are considered strategic priorities because they have the potential to significantly influence our ability to create and sustain value for our stakeholders over the short, medium and long term, shaping our decision making, risk management and long-term resilience.

Our material matters

We review our material matters annually to confirm their importance and impact.

We engage with stakeholders locally and nationally to communicate the likely impacts of our business activities. Through these engagements, we intend to find solutions that address business and community challenges.

The 11 matters considered most material in FY25 carry both a sustainability-related impact and financial materiality concern. They are ordered by risk ranking alongside.

1. Employee health and safety

Mining and extraction activities pose significant health and safety risks to our employees. We prioritise zero harm, and safety, health and wellbeing are core values. We focus on protecting physical and mental health through various wellness programmes to support our people’s wellbeing.

2. Governance excellence

Harmony is committed to strong corporate governance with clear policies, effective management and active risk management. We go beyond meeting regulations to create long-term sustainability, build investor trust and maintain our social licence to operate.

3. Sound labour relations

We acknowledge our employees’ right to freedom of association and fair labour practices. Our employee relations are based on mutual respect and trust, reflecting our firm belief that each person is critical to our business strategy.

4. Water management

Water is critical for environmental, social and economic wellbeing. We are committed to sustainable water management and long-term resource stewardship.

5. Supporting our people

Our commitment to employee wellbeing includes creating a safe workplace where every voice is valued, every talent is cultivated, and everyone has equal access to opportunities.

6. Climate change, adaptation and resilience

We take action to adapt to climate change and reduce our carbon footprint by using less fossil fuel energy and increasing renewable energy use. We work to limit air pollution and protect our environment and communities from climate-related risks.

7. Sustainable communities

Our social initiatives, coordinated with government, businesses and communities, aim to support employees and host communities by enhancing access to social services, healthcare, education and training, while also safeguarding public health and safety by addressing risks such as dust and air emissions from mining activities.

8. Tailings storage facility (TSF) and waste management

We implement processes to maintain safe, stable and compliant TSFs. Harmony supports the circular economy through TSF retreatment and water recycling.

9. Biodiversity

We work to protect and restore land, prevent land degradation and use ecosystems responsibly. We have biodiversity management plans and run conservation projects, where possible, and look for ways to offset our impact.

10. Post-closure sustainability

After mine operations cease, we work to keep the site safe, clean and suitable for future use while managing any residual impacts. Our goal is to support nature’s recovery and provide ongoing social and economic benefits for future generations.

11. Management of illegal mining

Harmony actively fights illegal mining to protect shared resources and protect the safety of our business, employees, communities and environment. We seal shafts, invest in security and work closely with law enforcement and local communities to reduce the incidence of illegal mining.

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Mapping strategic risks and opportunities to material matters

By linking strategic risks and opportunities to material matters, we align our strategic objectives with the issues that matter most to our stakeholders.

A matrix of these links, and the UN SDGs affected, is available in the 2025 Sustainable development report.

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