- Harmony Gold reported today that an employee tragically lost their life at its Tshepong North mine, following a gravity-related fall of ground incident, early morning on Friday, 6 October 2023, near Odendaalsrus, in the Free State province of South Africa.
“We wish to extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of the deceased. The safety of our employees remains our foremost priority and we continue our efforts to ensure these tragedies do not occur. A day of mourning will be observed at the mine,” said CEO Peter Steenkamp. The company said the family members, colleagues and the relevant authorities have been informed and the affected area has been closed temporarily, while investigations are underway.
“We continue to proactively engage and communicate with our employees to ensure that all safety protocols are adhered to at all times,” it added. Harmony Gold is the largest gold producer by volume in South Africa and is a significant operator of gold tailings retreatment facilities. In Papua New Guinea, Harmony owns and operates the Hidden Valley mine and owns 50% of the Wafi-Golpu copper-gold project.
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