Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited reported that an employee was fatally injured on 15th March 2021 at its Moab Khotsong mine, in Orkney in the North West Province, following an engineering-related incident. It is fourth so far this year at its gold operations in South Africa.
“Safety is a foundational value at Harmony and it is of utmost importance that we ensure a safe working environment at all our operations”, Peter Steenkamp, chief executive officer of Harmony said.
Harmony said the management team extends its condolences to the deceased’s family, friends and co-workers.
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Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited has announced that an employee was fatally injured on 3rd February, following a seismic event that triggered a fall of ground at Target mine in Welkom in the Free State Province, South Africa.
Relevant authorities were informed immediately and an investigation is underway.
“On Friday last week (29th Jan) we declared a safety day and brought all our operations and surface plants to a complete standstill to reinforce and revitalise our journey towards improving safe behaviour in the workplace,” said chief executive officer Peter Steenkamp. “Harmony’s risk-based safety approach is aimed at ensuring that no life is lost at any of our mines. Every effort is made to embed a proactive safety culture within Harmony and our goal is zero harm”, Steenkamp said.
Harmony’s Board and executives have extended their deepest condolences, and those of the Company, to the family, colleagues and friends of the deceased. The family will receive the necessary counselling and support in line with our bereavement policy.
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