Harmony Gold reported a fatality at its Mponeng mine in Gauteng, South Africa, on September 14, 2026. The death followed a seismic event in an underground section. The company immediately suspended operations in the affected area to conduct a thorough investigation.
This marks the eighth death at Harmony's operations in 2026. It is the third fatality at the Mponeng mine this year.
The company notified the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources and other stakeholders. Harmony provides support to the deceased's family and colleagues. The company reiterated its commitment to improving safety measures across its operations.