Harmony Gold marks two deaths in as many days

South African miner Harmony Gold has reported two fatalities at its mines in a two-day period. On 2 May, the company confirmed a single fatality of an underground construction employee at its Mponeng operation near Careltonville, Gauteng province. At the time of its statement, Harmony said an investigation had begun to determine the nature of the incident. It did confirm,…

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Harmony Gold confirms ground fall fatality

South African operator Harmony Gold has offered confirmation but little in the way of details regarding a September 1 death at its Mponeng mine near Carletonville, in the Gauteng province. Company officials said the fatality was the result of a fall of ground and that operations in the affected section were suspended. Authorities are investigating the event. Harmony did not…

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