Rescue efforts concluded at Kusasalethu

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20 November 2011

Johannesburg, 20 November 2011: Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited(‘Harmony’ or the ‘Company’) advises that the rescue teams have recovered the body ofthe trapped mineworker at Kusasalethu mine at approximately 6:00 this morning.

Investigations are currently underway to establish the cause of the accident. Alloperations at the mine have been suspended until investigations have been completed.

Harmony’s Chief Executive, Graham Briggs and his management team, again wishes toexpress their sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased. In addition,management wishes to thank the Kusasalethu rescue teams, Mine Rescue Services,the operational team and the unions for their hard work and ongoing efforts.

For more details contact:

Henrika Basterfield
Investor Relations Officer
+27 (0) 82 759 1775 (mobile)

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