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Miner dies at Harmony Gold mine

Johannesburg – Harmony Gold confirmed on Monday that one of its miners had died over the weekend in a "fall of ground incident" at its Masimong mine in Welkom, Free State.

Harmony Gold spokesperson Lauren Fourie said a rock drill operator had died on Saturday. 

An investigation into the accident was underway. 

"Management expressed their sincere condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of the deceased," Fourie said. 

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