Gold and copper producer Harmony Gold Mining Company delivered a solid operational performance for the three months ended September 30 – the first quarter of its 2026 financial year – which CEO Beyers Nel says was driven by an improvement in safety, consistent operational excellence, higher recovered grades at Hidden Valley and a higher gold price received. "We are encouraged to report a loss-of-life-free quarter – affirming that safe mines are profitable mines," he says, stating that the company's long-term improvement in its safety performance reflects the success of proactive programmes and robust safety infrastructure.
