Form 6-K - Report of foreign issuer [Rules 13a-16 and 15d-16]

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 6K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a16 OR 15d16 UNDER THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For May 22, 2024

Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited

Randfontein Office Park

Corner Main Reef Road and Ward Avenue Randfontein, 1759

South Africa

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of

Form 20 F or Form 40F.)

Form 20F ☒ Form 40F ☐

(Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g32(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.)

Yes ☐ No ☒

Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited

Registration number 1950/038232/06

Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa

ISIN: ZAE000015228

JSE share code: HAR

(“Harmony”)

Loss-of-life incident at Harmony’s Phakisa mine

Johannesburg, Wednesday, 22 May 2024. Harmony deeply regrets to announce that an employee at Phakisa mine, tragically lost his life, following a blasting incident yesterday afternoon.

Family members and colleagues have been informed with the mine’s leadership team providing assistance and support to the family of the deceased.

All blasting operations have been temporarily suspended. The relevant authorities have been informed and the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy, labour representatives and mine management will investigate the cause of the incident.

The safety of our employees remains a priority at Harmony and we endeavour to ensure that all safety protocols are followed at all times. To reinforce this message and raise safety awareness, a company-wide Safety Day was held recently.

For more details contact:

Chipo Morapedi Mrara

Head of Communication and Branding

+27 (0) 60 571 0797 (mobile)

Mashego Mashego

Executive Director: Corporate Affairs

+27 (0) 82 767 1072 (mobile)

22 May 2024

Sponsor:

J.P. Morgan Equities South Africa Proprietary Limited.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on