Harmony Gold Meets Production Guidance for 11th Year, Reports Record Dividends

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Harmony Gold provided a positive pre-year-end update, confirming it met gold production guidance for the 11th consecutive year, achieved robust cash generation, and returned a record R4.4 billion in dividends to shareholders.

check_boxKey Events · Earnings and Guidance · HMY

• Met Gold Production Guidance

  Harmony Gold met its annual gold production guidance for the 11th consecutive year, expecting 1.4 million to 1.5 million ounces for FY26 with all-in sustaining costs within guidance.

• Strong Copper Performance & Growth

  The CSA copper mine is expected to deliver towards the upper end of guidance (17,500-18,500 tonnes), with cash costs below guidance. The Eva Copper project is progressing, though an environmental pause occurred due to a protected species.

• Record Shareholder Returns

  The company generated robust cash flow, enabling a record R4.4 billion (approximately $240 million USD) in dividends returned to shareholders over the past 12 months.

• ESG Rating Upgrade Confirmed

  Harmony Gold's MSCI ESG rating was upgraded to 'A', reflecting strengthened sustainable and responsible business practices, an event previously reported on April 29, 2026.

auto_awesomeAnalysis · HMY · Energy & Transportation

This filing provides a comprehensive pre-year-end operational and financial update, reinforcing the company's consistent performance. Meeting gold production guidance for over a decade, coupled with strong cash flow and a record dividend payout, demonstrates operational stability and a commitment to shareholder returns. While an environmental pause at the Eva Copper project introduces a minor risk, the company's proactive engagement with stakeholders suggests a managed approach. This positive update helps to balance recent negative news regarding fatal incidents.