Harmony Gold Reaffirms Full-Year Guidance, Citing Strong H1FY26 Performance and Higher Gold Prices

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Harmony Gold expects solid financial performance for the first half of fiscal year 2026, driven by elevated gold prices and strong cash flow, and reaffirms its full-year production and cost guidance despite temporary Q2 operational impacts.

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• Reaffirms Full-Year Guidance

  The company expects to meet its full-year production guidance of 1,400,000-1,500,000oz gold and all-in-sustaining cost (AISC) guidance of R1,150,000/kg to R1,220,000/kg.

• Solid H1FY26 Performance Expected

  Harmony anticipates strong financial results for the six months ended December 31, 2025, supported by elevated gold prices and robust free-cash-flow generation.

• Temporary Operational Headwinds Addressed

  Q2FY26 operational impacts from mill motor failure, deferred gold shipment, and an industry-wide cyanide shortage are temporary and being resolved.

• Copper Project Progress

  Integration of the newly acquired CSA copper mine is advancing, and an Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contractor has been appointed for the Eva Copper Project.

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This filing provides a positive update on Harmony Gold's financial outlook, confirming that the company is on track to meet its full-year production and cost guidance. The strong performance is attributed to favorable gold prices and robust cash flow generation, which are critical for a mining company. While Q2 experienced some operational challenges, the company asserts these are temporary and being addressed. Progress on the newly acquired CSA copper mine and the Eva Copper Project further supports long-term growth prospects, enhancing investor confidence in the company's strategic direction and operational stability.