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Wafi-Golpu Memorandum of Understanding signed
Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited
Registration number 1950/038232/06
Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa
ISIN: ZAE000015228
JSE share code: HAR
(“Harmony” or “the company”)
Wafi-Golpu Memorandum of Understanding signed
Tuesday, 11 December 2018. Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited (Harmony) and its Wafi-
Golpu Joint Venture (WGJV) partner Newcrest Mining Limited (Newcrest) have today signed
a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Independent State of Papua New Guinea.
The MOU is an affirmation of the parties’ intent to proceed with the Wafi-Golpu Project,
subject to finalisation of the permitting process and Harmony and Newcrest board
approvals.
The MOU establishes the framework for the parties to progress the permitting of the
Wafi-Golpu Project as quickly as practicable in accordance with applicable regulatory
processes. It provides a framework of key terms to be included in the Mining
Development Contract and other related agreements with the State, including provision
for stability to underpin the significant long-term investment required to develop and
operate the Project. The MOU also re-affirms the intention of the parties to complete
the permitting process and achieve grant of a Special Mining Lease by 30 June 2019.
“This MOU is an important step in progressing the permitting of the Wafi-Golpu project.
I wish to thank Prime Minister O’Neill and his Government for the constructive manner
in which they have worked with the WGJV partners and for the commitment demonstrated
in advancing this important project in the best interests of the people of Papua New
Guinea and shareholders,” said Peter Steenkamp, chief executive officer.
Peter added: “Our joint understanding of the terms and timeline that we are working
towards as set out in the MOU is central to the commencement of the initial work
program. Harmony is committed to make a meaningful contribution to the social and
economic development of Papua New Guinea and we look forward to continue working with
the government and people of Papua New Guinea to complete the permitting process.”
As a result of entering into the MOU, the WGJV is completing approval processes to
commence a substantial work program, including the establishment of underground access
for further drilling of the Golpu deposit and the construction of a bridge over the
Markham River, which is an integral feature of the proposed new Northern Access road
from the Highlands Highway to the mine site. The MOU recognises that development of
the Wafi-Golpu Project will be of major economic significance to the people of Papua
New Guinea, and encourages the development of the Project in a way which will contribute
to the advancement of the social and economic welfare of the people of Papua New
Guinea, while also providing a viable and stable foundation for the long term
development of the Project by the WGJV.
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About the Wafi-Golpu Project
Harmony and Newcrest each currently own 50% of Wafi-Golpu through the WGJV.
The State of PNG retains the right to purchase, at a pro rata share of accumulated
exploration expenditure, up to 30% equity interest in any mineral discovery at Wafi-
Golpu, at any time before the commencement of mining. If the State of PNG chooses to
take-up its full 30% interest, the interest of each of Harmony and Newcrest will become
35%.
The Golpu deposit is located approximately 65km south-west of Lae in the Morobe Province
of PNG which is the second largest city in PNG and will host the Wafi-Golpu export
facilities. The proposed mine site sits at an elevation of approximately 200 metres
above sea level in moderately hilly terrain and is located near the Watut River
approximately 30km upstream from the confluence of the Watut and Markham rivers.
The Feasibility Study Update was release in March 2018. Project economics set out in
the Feasibility Study Update demonstrates significant free cash flow generation. Once
in production, the asset has the potential of being one of the lowest decile cost
copper-gold producers.
The WGJV submitted an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Project to the
relevant Papua New Guinean regulatory authority, Conservation and Environment
Protection Agency (CEPA) in June 2018. Consultation with the regulatory authority,
community and other stakeholders is ongoing.
For further information please contact
Lauren Fourie
+27 (0)71 607 1498
lauren.fourie@harmony.co.za
This information is available on our website at www.harmony.co.za /what-we-
do/exploration/wafi-golpu
Forward Looking Statements
This report contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provided
by Section 21E of the Exchange Act and Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended
(the “Securities Act”), with respect to our financial condition, results of operations,
business strategies, operating efficiencies, competitive positions, growth opportunities for
existing services, plans and objectives of management, markets for stock and other matters.
These forward-looking statements, including, among others, those relating to our future
business prospects, revenues, and the potential benefit of acquisitions (including statements
regarding growth and cost savings) wherever they may occur in this presentation and the
exhibits, are necessarily estimates reflecting the best judgment of our senior management and
involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ
materially from those suggested by the forward-looking statements. As a consequence, these
forward looking statements should be considered in light of various important factors,
including those set forth in this presentation. Important factors that could cause actual
results to differ materially from estimates or projections contained in the forward-looking
statements include, without limitation: overall economic and business conditions in South
Africa, Papua New Guinea, Australia and elsewhere; estimates of future earnings, and the
sensitivity of earnings to gold and other metals prices; estimates of future gold and other
metals production and sales; estimates of future cash costs; estimates of future cash flows,
and the sensitivity of cash flows to the gold and other metals prices; estimates of provision
for silicosis settlement; statements regarding future debt repayments; estimates of future
capital expenditures; the success of our business strategy, development activities and other
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initiatives; future financial position, plans, strategies, objectives, capital expenditures,
projected costs and anticipated cost savings and financing plans; estimates of reserves
statements regarding future exploration results and the replacement of reserves; the ability
to achieve anticipated efficiencies and other cost savings in connection with past and future
acquisitions, as well as at existing operations; fluctuations in the market price of gold; the
occurrence of hazards associated with underground and surface gold mining; the occurrence of
labor disruptions; power cost increases as well as power stoppages, fluctuations and usage
constraints; supply chain shortages and increases in the prices of production imports and the
availability, terms and deployment of capital; changes in government regulation and the
political environment, particularly tax, mining rights, environmental regulation and business
ownership including any interpretation thereof ; fluctuations in exchange rates and currency
devaluations and other macroeconomic monetary policies; the adequacy of the Group’s insurance
coverage; and socio-economic or political instability in South Africa, Papua New Guinea,
Australia and other countries in which we operate. For a more detailed discussion of such
risks and other factors (such as availability of credit or other sources of financing), see
the Company’s latest Integrated Annual Report and Form 20-F which is on file with the
Securities and Exchange Commission, as well as the Company’s other Securities and Exchange
Commission filings. The Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly or release any
revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the
date of this presentation or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as
required by law. The foregoing factors and others described under “Risk Factors” should not be
construed as exhaustive.
For a more detailed discussion of such risks and other factors (such as availability of credit
or other sources of financing), see the company’s latest Form 20-F which is on file with the
Securities and Exchange Commission, as well as the company’s other Securities and Exchange
Commission filings. The company undertakes no obligation to update publicly or release any
revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the
date of this report or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as required
by law. All subsequent written or oral forward-looking statements attributable to Harmony or
any person acting on its behalf are qualified by the cautionary statements herein.
Ends.
11 December 2018
Corporate office:
Randfontein Office Park
P O Box 2
Randfontein
South Africa 1760
T +27 (11) 411 2000
Listing codes:
JSE: HAR
NYSE: HMY
ISIN no:
ZAE000015228
Registration no: 1950/038232/06
JSE Sponsor: J.P. Morgan Equities South Africa Propriety Limited
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Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited (Harmony), a world-class gold mining and
exploration company, has operations and assets in South Africa and Papua New Guinea
(PNG). Harmony, which has more than 68 years’ experience in the industry, is the
second largest gold producer in South Africa. Our assets include one open pit mine
and several exploration tenements in PNG, as well as 9 underground mines and 1 open
pit operation and several surface sources in South Africa. In addition, we own 50%
of the significant Golpu project in a joint venture in PNG.
The company’s primary stock exchange listing is on the JSE with a secondary listing
on the New York Stock Exchange. The bulk of our shareholders are in South Africa and
the United States. Additional information on the company is available on the
corporate website, www.harmony.co.za.
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