RNS Number:6380S
Harmony Gold Mining Co Ld
8 March 2002

Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited
Registration Number 1950/038232/06
(Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa)


Johannesburg, 8 March 2002 - Harmony today announced that its shareholding in
Hill 50 Limited had reached 53.1%. Harmony also has a relevant interest in 77.5%
of the Hill 50 listed options.

As a result of the acceptances and on-market purchases to-date, Harmony now has
shareholder control of Hill 50. Bernard Swanepoel, chief executive, commented,
"We are obviously very pleased with the progress being made with more than a
week to go. The acceptances by such a large portion of Hill 50 shareholders at
such an early stage confirms the fair value of the Harmony offer. We encourage
all remaining Hill 50 shareholders to accept the Harmony offer as soon as
possible."

The Harmony offers are scheduled to close on 15 March 2002.

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