Harmony Gold Mining (NYSE:HMY) said Thursday it appointed current COO Beyers Nel as its new CEO, succeeding Peter Steenkamp, who will retire effective January 1. Nel has worked at Harmony (HMY ...

Nel took over from Peter Steenkamp in January. Steenkamp retired from the company after nine years in charge. He was previously COO of the company, a position held by Nel prior to his appointment last ...

Peter Steenkamp, the CEO of Harmony Gold, said yesterday that the performance of the company for the period reflected higher ounces, stability in the cost structure and ongoing investments.