Van Eck discloses 40.8M HMY shares, 6.41% beneficial stake

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Van Eck Associates Corporation filed a Schedule 13G/A (Amendment No. 16) disclosing beneficial ownership in Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited (HMY).

The firm reported 40,807,468 common shares beneficially owned, representing 6.41% of the class as of the event date. It had sole voting power over 40,619,109 shares and sole dispositive power over 40,807,468 shares, with no shared voting or dispositive power stated.

Van Eck is classified as an investment adviser (IA) and certified the holdings were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business, not to change or influence control. The date of event was September 30, 2025; the certification was signed by Ashley Sousa on behalf of the firm.

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Routine ownership update: Van Eck at 6.41% of HMY.

Van Eck Associates reported beneficial ownership of 40,807,468 Harmony Gold shares, equal to 6.41% of the class. It holds sole voting power over 40,619,109 shares and sole dispositive power over 40,807,468 shares.

The filing is under Schedule 13G/A, used for passive ownership. The certification states the position is held in the ordinary course and not for influencing control, aligning with a passive stance.

The September 30, 2025 event date anchors the ownership snapshot. Actual trading activity or changes in stake beyond this figure are not detailed here; future amendments would reflect any material changes.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 16)

HARMONY GOLD MINING CO LTD

(Name of Issuer)

Comon Shares

(Title of Class of Securities)

413216300

(CUSIP Number)

09/30/2025

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 413216300

1

Names of Reporting Persons

VAN ECK ASSOCIATES CORP

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 40,619,109.00
6	Shared Voting Power
7	Sole Dispositive Power 40,807,468.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

40,807,468.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

6.41 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: HARMONY GOLD MINING CO LTD
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: PO BOX 2, RANDFONTEIN, JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, 1760
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: Van Eck Associates Corporation
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: 666 Third Ave, 9th Floor, New York, NY 10017
(c)	Citizenship: Delaware
(d)	Title of class of securities: Comon Shares
(e)	CUSIP No.: 413216300
Item 3.	If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)	Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)	Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)	Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)	Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)	An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)	An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)	A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)	A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)	A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)	A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:
(k)	Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: 40,807,468
(b)	Percent of class: 6.41 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 40,619,109
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 40,807,468
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

VAN ECK ASSOCIATES CORP

Signature:	Ashley Sousa
Name/Title:	Assistant Vice President, Van Eck Associates Corporation
Date:	11/12/2025

FAQ

What did Van Eck disclose about HMY in this Schedule 13G/A?

Van Eck Associates reported beneficial ownership of 40,807,468 Harmony Gold shares, equal to 6.41% of the class.

How many HMY shares does Van Eck have voting power over?

Van Eck reported sole voting power over 40,619,109 shares and no shared voting power.

What is Van Eck’s dispositive power over HMY shares?

It reported sole dispositive power over 40,807,468 shares and no shared dispositive power.

What is the event date for Van Eck’s HMY ownership?

The filing lists an event date of September 30, 2025.

What type of filer is Van Eck in this 13G/A?

Van Eck is classified as an Investment Adviser (IA) under Rule 13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E).

Did Van Eck indicate an intent to influence control of Harmony Gold (HMY)?

No. The certification states the securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business, not to influence control.

Who signed the 13G/A for Van Eck and when?

It was signed by Ashley Sousa, Assistant Vice President, on November 12, 2025.