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Harmony says 4 workers trapped in SAfrica mine

Mon Oct 26, 2009 8:47am EDT

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JOHANNESBURG, Oct 26 (Reuters) - South Africa's Harmony Gold Mining Co. (HARJ.J) said on Monday four workers were trapped underground at its Target mine in the country's Free State province after ground fell on them in a section of the mine.

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The company's spokeswoman Esha Brijmohan, said she could not confirm whether production was ongoing or not, but that rescue workers were trying to reach the miners. (Reporting by James Macharia)

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