Harmony Gold Reports Rise In Q2 Net Profit

Harmony Gold Mining Co

reported a rise in its second-quarter net profit. Harmony Gold's quarterly net profit surged to 1.046 billion rand, from ZAR296 million, in the year-ago period. Its gold output climbed to 344,592 troy ounces from 323,275 ounces. Harmony Gold shares closed at $12.41 on Friday.