BRIEF-Harmony Gold Mining appoints Alwyn Pretorius as COO

JOHANNESBURG, March 3 (Reuters) - Harmony Gold Mining Company Ltd HARJ.J :

* Says appoints Alwyn Pretorius as chief operating officer

* Tom Smith, who held the role as chief operating officer, has resigned to pursue other business interests.

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