Cautionary Announcement: Update regarding Supply Agreement discussions with Kumba Iron Ore Limited (“Kumba”)
ArcelorMittal South Africa Limited
Registration number: 1989/002164/06
Share code: ACL
ISIN: ZAE 000134961
(“ArcelorMittal South Africa”)
CAUTIONARY ANNOUNCEMENT: UPDATE REGARDING SUPPLY AGREEMENT
DISCUSSIONS WITH KUMBA IRON ORE LIMITED (“KUMBA”)
Shareholders were previously advised that the Sishen Iron Ore
Company (Pty) Ltd (“SIOC”) and ArcelorMittal South Africa
(collectively “the Parties”) had reached agreement on the basis of
the new interim pricing agreement governing the terms and conditions
on which SIOC will sell iron ore to ArcelorMittal South Africa from
the Sishen Mine with effect from 1 January 2013 until 31 December
2013 or until the conclusion of the legal processes in relation to
the 2001 Sishen Supply Agreement (whichever is sooner).
Pursuant to the objective of ensuring long term stability and
security of iron ore supply, shareholders are advised that
discussions are underway on the possibility of a new supply
agreement for iron ore from Kumba’s mines including Sishen and
Thabazimbi.
Shareholders are advised to exercise caution when dealing in
ArcelorMittal South Africa’s securities until a further announcement
is made.
27 September 2013
Sponsor to ArcelorMittal South Africa
Deutsche Securities (SA) Proprietary Limited
For further information please contact:
Themba Hlengani
Manager: Corporate Communications
Tel: (016) 889 2425 or 083 440 0158
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