KIO - Kumba Iron Ore Limited - Acceptance of share options by director

KIO - Kumba Iron Ore Limited - Acceptance of share options by director          
Kumba Iron Ore Limited                                                          
A member of the Anglo American plc group                                        
(Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa)                                  
(Registration number 2005/015852/06)                                            
Share code: KIO                                                                 
ISIN: ZAE000085346                                                              
("KIO")                                                                         
ACCEPTANCE OF SHARE OPTIONS BY DIRECTOR                                         
In terms of the JSE Limited Listings Requirements, the following information,   
relating to the acceptance of share options by a director of KIO is disclosed:  
Director:                     Vincent Uren                                      
Acceptance date:              20 December 2007                                  
Class of securities:          Options in respect of ordinary shares             
Number of securities:         550                                               
Strike Price:                 R267.61 per share                                 
Value of acceptance:          R147 185.50                                       
Vesting period:               Share options vest after three years on certain   
                             performance criteria being met in terms of the     
Kumba Iron Ore Long Term Incentive Plan            

Nature of interest:           Direct beneficial                                 
Clearance obtained:           Yes                                               
20 December 2007                                                                
Enquiries contact:                                                              
Mr VF Malie                                                                     
Company Secretary                                                               
Kumba Iron Ore Limited                                                          
Tel: (012) 683 7060                                                             
Company Sponsors                                                                
Rand Merchant Bank (A division of FirstRand Bank Limited)                       
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