KIO - Kumba Iron Ore Limited - Resignation of director

KIO - Kumba Iron Ore Limited - Resignation of 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)                                            
JSE Share code: KIO                                                             
ISIN: ZAE000085346                                                              
("Kumba" or "the Company")                                                      
RESIGNATION OF DIRECTOR                                                         
The Company hereby announces that Mr Peter Matlare, a non-executive             
director of Kumba, has notified the board of his intention to resign from       
the Kumba board as at 31 March 2012 due to increased commitments. The board     
expresses its gratitude to Mr Matlare for his excellent contribution to the     
board and the Company and wishes him well in his future endeavors.              
Centurion                                                                       
15 February 2012                                                                
Enquiries contact:                                                              
Mr VF Malie                                                                     
Company Secretary                                                               
Kumba Iron Ore Limited                                                          
Tel: (012) 683 7060                                                             
Sponsor                                                                         
RAND MERCHANT BANK (A division of FirstRand Bank Limited)                       
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