Appointment 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) Share code: KIO ISIN: ZAE000085346 (“Kumba” or “the Company”) APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTOR The Company is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Sango Ntsaluba as an independent non-executive director of the Board and Chairman of the Audit Committee, with effect from 5 June 2017. Sango has been the executive chairman (and co-founder) of NMT Capital, a diversified investment holding company, since 2002. He is a founding member of SizweNtsalubaGobodo, a successful firm of accountants and auditors. He also sits on the boards of Basil Read Holdings Limited, Pioneer Foods Limited and Barloworld Limited. Sango has served on various public sector boards, including currently the National Housing Finance Corporation (NHFC) and previously, the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA). He holds a BComm degree from the University of Fort Hare, a BCompt (Honours) degree from the University of South Africa, a Masters in Commerce (Development Finance) degree from the University of Cape Town and a Higher Diploma in Tax Law from the University of Johannesburg. Sango is a qualified Chartered Accountant (SA). Fani Titi, Chairman of the Board, said: “We look forward to welcoming Sango to Kumba. Sango’s diverse commercial experience, strong business acumen and proven track record in the auditing and accounting sphere will enrich our board discussions. We wish Sango great success in his new role.” This announcement is made in compliance with the JSE Listing Requirements. Centurion 30th May 2017 Sponsor RAND MERCHANT BANK (A division of FirstRand Bank Limited) For further information, please contact: Media Investors Yvonne Mfolo Nerina Bodasing yvonne.mfolo2@angloamerican.com Nerina.bodasing@angloamerican.com Tel: +27 12 683 7067 Tel: +27 12 622 8324 Mobile: +27 83 469 4566 Mobile: +27 82 940 7505 Date: 30/05/2017 04:00:00 Produced by the JSE SENS Department. The SENS service is an information dissemination service administered by the JSE Limited ('JSE'). The JSE does not, whether expressly, tacitly or implicitly, represent, warrant or in any way guarantee the truth, accuracy or completeness of the information published on SENS. The JSE, their officers, employees and agents accept no liability for (or in respect of) any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential loss or damage of any kind or nature, howsoever arising, from the use of SENS or the use of, or reliance on, information disseminated through SENS.