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Trading statement for the six months ended 30 June 2026
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")
Trading statement for the six months ended 30 June 2026
Kumba is finalising its financial results for the six months ended 30 June 2026 (the period) and further information will be provided
in the Company's Production and Sales Report for the period which will be released on the Stock Exchange News Service of the
JSE (SENS) on 23 July 2026, and the Company's financial results announcement for the period which will be released on SENS on
28 July 2026.
The Company delivered a resilient operational performance during the period despite challenging operating conditions with the
heaviest rainfall in many decades experienced at its operations during the second quarter. Total production was therefore 3%
lower, reflecting a solid performance at Sishen offset by planned lower production at Kolomela. Sales volumes were 1% lower,
largely due to the first of two planned 10-day Transnet logistics maintenance shutdowns in May 2026.
Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) were, however, negatively impacted by the rand
strengthening by 11% to the US dollar and a marginally lower US dollar average realised free-on-board export iron ore price. In
addition to this, the EBITDA was lower in the period under review due to a once-off payment from Transnet in relation to logistics
performance which was received in the six months ended 30 June 2025 (comparative period). These factors account for
approximately 96% of the movement in EBITDA. Consequently, EBITDA for the period is expected to be between R10,433 and
R11,194 million, reflecting a decrease of between 30% and 35% from the comparative period. Reported EBITDA for the
comparative period (released on SENS on 29 July 2025) was R15,991 million.
Given this context, and in terms of paragraph 6.26 of the JSE Limited Listings Requirements, companies are required to publish a
trading statement as soon as they are reasonably certain that the financial results for the period to be reported upon next will
differ by at least 20% from those of the previous corresponding period.
Accordingly, shareholders are advised that headline earnings for the period are likely to be between R4,063 million and R4,360
million, a decrease of between 39% and 43% from the comparative period. Headline earnings per share (HEPS) are likely to be
between R12.68 and R13.61, reflecting a decrease of between 39% and 43% from the comparative period. Reported headline
earnings and HEPS for the comparative period were R7,141 million and R22.26, respectively.
Basic earnings for the period are expected to be between R3,975 million and R4,265 million, reflecting a decrease of between 40%
and 44% from the comparative period. Basic earnings per share (EPS) are expected to be between R12.41 and R13.31, a decrease
of between 40% and 44% from the comparative period. Reported basic earnings and EPS for the comparative period were R7,112
million and R22.17, respectively.
This announcement contains forward-looking statements which are based on the Company's current beliefs and expectations
about future events. The financial information contained in this announcement has not been reviewed and reported on by the
Company's external auditors.
Interim results presentation webcast
The Company's financial results announcement for the six-month period ending 30 June 2026 will be available on the Company's
website www.angloamericankumba.com at 07:05 CAT and the presentation will be available from 11:00 CAT on 28 July 2026.
Johannesburg
21 July 2026
Sponsor
RAND MERCHANT BANK (A division of FirstRand Bank Limited)
For further information, please contact:
Company Secretary
Fazila Patel
fazila.patel@angloamerican.com
Mobile: +27 83 297 2293
Investors Media
Penny Himlok Melangini Pillay
penny.himlok@angloamerican.com melanini.pillay@angloamerican.com
Mobile: +27 82 781 1888 Mobile: +27 76 959 2019
Notes to editors:
Kumba Iron Ore Limited, a member of the Anglo American plc group, is a leading value-adding supplier of high quality iron ore to
the global steel industry. Kumba produces iron ore in South Africa at Sishen and Kolomela mines in the Northern Cape Province.
Kumba exports iron ore to customers around the globe including in China, Japan, South Korea and a number of countries in Europe
and the Middle East and North Africa region.
www.angloamericankumba.com
Anglo American is a leading global mining company focused on the responsible production of copper, premium iron ore and crop
nutrients – future-enabling products that are essential for decarbonising the global economy, improving living standards, and food
security. Our portfolio of world-class operations and outstanding resource endowments offers value-accretive growth potential
across all three businesses, positioning us to deliver into structurally attractive major demand growth trends.
Our integrated approach to sustainability and innovation drives our decision-making across the value chain, from how we discover
new resources to how we mine, process, move and market our products to our customers – safely, efficiently and responsibly. Our
Sustainable Mining Plan commits us to a series of stretching goals over different time horizons to ensure we contribute to a healthy
environment, create thriving communities and build trust as a corporate leader. We work together with our business partners and
diverse stakeholders to unlock enduring value from precious natural resources for our shareholders, for the benefit of the
communities and countries in which we operate, and for society as a whole. Anglo American is re-imagining mining to improve
people's lives.
Anglo American is currently implementing a number of major structural changes to unlock the inherent value in its portfolio and
thereby accelerate delivery of its strategic priorities of Operational excellence, Portfolio simplification, and Growth. The sale of our
steelmaking coal and nickel businesses and the separation of our iconic diamond business (De Beers) continue to progress and,
once completed, will focus Anglo American on its world-class resource asset base in copper, premium iron ore and crop nutrients.
www.angloamerican.com
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monitoring within their specific businesses.
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Forward looking statements
This document includes forward-looking statements. All statements other than statements of historical fact included in this
document may be forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, those regarding Kumba's financial position, business,
acquisition and divestment strategy, dividend policy, plans and objectives of management for future operations, prospects and
projects (including development plans and objectives relating to Kumba's products, production forecasts and Ore Reserve and
Mineral Resource positions), the anticipated benefits of mergers and acquisitions (including any assessment or quantification of
potential synergies) and sustainability performance related (including environmental, social and governance) goals, ambitions,
targets, visions, milestones and aspirations. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of words such as "believe",
"expect", "intend", "aim", "project", "anticipate", "estimate", "plan", "may", "should", "will", "target" and words of similar meaning.
By their nature, such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may
cause the actual results, performance or achievements of Kumba or industry results to be materially different from any future
results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.
Such forward-looking statements are based on numerous assumptions regarding Kumba's present and future business strategies
and the environment in which Kumba will operate in the future. Important factors that could cause Kumba's actual results,
performance or achievements to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include, among others, levels of
actual production during any period, levels of global demand and product prices, unanticipated downturns in business
relationships with customers or their purchases from Kumba, mineral resource exploration and project development capabilities
and delivery, recovery rates and other operational capabilities, safety, health or environmental incidents, the ability to identify,
consummate and integrate pending or potential acquisitions, disposals, investments, mergers, demergers, syndications, joint
ventures or other transactions, the effects of global pandemics and outbreaks of infectious diseases, the impact of attacks from
third parties on our information systems, natural catastrophes or adverse geological conditions, climate change and extreme
weather events, the outcome of litigation or regulatory proceedings, the availability of mining and processing equipment, the
ability to obtain key inputs in a timely manner, the ability to produce and transport products profitably, the availability of necessary
infrastructure (including transportation) services, the development, efficacy and adoption of new or competing technology,
challenges in realising resource estimates or discovering new economic mineralisation, the impact of foreign currency exchange
rates on market prices and operating costs, the availability of sufficient credit, liquidity and counterparty risks, the effects of
inflation, terrorism, war, conflict, political or civil unrest, uncertainty, tensions and disputes and economic and financial conditions
around the world, evolving societal and stakeholder requirements and expectations, shortages of skilled employees, unexpected
difficulties relating to acquisitions or divestitures, competitive pressures and the actions of competitors, activities by courts,
regulators and governmental authorities such as in relation to permitting or forcing closure of mines and ceasing of operations or
maintenance of Kumba's assets and changes in taxation or safety, health, environmental or other types of regulation in the
countries where Kumba operates, conflicts over land and resource ownership rights and such other risk factors identified in
Kumba's most recent Annual Report. Forward-looking statements should therefore be construed in light of such risk factors, and
undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date
of this document. Kumba expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking (except as required by applicable law, rules or
regulations) to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statement contained herein to reflect any change
in Kumba's expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is
based.
Nothing in this document should be interpreted to mean that future earnings per share of Kumba will necessarily match or exceed
its historical published earnings per share. Certain statistical and other information included in this document is sourced from third
party sources (including, but not limited to, externally conducted studies and trials). As such it has not been independently verified
and presents the views of those third parties, but may not necessarily correspond to the views held by Kumba and Kumba expressly
disclaims any responsibility for, or liability in respect of, such information.
No Investment Advice
This document has been prepared without reference to your particular investment objectives, financial situation, taxation position
and particular needs. It is important that you view this document in its entirety. If you are in any doubt in relation to these matters,
you should consult your stockbroker, bank manager, solicitor, accountant, taxation adviser or other independent financial adviser
(where applicable, as authorised under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 in the UK, or in South Africa, under the
Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act 37 of 2002 or under any other applicable legislation).
Alternative Performance Measures
Throughout this document a range of financial and non-financial measures are used to assess our performance, including a number
of financial measures that are not defined or specified under IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards), which are termed
'Alternative Performance Measures' (APMs). Management uses these measures to monitor the Company's financial performance
alongside IFRS measures to improve the comparability of information between reporting periods and businesses. These APMs
should be considered in addition to, and not as a substitute for, or as superior to, measures of financial performance, financial
position or cash flows reported in accordance with IFRS. APMs are not uniformly defined by all companies, including those in the
Company's industry. Accordingly, they may not be comparable with similarly titled measures and disclosures by other companies.
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Date: 21-07-2026 08:44:00
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