Kumba Resources Limited - Participation of Kumba in the Hope Downs Project
Kumba Resources Limited
Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa
(Registration Number: 2000/011076/06)
Share Code: KMB
ISIN Number: ZAE000034310
(`Kumba`)
Participation of Kumba in the Hope Downs Project
Shareholders are referred to the announcement dated 5 April 2005 informing
shareholders that the Hancock Group in Australia (`Hancock`) has acquired an
option to purchase the entire interest of Downs Holdings BV (`Downs`) in the
Project (`the option`).
Shareholders are now advised that Hancock has given notice to Downs of its
intention to exercise the option on 1 July 2005. In order to exercise of the
option Hancock must pay to Downs an amount of A$231 428 206 (`the option
amount`). Should the option amount not be paid on 1 July 2005, the option will
lapse.
15 June 2005
Sponsor: JP Morgan
Contact person: Trevor Arran
General Manager: Corporate Affairs & Investor Relations
+27(12) 307 3292 (office)
+27(83609144) (mobile)
trevor.arran@kumbaresources.com
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