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Kumba - Iron Ore exports resume at Saldanha
KUMBA RESOURCES LIMITED
Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa
(Registration Number: 2000/011076/06)
Share Code: KMB
ISIN Number: ZAE000034310
("Kumba")
IRON ORE EXPORTS RESUME AT SALDANHA
Diversified metals and mining company Kumba Resources Limited (Kumba) today
announced that its iron ore exports through the port of Saldanha have resumed on
15 October 2006, ahead of schedule following a Transnet initiative to re-
commission one of its two ship loaders at the port.
Kumba announced on 28 September 2006 that exports of iron ore from the port,
operated by SA Port Operations, a division of Transnet, had been disrupted
following the failure of ship loader No.2 on 26 September 2006.
The initiative to re-commission ship loader No.1, which sustained damage to its
feed conveyor during the failure, was completed ahead of schedule and Kumba"s
iron ore exports are now back on track. Kumba and its customers are currently
re-scheduling the shipping in order to minimise the impact on this year"s
shipping volumes.
Kumba regrets the impact this development had on some of its customers.
Editor"s Note:
Kumba Resources Limited, one of the largest South African-based mining companies
listed on the JSE Securities Exchange, is a focused metals and mining company
with a diverse commodity portfolio consisting of iron ore, coal, mineral sands,
base metals and industrial minerals. www.kumbaresources.com
Enquiries:
Trevor Arran
General Manager: Corporate Affairs & Investor Relations
Tel: +27 (0) 12 307 3292
Mobile: +27 (0) 83 609 1444
19 October 2006
Sponsor: J.P.Morgan Equities Limited
Date: 19/10/2006 12:51:02 PM Produced by the JSE SENS Department
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