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Kumba Resources Limited - Kumba Receives Summons Relating To Senegal Project
KUMBA RESOURCES LIMITED
Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa
(Registration Number: 2000/011076/06)
Share Code: KMB
ISIN Number: ZAE000034310
("Kumba" or "the company")
KUMBA RECEIVES SUMMONS RELATING TO SENEGAL PROJECT
Diversified metals and mining company Kumba Resources Limited (Kumba) today
announced that a summons has been served on the company by Lithos Corporation
(Pty) Limited. The summons is for a claim of US$196 million. The claim is
based on an alleged breach of contract, by Kumba, in relation to an iron ore
deposit at Faleme in Senegal.
Kumba believes that the claim is without foundation and that Kumba will have no
liability with regard to this matter and has received legal advice confirming
this view. Kumba will take all steps necessary to defend the action.
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, heavy minerals, coal,
base metals and industrial minerals. www.kumbaresources.com
For enquiries:
Trevor Arran
General Manager: Corporate Affairs & Investor Relations
Tel: (012) 307 3292
Mobile: 083 609 1444
31 October 2006
Sponsor: J.P.Morgan Equities Limited
Date: 31/10/2006 08:00:06 AM Produced by the JSE SENS Department
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