Production at Sishen Mine Continues to Ramp up

Kumba Iron Ore(Kumba)confirms that production at the Company's Sishen Mine continues to ramp up following the end of the illegal occupation of the mine by a small group of striking employees on Tuesday,16 October 2012.Sishen's normal shift roster was restored towards the end of last week.In the first instance,employees reported for a two-day safety induction and certain mining activities resumed on Saturday,20 October 2012.However,employee attendance rates in the mining production area are on average still lower than 50%,which is less than what is required for the full operation of the mine.The South African Police Service is maintaining a strong presence in the areas around the mine and incidences of intimidation are being reported to them.The Company will provide a further update when it publishes its 3Q12 production statement on 25 October 2012.