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Kumba Iron Ore KIO.JO · ZAc

Materials · JSE · 🇿🇦 South Africa

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22,572.00

+1.42%

Close of 6 Nov 2026, in ZAc

About Kumba Iron Ore

Its shares trade on JSE under the ticker KIO.JO. It has been listed since 20 November 2006. In the fiscal year to 31 December 2025, it reported revenue of ZAR 72.11bn and net income of ZAR 14.61bn. At that date it held total assets of ZAR 103.70bn and shareholders' equity of ZAR 54.94bn.

Kumba Iron Ore Ltd. engages in the extraction, production, and sale iron ore. The company is headquartered in Centurion, Gauteng. The company went IPO on 2006-11-20. The firm is engaged in the exploration, beneficiation, marketing, sale and shipping of iron ore. The firm's segments include Sishen mine, Kolomela mine, Logistics, Shipping operations and Other. The firm operates primarily in South Africa, with mining operations in the Northern Cape and a port operation in Saldanha Bay, Western Cape Kumba holds interest in Sishen Iron Ore Company (Pty) Ltd (SIOC). The firm's mining operations and projects include Kolomela mine, which is located in the Northern Cape Province near the town of Postmasburg and Sishen mine, which is located in the Northern Cape Province near the town of Kathu.

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Company facts

Sector
Materials
Industry
Metals & Mining
Listed since
20 Nov 2006
Employees
6,005

Leadership

Pay as last reported

  • Mr. Terence GoodlaceIndependent Non-Executive Chairman of the BoardZAR 2.1m
  • Ms. Nompumelelo ZikalalaChief Executive Officer, Executive Director, since 2022ZAR 30.1m
  • Mr. Bothwell MazaruraChief Financial Officer, Executive Director, since 2017ZAR 14.9m
  • Ms. Tumi MbathaChief Technology OfficerZAR 5.2m
  • Mr. Andre RouxSenior General ManagerZAR 9.9m
  • Ms. Simi RamgoolamExecutive Head of Human ResourcesZAR 9.6m
  • Mr. Gerrie NortjeExecutive Head of Technical and StrategyZAR 12.5m
  • Dr. Pranill RamchanderExecutive Head of Corporate AffairsZAR 7.9m
  • Ms. Nandi SibanyoniExecutive Head of Safety and Sustainable DevelopmentZAR 7.0m
  • Ms. Fazila PatelCompany SecretaryZAR 4.8m
  • Ms. Mary BomelaLead Non-Executive Independent DirectorZAR 1.5m
  • Mr. Themba MkhwanaziNon-Executive Director, since 2016ZAR 793,000

Environmental, social and governance

Scores out of 100, from our data supplier

ESG
Overall
95
Environment
99
Social
99
Governance
87
Direct emissions (scope 1)
548,000 t
Energy emissions (scope 2)
420,000 t
Value chain emissions (scope 3)
34,753,300 t
Women in the workforce
26%
Carbon reduction policy
Yes
Human rights policy
Yes

SWOT analysis

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Strengths

  • Strong market position: Kumba Iron Ore Ltd holds a prominent position in the iron ore mining industry, benefiting from its large reserves and high-quality ore deposits.
  • Robust financial performance: The company has consistently delivered strong financial results, with steady revenue growth and healthy profit margins.
  • Advanced technology and infrastructure: Kumba Iron Ore Ltd has invested significantly in modern mining equipment and infrastructure, enabling efficient production processes and cost optimization.
  • Strong brand reputation: Known for its reliability and adherence to high safety and environmental standards, the company has built a trusted brand image among stakeholders.

Weaknesses

  • Dependency on iron ore prices: Kumba Iron Ore Ltd's profitability is heavily influenced by fluctuations in global iron ore prices, making it vulnerable to market volatility.
  • Reliance on key customers and markets: The company's revenue relies significantly on a few key customers and may be affected by changes in demand or political/economic conditions in these markets.
  • Environmental impact: As an iron ore mining company, Kumba Iron Ore Ltd faces scrutiny regarding its environmental impact, particularly related to land rehabilitation and emissions.

Opportunities

  • Growing global infrastructure demand: Increasing infrastructure development in emerging economies presents opportunities for Kumba Iron Ore Ltd to expand its customer base and revenue.
  • Exploration and acquisitions: Investing in exploration activities and acquiring additional mining assets can help Kumba Iron Ore Ltd secure new ore deposits, diversify its operations, and strengthen its competitive position.
  • Renewable energy technologies: The shift towards renewable energy sources creates opportunities for the company to contribute to the supply chain of minerals required for clean energy technologies.

Threats

  • Intense competition: Kumba Iron Ore Ltd faces competition from other global mining companies, which may impact its market share and pricing power.
  • Regulatory challenges: Changes in mining regulations and policies can pose challenges to Kumba Iron Ore Ltd's operations, requiring compliance investments and potential delays.
  • Geopolitical risks: Political instability, trade disputes, or economic downturns in key markets where the company operates may disrupt business operations and affect profitability.

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