Kumba Iron Ore expects 2026 sales at upper end of 35-37 million tonne guidance

By Public Technologies
  • Kumba Iron Ore maintained 2026 production guidance at 31–33 million tonnes, with sales near the upper end of 35–37 million tonnes.
  • Third-quarter production fell 19% to 7,500,000 tonnes as Sishen’s planned plant shutdown supported the UHDMS project tie-in.
  • Waste mining guidance fell to 175–190 million tonnes from 180–195 million tonnes, reflecting lingering rain-related constraints at Kolomela.
  • Capital expenditure guidance remains ZAR 13.2 billion–14.2 billion; the ZAR 11.2 billion UHDMS project’s main tie-in remains on track for year-end completion.
  • C1 unit cost guidance remains approximately USD 45 per tonne, subject to the Middle East conflict’s impact on key input costs.


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