PRODUCTION SUSPENDED AT SISHEN MINE

Kumba has announced that it has suspended production at the Company's Sishen Mine where approximately 300 striking employees are blocking access to the pit. Production continued until last night from material stockpiles.

The mine has obtained a court order declaring the strike illegal. Efforts to try and engage the strikers are continuing and the Company is supplying them with food and water.

The strike started on Wednesday, 3 October 2012 however, in the absence of a formal engagement process their demands are still not clear. The strike is being handled in line with the Company's labour relations procedure, with due consideration to the safety of the majority of those workers who are not taking part in the illegal action and who wish to return to work. The mine employs approximately 12,700 workers.

Kumba has sufficient production from its other mines and stockpiles of finished product to continue supplying its customers for some time and is in constant contact with its stakeholders to update them on developments.

The Company will provide further updates as appropriate.

Statement issued by Gert Schoeman, Manager Communication and Branding, Kumba, through the JSE SENS Service, October 4 2012

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