SURFACE

Kumba faces force majeure due to strike

Anglo American has announced that its South Africa-based subsidiary, Kumba Iron Ore, has received a notice of force majeure from rail, port and pipeline company Transnet, due to strike action by Transnet’s unions.

Export sales will be impacted by approximately 120,000 tonnes per day

Export sales will be impacted by approximately 120,000 tonnes per day

Anglo American said that Kumba has implemented contingency plans to safeguard assets and minimise the impact on operations. "However, as a result of the disruption to Transnet's rail and port services,...

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