• Kumba Iron Ore’s R 11.2 billion Sishen UHDMS project remains on track for its main tie-in completion before end-2026.
• Overall project progress reached about 60%, with construction roughly 50% complete.
• Project capital spending remains within guidance of R 3 billion to R 3.2 billion for the year.
• Final module conversion is scheduled for 2028, increasing premium-grade output, reducing waste mining and extending Sishen’s mine life.
• A separate 63 MW solar project at Sishen remains on track for completion in 2028 under an offtake agreement with Envusa.

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