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63 CEO TODAY AFRICA AWARDS 2020 South Africa Themba Mkhwanazi CEO of Kumba Iron Ore About Themba Mkhwanazi Themba is the CEO of Kumba Iron Ore andamember of theGroupManagement Committee (GMC). Prior to joining Kumba, he held the position of CEO of Anglo American’s coal business in South Africa from May 2014 to1 September 2016. He previously held the position of Rio Tinto’s regional general manager for America, responsible for delivering technical and operational improvements across Rio Tinto’s businesses in the region. Themba has held a number of senior roles within the resources industry, including COO of Richards Bay Minerals, during which he was responsible for mining, smelting and processing operations. Before that, he was a managing director with the Huntsman Corporation in South Africa. Firm Profile Our company exists to make a real difference for everyone whose lives we touch. We mine the materials that make modern life possible, in ways that are safer, smarter and more responsible. We are a leading supplier of high-quality iron ore to the global steel industry that is focused on creating and sharing value for a range of stakeholders. We operate primarily in South Africa, with mining operations in the Northern Cape province, as well as a head office in Centurion, Gauteng, and a port operation in Saldanha Bay, Western Cape. We produce a high-grade iron ore that is one of the minerals that society needs to develop and prosper. Iron ore is the key component in steel, the most widely used of all metals. It is used in the construction of buildings and bridges, and manufacturing of vehicles and many household appliances. Our production process consists of: exploration; planning and building; mining; processing and blending; shipping; marketing and selling. We provide a rawmaterial that is essential for economic development and modern life. As a responsible miner we are the custodians of this precious resource. It is vital that we work together with our stakeholders to unlock the long-term value that this resource represents to our shareholders and for the communities where we operate. We understand that attractive returns are sustainable only if we also deliver value to society. We recognise that our people are at the heart of our business and they make it possible for us to supply our products to our customers all around the world. To be a successful and sustainable African supplier of quality iron ore to global and local markets while delivering superior value to our stakeholders. www.angloamericankumba.com