[SMM Iron & Steel] Anglo American Kumba Sets 2026 Guidance at 31–33 MT

Published: Feb 9, 2026 14:05

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Anglo American’s Kumba Iron Ore confirmed on February 5, 2026, that its production guidance for 2026 remains at 31–33 million tonnes (Mt). This figure is lower than 2025 levels due to the planned "tie-in" of the Ultra High Dense Media Separation (UHDMS) project scheduled for the second half of 2026. Sales guidance for the year is slightly higher at 35–37 Mt, accounting for a planned drawdown of finished stock

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