- Increased production cost pressure from rising geological inflation, higher input costs, and rising mineral royalties from higher iron ore prices.
- Higher on-mine operating expenses and SIB capex.
- Higher royalty charges, and ongoing increases in mining inflation and cost escalation.
- Port constraints and above-inflation increases in Transnet tariffs.
- Equipment breakdowns leading to higher maintenance costs.
KUMBA IRON ORE LIMITED
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 1.00 million tonnes of CO2-equivalent emissions (Mt CO2e) |
| 2016 | 0.94 Mt CO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Zero level 3 – 5 environmental incidents
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- 2020 cost savings target is R960 million
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Sustainability