Kumba Iron Ore Ltd.
Industry Group: Steel
Country/Region: South Africa
Identifier: JSE:KIO
Kumba Iron Ore Ltd is engaged in the exploration, mining, processing blending, and sale of iron ore to the global steel industry. The company primarily operates in South Africa, with mining operations in the Northern Cape and Limpopo provinces, as well as a head office in Centurion, Gauteng, and a port operation in Saldanha Bay, Western Cape. The company's flagship asset is the Sishen mine, which it holds a majority stake in, located near the town of Kathu in the Northern Cape Province. The Sishen mine is an opencast mine and produces the bulk of the group's iron ore, most of which is exported. It also holds interest in Kolomela mine. The company also generates revenue from Shipping operations. The majority of the company's revenue is generated from its products.
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Industry Group (1st = lowest risk)
Steel 4 out of 158
Universe
Global Universe 5136 out of 15080
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Industry Comparison
| Company | ESG Risk Rating | Industry Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Kumba Iron Ore Ltd. |
21.2
Medium
|
4 out of 158 |
| CSN Mineração SA |
24.4
Medium
|
8 out of 158 |
| BlueScope Steel Ltd. |
27.4
Medium
|
12 out of 158 |
| Cleveland-Cliffs, Inc. |
36.6
High
|
67 out of 158 |
| Lloyds Metals & Energy Ltd. |
44.1
Severe
|
127 out of 158 |
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