Kumba Iron Ore warns of a potential 43% decline in headline earnings for the first half of 2026, driven by a stronger rand and lower iron ore prices, as the company navigates challenging operational conditions.

Absence of once-off Transnet payment adds pressure on earnings

Kumba Iron Ore warns of a potential 43% decline in headline earnings for the first half of 2026, driven by a stronger rand and lower iron ore prices, as the company navigates…