Kumba Iron Ore Limited reported production and sales results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2012. For the quarter, the company reported total production of 9.0 million tones against 11.160 million tones a year ago, decreases of 28% mainly due to the impact of an illegal strike at Sishen mine during the quarter.

For the quarter, the company reported total sales of 9.813 million tones against 10.842 million tones a year ago.