Kumba Iron Ore Market cap : US $ 7.14bn EBIDTA H1 2023 : US $ 1.1bn

A seasoned executive with 20 years of mining experience , Nompumelelo ( Mpumi ) Zikalala has served as CEO of the JSE-listed Anglo American subsidiary since January 2022 .

Under her leadership , Kumba , the fifth largest iron-ore producer in the world and the largest in Africa , delivered a resilient financial performance in 2022 .

Passionate about transforming mining , Mpumi has helped to drive greater diversity and lead the industry ’ s move to sustainability and carbon-neutral mining . She is also committed to accelerating the involvement of women and youth in the industry .

This role follows a 20-year career for Mpumi at diamond mining giant De Beers , where she held various leadership roles and was the first female GM in the Group .