SIOC Community Development Trust (SIOC-CDT) was established in 2006 by Sishen Iron Ore Company SIOC (PTY) LTD (owned by Kumba Iron Ore (KIO) (PTY) LTD) to invest in the development of the communities in which SIOC (PTY) LTD operates. The Trust focuses primarily on beneficiary communities adjacent to the SIOC (PTY) LTD mining activities in the Northern Cape and Thabazimbi Local Municipality situated in the Limpopo Province. The Trust has invested significantly in community development projects aimed at ensuring sustainability beyond mining operations.