South African power supply update
30 January, 2008
Anglo American update regarding power supply to mining operations in South Africa
Anglo American is pleased to announce that, following meetings with Eskom and the South African government, all of its South African operations have had 80% of their electrical power restored today. Furthermore, Anglo American welcomes the decision to increase power to the 90% level by the end of this week.
Notes to Editors:
Anglo American plc is one of the world's largest mining and natural resource groups. With its subsidiaries, joint ventures and associates, it is a global leader in platinum group metals and diamonds, with significant interests in coal, base and ferrous metals, as well as an industrial minerals business and a stake in AngloGold Ashanti. The Group is geographically diverse, with operations in Africa, Europe, South and North America, Australia and Asia.