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Anglo American / Anglo American Platinum update

14 September, 2012

Anglo American plc (“Anglo American”) and Anglo American Platinum Limited (“Anglo AmericanPlatinum”) note the statement made today by the South African Government in relation to therecent events affecting the mining industry.

Anglo American / Anglo American Platinum update

Anglo American plc ("Anglo American") and Anglo American Platinum Limited ("Anglo American Platinum") note the statement made today by the South African Government in relation to the recent events affecting the mining industry.

Cynthia Carroll, Chief Executive of Anglo American and Chairman of Anglo American Platinum, said: "We welcome the government’s comments condemning illegal actions and calling for normality to be restored. The platinum industry provides employment to hundreds of thousands of South Africans and makes a critical contribution to the South African economy. We must secure its future economic viability and the livelihoods of its employees."

We continue to monitor the situation closely and the safety of our employees remains our priority.

Further updates will be provided as appropriate.

For further information, please contact:

Anglo American  
   
Media Investors
UK UK
James Wyatt-Tilby Leng Lau
Tel: +44 (0)20 7968 8759 Tel: +44 (0)20 7968 8540
   
South Africa Caroline Crampton
Tel: +27 (0)14 591 1792 Tel: +44 (0)20 7968 2192
   
   
   

Notes to editors:

Anglo American is one of the world’s largest mining companies, is headquartered in the UK and listed on the London and Johannesburg stock exchanges. Anglo American’s portfolio of mining businesses spans bulk commodities – iron ore and manganese, metallurgical coal and thermal coal; base metals – copper and nickel; and precious metals and minerals – in which it is a global leader in both platinum and diamonds. Anglo American is committed to the highest standards of safety and responsibility across all its businesses and geographies and to making a sustainable difference in the development of the communities around its operations. The company’s mining operations, extensive pipeline of growth projects and exploration activities span southern Africa, South America, Australia, North America, Asia and Europe.
www.angloamerican.com

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