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.