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Anglo American update re. Anglo American Platinum

27 September, 2012

Anglo American plc draws attention to an announcement issued by Anglo American Platinum Limited, the text of which is set out below:


Anglo American Platinum commences disciplinary action against striking employees

Anglo American Platinum Limited ("Anglo American Platinum") is providing an update in respect of its Rustenburg operations, following resumption of those operations on Tuesday 18 September 2012.

Anglo American Platinum confirms the employee attendance rate at its Rustenburg mines remains below 20%, notwithstanding the company's repeated calls for striking employees to return to work. As indicated yesterday, disciplinary action against those employees participating in illegal strike action has commenced.

Chris Griffith, CEO of Anglo American Platinum, said: "Despite repeatedly urging our employees to come back to work, attendance at our Rustenburg operations remains low. We have been left with no choice but to initiate disciplinary action, which could lead to dismissals."

Further updates will be provided when appropriate.

For further information, please contact:

Media Investors
UK UK
James Wyatt-Tilby Leng Lau
Tel: +44 (0)20 7968 8759 Tel: +44 (0)20 7968 8540
   
Emily Blyth Caroline Crampton
Tel: +44 (0)20 7968 8481 Tel: +44 (0)20 7968 2192
   
South Africa  
Pranill Ramchander  
Tel: +27 (0)11 638 2592  

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.
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