ANGLO AMERICAN PLC - Phuthuma Nhleko to step down from Anglo American Board

Phuthuma Nhleko to step down from Anglo American Board

Anglo American plc
Incorporated in the United Kingdom
(Registration number: 3564138)
Short name JSE: Anglo
Share code JSE: AGL
Short name NSX: Anglo-AMRC NM
Share code NSX: ANM
ISIN number: GB00B1XZS820
(the "Company")


Phuthuma Nhleko to step down from Anglo American Board

Anglo American plc (“Anglo American”) announces that Phuthuma Nhleko, a non-executive
director, has decided to step down from the Board with effect from 27 November 2015 in order
to concentrate on his business interests in South Africa.

Sir John Parker, Chairman of Anglo American, said: “Phuthuma has been a valued member of
the Board since 2011 and we have benefited greatly from his broad international business
experience and insights and, in particular, from his knowledge of southern Africa. We will miss
his contribution, but I fully understand his reasons for stepping down and wish him well for the
future.”

This notification satisfies Anglo American’s obligations under the Financial Conduct Authority
Listing Rule 9.6.14.


For further information, please contact:

Media                                                                                   Investors
UK                                                                                      UK
James Wyatt-Tilby                                                                       Paul Galloway
Tel: +44 (0)20 7968 8759                                                                Tel: +44 (0)20 7968 8718

South Africa                                                                            Edward Kite
Pranill Ramchander                                                                      Tel: +44 (0)20 7968 2178
Tel: +27 (0)11 638 2592

Shamiela Letsoalo
Tel: +27 (0)11 638 3112


27 November 2015
Sponsor: UBS South Africa (Pty) Ltd


Notes to editors:

Anglo American is a global and diversified mining business that provides the raw materials
essential for economic development and modern life. Our people are at the heart of our
business. It is our people who use the latest technologies to find new resources, plan and build
our mines and who mine, process and move and market our products – from bulk commodities
and base metals to precious metals and diamonds (through De Beers) – to our customers
around the world. Our diversified portfolio of products spans the economic development cycle
and, as a responsible miner, we are the custodians of precious resources. We work together
with our key partners and stakeholders to unlock the long-term value that those resources
represent for our shareholders, but also for the communities and countries in which we operate
– creating sustainable value and making a real difference. Our mining operations, growth


Anglo American plc
20 Carlton House Terrace London SW1Y 5AN United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)20 7968 8888 Fax: +44 (0)20 7968 8500
Registered office as above. Incorporated in England and Wales under the Companies Act 1985. Registered Number 3564138
projects and exploration and marketing activities extend across southern Africa, South America,
Australia, North America, Asia and Europe.

www.angloamerican.com

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