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ANGLO AMERICAN PLATINUM LIMITED
Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa
(Registration number 1946/022452/06)
Share code: AMS
ISIN: ZAE000013181
ANGLO AMERICAN PLATINUM ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF CHRIS GRIFFITH AS
CEO
Anglo American Platinum Limited ('Anglo American Platinum')
announces the appointment of Chris Griffith as CEO following
Neville Nicolau's decision to resign, to pursue other interests.
Mr Griffith has been CEO of Kumba Iron Ore Limited ('Kumba') since
2008 and was previously Head of Joint Venture Operations for the
Platinum business. His appointment as Anglo American Platinum CEO
will take effect from 1 September 2012.
As CEO of Kumba Iron Ore, Chris oversaw the delivery of one of
Anglo American's flagship growth projects, Kolomela, five months
ahead of schedule, on budget, and with a world class safety
performance record. He also oversaw the successful commissioning
and ramp up of the Sishen JIG Plant.
Cynthia Carroll, Chairman of Anglo American Platinum, said: 'I am
delighted to welcome Chris Griffith back to Anglo American
Platinum following his tremendous success over four years as CEO
of Kumba. Chris brings more than 22 years of deep-rooted
operational mining experience, including 18 years in the Platinum
business, and an impressive track record of delivering safe
operational performance and leading effective change. I would
like to thank Neville for his many contributions to our Platinum
business since 2008 and for his achievements in his career with
the Group and wish him well for the future.'
Chris Griffith said: 'I look forward to taking on my new role at
Anglo American Platinum and to working with Anglo American as we
review all aspects of our platinum business during this year, with
a focus on driving a sustainable step change in performance for
the benefit of all our shareholders and other stakeholders. I have
enjoyed my four years at Kumba enormously, setting South Africa's
largest iron ore producer on the next stage of its growth journey
and, most recently, delivering a world class new iron ore mine at
Kolomela ' something for South Africa to be truly proud of. I wish
Norman Mbazima and all of Kumba's people well for the future.'
Neville Nicolau said: 'I have enjoyed the significant challenges
of leading the world's leading platinum producer over the last
four years, the pinnacle of my career with Anglo American. We have
made progress in many areas, from safety to productivity, but I
felt it was the right time to step aside and allow the next
generation to take ownership of the review of the company that we
have started and to take Anglo American Platinum to its next
phase. I wish Chris all the very best and thank all our talented
people for their hard work and support.'
Bongani Nqwababa, CFO of Anglo American Platinum, will act as
Interim CEO with immediate effect until Mr Griffith takes up his
new role on 1 September 2012.
Notes to editors:
Chris Griffith has been CEO of Kumba Iron Ore since 2008. He has
18 years of experience in Anglo American Platinum, having served
as head of operations for joint ventures and as general manager of
the Amandelbult Section and Bafokeng-Rasimone Platinum Mine. Chris
holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Mining) Honours from the
University of Pretoria, South Africa.
Anglo American Platinum Limited is a member of the Anglo American
plc Group and is the world's leading primary producer of platinum
group metals. The company is listed on the Johannesburg Securities
Exchange (JSE). Its mining, smelting and refining operations are
based in South Africa. Elsewhere in the world, the Group owns Unki
Platinum Mine in Zimbabwe and is actively exploring in Brazil.
Anglo American Platinum has a number of joint ventures with
several historically disadvantaged South African consortia as part
of its commitment to the transformation of the mining industry.
Anglo American Platinum is committed to the highest standards of
safety and continues to make meaningful and sustainable difference
in the development of the communities around its operations.
www.angloamericanplatinum.com
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
For further information, please contact:
Media
Pranill Ramchander
Tel: +27 (0)11 638 2592
Mpumi Sithole
Tel: +27 (0)11 373 6246
Johannesburg
19 July 2012
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