ANGLO AMERICAN PLC - Anglo American re Anglo Platinum

Anglo American re Anglo Platinum

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Anglo American Platinum Update – Rustenburg operations resumed

Anglo American Platinum Limited (“Anglo American Platinum”) confirms that all of its
Rustenburg operations have resumed, effective from today’s morning shift on Tuesday, 18
September 2012.

On Sunday the company confirmed that it was safe for employees to return to work and that
remains the case. Anglo American Platinum’s Rustenburg smelting and other process
operations are already operating at normal levels; however, many mining employees are still to
return to work.

Given the current extraordinary circumstances, the company is making every effort to reassure
employees that it is safe to return to work and is actively assisting and encouraging them to do
so. In order to achieve full resumption of the operations as soon as possible, Anglo American
Platinum is urging that all its employees return to work for their next shift and by no later than
Wednesday, 19 September 2012. Beyond this date, the company will have to initiate
appropriate employee relations procedures for those employees who choose not to return to
work.

Anglo American Platinum’s Rustenburg mining operations are already under considerable
economic pressure and any further delays in returning to work will only increase the risk to the
long-term viability of these mines.

The safety and security of our employees is of paramount importance to Anglo American
Platinum and we urge employees to continue using formal and recognised engagement
structures in place to address any concerns.

We continue to monitor the situation closely and will provide further information as 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
Tel: +27 (0)14 591 3741



18th September 2012

Sponsor: UBS South Africa (Pty) Ltd


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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