ANGLO AMERICAN PLC - Anglo American update re. Anglo American Platinum

Anglo American update re. Anglo American Platinum

Anglo American plc (“the Company”)
Incorporated in the United Kingdom
(Registration number: 3564138)
Short name: Anglo
Share code: AGL
ISIN number: GB00B1XZS820


27 September 2012



Anglo American update re. Anglo American Platinum


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


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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