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


3 October 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 Update

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

The security situation in the Rustenburg area worsened during yesterday evening. As a result,
Anglo American Platinum advised employees at its Rustenburg mining operations not to attend
work today. It is intended to resume operation on the day shift tomorrow 3 October 2012.

Disciplinary action is continuing against employees who have been on strike, in accordance
with Anglo American Platinum’s previous announcements.

Separately, employees at Anglo American Platinum’s Union Mine in Limpopo Province, to the
northwest of Rustenburg, have today reported for work but have refused to go underground for
their shifts and have presented a memorandum to the mine’s management. The company has
obtained an interdict against the employees and this action has been declared illegal and
employees have been duly informed to return to work tomorrow morning.

Anglo American Platinum’s other operations all continue to operate normally.

Further updates will be provided when appropriate.

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
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
Tel: +44 (0)20 7968 8481


South Africa
Tel: +27 (0)14 591 3741


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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