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ANGLO AMERICAN PLC - AngloAmerican re Anglo Platinum

Release Date: 29/10/2012 08:31
Code(s): AGL     PDF:  
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AngloAmerican re Anglo Platinum

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

NEWS RELEASE

29 October 2012


Anglo American statement re. Anglo American Platinum

Anglo American plc draws attention to an announcement issued by Anglo American Platinum
Limited (“Anglo American Platinum”) today, the text of which is set out below:


Anglo American Platinum “return to work” offer

Anglo American Platinum Limited (“Anglo American Platinum”) is providing an update on the
ongoing illegal industrial action around its Rustenburg, Union and Amandelbult mining
operations. It has been six weeks since the initial safety suspension, which was followed by
illegal industrial action by mining operations employees in the Rustenburg area and
subsequently at Union and Amandelbult.

The company reported last week that it had entered into discussions with its recognised unions,
NUM, NUMSA, UASA – The Union and representatives of the Strike committee, to explore
options to facilitate the return to work of the Union and Amandelbult mine employees who are
engaged in illegal strike action. The status of the 12 000 dismissed Rustenburg employees also
formed part of the discussions. The discussions between the parties have been focused solely
on exploring options of ensuring striking employees return to work and did not include any
wage negotiations.

At a meeting held on Friday 26 October all parties expressed commitment for a return to work
in the interests of the employees, their livelihoods and the company.

The company made an offer to facilitate a return to work of all striking employees by no later
than Tuesday 30 October 2012. The offer included the reinstatement of the dismissed
Rustenburg employees. Employees will return to work on the same terms and conditions of
employment as applied before the illegal industrial action commenced and will receive a final
written disciplinary warning.

 The company has offered a once off “hardship allowance” of R2 000 net of tax in order to
assist employees in dealing with financial difficulties arising out of the ‘No Work, No Pay’
principle. The employees who did not participate in the illegal strike will be paid a once off
“loyalty allowance” of R 2 000.00 net of tax. In addition, all employees impacted by the no-
work-no-pay principle will be afforded an opportunity to apply for a payment advance of up to R
2 500.00 which will be repaid and deductible from employees’ salaries over a 6 months period
commencing in January 2013.
The offer is strictly subject to all striking employees returning to work and doing actual
work/activities as required by the company from Tuesday, the 30th October 2012. The
employees who do not return to work as required will not qualify for the offer of a once-off
payment. The “hardship and loyalty” allowances will be paid 48 hours after the successful
completion of the return to work shift on Tuesday 30th October 2012. Employees who do not
return to work on Tuesday the 30th October 2012 will remain dismissed and/or be subjected to
the illegal strike disciplinary action and will not be eligible for any of the benefits mentioned
above. Employees from Union and Amandelbult who do not return to work on 30 October 2012,
would be dismissed, subject to appeal


The offer was accepted by all the worker representatives, the recognised unions and the
Workers’ Committee and they have committed to communicate the offer to their members today.

The CEO of Anglo American Platinum, Chris Griffith said’ “We welcome the opportunity to have
presented this offer to the recognised unions and the strike committee.; The offer provides a
sound basis for employees to return to work and for the company to return to full operation,
while maintaining our current wage agreement and negotiating structure. We hope that our
employees will use this opportunity to return to work.”

All employees are expected to report for duty at their respective operations at 07h00 (all shifts)
to commence with the Safe Start-Up Programme.

Further updates will be provided when appropriate.

For further information, please contact:


Media:
Mpumi Sithole
Tel: +27 (0)14 591 3741
mpumi.sithole@angloamerican.com

Investors:
Kgapu Mphahlele
+27 (0) 11 373 6239
kgapu.mphahlele@angloamerican.com


Notes to editors:

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


Sponsor: UBS South Africa

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