ANGLO AMERICAN PLC - Anglo American update re. Kumba Iron Ore Limited

Anglo American update re. Kumba Iron Ore Limited

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

19 September 2013


Anglo American update re. Kumba Iron Ore Limited

Anglo American plc draws attention to an announcement issued by Kumba Iron Ore Limited
(“Kumba” or the “Company”), the text of which is set out below:

Resignation and appointment of Kumba non-executive director

The board of Kumba announces the resignation of David Maxwell Weston, and the
appointment of Anthony Martin O’Neill as a non-executive director of the Company, effective 30
September 2013. Mr Weston will retire from Anglo American plc at the end of September 2013
and the board expresses its gratitude to Mr Weston for his excellent contribution to the board
and the Company, and wishes him well upon his retirement.

Mr O’Neill was appointed Group Director – Technical at Anglo American plc with effect from 1
September 2013, with responsibility for mining and technology, business performance, asset
optimisation, projects and safety, health and environment. He most recently served as
executive vice president – business and technical development and as joint acting chief
executive officer at AngloGold Ashanti until July 2013. His 35-year career in the mining industry
has spanned iron ore, copper, nickel and gold and includes his roles as operations executive at
Newcrest Mining and as the head of the gold business at Western Mining Corporation.



Sponsor: UBS South Africa (Pty) Ltd

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