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Anglo American update re. Kumba Iron Ore
Anglo American plc
Incorporated in the United Kingdom
(Registration number: 3564138)
Short name: Anglo
Share code: AGL
ISIN number: GB00B1XZS820
(the "Company")
Anglo American update re. Kumba Iron Ore
Anglo American plc draws attention to an announcement issued by Kumba Iron Ore Limited,
the text of which is set out below:
Sishen Western Expansion Project
Shareholders have previously been advised that the Sishen Western Expansion Project
(“SWEP”) is designed to extend the anticipated Life of Mine at the Sishen Mine. Significant
progress has been made in the progression of this project. Project development remains within
budget, and construction activities have been completed.
A major milestone in the development of the project was the relocation of the Transnet railway
line from its previous position to the west of the current Sishen pit, to the far western extent of
the SIOC property. The properties on which the railway line was situated are 30m wide, and
traverse approximately 14km over the Sishen mine area in a north to south direction,
immediately adjacent to the current Sishen pit. As part of a sequenced programme to progress
the SWEP project, agreements have been concluded with Transnet in terms of which Sishen
Iron Ore Company (Pty) Ltd (“SIOC”) would be granted ownership of the surface rights over the
properties where the railway line used to run (“the Rail properties”), and in turn SIOC would
grant surface right ownership to Transnet for the properties where the new railway line would
be established. Registration of the ownership rights to reflect this transaction is currently
pending at the Deeds Registry. The relocation of the railway line was completed in May 2013.
As a consequence of Transnet having previously held the surface rights over the Rail
properties, the Rail properties are excluded from the Sishen Mining Right area.
SIOC has applied to the Department of Mineral Resources (“DMR”) to obtain the necessary
rights in relation to the Rail properties.
The 2013 mining schedule does not contemplate any mining activities over the Rail properties,
but it is currently contemplated that these areas would be affected by pre-stripping from 2014.
The status of the application for the Mining Rights does not, at this time, require an adjustment
of SIOC’s total reserve base for the Sishen mine of 918.9Mt as at 31 December 2012, as SIOC
is confident that there is a reasonable expectation of these rights being granted by the DMR.
However, while the Ore Reserves in the Rail properties are not considered materially significant,
constituting approximately 3.3% of the Ore Reserve, should the applications be unsuccessful,
the expansion of the Sishen pit in a westerly direction may be materially affected by virtue of
the fact that in the medium and long term SIOC would potentially not be able to access
approximately 33% of the Sishen reserve currently included in SIOC’s Life of Mine.
The current Ore Reserve classification in the area affected by the applications may require
adjustment in the 2013 Resource and Reserve statement to reflect the adjusted confidence
level associated with the exploitation of these reserves. Should the matter not be resolved at
the time of reporting on SIOC’s reserves in relation to Kumba’s financial year which ends on 31
December 2013, the Company will conduct a detailed assessment to determine whether to
restate the Ore Reserve classification.
SIOC will engage actively with the DMR to ensure the expeditious resolution of this matter.
Shareholders will be informed of any further material developments in this regard.
15 October 2013
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. Our portfolio of mining businesses
meets our customers’ changing needs and spans bulk commodities – iron ore and manganese,
metallurgical coal and thermal coal; base metals and minerals – copper, nickel, niobium and
phosphates; and precious metals and minerals – in which we are a global leader in both
platinum and diamonds. At Anglo American, we are committed to working together with our
stakeholders – our investors, our partners and our employees – to create sustainable value that
makes a real difference, while upholding the highest standards of safety and responsibility
across all our businesses and geographies. The company’s mining operations, pipeline of
growth projects and exploration activities span southern Africa, South America, Australia, North
America, Asia and Europe.
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