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Anglo American Platinum calls for constructive engagement with AMCU
ANGLO AMERICAN PLATINUM LIMITED
Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa
Registration number 1946/022452/06
Share code: AMS
ISIN: ZAE000013181
("Anglo American Platinum" or “the Company”)
Anglo American Platinum calls for constructive engagement with AMCU
Anglo American Platinum confirms that the Association of Construction and Mineworkers Union (AMCU)
affiliated employees have commenced industrial action at the Rustenburg, Union and Amandelbult
operations following the notification of such action served on the Company on Monday 20 January 2014.
The Company has recorded low attendance at its Rustenburg, Union and Amandelbult mines
following the initiation of industrial action this morning and expects production to be impacted
by the strike action. All the Company’s Process operations and Mogalakwena mine are
operating normally. Safe shutdown procedures have been implemented throughout all
impacted operations.
Anglo American Platinum confirms that the strike is legal only for AMCU affiliated employees
and not for NUM, NUMSA and UASA members. The Company has ensured through the
CCMA that AMCU is aware of the picketing rules and that its members must utilise designated
picketing areas.
The no-work no-pay principle will apply to all employees who are absent from work. Anglo
American Platinum encourages its striking employees to respect their fellow colleagues’ right to
report to work and encourages peace and stability during the strike.
Chris Griffith, CEO of Anglo American Platinum said, “We are adamant that we will continue to
engage with AMCU and have accepted the offer by the Deputy President for a government
facilitated mediation process in order to find a resolution. Striking is not a constructive solution
if we are to return the Company to a sustainable financial footing and secure existing jobs.”
The Company will work together with law enforcement agencies to help maintain peace and
stability during the strike. Additional safety and security measures have been employed in and
around operations.
Further updates will be provided as appropriate.
For further information, please contact:
Media:
Mpumi Sithole
Tel: +27 (0)11 373 6246
mpumi.sithole@angloamerican.com
Investors:
Emma Chapman
Tel (UK): +44 (0)20 7968 8451
Tel (SA): +27 (0)11 373 6239
emma.chapman@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. 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.
www.angloamerican.com
23 January 2014
Sponsor
RAND MERCHANT BANK (A division of FirstRand Bank Limited)
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