Anglo Platinum Announcement

Anglo American PLC
16 November 2007





News Release
16th November 2007


Anglo American notification: Anglo Platinum reduces 2007 production target


Anglo American draws your attention to the following announcement made by 
Anglo Platinum today:


                 Anglo Platinum reduces 2007 production target


Anglo Platinum announces that, as a result of the reduction in output associated
with achieving a significant improvement in employee safety, the ongoing
shortage of skilled and semi-skilled labour and strike activity, Anglo Platinum
will produce between 2,45 and 2,5 million ounces of refined platinum in 2007
reduced from the 2,6 to 2,65 million ounce forecast provided in July 2007.


The revised 2007 production target follows analysis of actual refined production
to the end of October and takes into account:


  •  The completion of the ramp-up of production following Anglo Platinum's
     decision to shut down Rustenburg Platinum Mines for 7 days in June 2007.

  •  Anglo Platinum's decision to suspend production at its Turffontein shaft
     in Rustenburg to address safety issues by replacing service columns and
     steelwork, expected to last 134 days from 16 November 2007 which will 
     reduce platinum output by  9,000 oz in 2007.

  •  Implementation of safety interventions at all remaining Anglo Platinum
     mines, including 1 day shut-downs

  •  The impact of the continued shortage and turnover of staff

  •  The increased frequency and duration of suspension of production by the
     regulatory authorities including the Kroondal Joint Venture where 
     production was suspended today.

  •  The potential impact of the planned NUM one day industry-wide strike to
     improve worker safety awareness

  •  Wage related industry-wide strikes by mining contract employees


The impact on Anglo Platinum's production levels in 2008 is currently being
evaluated and an estimate will be provided when results for the financial year
to 31 December 2007 are released.


Anglo Platinum continues to take pre-emptive action to address safety issues and
is wholly committed to working with the Department of Minerals and Energy and
all industry participants to achieve a safe working environment for all its
employees.



Johannesburg, 16 November 2007


For further information contact:
Trevor Raymond       [phone]
                     [phone]





Notes to Editors:

Anglo American plc is one of the world's largest mining and natural resource
groups. With its subsidiaries, joint ventures and associates, it is a global
leader in platinum group metals and diamonds, with significant interests in
coal, base and ferrous metals, as well as an industrial minerals business and a
stake in AngloGold Ashanti. The Group is geographically diverse, with operations
in Africa, Europe, South and North America, Australia and Asia.
(www.angloamerican.co.uk)




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