Update re. Anglo American Platinum

RNS Number : 5841D

Anglo American PLC

30 April 2013

 



30 April 2013

Anglo American update re. Anglo American Platinum

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

Update on the Anglo American Platinum restructuring proposals consultation process

Anglo American Platinum Limited ("Anglo American Platinum") is providing an update on the restructuring proposals consultation process.

On 28 March 2013, Anglo American Platinum and the Department of Mineral Resources agreed to extend their bilateral consultation process by 30 days to allow sufficient time for the conclusion of the process. Anglo American Platinum had anticipated that the process would be concluded by the end of April 2013. However, the two parties are still in the process of concluding the details of the consultation and its outcome will be communicated during the week commencing 6 May 2013.

For further information, please contact:

Media		Investors
UK James Wyatt-Tilby Tel: [phone]		UK Leng Lau Tel: [phone]
South Africa Pranill Ramchander Tel: [phone]		Caroline Crampton Tel: [phone] Sarah McNally Tel: [phone]

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. 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

 

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