Update re. Anglo American Platinum

RNS Number : 3101Y

Anglo American PLC

20 February 2013

 



20 February 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:

Anglo American Platinum employees return to work

Anglo American Platinum Limited ("Anglo American Platinum") confirms that its Rustenburg, Union and Amandelbult mining operations have resumed following this morning's return to work by employees.

Employees at these mining operations embarked on an illegal work stoppage following an incident at Siphumelele Mine in Rustenburg on 18 February 2013 in which 15 employees sustained injuries. All 15 injured employees have received swift medical attention. 

Anglo American Platinum is engaged in constructive discussions with the Department of Mineral Resources, the Chamber of Mines and organised labour in order to ensure a safe environment for employees across the platinum industry.

Anglo American Platinum confirms that it has lost 3,886 ounces of platinum production as a result of this stoppage.

Further updates will be provided as appropriate.

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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