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27/11/2015 15:01

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Anglo American PLC
27 November 2015
27 November 2015
Phuthuma Nhleko to step down from Anglo American Board
Anglo American plc ("Anglo American") announces that Phuthuma Nhleko, a non-executive director, has decided to step down from the Board with effect from 27 November 2015 in order to concentrate on his business interests in South Africa.
Sir John Parker, Chairman of Anglo American, said: "Phuthuma has been a valued member of the Board since 2011 and we have benefited greatly from his broad international business experience and insights and, in particular, from his knowledge of southern Africa. We will miss his contribution, but I fully understand his reasons for stepping down and wish him well for the future."
This notification satisfies Anglo American's obligations under the Financial Conduct Authority Listing Rule 9.6.14.
For further information, please contact:
Media
Investors
UK
James Wyatt-Tilby
Tel: +44 (0)20 7968 8759
UK
Paul Galloway
Tel: +44 (0)20 7968 8718
South Africa
Pranill Ramchander
Tel: +27 (0)11 638 2592
Edward Kite
Tel: +44 (0)20 7968 2178
Shamiela Letsoalo
Tel: +27 (0)11 638 3112
Notes to editors:
Anglo American is a global and diversified mining business that provides the raw materials essential for economic development and modern life. Our people are at the heart of our business. It is our people who use the latest technologies to find new resources, plan and build our mines and who mine, process and move and market our products - from bulk commodities and base metals to precious metals and diamonds (through De Beers) - to our customers around the world. Our diversified portfolio of products spans the economic development cycle and, as a responsible miner, we are the custodians of precious resources. We work together with our key partners and stakeholders to unlock the long-term value that those resources represent for our shareholders, but also for the communities and countries in which we operate - creating sustainable value and making a real difference. Our mining operations, growth projects and exploration and marketing activities extend across southern Africa, South America, Australia, North America, Asia and Europe.
www.angloamerican.com

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