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AGL - Anglo American Plc Notes Announcement By Xstrata
News Release
Anglo American plc
Incorporated in the United Kingdom
(Registration number: 3564138)
Short name: Anglo
Share code: AGL
ISIN number: GB00B1XZS820
("Anglo American plc" or "the company")
News Release: Anglo American notes announcement by Xstrata
The Board of Anglo American plc ("Anglo American" or "the Group") notes the
statement made by Xstrata plc ("Xstrata") that it has withdrawn its proposal for
a combination of the two companies.
Anglo American Chairman, Sir John Parker, said: "The Board continues to have
full confidence in the value inherent within the Group`s unique asset base and
the additional value that we can drive from it. I look forward to working with
the management team to deliver this value for our shareholders."
For further information, please contact:
Anglo American
Nick Von Schirnding, Head of Investor and Corporate Affairs
Tel: +44 (0)20 7968 8540
James Wyatt-Tilby, Media Relations
Tel: +44 (0)20 7968 8759
About Anglo American
Anglo American plc is one of the world`s largest mining 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. The Group is geographically
diverse, with operations in Africa, Europe, South and North America, Australia
and Asia.
(www.angloamerican.co.uk)
15 October 2009
Sponsor:
UBS South Africa (Pty) Ltd
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