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AGL - Anglo American plc - Anglo American: Further Update on its operations
in Chile
Anglo American plc
Incorporated in the United Kingdom
(Registration number: 3564138)
Short name: Anglo
Share code: AGL
ISIN number: GB00B1XZS820
Anglo American: Further Update on its operations in Chile
Further to our announcement on March1 2010, Anglo American is now in a
position to provide a further update on the situation in Chile. Affected
copper mining operations - Los Bronces, El Soldado and Mantoverde - were able
to resume full and safe production during Sunday when power was returned to
all operations. It is expected that the Chagres smelter will resume full
production by Wednesday following the resumption of full power supply. Lost
copper production during the stoppage was limited to less than 1,500 tonnes.
Minor damage was reported at Anglo American`s copper mining operations.
At Scaw Metals` plant near Concepcion, considerable damage has been caused
preventing the resumption of operations until further notice. Power and other
infrastructure in the Concepcion area is also affected. Scaw`s site near
Santiago has been less impacted, while a third site in the north of Chile
near Antofagasta is unaffected. Both affected plants will reopen once
complete safety, operational inspections and remedial work is concluded.
Production will be increased at other Scaw facilities globally accordingly.
Scaw`s operations are part of Anglo American`s Other Mining and Industrial
Business Unit.
Anglo American CEO Cynthia Carroll said: "I am pleased to confirm that none
of our employees and contractors working at the time of the earthquake was
injured. Anglo American teams on the ground are in contact with local
authorities and the central government to express our willingness to support
affected communities. We are committed to the reconstruction of areas
impacted by this tragedy by ensuring that we can partner with in government
in providing relief."
Anglo American continues to review the situation and will provide updates
when necessary
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For further information:
United Kingdom
Pranill Ramchander, Media Relations
Tel: +27 82 452 5669
Caroline Metcalfe, Investor Relations
Tel: +44 (0)20 7968 2192
Leisha Wemyss, Investor Relations
Tel : +44 (0)20 7968 8607
South Africa
Anna Poulter, Investor Relations
Tel: +27 (0)11 638 2079
Chile
Marcelo Esquivel
Tel: +56 2 230-6584
Notes to Editors:
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 copper,
iron ore, metallurgical coal, nickel and thermal coal, as well as a
divestment portfolio of other mining and industrial businesses. The Group is
geographically diverse, with operations in Africa, Europe, South and North
America, Australia and Asia.
3 March 2010
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