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AGL - Anglo American PLC - Nicky Oppenheimer to retire from Anglo American Board
Anglo American plc
Incorporated in the United Kingdom
(Registration number: 3564138)
Short name: Anglo
Share code: AGL
ISIN number: GB00B1XZS820
Nicky Oppenheimer to retire from Anglo American Board
Anglo American plc announces that Nicky Oppenheimer has notified the Board of
his wish to retire from his position as a non-executive director, after 37 years
on the Board of Anglo American plc and its predecessor companies. Mr Oppenheimer
will step down from the Board at the conclusion of Anglo American`s Annual
General Meeting to be held on 21 April 2011.
Sir John Parker, Chairman of Anglo American, said: "On behalf of the Board, I
would like to express our thanks to Nicky for his significant contribution to
Anglo American over so many years. Anglo American`s origins in South Africa more
than 90 years ago lay in the hands of Nicky`s grandfather and that legacy lives
on. Sir Ernest`s commitment that Anglo American should make a positive and
sustainable difference to the communities around its mining operations remains
deeply embedded in the way we do business. We will miss Nicky`s wise counsel,
sound business sense and integrity. We wish him well and look forward to a
continued strong relationship through our respective interests in De Beers".
Nicky Oppenheimer said: "Anglo American has been in the psyche of every member
of my family since the company was founded nearly a century ago. During my 40
years with Anglo, first as an employee and then as a director, I have been lucky
enough to participate in many transformational decisions. However there comes a
time when it is right to stand aside and allow others to carry the baton. For me
that time is now. Anglo American is a remarkable company, with a great heritage,
and I wish the Board and the executive team every success in the future."
For further information, please contact:
United Kingdom
James Wyatt-Tilby, Media Relations
Tel: +44 (0)20 7968 8759
South Africa
Pranill Ramchander, Media Relations
Tel: +27 (0)11 638 2592
Notes to editors:
Anglo American plc 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 precious metals
and minerals - in which it is a global leader in both platinum and diamonds;
base metals - copper and nickel; and bulk commodities - iron ore, metallurgical
coal and thermal coal. 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 and extensive pipeline of growth
projects are located in southern Africa, South America, Australia, North America
and Asia. www.angloamerican.com
25 February 2011
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