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Anglo American appoints Norman Mbazima as Deputy Chairman of the Anglo American South Africa Board

28 May, 2015

Kumba Iron Ore Limited (“Kumba”) notes the announcement by Anglo American plc (“Anglo American”) today in relation to changes to its leadership structure in South Africa following a detailed governance review, effective 1 June 2015.

One such change includes the appointment of Norman Mbazima, CEO of Kumba, as Deputy Chairman of the Anglo American South Africa (“AASA”) Board. Norman will fulfil the fiduciary duties of the AASA Board whilst continuing to lead the Kumba business.

Norman Mbazima has long played a significant role in engaging with key stakeholders in South Africa and will leverage this experience as he provides guidance and support to Andile Sangqu as the newly appointed Executive Head of AASA.

The reorganisation of the AASA Board illustrates Anglo American’s commitment to playing an active and leading role in the ongoing development of a responsible, sustainable and competitive business in South Africa.

For further information please contact:

Media		Investors
Yvonne Mfolo: Tel: +27 (0)12 683 7067 Mobile: +27 (0)83 469 4566		Nerina Bodasing Tel: +27 (0)12 622 8324 Mobile: +27 (0)82 940 7505

Notes to editors:

Kumba Iron Ore Limited, a member of the Anglo American plc group, is a leading value-adding supplier of high quality iron ore to the global steel industry. Kumba produces iron ore in South Africa at Sishen mine and its Kolomela mine in the Northern Cape Province, and at Thabazimbi mine in the Limpopo Province. Kumba exports iron ore to customers in a range of geographical locations around the globe including China, Japan, Korea and a number of countries in Europe and the Middle East.

www.angloamericankumba.com

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.

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