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Published on June 23, 2011 - 07:10 GMT

June 23, 2011 - Anglo American announces prefeasibility study for further expansion at Collahuasi

Anglo American plc draws attention to the announcement made by Collahuasi, its 44% owned copper mine in Chile, relating to the approval of the prefeasibility study for the next expansion phase of this world class copper operation. The translated text of …

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Published on June 9, 2011 - 10:12 GMT

June 09, 2011 - Anglo American leads business community with pledge to the UK Matching Fund for Immunisation to support GAVI

Anglo American today pledged $3 million to the UK Government led matching initiative for the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunisations (GAVI) - a public/private partnership dramatically increasing access to immunisation in the worlds poorest …

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Published on June 3, 2011 - 08:13 GMT

June 03, 2011 - Anglo American and Virgin Unite present Frontline Heroes for Health award to rural community health centre, ...

Cynthia Carroll, Chief Executive of Anglo American, and Sir Richard Branson, Founder and Chairman of the Virgin Group, presented the inaugural Frontline Heroes for Health award at the 10th Global Business Coalition on HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria …

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Published on May 16, 2011 - 09:12 GMT

May 16, 2011 - De Beers announces appointment of Philippe Mellier as new CEO

Anglo American wishes to draw attention to an announcement by De Beers in relation to the appointment of Philippe Mellier as the CEO of the De Beers Group. The full announcement from De Beers is attached. Download the PDF of the full announcement …

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Published on April 21, 2011 - 14:11 GMT

April 21, 2011 - Annual General Meeting - Address to shareholders by the chairman and chief executive

Anglo American plc held its Annual General Meeting for shareholders in London today. Sir John Parker, Chairman, and Cynthia Carroll, Chief Executive, made the following remarks: Sir John Parker, Chairman, Anglo American plc: First, I want to …

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Published on March 31, 2011 - 12:10 GMT

March 31, 2011 - Anglo American delivers first production from Barro Alto nickel project in Brazil

Anglo American announces that it has delivered first production on schedule from its US$1.9 billion Barro Alto nickel project in Brazil. The Barro Alto nickel project is the first of Anglo Americans four major strategic growth projects to begin …

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Published on March 18, 2011 - 13:11 GMT

March 18, 2011 - Anglo American supports Japan earthquake and tsunami appeal with US$5 million donation

The Chief Executive of Anglo American, Cynthia Carroll, today announced a US$5 million donation to the Japanese Red Cross to assist with disaster relief following the recent earthquake and resulting tsunami in Japan. Cynthia Carroll said: At Anglo …

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Published on March 17, 2011 - 11:14 GMT

March 17, 2011 - Anglo Americans commitment to sustainability recognised by FTSE4Good Index

Anglo Americans commitment to sustainability has been recognised through the companys inclusion in the FTSE4Good Index, the index of companies that meet a series of stringent corporate responsibility standards. The index is globally renowned and forms …

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Published on March 9, 2011 - 08:10 GMT

March 09, 2011 - Anglo American appoints Phuthuma Nhleko to the Board

Anglo American plc announces the appointment to its Board of Phuthuma Nhleko as a non-executive director, with immediate effect. Phuthuma Nhleko is the Group President and CEO of MTN Group, the Johannesburg listed multinational telecommunications group, a …

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Published on February 25, 2011 - 10:10 GMT

February 25, 2011 - 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 …

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Published on February 18, 2011 - 08:10 GMT

February 17, 2011 - Anglo American and Lafarge to create a leading UK construction materials company

Anglo American plc ("Anglo American") and Lafarge SA ("Lafarge") announce their agreement to combine their cement, aggregates, ready-mixed concrete, asphalt and contracting businesses in the United Kingdom, comprising Tarmac Limited …

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Published on February 15, 2011 - 18:11 GMT

February 15, 2011 - Anglo American completes sale of Lisheen zinc mine to Vedanta

Anglo American plc (Anglo American) announces the completion on 15 February 2011 of the sale of its Lisheen zinc mine in Ireland to Vedanta Resources plc (Vedanta) for cash proceeds of US$546 million. Anglo American announced the sale of its Zinc …

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Published on February 4, 2011 - 15:12 GMT

February 04, 2011 - Anglo American completes sale of Black Mountain Mining zinc interest to Vedanta

Anglo American plc (Anglo American) announces the completion on 4 February 2011 of the sale of its Black Mountain Mining zinc interests in South Africa to Vedanta Resources plc (Vedanta) for cash proceeds of US$346 million. Anglo American announced …

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Published on February 1, 2011 - 10:11 GMT

January 17, 2011 - Anglo American digs deep for Queensland's flood affected communities

The Chairman of Anglo American plc, Sir John Parker, today announced a $1 million donation to Queenslands flood relief and recovery effort bringing Anglo Americans total financial, accommodation and logistics contribution to $1.5 million. Sir John …

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Published on January 21, 2011 - 11:10 GMT

January 21, 2011 - Anglo American signs strategic partnership with International Alert

Anglo American and International Alert are pleased to announce the launch of a strategic partnership to promote and implement conflict-sensitive business practice. Anglo American Chief Executive, Cynthia Carroll and International Alert Secretary General, …

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Published on January 4, 2011 - 12:10 GMT

January 04, 2011 - Anglo American completes sale of Moly-Cop and AltaSteel to OneSteel

Anglo American plc (Anglo American) announces the completion of the sale of Moly-Cop and AltaSteel to OneSteel Limited (OneSteel) for cash proceeds of US$1,076 million. Anglo American announced the sale of Moly-Cop and AltaSteel to OneSteel on 14 …

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Published on December 29, 2010 - 12:10 GMT

December 28, 2010 - Anglo American secures long-term port tariff for Minas-Rio iron ore project

Anglo American plc announces further progress in relation to the Minas-Rio iron ore project in Brazil, including certainty around its long-term port tariff arrangements and clarity in relation to the port's capital funding. Cynthia Carroll, Chief …

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Published on December 23, 2010 - 11:10 GMT

December 23, 2010 - Anglo American completes US$577 million sale of undeveloped coal assets in Australia

Anglo American plc (“Anglo American”) announces that it has completed the sale of its interests in five undeveloped coal assets in Australia to a consortium composed of Korea Electric Power Corporation, POSCO and Cockatoo Coal Limited, for cash proceeds …

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