Anglo American plc with its subsidiaries, jointventures and associates is a global leader in the mining andnatural resources sectors. It has seven operating divisions, ingold, platinum, coal, base and ferrous metals, industrial mineralsand forest products. It also owns 45% of De Beers, the world?sleading diamond company.

The Group is geographically diverse, with operations anddevelopments in Africa, Europe, South and North American andAustralia. Anglo American represents a powerful world ofresources.

The Company employs some 240,000 people globally and is one ofthe leading private sector investors in Africa. It has had itsprimary listing on the London Stock Exchange since May 1999.