Anglo American : Ray O'Rourke to step down from Board

Anglo American plc ('Anglo American') announces that Ray O'Rourke, a non-executive director, has notified the Board of his intention to step down after more than six years, in order to concentrate on his business commitments as chairman and chief executive of Laing O'Rourke. Mr O'Rourke will step down from the Anglo American Board with effect 25 July 2016.

Sir John Parker, Chairman of Anglo American, said: 'Ray has brought his tremendous experience of complex projects, safety and innovation to our Board discussions over the last six years and more. I am very grateful for the commitment he has given us over that time and for his always valuable contribution. We wish him all the very best as he continues to build upon the successes of his business'.

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Anglo American is a globally diversified mining business. Our portfolio of world-class competitive mining operations and undeveloped resources provides the raw materials to meet the growing consumer-driven demands of the world's developed and maturing economies. 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 diamonds (through De Beers) to platinum and other precious metals and copper - to our customers around the world.

As a responsible miner, we are the custodians of those 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.

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