Making a difference Integrating sustainable development into the way we do business

About us Anglo American is global leader in mining platinum, diamonds, coal, base and ferrous metals We operate in Africa, Brazil, Chile and other South American countries, Australia, Asia and Europe Operating profit in 2007 $ 10.1 billion In 2007 we directly employed 90,500 people

Commitment We will add value for shareholders, customers, employees and our local communities Sustainable Development is fundamental to the way we plan, build and operate our mines. We look after the environment and the wildlife - preventing damage, managing waste and restoring the land afterwards. We work with communities and help them build a better future We build an economic base for the future and invest in local skills

Our approach We unlock the metal and mineral resources and through our activity create jobs, build skills, create conservation opportunities, build infrastructure and generate economic activities

Environmental approach All our key operations: are ISO14001 certificated have rehabilitation plans have biodiversity management plans plan productive post closure use of the land We regularly review performance We develop partnerships with key NGOs and communities. In Brazil we are working with Fauna and Flora International and universities on biodiversity management

Sensitive exploration We work in beautiful environments and make sure we don’t leave a mess behind 2007 Green Mining Award

Award winning air quality project We work on local issues with the community reduce local air pollution

Environmental Innovation Award-winning innovation: mine water reprocessed for the community

Award-winning innovation Water treatment Making mine water commercially available to the community in a water-stressed area. Reducing company liability and providing a resource for the local authority Award-winning innovation

Condor Conservation Chile We work with local NGOs to protect wildlife

Energy Energy is an important resource for companies and communities. We have set a Group target of 15% reduction in energy intensity 2004-2014. We have investments in clean coal technology, energy from methane, coal to liquids and carbon sequestration feasibility studies We report energy use annually as well as reporting the sources of our energy - such as the percentage of biofuels, alternative energy sources, diesel and electricity

Reuse and recycling is part of good business Waste Management Reuse and recycling is part of good business

Social issues All our key operations have community engagement plans in place Regular assessment of the socio-economic impacts of our operations on local communities We are transparent in our engagement We work with local communities, NGOs and local authorities to promote the development of the areas in which we operate

Fighting Community disease We work with communities to fight diseases such as malaria, TB, AIDS and dengue

Our people We want healthy, happy workers We promote employee well being and the development of skills Safety is a key priority Our target: Zero harm Occupational health programmes We want healthy, happy workers Major drive to reduce HIV and AIDS amongst employees in affected countries We provide free voluntary counselling and testing In South Africa we provide anti-retroviral treatment to >4,500 employees (>95% are able to return to normal employment)

Developing Best practice Mining Industry leader in promoting best practice through: Use of our Socio-Economic Assessment Toolbox (SEAT) Integrated Mine Planning and Mine Closure tools Biodiversity peer review programme Partnerships with leading international organisations and NGOs Tools for incorporating sustainable development in mine design and evaluation

External commitment Anglo American has signed up to: UN Global Compact The Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights World Business Council on Sustainable Development Sustainable Development framework – International Council on Mining and Metals

Winner of international reporting awards Report to Society Report to Society published annually in April Also available on the Anglo American website www.angloamerican.co.uk Builds transparency and trust, informs and explains the Group’s approach and performance Winner of international reporting awards

For further information please contact: Kishor Harishani details Thank you For further information please contact: Kishor Harishani details Or Karin Ireton Head of Sustainable Development: Markets and Economics kireton@angloamerican.co.za