Natascha Viljoen, CEO of Anglo American Platinum, said: 'We had no work-related fatalities at our own-managed operations during the quarter, however we did see a regression in our safety performance as the uncertainty relating to Covid-19 impacted on stability at the operations.

Mitigation plans throughout the quarter significantly improved our performance by year-end, but the average for the quarter was higher than Q4 2019.

Tragically, we had a work-related fatality at our independently managed joint operation, Modikwa. We extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Johannes Mahlalela. The safety and health of our employees is our first priority and our focus remains on the elimination of fatalities, adherence to Covid-19 measures, including extensive screening and testing protocols, at our operations.

Production performance was strong considering the ongoing implications of Covid-19. We reached 100% normal capacity by the end of the quarter, due to protocols being embedded and work routines put in place. Whilst refined production was lower, we successfully and safely completed the rebuild of the ACP Phase A unit ahead of schedule and recommissioned the plant on 24 November 2020. We were able to reduce the impact of lower refined production on sales by drawing down on refined inventory as well as utilising trading activities to mitigate the impact to customers. As part of our Covid-19 protocols, we have put additional measures in place to test and screen employees returning from hotspot areas after the December break. The second wave of Covid-19 has led to an increase in employee infection rates, however we are past the peak and are starting to see a reduction in active cases. As a result, we are currently operating at 90% of normal production capacity.'

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Notes to editors

Anglo American Platinum Limited is a member of the Anglo American plc Group and is a leading primary producer of platinum group metals. The company is listed on the Johannesburg Securities Exchange (JSE). Its mining, smelting and refining operations are based in South Africa. Elsewhere in the world, the Group owns Unki Platinum Mine in Zimbabwe. Anglo American Platinum has a number of joint ventures with several historically disadvantaged South African consortia as part of its commitment to the transformation of the mining industry. Anglo American Platinum is committed to the highest standards of safety and continues to make a meaningful and sustainable difference in the development of the communities around its operations.

Anglo American is a leading global mining company and our products are the essential ingredients in almost every aspect of modern life. Our portfolio of world-class competitive mining operations and undeveloped resources provides the metals and minerals that enable a cleaner, more electrified world and that meet the fast growing consumer-driven demands of the world's developed and maturing economies. With our people at the heart of our business, we use innovative practices and the latest technologies to discover new resources and mine, process, move and market our products to our customers around the world - safely, responsibly and sustainably.

As a responsible miner - of diamonds (through De Beers), copper, platinum group metals, iron ore, coal, nickel and manganese - we are the custodians of what are precious natural resources. We work together with our business partners and diverse stakeholders to unlock the sustainable value that those resources represent for our shareholders, the communities and countries in which we operate, and for society as a whole. Anglo American is re-imagining mining to improve people's lives.

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