De Beers CEO appointment

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.

 http://www.rns-pdf.londonstockexchange.com/rns/6419G_-2011-5-16.pdf

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United Kingdom

James Wyatt-Tilby, Media Relations

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