Anglo Platinum is pleased to announce that the headline earnings of R4083,9 million for the half year ended 30 June 2001 are up 56,4% when compared to the equivalent period last year. Headline earnings for the twelve months to June 2001 are 111,2% higher than for the twelve months to June 2000. Dividends per share are up from 710 cents to 1100 cents.
The programme of expansions, which will take Anglo Platinum's production output to 3,5 million platinum ounces by 2006 at a cost of R12,6 billion (in 2000 money terms) and which will create 13 000 jobs, is confirmed, with projects covering 92% of the additional output already announced.
By continuing with its strategy of developing the market and expanding its operations to take advantage of demand opportunities when they arise, Anglo Platinum is ideally placed to continue to strengthen its position as the world's leading platinum producer.
For further information, please contact
Mike Mtakati
Tel : (011) 373-6865
Cell: 082 805 6515