Skorpion zinc mine

Anglo American PLC
16 May 2003


News Release


16 May 2003


      Anglo American's Skorpion zinc mine in Namibia produces first metal


Anglo American's wholly owned Skorpion zinc mine in Namibia has produced first
metal. The US$454 million development of the Skorpion zinc mine and refinery in
southern Namibia was announced in 2001 and has been completed within budget. The
mine is expected to produce 150,000 tonnes per annum when it reaches full
production. Skorpion will be one of the lowest cost zinc producers in the world.



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