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Platinum
estimates as at 31 December 2009

Anglo Platinum
Ore Reserves - Other Projects		 Tonnes(1) Grade(2) Contained metal(3) Contained metal(3)
Classification 2009 2008 2009 2008 2009 2008 2009 2008
Zimbabwe   Mt Mt   4E PGE 4E PGE   tonnes tonnes   Moz Moz
Unki(4) Proved 5.1 4.2   3.60 3.60   18.3 15.1   0.6 0.5
Great Dyke - MSZ Probable 42.0 34.6   3.81 3.81   159.9 131.6   5.1 4.2
    Total 47.1 38.7   3.79 3.79   178.2 146.7   5.7 4.7
Anglo Platinum
Mineral Resources - Other Projects		 Tonnes(1) Grade(2) Contained metal(3) Contained metal(3)
Classification 2009 2008 2009 2008 2009 2008 2009 2008
Zimbabwe     Mt Mt   4E PGE 4E PGE   tonnes tonnes   Moz Moz
Unki(4)   Measured 7.7 6.3   4.08 4.08   31.2 25.7   1.0 0.8
Great Dyke - MSZ Indicated 11.3 9.3   4.28 4.28   48.5 39.9   1.6 1.3
  Measured and Indicated 19.0 15.6   4.20 4.20   79.8 65.6   2.6 2.1
    Inferred 95.9 78.9   4.29 4.29   411.6 338.8   13.2 10.9
South Africa           3E PGE 3E PGE            
Anooraq-Anglo Platinum
Boikgantsho(5)		 Measured - -   - -   - -   - -
Platreef   Indicated 86.6 88.3   1.35 1.35   116.9 119.2   3.8 3.8
  Measured and Indicated 86.6 88.3   1.35 1.35   116.9 119.2   3.8 3.8
    Inferred 51.0 52.0   1.23 1.23   62.7 64.0   2.0 2.1
Sheba's Ridge(6)           3E PGE 3E PGE            
    Measured 111.8 111.8   0.85 0.85   95.1 95.1   3.1 3.1
    Indicated 128.4 128.4   0.95 0.95   122.1 122.1   3.9 3.9
  Measured and Indicated 240.1 240.1   0.90 0.90   217.2 217.2   7.0 7.0
    Inferred 0.9 0.9   0.85 0.85   0.8 0.8   0.0 0.0
Canada           3E PGE 3E PGE            
River Valley(7)   Measured 4.3 4.3   1.79 1.79   7.6 7.6   0.2 0.2
    Indicated 11.0 11.0   1.20 1.20   13.3 13.3   0.4 0.4
  Measured and Indicated 15.3 15.3   1.37 1.37   20.9 20.9   0.7 0.7
    Inferred 1.2 1.2   1.24 1.24   1.5 1.5   0.0 0.0
Brazil           3E PGE 3E PGE            
Pedra Branca(8)   Measured - -   - -   - -   - -
    Indicated - -   - -   - -   - -
  Measured and Indicated - -   - -   - -   - -
    Inferred 6.6 6.6   2.27 2.27   15.0 15.0   0.5 0.5

Due to the uncertainty that may be attached to some Inferred Mineral Resources, it cannot be assumed that all or part of an Inferred Mineral Resource will necessarily be upgraded to an Indicated or Measured Resource after continued exploration.

(1)
Tonnage: quoted as dry metric tonnes.
(2)
Grade: 4E PGE is the sum of platinum, palladium, rhodium and gold grades in grammes per tonne (g/t). 3E PGE is the sum of platinum, palladium and gold grades in grammes per tonne (g/t).
(3)
Contained metal: Contained metal is presented in metric tonnes and million troy ounces (Moz).
(4)
Unki: Anglo Platinum owns an effective 97.19% interest in Southridge Limited. The Ore Reserves and Mineral Resources (for the Great Dyke - Main Sulphide Zone) relate to the Unki East and West mines only. For more information see Note 48 in the Consolidated Financial Statement in the 2009 Anglo Platinum Annual Report.
(5)
Anooraq-Anglo Platinum Boikgantsho: Anglo Platinum holds an attributable interest of 49%. A cut-off of US$20.00/t gross metal value was applied for resource definition. The BEE transaction announced with Anooraq Resources was finalised during 2009.
(6)
Sheba's Ridge: Anglo Platinum holds an attributable 35% of the JV area. A cut-off of US$10.50/t total revenue contribution from the constituent metal was used.
(7)
River Valley: Anglo Platinum holds an attributable interest of 50%. A cut-off of 0.7g/t (platinum plus palladium) was applied for resource definition.
(8)
Pedra Branca: Anglo Platinum holds an attributable interest of 51%. A cut-off of 0.7g/t (3E PGE) was applied for resource definition.

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Annual Report 2009