Anglo American Platinum Ltd., a subsidiary of Anglo American Plc (AAL.L,AAUKY.PK) Tuesday said it will slash approximately 14,000 jobs, in moves to restore profits. The company will also shut down two mines in South Africa, thereby taking out 400,000 ounces of platinum production.
The announcement follows the company’s proposed changes to Anglo American Platinum’s mining and processing operations footprint, to build a new sustainable, competitive business.
The company however promised that it will compensate for any necessary labor restructuring and make a positive difference through job creation.
In line with the proposed changes, the company proposes to deliver 3.8 billion Brazilean reals of annual benefits by 2015, including savings of 390 million raels to be achieved through a redesign of the company’s overhead structure.
“We must evolve to align the business with our expectations of the platinum market’s long-term dynamics and address the structural changes that have eroded profitability over time, ” said Chris Griffith, CEO.
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