The following statement is in response to media reports relating to Anglo American's business activity in Zimbabwe…Anglo American is deeply concerned about the current political situation in Zimbabwe and condemns the violence and human rights abuses that are taking place. Anglo American is monitoring the situation in Zimbabwe very closely and is reviewing all options surrounding the development of the project… Anglo American has a clear responsibility to protect the wellbeing of its more than 650 employees and contractors, as well as their families and all those who depend indirectly on the activity around the project, all of whose livelihoods would be jeopardised should the company withdraw from Zimbabwe.