Zug, 31 January 2008
In conformity with the FSA’s Disclosure and Transparency Rules, Xstrata plc (“Xstrata”) hereby announces the following:
Xstrata’s issued ordinary share capital consists of 977,666,920 shares of US$0.50 each. Each ordinary share carries the right to one vote in relation to all circumstances at general meetings of Xstrata. Xstrata does not hold any ordinary shares in treasury.
The above figure of 977,666,920 may be used by shareholders (and others with notification obligations) as the denominator for the calculations by which they will determine whether they are required to notify their interest in, or a change to their interest in, Xstrata under the FSA's Disclosure and Transparency Rules.
Xstrata contacts
Richard Elliston
Telephone 020 7968 2885
Mobile 07759 924 576
Email relliston@xstrata.com
Claire Divver
Telephone 020 7968 2871
Mobile 07785 964 340
Email cdivver@xstrata.com