DBRS Releases Report on Xstrata

DBRS has today released a report on Xstrata plc and its related entities (collectively, the Company) that supports the recent confirmation of the ratings at A (low) and R-1 (low) with Stable trends. The confirmation reflects the Company’s solid balance sheet and credit metrics and ongoing improvements in the cost-competitiveness of its large-scale, diversified operations.

Today’s report and the November 21, 2011, press release are available at www.dbrs.com or by contacting us at info@dbrs.com.