Board Meeting Notification

Anglo American PLC
5 March 2001


PRELIMINARY RESULTS - 31 DECEMBER 2001


Please note that, on March 13, 2001, the Board of Anglo American plc (the
'Company') will meet to consider the preliminary results of the Company for the
year to December 31, 2000. An announcement will be issued at the opening of
business on Wednesday, March 14, 2001.