Bond Offering

Anglo American PLC
21 May 2003


News Release


21 May 2003


              Anglo American plc launches €1 billion bond offering


Anglo American plc announces that it has launched its inaugural euro-denominated
benchmark bond offering, through Anglo American Capital plc.  Barclays Capital,
BNP Paribas, Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein and UBS Limited, are joint lead
managers and bookrunners.

The 5 year bond was priced at 99.809, paying a coupon of 3.625% at 60 bps over
midswaps.

The issue is guaranteed by Anglo American plc.

Proceeds are being used to repay existing bank borrowings.

Anglo American plc with its subsidiaries, joint ventures and associates is a
global leader in the mining and natural resources sectors.



For further information, please contact:

Anglo American plc

Head of Investor Relations

Nick von Schirnding


Tel:  [phone]


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