Director Shareholding

Anglo American PLC
02 June 2005


ANGLO AMERICAN plc (the "Company")
Registration number 3564138

Appointment of Mr Rene Medori to the Board


Following his election at the Company's Annual General Meeting held on 20 April
2005, Mr Rene Medori's appointment as a director of the Company became effective
on 1 June 2005.

Mr Medori has a beneficial interest in 50,600 ordinary shares of US$0.50 each of
the Company, which were conditionally awarded today based on the London Stock
Exchange middle market quotation for 1 June 2005 of £13.34 per share. These
shares will qualify for future dividends and will be released to him as to 60%
in May 2006 and 40% in May 2007.

On 1 June 2005, Mr Medori was also conditionally awarded a maximum of 67,384
ordinary shares in terms of the Company's Long Term Incentive Plan. This award
will vest in May 2008 subject to the satisfaction of the performance conditions.

As required by Rule 16.4 of the UKLA Listing Rules, there are no details to be
disclosed in relation to paragraphs 6.F.2 (b)-(g).

N Jordan
Company Secretary
2 June 2005


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