Doc re Cir. to Shareholders

Anglo American PLC
12 April 2001


Doc Re Elimination of the cross-holding with De Beers and increase in Anglo
American's interest in De Beers and proposed bonus issue of three New Anglo
American Shares for each existing Anglo American Share; Notice of EGM to be
held on 4 May 2001

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