Sterling Bond Issue

Anglo American PLC
26 September 2003

News Release

26 September 2003


 Anglo American plc launches GBP300 million bond offering issued under existing
                                 EMTN programme

Anglo American plc announces that it has launched its inaugural sterling
denominated benchmark bond offering, through Anglo American Capital plc.  The
Royal Bank of Scotland plc and HSBC Bank plc are joint lead managers and
bookrunners.

The bond matures in December 2010 and was priced at £99.465, paying a coupon of
5.125% at 74 bps over gilts.

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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