Anglo Platinum Interim Result

Anglo American PLC
27 July 2005





News Release




27 July 2005




                        Anglo American plc notification:

                      Anglo Platinum interim results 2005



Anglo American wishes to draw attention to Anglo Platinum's announcement of
their interim results for the 6 months ended 30 June 2005.



Anglo American will report headline earnings in respect of Platinum of US$259
million for the 6 months ended 30 June 2005, which takes into account certain
adjustments.



Anglo Platinum Limited
                                                                             $m

IFRS headline earnings (published)                                      344
Exploration                                                               9
Other adjustments                                                        (4)
                                                                        349
Minority interest                                                       (88)
Depreciation on assets revalued on acquisition (net of tax)             (26)
Impact of change in South African corporate tax rate on assets revalued
on acquisition
                                                                         24
Contribution to Anglo American plc headline earnings                    259





Anglo American will report interim results for the 6 months ended 30 June 2005
on     4 August 2005.





The above figures are unaudited.


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