Director/PDMR Shareholding

Anglo American PLC
18 May 2006


                       ANGLO AMERICAN PLC (the "Company")


PDMR/DIRECTORS' INTERESTS

The Company announces that, on 17 May 2006, Mr J N Wallington a Person
Discharging Managerial Responsibility ("PDMR") of the Company, exercised 3,938
Long Term Incentive Plan Options originally granted in 2003, for a nominal
consideration of £1.00, over ordinary shares of US$0.50 in the capital of the
Company ("Shares").

Accordingly his beneficial interest in the Company has risen by 3,938 Shares.

The notification of these transactions is intended to satisfy the Company's
obligations under both section 324 of the Companies Act 1985 and the Financial
Services Authority Disclosure Rules 3.1.2 to 3.1.4.





Nick Jordan

Company Secretary

18 May 2006



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