Disposal

Anglo American PLC
15 April 2003


News Release


15 April 2003






                 Anglo American to sell stake in Bindura Nickel



Anglo American plc ("Anglo American") announces the sale of its 52.9% stake in
Bindura Nickel Corporation to Mwana Africa Holdings for a total consideration of
US$8 million, subject to obtaining the necessary regulatory approvals. The
disposal will have no material effect on Anglo American.







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Anglo American - London

Media Relations

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Notes to Editors:



Anglo American plc is one of the world's largest mining and natural resource
groups. With its subsidiaries, joint ventures and associates, it is a global
leader in gold, platinum group metals and diamonds, with significant interests
in coal, base and ferrous metals, industrial minerals and forest products. The
group is geographically diverse, with operations in Africa, Europe, South and
North America and Australia. (www.angloamerican.co.uk)




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