Issue of Debt

Anglo American PLC
17 September 2003


News Release


17 September 2003

Anglo American plc, announces that it has mandated HSBC and The Royal Bank of
Scotland as joint lead managers and bookrunners for a sterling denominated
benchmark bond offering.  The issuer will be Anglo American Capital plc,
guaranteed by Anglo American plc.  The issue will be launched off Anglo American
plc's existing EMTN Programme, subject to market conditions and following a
roadshow.


The funds will be used to repay existing bank borrowings


Stabilisation FSAA/IPMA

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