Pricing of US$2 billion bond

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Anglo American PLC

03 April 2009

 



NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION INTO THE UNITED STATES News Release

3 April 2009

Anglo American prices US$2 billion bond offering

Anglo American plc ("Anglo American") announces that it has priced a two tranche bond offering made to Qualified Institutional Buyers in the United States pursuant to Rule 144A under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933 (the "U.S. Securities Act") and to investors outside the United States pursuant to Regulation S under the U.S. Securities Act.

The offering comprises US$1,250 million 9.375% senior notes due 2014 and US$750 million 9.375% senior notes due 2019. Anglo American expects the offering to close on 8 April 2009, subject to customary closing conditions.

Disclaimer

The securities referred to herein have not been and will not be registered under the U.S. Securities Act, as amended, and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the U.S. Securities Act. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy such securities in the United States or in any other jurisdiction where such offer is unlawful.

For further information, please contact:

United Kingdom

James Wyatt-Tilby, Media Relations

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Caroline Metcalfe, Investor Relations

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South Africa

Anna Poulter, Investor Relations

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Pranill Ramchander, Media Relations

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Notes to Editors:

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

 

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