Response to Rio Tinto

Anglo American PLC
3 August 2000

                                       
     Anglo American response to Rio Tinto's counter-bid for North Limited

Anglo American plc has noted Rio Tinto's counter-bid for North Limited and
will respond in due course.

Queries:

Anglo American - London

Investor Relations
Nick von Schirnding
Tel:   [phone]

Media Relations
Kate Aindow
Tel:   [phone]


Anglo American - Johannesburg

Investor Relations
Anne Dunn
Mob:   [phone]

Media Relations
Marion Dixon
Tel:   [phone]
Mob:   [phone]