Anglo American Announces Operating Profit Of $5.0bn - Interview With CEO and FD

LONDON, February 19, 2010 - Mining giant Anglo American today announced operating profit of $5.0
billion in a year that company described as "remarkable."

In an interview with Anglo Chief Executive Cynthia Carroll and Finance
Director Rene Medori, published by online business broadcaster
www.cantos.com, Carroll said:

"2009 was a very challenging year given the economic conditions that we
were facing. On the other hand, we have done a remarkable job in coming
through the year in much better shape. We are in a much better position to
ride out any part of the cycle."

The interview and transcript are available now on www.cantos.com.

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