Anglo American CEO Cynthia Carroll Interviewed on Interim Results

LONDON, July 30, 2010 - Global mining group Anglo American today reported interim results ahead
of market consensus, including operating profits of $4.4bn, up 104% on a
like-for-like basis. The company also announced it was reinstating the
dividend.

In a video interview with business broadcaster www.cantos.com, Anglo
American Chief Executive Cynthia Carroll said: "We have delivered on our
promises across the board. We have seen the effectiveness and the efficiency
coming through on the back of the new organisational structure."

Carroll also updated the market on progress at Anglo American's key
growth projects, including Brazilian iron ore project Minas Rio, and said
that their "fantastic project pipeline" meant that they were excited about
the outlook for the business.

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

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