Transaction in Own Shares

Anglo American plc (the "Company")

Registered office: 20 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AN

Registered number: 3564138

TREASURY SHARES - TRANSFERS

In accordance with Listing Rule 12.6.4, Anglo American plc announces that a total of 500,870 ordinary shares were transferred from treasury shares on 16 August 2011, in respect of the grant of awards and vesting of awards under the Company's share plans.

Following the transfer, Anglo American plc has a total of 19,811,819 ordinary shares held in treasury and a total of 1,323,153,909 ordinary shares in issue, excluding treasury shares. 

Andy Hodges

Deputy Secretary

17 August 2011