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 3,749 ordinary shares were transferred from treasury shares on 20 September 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 19,741,155 ordinary shares held in treasury and a total of 1,323,224,573 ordinary shares in issue, excluding treasury shares. 

Andy Hodges

Deputy Secretary

21 September 2011