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 7,721 ordinary shares were transferred from treasury shares on 9 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 19,750,530 ordinary shares held in treasury and a total of 1,323,215,198 ordinary shares in issue, excluding treasury shares. 

Andy Hodges

Deputy Secretary

12 September 2011