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Announcement in Relation to the Sale Process of Anglo American’s Interest in Peace River Coal LP

20 April, 2010

In accordance with the recent announcements by Anglo American plc (“Anglo American”) to dispose of certain non-core businesses, including its majority interest in the Peace River Coal Limited Partnership (“PRC”) Anglo American announces that it has entered into agreements with its minority limited partners, NEMI Northern Energy & Mining Inc. and Hillsborough Resources Limited, which will facilitate the sale of up to 100% of PRC.

In accordance with the recent announcements by Anglo American plc (“Anglo American”) to dispose of certain non-core businesses, including its majority interest in the Peace River Coal Limited Partnership (“PRC”) Anglo American announces that it has entered into agreements with its minority limited partners, NEMI Northern Energy & Mining Inc. and Hillsborough Resources Limited, which will facilitate the sale of up to 100% of PRC. Anglo American has retained CIBC World Markets Inc. (CIBC) to assist with the sale process.

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For further information:

CIBC

Matthew Quinlan
Executive Director
(604) 891-6309
[email protected]

Thys Terblanche
Managing Director
(416) 594-7888
[email protected]

Anglo American

London
James Wyatt-Tilby, Media Relations
Tel: +44 (0)20 7968 8759

South Africa
Pranill Ramchander, Media Relations
Tel: +27 (0)11 638 2592

Notes to Editors:

Peace River Coal Limited Partnership is a producer of high-quality metallurgical coal for export, from Canada is jointly owned by Anglo American plc, Hillsborough Resources Ltd., and NEMI Northern Energy and Mining Inc. Peace River Coal owns several coal bearing properties in the Peace River region of northeast British Columbia and currently conducts mining operations in the Tumbler Ridge area.

Anglo American plc is one of the world’s largest mining companies, is headquartered in the
UK and listed on the London and Johannesburg stock exchanges. Its portfolio of mining businesses spans precious metals and minerals – in which it is a global leader in both platinum and diamonds; base metals – copper and nickel; and bulk commodities – iron ore, metallurgical coal and thermal coal. Anglo American is committed to the highest standards of safety and responsibility across all its businesses and geographies and to making a sustainable difference in the development of the communities around its operations. The company’s mining operations and extensive pipeline of growth projects are located in southern Africa, South America, Australia, North America and Asia.
www.angloamerican.co.uk

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