Anglo American announces record underlying earnings of .5 billion, up 47%,additional billion capital return and update on Strategic Review

04 August 2006

• Operating profit increased to .6 billion, up 52%
• Record underlying earnings of .5 billion, up 47%, impacted by higher tax charges
• Cash generation (EBITDA) of .9 billion, up 37%
• Strong performances from mining businesses
• Further billion buyback announced
• billion special dividend (67 cents per share)
• Interim dividend increased from 28 to 33 cents per share, up 18%.

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