COMMERZBANK AG: Pre-Stabilisation Anglo American €750mil 2.50%

2018

Pre-Stabilisation notice

11th September, 2012

Not for distribution, directly or indirectly, in or into the United States or any jurisdiction in which such distribution would be unlawful.

                          Anglo American Capital plc                           
                                 €750,000,000                                  
               2.50%. Guaranteed Notes due 18th September, 2018                
                             (Isin: XS0830380639)                              

Stabilisation Notice

Commerzbank AG (contact: [name]; telephone: [number]) hereby announces that the
Stabilising Manager(s) named below may stabilise the offer of the following
securities in accordance with Commission Regulation (EC) No. 2273/2003
implementing the Market Abuse Directive (2003/6/EC).

The security to be stabilised:                                                 

Issuer: Anglo American Capital plc

Guarantor (if any): Anglo American plc

ISIN XS0830380639

Aggregate nominal amount: €750,000,000

Description: 2.50% Notes due 18th September, 2018

Offer price: 99.862

Other offer terms: Payment 18-Sept, Listing London. Denoms:

100k+1k

Stabilisation:

Stabilising Manager(s): Coordinating Stabilsation Manager:

                                                                               
                                    Commerzbank Aktiengesellschaft             
                                                                               
                                    Stabilisation Managers                     
                                                                               
                                    BNP Paribas                                
                                                                               
                                    HSBC Bank plc                              
                                                                               
                                    Merrill Lynch International                

Stabilisation period commences 11th September, 2012

Stabilisation period expected to No later than 30 days end on:

Existence, maximum size and The Stabilising Manager(s) may over-allot conditions of use of over-allotment the securities to the extent permitted in facility. accordance with applicable law.

In connection with the offer of the above securities, the Stabilising Manager (s) may over-allot the securities or effect transactions with a view to supporting the market price of the securities at a level higher than that which might otherwise prevail. However, there is no assurance that the Stabilising Manager(s) will take any stabilisation action and any stabilisation action, if begun, may be ended at any time Any stabilisation action or over-allotment shall be conducted in accordance with all

applicable laws and rules.

This announcement is for information purposes only and does not constitute an invitation or offer to underwrite, subscribe for or otherwise acquire or dispose of any securities of the Issuer in any jurisdiction.

This announcement is not for distribution, directly or indirectly, in or into the United States or any other jurisdiction in which such distribution would be unlawful.

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