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Annual Report 2005

Anglo American: 
creating long term 
shareholder value

Highlights 
of 2005

(cid:1) Record underlying earnings* of $3.7 billion, a 39% increase over 2004

(cid:1) Operating profit* increased to $6.4 billion, up 36%, with record production levels 
for nickel, zinc, coal, iron ore, vanadium, platinum group metals and diamonds;
highest ever profit contributions from Base Metals, Ferrous Metals and Coal

(cid:1) Cost pressures continue – offset by cost savings and efficiencies of $730 million

(cid:1) Cash generation at a record level – EBITDA* of $9 billion, up $1.9 billion. 

Net debt down 39% to $5 billion

(cid:1) $6.7 billion project pipeline – new projects totalling $3.8 billion approved:

(cid:1) Coal ($919 million): Dawson, Lake Lindsay, Mafube

(cid:1) Platinum ($1 billion): Mototolo JV, Marikana JV, Potgietersrust

(cid:1) Diamonds ($718 million): Snap Lake, Victor, Voorspoed, South African Sea Areas

(cid:1) Ferrous Metals ($559 million): Sishen Expansion

(cid:1) Gold ($432 million): Boddington

(cid:1) Normal dividends up 29% to 90 US cents. Special dividend of 33 US cents per share

(cid:1) $1 billion capital return increased to $1.5 billion – $1 billion buyback in 2006 

and $0.5 billion special dividend

* Basis of calculation of underlying earnings is set out in note 11 to the financial

statements. Operating profit includes share of associates’ operating profit (before share
of associates’ tax and finance charges) and is before special items and remeasurements
unless otherwise stated. See footnote 6 on facing page for definition of EBITDA.

Contents

01 Financial highlights
02 Chairman’s statement
03 Chief executive’s statement
05 Financial review
18 Directors’ report
20 Corporate governance
25 Remuneration report
43 Statement of directors’ responsibilities
44 Independent auditors’ report
45 Financial statements

50 Notes to financial statements
89 Ore Reserves and Mineral Resources

117 Production statistics
122 Exchange rates and commodity prices
123 Key financial data
124 Summary by business segment
125 Reconciliation of subsidiaries’ and associates’ results
126 Shareholder information
127 Other Anglo American publications

Financial highlights

$ million (unless otherwise stated)
Group revenue including associates(1)
Operating profit including associates before special items and remeasurements(2)
Profit for the financial year attributable to equity shareholders(3)
Underlying earnings for the year(4)
Net operating assets(5)
EBITDA(6)
Net cash inflows from operating activities
Earnings per share (US$): 
Basic earnings per share
Underlying earnings per share
Ordinary dividends declared relating to the year (US cents per share)
Special dividend declared (US cents per share)
Total dividends (US cents per share)

Year ended
31 Dec
2005
34,472
6,376
3,521
3,736
35,753
8,959
6,781

Year ended
31 Dec
2004
31,938
4,697
3,501
2,684
38,222
7,031
5,187

2.43
2.58
90
33
123

2.44
1.87
70
– 
70

%
change
7.9
35.7
0.6
39.2
(6.5)
27.4
30.7

(0.4)
38.0
28.6
–
75.7

Selected financial data

Dividends* per share
US cents

Underlying EPS
US cents

Group EBITDA
$ million

33
62
28

51
19

Final
Interim
Special

34
15

36
15

39
15

258

187

8,959

7,031

114

125

120

4,647

4,792

4,785

2001

2002

2003

2004

2005

2001*

2002*

2003*

2004

2005

2001*

2002*

2003*

2004

2005

*Represents dividends declared relating to the year

*UK GAAP

*UK GAAP

(1)

Includes the Group’s share of associates’ turnover of $5,038 million (2004: $5,670 million). See note 2 to the financial statements.

(2) Operating profit includes share of associates’ operating profit (before share of associates’ tax and finance charges) and is before special items and remeasurements. 

See note 2 to the financial statements. For the definition of special items and remeasurements see note 7 to the financial statements.

(3) Profit attributable to equity shareholders does not increase in line with operating results due to a reduction in net profit on disposals compared to prior year.
(4) See note 11 to the financial statements for the basis of calculation of underlying earnings.
(5) Net operating assets are disclosed by segment in note 2 to the financial statements.
(6) EBITDA is operating profit before special items and remeasurements (2001 to 2003: exceptional items) plus depreciation and amortisation of subsidiaries and joint ventures

and share of EBITDA of associates. 
EBITDA is reconciled to cash inflows from operations in the financial statements below the consolidated statement of recognised income and expense.

Throughout this report 2001 to 2003 are presented under UK GAAP. 2004 and 2005 results are presented under IFRS. 2001 figures have been restated for FRS 19. 
Unless otherwise stated, throughout this report ‘$’ and ‘dollar’ denote US dollars.

Anglo American plc Annual Report 2005 | 01

We continue to make good progress in the implementation of our 
Socio-Economic Assessment Toolbox (SEAT) process. SEAT is being
implemented at around 40 major sites in 16 countries. The local reports
being generated help to improve our interactions with surrounding
communities, our local development impacts and our risk management. 

We are involved in a variety of international partnerships, including the
UN Global Compact, the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative,
the Voluntary Principles on Human Rights and the Global Business
Coalition on HIV/AIDS. We were also strong advocates of the G8 acting
to address poverty in Africa, including pledging $2.5 million to support
the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD) Investment
Climate Facility. We were pleased to receive Business in the
Community’s International Award as the company judged to be making
the biggest contribution to the Millennium Development Goals 
in Africa.

Governance
There have been extensive changes amongst the executive directors.
Tony Lea and Barry Davison retired from the Board at the end of 2005.
Both are continuing to play a role in the Group and we are grateful to
them for their service as directors and for the major contributions which
they have made to the Company. We welcomed René Médori to the
Board as finance director and David Hathorn and Simon Thompson,
respectively chairmen of the Paper and Packaging, and Base Metals and
Industrial Minerals divisions. 

There have also been changes amongst our non-executive directors.
Maria Silvia Bastos Marques is standing down at the annual general
meeting and I am grateful for the perspectives that she brought to 
our deliberations. As anticipated in last year’s annual report, Ralph
Alexander joined the Board in April 2005 as an independent non-
executive director and we were also pleased to welcome Peter Woicke,
formerly chief executive officer of the International Finance
Corporation, to the Board at the beginning of 2006. For a few 
months during 2005, due to the importance of ensuring continuity, we
were not compliant with the Combined Code’s provisions on the
composition of the Board. As promised, recent changes have restored
us to full compliance.

Sir Mark Moody-Stuart
Chairman

Chairman’s statement

2005 was an excellent year for Anglo American. Supported by strong
metal prices, the Group once again achieved record earnings. The
period was dominated by the continued strength of metal markets
and by our strategic review. Conditions were significantly more
challenging for our Paper and Packaging and Industrial Minerals
businesses. However, despite the strong commercial performance,
the Board continues to be profoundly dissatisfied with the Group’s
safety performance. A new drive is under way to deliver further
improvements in 2006.

The outcome of our strategic review is addressed in detail in the chief
executive’s statement. It will lead towards a Group that is more
focused on core extractive competencies and better able to realise
value for shareholders. 

Although economic cycles are still with us, we are seeing a more
sustained uplift in many commodity prices than has been experienced
for some years. This has been driven chiefly by the impact of Chinese
growth. Indeed, coupled with growing optimism about India’s
prospects, we appear to be on the cusp of a realignment in the world
economy. This has major implications for our Group. The growth of the
leading emerging market economies is relatively materials-intensive 
as they devote a higher proportion of their growing wealth to
infrastructure. China’s consumer preferences also mean that it remains
the leading market for platinum jewellery and a major source of demand
for diamonds. Moreover, Chinese, Indian, Russian and Brazilian
multinational companies are emerging both as significant competitors
and as potential partners.

Safety 
During 2005, 46 people lost their lives at our managed operations
(compared with 49 in 2004). These figures are unacceptable,
inconsistent with our values and must be improved. To this end:

spread ‘best practice’;

• we have established a new peer-review mechanism to identify and
• all our senior executives have been through DuPont safety training
and a similar leadership programme is being implemented across the
organisation; 

• we have established a framework of 12 safety management
• we have developed a comprehensive Safety Improvement Plan.

standards; and 

This plan is based on three pillars: the creation of a mindset that
accepts zero injuries as a realistic objective; ensuring that we learn
from each incident and take action to prevent repeats; and adherence to
a set of simple, non-negotiable standards. 

Sustainable development
In the face of climate change, we must play our part in reducing carbon
emissions. We have a number of perspectives: as major consumers of
energy; as coal producers; as producers of platinum (a key element in
autocatalysts and fuel cells) and as managers of forests. In terms of
actions already under way:

• we have set initial targets for improving energy efficiency; 
• investment proposals must include an assumed cost of carbon; 
• we are investing in coal-bed methane projects; and
• in Australia, we are evaluating an ambitious project involving
conversion of coal to liquid fuels and potential carbon capture 
and storage.

02 | Anglo American plc Annual Report 2005
02 | Anglo American plc Annual Report 2005

Chief executive’s statement

Anglo American continued on its strong growth path in 2005, with
many of the Group’s commodities enjoying buoyant market
conditions and record prices as China once again proved to be the
chief driver of global growth, with the US economy showing its
resilience and signs of a long awaited recovery beginning to emerge
from Japan.

This upsurge in the prices of many metals and minerals over the past
year was further supported by fairly constrained supply-side growth –
in part due to some operating constraints, including the ability to access
new capital equipment – and low global inventories in a number of
metals as well as sustained demand from China. Investment funds
have also shown an increasing appetite for investing in underlying
metals as a means of diversification, particularly against a background
of high liquidity levels.

Financial results and dividends
We posted record results in 2005, with operating profit increasing by
36% to $6.4 billion and underlying earnings improving by 39% to
$3.7 billion. Cash generation reached a new high, with EBITDA at
$9 billion. 

Our strong financial position affords us the opportunity to return
$1.5 billion of capital in 2006 in the form of a $1 billion buyback as
well as a $0.5 billion special dividend. The capital structure will be
reviewed regularly in light of market conditions, operating cash flows
and progress on strategic delivery and capital projects.

In line with our progressive dividend policy, the final dividend has been
raised 22% to 62 cents per share. Including the special dividend of 
33 cents, our total dividend increased 76% to 123 cents per share for
the year.

Operating performance
Overall, we had a good operating performance during 2005, with
highest ever contributions from our base metals, coal and ferrous
metals businesses. We achieved record production for nickel, zinc,
niobium, zircon, coal, iron ore, vanadium, diamonds and platinum group
metals. Our Chilean copper production was impacted by lower grades at
Los Bronces, and also at Collahuasi where an earthquake and pit wall
failures led to rescheduling of the mining plan, exacerbating the impact
of equipment problems. In Namibia, Skorpion zinc mine ramped up to
design capacity in May. In Australia, the Dartbrook thermal coal mine
was affected by geological difficulties. New production records were
achieved across a number of Mondi’s paper machines. However, our
Industrial Minerals profit performance was slightly weaker, though it
was pleasing to note that the ramp-up of production at the Buxton
cement plant exceeded expectations, averaging 97.5% of design
capacity during the year.

Cost savings and efficiency improvements
In the field of cost containment, 2005 was a challenging year for all
mining groups. Price escalations in excess of inflation over a range of
inputs from tyres to fuel, to steel and contractors, exerted material
pressure on running costs and capital expenditure. We achieved cost
and efficiency savings of $730 million in 2005, up 32% on the prior
year, and are targeting $500 million in 2006.

Safety
After many years of steady improvement, our injury rate appears to
have reached a plateau, while our fatality rate improved slightly over
the previous year. Nevertheless, we incurred 46 fatalities amongst our
own employees and contractors and we continue our efforts to
eliminate fatal accidents at our operations.

We are directing many more resources to addressing issues of safety
and in trying to instil a safety culture throughout the Group. This has
started from the top with myself and the most senior executives all
having undergone safety training with DuPont, the recognised leaders
in this field.

Mining is generally regarded as a dangerous business – sometimes
justifiably so – but that does not mean accepting that injuries are
inevitable. It does mean taking greater care and having the right
systems in place to manage the risks. People are being needlessly
injured and killed in the workplace through individuals taking short cuts
and generally not adhering to our rules of safety. We are determined to
bring about a permanent lowering of the Group’s fatality and injury
statistics.

Strategy
In October 2005 we announced the outcome of our strategic 
review, which represents a further chapter in our ongoing strategic
development over the past six years. Our aim is to further focus the
Group on its core mining portfolio and, in the process, simplify our
structure and enhance returns and shareholder value. In early 2006, we
provided a further update on our strategy.

Regarding our investment in Mondi, one of the largest and most
successful paper and packaging groups in Europe, it is clear there are
only limited synergies with our mining portfolio. We have therefore
decided to list Mondi on the London Stock Exchange in 2006/7. In the
meantime, we will continue to support Mondi’s growth opportunities as
they arise.

The decision to reduce the Group’s shareholding in AngloGold Ashanti
relates to the higher relative valuations investors attribute to pure-play
gold mining stocks, rather than as part of the make-up of a diversified
mining group. Anglo American is considering a number of options to
effect the reduction.

In the case of Tarmac, the considerably strengthened management
team is in the process of undertaking a review of its business with the
aim of improving returns on capital invested by turning around,
restructuring or divesting underperforming parts of the portfolio while
continuing to grow its core businesses. Since the year end the first
phase of the review has been completed, with businesses in Germany
and Hong Kong identified for disposal as well as the concrete paving
business in the UK. Tarmac has also made three acquisitions in its
aggregates business in the UK, Poland and, in early 2006, in Romania. 

Anglo American plc Annual Report 2005 | 03

Chief executive’s statement continued

We are also progressing well with the remainder of our industries
portfolio. Boart Longyear and Samancor Chrome were sold in mid-2005
and the disposal of our investment in Highveld Steel is progressing. In
addition, Tongaat-Hulett has recently announced that it intends to
unbundle and list its aluminium business, Hulett Aluminium, and
simultaneously introduce black economic empowerment equity
participation in both Tongaat-Hulett and Hulett Aluminium.

The Group has approved significant platinum expansion projects and
negotiations for a further platinum black empowerment transaction
have commenced.

Growth and projects
Anglo American has one of the strongest growth profiles in the mining
industry. Across our portfolio we have a broad suite of approved
projects, and others that are being considered, as well as significant
exploration prospects. Having completed a number of projects during
the year, we boosted our approved pipeline with the addition of a
number of new projects totalling $3.8 billion, bringing total projects
under development to $6.7 billion. With further major projects, with an
estimated potential cost of between $10 billion and $15 billion under
consideration, we are building a powerful platform for future growth
through the cycle.

Anglo Coal has a substantial near term project portfolio spread across
Australia, South Africa and South America. The Dawson and Lake
Lindsay expansions in Australia represent a $1.4 billion investment in
Australia’s coal export industry and will increase Anglo Coal’s
metallurgical coal capacity by around 50% over the next three years.
Subject to regulatory clearances the $264 million Mafube coal project 
in South Africa will increase attributable thermal coal production 
by 2.5 million tonnes from 2008. At Cerrejón in Colombia, a
$280 million two-phase expansion has been approved to increase
production to 32 million tonnes per annum. A pre-feasibility study is
currently under way to investigate additional expansion beyond this. 
In China, the Group has a 60% interest in the Xiwan open cut coal
mining project, where the feasibility of a large coal to chemicals project
is being investigated with a number of partners. In addition, we
invested $153 million in the Initial Public Offering of China Shenhua
Energy, the largest coal producer in China and the fifth largest in the
world, and we look forward to a mutually beneficial strategic alliance
with the company. Subsequent to the year end, we announced that
Anglo Coal had entered into a joint coking coal venture in British
Columbia in Canada. Work continues on the feasibility study for
Monash, a fuel from brown coal project in Australia.

We are laying the foundations for a significant expansion of production
at our Chilean copper operations. In 2005 we completed the Chagres
Smelter de-bottlenecking project and brought on stream, ahead of
schedule and under budget, the molybdenum plant at Collahuasi. Also
at Collahuasi, a significant de-bottlenecking opportunity that has the
potential to increase production at a relatively low capital cost, is
currently under evaluation. The pit expansion project at El Soldado is
progressing well, while at Los Bronces a feasibility study to examine a
possible doubling of production is due for completion in 2007. The
feasibility study for the $1 billion Barro Alto nickel project in Brazil is
well advanced and Board approval is likely to be sought later this year.
In South Africa the Namakwa Sands expansion project, which will
increase output of rutile and zircon, is under way.

In May, De Beers gave the go-ahead for the $513 million Snap Lake
project and in November approval was given to develop the
$791 million Victor diamond deposit, both located in Canada. In
February 2006 De Beers announced that it intended to re-open the
Voorspoed mine in South Africa and will develop the South African 
Sea Areas marine mining project.

Anglo Platinum expects to increase platinum production from
2.45 million ounces in 2005 to between 2.7 million and 2.8 million
ounces in 2006 and thereafter to grow production by around 5% per
annum to meet ongoing demand. During 2005, the company
announced the Mototolo and Marikana joint ventures. Anglo Platinum
approved mining replacement projects totalling $770 million, including
the $230 million Potgietersrust replacement project, and is in the final
stages of approving the $692 million Potgietersrust expansion, which
will bring on 230,000 ounces of additional platinum production per
annum by 2009.

The $559 million Sishen iron ore expansion project in South Africa was
approved by Kumba in March, which will raise annual production by
10 million tonnes to 41 million tonnes by 2009. Further projects could
see iron ore production more than double from the current level.

Mondi is considering a 1 million tonne softwood pulp expansion at
Syktyvkar in north west Russia at a capital cost of around $1.5 billion
to meet growing worldwide pulp demand, driven mainly by China.

Tarmac also has several growth and expansion programmes under way
to enhance market penetration in key regional markets, mainly in
central and eastern Europe. 

Outlook
The outlook for the global economy is encouraging, with leading
indicators showing signs of continuing global growth and strong
underlying demand for our products. If prices and demand continue 
at or near current levels the Group should have another strong year. 

Every effort will be made to contain cost increases and improve
efficiencies against a background of exceptional inflationary pressures
in the mining sector. 

The Group has real momentum, as evidenced by its performance in
2005. We expect to make significant progress on delivering our
recently announced strategy while at the same time pursuing our strong
organic project pipeline and looking for further growth and acquisition
opportunities. 

Tony Trahar
Chief executive

04 | Anglo American plc Annual Report 2005

In this chief executive’s statement, operating profit includes associates’ operating
profit and is before special items and remeasurements unless otherwise stated.

Financial review

Financial review of Group results
Underlying earnings per share for the year increased to $2.58, an
increase of 38% compared with 2004. Underlying earnings totalled
$3,736 million, with strong contributions from Base Metals, Ferrous
Metals and Industries and Coal as well as a significant increase in
contributions from Platinum and De Beers. Paper and Packaging and
Industrial Minerals recorded lower contributions owing to tough market
conditions. AngloGold Ashanti recorded a lower contribution mainly 
due to increased net interest costs as well as higher inflation, stronger
operating cost currencies and lower grades. 

Underlying earnings

$ million
Profit for the financial year
attributable to equity shareholders
Operating special items including associates
Operating remeasurements including associates
Net profit on disposals including associates
Finance remeasurements:

Fair value loss on convertible option
Exchange (gain)/loss on De Beers’ 
preference shares
Unrealised gains on non-hedge 
derivatives including associates

Tax on special items and remeasurements
including associates
Related minority interests on special items 
and remeasurements
Underlying earnings
Underlying earnings per share ($)

Year
ended
31 Dec
2005

3,521
323
317
(185)

32

(72)

(2)

(15)

(183)
3,736
2.58

Year 
ended
31 Dec
2004

3,501
92
–
(1,025)

–

112

–

2

2
2,684
1.87

Profit for the year after special items and remeasurements increased 
by 0.6% to $3,521 million compared with $3,501 million in the prior
year. This increase was despite a reduction in net profit on disposals
which, including associates, was $840 million higher in 2004, with the
$464 million profit on the sale of the Group’s interest in Gold Fields 
and the $415 million gain on the deemed disposal of AngloGold at the
time of the merger with Ashanti.

The Group’s results are influenced by a variety of currencies owing to
the geographic diversity of the Group. The South African rand on
average strengthened against the US dollar compared with the prior
year, with an average exchange rate of ZAR6.37 compared with
ZAR6.44 in 2004. Currency movements negatively impacted
underlying earnings by $88 million. Operating results were impacted by
stronger average rates for the rand, Chilean peso and Australian dollar,
although this was partially offset by the positive impact on monetary
assets and liabilities of the weaker closing rand rate. There was also a
positive effect of increased prices amounting to $2,176 million.

Summary income statement 

$ million
Operating profit before special items
and remeasurements
Special items 
Operating remeasurements
Group operating profit before associates
Net profit on disposals
Net income from associates(1)
Profit before finance costs
Net finance costs before remeasurements
Remeasurement finance income/(charge)
Profit before tax
Income tax expense
Profit after tax
Minority interests
Profit for the financial year 
attributable to equity shareholders
Basic earnings per share ($)
Group operating profit including associates
before special items and remeasurements
(1) Operating profit from associates

Operating special items and remeasurements(2)
Net profit on disposals(2)
Other special items and remeasurements(2)
Net finance costs (before remeasurements)
Income tax expense (after special items 
and remeasurements)
Minority interest (after special items 
and remeasurements)
Net income from associates

(2) See note 7 to the financial statements.

Special items and remeasurements

Year
ended
31 Dec
2005

5,344
(186)
(301)
4,857
87
657
5,601
(428)
35
5,208
(1,275)
3,933
(412)

3,521
2.43

6,376
1,032
(153)
98
7
(51)

(274)

(2)
657

Excluding

Year 
ended
31 Dec
2004

3,641
25
–
3,666
1,015
550 
5,231
(255)
(112)
4,864
(923)
3,941
(440)

3,501
2.44

4,697
1,056
(117)
10
–
(100)

(280)

(19)
550

Total
31 Dec
2004

Excluding
associates Associates
31 Dec
2005

31 Dec
2005

Total associates Associates
31 Dec
2004

31 Dec
2004

31 Dec
2005

(186)

(137)

(323)

25

(117)

92

(301)

(16)

(317)

–

–

–

(487)

(153)

(640)

25

(117)

92

$ million
Operating special
(charges)/income
Operating 
remeasurements
Operating special 
items and 
remeasurements

Operating special items and remeasurements, including associates,
amounted to a charge of $640 million with operating special charges
of $323 million and operating remeasurements of $317 million. 

Operating special charges in respect of impairments, restructurings 
and mine and operation closures, including associates, amounted to
$210 million. This included a $31 million loss on the closure of Ergo
and a $38 million impairment of Bibiani in AngloGold Ashanti as well 
as impairment and restructuring of Corrugated assets and goodwill of
$77 million in Paper and Packaging. Operating special charges also
included $113 million for the Group’s share of a payment made by 
its associate De Beers in respect of pending settlement of outstanding
legal disputes.

Anglo American plc Annual Report 2005 | 05

Financial review continued

Operating remeasurements, including associates, of $317 million
includes $286 million of unrealised losses on non-hedge commodity
derivatives at AngloGold Ashanti (2004: nil as IAS 32 and IAS 39 did
not apply). The loss in the current year relates to the revaluation of
non-hedge derivatives resulting from changes in the prevailing gold
price, exchange rates and interest rates and impacts current year 
earnings due to the adoption of IAS 32 and IAS 39 in 2005.

Net profit on sale of operations, including share of associates of
$98 million, amounted to $185 million. This included a $52 million
profit on sale of Samancor Chrome, $25 million profit on sale of
Acerinox, $21 million profit on disposal of Boart Longyear and
$21m profit on disposal of Wendt. There was also a $27 million 
profit on formation of the Marikana joint venture by Anglo Platinum.
These were partially offset by a $57 million loss on disposal of the
Hope Downs iron ore project in Australia.

Financing remeasurements, including share of associates, comprise
a $32 million fair value loss on the AngloGold Ashanti convertible
bond option, unrealised gains of $2 million on non-hedge derivatives
and a $72 million foreign exchange gain on De Beers dollar
preference shares held by a rand denominated entity.

The option component of the AngloGold Ashanti convertible bond is 
fair valued at each reporting period and held as a liability. Changes in
fair value of the liability are taken to the income statement.

As a result of the adoption of IAS 21 and IAS 28, the De Beers dollar
preference shares held by a rand functional currency entity have
been reclassified as financial asset investments and are retranslated
at each period end. The resulting rand:US dollar foreign exchange
gains and losses are reported through the income statement 
as a remeasurement item. A currency gain of $72 million
has been recorded for the year ended 31 December 2005 
(2004: loss of $112 million).

Net finance costs
Net finance costs excluding remeasurement finance income of 
$35 million (2004: remeasurement loss of $112 million) increased
from $255 million in 2004 to $428 million. The increase reflects lower
investment income due to the sale of certain investments over the last
two years.

The effective rate of tax, including share of associates’ tax before
special items, was 26.5%. This was a decrease from the effective 
rate including share of associates’ tax of 27.7% in 2004. The
reduction in the effective tax rate was principally due to a reduction 
in the South African statutory rate from 30% to 29% and a 
reduction in the Ghanaian tax rate, which together resulted in a
$187 million reduction in deferred tax, with most of the benefit 
taken in the first half of 2005. Without this specific benefit the
effective tax rate for the year would have been 29.7%. In future
periods it is expected that the effective tax rate, adjusted for
associates’ tax, will remain at or above the current levels.

Balance sheet
Total shareholders’ equity was $23,621 million compared with 
$23,125 million as at 31 December 2004. 

Net debt was $4,993 million, a decrease of $3,250 million from 
31 December 2004. The reduction in debt was a result of cash flow
generation from operating activities and disposals. Net debt at 
31 December 2005 comprised $8,439 million of debt, offset by 
$3,446 million of cash, cash equivalents and current financial 
asset investments. Net debt to total capital, total capital being 
the sum of net assets and net debt less investment in associates, 
as at 31 December 2005 was 17.0%, compared with 25.4% at
31 December 2004.

Cash flow 
Net cash inflows from operating activities were $6,781 million
compared with $5,187 million in 2004. EBITDA was $8,959 million, a
substantial increase of 27% from $7,031 million in 2004. Depreciation
and amortisation increased by $334 million to $2,441 million.

Acquisitions expenditure accounted for an outflow of $530 million
compared with $1,243 million in 2004. This included $153 million in
respect of the Group’s investment in the Initial Public Offering of China
Shenhua Energy.

Income from disposals totalled $677 million, with proceeds on the sale
of Acerinox and Columbus of $173 million (with a further $21 million
remitted by associates) and $445 million on the disposal of Boart
Longyear and Wendt. Proceeds remitted by associates in respect of
disposals included $83 million for the sale of Samancor Chrome.

Taxation

Before  Associates’
tax and
special
items and  minority

Including

interests associates remeasurements
31 Dec
31 Dec
2004
2005

31 Dec
2005

Before Associates’
tax and
special
items and minority
interests
31 Dec
2004

Repayment of loans and capital from associates amounted to 
$370 million. Purchases of tangible fixed assets amounted to
$3,306 million, an increase of $140 million. Increased capital
expenditure by AngloGold Ashanti, Coal and Ferrous Metals and
Industries was partially offset by a reduction in capital expenditure 
at Platinum, Base Metals, Industrial Minerals and Paper and Packaging.

Including 
associates
31 Dec
2004

5,897
285
(281) (1,564)

4,007
(885)

335
(316)

4,342
(1,201)

Analysis of depreciation and amortisation by business segment 
(subsidiaries and joint ventures) 

4

4,333

3,122

19

3,141

26.5

27.7

$ million
Platinum
Gold
Coal
Base Metals
Industrial Minerals
Ferrous Metals and Industries
Paper and Packaging
Other

2005
428
538
188
312
248
300
411
16
2,441

2004
313
398
150
339
217
274
400
16
2,107

remeasurements
31 Dec
2005

$ million
Profit 
before tax 5,612
Tax
(1,283)
Profit for 
financial 
year
Effective tax
rate including
associates (%)

4,329

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Analysis of capital expenditure on a cash flow basis by business
segment (subsidiaries and joint ventures)

$ million
Platinum
Gold
Coal
Base Metals
Industrial Minerals
Ferrous Metals and Industries
Paper and Packaging (excluding biological assets)
Other
Purchase of tangible fixed assets
Investment in biological assets

2005
616
722
331
271
274
373
691
28
3,306
55
3,361

2004
633
585
218
367
304
284
758
17
3,166
67
3,233

Dividends
The directors recommend a final dividend of 62 US cents per share,
together with a special dividend of 33 US cents per share, to be paid on
3 May 2006. Including the special dividend, total dividends for the 
year amount to 123 US cents per share, a 76% increase on the 2004
total dividend.

Operations review
In the operations review on the following pages, operating profit 
includes associates’ operating profit and is before special items 
and remeasurements unless otherwise stated.

Platinum
$ million
Operating profit
EBITDA
Net operating assets
Capital expenditure
Share of Group operating profit (%)
Share of Group net operating assets (%)

2005
854
1,282
7,018
616
13
20

2004
536
853
7,560
633
11
20

At Rustenburg, the ore-source mix continued to change as the currently
available Merensky reserves diminish and Merensky ore is replaced
with UG2 ore. Operating performance in the second half of the year
improved over the first six months as the considerable efforts made to
restore production and improve safety and efficiencies started to take
hold. The Amandelbult mine continued with efforts to reverse the impact
of complex geological and ground conditions at the Nos. 1 and 2
shafts. Again, performance improved in the second half, indicative of
progress made with the planned turnaround.

Changes in the rhodium refining circuit at the Precious Metals
Refinery resulted in a substantial release of metal previously held in
the pipeline. Consequently, refined rhodium production increased by
74,800 ounces. The overall process recovery of platinum improved
by 3% as a result of new technology introduced in the concentrating
and smelting operations.

Projects
During the year the company announced the following ventures:

• the Marikana Pooling and Sharing agreement with Aquarius

Platinum, to jointly mine contiguous properties. Anglo Platinum
will share in profits from January 2006 and will treat additional
concentrate that arises from the expansion of the Marikana
operation. In addition to sales of concentrate in terms of offtake
agreements, the venture is expected to produce an additional
90,000 ounces of platinum and 43,000 ounces of palladium in
concentrate per annum when it reaches steady-state production
in 2007;

• the Mototolo joint venture with Xstrata Alloys, to develop a

platinum mine and concentrator. The mine is expected to reach
steady-state production in the third quarter of 2007. It will
produce approximately 132,000 ounces of platinum and 82,000
ounces of palladium in concentrate per annum. Anglo Platinum
will purchase Xstrata’s 50% share of PGM concentrate for further
smelting, refining and marketing of finished products.

Anglo Platinum’s operating profit rose by 59% to $854 million,
mainly as a result of higher US dollar prices for metals sold and
increased sales volumes. The cash operating cost per equivalent
refined platinum ounce (equivalent ounces are mine ounces
converted to expected refined ounces) increased by 9.4% in rand
terms. Cost initiatives, including supply chain savings, yielded
additional savings of $36 million compared with 2004. 

Markets
The average dollar price realised for the basket of metals sold was
$1,388 per platinum ounce sold, 16% higher than in 2004. Firmer
platinum, rhodium and nickel prices made the largest contribution to 
the increase. The average realised price for platinum of $894 per ounce
was $52 higher than in 2004, while rhodium averaged $1,966 per
ounce compared with $933. The average realised price for nickel was
$6.77 per pound, against $5.92 in 2004.

During 2005, mining replacement projects totalling some $770 million
were approved. These projects are planned to reach steady state between
2008 and 2012, replacing some 586,000 ounces of platinum production
per annum. Included in these projects is the $230 million Potgietersrust
replacement project which will produce 200,000 replacement platinum
ounces per annum. The Potgietersrust mine will be further expanded to
produce an additional 230,000 platinum ounces per annum. Approvals
for this expansion project are expected shortly.

Outlook
Increased mine production and a reduction in the level of pipeline
inventories are expected to result in refined platinum production of
between 2.7 million and 2.8 million ounces in 2006. Management at
Anglo Platinum continues to vigorously address unit costs in conditions
of relatively high inflation in the mining environment. The emphasis on
increasing volumes at improved operating efficiencies remains.

Operating performance
While refined platinum group metals (PGM) production increased 
by 5% when compared with 2004, refined platinum production of
2.45 million ounces was similar to 2004. This was the result of a
shutdown at the Polokwane Smelter from September through to
December, which will see 123,600 ounces of platinum being refined
in 2006 instead of 2005. Equivalent refined platinum production
from the operations managed by Anglo Platinum and its joint 
venture partners increased by 50,000 ounces, or 2%, primarily as 
a consequence of the expansion of the Kroondal Platinum Mine with
Aquarius Platinum, and higher output at Modikwa Platinum Mine, 
as the mine ramps up further towards steady-state production. Lower
production was recorded at the Rustenburg and Amandelbult mines.

Demand for platinum continues to be strong and remains supportive
of firm platinum prices. The resilience of jewellery demand – particularly
in the Chinese market – at prices over $900 per ounce adds
confidence to this view. The growth in platinum demand in Europe for
diesel autocatalyst systems, both oxidation and now heavily loaded
particulate traps, is strong. Tightening diesel emission legislation and
its early adoption supports this, as well as the growing popularity of
diesel engine powered vehicles. Industrial demand remains firm,
particularly in the glass and petroleum sectors.

Industrial palladium demand continues to grow, encouraged by the
relatively low price. However, as adequate supplies are available,
the relative high ruling prices are the result of investment interest in

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Financial review continued

the metal. It is notable that palladium demand from Chinese jewellery
manufacturers doubled in 2005 and, should sustainable consumer
interest be established, this could beneficially alter the nature of
palladium supply and demand. 

While production and sales volumes will increase in 2006, the most
significant variable affecting earnings will be metal prices in rand terms.
If the rand basket price remains at current levels, then earnings for 2006
are likely to be higher than those in 2005.

undergoing significant economic and regulatory change. Exploration
partnerships in the Philippines, Laos and Mongolia have resulted in
land positions being acquired in several prospective areas. 

Outlook
The gold price has now risen for five years in succession, a phenomenon
not seen since the deregulation of the gold market in the developed
markets in 1971. Ongoing strong demand from growing economies
in China and India, as well as continued investor speculation and
official sector activities, are seen as supportive of the gold price.

Gold 
$ million
Operating profit
EBITDA
Net operating assets
Capital expenditure
Share of Group operating profit (%)
Share of Group net operating assets (%) 

2005
332
871
6,982
722
5
20

2004
296
694
7,124
585
6
19

Diamonds
$ million
Share of associate’s operating profit
EBITDA
Group’s share of De Beers’ net assets
Share of Group operating profit (%)

2005
583
655
2,056
9

2004
573
655
2,199
12

In 2005, operating profit of $332 million was 12% higher compared
with the previous year (2004: $296 million). At the end of 2005,
the gold price was more than 11% higher than at the beginning of
2005, while the average local price received for the year was 9%
higher than for 2004. Total cash costs were $13 per ounce higher,
at $281 per ounce, mainly resulting from stronger operating
currencies, inflation and lower grades.

Markets
The return of investor interest in gold continued throughout 2005, 
with a sustained rise in the gold price. The average gold price received
increased by $45 per ounce to $439. In the final quarter of the year, the
spot gold price broke through $500 per ounce on a number of occasions.
This momentum has continued into 2006, with the spot gold price
currently well above the $500 per ounce mark.

The Group’s share of operating profit from De Beers increased 
by $10 million over the 2004 figure to $583 million. 

Markets
Overall, 2005 proved to be quite a good year for the diamond
industry. Preliminary reports point to global retail sales of diamond
jewellery for the year rising by 6% to 7%. The diamond trade
experienced growth in all major regions with the exception of Europe,
where sales were generally flat. The US, which accounts for around
50% of world jewellery sales by value, had a satisfactory Christmas
season and mirrored the upward world trend. In the Asia-Pacific
region there was a low single digit increase in sales, with Japan’s
steady economic revival being reflected in a modest increase in
growth for the third year running; China, meanwhile, had a much
better second six months. In the Middle East, the Gulf region
experienced growth well in excess of targets.

Operating performance
In 2005, AngloGold Ashanti’s production from ongoing operations
was 6.17 million ounces, 6% higher than the previous year, and was
largely attributable to the inclusion of a full year’s production of the
Ashanti assets, in addition to record performances from Sunrise
Dam in the first two quarters of the year and production improvements
at Morila and Mponeng of 28% and 27% respectively. These
increases were offset by a reduction in output from key South African
assets, including Great Noligwa and TauTona. 

For most of the year, demand for rough diamonds from the cutting
centres was strong. Sales by The Diamond Trading Company (the DTC),
the marketing arm of De Beers, were a record $6,539 million, 15%
higher than in 2004. During the year the DTC raised its rough diamond
prices on two occasions, the cumulative effect being that sales were at
prices 9.5% higher on average than in 2004. The first sight of 2006
was slightly down on that of a year earlier, while in February this year
the DTC raised its rough diamond prices by an average of 2% on the
evidence of continuing underlying demand growth.

The optimisation of the Ashanti assets is ongoing and management has
implemented programmes to ensure that these operations, starved of
working capital for an extended period, realise their ore reserve, profit
margin and growth potential.

During the year AngloGold Ashanti was advised that its applications for
the conversion of its old order mining rights to new order mining rights
had been approved.

Current growth projects will maintain AngloGold Ashanti’s production 
in excess of 6 million ounces through to 2013. In addition to that,
management is focused on growing the reserve and resource base, 
both through exploration and through a disciplined, value adding mergers
and acquisitions programme. In respect of both of these activities,
the company is now looking outside of the world’s mature gold regions
and has announced exploration projects in Africa in the Democratic
Republic of Congo and in South America in Colombia.

In Russia, AngloGold Ashanti has acquired productive capacity with
its 30% share in London based Trans-Siberian Gold as an entry point
to this region. In China, strategic alliances are being pursued to
allow the company to successfully extract value from a region

Operating performance
De Beers group production, which includes the joint ventures in Botswana
and Namibia, increased by 4% to 49 million carats. The South African
operations lifted output by 10% to 15.2 million carats. However, in
future years there will be no contribution from the Kimberley underground
mines or from Koffiefontein as these loss making operations have been
closed. Debswana raised production by 2% to a record 31.9 million
carats, while the combined land and offshore operations at Namdeb
totalled 1.86 million carats, down 5%.

De Beers is spending $1.6 billion on expanding diamond production.
During the year, De Beers announced the approval of the $513 million
Snap Lake underground project in Canada’s Northwest Territories, 
which will be the company’s first mine outside Africa and the first 
fully underground diamond mine in Canada. This was followed by the
go-ahead being given for a second Canadian project, the $791 million
Victor project in Ontario. Snap Lake is due to enter production in late
2007, with start up at Victor, which received environmental approval 
in October, scheduled to commence in the third quarter of 2008. 
In South Africa, approval has been given for the re-opening of the 
$177 million Voorspoed mine, while $115 million has been allocated 
to the South African Sea Areas marine mining project. 

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Agreement has been reached, and a preliminary order issued, to settle
the majority of civil class action suits filed against De Beers in the
USA. This settlement does not involve any admissibility on the part 
of De Beers and, if finally approved, will bring an end to a number of
outstanding disputes. A total of $250 million has been paid in escrow
pending conclusion of the settlement process, of which the Group’s
share is $113 million.

In 2005, De Beers and Ponahalo Investment Holdings signed a
Memorandum of Understanding relating to the proposed sale of a
26% equity interest in De Beers Consolidated Mines Limited to
Ponahalo, a broad based South African black economic empowerment
company, for approximately $597 million. The sale is likely to be
completed in April 2006.

Outlook
Demand for rough diamonds continues to be steady, though stocks 
of both rough and polished diamonds in the cutting centres are at
relatively high levels, as are aggregate debt levels. Consequently, the
price of outside diamonds has dropped significantly, with a concomitant
effect on the DTC’s rough stones. In spite of the current strain, however,
the outlook for diamonds in 2006 is a positive one, in line with
macro-economic forecasts of another good year of growth for the
global economy.

Base Metals
$ million
Operating profit
Copper
Nickel, Niobium and Mineral Sands
Zinc
Other

EBITDA
Net operating assets 
Capital expenditure
Share of Group operating profit (%)
Share of Group net operating assets (%)

2005
1,678
1,381
249
102
(54)
1,990
4,785
271
26
13

2004
1,276
1,048
224
38
(34)
1,625
4,952
367
27
13

Base Metals generated its highest ever operating profit of 
$1,678 million (2004: $1,276 million) on the back of record 
production of nickel, zinc, niobium, zircon and rutile from ongoing
operations, with significantly higher metal prices. Controllable costs
were well contained. However, margins at all operations came under
pressure from significant rises in the costs of energy and most key
consumables, as well as higher freight rates, treatment and refining
charges in the copper market and increased zinc smelter price
participation. The strength of the Chilean, South African and 
Brazilian currencies against the dollar also adversely impacted
operating profit. 

Markets

Average prices (c/lb)
Copper
Nickel
Zinc
Lead

2005
167
668
63
44

2004
130
628
48
40

Average base metal prices in 2005 exceeded the most optimistic of
expectations. Notwithstanding reasonable GDP growth, notably in
China and the US, slower industrial production and manufacturing
growth precipitated destocking which, when combined with price induced
substitution and increased scrap usage, resulted in only a modest
increase in metal demand. Offsetting this was a muted mine supply-
side response to higher prices, especially in the case of copper where
unexpected supply disruptions led to output being some 1 million tonnes
lower than forecast. Substantial speculative investment inflows were a
significant feature of the market in 2005.

Operating performance

Copper division
Operating profit ($ million)
Attributable production (000 tonnes)

2005
1,381
635

2004
1,048
766

Attributable copper production decreased by 74,300 tonnes due to
the disposal of Hudson Bay. Mantoverde increased output by 3% to
62,000 tonnes, reflecting higher treatment rates. Production at
Mantos Blancos declined by 8% to 87,700 tonnes, as a result of 
a planned reduction in dump leach treatment rates and grades. 
Los Bronces (227,300 tonnes) and El Soldado (66,500 tonnes) 
also experienced small reductions in production owing to lower grades.
Attributable production from Collahuasi was 187,900 tonnes
(2004: 211,600 tonnes). This was mainly due to lower sulphide
mill throughput following outages of the ore conveyor and SAG mill
No. 3, and lower sulphide ore grades after an earthquake and pit
wall failures necessitated a rescheduling of the mine plan.

The $80 million El Soldado pit extension project remains on schedule 
and within budget. The $21 million Chagres de-bottlenecking project,
which increases production capacity from 162,000 to 184,000 tonnes
per annum (tpa) of anode/blister from 2006, was successfully
completed. The $47 million Collahuasi molybdenum plant was
completed under budget and ahead of time and will produce between
5,000 and 8,000 tpa of molybdenum, dependent on grade. It entered
production in November 2005 and is expected to pay back its initial
investment within the first six months. Los Bronces is scheduled to
complete a feasibility study into a possible doubling of production, due
for completion in 2007, while a significant de-bottlenecking opportunity
is currently under evaluation at Collahuasi.

In May 2005, the final tranche of the Disputada purchase was paid,
bringing the total acquisition cost to $1,395 million. In the period from
2003 to 2005 Disputada generated an EBITDA of $1,648 million.

Nickel, Niobium and Mineral Sands division
Operating profit ($ million)
Attributable nickel production (000 tonnes)

2005
249
27

2004
224
24

Production at Loma de Níquel was marginally down for the year,
although output at Codemin rose to 9,600 tonnes (2004: 6,500 tonnes)
following the successful completion, within budget and on time, of
the Codemin 2 project. After successful commissioning of the
scalping project, niobium production rose 14% to 4,000 tonnes.
Improved mineral recoveries resulted in a 23% increase in rutile and
an 8% rise in zircon production at Namakwa Sands.

The feasibility study for the $1 billion Barro Alto nickel project 
(33,000 tpa) is well advanced and Board approval is likely to be sought
later this year. Namakwa Sands’ $43 million project to increase output
of rutile by 26% and high margin zircon by approximately 20%
commencing from 2008 is under way.

Zinc division
Operating profit ($ million)
Attributable zinc production (000 tonnes)
Attributable lead production (000 tonnes)

2005
102
324
63

2004
38
411
55

Attributable zinc production decreased by 107,000 tonnes due to
the disposal of Hudson Bay. Skorpion has consistently achieved
design capacity since May 2005, following a fire in the tankhouse in
February that interrupted ramp up. Production for the year increased
11% to 132,800 tonnes. Improved performance of the new backfill
plant at Lisheen allowed secondary mining to commence, resulting in
higher head grades and production of zinc (159,300 tonnes) and
lead (20,800 tonnes) (2004: 156,300 tonnes and 17,200 tonnes
respectively). The Black Mountain Deeps project was substantially
completed, with finalisation of the development of the Deeps mine

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and the ramping up of production now well advanced. With increased
access to the Deeps orebody, mining flexibility began to improve
and zinc and lead grades rose materially, yielding 32,100 tonnes of
zinc and 42,200 tonnes of lead, representing increases of 14% and
13% respectively. 

Outlook
The outlook for 2006 is good, with strong demand and constrained
production increases across the industry. Cost pressures are expected
to remain intense as the entire supply chain to the industry operates
at, or close to, capacity. However the current consensus is one of
relatively strong global growth and a weaker dollar, as structural
issues resurface and US interest rates approach their peak. Metal
inventories are low (in the case of copper and nickel) or tightening
(in respect of zinc). With the possible exception of zinc, however,
and in the absence of further supply-side disruptions, base metal
markets seem likely to move into a small surplus during 2006 on the
back of increased primary production, substitution and scrap usage.
Fluctuating levels of fund interest in the sector may, however, influence
short term price movements to a greater extent than fundamentals.

Coal
$ million
Operating profit 
South Africa
Australia
South America

EBITDA
Net operating assets 
Capital expenditure
Share of Group operating profit (%)
Share of Group net operating assets (%)

2005
1,019
463
316
240
1,243
2,244
331
16
6

2004
497
252
78
167
687
2,303
218
11
6

Anglo Coal lifted operating profit by 105% to a record $1,019 million.
The increase was attributable to improved export prices realised during
the year and a 4% rise in production to 93 million tonnes. South Africa,
Australia and South America contributed 45%, 31% and 24%,
respectively, to operating profit.

Markets
During the year, global demand and supply fundamentals for coal were
reasonably well balanced, driven by generally strong world economic
activity and continued robust commodity demand from the steel and
power sectors, led by China. Domestic demand in China for thermal
coal remained firm and so capped that country’s export volumes.
Indonesian supplies grew sufficiently to make it the largest thermal 
coal exporter in the world. However, the impact of supply growth was
moderated to some extent by infrastructure constraints or operating
problems in several other regions of the world. 

Metallurgical prices remained firm, particularly for hard coking coals,
but there was a softening of prices towards year end for semi-soft
coking and pulverised coal injection (PCI) coals. Thermal coal prices
moved down from 2004 peak levels as the year progressed, but were
significantly ahead, on average, of the previous year’s prices. Thermal
coal markets remain volatile, moving quickly – particularly in Europe –
in response to fluctuations in the price of competing fuels. 

The introduction of the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme 
(EU ETS) had a tangible effect on the thermal coal market during 2005,
as the cost of CO2 emissions now features in the determination of
power generating margins when using all fossil fuels. Nevertheless, the
EU ETS allowance provisions in individual countries, coupled with high
alternative fuel prices, have permitted coal to maintain a competitive
position as a critical power generation fuel. 

Operating performance
Operating profit for South African sourced coal, at $463 million, 
was 84% higher than for the previous year. Export prices were 35%
up on those for 2004. Production rose by 4% to 56.9 million tonnes
following the start-up of the Isibonelo mine in July and a general
improvement in production at the other mines. Most notable was the
excellent performance of the Goedehoop mine, despite having to
recover from an underground fire. Total sales of 56.8 million tonnes
were also 4% higher due to the rise in production supported by
improved performance by the rail utility, Spoornet, and continued
growth in local electricity demand.

Operating profit for the Australian operations climbed by 305% to
$316 million. Higher prices for all types of coal, particularly metallurgical
coal, contributed strongly to the result as did an overall production
volume increase of 0.5 million tonnes to 26.1 million tonnes. This
increase in production was mainly a result of improved performance
at Moranbah North, where a solid operational perfomance resulted in
a 205% increase in production. Production at Dartbrook was restricted
by difficult geological conditions. Strong demand across the industry
for key resources created contractor and equipment availability
shortfalls that limited production at some sites and resulted in
increased costs for both directly price linked costs, such as royalties
and fuel, and other key inputs, including labour and consumables, 
at all operations. 

In South America, operating profit was up by 44% to $240 million
on the back of coal price increases and a 5% increase in production
volume to 10.1 million tonnes. These gains were counteracted in
part by increases in operating costs caused by rising fuel prices,
royalties and the strengthening of the Colombian peso and Venezuelan
bolivar against the dollar. Operations were also affected by higher
than expected rainfall during the year. 

In Australia, capital expenditure for the year was 36% higher at 
$185 million, mainly as a result of the ramp up of the $835 million
Dawson expansion project and the $151 million Grasstree project,
which is planned to start production during the second half of 2006.
The feasibility study for the $516 million Lake Lindsay project was
completed and the project started in early 2006. 

In South Africa, the Isibonelo and Kleinkopje expansion projects, both
of which were completed during the year, represented the main items
of capital expenditure. Subject to regulatory clearances, the $264 million
Mafube coal project in South Africa will increase thermal coal production
by 5.0 million tonnes (Anglo Coal share 2.5 million tonnes) from 2008.
Feasibility studies are in progress on a number of other expansion
projects in response to the increased domestic demand for coal. 

In South America, Cerrejón is continuing with the expansion to 28 million
tonnes per annum (Mtpa) which should be completed by the end of
2006. Further expansion of the operation to 32 Mtpa was approved
during the year and has commenced. A pre-feasibility study is currently
under way to investigate additional expansion beyond 32 Mtpa. 

Outlook
Firm hard coking coal prices are anticipated in the coming year, but
prices for semi-soft coking and PCI coals will reflect the downward
trend that commenced in 2005. That trend will have an impact on
thermal coal prices, particularly in the Indo-Pacific region. Although
thermal coal demand for 2006 appears to be generally firm, improved
supply infrastructure performance, combined with incremental supply
increases, will have a moderating influence. Consequently, average
thermal coal prices in 2006 are expected to be slightly lower than 
in 2005. 

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Substantial capital expenditure will continue to be incurred in all regions,
with the resulting increases in production, especially in Australia,
coming through over the next two years. In February 2006, Anglo Coal
announced it had entered into a joint coking coal venture in British
Columbia, Canada. In China, the Group has a 60% interest in the Xiwan
open cut coal mine where the feasibility of a large coal to chemicals
project is being investigated with a number of partners. Work
continues on the feasibility study for Monash, a fuel from brown coal
project in Australia.

Ferrous Metals and Industries
$ million
Operating profit 
Kumba
Highveld Steel
Scaw Metals
Samancor Group
Tongaat-Hulett
Boart Longyear
Terra
Other

EBITDA
Net operating assets 
Capital expenditure
Share of Group operating profit (%)
Share of Group net operating assets (%)

2005
1,456
568
436
121
144
131
67
–
(11)
1,779
4,439
373
23
12

2004
887
203
169
85
241
69
72
55
(7)
1,231
5,302
284
19
14

Ferrous Metals and Industries’ operating profit reached a record
$1,456 million, up 64% on 2004. This was as a result of
substantially higher prices for iron ore and vanadium, generally
higher volumes and increased cost savings, partially offset by 
the strong rand and lower manganese alloy prices.

Markets
Global crude steel production for 2005 was 1,129 million tonnes
(Mt), an increase of 6% over 2004. China’s share of world output
increased from 26% in 2004 to 31% in 2005, making it the largest
global producer. The global iron ore market continues its very strong
trend, with prices forecast to rise further in 2006. Demand for
vanadium weakened in the second half of 2005. Ferrovanadium
prices, although off their mid-2005 record highs, are still averaging
over $38/kgV. Manganese ore prices softened in the second half in
response to weakening demand as manganese alloy margins came
under pressure. 

Strategic review
Significant progress in restructuring the division was made during
2005, with further asset disposals for a total attributable enterprise
value for Anglo American of $1,029 million. In January and May,
Highveld sold its stainless steel investments in Acerinox and Columbus
for an enterprise value of $136 million. The sales of Boart Longyear’s
subsidiary, Wendt, and the remaining Boart Longyear group were
concluded in March and July respectively for a combined enterprise
value of $635 million. Anglo American and BHP Billiton sold their
respective 40% and 60% shareholdings in Samancor Chrome in June
for a combined enterprise value of $469 million. Samancor also
disposed of half its shareholding in Acerinox, as well as other interests,
for a combined enterprise value of $149 million. The sale of
ferrochrome producer Zimbabwe Alloys for an enterprise value of 
$10 million was completed in September. In October, Anglo American
announced its decision to seek to dispose of its shareholding in
Highveld. Tongaat-Hulett has recently announced its intention to
unbundle and list its aluminium business, Hulett Aluminium, and
simultaneously introduce black economic empowerment equity
participation in both Tongaat-Hulett and Hulett Aluminium.

Operating performance
Kumba achieved an operating profit of $568 million (2004: $203 million).
The impact of stronger commodity prices and higher sales volumes,
together with solid operational performances and the benefits of its
business improvement programme, were partially offset by the strong
rand. With effect from the second quarter, Kumba benefited from the
international annual dollar denominated benchmark price increase of
71.5%. Production of iron ore was 31 Mt, of which 71% was exported.
In March 2005, Kumba announced the approval of a $559 million
expansion project at its Sishen iron ore mine in South Africa. This will
increase production by 10 million tonnes per annum (Mtpa) to 41 Mtpa
by 2009. Construction started in mid-2005, with production ramp up to
commence by mid-2007.

Kumba’s local partner in the Hope Downs iron ore project in Australia
exercised an option to acquire Kumba’s interest in the project,
resulting in a $176 million pre-tax settlement. Kumba announced 
a major restructuring of its operations in October. As part of this black
economic empowerment transaction, Kumba’s iron ore assets are to be
partially unbundled to Kumba shareholders and two separate listed
entities – Kumba Iron Ore and Newco – will be established. Following
the transaction, Anglo American will own 66% of Kumba Iron Ore
and 17% of Newco, of which 10% will be a long term holding.

Highveld Steel had a record year, with an operating profit of 
$436 million (2004: $169 million). This was largely due to
significantly higher vanadium prices, relatively strong sales into the
South African steel market and cost saving initiatives. Ferrovanadium
prices averaged $66/kgV in 2005, up threefold on 2004. 

Scaw also produced record results, with operating profit rising to
$121 million (2004: $85 million). Strong demand for cast and
forged products, particularly in the second half, offset a weaker
performance from rolled products. Cost savings also contributed 
to the higher earnings. 

The attributable share of Samancor’s operating profit amounted to
$144 million (2004: $241 million). Samancor’s manganese operations
were affected by reduced sales volumes and substantially lower
alloy prices, while Samancor Chrome only contributed for the first
six months due to its disposal in June 2005.

Boart Longyear’s operating profit was $67 million (2004: $72 million),
representing a seven month contribution until its effective sale date at
the end of July.

Tongaat-Hulett’s operating profit increased to $131 million 
(2004: $69 million). Hulett Aluminium grew its rolled products
volumes by 20% to 173,000 tonnes and reduced unit conversion
costs. Earnings from Tongaat-Hulett Sugar increased as a result 
of higher South African and export sales volumes and a better world 
sugar price. African Products continued its profit recovery, with an
increase in sales volumes and lower maize costs. Moreland Properties
continued to accelerate its development pace, with strong contributions
across its portfolios. 

Outlook
Global iron ore demand should be maintained in the coming year.
Market consensus is that iron ore prices should rise by 10% to 20% in
2006. The outlook for vanadium remains positive but the price levels
seen in 2005 are not expected to be repeated in 2006. Manganese
alloy markets are expected to strengthen.

Prospects for continued real growth in global steel demand remain
positive in 2006, with the strongest growth again expected to come
from China. Increasing raw material and energy costs will, however,
present major challenges to steel producers. 

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Industrial Minerals
$ million
Operating profit 
Tarmac
Copebrás

EBITDA
Net operating assets 
Capital expenditure
Share of Group operating profit (%)
Share of Group net operating assets (%)

2005
370
340
30
618
3,982
274
6
11

2004
421
354
67
638
4,480
304
9
12

Industrial Minerals generated an operating profit of $370 million.
Tarmac’s operating profit was 4% lower than 2004 at $340 million.
Trading conditions in the UK were challenging, particularly in the
second half of 2005, as the effects of higher energy costs and flat
volumes impacted performance. Tarmac’s contribution from its
international businesses was in line with last year, reflecting strong
second half business performance in France, Spain and the Middle
East, offset by weaker demand in Germany. Tarmac’s European
portfolio grew during the year with a number of small bolt-on acquisitions
in Poland, France and the UK. The acquisition of a developing
business in Romania in early 2006 further strengthened Tarmac’s
position in central Europe, identified as a key focus of the company’s
growth strategy. The appreciation of the Brazilian currency, the real,
was almost entirely responsible for operating profit at Copebrás being
$37 million down on 2004.

Markets and operating performance 
In the UK, Tarmac realised price increases of between 3% and 
7% across various product groups, though margins were impacted 
by increased operating and energy related costs. Volumes were
generally flat and leading market positions were maintained. However,
margins in the coated stone and concrete markets were particularly
challenging, reflecting high fuel costs and competitive pressures in
an oversupplied marketplace. The Buxton cement plant, which started
up in March 2004, exceeded project appraisal production by 43%
and averaged 97.5% of design capacity during the year. The weak
housing market affected demand for concrete products, particularly
Aircrete blocks, where the market declined by some 11%. This sharp
fall in demand contributed to a significant erosion of margins,
exacerbated by fuel costs and ongoing operational issues.

Operating profits in France were considerably better than in 2004,
reflecting the contribution of new acquisitions, improved prices and
good cost control. In Germany, operating profits were affected by
delays and reductions in infrastructure projects in a significantly
oversupplied marketplace, which depressed prices. In the Middle
East, Tarmac’s operations continue to benefit from strong local
demand. Trading in Spain and the Czech Republic was in line with the
previous year. In China, production increased substantially at the
start of 2006 despite production delays at Yang Quarry in the
Shanghai region.

Copebrás’ underlying business performed well, although the stronger
Brazilian currency resulted in a substantial increase in local costs, in
dollar terms. Selling prices and raw material costs are essentially dollar
denominated and rose in tandem. Copebrás’ fertiliser sales held up well
despite a 13% drop in the overall fertiliser market in Brazil resulting
from the effects of the 17% appreciation of the real on the Brazilian
agricultural sector, compounded by low rainfall.

Adapting to changing market dynamics, Tarmac significantly restructured
and strengthened its management and organisational structure in 2005.
The UK business is now divided into Aggregates Products, with enhanced
local presence, and Building Products, which reflects the more national
focus of its customer base. The structure further facilitates continuous
improvement in production and logistics and also in sales and back

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office activities. During 2005, the division achieved $86 million of 
cost savings and efficiency improvements.

The business development resource has been strengthened, with a
Frankfurt base, to better position Tarmac to grow its international
business. The company recently made three acquisitions in its
aggregates business in the UK, Poland and, in early 2006, Romania.
Tarmac has also embarked on a strategic portfolio review designed
to increase focus and improve performance and is currently planning
to exit certain non-core businesses in Germany and Hong Kong as
well as concrete paving in the UK. The disposal of Tarmac’s business
in India was completed in 2005.

Outlook
Market conditions in the UK are expected to remain difficult with
sluggish demand and high cost pressures, particularly energy costs.
Tarmac announced price increases across its product range in January
2006 but, in a highly competitive marketplace, margins will be
influenced by the degree to which these hold. 

Paper and Packaging
$ million
Operating profit
Packaging 
Business Paper
Other

EBITDA
Net operating assets
Capital expenditure (including biological assets)
Share of Group operating profit (%)
Share of Group net operating assets (%)

2005
495
293
163
39
916
6,365
746
8
18

2004
569
297
180
92
978
6,596
818
12
17

Operating profit declined 13% from $569 million to $495 million,
reflecting the continued difficult trading conditions across Mondi’s
key markets. In response to the tough business environment, the
company has delivered $223 million in cost savings and profit
improvement initiatives, underpinning the goal of profitability and
competitive advantage in all trading conditions.

Markets and operating performance
Mondi Packaging’s operating profit was $293 million, slightly 
below that of the previous year. The marginal impact of acquisitions
made in early 2004, along with benefits of $103 million from
significant cost saving and profit improvement initiatives, was
offset by continued weak trading conditions. These were brought
about mainly by a combination of over capacity and lacklustre
manufacturing growth in western European markets and the 
strong euro eroding competitiveness internationally. The most
difficult market was sackpaper, which saw substantial price
declines. Notably, a number of paper machines achieved all-time
production records. Productivity, measured in output per employee,
improved by 8% across the business. In the latter part of the year
there were signs of improvements in the markets, as a weakening
euro, a pick up in European manufacturing activity and restructuring
among key producers in the corrugated packaging sector led to
improved trading conditions. 

Management has responded to the structural overcapacity in the
corrugated sector by undertaking a significant restructuring. This
involved the closure of four plants in the UK and France, the disposal 
of a further nine plants in the UK and other rationalisation measures
across the remaining operations. One-off cash costs associated with
these restructurings amounted to $15 million, with a further 
$62 million in asset and goodwill write downs and provisions. 
These costs are defined as operating special items and so are
excluded from operating profit. The restructuring programme is
expected to yield annual cash flow benefits in excess of $22 million,

of which $12 million has been realised in 2005. This is in addition 
to steps taken over the past 18 months to rationalise the upstream
paper business, including the closure of two high cost recycled
containerboard mills with a combined capacity of 100,000 tonnes
per annum (tpa), representing around 14% of Mondi Packaging’s
total capacity in these grades.

The acquisition of release liner manufacturer Akrosil, completed in early
January 2006, will result in further expansion into the US, while
consolidating Mondi Packaging as one of the major players in the global
merchant release liner sector. The acquisition of Paper Factory
Stambolijski in Bulgaria strengthens Mondi Packaging’s position as one
of the leading global suppliers of sack kraftliner. Completion of the
transaction remains subject to competition clearance. A recently
approved project to rebuild the PM1 machine at Swiecie in Poland, at a
cost of €39 million, will increase the company’s exposure to the fast
growing lightweight kraftliner market.

Mondi Business Paper’s operating profit declined by 9% to 
$163 million. Although demand remained reasonable, pricing was
under pressure during the year owing to a combination of the strong
euro, which attracts dollar denominated imports, as well as over
capacity in core European markets. Uncoated woodfree sales volumes
increased by 3.3%. This was mainly as a result of additional volumes
from the successful rebuild of Ruzomberok’s PM18 paper machine,
offset in part by reduced volumes from Merebank during the rebuild of
PM31. A major focus on cost saving and profit improvement initiatives
has yielded benefits of $104 million. The Richards Bay RB720
expansion project and the Merebank PM31 rebuild have been
commissioned successfully and full production is expected to be
achieved during 2006. Incremental uncoated woodfree paper volumes
coming on to the market as a result of the PM31 rebuild will be offset
by a reduction of around 100,000 tonnes from Hungary. This follows
the sale of the Dunaujvaros paper mill, which will be converted by the
new owners to the production of paper for release liner during 2006.

The remaining businesses in the Mondi portfolio underperformed
when compared with 2004. Rand strength has had a negative 
impact on local market pricing and export revenues in the South
African based packaging and newsprint businesses, while difficult
trading conditions in key markets are putting pressure on the
European paper merchant, Europapier. 

Outlook
The company will continue to focus on attaining operational excellence
across its operations, integrating and optimising the significant new
investments in Richards Bay, Merebank, Akrosil and Stambolijski,
and achieving further cost reductions and profit improvements at
existing facilities. Together with the specific restructuring initiatives
undertaken in the corrugated operations in 2005, this will position
the business to benefit from any upturn in the markets. 

Mondi is considering a 1 million tpa softwood pulp expansion at a
capital cost of $1.5 billion at its Syktyvkar plant in north west Russia
in order to meet growing worldwide pulp demand, driven mainly by
China.

While it is still too early to call a sustained turnaround in trading
conditions, there are signs of improvement. The recently implemented
price increases in containerboard and uncoated woodfree reflect the
benefit of industry rationalisation and improved demand, although
sustained dollar weakness may undermine any recovery.

Exploration
As the prelude to any new mining project, exploration is fundamental 
to the Group’s success. And as the world becomes increasingly well
prospected, Anglo American is searching for new deposits in remoter

regions, such as the Arctic Circle and central Africa. In 2005 it spent
$150 million on exploration across 32 countries.

Anglo Base Metals (which spent $50 million) has found significant 
new resources close to the Chilean copper mines of Los Bronces and 
El Soldado and near Catalão niobium mine in Brazil. Elsewhere, work
continues on extending the copper resource discovered by Anglo
American at Boyongan in the Phillipines, while greenfield exploration is
in progress in Chile, Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico and Peru. Nickel sulphide
mineralisation has been discovered at West Raglan, Canada, and drilling
continues for nickel resources at the Mosku project in Finland and the
MAN project in Alaska. Delineation of the nickel laterite discovery at
Jacaré, Brazil, is under way.

Anglo Coal ($13 million) is assessing the viability of methane production
in South Africa’s Waterberg coalfield. It completed scoping studies 
on China’s Xiwan Project and began drilling on the Guxian prospect. 
Coal exploration is also being carried out in Canada.

Anglo Ferrous Metals ($21 million) is exploring for iron ore in South
Africa on both greenfield and brownfield sites and continues to
evaluate opportunities in West Africa.

Anglo Platinum ($21 million) is exploring near existing operations and
in South Africa’s Bushveld Complex. Early-stage drilling at China’s
Danba project has been encouraging and programmes continued in
Brazil, Canada, Russia and Zimbabwe.

AngloGold Ashanti ($45 million) is exploring around many of its existing
operations, as well as in China, Colombia, the Democratic Republic of
Congo, Laos, Mongolia, the Philippines and Russia.

Principal risks and uncertainties
Anglo American is exposed to a variety of risks and uncertainties 
which may have a financial impact on the Group and which may 
also impact the achievement of social, economic and environmental
objectives. These risks include strategic, commercial, operational,
compliance and financial risks and are further categorised into 
Headline Risk Areas to facilitate consolidated risk reporting across 
the Group. 

Risk management
The Group’s approach to risk management is set out in the corporate
governance section on pages 20 to 24 and also referred to under
Treasury risk management below. 

Treasury risk management
The Group’s principal treasury policies are set by the Board. The Board
delegates responsibility for managing financial risk to the Executive Board.
The Group treasury acts as a service centre and operates within clearly
defined guidelines that are approved by the Board. Treasury front office
and treasury back office are segregated and report to separate executive
positions. The Anglo American accounting department provides an
independent control function to monitor and report on treasury activities,
which are also subject to regular review by internal and external audit. 

The treasury of the Group’s associate De Beers is independently
managed as are the treasuries of the non-wholly owned subsidiaries
such as AngloGold Ashanti and Anglo Platinum.

Commodity risk
Anglo American is exposed to fluctuations in metal and other commodity
prices, which are mostly determined by international markets and
fundamentally based on supply and demand. Other than AngloGold
Ashanti, Anglo American does not normally hedge the price risk and
is predominantly a price-taker in the markets that it deals in. Some
hedging may be undertaken for strategic reasons and derivatives 

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could be used to optimise the value of Anglo American’s production
of these commodities. Gold hedging is independently managed by
AngloGold Ashanti.

Sensitivity analysis in respect of currency and commodity prices
Set out below is the impact on underlying earnings of a 10% fluctuation
in some of the Group’s commodity prices and exchange rates.

Currency risk
The scale of the Group’s operations, earnings, cash flows and asset
values can be significantly influenced by a wide variety of currencies.

The Group publishes its financial statements in US dollars and a
substantial proportion of the Group’s sales are denominated in 
US dollars. However, the Group conducts business in many
currencies and, as a result, it is subject to currency risks owing to
exchange rate movements which will affect the Group’s costs and
the translation of the profits of subsidiaries, joint ventures and
associates whose functional currency is not the US dollar. 

Anglo American retains a significant proportion of its assets within
subsidiaries, joint ventures and associates located in countries,
principally South Africa, where the local currency is treated as the
functional currency and is used for reporting purposes. 

In the consolidated financial statements, the exchange differences
arising on the translation of net assets of these non-dollar denominated
subsidiaries, joint ventures and associates less any offsetting exchange
differences on foreign currency financing of these assets, are dealt
with in equity in accordance with IAS 21 The effects of changes in
foreign exchange rates. Accordingly, the currency translation differences
of $1,908 million recorded in note 33 to the financial statements
have been reported through the consolidated statement of
recognised income and expenses on page 49 and appear as a
decrease in shareholders’ funds. These differences do not affect 
the consolidated profit and loss account or the consolidated cash
flow statement.

The currency translation differences which have arisen are mainly
attributable to the depreciation of the South African rand against 
the US dollar since 1 January 2005, although the depreciation of the
Australian dollar, euro and sterling against the US dollar have also
contributed. If the rand and other currencies appreciate or depreciate
against the US dollar in future reporting periods, currency translation
differences will continue to appear as an increase or a reduction in
shareholders’ funds, respectively.

Exchange rates against the US dollar

Average
South African rand
Sterling
Euro
Australian dollar
Chilean peso

Year end
South African rand
Sterling
Euro
Australian dollar
Chilean peso

2005
6.37
0.55
0.80
1.31
559

6.35
0.58
0.85
1.36
512

2004
6.44
0.55
0.80
1.36
609

5.65
0.52
0.74
1.28
556

Average
10% change in gold price
10% change in platinum price
10% change in palladium price
10% change in coal price
10% change in copper price
10% change in nickel price
10% change in zinc price
10% change in iron ore price
10% movement in ZAR/US$
10% movement in AUD/US$
10% movement in CHP/US$
10% movement in Euro/US$
10% movement in GBP/US$

US$ million(1)
± 120
± 119
± 14
± 193
± 168
± 26
± 48
± 34
± 486
± 94
± 22
± 17
± 9

(1)Excludes the effect of any hedging activities. Stated after tax at marginal rate.

Sensitivities are the average of the positive and negative and reflect the impact 
of a 10% change in the average prices and exchange rates during 2005. Increases in
commodity prices increase underlying earnings and vice versa. A strengthening of 
the rand, Australian dollar, pound sterling and Chilean peso relative to the US dollar
reduces underlying earnings and vice versa. A strengthening of the euro relative to 
the US dollar increases underlying earnings and vice versa.

Political, legal and regulatory
Businesses may be affected by any political or regulatory developments
in any of the countries and jurisdictions in which they operate, including
risks such as restrictions on the export of currency or expropriation
of assets. The Group has no control over changes in local inflation or
market interest rates.

Interest rate risk
The Group is exposed to interest rate risk, in particular to changes 
in US dollar, rand, sterling and euro interest rates. Corporate policy 
is to maintain a high proportion of floating rate debt, although
strategic hedging using fixed rate debt may be undertaken from time
to time if considered appropriate. The policy is to invest cash at
floating rates of interest and cash reserves are maintained in
relatively short term investments in order to maintain liquidity while
achieving a satisfactory return for shareholders.

Counterparty risk
Cash deposits and other financial instruments give rise to credit risk on
the amounts due from counterparties. The Group controls and monitors
the distribution of these exposures against approved limits to minimise
the risk of loss in the event of non-performance by a counterparty. 
The limits involved relate to minimum credit ratings, exposure limits
and shareholders’ equity. The possibility of material loss arising in the
event of non-performance by a counterparty is considered unlikely.

Liquidity risk and financing
The Group maintains sufficient committed loan facilities to ensure that
short term business requirements can be met.

At 31 December 2005, the Group had access to the following facilities:

• a $2.5 billion committed facility, incorporating a $750 million
tranche maturing in July 2006 and a $1,750 million tranche
maturing in July 2009;

• a $1.3 billion Canadian Commercial Paper Programme;
• a $1.0 billion European Commercial Paper Programme.

At the year end these facilities were undrawn. The Group did not have
any financing requirements that necessitated access to the capital
markets in 2005.

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The Group is assigned short term ratings of P-2 and A-2 and long term
ratings of A3 (stable outlook) and A- (stable outlook) from Moody’s
and Standard and Poor’s respectively. 

Non-wholly owned subsidiaries in general will arrange and maintain
their own financing and funding requirements. In most cases the
financing will be non-recourse to Anglo American. In addition,
certain projects are financed by means of limited recourse project
finance, if appropriate. 

Executive Board and, in the case of acquisitions beyond a certain value,
the approval of the Board.

Natural resource base
The Group’s mineral resources and ore reserves estimates are subject
to a number of assumptions, including the price of commodities,
production costs and recovery rates. Fluctuations in these variables
may have an impact on the long term financial condition and prospects
of the Group.

It is believed that the Group’s net cash flow from operations, its
holdings of cash and cash equivalents and access to credit facilities
and capital markets will be sufficient to cover the likely short and
long term cash requirements of the Group. At the end of 2005, net
debt was $4,993 million, being gross debt of $8,439 million offset
by $3,446 million of cash and cash equivalents and current financial
asset investments. At 31 December 2005, the Group had available
undrawn, committed borrowing facilities totalling $7,565 million. The
maturity profile for the Group’s available undrawn, committed
borrowing facilities is as follows:

Committed bank facilities $ million

Expiring
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
After 2011
Total

Facility
amount
5,354
334
2,547
179
1,962
174
373
10,923

Drawn
1,392
259
830
179
178
147
373
3,358

Available
3,962
75
1,717
–
1,784
27
–
7,565

The maturity profile of net debt is shown below:

Debt and (cash) maturity profile $ million

Maturing
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
After 2010
Total

Gross cash(1) Gross debt
2,076
1,523
2,393
1,197
791
459
8,439

(3,446)
–
–
–
–
–
(3,446)

Net debt
(1,370)
1,523
2,393
1,197
791
459
4,993

Cumulative
net debt
(1,370)
153
2,546
3,743
4,534
4,993
4,993

(1) Gross cash comprises cash and cash equivalents of $3,430 million and current

financial asset investments of $16 million.

The Group adopted IAS 32 Financial Instruments: Presentation and
disclosure and IAS 39 Financial Instruments: Measurement from 
1 January 2005. The key changes in accounting policy upon adoption 
of these two standards are the recognition of derivatives and
embedded derivatives on the Group balance sheet at fair value, 
fair value measurement of investments previously held at cost and
separation of the conversion option within convertible debt. Where
the instrument does not qualify for hedge accounting, fair value
changes on derivative instruments are recognised in the income
statement, with the consequence that earnings can be more volatile
from period to period.

Acquisitions
The Group has undertaken a number of acquisitions in the past. With
these, as with any such future transaction, there is the risk that any
benefits or synergies identified at acquisition may not be achieved.
Rigorous guidelines are applied to the evaluation and execution of all
acquisitions, which require approval of the Investment Committee and

In South Africa, the Minerals and Petroleum Resources Development
Act (2002) provides for conversion of existing mining and exploration
rights to ‘new order rights’. Conversion of these rights is subject to
a variety of conditions and undertakings by the applicant, including
employment, skills development and ownership by historically
disadvantaged South Africans, specifically 15% ownership within
five years and 26% within 10 years. 

Health, safety and environment
The Group operates in heavy and hazardous industries and safety
remains a major challenge. Although we have made major strides in
improving our performance in recent years, much remains to be done.
The matter is addressed in more detail in our Report to Society.

We are subject to numerous health, safety and environmental laws
and regulations in each of the jurisdictions in which we operate. Any
changes in laws, regulations or community expectations can result in
increased compliance and remediation costs. The HIV/AIDS epidemic
in sub-Saharan Africa is a significant threat to economic growth and
development. Providing access to treatment in developing countries
has become a humanitarian as well as an economic and social imperative.
In 2002 the Group announced it would provide anti-retroviral therapy
to employees with HIV/AIDS. 

Operational and natural risks
The Group’s operations can be exposed to natural risks such as flood,
weather or difficult geological conditions. Appropriate insurance provides
protection from some, but not all, of the costs that may arise from
unforeseen events.

Critical accounting judgements and key sources of 
estimation uncertainty
In the process of applying the Group’s accounting policies, which 
are presented in note 1 to the financial statements, management
necessarily makes judgements and estimates that have a significant
effect on the amounts recognised in the financial statements. Changes
in the assumptions underlying the estimates could result in a significant
impact on the financial statements. The most critical of these are: 

Useful economic lives of assets and ore reserves estimates
The Group’s mining properties, classified within tangible assets, 
are depreciated over the respective life of mine using the unit of
production (UOP) method based on proven and probable reserves.
When determining ore reserves, assumptions that were valid at the
time of estimation may change when new information becomes
available. Any changes could affect prospective depreciation rates 
and asset carrying values.

The calculation of the UOP rate of amortisation could be impacted 
to the extent that actual production in the future is different from
current forecast production based on proven and probable mineral
reserves. This would generally result, to the extent that there are
significant changes in any of the factors or assumptions used, in
estimating mineral reserves. 

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These factors could include:

to time;

• changes of proven and probable mineral reserves;
• the grade of mineral reserves varying significantly from time 
• differences between actual commodity prices and commodity
price assumptions used in the estimation of mineral reserves;
• unforeseen operational issues at mine sites; and
• changes in capital, operating mining, processing and reclamation

costs, discount rates and foreign exchange rates possibly
adversely affecting the economic viability of mineral reserves.

The majority of other tangible assets are depreciated on a straight
line basis over their useful economic lives. Management reviews the
appropriateness of assets useful economic lives at least annually
and, again, any changes could affect prospective depreciation rates
and asset carrying values.

Impairment of assets
The Group reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible and intangible
assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets
are impaired. In making the assessment for impairment, assets that do
not generate independent cash flows are allocated to an appropriate
cash generating unit (CGU). The recoverable amount of those assets,
or CGU, is measured as the higher of their fair value less costs to sell
and value in use. 

Management necessarily applies its judgement in allocating assets that
do not generate independent cash flows to appropriate CGUs, and also
in estimating the timing and value of underlying cash flows within the
value in use calculation. Subsequent changes to the CGU allocation or
to the timing of cash flows could impact the carrying value of the
respective assets. 

Restoration, rehabilitation and environmental costs
Provision is made, based on net present values, for restoration,
rehabilitation and environmental costs as soon as the obligation arises.
Costs incurred at the start of each project are capitalised and charged 
to the profit and loss account over the life of the project through
depreciation of the asset and the unwinding of the discount on the
provision. Costs for restoration of subsequent site damage are provided
at net present value and charged against profits as extraction progresses.
Environmental costs are estimated using either the work of external
consultants or internal experts. Management uses its judgement and
experience to provide for and amortise these estimated costs over
the life of the mine.

Retirement benefits
The expected costs of providing pensions and post-retirement
benefits under defined benefit arrangements relating to employee
service during the period are charged to the income statement. Any
actuarial gains and losses, which can arise from differences between
expected and actual outcomes or changes in actuarial assumptions,
are recognised immediately in the consolidated statement of
recognised income and expense. 

Assumptions in respect of the expected costs are set after consultation
with qualified actuaries. While management believes the assumptions
used are appropriate, a change in the assumptions used would impact
the earnings of the Group.

Special items
Operating special items are those that management considers, by
virtue of their size or incidence, should be disclosed separately to
ensure that the financial information also allows an understanding 
of the underlying performance of the business. The determination 
as to which items should be disclosed separately requires a degree
of judgement.

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Management of our people
Anglo American’s people
The Group’s strategy is centred around achieving world class
performance in all areas of our business with and through our
people. We employ more than 128,000 permanent employees who
are located in over 50 countries around the globe (excluding joint
ventures and our independently managed businesses).

During 2005 we identified 14 core Group Human Resource (HR)
principles and policies which applied to all employees throughout our
Group and which we use as a basis for our people management
policy. These appear on the following pages.

Talent management
Over the past five years we have focused our attention on investing
in our top talent identification and development processes. All our
businesses conduct annual talent reviews, which feed into our 
biannual strategic Group talent reviews. These reviews are led by
the CEO and operating committee of Anglo American plc, and provide
us with assurance about our succession plans, the health of our key
functions and identify areas in which we need to take further action
to strengthen our executive pipeline.

During 2005 we refined our talent development programme with the
launch of a suite of executive programmes designed to address the
development needs of our leadership cadre. In addition, our
operations have been collaborating at regional level to sponsor
development programmes ranging from graduate entry to middle
managers.

These formal programmes are supplemented by experience enhancing
career moves and the opportunity to gain experience in different
businesses and different countries.

Our skills development programmes have evolved to meet the varying
demands of our operations and the launch of our Group wide portal
heralds a new opportunity for us in sharing our skills and knowledge
more effectively across our businesses globally.

Resourcing and reward
Attracting and retaining high calibre people is a major aim of our
recruitment and reward activities and we have undertaken a 
number of regional and global initiatives to increase our profile 
as a preferred employer. 

This has included launching our Anglo Alumni programme and our 
MBA website, continuing our bursary and student internship activities,
our graduate and experienced hire campaigns and selective senior
level recruitment, particularly in areas of new or developing interest.
We currently offer more than 1,250 bursaries per annum and take
into employment over 2,000 graduate trainees, in excess of 780
apprentices and over 3,000 other trainees each year.

Our Group reward process is closely aligned to our performance
contract and development review cycle. Since moving our primary
listing to London in 1999, we have introduced performance linked
incentive programmes which start at Board level and cascade
downwards within the organisation. Our long term incentive programmes
are subject to regular review by the Remuneration Committee to
ensure their ongoing appropriateness and effectiveness.

Transformation in Anglo American
We have continued to make good progress with transformation
initiatives within our South African operations. We have increased the
representation of historically disadvantaged South Africans (HDSA) at
management levels to 40% and women now constitute 13% of the
management ranks within our South African businesses. 

We have made significant progress in changing the way in which
Anglo American operates, through the commitment and support 
of our top leadership for a range of initiatives. These include diversity
awareness and management programmes, employee climate and
culture surveys, mentoring support, focus on entrenching a value
system based on improved performance and innovation, and our
extensive programmes within the communities within which 
we operate. 

Anglo American Group human resources principles and policies
The essence of these principles and policies is to create an environment
that encourages our employees to give of their best and enables all
individuals who have the will and the competence to develop rewarding
careers with us.

We will operate fair and appropriate means for determining
conditions of employment in the countries where we operate, 
in accordance with local employment legislation and industry
standards.

7. Working hours and time off

Working hours and working patterns within our different operations
will be determined by local, national, seasonal and industry norms
and will comply with local employment legislation.

8. Remuneration

We will pay employees according to local market conditions and 
in accordance with local legislation and will not pay below the 
local living wage.

1. Discrimination

9. Grievance procedure

Anglo American plc and its subsidiaries promote workplace
equality and will seek to eliminate all forms of unfair or 
arbitrary discrimination.

All employees will have access to a formal grievance procedure in
the event that informal means of redressing a problem have failed.
This procedure will be based on the principles of fairness,
representation and right of appeal.

It is our policy to provide equitable access to employment
opportunities and to employ the best person for any role.

10. Disciplinary procedure

We will put in place meaningful support structures based 
on individual needs for those who may have been previously
disadvantaged, to enable every employee to realise his/her 
full potential.

2. Harassment

All employees facing disciplinary action will have access to a
formal disciplinary procedure, which will be based on the principles
of fairness, representation and right of appeal.

11. Right to freedom of association 

We recognise the right of our employees to freedom of association.

All employees of the Company have a right to be treated 
with dignity and respect in the workplace. The Company is
committed to keeping the work environment free from harassment
and intimidation. 

12. Employee communication

We seek to maintain a regular two-way flow of information
with employees through appropriate communication
mechanisms in our operations.

Any employee who harasses or intimidates any other employee
will be disciplined, and in serious cases this could lead to dismissal. 

3. Compliance with the law

All employees are required to comply with the laws of the
countries within which they operate. 

4. Ethical conduct

We are committed to good corporate governance and require 
our employees to perform their duties conscientiously, honestly
and with due regard for the avoidance of conflicts between any
personal financial or commercial interests and their responsibilities
to their employer.

5. Protection over disclosure of misconduct

We encourage employees to take personal responsibility for
ensuring that our Company conduct complies with our Business
Principles. Issues may be raised directly with management or
through the Company’s anonymous whistleblowing facilities. 

Employees who, in good faith, raise a concern about any violation
of our policies and principles or any other legal or ethical issue will
be protected from victimisation or harassment. 

6.

Fair labour practices
We are committed to the adoption of fair labour practices at 
our workplaces.

We will not tolerate any inhumane treatment of our employees,
including any form of forced labour, physical punishment or other
abuse. We prohibit the use of child labour. 

13. Provision of safe and healthy work environment

Senior executives and line managers are held accountable for
safety and occupational health issues. Through a continuous
focus on safety we strive to prevent any incident that may
result in a work-related injury, fatality or the health impairment
of our employees and contractors.

Management and employees at all levels are required to take
responsibility for their own health and safety and to report any
potential health and safety related issues.

14. Opportunities to enhance skills and capabilities

We recognise the critical contribution that our people make 
to our current and future business and we will invest in 
them appropriately. 

We will work jointly with employees to identify opportunities 
to enhance their skills and capabilities, enabling them to develop
fulfilling careers and to maximise their contribution to the
business. All employees will be encouraged to own and 
manage their own careers.

All employees, either individually or as members of a team, will
have performance targets, which will be regularly reviewed.

All managerial and professional employees will have a performance
contract and an annual performance, learning and development
review. These employees will be encouraged to own and manage
their own personal development plans.

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Directors’ report

The directors have pleasure in submitting the statutory financial
statements of the Group for the year ended 31 December 2005. 

Principal activities and business review
Anglo American plc is the holding company of the Anglo American
group of companies (the ‘Group’). The Group continues to be a
global leader in the mining and natural resources sectors, with
significant interests in platinum group metals, gold, diamonds, 
coal, base metals, industrial minerals, paper and packaging and
ferrous metals and industries.

More detailed information about the Group’s businesses, activities 
and financial performance can be found in the chairman’s and 
chief executive’s statements, and financial review on pages 2 to 17.

Going concern
The Group’s business is a going concern as interpreted by the Guidance
on Going Concern and Financial Reporting for directors of listed
companies registered in the UK, published in November 1994.

Dividends
An interim dividend of 28 US cents per ordinary share was paid on
20 September 2005. The directors are recommending that a final
dividend of 62 US cents per ordinary share, together with a special
dividend of 33 US cents per ordinary share, be paid on 3 May 2006,
subject to shareholder approval at the AGM to be held on 25 April 2006.
This would bring the total dividend in respect of 2005 to 123 US cents
per ordinary share. However, in accordance with International
Financial Reporting Standards (‘IFRS’), the final dividend will be
accounted for in the financial statements for the year ended
31 December 2006.

Two shareholders have waived their rights to receive dividends. In
both cases, these shareholders act as trustees / nominees holding
shares for use solely in relation to the Group’s employee share plans.
These shareholders and the value of dividends waived during the
year were;

Greenwood Nominees Limited
Security Nominees Limited

$39,136,845
$43,682

Share capital
The Company’s authorised and issued share capital as at 
31 December 2005, together with details of shares allotted 
during the year, is set out in note 29 on page 72.

The Company was authorised by shareholders at the 2005 AGM to
purchase its own shares in the market up to a maximum of 10% of the
issued share capital. This authority will expire at the 2006 AGM and 
a resolution to renew it for a further year will be proposed. No shares
were purchased during the year.

Material shareholdings
Details of interests of 3% or more in the ordinary share capital of the
Company are shown within the shareholder information section 
of the enclosed booklet.

Directors
Biographical details of the directors currently serving on the Board 
are given on pages 24 and 25 of the Annual Review. Details of
directors’ interests in shares and share options of any Group
company can be found in the Directors’ Remuneration Report on pages
25 to 42. Sir David Scholey and Göran Lindahl retired from the Board
at the conclusion of the AGM on 20 April 2005, and Tony Lea and
Barry Davison retired from the Board on 30 December 2005. 
David Hathorn and Simon Thompson were appointed to the Board 
on 20 April 2005 and René Médori was appointed on 1 June 2005,
each as executive directors. Ralph Alexander was appointed as an

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independent non-executive director on 20 April 2005 and 
Peter Woicke was appointed as an independent non-executive
director with effect from 1 January 2006.

Sustainable development
The Report to Society 2005 will be available from the Company in
April. This report focuses on the safety, sustainable development,
health and environmental performance of the Group’s managed
operations, their performance with regard to the Company’s Good
Citizenship: Our Business Principles and the operational dimensions of
their social programmes.

Payment of suppliers
Anglo American plc is a holding company and, as such, has no 
trade creditors.

Businesses across the Group are responsible for agreeing the terms
under which transactions with their suppliers are conducted, reflecting
local and industry norms. The Group values its suppliers and recognises
the benefits to be derived from maintaining good relationships with
them. Anglo American acknowledges the importance of paying
invoices, especially those of small businesses, promptly. 

Value of land
Land is mainly carried in the financial statements at cost. It is not
practicable to estimate the market value of land and mineral rights,
since these depend on product prices over the next 20 years or
longer, which will vary with market conditions.

Post balance sheet events
With the exception of the proposed final dividend for 2005, there
have been no material reportable events since 31 December 2005.

Audit information
The directors confirm that, so far as they are aware, there is no relevant
audit information of which the auditors are unaware and that each
director has taken all reasonable steps to make themselves aware of
any relevant audit information and to establish that the auditors are
aware of that information.

Employment and other policies 
The Anglo American Group is managed along decentralised lines. 
Each key operating business is empowered to manage, within the
context of its own industry, and the different legislative and social
demands of the diverse countries in which those businesses 
operate, subject to the standards embodied in Anglo American’s 
Good Citizenship: Our Business Principles.

Within all the Group’s businesses, the safe and effective performance
of employees and the maintenance of positive employee relations are
of fundamental importance. Managers are charged with ensuring that
the following key principles are upheld:

rights at all times;

forced labour, physical punishment or other abuse;

• adherence to national legal standards on employment and workplace
• adoption of fair labour practices;
• prohibition of child labour;
• prohibition of inhumane treatment of employees and any form of
• continual promotion of safe and healthy working practices;
• promotion of workplace equality and elimination of all forms of
• provision of opportunities for employees to enhance their work-
• recognition of the right of our employees to freedom of
• adoption of fair and appropriate procedures for determining terms

related skills and capabilities;

unfair discrimination;

association; and

and conditions of employment.

Copies of the Good Citizenship: Our Business Principles booklet are
available from the Company and may be accessed on the Company’s
website – www.angloamerican.co.uk

As in previous years, numerous employee communication and
education presentations and workshops took place covering, 
amongst others, areas as diverse as talent management, sustainable
development and group strategy. The aim was to inform and consult
employees on matters of concern to them and also to raise awareness
of financial and economic factors affecting the performance of 
the Group.

In addition, a survey of employee communication was conducted and
the chief executive gave presentations to staff across the Group on
lessons learned from the survey and also on the Company’s strategy.
The Company regularly publishes Optima (available on the Company’s
website) and AngloWorld, which contain items of news, current affairs
and information relevant to Group employees. During the year, the
Company launched a new intranet portal – ‘thesource’ – aimed at
promoting knowledge-sharing across the Group and keeping employees
up to date with developments in those business sectors in which the
Group is active.

Charitable donations
During the year, Anglo American and its subsidiaries made donations 
for charitable purposes or wider social investments amounting to
$56.7 million (1% of pre-tax profit). Charitable donations of 
$1.5 million were made in the UK, consisting of payments in respect of
education, sport and youth $240,000 (16%); community development
$11,000 (1%); health and HIV/AIDS $208,000 (14%); environment
$296,000 (20%); arts, culture and heritage $219,000 (14%),
housing/homelessness $316,000 (21%) and other charitable causes
$220,000 (14%). These figures were compiled with reference to the
London Benchmarking Group model for defining and measuring social
investment spending. A fuller analysis of the Group’s social investment
activities can be found in the 2005 Report to Society.

Political donations
No political donations were made during 2005. Anglo American 
has an established policy of not making donations to, or incurring
expenses for the benefit of, any UK political party or any other EU
political organisation as defined in the Political Parties, Elections 
and Referendums Act 2000.

Annual general meeting
The AGM will be held on 25 April 2006. A separate booklet enclosed
with this report contains the notice convening the meeting together
with a description of the business to be conducted.

By order of the Board
Nicholas Jordan
Company Secretary
21 February 2006

Anglo American plc Annual Report 2005 | 19

Corporate governance

Combined Code compliance
Anglo American is committed to the highest standards of corporate 
governance – the way in which the Company is directed and controlled –
and, except as set out below, the Company complied fully with the 
Combined Code on Corporate Governance (the ‘Code’) throughout the 
year under review.

As highlighted by the chairman in the 2004 Annual Review, the
Company was briefly non-compliant with the Code from June to
December 2005 in that less than half the Board, excluding the
chairman, were independent non-executive directors. The Board
considers this was fully justified in ensuring continuity and a smooth
handover between Tony Lea and René Médori, Anglo American’s 
new finance director. The Company became compliant again on 
30 December 2005 upon the retirement of Messrs Davison and Lea. 

Role of the Board
The Board of directors is responsible to shareholders for the
performance of the Company. Its role includes the establishment,
review and monitoring of strategic objectives, approval of major
acquisitions, disposals and capital expenditure and overseeing the
Group’s systems of internal control, governance and risk management.
A schedule of matters reserved for the Board’s decision details key
aspects of the Company’s affairs that the Board does not delegate
(including, among other things, approval of business plans and
budgets, material expenditure and alterations to share capital).

Board composition and directors’ independence
The Board is chaired by Sir Mark Moody-Stuart. The chairman is
responsible for leading the Board and for its effectiveness. Tony Trahar
is the chief executive and is responsible for the execution of strategy
and the day-to-day management of the Group, supported by the

Executive Board which he chairs. Rob Margetts is the senior independent
non-executive director.

The Board has a strong independent element and currently comprises, in
addition to the chairman, four executive and ten non-executive directors,
eight of whom are independent according to the definition contained in
the Code. The independent directors are indicated within the table below,
and full biographical details for each director are given in the Annual
Review. The letters of appointment of the non-executive directors are
available for inspection at the registered office of the Company.

The Company is conscious of the need to maintain an appropriate mix
of skills and experience on the Board, and to progressively refresh its
composition over time. In this respect, 2005 saw the appointment of
three new executive directors (David Hathorn, René Médori and Simon
Thompson) and the appointment of Ralph Alexander as a new
independent non-executive director. With effect from 1 January 2006,
Peter Woicke was appointed to the Board as a new independent non-
executive director. Tony Lea and Barry Davison retired from the Board
on 30 December 2005 and Maria Silvia Bastos Marques has indicated
her wish to retire from the Board at the AGM in April 2006. To provide
the necessary flexibility to continue the process of progressively
refreshing the composition of the Board, authority will be sought from
shareholders at the AGM to amend the Company’s Articles of Association
to increase the maximum number of directors from 16 to 18.

Frequency of meetings
The Board met eight times in 2005, the Audit, the Nomination and
the Safety and Sustainable Development Committees four times and
the Remuneration Committee three times. Directors’ attendance was
as follows:

Current directors
Sir Mark Moody-Stuart
Tony Trahar
David Hathorn(1)
Rob Margetts(2)
René Médori(1)
Simon Thompson(1)
Ralph Alexander(1)
David Challen(3)
Chris Fay 
Bobby Godsell
Maria Silvia Bastos Marques(3)
Nicky Oppenheimer(3)
Fred Phaswana
Karel Van Miert(4)
Peter Woicke(5)

Former directors
Tony Lea
Barry Davison
Göran Lindahl(6)
Sir David Scholey

Independent in 
terms of Code?
n/a
No
No
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes

Board
(eight meetings)
All
All
4
7
All
All
All
7
All
All
7
7
All
6
n/a

Audit
(four meetings)
n/a
n/a
n/a
All
n/a
n/a
n/a
All
All
n/a
n/a
n/a
All
All
n/a

S&SD
(four meetings)
3
All
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
All
2
2
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a

Remuneration
(three meetings)
n/a
n/a
n/a
All
n/a
n/a
n/a
All
All
n/a
n/a
n/a
All
n/a
n/a

Nomination
(four meetings)
All
n/a
n/a
All
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
All
All
All
n/a

No
No
Yes
No

All
All
1
All

n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a

n/a
3
All
n/a

n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a

n/a
n/a
n/a
All

(1) David Hathorn, René Médori, Simon Thompson and Ralph Alexander were appointed during the year and attended all Board meetings following their appointment, 

save for one meeting which David Hathorn missed owing to a schedule conflict arising from a meeting being called at short notice.

(2) Rob Margetts missed one Board meeting owing to a schedule conflict arising from a meeting being called at short notice.
(3) David Challen, Maria Silvia Bastos Marques and Nicky Oppenheimer missed one Board meeting each owing to conflicts in schedules.
(4) Karel Van Miert missed one Board meeting owing to a technical problem that prevented his attendance by teleconference and one owing to a schedule conflict.
(5) Peter Woicke was appointed with effect from 1 January 2006.
(6) Göran Lindahl, who retired during the year, was eligible to attend three Board meetings.

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Directors’ training
Anglo American’s directors have a wide range of expertise as well 
as significant experience in strategic, financial, commercial and mining
activities. Training and briefings are also available to all directors 
on appointment and subsequently, as necessary, taking into account
existing qualifications and experience. Directors also have access to
management, and to the advice of the Company Secretary. Furthermore,
all directors are entitled to seek independent professional advice
concerning the affairs of Anglo American at its expense, although 
no such advice was sought during 2005. Presentations are made to
the Board by business management on the activities of operations.
Directors undertake regular visits to operations and projects and, in
2005, operations in Brazil, Chile, China and South Africa were visited.
In addition, during the year directors attended workshops on
corporate governance, taxation, operating and financial reviews and
the functioning of remuneration committees.

Board effectiveness
A formal evaluation of the performance of the Board, its committees
and individual directors is carried out annually by means of detailed
questionnaires and interviews. For the first time in 2005, the results of
the evaluation were collated and analysed by an independent reviewer
(from the London Business School) and were presented to the Board at
its December meeting. The aim is to ensure continuous improvement in
the functioning of the Board. The analysis confirmed that the Board and
its committees were functioning correctly. It is the Board’s current
intention to engage an external reviewer for this process once every
two years, the process being managed internally in the intervening
year. As in past years, the evaluation process also included a review,
chaired by the senior independent non-executive director (without the
chairman present), of the performance of the chairman. As a result of
the evaluation process, certain changes to committee membership are
under consideration and a detailed external study of the internal audit
function was commissioned. This study was completed in early 2006
and its findings are in the process of being implemented. In addition,
changes were made to the strategic planning process.

Committees of the Board
Subject to those matters reserved for its decision, the Board delegates
certain responsibilities to a number of standing committees – the Audit,
Remuneration, Nomination and Safety & Sustainable Development
Committees. The terms of reference for each of these committees are
published on the Company’s website.

Remuneration Committee
The Remuneration Committee is responsible for establishing and
developing the Group’s general policy on executive and senior
management remuneration and determining specific remuneration
packages for executive directors.

The directors’ remuneration report, setting out Anglo American’s 
policy on executive remuneration, is set out on pages 25 to 42 of this
Annual Report. A resolution to approve the remuneration report will be
proposed at the forthcoming AGM.

The Remuneration Committee presently comprises: Rob Margetts
(chairman), David Challen, Chris Fay and Fred Phaswana, all of whom
are independent non-executive directors. 

Safety & Sustainable Development Committee (S&SD)
The S&SD Committee is responsible for developing framework policies
and guidelines for the management of sustainable development issues,
including safety, health and environment matters, and ensuring their
progressive implementation throughout the Group.

The S&SD Committee normally meets three or four times each year,
including a visit to an operation, and business unit heads are invited 

to attend Committee meetings. Each business unit head makes a 
safety and sustainable development presentation to the Committee. 
A separate Report to Society 2005 will be published in April. This 
report focuses on the safety, sustainable development, health and
environmental performance of the Group’s managed operations, 
their performance with regard to the Company’s ‘Good Citizenship’
principles and the operational dimensions of their social programmes.

The S&SD Committee presently comprises: Chris Fay (chairman), 
Maria Silvia Bastos Marques, Bobby Godsell, Sir Mark Moody-Stuart, 
Bill Nairn, Tony Redman and Tony Trahar. 

Nomination Committee
The Nomination Committee makes recommendations to the Board 
on the appointment of new executive and non-executive directors,
including making recommendations as to the composition of the
Board and its committees and the balance between executive and
non-executive directors. The Nomination Committee meets as and
when required and engages external consultants to identify appropriate
candidates. During the year, the Committee managed the selection
and appointment of Peter Woicke as a new independent non-executive
director with effect from 1 January 2006.

The Board, via the Nomination Committee, has taken steps to ensure
that the Human Resources function of the Group regularly reviews and
updates the succession plans of directors and senior managers.

The Nomination Committee presently comprises: Fred Phaswana
(chairman), Rob Margetts, Sir Mark Moody-Stuart, Nicky Oppenheimer
and Karel Van Miert. In accordance with the provisions of the Combined
Code, the majority of members and the chairman of the committee are
independent non-executive directors.

Audit Committee
The primary role of the Audit Committee is to ensure the integrity 
of financial reporting and the audit process, and that a sound risk
management and internal control system is maintained. In pursuing
these objectives, the Audit Committee oversees relations with the
external auditors and reviews the effectiveness of the internal audit
function. The Committee also monitors developments in corporate
governance to ensure the Group continues to apply high and
appropriate standards. 

In fulfilling its responsibility of monitoring the integrity of financial
reports to shareholders, the Audit Committee has reviewed accounting
principles, policies and practices adopted in the preparation of public
financial information and has examined documentation relating to
the Annual Report, Annual Review, Interim Report, preliminary
announcements and related public reports. The clarity of disclosures
included in the financial statements was reviewed by the Audit
Committee, as was the basis for significant estimates and judgements.
In assessing the accounting treatment of major transactions open 
to different approaches, the Committee considered written reports
by management and the external auditors. The Committee’s
recommendations are submitted to the Board for approval.

The chief financial officers of all operations have provided confirmation,
on a six monthly basis, that financial and accounting control frameworks
operate satisfactorily. The Committee considered summaries of the
significant risk and control issues arising from these reports. The
Committee also received regular internal and external audit reports 
on the results of audits at various operations. Further information on
risk management processes is provided in the internal control
disclosure statement on page 23.

Anglo American plc Annual Report 2005 | 21

Corporate governance continued

External audit
Anglo American’s policy on auditors’ independence, which came into
effect on 1 January 2003, is consistent with the ethical standards
published by the Auditing Practices Board in December 2004.

A key factor that may impair auditors’ independence is a lack of control
over non-audit services provided by the external auditors. In essence,
the external auditors’ independence is deemed to be impaired if the
auditors provide a service which:

• results in auditing of own work by the auditors;
• results in the auditors acting as a manager or employee 
• puts the auditors in the role of advocate for the Group; or
• creates a mutuality of interest between the auditors and the Group.

of the Group;

Anglo American addresses this issue through three primary
measures, namely: 

• disclosure of the extent and nature of non-audit services; 
• the prohibition of selected services; and 
• prior approval by the Audit Committee chairman of non-audit
services where the cost of the proposed assignment is likely to
exceed $50,000. 

Disclosure entails reporting non-audit services to the Group’s audit
committees and inclusion of prescribed detail, i.e. the breakdown of 
fees paid to external auditors for audit and non-audit work in the
Annual Reports of listed entities. The policy’s definition of prohibited
non-audit services corresponds with the European Commission’s
recommendations on auditors’ independence.

Other safeguards encapsulated in the policy include: 

• the external auditors are required to adhere to a rotation policy
based on best practice and professional standards in the United
Kingdom. The standard period for rotation of the audit engagement
partner is five years and, for any key audit principal, seven years.
• any partner designated as a key audit principal of Anglo American
will not be employed by Anglo American in a key management
position unless a period of at least two years has elapsed since the
conclusion of the last relevant audit.

• the external auditors are required to periodically assess, in their
professional judgement, whether they are independent from 
the Group.

• the Audit Committee ensures that the scope of the auditors’ work 
is sufficient and that the auditors are fairly remunerated.
• the Audit Committee has primary responsibility for making

recommendations to the Board on the appointment, reappointment
and removal of the external auditors.

• the Audit Committee has the authority to engage independent

counsel and other advisors as they determine necessary in order to
resolve issues on auditor independence.

The Audit Committee has satisfied itself that the United Kingdom
professional and regulatory requirements for audit partner rotation and
employment of former employees of the external auditors have been
complied with.

The Audit Committee considered information pertaining to the
balance between fees for audit and non-audit work for the Group in
2005 and concluded that the nature and extent of non-audit fees 
do not present a threat to the external auditors’ independence.
Furthermore, after reviewing a report from the external auditors on
all their relationships with Anglo American that might reasonably
have a bearing on the external auditors’ independence and the audit
engagement partner and staff’s objectivity, and the related

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safeguards and procedures, the Committee has concluded that the
external auditors’ independence was not impaired.

The Audit Committee approved the external auditors’ terms of
engagement, scope of work, the process for the 2005 interim review,
the annual audit and the applicable levels of materiality. Based on
written reports submitted, the Committee reviewed, with the external
auditors, the findings of their work and confirmed that all significant
matters had been satisfactorily resolved.

The Committee’s assessment of the external auditors’ performance and
independence underpins its recommendation to the Board to propose to
shareholders the re-appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as auditors
until the conclusion of the AGM in 2007. Resolutions to authorise the
Board to re-appoint and determine their remuneration will be proposed
at the AGM on 25 April 2006.

Internal audit
Internal audit functions operated in all of the Group’s principal divisions
in the period under review, reporting to local senior management
with direct access to local audit committees. Each internal audit
function at business or listed company level is accountable to 
the Group’s head of internal audit for maintaining Group auditing
standards, including risk reporting. Internal audit functions’ mandates
and annual audit coverage plans were approved by the relevant audit
committees. Each audit committee considers reports on the results
of internal audit work performed.

The internal audit activities are performed either by teams of appropriate,
qualified and experienced employees, or through the engagement of
external practitioners upon specified and agreed terms. A summary of
audit results and risk-management information was presented to the
Committee at regular intervals throughout the year. The Group’s head
of internal audit reports to the Audit Committee on internal audit
functions’ performance against Group standards. 

Assurance regarding the accuracy and reliability of mineral resources
and ore reserves disclosures is provided through a combination of
internal technically proficient staff and independent third parties.

The Group’s internal audit arrangements are independently reviewed
every three years. An independent review was completed in early 2006
and its findings are in the process of being implemented. The previous
review was completed during 2002.

Composition
The Audit Committee presently comprises: David Challen (chairman),
Chris Fay, Rob Margetts, Fred Phaswana and Karel Van Miert, all 
of whom are independent non-executive directors. The Board, in
consultation with the audit committee chairman, makes appointments
to the Committee. The Board has determined that the Committee
members have the skills and experience necessary to contribute
meaningfully to the Committee’s deliberations. In addition, the
chairman has requisite experience in accounting and financial
management.

The Committee met four times during 2005, and on three of those
occasions the members held discussions with the external audit partners
and the head of internal audit in the absence of management.

Effectiveness of internal control and risk management 
The Executive Board, as mandated by the Board, has established a
Group-wide system of internal control to manage significant Group
risks. This system, which has been operating throughout the year 
and to the date of this report, supports the Board in discharging its
responsibility for ensuring that the wide range of risks associated with
the Group’s diverse international operations is effectively managed 

in support of the creation and preservation of shareholder wealth. 
Where appropriate, necessary action has been or is being taken to
remedy any failings or weaknesses identified from review of the
effectiveness of the internal control system.

Internal control
The system of internal control, which is embedded in all key operations,
provides reasonable rather than absolute assurance that the Group’s
business objectives will be achieved within the risk tolerance levels
defined by the Board. Regular management reporting, which
provides a balanced assessment of key risks and controls, is an
important component of Board assurance. In addition, certain Board
committees focus on specific risks such as safety and capital
investment and provide assurance to the Board on those matters.
The chief financial officers provide confirmation, on a six monthly
basis, that financial and accounting control frameworks have
operated satisfactorily. The Board also receives assurance from the
Audit Committee, which derives its information, in part, from regular
internal and external audit reports on risk and internal control
throughout the Group. The Group’s internal audit functions have a
formal collaboration process in place with the external auditors to
ensure efficient coverage of internal controls. The Anglo American
internal audit function is responsible for providing independent
assurance to the Executive Board and the Board on the effectiveness
of the risk management process throughout the Group. 

Anglo American seeks to have a sound system of internal control,
based on the Group’s policies and guidelines, in all material associates
and joint ventures. In those companies that are independently
managed, as well as joint ventures, the directors who are represented
on these organisations’ boards seek assurance that significant risks
are being managed.

Risk management
The Board’s policy on risk management encompasses all significant
business risks to the Group, including, financial, operational and
compliance risk, which could undermine the achievement of
business objectives. This system of risk management is designed 
so that the different businesses are able to tailor and adapt their 
risk management processes to suit their specific circumstances. 
This flexible approach has the commitment of the Group’s senior
management. There is clear accountability for risk management,
which is a key performance area of line managers throughout the
Group. The requisite risk and control capability is assured through
Board challenge and appropriate management selection and skills
development. Managers are supported in giving effect to their risk
responsibilities through policies and guidelines on risk and control
management. Continuous monitoring of risk and control processes,
across headline risk areas and other business-specific risk areas,
provides the basis for regular and exception reporting to business
management and boards, the Executive Board and the Board. 

Some of the headline risk areas, which have been elaborated upon in
the financial review, set out on page 5 to 17 are: 

• commodity price risk;
• currency risk;
• interest rate risk;
• counterparty risk; and
• liquidity and financing risks.

The risk assessment and reporting criteria are designed to provide the
Board with a consistent, Group-wide perspective of the key risks. The
reports to the Board, which are submitted at least every six months,
include an assessment of the likelihood and impact of risks materialising,
as well as risk mitigation initiatives and their effectiveness.

In conducting its annual review of the effectiveness of risk
management, the Board considers the key findings from the ongoing
monitoring and reporting processes, management assertions and
independent assurance reports. The Board also takes account of
material changes and trends in the risk profile and considers whether
the control system, including reporting, adequately supports the Board
in achieving its risk management objectives.

During the course of the year the Board considered the Group’s
responsiveness to changes within its business environment. The 
Board is satisfied that there is an ongoing process, which has been
operational during the year, and up to the date of approval of the
Annual Report, for identifying, evaluating and managing the significant
risks faced by the Group in accordance with the Turnbull guidelines. 
This includes social, environmental and ethical risks as highlighted in
the Disclosure Guidelines on Socially Responsible Investment issued 
by the Association of British Insurers. A detailed report on social,
environmental and ethical issues will be included in the Company’s
Report to Society 2005.

Accountability and audit
The Board is required to present a balanced and understandable 
assessment of Anglo American’s financial position and prospects. 
Such assessment is provided in the chairman’s and chief executive’s 
statements and the financial review set out on pages 2 to 17 of this 
Annual Report. The respective responsibilities of the directors and 
external auditors are set out on page 88. As referred to in the 
directors’ report on page 18, the directors have expressed their view 
that Anglo American’s business is a going concern.

Whistleblowing programme
Following adoption in December 2003 of a whistleblowing policy 
that is aligned with the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998, the Group 
has implemented a whistleblowing programme in virtually all of the
managed operations. The programme, which is monitored by the 
Audit Committee, is aimed at enabling employees, customers,
suppliers, managers or other stakeholders, on a confidential basis, 
to raise concerns in cases where conduct is deemed to be contrary 
to our values. It may include:

and corruption;

people or damage to the environment;

financial reporting and auditing matters;

• actions that may result in danger to the health and / or safety of
• unethical practice in accounting, internal accounting controls,
• criminal offences, including money laundering, fraud, bribery 
• failure to comply with any legal obligation;
• miscarriage of justice;
• any conduct contrary to the ethical principles embraced in our 
Good Citizenship: Our Business Principles or any similar policy;
• any other legal or ethical concern; and
• concealment of any of the above.

The programme makes available a selection of telephonic, e-mail, 
web-based and surface mail communication channels to any 
person in the world who has information about unethical practice in
Anglo American and its managed operations. The multilingual
communication facilities are operated by independent service providers
who remove all indications from information received as to the identity
of the callers before submission to designated persons in the Group.

During 2005, 247 reports were received via the global Speakup facility,
covering a broad spectrum of concerns, including ethical, criminal,
supplier relationships, health and safety, and human resource-type
issues. Reports received were kept strictly confidential and were
referred to appropriate line managers within the Group for resolution.
Where appropriate, action was taken to address the issues raised.

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Corporate governance continued

Executive management
Executive Board
The Executive Board is responsible for implementing the strategies and
policies determined by the Board, managing the business and affairs of
the Company, prioritising the allocation of capital, technical and human
resources and establishing best management practices. The Executive
Board is also responsible for senior management appointments and
monitoring their performance and acts as the Anglo American 
risk committee for the purpose of reviewing and monitoring 
Anglo American’s systems of internal control.

The Executive Board presently comprises: Tony Trahar (chairman),
Philip Baum, David Hathorn, René Médori, Simon Thompson, 
Russell King, Tony Redman and Lazarus Zim.

Investment Committee
The role of the Investment Committee, which is a sub-committee of 
the Executive Board, is to manage the process of capital allocation by
ensuring that investments and divestments increase shareholder value
and meet Anglo American’s financial criteria. The Committee makes
recommendations to the Executive Board and/or the Board on these
matters. The Committee meets as required.

The Investment Committee presently comprises: René Médori
(chairman), David Hathorn, Simon Thompson, Tony Redman 
and Peter Whitcutt.

Relations with shareholders 
The Company maintains an active dialogue with its key financial
audiences, including institutional shareholders and sell-side analysts.
The Investor and Corporate Affairs department manages the ongoing
dialogue with these audiences and regular presentations take place at
the time of interim and final results as well as during the rest of the year.
An active programme with potential shareholders is also maintained.

Any concerns raised by a shareholder in relation to the Company and its
affairs are communicated to the Board as a whole. The Board is briefed
on a regular basis by the Investor and Corporate Affairs Department and
analysts’ reports are circulated to the directors.

During the year there have been regular presentations and meetings
with institutional investors in the UK, South Africa, continental
Europe, Australia, the USA and Canada to communicate the strategy
and performance of Anglo American. Executive directors as well as
key corporate officers host such presentations and meetings. The
chairman is also available to shareholders to discuss any matter they
wish to raise. The Company’s website (www.angloamerican.co.uk)
provides the latest and historical financial and other information on
Anglo American.

Shareholders will have the opportunity at the forthcoming AGM,
notice of which is contained in the booklet enclosed herewith, to 
put questions to the Board, including the chairmen of the various
committees. Facilities have been put in place to enable shareholders
on the UK register to receive Company communications electronically
rather than by mail and, for those unable to attend the meeting, to
cast their AGM votes by electronic means including those shareholders
whose shares are held in the CREST system.

Voting on each resolution to be proposed at the AGM will be conducted
on a poll rather than by a show of hands. The results of the poll will be
announced to the press and on the Company’s website.

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Remuneration report

1.  Remuneration Committee

1.1 Role of the Remuneration Committee and terms of reference
The Remuneration Committee (the Committee) is responsible for considering and making recommendations to the Board on: 

• the Company’s general policy on executive and senior management remuneration;
• the specific remuneration packages for executive directors of the Company, including basic salary, performance-based short and 
• the design and operation of the Company’s share incentive schemes.

long term incentives, pensions and other benefits; and

The full Terms of Reference of the Committee can be found on the Anglo American website (www.angloamerican.co.uk) and copies 
are available on request. The Committee met three times during 2005.

1.2 Membership of the Committee 
The Committee comprised the following independent non-executive directors during the year ended 31 December 2005: 

• Rob Margetts (chairman);
• David Challen;
• Chris Fay; and
• Fred Phaswana.

The Company’s chairman and the chief executive attend the Committee meetings by invitation and assist the Committee in its considerations,
except when issues relating to their own compensation are discussed. No directors are involved in deciding their own remuneration. In 2005, 
the Committee was advised by Russell King and Chris Corrin (Group Human Resources) and the Company’s Finance function. It also took external
advice from:

Advisers
Monks Partnership
(a subsidiary of 
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP)
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Linklaters

Hewitt Bacon and Woodrow LLP

Mercer Human Resource Consulting Limited

Deloitte & Touche LLP

Services provided to the Committee
Appointed by the Company, with the
agreement of the Committee, to provide 
market remuneration data
Appointed by the Company, with the 
agreement of the Committee, to provide 
specialist valuation services

Appointed by the Company, with the 
agreement of the Committee, to provide 
legal advice on long term incentives and 
directors’ service contracts
Appointed by the Company, with the 
agreement of the Committee, to advise 
on the pension arrangements of 
executive directors
Engaged by the Committee to review 
the Committee’s processes on an annual 
basis, in order to provide shareholders with 
assurance that the remuneration processes 
the Committee has followed are in line with 
the stated policy as set out below and that 
the Committee has operated within its 
Terms of Reference

Other services provided to the Company

Investment advisers, actuaries and auditors for
various pension schemes; advisors on internal
audit projects and the adoption of International 
Financial Reporting Standards; taxation and 
payroll advice
Legal advice on certain corporate matters

Investment advisers and actuaries for various
pension schemes

Investment advisers and actuaries for various
pension schemes

In their capacity as Group auditors, 
Deloitte undertakes an audit of sections 10 
and 11 of the remuneration report annually.
However, no advice is provided to the Committee

Certain overseas operations within the Group are also provided with audit and non-audit related services from PricewaterhouseCoopers’ and
Mercer’s worldwide member firms.

A summary of the letter from Mercer containing the conclusions of their review of the Committee’s executive remuneration processes for 2005 
can be found on page 42, whilst the full letter can be found on the Company’s website.

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Remuneration report continued

2. Remuneration policy on executive directors’ remuneration
The Company’s remuneration policy is formulated to attract and retain high-calibre executives and motivate them to develop and implement the
Company’s business strategy in order to optimise long term shareholder value creation. It is the intention that this policy should conform to best
practice standards and that it will continue to apply for 2006 and subsequent years, subject to ongoing review as appropriate. The policy is framed
around the following key principles:

• total rewards will be set at levels that are sufficiently competitive to enable the recruitment and retention of high-calibre executives;
• total incentive-based rewards will be earned through the achievement of demanding performance conditions consistent with shareholder interests;
• incentive plans, performance measures and targets will be structured to operate soundly throughout the business cycle; 
• the design of long term incentives will be prudent and will not expose shareholders to unreasonable financial risk;
• in considering the market positioning of reward elements, account will be taken of the performance of the Company and of the individual
• reward practice will conform to best practice standards as far as reasonably practicable. 

executive director; and

Representatives of the Company’s principal investors are consulted on changes to remuneration policy.

3. Elements of executive director remuneration

3.1 Remuneration mix
Each executive director’s total remuneration consists of salary, annual bonus, long term incentives and benefits. An appropriate balance is
maintained between fixed and performance-related remuneration and between elements linked to short term financial performance and those linked
to longer term shareholder value creation.

Assuming on-target performance, the Committee’s policy is that at least 50% (60% for the chief executive) or more of total executive director
remuneration is performance-related. In 2005, 69% of the chief executive’s remuneration on an expected-value basis was performance-related;
for the other executive directors, on average, the figure was 60%1 (see illustrative charts below). 

33%

31%

n Fixed
n Performance-related
  annual bonus
n Performance-related
long term incentives

33%

40%

n Fixed
n Performance-related
  annual bonus
n Performance-related
long term incentives

36%

27%

CEO – expected values

Average other executive directors – expected values

The Bonus Share Plan (BSP) and the Long Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) are designed to align the longer term interests of shareholders and executives
and to underpin the Company’s performance culture. The Committee monitors the relevance and appropriateness of the performance measures and
targets applicable to both plans. 

Following a review of these measures, the Committee has decided to make an adjustment to the LTIP performance condition for awards made from
2005 onwards. The proposed changes are described in detail in the section of this report describing the LTIP on pages 28 and 29.

As in previous years, LTIP awards are divided, so that 50% of the award is based on Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) targets and 50% is based
on Total Shareholder Return (TSR) against selected peer groups of companies. The changes to the LTIP apply only to the portion of the award that
depends on TSR. The ROCE element of the award has remained unchanged for 2005, although the Committee intends to review the effectiveness
of this element of the LTIP next year following a wider review of operational performance metrics across the business.

In summary, the changes are as follows:

• to reflect the Company’s diverse shareholder base, which includes both sector and balanced fund investors, one half of the TSR condition will
now measure performance against the FTSE 100, with the remaining half measuring performance against a sector group, as now; and
• the definition of above-target performance levels for the sector comparator group will be adjusted to avoid problems arising from the distorting

effect of single-commodity companies.

In combination, these changes will better ensure that the TSR measure reflects the Company’s status as a diversified resources company, that the
measure will operate soundly throughout the business cycle and that the LTIP remains relevant and motivational for participants and rewards the
creation of long term shareholder value.

(1) Based on expected value of share-based awards.

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3.2 Basic salary
The basic salary of the executive directors is reviewed annually and is targeted at the median of companies of comparable size, market sector,
business complexity and international scope. Company performance, individual performance and changes in responsibilities are also taken into
consideration in setting salary levels each year.

3.3 Bonus Share Plan
The BSP was first operated in 2004 and all executive directors (except for those within one year of their anticipated retirement date) are normally
eligible to participate in it. Barry Davison, however, did receive awards under the BSP and under the LTIP during 2005 because, at the time of the
awards, it was anticipated that he would be requested to continue in employment after his contractual retirement date.

The BSP requires executive directors to invest a significant proportion of their remuneration in shares, thereby more closely aligning their interests
with those of shareholders, and encourages management at all levels to build up a meaningful personal stake in the Company. Awards under the
BSP are made annually and consist of three elements: a performance-related cash element, Bonus Shares as a conditional award to a value equal 
to the cash element and an additional performance-related element in the form of Enhancement Shares. These bonus awards are not pensionable.
The BSP operates as follows:

• the value of the bonus is calculated by reference to achievement against annual performance targets which include measures of corporate 
(and, where applicable, business unit) performance as well as the achievement of specific individual objectives. For executive directors, 
the corporate element is based on stretching Earnings Per Share (EPS) targets which are calculated using underlying earnings (reconciled in 
note 11 of the financial statements). The key individual objectives are designed to support the Company’s strategic priorities and in 2005
included safety improvement, strategy implementation, production growth, people management, cost reduction and operational performance;
• the Committee reviews these measures annually to ensure they remain appropriate and sufficiently stretching in the context of the economic
• it has been the Committee’s usual policy to base 70% of each annual bonus award on the corporate or business measure and the remaining
30% on key personal performance measures. However, given the importance of recent strategy announcements to the overall objectives of
members of the executive team, the Committee has decided that a greater weighting be given to key personal performance measures during
2006. The level of bonuses payable will be reduced if certain overall safety improvement targets are not met. Bonus parameters are set on an
individual basis;

and performance expectations for the Company and its operating businesses;

• in the case of the directors and top tier of management, half of the bonus is payable in cash. From 2006, the cash element has been adjusted to

a maximum of 90% (from 75%) of basic salary in the case of the chief executive and to 75% (from 60%) of basic salary for the other
executive directors to sustain a competitive market position with companies of a similar size and complexity. The maximum bonus would only
be paid for meeting targets which, in the opinion of the Committee, represent and exceptional performance for the Group and take account of
the increased bonus potential. The other half of the bonus is in the form of a conditional award of Bonus Shares equal in value to the cash
element. These Bonus Shares vest only if the participant remains in employment with the Group until the end of a three-year holding period or is
regarded by the Committee as a ‘good leaver’; and

• in order to provide continuing focus on medium term performance, executive directors also receive a conditional award of Enhancement Shares
at the same time as the award of Bonus Shares. The maximum potential, at face value, of the Enhancement Shares is 75% of the face value of
the Bonus Shares (i.e. in the case of the CEO a maximum of 68% of basic salary). Awards of Enhancement Shares made in 2005 will vest after
three years only to the extent that a challenging performance condition (real EPS growth, based on earnings per share growth against growth in
the UK Retail Price Index (RPI)) is met, as shown below:

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Real EPS growth over three years 

Vesting of Enhancement Shares

Real EPS growth is viewed as the most appropriate performance measure for this element of the plan because it is a fundamental financial
performance indicator, both internally and externally, and links directly to the Company’s long term objective of improving earnings. The targets
have been approved by the Committee after reviewing industry performance over a number of years and have been set at a level which provides
stretching performance levels for management. At the end of each performance period, the level of performance achieved and the proportion of
awards vesting will be published in the subsequent remuneration report. 

As presaged in the 2004 report, during 2005 the participation in the BSP was extended to other senior management globally below the top tier of
management (totalling some 1,400 individuals) who were formerly eligible to participate in the Company’s Executive Share Option Scheme (ESOS).

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Remuneration report continued

3.4 Share option and all employee schemes
No share options were granted to executive directors under the Company’s Executive Share Option Scheme (ESOS) in 2005 and there is no
intention to make future grants under the ESOS to executive directors. However, the ESOS is being retained (as noted upon the introduction 
of the BSP in 2004) for use in special circumstances relating to the recruitment or retention of key executives.

Executive directors remain eligible to participate in the Company’s Save As You Earn (SAYE) and Share Incentive Plan (SIP) schemes. As these
schemes are offered to all UK employees, performance conditions do not apply to them.

3.5 Long Term Incentive Plan
Grant levels
Conditional LTIP awards continue to be made annually to executive directors. The maximum grant level under the LTIP is 200% of basic salary. It is
anticipated that in 2006, grants under the LTIP will be made at 200% of basic salary for the chief executive and 175% for the other directors. The
Committee is content that the performance conditions that need to be satisfied for these awards to vest in full are sufficiently stretching in the
context of the award levels. In determining annual award levels, the Committee also gives consideration to market competitiveness and has set the
levels taking account of median expected value of long term incentives relative to other companies of a similar size. These awards are discretionary
and considered on a case-by-case basis.

Performance measures
As in previous years, vesting of the LTIP awards made during 2005 is subject to the achievement of stretching performance targets, relating to TSR
and to an operating measure, currently return on capital employed (ROCE), over a fixed three year period.

Half of each award is subject to a Group TSR measure while the other half is subject to a Group ROCE measure. These performance measures were
selected on the basis that they clearly foster the creation of shareholder value and their appropriateness is kept under review by the Committee. 
At the end of each performance period, the level of ROCE performance achieved and the level of award earned will be published in the subsequent
remuneration report. There is no retesting of performance. 

The LTIP closely aligns the interests of shareholders and executive directors by rewarding superior shareholder return and financial performance and
by encouraging executives to build up a shareholding in the Company.

Total shareholder return 
The Committee considers comparative TSR to be a suitable long term performance measure for the Company’s LTIP awards. Executives benefit only
if shareholders have enjoyed returns on their investment which are superior to those that could have been obtained in other comparable companies.

For awards made prior to and including 2004, vesting of the TSR part of the LTIP varies according to the Company’s TSR over the performance
period relative to a weighted basket of international resources companies (the Sector Index). For reasons described under Remuneration Policy
above, for awards made from 2005 onwards, the TSR performance condition has been modified.

The portion of each award that is based on TSR will now be measured 50% against the Sector Index and 50% against the constituents of the 
FTSE 100. As a result of these changes, maximum vesting on the TSR element of an award will only be possible if Anglo American outperforms by
a substantial margin both the sector benchmark and the largest UK companies across all sectors. To achieve maximum vesting for the whole LTIP
award the Company would in addition have to exceed demanding ROCE targets. This represents an extremely challenging set of performance
hurdles.

Sector Index comparison
One half of the TSR element of an LTIP award vests according to the Company’s TSR over the performance period, relative to a weighted basket of
international natural resource companies (the Sector Index). The Sector Index comprises three categories: the first consists of five international
diversified mining companies, the second of four international paper and packaging companies, and the third of four international industrial
minerals companies. The Committee may amend the list of comparator companies in the Sector Index, and relative weightings, if circumstances
make this necessary (for example, as a result of takeovers or mergers of comparator companies). In calculating TSR it is assumed that all dividends
are reinvested. 

For awards made in 2005, the companies constituting the Sector Index were as follows:

Category weighting
Comparator companies

Mining
80%
BHP Billiton plc
Falconbridge Limited
Rio Tinto plc
Vedanta Resources plc
Xstrata plc

Paper and Packaging
12%
Sappi Limited
SCA
Stora Enso Oyj
UPM-Kymmene Group

Industrial Minerals
8%
CRH plc
Hanson plc
Holcim Limited
Lafarge

Target performance for the Sector Index is assessed by calculating the median TSR performance within each sub-sector category, and then
weighting these medians by the category weightings shown above. 

28 | Anglo American plc Annual Report 2005

Shares contingent on the Sector Index element of the TSR performance will vest as follows:

The Company’s relative TSR compared to the Sector Index
Below target
Target (matching the weighted median of the Sector Index)
Target plus 5% per annum
Target plus 7.5% per annum (or above)

% Proportion of TSR element vesting
0
20
50
75

Shares will vest on a straight-line basis for performance between the levels shown in the table above.

FTSE 100 Comparison
The vesting of the other half of the TSR element of an LTIP award will depend on the Company’s TSR performance over the performance period
compared with the constituents of the FTSE 100 Index, as follows:

The Company’s relative TSR compared to the FTSE 100
Below the median TSR of the FTSE 100
Equal to the median TSR of the FTSE 100 
Equal to the 90th percentile TSR of the FTSE 100
Above the 90th percentile TSR of the FTSE 100

% Proportion of TSR element vesting
0
20
50
75

Shares will vest on a straight-line basis for performance between the levels shown in the table above.

The targets above were calibrated so that for the TSR element of the award in its totality there is approximately a 10% chance of achieving full
vesting and a 25% chance of two-thirds vesting. These probabilities were assessed by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP using the same Monte Carlo
model used for calculating fair values of the LTIP under IFRS 2 Share-based payments. The estimated average fair value of an award under the TSR
element is 48% of the value of shares awarded.

Graphs showing the Company’s TSR performance against the weighted average of the Sector Index and against the FTSE 100 for the five years
from 1 January 2001 to 31 December 2005 can be found on page 32.

Return on capital employed
Group ROCE is the second performance measure for LTIP grants. The Board considers this to be among the most important factors which drive
sustainable improvements in shareholder value in a natural resources business, as well as one of the most important measures of differentiation in
performance in this sector.

The proportion of shares vesting based on Group ROCE will vary according to the degree of improvement in the Group’s average annualised ROCE
over the performance period.

The Committee sets minimum targets for improvement in returns on both capital employed for the financial year preceding the start of the
performance period (existing capital employed) and on the additional capital employed during the performance period (incremental capital
employed). The maximum ROCE targets are based on stretching levels of return on the existing capital employed. 

The targets for each element of the LTIP conditionally awarded in 2005 are shown below. These are adjusted for movements in commodity prices,
certain foreign exchange rate effects, capital in progress and for relevant changes in the composition of the Group.

Minimum ROCE Target
Maximum ROCE Target

Existing capital employed

Incremental capital employed

17.65%
19.65%

11%
11%

The ROCE elements of the award vest as shown in the table below:

Below or equal to the Minimum Target
Equal to or greater than the Maximum Target

Proportion of ROCE element vesting

0%
100%

Shares will vest on a straight-line basis for performance between the Minimum Target and the Maximum Target.

3.6 Vesting of share incentives in the event of change of control or termination of employment
In the event of a change of control of the Company, the following provisions apply under the Company’s incentive plans:

have been met at the time of the change of control;

• share options granted under the former ESOS may be exercised irrespective of whether the applicable performance conditions have been met; 
• the number of shares that vest under the LTIP will be calculated by reference to the extent to which the applicable performance conditions 
• Bonus Shares awarded under the Bonus Share Plan will be released, but Enhancement Shares awarded under that plan will 
vest at the end of the performance period, to the extent that the applicable performance conditions have been satisfied; 
• SAYE options may be exercised (to the extent of savings at the date of exercise); and
• participants may direct the SIP trustee as to how to deal with their SIP shares (although Matching Shares may be forfeited in some circumstances).

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In the event that a director’s employment is terminated, vesting of outstanding share options is dependent upon the reasons the contract is
terminated. Performance conditions fall away in the event of redundancy. However, if the executive resigns voluntarily, then all options lapse
unless the Committee determines otherwise. 

In the case of LTIP interests, if a director resigns voluntarily, then his interests lapse. If he is made redundant, vesting at the end of the performance
period is based on the normal performance criteria and then pro rated for the proportion of the performance period for which the director served. 

In the case of the Bonus Share Plan, if a director ceases to be employed before the end of the year in respect of which the annual performance
targets apply, then no award will be made unless the Committee determines otherwise (taking into account the proportion of the year for which the
director was an employee of the Group and of performance to date against the annual performance targets at the date of cessation). If a director
resigns before the end of the three-year vesting period, the Bonus Share awards lapse and the Enhancement Shares are forfeited. If a director is
made redundant, Bonus Share awards will be transferred as soon as practicable after the date of leaving and the Enhancement Shares will vest at
the end of the performance period, to the extent that the performance conditions have been met. 

3.7 Employee Share Ownership Trust
The Group established an Employee Share Ownership Trust in 1999 to acquire and hold shares to facilitate the operation of the Company’s share
schemes. As at 31 December 2005, the trust held 37,700,131 ordinary shares in the Company, registered in the name of Greenwood Nominees
Limited. Shares held by the trust are not voted at the Company’s general meetings. 

3.8 Pensions
Pension and life insurance benefits for executive directors reflect practice in the countries in which they perform their principal duties. Pension
arrangements are tailored to take account of historical obligations and, insofar as agreed by the Committee, the personal circumstances of each
executive. Details of individual pension arrangements are set out on pages 37 and 38.

The Committee has considered the impact on UK pension arrangements of the new UK pensions regime which will apply from 6 April 2006. The
Committee has decided that should an executive director request that his contract be altered for service after 6 April 2006 so that further pension
benefits are reduced or cease to accrue, a pension allowance would be paid to him at the same value as his defined contribution benefits forgone.
Similarly, the Committee has decided that it will consider requests from executive directors that their contracts be altered for future service, so that
supplementary pension contributions are made into their defined contribution pension arrangements, in return for the executive directors giving up
their right to part of their future basic salary and/or cash element of the BSP.

3.9 Other benefits
Executive directors are entitled to the provision of either a car allowance or a fully expensed car, medical insurance, death and disability
insurance, social club membership (in accordance with local market practice), limited personal taxation / financial advice and reimbursement
of reasonable business expenses. Directors based in South Africa are eligible to receive housing loan subsidies at a preferential interest rate
in accordance with local market practice. The provision of these benefits is considered to be market-competitive in the appropriate locality for
executive director positions.

4. Executive shareholding targets
Within five years of their appointment, executive directors are expected to acquire a holding of shares with a value of two times’ basic salary in the
case of the chief executive and one times’ basic salary in the case of other executive directors.

The Committee takes into consideration achievement against these targets when making grants under the various long term incentive plans. 
At 31 December 2005, all directors with more than one year’s service on the Board had met or exceeded their shareholding targets.

5. External appointments
Executive directors are not permitted to hold external directorships or offices without the approval of the Board; if approved, they may each retain
the fees payable from one such appointment. During the year ended 31 December 2005, Barry Davison and René Médori retained fees from one
such appointment each, amounting to £16,000 and £26,000 respectively.

6. Policy on non-executive directors’ remuneration
Non-executive directors’ remuneration is approved by the Board as a whole on the recommendation of the chairman and executive directors.

The Company’s policy on non-executive directors’ remuneration is based on the following key principles:

• Remuneration should be: 

(cid:1)

(cid:1)

(cid:1)

sufficient to attract and retain world-class non-executive talent; 
consistent with recognised best practice standards for non-executive directors’ remuneration;
in the form of cash fees, but with the flexibility to forgo all or part of such fees to acquire shares in the Company if the non-executive
director so wishes (after deduction of applicable income tax and social security contributions); and 
set by reference to the responsibilities taken on by the non-executives in chairing the Board and its committees. 
• Non-executive directors may not participate in the Company’s BSP, share option schemes, LTIP or pension arrangements.

(cid:1)

The Board reviews non-executive directors’ fees periodically to ensure they remain market-competitive. Additional fees are paid to the chairmen 
of Board committees and to the senior independent director. Where non-executive directors have Executive Board roles within subsidiaries of the
Company, then they may also receive additional remuneration on account of these increased responsibilities. With the exception of Bobby Godsell,
who is remunerated by AngloGold Ashanti Limited in his capacity as its chief executive, none of the non-executive directors has any such role.

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7. Chairman’s fees
The chairman’s fees are reviewed periodically (on a different cycle from the review of non-executive directors’ fees). A recommendation is then
made to the Board (in the absence of the chairman) by the Committee and chief executive, who take external advice on market comparators.

8. Directors’ service contracts
It is the Company’s policy that the period of notice for executive directors will not exceed 12 months. 

In order to properly reflect their spread of responsibilities, Tony Trahar and David Hathorn have contracts with Anglo American International (IOM)
Limited and with Anglo Operations Limited. The salaries under these contracts are payable in sterling and/or South African rand as appropriate.
René Médori is employed by Anglo American International (IOM) Limited and Simon Thompson is employed by Anglo American Services (UK)
Limited. The employment contracts of all executive directors are terminable at 12 months’ notice by either party. 

Executive directors(1)
Tony Trahar (chief executive) 
Barry Davison (retired 30 December 2005)
Tony Lea(2)
René Médori (finance director from 01 September 2005)
David Hathorn
Simon Thompson

Notice period
12 months
12 months
12 months
12 months
12 months
12 months

Date of appointment
18 March 1999
15 May 2001
18 March 1999
01 June 2005
20 April 2005
20 April 2005

Next AGM re-election
April 2008
n/a
n/a
April 2008
April 2008
April 2008

(1) At each annual general meeting (AGM) all those directors who have been in office for three years or more since their election or last re-election shall retire from office.
Details of those retiring by rotation this year are contained in the notice of AGM. In addition, a director may at any AGM retire from office and stand for re-election.
(2) Tony Lea resigned as finance director with effect from 01 September 2005. In addition, he resigned from the Board with effect from 30 December 2005, although

he remains an employee, and has indicated his intention to retire from the Company at the end of March 2006.

The contract of Tony Trahar contains a provision that sets out the compensation payable in lieu of notice if the Company terminates the contract
(other than for cause) or if the executive director resigns in circumstances where there has been a material adverse change in role, responsibilities
or remuneration. Compensation is based on the value of 12 months’ basic salary, target annual bonus for 12 months and the annual value of
benefits. The Company may choose whether to continue to provide other benefits during any notice period or to pay an amount equal to the gross
value of these benefits over the period. As the policy of liquidated damages is no longer in complete compliance with the latest ABI guidelines and
as market practice has now moved away from the inclusion of this provision in service contracts, the contracts of executive directors appointed
since 2004 do not include this provision.

The contracts of executive directors do not provide for any enhanced payments in the event of a change of control of the Company.

All non-executive directors have letters of appointment with the Company for an initial period of three years from their date of appointment,
subject to reappointment at the annual general meeting. In addition to his letter of appointment with the Company, Bobby Godsell has a service
contract with AngloGold Ashanti Limited, an independently managed subsidiary of the Company, in his capacity as its chief executive. Under this
contract, his employment may be terminated by either party giving to the other 12 months’ notice.

Non-executive directors(1)(2)
Sir Mark Moody-Stuart (chairman)
Ralph Alexander
David Challen (chairman, Audit Committee)
Chris Fay (chairman, S&SD Committee)
Bobby Godsell
Göran Lindahl (resigned 20 April 2005)
Rob Margetts (SID and chairman, Remuneration Committee)
Maria Silvia Bastos Marques
Nicky Oppenheimer
Fred Phaswana (chairman, Nomination Committee)
Sir David Scholey (retired 20 April 2005)
Karel Van Miert
Peter Woicke 

Date of appointment
16 July 2002
20 April 2005
09 September 2002
19 April 1999
18 March 1999
27 September 2001
18 March 1999
09 December 2003
18 March 1999
12 June 2002
06 December 1999
19 March 2002
01 January 2006

Next AGM re-election or election
25 April 2006 
April 2008
25 April 2006 
April 2007
April 2008
n/a
April 2007
n/a 
April 2007
25 April 2006
n/a
April 2008
25 April 2006

(1) At each annual general meeting (AGM) all those directors who have been in office for three years or more since their election or last re-election shall retire from office. 
Details of those retiring by rotation this year are contained in the Notice of AGM. In addition, a director may at any AGM retire from office and stand for re-election.

(2) There is no fixed notice period; however, the Company may in accordance with, and subject to, the provisions of the Companies Act 1985, by Ordinary Resolution of which
special notice has been given, remove any director from office. The Company’s articles of association also permit the directors, under certain circumstances, to remove a
director from office.

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9. Historical comparative TSR performance graphs
The graphs below represent the comparative TSR performance of the Company from 1 January 2001 to 31 December 2005. In drawing these
graphs it has been assumed that all dividends paid have been reinvested.

260
240
220
200
180
160
140
120
100
80
60

420

380
340
300
260
220
180
140
100
60

2001

2002

2003

2004

2005

2001

2002

2003

2004

2005

n FTSE 100 Index        n Anglo American plc

n LTIP Comparator        n Anglo American plc

The first graph shows the Company’s performance against the performance of the FTSE 100 Index, chosen as being a broad equity market index
consisting of companies of comparable size and complexity to Anglo American. This graph has been produced in accordance with the requirements
of Schedule 7A to the Companies Act 1985.

The second graph shows the Company’s performance against the weighted comparator group used to measure company performance for the
purposes of the vesting of LTIP interests conditionally awarded in 2003. This graph gives an indication of how Anglo American is performing
against the targets in place for LTIP interests already granted, although the specifics of the comparator companies for each year’s interests may
vary to reflect changes such as mergers and acquisitions amongst the Company’s competitors or changes to the Company’s business mix.

The TSR level shown at 31 December each year is calculated in accordance with the LTIP rules. In particular, TSR is calculated in US dollars, and the
TSR level shown at 31 December each year is the average of the closing daily TSR levels for the six-month period up to and including that date.

10. Remuneration outcomes during 2005
The information set out in this section and section 11 has been subject to audit.

10.1 Directors’ emoluments 
The following tables set out an analysis of the pre-tax remuneration during the years ended 31 December 2005 and 2004, including bonuses but
excluding pensions, for individual directors who held office in the Company during the year ended 31 December 2005.

Executive directors

Basic salary
sacrificed into
International Approved 
Pension Scheme(3)

Basic salary(3)

Annual

performance bonus(4)(5)

Benefits in kind(6)

Payments 
on retirement(7)

Executive
directors(1)(2)
Tony Trahar
Barry Davison
David Hathorn (8)
Tony Lea
René Médori (9)
Simon Thompson (8)

2005
£000
855
450
335
540
303
335

2004
£000
801
423
–
510
–
–

2005
£000
95
50
–
–
–
–

2004
£000
89
47
–
–
–
–

2005
£000
627
258
216
216
164
213

2004
£000
601
195
–
214
–
–

2005
£000
54
30
17
24
13
17

2004
£000
53
27
–
23
–
–

2005
£000
–
1
–
–
–
–

2004
£000
–
–
–
–
–
–

2005
£000
1,631
789
568
780
480
565

Total

2004
£000
1,544
692
–
747
–
–

(1) Subsequent to his retirement from the Board in 2004, Bill Nairn has provided consultancy services to Anglo American. He received £130,000 for the provision of 

these services during the year. 

(2) Subsequent to their retirement from the Board in 2001, Leslie Boyd and Mike King continue to hold non-executive directorships with certain listed subsidiaries of the 

Group. They received fees of £26,000 (2004: £29,000) and £17,000 (2004: £21,000) respectively, for the provision of these services during the year. 

(3) As Tony Trahar and Barry Davison have no provision for past service in respect of their sterling-denominated pension fund, their employing company has contractually 

agreed that supplementary pension contributions should be made to the Anglo American plc International Approved Pension Scheme in return for these executives having 
given up their right to part of their future basic salary. 

(4) The performance bonus represents the cash element of the BSP. The share interests under this plan are disclosed in section 10.2.
(5) The employing companies have contractually agreed with Tony Trahar, René Médori and Simon Thompson that supplementary pension contributions should be made into 

their pension arrangements in 2006 in return for these executives having given up their right to all or part of the cash element in the BSP for performance in 2005.
(6) Each director receives a car allowance or a fully expensed car and a limited amount of personal taxation / financial advice. All directors receive death and disability 

insurance and also receive medical insurance. Tony Trahar, Tony Lea and Simon Thompson receive club membership; in addition, Tony Trahar receives a South African 
housing loan subsidy.

(7) Upon retirement as at 30 December 2005, Barry Davison received an award of £1,000 to mark his completion of service.
(8) Since appointment on 20 April 2005. The basic salary equates to an annualised figure of £480,000.
(9) Since appointment on 01 June 2005. The basic salary equates to an annualised figure of £520,000.

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Non-executive directors
The fees and other emoluments paid to non-executive directors during the year ended 31 December 2005 amounted to 
£1,683,000 (2004: £1,602,000).

Non-executive directors(1)
Sir Mark Moody-Stuart
Ralph Alexander (appointed 20 April 2005)
David Challen
Chris Fay
Bobby Godsell(2)(3)
Göran Lindahl (resigned 20 April 2005)
Rob Margetts 
Maria Silvia Bastos Marques 
Nicky Oppenheimer(2)
Fred Phaswana(2)
Sir David Scholey (retired 20 April 2005)
Karel Van Miert

2005
£000
360
39
67
67
58
17
77
55
58
66
17
55

Fees

2004
£000
330
–
67
67
58
55
77
55
61
69
55
55

Other emoluments

2005
£000
–
–
–
–
747
–
–
–
–
–
–
–

2004
£000
–
–
–
–
653
–
–
–
–
–
–
–

2005
£000
360
39
67
67
805
17
77
55
58
66
17
55

Total

2004
£000
330
–
67
67
711
55
77
55
61
69
55
55

(1) Each non-executive director, with the exception of Sir Mark Moody-Stuart, is paid a fee of £55,000 per annum, and those non-executive directors who act as chairmen 

of the Audit Committee, S&SD Committee and Remuneration Committee are paid an additional sum of £12,000 per annum. The chairman of the Nomination Committee 
is paid an additional sum of £6,000 per annum. Rob Margetts received additional fees of £10,000 in his capacity as Senior Independent Director.

(2) Bobby Godsell, Nicky Oppenheimer and Fred Phaswana received fees for their services as non-executive directors of Anglo American South Africa Limited amounting 

to £3,000, £3,000 and £5,000 respectively, which are included in the above table.

(3) Under Bobby Godsell’s service contract with AngloGold Ashanti, his basic salary was equivalent to £500,000 per annum (2004: £467,000) and he was awarded a 

performance bonus equivalent to £173,000 (2004: £170,000). Bobby Godsell is also entitled to the provision of car allowance, medical insurance and death and disability 
insurance. The total value of these benefits was equivalent to £16,000 (2004: £16,000). At the beginning of 2005, AngloGold Ashanti altered their policy regarding 
accrued leave days. As a result of this, Bobby Godsell encashed 33 days’ leave at 31 December 2005, for which he received payment equivalent to £58,000.

10.2  Bonus Share Plan

10.2.1 Anglo American plc

Bonus Share
Plan interests(1)
Tony Trahar
Barry Davison
David Hathorn
Tony Lea
Simon Thompson

Total interest at 
1 January 2005
(or if later, date
of appointment)
86,748
22,234
39,957
29,600
52,525

Number of
Bonus Shares
conditionally
awarded
during 2005(2)
46,354
15,013
–
16,527
–

Number of
Enhancement
Shares
conditionally
awarded
during 2005(3)
34,765
11,259
–
12,395
–

Total interest
at 31 December
2005
167,867
48,506
39,957
58,522
52,525

Market price
at date of
2005 award
£12.96
£12.96
£12.96
£12.96
£12.96

Date of vesting
of 2005 award
of Bonus Shares(2)
1/1/2008
1/1/2008
1/1/2008
1/1/2008
1/1/2008

End date of
performance
period for
Enhancement
Shares awarded

in 2005(3)

31/12/2007
31/12/2007
31/12/2007
31/12/2007
31/12/2007

(1) The BSP was approved by shareholders in 2004, as a replacement for the ESOS and the Deferred Bonus Plan. No BSP interests vested during 2005.
(2) The value of the bonus under the BSP is calculated by reference to measures of both corporate performance (based on stretching EPS targets) as well 

as the achievement of specific individual objectives. Details of the performance conditions applying to bonuses in 2005 are described in further detail on page 27. 
In 2005, the EPS bonus targets were met in full. Half of the bonus is paid in cash (which would not normally exceed 90% of basic salary for the chief executive and 
75% of basic salary for the other directors) and the other half takes the form of a conditional award of Bonus Shares equal in value to the cash element. The Bonus 
Shares vest if the director remains in employment with the Group until the end of a three year holding period.

(3) A conditional award of Enhancement Shares was made at the same time as the award of Bonus Shares (to a maximum of 75% of the face value of the Bonus Shares). 
Enhancement Shares awarded in 2005 will only vest to the extent that a challenging performance condition based on EPS growth against growth in the UK Retail Price 
Index is met. Further details of this performance condition are provided on page 27. 

10.2.2 AngloGold Ashanti

Bonus Share
Plan interests(1)
Bobby Godsell

Number of
Shares
conditionally
awarded 
during 2005(2)
10,135

Total interest
at 31 December
2005
10,135

Market price
at date of
2005 award
rand
197.50

Date of vesting
of 2005 award

of Shares(2)

4/5/2008

Total interest at
1 January 2005
–

(1) The AngloGold Ashanti BSP was approved by shareholders in 2005, and replaces the previously granted performance related options. No BSP interests vested during 2005.
(2) The value of the bonus under the AngloGold Ashanti BSP is calculated as a percentage of annual salary up to a maximum of 120%, of which 50% was paid in cash and 50% by
the granting of options. The market price of the shares at the date of award of Bonus Share options in 2005 was ZAR197.50, being the closing price of an AngloGold Ashanti
share on the JSE on the day prior to the date of grant.

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10.3  Long Term Incentive Plan 

10.3.1 Anglo American plc
Conditional awards of shares made to executive directors under the LTIP are shown below:

LTIP interests(1)(2)
Tony Trahar 
Barry Davison 
David Hathorn
Tony Lea 
René Médori(3)
Simon Thompson

Total beneficial
interest in LTIP at
1 January 2005 
(or if later, date 
of appointment)
295,286
129,820
136,641
142,164
–
154,452

Number of shares
conditionally awarded
during the year
121,212
20,734
–
55,981
61,993
–

Number of shares
vested during the year
(61,072)
(22,500)
(19,800)
(30,196)
–
(19,800)

Number of shares
lapsed during the year
(19,285)
(13,214)
(2,700)
(9,536)
–
(2,700)

Total beneficial
interest in LTIP at
31 December 2005
336,141
114,840
114,141
158,413
61,993
131,952

Latest performance
period end date
31/12/2007
31/12/2007
31/12/2007
31/12/2007
31/12/2007
31/12/2007

(1) The LTIP awards made in 2005 are conditional on two performance conditions as outlined on page 28: the first based on the Company’s TSR relative to a weighted group 
of international natural-resource companies and to the constituents of the FTSE 100, and the second based on an underlying operating measure which focuses on raising 
the Company’s ROCE in the medium term. Further details on the structure of the LTIP, the required level of performance for the 2005 award and how performance against 
targets is measured can be found on pages 28 and 29. The market price of the shares at the date of award was £12.54.

(2) The performance period applicable to each award is three years. The performance period relating to the 2002 LTIP awards (which were granted on 22 April 2002) ended 
on 31 December 2004. Vesting was subject to two performance conditions: the first based on the Company’s TSR relative to a weighted group of international natural 
resource companies and the second based on an underlying operating measure which focused on improvements in the Company’s ROCE in the medium term. Part of 
each award was based on the TSR measure and part on the operating measure.

Shares vested
Tony Trahar
Barry Davison
David Hathorn
Tony Lea
Simon Thompson

Number of 
shares vested
61,072
22,500
19,800
30,196
19,800

Date of 
conditional award
22/04/2002
22/04/2002
22/04/2002
22/04/2002
22/04/2002

Market price
at date of award
£11.20
£11.20
£11.20
£11.20
£11.20

Market price
at date of vesting
£12.88
£12.88
£12.88
£12.88
£12.88

Money value at
date of vesting
£786,607
£289,800
£255,024
£388,924
£255,024

In the case of the LTIP awards granted in 2002, for all executive directors except for Barry Davison, the determinants for vesting were 50% on relative TSR and 50% on
meeting specified Group ROCE targets. In the case of Barry Davison, to reflect his responsibility for Anglo Platinum in 2002, the targets were 50% relative TSR, 30% Group
ROCE targets and 20% on Anglo Platinum specific ROCE targets. The ROCE targets are a function of targeted improvement in returns on existing capital employed at the start
of the performance period and targeted returns in excess of the cost of capital on new capital investment over that period. The entry level target for any LTIP has been the actual
return achieved on the capital employed, excluding capital work in progress, in the year immediately preceding the commencement of the performance period. In order to
maintain the effectiveness of the plan in driving long term performance, the actual returns in the final performance year are adjusted for movements in commodity prices,
certain foreign exchange rate effects (e.g. translation windfalls), capital in progress (to reflect the fact that mines under construction absorb large amounts of capital before
producing a return), for relevant changes in the composition of the Group (e.g. significant acquisitions and disposals) and other one-off factors which would otherwise result in
a misleading outcome.
The Committee has amended the basis of the vesting calculation for the part of the award contingent upon TSR for the 2002, 2003 and 2004 LTIP awards in order to produce a
more robust measure of performance. Target performance (required to achieve 50% vesting) is now calculated by measuring median TSR performance within each sector sub-
group rather than average TSR performance as was previously the case. This removes the distorting effect that extremely low or high performing companies can have on the
average within small sector sub-groups, and thus results in a TSR ‘ranking’. Target performance will still be defined as the weighted average of the TSR so calculated for each
sector sub-group.
The threshold blended target (i.e. the target on existing and new capital) for the period was 16% and the upper blended target 18%. The ROCE achieved was 21% and the
outcome on this element of the LTIP was thus 100%. On the TSR measure, Anglo American achieved a TSR over the three year performance period of 82% which generated a
52% vesting in terms of the 2002 Comparator Group. The overall vesting level for those directors with a 50% Group ROCE, 50% TSR split was therefore 76%. In the case of
Barry Davison, the ROCE element attributable to Anglo Platinum’s ROCE (20% of the total 2002 LTIP) achieved 35%. The overall outcome in his case therefore was 63%.
In addition to the LTIP award disclosed above, René Médori was granted 50,600 forfeitable shares, of which 30,360 will be released to him on 1 May 2006 and 20,240 on
1 May 2007. These awards are conditional on his continued employment in the Group and are in partial compensation for long term incentives forgone at his previous
employer. The market price of the shares at the date of this award was £13.34.

(3)

Interests

René Médori

Beneficial interest
in forfeitable shares
at date of appointment

Number of forfeitable
shares awarded
upon appointment

Number of forfeitable
shares vested
during the year

Number of forfeitable Total beneficial interest
in forfeitable shares at
31 December 2005

shares lapsed
during the year

Latest performance
period end date

–

50,600

–

–

50,600

30/04/2007

(4) During the year, 24,089 shares vested to Bill Nairn under the 2002 LTIP with a money value at date of vesting of £310,266. The market price at dates of award and vesting

are as disclosed in footnote 2 above. In addition, 48,033 shares lapsed owing to his retirement on 31 December 2004.

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10.3.2 AngloGold Ashanti Limited
Conditional awards of shares made to executive directors under the AngloGold Ashanti LTIP are shown below:

LTIP interests(1)(2)
Bobby Godsell

Total beneficial
interest in LTIP at
1 January 2005 
–

Number of shares
conditionally awarded

Number of shares
during the year(3) vested during the year
–

30,400

Number of shares
lapsed during the year
–

Total beneficial
interest in LTIP at
31 December 2005
30,400

Latest performance
period end date
4/5/2008

(1) The AngloGold Ashanti LTIP was approved by shareholders in 2005, and replaces the previously granted performance related options. No LTIP interests vested during 2005.
(2) The LTIP awards made in 2005 are conditional on the extent to which the following performance conditions are met:

– 40% of the awards will vest if AngloGold Ashanti’s TSR is superior to the TSR achieved by a group of five gold-producing companies; Barrick, Newmont, Placer Dome, 
Gold Fields and Harmony. AngloGold Ashanti’s TSR must be greater than the TSR of the median performer from this group for any vesting to occur and be equal to or 
better than the second-placed company for full vesting to occur.

– 40% of awards will vest dependent on real growth (above US inflation) in AngloGold Ashanti’s EPS of 6% per year over the performance period; and
– 20% of awards will vest dependent on the successful integration of Ashanti as measured by targeted production of 4.01 million ounces over the three-year period, 

cost reductions of at least $15 per ounce at Obuasi and an improvement of at least 5% in EPS in respect of the Ashanti assets over the period.

(3) The market price of an AngloGold Ashanti share at date of award was ZAR197.50, being the closing price on the JSE on the day prior to the date of grant.

10.4  Directors’ share options

10.4.1 Anglo American plc 
No executive share options have been granted to directors since 2003.

Beneficial 
holding 
at 1 January 
2005 (or if 
later, date of 
appointment)
5,000
21,900

Beneficial 
holding 
at 1 January 
2005 (or if 
later, date of 
appointment)
603,512
239,000
136,000
210,780
146,300

Roll-over options(1)(2)
Tony Trahar
David Hathorn

Anglo American options(2)(3)
Tony Trahar
Barry Davison
David Hathorn
Tony Lea(6)
Simon Thompson

Granted
–
–

Exercised
–
(21,900)

Lapsed
–
–

Granted(4)
1,761
–
–
–
–

Exercised
(369,720)
(149,000)
(76,000)
(112,780)
(86,300)

Lapsed
–
–
–
–
–

Beneficial 
holding at 
31 December
2005
5,000
–

Beneficial 
holding at 
31 December

2005(5)

235,553
90,000
60,000
98,000
60,000

Weighted
average
option
price rand
51.25
–

Weighted
average
option
price £
9.22
9.28
9.28
9.28
9.28

Earliest date
from which
exercisable
1/3/2001
–

Latest 
expiry date
16/2/2008
–

Earliest date
from which
exercisable
5/3/2006
5/3/2006
5/3/2006
5/3/2006
5/3/2006

Latest 
expiry date
4/3/2013
4/3/2013
4/3/2013
4/3/2013
4/3/2013

(1) Certain of the executive directors were granted share options prior to 1 January 1999 under a previous share option scheme operated by Anglo American Corporation 

of South Africa Limited which were ‘rolled over’ into Anglo American options.

(2) Share options in respect of shares, the market price for which as at 31 December 2005 is equal to, or exceeds, the option exercise price. As at 31 December 2005, 

there were no share options with an exercise price above the market price.

(3) Options were granted having UK Inland Revenue approval (Approved Options) and without such approval (Unapproved Options). The exercise of these historical options 
is subject to the Company’s EPS (calculated in accordance with IAS 33: earnings per share, based on the Company’s headline earnings measure) increasing by at least 6%
above the UK Retail Price Index over a three-year period. If the performance condition is not met at the end of the first three-year period, then performance is retested each year
over the 10 year life of the option on a rolling three-year basis. Options are normally exercisable, subject to satisfaction of the performance condition, between 3 and 
10 years from the date of grant. 

(4) 1,761 options granted under the SAYE scheme.
(5) Beneficial holdings include SAYE options held by Tony Trahar, of 3,792 and 1,761 options, with option prices of £4.85 and £10.15 respectively. There are no 

performance conditions attached to these options.
Included within Tony Lea’s exercises are 3,480 SAYE options exercised during the year.

(6)

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Details of the share options exercised by the executive directors in 2005 are as follows:

Roll-over options
David Hathorn

Anglo American options
Tony Trahar

Barry Davison

David Hathorn

Tony Lea

Simon Thompson

Number exercised
21,900

Option price rand
45.25

Number exercised
50,292 
46,816 
4,300 
47,312 
106,000 
115,000 
4,300 
27,700 
32,000 
40,000 
45,000 
40,000 
36,000 
4,300 
56,000 
49,000 
4,300 
18,000 
32,000 
32,000 

Option price £
7.66
7.66
6.98
6.98
10.03
11.50
6.98
6.98
7.66
10.03
11.50
10.03
11.50
6.98
10.03
11.50
6.98
7.66
10.03
11.50

Market price at date
of exercise rand
196.26

Market price at date
of exercise £
13.20
18.83
18.83
13.20
18.83
18.93
13.18
13.18
13.18
18.14
18.14
19.58
19.58
13.21
13.21
16.67
16.50
16.50
16.50
16.50

Gain rand
3,307,119

Gain £
278,618 
522,935 
50,955
294,281 
932,800 
854,450 
26,660 
171,740 
176,640 
324,400 
298,800 
382,000 
290,880 
26,789 
178,080 
253,330 
40,936 
159,120 
207,040 
160,000 

The highest and lowest mid-market prices of the Company’s shares during the period 1 January 2005 to 31 December 2005 were £19.79 and
£11.30 respectively. The mid-market price of the Company’s shares at 31 December 2005 was £19.79.

10.4.2 AngloGold Ashanti Limited
Bobby Godsell has share options in AngloGold Ashanti; details of these share options are as follows:

AngloGold Ashanti options(1)
Bobby Godsell

Options held 
at 1 January 
2005(2)

224,300

Granted 
–

Exercised
(25,100)

Lapsed
–

Holding at
31 December
2005
199,200

Weighted 
average
option 
price rand
104.90

Earliest 
date from 
which 
exercisable
27/9/1996

Latest 
expiry date
4/5/2015

(1) The 2002, 2003 and 2004 options are subject to performance conditions, requiring at least a 7.5% real increase in EPS for 2002 options and 6% for 2003 and 2004 options,

year-on-year for three consecutive years. The previous existing options vest over a five-year period from the date of grant with no attached performance criteria. 

(2) Share options in respect of shares whose market price as at 31 December 2005 is equal to, or exceeds, the option exercise price.

Details of the share options exercised by Bobby Godsell in 2005 are as follows:

AngloGold Ashanti options
Bobby Godsell

Number
exercised
25,100

Option price
rand
104.00

Market price at 
date of exercise
rand
248.50

Gain
rand
3,626,950

The highest and lowest mid-market prices of AngloGold Ashanti’s shares during the period 1 January 2005 to 31 December 2005 were
ZAR319.90 and ZAR187.00 per share respectively. The mid-market price of an AngloGold Ashanti share at 31 December 2005 was ZAR314.00.

The information provided above is a summary. However, full details of directors’ shareholdings and options are contained in the Registers of
Directors’ Interests of the Company and of AngloGold Ashanti, which are open to inspection.

10.5  Deferred Bonus Plan and Share Incentive Plan
In 2003 and earlier years, under the Deferred Bonus Plan (DBP) executive directors were required to defer 50% of their annual bonus and could, 
at the discretion of the Committee on a year-by-year basis, defer all of their bonus (net of tax) to acquire shares in the Company. If these shares
are held for three years, they will be matched by the Company on a one-for-one basis, conditional upon the executive director’s continued
employment. No further awards have been made to directors under the DBP since 2003. (See section 12.)

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The directors hold interests in deferred bonus matching shares as follows: 

Deferred bonus share 
matching interests
Tony Trahar
Barry Davison
David Hathorn
Tony Lea
Simon Thompson

Total interest at
1 January 2005
(or if later, date
of appointment)
56,984
8,279
7,802
22,393
8,498

Number of Shares

vested during the year(1)
(24,765)
(3,012)
–
(9,590)
–

Number of shares
lapsed during the year
–
–
–
–
–

Total interest at
31 December 2005
32,219
5,267
7,802
12,803
8,498

Latest vesting
period end date
31/12/2005
31/12/2005
31/12/2005
31/12/2005
31/12/2005

(1) During the year 10,435 shares vested to Bill Nairn under both the 2002 and 2003 DBP awards as follows:

Number of shares vested
Bill Nairn (2002)

Bill Nairn (2003)

Number of 
shares vested
1,715
1,767
3,829
3,124

Date of 
conditional award
12/4/2002
12/4/2002
28/3/2003
28/3/2003

Details of the deferred bonus matching shares vested in 2005 are as follows:

Number of shares vested
Tony Trahar

Barry Davison

Tony Lea

Number of 
shares vested
17,388
7,377
1,350
1,662
9,590

Date of 
conditional award
12/4/2002
12/4/2002
12/4/2002
12/4/2002
12/4/2002

Market price at 
date of award
£11.50
ZAR187.60
£9.28
ZAR117.95

Market price at 
date of award
£11.50
ZAR187.60
£11.50
ZAR187.60
£11.50

Market price at 
date of vesting
£12.12
ZAR133.68
£12.12
ZAR133.68

Money value at
date of vesting
£20,786
ZAR236,213
£46,407
ZAR417,616

Market price at 
date of vesting
£12.12
ZAR133.68
£12.12
ZAR133.68
£12.12

Money value at
date of vesting
£210,743
ZAR986,157
£16,362
ZAR222,176
£116,231

Tony Trahar and Tony Lea each purchased 107 shares under the Share Incentive Plan (SIP) scheme during the year in addition to the 328 shares
held by each of them at the beginning of the year. Simon Thompson purchased 68 shares under the SIP scheme after his date of appointment, 
in addition to the 172 shares held by him at 20 April 2005. If these shares are held for three years, they will be matched by the Company on 
a one-for-one basis, conditional upon the director’s continued employment. Participants in the SIP scheme are entitled to receive dividends on
these matching shares.

10.6  Pensions
10.6.1 Directors’ pension arrangements
Tony Trahar participates in the Anglo American plc International Approved Pension Scheme (the Scheme), which is a defined contribution pension
scheme, in terms of his contract with Anglo American International (IOM) Limited for services to be rendered outside South Africa. In 2005, normal
contributions were made on his behalf into such scheme at the rate of 35% of the basic salary payable under this contract. He also participates in
the Anglo American Corporation Pension Fund (the Fund) in respect of his South African contract, whereby he accrues an annual pension at the rate
of 2.2% of pensionable salary (as defined in the rules of that scheme) for each year of pensionable service. This scheme provides spouse’s
benefits of two-thirds of the member’s pension on the death of a member. It does not have provision for guaranteed pension increases.

Barry Davison participated in the Scheme up until his retirement in terms of his contract with Anglo American International (IOM) Limited; normal
contributions were made on his behalf at the rate of 25% of basic salary payable under this contract. He also participated in the Anglo American
Corporation Retirement Fund, whereby contributions were made at the rate of 15% of basic salary (plus car allowance for historic reasons) under
his South African contract. He elected to join this scheme when it was established in September 1998 and transferred his accrued benefits from
the Fund, of which he was previously a member.

David Hathorn was appointed an executive director with effect from 20 April 2005. Since then he has continued to participate in the Scheme in
terms of his contract with Anglo American International (IOM) Limited; contributions were made on his behalf since the date of his appointment 
at the rate of 30% of basic salary payable under this contract. He also participated in the Fund, under his South African contract, on the same 
terms as above. 

Tony Lea participates in the Anglo American plc Approved Pension Scheme (formerly known as the Minorco Executive Directors’ Fund). This scheme
is also a defined contribution pension scheme. Prior to the formation of the Company in May 1999, Tony Lea was entitled to employer contributions
at a rate of 35% of basic salary under his contract with Anglo American International (BVI) Limited, a commitment which continued to be honoured.
Tony Lea is also entitled to deferred benefits in the Anglo American Corporation Pension Fund in respect of previous South African service.

René Médori was appointed an executive director with effect from 1 June 2005. Since then he has participated in the Scheme, in terms of his
contract with Anglo American International (IOM) Limited; contributions were made on his behalf since the date of his appointment at the rate 
of 30% of basic salary payable under this contract. 

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Simon Thompson was appointed an executive director with effect from 20 April 2005. Since then he has participated in defined contribution
pension arrangements in terms of his contract with Anglo American Services (UK) Limited; contributions were made or accrued on his behalf 
since the date of his appointment at the rate of 30% of basic salary payable under this contract.

No pension costs were incurred in respect of the non-executive directors, with the exception of Bobby Godsell, who continued to be a member 
of the AngloGold Ashanti Pension Fund (a defined benefit pension scheme) in his capacity as chief executive of that company.

10.6.2 Defined contribution pension schemes 
The amounts paid into defined contribution pension schemes by the Group in respect of the individual directors were as follows:

Directors
Tony Trahar(1)(2)
Barry Davison(1)
Tony Lea 
David Hathorn(4)
René Médori(2)(5)
Simon Thompson(2)(4)

Normal contributions

2005
£000
300(3)
63
189
70
91
101

2004
£000
156
97
179
–
–
–

(1) Tony Trahar and Barry Davison have contractually agreed with their employing company that supplementary pension contributions should be made to the Scheme in return 

for these executives having given up their right to part of their future basic salary. These supplementary contributions, of £95,000 (2004: £89,000), and £50,000 
(2004: £47,000) respectively, are disclosed in the directors’ emoluments table on page 32. 

(2) Tony Trahar, René Médori and Simon Thompson have contractually agreed with their employing companies that supplementary pension contributions should be made to the 

(3)

Scheme in 2006 in return for these executives having given up their right to all or part of the cash element of the BSP for performance in 2005.
In addition to the normal contributions set out above, a special contribution of £5.6 million was made in 2005 into the Scheme in respect of the pension benefits of Tony
Trahar. This special contribution has been calculated by independent actuaries as being the amount necessary to replace the pension benefit forgone by Tony Trahar in respect 
of his final salary pension arrangements. Further details were disclosed in the 2004 Remuneration Report.

(4) Following their appointment to the Board on 20 April 2005.
(5) Following his appointment to the Board on 01 June 2005.

10.6.3 Defined benefit pension schemes 
Tony Trahar, Tony Lea and David Hathorn are eligible for membership of the Anglo American Corporation Pension Fund (the Fund) in respect of their
South African remuneration (or, in the case of Tony Lea, his past service in South Africa). The Fund is a funded final salary occupational pension
scheme approved by the Financial Services Board and the Commissioner of Inland Revenue in South Africa. Bobby Godsell participates in the
AngloGold Ashanti Pension Fund. 

Executive directors
Tony Trahar 
Tony Lea
David Hathorn(2)

Non-executive director
Bobby Godsell(2)(3)

Additional benefit earned/(expended)
(excluding inflation) during 
the year ended 31 December 

Accrued entitlement
as at 31 December 

2005
£000
(265)
2
(10)

15

2005
£000
66
54
57

312

Transfer value of
accrued benefits
as at 31 December

2005
£000
958
796
660

2004
£000
3,936
633
–

Increase/(decrease) in 
transfer value in the 
year less any personal

contributions(1)

£000
(2,957)
167
(55)

3,727

3,337

366

(1) The transfer value, less any personal contributions, of the increase in additional benefits earned (in the case of Tony Trahar and Tony Lea) during 2005 and in the case of
David Hathorn following his appointment in April 2005 amounted for Tony Trahar, Tony Lea, David Hathorn and Bobby Godsell to £61,000, £54,000, £51,000 and 
£153,000 respectively.

(2) Following his appointment in April 2005. Comparative figures for 2004 are therefore not shown.
(3)

In his capacity as chief executive of AngloGold Ashanti, Bobby Godsell is entitled to membership of the AngloGold Ashanti Pension Fund.

The transfer values disclosed above do not represent a sum paid or payable to the individual director; instead, they represent potential liabilities of
the pension schemes.

10.6.4 Excess retirement benefits
No person who served as a director of the Company during or before 2005 has been paid or received retirement benefits in excess of the
retirement benefits to which he was entitled on the date on which benefits first became payable (or 31 March 1997, whichever is later).

11. Sums paid to third parties in respect of a director’s services
No consideration was paid to or became receivable by third parties for making available the services of any person: as a director of the Company, 
or whilst a director of the Company, as a director of any of the Company’s subsidiary undertakings, or as a director of any other undertaking of
which he/she was (whilst a director of the Company) a director by virtue of the Company’s nomination, or otherwise in connection with the
management of the Company or any undertaking during the year to 31 December 2005.

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12 Directors’ share interests 
The interests of directors who held office during the period 1 January 2005 to 31 December 2005 in Ordinary Shares (Shares) of the Company and
its subsidiaries were as follows:

Shares in Anglo American plc

Beneficial

Conditional

Directors
Tony Trahar
Barry Davison
David Hathorn (2)
Tony Lea (3)
René Médori (4)
Simon Thompson (2)
Sir Mark Moody-Stuart (5)
Ralph Alexander
David Challen
Chris Fay
Bobby Godsell
Göran Lindahl (2)
Rob Margetts (6)
Maria Silvia Bastos Marques
Nicky Oppenheimer (7)
Fred Phaswana
Sir David Scholey (2)
Karel Van Miert

51,227
53,356
23,431
48,953
–
62,828
22,081
284
2,000
7,348
92
12,529
10,815
752
59,126,045
11,514
11,554
500

SIP
377
–
–
377
–
240
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–

Deferred
bonus
share
match
32,219
5,267
7,802
12,803
–
8,498
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–

LTIP
336,141
114,840
114,141
158,413
61,993
131,952
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–

Beneficial

Conditional

Directors
Tony Trahar
Barry Davison
David Hathorn (2)
Tony Lea (3)
René Médori (4)
Simon Thompson (2)
Sir Mark Moody-Stuart (5)
Ralph Alexander
David Challen
Chris Fay
Bobby Godsell
Göran Lindahl (2)
Rob Margetts (6)
Maria Silvia Bastos Marques
Nicky Oppenheimer (7) 
Fred Phaswana
Sir David Scholey (2)
Karel Van Miert

90,985
32,299
26,551
71,833
–
8,670
18,973
–
2,000
5,359
92
10,934
8,640
752
59,126,043
8,181
11,220
500

SIP
328
–
–
328
–
172
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–

Deferred
bonus
share
match
56,984
8,279
7,802
22,393
–
8,498
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–

LTIP
295,286
129,820
136,641
142,164
61,993
154,452
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–

As at 31 December 2005
(or, if earlier, date of resignation)

Non-

beneficial(1)

367,778
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
367,778
–
–

367,778
–
–
–

BSP
Enhancement
Shares
71,943
20,788
17,124
25,081
–
22,511
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–

Other
–
–
–
–
50,600
–
–
–
–
–

–
–
–
–
–
–
–

As at 1 January 2005
(or, if later, at date of appointment)

Non-

beneficial(1)

767,778
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
767,778
–
–
–
767,778
–
–
–

BSP
Enhancement
Shares
37,178
9,529
17,124
12,686
–
22,511
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–

Other
–
–
–
–
50,600
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–

BSP 
Bonus
Shares
95,924
27,718
22,833
33,441
–
30,014
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–

BSP 
Bonus
Shares
49,570
12,705
22,833
16,914
–
30,014
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–

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The following changes in the above interests occurred between 1 January 2006 and the date of this report:

Shares in Anglo American plc

Directors
Tony Trahar
David Hathorn
René Médori(4)
Simon Thompson
Sir Mark Moody-Stuart(5)
Ralph Alexander
David Challen
Chris Fay
Bobby Godsell
Rob Margetts(6)
Maria Silvia Bastos Marques
Nicky Oppenheimer(7)
Fred Phaswana
Karel Van Miert
Peter Woicke

Beneficial
51,227
23,431
–
62,828
22,081
284
2,000
7,348
92
10,815
752
59,126,045
11,514
500
–

Directors
Tony Trahar
David Hathorn
René Médori(4)
Simon Thompson
Sir Mark Moody-Stuart(5)
Ralph Alexander
David Challen
Chris Fay
Bobby Godsell
Rob Margetts(6)
Maria Silvia Bastos Marques
Nicky Oppenheimer(7)
Fred Phaswana
Karel Van Miert
Peter Woicke

Beneficial
73,984
29,075
–
67,854
22,641
406
2,000
7,348
92
11,180
1,258
59,126,045
12,092
500
–

Deferred 
bonus share 
match
32,219
7,802
–
8,498
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–

Deferred 
bonus share 
match
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–

Conditional

LTIP
336,141
114,141
61,993
131,952
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–

Conditional

LTIP
336,141
114,141
61,993
131,952
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–

SIP
377
–
–
240
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–

SIP
362
–
–
252
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–

BSP Bonus 
Shares
95,924
22,833
–
30,014
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–

BSP Bonus 
Shares
95,924
22,833
–
30,014
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–

BSP
Enhancement 
Shares
71,943
17,124
–
22,511
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–

BSP
Enhancement 
Shares
71,943
17,124
–
22,511
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–

As at 1 January 2006

Non-beneficial(1)

Other
–
–
50,600
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–

367,778
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
367,778
–
–
367,778
–
–
–

As at 21 February 2006

Non-beneficial(1)

Other
–
–
50,600
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–

367,778
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
367,778
–
–
367,778
–
–
–

(1) Bobby Godsell and Nicky Oppenheimer are deemed to be interested in The Ernest Oppenheimer Memorial Trust’s holding by virtue of being Trustees and Tony Trahar is also

deemed to be interested by virtue of his wife being a Trustee. None of them is a beneficiary of the Trust. 

(2) Messrs Hathorn and Thompson were appointed 20 April 2005. Göran Lindahl and Sir David Scholey resigned 20 April 2005. Their interests are included up to or after that date

as appropriate.

(3) Tony Lea’s beneficial interest includes 200 Shares arising as a result of his son’s interest in these Shares. Mr Lea resigned from the Board on 30 December 2005.
(4) René Médori received 50,600 forfeitable shares not included in any share plans upon joining Anglo American plc. 60% matures May 2006, remaining 40% matures May 2007.
(5) Sir Mark Moody-Stuart’s beneficial interest includes 12,500 Shares arising as a result of his interest in a family trust.
(6) Rob Margetts’ beneficial interest arises as a result of his wife’s interest in these Shares.
(7) Nicky Oppenheimer’s beneficial interest in 59,125,951 of these Shares arises as a result of his interest in a discretionary trust which is treated as interested in 52,250,206

Shares in which E Oppenheimer & Son Holdings Limited is treated as interested and 6,870,745 Shares in which Central Holdings Limited is treated as interested. The
6,870,745 Shares referred to above are Shares held by Debswana Diamond Company (Pty) Limited, in which Nicky Oppenheimer and Central Holdings Limited have no
economic interest. His interest in 5,000 of these Shares arises as a result of his wife’s interest in a trust which has an indirect economic interest in those Shares.

40 | Anglo American plc Annual Report 2005

Shares in subsidiaries of Anglo American plc

AngloGold Ashanti Limited
Bobby Godsell
Anglo Platinum Limited
Barry Davison

(1) 58,392 of these shares are held through a family trust.
(2) 48,392 of these shares are held through a family trust.

As at 1 January 2005

As at 31 December 2005 

Beneficial

Non-
beneficial

460

60,392(1)

–

–

Beneficial

9,177

50,392(2)

Non-
beneficial

–

–

Approval
This directors’ remuneration report has been approved by the Board of directors of Anglo American plc.

Signed on behalf of the Board of directors

Rob Margetts
21 February 2006

Anglo American plc Annual Report 2005 | 41

Remuneration report continued

Independent remuneration report review
This letter reports on the results of the review carried out by Mercer Human Resource Consulting Limited of the processes followed by the Anglo
American Remuneration Committee (the Committee) that support the Remuneration Report for the financial year 2005. Mercer undertook the
review at the request of the Chairman of the Committee in order to provide shareholders with assurance that the remuneration processes followed
are appropriate and that the Committee has complied with the policies set out in the Remuneration Report.

In order to reach our opinion, we reviewed the Committee’s Terms of Reference and the minutes of its meetings held during the year as well 
as material presented to the Committee for its review. We also interviewed the Chairman and Secretary of the Committee. Our review was 
not intended to audit the compensation data set forth in the Remuneration Report or to evaluate the merits of the Anglo American’s 
remuneration programme.

Based on our review, Mercer is of the opinion that the processes followed by the Committee during 2005 were fully consistent with its Terms of
Reference and that the decisions taken by the Committee were in line with the principles set out in the Remuneration Report. It continues to be our
view that the Committee takes a suitably robust and pro-active approach to its work.

We note that the Committee has refined its modus operandi each year taking into account any comments we have made in our reviews. In addition,
the Committee has taken steps to improve its processes reflecting areas of improvement highlighted in the Evaluation of the Committee undertaken
with input from external advisers.

As a result we believe that the Anglo American Remuneration Committee is exemplary in its conduct, decision making and reporting.

The members of the Remuneration Committee are regularly updated on executive compensation and corporate governance matters.

Further detail regarding the Mercer review is included in a letter of this date addressed to the Committee Chairman which we understand will be
made available on the Company’s website.

Belinda Hudson
Principal
Mercer Human Resource Consulting Limited
Dexter House, 
2 Royal Mint Court
London EC3N 4NA

26 January 2006

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Statement of directors’ responsibilities

The directors are responsible for preparing the Annual Report and the
financial statements. The directors are required to prepare accounts for
the Group in accordance with International Financial Reporting
Standards (IFRSs) and have chosen to prepare Company financial
statements in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted
Accounting Principles (UK GAAP).

In the case of the Group’s IFRS accounts, International Accounting
Standard 1 requires that financial statements present fairly for each
financial year the Group’s financial position, financial performance
and cash flows. This requires the faithful representation of the
effects of transactions, other events and conditions in accordance
with the definitions and recognition criteria for assets, liabilities,
income and expenses set out in the International Accounting
Standards Board’s ‘Framework for the preparation and Presentation
of Financial Statements’. In virtually all circumstances, a fair
presentation will be achieved by compliance with all applicable
IFRSs. Directors are also required to:

• properly select and apply accounting policies;
• present information, including accounting policies, in a manner that

provides relevant, reliable, comparable and understandable
information; and

• provide additional disclosures when compliance with the specific
requirements in IFRSs is insufficient to enable users to understand
the impact of particular transactions, other events and conditions on
the entity’s financial position and financial performance.

In the case of the Company’s UK GAAP accounts, the directors are
required to prepare financial statements for each financial year which
give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company and of
the profit and loss of the Company for that period. In preparing these
financial statements, the directors are required to:

and

• select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
• make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
• state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed,
subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the
financial statements.

The directors are responsible for keeping proper accounting records
which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial
position of the Company, for safeguarding the assets, for taking
reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other
irregularities and for the preparation of a directors’ report and directors’
remuneration report which comply with the requirements of the
Companies Act 1985.

Anglo American plc Annual Report 2005 | 43

Independent Auditors’ Report on the Group Financial
Statements to the Members of Anglo American plc

Basis of audit opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards 
on Auditing (UK and Ireland) issued by the Auditing Practices Board. 
An audit includes examination, on a test basis, of evidence relevant 
to the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. It also
includes an assessment of the significant estimates and judgements
made by the directors in the preparation of the financial statements and
of whether the accounting policies are appropriate to the Group’s
circumstances, consistently applied and adequately disclosed.

We planned and performed our audit so as to obtain all the information
and explanations which we considered necessary in order to provide us
with sufficient evidence to give reasonable assurance that the financial
statements are free from material misstatement, whether caused by
fraud or other irregularity or error. In forming our opinion, we also
evaluated the overall adequacy of the presentation of information in
the financial statements.

Opinion
In our opinion:

• the financial statements give a true and fair view in accordance with
IFRSs as adopted for use in the European Union, of the state of the
Group’s affairs as at 31 December 2005 and of its profit for the
year then ended; and 

• the financial statements have been properly prepared in accordance
with the Companies Act 1985 and Article 4 of the IAS Regulations.

Separate opinion in relation to IFRS
As explained in Note 1, the Group in addition to complying with its
legal obligation to comply with IFRSs as adopted for use in the European
Union, has also complied with the IFRSs as issued by the International
Accounting Standards Board. Accordingly, in our opinion the financial
statements give a true and fair view, in accordance with IFRSs, of the
state of the Group’s affairs as at 31 December 2005 and of its profit
for the year then ended.

Deloitte & Touche LLP
Chartered Accountants and Registered Auditors
London 
21 February 2006

We have audited the Group financial statements (‘the financial
statements’) of Anglo American plc for the year ended 31 December
2005 which comprise the income statement, the balance sheet, the
cash flow statement, the statement of recognised income and expense,
the reconciliation from EBITDA to net cash flow from operations, the
statement of accounting policies and the related notes 2 to 43. These
financial statements have been prepared under the accounting policies
set out therein.

The corporate governance statement and the directors’ remuneration
report are included in the individual Company annual report of Anglo
American plc for the year ended 31 December 2005.

We have reported separately on the individual Company financial
statements of Anglo American plc for year ended 31 December 2005
and on the information in the directors’ remuneration report included 
in the individual Company annual report that is described as having
been audited. 

This report is made solely to the Company’s members, as a body, in
accordance with section 235 of the Companies Act 1985. Our audit
work has been undertaken so that we might state to the Company’s
members those matters we are required to state to them in an auditors’
report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law,
we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the
Company and the Company’s members as a body, for our audit work,
for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.

Respective responsibilities of directors and auditors
The directors’ responsibilities for preparing the annual report and the
financial statements in accordance with applicable United Kingdom law
and International Financial Reporting Standards (‘IFRSs’) as adopted for
use in the European Union are set out in the statement of directors’
responsibilities. Our responsibility is to audit the financial statements
in accordance with relevant United Kingdom legal and regulatory
requirements and International Standards on Auditing (UK 
and Ireland).

We report to you our opinion as to whether the financial statements
give a true and fair view in accordance with the relevant framework 
and whether the financial statements have been properly prepared in
accordance with the Companies Act 1985 and Article 4 of the IAS
Regulations. We also report to you if we have not received all the
information and explanations we require for our audit, or if information
specified by law regarding directors’ remuneration and transactions
with the Company and other members of the Group is not disclosed.

We review whether the corporate governance statement reflects the
Company’s compliance with the nine provisions of the 2003 FRC
Combined Code specified for our review by the Listing Rules of the
Financial Services Authority, and we report if it does not. We are not
required to consider whether the Board’s statement on internal control
covers all risks and controls, or form an opinion on the effectiveness 
of the Group’s corporate governance procedures or its risk and 
control procedures.

We read the directors’ report and the other information contained in the
annual report for the above year as described in the contents section
including the unaudited part of the directors’ remuneration report and
consider the implications for our report if we become aware of any
apparent misstatements or material inconsistencies with the 
financial statements.

44 | Anglo American plc Annual Report 2005

Financial statements 

contents

Consolidated income statement
Consolidated balance sheet
Consolidated cash flow statement
Consolidated statement of recognised income and expense
Reconciliation from EBITDA to net cash flow from operations

Notes to financial statements

1 Accounting policies
2 Segmental information
3 Profit for the financial year
4 Group operating profit from 

subsidiaries and joint ventures

5 Exploration expenditure
6 Employee numbers and costs
7 Special items and remeasurements
8 Net finance costs
9 Tax on profit on ordinary activities

10 Dividends
11 Earnings per share
12 Intangible assets
13 Tangible assets
14 Biological assets
15 Environmental rehabilitation trusts
16 Investments in associates
17 Joint ventures

Page
46
47
48
49
49

50
54
56

57
58
58
58
59
59
60
60
61
61
62
62
62
63

18 Fixed asset investments
19 Financial asset investments
20 Inventories
21 Trade and other receivables
22 Trade and other payables
23 Financial assets
24 Financial liabilities 
25 Other financial assets/liabilities (derivatives)
26 Provisions for liabilities and charges
27 Deferred tax
28 Retirement benefits
29 Called-up share capital and share-based payments
30 Business combinations
31 Disposal of subsidiaries and businesses
32 Disposal groups and non-current assets held for sale
33 Reconciliation of changes in equity
34 Consolidated cash flow analysis
35 Capital commitments
36 Contingent liabilities and contingent assets
37 Operating leases
38 Changes in estimates
39 Related party transactions
40 Reconciliation between UK GAAP and IFRS
41 Adoption of IAS 32 and IAS 39
42 Group companies
43 Events occurring after end of year
44 Financial statements of the parent company

63
63
64
64
64
64
64
67
69
69
70
72
77
77
77
78
79
80
80
80
80
80
80
82
83
84
85

Anglo American plc Annual Report 2005 | 45

Consolidated income statement

for the year ended 31 December 2005

US$ million
Group revenue
Total operating costs
Operating profit from subsidiaries and joint ventures 2,4
7
Net profit on disposals
Net income from associates
2,16
Total profit from operations and associates

Note
2

Investment income
Interest expense

Net finance costs
Profit before tax
Income tax (expense)/income
Profit for the financial year 

Attributable to:
Minority interests
Equity shareholders of the Company

Earnings per share (US$)
Basic
Diluted

Dividends
Proposed ordinary dividend per share (US cents)
Proposed ordinary dividend (US$ million)
Proposed special dividend per share (US cents)
Proposed special dividend (US$ million)

Dividends paid during the period per share (US cents)
Dividends paid during the period (US$ million)

8

9

3

11
11

10
10
10
10

10
10

Before
special items
and 
remeasurements
2005
29,434
(24,090)
5,344
–
696
6,040
498
(926)
(428)
5,612
(1,283)
4,329

Special
items and
remeasurements
(note 7)
2005
–

2005
29,434
(487) (24,577)
4,857
(487)
87
87
657
(39)
5,601
(439)
570
72
(963)
(37)
(393)
35
5,208
(404)
(1,275)
8
3,933
(396)

Before
special items
and
remeasurements
2004
26,268
(22,627)
3,641
–
621
4,262
719
(974)
(255)
4,007
(885)
3,122

Special
items and
remeasurements
(note 7)
2004
–
25
25
1,015
(71)
969
–
(112)
(112)
857
(38)
819

2004
26,268
(22,602)
3,666
1,015
550
5,231
719
(1,086)
(367)
4,864
(923)
3,941

593
3,736

(181)
(215)

412
3,521

438
2,684

2
817

440
3,501

2.43
2.36

62.0
903
33.0
480

79.0
1,137

2.44
2.35

51.0
734
–
–

58.0
827

The impact of acquired and discontinued operations on the results for the year is not material.

Underlying earnings and underlying earnings per share are set out in note 11.

46 | Anglo American plc Annual Report 2005

Consolidated balance sheet

as at 31 December 2005

US$ million
Intangible assets
Tangible assets
Biological assets
Environmental rehabilitation trusts
Investments in associates
Fixed asset investments
Financial asset investments
Deferred tax assets
Other financial assets (derivatives)
Other non-current assets
Total non-current assets
Inventories
Trade and other receivables
Current tax assets
Current asset investments
Current financial asset investments
Cash and cash equivalents
Other current financial assets (derivatives)
Total current assets
Total assets
Short term borrowings
Trade and other payables
Current tax liabilities
Other current financial liabilities (derivatives)
Total current liabilities
Medium and long term borrowings
Retirement benefit obligations
Other financial liabilities (derivatives)
Deferred tax liabilities
Provisions
Total non-current liabilities
Total liabilities
Net assets
Equity
Called-up share capital
Share premium account
Other reserves
Retained earnings
Equity attributable to equity shareholders of the Company
Minority interests
Total equity

The financial statements were approved by the Board of directors on 21 February 2006.

Tony Trahar
Chief executive

René Médori
Finance director

Note
12
13
14
15
16
18
19
27
25

20
21

19
34
25

24
22

25

24
28
25
27
26

29,33
33
33
33

33

2005
2,572
30,796
350
288
3,165
–
899
337
183
153
38,743
3,569
5,174
211
–
16
3,430
747
13,147
51,890
(2,076)
(5,024)
(1,145)
(1,286)
(9,531)
(6,363)
(1,258)
(508)
(5,201)
(1,451)
(14,781)
(24,312)
27,578

747
1,637
1,330
19,907
23,621
3,957
27,578

2004
2,644
33,172
374
237
3,486
1,084
–
128
–
66
41,191
3,549
5,534
220
2
–
2,955
–
12,260
53,451
(3,383)
(5,368)
(831)
–
(9,582)
(7,817)
(1,201)
–
(5,810)
(1,328)
(16,156)
(25,738)
27,713

747
1,633
3,074
17,671
23,125
4,588
27,713

Anglo American plc Annual Report 2005 | 47

Note
34a

30
31

14

16

34b

2005
7,265
461
9
(954)
6,781

(298)
419
(29)
11
2
(3,306)
327
(55)
(203)
245
–
370
1
(69)
(18)
(2,603)

73
240
(1,356)
(632)
–
–
13
210
(547)
(421)
(1,137)
(19)
(3,576)
602

2,781
602
(64)
3,319

2004
5,291
368
28
(500)
5,187

(1,135)
274
–
1,424
37
(3,166)
151
(67)
(108)
263
6
299
–
–
(4)
(2,026)

146
46
(1,830)
(598)
990
(2)
23
195
(601)
(178)
(827)
(39)
(2,675)
486

2,186
486
109
2,781

Consolidated cash flow statement

for the year ended 31 December 2005

US$ million
Cash inflows from operations
Dividends from associates
Dividends from financial/fixed asset investments
Income tax paid
Net cash inflows from operating activities

Cash flows from investing activities
Acquisition of subsidiaries, net of cash and cash equivalents
Disposal of subsidiaries, net of cash and cash equivalents
Investment in associates
Sale of interests in associates
Sale of interests in joint ventures
Purchases of tangible assets
Proceeds from disposal of tangible assets
Investment in biological assets
Purchases of financial asset investments
Proceeds from sale of financial asset investments
Loans granted to related parties
Repayment of loans and capital from associates
Loan repayments from related parties
Utilised in hedge restructure
Other investing activities
Net cash used in investing activities

Cash flows from financing activities
Issue of shares by subsidiaries to minority interests
Sale of treasury shares to employees
Repayment of short term borrowings
Repayment of medium and long term borrowings
Issue of convertible bonds
Decrease in minority loans
Increase in current financial/current asset investments
Interest received 
Interest paid
Dividends paid to minority interests
Dividends paid to Company shareholders
Other financing activities
Net cash used in financing activities
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents at start of year
Cash movements in the year
Effects of changes in foreign exchange rate
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year

48 | Anglo American plc Annual Report 2005

Consolidated statement of 
recognised income and expense

for the year ended 31 December 2005

US$ million
Gain on revaluation of available for sale investments
Loss on cash flow hedges
Exchange (losses)/gains on translation of foreign operations
Actuarial loss on post-retirement benefit schemes
Actuarial (loss)/gain on post-retirement benefit schemes – associates
Deferred tax
Other movements
Net (expense)/income recognised directly in equity
Transfers
Transferred to profit or loss: sale of available for sale investments
Transferred to profit or loss: cash flow hedges
Transferred to profit or loss: exchange differences on disposal of foreign operations
Total transferred from equity
Profit for the year
Total recognised income and expense
Adoption of IAS 32 and IAS 39 (see note 41)
Total recognised income and expense for the year

Attributable to:
Minority interests
Equity shareholders of the Company

Reconciliation from EBITDA 
to cash inflows from operations

for the year ended 31 December 2005

US$ million
EBITDA(1)
Share of operating profit of associates before special items and remeasurements
Underlying depreciation and amortisation in associates
Share option expense
Fair value gains before remeasurements
Provisions
Increase in inventories
Increase in operating debtors
Increase in operating creditors
Other adjustments
Cash inflows from operations

(1) EBITDA is operating profit before special items and remeasurements plus depreciation and amortisation in subsidiaries and joint ventures and share of EBITDA of associates:

US$ million
Operating profit includes associates’ operating profit before special items and remeasurements
Depreciation and amortisation

Subsidiaries and joint ventures
Associates

EBITDA

2005
31
(316)
(2,182)
(171)
(24)
140
5
(2,517)

(32)
(8)
–
(40)
3,933
1,376
(127)
1,249

2004
–
–
2,617
(57)
31
6
(32)
2,565

–
–
(30)
(30)
3,941
6,476
–
6,476

(40)
1,289

755
5,721

2005
8,959
(1,032)
(142)
92
(278)
113
(453)
(600)
539
67
7,265

2004
7,031
(1,056)
(227)
50
–
17
(279)
(444)
113
86
5,291

2005
6,376

2,441
142
8,959

2004
4,697

2,107
227
7,031

Anglo American plc Annual Report 2005 | 49

Notes to financial statements

1. Accounting policies
Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial
Reporting Standards (IFRS) and IFRIC interpretations for the first time and with those
parts of the Companies Act 1985 applicable to companies reporting under IFRS. The
disclosure required by IFRS 1 First-time adoption of international financial reporting
standards concerning the transition from UK GAAP to IFRS is given in note 40.
Accordingly the Group complies with all IFRSs including those adopted for use in the
European Union and those issued by the International Accounting Standards Board. 
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention as
modified by the revaluation of biological assets and certain financial instruments. A
summary of the principal Group accounting policies is set out below, together with an
explanation of where changes have been made to previous IFRS policies on the
adoption of new accounting standards in the year.

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles requires the use of estimates and assumptions that affect 
the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements
and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.
Although these estimates are based on management’s best knowledge of the amount,
event or actions, actual results ultimately may differ from those estimates.

Details of the Group’s significant accounting policies and critical accounting estimates
are set out in the ‘Operating and Financial Review’.

Early adoption of standards
The Group, as a first-time IFRS reporter, has adopted early with effect from 1 January
2004 the following standards and interpretations as at 31 December 2005, the
reporting date of the Group’s first IFRS financial statements: 

• IAS 19 Employee benefits amended;
• IFRS 6 Exploration for and evaluation of mineral resources;
• IFRIC 1 Changes in existing decommissioning, restoration and similar liabilities;
• IFRIC 2 Members’ shares in co-operative entities and similar instruments;
• IFRIC 4 Determining whether an arrangement contains a lease;
• IFRIC 5 Rights to interests arising from decommissioning, restoration and

environmental rehabilitation funds. 

We note that IFRS 6 does not impact the Group’s existing policy for exploration and
evaluation expenditure.

Changes in accounting policies
The following IFRS accounting policy changes have been made with effect from 
1 January 2005:

1) Financial instruments; and
2) Held for sale assets and discontinued operations.

Financial instruments

1)
The Group has taken the exemption under IFRS 1 to apply IAS 32 Financial instruments:
disclosure and presentation and IAS 39 Financial instruments: recognition and
measurement prospectively from 1 January 2005. As such, the financial information
presented for the year ended 31 December 2004 excludes any adjustments required
from adoption of these two standards.

As set out in note 41, the consolidated balance sheet as at 31 December 2004 
has been adjusted to apply IAS 32 and IAS 39 prospectively from 1 January 2005. 
The accounting policies for financial instruments are set out below.

2) Held for sale assets and discontinued operations
The Group has applied IFRS 5 Non-current assets held for sale and discontinued
operations prospectively from 1 January 2005. Application of the policy change 
is in accordance with transitional provisions set out in the standard.

Previously, the Group applied IAS 35 Discontinuing operations which required the
restatement of comparative information once an operation was identified as discontinuing.

Non-current assets (and disposal groups) are classified as held for sale if their carrying
amount will be recovered through a sale transaction rather than through continuing
use. This condition is regarded as met only when the sale is highly probable and the
asset (or disposal group) is available for immediate sale in its present condition.
Management must be committed to the sale, which should be expected to qualify 
for recognition as a completed sale within one year from the date of classification. 

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Non-current assets (and disposal groups) and associated liabilities held for sale are
measured at the lower of carrying amount and fair value less costs to sell. Any
resulting impairment is reported through the income statement as a special item. 
On classification as held for sale, the assets are no longer depreciated. Comparative
amounts are not adjusted.

Discontinued operations are classified as held for sale and are either a separate major
line of business or geographical area of operations that have been sold or are part of a
single co-ordinated plan to be disposed of, or is a subsidiary acquired exclusively with a
view to sale. Once an operation has been identified as discontinued, or is reclassified
as continuing, the comparative information is restated. 

$757 million of assets and $283 million of liabilities associated with disposal groups
were reclassified as held for sale during the year. These disposal groups were sold prior 
to year end and no new disposal groups were identified as at 31 December 2005.
Impairment charges of $36 million, after tax and minority interests, were recorded on 
the reclassification of these assets.

Basis of consolidation
The financial statements incorporate a consolidation of the financial statements of 
the Company and entities controlled by the Company (its subsidiaries) made up to 
31 December each year. Control is achieved where the Company has the power to
govern the financial and operating policies of an investee entity so as to obtain
benefits from its activities.

The results of subsidiaries acquired or disposed of during the year are included in the
consolidated income statement from the effective date of acquisition or up to the
effective date of disposal, as appropriate.

Where necessary, adjustments are made to the results of subsidiaries, joint ventures
and associates to bring their accounting policies into line with those used by the Group.
Intra-group transactions, balances, income and expenses are eliminated on
consolidation, where appropriate.

The interest of minority shareholders is initially stated at the minority’s proportion of
the fair values of the assets and liabilities recognised on acquisition. Subsequently,
any losses applicable to the minority interest in excess of the minority interest are
allocated against the interests of the parent.

Associates
Associates are investments over which the Group is in a position to exercise significant
influence, but not control or joint control, through participation in the financial and
operating policy decisions of the investee. Typically the Group owns between 20% and
50% of the voting equity of its associates. Investments in associates are accounted
for using the equity method of accounting except when classified as held for sale.

Any excess of the cost of acquisition over the Group’s share of the fair values of the
identifiable net assets of the associate at the date of acquisition is recognised as
goodwill. Where the Group’s share of the fair values of the identifiable net assets of
the associate at the date of acquisition exceeds the cost of the acquisition, the surplus,
which represents the discount on the acquisition, is credited to the income statement
in the period of acquisition.

The Group’s share of associates’ profit or loss is based on their most recent audited
financial statements or unaudited interim statements drawn up to the Group’s balance
sheet date.

The total carrying values of investments in associates represent the cost of each
investment including the carrying value of goodwill, the share of post-acquisition
retained earnings, any other movements in reserves and any long term debt interests
which in substance form part of the Group’s net investment. The carrying values of
associates are reviewed on a regular basis and if an impairment in value has occurred,
it is written off in the period in which those circumstances are identified. The Group’s
share of an associate’s losses in excess of its interest in that associate is not
recognised unless the Group has an obligation to fund such losses.

Joint venture entities
A joint venture entity is an entity in which the Group holds a long term interest and
shares joint control over the strategic, financial and operating decisions with one or
more other venturers under a contractual arrangement. 

The Group’s share of the assets, liabilities, income, expenditure and cash flows 
of jointly controlled entities are accounted for using proportionate consolidation.
Proportionate consolidation combines the Group’s share of the results of the joint
venture entity on a line by line basis with similar items in the Group’s financial
statements.

1. Accounting policies continued
Joint venture operations
The Group has contractual arrangements with other participants to engage in joint
activities other than through a separate entity. The Group includes its assets,
liabilities, expenditure and its share of revenue in such joint venture operations with
similar items in the Group’s financial statements. 

Revenue recognition
Revenue is derived principally from the sale of goods and is measured at the fair value
of consideration received or receivable, after deducting discounts, volume rebates,
value added tax and other sales taxes. A sale is recognised when the significant risks
and rewards of ownership have passed. This is when title and insurance risk has passed
to the customer, and the goods have been delivered to a contractually agreed location.

Revenue from metal mining activities is based on the payable metal sold. Revenues
from the sale of material by-products are included within revenue. 

Where a by-product is not regarded as significant, revenue may be credited against the
cost of sales. The amount credited to cost of sales for the year ended 31 December
2005 was $76 million and $81 million for the year ended 31 December 2004 and
relates principally to AngloGold Ashanti which credits uranium, silver and acid to cost
of sales in accordance with the Gold Industry Standard on production costs.

Interest income is accrued on a time basis, by reference to the principal outstanding
and at the effective interest rate applicable.

Dividend income from investments is recognised when the shareholders’ rights to
receive payment have been established.

Business combinations and goodwill arising thereon
At the date of acquisition, the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities of
a subsidiary, joint venture entity or an associate which can be measured reliably are
recorded at their provisional fair values at the date of acquisition. Any excess of the
cost of acquisition over the fair values of the identifiable net assets acquired is
attributed to goodwill. Provisional fair values are finalised within 12 months of the
acquisition date.

Goodwill in respect of subsidiaries and joint ventures is included within intangible 
fixed assets. Goodwill relating to associates is included within the carrying value of 
the associate. 

Where the fair values of the identifiable net assets acquired exceeds the cost of the
acquisition, the surplus, which represents the discount on the acquisition, is credited to
the income statement in the period of acquisition.

Goodwill arising on acquisitions before the date of transition to IFRS has been retained
at the previous UK GAAP carrying value subject to being tested for impairment at that
date. Subsequent impairment tests are performed in accordance with the impairment
policy set out below. Goodwill that was eliminated against reserves under UK GAAP
prior to 1998 has not been reinstated and will not be included in determining any profit
or loss on disposal.

Negative goodwill arising on acquisitions prior to 31 December 2003 has been
eliminated against retained earnings at that date. 

Tangible assets
Mining properties and leases include the cost of acquiring and developing mining
properties and mineral rights.

orebody as a whole. Changes in the life of mine stripping ratio are accounted for
prospectively as a change in estimate.

Land and properties in the course of construction are carried at cost, less any recognised
impairment. Depreciation commences when the assets are ready for their intended
use. Buildings and plant and equipment are depreciated down to their residual values 
at varying rates, on a straight line basis over their estimated useful lives or the life of
mine, whichever is shorter. Estimated useful lives normally vary from up to 20 years
for items of plant and equipment to a maximum of 50 years for buildings. 

Residual values and useful economic lives are reviewed at least annually.

Assets held under finance leases are depreciated over the shorter of the lease term 
and the expected useful lives of the assets.

Licences and other intangibles
Licences and other intangibles are measured initially at purchase cost and are
amortised on a straight line basis over their estimated useful lives. Estimated useful
lives vary between 3 and 5 years.

Impairment of tangible and intangible assets excluding goodwill
At each balance sheet date, the Group reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible 
and intangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets are
impaired. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated
in order to determine the extent of the impairment (if any). Where the asset does not
generate cash flows that are independent from other assets, the Group estimates 
the recoverable amount of the cash generating unit (‘CGU’) to which the asset
belongs. An intangible asset with an indefinite useful life is tested for impairment
annually and whenever there is an indication that the asset may be impaired. 

Recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less costs to sell and value in use. 
In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their
present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments 
of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset for which estimates of
future cash flows have not been adjusted.

If the recoverable amount of an asset (or CGU) is estimated to be less than its carrying
amount, the carrying amount of the asset (or CGU) is reduced to its recoverable amount.
An impairment is recognised immediately as an expense.

Where an impairment subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset 
(or CGU) is increased to the revised estimate of its recoverable amount, but so that the
increased carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been
determined had no impairment been recognised for the asset (or CGU) in prior years. A
reversal of an impairment is recognised as income immediately. 

Impairment of goodwill
Goodwill arising on business combinations is allocated to the group of CGUs that are
expected to benefit from the synergies of the combination and represents the lowest
level at which goodwill is monitored by the Group’s board of directors for internal
management purposes. Details of the CGUs to which goodwill is allocated is
provided in note 12. The recoverable amount of the group of CGUs to which
goodwill has been allocated is tested for impairment annually on a consistent date
during each financial year, or when such events or changes in circumstances indicate
that it may be impaired.

Any impairment is recognised immediately in the income statement. Impairments 
of goodwill are not subsequently reversed.

Mining properties are depreciated down to their residual values using the unit-of-
production method based on proven and probable reserves. Depreciation is charged on
new mining ventures from the date that the mining property is capable of commercial
production. When there is little likelihood of a mineral right being exploited, or the
value of the exploitable mineral right has diminished below cost, a write-down to the
recoverable amount is charged to the income statement.

Research and exploration expenditure
Research and exploration expenditure is written off in the year in which it is incurred.
When a decision is taken that a mining property is economically feasible and should be
developed for commercial production, all further directly attributable, pre-production
expenditure is capitalised within tangible assets. Capitalisation of pre-production
expenditure ceases when the mining property is capable of commercial production.

Stripping costs incurred during the production phase to remove additional overburden or
waste ore are deferred when they give access to future economic benefits and charged to
operating costs using the expected average stripping ratio over the average life of the
area being mined. The average stripping ratio is calculated as the number of tonnes of
waste material expected to be removed during the life of mine, per tonne of ore mined.
The average life of mine cost per tonne is calculated as the total expected costs to be
incurred to mine the orebody divided by the number of tonnes expected to be mined. 
The average life of mine stripping ratio and the average life of mine cost per tonne is
recalculated annually in light of additional knowledge and changes in estimates. The cost
of stripping in any period will therefore be reflective of the average stripping rates for the

Capitalised pre-production expenditure prior to commercial production is assessed 
for impairment in accordance with the Group accounting policy stated above. 

Biological assets: afforestation and other agricultural activity
Afforestation and other agricultural assets are measured at their fair values less
estimated selling costs during the period of biological transformation, from initial
recognition up to the point of harvest. The fair values are determined based on current
market prices for the assets in their present location and condition. 

Anglo American plc Annual Report 2005 | 51

Notes to financial statements continued

1. Accounting policies continued
Changes in fair value are recognised in the income statement within other gains and
losses for the period between planting and harvest. At point of harvest, the carrying
value of afforestation and other agricultural assets is transferred to inventory.

Directly attributable costs incurred during the period of biological transformation 
are capitalised and presented within cash flows from investing activities in the cash
flow statement.

Inventory
Inventory and work-in-progress are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value.
The production cost of inventory includes an appropriate proportion of depreciation and
production overheads. Cost is determined on the following bases:

• raw materials and consumables are valued at cost on a first-in, first-out (FIFO) basis;
• finished products are valued at raw material cost, labour cost and a proportion 
• metal and coal stocks are included within finished products and are valued at

of manufacturing overhead expenses;

average cost.

Retirement benefits
The Group operates both defined benefit and defined contribution schemes for its 
employees as well as post-retirement medical plans. For defined contribution schemes the
amount charged to the income statement is the contributions paid or payable 
during the year. 

For defined benefit pension and post-retirement medical plans, full actuarial valuations
are carried out every three years using the projected unit credit method and updates 
are performed for each financial year end. The average discount rate for the plans’
liabilities is based on AA rated corporate bonds of a suitable duration and currency.
Pension plans’ assets are measured using period end market values. 

The Group has adopted the amendment to IAS 19 and as such actuarial gains and
losses, which can arise from differences between expected and actual outcomes or
changes in actuarial assumptions, are recognised immediately in the consolidated
statement of recognised income and expense. Any increase in the present value of
plan liabilities expected to arise from employee service during the period is charged to
operating profit. The expected return on plan assets and the expected increase during
the period in the present value of plan liabilities are included in investment income and
interest expense.

Past service cost is recognised immediately to the extent that the benefits are already
vested and otherwise is amortised on a straight-line basis over the average period until
the benefits become vested. 

The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at each balance sheet date and
is adjusted to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profit will
be available to allow all or part of the asset to be recovered.

Deferred tax is calculated at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the period when
the liability is settled or the asset is realised. Deferred tax is charged or credited in the
income statement, except when it relates to items charged or credited directly to equity,
in which case the deferred tax is also taken directly to equity.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when they relate to income taxes levied by
the same taxation authority and the Group intends to settle its current tax assets and
liabilities on a net basis.

Leases 
Rental costs under operating leases are charged to the income statement in equal
annual amounts over the lease term.

Assets held under finance leases are recognised as assets of the Group on inception of
the lease at the lower of fair value or the present value of the minimum lease
payments derived by discounting at the interest rate implicit in the lease. The interest
element of the rental is charged against profit so as to produce a constant periodic rate
of interest on the remaining balance of the liability, unless it is directly attributable to
qualifying assets, in which case it is capitalised in accordance with the Group’s general
policy on borrowing costs (see below).

Discontinuing operations (pre 1 January 2005)
Discontinuing operations are significant, distinguishable components of an enterprise
that have been sold, abandoned or are the subject of formal plans for disposal or
discontinuance. 

Once an operation has been identified as discontinuing, or is reclassified as continuing,
the comparative information is restated. 

Non-current assets held for sale and discontinued operations 

(post 1 January 2005)

Non-current assets (and disposal groups) classified as held for sale are measured 
at the lower of carrying amount and fair value less costs to sell.

Non-current assets (and disposal groups) are classified as held for sale if their carrying
amount will be recovered through a sale transaction rather than through continuing
use. This condition is regarded as met only when it is highly probable and the asset (or
disposal group) is available for immediate sale in its present condition. Management
must be committed to the sale which should be expected to qualify for recognition as a
completed sale within one year from the date of classification.

The retirement benefit obligation recognised in the balance sheet represents the
present value of the defined benefit obligation as adjusted for unrecognised past
service costs and as reduced by the fair value of scheme assets. Any asset resulting
from this calculation is limited to past service cost, plus the present value of available
refunds and reductions in future contributions to the plan. 

Non-current assets are classified as held for sale from the date these conditions are
met and are measured at the lower of carrying amount and fair value less costs to sell.
Any resulting impairment is reported through the income statement as a special item.
On classification as held for sale the assets are no longer depreciated. Comparative
amounts are not adjusted. 

Taxation
The tax expense represents the sum of the current tax charge and the movement in
deferred tax. 

The tax currently payable is based on taxable profit for the year. Taxable profit differs
from net profit as reported in the income statement because it excludes items of
income or expense that are taxable or deductible in other years and it further excludes
items that are not taxable or deductible. The Group’s liability for current tax is
calculated using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the
balance sheet date.

Deferred tax is the tax expected to be payable or recoverable on differences between
the carrying amount of assets and liabilities in the financial statements and the
corresponding tax basis used in the computation of taxable profit and is accounted for
using the balance sheet liability method. Deferred tax liabilities are generally
recognised for all taxable temporary differences and deferred tax assets are recognised
to the extent that it is probable that taxable profits will be available against which
deductible temporary differences can be utilised. Such assets and liabilities are not
recognised if the temporary differences arise from the initial recognition of goodwill or
an asset or liability in a transaction (other than in a business combination) that affects
neither the tax profit nor accounting profit. 

Deferred tax liabilities are recognised for taxable temporary differences arising on
investments in subsidiaries, joint ventures, and associates, except where the Group is
able to control the reversal of the temporary difference and it is probable that the
temporary difference will not reverse in the foreseeable future.

Discontinued operations are classified as held for sale and are either a separate major
line of business or geographical area of operations that have been sold or are part of a
single co-ordinated plan to be disposed of, or is a subsidiary acquired exclusively with a
view to sale. Once an operation has been identified as discontinued, or is reclassified
as continuing, the comparative information is restated. 

Restoration, rehabilitation and environmental costs
An obligation to incur restoration, rehabilitation and environmental costs arises 
when environmental disturbance is caused by the development or ongoing production
of a mining property. Such costs arising from the installation of plant and other
site preparation work, discounted to their net present value, are provided for and
capitalised at the start of each project, as soon as the obligation to incur such costs
arises. These costs are charged against profits over the life of the operation, through
the depreciation of the asset and the unwinding of the discount on the provision. Costs
for restoration of subsequent site damage which is created on an ongoing basis during
production are provided for at their net present values and charged against profits as
extraction progresses.

Changes in the measurement of a liability relating to the decommissioning of plant 
or other site preparation work that result from changes in the estimated timing or
amount of the cash flow, or a change in the discount rate, are added to, or deducted
from, the cost of the related asset in the current period. If a decrease in the liability
exceeds the carrying amount of the asset, the excess is recognised immediately in the
income statement. If the asset value is increased and there is an indication that the
revised carrying value is not recoverable, an impairment test is performed in
accordance with the accounting policy above.

52 | Anglo American plc Annual Report 2005

1. Accounting policies continued
For some South African operations annual contributions are made to dedicated
environmental rehabilitation trusts to fund the estimated cost of rehabilitation during
and at the end of the life of the relevant mine. The Group exercises full control of 
these trusts and therefore the trusts are consolidated. The trusts’ assets are
recognised separately on the balance sheet as non-current assets at fair value. Interest
earned on funds invested in the environmental rehabilitation trusts are accrued on a
time proportion basis and recognised as interest income.

Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash on hand and demand deposits, together with
short term, highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to a known amount of
cash and that are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value. Bank overdrafts are
also included as a component of cash and cash equivalents. Bank overdrafts are however
shown within short term borrowings in current liabilities on the balance sheet. Cash and
cash equivalents in the cash flow statement are shown net of overdrafts.

Foreign currency transactions and translation
Foreign currency transactions by Group companies are booked in their functional
currencies at the exchange rate ruling on the date of transaction. At each balance 
sheet date, monetary assets and liabilities that are denominated in foreign currencies
are retranslated at the rates prevailing on the balance sheet date. Gains and losses
arising on retranslation are included in profit or loss for the period and are classified 
as either operating or financing depending on the nature of the monetary item giving
rise to them.

On consolidation, the assets and liabilities of the Group’s overseas operations are
translated into the presentation currency of the Group at exchange rates prevailing 
on the balance sheet date. Income and expense items are translated at the average
exchange rates for the period where these approximate the rates at the dates of
transactions. Exchange differences arising, if any, are classified within equity and
transferred to the Group’s currency translation reserve. The Group elected to set the
currency translation reserve to zero at 1 January 2004 in accordance with IFRS 1.
Exchange differences on foreign currency loans that form part of the Group’s net
investment in these foreign operations are offset in the currency translation reserve. 

Cumulative translation differences arising after the transition date to IFRS are recognised
as income or as expenses in the period in which the operation they relate to is disposed of.

Goodwill and fair value adjustments arising on the acquisition of a foreign entity are
treated as assets of the foreign entity and translated at the closing rate. Where
applicable, the Group has elected to treat goodwill arising on acquisitions before the
date of transition to IFRS as US dollar denominated assets. 

Borrowing costs
Interest on borrowings directly relating to the financing of qualifying capital projects
under construction is added to the capitalised cost of those projects during the
construction phase, until such time as the assets are substantially ready for their
intended use or sale which, in the case of mining properties, is when they are capable
of commercial production. Where funds have been borrowed specifically to finance 
a project, the amount capitalised represents the actual borrowing costs incurred. 
Where the funds used to finance a project form part of general borrowings, the amount
capitalised is calculated using a weighted average of rates applicable to relevant
general borrowings of the Group during the period.

All other borrowing costs are recognised in profit or loss in the period in which they 
are incurred.

Share-based payments
The Group has applied the requirements of IFRS 2 Share-based payments. In accordance
with the transitional provisions, IFRS 2 has been applied to all grants of equity
instruments after 7 November 2002 that had not vested as at 1 January 2005.

The Group makes equity-settled share-based payments to certain employees, which
are measured at fair value at the date of grant. For those share schemes which do not
include non-market vesting conditions, the fair value is determined using the Monte
Carlo method at the grant date and expensed on a straight line basis over the vesting
period, based on the Group’s estimate of shares that will eventually vest. The fair
value of share options issued with non-market vesting conditions has been calculated
using the Black Scholes model. For all other share awards, the fair value is determined
by reference to the market value of the share at the date of grant. For all share
schemes with non-market related vesting conditions, the likelihood of vesting has been
taken into account when determining the relevant charge. Vesting assumptions are
reviewed during each reporting period to ensure they reflect current expectations.

Employee benefit trust
The carrying value of shares held by the employee benefit trust are recorded as
treasury shares, shown as a reduction in retained earnings within shareholders’ equity.

Presentation currency
As permitted by UK company law, the Group results are presented in US dollars, the
currency in which most of its business is conducted.

Trade receivables
Trade receivables do not carry any interest and are stated at their nominal value as
reduced by appropriate allowances for estimated irrecoverable amounts.

Trade payables
Trade payables are not interest bearing and are stated at their nominal value.

Equity instruments
Equity instruments issued by the Company are recorded at the proceeds received, 
net of direct issue costs.

Investments (pre 1 January 2005)
Investments, other than investments in subsidiaries, joint ventures and associates, 
are fixed asset investments and are included at cost less provision for any impairment
in value. 

Hedging transactions (pre 1 January 2005)
In order to hedge its exposure to foreign exchange, interest rate and commodity price
risks, the Group enters into forward, option and swap contracts. Gains and losses 
on these contracts are recognised in the period to which the gains and losses of the
underlying transactions relate. Net income or expense associated with interest rate
swap agreements is recognised on the accrual basis over the life of the swap
agreements as a component of interest. Where commodity option contracts hedge
anticipated future production or purchases, the Group amortises the option premiums
paid over the life of the option and recognises any realised gains and losses on
exercise in the period in which the hedged production is sold or commodity purchases
are made.

Convertible debt (pre 1 January 2005)
Convertible bonds are recorded entirely as liabilities, irrespective of the probability of
future conversion, until either converted or redeemed.

Investments (post 1 January 2005)
Investments, other than investments in subsidiaries, joint ventures and associates, 
are financial asset investments and are initially recorded at fair value. At subsequent
reporting dates, financial assets that the Group has the expressed intention and ability
to hold to maturity (‘held to maturity’) as well as loans and receivables are measured
at amortised cost, less any impairment. The amortisation of any discount or premium
on the acquisition of a held to maturity investment is recognised in the income
statement in each period using the effective interest method.

Investments other than those classified as held to maturity or loans and receivables are
classified as either fair value through profit or loss, which includes investments held
for trading, or available for sale investments. Both sub-categories are measured 
at each reporting date at fair value. Where investments are held for trading purposes,
unrealised gains and losses for the period are included in the income statement for the
period within other gains and losses. For available for sale investments, unrealised
gains and losses are recognised in equity until the security is disposed or impaired, 
at which time the cumulative gain or loss previously recognised in equity is included 
in the income statement.

Current financial asset investments (post 1 January 2005)
Current financial asset investments consist mainly of bank term deposits and fixed and
floating rate debt securities. Debt securities that are intended to be held to maturity are
recorded on the amortised cost basis. Debt securities that are not intended to be held
to maturity are recorded at the lower of cost and market value.

Convertible debt (post 1 January 2005)
Convertible bonds denominated in the functional currency of the entity issuing the shares
are regarded as compound instruments, consisting of a liability and an equity component.
At the date of issue, the fair value of the liability component is estimated using the
prevailing market interest rate for similar non-convertible debt and is recorded within
borrowings. The difference between the proceeds of issue of the convertible bond and
the fair value assigned to the liability component, representing the embedded option to
convert the liability into equity of the Group, is included in equity. 

Anglo American plc Annual Report 2005 | 53

Notes to financial statements continued

1. Accounting policies continued
Where the embedded option is in a convertible bond denominated in a currency other
than the functional currency of the entity issuing the shares, the option is classified as 
a liability, in accordance with IFRIC guidance issued in their published update following
their April 2005 meeting. The option is marked to market with subsequent gains and
losses being recorded through the income statement within net finance costs.

Hedge accounting is discontinued when the hedging instrument expires or is sold,
terminated, exercised, revoked, or no longer qualifies for hedge accounting. At that
time, any cumulative gain or loss on the hedging instrument recognised in equity is
retained in equity until the forecast transaction occurs. If a hedge transaction is no
longer expected to occur, the net cumulative gain or loss previously recognised in
equity is included in the income statement of the period.

Issue costs are apportioned between the liability and equity components of the
convertible bonds where appropriate based on their relative carrying amounts at 
the date of issue. The portion relating to the equity component is charged directly
against equity.

Derivatives embedded in other financial instruments or other host contracts are treated
as separate derivatives when their risks and characteristics are not closely related to
those of their host contracts and the host contracts themselves are not carried at fair
value with unrealised gains or losses reported in the income statement.

2. Segmental information
Based on risks and returns the directors consider the primary reporting format is by
business segment and the secondary reporting format is by geographical segment.

The analysis of associates’ revenue by business segment is provided here for
completeness and consistency. The segmental analysis of associates’ net income is
shown below and the Group’s aggregate investment in those associates required by 
IAS 14 Segment reporting, is set out in note 16.

Primary reporting format – by business segment

Segment result
before special items

Segment
revenue(1)(2) and remeasurements(3)

Segment result 
after special items
and remeasurements

2004

2005

2004

2005

2004

3,065
2,396
1,914
3,232
3,833
5,137
6,691
–
–

835
332
752
1,678
366
1,308
484
(150)
(261)

527
296
321
1,280
416
591
575
(120)
(245)

835
(50)
753
1,667
350
1,312
401
(150)
(261)

527
295
321
1,160
407
746
575
(120)
(245)

55
13
3,177
468
88
25
1,526
228
90
5,670

12
–
386
192
–
3
96
7
–
696

4
–
319
118
(4)
4
191
(12)
1
621

12
(2)
257
192
–
3
189
6
–
657

4
–
329
118
(85)
4
191
(12)
1
550

29,434 26,268

5,344

3,641

4,857

3,666

2005

US$ million
Subsidiaries and 
joint ventures
Platinum(4)
3,646
2,629
Gold
2,766
Coal
3,647
Base Metals
Industrial Minerals
4,043
Ferrous Metals and Industries 6,030
6,673
Paper and Packaging
–
Exploration
Corporate Activities
–
Total subsidiaries and 
joint ventures
Net income from associates
Platinum(4)
Gold
Diamonds
Coal
Base Metals
Industrial Minerals
Ferrous Metals and Industries
Paper and Packaging
Corporate Activities
Total associates
Total Group operations
including net income 
from associates
Net profit on disposals
Total profit from operations
and associates

68
15
3,316
583
–
30
743
283
–
5,038

34,472 31,938

6,040

4,262

5,514
87

4,216
1,015

5,601

5,231

Footnotes (1), (2), (3) and (4) are to be found on the following page.

As further additional information, a segmental analysis of associates’ operating profit
is set out below to show operating profit for total Group operations including
associates.

The interest expense on the liability component is calculated by applying the effective
interest rate for similar non-convertible debt to the liability component of the
instrument. The difference between this amount and the interest paid is added to 
the carrying amount of the convertible bond.

Financial liabilities and equity instruments (post 1 January 2005)
Financial liabilities and equity instruments are classified and accounted for as debt 
or equity according to the substance of the contractual arrangements entered into. 
An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets 
of the Group after deducting all of its liabilities.

Bank borrowings
Interest bearing bank loans and overdrafts are recorded at the proceeds received, net of
direct transaction costs. Finance charges, including premiums payable on settlement or
redemption and direct issue costs, are accounted for on an accruals basis and charged
to the income statement using the effective interest method. They are added to the
carrying amount of the instrument to the extent that they are not settled in the period
in which they arise.

Derivative financial instruments and hedge accounting (post 1 January 2005)
In order to hedge its exposure to foreign exchange, interest rate and commodity price
risk, the Group enters into forward, option and swap contracts. The Group does not
use derivative financial instruments for speculative purposes. Commodity based
(normal purchase or normal sale) contracts that meet the requirements of IAS 39 
are recognised in earnings when they are settled by physical delivery.

All derivatives are held at fair value in the balance sheet within other financial assets
(derivatives) or other financial liabilities (derivatives), and, when designated as
hedges, are classified as current or non-current depending on the maturity of the
derivative. Derivatives that are not designated as hedges are classified as current, 
in accordance with IAS 1, even when their actual maturity is expected to be greater
than one year.

Changes in the fair value of derivative financial instruments that are designated and
effective as hedges of future cash flows are recognised directly in equity. The gain 
or loss relating to the ineffective portion is recognised immediately in the income
statement. If the cash flow hedge of a firm commitment or forecasted transaction
results in the recognition of a non-financial asset or a liability, then, at the time the
asset or liability is recognised, the associated gains or losses on the derivative that 
had previously been recognised in equity are included in the initial measurement of 
the asset or liability. For hedges that do not result in the recognition of a non-financial
asset or a liability, amounts deferred in equity are recognised in the income statement
in the same period in which the hedged item affects profit or loss. 

For an effective hedge of an exposure to changes in fair value, the hedged item 
is adjusted for changes in fair value attributable to the risk being hedged with the
corresponding entry in profit or loss. Gains or losses from remeasuring the associated
derivative are recognised in profit or loss. 

The gain or loss on hedging instruments relating to the effective portion of a net
investment hedge is recognised in equity. The ineffective portion is recognised
immediately in the income statement. Gains or losses accumulated in equity are
included in the income statement when the foreign operations are disposed of.

Changes in the fair value of any derivative instruments that are not hedge accounted
are recognised immediately in the income statement and are classified within other
gains and losses or net finance costs or income depending on the type of risk the
derivative relates to.

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2. Segmental information continued

US$ million
Total subsidiaries and joint ventures
Associates
Platinum
Gold
Diamonds
Coal
Base Metals
Industrial Minerals
Ferrous Metals and Industries
Paper and Packaging
Corporate Activities
Total associates
Total Group operations 
including operating profit from associates

Operating profit
before special items
and remeasurements

Operating profit
after special items
and remeasurements

2005
5,344

2004
3,641

2005
4,857

2004
3,666

19
–
583
267
–
4
148
11
–
1,032

9
–
573
176
(4)
5
296
(6)
7
1,056

19
(2)
431
267
–
4
149
11
–
879

9
–
573
176
(121)
5
296
(6)
7
939

6,376

4,697

5,736

4,605

(1) Revenue is measured at the fair value of consideration received or receivable for all significant products.
Where a by-product is not regarded as significant, then revenue may be credited against cost of sales. 
The amount credited to cost of sales for the 12 months ended 31 December 2005 was $76 million
(December 2004: $81 million) and related principally to AngloGold Ashanti who credit uranium, silver and
acid to cost of sales in accordance with the Gold Industry Standard on production cost.

(2) Base Metals’ turnover is stated net of treatment and refining charges on concentrate sales to external

parties and refining charges on copper anode sales from Chagres to refineries.

(3) Segment result is defined as being segment revenue less segment expense; that is operating profit and

gains and losses from foreign currency derivatives that have been recycled in the income statement in cash
flow hedges of sales and purchases. In addition net income from associates is shown by segment. There are
no material inter-segment transfers or transactions that would affect the segment result. Special items are
set out in note 7. Associates’ operating profit is reconciled to ‘Net income from associates’ as follows:

US$ million

Operating profit from associates before special items
and remeasurements
Operating special items and remeasurements (see note 7)

Operating profit from associates after special items
and remeasurements
Net profit on disposals (see note 7)
Other special items and remeasurements (see note 7)
Net finance costs (before remeasurements)
Income tax expense (after special items and remeasurements)
Underlying minority interest (after special items and remeasurements)

Net income from associates

(4) See note 38.

2005

2004

1,032
(153)

1,056
(117)

879
98
7
(51)
(274)
(2)

657

939
10
–
(100)
(280)
(19)

550

The segment result and associates’ operating profit before special items and
remeasurements, as shown above, is reconciled to ‘Profit for the financial year’ as follows:

US$ million
Operating profit, including associates, 
before special items and remeasurements
Operating special items and remeasurements (see note 7):

Subsidiaries and joint ventures

Gold
Coal
Base Metals
Industrial Minerals
Ferrous Metals and Industries
Paper and Packaging

Associates

Gold
Diamonds
Base Metals
Ferrous Metals and Industries

Operating profit, including associates, 
after special items and remeasurements
Net profit on disposals

Subsidiaries and joint ventures
Associates

Associates’ financing remeasurements
Associates’ net finance costs
Associates’ income tax expense
Associates’ underlying minority interests
Total profit from operations and associates
Financing remeasurements
Net finance costs before remeasurements
Profit before tax
Income tax expense
Profit for the financial year

2005

2004

6,376

4,697

(487)
(382)
1
(11)
(16)
4
(83)
(153)
(2)
(152)
–
1

25
(1)
–
(120)
(9)
155
–
(117)
–
–
(117)
–

5,736

4,605

87
98
7
(51)
(274)
(2)
5,601
35
(428)
5,208
(1,275)
3,933

1,015
10
–
(100)
(280)
(19)
5,231
(112)
(255)
4,864
(923)
3,941

Primary segment disclosures for segment assets, liabilities and capital expenditure are
as follows:

US$ million
Platinum
Gold
Coal
Base Metals
Industrial Minerals
Ferrous Metals and
Industries
Paper and Packaging
Exploration
Corporate Activities

Segment 
assets(1)

Segment 
liabilities(2)

Net segment
assets

Capital 
expenditure(3)

2005

2004

2005

2004

2005

2004

2005

2004

7,550

7,890

3,024

5,358

7,939

7,693

3,087

5,415

(532)

(908)

(780)

(573)

(379) 7,018

(569) 6,982

(784) 2,244

(463) 4,785

5,041

5,381 (1,059)

(901) 3,982

5,341

6,364

(902) (1,062) 4,439

7,400

8,140 (1,035) (1,544) 6,365

7,560

7,124

2,303

4,952

4,480

5,302

6,596

–

–

(3)

–

251

177

(310)

(272)

(3)

(59)

–

(95)

685

721

331

273

312

376

703

–

27

910

3,653

271

505

365

432

1,546

–

11

41,855 44,196 (6,102) (5,974) 35,753 38,222 3,428

7,693

915

Unallocated:
Investments in associates 3,165
Financial/fixed asset 
investments
Deferred tax assets/
(liabilities)
337
Cash and cash equivalents 3,430
Other financial assets/
(liabilities) – derivatives
Other non-operating 
assets/(liabilities)
Provisions
Borrowings
Net assets

930

–
–

3,486

1,086

–

–

– 3,165

3,486

–

915

1,086

128 (5,201) (5,810) (4,864) (5,682)

2,955

–

– 3,430

2,955

– (1,794)

–

(864)

–

1,258 1,600 (2,420) (2,384) (1,162)

–

(356)

(370)

(356)

– (8,439)(11,200)

(8,439) (11,200)

(784)

(370)

51,890 53,451(24,312) (25,738) 27,578 27,713

(1) Segment assets at 31 December 2005 are operating assets and consist primarily of tangible assets

($30,796 million), intangible assets ($2,572 million), biological assets ($350 million), environmental
rehabilitation trusts ($288 million), inventories ($3,569 million), pension and post-retirement healthcare
assets ($77 million) and operating receivables ($4,203 million). Segment assets at 31 December 2004
consist of tangible assets ($33,172 million), intangible assets ($2,644 million), biological assets 
($374 million), inventories ($3,549 million), pension and post-retirement healthcare assets ($2 million)
and operating receivables ($4,455 million).

(2) Segment liabilities are operating liabilities and consist primarily of non-interest bearing current liabilities,

restoration and decommissioning provisions and provisions for post-retirement benefits.

(3) Capital expenditure reflects cash payments and accruals in respect of additions to tangible assets (see 

note 13) and intangible assets $3,377 million (2004: $3,631 million)(see note 12) and includes additions
resulting from acquisitions through business combinations $51 million (2004: $4,062 million), (see notes
12,13 and 30).

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Notes to financial statements continued

2. Segmental information continued
Other primary segment items included in the income statement are as follows:

The Group’s geographical analysis of segment assets, liabilities and capital
expenditure, allocated based on where assets and liabilities are located is:

US$ million
Platinum
Gold
Coal
Base Metals
Industrial Minerals
Ferrous Metals 
and Industries
Paper and Packaging
Exploration
Corporate Activities

Depreciation and 
amortisation

(Impairments)/

reversal(1)

Other non-
cash expenses(2)

2005
428
538
188
312
248

2004
313
398
150
339
217

300
411
–
16
2,441

274
400
–
16
2,107

2005
–
(96)
–
1
(16)

8
(83)
–
–
(186)

2004
–
(1)
–
(120)
(9)

155
–
–
–
25

2005
55
50
14
68
36

56
17
1
41
338

2004
39
27
39
8
12

7
25
1
28
186

Segment 
assets

Segment 
liabilities

Net segment
assets

Capital 
expenditure

US$ million
South Africa
Rest of Africa
Europe
North America
South America
Australia
and Asia

2005

2004

2004

2005

2005

4,142

2004
18,965 19,978 (2,689) (2,550) 16,276 17,428
4,092
9,046
581
4,396

(168) 3,844
(298)
10,048 11,319 (1,926) (2,273) 8,122
441
(423) 4,581

674
4,819

500
5,124

(59)
(543)

4,260

(93)

3,146

3,076

2,679
41,855 44,196 (6,102) (5,974) 35,753 38,222

(467) 2,489

(587)

2005
1,890
261
658
28
317

2004
2,471
2,814
1,500
104
501

274
3,428

303
7,693

Additional disclosure of secondary segmental information by origin is as follows:

(1) See operating special items in note 7.

(2) Other non-cash expenses primarily include share-based payments and charges in respect of environmental,

rehabilitation and other provisions.

US$ million

2005

2004

2005

2004

2005

2004

Operating profit
before special items
and remeasurements(1)

Operating profit 
after special items
and remeasurements(1)

Revenue

Secondary reporting format – by geographical segment

The Group’s geographical analysis of revenue, allocated based on the country in 
which the customer is located, is as follows. The geographical analysis of the Group’s
attributable revenue from associates is provided for completeness and consistency.

US$ million
Subsidiaries and joint ventures
South Africa
Rest of Africa
Europe
North America
South America
Australia and Asia
Total subsidiaries and joint ventures
Associates
South Africa
Rest of Africa
Europe
North America
South America
Australia and Asia
Total associates
Total Group operations including associates

Revenue

2005

2004

5,280
505

4,768
485
13,629 12,610
3,062
1,355
3,988
29,434 26,268

2,740
1,723
5,557

169
40
1,500
1,768
29
1,532
5,038

340
21
1,476
2,222
66
1,545
5,670
34,472 31,938

Subsidiaries and 
joint ventures
South Africa
Rest of Africa
Europe
North America
South America
Australia and Asia
Total subsidiaries and 
joint ventures
Associates
South Africa
Rest of Africa
Europe
North America
South America
Australia and Asia
Total associates
Total Group operations 
including associates

11,981 10,279
804
9,449
1,018
3,176
1,542

1,193
9,748
531
3,873
2,108

2,651
63
694
27
1,732
177

1,217
44
783
21
1,418
158

2,482
(156)
600
(11)
1,704
238

1,117
44
774
175
1,398
158

29,434 26,268

5,344

3,641

4,857

3,666

1,479
2,138
753
–
525
143
5,038

1,565
1,972
969
461
447
256
5,670

217
468
47
–
189
111
1,032

170
356
166
32
249
83
1,056

193
356
30
–
189
111
879

53
356
166
32
249
83
939

34,472 31,938

6,376

4,697

5,736

4,605

(1) Special items and remeasurements are set out in note 7.

3. Profit for the financial year
The table below analyses the contribution of each business segment to the Group’s operating profit including operating profit from associates for the financial year and its
underlying earnings, which the directors consider to be a useful additional measure of the Group’s performance. A reconciliation from profit for the financial year to underlying
earnings is given in note 11. Group operating profit including operating profit from associates is reconciled to ‘Profit for the financial year’ in the table below:

Operating
profit/(loss) 
before special 
items and

Operating 
profit/(loss) 
after special 

Special
items
and
items and remeasurements:

remeasurements(1) remeasurements

operating(2)

Net
profit on
disposals(2)

Financing
remeasurements
and
other(2)

854
332
583
1,019
1,678
370
1,456
495
(150)
(261)
6,376

854
(52)
431
1,020
1,667
354
1,461
412
(150)
(261)
5,736

–
384
152
(1)
11
16
(5)
83
–
–
640
(640)

–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
185

–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
42

Net 
interest,
tax and
minority
interests

(371)
(227)
(153)
(295)
(438)
(103)
(699)
(199)
35
(190)
(2,640)
198

2005

Total

483
105
430
724
1,240
267
757
296
(115)
(451)
3,736
(215)
3,521

US$ million
By business segment
Platinum
Gold
Diamonds
Coal
Base Metals
Industrial Minerals
Ferrous Metals and Industries
Paper and Packaging
Exploration
Corporate Activities
Total/underlying earnings 
Underlying earnings adjustments (see note 11)
Profit for the financial year(3) 

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3. Profit for the financial year continued

US$ million
By business segment
Platinum
Gold
Diamonds
Coal
Base Metals
Industrial Minerals
Ferrous Metals and Industries
Paper and Packaging
Exploration
Corporate Activities
Total/underlying earnings 
Underlying earnings adjustments (see note 11)
Profit for the financial year

Operating 
profit/(loss) 
before special 
items and

Operating 
profit/(loss) 
after special 

Special
items
and
items and remeasurements:

remeasurements(1) remeasurements

operating(2)

Net
profit on
disposals(2)

Financing
remeasurements
and
other(2)

536
296
573
497
1,276
421
887
569
(120)
(238)
4,697

536
295
573
497
1,039
412
1,042
569
(120)
(238)
4,605

–
1
–
–
237
9
(155)
–
–
–
92
(92)

–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
1,025

–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
(112)

Net
interest,
tax and
minority
interests

(296)
(157)
(193)
(140)
(240)
(133)
(411)
(202)
29
(270)
(2,013)
(4)

2004

Total

240
139
380
357
1,036
288
476
367
(91)
(508)
2,684
817
3,501

(1) Operating profit includes associates’ operating profit which is reconciled to ‘Net income from associates’ in note 2.

(2) Special items and remeasurements are set out in note 7.

(3) Profit for the financial year is the amount attributable to equity shareholders.

4. Group operating profit from subsidiaries and joint ventures

US$ million
Group revenue
Cost of sales(1)
Gross profit
Selling and distribution costs
Administrative expenses
Other gains and losses (see below)
Exploration expenditure (see note 5)
Group operating profit from subsidiaries and joint ventures

(1) Includes special items of $186 million loss (2004: $25 million gain), see note 7.

US$ million
Operating profit is stated after charging:
Depreciation of tangible assets
Amortisation of intangibles
Rentals under operating leases
Research and development expenditure
Operating special items(1)
Employee costs (see note 6)
Foreign currency (gains)/losses

Other gains and losses comprises:
Fair value losses on derivatives – unrealised(1)
Fair value gains on derivatives – realised
Fair value gains on other monetary assets
Gains on valuation of biological assets

On initial recognition
Change in fair value less estimated point of sale costs

Total other gains and losses

Auditors’ remuneration(2)
Audit

United Kingdom
Overseas

Other services provided by Deloitte

United Kingdom
Overseas

2005

2004
29,434 26,268
(20,015) (18,817)
7,451
(1,655)
(2,019)
9
(120)
3,666

9,419
(2,101)
(2,288)
(23)
(150)
4,857

2005

2004

2,432
9
190
40
186
5,366
(116)

2,100
7
153
45
25
5,162
(29)

(301)
151
82
45
43
2

(23)

4
17

2
4

–
–
–
9
–
9

9

3
15

2
9

(1) For further information on special items and remeasurements see note 7.

(2) A more detailed analysis of auditors’ remuneration for the year ended 31 December 2005 and 2004 is

provided opposite.

US$ million
Group audit services
Statutory audit services
Interim review and other

Further assurance services
Corporate finance
Tax compliance
Other(1)
Tax advisory services
Other advisory services
Other non-audit services
Consultancy services
Other

2005

Paid/payable  Paid/payable to auditor
(if not Deloitte)

to Deloitte

United 

United

Kingdom Overseas

Kingdom Overseas

3.2
0.8
4.0

–
0.2
1.4
0.1
0.1

–
0.2
2.0

10.3
0.8
11.1

0.1
–
0.1

0.2
0.3
0.5
0.9
0.4

1.0
1.1
4.4

–
–
–
–
–

–
–
–

5.7
0.3
6.0

0.4
–
0.1
0.1
0.5

0.6
1.3
3.0

2004

(1) Includes amounts incurred principally as a result of the IFRS restatement.

US$ million
Group audit services
Statutory audit services
Interim review and other

Further assurance services
Corporate finance
Tax compliance
Other
Tax advisory services
Other non-audit services
Consultancy services
Other

Paid/payable  Paid/payable to auditor
(if not Deloitte)

to Deloitte

United 

United

Kingdom Overseas

Kingdom Overseas

2.9
0.3
3.2

–
0.2
0.9
0.4

–
–
1.5

10.4
0.6
11.0

0.9
0.7
1.1
2.5

2.8
0.6
8.6

–
–
–

–
–
–
–

–
–
–

4.2
–
4.2

1.0
0.1
2.1
0.2

–
0.5
3.9

Anglo American plc Annual Report 2005 | 57

Notes to financial statements continued

5. Exploration expenditure

US$ million
By business segment
Platinum
Gold
Coal
Base Metals
Ferrous Metals and Industries

2005

2004

21
45
13
50
21
150

13
43
9
41
14
120

6. Employee numbers and costs
The average number of employees, excluding associates’ employees and including a
proportionate share of employees within joint venture entities, was:

Thousands
By business segment
Platinum
Gold
Coal
Base Metals
Industrial Minerals
Ferrous Metals and Industries
Paper and Packaging
Corporate Activities

The principal locations of employment were:

Thousands
South Africa
Rest of Africa
Europe
North America
South America
Australia and Asia

2005

2004

42
48
11
7
13
36
37
1
195

2005
118
22
40
1
9
5
195

47
51
10
8
13
43
40
1
213

2004
128
21
44
5
8
7
213

Payroll costs in respect of the employees included in the tables above were:

US$ million
Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Post-retirement healthcare costs
Defined contribution pension plan costs
Defined benefit pension plan costs
Share-based payments

2005
4,627
399
8
203
37
92
5,366

2004
4,513
327
25
167
80
50
5,162

In accordance with IAS 24, key management personnel are those persons having
authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the activities of 
the entity, directly or indirectly, including any director (executive and non-executive) 
of the Group.

Compensation for key management was as follows:

US$ million
Salaries and short term employee benefits
Post-employment benefits
Other long term benefits
Termination benefits
National insurance and social security
Share-based payments

2005
15
15
1
–
1
8
40

2004
13
2
–
–
–
4
19

Disclosures on directors’ emoluments, pension entitlements, share options and long
term incentive plan awards required by the Companies Act 1985 and those specified
for audit by the Directors’ Remuneration Report Regulations 2002 are included in the
remuneration report.

58 | Anglo American plc Annual Report 2005

7. Special items and remeasurements
‘Special items’ are those items of financial performance that the Group believes 
should be separately disclosed on the face of the income statement to assist in the
understanding of the underlying financial performance achieved by the Group and its
businesses. Such items are material by nature or amount to the period’s results and
require separate disclosure in accordance with IAS 1.86. Special items that relate to
the operating performance of the business are classified as operating special items 
and include impairment charges and reversals and other exceptional items including
significant legal provisions. Non-operating special items include profits and losses on
disposals of investments and businesses. The Group believes that items which were
previously referred to as ‘exceptional items’ under UK GAAP fall within the scope of
special items under IFRS.

Remeasurements comprise other items which the Group believes should be reported
separately to aid an understanding of the underlying performance of the Group. This
category includes unrealised gains and losses on non-hedge derivative instruments that
are recorded in the income statement, and foreign exchange gains and losses on dollar
denominated De Beers’ preference shares held by a rand functional currency subsidiary
of the Group. Remeasurements are defined as operating, non-operating or financing
according to the nature of the underlying expense.

Subsidiaries and joint ventures 
US$ million
Operating special items
Impairment of Corrugated assets, goodwill
and restructuring costs
Impairment of Bibiani
Closure of Ergo
Reversal of impairment of Terra Industries Inc
Impairment of Black Mountain Mineral Development
Other impairments and write downs
Total operating special items 
Taxation
Minority interests
Total attributable to equity shareholders

Operating remeasurements
Unrealised losses on non-hedge derivatives
Taxation
Minority interests
Total attributable to equity shareholders

Financing remeasurements
Fair value loss on AngloGold Ashanti convertible bond
Foreign exchange gain/(loss) on De Beers’ preference shares
Unrealised losses on non-hedge derivatives
Total financing remeasurements
Taxation
Minority interests
Total attributable to equity shareholders

Profits and (losses) on disposals
Formation of Marikana joint venture
Sale of Acerinox
Disposal of Wendt
Disposal of Boart Longyear
Disposal of Elandsfontein
Sale of Columbus
Disposal of Hope Downs
Part disposal of Mondi Packaging South Africa
Part disposal of Western Areas
Disposal of interest in Gold Fields Limited
Gains on deemed disposal of AngloGold
Disposal of remaining interest in FirstRand Limited
Disposal of interest in Nkomati
Disposal of interest in Avgold
Other items
Net profit on disposals
Taxation
Minority interests
Total attributable to equity shareholders
Total special items and remeasurements before 
taxation and minority interests
Taxation
Minority interests
Total special items and remeasurements 
attributable to equity shareholders

2005

2004

(77)
(38)
(31)
–
–
(40)
(186)
14
38
(134)

(301)
22
130
(149)

(32)
72
(5)
35
(2)
16
49

27
25
21
21
18
14
(57)
(12)
14
–
–
–
–
–
16
87
(26)
(3)
58

–
–
–
154
(100)
(29)
25
6
(1)
30

–
–
–
–

–
(112)
–
(112)
–
–
(112)

–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
45
464
415
32
28
25
6
1,015
(44)
(1)
970

(365)
8
181

928
(38)
(2)

(176)

888

7. Special items and remeasurements continued

US$ million
Associates’ special items and remeasurements
Operating impairment charge – Palabora Mining Company Limited
Other impairments and restructurings
Share of De Beers’ class action payment
Unrealised losses on non-hedge derivatives – operating
Operating special items and remeasurements 
Unrealised gains on non-hedge derivatives – financing 
Disposal of Samancor Chrome
Disposal of Wonderkop joint venture interest
Other items
Net profit on disposals
Total associates’ special items and remeasurements
Taxation
Minority interests
Net associates’ special items and remeasurements

Operating special items and remeasurements

US$ million
Operating special items
Operating remeasurements
Total – subsidiaries and joint ventures
Associates’ operating special items and remeasurements
Total

2005

2004

–
(24)
(113)
(16)
(153)
7
52
20
26
98
(48)
7
2
(39)

2005
(186)
(301)
(487)
(153)
(640)

(117)
–
–
–
(117)
–
–
–
10
10
(107)
36
–
(71)

2004
25
–
25
(117)
(92)

Operating special charges of $186 million (2004: gain of $25 million) relate
principally to impairment and closure costs. Following difficult market conditions, 
Paper and Packaging have recorded impairment and restructuring costs of $77 million
in relation to the Corrugated division. A review of the expected life of mine at
AngloGold Ashanti’s Bibiani operation has led to a $38 million special charge to
operating profit. One-off costs and charges of $31 million were incurred following 
the decision to close AngloGold Ashanti’s Ergo operation.

Unrealised losses of $301 million on non-hedge derivatives (2004: nil) have been
included in operating remeasurements. These unrealised losses were recorded
principally at AngloGold Ashanti.

Associates’ operating special items and remeasurements includes $113 million for 
the Group’s share of De Beers’ payment in respect of class action suits. Agreement
has been reached, and a preliminary order issued, to settle the majority of civil class
action suits filed against De Beers in the United States. This settlement does not
involve any admission of liability on the part of De Beers and will, when concluded,
bring to an end a number of outstanding class actions. $250 million has been paid 
by De Beers into escrow pending conclusion of the settlement process.

Financing remeasurements
AngloGold Ashanti records the option element of its convertible bond at fair value 
in the income statement following the adoption of IAS 32 and IAS 39. As a result, 
a charge of $32 million (2004: nil) has been included in financing remeasurements.

The Group holds US dollar preference shares issued by De Beers which are held in a
rand functional currency subsidiary of the Group. As a result of the adoption of IAS 21
and IAS 28, these shares have been reclassified as non-current investments and are
retranslated at each period end. As a result, a gain of $72 million (2004: loss of 
$112 million) has been included in financing remeasurements.

Profits and losses on disposals
Anglo Platinum has entered into the Marikana Pooling and Sharing agreement with
Aquarius Platinum to jointly mine contiguous properties. A gain of $27 million arose 
on transfer of assets to the joint venture.

The sale of Boart Longyear’s subsidiary Wendt was concluded in March 2005 for
proceeds of $62 million, realising a profit on sale of $21 million. In July 2005 the
remainder of the Boart Longyear Group was sold for $383 million, with a profit on sale
of $21 million. In the first half of the year, proceeds of $116 million were received on
the sale of Acerinox leading to a profit on disposal of $25 million.

Under the terms of an agreement between Kumba Resources Ltd (‘Kumba’) and
Hancock Prospecting Pty Limited (‘Hancock’), Hancock purchased Kumba’s interest in
the Hope Downs project on 1 July 2005. The proceeds of $176 million led to a loss on
sale of $57 million for the Group owing to value assigned to the Hope Downs project
on the acquisition of Kumba by the Group in 2003.

Associates’ net profit on disposals includes $52 million profit on sale of Samancor.

8. Net finance costs
Finance costs and foreign exchange gains/(losses) are presented net of effective cash
flow hedges for respective interest bearing and foreign currency borrowings. Fair value
gains/(losses) on derivatives, presented below, include the mark-to-market value
changes of interest rate and currency derivatives designated as fair value hedges, 
net of fair value changes in the associated hedged risk; and fair value changes of 
non-hedge derivatives of non-operating items, including the mark-to-market of the
conversion option within the AngloGold Ashanti convertible bond.

Before

After
remeasurements remeasurements remeasurements remeasurements
2004

Before

2005

2004

2005

After

US$ million
Investment income
Interest and other financial income
Expected return on defined 
benefit arrangements
Foreign exchange gains
Dividend income from financial/
fixed asset investments
Total investment income

Interest expense
Amortisation discount 
relating to provisions
Bank loans and overdrafts
Other loans
Interest paid on convertible bonds
Unwinding of discount on 
convertible bonds
Interest on defined benefit arrangements
Foreign exchange losses
Fair value losses on derivatives
Other fair value losses 

Less: interest capitalised
Total interest expense
Net finance costs

227

241
20

10
498

(42)
(320)
(167)
(71)

(53)
(270)
(33)
(19)
–
(975)
49
(926)
(428)

227

241
92

10
570

(42)
(320)
(167)
(71)

(53)
(270)
(33)
(24)
(32)
(1,012)
49
(963)
(393)

249

257
120

93
719

(62)
(394)
(194)
(42)

–
(298)
(66)
–
–
(1,056)
82
(974)
(255)

249

257
120

93
719

(62)
(394)
(194)
(42)

–
(298)
(178)
–
–
(1,168)
82
(1,086)
(367)

The weighted average interest rate applicable to interest on general borrowings capitalised
was 8.7% (2004: 8.4%).

Financing remeasurements are set out in note 7.

9. Tax on profit on ordinary activities
a) Analysis of charge for the year from continuing operations

US$ million
United Kingdom corporation tax at 30%
South Africa taxation
Other overseas taxation
Current taxation (excluding tax on special items 
and remeasurements)
Deferred taxation
Deferred taxation (excluding tax on special items
and remeasurements)
Tax on special items and remeasurements
Total tax charge

2005
15
580
721

1,316
(33)

(33)
(8)
1,275

2004
61
253
347

661
224

224
38
923

Anglo American plc Annual Report 2005 | 59

Notes to financial statements continued

9. Tax on profit on ordinary activities continued
b) Factors affecting tax charge for the year
The effective tax rate for the year of 24.5% (2004: 19.0%), after adjusting for the 
net income from associates, is lower than the standard rate of corporation tax in the
United Kingdom (30%). The differences are explained below:

US$ million (unless otherwise stated)
Profit on ordinary activities before tax
Tax on profit on ordinary activities calculated at 
United Kingdom corporation tax rate of 30% (2004: 30%)

2005
including
special
items and

2004
including
special
items and
remeasurements remeasurements
4,864

5,208

1,562

1,459

Tax effect of net income from associates

(197)

(165)

11. Earnings per share

US$ million (unless otherwise stated)
Profit for the financial year attributable to equity shareholders
Basic earnings per share (US$)
Diluted earnings per share (US$)
Headline earnings for the financial year(1)
Basic earnings per share (US$)
Diluted earnings per share (US$)
Underlying earnings for the financial year(1)
Basic earnings per share (US$)
Diluted earnings per share (US$)

2005

2004

2.43
2.36 

2.43
2.36

2.58
2.50

2.44
2.35

1.79
1.73

1.87
1.81

(1) Basic and diluted earnings per share are shown based on headline and underlying earnings, which the

directors believe to be useful additional measures of the Group’s performance.

The calculation of the basic and diluted earnings per share is based on the following data:

Tax effects of:
Expenses not deductible for tax purposes
Operating special items and remeasurements
Exploration costs
Other non-deductible expenses
Non-taxable income
Profits and losses on disposals 
and financing remeasurements
Temporary difference adjustments
Changes in tax rates
Movement in tax losses
Other temporary differences
Other adjustments
South African Secondary Tax on Companies
Effect of differences between local and UK rates
Other adjustments
Tax charge for the year

110
45
(3)

(14)
36
9

(9)

(227)

US$ million (unless otherwise stated)
Earnings
Basic earnings, being profit for the financial year attributable to 
equity shareholders
Effect of dilutive potential ordinary shares

Interest on convertible bonds (net of tax)
Unwinding of discount on convertible bonds (net of tax)

Diluted earnings
Number of shares (million)
Basic number of ordinary shares outstanding(1)
Effect of dilutive potential ordinary shares(2)

Share options
Convertible bonds

Diluted number of ordinary shares outstanding(1)

(187)
(30)
(23)

240
(257)
24
1,275

–
–
(72)

87
(174)
(16)
923

2005

2004

3,521

3,501

29
20
3,570

29
–
3,530

1,447

1,434

18
48
1,513

18
48
1,500

(1) Basic and diluted number of ordinary shares outstanding represent the weighted average for the period. The

average number of ordinary shares in issue excludes the shares held by the employee benefit trust.

(2) Diluted earnings per share is calculated by adjusting the weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue

on the assumption of conversion of all potentially dilutive ordinary shares. 

‘Underlying earnings’ is an alternative earnings measure, which the directors believe
provides a clearer picture of the underlying financial performance of the Group’s
operations following the adoption of IAS 32 and IAS 39. Underlying earnings is
presented after minority interest and excludes special items and remeasurements 
(see note 7). Underlying earnings is distinct from ‘headline earnings’, which is a
Johannesburg Stock Exchange Limited (‘JSE Ltd’) defined performance measure.

The calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share, based on underlying earnings,
uses the following earnings data:

Earnings
(US$ million)

Basic earnings 
per share (US$)

2005

2004

2005

2004

Profit for the financial year attributable 
3,521
to equity shareholders
186
Special items: operating
(87)
Net profit on disposals
(74)
Special items: associates
6
Related tax
(36)
Related minority interest
3,516
Headline earnings for the financial year
315
Unrealised losses on non-hedge derivatives
Fair value loss on AngloGold Ashanti convertible bond 32
(72)
Exchange (gain)/loss on DBI preference shares
113
Share of De Beers’ class action payment
(21)
Related tax
(147)
Related minority interest
3,736
Underlying earnings for the financial year

3,501
(25)
(1,015)
107
2
2
2,572
–
–
112
–
–
–
2,684

2.43
0.13
(0.06)
(0.05)
–
(0.02)
2.43
0.22
0.02
(0.05)
0.08
(0.02)
(0.10)
2.58

2.44
(0.02)
(0.71)
0.08
–
–
1.79
–
–
0.08
–
–
–
1.87

IAS 1 requires income from associates to be presented net of tax on the face of the
income statement. The associates’ tax is no longer included within the Group’s total
tax charge. Associates’ tax included within ‘Net income from associates’ for the year
ended 31 December 2005 is $274 million (2004: $280 million).

The effective rate of taxation before special items and remeasurements including share
of associates’ tax before special items and remeasurements was 26.5%. This was a
decrease from the equivalent effective rate of 27.7% in the year ended 31 December
2004. The reduction in the effective tax rate was principally due to a reduction in the
South African statutory rate from 30% to 29% and a reduction in the Ghanaian tax
rate, which resulted in a $187 million reduction in deferred tax, the benefit of which
was taken in 2005. Without this one off benefit the effective tax rate for the period
would have been 29.7%. In future periods it is expected the effective tax rate,
including associates’ tax, will remain at or above current levels.

10. Dividends

US$ million
Final paid – 51 US cents per ordinary share 
(2004: 39 US cents)
Interim paid – 28 US cents per ordinary share 
(2004: 19 US cents)

2005

2004

734

554

403
1,137

273
827

The directors are proposing a final dividend in respect of the financial year ending 
31 December 2005 of 62 US cents per share. In addition, the directors are also
proposing a special dividend of 33 US cents per share. Based on shares eligible for
dividends at 31 December 2005, these two dividends will distribute an estimated
$1,383 million of shareholders’ funds. These financial statements do not reflect this
dividend payable, in accordance with UK Companies Act and International Accounting
Standards as it is still subject to shareholder approval. Although the portion of the
dividend paid out of South Africa will give rise to a Secondary Tax on Companies (STC)
payable at 12.5% of the dividend paid, it is expected that sufficient STC credits will be
available to offset the resulting STC liability in full at the dividend payment date.

As stated in note 29, the employee benefit trust has waived the right to receive
dividends on the shares it holds.

60 | Anglo American plc Annual Report 2005

11. Earnings per share continued
The following instruments are potentially dilutive but have not been included in the
calculation of diluted earnings per share because they are anti-dilutive for the periods
presented:

reflected in the underlying cash flows. Where the recoverability of goodwill allocated to
CGUs is supported by fair value less costs to sell, the market share price at 31 December
of the respective listed entity is used. 

Number of shares (million) 
Share options
Potentially dilutive shares

12.

Intangible assets

2005

2004

–
–

8
8

Expected future cash flows are inherently uncertain and could materially change over
time. They are significantly affected by a number of factors including reserves and
production estimates, together with economic factors such as commodity prices,
discount rates, currency exchange rates, estimates of costs to produce reserves and
future capital expenditure. Management believes that any reasonably possible change
in the key assumptions on which the recoverable amount is based would not cause the
carrying amounts to exceed their recoverable amounts.

2005

2004

13. Tangible assets

Licences 
and other 
intangibles

Goodwill

Total

Licences
and other
intangibles

Goodwill

Total

US$ million
Cost
At 1 January
Acquired through business 
combinations(1)
Additions
Impairments
Transferred to disposal groups(2)
Disposal of assets
Disposal of businesses
Other reclassifications
Currency movements
At 31 December
Accumulated amortisation
At 1 January
Charge for the year
Impairments
Disposal of assets
Disposal of businesses
Other reclassifications
Currency movements
At 31 December
Net book value

113

2,576

2,689

52

2,147

2,199

–
4
–
–
–
(2)
24
–
139

46
9
24
(1)
(2)
(1)
6
81
58

24
–
(20)
(37)
(15)
(6)
72
(80)
2,514

–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
2,514

24
4
(20)
(37)
(15)
(8)
96
(80)
2,653

46
9
24
(1)
(2)
(1)
6
81
2,572

45
2
–
–
–
–
–
14
113

32
7
–
–
–
–
6
45
68

377
–
(4)
–
–
–
–
56
2,576

–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
2,576

422
2
(4)
–
–
–
–
70
2,689

32
7
–
–
–
–
6
45
2,644

(1) See note 30.

(2) Intangible assets transferred to disposal groups have since been sold.

The increase in goodwill relating to acquisition of subsidiaries represents the excess of
fair value of the purchase price over the provisional fair value of the net assets,
including mining reserves of businesses acquired. Further detail is given in note 30.

Impairment tests for goodwill

a)
Goodwill is allocated for impairment testing purposes to cash generating units (CGU)
which reflect how it is monitored for internal management purposes. This allocation
largely represents the Group’s primary reporting segments set out below. Any goodwill
associated with CGUs subsumed within these primary segments is not significant when
compared to the goodwill of the Group, other than in Paper and Packaging where the
goodwill associated with CGUs subsumed within the primary segment is split out below.

US$ million
Gold
Platinum
Coal
Base Metals
Industrial Minerals
Ferrous Metals and Industries
Paper and Packaging
Mondi Business
Mondi Packaging
Mondi – other

2005
555
230
88
152
894
12

2004
554
229
88
147
959
54

43
502
38
2,514

30
464
51
2,576

The recoverable amount of a CGU is determined based on value-in-use calculations or
fair value less costs to sell if the CGU represents a separately listed entity. Value-in-
use calculations use cash flow projections based on financial budgets and life of mine
plans covering a five year period that are based on latest forecasts for commodity
prices and exchange rates. Cash flow projections beyond five years are based on life of
mine plans and internal management forecasts and assume constant long term real
prices for sales revenue. 

Cash flow projections are discounted using pre-tax discount rates equivalent to a real
post-tax discount rate of six per cent, that have been adjusted for any risks that are not

US$ million
Cost
At 1 January 2005
Additions
Acquired through business
combinations
Transferred to disposal groups(2)
Disposal of assets
Disposal of businesses
Other reclassifications
Currency movements
At 31 December 2005
Accumulated depreciation
At 31 December 2004
Adoption of IAS 32 and 
IAS 39 (note 41)
At 1 January 2005
Charge for the year
Impairments
Impairment losses reversed
Transferred to disposal groups(2)
Disposal of assets
Disposal of businesses
Other reclassifications
Currency movements
At 31 December 2005
Net book value
At 31 December 2005
At 31 December 2004

Mining 
properties 
and leases

Land and
Plant and
buildings equipment

Other(1)

Total

19,008
772

4,226 20,226
608

51

2,615 46,075
3,373
1,942

5
–
(239)
–
703
(1,307)
18,942

1
(44)
(106)
(45)
261
(389)
(1,879)
3,955 18,607

6
15
(340)
(2)
(594)
(43)
(2)
(79)
659 (1,607)
(323)

27
(386)
(982)
(126)
16
(3,898)
2,595 44,099

3,840

986

7,880

197 12,903

93
3,933
836
56
(18)
–
(48)
–
45
(262)
4,542

15
1,001
143
3
–
(22)
(81)
(13)
8
(104)
935

65
7,945
1,350
34
–
(234)
(553)
(63)
(88)
(809)
7,582

–

173
197 13,076
2,432
103
93
–
(18)
–
(257)
(1)
(714)
(32)
(77)
(1)
35
–
(1,232)
(57)
244 13,303

14,400
15,168

3,020 11,025
3,240 12,346

2,351 30,796
2,418 33,172

(1) Other tangible assets include $2,037 million of properties in the course of construction, which are not

depreciated.

(2) Tangible assets transferred to disposal groups have since been sold.

US$ million
Cost
At 1 January 2004
Additions
Acquired through business 
combinations(2)
Disposal of assets
Disposal of businesses
Reclassifications
Currency movements
At 31 December 2004
Accumulated depreciation
At 1 January 2004
Charge for the year
Impairment
Disposal of assets
Disposal of businesses
Reclassifications
Currency movements
At 31 December 2004
Net book value
At 31 December 2004
At 31 December 2003

Mining 
properties 
and leases

Land and
Plant and
buildings equipment

Other(1)

Total

14,617
712

3,304 15,626
982

108

3,004 36,551
3,629
1,827

3,130
(303)
(548)
(237)
1,637
19,008

3,275
732
1
(114)
(405)
44
307
3,840

165
(74)
(4)
338
389

47
298
(58)
(445)
(830)
(29)
2,405 (2,412)
2,190
236
4,226 20,226

3,640
(880)
(1,411)
94
4,452
2,615 46,075

763
130
–
(17)
–
6
104
986

6,593
1,191
128
(332)
(645)
(14)
959
7,880

126 10,757
2,100
47
129
–
3
(460)
2 (1,048)
41
5
1,384
14
197 12,903

15,168
11,342

3,240 12,346
9,033
2,541

2,418 33,172
2,878 25,794

(1) Other tangible assets include $1,980 million of properties in the course of construction, which are not

depreciated.
(2) See note 30.

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Notes to financial statements continued

13. Tangible assets continued
Included in the cost above is $49 million of interest (2004: $82 million) incurred 
on qualifying assets which has been capitalised during the year. Aggregate interest
capitalised included in the cost above totals $261 million (2004: $212 million). 
Tax relief on interest capitalised is based on the tax rates prevailing in the jurisdiction 
in which the interest is incurred.

During the year certain Gold mining assets were written down by $45 million to their
recoverable amounts. The assets included the Bibiani mine in Ghana, and the East of
Bank Dyke at Tau Tona in South Africa. The recoverable amounts are determined by
value in use calculations and use pre-tax discount rates equivalent to real post-tax
discount rates of between 6% and 6.5%, adjusted for other risks not reflected in the
underlying cash flows.

The net book value and depreciation charges relating to assets held under finance
leases amounts to $264 million (2004: $147 million) and $71 million (2004: 
$13 million) respectively.

The net book value of land and buildings comprises:

US$ million
Freehold
Leasehold – long
Leasehold – short (less than 50 years)

2005
2,961
43
16
3,020

2004
3,077
146
17
3,240

14. Biological assets

US$ million
At 1 January
Capitalised expenditure
Harvesting
Fair value adjustments(1)
Disposal of assets
Disposal of businesses
Currency movements
At 31 December

Forest Agriculture
39
335
–
55
(1)
(78)
2
43
(1)
–
–
(1)
(37)
(6)
33
317

2005

Total
374
55
(79)
45
(1)
(1)
(43)
350

Forest Agriculture
30
316
7
60
(1)
(88)
–
6
(6)
–
–
(17)
9
58
39
335

(1) Biological assets are revalued to fair value less estimated point of sale costs each reporting period.

Biological assets comprises of:

US$ million
Mature
Immature

Forest Agriculture
17
142
16
175
33
317

2005

Total
159
191
350

Forest Agriculture
38
126
1
209
39
335

2004

Total
346
67
(89)
6
(6)
(17)
67
374

2004

Total
164
210
374

15. Environmental rehabilitation trusts
The Group makes voluntary contributions to controlled funds that were established to
meet the cost of some of its decommissioning, restoration and environmental
rehabilitation liabilities in South Africa. 

US$ million
At 1 January
Contributions made during the year
Interest earned during the year
Disposal of assets
Reclassifications
Currency movements
At 31 December

2005
237
34
23
–
19
(25)
288

2004
166
23
22
(1)
–
27
237

The funds are administered by independent trustees, and comprise the following
investments:

US$ million
Equity
Bond
Cash

2005
57
76
155
288

2004
34
72
131
237

These funds are not available for the general purpose of the Group. All income from
these assets is reinvested to meet specific environmental obligations. These
obligations are included in environmental rehabilitation costs under long term
provisions (see note 24). 

16.

Investment in associates

US$ million 
At 1 January
Net income from associates
Dividends received
Other equity movements
Reversal of impairment
Acquired 
Disposed 
Reclassifications
Repayments of capitalised loans(1)
Currency movements
At 31 December

(1) 2005 excludes the $175 million preference share redemption by De Beers.

The Group’s total investment in associates comprises:

US$ million
Equity(1)
Loans(2)
Total investment in associates

2005
3,486
657
(461)
(25)
(1)
29
–
(63)
(195)
(262)
3,165

2004
3,838
550
(368)
26
154
3
(1,005)
80
(129)
337
3,486

2005
2,720
445
3,165

2004
3,361
125
3,486

(1) Interest in associates at 31 December 2005 includes $394 million of goodwill (2004: $377 million).

(2) The Group’s total investment in associates includes long term debt interests which in substance form part

of the Group’s net investment. These loans are not repayable in the foreseeable future.

The Group’s share of the summarised financial information of principal associates, all
of which are unlisted, is as follows:

US$ million
Total non-current assets
Total current assets
Total current liabilities
Total non-current liabilities
Group’s share of associates’ net assets
Total revenue
Total operating costs
Net profit on disposals
Other special items and remeasurements
Net finance costs
Income tax expense
Underlying minority interests
Group’s share of associates’ profit for the financial year

2005
4,653
1,669
(1,053)
(2,104)
3,165
5,038
(4,159)
98
7
(51)
(274)
(2)
657

2004
4,262
2,139
(1,128)
(1,787)
3,486
5,670
(4,731)
10
–
(100)
(280)
(19)
550

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Investment in associates continued

16.
Segmental information is provided for primary and secondary reporting segments 
as follows:

18. Fixed asset investments
The following table sets out the movement of the Group’s fixed asset investments
prior to the adoption of IAS 32 and IAS 39 on 1 January 2005. On that date, fixed
asset investments were reclassified as ‘financial asset investments’ (see note 19).

US$ million
By business segment
Platinum
Gold
Diamonds
Coal
Base Metals
Industrial Minerals
Ferrous Metals and Industries
Paper and Packaging
Corporate Activities

US$ million
By geographical segment
South Africa
Rest of Africa
Europe
North America
South America
Australia and Asia

Net income

Aggregate 
investment

2005

2004

2005

2004

12
(2)
257
192
–
3
189
6
–
657

4
–
329
118
(85)
4
191
(12)
1
550

107
36
2,056
528
–
5
390
43
–
3,165

105
8
2,199
485
57
17
569
46
–
3,486

Aggregate 
investment

2005

2004

1,231
1,243
(493)
404
514
266
3,165

1,333
1,014
150
248
425
316
3,486

The Group’s share of associates’ contingent liabilities incurred jointly by investors is
$48 million (2004: $31 million).

Details of principal associates are set out in note 42.

Joint ventures

17.
The Group’s share of the summarised financial information of joint venture entities
that is proportionately consolidated in the Group financial statements, is as follows:

US$ million
Total non-current assets
Total current assets
Total current liabilities
Total non-current liabilities
Share of joint venture entities’ net assets, 
proportionately consolidated
Revenue
Total operating costs
Net finance costs
Income tax expense
Share of joint venture entities’ results

2005
1,468
832
(132)
(359)

1,809
1,331
(797)
(28)
(85)
421

2004
1,531
653
(194)
(512)

1,478
1,195
(749)
(26)
(73)
347

The Group’s share of joint venture entities’ contingent liabilities incurred jointly with
other ventures is nil (2004: $3 million) and its share of capital commitments is 
$8 million (2004: $3 million).

Details of principal joint ventures are set out in note 42.

US$ million
At 1 January 2004
Additions
Acquired through business combination
Disposals
Reclassifications
Repayments
Currency movements
At 31 December 2004
Provisions for impairment
At 1 January 2004
Charge/(utilisation) for the year
Reclassifications
Currency movements
At 31 December 2004
Net book value at 31 December 2004
Adoption of IAS 32 and IAS 39 (note 41)
1 January 2005

Loans
225
–
36
–
(32)
(134)
21
116

Equity
1,265
141
27
(125)
36
(183)
65
1,226

2004

Total
1,490
141
63
(125)
4
(317)
86
1,342

71
(3)
(14)
7
61
55
(55)
–

137
10
39
11
197
1,029
(1,029)
–

208
7
25
18
258
1,084
(1,084)
–

At 31 December 2004, fixed asset investments included listed equity investments
with a carrying value of $40 million. The fair value of these listed investments was
$51 million at that date.

This classification is no longer used from 1 January 2005, the IAS 32 and IAS 39
transition date.

19. Financial asset investments 
In accordance with IFRS 1, the Group has applied IAS 32 and IAS 39 prospectively 
from 1 January 2005. On adoption of the two standards, items previously classified 
as fixed asset investments were reclassified as financial asset investments and
accounted for as available for sale, fair value through profit or loss, held to maturity 
or loans and receivables as defined by IAS 39 and in accordance with the Group
accounting policy set out in note 1. No items were classified as fair value through
profit or loss or held to maturity during the period.

US$ million
At 31 December 2004
Adoption of IAS 32 and IAS 39 (note 41)
At 1 January 2005
Movements in fair value
Additions 
Acquired through business combination
Disposals
Transferred to disposal groups(1)
Other reclassifications
Currency movements
At 31 December 2005
Less non-current portion 
Current portion

At 1 January 2005
Less non-current portion
Current portion

Available 
Loans and 
for sale 
receivables investments
1,029
(466)
563
39
163
–
(187)
–
(153)
(48)
377
377
–

55
526
581
–
–
–
(173)
(20)
148
2
538
522
16

581
579
2

563
563
–

Total
1,084
60
1,144
39
163
–
(360)
(20)
(5)
(46)
915
899
16

1,144
1,142
2

(1) Financial asset investments transferred to disposal groups have since been sold.

This classification is only used from 1 January 2005, the IAS 32 and IAS 39 
transition date. 

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Notes to financial statements continued

20. Inventories

US$ million
Raw materials and consumables
Work-in-progress
Finished products

2005
1,181
1,124
1,264
3,569

2004
1,285
882
1,382
3,549

The cost of inventories recognised as an expense and included in cost of sales
amounted to $19,440 million (2004: $18,040 million).

21. Trade and other receivables

US$ million
Trade debtors
Amounts owed by 
related parties
Other debtors
Prepayments and
accrued income

Due within  Due after
one year
11

one year
4,042

26
768

157
4,993

1
167

2
181

2005

Total
4,053

27
935

159
5,174

Due within
one year
3,853

Due after 
one year
3

32
1,159

318
5,362

1
167

1
172

2004

Total
3,856

33
1,326

319
5,534

The fair values of trade and other receivables is not materially different to the carrying
values presented. There is no significant concentration of credit risk with respect to
trade receivables as the exposure is spread over a large number of customers.

22. Trade and other payables

US$ million
Trade creditors
Amounts owed to related parties
Taxation and social security
Other creditors
Accruals and deferred income

2005
3,138
26
71
1,211
578
5,024

2004
2,905
–
151
1,411
901
5,368

The fair value of trade and other payables is not materially different to the carrying
values presented.

23. Financial assets
The carrying amounts and fair value of financial assets are as follows:

2005

US$ million
Trade and other receivables
Cash and cash equivalents
Fixed asset investments
Financial asset investments
Current financial asset investments
Other financial assets (derivatives)
Total financial assets

Estimated 
fair value
5,140
3,403
–
899
16
930

Estimated
fair value
5,534
2,955
1,096
–
2
1,345
10,388 10,449 10,932

Carrying
value
5,174
3,430
–
899
16
930

2004

Carrying
value
5,534
2,955
1,084
–
2
–
9,575

The fair value of fixed and financial asset investments represents the market value 
of quoted investments and directors’ valuation for other, non-listed investments. 
The fixed asset investment classification is no longer used from 1 January 2005, 
the IAS 32/IAS39 transition date (see note 41).

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The exposure of the Group’s financial assets (excluding intra-group loan balances) to
interest rate and currency risk is as follows:

Non-interest bearing 
financial assets

Fixed rate
financial assets

Floating 

rate Fixed rate
financial

financial
assets

Equity
assets investments

Weighted
average
Non- Weighted
average
period for
effective which the
interest rate is fixed
in years
rate %

interest
bearing
financial
assets

Total

US$ million
(unless otherwise stated)
Currency
At 31 December 2005
US$
SA rand
Sterling
Euro
Canadian $
Australian $
Other currencies
Total
Trade and other
5,174
receivables
Derivatives
930
Total financial assets 10,449

2,998 2,004
386
318
169
5
20
110
4,345 3,012

550
345
208
6
45
193

At 31 December 2004
US$
SA rand
Sterling
Euro
Canadian $
Australian $
Other currencies
Total
Trade and other
receivables
Total financial assets

2,518 1,778
415
85
123
6
53
180
4,041 2,640

690
212
266
24
103
228

5,534
9,575

650
14
4
15
–
16
33
732

66
30
–
15
–
21
8
140

204
77
–
8
1
8
13
311

604
245
16
120
–
28
16
1,029

140
73
23
16
–
1
37
290

70
–
111
8
18
1
24
232

5.6
2.5
–
1.6
–
5.4
2.3
3.7

9.3
6.0
–
2.1
–
3.7
5.6
8.8

2.2
0.5
–
–
–
0.1
5.0
2.0

4.1
0.1
–
0.3
–
–
0.2
3.6

2005 data is presented excluding the effect of derivatives in accordance with IAS 32 and
IAS 39, which were adopted prospectively from 1 January 2005. 2004 financial assets
are presented net of derivatives, as required prior to the adoption of IAS 32 and IAS 39.

Floating rate financial assets consist mainly of cash and bank term deposits. Interest on
floating rate assets is based on the relevant national inter-bank rates. Fixed rate
financial assets consist mainly of cash. Equity investments are fully liquid and have no
maturity period.

24. Financial liabilities
The carrying amounts and fair values of financial liabilities are as follows:

2005

2004

US$ million
Trade and other payables
Other financial liabilities (derivatives)
Current borrowings
Convertible bonds
Other non-current borrowings

Fair 
values
5,024
1,794
2,032
2,084
4,416

Carrying
amounts
5,368
–
3,383
2,081
5,736
15,350 15,257 18,189 16,568

Fair 
values
5,368
1,238
3,436
2,061
6,086

Carrying
amounts
5,024
1,794
2,076
1,975
4,388

The fair value of convertible bonds is determined using their quoted market value. 
The fair value of current and other non-current borrowings is determined by reference
to quoted market prices for similar issues, where applicable, otherwise the carrying
value approximates to the fair value.

Following the adoption of IAS 32 and IAS 39 prospectively from 1 January 2005, 
the Group’s 2005 borrowings are presented on an unhedged basis. The fair 
value of associated derivatives are recorded separately within other financial 
assets (derivatives) and other financial liabilities (derivatives), (see note 25). 
2004 comparatives, however, are presented net of hedges as permitted by IFRS 
prior to the adoption of IAS 32 and IAS 39. 

24. Financial liabilities continued
Also, on adoption of IAS 32 and IAS 39, the fair value of the conversion options in 
the Group’s convertible bonds were reclassified as either equity (see note 33) or as 
a derivative, in accordance with the Group’s accounting policy (see note 1). A more
detailed analysis of the impact of adoption of IAS 32 and IAS 39 is presented in 
note 41.

2005

Due within  Due after
one year

one year

Due within
one year

Due after 
one year

Total

2004

Total

176

336

512

123

280

403

27
232
435

147
224
707

174
456
1,142

26
316
465

131
554
965

157
870
1,430

–

1,975

1,975

–

2,081

2,081

106

1,887

1,993

33

1,812

1,845

1,468

1,390

2,858

2,831

2,493

5,324

3
64
1,641
2,076

15
389
5,656
6,363

18
453
7,297
8,439

7
47
2,918
3,383

21
14
499
452
6,852
9,770
7,817 11,200

US$ million
Secured
Bank loans and overdrafts(1)
Obligations under 
finance leases(2)
Other loans(3)

Unsecured
Convertible bonds(4)
Bonds issued under 
EMTN programme(5)
Bank loans and 
overdrafts(1)
Obligations under 
finance leases(2)
Other loans(3)

Total

(1) Bank loans and overdrafts

(3) Other loans

Other loans comprise loans from joint ventures and associates and project finance.

(4) Convertible bonds

In April 2002, Anglo American plc issued $1.1 billion 33/8 per cent convertible bonds, due 17 April 2007,
convertible into ordinary shares of Anglo American plc. The bonds were issued at par and bear a coupon of
33/8 per cent per annum, payable semi-annually. The conversion price is £16.13 which represented a
premium of 35% over the closing price of the shares in London at the date of offer. The bonds can be
converted by the holder at any time between 28 May 2002 and up to 14 business days prior to 17 April 2007.
The total number of ordinary shares of 50 US cents each which could be issued on conversion is 47,589,607.
The bonds can be redeemed by Anglo American plc at their principal amount at any time after 9 May 2005,
if the share price is at least 130% of the conversion price for 20 dealing days within a 30 day dealing
period. The bonds can also be redeemed by Anglo American plc at their principal amount once conversion
rights have been exercised in respect of 85% of the principal amount of the bonds. If not converted or
previously redeemed the bonds will be redeemed at par on 17 April 2007.

On adoption of IAS 32 and IAS 39 at 1 January 2005, the fair value of the conversion option at the date of
issue ($143 million) was reclassified within equity (see note 41) net of associated deferred tax.

A convertible bond was issued in February 2004 by AngloGold Holdings Plc, a wholly-owned subsidiary of
AngloGold Ashanti (AGA). The bond is convertible into American Depositary Shares (ADSs) at a price of
$65.00 per ADS up to 27 February 2009. The proceeds of the issue, after payment of expenses, were
utilised by AGA to refinance amounts outstanding under credit facilities, to meet transaction costs in
connection with the acquisition of Ashanti and for general corporate purposes, including planned capital
expenditure.

On adoption of IAS 32 and IAS 39 at 1 January 2005, the fair value of the conversion option within AGA’s
bond at the date of issue ($79 million) was separated from the carrying value of the debt. Because the
conversion option is in a bond denominated in a currency other than the functional currency of the entity
issuing the shares, the option value is classified as a derivative, within liabilities. The option is marked to
market with subsequent gains and losses being recorded through the income statement.

The movement in the carrying value of the convertible bonds from the prior year is:

US$ million
At 31 December 2004
Adoption of IAS 32 and IAS 39 (see note 41)
At 1 January 2005
Unwinding of discount on bonds
Movement in fair value
At 31 December 2005

2005
2,081
(143)
1,938
53
(16)
1,975

The 2005 carrying value of bank loans and overdrafts is stated excluding the impact of associated currency
hedges. The net hedged value at 31 December 2005 is $3 million.

(5) EMTN programme

(2) Obligations under finance leases

The minimum lease payments under finance leases fall due as follows:

US$ million
Not later than one year
Later than one year but not more than five years
More than five years

Future finance charges on finance leases
Present value of finance lease liabilities

The maturity of the Group’s borrowings is as follows:

2005
42
97
162
301
(109)
192

2004
41
95
151
287
(109)
178

The Group issued $174 million bonds under the EMTN programme in 2005 (2004: $550 million). All notes
are guaranteed by Anglo American plc.

The 2005 carrying value of bonds issued under the EMTN programme is stated excluding the impact of
associated hedges but includes $1 million fair value of interest rate risk that forms part of a fair value hedge
relationship. The net hedged value of the bonds at 31 December 2005 is $2 million.

US$ million
At 31 December 2005
Secured
Bank loans and overdrafts
Obligation under finance leases
Other loans

Unsecured
Convertible bonds(1)
Bonds issued under EMTN programme
Bank loans and overdrafts
Obligation under finance lease
Other loans

Total borrowings (excluding hedges)

US$ million
At 31 December 2004
Secured
Bank loans and overdrafts
Obligation under finance leases
Other loans

Unsecured
Convertible bonds(1)
Bonds issued under EMTN programme
Bank loans and overdrafts
Obligation under finance leases
Other loans

Total borrowings (net of hedges)

(1) Includes $917 million (2004: $990 million) of convertible bonds issued by listed subsidiaries.

Within 1 year 
or on demand

Between 
1-2 years

Between 
2-5 years

After 5 years

Total

176
27
232
435

–
106
1,468
3
64
1,641
2,076

60
17
38
115

1,058
25
268
2
55
1,408
1,523

98
36
86
220

917
1,862
1,046
5
331
4,161
4,381

178
94
100
372

–
–
76
8
3
87
459

512
174
456
1,142

1,975
1,993
2,858
18
453
7,297
8,439

Within 1 year 
or on demand

Between 
1-2 years

Between 
2-5 years

After 5 years

Total

123
26
316
465

–
33
2,831
7
47
2,918
3,383

55
26
243
324

–
106
273
1
23
403
727

160
26
107
293

2,081
1,212
2,033
4
398
5,728
6,021

84
79
185
348

–
494
187
9
31
721
1,069

422
157
851
1,430

2,081
1,845
5,324
21
499
9,770
11,200

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Notes to financial statements continued

24. Financial liabilities continued
The exposure of the Group’s borrowings (excluding intra-group loan balances) to interest rate and currency risk is as follows:

US$ million
At 31 December 2005
Total borrowings
Effect of interest rate swaps (see note 34c)
Effect of currency derivatives (see note 34c)
Borrowings after the effect of hedges

US$ million (unless otherwise stated)
At 31 December 2005(1)
US$
SA Rand
Sterling
Euro
Australian $
Other currencies
Gross borrowings (excluding hedges)
Trade and other payables
Derivatives
Total financial liabilities
At 31 December 2004(2)
US$
SA Rand
Sterling
Euro
Canadian $
Australian $
Other currencies
Total borrowings (net of hedges)
Trade and other payables
Total financial liabilities

Within 1 year 
or on demand

Between 
1-2 years

Between 
2-5 years

After
5 years 

2,076
–
(13)
2,063

1,523
–
–
1,523

4,381
–
–
4,381

459
(4)
4
459

Total

8,439
(4)
(9)
8,426

Non-interest
Fixed rate bearing financial 
liabilities
borrowing 

Total

Floating rate
borrowings

Fixed rate
borrowings

Non-interest
bearing
borrowings

Weighted 
average
period for
which the rate 
interest rate % is fixed in years

Weighted
average
effective

Weighted
average
period until
maturity
in years

1,099
1,513
30
553
–
168
3,363

4,545
3,163
11
594
–
1
146
8,460

2,143
550
518
1,408
1
269
4,889

1,573
644
48
248
–
–
20
2,533

21
106
39
17
–
4
187

3
124
33
21
2
12
12
207

2.8
11.1
0.9
1.9
9.3
6.4
3.4

3.7
11.7
5.2
1.7
–
–
7.0
5.6

2.1
4.6
0.8
1.4
0.8
1.1
2.0

3.6
4.1
5.3
1.8
1.8
–
2.9
3.6

0.4
5.4
1.6
1.1
–
0.5
3.5

–
5.4
1.0
1.8
–
–
9.0
4.1

3,263
2,169
587
1,978
1
441
8,439
5,024
1,794
15,257

6,121
3,931
92
863
2
13
178
11,200
5,368
16,568

(1) 2005 borrowings exclude any derivatives and include the fair value of risks that are hedged in a fair value hedge relationship. This is in accordance with IAS 32 and IAS 39, which were adopted prospectively from 1 January 2005.

(2) 2004 borrowings are presented including the effect of all respective hedges as permitted prior to the adoption of IAS 32 and IAS 39. The fair value of all derivatives, including hedges of borrowings, is presented in note 25.

Interest on floating rates is based on the relevant national inter-bank rates.

66 | Anglo American plc Annual Report 2005

24. Financial liabilities continued
The Group had the following undrawn committed borrowing facilities at 31 December:

US$ million
Expiry date
In one year or less
In more than one year but not more than two years
In more than two years

2005

2004

3,962
75
3,528
7,565

2,019
2
2,900
4,921

A $1 billion European Commercial Paper Programme was established in October 2004.
The programme was established to provide further funding diversity and flexibility. 
The European Commercial Paper Programme is in addition to a $1.3 billion Canadian
Commercial Paper Programme established a number of years ago.

25. Other financial assets/liabilities (derivatives)
In accordance with IAS 32 and IAS 39, which were adopted prospectively from 1 January
2005, the fair value of all derivatives are separately recorded on the balance sheet
within other financial assets (derivatives) and other financial liabilities (derivatives).
Derivatives that are designated as hedges are classified as current or non-current
depending on the maturity of the derivative. Derivatives that are not designated as
hedges are classified as current in accordance with IAS 1 even when their actual
maturity is expected to be greater than one year. The actual cash flow maturity of
derivatives is provided as additional information below.

The Group utilises derivative instruments to manage its exposure to fluctuations in
foreign currency exchange rates, interest rates and commodity prices. The Group does
not use derivative financial instruments for speculative purposes, however it may
choose not to designate certain derivatives as hedges. Such derivatives that are not
hedge accounted are classified as non-hedges and fair valued immediately through 
the income statement. The Group and its independently managed subsidiaries have
developed comprehensive risk management processes to facilitate the control and
monitoring of these risks. The respective boards have approved and monitor the risk
management processes, inclusive of documented treasury policies, counterparty limits,
controlling and reporting structures. The risk management processes of the Group’s
independently listed subsidiaries are in line with the Group’s own policy.

The use of derivative instruments can give rise to credit and market risk. The Group
controls credit risk by entering into derivative contracts only with counterparties who
have short term ratings of A1/P1 and long term ratings of A or better by external rating
agencies or who have received specific internal corporate credit approval. The use of
derivative instruments is subject to limits and the positions are regularly monitored 
and reported to senior management. Market risk is the possibility that future changes
in foreign currency exchange rates, interest rates and commodity prices may make 
a derivative instrument more or less valuable. Since the Group utilises derivative
instruments for risk management, market risk relating to derivative instruments will
principally be offset by changes in the valuation of the underlying assets, liabilities 
or transactions being hedged.

Credit risk
The Group’s principal financial assets are bank balances and cash, trade and other
receivables and investments. The Group’s credit risk is primarily attributable to its
trade receivables. The amounts presented in the balance sheet are net of allowances
for doubtful receivables. An allowance for impairment is made where there is an
identified loss event, which based on previous experience, is evidence of a reduction 
in the recoverability of the cash flows.

The credit risk on liquid funds and derivative financial instruments is limited because
the counterparties are banks with high credit ratings assigned by international credit-
rating agencies.

The Group has no significant concentration of credit risk, with exposure spread over 
a large number of counterparties and customers.

Foreign exchange risk
The Group uses forward exchange contracts, currency swaps and option contracts 
to limit the effects of movements in exchange rates on foreign currency denominated
assets and liabilities. The Group also uses these instruments to hedge future
transactions and cash flows.

Interest rate risk
Fluctuations in interest rates impact on the value of short term investments and
financing activities, giving rise to interest rate risk. The Group uses interest rate swap
and option contracts to manage its exposure to interest rate movements on a portion
of its existing debt and short term investments.

Commodity price risk
The Group uses forward, spot, deferred and option contracts to hedge the price risk of
certain commodities that it produces, primarily gold, and also in respect of heating oil
purchases. The mix of hedging instruments, the volume of production hedged and the
tenor of the hedging book is continually reviewed in the light of changes in operational
forecasts, market conditions and the Group’s hedging policy. The majority of contracts
relate to the hedging of gold sales. The hedged forecast gold sales are expected to
occur over the next 10 years, in line with the maturity dates of the hedging instruments
and will affect profit and loss simultaneously in an equal and opposite way.

Embedded derivatives
Derivatives embedded in other financial instruments or other host contracts are 
treated as separate derivatives when their risks and characteristics are not closely
related to those of their host contracts and the host contracts are not carried at fair
value. Embedded derivatives may be designated as a hedge and are accounted for 
in accordance with the Group’s accounting policy set out in note 1.

Cash flow hedges
The Group classifies the majority of its forward exchange and commodity price contracts
hedging highly probable forecast transactions as cash flow hedges and states them at
fair value. Subsequent changes in fair value are recognised in equity until the hedged
transactions occur, at which time the respective gains or losses are transferred to the
income statement in accordance with the Group’s accounting policy set out in note 1.

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Notes to financial statements continued

These marked to market valuations are in no way predictive of the future value of the
hedged position, nor of the future impact on the revenue of the Group. The valuation
represents the cost of buying all hedge contracts at the time of valuation, at market
prices and rates available at the time.

The fair value of the Group’s derivative position at 31 December 2004 was analysed
as follows:

US$ million
Foreign exchange risk
Interest rate risk
Commodity price risk

Gold
Other commodity derivatives

31 December 2004

Estimated
fair value
asset
648
106

Estimated
fair value
liability
304
110

Carrying
value
336
(5)

750
1
1,505

1,896
2
2,312

31
–
362

The balances in the table above include normal purchase and sale contracts.

Normal purchase and normal sale contracts
Commodity based contracts that meet the requirements of IAS 39 in that they are
settled through physical delivery of the Group’s production or are used within the
production process are classified as normal purchase and normal sale contracts. 
In accordance with IAS 39 these contracts are not marked to market when they are
settled through physical delivery.

At year end 6.6 million ounces of gold were sold forward under normal sale contracts
that mature over periods up to December 2015. The mark to market value of these
contracts at this date was $1,281 million and is based on contracted gold prices of
between $310/oz and $403/oz. This value at 31 December 2005 was based on a
gold price of $517/oz, exchange rates of $/ZAR 6.305 and AUD/$ 0.734 and the
prevailing market interest rates and volatilities at that date.

As at 9 February 2006, the marked to market value of AngloGold Ashanti’s total 
hedge book, including normal purchase and normal sale contracts, was a negative
$2.425 billion (negative ZAR14.99 billion), based on a gold price of $557.75/oz and
exchange rates of $/ZAR 6.18 and AUD/$ 0.7398 and the prevailing market interest
rates and volatilities at the time.

25. Other financial assets/liabilities (derivatives) continued
Fair value hedges
The majority of interest rate swaps taken out to protect the Group’s fixed rate
borrowings against future interest rate movements have been designated as fair value
hedges. The respective carrying values of the hedged debt is adjusted to reflect the 
fair value of the interest rate risk being hedged. Subsequent changes in the fair value
of the hedged risk are offset against fair value changes in the interest rate swap and
classified within financing costs, in the income statement.

Cross currency swaps are also taken out to protect the Group’s non US dollar debt
against future currency movements. The respective carrying values of the hedged debt
are translated at the closing exchange rate in accordance with the Group’s policy and
as such are already adjusted for the currency risk being hedged.

Non hedges
The Group may choose not to designate certain derivatives as hedges, for example
certain forward contracts that economically hedge forecast commodity transactions
and relatively low value or short term derivative contracts where the potential mark to
market exposure on the Group’s earnings is not considered material. Where derivatives
have not been designated as hedges, fair value changes are recognised in the income
statement in accordance with the Group’s policy set out in note 1 and are classified as
financing or operating depending on the nature of the associated hedged risk.

In 2004, the fair value of derivatives used to hedge either the foreign exchange,
commodity price or interest rate risks of future transactions was held off balance sheet
and was recognised only in the period to which the gains and losses of the underlying
transactions related. The fair value of derivatives used to hedge the fair value risk of
items already recognised on balance sheet was offset against the carrying value of 
the underlying hedged item.

The fair value of the Group’s open derivative position at 31 December 2005
(excluding normal purchase and sale contracts held off-balance sheet), recorded 
within other financial assets (derivatives) and other financial liabilities (derivatives) 
is as follows:

US$ million
Current
Cash flow hedge

Forward foreign currency contracts
Gold commodity instruments(1)
Other(2)
Fair value hedge

Forward foreign currency contracts

Non-hedge(3)

Forward foreign currency contracts
Gold commodity instruments(1)
Other

Total current derivatives

Non-current
Cash flow hedge

Forward foreign currency contracts
Gold commodity instruments(1)
Other(2)
Fair value hedge

Interest rate swap

Non hedge
Other

Total non-current derivatives

As at 31 December 2005

Asset

Liability

21
32
4

7

(19)
(140)
(74)

(11)

53
588
42

(94)
(900)
(48)
747 (1,286)

1
37
140

–
(275)
(143)

5

(2)

–
183

(88)
(508)

(1) The majority of the gold commodity price risk fair value comprises 10.8 million ounces (2004: 10.5 million
ounces) priced forward covering periods up to December 2015. The value was based on a gold price of
$517/oz (2004: $435/oz), exchange rates of $/ZAR 6.31 and AUD/$ 0.73 (2004: $/ZAR 5.67 and
AUD/$ 0.77) and the prevailing market interest rates and volatilities at the time.

(2) Other cash flow hedges include forward copper derivatives taken out to hedge the future prices of sales

from Mantos Blancos. The contracted forward price is 116 US cents/lb and covers 3,338 tonnes per month
for the next three years, some 50% of Mantos Blancos sales, starting January 2006.

(3) $29 million of derivative assets and $92 million of derivative liabilities not designated as hedges and that

are classified as current in accordance with IAS 1 are due to mature after more than one year. 

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26. Provisions for liabilities and charges

The amount of deferred taxation provided in the accounts is as follows:

US$ million
At 1 January 2005
Acquired through business combinations
Transferred to disposal groups
Charged to profit and loss
Capitalised
Reclassifications
Unwinding of discount
Unused amounts reversed to profit and loss
Amounts applied
Currency movements
At 31 December 2005

Maturity analysis of total provisions:

Current
Non-current
At 31 December

Environmental Decommi-
ssioning
242
–
–
15
66
69
15
–
–
(18)
389

restoration
716
1
–
96
–
(60)
28
–
(21)
(54)
706

Other
370
–
(16)
139
–
(78)
(1)
(1)
(45)
(12)
356

Total
1,328
1
(16)
250
66
(69)
42
(1)
(66)
(84)
1,451

US$ million
Deferred tax assets
Tax losses
Other temporary differences

Deferred tax liabilities
Capital allowances in excess of depreciation
Fair value adjustments
Tax losses
Convertible bond equity component
Other temporary differences

2005

2004

176
161
337

101
27
128

3,280
2,294
(324)
11
(60)
5,201

3,831
2,717
(391)
–
(347)
5,810

2005
19
1,432
1,451

2004
1
1,327
1,328

The amount of deferred taxation (credited)/charged to the income statement is 
as follows:

US$ million
Capital allowances in excess of depreciation
Fair value adjustments
Tax losses
Convertible bond equity component
Other temporary differences

2005
44
(31)
30
(8)
(90)
(55)

2004
364
(64)
(202)
–
105
203

The current expectation regarding the maturity of deferred tax balances is:

Environmental restoration
The Group has an obligation to incur restoration, rehabilitation and environmental costs
when environmental disturbance is caused by the development or ongoing production 
of a mining property. A provision is recognised for the present value of such costs. It is
anticipated that these costs will be incurred over a period in excess of 20 years.

Decommissioning
Provision is made for the present value of costs relating to the decommissioning of
plant or other site preparation work. It is anticipated that these costs will be incurred
over a period in excess of 20 years.

US$ million
Deferred tax assets
Recoverable within 12 months
Recoverable after 12 months

Other
Other provisions are made primarily for the present value of costs relating to cash
settled share-based payments, indemnities, warranties, legal claims and other. It is
anticipated that those costs will be incurred over a five year period.

Deferred tax liabilities
Payable within 12 months
Payable after 12 months

2005

2004

105
232
337

8
120
128

82
5,119
5,201

651
5,159
5,810

27. Deferred tax
Deferred tax assets

US$ million
At 1 January
Adoption of IAS 32 and IAS 39 (see note 41)
At 1 January (restated)
Credited to income statement
Credited to statement of recognised income and expense
Credited/(charged) directly to equity
Disposal of businesses
Reclassifications
Currency movements
At 31 December

Deferred tax liabilities

US$ million
At 1 January
Adoption of IAS 32 and IAS 39 (see note 41)
At 1 January (restated)
Charged to income statement
Credited to statement of recognised income and expense
Acquired through business combinations
Disposal of assets
Disposal of businesses
Reclassifications
Currency movements
At 31 December

2005
128
(1)
127
139
21
18
(23)
66
(11)
337

2004
101
–
101
5
6
(1)
(2)
13
6
128

2005
5,810
(92)
5,718
84
(119)
(2)
(46)
–
80
(514)
5,201

2004
4,101
–
4,101
208
–
839
–
(6)
3
665
5,810

The Group has the following balances in respect of which no deferred tax asset has
been recognised:

US$ million
Tax losses – revenue
Tax losses – capital
Other temporary differences

2005
3,449
675
84
4,208

Included in unrecognised tax losses are losses of $179 million that will expire within
one year, $57 million that will expire between one to five years, and $251 million that
will expire after five years. A further $3,721 million of losses have no expiry date.

The total amount of tax losses and other temporary differences for which no deferred
tax asset was recognised at 31 December 2004 was $4,593 million.

The Group also has unused tax credits of $10 million (2004: $11 million) for which 
no deferred tax asset is recognised in the balance sheet. These tax credits have no
expiry date.

Balances in subsidiary entities are shown on a 100% basis, regardless of ownership
percentage. Balances for joint ventures are shown in proportion to the Group’s
ownership percentage. Balances in associates are not included.

No liability has been recognised in respect of temporary differences associated with
investments in subsidiaries, associates and interests in joint ventures, where the
Group is in a position to control the timing of the reversal of the temporary differences
and it is probable that such differences will not reverse in the foreseeable future. The
Group’s consolidated profit and loss reserves exceed the Company’s profit and loss
reserves by $15,705 million (2004: $16,678 million).

Anglo American plc Annual Report 2005 | 69

Notes to financial statements continued

28. Retirement benefits
The Group operates defined contribution and defined benefit pension plans for the
majority of its employees. It also operates post-retirement medical arrangements in
southern Africa and North America. The policy for accounting for pensions and post-
retirement benefits is included in note 1.

The assets of the defined contribution plans are held separately in independently
administered funds. The charge in respect of these plans is calculated on the basis 
of the contribution payable by the Group in the financial year.

The post-retirement medical arrangements provide health benefits to retired
employees and certain dependants. Eligibility for cover is dependent upon certain
criteria. The majority of these plans are unfunded.

The majority of the defined benefit pension plans are funded. The assets of these
plans are held separately from those of the Group in independently administered funds,
in accordance with statutory requirements or local practice throughout the world. The
unfunded pension plans are principally in Europe and South America.

The Group’s plans in respect of pension and post-retirement healthcare are
summarised as follows:

Defined benefit pension plans
Independent qualified actuaries carry out full valuations every three years using 
the projected unit method. The actuaries have updated the valuations to 
31 December 2005. 

At 31 December 2005 the estimated market value of the assets of the funded pension
plans was $3,539 million (2004: $3,479 million). The market value of assets was
used to determine the funding level of the plans. The market value of the assets of 
the funded plans was sufficient to cover 95% (2004: 91%) of the benefits that had
accrued to members after allowing for expected increases in future earnings and
pensions. Companies within the Group are paying contributions as required in
accordance with local actuarial advice.

As the majority of the defined benefit pension plans are closed to new members, 
it is expected that contributions will increase as the members age. The benefit 
obligations in respect of the unfunded plans at 31 December 2005 were $253 million
(2004: $203 million).

Actuarial assumptions
The principal assumptions used to determine the actuarial present value of 
benefit obligations and pension costs under IAS 19 are detailed below (shown 
as weighted averages):

Southern
Africa
%

The 
Americas 
%

2005

Europe 
%

Southern

The
Africa  Americas
%

%

Defined benefit pension plan
Average discount rate 
for plan liabilities
Average rate of inflation
Average rate of increase 
in salaries
Average rate of increase 
of pensions in payment
Average long term rate 
of return on plan assets
Post-retirement medical plan
Average discount rate
for plan liabilities
Average rate of inflation
Expected average increase 
in healthcare costs

7.7
4.1

5.1

2.9

8.4
4.1

4.6

2.8

8.7

11.3

7.8
4.5

5.4

5.5
n/a

n/a

4.7
2.7

3.0

2.9

6.5

n/a
n/a

n/a

8.0
3.9

4.9

3.9

9.4

8.3
4.1

5.3

7.6
3.3

4.8

5.0

9.6

6.0
2.1

9.3

The assumption for the average discount rate for plan liabilities is based on AA
corporate bonds at a suitable duration and currency. 

2004

Europe 
%

5.3
2.7

3.5

2.8

6.7

n/a
n/a

n/a

2005

2004

Europe

Total 

Southern

The
Africa  Americas

Europe 

Total

2

–
2

74

3
77

2005

–

–
–

–

–
–

2

–
2

2

–
2

2004

Europe

Total 

Southern

The
Africa  Americas

Europe 

Total

Southern

The 
Africa Americas

US$ million
Assets(1)
Defined benefit pension 
plans in surplus
Post-retirement 
medical plans
Total

72

3
75

–

–
–

Southern

The 
Africa Americas

US$ million
Liabilities
Defined benefit pension 
plans in deficit
Post-retirement 
medical plans
Total

9

104

514

627

44

124

396

564

629
638

2
106

–

631
514 1,258

632
676

7
131

–

639
396 1,203

(1) Amounts are included in other non-current assets as disclosed in the consolidated balance sheet.

US$ million
Defined benefit pension plan
Present value of liabilities
Fair value of plan assets
Deficit
Surplus restriction
Actuarial gain on plan assets
Actuarial loss on plan liabilities
Post-retirement medical plan
Present value of liabilities
Fair value of plan assets
Deficit
Actuarial loss on plan liabilities

2005

2004

(3,985)
3,539
(446)
(107)
438
(435)

(4,041)
3,479
(562)
–
163
(198)

(650)
22
(628)
(67)

(654)
15
(639)
(22)

Defined contribution plans
The defined contribution pension cost represents the actual contributions payable by
the Group to the various plans. At 31 December 2005, there were no material
outstanding/prepaid contributions and so no prepayment or accrual has been disclosed
in the balance sheet in relation to these plans.

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28. Retirement benefits continued
The market value of the pension assets in these plans and long term expected rate of return as at 31 December 2005 and 31 December 2004 are detailed below:

At 31 December 2005
Equity
Bonds
Other

Present value of unfunded obligations
Present value of funded obligations
Present value of pension plan liabilities
Surplus/(deficit) in the pension plans
Surplus restriction related to pension plans
Recognised pension plan assets/(liabilities)
Amounts in the balance sheet
Pension assets
Pension liabilities

At 31 December 2004
Equity
Bonds
Other

Present value of unfunded obligations
Present value of funded obligations
Present value of pension plan liabilities
Deficit in the pension plans
Recognised pension plan liabilities
Amounts in the balance sheet
Pension assets
Pension liabilities

Rate of 
return
%
10.7
6.7
6.5

Rate of 
return
%
11.3
7.4
7.5

Southern Africa

The Americas

Fair value
US$ 
million
1,094
333
635
2,062
(9)
(1,887)
(1,896)
166
(103)
63

72
(9)
63

Rate of 
return
%
5.4
6.3
5.0

Fair value
US$
million
–
81
4
85
(88)
(101)
(189)
(104)
–
(104)

–
(104)
(104)

Southern Africa

The Americas

Fair value
US$ 
million
990
327
656
1,973
(11)
(2,006)
(2,017)
(44)
(44)

–
(44)
(44)

Rate of 
return
%
9.3
9.8
9.2

Fair value
US$
million
58
111
4
173
(76)
(221)
(297)
(124)
(124)

–
(124)
(124)

Rate of 
return
%
7.7
4.5
5.7

Rate of 
return
%
7.9
5.0
5.5

Europe

Fair value
US$ 
million
825
490
77
1,392
(156)
(1,744)
(1,900)
(508)
(4)
(512)

2
(514)
(512)

Europe

Fair value
US$ 
million
778
459
96
1,333
(116)
(1,611)
(1,727)
(394)
(394)

2
(396)
(394)

Total

Fair value
US$
million
1,919
904
716
3,539
(253)
(3,732)
(3,985)
(446)
(107)
(553)

74
(627)
(553)

Total

Fair value
US$
million
1,826
897
756
3,479
(203)
(3,838)
(4,041)
(562)
(562)

2
(564)
(562)

The Group is continuing to review the impact of legislation passed in 2001 in South
Africa on the usable surpluses in its South African plans. The actuaries to the Group
plans have not yet finalised their calculations in respect of the apportionment of the
surplus from the plans. The liabilities shown above in respect of South Africa have
been increased where applicable based on the actuaries’ current estimates of
complying with this new legislation at the relevant date.

The actual return on plan assets in respect of defined benefit pension schemes 
was $679 million (2004: $420 million).

Post retirement medical plans
Qualified independent actuaries carry out full valuations every three years using the
projected unit method. The actuaries have updated the valuations to 31 December 2005.

The Group’s provision of anti-retroviral therapy to HIV positive staff has not
significantly impacted the post-retirement medical plan liability.

Income statement
The amounts recognised in the income statement are as follows:

2005

Post-
retirement
medical
plans

Pension 
plans

Total
plans

Pension 
plans

Post-
retirement
medical
plans

2004

Total
plans

67
(5)

(25)
37

8
2

75
(3)

(2)
8

(27)
45

73
8

(1)
80

27
–

100
8

(2)
25

(3)
105

(241)

–

(241)

(257)

–

(257)

229

(12)

25

41

41

49

270

248

29

74

(9)

71

50

50

75

298

41

146

US$ million
Analysis of the amount 
charged to operating profit
Current service costs
Past service costs
Other amounts charged 
to profit and loss
(curtailments and settlements)
Total within operating costs
Analysis of the amount 
charged to net finance costs
Expected return on 
plan assets(1)
Interest costs on 
plan liabilities(2)
Net charge to other 
net finance costs
Total charge to 
income statement

(1) Included in investment income.

(2) Included in interest expense.

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Notes to financial statements continued

28. Retirement benefits continued
Movement analysis
The changes in the present value of defined benefit obligations are as follows:

29. Called-up share capital and share-based payments
Called-up share capital

Number of shares US$ million

Number of shares US$ million

2005

2004

US$ million
As at 1 January
Current service cost
Business combinations and
disposals of subsidiaries
Past service costs and 
effects of settlements 
and curtailments
Interest cost
Actuarial losses
Benefit paid
Contribution paid by 
other members
Reclassifications
Currency movements
As at 31 December

2005

2004

Post-
retirement
medical
plans
(658)
(8)

Pension 
plans
(4,035)
(67)

Total
plans
(4,693)
(75)

Pension 
plans
(3,317)
(73)

Post-
retirement
medical
plans
(571)
(27)

Total
plans
(3,888)
(100)

Authorised:
5% cumulative preference 
shares of £1 each
Ordinary shares of 
50 US cents each

50,000

–

50,000

–

2,000,000,000

1,000
1,000

2,000,000,000

1,000
1,000

51

8

59

122

31

153

Called up, allotted and fully paid:
5% cumulative preference 
shares of £1 each

50,000

–

50,000

–

54
(229)
(435)
178

–
(41)
(67)
36

54
(270)
(502)
214

(7)
(248)
(198)
159

2
(50)
(22)
–

(5)
(298)
(220)
159

(16)
(11)
525
(3,985)

(2)
–
82
(650)

(18)
(11)
607
(4,635)

(18)
(35)
(426)
(4,041)

45
35
(97)
(654)

27
–
(523)
(4,695)

Ordinary shares of 
50 US cents each:
At 1 January
Issued under 
share option scheme
Acquisition of Frantschach
Acquisition of Bauernfeind
Other
At 31 December

1,493,839,387

747

1,476,304,626

738

–
–
–
16,509
1,493,855,896

–
–
–
–
747

4,028,367
8,181,998
5,309,286
15,110
1,493,839,387

2
4
3
–
747

The changes in the fair value of plan assets are as follows:

US$ million
As at 1 January
Expected return
Actuarial gains
Business combinations and
disposals of subsidiaries
Contributions paid 
by employer
Contributions paid 
by other members
Benefit paid
Effects of settlements 
and curtailments
Reclassifications
Currency movements
As at 31 December

Post-
retirement
medical
plans
15
–
–

Pension 
plans
3,479
241
438

2005

Total
plans
3,494
241
438

Post-
retirement
medical
plans
11
–
–

Pension 
plans
2,831
257
163

(2)

73

16
(163)

(16)
9
(536)
3,539

–

2

(2)

(96)

75

89

–
(1)

16
(164)

18
(159)

–
–
6
22

(16)
9
(530)
3,561

–

376
3,479

–

–

–
–

–

4
15

2004

Total
plans
2,842
257
163

(96)

89

18
(159)

–
–
380
3,494

Assumed healthcare trend rates have a significant effect on the amounts recognised in
profit or loss. A 1% change in assumed healthcare cost trend rates would have the
following effects:

At general meetings, every member who is present in person has one vote on a show
of hands and, on a poll, every member who is present in person or by proxy has one
vote for every ordinary share held.

In the event of winding up, the holders of the cumulative preference shares will be
entitled to the repayment of a sum equal to the nominal capital paid up, or credited as
paid up, on the cumulative preference shares held by them and any accrued dividend,
whether such dividend has been earned or declared or not, calculated up to the date of
the winding up.

During 2005, 12,617 ordinary shares of 50 US cents each were allotted in respect 
of certain non-executive directors by subscription of their after tax directors’ fees
(2004: 15,110). 3,892 ordinary shares of 50 US cents each were allotted upon the
conversion of Anglo American plc convertible bonds due 2007 (2004: nil). No ordinary
shares of 50 US cents were allotted on exercise of employee share option plans
(2004: 4,028,367).

Share-based payments
During the year ended 31 December 2005, the Group had six share-based payment
arrangements with employees, the details of which are described in the remuneration
report. All of the Group’s schemes are equity settled, either by award of options to
acquire ordinary shares (ESOS, SAYE and former AAC Executive Share Incentive
Scheme) or award of ordinary shares (BSP, LTIP, SIP and Deferred Bonus Matching
schemes). The Deferred Bonus Matching scheme and the share option schemes are
now closed to new participants, the latter schemes having been replaced with the BSP. 

US$ million
Effect on the sum of service cost and interest cost
Effect on defined benefit obligation

1%
increase
8
76

1% 
decrease
(5)
(54)

The provision of shares to certain of the Group’s schemes is facilitated by an employee
benefit trust. The employee benefit trust has waived the right to receive dividends on
these shares. The costs of operating the trust are borne by the Group but are not
material. The cost of shares purchased by the trust is presented against retained
earnings in accordance with IAS 32 (see note 33).

The total share-based payment charge for the year to date was made up as follows:

US$ million
ESOS
BSP
LTIP
Other schemes
Total share-based payment expense

Year
ended

Year
ended
31 Dec 05 31 Dec 04
26
1
11
3
41

30
15
18
6
69

In accordance with the transitional provisions set out in the amendment to IAS 19,
disclosures are presented prospectively from the 2004 reporting period.

The Group expects to contribute approximately $297 million to its defined benefit
pension plan and $43 million to its post retirement medical plan in 2006.

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29. Called-up share capital and share-based payments continued
The fair values of options granted under the ESOS and SAYE schemes, being the more material option schemes, were calculated using a Black Scholes model. 
The assumptions used in these calculations for the current and prior years are set out in the tables below(1):

Arrangement
Date of grant
Number of instruments
Exercise price (£)
Share price at the date of grant (£)
Contractual life
Vesting conditions(3)
Expected volatility
Expected option life
Risk free interest rate (%)
Expected departures
Expected outcome of meeting performance criteria (at date of grant)
Fair value per option granted (weighted average) (£)

ESOS(2)
05/01/05 – 28/02/05
58,429
12.12 – 12.96
12.12 – 12.96
10
3
25%
5
4.49 – 4.75
5% pa
100%
2.69

Year ended
31 Dec 05

SAYE(2)
28/04/05
773,541
10.15
11.30
3.5 – 7.5
3 – 7
25%
3.5 – 7.5
4.49
5% pa
n/a
2.78

ESOS(2)
01/03/04 – 10/08/04
7,970,095
11.52 – 13.43
11.52 – 13.43
10
3
30%
5
4.66 – 4.89
5% pa
100%
3.32

Year ended 
31 Dec 04

SAYE(2)
30/03/04
396,662
10.81
13.08
3.5 – 7.5
3 – 7
30%
3.5 – 7.5
4.56 – 4.73
5% pa
n/a
3.91

The fair value of ordinary shares awarded under the BSP and LTIP – ROCE, being the more material share schemes, was calculated using a Black Scholes model. The fair
value of shares awarded under the LTIP – TSR scheme was calculated using a Monte Carlo model. The assumptions used in these calculations for the current and prior years
are set out in the tables below(5):

Arrangement
Date of grant
Number of instruments
Exercise price (£)
Share price at the date of grant (£)
Contractual life
Vesting conditions
Expected volatility
Expected option life
Risk free interest rate (%)
Expected departures
Expected outcome of meeting performance
criteria (at date of grant)
Fair value per option granted (weighted average)(£)

BSP(2)
08/03/05
2,533,220
–
13.12
3
(4)

25%
3
4.84
5% pa

44 – 100%
12.21

LTIP – ROCE(2)
02/04/05
1,100,000
–
12.68
3
(5)

25%
3
4.70
5% pa

65%
11.59

Year ended 
31 Dec 05

LTIP – TSR(2)
02/04/05
1,100,000
–
12.68
3
(6)

Year ended 
31 Dec 04

BSP(2)

LTIP – ROCE(2)

LTIP – TSR(2)
28/05/04 25/03/04 – 26/04/04 25/03/04 – 26/04/04
917,438
917,438
511,428
–
–
–
12.62 – 12.34
12.62 – 12.34 
11.44
3
3
3
(6)
(5)
(4)

25%
3
4.70
5% pa

30%
3
5.14
5% pa

n/a 44 – 100%
11.00

3.51

30%
3
4.55 – 4.87
5% pa

65%
11.35

30%
3
4.55 – 4.87
5% pa

n/a
5.68

(1) A progressive dividend growth policy is assumed in all fair value calculations.

(2) The number of instruments used in the fair value models differs to the total number of instruments awarded in the year due to awards made subsequent to the fair value calculations taking place. 

The fair value calculated per the assumptions above has been applied to the total number of awards. The difference in income statement charge is not considered significant.

(3) Number of years continuous employment.

(4) 3 years continuous employment with enhancement shares having variable vesting based on non-market based performance conditions.

(5) Variable vesting dependent on 3 years continuous employment and Group ROCE target being achieved.

(6) Variable vesting dependent on 3 years continuous employment and market based performance conditions being achieved.

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Notes to financial statements continued

29. Called-up share capital and share-based payments continued
The expected volatility is based on historic volatility over the last five years. The expected life is the average expected period to exercise. The risk free rate of return is 
the yield on zero-coupon UK government bonds with a term equal to five years (2004: government bond yields of a term similar to the expected life of the option).

The charges arising in respect of the other employee share schemes that the Group operated during the year are not considered material.

A reconciliation of option movements for the more significant share-based payment arrangements over the year to 31 December 2005 and the prior period are shown
below. All options outstanding at 31 December 2005 with an exercise date on or prior to 31 December 2005 are deemed exercisable. Options were exercised regularly
during the period and the weighted average share price for the year ended 31 December 2005 was £14.36 (2004: £12.25).

Executive Share Option Scheme(1)
Options to acquire ordinary shares of 50 US cents were outstanding under the terms of this scheme as follows:

At 31 December 2005

Year of grant
1999
1999
2000
2000
2000
2001
2001
2002
2002
2003
2003
2003
2004
2004
2004
2005
2005
2005
2005

Date exercisable
24 June 2002 to 23 June 2009
19 October 2002 to 18 October 2009
23 March 2003 to 22 March 2010
26 June 2003 to 25 June 2010
12 September 2003 to 11 September 2010
2 April 2004 to 1 April 2011
13 September 2004 to 12 September 2011
18 March 2005 to 17 March 2012
13 September 2005 to 12 September 2012
5 March 2006 to 4 March 2013
13 August 2006 to 12 August 2013
1 October 2006 to 30 September 2013
1 March 2007 to 28 February 2014
10 August 2007 to 9 August 2014
29 November 2009 to 28 November 2014
6 January 2008 to 4 January 2015
28 February 2008 to 27 February 2015
1 August 2008 to 31 July 2015
19 August 2008 to 18 August 2015

At 31 December 2004

Year of grant
1999
1999
2000
2000
2000
2001
2001
2002
2002
2003
2003
2003
2004
2004
2004

Date exercisable
24 June 2002 to 23 June 2009
19 October 2002 to 18 October 2009
23 March 2003 to 22 March 2010
26 June 2003 to 25 June 2010
12 September 2003 to 11 September 2010
2 April 2004 to 1 April 2011
13 September 2004 to 12 September 2011
18 March 2005 to 17 March 2012
13 September 2005 to 12 September 2012
5 March 2006 to 4 March 2013
13 August 2006 to 12 August 2013
1 October 2006 to 30 September 2013
1 March 2007 to 28 February 2014
10 August 2007 to 9 August 2014
29 November 2009 to 28 November 2014

See page 76 for footnotes.

Option price 
per share £
6.98
8.00
7.66
7.66
10.19
10.03
8.00
11.50
8.05
9.28
11.41
10.81
13.43
11.52
12.73
12.12
12.96
14.40
13.94

Option price 
per share £
6.98
8.00
7.66
7.66
10.19
10.03
8.00
11.50
8.05
9.28
11.41
10.81
13.43
11.52
12.73

Options
outstanding
1 Jan 2005
2,885,866
201,972
3,582,552
69,816
137,112
6,833,964
115,200
7,152,218
117,890
12,506,385
242,398
70,000
7,720,769
212,031
11,147
–
–
–
–
41,859,320

Options
outstanding
1 Jan 2004
3,411,570
277,004
4,411,972
89,816
174,168
7,212,817
115,200
7,380,883
117,892
12,676,004
242,398
70,000
–
–
–
36,179,724

Options
granted during
the year
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
37,579
20,850
18,000
5,500
81,929

Options
granted during
the year
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
7,768,369
216,031
11,147
7,995,547

Options
exercised
in year
1,041,512
138,468
1,337,852
46,816
69,112
3,543,616
51,850
3,476,369
49,788
746,970
5,345
–
296,307
–
–
–
–
–
–
10,804,005

Options
exercised
in year
524,704
75,032
821,420
20,000
37,056
341,861
–
152,945
–
12,500
–
–
–
–
–
1,985,518

Options
forfeited
in year
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
7,600
–
29,500
–
–
5,000
–
–
–
–
–
–
42,100

Options
forfeited
in year
–
–
8,000
–
–
12,000
–
75,720
–
157,119
–
–
47,600
4,000
–
304,439

Options
expired
in year
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
8,728
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
8,728

Options
expired
in year
1,000
–
–
–
–
24,992
–
–
2
–
–
–
–
–
–
25,994

Options
outstanding
31 Dec 2005
1,844,354
63,504
2,244,700
23,000
68,000
3,290,348
63,350
3,659,521
68,102
11,729,915
237,053
70,000
7,419,462
212,031
11,147
37,579
20,850
18,000
5,500
31,086,416

Options
outstanding
31 Dec 2004
2,885,866
201,972
3,582,552
69,816
137,112
6,833,964
115,200
7,152,218
117,890
12,506,385
242,398
70,000
7,720,769
212,031
11,147
41,859,320

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29. Called-up share capital and share-based payments continued
SAYE Share Option Scheme(1)
Options to acquire ordinary shares of 50 US cents were outstanding under the terms of this scheme as follows:

At 31 December 2005

Year of grant
1999
1999
2000
2000
2001
2001
2001
2002
2002
2002
2003
2003
2003
2004
2004
2004
2005
2005
2005

Date exercisable
1 September 2004 to 28 February 2005
1 September 2006 to 28 February 2007
1 July 2005 to 31 December 2005
1 July 2007 to 31 December 2007
1 July 2004 to 31 December 2004
1 July 2006 to 31 December 2006
1 July 2008 to 31 December 2008
1 September 2005 to 28 February 2006
1 September 2007 to 28 February 2008
1 September 2009 to 28 February 2010
1 September 2006 to 28 February 2007
1 September 2008 to 28 February 2009
1 September 2010 to 28 February 2011
1 September 2007 to 28 February 2008
1 September 2009 to 28 February 2010
1 September 2011 to 28 February 2012
1 September 2008 to 28 February 2009
1 September 2010 to 28 February 2011
1 September 2012 to 28 February 2013

At 31 December 2004

Year of grant
1999
1999
2000
2000
2000
2001
2001
2001
2002
2002
2002
2003
2003
2003
2004
2004
2004

Date exercisable
1 September 2004 to 28 February 2005
1 September 2006 to 28 February 2007
1 July 2003 to 31 December 2003(2)
1 July 2005 to 31 December 2005
1 July 2007 to 31 December 2007
1 July 2004 to 31 December 2004
1 July 2006 to 31 December 2006
1 July 2008 to 31 December 2008
1 September 2005 to 28 February 2006
1 September 2007 to 28 February 2008
1 September 2009 to 28 February 2010
1 September 2006 to 28 February 2007
1 September 2008 to 28 February 2009
1 September 2010 to 28 February 2011
1 September 2007 to 28 February 2008
1 September 2009 to 28 February 2010
1 September 2011 to 28 February 2012

Former AAC Executive Share Incentive Scheme(1)
At 31 December 2005

Year of grant
1990-1997
1998
1999

Date exercisable
1 January 1999 to 15 December 2007
1 January 2000 to 4 December 2008
4 January 2001 to 4 January 2009

At 31 December 2004

Year of grant
1990-1997
1998
1999

Date exercisable
1 January 1999 to 15 December 2007
1 January 2000 to 4 December 2008
4 January 2001 to 4 January 2009

Option price 
per share £
6.38
6.38
4.85
4.85
8.45
8.45
8.45
9.23
9.23
9.23
7.52
7.52
7.52
10.81
10.81
10.81
10.15
10.15
10.15

Option price 
per share £
6.38
6.38
4.85
4.85
4.85
8.45
8.45
8.45
9.23
9.23
9.23
7.52
7.52
7.52
10.81
10.81
10.81

Options
outstanding
1 Jan 2005
5,580
30,740
1,279,300
359,896
13,763
201,350
55,868
202,906
137,962
45,372
503,209
218,548
60,914
221,544
123,361
29,742
–
–
–
3,490,055

Options
outstanding
1 Jan 2004
153,408
34,432
24,325
1,336,760
403,064
267,732
218,877
63,775
228,343
152,320
51,407
578,009
241,853
81,680
–
–
–
3,835,985

Weighted average 
option price 
per share £
4.72
4.57
3.82

Options
granted during
the year
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
387,357
323,089
63,095
773,541

Options
granted during
the year
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
237,004
129,404
30,393
396,801

Options
outstanding
1 Jan 2005
419,200
8,397,100
239,500
9,055,800

Weighted average 
option price 
per share £
4.72
4.57
3.82

Options
outstanding
1 Jan 2004
503,500
10,109,700
390,900
11,004,100

Options
exercised
in year
3,692
5,918
1,259,008
8,875
2,491
7,415
1,088
183,513
1,847
326
12,222
3,311
200
1,464
376
325
110
30
–
1,492,211

Options
exercised
in year
146,987
3,285
5,525
28,776
19,634
248,543
2,010
1,710
3,038
–
65
3,968
639
608
48
57
–
464,893

Options
exercised
in year
255,900
3,039,400
119,400
3,414,700

Options
exercised
in year
84,300
1,712,600
151,400
1,948,300

Options
forfeited
in year
1,888
228
–
13,017
11,272
10,149
2,305
10,981
13,923
7,665
37,632
16,674
5,945
26,529
14,351
2,373
11,407
1,363
887
188,589

Options
forfeited
in year
–
–
18,785
19,968
15,124
4,964
13,976
4,427
20,481
14,358
5,841
62,145
20,598
15,669
14,817
5,046
651
236,850

Options
forfeited
in year
–
–
–
–

Options
forfeited
in year
–
–
–
–

Options
expired
in year
–
302
625
805
–
2,360
391
895
1,769
295
9,095
5,157
460
3,547
2,251
1,303
1,568
685
–
31,508

Options
expired
in year
841
407
15
8,716
8,410
462
1,541
1,770
1,918
–
129
8,687
2,068
4,489
595
940
–
40,988

Options
expired
in year
–
–
–
–

Options
expired
in year
–
–
–
–

Options
outstanding
31 Dec 2005
–
24,292
19,667
337,199
–
181,426
52,084
7,517
120,423
37,086
444,260
193,406
54,309
190,004
106,383
25,741
374,272
321,011
62,208
2,551,288

Options
outstanding
31 Dec 2004
5,580
30,740
–
1,279,300
359,896
13,763
201,350
55,868
202,906
137,962
45,372
503,209
218,548
60,914
221,544
123,361
29,742
3,490,055

Options
outstanding
31 Dec 2005
163,300
5,357,700
120,100
5,641,100

Options
outstanding
31 Dec 2004
419,200
8,397,100
239,500
9,055,800

The above share option prices have been calculated using a weighted average option price based on the shares outstanding at 31 December 2005 and converted to sterling using
an exchange rate of £1.00 = 11.57 ZAR (2004: £1 = ZAR 10.85).

See following page for footnotes.

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Notes to financial statements continued

29. Called-up share capital and share-based payments continued
Long Term Incentive Plan(1)(3)
Ordinary shares of 50 US cents may be awarded for no consideration under the terms of this scheme. The number of shares outstanding is as shown below:

At 31 December 2005

Year of grant
2001
2002
2003
2004
2004
2004
2005
2005

Date exercisable
15 April 2004 to 14 April 2005
25 May 2005 to 24 May 2006
11 April 2006 to 10 April 2007
25 March 2007 to 24 March 2008
26 April 2007 to 25 April 2008
1 September 2007 to 31 August 2008
2 April 2008 to 1 April 2009
1 June 2008 to 30 June 2009

At 31 December 2004

Year of grant
2001
2002
2003
2004
2004
2004

Date exercisable
15 April 2004 to 14 April 2005
25 May 2005 to 24 May 2006
11 April 2006 to 10 April 2007
25 March 2007 to 24 March 2008
26 April 2007 to 25 April 2008
1 September 2007 to 31 August 2008

Shares
outstanding
1 Jan 2005
82,692
1,341,783
1,879,163
1,617,079
171,468
10,000
–
–
5,102,185

Shares
outstanding
1 Jan 2004
1,313,483
1,421,525
1,956,551
–
–
–
4,691,559

Shares
conditionally
awarded during 
the year
–
–
–
–
–
–
2,177,993
61,993
2,239,986

Shares
conditionally
awarded during 
the year
–
–
–
1,639,079
174,664
10,000
1,823,743

Shares
vested
in year
82,692
916,769
–
–
–
–
–
–
999,461

Shares
vested
in year
811,009
–
–
–
–
–
811,009

Bonus Share Plan(4)
Ordinary shares of 50 US cents may be awarded under the terms of this scheme. The number of shares outstanding is as shown below:

At 31 December 2005

Year of grant
2004
2005

Performance period end date
31 December 2006
31 December 2007

At 31 December 2004

Year of grant
2004

Performance period end date
31 December 2006

Shares
outstanding
1 Jan 2005
511,860
–
511,860

Shares
outstanding
1 Jan 2004
–
–

Shares
conditionally
awarded during 
the year
–
2,534,492
2,534,492

Shares
conditionally
awarded during 
the year
511,860
511,860

Shares
vested 
in year
11,129
89,770
100,899

Shares
vested 
in year
–
–

Shares
forfeited
in year
–
360,185
12,200
9,000
1,145
–
79,600
–
462,130

Shares
forfeited
in year
419,782
79,742
77,388
22,000
3,196
–
602,108

Shares
forfeited
in year
2,993
26,110
29,103

Shares
forfeited
in year
–
–

Shares
expired
in year
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–

Shares
expired
in year
–
–
–
–
–
–
–

Shares
expired
in year
–
–
–

Shares
expired
in year
–
–

Shares
outstanding
31 Dec 2005
–
64,829
1,866,963
1,608,079
170,323
10,000
2,098,393
61,993
5,880,580

Shares
outstanding
31 Dec 2004
82,692
1,341,783
1,879,163
1,617,079
171,468
10,000
5,102,185

Shares
outstanding
31 Dec 2005
497,738
2,418,612
2,916,350

Shares
outstanding
31 Dec 2004
511,860
511,860

Other share incentive schemes
During the year the Company operated a number of other share schemes under which ordinary shares of 50 US cents may be awarded for no consideration.

Deferred bonus matching
Share incentive plan

Awards outstanding at
31 December 2005
124,331
1,040,505
1,164,836

Awards outstanding at 
31 December 2004
210,994
413,992
624,986

Latest release date
1 January 2006
7 December 2007

(1) The early exercise of share options is permitted upon the termination of employment, ill-health or death.

(2) Outstanding options related to those individuals whose maturity period has been extended due to missed payments in terms of the scheme rules.

(3) The long term incentive awards are contingent on pre-established performance criteria being met. Further information in respect of this scheme is shown in the remuneration report.

(4) The Bonus Share Plan (‘BSP’) was approved by shareholders in 2004 as a replacement for the ESOS and the Deferred Bonus Plan. Further information in respect of the BSP, including performance conditions, is shown in the

remuneration report.

Employee benefit trust
The provision of shares to certain of the Company’s share option and share incentive schemes is facilitated by an employee benefit trust. During 2005 17,516,652 (2004:
1,600,926) shares were sold to employees on exercise of their options, and provisional allocations were made to options already awarded. The employee benefit trust has 
waived the right to receive dividends on these shares.

The market value of the 37.7 million shares held by the trust at 31 December 2005 was $744 million. At December 2004 the market value of the 55.1 million shares held by the
trust was $1,296 million.

The costs of operating the trust are borne by the Group but are not material.

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31. Disposal of subsidiaries and businesses

US$ million
Net assets disposed
Intangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets
Biological assets
Financial asset investments
Deferred tax assets
Inventories
Trade and other receivables
Cash and cash equivalents
Short term borrowings
Trade and other payables
Medium and long term borrowings
Retirement benefit obligations
Provisions for liabilities and charges
Deferred tax liabilities
Minority interests
Liabilities retained
Profit on disposal
Disposal proceeds

Net cash disposed
Deferred consideration on allotted shares
Net cash inflow from disposal 
of subsidiaries during the year

(1) Not previously classified as held for sale.

Other

Boart
disposals(1) Longyear

2005
Total

2004
Total

6
49
1
–
–
33
55
7
(1)
(32)
(10)
(4)
(16)
–
(3)
–
9
94

(7)
–

37
129
–
20
23
100
162
51
(2)
(196)
–
(57)
–
–
–
95
21
383

(51)
–

43
178
1
20
23
133
217
58
(3)
(228)
(10)
(61)
(16)
–
(3)
95
30
477

(58)
–

–
363
17
–
2
60
110
39
(6)
(113)
(23)
(71)
(68)
(6)
–
–
20
324

(39)
(11)

87

332

419

274

Subsidiaries disposed of during the year principally include Boart Longyear, which was
sold in July 2005. The net assets of Boart Longyear were reclassified as held for sale at
30 June 2005.

The cash flows of the disposed subsidiaries did not have a material effect on the cash
flow statement.

32. Disposal groups and non-current assets held for sale
There were no assets and liabilities relating to disposal groups at year end. Net assets
previously classified as held for sale at 30 June 2005 that were disposed of during the
year are disclosed in note 31.

The net carrying amount of assets and associated liabilities reclassified as held for sale
during the year were written down by $36 million (after tax) in the current period to
their fair value less costs to sell.

30. Business combinations
The Group made one material acquisition in the year. On 22 November 2005, the
Group acquired the remaining 48.75% minority interest in Ticor Ltd (‘Ticor’) for a total
cash consideration of $177 million. Ticor became 100% owned as a result of this
transaction. Net assets acquired in the transaction were $191 million. $14 million of
negative goodwill arising on acquisition of the minorities has been written back to the
income statement as a special operating item in accordance with IFRS 3. Profit after tax
and minority interest of Ticor for the period from 1 January 2005 to its acquisition on
22 November 2005 was $10 million. Ticor’s loss attributable to shareholders for the
period since acquisition to 31 December 2005 was $67 million.

There were no significant adjustments made to the fair values estimated relating to
prior year acquisitions. Principal acquisitions made during the year to 31 December
2004, accounted for under the acquisition method were:

Name of company acquired
Frantschach AG
Ashanti Goldfields
Roman Bauernfeind Holding AG
AngloGold Ashanti Limited
Anglo Platinum Limited

Percentage
acquired

30%
100%
100%
5.2%
0.9%

Other acquisitions in the year ended 31 December 2004 included additional
consideration and goodwill of $120 million relating to the acquisition of Minera Sur
Andes (formerly Disputada) in 2002. This was the maximum amount payable as 
a result of copper prices reaching a certain average threshold since the date of
acquisition. $34 million of this additional consideration was paid in the year ended 
31 December 2004. The remaining $86 million additional consideration was paid
during the year ended 31 December 2005.

Aggregate fair values of 2004 acquisitions, reconciled to the net cash paid is set 
out below:

US$ million
Net assets acquired
Intangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets
Other fixed asset investments
Stocks
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
Short term borrowings
Other current liabilities
Long term borrowings
Retirement benefit obligations
Deferred tax liabilities
Provision for liabilities and charges
Equity minority interest
Net tangible assets acquired
Goodwill arising on acquisition
Total cost of acquisition
Satisfied by
Net cash acquired
Shares issued by subsidiary
Shares issued by Group
Deferred consideration
Amounts paid in prior year
Net cash paid

Total

45
3,640
63
129
321
77
(249)
(548)
(314)
(14)
(839)
(112)
402
2,601
377
2,978

77
1,366
309
87
4
1,135

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Notes to financial statements continued

33. Reconciliation of changes in equity

US$ million
Balance at 1 January 2004
Total recognised income and expense
Dividends paid
Shares issued
Share-based payments
Subsidiary shares issued
Issue of shares to minority interests
Dividends paid to minority interests
Deemed disposal of AngloGold
Balance at 31 December 2004
Adoption of IAS 32 and IAS 39 (see note 41)
Balance at 1 January 2005
Total recognised income and expense
Dividends paid
Shares issued
Share-based payments
Disposal of businesses
Issue of shares to minority interests
Dividends paid to minority interests
Exercise of employee share options
Purchase of minority interests
Balance at 31 December 2005

Total
share
capital(1)
2,022
–
–
358
–
–
–
–
–
2,380
–
2,380
–
–
4
–
–
–
–
–
–
2,384

Retained
earnings(2)
15,012
3,474
(827)
–
12
–
–
–
–
17,671
(231)
17,440
3,364
(1,137)
–
–
–
–
–
240
–
19,907

Attributable to equity shareholders of the Company

Share-
based
payment
reserve
25
–
–
–
30
–
–
–
–
55
–
55
–
–
–
100
–
–
–
–
–
155

Cumulative
translation
adjustment
reserve(3)
–
2,247
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
2,247
–
2,247
(1,908)
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
339

Fair value
and other
reserves(3)
772
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
772
226
998
(162)
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
836

Minority
interests
3,365
755
–
–
3
890
(402)
(178)
155
4,588
(122)
4,466
82
–
–
6
(3)
16
(421)
–
(189)
3,957

Total
equity
21,196
6,476
(827)
358
45
890
(402)
(178)
155
27,713
(127)
27,586
1,376
(1,137)
4
106
(3)
16
(421)
240
(189)
27,578

(1) Total share capital comprises called-up share capital and the share premium account.

(2) Retained earnings is stated after deducting $456 million (2004: $622 million) of treasury shares. Treasury shares comprise shares of Anglo American plc held in the employee benefit trust to meet certain of the Group’s

employee share remuneration schemes. 17,516,652 million of shares (2004: 1,600,926 million) were issued from the trust during the year.

(3) Other reserves of $1,330 million (2004: $3,074 million) on the balance sheet comprise share-based payment reserve $155 million (2004: $55 million), cumulative translation adjustment reserve of $339 million 

(2004: $2,247 million) and fair value and other reserves of $836 million (2004: $772 million). Fair value and other reserves are further analysed below.

Fair value and other reserves comprise:

US$ million
Balance at 1 January 2004
Balance at 31 December 2004
Adoption of IAS 32 and IAS 39 (see note 41)
Balance at 1 January 2005
Total recognised income and expense
Balance at 31 December 2005

Convertible
debt
reserve
–
–
128
128
3
131

Available
for sale
reserve
–
–
48
48
6
54

Cash flow
hedge
reserve
–
–
50
50
(171)
(121)

Other
reserves(1)
772
772
–
772
–
772

Total fair 
value and
other 
reserves
772
772
226
998
(162)
836

(1) Other reserves comprise $690 million (2004: $690 million) legal reserve and $82 million (2004: $82 million) capital redemption reserve.

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34. Consolidated cash flow analysis
a) Reconciliation of profit before tax to cash inflows from operations

b) Cash and cash equivalents

US$ million
Cash and cash equivalents per balance sheet
Bank overdrafts
Net cash and cash equivalents per cash flow statement

2005
3,430
(111)
3,319

2004
2,955
(174)
2,781

US$ million
Profit before tax
Depreciation and amortisation
Share option expense
Special items and remeasurements of subsidiaries and joint ventures
Net finance costs before remeasurements
Fair value gains before special items and remeasurements
Net income from associates
Provisions
Increase in inventories
Increase in operating debtors
Increase in operating creditors
Other adjustments
Cash inflows from operations

2005
5,208
2,441
92
365
428
(278)
(657)
113
(453)
(600)
539
67
7,265

2004
4,864
2,107
50
(928)
255
–
(550)
17
(279)
(444)
113
86
5,291

c) Movement in net debt

US$ million
Balance at 1 January 2004
Cash flow
Business combinations excluding cash and cash equivalents
Disposals excluding cash and cash equivalents
Other non-cash movements
Reclassifications
Currency movements
Balance at 31 December 2004
IAS 32 and IAS 39 adjustments
Balance at 1 January 2005
Cash flow
Business combinations/disposal of business
Unwinding of discount of convertible debt
Reclassifications
Movement in fair value
Other non-cash movements
Currency movements
Closing balance at 31 December 2005

Debt due within
one year

Debt due after(4)

one year

Cash and

cash equivalents(1)(2)

2,186
486
–
–
–
–
109
2,781
–
2,781
602
–
–
–
–
–
(64)
3,319

Carrying

value(2)
(4,143)
1,830
(249)
6
(4)
(309)
(340)
(3,209)
(63)
(3,272)
1,356
2
–
(300)
–
–
249
(1,965)

Hedge(3)
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
55
55
25
–
–
–
(67)
–
–
13

Carrying
value
(6,997)
(392)
(314)
23
(15)
309
(431)
(7,817)
(144)
(7,961)
632
5
(53)
299
12
–
703
(6,363)

Current
financial asset
investments
25
(23)
–
–
–
–
–
2
–
2
(13)
–
–
1
–
29
(3)
16

Hedge(3)
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
302
302
–
–
–
–
(302)
–
–
–

Total
net debt(5)
(8,929)
1,901
(563)
29
(19)
–
(662)
(8,243)
150
(8,093)
2,602
7
(53)
–
(357)
29
885
(4,980)

(1) The Group operates in certain countries (principally South Africa and Venezuela) where the existence of exchange controls may restrict the use of certain cash balances. These restrictions are not expected to have any material

effect on the Group’s ability to meet its ongoing obligations. 

(2) Excludes overdrafts, which are included as cash and cash equivalents. Short term borrowings on the balance sheet of $2,076 million (2004: $3,383 million) include $111 million (2004: $174 million) of overdrafts.

(3) Derivatives of net debt items that have been designated as hedges and are effective are included within this table to give a true reflection of the Group’s net debt position at period end. These derivatives are classified within

other financial assets/(liabilities) (derivatives).

(4) Debt due after one year includes convertible debt of $1,975 million (2004: $2,081 million), (see note 24).

(5) Net debt as shown on the balance sheet totalling $4,993 million (2004: $8,243 million) excludes the effect of hedge instruments.

d) EBITDA by business segment

US$ million

By business segment
Platinum
Gold
Diamonds
Coal
Base Metals
Industrial Minerals
Ferrous Metals and Industries
Paper and Packaging
Exploration
Corporate Activities
EBITDA

EBITDA is stated before special items and is reconciled to total profit from operations and associates as follows:

US$ million
Total profit from operations and associates
Special items (including associates)
Net profit on disposals (including associates)
Depreciation and amortisation: subsidiaries and joint ventures
Share of associates’ interest, tax, depreciation, amortisation and underlying minority interest
EBITDA

2005

2004

1,282
871
655
1,243
1,990
618
1,779
916
(150)
(245)
8,959

2005
5,601
633
(185)
2,441
469
8,959

853
694
655
687
1,625
638
1,231
978
(120)
(210)
7,031

2004
5,231
92
(1,025)
2,107
626
7,031

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Notes to financial statements continued

35. Capital commitments

US$ million
Contracted but not provided

2005
1,247

2004
825

The Company and its subsidiaries, in the ordinary course of business, enter into
various sales, purchase and service transactions with joint ventures and associates
and others in which the Group has a material interest. These transactions are under
terms that are no less favourable than those arranged with third parties. These
transactions, in total, are not considered to be significant.

36. Contingent liabilities and contingent assets
The Group is subject to various claims which arise in the ordinary course of business.
Having taken appropriate legal advice, the Group believe that the likelihood of a
material liability arising is remote. Contingent liabilities comprise aggregate amounts 
of $163 million (2004: $272 million) in respect of loans and performance guarantees
given to banks and other third parties.

In addition to the amounts relating to Group companies above, under Chilean law
payment of customs duties associated with capital assets can be deferred for up to
seven years. As at 31 December 2005, Collahuasi has potential deferred customs
duties of nil (2004: $3 million).

At 31 December 2005, contingent liabilities of $2 million (2004: $2 million) were
secured on the assets of the Group.

There were no significant contingent assets in the Group at either 31 December 2005
or 31 December 2004.

37. Operating leases
At 31 December 2005, the Group had the following outstanding commitments under
non-cancellable operating leases:

Dividends received from associates during the year totalled $461 million (2004: 
$368 million), as disclosed in the consolidated cash flow statement.

During the year Anglo Coal made payments of $16 million in respect of wharfage
charges to the Richards Bay Coal Terminal, an associate of Anglo Coal. Additionally,
Anglo Coal made a long term loan to the Richards Bay Coal Terminal of $6 million to
fund operational and capital expenditure.

The directors of the Company and their immediate relatives control 3% (2004: 3%) 
of the voting shares of the Company. 

Remuneration and benefits received by directors is disclosed in the directors’
remuneration report. Remuneration and benefits of other key management personnel is
given in note 6.

40. Reconciliation between UK GAAP and IFRS
Reconciliation of equity
The Group published financial information in accordance with IFRS for 2004, as required 
by IFRS 1, on 9 May 2005 in its news release entitled ‘International Financial Reporting
Standards (IFRS) restatements for 2004 and update on adoption of IFRS’. The news
release is published on the Company’s website, www.angloamerican.co.uk, and includes
explanations of the significant UK GAAP to IFRS differences and reconciliations for:

US$ million
Expiry date:
Within one year
One to two years
Two to five years
After five years

2005

2004

88
85
109
212
494

59
49
128
250
486

38. Changes in estimates
Anglo Platinum – metal inventories
During the year, Anglo Platinum changed its estimate of the quantities of valuation 
of inventory based on the outcome of a physical count of in-process metals. Anglo
Platinum runs a theoretical metal inventory system based on inputs, the results of
previous physical counts and outputs. Due to the nature of in-process inventories being
contained in weirs, pipes and other vessels, physical counts only take place annually.

This change in estimate has had the effect of increasing the value of inventory by 
$54 million (no physical count of in-process inventory was undertaken for the
comparative period). This results in the recognition of an after tax gain of $38 million.

Useful economic lives of tangible assets
A review of useful economic lives of tangible assets was performed during the year.
This resulted in an additional depreciation charge of $53 million for the year, which is
expected to recur over the remaining life of the mines.

31 December 2004;

• total equity as at 1 January 2004 (date of transition to IFRS), 30 June 2004 and 
• profit attributable to shareholders for the period ended 30 June 2004 and the year
• pro forma IAS 32 and IAS 39 information for the period ended 30 June 2004 and

ended 31 December 2004; and

the year ended 31 December 2004.

The news release also included detailed IFRS accounting policies and supplementary
notes to provide more information for understanding the restatements. A summary of
the detailed information presented in the news release is provided below:

US$ million 
Total equity presented under UK GAAP
Reclassification of UK GAAP minority interests within equity
Proposed dividend adjustment
Recognition of deferred tax on fair value adjustments(1)
Defined benefit pension obligations
Translation of goodwill arising post 1 January 2004
Treatment of De Beers’ preference shares
Net impairment of goodwill
Reversal of goodwill amortisation
Fair value of biological assets
Share-based payments
Net impact of other IFRS adjustments
Total equity and reserves presented under IFRS

As at
As at
01.01.04
31.12.04
19,772 24,998
4,620
815
(1,899)
(628)
21
(218)
(214)
221
14
1
(18)
21,196 27,713

3,396
622
(1,712)
(576)
–
(130)
(214)
–
26
6
6

39. Related party transactions
The Group has a related party relationship with its subsidiaries, associates and joint
ventures (see note 42).

(1) Since the release of the Group’s restated IFRS information on 9 May 2005, an additional deferred tax liability
of $227 million (£126 million) has been recognised on transition to IFRS in respect of underlying fair value
adjustments. This adjustment was taken to opening retained earnings in accordance with IFRS 1.

With effect from 1 June 2001, the cross-holding between Anglo American and 
De Beers was eliminated and Anglo American accounted for its 45% interest in DB
Investments (DBI), the holding company of De Beers Société Anonyme. Prior to 2004,
as a result of De Beers’ partial interest in Debswana Diamond Company (Proprietary)
Limited (one of the shareholders in DBI), Anglo American accounted for an additional
3.65% of DBI’s post-tax equity earnings. As part of an agreement to extend a number
of mining licenses during 2004, this partial interest was ceded by De Beers to the
Government of the Republic of Botswana. Following this restructuring, Anglo American
now accounts only for its direct 45% interest in DBI. 

At 31 December 2005, Anglo American holds $350 million (2004: $526 million) of
10% non-cumulative redeemable preference shares in DBI. Prior to the adoption of 
IAS 32 and IAS 39 these were classified within fixed asset investments: ‘equity’ (see
note 18). On adoption of IAS 32 and IAS 39 with effect from 1 January 2005, these
preference shares were reclassified as financial asset investments: ‘loans’ (see note
19) as they meet the definition of ‘debt’ within IAS 32.

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40. Reconciliation between UK GAAP and IFRS continued
Reconciliation of profit attributable to equity shareholders 
of the Company

US$ million
Attributable profit under UK GAAP
Reclassification of unrealised gains
Deferred tax on fair value adjustments
Defined benefit schemes
Recycling of currency translation adjustments
Treatment of De Beers’ preference shares
Reversal of goodwill amortisation
Fair value of biological assets
Share-based payments
Net impact of other IFRS adjustments
Attributable profit under IFRS

Year ended
31.12.04
2,913
427
41
–
30
(69)
205
(21)
(21)
(4)
3,501

Reconciliation of cash flows
The material adjustments made to the presentation of the Group’s consolidated cash
flow statement were the inclusion of cash flows from joint venture entities on a line 
by line basis in accordance with proportionate consolidation rules set out in IAS 31; 
and the inclusion of short term cash investments maturing within 90 days of deposit
previously disclosed as current asset investments as cash equivalents in accordance
with IAS 7.

Explanation of reconciling items between UK GAAP and IFRS
The more significant areas of accounting change are:

IAS 1 – Reclassification of UK GAAP minority interests within equity
Minority interests were reclassified from long term liabilities to equity in accordance
with IAS 1. Although this increased reported net assets by $4.6 billion at 31 December
2004 and $3.4 billion at 1 January 2004, it has no impact on total shareholders’ equity.

IAS 1 – Reclassification of unrealised gains
The international accounting framework provides no distinction between unrealised
and realised gains for financial reporting. As such, all unrealised gains, with the
exception of actuarial gains or losses on post-retirement schemes and currency
translation differences, are recorded through the income statement and not through 
the statement of total recognised gains and losses, as was required under UK GAAP. 

Although this reclassification has increased reported profit for the year to 31 December
2004 by $0.4 billion, there is no change to net assets.

IAS 10 – Proposed dividend adjustment
Dividends proposed are recognised in the period in which they are formally approved
for payment. This is also in accordance with the Companies Act 1985 (International
Accounting Standards and Other Accounting Amendments) Regulations 2004, 
which is effective for financial years commencing on or after 1 January 2005.

The change in timing of recognising proposed dividends and the related tax thereon
increased reported net assets of the Group as at 31 December 2004 by $815 million,
being the final 2004 proposed dividends to the Group’s shareholders and its minority
interests and by $622 million as at 1 January 2004, being the final 2003 proposed
dividends.

IAS 12 – Recognition of deferred tax on fair value adjustments
Deferred tax is recognised at acquisition as part of the assessment of the fair value 
of assets and liabilities acquired and is provided on balances previously excluded from
provision under UK GAAP such as revaluations of tangible fixed assets. The largest
temporary difference requiring additional deferred tax provision on transition arose
between the carrying value of mineral reserves and the respective tax base.

Upon adoption of IFRS, the Group recognised a deferred tax liability of $1.7 billion 
in respect of additional temporary differences arising on previous acquisitions. 
In accordance with IFRS 1 the Group took the exemption from restating acquisitions
prior to 1 January 2004, and as such this adjustment was made to reserves at 
1 January 2004. Deferred tax provided on temporary differences for acquisitions 
made after 1 January 2004 either increases the value attributed to mineral reserves 
or goodwill, depending on the nature of the temporary difference giving rise to it. 

Any deferred tax raised will unwind through the consolidated income statement as the
underlying temporary difference is amortised. The net impact from the recognition of
additional temporary differences on acquisitions was to increase profit after tax by 
$41 million for the year ended 31 December 2004. 

IAS 19 – Defined benefit pension obligation
IAS 19 requires companies to recognise the full deficit (or surplus, subject to
restrictions) of post-retirement benefits under defined benefit arrangements on the
balance sheet. The Group adopted the amendment to IAS 19 and has recognised all
actuarial gains or losses directly through equity.

This accounting change reduced consolidated net assets by approximately $0.6 billion
(net of deferred tax) as at 31 December 2004 and 1 January 2004, as the full actuarial
gains and losses of defined benefit arrangements are now reflected in reserves. There is
no material impact on net profit for the year ended 31 December 2004.

IAS 21 – Recycling of currency translation adjustment
IAS 21 requires cumulative currency translation adjustments (CTA) arising on
translation of a foreign operation to be recycled through the income statement when
that entity is disposed of. Previously, under UK GAAP, the CTA was not included in the
gain or loss calculated if that operation was sold. In accordance with IFRS 1, the Group
took the exemption from recycling foreign currency gains or losses arising before 
1 January 2004. 

The accounting policy change increased reported profit on disposal of non US dollar
operations by $30 million for the year to 31 December 2004 which represented
recycled CTA gains arising since 1 January 2004.

This accounting change had no impact on consolidated net assets, as it is effectively
recycling gains and losses reported previously in reserves back through the income
statement.

IAS 21 – Translation of goodwill arising post 1 January 2004
In accordance with IFRS 1, the Group translates non US dollar goodwill arising on
acquisitions after 1 January 2004 to the closing US dollar exchange rate. This
accounting adjustment increased net assets at 31 December 2004 by $21 million. 
The resulting foreign exchange gain arising on consolidation has been taken to the 
CTA reserve.

IAS 28 and IAS 21 – Translation of De Beers’ preference shares
Previously, under UK GAAP, US dollar preference shares held in De Beers with a
redemption value of $701 million were considered part of the Group’s long term equity
ownership in the entity. As such, the preference shares were held at historical cost and
included in the total carrying value of the associate in the consolidated balance sheet. 

Under IFRS, the US dollar preference shares, which are held by a rand functional
currency entity and are redeemable by 2010, no longer qualify as quasi-equity and
consequently were reclassified as non-current financial asset investments: equity, 
and retranslated at each period end. The resulting rand:US dollar foreign exchange
gains and losses are reported through the income statement. Under IAS 21 a 
currency loss of $112 million was recorded for the year ended 31 December 2004.
Consequently the 2004 $44 million exceptional currency loss recognised on the 
partial redemption of the preference shares under UK GAAP reporting was reversed. 

The net impact from this accounting policy difference also reduced net assets by 
$130 million as at 1 January 2004.

After the partial redemption in June 2004 of 25% of the shares, the residual carrying
value of the remaining US dollar preference shares held as at 31 December 2004 was
$526 million.

IAS 36 – Replacement of goodwill amortisation with an annual impairment test and
elimination of centrally held goodwill
IFRS does not permit the amortisation of goodwill, but requires the carrying amount to
be supported by an annual impairment test. 

For the purposes of impairment testing, goodwill is allocated to cash generating units
(CGU), or groups of CGU, that are expected to benefit from the synergies of the
combination. The group of CGU to which the goodwill is allocated represents the
lowest level at which the goodwill is monitored for internal management purposes and
is not larger than a geographical or business segment. 

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Notes to financial statements continued

40. Reconciliation between UK GAAP and IFRS continued
On transition to IFRS as at 1 January 2004, approximately $260 million of strategic
goodwill arising on the formation of Anglo American plc in 1999 was eliminated. 
In accordance with FRS 11, this goodwill reflected the increase in future shareholder
value arising from the merger of the AACSA and Minorco companies and not the
intrinsic value of Minorco assets existing at the date of restructure and was held
centrally. IFRS, however, requires that all goodwill is allocated to CGUs. The CGUs to
which this strategic goodwill would have been allocated on formation of the Group did
not support its carrying value, due to disposals or impairments made since 1999 up to
IFRS transition date. As a result, the goodwill was written off through retained earnings
at transition date.

In addition, approximately $50 million of negative goodwill was written back in
accordance with IFRS 3 in the opening balance sheet. Together these adjustments give
rise to a net reduction to the carrying value of goodwill on transition of $0.2 billion.

The replacement of goodwill amortisation with an annual impairment test has
increased reported profits for the Group by $0.2 billion for the year to 31 December
2004. This accounting change does not impact headline earnings, as headline earnings
were stated before goodwill amortisation for UK GAAP.

IAS 32 and IAS 39 – Financial instruments
In accordance with the exemption provided under IFRS 1, the Group has adopted 
IAS 32 and IAS 39 prospectively from 1 January 2005. As such, the financial
information presented for the year ended 31 December 2004 excludes any adjustments
required from adoption of these two standards. Details of the restatement and the
more significant changes is set out in note 41.

IAS 41 – Fair value of biological assets
Afforestation and other agricultural assets, primarily forests within our Paper and
Packaging business, were previously held at historical cost. These assets are now
recorded at fair value in accordance with IAS 41, with fair value changes reported
through the income statement up until the point at which the assets are harvested. 
The historical cost of such assets was previously classified within fixed assets. 

This accounting change has resulted in the reclassification of afforestation and other
agricultural asset costs from tangible assets to the separate asset category biological
assets, and the resultant fair value has increased net assets by $14 million as at 
31 December 2004 and $26 million as at 1 January 2004. 

The effect of recognising fair value gains from growing afforestation and other
agricultural assets earlier than under UK GAAP has reduced reported net profit for 
the year ended 31 December 2004 by approximately $21 million.

IFRS 2 – Share-based remuneration schemes
IFRS 2 requires options granted by the Group to employees, for example under
Employee Share Option Schemes and Save As You Earn schemes, to be fair valued at
grant date using an option pricing model and charged through the income statement
over the vesting period of the options. 

UK GAAP required the intrinsic valuation method to be applied whereby a charge was
made if the exercise price of the option at grant date was below the market price.

This accounting change reduced consolidated net profit by $21 million for the year to
31 December 2004. 

Group employee remuneration schemes have now replaced option schemes with share
schemes. Consequently the impact of this accounting policy change will diminish.

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41. Adoption of IAS 32 and IAS 39
The Group took the exemption not to restate its comparative information for IAS 32
and IAS 39 and adopted the standards prospectively from 1 January 2005.

The consolidated balance sheet as at 31 December 2004 has been adjusted to apply
IAS 32 and IAS 39 prospectively from 1 January 2005 as set out below:

US$ million
Intangible assets
Tangible assets
Biological assets
Environmental rehabilitation trusts
Investments in associates
Fixed asset investments
Financial asset investments
Deferred tax assets
Other financial assets (derivatives)
Other non-current assets
Total non-current assets
Inventories
Trade and other receivables
Current tax assets
Other current financial assets (derivatives)
Current asset investments
Current financial asset investments
Cash and cash equivalents
Total current assets
Total assets
Short term borrowings
Trade and other payables
Current tax liabilities
Other current financial liabilities (derivatives)
Total current liabilities
Medium and long term borrowings
Retirement benefit obligations
Other financial liabilities (derivatives)
Deferred tax liabilities
Provisions
Total non-current liabilities
Total liabilities
Net assets
Equity
Called-up share capital
Share premium account
Other reserves

Cash flow hedge reserve
Convertible debt reserve
Available for sale reserve
Other
Retained earnings
Equity attributable to equity 
shareholders of the Company
Minority interests
Total equity

Note

–

(3)

Effect of
adoption of
IFRS IAS 32 and
IAS 39
–

31.12.04
2,644
(1) 33,172
374
237
3,486

Pro forma
restated
IFRS
1.1.05
2,644
(173) 32,999
374
237
3,490
–
1,142
127
675
66
563 41,754
3,549
(86) 5,448
220
670
–
2
2,955
584 12,844
1,147 54,598
(63)
(3,446)
78 (5,290)
(830)
1
(628)
(628)
(612) (10,194)
(7,961)
(144)
(1,201)
–
(610)
(610)
92 (5,718)
(1,328)
(662) (16,818)
(1,274) (27,012)
(127) 27,586

–
–
4
(2) 1,084 (1,084)
1,142
–
(2)
(1)
128
675
–
–
66
41,191
3,549
5,534
220
–
2
–
2,955
12,260
53,451
(3,383)
(5,368)
(831)
–
(9,582)
(7,817)
(1,201)
–
(5,810)
(1,328)
(16,156)
(25,738)
27,713

–
670
(2)
2
–

(3)
(2)
(2)

(3)

(4)

(4)

(3)

–

747
1,633
3,074
–
–
–
3,074
(5) 17,671

(3)
(5)
(2)

–
–
226
50
128
48
–

747
1,633
3,300
50
128
48
3,074
(231) 17,440

23,125
4,588
27,713

(5) 23,120
(122) 4,466
(127) 27,586

The IFRS news release issued on 9 May 2005 set out a detailed reconciliation by
adjustment type on adoption of IAS 32 and IAS 39. The pro forma information presented in
the news release, however, assumed application of IAS 32 and IAS 39 from 1 January
2004. As such, it is slightly different to the information restated here, for statutory
purposes, which applies the standards prospectively from 1 January 2005. The detailed
accounting policies for the Group’s financial instruments are set out in note 1.

The key changes in accounting policy on adoption of IAS 32 and IAS 39 are:

• recognition and fair value of derivatives, including embedded derivatives;
• fair value of investments that were previously cost accounted; and
• the separation of the equity conversion option within convertible debt instruments.

41. Adoption of IAS 32 and IAS 39 continued
The following notes explain the material adjustments made at 1 January 2005 to the
Group’s balance sheet at 31 December 2004 to reflect the adoption of IAS 32 and IAS 39.

(1) The reduction in tangible fixed assets was largely due to a $171 million

impairment triggered by the recognition of an embedded derivative. The derivative
was in a commercial purchase contract in a Base Metals’ operation and the
resulting financial asset increased the carrying value of total assets over their
recoverable amount, being their value in use. The value in use of the Base Metals
operation was calculated using forecast cash flows discounted using a pre-tax
discount rate equivalent to a real post-tax discount rate of six per cent, adjusted
for any risks that were not reflected in the underlying cash flows. The resulting
impairment provision, net of deferred tax, was taken through retained earnings as
at 1 January 2005 in accordance with transitional provisions set out in IFRS 1.

(2) On adoption of the two standards, loans and equity investments that were

previously classified as fixed asset investments were reclassified as financial
asset investments and accounted for as available for sale, fair value through profit
and loss, held to maturity or loans and receivables as defined by IAS 39. On
transition, equity investments meeting the definition of available for sale were
restated to their fair values. The respective $58 million adjustment, being the
difference in carrying values between fixed asset investments and the reclassified
financial asset investments, was taken to the available for sale reserve, net of
deferred tax of $10 million. No items were classified as fair value through profit or
loss or as held to maturity. 

The Group’s $526 million investments in DBI 10% non-cumulative, redeemable
preference shares were reclassified from equity to loans and receivables as they
meet the definition of debt within IAS 32. No further adjustment was required on
reclassification of all other loans to loans and receivables, as their carrying value
under UK GAAP was equivalent to amortised cost under IAS 39.

(3) All outstanding derivatives, other than commodity contracts which meet the

normal sale exemption criteria of IAS 39, are now recognised on the balance sheet
at their mark-to-market value and are disclosed within other financial assets
(derivatives) or other financial liabilities (derivatives). Derivatives designated as
hedges are classified as current or non-current depending on the maturity of the
derivative. Derivatives not designated as hedges are classified as current in
accordance with IAS 1. Derivative financial instruments that were designated and
effective as hedges of future cash flows as at 1 January 2005 were fair valued
through the cash flow hedge reserve at that date. Derivatives not designated as
cash flow hedges as at 1 January 2005 were fair valued through retained earnings.

(4) The $63 million increase in short term borrowings follows the separate
presentation of foreign currency derivatives within other financial
assets/(liabilities) (derivatives). The net $144 million increase in medium and long
term borrowings is due to the separate presentation of foreign currency derivatives
and the inclusion of the fair value of the interest rate risk that is being hedged, in
the carrying amount of the debt. This is partially offset by a $143 million reduction
in liabilities following the separation of the conversion option from the Group’s
convertible debt instruments. 

(5) The conversion option within the convertible bond issued by the Company was fair

valued at the date of issue and is included in equity, net of deferred tax.

The conversion option within the convertible bond issued by AngloGold Ashanti is
classified as a liability within other financial liabilities (derivatives). This
accounting treatment follows recent IFRIC guidance.

42. Group companies
The principal subsidiaries, joint ventures, associates and proportionately consolidated joint arrangements of the Group at 31 December 2005, and the Group percentage of equity
capital, joint arrangements and joint venture interests are set out below. All these interests are held indirectly by the parent company and are consolidated within these financial
statements. The Group has restricted the information to its principal subsidiaries as full compliance with section 231(b) of the Companies Act would result in a statement of
excessive length.

Subsidiary undertakings
Platinum
Anglo Platinum Limited
Gold
AngloGold Ashanti Limited (formerly AngloGold Limited)
Coal
Anglo Coal(2)
Anglo Coal (Callide) Pty Limited
Base Metals
Black Mountain Mineral Development(2)
Namakwa Sands(2)
Gamsberg Zinc Corporation(2)
Anglo American Brasil Limitada (Barro Alto)
Ambase Exploration (Namibia) Proprietary Limited (Skorpion)
Anglo American Brasil Limitada (Catalão)
Minera Sur Andes Limitada
Empresa Minera de Mantos Blancos SA
Anglo American Brasil Limitada (Codemin)
Minera Loma de Níquel, CA
Minera Quellaveco SA
Lisheen
Industrial Minerals
Tarmac Group Limited
Tarmac France SA
Bilfinger Berger Baustoffe GmbH
Lausitzer Grauwacke GmbH
Tarmac Iberia SA
WKSM SA
Tarmac Serverokamen AS
Copebras Limitada
Midland Quarry Products Limited

Country of incorporation

Business

Percentage of equity owned(1)

2005

2004

South Africa

Platinum

74.5%

74.8%

South Africa

South Africa
Australia

South Africa
South Africa
South Africa
Brazil
Namibia
Brazil
Chile
Chile
Brazil
Venezuela
Peru
Ireland

UK
France
Germany
Germany
Spain
Poland
Czech Republic
Brazil
UK

Gold

Coal
Coal

Copper, zinc and lead
Mineral sands
Zinc project
Nickel project
Zinc
Niobium
Copper
Copper
Nickel
Nickel
Copper project
Zinc and lead

Construction materials
Construction materials
Construction materials
Construction materials
Construction materials
Construction materials
Construction materials
Fertilisers and sodium tripolyphosphate
Construction materials

50.9%

51%

100%
100%

100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
99.9%
100%
91.4%
80%
100%

100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
73%
50%

100%
100%

100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
99.9%
100%
91.4%
80%
100%

100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
73%
50%

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Notes to financial statements continued

42. Group companies continued

Subsidiary undertakings
Ferrous Metals and Industries
Scaw Metals(2)/Moly-Cop
Highveld Steel and Vanadium Corporation Limited
Kumba Resources Limited
The Tongaat-Hulett Group Limited
Paper and Packaging
Mondi Business Papers SARL
Mondi South Africa Limited
Mondi Packaging SARL
Mondi Packaging Paper Swiecie SA
Mondi Packaging South Africa(3)
Europapier AG Austria

Country of incorporation

Business

South Africa/Chile
South Africa
South Africa
South Africa

Luxembourg
South Africa 
Luxembourg
Poland
South Africa
Austria

Steel and engineering works
Steel, vanadium and ferroalloys
Iron ore, coal and heavy minerals
Sugar, starch and aluminium

Business paper
Business paper
Packaging
Packaging
Packaging 
Paper merchanting

(1) The proportion of voting rights of subsidiaries held by the Group is the same as the proportion of equity owned.

(2) A division of Anglo Operations Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary.

(3) Shareholdings are shown on the basis that the commitments for employee share ownership in Mondi Packaging South Africa is finalised.

Country of incorporation

Business

Joint ventures
Aylesford Newsprint Holdings Limited
Compania Minera Dona Ines de Collahuasi SCM
Mondi Shanduka Newsprint (Pty) Ltd(5)
United Marine Holdings Ltd
Associates
DB Investments SA
Queensland Coal Mine Management (Pty) Ltd
Cerrejon Zona Norte SA
Carbones del Cerrejon LLC
Carbones del Guasare SA
Samancor Limited
Groote Eylandt Mining Company (Pty) Ltd (Gemco)
Tasmanian Electro Metallurgical Company (Pty) Ltd (Temco)
Bischof & Klein GmbH

(4) All equity interests shown are ordinary shares.

UK
Chile
South Africa
UK

Luxembourg
Australia
Colombia
Anguilla
Venezuela
South Africa
Australia
Australia
Germany

Newsprint
Copper
Newsprint
Construction materials

Diamonds
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Chrome and manganese
Manganese
Manganese
Packaging

(5) Shareholdings are shown on the basis that the commitments for employee share ownership in Mondi Shanduka Newsprint are finalised.

Proportionately consolidated jointly controlled operations(6)
Drayton
Moranbah North
Dartbrook
German Creek
Dawson

Location

Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia

Business

Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal

(6) The wholly owned subsidiary Anglo Coal Holdings Australia Limited holds the proportionately consolidated jointly controlled operations.

Percentage of equity owned(1)

2005

2004

100%
79.0%
65.7%
51.6%

100%
100%
100%
72%
55%
100%

100%
79.5%
66.6%
52.5%

100%
100%
100%
72%
100%
100%

Percentage of equity owned(4)

2005

2004

50%
44%
54%
50%

45%
33.3%
33.3%
33.3%
24.9%
40%
40%
40%
40%

50%
44%
54%
50%

45%
33.3%
33.3%
33.3%
24.9%
40%
40%
40%
40%

Percentage owned

2005

2004

88%
88%
78%
70%
51%

88%
88%
78%
70%
51%

43. Events occurring after end of year
With the exception of the proposed final dividend for 2005, disclosed in note 10, there have been no material reportable events since 31 December 2005.

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44a. Balance sheet of the Company, Anglo American plc

US$ million
Fixed assets
Fixed asset investments
Current assets
Amounts due from subsidiaries
Prepayments and other debtors
Cash at bank and in hand

Creditors due within one year
Cash held on behalf of subsidiaries
Bank loans due within one year
Amounts owed to subsidiaries

Other creditors
Net current liabilities
Total assets less current liabilities
Long term liabilities
Convertible bond 
Deferred tax liabilities
Net assets
Capital and reserves
Called-up share capital 
Share premium account
Capital redemption reserve
Other reserve
Share-based payment reserve
Convertible debt reserve
Profit and loss account
Total shareholders’ funds (equity)

Note

44c

2005

2004

(as restated)(1)

12,875

12,451

337
158
33
528

(37)
–
(3,534)
(3,571)
(9)
(3,052)
9,823

(1,058)
(11)
8,754

747
1,637
82
1,955
9
131
4,193
8,754

1,252
50
4
1,306

(250)
(698)
(6,291)
(7,239)
(17)
(5,950)
6,501

(1,091)
–
5,410

747
1,633
82
1,955
4
–
989
5,410

44b

(1) The Company has adopted Financial Reporting Standard (FRS) 20 Share-based payments and FRS 21 Events after the balance sheet date. The comparative data has been 

restated accordingly. For further information see note 44d.

The financial statements were approved by the Board of directors on 21 February 2006.

Tony Trahar
Chief executive

René Médori
Finance director

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Financial statements of the parent company

as at 31 December 2005

44b. Reconciliation of movements in equity shareholders’ funds

US$ million
Balance at 31 December 2004
Prior year adjustment(2)
Balance at 31 December 2004 as restated
Adoption of FRS 25 and FRS 26(3)
Balance at 1 January 2005
Profit for the financial year
Employee share scheme
Share-based payments
Shares issued
Transfers
Dividend paid(4)
Balance at 31 December 2005

Issued
share
capital
747
–
747
–
747
–
–
–
–
–
–
747

Share

Capital
premium redemption
reserve
account
82
1,633
–
–
82
1,633
–
–
82
1,633
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
4
–
–
–
–
82
1,637

Other
reserves
1,955
–
1,955
–
1,955
–
–
–
–
–
–
1,955

Share-based
payment
reserve
–
4
4
–
4
–
–
5
–
–
–
9

Convertible
debt
reserve
–
–
–
128
128
–
–
–
–
3
–
131

Profit
and loss
account(1)
541
448
989
(83)
906
3,720
240
–
–
(3)
(670)
4,193

Total
4,958
452
5,410
45
5,455
3,720
240
5
4
–
(670)
8,754

(1) At 31 December 2005, $316 million of the Company profit and loss account of $4,193 million was not distributable under the Companies Act 1985 

(31 December 2004: $258 million).

(2) The prior year adjustment of $452 million relates to the adoption of FRS 20 and FRS 21. Details are provided in note 44d.
(3) The key change in accounting policy on adoption of FRS 25 and FRS 26 is the separation of the equity conversion option within convertible debt instruments. At 1 January 2005,

the fair value of the conversion option within the convertible bond issued by Anglo American plc (net of tax) was transferred to equity.

(4)  Dividends paid relate only to shareholders on the United Kingdom principal register excluding dividends waived by Greenwood Nominees Limited as nominees for 

Butterfield Trust (Guernsey) Limited, the trustee for the Anglo American employee share scheme. Dividends paid to shareholders on the Johannesburg branch register are 
distributed by a South African subsidiary in accordance with the terms of the Dividend Access Share Provisions of Anglo American plc’s articles of association.

The audit fee in respect of the parent company was $27,000 (2004: $26,000).

44c. Fixed asset investments

US$ million
Cost
At 1 January 2005
Acquisitions
Disposals
Transfer of long term loans to amounts due from subsidiaires
At 31 December 2005
Provisions for impairment
At 1 January 2005
Charge for the year
At 31 December 2005
Net book value
At 31 December 2005
At 31 December 2004

Investments
in subsidiaries’
equity

12,459
1,408
(885)
(99)
12,883

(8)
–
(8)

12,875
12,451

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44d. Accounting policies: Anglo American plc, the Company
The Anglo American plc (the Company) balance sheet and related notes have been
prepared in accordance with United Kingdom generally accepted accounting principles
(‘UK GAAP’) and in accordance with UK company law. The financial information has
been prepared on a historical cost basis as modified by the revaluation of certain
financial instruments.

A summary of the principal accounting policies is set out below, together with an
explanation of where changes have been made to previous policies on the adoption 
of new accounting standards in the year.

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with UK GAAP requires the use
of estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities
at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and
expenses during the period. Although these estimates are based on management’s best
knowledge of the amount, event or actions, following implementation of these
standards, actual results may differ from those estimates.

The financial effects of adoption of FRS 26 at 1 January 2005 are shown in note 44b.

The Company has also applied the following UK standards for the first time in 2005
however this has not represented a change in accounting policy previously applied
and it has not been necessary to restate any comparative information:

• FRS 23 The effects of changes in foreign exchange rates;
• FRS 28 Corresponding amounts.
Significant accounting policies
Retirement benefits
The Company operates both defined benefit and defined contribution schemes for its
employees as well as post retirement medical plans. As the Company has elected to
take advantage of the exemption included in FRS17 in respect of multi-employer
defined benefit pension schemes, these schemes are accounted for as though they
were defined contribution schemes. For defined contribution schemes the amount
charged to the income statement is the contributions paid or payable during the year. 

As permitted by section 230 of the Companies Act, the profit and loss account 
of the parent company is not presented as part of these financial statements. 
The profit after tax for the year of the parent company amounted to $3,720 million
(2004: $990 million as restated for the adoption of accounting standards as
described below).

Deferred taxation
Deferred taxation is provided in full on all timing differences that result in an obligation
at the balance sheet date to pay more tax, or a right to pay less tax, at a future date,
subject to the recoverability of deferred tax assets. Deferred tax assets and liabilities
are not discounted.

Changes in accounting policies
The following UK GAAP accounting policy changes have been made in 2005:

• FRS 17 Retirement benefits;
• FRS 20 Share-based payments;
• FRS 21 Events after the balance sheet date;
• FRS 25 Financial instruments: Disclosure and presentation; and
• FRS 26 Financial instruments: Measurement.
The adoption of these standards represents a change in accounting policy and the
comparative information has been restated accordingly except where the exemption
from restating comparative information under FRS 25 and FRS 26 has been taken.
The effect of adoption of each of these standards is summarised below.

FRS 17 Retirement benefits
The Company has elected to take advantage of the exemption included in FRS 17 
in respect of multi-employer defined benefit pension schemes. Disclosures of 
the Group pension schemes and assumptions relevant to, and the fair value of
assets and liabilities of, the defined benefit schemes are set out in note 28 to the
consolidated financial statements of the Group for the year ended 31 December 2005.
Charges in respect of defined contribution schemes for the directors of the
Company are given in the Group remuneration report.

FRS 20 Share-based payments
The Standard requires options granted to directors to be measured at fair value at
grant date using an option pricing model and charged to the profit and loss account
over the vesting period of the options. This accounting change has reduced net
profit for the Company for the year ended 31 December 2004 by $3 million. 
Had the previous accounting policy been applied in 2005, net profit for the Company
for the year ended 31 December 2005 would have been $5 million higher.

FRS 21 Events after the balance sheet date
In accordance with the Companies Act 1985 (IAS and other accounting
amendments) FRS 20 requires that dividends proposed are recognised in the 
period in which they are formally approved for payment. The change in timing of
recognising proposed dividends and the related tax thereon has increased net
assets of the Company at 31 December 2004 by $452 million. Had the previous
accounting policy been applied in 2005 net profit for the Company for the year
ended 31 December 2005 would have been $5 million higher.

FRS 25 Financial instruments: Disclosure and presentation
FRS 25 requires financial instrument disclosures identical to those required by IAS
32. The Company has elected to take the exemption provided in paragraph 3C(b) 
of FRS 25 in respect of these parent company financial statements. Full disclosures
are provided in the consolidated financial statements of the Group for the year
ended 31 December 2005.

FRS 26 Financial instruments: Measurement
FRS 26 aligns UK accounting for financial instruments with the requirements of IAS
39. FRS 26 has been applied prospectively from 1 January 2005, as permitted, and
as such restated comparative information presented excludes any adjustments
required in respect of FRS 26. The Company has taken the policy option within FRS
26 of presenting its investments in joint ventures and associates at cost.

Share-based payments
The Company has applied the requirements of FRS 20. In accordance with the
transitional provisions, FRS 20 has been applied to all grants of equity instruments after
7 November 2002 that had not vested as at 1 January 2005.

The Company makes equity-settled share-based payments to the directors, which are
measured at fair value at the date of grant. For those share schemes which do not
include non-market vesting conditions, the fair value is determined using the Monte
Carlo method at the grant date and expensed on a straight-line basis over the vesting
period, based on the Company’s estimate of shares that will eventually vest. The fair
value of share options issued with non-market vesting conditions has been calculated
using the Black Scholes model. For all other share awards, the fair value is determined
by reference to the market value of the share at the date of grant. For all share
schemes with non-market related vesting conditions, the likelihood of vesting has been
taken into account when determining the IFRS charge. Vesting assumptions are
reviewed during each reporting period to ensure they reflect current expectations.

Accounting for share-based payments is the same as under IFRS 2 and details 
on the schemes and option pricing models relevant to the charge included in the
Company financial statements is set out in note 29 to the consolidated financial
statements of the Group for the year ended 31 December 2005.

Investments
Investments represent equity holdings in subsidiaries, joint ventures and associates and
are held at cost.

Convertible debt (pre 1 January 2005)
Convertible bonds are recorded entirely as liabilities irrespective of the probability of
future conversion until either converted or redeemed.

Convertible debt (post 1 January 2005)
Convertible bonds denominated in the functional currency of the entity issuing the shares
are regarded as compound instruments, consisting of a liability and an equity component.
At the date of issue, the fair value of the liability component is estimated using the
prevailing market interest rate for similar non-convertible debt and is recorded within
borrowings. The difference between the proceeds of issue of the convertible bond and
the fair value assigned to the liability component, representing the embedded option to
convert the liability into equity of the Company, is included in equity. 

Issue costs are apportioned between the liability and equity components of the
convertible bonds where appropriate based on their relative carrying amounts at the date
of issue. The portion relating to the equity component is charged directly against equity.

The interest expense on the liability component is calculated by applying the effective
interest rate for similar non-convertible debt to the liability component of the
instrument. The difference between this amount and the interest paid is added to the
carrying amount of the convertible bond.

Bank borrowings 
Interest bearing bank loans and overdrafts are recorded at the proceeds received, net of
direct transaction costs. Finance charges, including premiums payable on settlement or
redemption and direct issue costs, are accounted for on an accruals basis and charged
to the income statement using the effective interest method and are added to the
carrying amount of the instrument to the extent that they are not settled in the period
in which they arise.

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Financial statements of the parent company

as at 31 December 2005

Basis of audit opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK and
Ireland) issued by the Auditing Practices Board. An audit includes examination, on a
test basis, of evidence relevant to the amounts and disclosures in the financial
statements and the part of the directors’ remuneration report described as having been
audited. It also includes an assessment of the significant estimates and judgements
made by the directors in the preparation of the financial statements, and of whether
the accounting policies are appropriate to the Company’s circumstances, consistently
applied and adequately disclosed.

We planned and performed our audit so as to obtain all the information and
explanations which we considered necessary in order to provide us with sufficient
evidence to give reasonable assurance that the financial statements and the part of the
directors’ remuneration report described as having been audited are free from material
misstatement, whether caused by fraud or other irregularity or error. In forming our
opinion we also evaluated the overall adequacy of the presentation of information in
the financial statements and the part of the directors’ remuneration report described 
as having been audited.

Opinion
In our opinion:

• the financial statements give a true and fair view, in accordance with United

Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, of the state of the Company’s
affairs as at 31 December 2005; and 

• the financial statements and the part of the directors’ remuneration report

described as having been audited have been properly prepared in accordance with
the Companies Act 1985.

Deloitte & Touche LLP
Chartered Accountants and Registered Auditors
London
21 February 2006

44e. Independent auditors’ report on the individual company financial

statements to the members of Anglo American plc
We have audited the individual company financial statements (the ‘financial
statements’) of Anglo American plc for the year ended 31 December 2005 which
comprise the balance sheet (note 44a), and the related notes 44b to 44d. These
financial statements have been prepared under the accounting policies set out therein.
We have also audited the information in the directors’ remuneration report that is
described as having been audited.

We have reported separately on the Group financial statements of Anglo American plc
for the year ended 31 December 2005.

This report is made solely to the Company’s members, as a body, in accordance with
section 235 of the Companies Act 1985. Our audit work has been undertaken so that
we might state to the Company’s members those matters we are required to state to
them in an auditors’ report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by
law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the Company and
the Company’s members as a body for our audit work, for this report, or for the
opinions we have formed.

Respective responsibilities of directors and auditors
The directors’ responsibilities for preparing the annual report, the directors’
remuneration report and the individual company financial statements in accordance
with applicable United Kingdom law and United Kingdom Generally Accepted
Accounting Principles are set out in the statement of directors’ responsibilities.

Our responsibility is to audit the financial statements and the part of the directors’
remuneration report described as having been audited in accordance with relevant
United Kingdom legal and regulatory requirements and International Standards on
Auditing (UK and Ireland). 

We report to you our opinion as to whether the financial statements give a true and fair
view in accordance with the relevant framework and whether the financial statements
and the part of the directors’ remuneration report to be audited have been properly
prepared in accordance with the Companies Act 1985. We report to you if, in our
opinion, the directors’ report is not consistent with the financial statements. We also
report to you if the Company has not kept proper accounting records, if we have not
received all the information and explanations we require for our audit, or if information
specified by law regarding directors’ remuneration and transactions with the Company
is not disclosed.

We also report to you if, in our opinion, the Company has not complied with any of the
four directors’ remuneration disclosure requirements specified for our review by the
Listing Rules of the Financial Services Authority. These comprise the amount of each
element in the remuneration package and information on share options, details of long
term incentive schemes, and money purchase and defined benefit schemes. We give a
statement, to the extent possible, of details of any non-compliance.

We review whether the corporate governance statement reflects the Company’s
compliance with the nine provisions of the 2003 FRC Combined Code specified for our
review by the Listing Rules of the Financial Services Authority, and we report if it does
not. We are not required to consider whether the Board’s statements on internal
control cover all risks and controls, or form an opinion on the effectiveness of the
Company’s corporate governance procedures or its risk and control procedures.

We read the directors’ report and the other information contained in the Annual Report
for the above year as described in the contents section including the unaudited part of
the directors’ remuneration report and consider the implications for our report if we
become aware of any apparent misstatements or material inconsistencies with the
financial statements. 

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Ore Reserves and Mineral Resources estimates

Introduction
The Ore Reserve and Mineral Resource estimates presented in this report are prepared in accordance with the Anglo American plc Policy for
the Reporting of Ore Reserves and Mineral Resources. This policy requires that the Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results,
Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves 2004 edition (the JORC Code) be used as a minimum standard. Some AA plc subsidiaries have a primary
listing in South Africa where public reporting is carried out according to the South African Code for Reporting of Mineral Resources and Mineral
Reserves 2000 edition (the SAMREC Code). The SAMREC Code is similar to the JORC Code and the Ore Reserve and Mineral Resource
terminology appearing in this section follows the definitions in both the JORC (2004) and SAMREC (2000) Codes.

The information on Ore Reserves and Mineral Resources were prepared by or under the supervision of Competent Persons as defined in the
JORC or SAMREC Codes. All Competent Persons have sufficient experience relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under
consideration and to the activity which he/she is undertaking. All the Competent Persons consent to the inclusion in this report of the matters
based on their information in the form and context in which it appears. The names of the Competent Persons are lodged with the Anglo
American plc company secretaries in London and are available on request.

Anglo American Group Companies are subject to a comprehensive programme of audits aimed at providing assurance in respect of Ore
Reserve and Mineral Resource estimates. The audits are conducted by suitably qualified competent persons from within a particular division,
another division of the Company or from independent consultants. The frequency and depth of the audits is a function of the risks and/or
uncertainties associated with a particular Ore Reserve and Mineral Resource, the overall value thereof and time that has lapsed since an
independent third party audit has been conducted. Those operations/projects subject to independent, third party audits during the year are
indicated in footnotes to the tables.

The JORC and SAMREC Codes require the use of reasonable economic assumptions. These include long-range commodity price forecasts
which are prepared by in-house specialists largely using estimates of future supply and demand and long term economic outlooks. Ore
Reserve estimates are dynamic and are influenced by changing economic conditions, technical issues, environmental regulations and 
relevant new information and therefore can vary from year to year. Mineral Resource estimates also change and tend to be influenced 
mostly by new information pertaining to the understanding of the deposit and secondly the conversion to Ore Reserves.

The estimates of Ore Reserves and Mineral Resources are as at 31 December 2005. Unless otherwise stated, Mineral Resources are
additional to those resources which have been modified to produce the Ore Reserves. The figures in the tables have been rounded and, 
if used to derive totals and averages, could cause minor computational differences. Ore Reserves in the context of this report have the 
same meaning as ‘Mineral Reserves’ as defined by the SAMREC Code. Metric units are used throughout the report, in addition Imperial units
are also used for Anglo Platinum and AngloGold Ashanti.

In South Africa, the Minerals and Petroleum Resources Development Act, Number 28 of 2002 (MPRDA) was implemented on 1 May 2004, and
effectively transferred custodianship of the previously privately held mineral rights to the State. Mining companies were given up to two years
to apply for prospecting permit conversions and five years to apply for mining licence conversions for existing operations and one year for
‘unused’ old order mineral rights (‘unused old order mineral rights’ were mineral titles legally held at the time of the MPRDA implementation,
but where no previous application had been made for a prospecting permit or a mining licence under the previous Minerals Act).

A Prospecting Right is a new order right that is valid for up to five years that can be obtained either by the conversion of existing old order
prospecting licences or through new applications. An Exploration Right is identical to a Prospecting Right, but is commodity specific in respect
of petroleum and gas.

A Mining Right is a new order right valid for up to thirty years obtained either by the conversion of an old order mining licence, or as a new
order right pursuant to the exercise of the exclusive right to apply for a new order Prospecting Right. A Production Right is identical to a
Mining Right but is commodity specific in respect of petroleum and gas.

Relinquished Mineral Rights: Anglo American plc has relinquished certain unused old order mineral rights to the State by not applying for new
order rights over specific properties previously held under mineral title.

In preparing the Ore Reserve and Mineral Resource statement, Anglo American plc has adopted the following reporting principles in respect 
of South African Prospecting and Mining Rights:

(cid:1) where application for new order Mining and Prospecting Rights have been submitted and these are still being processed, the relevant

resources and reserves have been included in the statement;

(cid:1) where applications for new order Mining and Prospecting Rights have not yet been submitted and the required deadline for submission 

has not passed, the relevant reserves and resources have been included in the statement;

(cid:1) where applications for new order Prospecting Rights have been initially refused and are the subject of ongoing review and discussions
with the relevant authorities, and where Anglo American plc has reasonable expectations that the rights will be granted in due course, 
the relevant reserves and resources have been included in the statement and where relevant appear in the footnotes; and

(cid:1) where old order mineral rights have been relinquished under the provisions of the MPRDA, the relevant resources have been excluded

from the statement.

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Platinum
The Ore Reserve and Mineral Resource estimates were compiled in accordance with the Australasian Code for Reporting of Mineral Resources and
Ore Reserves (The JORC Code, 2004) as a minimum standard. Where relevant, the estimates were also prepared in compliance with regional codes
and requirements (e.g. The South African Code for Reporting of Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves, The SAMREC Code, 2000). The Mineral
Resources are additional to the Ore Reserves. Mineral Resources are reported over an economic and mineable resource cut appropriate to the
specific ore deposit. The figures reported represent 100% of the Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves attributable to Anglo Platinum Limited unless
otherwise noted. Anglo American plc’s interest in Anglo Platinum is 74.51%.

Anglo Platinum
Ore Reserves
Operations/
Projects by reef

Merensky Reef(4)

UG2 Reef(5)

Platreef(6)

All Reefs

Tailings(8)

Classification

2005

Proved
Probable
Total

Proved
Probable
Total

Proved

Proved (stockpiles)(7)

Probable
Total

98.6
118.7
217.3

279.5
420.8
700.3

276.9
12.4
59.1
348.3

Tonnes(1)
million

2004

91.3
124.8
216.0

229.5
362.3
591.8

246.8
9.9
92.0
348.7

Proved
Probable
Total metric

667.4
598.6
1,265.9

577.6
579.1
1,156.6

Grade(2)
g/t

2004

Contained metal
tonnes

Contained metal

million ounces(3)

2005

2004

2005

2004

4E PGE
5.57
6.14
5.90

4E PGE
4.12
4.41
4.29

4E PGE
3.34
2.91
4.09
3.53

4E PGE
4.00
4.73
4.36

534.4
676.8
1,211.2

1,127.4
1,735.6
2,863.0

889.8
34.1
194.1
1,118.0

2,585.7
2,606.5
5,192.2

508.9
765.8
1,274.7

944.8
1,596.9
2,541.7

825.5
28.9
376.0
1,230.4

2,308.0
2,738.8
5,046.8

17.2
21.8
38.9

36.2
55.8
92.0

28.6
1.1
6.2
35.9

83.1
83.8

16.4
24.6
41.0

30.4
51.3
81.7

26.5
0.9
12.1
39.6

74.2
88.1

2005

4E PGE
5.42
5.70
5.57

4E PGE
4.03
4.12
4.09

4E PGE
3.21
2.76
3.29
3.21

4E PGE
3.87
4.35
4.10

Total All Reefs imperial(3)

1,395.5Mton 1,275.0Mton 0.120oz/t

0.127oz/t

166.9

162.3

Proved
Probable
Total metric

–
48.2
48.2

– 
33.5
33.5

4E PGE
–
0.98
0.98

4E PGE
–
1.10
1.10

– 
47.2
47.2

–
36.9
36.9

–
1.5

–
1.2

Total Tailings imperial(3)

53.2Mton

37.0Mton 0.029oz/t

0.032oz/t

1.5

1.2 

Rounding of figures may cause computational discrepancies.
New joint venture (JV) agreements have been finalised (PSA2 with Aquarius Platinum South Africa and Mototolo with Xstrata).

(1) The tonnage is quoted as metric tonnes and abbreviated as Mt for million tonnes.
(2) Grade: 4E PGE is the sum of platinum, palladium, rhodium and gold grades in grammes per tonne.
(3)

Imperial units: tonnage is reported in million short tons (Mton), grade in troy ounces per short ton (oz/t) and contained metal in million troy ounces (Moz).

(4) Merensky Reef: The global grade decrease results from changes in stope widths applied due to improved understanding of the geology and mineralisation obtained from

additional drilling. Stope bolting has been introduced at Amandelbult Section for safety reasons, leading to an increased stope width and hence reduced grades.

(5) UG2 Reef: Metal increases by 10 Moz due to the conversion of Mineral Resources to Ore Reserves and the introduction of JV Reserves. Tonnage increases by 108 Mt mainly

due to mechanised mining methods applied in the Rustenburg and Mototolo mining areas. The overall effect is a decrease in grade.

(6) Platreef: Recently encountered geotechnical constraints led to a restriction of the depth of the final pit layout at PPRust North, resulting in some of the previously reported

portion of the higher grade Ore Reserves being re-allocated to Mineral Resources and necessitating a re-design of the pit.
(7) Platreef stockpiles: These are reported separately as Proved Ore Reserves and aggregated into the summation tabulations.
(8) Tailings: These are reported separately as Ore Reserves but are not aggregated in the total Ore Reserve figures.

The following operations/projects were reviewed by an external third party consulting firm: Rustenburg Section, Amandelbult Section, PPRust North, Ga-Phasha, Styldrift and Unki.

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Anglo Platinum
Mineral Resources
Operations/
Projects by reef
Merensky reef(4)

Classification

2005

Measured
Indicated
Measured and Indicated
Inferred
Total

Measured
Indicated
Measured and Indicated
Inferred
Total

Measured
Indicated
Measured and Indicated
Inferred
Total

Measured
Indicated
Measured and Indicated
Inferred
Total metric

68.4
250.0
318.4
1,057.8
1,376.2

262.7
660.7
923.4
1,394.3
2,317.7

206.1
715.0
921.2
1,472.5
2,393.7

537.2
1,625.8
2,163.0
3,924.6
6,087.6

UG2 Reef(5)

Platreef(6)

All Reefs

Tailings(7)

Tonnes(1)
million

2004

76.1
261.4
337.5
1,138.9
1,476.4

312.0
766.8
1,078.9
1,648.2
2,727.1

148.5
309.2
457.7
575.5
1,033.2

536.7
1,337.4
1,874.1
3,362.6
5,236.6

2005

4E PGE
5.62
5.30
5.37
5.54
5.50

4E PGE
5.48
5.45
5.46
5.41
5.43

4E PGE
2.58
2.46
2.48
1.79
2.05

4E PGE
4.38
4.11
4.18
4.09
4.12

Grade(2)
g/t

2004

Contained metal
tonnes

Contained metal

million ounces(3)

2005

2004

2005

2004

4E PGE
5.23
5.63
5.54
5.53
5.53

4E PGE
5.25
5.12
5.16
5.30
5.24

4E PGE
1.88
2.49
2.29
1.37
1.78

4E PGE
4.31
4.61
4.53
4.70
4.64

384.7
1,326.2
1,710.9
5,863.5
7,574.4

398.3
1,470.4
1,868.7
6,299.4
8,168.1

1,438.1
3,601.6
5,039.6
7,550.2
12,589.8

1,638.8
3,925.4
5,564.2
8,732.1
14,296.3

531.2
1,757.1
2,288.3
2,629.2
4,917.5

278.6
769.0
1,047.6
788.6
1,836.2

2,354.0
6,684.9
9,038.9
16,042.9
25,081.8

2,315.7
6,164.8
8,480.5
15,820.1
24,300.6

12.4
42.6
55.0
188.5
243.5

46.2
115.8
162.0
242.7
404.8

17.1
56.5
73.6
84.5
158.1

75.7
214.9
290.6
515.8

12.8
47.3
60.1
202.5
262.6

52.7
126.2
178.9
280.7
459.6

9.0
24.7
33.7
25.4
59.0

74.5
198.2
272.7
508.6

Total imperial(3)

6,710.4Mton 5,772.4Mton 0.120oz/t

0.135oz/t

806.4

781.3

Measured
Indicated
Measured and Indicated
Inferred
Total Tailings metric

–
161.9
161.9

161.9

–
180.1
180.1
–
180.1

4E PGE
–
1.05
1.05

1.05

4E PGE
–
1.03
1.03
–
1.03

–
170.2
170.2

170.2

–
186.4
186.4
–
186.4

–
5.5
5.5

–
6.0
6.0
–

Total Tailings imperial(3)

178.5Mton

198.5Mton 0.031oz/t

0.030oz/t

5.5

6.0

Rounding of figures may cause computational discrepancies.
New joint venture (JV) agreements have been finalised: PSA2 with Aquarius Platinum South Africa and Mototolo with Xstrata. Pending the finalisation of a JV agreement only 50%
of the Booysendal Mineral Resources are reported. The Modikwa JV with ARM expanded and now includes the Modikwa Deeps and portions of Driekop. Only the 50% attributable
Mineral Resources to Anglo Platinum are reported.

(1) The tonnage is quoted as metric tonnes and abbreviated as Mt for million tonnes.
(2) Grade: 4E PGE is the sum of platinum, palladium, rhodium and gold grades in grammes per tonne.
(3)

Imperial units: tonnage is reported in million short tons (Mton), grade in troy ounces per short ton (oz/t) and contained metal in million troy ounces (Moz).

(4) Merensky Reef: Changes are mainly due to the attributable reporting of JV Merensky Reef Mineral Resources (Booysendal and Modikwa). 
(5) UG2 Reef: Changes are mainly due to the attributable reporting of all the JV UG2 Mineral Resources. In addition, Mineral Resources decreased due to conversion to Ore

Reserves in the new PSA1 JV with Aquarius Platinum South Africa. Disposal of Elandsfontein 440JQ to a third party resulted in a 13.6 million ounce decrease. 

(6) Platreef: Extensive core drilling during 2005 has increased the volume of, and confidence in, the Mineral Resources. Zwartfontein North resources have now reached reporting

status due to additional drilling and modelling. 
In 2005 a 1g/t cut-off has been applied for reporting Platreef Mineral Resources.

(7) Tailings: These are reported separately as Mineral Resources but are not aggregated in the total Mineral Resource figures.

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Platinum continued

Anglo Platinum 
Ore Reserves
Other Projects
Zimbabwe

Unki – Great Dyke(4)

Classification

2005

Proved
Probable
Total metric

5.2
43.2
48.4

Tonnes(1)
million

2004

14.9
22.2
37.1

2005

4E PGE
3.81
3.81
3.81

Grade(2)
g/t

2004

4E PGE
4.30
4.30
4.30

Contained metal
tonnes

Contained metal

million ounces(3)

2005

2004

2005

2004

19.9
164.5
184.4

64.1
95.5
159.6

0.6
5.3

2.1
3.1

Total imperial(3)

53.4Mton

40.9Mton 0.111oz/t

0.125oz/t

5.9

5.1

Anglo Platinum
Mineral Resources
Other Projects
Zimbabwe 

Classification

2005

Unki – Great Dyke(5) Measured
Indicated
Measured and Indicated
Inferred
Total metric

7.9
11.7
19.5
98.7
118.2

Tonnes(1)
million

2004

19.5
29.1
48.6
11.6
60.2

2005

4E PGE
4.08
4.28
4.20
4.29
4.28

Grade(2)
g/t

2004

4E PGE
4.98
4.98
4.98
4.98
4.98

Contained metal
tonnes

Contained metal

million ounces(3)

2005

2004

2005

2004

32.1
49.9
82.1
423.5
505.6

97.1
144.9
242.0
57.8
299.8

1.0
1.6
2.6
13.6

3.1
4.7
7.8
1.9

Total imperial(3)

130.3Mton

66.4Mton 0.125oz/t

0.145oz/t

16.3

9.6

South Africa 

Anooraq – Anglo Platinum JV(6)
Platreef

Measured
Indicated
Measured and Indicated
Inferred
Total metric

3E PGE

3E PGE

–
88.3
88.3
52.0
140.4

–
88.3
88.3
52.0
140.4

–
1.35
1.35
1.23
1.31

–
1.35
1.35
1.23
1.31

Total imperial(3)

154.7Mton

154.7Mton 0.038oz/t

0.038oz/t

Sheba’s Ridge(7)

Measured
Indicated
Measured and Indicated
Inferred
Total metric

143.1
109.6
252.7
18.7
271.4

–
180.9
180.9
150.8
331.7

3E PGE
0.74
0.80
0.77
0.71
0.77

3E PGE
–
0.66
0.66
0.65
0.65

Total imperial(3)

299.1Mton

365.6Mton 0.022oz/t

0.019oz/t

Canada 

River Valley(8)

Measured
Indicated
Measured and Indicated
Inferred
Total metric

4.3
11.0
15.3
1.2
16.5

4.3
8.4
12.7
1.8
14.5

3E PGE
1.79
1.20
1.37
1.24
1.36

3E PGE
1.79
1.17
1.38
1.09
1.34

Total imperial(3)

18.2Mton

16.0Mton 0.040oz/t

0.039oz/t

Brasil 

Pedra Branca(9)

Measured
Indicated
Measured and Indicated
Inferred
Total metric

–
–
–
6.5
6.5

Rounding of figures may cause computational discrepancies.

Total imperial(3)

7.2Mton

–
–
–
–
–

–

3E PGE
–
–
–
2.27
2.27

3E PGE
–
–
–
–
–

0.066oz/t

–

–
119.2
119.2
64.0
183.3

106.3
88.1
194.4
13.3
207.7

7.6
13.3
20.9
1.5
22.4

–
–
–
14.7
14.7

–
119.2
119.2
64.0
183.3

–
118.9
118.9
98.3
217.2

7.6
9.8
17.4
2.0
19.4

–
–
–
–
–

–
3.8
3.8
2.1

5.9

3.4
2.8
6.3
0.4

6.7

0.2
0.4
0.7
0.0

0.7

–
–
–
0.5

0.5

–
3.8
3.8
2.1

5.9

–
3.8
3.8
3.2

7.0

0.2
0.3
0.5
0.1

0.6

–
–
–
–

–

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(1) The tonnage is quoted as metric tonnes and abbreviated as Mt for million tonnes.
(2) Grade: 4E PGE is the sum of platinum, palladium, rhodium and gold grades in grammes per tonne, 
3E PGE is the sum of platinum, palladium and gold grades in grammes per tonne.

(3)

Imperial units: tonnage is reported in million short tons (Mton), grade in troy ounces per short ton (oz/t) and contained metal in million troy ounces (Moz).

(4) Unki Ore Reserves: A revision of the stope width resulted in a grade decrease and tonnage increase. The new mine plan converts only the first five years into Proved Ore

Reserves.

(5) Unki Mineral Resources: A revised resource cut resulted in a grade decrease and tonnage increase. The 2005 model covers a different area than previously reported.
(6) Anooraq – Anglo Platinum JV: Following the finalisation of an agreement, Anglo Platinum holds an attributable interest of 50%.
(7) Sheba’s Ridge: Following the finalisation of an agreement, Anglo Platinum holds an attributable interest of 35%. The revised modelling with external reviews by SRK and
Snowden resulted in Mineral Resource classification upgrades. In 2005, a cut-off of US$10.5 per tonne total revenue from the constituent metals was applied. In 2004,
erroneously reported 2.1 Moz contained ounces in the Inferred category.

(8) River Valley: Anglo Platinum holds an attributable interest of 50%.
(9) Pedra Branca: Anglo Platinum holds an attributable interest of 50%. In 2005, a cut-off 3E PGE grade of 0.7g/t was applied. The Mineral Resources were not reported in 2004.

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(stated as at 31 December 2005)

Gold
In determining the economic parameters to be used, AngloGold Ashanti has been guided by the preferred position of the SEC in the USA, whereby 
the economic parameters used are based on a three year historical average. The Ore Reserve and Mineral Resource estimates were compiled in
accordance with the Australasian Code for Reporting of Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves (The JORC Code, 2004) as a minimum standard. 
Where relevant, the estimates were also prepared in compliance with regional codes and requirements (e.g. The South African Code for Reporting 
of Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves, The SAMREC Code, 2000). The figures reported represent 100% of the Mineral Resources and Ore
Reserves attributable to AngloGold Ashanti. Anglo American plc’s interest in AngloGold Ashanti is 50.88%.

AngloGold Ashanti(1) 
Ore Reserves

South Africa(3)

Argentina

Australia

Brazil

Ghana(4)

Guinea

Mali

Namibia

Tanzania

USA

Total

Classification

Proved
Probable
Total
Proved
Probable
Total
Proved
Probable
Total
Proved
Probable
Total
Proved
Probable
Total
Proved
Probable
Total
Proved
Probable
Total
Proved
Probable
Total
Proved
Probable
Total
Proved
Probable
Total
Proved
Probable
Total metric

Tonnes
million

2004

30.9
256.8
287.7
0.6
6.2
6.9
45.8
102.6
148.4
3.3
8.6
11.9
45.0
43.8
88.9
21.6
32.7
54.3
8.1
15.0
23.1
0.9
6.9
7.9
24.4
46.2
70.6
47.9
73.9
121.8
228.6
592.8
821.4

2005

14.5
188.7
203.2
1.6
4.5
6.0
47.7
102.5
150.2
2.7
9.8
12.5
39.5
46.7
86.1
23.6
36.7
60.3
9.7
9.3
18.9
1.2
8.9
10.1
22.1
40.4
62.4
87.4
31.8
119.1
249.8
479.2
729.0

2005

7.54
3.84
4.10
7.99
6.53
6.91
1.16
1.17
1.17
6.01
7.45
7.14
1.94
5.44
3.84
0.62
1.00
0.85
2.75
3.95
3.34
1.85
1.65
1.67
3.40
4.69
4.23
0.86
0.86
0.86
1.86
3.14
2.70

Grade
g/t

2004

5.21
4.11
4.23
9.99
6.87
7.15
1.21
1.33
1.29
6.58
7.59
7.31
2.09
6.23
4.13
0.77
1.10
0.97
2.74
3.31
3.11
1.09
2.06
1.94
3.01
4.49
3.98
1.07
0.94
0.99
2.20
3.29
2.99

Contained Au
tonnes

2005

2004

109.0
725.0
834.0
12.6
29.2
41.8
55.2
120.2
175.3
16.2
73.2
89.4
76.7
254.0
330.7
14.5
36.6
51.1
26.5
36.5
63.1
2.2
14.7
16.9
75.1
189.2
264.3
75.4
27.4
102.7
463.4
1,506.0
1,969.4

160.8
1,056.7
1,217.5
6.0
42.9
49.0
55.6
135.9
191.5
21.4
65.5
86.9
94.3
273.1
367.3
16.6
35.9
52.5
22.1
49.7
71.8
1.0
14.2
15.3
73.7
207.4
281.1
51.2
69.4
120.6
502.7
1,950.8
2,453.6

Contained metal

million ounces(2)

2005

3.5
23.3
26.8
0.4
0.9
1.3
1.8
3.9
5.6
0.5
2.4
2.9
2.5
8.2
10.6
0.5
1.2
1.6
0.9
1.2
2.0
0.1
0.5
0.5
2.4
6.1
8.5
2.4
0.9
3.3
14.9
48.4

2004

5.2
34.0
39.1
0.2
1.4
1.6
1.8
4.4
6.2
0.7
2.1
2.8
3.0
8.8
11.8
0.5
1.2
1.7
0.7
1.6
2.3
0.0
0.5
0.5
2.4
6.7
9.0
1.6
2.2
3.9
16.2
62.7

Rounding of figures may cause computational discrepancies.

Total imperial(2)

803.6Mton 905.4Mton 0.079oz/t 0.087oz/t

63.3Moz

78.9Moz

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AngloGold Ashanti (1)
Mineral Resources

South Africa(5)

Argentina

Australia

Brazil

Ghana

Guinea

Mali

Namibia(5)

Tanzania(5)

USA

Total(1)

Classification

Measured
Indicated
Inferred
Total
Measured
Indicated
Inferred
Total
Measured
Indicated
Inferred
Total
Measured
Indicated
Inferred
Total
Measured
Indicated
Inferred
Total
Measured
Indicated
Inferred
Total
Measured
Indicated
Inferred
Total
Measured
Indicated
Inferred
Total
Measured
Indicated
Inferred
Total
Measured
Indicated
Inferred
Total
Measured
Indicated
Inferred
Total metric

2005

31.4
435.3
29.7
496.4
10.8
15.3
6.5
32.6
62.4
164.5
143.0
369.9
8.2
16.2
28.5
52.9
101.2
64.9
41.9
208.0
23.6
58.7
90.4
172.7
17.3
32.5
36.0
85.8
10.3
27.9
6.0
44.2
25.8
63.0
7.5
96.2
146.0
72.9
8.2
227.2
437.1
951.1
397.8
1,786.0

Tonnes
million

2004

90.3
423.9
135.3
649.5
7.9
19.4
3.5
30.8
59.7
146.0
84.7
290.3
8.1
15.2
23.0
46.3
91.6
74.0
36.6
202.2
32.6
74.4
25.7
132.7
16.5
23.9
36.6
76.9
9.2
63.0
65.6
137.7
39.4
103.3
27.1
169.8
80.6
122.8
45.3
248.7
435.9
1,065.8
483.2
1,984.9

2005

13.66
4.76
6.68
5.44
2.35
3.54
3.49
3.14
1.15
1.04
1.01
1.05
6.60
7.71
7.04
7.18
3.33
4.83
5.82
4.30
0.62
1.03
0.63
0.77
2.02
2.58
1.93
2.19
0.88
1.42
1.20
1.26
3.40
4.56
5.23
4.30
0.95
0.91
0.73
0.93
2.75
3.44
2.49
3.06

Grade
g/t

2004

5.13
6.51
3.08
5.60
2.06
3.77
5.40
3.52
1.26
1.26
1.20
1.24
6.73
7.80
7.22
7.32
3.90
5.10
9.04
5.27
0.78
1.00
1.18
0.98
2.10
2.74
2.12
2.31
0.73
1.30
1.13
1.18
2.72
3.66
2.91
3.32
1.00
0.96
0.91
0.96
2.80
3.97
2.77
3.42

Contained Au
tonnes

2005

2004

429.4
2,073.9
198.3
2,701.6
25.2
54.2
22.7
102.2
71.9
171.5
144.7
388.1
54.0
125.0
200.7
379.8
336.6
313.7
244.0
894.4
14.7
60.3
57.2
132.3
35.1
83.7
69.6
188.3
9.1
39.5
7.1
55.8
87.7
287.1
39.1
413.9
138.2
66.1
6.0
210.3
1,202.0
3,275.1
989.5
5,466.6

463.1
2,758.5
417.1
3,638.7
16.3
73.3
18.7
108.3
75.2
184.4
101.7
361.3
54.6
118.4
165.9
338.9
357.0
377.4
331.2
1,065.7
25.4
74.6
30.4
130.4
34.6
65.4
77.4
177.4
6.7
81.7
74.4
162.8
107.2
377.7
79.0
563.9
80.6
117.3
41.1
239.0
1,220.7
4,228.7
1,336.9
6,786.4

Contained metal

million ounces(2)

2005

13.8
66.7
6.4
86.9
0.8
1.7
0.7
3.3
2.3
5.5
4.7
12.5
1.7
4.0
6.5
12.2
10.8
10.1
7.8
28.8
0.5
1.9
1.8
4.3
1.1
2.7
2.2
6.1
0.3
1.3
0.2
1.8
2.8
9.2
1.3
13.3
4.4
2.1
0.2
6.8
38.6
105.3
31.8

2004

14.9
88.7
13.4
117.0
0.5
2.4
0.6
3.5
2.4
5.9
3.3
11.6
1.8
3.8
5.3
10.9
11.5
12.1
10.6
34.3
0.8
2.4
1.0
4.2
1.1
2.1
2.5
5.7
0.2
2.6
2.4
5.2
3.4
12.1
2.5
18.1
2.6
3.8
1.3
7.7
39.2
136.0
43.0

Rounding of figures may cause computational discrepancies.

Total imperial(2)

1,968.7Mton 2,188.0Mton 0.089oz/t

0.100oz/t

175.8Moz

218.2Moz

(1) AngloGold Ashanti report Mineral Resources ‘as inclusive of those Mineral Resources modified to produce the Ore Reserve' (JORC), i.e. the Ore Reserves are included in the

Mineral Resource figures.
Imperial units: tonnage is reported in million short tons (Mton), grade in troy ounces per short ton (oz/t) and contained metal in million troy ounces (Moz).

(2)

(3) Reductions in Ore Reserve caused by economics: Moab Khotsong (4.1 Moz), Mponeng (1.3 Moz) and Tau Lekoa (1.6 Moz).
(4) The Obuasi 2005 Ore Reserve, which is a major component of the Ghana total, is based on a Mineral Resource model estimated in early 2005, using the techniques against

which the conversion factors between Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve have historically been determined. The Obuasi 2005 Mineral Resource was estimated during the fourth
quarter of 2005, using improved techniques. Consequently, the Modifying Factors between this in situ Mineral Resource and the ore delivered to the mill have as yet not been
quantified and are being determined by ongoing reconciliation. 

(5) Scoping studies including capital requirements and current costs showed that a significant amount of material previously included in Mineral Resource no longer showed

reasonable economic potential. Consequently this material has been excluded from the current Mineral Resource statement. 

In accordance with its external Audit policy it is AngloGold Ashanti's intention to audit the 2005 Mineral Resource and Ore Reserves for the following operations: 
Moab Khotsong, Tau Lekoa, VRGO, Navachab, Siguiri and Serra Grande.

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(stated as at 31 December 2005)

Coal
The Coal Reserve and Coal Resource estimates were compiled in accordance with the Australasian Code for Reporting of Mineral Resources and Ore
Reserves (The JORC Code, 2004) as a minimum standard. Where relevant, the estimates were also prepared in compliance with regional codes and
requirements (e.g. The South African Code for Reporting of Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves, The SAMREC Code, 2000). 
The Coal Resources are additional to those resources which have been modified to produce the Coal Reserves.

The Gas Reserve estimates are compiled in accordance with the Society of Petroleum Engineers and World Petroleum Council guidelines. 

Anglo Coal 
Coal Reserves(1)
Export Metallurgical

Australia

South Africa

Export Thermal
Australia

Colombia

South Africa

Venezuela

Total Export

Domestic Power Generation

Austria

South Africa

Domestic Synfuels 
South Africa

Total Domestic

Total Coal Reserves

Reported(2) Attributable(2)

%

%

Classification

2005

100

67.4

100

100

100

67.8

33.3

33.3

100

100

24.9

24.9

100

100

99.7

99.7

100

100

Proved
Probable
Total
Proved
Probable
Total

Proved
Probable
Total
Proved
Probable
Total
Proved
Probable
Total
Proved
Probable
Total
Proved
Probable
Total

Proved
Probable
Total
Proved
Probable
Total

Proved
Probable
Total
Proved
Probable
Total
Proved
Probable
Total

ROM(1)
381
252
633
5
3
8

152
70
222
239
75
314
204
246
450
39
–
39
1,020
646
1,666

221
32
253
554
270
824

106
–
106
882
302
1,184
1,902
948
2,850

Anglo Coal 
Gas Reserves(6)
Coal Bed Methane Gas Reserves

Australia

Reported(2) Attributable(2)

%

%

Classification

Proved: 1P
Probable: 2P–1P
Total 2P

Tonnes
million(3)

2004

ROM(1)
285
206
491
3
6
9

137
62
199
202
64
266
196
347
543
37
–
37
859
685
1,544

226
58
284
574
292
866

104
7
111
904
357
1,261
1,763
1,042
2,805

Yield(4)
%

2005

SALEABLE(1)

77
70
74
62
64
63

87
83
86
99
99
99
59
56
57
100

100
81
70
76

98
98
98
95
100
96

100

100
96
100
97
88
79
85

Heat content(5)
(kcal/kg)
Gross as
received

2005

2005

Tonnes
million(3)

2004

SALEABLE(1)
7,290
7,110
7,220
6,540
6,450
6,510

6,410
6,350
6,390
6,130
6,210
6,150
6,230
6,230
6,230
7,030

7,030
6,660
6,580
6,630

4,610
4,530
4,600
4,040
5,010
4,360

4,820

4,820
4,280
4,960
4,450
5,460
5,950
5,610

SALEABLE(1)

SALEABLE(1)

305
185
490
3
2
5

134
59
193
241
76
317
122
141
263
40
–
40
845
463
1,308

216
31
247
538
270
808

106
–
106
860
301
1,161
1,705
764
2,469

232
166
398
2
4
6

119
51
170
204
64
268
117
204
321
38
–
38
712
489
1,201

214
57
271
533
292
825

104
7
111
852
355
1,207
1,564
845
2,409

Energy PJ(6) Volume Bcf(6)

2005

2005

SALEABLE
17
27
44

SALEABLE
16
25
41

100

51.0
Rounding of figures may cause computational discrepancies.
Export Metallurgical refers to operations where the main product is coking coal and/or coal for pulverised coal injection (PCI), primarily for the export market. 
The weighted average production of coking coal and PCI is 69% and 80% for the Australian and South African metallurgical operations respectively.
Export Thermal refers to operations that primarily produce thermal coal for the export market.
Domestic Power Generation refers to operations that produce coal for, and are typically tied to power stations.
Domestic Synfuels refers to operations in South Africa that produce coal for supply to Sasol for the production of synthetic fuel and chemicals.
Footnote references are explained at the end of the section.

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Anglo Coal
Coal Resources(7)
Additional Coal Resources
Export Metallurgical

Australia

South Africa

Export Thermal
Australia

Colombia

South Africa

Venezuela

Total Export

Domestic Power Generation

Australia

South Africa

Domestic Synfuels 
South Africa

Total Domestic 

Total Additional Coal Resources 

Reported(2) Attributable(2)

%

%

Classification

2005

100

71.5

100

100

100

77.0

33.3

33.3

100

100

24.9

24.9

100

100

96.2

96.2

100

100

Measured
Indicated
Measured and Indicated

Inferred in Mine Plan(8)

Measured
Indicated
Measured and Indicated

Inferred in Mine Plan(8)

Measured
Indicated
Measured and Indicated

Inferred in Mine Plan(8)

Measured
Indicated
Measured and Indicated

Inferred in Mine Plan(8)

Measured
Indicated
Measured and Indicated

Inferred in Mine Plan(8)

Measured
Indicated
Measured and Indicated

Inferred in Mine Plan(8)

Measured
Indicated
Measured and Indicated

Inferred in Mine Plan(8)

Measured
Indicated
Measured and Indicated

Inferred in Mine Plan(8)

Measured
Indicated
Measured and Indicated

Inferred in Mine Plan(8)

Measured
Indicated
Measured and Indicated

Inferred in Mine Plan(8)

Measured
Indicated
Measured and Indicated

Inferred in Mine Plan(8)

MTIS(7)
171
170
341
54
9
16
25
–

47
22
69
6
68
280
348
1
303
191
494
85
–
33
33
–
598
712
1,310
147

253
354
607
1
131
92
223
45

–
26
26
–

384
472
856
46

Tonnes(3)
million
2004

MTIS(7)
123
144
267

9
16
25

42
21
63

55
220
275

306
249
555

4
6
10

539
656
1,195

340
300
640

53
38
91

2
12
14

395
350
745

Rounding of figures may cause computational discrepancies.
Additional Coal Resources refers to areas included in the lease areas of Metallurgical, Thermal, Domestic Power Generation or Synfuels Collieries.
Footnote references are explained at the end of the section.

Measured
Indicated
Measured and Indicated

Inferred in Mine Plan(8)

982
1,184
2,166
192

934
1,006
1,940

Heat content(5)
(kcal/kg)
Gross as received
2004

2005

MTIS(7)

MTIS(7)

6,970
6,980
6,980
6,870
6,920
7,080
7,030
–

6,420
6,140
6,330
6,540
6,600
6,350
6,400
7,420
5,900
6,100
5,970
5,850
–
7,590
7,590
–
6,340
6,500
6,430
6,270

5,000
4,670
4,810
3,770
4,200
5,060
4,560
5,070

–
5,330
5,330
–

4,730
4,780
4,760
5,040

5,710
5,810
5,770
5,960

6,870
6,740
6,790

6,960
7,080
7,040

5,980
5,160
5,760

6,580
6,480
6,500

5,840
6,120
5,960

7,260
7,580
7,480

6,190
6,380
6,300

5,010
4,540
4,790

5,240
5,090
5,170

4,980
4,970
4,970

5,040
4,610
4,840

5,700
5,770
5,740

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(stated as at 31 December 2005)

Other Coal Resources

Australia

South Africa

Total Other Coal Resources

Reported(2) Attributable(2)

%

%

100

93.0

100

99.0

Classification

Measured
Indicated
Measured and Indicated
Measured
Indicated
Measured and Indicated
Measured
Indicated
Measured and Indicated

2005

370
390
760
210
2,245
2,455
580
2,635
3,215

Additional and Other Coal Resources
Total Coal Resources 

Reported(2) Attributable(2)

%

%

Classification

Measured
Indicated
Measured and Indicated

Inferred in Mine Plan(8)

2005

1,562
3,819
5,381
192

Tonnes(3)
million
2004

395
435
830
–
3,280
3,280
395
3,715
4,110

Tonnes(3)
million
2004

1,329
4,721
6,050

Heat content(5)

(kcal/kg)
Gross as received
2004

2005

6,310
6,500
6,410
5,080
4,430
4,490
5,860
4,740
4,940

6,380
6,510
6,450

4,690
4,690
6,380
4,900
5,050

Heat content(5)

(kcal/kg)
Gross as received
2004

2005

5,770
5,070
5,280
5,970

5,910
5,090
5,270

Rounding of figures may cause computational discrepancies.
Other Coal Resources refers to coal resources in Project areas not included in the Additional Coal Resources of Metallurgical, Thermal, Power Generation or Synfuels Collieries.

(1) Coal Reserves are quoted on a Run of Mine (ROM) reserve tonnage basis, which represent the tonnes delivered to the plant, and on a saleable reserve tonnage basis, 

which represent the product tonnes produced.

(2) Reported (%) and Attributable (%) refers to 2005 only. For the 2004 Reported and Attributable figures, please refer to the previous annual report.
(3)

Includes 100% of Coal Reserves and Coal Resources of consolidated entities and the Group's share of joint ventures and associates where applicable. Where the Group's 
share is more than 50%, then 100% of the reserves and resources are reported. The tonnage is quoted as metric tonnes and abbreviated as Mt for million tonnes.

(4) Yield (%) represents the ratio of saleable reserve tonnes to ROM reserve tonnes and is quoted on a constant moisture basis or on an air dried to air dried basis.
(5) The coal quality for the Coal Reserves is quoted as a weighted average of the heat content of all saleable coal products. The coal quality for the Coal Resources are reported on

an in situ heat content basis.
Coal quality parameters for the Coal Reserves for Metallurgical and Thermal Collieries meet the contractual specifications for coking coal, PCI, metallurgical coal, steam coal and
domestic coal. 
Coal quality parameters for the Coal Reserves for Power Generation and Synfuels Collieries meet the specifications of the individual supply contracts.

(6) Gas Reserves are reported in terms of volume (Bcf or billions of cubic feet) and energy (Petajoules (PJ), or one thousand trillion Joules) on a saleble gas reserve basis.
(7) Coal Resources are quoted on a mineable tonnage in situ (MTIS) basis in addition to those resources which have been modified to produce the reported Coal Reserves. 

(8)

Coal quality is quoted on a MTIS basis.
Inferred in the Mine Plan refers to Coal Resources that are included in the life of mine schedule of the respective Collieries but which are not reported as Coal Reserves. 
This represents a change in the reporting from 2004.

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Material changes to Run of Mine (ROM) Coal Reserves from 2004 to 2005:
Export Metallurgical – Australia: The increase in reserves from 491 Mt to 633 Mt is attributed mainly to the inclusion of additional resources into German Creek Colliery (+60 Mt)
and the approval of the Lake Lindsay Project (+98 Mt).
Export Thermal – Australia: The increase in reserves from 199 Mt to 222 Mt is due mainly to an increase in reserves at Drayton Colliery (+32 Mt) following the optimisation of
the mine layout.
Export Thermal – Colombia: The increase in reserves from 266 Mt to 314 Mt is mainly as a result of the approval to expand production and the commensurate change in the mine
plan (+38 Mt).
Export Thermal – South Africa: The decrease in reserves from 543 Mt to 450 Mt is attributed mainly to the downgrading of certain reserves to inferred resources in the mine plan
as a result of insufficient borehole washability coal quality data at Greenside Colliery (-56 Mt) and depletion by mining in 2005 (-30 Mt). 
Domestic Power Generation – South Africa: The decrease in reserves from 866 Mt to 824 Mt is primarily due to depletion by mining in 2005 (-36 Mt) and due to a transfer of
probable reserves to inferred resources within the mine plan at New Denmark Colliery (-34 Mt) that is offset by an increase of reserves at Kriel Colliery (+38 Mt) brought about by
a transfer of additional resources to reserves.

Material changes to Additional Coal Resources from 2004 to 2005:
Inferred Coal Resources included in mine plans are defined and reported separately in 2005 as Additional Coal Resources for all operations, and not included in the reserve
tabulations, have resulted in a gain of additional resources (+192 Mt).
Export Metallurgical – Australia: The increase in resources from 267Mt to 395 Mt is attributed mainly to the transfer of resources within the mine plan to Additional Coal
Resources (+68 Mt) and the inclusion of inferred resources within the mine plan (+7 Mt) at German Creek Colliery. An increase of 17 Mt at Dawson Central and North Collieries is
due mainly to the inclusion of inferred resources in the mine plan (+40 Mt) offset by losses (-21 Mt) as a result of igneous sills and seam washouts identified by exploration
drilling. Lake Lindsay Other Coal Resources are transferred to Additional Coal Resources (+30 Mt).
Export Thermal – Colombia: The increase in additional resources from 275 Mt to 349 Mt is as a result of a change brought about by the revised mine plan associated with the
approved production increase.
Export Thermal – South Africa: The increase from 555 Mt to 579 Mt is brought about by the transfer of reserves to inferred resources in the mine plan at Greenside Colliery 
(+85 Mt) offset by a decrease at Goedehoop Colliery (-64 Mt) resulting from the redefinition of selective mining horizons in the Elders Project area. 
Export Thermal – Venezuela: The increase in attributable additional resources from 10 Mt to 33 Mt is as a result of the discovery of additional resources during exploration drilling. 
Domestic Power Generation – Australia: The decrease in resources from 640 Mt to 608 Mt is due mainly to the change in economic assumptions at Callide Colliery (-57 Mt).
Domestic Power Generation – South Africa: The increase in resources from 91 Mt to 268 Mt is due primarily to the inclusion of inferred resources in the mine plan at New
Denmark Colliery (+46 Mt) and the inclusion of Maccauvlei West Project into additional resources at New Vaal Colliery due to additional exploration drilling (+107 Mt).

Material changes to Other Coal Resources from 2004 to 2005:
Australia: The decrease in Other Coal Resources from 830 Mt to 760 Mt is due to the transfer of Lake Lindsay Project other coal resources to reserves and additional resources 
(-121 Mt), offset by the transfer of inferred resources to measured resources at Saddlers Creek (+57 Mt).
South Africa: The decrease in Other Coal Resources from 3,280 Mt to 2,455 Mt is attributed to: 
Elders: +177 Mt due to a change in economic assumptions. 
Arnot North / Mafube Macro Project: -212 Mt made up of -93 Mt sold, -86 Mt transferred to inferred resources and relinquishing -35 Mt due to the MPRDA. 
Zondagsfontein: -278 Mt due to transfer to inferred resources as a result of an improved definition of resources following a feasibility study.
Coalbrook: a reduction in Other Coal Resources due to relinquishment of the coal resources (-520 Mt) in response to the limitations of the 8 year time frame for development
imposed by the MPRDA.
New Largo: the sale of coal to Ingwe (-51 Mt) offset by a change in economic assumptions (+38 Mt).

Other Resources
Monash Energy is investigating the production of liquid fuels from brown coal in the Latrobe Valley, Victoria, Australia. The coal resource and reserve statement will be finalised
on completion of a feasibility study. Brown coal resources are estimated at approximately 6,000 Mt at 62% moisture content. 

Impact of the Minerals and Petroleum Resources Development Act (MPRDA) on the reporting of Coal Resources and Coal Reserves in South Africa 
In preparing the 2005 Coal Reserve and Coal Resource statement, Anglo Coal has adopted the following policy in respect of mineral rights:
Mining Rights: Where applications for Mining Rights have been submitted and these are still being processed, these have been included in the statement. Where applications for
Mining Rights have not yet been submitted these have also been included in the statement. The deadline for submission is April 2009.
Prospecting Rights: Where applications for new Prospecting Rights have been initially refused and are still the subject of ongoing review and discussions with the relevant
authorities, but Anglo Coal has a reasonable expectation that the rights will be granted in due course, the relevant resources have been included in the statement. These relevant
resources exclude coal resources associated with certain Prospecting Rights that Anglo Coal intends to transfer to Black Economic Empowerment Junior Miner companies as part of
Anglo Coal South Africa’s continued strategy of empowerment. As at 31 December 2005, 1,675 Mt of the reported Other Coal Resources and 91 Mt of reported Additional Coal
Resources were subject to applications for new Prospecting Rights, of which applications in respect of 1,463 Mt have initially been refused and are the subject of ongoing review
and discussions with the relevant authorities. Consistent with the principles adopted in the reporting of mineral resources in South Africa previously described in the introduction,
Anglo Coal currently expects that the outcome of such review and discussions will be favourable.

Audits were carried out in 2005 on the following operations and project areas:
South Africa: New Vaal – Mac West Project and Mafube expansion Project. 
Australia: Lake Lindsay Project, Moranbah North, Dartbrook and Drayton.

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(stated as at 31 December 2005)

Base Metals
The Ore Reserve and Mineral Resource estimates were compiled in accordance with the Australasian Code for Reporting of Mineral Resources and
Ore Reserves (The JORC Code, 2004) as a minimum standard. Where relevant, the estimates were also prepared in compliance with regional codes
and requirements (e.g. The South African Code for Reporting of Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves, The SAMREC Code, 2000). The Mineral
Resources are additional to the Ore Reserves. The figures reported represent 100% of the Ore Reserves and Mineral Resources, the percentage
attributable to Anglo American plc is stated separately.

Attributable

%

100

Classification

2005

Tonnes
million

2004

638.0
77.7
715.7

588.1
194.8
782.9

569.9
567.0
1,136.9

480.9
656.7
1,137.6

77.1
62.2
139.3

76.8
65.7
142.5

3.1
17.4
20.5

0.9
17.1
18.0

0.3
7.3
7.6

56.2
9.9
66.1

35.2
11.9
47.1

16.0
19.2
35.2

9.2
17.1
26.3

9.4
10.2
19.6

2.5
3.2
5.7

51.8
28.6
80.4

25.7
21.3
47.0

27.9
12.3
40.2

229.3
1,154.3
1,383.6

282.6
1,151.0
1,433.6

–
385.3
385.3

–
375.8
375.8

Proved
Probable
Total

Proved
Probable
Total

Proved
Probable
Total

Proved
Probable
Total

Proved
Probable
Total

Proved
Probable
Total

Proved
Probable
Total

Proved
Probable
Total

Proved
Probable
Total

Proved
Probable
Total

Proved
Probable
Total

Grade
%Cu

2004

0.92
0.68
0.89

0.47
0.33
0.39

1.06
0.89
0.98

0.68
1.21
1.02

0.67
0.97
0.82

0.40
0.40
0.40

0.63
0.65
0.64

0.29
0.29
0.29

1.01
1.24
1.08

1.09
0.97
1.00

–
0.53
0.53

Contained metal
thousand tonnes

2005

2004

5,469
1,461
6,930

2,394
1,928
4,321

802
535
1,337

46
164
209

9
132
140

1
23
24

354
54
409

130
45
175

170
194
364

5,839
532
6,371

2,261
2,142
4,403

815
584
1,398

62
207
269

63
99
162

10
13
23

326
186
512

75
62
136

282
153
435

2,525
11,248
13,773

–
2,027
2,027

3,088
11,211
14,299

–
1,974
1,974

2005

0.93
0.75
0.89

0.42
0.34
0.38

1.04
0.86
0.96

1.47
0.94
1.02

0.98
0.77
0.78

0.30
0.32
0.32

0.63
0.55
0.62

0.37
0.38
0.37

1.06
1.01
1.03

1.10
0.97
1.00

–
0.53
0.53

Copper Division
Ore Reserves
Los Bronces (OP)

Sulphide (TCu)(1)
Flotation

Sulphide (TCu)
Dump Leach

El Soldado (OP and UG)
Sulphide (TCu)
Flotation

Mantos Blancos (OP)
Sulphide (ICu)(2)
Flotation

Oxide (ASCu)
Vat Leach

Oxide (ASCu)
Dump Leach

Mantoverde (OP)

Oxide (ASCu)(3)
Heap Leach

Oxide (ASCu)(4)
Dump Leach

100

100

100

Collahuasi (OP)(5)

44

Oxide and Mixed (TCu)
Heap Leach

Sulphide (TCu)(6)
Flotation – direct feed

Low Grade Sulphide (TCu)
Flotation – stockpile

Rounding of figures may cause computational discrepancies.
Mining method: UG = Underground, OP = Open Pit.

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Base Metals continued

Copper Division
Mineral Resources
Los Bronces (OP)

Sulphide (TCu)(7)
Flotation

Sulphide (TCu)
Dump Leach

El Soldado (OP and UG)
Sulphide (TCu)
Flotation

Mantos Blancos (OP)
Sulphide (ICu)
Flotation

Oxide (ASCu)
Vat Leach

Oxide (ASCu)
Dump Leach

Mantoverde (OP)
Oxide (ASCu)
Heap Leach

Oxide (ASCu)
Dump Leach

Collahuasi (OP)(5)

44

Oxide and Mixed (TCu)
Heap Leach

Sulphide (TCu)
Flotation – direct feed

Low Grade Sulphide (TCu)
Flotation – stockpile

Attributable

%
100

Classification

2005

100

100

100

Measured
Indicated
Measured and Indicated
Inferred in Mine Plan

Measured
Indicated
Measured and Indicated
Inferred in Mine Plan

Measured
Indicated
Measured and Indicated
Inferred in Mine Plan

Measured
Indicated
Measured and Indicated
Inferred in Mine Plan

Measured
Indicated
Measured and Indicated
Inferred in Mine Plan

Measured
Indicated
Measured and Indicated
Inferred in Mine Plan

Measured
Indicated
Measured and Indicated
Inferred in Mine Plan

Measured
Indicated
Measured and Indicated
Inferred in Mine Plan

Measured
Indicated
Measured and Indicated
Inferred in Mine Plan

Measured
Indicated
Measured and Indicated
Inferred in Mine Plan

Measured
Indicated
Measured and Indicated
Inferred in Mine Plan

54.0
542.1
596.1
21.6

–
–

112.3

54.8
37.8
92.6
39.9

18.6
92.7
111.3
1.3

1.0
10.3
11.3
0.8

–
–

0.7

47.8
48.2
96.0
–

1.2
1.5
2.7
–

0.1
1.8
1.9
0.5

12.3
189.1
201.5
202.2

36.3
238.8
275.0
106.9

Tonnes
million

2004

451.5
619.4
1,070.9
–

–
–

34.3
54.4
88.7

5.6
90.8
96.4

1.5
9.3
10.8

–
–

34.6
73.6
108.2

1.1
0.3
1.4

0.1
1.8
1.9

12.3
189.1
201.5

38.4
239.1
277.5

Grade
%Cu

2004

0.60
0.51
0.55
–

–
–

0.82
0.73
0.76

0.84
0.81
0.81

0.49
0.57
0.56

–
–

0.45
0.38
0.40

0.32
0.35
0.33

0.97
1.09
1.09

0.86
0.88
0.88

0.45
0.46
0.46

Contained metal
thousand tonnes

2005

2004

308
2,711
3,018
138

–
–

347

449
284
733
287

158
714
872
15

6
63
69
5

–
–

2

201
183
384
–

4
5
8
–

1
20
20
4

2,721
3,161
5,882
–

–
–

281
397
678

47
735
782

7
53
60

–
–

156
280
435

4
1
5

1
20
20

106
1,680
1,785
1,878

162
1,110
1,272
510

107
1,671
1,777

173
1,111
1,283

2005

0.57
0.50
0.51
0.64

–
–

0.31

0.82
0.75
0.79
0.72

0.85
0.77
0.78
1.12

0.62
0.61
0.61
0.65

–
–

0.29

0.42
0.38
0.40
–

0.32
0.30
0.31
–

0.97
1.09
1.09
0.74

0.86
0.89
0.89
0.93

0.45
0.46
0.46
0.48

Rounding of figures may cause computational discrepancies.
Mining method: UG = Underground, OP = Open Pit.
TCu = total copper, ICu = insoluble copper (total copper less acid soluble copper), ASCu = acid soluble copper.

(1) Los Bronces Sulphide (Flotation): Reserve metal gains result from conversion of resources to reserves based on new drilling information.
(2) Mantos Blancos (Sulphide Flotation): Reserve metal loss due to transfer to vat leach process.
(3) Mantoverde (Oxide Heap Leach): Ore loss due mainly to change in pit design in order to optimise waste stripping.
(4) Mantoverde (Oxide Dump Leach): Metal gain results from relatively high carbonate-content material, previously considered waste, now being amenable for the dump leach process.
(5) Collahuasi: In the 2004 Annual Report, only the attributable tonnage was stated.
(6) Collahuasi Sulphide (Flotation): Metal decrease due to mining depletion and transfer of ore to low grade sulphide.
(7) Los Bronces Sulphide (Flotation): Measured and Indicated Resources have decreased due to conversion to reserves as well as a change in the classification methodology,

inherited from the previous owner. The significant movements of material to Inferred resources which are not reported, are expected to be reversed with the current and future
in-fill drilling programs. Furthermore, although not reported, the total Inferred Resources have increased due to new information from the recent drilling campaign.

The Ore Reserves and Mineral Resources of the following operations were audited during 2005 by third party, independent auditors: El Soldado and Mantoverde.

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(stated as at 31 December 2005)

Base Metals continued

Nickel Division
Ore Reserves

Loma de Níquel (OP)

Laterite

Codemin (OP)
Laterite

Nickel Division
Mineral Resources
Loma de Níquel (OP)

Laterite

Codemin (OP)
Laterite

Attributable

%

91.4

100

91.4

100

Classification

2005

Proved
Probable
Total

Proved
Probable
Total

12.7
23.3
36.0

3.2
0.5
3.7

Attributable

% Classification

2005

Measured
Indicated
Measured and Indicated
Inferred in Mine Plan

Measured
Indicated
Measured and Indicated
Inferred in Mine Plan

0.8
4.8
5.6
–

3.4
3.5
6.9
–

Tonnes
million

2004

17.4
18.9
36.3

3.2
0.5
3.7

Tonnes
million

2004

1.0
4.5
5.5

3.4
3.5
6.9

Grade
%Ni

2004

1.53
1.43
1.48

1.33
1.33
1.33

Grade
%Ni

2004

1.42
1.46
1.45

1.29
1.25
1.27

Contained metal
thousand tonnes 

2005

2004

193
340
533

42
7
49

266
270
536

42
7
49

Contained metal
thousand tonnes

2005

2004

11
70
81
–

43
44
87
–

14
66
79

43
44
87

2005

1.52
1.46
1.48

1.33
1.33
1.33

2005

1.40
1.45
1.44
–

1.29
1.25
1.27
–

Rounding of figures may cause computational discrepancies.
Mining method: OP = Open Pit.

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Base Metals continued
For the polymetallic deposits, the tonnage figures apply to each metal.

Zinc Division
Ore Reserves
Black Mountain (UG) 
Broken Hill Deeps(1)

Zinc

Attributable

%

100

Classification

2005

Tonnes
million

2004

Copper

Lead

Swartberg(2)
Zinc

Copper

Lead

Lisheen (UG)(3)
Zinc

Lead

Skorpion (OP)(4)

Zinc

–
12.8
12.8

0.1
14.0
14.1

–
0.3
0.3

–
2.5
2.5

6.8
3.7
10.6

8.6
3.4
12.0

Proved
Probable
Total

Proved
Probable
Total

Proved
Probable
Total

Proved
Probable
Total

Proved
Probable
Total

Proved
Probable
Total

Proved
Probable
Total

Proved
Probable
Total

Proved
Probable
Total

8.4
6.1
14.5

10.4
9.3
19.7

100

100

2005

%Zn
–
3.79
3.79

%Cu

–
0.73
0.73

%Pb
–
3.90
3.90

%Zn
–
1.79
1.79

%Cu
–
0.13
0.13

%Pb
–
4.62
4.62

%Zn
13.20
15.58
14.04

%Pb

2.30
1.92
2.16

%Zn
12.73
9.35
11.31

Grade

2004

%Zn
3.53
3.68
3.68

%Cu

0.42
0.67
0.67

%Pb
2.57
3.66
3.65

%Zn
–
1.01
1.01

%Cu
–
0.40
0.40

%Pb
–
3.50
3.50

%Zn
12.38
9.97
11.69

%Pb

2.15
1.41
1.94

%Zn
11.37
9.58
10.53

Contained metal
thousand tonnes 

2005

2004

–
483
483

–
93
93

–
497
497

–
5
5

–
0
0

–
14
14

5
513
519

1
94
94

4
511
514

–
25
25

–
10
10

–
88
88

902
583
1,485

1,059
341
1,399

157
72
229

184
48
232

1,070
570
1,640

1,186
887
2,073

Rounding of figures may cause computational discrepancies.
Mining method: UG = Underground, OP = Open Pit.

(1) Black Mountain (Broken Hill Deeps): In 2004 Broken Hill and the Deeps orebodies were reported combined. With the shift in mining operations to the Deeps orebody, 

the Broken Hill Ore Reserves have been closed off and re-allocated to Mineral Resources. Ore Reserves contain 12.8 Mt of silver ore at 54 g/t as a by-product.

(2) Black Mountain (Swartberg): Changes to the method for calculating the economic cut-off has led to a decrease in the Swartberg Ore Reserve. 

Ore Reserves contain 0.3 Mt of silver ore at 81g/t as a by-product.

(3) Lisheen: Improved grades from drilling in the Bog Zone satellite orebody resulted in a net metal increase in the Ore Reserve.
(4) Skorpion: New information from infill drilling has resulted in a decrease in reserve tonnes but an increase in grade. Net effect is an overall decrease in contained zinc metal.

A portion of the reserve has been reclassified and is reported as Inferred Resource in the mine plan.

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Base Metals continued
For the polymetallic deposits, the tonnage figures apply to each metal.

Zinc Division
Mineral Resources
Black Mountain (UG)
Broken Hill Deeps(5)

Zinc

Attributable

%

100

Classification

2005

Measured
Indicated
Measured and Indicated
Inferred in Mine Plan

1.7
4.3
6.0
–

Tonnes
million

2004

1.7
5.1
6.7

Grade

2004

%Zn
2.90
4.20
3.88

%Cu

0.61
0.83
0.78

%Pb

4.34
4.15
4.20

%Zn
–
0.66
0.66

%Cu

–
0.69
0.69

%Pb

–
2.90
2.90

%Zn
13.36
9.63
12.33

%Pb

2.38
1.43
2.12

2005

%Zn
2.93
4.36
3.95
–

%Cu

0.54
0.85
0.76
–

%Pb

3.80
4.30
4.16
–

%Zn
–
0.62
0.62
–

%Cu

–
0.70
0.70
–

%Pb

–
2.85
2.85
–

%Zn
13.80
12.11
13.09
16.56

%Pb

2.39
1.54
2.04
2.80

Contained metal
thousand tonnes 

2005

2004

50
185
235
–

9
36
45
–

65
183
248
–

–
107
107
–

–
121
121
–

–
491
491
–

194
122
317
150

34
16
49
25

48
213
261

10
42
52

72
210
282

–
118
118

–
123
123

–
517
517

148
41
188

26
6
32

Measured
Indicated
Measured and Indicated
Inferred in Mine Plan

Measured
Indicated
Measured and Indicated
Inferred in Mine Plan

Measured
Indicated
Measured and Indicated
Inferred in Mine Plan

–
17.2
17.2
–

–
17.8
17.8

Measured
Indicated
Measured and Indicated
Inferred in Mine Plan

Measured
Indicated
Measured and Indicated
Inferred in Mine Plan

100

100

Measured
Indicated
Measured and Indicated
Inferred in Mine Plan

1.4
1.0
2.4
0.9

1.1
0.4
1.5

Measured
Indicated
Measured and Indicated
Inferred in Mine Plan

Copper

Lead

Swartberg(6)
Zinc

Copper

Lead

Lisheen (UG)
Zinc

Lead

Skorpion (OP)
Zinc

Measured
Indicated
Measured and Indicated
Inferred in Mine Plan

–
–
–
0.3

%Zn

%Zn

9.19

31

Rounding of figures may cause computational discrepancies.
Mining method: UG = Underground, OP = Open Pit. 

(5) Black Mountain (Broken Hill Deeps): Mineral Resources contain 6.0 Mt of silver ore at 60 g/t as a by-product.
(6) Black Mountain (Swartberg): Mineral Resources contain 17.2 Mt of silver ore at 34 g/t as a by-product.

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Base Metals continued

Niobium
Ore Reserves
Catalão (OP)
Niobium
Carbonatite

Projects
Ore Reserves
Quellaveco (OP)(1)

Copper
Sulphide
Flotation

Barro Alto (OP)(2)

Nickel
Laterite

Gamsberg (OP)(3)

Zinc

Projects
Mineral Resources
Quellaveco (OP)
Copper
Sulphide
Flotation

Barro Alto (OP)
Nickel
Laterite

Attributable

%

100

Attributable

%

80

100

100

Attributable

%

80

100

Classification

2005

Proved
Probable
Total

7.0
7.6
14.6

Classification

2005

Tonnes
million

2004

7.0
8.4
15.4

Tonnes
million

2004

Proved
Probable
Total

250.1
688.3
938.4

250.1
688.3
938.4

Proved
Probable
Total

22.6
7.0
29.6

22.9
7.3
30.2

Proved
Probable
Total

34.6
110.3
144.9

Classification

2005

35.0
110.3
145.2

Tonnes
million

2004

Measured
Indicated
Measured and Indicated

1.5
176.7
178.2

1.5
176.7
178.2

Measured
Indicated
Measured and Indicated

0.8
21.2
22.0

0.8
21.2
22.0

2005

%Nb205
1.15
1.45
1.30

Grade

2004

%Nb205
1.15
1.47
1.33

2005

%Cu
0.76
0.59
0.64

%Ni
1.85
1.79
1.83

%Zn
7.55
5.55
6.03

2005

%Cu
0.53
0.46
0.46

%Ni
1.63
1.36
1.37

Grade

2004

%Cu
0.76
0.59
0.64

%Ni
1.85
1.80
1.84

%Zn
7.55
5.55
6.04

Grade

2004

%Cu
0.53
0.46
0.46

%Ni
1.63
1.36
1.36

Contained metal
thousand tonnes 

2005

2004

80
110
189

80
124
204

Contained metal
thousand tonnes 

2005

2004

1,901
4,061
5,962

1,901
4,061
5,962

418
125
542

424
131
555

2,613
6,124
8,737

2,641
6,124
8,765

Contained metal
thousand tonnes 

2005

2004

8
813
821

13
288
301

8
813
821

13
288
301

Rounding of figures may cause computational discrepancies.
Mining method: OP = Open Pit.

(1) Quellaveco: Based on a feasibility study completed in 2000.
(2) Barro Alto: Based on a feasibility study completed in 2002, which is currently being updated.

During 2005 approximately 0.6 Mt at 2.13 %Ni was mined from Barro Alto and processed at the Codemin plant.

(3) Gamsberg: Based on a feasibility study completed in 2000. During 2005 approximately 0.2 Mt at 8.41 %Zn of Proved Reserves were mined from Gamsberg via

an exploration adit. The mine plan includes an additional 54.2 Mt at 4.10 %Zn of Inferred Mineral Resources.

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Ore Reserves and Mineral Resources estimates continued

(stated as at 31 December 2005)

Base Metals continued
For the multi-product deposits, the tonnage figures apply to each product.

Heavy Minerals
Ore Reserves
Namakwa Sands (OP)

Ilmenite

Attributable

%

100

Zircon

Rutile

Classification

2005

Tonnes
million

2004

Proved
Probable
Total

168.3
168.9
337.2

182.7
173.3
356.0

Proved
Probable
Total

Proved
Probable
Total

Heavy Minerals
Mineral Resources
Namakwa Sands (OP)

Ilmenite

Attributable

%

100

Classification

2005

Measured
Indicated
Measured and Indicated
Inferred in Mine Plan

177.8
106.1
283.9
181.1

Tonnes
million

2004

178.3
104.2
282.5

Zircon

Rutile

Measured
Indicated
Measured and Indicated
Inferred in Mine Plan

Measured
Indicated
Measured and Indicated
Inferred in Mine Plan

Rounding of figures may cause computational discrepancies.
Mining method: OP = Open Pit. 

Grade

2004

%Ilm
4.2
3.5
3.9

%Zir
1.1
0.8
1.0

%Rut
0.2
0.2
0.2

Grade

2004

%Ilm
3.4
2.9
3.2

%Zir
0.8
0.8
0.8

%Rut
0.2
0.2
0.2

Contained product
million tonnes 

2005

2004

7.1
5.8
12.9

1.8
1.4
3.2

0.4
0.3
0.7

7.7
6.0
13.7

2.0
1.4
3.4

0.4
0.4
0.8

Contained product
million tonnes 

2005

2004

6.0
3.0
9.0
4.0

1.3
0.8
2.1
1.0

0.2
0.2
0.4
0.3

6.0
3.0
9.0

1.3
0.8
2.1

0.3
0.2
0.5

2005

%Ilm
4.2
3.4
3.8

%Zir
1.1
0.8
0.9

%Rut
0.2
0.2
0.2

2005

%Ilm
3.4
2.9
3.2
2.2

%Zir
0.8
0.8
0.8
0.6

%Rut
0.1
0.2
0.2
0.1

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Ferrous Metals and Industries
The Ore Reserve and Mineral Resource estimates were compiled in accordance with the Australasian Code for Reporting of Mineral Resources and
Ore Reserves (The JORC Code, 2004) as a minimum standard. Where relevant, the estimates were also prepared in compliance 
with regional codes and requirements (e.g. The South African Code for Reporting of Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves, The SAMREC 
Code, 2000). The Mineral Resources are additional to the Ore Reserves.

The figures reported represent 100% of the Ore Reserves and Mineral Resources, the percentage attributable to Anglo American plc is stated
separately.

Ore Reserves
Hotazel Manganese Mines (OP)(1)

Attributable

%

40

Mamatwan

Wessels

GEMCO (OP)(2)

Highveld (OP)(3)

40

80

Mineral Resources
Hotazel Manganese Mines (OP)(4)

Attributable

%

40

Classification

2005

Proved
Probable
Total

Proved
Probable
Total

Proved
Probable
Total

Proved
Probable
Total

22.4
15.0
37.4

1.9
9.3
11.2

61.7
39.6
101.2

21.9
3.1
24.9

Classification

2005

Mamatwan

Wessels

GEMCO (OP)(5)

Highveld (OP)(6)

Measured
Indicated
Measured and Indicated

Measured
Indicated
Measured and Indicated

Measured
Indicated
Measured and Indicated

Measured
Indicated
Measured and Indicated

40

80

29.5
21.0
50.5

3.6
20.4
24.0

63.8
50.2
113.9

–
244.0
244.0

Tonnes
million

2004

31.5
19.1
50.6

2.2
10.3
12.5

59.3
33.6
92.9

23.1
3.5
26.6

Tonnes
million

2004

34.3
20.5
54.8

4.2
20.4
24.6

67.5
42.3
109.7

49.8
252.5
302.3

2005

%Mn

37.9
37.7
37.8

48.0
48.0
48.0

%Mn

48.5
47.2
48.0

%V2O5
1.68
1.70
1.69

2005

%Mn

37.9
37.7
37.7

48.1
47.9
47.9

%Mn

48.3
46.9
47.0

%V2O5

1.70
1.70

Grade

2004

%Mn

37.7
37.2
37.5

48.0
48.0
48.0

%Mn

46.3
47.2
46.6

%V2O5
1.69
1.70
1.69

Grade

2004

%Mn

37.7
37.2
37.5

48.0
48.0
48.0

%Mn

48.5
47.0
47.9

%V2O5
1.70
1.69
1.69

2005

% Yield

2004

51.3
47.0
49.1

49.0
46.2
48.0

2005

% Yield

2004

42.0
38.0
38.9

46.6
46.1
46.4

Rounding of figures may cause computational discrepancies.
Mining method: OP = Open Pit. 

(1) The decrease in Mamatwan Ore Reserves is due to the introduction of a boundary pillar as a result of a change in the mining plan.

Mamatwan tonnages stated as Wet Metric Tonnes, while Wessels is Dry Metric Tonnes. In the 2004 Annual Report, only the attributable tonnage was stated.

(2) The Ore Reserves reported are stated with total tonnage but report the grade values only above the nominated cut-off of 40% Mn product grade.

The grade is reported using beneficiated grades, as beneficiated grades are used in mine scheduling, quality control and blending (rather than in situ grades).

(3) The Ore Reserve grades and tonnages are reported after crushing, washing and screening.
(4) Hotazel Manganese Mines report Measured and Indicated Mineral Resources as ‘inclusive of those Mineral Resources modified to produce the Ore Reserve’ (JORC),

Mamatwan tonnages stated as Wet Metric Tonnes, while Wessels is Dry Metric Tonnes.

(5) GEMCO report Measured and Indicated Mineral Resources as ‘inclusive of those Mineral Resources modified to produce the Ore Reserve’ (JORC).
(6) During 2005, 49.8Mt of Measured Resources and 8.65 Mt of Indicated Resources, which are in addition to the Mineral Resources that were converted to Ore Reserves, 

were relinquished. These resources were not considered strategic to the mine plan, and as such the old order unused mining rights were allowed to expire.

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Ore Reserves and Mineral Resources estimates continued

(stated as at 31 December 2005)

Ferrous Metals and Industries continued
The figures reported represent 100% of the Ore Reserves and Mineral Resources, the percentage attributable to Anglo American plc is stated
separately. Mineral Resource estimates for Kumba are inclusive of those resources which have been modified to produce the Ore Reserve
estimates. For the multi-product deposits the tonnage figures apply to each product.

Attributable

% Classification

2005

Kumba Resources Limited
Ore Reserves
Iron Ore
Sishen Iron Ore Mine (OP)(1)

DMS and jig plant

Thabazimbi Iron Ore Mine (OP)(2)
Within current pit layouts

51.6

65.7

Sishen South Iron Ore Project (OP)(3)

65.7

9Mt per annum design

Attributable

% Classification

2005

65.7

Coal
Grootegeluk Coal Mine (OP)(4)

Coking Coal

Thermal Coal

Metallurgical Coal

Total Saleable Product

Leeuwpan Coal Mine (OP)(5)

65.7

Thermal and Metallurgical Coal

Tshikondeni Coal Mine (OP)(6)

65.7

Coking Coal

Inyanda Coal – Advanced Project (OP)(7)

32.8

A-grade Export Steam Coal

Proved
Probable
Total

727
294
1,021

Proved
Probable
Total

Proved
Probable
Total

10
4
14

101
66
167

Proved
Probable
Total
Proved
Probable
Total
Proved
Probable
Total

Proved
Probable
Total

Proved
Probable
Total

Proved
Probable
Total

673
67
740

95
48
143

6.9
–
6.9

14.6
–
14.6

Tonnes
million

2004

510
208
717

15
1
16

Tonnes
million

2004

706
67
773

111
48
159

7.1
–
7.1

14.6
–
14.6

Tonnes
million

2004

Base Metals
Rosh Pinah (UG)(8)

Zinc

Lead

Attributable

% Classification

2005

58.8

2.7
1.9
4.6

1.0
2.7
3.7

Proved
Probable
Total

Proved
Probable
Total

Rounding of figures may cause computational discrepancies.
Mining method: UG = Underground, OP = Open Pit.

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Grade

2004

% Fe
63.6
63.7
63.6
% Fe
60.9
61.5
60.9
% Fe

2005

% Fe
59.3
58.1
59.0
% Fe
61.2
60.2
60.9
% Fe
64.8
63.3
64.2

Grade

2004

2005

Saleable product
million tonnes

2004

2005

843@65.2%Fe

436 @66.3% Fe 
178 @66.1% Fe
614 @66.3% Fe

9 @64.1% Fe
3 @63.6% Fe
13 @63.9% Fe

13 @63.5% Fe
1 @64.1% Fe
14 @63.5% Fe

Saleable product
million tonnes

2004

35
5
40
264
26
290
40
1
41
371

57
23
80

4.1
–
4.1

10.1
–
10.1

2005

42
6
48
245
25
270
38
1
39
357

46
27
73

3.6
–
3.6

10.1
–
10.1

Grade

2004

% Zn
9.5
10.9
10.6

% Pb
2.7
2.6
2.7

2005

% Zn
11.1
7.7
9.7

% Pb
2.4
2.3
2.4

Metal Saleable
thousand tonnes

2005

2004

300
148
448

65
44
110

91
299
390

26
72
98

Ferrous Metals and Industries continued

Kumba Resources Limited
Ore Reserves
Industrial Minerals
Glen Douglas Dolomite Mine (OP)(9)

Metallurgical Dolomite

Attributable

%
65.7

Aggregate

Bridgetown Dolomite Mine (OP)(10)

32.8

Metallurgical Dolomite

Aggregate

Mineral Sands
Hillendale Mine, excl. Braeburn (OP)(11)

(%)
65.7

Attributable

% Heavy Minerals

Classification

2005

40.3
–
40.3
13.0
–
13.0

7.3
–
7.3

Proved
Probable
Total
Proved
Probable
Total

Proved
Probable
Total
Proved
Probable
Total

Classification

2005

Tonnes
million

2004

33.8
–
33.8
12.2
–
12.2

7.7
–
7.7

Tonnes
million

2004

41
–
41

30
–
30

% Ilmenite in THM

% Rutile in THM

% Zircon in THM

% Leucoxene in THM

Fairbreeze A+B+C+C Ext. (OP)(12)

65.7

% Heavy Minerals

% Ilmenite in THM

% Rutile in THM

% Zircon in THM

% Leucoxene in THM

Proved
Probable
Total

Proved
Probable
Total

Proved
Probable
Total

Proved
Probable
Total

Proved
Probable
Total

Proved
Probable
Total

Proved
Probable
Total

Proved
Probable
Total

Proved
Probable
Total

Proved
Probable
Total

137
44
182

138
20
158

Saleable product
million tonnes

2005

2004

38.3
–
38.3
12.3
–
12.3

4.0
–
4.0
3.3
–
3.3

4.6
–
4.6
3.1
–
3.1

Saleable product
Grade

2005

2004

%  Heavy Minerals

%THM
6.9
–
6.9

%Ilm
60
–
60

%Rut
3.5
–
3.5

%Zir
8
–
8

%Leu
1.6
–
1.6

%THM
6.6
–
6.6

%Ilm
58
–
58

%Rut
–
3.2
3.2

%Zir
–
7
7

%Leu
–
0.9
0.9

%  Heavy Minerals

%THM
6.1
7.2
6.4

%Ilm
60
61
60

%Rut
3.1
3.4
3.3

%Zir
8
8
8

%Leu
1.4
1.8
1.7

%THM
6.1
4.2
5.9

%Ilm
60
49
59

%Rut
–
3.3
3.3

%Zir
–
8
8

%Leu
–
1.6
1.6

Rounding of figures may cause computational discrepancies.
Mining method: OP = Open Pit.

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(stated as at 31 December 2005)

Tonnes
million

2004

52
–
52

43
131
174

52
–
52

25
149
174

–
15.7
15.7

13.9
1.9
15.8

Saleable product
Grade

2005

2004

% Heavy Minerals

%Ilm

%Ilm

11
–
11

11
–
11

%Heavy Minerals

%THM

%THM

3.7
2.7
2.8

%Ilm
60
61
61

%Rut
4.8
4.5
4.6

%Zir
10
10
10

%Leu
2.7
3.1
3.0

2.9
2.5
2.6

%Ilm
60
61
61

%Rut
4.5
4.1
4.2

%Zir
10
10
10

%Leu
3.0
3.4
3.3

% Heavy Minerals

%THM

%THM

–
7.9
7.9

%Ilm
–
54
54

%Rut
–
6.8
6.8

%Zir
–
10
10

%Leu
–
2.3
2.3

6.3
6.6
6.3

%Ilm
55
54
55

%Rut
8.4
6.1
8.1

%Zir
11
7
11

%Leu
2.1
1.6
2.1

Ferrous Metals and Industries continued
Kumba Resources Limited
Ore Reserves
Mineral Sands continued
Gravelotte sand (OP)

Attributable

65.7

(%)

Classification

2005

Proved
Probable
Total

Proved
Probable
Total

Proved
Probable
Total

Proved
Probable
Total

Proved
Probable
Total

Proved
Probable
Total

Proved
Probable
Total

Proved
Probable
Total

Proved
Probable
Total

Proved
Probable
Total

Proved
Probable
Total

Cooljarloo Mine, Tiwest (OP)

32.8

% Heavy Minerals

% Ilmenite in THM

% Rutile in THM

% Zircon in THM

% Leucoxene in THM

Jurien, Tiwest – Project (OP)(13)

32.8

% Heavy Minerals

% Ilmenite in THM

% Rutile in THM

% Zircon in THM

% Leucoxene in THM

Rounding of figures may cause computational discrepancies.
Mining method: OP = Open Pit.

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Kumba Resources Limited
Ore Reserves
Mineral Sands continued
Dongara, Ticor Limited – Project (OP)(14)

Attributable

% Heavy Minerals

% Ilmenite in THM

% Rutile in THM

% Zircon in THM

% Leucoxene in THM

(%)

65.7

Classification

2005

–
20.2
20.2

Proved
Probable
Total

Proved
Probable
Total

Proved
Probable
Total

Proved
Probable
Total

Proved
Probable
Total

Tonnes
million

2004

–
22.1
22.1

Saleable product
Grade

2005

2004

% Heavy Minerals

%THM

–
10.2
10.2

%Ilm
–
50
50

%Rut
–
6.7
6.7

%Zir
–
9
9

%Leu
–
1.3
1.3

%THM

–
10.0
10.0

%Ilm
–
48
48

%Rut
–
7.0
7.0

%Zir
–
10
10

%Leu
–
2.0
2.0

Rounding of figures may cause computational discrepancies.
Mining method: OP = Open Pit.
The tonnage is quoted as metric tonnes and abbreviated as Mt for million tonnes.

(1) Sishen Iron Ore Mine: Ore Reserve tonnage increased significantly due to the inclusion of the jig plant ore. An estimated 500 Mt of the total Mineral Resource is banded 
iron formation (BIF) material of which around 55% can be blended into the jig plant feed, the remainder will be stockpiled. All stockpiled BIF at the end of the mine’s life is
excluded from the reported Ore Reserves. The 2005 Total Saleable Product tonnes comprise the following: 600 Mt at 65.7% Fe from the DMS plant and 243 Mt at 64.0% 
Fe from the jig plant.

(2) Thabazimbi Iron Ore Mine: Mining depletion of 3 Mt accounts for most of the decrease in Ore Reserves. 2.95 Mt Inferred Mineral Resources are included in the pit shells,

these are not included in the Ore Reserve figures reported.

(3) Sishen South Iron Ore Project: Not reported in 2004. Estimates are for a 9 Mt per annum open pit operation.
(4) Grootegeluk Coal Mine: Re-configuration of the beneficiation capabilities to create a higher-value product resulted in an increase in the Saleable Coking Coal of 8 Mt and 

a decrease in the Saleable Thermal Coal of 20 Mt.

(5) Leeuwpan Coal Mine: The Reserve estimate includes 53.4 Mt Proved and 16.2 Mt Probable Coal Reserves that occur in an area where Prospecting Rights are under appeal.

These Coal Reserves are quoted pending the outcome of the appeal (SAMREC 5.5.1). 
The decrease in the Coal Resource (see footnote 18) resulted in a concomitant decrease in Coal Reserve.

(6) Tshikondeni Coal Mine: Coal Reserves formerly reported for an area not included in the Mine Lease Area have been excluded (0.2 Mt) from the 2005 estimate.
(7)

Inyanda Coal (Advanced Project): In 2004 reported the attributable %.

(8) Rosh Pinah: Mining depletion (0.6 Mt) and the addition of Ore Reserves from the conversion of Mineral Resources delineated during the intensive exploration programme 

in 2005 explain the increase in Ore Reserves.

(9) Glen Douglas Dolomite Mine: The deepening and subsequent redesign of the pit resulted in the increases of 7.7 Mt (metallurgical) and 1.2 Mt (aggregate) dolomite.
(10) Bridgetown Dolomite Mine: The Ore Reserve was depleted by mining activities (0.3Mt), however, changes in saleable tonnes are due to an increase in fines production at 

the plant. In 2004 reported the attributable %.

(11) Hillendale Mine: The decrease in Ore Reserves is due to mining depletion (8.3 Mt) and a change to the mining boundary in relation to the mining fence (2.2 Mt). Leucoxene 

was not reported in 2004.

(12) Fairbreeze: C Ext. is included as an Ore Reserve in 2005 pending the approval of the Mining Right. As the Mining Right for Fairbreeze C Ext. has not yet been granted the

Measured Mineral Resources have been converted to Probable Ore Reserves (SAMREC 5.1.1). Note that Fairbreeze C Ext. Ore Reserves were estimated using a cut-off of 
3% Ilm, not 1.5% Ilm (used for Fairbreeze C). All valuable heavy minerals for Fairbreeze C and C Ext. and ilmenite for Fairbreeze A and B can be estimated with the highest
confidence (Proved). Fairbreeze A and B zircon, rutile and leucoxene are estimated with lower confidence (Probable). Therefore, the Proved and Probable grades for zircon,
rutile and leucoxene relate to 17 Mt and 164 Mt respectively. Leucoxene was not reported in 2004.

(13) Jurien: Proved Ore Reserves have been downgraded to Probable Ore Reserves with the updating of geological models and Mineral Resources estimates.
(14) Dongara: Reported as Magnetic Minerals, Ticor in 2004. Proved Ore Reserves have been downgraded to Probable Ore Reserves with the updating of the geological models 

and Mineral Resource estimates.

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(stated as at 31 December 2005)

2005

%Fe

57.4
56.5
57.2

64.9
64.7
64.8

%Fe

62.1
61.6
62.0

62.1
61.3
61.7

%Fe

65.4
64.4
65.0

%Fe

34.9
34.9

Grade

2004

%Fe

65.2
64.8
65.0

%Fe

63.1
62.4
62.9

%Fe

65.4
64.6
65.0

%Fe

34.9
34.9

Tonnes 
million

2004

754
636
1,390

51
21
72

146
147
293

447
447

Tonnes 
million

2004

1,463
2,075
3,539

187
10
197

27.2
10.1
37.3

586
586

15.3

15.3

Ferrous Metals and Industries continued

Kumba Resources Limited
Mineral Resources
Iron Ore
Sishen Iron Ore Mine (OP)(15)

DMS + jig plant

Attributable

%

51.6

Additional resources (underground)

Thabazimbi Iron Ore Mine (OP)(16)
Within current pit layouts

65.7

Additional resources

Sishen South (OP)(17)
Advanced project

Zandrivierspoort (OP)

Project

65.7

32.8

Classification 

2005

Measured
Indicated
Measured and Indicated

Measured
Indicated
Measured and Indicated

1,477
480
1,957

94
223
316

Measured
Indicated
Measured and Indicated

Measured
Indicated
Measured and Indicated

Measured
Indicated
Measured and Indicated

Measured
Indicated
Measured and Indicated

11
4
15

12
14
27

140
108
248

447
447

Coal
Grootegeluk Coal Mine (OP)

Raw Coal

Attributable

%

65.7

Classification 

2005

Measured
Indicated
Measured and Indicated

1,428
2,075
3,503

Measured
Indicated
Measured and Indicated

Measured
Indicated
Measured and Indicated

Measured
Indicated
Measured and Indicated

Measured
Indicated
Measured and Indicated

169
10
179

25.7
10.1
35.8

586
586

15.3

15.3

Measured
Indicated
Measured and Indicated

22.5
22.5

22.5
22.5

Leeuwpan Coal Mine (OP)(18)

65.7

Raw Coal

Tshikondeni Coal Mine (OP)(19)

65.7

Raw Coal

Moranbah South, Australia (OP)

65.7

Project, Raw Coal

Inyanda Coal (OP)

Advanced Project, Raw Coal

Strehla (OP)(20)

Project, Raw Coal

32.8

65.7

Rounding of figures may cause computational discrepancies.
Mining method: OP = Open Pit.

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Ferrous Metals and Industries continued

Kumba Resources Limited
Mineral Resources
Base Metals
Rosh Pinah (UG)

Attributable

%
58.8

Zinc

Lead

Industrial Minerals
Glen Douglas Dolomite Mine (OP)(21)

Metallurgical Dolomite

Attributable

%

65.7

Aggregate

Bridgetown Dolomite Mine (OP)(22)

32.8

Metallurgical Dolomite + Aggregate

Rounding of figures may cause computational discrepancies.
Mining method: UG = Underground, OP = Open Pit.

Classification 

2005

Measured
Indicated
Measured and Indicated

3.5
2.3
5.8

Measured
Indicated
Measured and Indicated

Classification 

2005

Measured
Indicated
Measured and Indicated

Measured
Indicated
Measured and Indicated

Measured
Indicated
Measured and Indicated

142

142

40.1

40.1

7.3

7.3

Tonnes
million

2004

2.3
3.5
5.9

Tonnes
million

2004

186

186

12.2

12.2

8.0

8.0

2005

%Zn
10.1
8.1
9.3

%Pb
2.3
2.6
2.4

2005

%SiO2
<2.5

<2.5

>2.5

>2.5

%SiO2
<2.5

Grade

2004

%Zn
8.2
11.0
9.9

%Pb
2.2
3.0
2.7

Grade

2004

%SiO2
<2.5

<2.5

%SiO2
<2.5

<2.5

<2.5

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(stated as at 31 December 2005)

Ferrous Metals and Industries continued

Kumba Resources Limited
Mineral Resources
Heavy Minerals
Hillendale Mine, incl. Braeburn (OP)(23)

Attributable

%

65.7

Fairbreeze, incl. A+B+C+C Ext. (OP)(24)

65.7

Gravelotte sand (OP)

65.7

KwaZulu-Natal (OP)(25)

65.7

Block P

Fairbreeze D

Eastern Cape (OP)

Nombanjana, Ngcizele and Sandy Point

Limpopo sand (OP)

Letsitele sand and Gravelotte pebbles

Limpopo rock (OP)

Letsitele rock and Gravelotte rock

65.7

65.7

65.7

Ranobé, Madagascar (OP)(26)

65.7

Upper Sand Unit

Cooljarloo Mine, Tiwest (OP)

32.8

Jurien, Tiwest (OP)(27)

32.8

Dongara, Ticor Limited (OP)(28)

65.7

Classification 

2005

Tonnes 
million

2004

2005

Grade

2004

% Ilmenite % Ilmenite

Measured
Indicated
Measured and Indicated

Measured
Indicated
Measured and Indicated

Measured
Indicated
Measured and Indicated

Measured
Indicated
Measured and Indicated

Measured
Indicated
Measured and Indicated

Measured
Indicated
Measured and Indicated

Measured
Indicated
Measured and Indicated

Measured
Indicated
Measured and Indicated

Measured
Indicated
Measured and Indicated

Measured
Indicated
Measured and Indicated

Measured
Indicated
Measured and Indicated

Measured
Indicated
Measured and Indicated

48.7

48.7

202
27
229

75

75

40.6
40.6

9.2
9.2

233

233

12.5

12.5

56.0

56.0

196
27
223

75

75

40.6
40.6

9.2
9.2

233

233

12.5

12.5

3.8

3.8

3.7
2.5
3.6

9.1

9.1

3.1
3.1

2.5
2.5

4.5

4.5

3.7

3.7

3.7
2.5
3.5

9.1

9.1

3.1
3.1

2.5
2.5

4.5

4.5

10.5

10.5

10.5

10.5

53.6
53.6

53.6
53.6

25.9
25.9

25.9
25.9

553
553

157
302
459

25.6
25.6

1.3
75.4
76.7

4.6
4.6

% Heavy Minerals

137
322
459

44.0
9.1
53.1

1.3
75.4
76.7

2.7
2.4
2.5

6.0
6.0

6.9
6.6
6.6

3.2
2.4
2.6

4.6
5.5
4.8

6.9
6.6
6.6

Rounding of figures may cause computational discrepancies.
Mining method: OP = Open Pit.

Note that all operations and projects were audited in 2005 as part of the Kumba/NewCo Due Diligence process.

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(15) Sishen Iron Ore Mine: The significant increase is due to the inclusion of jig plant ore whereby lower Fe-grade rocks can be beneficiated to a saleable product using jig

technology. Additional resources with a grade >60% Fe that have underground mining potential outside the optimised pit, are reported separately in 2005.

(16) Thabazimbi Iron Ore Mine: Allocation of 37.6 Mt from 2004 Mineral Resources to mineral inventory partly explains the decrease in 2005.
(17) Sishen South: 133 Mt were allocated to mineral inventory. Remaining Inferred Resources are material to the Project and are 42 Mt at 62 %Fe
(18) Leeuwpan Coal Mine: Additional drilling led to an updated geological model and resulted in a decrease of Coal Resources (18 Mt). See note 5 for comment on Prospecting Right.
(19) Tshikondeni Coal Mine: The Coal Resources formerly reported in an area not included in Mine Lease Area, have been excluded in the 2005 estimate (0.3 Mt).
(20) Strehla: The Mineral Resources occur in an area for which the Prospecting Rights are under appeal. These resources are quoted pending the outcome of the appeal 

(SAMREC 5.5.1).

(21) Glen Douglas Dolomite Mine: Part of the Measured Resource was reclassified as Inferred. Model updates and pit redesign resulted in increases in the metallurgical and

aggregate dolomite resources in 2005.

(22) Bridgetown Dolomite Mine: Bridgetown’s Mineral Resources have been decreased because of exploration and subsequent geology and model updates (0.4 Mt) and mining

depletion (0.3 Mt).

(23) Hillendale Mine, incl. Braeburn: Mineral Resources decreased by 6.3 Mt as a result of additional drilling and subsequent deposit boundary revision.
(24) Fairbreeze, incl. A+B+C+C Ext.: Fairbreeze C and C Ext were updated with new data (0.2 Mt, Fairbreeze C). The 2005 Fairbreeze C Ext Mineral Resource includes a 

100m boundary zone, which was excluded in 2004 (5.8 Mt). See note 12 for comment on the pending Mining Licence.

(25) KwaZulu-Natal: Fairbreeze D and Block P were combined in the 2004 report.
(26) Ranobé, Madagascar: Mineral Resources were not reported in 2004.
(27) Jurien: Resources are based on a pit boundary where revenues are 150% of current values. Deep deposits (27.5 Mt) have been allocated to mineral inventory. 

Certain Resources were downgraded to ‘Indicated’ because drilling is too widely spaced in places.

(28) Dongara: The Dongara geological models were updated with new mineralogical information. These resources were reported as Magnetic Minerals, Ticor in 2004.

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Ore Reserves and Mineral Resources estimates continued

(stated as at 31 December 2005)

Industrial Minerals
The Ore Reserve and Mineral Resource estimates were compiled in accordance with the Australasian Code for Reporting of Mineral Resources and
Ore Reserves (The JORC Code, 2004) as a minimum standard. Where relevant, the estimates were also prepared in compliance with regional codes
and requirements (e.g. The South African Code for Reporting of Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves, The SAMREC Code, 2000). The Mineral
Resources are additional to the Ore Reserves.

The figures reported represent 100% of the Ore Reserves and Mineral Resources, the percentage attributable to Anglo American plc is stated
separately.

Phosphate products
Copebrás – Ore Reserves

Copebrás – Mineral Resources

Attributable

%

73

73

Classification

2005

Proved
Probable
Total

Measured
Indicated
Measured and Indicated

48.0
69.7
117.7

4.4
27.8
32.2

Tonnes
million

2004

52.6
70.0
122.6

4.6
27.8
32.4

Grade
%P2O5
2004

12.9
13.6
13.3

12.9
13.6
13.5

2005

12.9
13.6
13.3

12.9
13.6
13.5

Rounding of figures may cause computational discrepancies.

Anglo Paper and Packaging
The Mondi Group in South Africa owns and manages an attributable 295,067 (2004: 294,412) hectares of sustainable man-made forests. All of
its producing forests have been certified by the Forestry Stewardship Council. The annual harvest is currently 4.4 Mt.

116 | Anglo American plc Annual Report 2005

Production statistics

The figures below include the entire output of consolidated entities and the Group’s share of joint ventures, joint arrangements and associates
where applicable, except for Collahuasi in Base Metals which is quoted on a 100% basis.

2005

2004

Anglo Platinum (troy ounces)(1)(2)
Platinum
Palladium
Rhodium
Platinum Group Metals (PGM)
Nickel (tonnes)
AngloGold Ashanti (gold in troy ounces)(2)
South Africa
Argentina
Australia
Brazil
Ghana
Guinea
Mali
Namibia
Tanzania
USA
Zimbabwe

Gold Fields (gold in troy ounces)(2)
Gold
Anglo Coal (tonnes)
South Africa
Eskom
Trade – Thermal
Trade – Metallurgical

Australia
Thermal
Metallurgical

South America
Thermal
Total
Anglo Coal (tonnes)
South Africa
Bank
Greenside
Goedehoop
Isibonelo
Kriel
Kleinkopje
Landau
New Denmark
New Vaal
Nooitgedacht
Mafube

2,502,000
1,376,700
333,500
4,212,200
20,900

2,676,000
211,000
455,000
346,000
680,000
246,000
528,000
81,000
613,000
330,000
–
6,166,000

2,498,200
1,331,800
258,600
4,088,600
22,700

2,857,000(3)
211,000
410,000
334,000
485,000
83,000
475,000
66,000
570,000
329,000
9,000
5,829,000

–

207,000

34,327,900
20,281,100
2,268,800
56,877,800

16,710,300
9,390,300
26,100,600

10,066,000
93,044,400

3,202,200
2,730,000
6,298,600
1,358,300
12,030,900
4,483,500
3,682,900
4,139,400
17,100,000
794,400
1,057,600
56,877,800

33,668,300
18,648,600
2,143,700
54,460,600

17,378,800
8,203,800
25,582,600

9,589,600
89,632,800

2,733,100
2,754,800
6,462,100
–
11,059,500
4,691,600
3,474,100
4,975,800
17,312,000
676,600
321,000
54,460,600

(1)

Includes Anglo Platinum’s share of Northam Platinum Limited, 48,800 ounces (2004: 44,500 ounces).

(2) See the published results of Anglo Platinum Limited, Northam Limited, AngloGold Ashanti Limited and Gold Fields Limited for further analysis of production information.
(3) Excludes production at Ergo which has been closed.

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Production statistics continued

Anglo Coal (tonnes) (continued)
Australia
Callide
Drayton
Dartbrook
German Creek
Jellinbah East
Moranbah
Dawson Complex

South America
Carbones del Guasare
Carbones del Cerrejón

Total
Anglo Base Metals
Copper(1)
Collahuasi
100% basis (Anglo American 44%)
Ore mined 
Ore processed

Ore grade processed

Production

Oxide
Sulphide
Oxide
Sulphide
Copper concentrate

Copper cathode
Copper in concentrate

Total copper production for Collahuasi
Minera Sur Andes
Los Bronces mine
Ore mined 
Marginal ore mined 
Las Tortolas concentrator

Production

El Soldado mine
Ore mined 

Ore processed

Ore grade processed

Production

Ore processed 
Ore grade processed
Average recovery
Copper concentrate

Copper cathode
Copper in concentrate
Total

Open pit – ore mined
Open pit – marginal ore mined
Underground (sulphide)
Total
Oxide
Sulphide
Oxide
Sulphide
Copper concentrate

Copper cathode
Copper in concentrate
Total

(1) 2005 copper production figures exclude Palabora and Hudson Bay.

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2005

2004

9,500,000
4,099,000
1,495,500
3,560,000
851,100
3,432,800
3,162,200
26,100,600

1,409,700
8,656,300
10,066,000
93,044,400

40,705,000
6,461,000
36,659,000
0.9
1.0
1,234,000

60,700
366,400
427,100

22,146,000
27,936,000
21,034,000
1.0
88.3
510,000

38,800
188,500
227,300

2,907,000
384,000
1,996,000
5,287,000
665,000
7,004,000
1.3
1.1
210,500

6,500
60,000
66,500

9,355,300
4,278,800
2,268,100
4,047,600
925,200
1,125,900
3,581,700
25,582,600

1,677,600
7,912,000
9,589,600
89,632,800

50,342,000
6,610,000
34,844,000
0.9
1.3
1,280,400

58,200
422,800
481,000

20,995,000
29,187,000
20,572,000
1.1
89.5
549,000

31,800
199,800
231,600

4,971,000
1,061,000
2,687,000
8,719,000
661,000
6,976,000
1.4
1.1
216,700

8,100
60,700
68,800

tonnes
tonnes
tonnes
%Cu
%Cu
dmt

tonnes
tonnes
tonnes

tonnes
tonnes
tonnes
%Cu
%
dmt

tonnes
tonnes
tonnes

tonnes
tonnes
tonnes
tonnes
tonnes
tonnes
%Cu
%Cu
dmt

tonnes
tonnes
tonnes

Anglo Base Metals (continued)
Chagres Smelter
Copper concentrates smelted
Production

Copper blister/anodes
Acid

Total copper production for the Minera Sur Andes group
Mantos Blancos
Mantos Blancos mine
Ore processed

Oxide
Sulphide
Marginal ore mined
Oxide
Sulphide
Marginal ore
Copper concentrate
Copper cathode
Copper in concentrate
Total

Oxide
Marginal ore
Oxide
Marginal ore
Copper cathode

Ore grade processed

Production

Mantoverde mine
Ore processed

Ore grade processed

Production
Black Mountain and Hudson Bay
Other
Total attributable copper production

Nickel, Niobium and Mineral Sands
Nickel
Codemin
Ore mined
Ore processed
Ore grade processed
Production
Loma de Níquel
Ore mined
Ore processed
Ore grade processed
Production
Other
Total attributable nickel production
Niobium
Catalão
Ore mined
Ore processed
Ore grade processed
Production

2005

2004

tonnes
tonnes
tonnes
tonnes

tonnes
tonnes
tonnes
%Cu (soluble)
%Cu (insoluble)
%Cu (soluble)
dmt
tonnes
tonnes
tonnes

tonnes
tonnes
%Cu (soluble)
%Cu (soluble)
tonnes
tonnes
tonnes
tonnes

tonnes
tonnes
% Ni
tonnes

tonnes
tonnes
% Ni
tonnes
tonnes
tonnes

tonnes
tonnes
Kg Nb/tonne
tonnes

144,800
138,100
371,900
293,800

4,535,000
3,954,000
5,337,000
0.8
1.1
0.4
105,300
48,600
39,100
87,700

9,439,000
3,625,000
0.7
0.3
62,000
3,200
–
634,600

528,600
521,400
2.1
9,600

1,317,000
1,169,000
1.6
16,900
–
26,500

723,100
672,300
11.00
4,000

170,400
165,000
440,500
300,400

4,476,000
4,103,000
9,359,000
0.7
1.0
0.4
94,400
58,200
36,700
94,900

9,017,000
7,028,000
0.7
0.3
60,100
79,500
19,400
766,000

403,000
521,300
1.4
6,500

1,265,000
1,204,000
1.7
17,400
100
24,000

568,100
572,500
11.04
3,500

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Production statistics continued

Anglo Base Metals (continued)
Mineral Sands
Namakwa Sands
Ore mined
Production

Ilmenite
Rutile
Zircon
Slag tapped
Iron tapped

Smelter production

Zinc and Lead
Black Mountain
Ore mined
Ore processed
Ore grade processed

Production

Hudson Bay
Ore mined
Ore processed
Ore grade processed

Concentrate treated

Production (domestic)

Production (total)

Lisheen
Ore mined
Ore processed
Ore grade processed

Production

Zinc
Lead
Copper
Zinc in concentrate
Lead in concentrate 
Copper in concentrate 

Copper
Zinc
Copper
Zinc
Copper
Zinc
Copper
Zinc
Gold
Silver

Zinc
Lead
Zinc in concentrate
Lead in concentrate

Skorpion
Ore mined
Ore processed
Zinc
Ore grade processed
Production
Zinc 
Total attributable zinc production

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2005

2004

tonnes
tonnes
tonnes
tonnes
tonnes
tonnes

tonnes
tonnes
%Zn
%Pb
%Cu
tonnes
tonnes
tonnes

tonnes
tonnes
%Cu
%Zn
tonnes
tonnes
tonnes
tonnes
tonnes
tonnes
ounces
ounces

tonnes
tonnes
%Zn
%Pb
tonnes
tonnes

tonnes
tonnes
%Zn
tonnes
tonnes

18,100,000
316,100
29,100
128,600
164,400
105,400

1,413,000
1,350,000
3.3
3.7
0.4
32,100
42,200
3,200

–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–

1,527,000
1,461,000
12.0
2.0
159,300
20,800

1,199,000
1,280,000
12.4
132,800
324,200

18,618,000
320,600
23,700
119,100
169,300
105,900

1,518,000
1,500,000
2.7
3.0
0.5
28,200
37,500
5,200

2,484,000
2,419,000
2.2
5.2
274,900
216,500
40,000
105,200
74,300
107,000
73,400
1,020,900

1,475,000
1,460,000
11.7
1.8
156,300
17,200

1,304,000
1,187,000
12.3
119,200
410,700

tonnes
tonnes
m3
tonnes
tonnes

tonnes
m m2
m units
m m2
tonnes

tonnes
tonnes
tonnes
green metric tonnes

tonnes
m m2

tonnes

Anglo Industrial Minerals
Aggregates
Lime products
Concrete
Sodium tripolyphosphate
Phosphates
Anglo Paper and Packaging 
Mondi Packaging
Packaging papers
Corrugated board and boxes
Paper sacks
Coating and release liners
Pulp – external
Mondi Business Paper
Uncoated wood free paper
Newsprint
Pulp – external
Wood chips
Mondi Packaging South Africa
Packaging papers
Corrugated board and boxes
Newsprint joint ventures
Newsprint (attributable share)
Anglo Ferrous Metals and Industries (tonnes)
Kumba Resources Limited
Iron ore production
Lump
Fines
Total iron ore
Coal
Power station coal
Coking coal
Steam coal
Total coal
Zinc metal
Heavy minerals(1)
Ilmenite
Scaw Metals
Rolled products
Cast products
Grinding media
Highveld Steel
Rolled products
Continuous cast blocks
Vanadium slag
Samancor
Manganese ore (mtu m)
Manganese alloys
Tongaat-Hulett
Sugar
Aluminium
Starch and glucose
Hippo Valley
Sugar

(1) Further details of heavy minerals production are available in Kumba’s annual report.

2005

2004

85,887,000
1,428,100
8,353,200
106,000
1,036,200

2,705,691
2,081
3,282
1,614
174,700

1,890,079
186,924
127,745
1,747,290

372,992
330

316,459

18,747,000
12,240,000
30,987,000

14,573,000
2,273,000
2,993,000
19,839,000
119,000

77,579,000
1,185,700
8,310,800
115,700
1,169,300

2,600,291
2,013
3,251
1,597
153,045

1,881,851
182,351
53,142
2,125,858

365,557
335

368,635

18,248,000
11,864,000
30,112,000

14,017,000
2,409,000
3,018,000
19,444,000
116,000

356,000

498,000

386,500
133,900
461,400

684,000
874,900
66,800

88
309,000

861,000
192,000
595,000

458,000
110,000
429,000

674,013
922,477
67,587

106
321,100

756,000
162,000
576,000

194,000

200,000

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2005

2004

6.37
0.55
0.80
1.31
559

6.35
0.58
0.85
1.36
512

6.44
0.55
0.80
1.36
609

5.65
0.52
0.74
1.28
556

2005

2004

445
897
201
2,056
167
668
63
44
582

409
847
231
991
130
628
48
40
520

US$/oz
US$/oz
US$/oz
US$/oz
US cents/lb
US cents/lb
US cents/lb
US cents/lb
US$/tonne

Exchange rates and commodity prices

US$ exchange rates
Average spot prices for the year
South African rand
Sterling
Euro
Australian dollar
Chilean peso

Closing spot prices
South African rand
Sterling
Euro
Australian dollar
Chilean peso

Commodity prices
Average market prices for the year
Gold
Platinum
Palladium
Rhodium
Copper
Nickel
Zinc
Lead
European eucalyptus pulp price (CIF)

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Key financial data

2005
34,472
(5,038)
29,434

US$ million (unless otherwise stated)
Group revenue including associates
Less: share of associates’ revenue
Group revenue
Operating profit including associates 
before special items and remeasurements
Special items and remeasurements 
(excluding financing remeasurements)
Net finance costs (including remeasurements), 
taxation and minority interests of associates
Total profit from operations 
and associates
5,601
Net finance costs (including remeasurements) (393)
5,208
Profit before tax

6,376

(320)

(455)

Income tax expense

Profit for the financial year
Minority interests

Profit attributable to equity 
shareholders of the Company
Underlying earnings(1)
Earnings per share ($)
Underlying earnings per share ($)
Ordinary dividend per share (US cents)
Special dividend per share (US cents)
Weighted average number of shares 
outstanding (million)

EBITDA(2)
EBITDA interest cover(3)
Operating margin (before 
special items and remeasurements)
Ordinary dividend cover (based on 
underlying earnings)

Balance Sheet
Intangible and tangible assets
Other non-current assets and investments
Working capital
Other net current liabilities
Other non-current liabilities and obligations
Net debt

Net assets
Minority interests
Equity attributable to the equity 
shareholders of the Company
Total capital(4)
Cash inflows from operations
Dividends received from associates 
and investments
Return on capital employed(5)
EBITDA/average total capital(4)
Net debt to total capital(6)

2004
31,938 
(5,670)
26,268

4,697 

933 

(399)

5,231 
(367)
4,864 

(923)

3,941 
(440) 

3,501
2,684 
2.44 
1.87 
70.0
–

1,434 

7,031 
18.5

(1,275)

3,933
(412)

3,521
3,736
2.43
2.58
90.0
33.0

1,447

8,959
20.0

18.5%

14.7%

2.9

2.7

33,368
5,375
3,719
(1,473)
(8,418)
(4,993)

27,578
(3,957)

23,621
32,571 
7,265

470
19.2%
26.0%
17.0%

35,816 
5,375 
3,715 
(611) 
(8,339)
(8,243)

27,713 
(4,588)

23,125 
35,956 
5,291 

396
14.6%
21.2%
25.4%

US$ million (unless otherwise stated) 
Group turnover including share 
of joint ventures and associates
Less: Share of joint ventures’ turnover 

Share of associates’ turnover 

Group turnover – subsidiaries 
Operating profit before exceptional items
Operating exceptional items

2003(7)

2002(7)(8)

2001(7)(8)

24,909 20,497 19,282
(1,060) (1,066) (1,109)
(5,212) (4,286) (3,387)
18,637 15,145 14,786
3,332 3,298
(513)

2,892
(286)

(81)

Total operating profit
Non-operating exceptional items
Net (interest expense)/investment income

2,606
386
(319)

3,251 2,785
64 2,148
130

(179)

Profit on ordinary activities 
before taxation
Taxation on profit on ordinary activities 
Taxation on exceptional items 
Equity minority interests 
Profit for the financial year 

2,673

3,136 5,063
(749) (1,042) (1,247)
(147)
(3)
(584)
(528)
1,563 3,085

13
(345)
1,592

Underlying earnings(1)
Earnings per share ($)
Underlying earnings per share ($)
Dividend per share (US cents)

1,694
1.13
1.20
54.0

1,759 1,681
2.09
1.14
49.0

1.11
1.25
51.0

Basic number of shares 
outstanding (million)

EBITDA(2)
EBITDA interest cover(3)
Operating margin 
(before exceptional items) 
Dividend cover 
(based on underlying earnings) 

Balance Sheet
Intangible and tangible fixed assets 
Investments 
Working capital 

1,415

1,411 1,474

4,785
9.3

4,792 4,647
58.4

50.5

11.6% 16.3% 17.1%

2.2

2.5

2.3

26,646 18,841 12,870
6,746 4,873
7,206
282
1,903

822

Provisions for liabilities and charges 
Net debt

(3,954) (2,896) (2,194)
(8,633) (5,578) (2,018)

Equity minority interests 

(3,396) (2,304) (1,607)

Total shareholders’ funds (equity) 
Total capital(4)
Net cash inflow from operating activities  3,184
Dividends received from joint 
ventures and associates 
Return on capital employed(5)
EBITDA/average total capital(4)
Net debt to total capital(6)

19,772 15,631 12,206
31,801 23,513 15,831
3,618 3,539

426

258

258
10.7% 17.5% 19.0%
17.3% 24.4% 26.0%
32.0% 27.9% 14.4%

Years 2004 and 2005 are prepared under IFRS. Years 2001 to 2003 are prepared under UK GAAP.
(1) Underlying earnings is net profit attributable to equity shareholders, adjusted for the effect of special items and remeasurements, and any related tax and minority interests.
(2)

EBITDA is operating profit before special items and remeasurements (2001 to 2003: exceptional items) plus depreciation and amortisation in subsidiaries and joint
ventures and share of EBITDA of associates.
EBITDA interest cover is EBITDA of subsidiaries and joint ventures divided by net finance costs excluding other net financial income, exchange gains and losses on monetary
assets and liabilities, amortisation of discounts on provisions, special items and financial remeasurements (2001 to 2003: exceptional items).

(3)

(4) Total capital is net assets excluding net debt.
(5) Return on capital employed is calculated as total operating profit before impairments for the year divided by the average total capital less other investments and adjusted 

for impairments.

(6) Net debt to total capital is calculated as net debt divided by total capital less investments in associates.
(7) 2001 to 2003 have been restated to reflect the adoption of UITF abstract 38 Accounting for ESOP trusts.
(8) 2001 and 2002 have been restated for the adoption of FRS 19.

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Summary by business segment

US$ million 

Platinum

Gold

Diamonds

Coal
South Africa
Australia
South America

Base Metals
Copper
Collahuasi
Minera Sur Andes
Mantos Blancos
Palabora and other
Nickel, Niobium, Mineral Sands
Catalão
Codemin
Loma de Níquel
Namakwa Sands
Nkomati and other
Zinc
Black Mountain
Hudson Bay
Lisheen
Skorpion
Other

Industrial Minerals
Tarmac
Copebrás

Ferrous Metals and Industries
Kumba
Highveld Steel
Scaw Metals
Samancor Group
Tongaat-Hulett
Boart Longyear
Terra
Other

Paper and Packaging
Mondi Packaging
Mondi Business Paper
Other

Exploration

Corporate(4)

Turnover(1)

EBITDA(2) Operating profit/(loss)(3) Underlying earnings/(loss)

2005

2004

2005

3,714

3,120

1,282

2004

853

2005

854

2004

536

2005

483

2004

240

2,644

2,409

871

694

332

296

105

139

3,316

3,177

655

655

583

573

430

380

3,349
1,441
1,383
525

3,647
2,597
712
1,306
579
–
609
49
136
249
175
–
441
80
–
147
214
–

4,073
3,784
289

6,773
1,936
1,127
1,029
634
1,423
618
–
6

6,956
3,798
2,050
1,108

–

–

2,382
1,109
840
433

3,320
2,154
611
991
464
88
528
44
89
247
146
2
638
49
405
111
73
–

3,858
3,596
262

6,663
1,416
775
910
817
1,267
872
598
8

6,919
3,751
2,028
1,140

1,243
519
451
273

1,990
1,590
468
824
299
(1)
296
20
75
153
48
–
157
12
–
62
83
(53)

687
299
183
205

1,625
1,252
412
608
225
7
272
28
48
158
37
1
131
2
78
29
22
(30)

1,019
463
316
240

1,678
1,381
397
724
261
(1)
249
18
69
132
30
–
102
10
–
50
42
(54)

618
570
48

638
556
82

370
340
30

1,779
734
472
145
164
188
87
–
(11)

916
528
310
78

1,231
328
223
110
265
114
103
92
(4)

978
530
320
128

1,456
568
436
121
144
131
67
–
(11)

495
293
163
39

497
252
78
167

1,276
1,048
346
512
195
(5)
224
26
44
137
16
1
38
(3)
37
17
(13)
(34)

421
354
67

887
203
169
85
241
69
72
55
(7)

569
297
180
92

724
329
221
174

1,240
983
257
529
195
2
202
17
68
92
25
–
100
10
–
54
36
(45)

267
256
11

757
261
232
85
103
49
35
–
(8)

296
194
100
2

357
163
78
116

1,036
855
280
413
163
(1)
177
29
27
108
12
1
37
3
31
15
(12)
(33)

288
259
29

476
80
93
59
157
25
37
29
(4)

367
193
123
51

–

(150)

(120)

(150)

(120)

(115)

(91)

90

(245)

(210)

(261)

(238)

(451)

(508)

34,472

31,938

8,959

7,031

6,376

4,697

3,736

2,684

(1) Turnover includes share of turnover of joint ventures and associates. Base Metals turnover is shown after deduction of treatment charges and refining charges (TC/RCs). 
(2) EBITDA is operating profit before special items and remeasurements plus depreciation and amortisation in subsidiaries and share of EBITDA of joint ventures and associates.
(3) Operating profit includes operating profit before special items and remeasurements from subsidiaries and joint ventures and share of operating profit (before interest, tax, 

minority interests, special items and remeasurements) of associates.
Includes Gold Fields. The Group disposed of its holdings in Gold Fields in March 2004.

(4)

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Reconciliation of subsidiaries’ and associates’ results

for the year ended 31 December 2005 – note only key reported lines are reconciled

AngloGold Ashanti Limited
IFRS adjusted headline earnings (published)
Exploration
Other adjustments

Minority interest
Depreciation on assets fair valued on acquisition (net of tax)
Contribution to Anglo American plc underlying earnings

Anglo Platinum Limited
IFRS headline earnings (US$ equivalent of published)
Exploration
Other adjustments

Minority interest
Depreciation on assets fair valued on acquisition (net of tax)
Impact of change in South African corporate tax rate on assets fair valued on acquisition
Contribution to Anglo American plc underlying earnings

DB Investments (DBI) 
DBI headline earnings before class action payment (100%)
Adjustments(1)
DBI headline earnings before class action payment – AA plc basis(100%)
AA plc’s 45% ordinary share interest
Income from preference shares
Contribution to Anglo American plc underlying earnings

Kumba Resources Limited
IFRS headline earnings (US$ equivalent of published)
Depreciation on assets fair valued on acquisition (net of tax)
Impact of change in South African corporate tax rate on assets fair valued on acquisition
Exploration
Other adjustments

Minority interest
STC credit on special dividends
Contribution to Anglo American plc underlying earnings

Highveld Steel and Vanadium Corporation Limited
IFRS headline earnings (US$ equivalent of published)
Other adjustments

Minority interest
STC credit on special dividends
Contribution to Anglo American plc underlying earnings

The Tongaat-Hulett Group Limited
IFRS headline earnings (US$ equivalent of published)
Other adjustments

Minority interest

Add AA plc’s share of Hulett Aluminium
Contribution to Anglo American plc underlying earnings

2005
US$ million

200
45
1
246
(121)
(20)
105

2005
US$ million

664
21
(2)
683
(173)
(51)
24
483

2005
US$ million

824
34
858
386
44
430

2005
US$ million

373
(16)
10
21
(6)
382
(130)
9
261

2005
US$ million

270
4
274
(57)
15
232

2005
US$ million

73
11
84
(40)
44
5
49

(1) Adjustments include the reclassification of the actuarial gains and losses booked to the income statement by Dbsa under the corridor mechanism of IAS 19. As AA plc has early 

adopted the amended version of IAS 19, this charge has been included in the deficit booked to reserves in prior years.

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Shareholder information

Annual general meeting
11:00 am on Tuesday, 25 April 2006, at
The Institution of Electrical Engineers
Savoy Place
London WC2R 0BL

Shareholders’ diary 2006/7
Interim results
Interim dividend payable 
Annual results announcement
Annual Report
Annual general meeting 
Final dividend payable 

August 2006
September 2006
February 2007
March 2007
April 2007
April 2007

Enquiries
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If you have any questions about your shareholding 
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