/ 19 April 2000

ANGLO SELLS NON-CORE ASSETS

ANGLO American plc has disposed of another two of its non-core assets as part of the company’s programme of disposals. Anglo announced on Monday that it has sold its remaining 25% of die cast wheels manufacturer NF Die Cast and 5,7-million shares in industrial and media group Johnnic. Anglo also announced that on March 28 it sold 5,7-million shares in Johnnic, representing 3,5% of Johnnic’s issued share capital, to the National Empowerment Consortium for some R600-million rand — around $93-million.