Record profit for Anglo American on rising prices Chief executive Cynthia Carroll said: "Despite short term uncertainty persisting in the global economy, particularly in Europe, the longer term outlook for Anglo American's diversified mix of commodities remains strong. We expect sustained growth in the emerging economies, notably in China and India, which will underpin robust demand for commodities, supplemented by early recovery signs in the US. Continuing industrialisation and urbanisation and the considerable scope for the convergence of living standards, combined with long term supply constraints, present an attractive proposition across our unique portfolio of early, mid and late development cycle commodities. The company has recomended a final dividend of $0.46, giving a total dividend for the year of $0.74 if agreed by shareholders at the annual general meeting on April 19.