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Duncan Wanblad

Duncan Wanblad is chief executive of Anglo American, the global diversified mining company headquartered in London. He is a South African mining executive with more than three decades of experience in the resources sector. Wanblad was appointed to the top role at Anglo American in April 2022, succeeding Mark Cutifani after serving as chief executive of the company's base metals division. His career at Anglo American began in 2005 when he joined as head of business performance for the base metals unit. Before joining Anglo American, he worked at De Beers and spent time in consulting. Wanblad has overseen Anglo American through a period of strategic repositioning, including decisions around the company's portfolio of assets in South Africa and globally. He holds a degree in mining engineering from the University of the Witwatersrand and an MBA from the University of Cape Town. His leadership has focused on operational efficiency, decarbonisation and navigating commodity price cycles across Anglo American's diversified portfolio, which includes platinum-group metals, diamonds, copper and iron ore. Wanblad is a prominent figure in global mining circles and frequently features in coverage of the sector's response to energy transition and resource nationalism.

Duncan Wanblad News


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Anglo American to sell Australian coal mines for up to $3.8bn
18th May 2026 By: Reuters

Anglo American said on Monday it will sell its steelmaking coal mines in Australia to UK-based miner Dhilmar for up to $3.88-billion, exiting the sector, cutting debt and streamlining assets ahead... 


Minerals Council South Africa CEO Mzila Mthenjane
South Africa needs to reintroduce exploration into its mining DNA
1st April 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Exploration is the start of any mining value chain and increasing investment in exploration is fundamental to South Africa using its mineral resources to drive development of its industries and... 


Anglo American CEO Duncan Wanblad
Anglo American expects final approval for Teck Resources merger around year-end, Brazil CEO says
19th March 2026 By: Reuters

London-listed mining company Anglo American expects to get final regulatory approval for its merger with Teck Resources around the year-end, the company's Brazil CEO Ana Sanches said on Wednesday.... 


Anglo American CEO Duncan Wanblad
Anglo sees growth in refocused portfolio earnings despite reporting wider loss of $3.7bn
20th February 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Global diversified miner Anglo American is starting to see underlying earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) gains from its simplified portfolio that focuses on... 


Africa must shift from policy intent to implementation – Anglo’s Wanblad
20th February 2026 By: Irma Venter

The time has come for Africa to shift from policy intent to implementation, says Anglo American CEO Duncan Wanblad. Speaking at the Investing in African Mining Indaba 2026 held earlier this month,... 


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Anglo American pays tribute to former executive Clem Sunter
19th February 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Diversified miner Anglo American says it is “deeply saddened” by the passing of Clem Sunter, a former Anglo American executive. He joined Anglo American in the early 1970s and went on to serve as... 


Rough diamonds being sorted
Botswana's State-owned diamond company turns to contract sales to manage tough market
11th February 2026 By: Reuters

Botswana's State-owned Okavango Diamond Company plans to increase the share of diamonds it sells to contracted buyers as a way to navigate a depressed global diamond market, acting MD Lipalese... 


Mineral and Petroleum Resources Deputy Minister Phumzile Mgcina at Mining Indaba event.
Anglo lauded for R600m junior exploration backing
10th February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Anglo American drew applause on day two of the Investing in African Mining Indaba for the R600-million the diversified mining major has provided for exploration in South Africa. Established with an... 


Duncan Wanblad
Africa must shift from policy intent to implementation, Teck merger good for SA – Wanblad
10th February 2026 By: Irma Venter

The time has come for Africa to shift from policy intent to implementation, says Anglo American CEO Duncan Wanblad. Speaking at the Investing in African Mining Indaba 2026 held in Cape Tow this... 


The Los Bronces mine
Anglo lowers 2026 copper production guidance following lower 2025 output
5th February 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Diversified miner Anglo American has reported a 14% quarter-on-quarter decrease in its copper production to 170 000 t in the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2025, and a 10% year-on-year decrease... 


Anglo American CEO Duncan Wanblad
Future Minerals Forum launches pioneer Future Minerals Barometer
30th January 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The Future Minerals Forum (FMF) has launched the inaugural Future Minerals Barometer, a pioneering tool designed to measure and track progress of critical mineral value-chain developments across... 


Anglo American CEO Duncan Wanblad
Future Minerals Forum launches pioneer Future Minerals Barometer
14th January 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The Future Minerals Forum (FMF) has launched the inaugural Future Minerals Barometer, a pioneering tool designed to measure and track progress of critical mineral value-chain developments across... 


Anglo American CEO Duncan Wanblad and Teck Resources CEO Jonathan Price
Shareholder approvals clear path for Anglo-Teck merger’s regulatory test
10th December 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Anglo American and Teck Resources have secured overwhelming shareholder backing for their proposed merger of equals, clearing a key milestone and shifting the focus to the global regulatory... 


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