Xstrata CEO in second SA visit, govt reveals on eve of Anglo interims

As part of a process of continuous engagement on Xstrata's proposed merger with Anglo American, Xstrata CEO Mick Davis has met the South African government for the second time, on the latest occasion specifically with Mineral Resources DG Sandile...

Xstrata-pursued Anglo disregards South Africa's wish for black chairperson

The Xstrata-pursued diversified mining company Anglo American on Friday disregarded a publicly expressed Ministerial wish that a black South African be appointed as the non-executive chairperson of the company and instead moved quickly to...

Anglo chair list includes Ramaphosa – source

South Africa has put together a list of proposed black candidates for a new chairperson of Anglo American Plc, including business magnate and former union leader Cyril Ramaphosa, a government source said on Thursday. The country wants to have a...

Anglo slashes fatalities by one-third

Mining major Anglo American, has presented its sustainable development performance for 2008 to the investment community highlighting the progress of the programme during the year.

Anglo raises $1,5bn through bond issue

Global mining giant Anglo American announced fresh details on Thursday relating to its intention to offer $1,5-billion in convertible bonds, which it said would strengthen its balance sheet, diversify its source of funding, and lengthen its debt...

Anglo should back off Pebble if it damages fisheries – Moody-Stuart

Mining major Anglo American should not build the proposed copper-gold Pebble mine if it could not be built in a way that avoided damage to Alaska’s fisheries, wildlife and livelihoods, Anglo American chairperson Sir Mark Moody-Stuart said on...

Jewellers join Alaskan Pebble project fight on eve of Anglo AGM

Alaskan opposition to Anglo American’s Pebble project intensified on Tuesday when six UK jewellers joined the fray in London on the eve of Anglo’s April 15 annual general meeting (AGM), saying “no to dirty gold”. Simultaneously, Anglo's...

Alaskans plan Anglo AGM clash, Anglo says shareholder questions welcome

A delegation of Alaskans would confront mining major Anglo American at its April 15 annual general meeting (AGM) in London over concerns about the Pebble copper mine project in southwest Alaska, Resource Media said in media release on Tuesday....

Anglo American names new nonexecutive director

Diversified mining giant Anglo American, which will release its financial results on Wednesday, announced the election of CK Chow, the CEO of MTR Corporation, as an independent nonexecutive director. Mark Moody-Stuart, chairperson of Anglo...

Bobby Godsell retires from Anglo American board

Diversified mining giant, Anglo American, said on Friday that that nonexecutive director Bobby Godsell would retire from the company's board at the conclusion of the annual general meeting to be held on April 15.

Thompson leaves Anglo American

Simon Thompson, who has served as executive director on the board of diversified miner Anglo American since 2005, will resign on April 13 to pursue “other opportunities”, the group said on Tuesday.

'Tremendous' growth scope in next decade, says Anglo's Trahar as he hands reins to new CEO

Tremendous scope existed for the continued substantial growth of Anglo American plc's production base into the next decade, CEO Tony Trahar said on Wednesday, his creation of “massive wealth” in the past seven years drawing spontaneous...