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Anglo American

Anglo American is a global diversified mining company headquartered in London, United Kingdom. The company operates across multiple continents, with significant operations in South Africa, South America, Australia and North America. Anglo American is listed on the London Stock Exchange and the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, and is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index. The company's core business segments include diamonds and premium metals (platinum-group metals, copper, nickel), bulk commodities (iron ore, steelmaking coal) and crop nutrients. Anglo American is one of the world's largest producers of platinum and diamonds, and holds substantial positions in copper, iron ore and metallurgical coal production. The company employs tens of thousands of people globally and generates annual revenues in the tens of billions of dollars. Principal subsidiaries and assets include De Beers (diamonds), Anglo American Platinum (the world's largest primary producer of platinum-group metals) and significant copper operations in Chile and Peru. Anglo American has been active in renewable energy procurement and power purchase agreements to reduce its carbon footprint and secure energy supply for its operations. The company was founded in 1917 in South Africa by Ernest Oppenheimer and has evolved through numerous acquisitions, divestments and restructurings to focus on its current portfolio of premium mining assets.

Anglo American News


People shaking hands
Miners bound to megadeal playbook in pursuit of global scale
29th September 2026 By: Reuters

Mining companies are set on building scale through M&A and partnerships to tackle financial and geopolitical hurdles, despite several thwarted megadeals over the past year. Gold Fields, whose... 


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Moody's cuts Botswana rating again as diamond slump weighs on economy
28th September 2026 By: Reuters

Ratings agency Moody's on Friday downgraded Botswana's domestic- and foreign-currency long-term issuer ratings to "Baa2" from "Baa1", citing an expected deterioration in the country's public... 


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Richards Bay Minerals appoints Bayanda Mncwango as MD
25th September 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

Richards Bay Minerals (RBM) has appointed former COO Bayanda Mncwango as MD, effective October 2026, succeeding acting MD Wilhemina Ngcobo, as she resumes her role as COO. Bayanda, rejoining RBM,... 


Copper plates
High copper prices support miners in Chile, but investments dent gains
25th September 2026 By: Reuters

Despite strong copper prices, growing investment demands are offsetting much of the gains posted by mining companies in Chile, Moody's said in a report on Thursday. Chile, the world's largest... 


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De Beers publishes 2025 sustainability report
23rd September 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Diamond miner De Beers Group’s 2025 Sustainability Report has outlined progress in its ‘Building Forever’ sustainability framework, with advances in livelihoods, nature conservation, climate action... 


Nicole Mason, CEO and director of Envusa Energy,
Nicole Mason
18th September 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

This week we profile Nicole Mason, CEO and director of Envusa Energy, a fully integrated asset-backed renewable-energy trader 


GameChange Energy completes commissioning of its Genius Tracker™ for the landmark Mooi Plaats Solar PV project
17th September 2026

GameChange Energy, a global provider of renewable energy infrastructure solutions, announced the completion of its Genius Tracker™ 1P system for the 283 MWp Mooi Plaats Solar PV Plant in South... 


Barro Alto nickel mine in Brazil
MMG banks on supply deals to get Anglo nickel deal through
17th September 2026 By: Reuters

Hong Kong-listed miner MMG is willing to guarantee long-term ferronickel supplies to European customers as it seeks to rescue its acquisition of Anglo American's Brazilian nickel business from... 


Codelco CEO Jorge Gomez
Chile's Codelco says restructuring plan may be delayed until end of 2026
17th September 2026 By: Reuters

Chilean State-owned copper giant Codelco's restructuring plan may not be ready until the end of 2026, the company told Reuters on Wednesday, signalling a delay for a much-anticipated strategy meant... 


The Barro Alto mine
MMG banks on supply deals to get Anglo nickel deal through
16th September 2026 By: Reuters

Hong Kong-listed miner MMG is willing to guarantee long-term ferronickel supplies to European customers as it seeks to rescue its acquisition of Anglo American's AAL.L Brazilian nickel business... 


Ionic Rare Earths nonexecutive director James Rutherford
Ionic Rare Earths garners Rutherford as nonexec director
14th September 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed Ionic Rare Earths has appointed James Rutherford nonexecutive director effective immediately. He initially joined the company in an advisory role in February, with the nonexecutive... 


Incoming Northern Star independent nonexecutive director Mark Cutifani
Northern Star appoints mining heavyweights Cutifani, Rozenauers to board
14th September 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Leading Australian gold producer Northern Star has appointed mining veteran Mark Cutifani to its board following pressure from major shareholder Elliott Investment Management to make strategic... 


Codelco's Chuquicamata
Copper output from Chile's Codelco dips in July
11th September 2026 By: Reuters

Copper output at Chilean State miner Codelco, one of the world's largest copper producers, fell 5% from a year earlier in July to 112 800 tons, data from state copper commission Cochilco showed on... 


drilling site
State exploration programme targets critical minerals
11th September 2026 By: Devina Haripersad

South Africa’s government geological agency the Council for Geoscience (CGS) has introduced a high-resolution mapping programme to identify areas with potential to host critical minerals, with the... 


Kavango appoints new CEO
Kavango appoints new CEO
7th September 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

London-listed Kavango Resources has appointed Jasper Musadaidzwa as CEO and executive director, with immediate effect. Donald McAlister has stepped down from his role as nonexecutive chairperson... 


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Exxaro to sell Moranbah South project to Stanmore
4th September 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Mining and renewable-energy company Exxaro Resources has agreed to dispose of its 100% interest in the Moranbah South project, in Australia, to Stanmore Resources for $105-million, once Exxaro... 


Anglican Archbishop of Cape Town Dr Thabo Makgoba
Marikana anniversary highlights need for trust, shared responsibility
4th September 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

The mining industry must deepen trust with workers and host communities through sustained engagement, accountability and shared responsibility, speakers at the seventh annual Marikana Memorial... 


Municipal infrastructure and mining: critical and interdependent
3rd September 2026

Municipal infrastructure is both crucial for supporting the mining sector, and can depend on mining to support municipal growth. It requires good leadership, skilled human resources and forward... 


IntelliSense.io partners with SEP to scale industrial decision intelligence
2nd September 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Provider of industrial decision intelligence for mining and minerals processing IntelliSense.io has announced a significant investment from investor in enterprise technology companies SEP,... 


Tshiamiso Trust reports increase in claims activity, bolsters outreach
28th August 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The Tshiamiso Trust has reported an increase in claims activity for the 2026 financial year as it moves into the latter half of its lifespan, with claim lodgements having increased by 64%... 


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