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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


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... 


An image of Exxaro CEO Ben Magara
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%... 


Conference to showcase tailings management
28th August 2026 By: Trent Roebeck

The Slope Stability X26 (SSX26) Conference and Expo – an exhibition for tailings and geotechnical engineers – will display the latest developments and insights for mine slope stability and... 


Kumba Iron Ore's Sishen mine
Anglo, Chinese entity in iron-ore deal
28th August 2026 By: Bloomberg

Anglo American has struck a yearlong supply deal with China’s State-backed iron-ore buyer, joining BHP Group among miners that have finalised an agreement with the group. South African producer... 


Solar panels at a mine in South Africa
South African miners accelerate shift to renewable power to cut Eskom reliance
26th August 2026 By: Reuters

South Africa's mining firms are accelerating investment in renewable energy as they seek to diversify power sources, cut costs and meet decarbonisation targets, marking a shift after decades of... 


McEwen's Gold Bar mine complex
McEwen COO retires, three VPs take over
25th August 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX- and NYSE-listed gold, copper and silver developer McEwen has announced the retirement of COO William Shaver and new key appointments to propel the company forward. Shaver will continue to... 


Valterra Platinum CEO Craig Miller.
AI helping to develop alloys for use in new applications, Valterra Platinum reports
21st August 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Can you use AI to find new markets for platinum group metals (PGMs)? “The simple answer is yes,” was the reply of Valterra Platinum CEO Craig Miller to Mining Weekly during the latest media... 


Molten copper
Greater regulatory scrutiny no bar to mining mergers, bosses say
19th August 2026 By: Reuters

Mining bosses say that regulatory scrutiny of major mergers is increasing as governments pay closer attention to critical minerals and security of supply in the face of a volatile geopolitical... 


Anglican Archbishop of Cape Town Dr Thabo Makgoba
Marikana anniversary highlights need for trust, shared responsibility
18th August 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... 


Kumba Iron Ore's Sishen mine
Anglo strikes year-long iron-ore deal with China’s State buyer
14th August 2026 By: Bloomberg

Anglo American has struck a yearlong supply deal with China’s State-backed iron-ore buyer, joining BHP Group among miners that have finalised an agreement with the group. South African producer... 


Northern Star's KGCM Super Pit mine
Australia's Northern Star rejects Elliott board overhaul demand
13th August 2026 By: Reuters

Australian gold miner Northern Star Resources said on Thursday that it would be unable to commit to some of Elliott Investment Management's recommendations for an overhaul of the board as the... 


Northern Star's KCGM Super Pit mine
Elliott pushes Australian gold miner Northern Star for board change after talks stall
12th August 2026 By: Reuters

Elliott Investment Management pressed Northern Star Resources for director changes on Wednesday, unveiling a slate of six possible candidates and inviting shareholder support after negotiations... 


Image of Sishen mine
Sishen ultrahigh dense-media separation project, South Africa – update
7th August 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

As at June 30, 2026, overall project progress was about 45%. 


LOcation map of the Sakatti project
Sakatti copper and polymetallic project, Finland – update
7th August 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Prefeasibility studies are ongoing. 


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