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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


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Sishen ultrahigh dense-media separation project, South Africa – update
23rd October 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Overall progress has reached about 60%. 


Anglo's Quellaveco copper mine in Peru.
Anglo copper production down 5%, iron-ore down 4%, diamonds down 11%
20th October 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Diversified mining company Anglo American on Tuesday, October 20, reported 5% lower copper production, 4% lower iron-ore production, and 11% lower diamond production for the three months to... 


Anglo's Quellaveco mine
Anglo sticks to copper forecast after snow in Chile hits quarter
20th October 2026 By: Reuters

Anglo American reported a 5% fall in third-quarter copper production on Tuesday after record snowfall in Chile, but maintained its 2026 forecast for the metal and raised its diamond production... 


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Anglo American, high fuel price, decreasing mining production make headlines
16th October 2026

Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer says Anglo American still sees huge opportunity in South Africa; he discusses Mineral Resources and Petroleum Minister Gwede Matashe wanting South Africans to... 


Richemont chairperson Johann Rupert
Luxury giant Richemont and Signet in talks to join bidder for De Beers
15th October 2026 By: Bloomberg

Luxury giant Richemont and US retailer Signet Jewelers are in talks to join a consortium that’s in prime position to buy diamond miner De Beers, according to five people familiar with the matter.... 


The Mogalakwena mine
World’s biggest platinum mine nears decision on underground move
15th October 2026 By: Bloomberg

Valterra Platinum is nearing a decision that’s likely to take the world’s largest platinum mine underground. Mogalakwena — half way along the road from South Africa’s capital Pretoria to the... 


Anglo American CEO Duncan Wanblad,
South Africa remains premier mining jurisdiction, says Anglo which is investing R11bn
12th October 2026 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa remains one of the world's premier mining jurisdictions, Anglo American has spelt out emphatically, amid itself investing R11.2-billlion in the ultra-high dense media separation... 


Oppenheimer Generations Executive Chairperson Jonathan Oppenheimer.
Jonathan Oppenheimer emphasises urgency of tackling climate change challenge
7th October 2026 By: Martin Creamer

With the prospect of even more extreme climate change, with the challenges faced in the environmental space worldwide, the importance of a holistic, joined-up, collective understanding of... 


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Newmont CEO Natascha Viljoen inducted into Joburg Indaba Hall of Fame
7th October 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Gold mining company Newmont CEO and president Natascha Viljoen was inducted into the Joburg Indaba Mining Hall of Fame at the opening of the Joburg Indaba on October 6. The honour recognises more... 


Codelco CEO Jorge Gomez
Chile's Codelco probes over-inflated 2024, 2025 copper production figures
7th October 2026 By: Reuters

Chile's Codelco is investigating new evidence of over-reported copper production in 2024 and 2025, the State-run miner said on Tuesday, a probe that could further stoke industry concerns about the... 


Former Anglo American CEO Mark Cutifani
Stalwart Cutifani joins intelligence firm Horizon Engage advisory board
6th October 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Mining veteran Mark Cutifani has joined the board of strategic intelligence and geopolitical risk analysis firm Horizon Engage in an advisory capacity. With an unparalleled career spanning four... 


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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... 


The Moody's logo on an office building
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... 


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