Anglo American plc is a diversified mining company headquartered in London and listed on the London Stock Exchange. The group operates across Africa, the Americas and Australia, producing copper, premium iron ore, platinum group metals (PGMs), nickel and diamonds, among other products. Its portfolio includes large‑scale open‑pit and underground mines, processing plants and extensive logistics networks that connect resources to global supply chains.
Vision, Mission and Values
Anglo American’s purpose is to re‑imagine mining to improve people’s lives. The company’s Sustainable Mining Plan sets goals to drive safer, more efficient operations, deliver positive outcomes for host communities and accelerate decarbonisation. Principles of responsible stewardship, transparency and innovation guide its decision‑making and performance management.
Mining Operations
Copper production is centred on South America, including the Quellaveco operation in Peru and assets in Chile. In iron ore, Anglo American’s Kumba business in South Africa supplies premium lump and fines to steelmakers, supported by rail and port infrastructure.
The group’s PGM portfolio is led by the Mogalakwena complex in South Africa. Through its 85 percent interest in De Beers Group, Anglo American participates in diamond exploration, mining and marketing with operations in southern Africa and Canada.
Projects and Growth Pipeline
The company continues to optimise Quellaveco and is assessing throughput improvements following a successful ramp‑up phase. In South Africa, Kumba focuses on value‑over‑volume, targeting product quality and cost competitiveness. Anglo American is simplifying its portfolio to prioritise copper, premium iron ore and crop nutrients, while progressing the Woodsmith polyhalite project in North Yorkshire, United Kingdom, through a phased investment approach aligned with market conditions and permitting.
Geographic Presence
Major operating regions include Peru and Chile for copper, South Africa and Brazil for iron ore and PGMs, Botswana, Namibia, South Africa and Canada for diamonds, and the United Kingdom for crop nutrients. The diversified footprint helps balance commodity cycles and supports long‑term growth options.
Financial Performance
For the 2024 financial year, Anglo American reported group revenue of more than 27 billion US dollars and underlying EBITDA of approximately 8.5 billion dollars. Results reflected lower realised prices in several commodities and actions to reduce costs and sharpen capital allocation, alongside portfolio simplification measures.
Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility
The Sustainable Mining Plan embeds goals across climate, nature and social performance. Initiatives include renewable power sourcing, fuel and process efficiency projects, and independent auditing of responsible mining practices at major sites. Cultural heritage, labour rights and local procurement programmes form part of the company’s community engagement approach.
Partnerships and Customers
Anglo American collaborates with host governments, logistics operators and technology providers to improve operational performance and reduce environmental impacts. Across commodities, customers include steelmakers, automotive and industrial manufacturers, and jewellery retailers served by De Beers’ downstream marketing platforms.
Recent Developments
Recent disclosures highlighted continued optimisation at Quellaveco, audited performance at Mogalakwena against independent responsible mining standards, and a staged approach to the Woodsmith project that anticipates a ramp‑up of activity later in the decade. Portfolio actions under evaluation include options for the diamond and PGM businesses.
Challenges and Opportunities
The business faces price and demand variability, social performance expectations and permitting complexity. Opportunities arise from growing demand for copper in electrification, premiums for higher‑grade iron ore, and long‑life crop nutrients potential at Woodsmith. Execution discipline and stakeholder partnerships are central to realising these opportunities.
Contact Information
Further information, including detailed reports and contacts, is available at https://www.angloamerican.com and through the investor relations pages.
