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Anglo American Addresses Recent Incident at Moranbah North Mine Amid Peabody Acquisition Agreement

PRESS RELEASE -- 7, May 2025

(IN BRIEF) Anglo American acknowledges Peabody Energy’s statement regarding the acquisition of its Australian steelmaking coal mines, confirming that a contained ignition incident occurred at Moranbah North mine in March 2025. The company has ensured the safe evacuation of personnel … Read the full press release

Anglo American Progresses Towards Demerger of Anglo American Platinum, Announces Dividend Payments

PRESS RELEASE -- 17, February 2025

(IN BRIEF) Anglo American has made considerable progress in its demerger of Anglo American Platinum, with a significant dividend payout announced for Anglo American Platinum shareholders ahead of the separation. The company continues to advance towards the planned demerger in … Read the full press release

Anglo American, University of Birmingham, and Cambridge Future Tech Join Forces to Launch PeroCycle for Carbon Recycling in Steelmaking

PRESS RELEASE -- 23, January 2025

(IN BRIEF) Anglo American, in partnership with the University of Birmingham and Cambridge Future Tech, has launched PeroCycle, a venture aimed at advancing carbon recycling technology in steelmaking. The project builds on the pioneering work of Professor Yulong Ding and … Read the full press release

Anglo American Appoints Anne Wade as Non-Executive Director to Strengthen Board Expertise

PRESS RELEASE -- 11, December 2024

(IN BRIEF) Anglo American plc has appointed Anne Wade as a non-executive director, effective 1 January 2025. Wade will also join the Board’s Audit and Sustainability Committees. Currently chair of Man Group plc and a non-executive director at Summit Materials, … Read the full press release

Anglo American Sells ZAR9.6 Billion Stake in Platinum Unit Ahead of 2025 Demerger

PRESS RELEASE -- 28, November 2024

(IN BRIEF) Anglo American South Africa Proprietary Limited (AASA), a subsidiary of Anglo American plc, has sold 17.5 million shares of Anglo American Platinum, representing 6.6% of its share capital, for ZAR9.6 billion (approximately USD 527 million) through an accelerated … Read the full press release

Anglo American and IAEA Partner to Combat Soil Degradation with Innovative Fertilizer Solution

PRESS RELEASE -- 28, November 2024

(IN BRIEF) Anglo American has partnered with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to investigate the potential of polyhalite, a natural multi-nutrient mineral fertilizer, to combat soil salinisation and improve crop productivity. The five-year research project, supported by the FAO … Read the full press release

Anglo American Sells Steelmaking Coal Business for Up to $4.9 Billion

PRESS RELEASE -- 25, November 2024

(IN BRIEF) Anglo American has agreed to sell its steelmaking coal portfolio, including its Australian mines, to Peabody Energy for up to $3.775 billion, with total proceeds from this and a prior Jellinbah sale expected to reach $4.9 billion. The … Read the full press release

University of Exeter to Relaunch Historic Mining Engineering Degree Programme

PRESS RELEASE -- 5, August 2024

(IN BRIEF) The University of Exeter is relaunching its undergraduate Mining Engineering degree programme at the Penryn Campus, starting in the 2025/26 academic year. The programme, part of the University’s Engineering 2030 Strategy, is reintroduced by the Camborne School of … Read the full press release

Anglo American Faces Appeal Decision in Kabwe Lead Pollution Case

PRESS RELEASE -- 22, April 2024

(IN BRIEF) Anglo American acknowledges the High Court of South Africa’s recent decision to grant claimants the right to appeal against the dismissal of their class action application regarding lead pollution in Kabwe, Zambia. Despite the prior dismissal due to … Read the full press release

Kumba Iron Ore Achieves IRMA 75 Performance Level, Demonstrating Commitment to Responsible Mining

PRESS RELEASE -- 27, March 2024

(IN BRIEF) Kumba Iron Ore Limited, a subsidiary of Anglo American plc, has announced that its Sishen and Kolomela mines in South Africa have attained the Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance’s (IRMA) IRMA 75 level of performance. This achievement underscores … Read the full press release

HeForShe Initiative Releases Report on Workplace Support for Domestic Violence Survivors

PRESS RELEASE -- 5, March 2024

(IN BRIEF) UN Women, with support from the Vodafone Foundation, conducted research under the HeForShe initiative, examining FTSE 100 companies’ support for employees facing domestic violence and abuse. The report, ‘Small Steps, Big Difference’, highlights the importance of workplace support … Read the full press release

Anglo American Acquires Vale’s Serpentina Iron Ore Resource for Integration into Minas-Rio Mine

PRESS RELEASE -- 22, February 2024

(IN BRIEF) Anglo American plc announces its acquisition of Vale SA’s high-quality iron ore resource, Serra da Serpentina, to integrate it into its Minas-Rio mine in Brazil. This transaction, facilitated by Vale’s contribution of Serpentina and cash, enables Anglo American … Read the full press release

Anglo American Showcases Low-Carbon POLY4 Fertilizer Production at Woodsmith Project

PRESS RELEASE -- 4, October 2023

(IN BRIEF) Anglo American plc is hosting a visit for analysts and investors to its Crop Nutrients business, focusing on the Woodsmith project in North Yorkshire, UK. Woodsmith is designed as a modern underground mine to produce POLY4, a natural … Read the full press release

Anglo American Names John Heasley as New Finance Director to Drive Financial Strategy and Sustainable Mining Initiatives

PRESS RELEASE -- 28, July 2023

(IN BRIEF) Anglo American plc has appointed John Heasley as Finance Director, effective by the end of 2023. Heasley currently serves as the Chief Financial Officer of The Weir Group PLC, a global engineering company. He will join Anglo American’s … Read the full press release

Anglo American Reports Interim Results with 41% Decrease in EBITDA Amid Challenging Market Conditions

PRESS RELEASE -- 28, July 2023

(IN BRIEF) Anglo American reported its interim financial results for the first half of 2023, showing a 41% decrease in underlying EBITDA, largely due to weaker product prices. Despite macro headwinds, the company is on track to achieve its full-year … Read the full press release

Consolidation and Focus: Anglo American Streamlines Production Businesses into Two Regions

PRESS RELEASE -- 31, May 2023

(IN BRIEF) Anglo American, a global mining company, has announced significant changes to its senior management team and organizational structure. The company has appointed Al Cook as CEO of De Beers, Alison Atkinson as Projects & Development Director, and Monique … Read the full press release

Anglo American partners with H2 Green Steel for low-carbon steel production trials

PRESS RELEASE -- 5, April 2023

(IN BRIEF) Anglo American has signed a memorandum of understanding with H2 Green Steel to collaborate on the advancement of low carbon steelmaking processes. Under the agreement, the two companies will study and trial the use of premium quality iron … Read the full press release

Anglo American: rough diamond sales value for De Beers’ 9th sales cycle of 2022 at $450 million

PRESS RELEASE -- 16, November 2022

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 16-Nov-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Anglo American plc (LON: AAL), a global mining company with a portfolio that spans diamonds, platinum, copper, iron ore & more, has announced the value of rough diamond sales (Global Sightholder Sales and … Read the full press release

Anglo American: Verkaufswert von Rohdiamanten für den 9. Verkaufszyklus von De Beers im Jahr 2022 bei 450 Millionen US-Dollar

PRESS RELEASE -- 16, November 2022

(PRESSEMITTEILUNG) LONDON, 16-Nov-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Anglo American plc (LON: AAL), ein globales Bergbauunternehmen mit einem Portfolio, das Diamanten, Platin, Kupfer, Eisenerz & mehr, hat bekannt gegeben, dass der Wert der Verkäufe von Rohdiamanten (Global Sightholder Sales and Auctions) für … Read the full press release

Anglo American’s steelmaking coal business in Australia will rely on 100 percent renewable electricity for its operations from 2025

PRESS RELEASE -- 16, November 2022

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 16-Nov-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Anglo American plc (LON: AAL), a global mining company with a portfolio that spans diamonds, platinum, copper, iron ore & more, has announced that its steelmaking coal business in Australia will rely on … Read the full press release