Anglo American

(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 →

(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 →

(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 →

(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 →

(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 →

(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 →

(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 →

(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 →

(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 →