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24 April 2025
Anglo American plc
Production Report for the first quarter ended 31 March 2025
Duncan Wanblad, Chief Executive of Anglo American, said: "We have had a strong
start to the year in Copper and Iron Ore, with both businesses performing in
line with guidance. In Copper, Quellaveco and Los Bronces are both performing
well, helping to offset the expected lower grades and variability in
recoveries at Collahuasi. In Iron Ore, Kumba posted another solid quarter and
increased iron ore sales as Transnet saw better rail logistics performance,
and Minas-Rio had another excellent quarter. Our focus on operational
excellence is delivering valuable stability to our simplified portfolio which
provides a strong base for the rest of the year.
"We are making good progress with our portfolio simplification as we prepare
to complete the transactions through which we will exit our PGMs, Steelmaking
Coal and Nickel businesses. The demerger of Anglo American Platinum is
expected to be effective from 31 May, subject to shareholder approval on 30
April. The sale of our Steelmaking Coal business to Peabody Energy and the
sale of our Nickel business to MMG Singapore Resources continue to target
completion by Q3 2025. In the first quarter we finalised a new long-term
diamond sales agreement with the Government of Botswana and we continue to
pursue a dual track process to divest our interest in De Beers, which we are
committed to completing at the right time and when market conditions allow.
"2025 is undoubtedly a year of portfolio and organisational transition for
Anglo American and we will emerge as a highly differentiated, sustainably
higher margin and higher return on capital employed investment proposition,
well positioned for our next phase of growth and value delivery. While the
impact of tariffs on the global economy is uncertain in the short-term, we
have conviction in the strong longer-term outlook for our products, which have
scope to become even more important to the changing global economy in coming
years. Our restructuring and cost savings programme remains on track, giving
us confidence that we are well on our way to reshaping our business and
embedding far greater resilience, both through the cycle and in the current
volatile macro environment.
"Looking ahead, we are working at pace with Codelco to secure definitive
agreements later this year to develop a joint mine plan for our respective Los
Bronces and Andina copper mines - both world-class in their own right. We are
also advancing our considerable pipeline of organic growth options, with the
recent designation of our polymetallic Sakatti project in Finland as a
'Strategic Project' by the European Commission further increasing confidence
in our growth path to 1 million tonnes of annual copper production."
Q1 2025 overview
Production Q1 2025 Q1 2024 % vs. Q1 2024
Simplified portfolio
Copper (kt)((1)) 169 198 (15)%
Iron ore (Mt)((2)) 15.4 15.1 2%
Manganese ore (kt) 317 784 (60)%
Exiting businesses
Platinum group metals (koz)((3)) 696 834 (17)%
Steelmaking coal (Mt) 2.2 3.8 (41)%
Nickel (kt)((4)) 9.8 9.5 3%
Diamonds (Mct)((5)) 6.1 6.9 (11)%
• Copper production was 168,900 tonnes, reflecting higher production from
Peru as a result of higher grades, offset by planned lower production in
Chile, which resulted in a 15% decrease year-on-year.
• Iron ore production increased by 2% to 15.4 million tonnes, primarily
driven by a strong first quarter performance from Minas-Rio.
• Manganese ore production decreased by 60% to 317,000 tonnes, primarily due
to the ongoing temporary suspension of the Australian operations following the
damage caused by a tropical cyclone in March 2024. Export sales are expected
to resume in the June 2025 quarter.
• Production from our Platinum Group Metals (PGMs) operations decreased by
17% to 696,300 ounces, primarily reflecting planned lower purchase of
concentrate volumes, as well as heavy rains and widespread flooding which
impacted own mined production, primarily at Amandelbult.
• Steelmaking coal production was 41% lower at 2.2 million tonnes, primarily
due to the underground fire at Grosvenor in June 2024. Excluding the impact of
Grosvenor and Jellinbah(6), production increased by 11%, reflecting higher
production at the Dawson open cut mine and the Aquila underground mine.
• Nickel production increased by 3% to 9,800 tonnes, reflecting operational
stability at Barro Alto.
• Rough diamond production decreased by 11% to 6.1 million carats,
reflecting the continued production response to the prolonged period of lower
demand.
(1) Contained metal basis. Reflects copper production from the Copper
operations in Chile and Peru only (excludes copper production from the
Platinum Group Metals business).
(2) Wet basis.
(3) Produced ounces of metal in concentrate. 5E + gold (platinum, palladium,
rhodium, ruthenium and iridium plus gold). Reflects own mined production and
purchase of concentrate.
(4) Reflects nickel production from the Nickel operations in Brazil only
(excludes 4.2kt of Q1 2025 nickel production from the Platinum Group Metals
business).
(5) Production is on a 100% basis, except for the Gahcho Kué joint operation
which is on an attributable 51% basis.
(6) Anglo American's attributable share of Jellinbah was 23.3%. Anglo American
agreed the sale of its 33.3% stake in Jellinbah in November 2024, and this
transaction completed on 29 January 2025. Production and sale volumes from
Jellinbah post 1 November 2024, after the sale was agreed, have been excluded
from the Group's production report.
Production and unit cost guidance summary for 2025((1))
2025 production guidance 2025 unit cost guidance((2))
Simplified portfolio
Copper((3)) 690-750 kt c.151 c/lb
Chile 380-410 kt c.185 c/lb
Peru 310-340 kt c.110 c/lb
Iron Ore((4)) 57-61 Mt c.$36/tonne
Kumba 35-37 Mt c.$39/tonne
Minas-Rio 22-24 Mt c.$32/tonne
Exiting businesses Latest exit timelines
Platinum Group Metals - M&C((5)) 3.0-3.4 Moz c.$970/PGM ounce Demerger on track for 31 May 2025, subject to shareholder approval
Own mined 2.1-2.3 Moz
POC 0.9-1.1 Moz
Platinum Group Metals - Refined((6)) 3.0-3.4 Moz
Diamonds((7)) 20-23 Mct c.$94/carat Dual track process ongoing for divestment or demerger
Steelmaking Coal((8)) 10-12 Mt c.$105/tonne Sale transaction expected to complete by Q3 2025
Nickel((9)) 37-39 kt c.505 c/lb Sale transaction expected to complete by Q3 2025
(1) Production and unit cost guidance does not reflect the impact of expected
disposals/demergers.
(2) Unit costs exclude royalties and depreciation and include direct support
costs only. FX rates used for 2025 unit costs: c.950 CLP:USD, c.3.75 PEN:USD,
c.5.75 BRL:USD, c.18.60 ZAR:USD, c.1.60 AUD:USD. Subject to macro-economic
factors.
(3) Copper business only. On a contained-metal basis. Chile production is
subject to water availability, and is expected to be weighted to the second
half of 2025 given the impact from lower grades in the first half from
Collahuasi, particularly in Q1. Unit cost total is a weighted average based on
the mid-point of production guidance. The copper unit costs are impacted by FX
rates and pricing of by-products, such as molybdenum.
(4) Wet basis. Kumba production is subject to third-party rail and port
availability and performance. Minas-Rio production guidance reflects a
pipeline inspection (that occurs every five years) planned for Q3 2025. Unit
cost total is a weighted average based on the mid-point of production
guidance.
(5) 5E + gold produced metal in concentrate (M&C) ounces. Includes own
mined production and purchase of concentrate (POC) volumes. The average
M&C split by metal is Platinum: c.44%, Palladium: c.32% and Other: c.24%.
POC volumes will be lower than 2024 reflecting the impact of the Siyanda POC
agreement transitioning to a 4E metals tolling arrangement expected in the
first half of the year, as well as Kroondal having transitioned to a 4E metals
tolling arrangement in September 2024. Production remains subject to the
impact of Eskom load-curtailment. Unit cost is per own mined 5E + gold PGMs
metal in concentrate ounce. The demerger of Anglo American Platinum is on
track. The shareholder circular has been published and, following an approved
ordinary resolution from the Anglo American shareholders on 30 April, it is
expected that the effective date for the demerger will be Saturday, 31 May
2025.
(6) Refined production excludes toll refined material. Production remains
subject to the impact of Eskom load-curtailment.
(7) Production is on a 100% basis, except for the Gahcho Kué joint operation
which is on an attributable 51% basis. De Beers continues to monitor rough
diamond trading conditions and will respond accordingly. Unit cost is based on
De Beers' proportionate consolidated share of costs and associated production.
(8) Production excludes thermal coal by-product. Production guidance excludes
Grosvenor as operations remain suspended and remains unchanged as we continue
to assess potential impacts from the temporary stoppage at Moranbah. A
walk-on/walk-off longwall move at Aquila, that will have a minimal production
impact, is planned for Q3 2025. Definitive agreements to sell the entirety of
the Steelmaking Coal business were announced in November 2024. Anglo American
has sold its interest in Jellinbah to Zashvin Pty Limited, and this
transaction completed on 29 January 2025. The remaining Steelmaking Coal
portfolio will be sold to Peabody Energy, subject to relevant approvals, and
this transaction is expected to complete by the third quarter of 2025.
Steelmaking Coal FOB/tonne unit cost comprises managed operations and excludes
royalties.
(9) Nickel operations in Brazil only. The Group also produces approximately
20kt of nickel on an annual basis from the PGM operations. A definitive
agreement to sell the Nickel business to MMG Singapore Resources Pte. Ltd was
announced in February 2025, subject to relevant approvals, with the
transaction expected to complete by the third quarter of 2025.
Realised prices
Q1 2025 Q1 2024 Q1 2025 vs Q1 2024 FY 2024
Copper (USc/lb)((1)) 444 395 12% 416
Copper Chile (USc/lb)((2)) 458 396 16% 416
Copper Peru (USc/lb) 427 394 8% 415
Iron Ore - FOB prices((3)) 96 83 16% 89
Kumba Export (US$/wmt)((4)) 98 87 13% 92
Minas-Rio (US$/wmt)((5)) 94 77 22% 84
Platinum Group Metals
Platinum (US$/oz)((6)) 985 889 11% 955
Palladium (US$/oz)((6)) 957 1,043 (8)% 1,003
Rhodium (US$/oz)((6)) 4,556 4,563 0% 4,637
Basket price (US$/PGM oz)((7)) 1,533 1,483 3% 1,468
Diamonds
Consolidated average realised price (US$/ct)((8)) 124 201 (38)% 152
Average price index((9)) 94 110 (15)% 107
Steelmaking Coal - HCC (US$/t)((10)) 172 299 (42)% 241
Steelmaking Coal - PCI (US$/t)((10)) 141 214 (34)% 177
Nickel (US$/lb)((11)) 6.27 6.43 (2)% 6.82
(1) Average realised total copper price is a weighted average of the Copper
Chile and Copper Peru realised prices.
(2) Realised price for Copper Chile excludes third-party sales volumes.
(3) Average realised total iron ore price is a weighted average of the Kumba
and Minas-Rio realised prices.
(4) Average realised export basket price (FOB Saldanha) (wet basis as product
is shipped with ~1.6% moisture). The realised prices could differ to Kumba's
stand-alone results due to sales to other Group companies. Average realised
export basket price (FOB Saldanha) on a dry basis is $100/t (Q1 2024: $89/t),
higher than the dry 62% Fe benchmark price of $90/t (FOB South Africa,
adjusted for freight).
(5) Average realised export basket price (FOB Açu) (wet basis as product is
shipped with ~9% moisture).
(6) Realised price excludes trading.
(7) Price for a basket of goods per PGM oz. The dollar basket price is the net
sales revenue from all metals sold (PGMs, base metals and other metals)
excluding trading and foreign exchange translation impacts, per PGM 5E + gold
ounces sold (own mined and purchase of concentrate) excluding trading.
(8) Consolidated average realised price based on 100% selling value
post-aggregation.
(9) Average of the De Beers price index for the Sights within the period. The
De Beers price index is relative to 100 as at December 2006.
(10) Weighted average coal sales price achieved at managed
operations. The average realised price for thermal coal by-product for Q1 2025
decreased by 19% to $96/t (Q1 2024: $118/t). FY 2024 average realised price
for thermal coal by-product was $119/t.
(11) Nickel realised price reflects the market discount for
ferronickel (the product produced by the Nickel business).
Summary of reported financial impacts from portfolio simplification during
2025
Based on the progress of the divestments, we expect the Steelmaking Coal and
Nickel business segments to be reported as discontinued operations at the 2025
half year results, and the relevant assets and liabilities shown as held for
sale. The demerger of the PGMs business segment, which is subject to
shareholder approval, is also expected to be reported as a discontinued
operation, if approved by shareholders on 30 April 2025.
A summary of the proceeds, taxes and transaction costs for those transactions
that are expected to be completed this year, subject to completion and
relevant approvals, are detailed below:
Steelmaking Coal - proceeds of $870 million(1) have been received in January
2025 for the completed sale of our interest in Jellinbah. For the remaining
Steelmaking Coal assets, proceeds of $1.975 billion(2) (excluding the $75
million deposit already received upon signing) are expected on completion by
Q3 2025, with c.$0.2 billion of expected taxes and transaction costs.
Nickel - proceeds of $350 million(2) are expected on completion by Q3 2025,
with negligible taxes and transaction costs expected.
PGMs - the demerger is expected to result in taxes and transaction costs of
$0.4-0.5 billion in 2025 (excluding those to be incurred by Anglo American
Platinum).
Restructuring costs incurred in 2025 are expected to be c.$0.3 billion and are
expected to be recognised as a 'Special item'.
(1) In line with the agreement, the initial cash consideration of $1,019
million was reduced by $149 million of cash dividends received in 2024 post
agreement of the sale.
(2) Excludes the impact of any working capital adjustments.
For more information on Anglo American's announcements since our previous
production report, please find links to our Press Releases below.
- 10 April 2025
(https://www.angloamerican.com/media/press-releases/2025/10-04-2025) |
(https://www.angloamerican.com/media/press-releases/2025/11-02-2025) Anglo
American update on sale of steelmaking coal business to Peabody
(https://www.angloamerican.com/media/press-releases/2025/10-04-2025)
- 8 April 2025
(https://www.angloamerican.com/media/press-releases/2025/08-04-2025) |
(https://www.angloamerican.com/media/press-releases/2025/20-02-2025b) Anglo
American publishes shareholder circular for demerger of Anglo American
Platinum (https://www.angloamerican.com/media/press-releases/2025/08-04-2025)
- 25 March 2025
(https://www.angloamerican.com/media/press-releases/2025/25-03-2025) |
(https://www.angloamerican.com/media/press-releases/2025/08-04-2025) Sakatti
copper project in Finland awarded 'Strategic Project' status by European
Commission
(https://www.angloamerican.com/media/press-releases/2025/25-03-2025)
- 13 March 2
(https://www.angloamerican.com/media/press-releases/2025/13-03-2025) 025
(https://www.angloamerican.com/media/press-releases/2025/10-04-2025) |
(https://www.angloamerican.com/media/press-releases/2025/08-04-2025) Anglo
American Platinum - Mogalakwena mine achieves IRMA 50 on responsible mining
standard (https://www.angloamerican.com/media/press-releases/2025/13-03-2025)
- 25 February 202
(https://www.angloamerican.com/media/press-releases/2025/25-02-2025) 5
(https://www.angloamerican.com/media/press-releases/2025/25-03-2025) |
(https://www.angloamerican.com/media/press-releases/2025/20-02-2025a) De Beers
and Botswana sign diamond partnership for the next generation
(https://www.angloamerican.com/media/press-releases/2025/25-02-2025)
- 20 February 2025
(https://www.angloamerican.com/media/press-releases/2025/20-02-2025) |
(https://www.angloamerican.com/media/press-releases/2025/20-02-2025b) Anglo
American Full Year Results 2024
(https://www.angloamerican.com/media/press-releases/2025/20-02-2025)
- 20 February 2025 |
(https://www.angloamerican.com/media/press-releases/2025/20-02-2025a) Notice
of Final Dividend (Dividend No. 46)
(https://www.angloamerican.com/media/press-releases/2025/20-02-2025a)
- 20 February 2025
(https://www.angloamerican.com/media/press-releases/2025/20-02-2025b) |
(https://www.angloamerican.com/media/press-releases/2025/18-02-2025) Anglo
American and Codelco to unlock significant value from joint mine plan for Los
Bronces and Andina copper mines
(https://www.angloamerican.com/media/press-releases/2025/20-02-2025b)
- 1 (https://www.angloamerican.com/media/press-releases/2025/17-02-2025) 8
February 2025 |
(https://www.angloamerican.com/media/press-releases/2025/18-02-2025a) Anglo
American agrees sale of nickel business for up to $500 million
(https://www.angloamerican.com/media/press-releases/2025/18-02-2025a)
- 18 February 2025 |
(https://www.angloamerican.com/media/press-releases/2025/18-02-2025) Kumba
Iron Ore Limited year end results 2024
(https://www.angloamerican.com/media/press-releases/2025/18-02-2025)
- 17 February 2025 |
(https://www.angloamerican.com/media/press-releases/2025/17-02-2025) Anglo
American sets out June demerger timeline for Anglo American Platinum
(https://www.angloamerican.com/media/press-releases/2025/17-02-2025)
- 11 February 2025 |
(https://www.angloamerican.com/media/press-releases/2025/11-02-2025) Anglo
American completes sale of Peace River Coal to Conuma Resources
(https://www.angloamerican.com/media/press-releases/2025/11-02-2025)
- 6 February 2025 |
(https://www.angloamerican.com/media/press-releases/2025/06-02-2025) Q4 2024
Production Report
(https://www.angloamerican.com/media/press-releases/2025/06-02-2025)
Copper
Copper((1)) (tonnes) Q1 Q1 Q1 2025 vs. Q1 2024 Q4 Q1 2025 vs. Q4 2024
2025 2024 2024
Copper 168,900 198,100 (15)% 197,500 (14)%
Copper Chile 89,000 126,100 (29)% 107,300 (17)%
Copper Peru 79,900 72,000 11% 90,200 (11)%
(1) Copper production shown on a contained metal basis. Reflects copper
production from the Copper operations in Chile and Peru only (excludes copper
production from the Platinum Group Metals business).
Copper production for the first quarter of 2025 was 168,900 tonnes, reflecting
higher production from Quellaveco as a result of higher grades, offset by
planned lower production in Chile, primarily from Collahuasi.
Chile - Copper production of 89,000 tonnes was lower than the comparative
period, reflecting the planned lower ore grade at Collahuasi and planned lower
throughput at Los Bronces.
Production from Los Bronces decreased by 11% to 43,400 tonnes, reflecting the
benefit of higher grades (0.57% vs 0.47%) and improved plant performance and
recoveries, which helped to partially offset the impact of the smaller, more
costly Los Bronces plant, which was put on care and maintenance at the end of
July 2024. The current mine phase of Los Bronces has lower grade and harder
ore characteristics, and we are making good progress in the development of the
next phase of the mine, Donoso 2, which has higher grade and softer ore.
Development activities are under way and this phase is expected to be fully
opened by early 2027.
At Collahuasi, Anglo American's attributable share of copper production
decreased by 45% to 35,300 tonnes, reflecting the anticipated lower ore grades
(0.86% vs 1.20%) as well as lower copper recoveries associated with lower ore
feed quality from processing lower grade stockpiles. As previously disclosed,
Collahuasi was expecting lower production in 2025 as the mine transitions
between different phases, with Q1 being the lowest planned quarter before
improvements are expected through the remainder of the year, with production
weighted to the second half of the year.
Production from El Soldado decreased by 19% to 10,300 tonnes, reflecting lower
throughput due to planned maintenance and planned lower grades (0.92% vs
0.94%).
The average realised price for Copper Chile was 458 c/lb as compared to the
average LME price of 424 c/lb, benefitting from provisional pricing
adjustments.
Peru - Quellaveco production increased by 11% to 79,900 tonnes, with the
operation achieving a record first quarter performance, primarily due to
higher grades (0.80% vs 0.72%). In 2025, the mine is expected, as planned, to
average similar grades as in 2024, while the next phases are opened and
developed, allowing for greater flexibility in the medium and long term.
Optimising the coarse particle recovery plant remains a priority for 2025, and
continued recovery improvements are expected progressively throughout the
year.
The average realised price for Copper Peru was 427 c/lb as compared to the
average LME price of 424 c/lb.
2025 Guidance
Production guidance for 2025 is unchanged at 690,000-750,000 tonnes (Chile
380,000-410,000 tonnes; Peru 310,000-340,000 tonnes). Chile production is
subject to water availability, and is expected to be weighted to the second
half of 2025 given the impact from lower grades in the first half from
Collahuasi, particularly in Q1.
Unit cost guidance for 2025 is unchanged at c.151 c/lb((1)) (Chile c.185
c/lb((1)); Peru c.110 c/lb((1))).
(1) The copper unit costs are impacted by FX rates and pricing of by-products,
such as molybdenum. FX rate assumption for 2025 unit costs of c.950 CLP:USD
for Chile and c.3.75 PEN:USD for Peru.
Copper((1)) (tonnes) Q1 Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1 Q1 2025 vs. Q1 2024 Q1 2025 vs. Q4 2024
2025 2024 2024 2024 2024
Total copper production 168,900 197,500 181,300 195,700 198,100 (15)% (14)%
Total copper sales volumes 173,300 204,800 173,200 213,600 177,300 (2)% (15)%
Copper Chile
Los Bronces mine((2))
Ore mined 9,398,500 9,372,900 9,462,100 12,688,000 11,974,700 (22)% 0%
Ore processed - Sulphide 7,578,400 8,178,700 7,944,900 10,566,600 10,330,300 (27)% (7)%
Ore grade processed - 0.57 0.49 0.44 0.48 0.47 21% 16%
Sulphide (% TCu)((3))
Production - Copper in concentrate 37,800 33,800 30,200 40,900 40,300 (6)% 12%
Production - Copper cathode 5,600 4,900 6,400 7,500 8,400 (33)% 14%
Total production 43,400 38,700 36,600 48,400 48,700 (11)% 12%
Collahuasi 100% basis
(Anglo American share 44%)
Ore mined 9,136,400 14,801,500 12,803,800 10,336,300 10,472,200 (13)% (38)%
Ore processed - Sulphide 14,084,800 14,940,700 14,975,700 15,781,200 14,350,000 (2)% (6)%
Ore grade processed - 0.86 1.14 1.20 1.08 1.20 (28)% (25)%
Sulphide (% TCu)((3))
Anglo American's 44% share of copper production for Collahuasi 35,300 56,100 64,700 60,300 64,700 (45)% (37)%
El Soldado mine((2))
Ore mined 1,495,400 2,315,600 2,255,700 1,805,600 1,857,400 (19)% (35)%
Ore processed - Sulphide 1,454,400 1,689,100 1,505,800 1,568,700 1,712,600 (15)% (14)%
Ore grade processed - 0.92 0.94 0.95 0.94 0.94 (2)% (2)%
Sulphide (% TCu)((3))
Production - Copper in concentrate 10,300 12,500 11,300 11,700 12,700 (19)% (18)%
Chagres smelter((2))
Ore smelted((4)) 23,100 28,200 24,400 26,100 27,000 (14)% (18)%
Production 22,000 27,400 23,300 25,400 25,600 (14)% (20)%
Total copper production((5)) 89,000 107,300 112,600 120,400 126,100 (29)% (17)%
Total payable copper production 85,400 103,000 108,000 115,700 121,300 (30)% (17)%
Total copper sales volumes 93,300 113,000 107,800 132,900 109,400 (15)% (17)%
Total payable sales volumes 89,500 108,100 103,400 127,600 105,200 (15)% (17)%
Third-party sales((6)) 68,800 131,000 123,500 87,600 80,300 (14)% (47)%
Copper Peru
Quellaveco mine((7))
Ore mined 11,454,700 14,845,200 8,730,500 9,486,400 11,025,800 4% (23)%
Ore processed - Sulphide 12,465,200 12,865,300 12,431,300 12,397,000 12,206,700 2% (3)%
Ore grade processed - 0.80 0.89 0.70 0.74 0.72 11% (10)%
Sulphide (% TCu)((3))
Total copper production 79,900 90,200 68,700 75,300 72,000 11% (11)%
Total payable copper production 77,300 87,200 66,400 72,800 69,600 11% (11)%
Total copper sales volumes 80,000 91,800 65,400 80,700 67,900 18% (13)%
Total payable sales volumes 77,100 88,500 62,900 77,700 65,500 18% (13)%
(1) Excludes copper production from the Platinum Group Metals business.
(2) Anglo American ownership interest of Los Bronces, El Soldado and the
Chagres smelter is 50.1%. Production is stated at 100% as Anglo American
consolidates these operations.
(3) TCu = total copper.
(4) Copper contained basis. Includes third-party concentrate.
(5) Total copper production includes Anglo American's 44% interest in
Collahuasi.
(6) Relates to sales of copper not produced by Anglo American operations.
(7) Anglo American ownership interest of Quellaveco is 60%. Production is
stated at 100% as Anglo American consolidates this operation.
Iron Ore
Iron Ore (000 t) Q1 Q1 Q1 2025 vs. Q1 2024 Q4 Q1 2025 vs. Q4 2024
2025 2024 2024
Iron Ore 15,445 15,143 2% 14,299 8%
Kumba((1)) 8,990 9,275 (3)% 7,826 15%
Minas-Rio((2)) 6,455 5,868 10% 6,473 0%
(1) Volumes are reported as wet metric tonnes. Product is shipped with ~1.6%
moisture.
(2) Volumes are reported as wet metric tonnes. Product is shipped with ~9%
moisture.
Iron ore production increased by 2% to 15 million tonnes, primarily driven by
a strong first quarter performance from Minas-Rio.
Kumba - Total production of 9.0 million tonnes in the quarter reflects a
flexible production approach to managing Sishen and Kolomela as one integrated
complex. Integrated production was set to enable on-mine stockpiles to be
proactively drawn down, with Sishen production 9% lower, largely offset by 12%
higher production at Kolomela.
Total sales increased by 7% to 8.9 million tonnes((1)), reflecting improved
rail performance in the quarter and the equipment reliability challenges
experienced at Saldanha Bay Port in the comparative period.
Total finished stock was 7.8 million tonnes((1)), higher than Q4 2024 (7.5
million tonnes)((1)). Improved rail performance by Transnet enabled a drawdown
of stock at the mines to 6.2 million tonnes((1)), with stock at the port at a
more normalised level of 1.6 million tonnes((1)).
Kumba's iron (Fe) content averaged 64.2% (Q1 2024: 64.2%), while the average
lump:fines ratio was 68:32 (Q1 2024: 66:34).
The average realised price of $98/tonne((1)) (FOB South Africa, wet basis) was
11% higher than the 62% Fe benchmark price of $88/tonne((1)) (FOB South
Africa, adjusted for freight and moisture), primarily reflecting the benefit
of premiums for higher iron content and lump product.
Minas-Rio - Production increased by 10% to 6.5 million tonnes, a record first
quarter performance. This result was underpinned by improved mass recovery
performance at the beneficiation plant, driven by reduced ore feed
variability, higher iron ore content, and greater operational stability due to
fewer unplanned maintenance hours.
The average realised price of $94/tonne (FOB Brazil, wet basis) was 8% higher
than the Metal Bulletin 65 price of $87/tonne (FOB Brazil, adjusted for
freight and moisture), benefitting from the premium for our high quality
product, including higher (~67%) Fe content and provisionally priced sales
volumes.
2025 Guidance
Production guidance for 2025 is unchanged at 57-61 million tonnes (Kumba 35-37
million tonnes; Minas-Rio 22-24 million tonnes). Kumba is subject to
third-party rail and port availability and performance. Minas-Rio's production
guidance reflects a pipeline inspection (that occurs every five years) planned
for Q3 2025.
Unit cost guidance for 2025 is unchanged at c.$36/tonne((2)) (Kumba
c.$39/tonne((2)); Minas-Rio c.$32/tonne((2))).
(1) Production and sales volumes, stock and realised price are reported on a
wet basis and could differ to Kumba's stand-alone results due to sales to
other Group companies. At Q4 2024, total finished stock was 7.5 million
tonnes, stock at the mines was 6.9 million tonnes and stock at the port was
0.5 million tonnes. At Q1 2024, total finished stock was 8.6 million tonnes,
stock at the mines was 6.9 million tonnes and stock at the port was 1.7
million tonnes.
(2) FX rate assumption for 2025 unit costs of c.18.60 ZAR:USD for Kumba and
c.5.75 BRL:USD for Minas-Rio
Iron Ore (000 t) Q1 Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1 Q1 2025 vs. Q1 2024 Q1 2025 vs. Q4 2024
2025 2024 2024 2024 2024
Iron Ore production((1)) 15,445 14,299 15,746 15,580 15,143 2% 8%
Iron Ore sales((1)) 14,564 16,223 15,181 16,508 12,997 12% (10)%
Kumba production 8,990 7,826 9,446 9,184 9,275 (3)% 15%
Sishen 5,955 5,687 6,767 6,644 6,563 (9)% 5%
Kolomela 3,035 2,139 2,679 2,540 2,712 12% 42%
Kumba sales volumes((2)) 8,939 9,289 8,822 9,705 8,383 7% (4)%
Lump((2)) 6,037 6,477 5,734 5,981 5,520 9% (7)%
Fines((2)) 2,902 2,812 3,088 3,724 2,863 1% 3%
Minas-Rio production
Pellet feed 6,455 6,473 6,300 6,396 5,868 10% 0%
Minas-Rio sales volumes
Export - pellet feed 5,625 6,934 6,359 6,803 4,614 22% (19)%
(1) Total iron ore is the sum of Kumba and Minas-Rio and reported in wet
metric tonnes. Kumba product is shipped with ~1.6% moisture and Minas-Rio
product is shipped with ~9% moisture.
(2) Sales volumes could differ to Kumba's stand-alone results due to sales to
other Group companies.
Platinum Group Metals (PGMs)
PGMs (000 oz)((1)) Q1 Q1 Q1 2025 vs. Q1 2024 Q4 Q1 2025 vs. Q4 2024
2025 2024 2024
Metal in concentrate production 696 834 (17)% 876 (20)%
Own mined((2)) 462 504 (8)% 588 (21)%
Purchase of concentrate (POC)((3)) 234 330 (29)% 287 (18)%
Refined production((4)) 437 628 (30)% 1,028 (57)%
(1) Ounces refer to troy ounces. PGMs consists of 5E + gold (platinum,
palladium, rhodium, ruthenium and iridium plus gold).
(2) Includes managed operations and 50% of joint operation production.
(3) Includes the other 50% of joint operation production, as well as the
purchase of concentrate from third parties.
(4) Refined production excludes toll refined material.
Metal in concentrate production
Production for the quarter was affected by heavy rains and widespread
flooding, primarily at Amandelbult, resulting in an 8% decrease in own mined
production to 462,000 ounces.
Production at Mogalakwena increased by 3% to 227,000 ounces, reflecting higher
throughput at the concentrators and marginally higher grades. Four Jameson
cells were commissioned at the North Concentrator during the quarter as part
of a mass pull and recovery optimisation strategy. Once fully operational,
this strategy is expected to produce a higher grade concentrate, enabling
reduced concentrate volumes and smelting requirements, while improving energy
efficiency and reducing emissions.
Mototolo production increased by 7% to 66,200 ounces, reflecting the benefits
of the new seven-day mining shift cycle implemented in the second quarter of
2024.
Amandelbult was affected by heavy rains which caused widespread flooding in
the region. The significant rainfall and subsequent overflow of the nearby
river systems resulted in the suspension of operations at the Tumela mine at
the end of February. As a consequence, production at Amandelbult decreased by
32% to 85,800 ounces. All operations at Amandelbult have since restarted, with
the exception of Tumela Lower, where de-watering activities were completed in
mid-April and work has now shifted to infrastructure repairs, and mining
operations are expected to commence from mid-year and be fully ramped up in
the third quarter.
Unki production decreased by 15% to 53,600 ounces mainly as a result of
expected lower grades, and Modikwa's production decreased by 11% to 29,400
ounces primarily due to lower concentrator plant recovery following the
introduction of open pit material during the quarter.
Purchase of concentrate decreased by 29% to 234,300 ounces, reflecting planned
lower Kroondal volumes, which had transitioned to a 4E tolling arrangement in
September 2024, as well as lower receipts from third parties due to the heavy
rainfall.
Refined production
Refined production decreased by 30% to 437,100 ounces, owing to the triennial
stock count at the Precious Metals Refinery, the transition of Kroondal
volumes (~66,000 ounces) to a 4E tolling arrangement and lower M&C
production. There was no Eskom load-curtailment on the operations.
Sales
Sales volumes decreased by 30% to 493,700 ounces, in line with lower refined
production.
The average realised basket price of $1,533/PGM ounce was 3% higher driven by
an 11% higher platinum realised price, partially offset by an 8% lower
palladium realised price.
As previously announced, Anglo American is on track with the demerger of Anglo
American Platinum Limited. The shareholder circular has been published and,
following an approved ordinary resolution from the Anglo American shareholders
on 30 April, it is expected that the effective date for the demerger will be
Saturday, 31 May 2025.
2025 Guidance
Production guidance for 2025 for metal in concentrate((1)) and refined
production is unchanged at 3.0-3.4 million ounces. POC volumes will be lower
than 2024 reflecting the impact of the Siyanda POC agreement transitioning to
a 4E metals tolling arrangement expected in the first half of the year, as
well as Kroondal having transitioned to a 4E metals tolling arrangement in
September 2024. Production remains subject to the impact of Eskom
load-curtailment.
Unit cost guidance for 2025 is unchanged at c.$970/PGM ounce((2)).
(1) Metal in concentrate (M&C) production by source is expected to be own
mined of 2.1-2.3 million ounces and purchase of concentrate of 0.9-1.1 million
ounces. The average M&C split by metal is Platinum: c.44%, Palladium:
c.32% and Other: c.24%.
(2) FX rate assumption for 2025 unit costs of c.18.60 ZAR:USD.
Q1 Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1 Q1 2025 vs. Q1 2024 Q1 2025 vs. Q4 2024
2025 2024 2024 2024 2024
M&C PGMs production (000 oz)((1)) 696.3 875.7 922.3 921.0 834.1 (17)% (20)%
Own mined 462.0 588.3 552.0 547.2 504.3 (8)% (21)%
Mogalakwena 227.0 283.5 217.8 232.6 219.5 3% (20)%
Amandelbult 85.8 136.9 158.2 157.6 127.1 (32)% (37)%
Mototolo 66.2 74.2 74.1 66.3 61.9 7% (11)%
Unki 53.6 60.3 62.2 54.7 62.8 (15)% (11)%
Modikwa - joint operation((2)) 29.4 33.4 39.7 36.0 33.0 (11)% (12)%
Purchase of concentrate 234.3 287.4 370.3 373.8 329.8 (29)% (18)%
Modikwa - joint operation((2)) 29.4 33.4 39.7 36.0 33.0 (11)% (12)%
Third parties((3)) 204.9 254.0 330.6 337.8 296.8 (31)% (19)%
Refined PGMs production (000 oz)((1)(4)) 437.1 1,027.9 1,106.9 1,153.5 628.0 (30)% (57)%
By metal:
Platinum 170.2 482.1 536.9 554.0 272.7 (38)% (65)%
Palladium 141.3 327.9 341.7 372.5 206.4 (32)% (57)%
Rhodium 27.6 67.8 70.2 70.8 39.6 (30)% (59)%
Other PGMs and gold 98.0 150.1 158.1 156.2 109.3 (10)% (35)%
Nickel (tonnes) 4,200 6,300 7,400 7,300 4,700 (11)% (33)%
Tolled material (000 oz)((3)(5)) 208.2 182.8 153.8 132.9 160.2 30% 14%
PGMs sales from production (000 oz)((1)) 493.7 1,002.0 1,102.2 1,266.1 707.5 (30)% (51)%
Third-party PGMs sales (000 oz)((1)(6)) 2,528.5 2,476.5 1,973.7 2,092.4 1,200.1 111% 2%
4E head grade (g/t milled)((7)) 2.91 3.34 3.22 3.17 3.05 (5)% (13)%
(1) M&C refers to metal in concentrate. Ounces refer to troy ounces. PGMs
consists of 5E + gold (platinum, palladium, rhodium, ruthenium and iridium
plus gold).
(2) Modikwa is a 50% joint operation. The 50% equity share of production is
presented under 'Own mined' production. Anglo American Platinum purchases the
remaining 50% of production, which is presented under 'Purchase of
concentrate'.
(3) Kroondal was a 50% joint operation until 1 November 2023. Upon the
disposal of our 50% interest, Kroondal transitioned to a 100% third-party
purchase of concentrate arrangement, whereby 100% of production is presented
under 'Purchase of concentrate: Third parties' until it transitioned to a toll
arrangement. As expected, from 1 September 2024, Kroondal transitioned to a 4E
toll arrangement on the same terms as other Sibanye-Stillwater tolled volumes,
which is presented under 'Tolled material'.
(4) Refined production excludes toll material.
(5) Tolled volume measured as the combined content of: platinum, palladium,
rhodium and gold, reflecting the tolling agreements in place.
(6) Relates to sales of metal not produced by Anglo American operations, and
includes metal lending and borrowing activity.
(7) 4E: the grade measured as the combined content of: platinum, palladium,
rhodium and gold, excludes tolled material. Minor metals are excluded due to
variability
.De Beers - Diamonds
Diamonds((1)) (000 carats) Q1 Q1 Q1 2025 vs. Q1 2024 Q4 Q1 2025 vs. Q4 2024
2025 2024 2024
Botswana 4,572 4,987 (8)% 4,244 8%
Namibia 631 633 0% 584 8%
South Africa 483 598 (19)% 550 (12)%
Canada 389 645 (40)% 456 (15)%
Total carats recovered 6,075 6,863 (11)% 5,834 4%
(1) Production is on a 100% basis, except for the Gahcho Kué joint operation
which is on an attributable 51% basis.
Operational Performance
Rough diamond production decreased by 11% to 6.1 million carats, reflecting
the continued production response to the prolonged period of lower demand.
In Botswana, production decreased by 8% to 4.6 million carats, as a result of
the planned actions to lower production.
Production in Namibia is broadly unchanged, with planned actions to lower
production at Debmarine Namibia offset by planned mining of higher grade areas
and better recoveries at Namdeb.
In South Africa, production decreased by 19% to 0.5 million carats, due to
changes in shift configuration as well as the impact of the heavy rainfall and
flooding in January 2025 which temporarily restricted access to the mining
operations.
Production in Canada decreased by 40% to 0.4 million carats due to planned
treatment of lower grade ore.
Trading Performance
Consumer demand for diamond jewellery in the United States over the year-end
holiday season was in line with expectations, however, rough diamond demand in
the first quarter remained subdued as the midstream continued its cautious
approach to restocking due to excess loose polished diamond inventory. While
there were signs of loose polished diamond prices stabilising towards the end
of the quarter, lifting industry confidence, ongoing macroeconomic
uncertainty, in particular the impact of US tariffs, will likely result in
continued cautious Sightholder purchases in the near term. We continue to
manage the business to preserve cash while maintaining underlying value.
Rough diamond sales from two Sights in Q1 2025 totalled 4.7 million carats
(4.2 million carats on a consolidated basis)((1)), generating consolidated
rough diamond sales revenue of $520 million. This compared with two Sights in
Q1 2024 of 4.9 million carats (4.6 million carats on a consolidated
basis)((1)), generating consolidated rough diamond revenue of $925 million.
The consolidated average realised price decreased by 38% to $124/ct,
reflecting the impact of a change in sales mix, stock rebalancing, as well as
a 15% decrease in the average rough price index.
2025 Guidance
Production guidance((2)) for 2025 is unchanged at 20-23 million carats (100%
basis). De Beers continues to monitor rough diamond trading conditions and
will respond accordingly.
Unit cost guidance for 2025 is unchanged at c.$94/carat((3)).
(1) Consolidated sales volumes exclude De Beers Group's JV partners' 50%
proportionate share of sales to entities outside De Beers Group from the
Diamond Trading Company Botswana and the Namibia Diamond Trading Company,
which are included in total sales volume (100% basis).
(2) Production is on a 100% basis, except for the Gahcho Kué joint operation
which is on an attributable 51% basis.
(3) FX rate assumption for 2025 unit costs of c.18.60 ZAR:USD.
Diamonds((1)) Q1 Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1 Q1 2025 vs. Q1 2024 Q1 2025 vs. Q4 2024
2025 2024 2024 2024 2024
Carats recovered (000 carats)
100% basis (unless stated)
Jwaneng 2,249 1,002 1,402 1,881 2,494 (10)% 124%
Orapa((2)) 2,323 3,242 2,592 2,829 2,493 (7)% (28)%
Total Botswana 4,572 4,244 3,994 4,710 4,987 (8)% 8%
Debmarine Namibia 461 395 298 427 505 (9)% 17%
Namdeb (land operations) 170 189 158 134 128 33% (10)%
Total Namibia 631 584 456 561 633 0% 8%
Venetia 483 550 513 505 598 (19)% (12)%
Total South Africa 483 550 513 505 598 (19)% (12)%
Gahcho Kué (51% basis) 389 456 603 673 645 (40)% (15)%
Total Canada 389 456 603 673 645 (40)% (15)%
Total carats recovered 6,075 5,834 5,566 6,449 6,863 (11)% 4%
Total sales volume (100%) (000 carats)((3)) 4,715 4,647 2,077 7,819 4,869 (3)% 1%
Consolidated sales volume (000 carats)((3)) 4,190 4,273 1,665 7,333 4,612 (9)% (2)%
Consolidated rough diamond sales value ($m)((4)) 520 543 213 1,039 925 (44)% (4)%
Average price ($/ct)((5)) 124 127 128 142 201 (38)% (2)%
Average price index((6)) 94 100 107 108 110 (15)% (6)%
Number of Sights 2 4((7)) 1 3 2
(1) Production is on a 100% basis, except for the Gahcho Kué joint operation
which is on an attributable 51% basis.
(2) Orapa constitutes the Orapa Regime which includes Orapa, Letlhakane and
Damtshaa.
(3) Consolidated sales volumes exclude De Beers Group's JV partners' 50%
proportionate share of sales to entities outside De Beers Group from the
Diamond Trading Company Botswana and the Namibia Diamond Trading Company,
which are included in total sales volume (100% basis).
(4) Consolidated rough diamond sales value includes De Beers Group's 50%
proportionate share of sales to entities outside De Beers Group from Diamond
Trading Company Botswana and the Namibia Diamond Trading Company.
(5) Consolidated average realised price based on 100% selling value
post-aggregation.
(6) Average of the De Beers price index for the Sights within the period. The
De Beers price index is relative to 100 as at December 2006.
(7) In Q4 2024, Sight 7 and 8 were combined into a single selling event due to
challenging trading conditions.
Steelmaking Coal
Steelmaking Coal((1)(2)) (000 t) Q1 Q1 Q1 2025 vs. Q1 2024 Q4 Q1 2025 vs. Q4 2024
2025 2024 2024
Steelmaking Coal 2,239 3,780 (41)% 2,424 (8)%
(1) Anglo American's attributable share of saleable production. Steelmaking
coal production volumes may include some product sold as thermal coal and
includes production relating to third-party product purchased and processed at
Anglo American's operations.
(2) Anglo American's attributable share of Jellinbah was 23.3%. Anglo American
agreed the sale of its 33.3% stake in Jellinbah in November 2024, and this
transaction completed on 29 January 2025. Production and sale volumes from
Jellinbah post 1 November 2024, after the sale was agreed, have been excluded
from the Group's production report.
Steelmaking coal production decreased by 41% to 2.2 million tonnes, primarily
impacted by the suspension of mining at the Grosvenor longwall operation
following the underground fire in June 2024 and the sale of our minority
interest in Jellinbah which completed in January 2025. Excluding the impact of
Grosvenor and Jellinbah, production increased by 11%, with higher production
from both the Dawson open cut mine and the Aquila underground mine. This was
partially offset by lower production at Moranbah due to difficult strata
conditions and an extended ramp-up of the new longwall.
The ratio of hard coking coal production to PCI/semi-soft coking coal was
78:22 during the quarter, broadly in line with Q1 2024 (77:23).
The average realised price for hard coking coal was $172/tonne, compared to
the benchmark price of $185/tonne. This resulted in a decrease in the price
realisation to 93% (Q1 2024: 97%), reflecting a more normalised realisation
compared to the comparative period, which benefitted as a result of the timing
of sales.
Significant work continues across the Grosvenor mine to enable the safe
re-entry of people and equipment.
On 31 March, a small, contained ignition occurred in the goaf at Moranbah,
resulting in the controlled and safe withdrawal of all personnel to the
surface. Initial re-entry to Moranbah was completed on 19 April 2025 following
appropriate engagement. We remain committed to working closely with the
regulator and key stakeholders as we progress towards a structured restart to
longwall production once it is determined it is safe to do so.
As previously announced, Anglo American has entered into definitive agreements
to sell the remaining portfolio of Steelmaking Coal assets in Australia to
Peabody Energy, subject to relevant approvals, with the transaction expected
to complete by Q3 2025.
2025 Guidance
Production guidance for 2025 is unchanged at 10-12 million tonnes as we
continue to assess potential impacts from the temporary stoppage at Moranbah.
Production guidance excludes Grosvenor as operations remain suspended. A
walk-on/walk-off longwall move at Aquila, that will have a minimal production
impact, is planned for Q3 2025.
Unit cost guidance for 2025 is unchanged at c.$105/tonne((1)).
(1) FX rate assumption for 2025 unit costs of c.1.60 AUD:USD.
Coal, by product (000 t)((1)) Q1 Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1 Q1 2025 vs. Q1 2024 Q1 2025 vs. Q4 2024
2025 2024 2024 2024 2024
Production volumes
Steelmaking Coal((2)(3)(4)) 2,239 2,424 4,102 4,238 3,780 (41)% (8)%
Hard coking coal((2)) 1,757 1,561 3,019 3,321 2,921 (40)% 13%
PCI / SSCC 482 863 1,083 917 859 (44)% (44)%
Export thermal coal 244 396 249 142 324 (25)% (38)%
Sales volumes
Steelmaking Coal((2)(4)) 1,631 2,580 3,921 4,105 3,827 (57)% (37)%
Hard coking coal((2)) 1,315 1,846 3,027 3,212 2,974 (56)% (29)%
PCI / SSCC 316 734 894 893 853 (63)% (57)%
Export thermal coal 472 647 579 311 429 10% (27)%
Steelmaking coal, by operation (000 t)((1)) Q1 Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1 Q1 2025 vs. Q1 2024 Q1 2025 vs. Q4 2024
2025 2024 2024 2024 2024
Steelmaking Coal((2)(3)(4)) 2,239 2,424 4,102 4,238 3,780 (41)% (8)%
Moranbah((2)) 532 176 1,117 923 561 (5)% 202%
Grosvenor - - 191 1,215 967 n/a n/a
Aquila (incl. Capcoal)((2)) 1,086 1,096 1,068 626 977 11% (1)%
Dawson 621 845 928 647 487 28% (27)%
Jellinbah((4)) - 307 798 827 788 n/a n/a
(1) Anglo American's attributable share of saleable production.
(2) Includes production relating to third-party product purchased and
processed at Anglo American's operations.
(3) Steelmaking coal production volumes may include some product sold as
thermal coal.
(4) Anglo American's attributable share of Jellinbah was 23.3%. Anglo American
agreed the sale of its 33.3% stake in Jellinbah in November 2024, and this
transaction completed on 29 January 2025. Production and sale volumes from
Jellinbah post 1 November 2024, after the sale was agreed, have been excluded
from the Group's production report.
Nickel
Nickel((1)) (tonnes) Q1 Q1 Q1 2025 vs. Q1 2024 Q4 Q1 2025 vs. Q4 2024
2025 2024 2024
Nickel 9,800 9,500 3% 10,000 (2)%
(1) Excludes nickel production from the Platinum Group Metals business.
Production increased by 3% to 9,800 tonnes, reflecting operational stability
at Barro Alto, despite lower grades.
As previously announced, Anglo American has entered into a definitive
agreement to sell the Nickel business to MMG Singapore Resources Pte. Ltd,
subject to relevant approvals, with the transaction expected to complete by Q3
2025.
2025 Guidance
Production guidance for 2025 is unchanged at 37,000-39,000 tonnes.
Unit cost guidance for 2025 is unchanged at c.505 c/lb((1)).
(1) FX rate assumption for 2025 unit costs of c.5.75 BRL:USD.
Nickel (tonnes) Q1 Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1 Q1 2025 vs. Q1 2024 Q1 2025 vs. Q4 2024
2025 2024 2024 2024 2024
Barro Alto
Ore mined 515,000 254,500 1,166,800 1,275,400 319,200 61% 102%
Ore processed 640,300 604,000 617,700 616,800 636,500 1% 6%
Ore grade processed - %Ni 1.39 1.42 1.50 1.51 1.42 (2)% (2)%
Production 8,100 8,100 8,200 8,200 7,800 4% 0%
Codemin
Ore mined 1,400 200 - - - n/a 600%
Ore processed 129,200 146,400 140,800 139,700 136,300 (5)% (12)%
Ore grade processed - %Ni 1.37 1.42 1.42 1.45 1.43 (4)% (4)%
Production 1,700 1,900 1,700 1,800 1,700 0% (11)%
Total nickel production((1)) 9,800 10,000 9,900 10,000 9,500 3% (2)%
Sales volumes 10,100 10,300 9,200 11,300 7,700 31% (2)%
(1) Excludes nickel production from the Platinum Group Metals business
Manganese
Manganese (000 t) Q1 Q1 Q1 2025 vs. Q1 2024 Q4 Q1 2025 vs. Q4 2024
2025 2024 2024
Manganese ore((1)) 317 784 (60)% 742 (57)%
(1) Anglo American's 40% attributable share of saleable production.
Manganese ore production decreased by 60% to 317,000 tonnes, primarily due to
the ongoing temporary suspension of the Australian operations following the
damage caused by tropical cyclone Megan in March 2024. During 2024,
operational recovery focused on re-establishing critical services and
undertaking a substantial de-watering programme which enabled a phased return
to mining activities in June 2024. These mining activities have enabled the
operation to build-up sufficient stockpiles and finished goods, resulting in
the wash plant being paused for most of this quarter. Export sales are
expected to resume and progressively increase over the June quarter.
Manganese (tonnes) Q1 Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1 Q1 2025 vs. Q1 2024 Q1 2025 vs. Q4 2024
2025 2024 2024 2024 2024
Samancor production
Manganese ore((1)) 317,000 742,400 405,500 356,000 783,800 (60)% (57)%
Samancor sales volumes
Manganese ore 271,500 331,600 393,500 365,800 796,800 (66)% (18)%
(1) Anglo American's 40% attributable share of saleable production.
Exploration and evaluation
Exploration and evaluation expenditure in Q1 2025 decreased by 12% to $58
million compared to the same period last year. Exploration expenditure
decreased by 19% to $22 million, primarily due to planned lower spend.
Evaluation expenditure decreased by 8% to $36 million, primarily due to
planned lower spend in Steelmaking Coal.
Notes
• This Production Report for the first quarter ended 31 March 2025 is
unaudited.
• Production figures are sometimes more precise than the rounded numbers
shown in this Production Report.
• Please refer to page 19 for information on forward-looking statements.
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Tel: +44 (0)20 7968 8759 Tel: +44 (0)20 7968 1470
Marcelo Esquivel Emma Waterworth
marcelo.esquivel@angloamerican.com emma.waterworth@angloamerican.com
Tel: +44 (0)20 7968 8891 Tel: +44 (0)20 7968 8574
Rebecca Meeson-Frizelle Michelle West-Russell
rebecca.meeson-frizelle@angloamerican.com michelle.west-russell@angloamerican.com
Tel: +44 (0)20 7968 1374 Tel: +44 (0)20 7968 1494
South Africa Asanda Malimba
Nevashnee Naicker asanda.malimba@angloamerican.com
nevashnee.naicker@angloamerican.com Tel: +44 (0)20 7968 8480
Tel: +27 (0)11 638 3189
Ernest Mulibana
ernest.mulibana@angloamerican.com
Tel: +27 82 263 7372
Notes:
Anglo American is a leading global mining company focused on the responsible
production of copper, premium iron ore and crop nutrients - future-enabling
products that are essential for decarbonising the global economy, improving
living standards, and food security. Our portfolio of world-class operations
and outstanding resource endowments offers value-accretive growth potential
across all three businesses, positioning us to deliver into structurally
attractive major demand growth trends.
Our integrated approach to sustainability and innovation drives our
decision-making across the value chain, from how we discover new resources to
how we mine, process, move and market our products to our customers - safely,
efficiently and responsibly. Our Sustainable Mining Plan commits us to a
series of stretching goals over different time horizons to ensure we
contribute to a healthy environment, create thriving communities and build
trust as a corporate leader. We work together with our business partners and
diverse stakeholders to unlock enduring value from precious natural resources
for our shareholders, for the benefit of the communities and countries in
which we operate, and for society as a whole. Anglo American is re-imagining
mining to improve people's lives.
Anglo American is currently implementing a number of major structural changes
to unlock the inherent value in its portfolio and thereby accelerate delivery
of its strategic priorities of Operational excellence, Portfolio
simplification, and Growth. This portfolio transformation will focus Anglo
American on its world-class resource asset base in copper, premium iron ore
and crop nutrients, once the sale of our steelmaking coal and nickel
businesses, the demerger of our PGMs business (Anglo American Platinum), and
the separation of our iconic diamond business (De Beers) have been completed.
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without limitation, those regarding Anglo American's financial position,
business, acquisition and divestment strategy, dividend policy, plans and
objectives of management for future operations, prospects and projects
(including development plans and objectives relating to Anglo American's
products, production forecasts and Ore Reserve and Mineral Resource positions)
and sustainability performance related (including environmental, social and
governance) goals, ambitions, targets, visions, milestones and aspirations,
are forward-looking statements. By their nature, such forward-looking
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which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of Anglo
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Anglo American's present and future business strategies and the environment in
which Anglo American will operate in the future. Important factors that could
cause Anglo American's actual results, performance or achievements to differ
materially from those in the forward-looking statements include, among others,
levels of actual production during any period, levels of global demand and
product prices, unanticipated downturns in business relationships with
customers or their purchases from Anglo American, mineral resource exploration
and project development capabilities and delivery, recovery rates and other
operational capabilities, safety, health or environmental incidents, the
effects of global pandemics and outbreaks of infectious diseases, the impact
of attacks from third parties on our information systems, natural catastrophes
or adverse geological conditions, climate change and extreme weather events,
the outcome of litigation or regulatory proceedings, the availability of
mining and processing equipment, the ability to obtain key inputs in a timely
manner, the ability to produce and transport products profitably, the
availability of necessary infrastructure (including transportation) services,
the development, efficacy and adoption of new or competing technology,
challenges in realising resource estimates or discovering new economic
mineralisation, the impact of foreign currency exchange rates on market prices
and operating costs, the availability of sufficient credit, liquidity and
counterparty risks, the effects of inflation, terrorism, war, conflict,
political or civil unrest, uncertainty, tensions and disputes and economic and
financial conditions around the world, evolving societal and stakeholder
requirements and expectations, shortages of skilled employees, unexpected
difficulties relating to acquisitions or divestitures, competitive pressures
and the actions of competitors, activities by courts, regulators and
governmental authorities such as in relation to permitting or forcing closure
of mines and ceasing of operations or maintenance of Anglo American's assets
and changes in taxation or safety, health, environmental or other types of
regulation in the countries where Anglo American operates, conflicts over land
and resource ownership rights and such other risk factors identified in Anglo
American's most recent Annual Report. Forward-looking statements should,
therefore, be construed in light of such risk factors and undue reliance
should not be placed on forward-looking statements.
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Conduct Authority, the Listings Requirements of the securities exchange of the
JSE Limited in South Africa, the SIX Swiss Exchange, the Botswana Stock
Exchange and the Namibian Stock Exchange and any other applicable regulations)
to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statement
contained herein to reflect any change in Anglo American's expectations with
regard thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which
any such statement is based.
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per share of Anglo American will necessarily match or exceed its historical
published earnings per share. Certain statistical and other information
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not limited to, externally conducted studies and trials). As such it has not
been independently verified and presents the views of those third parties, but
may not necessarily correspond to the views held by Anglo American and Anglo
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