REG - Anglo American PLC - Anglo American Q2 Production Report
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Anglo American plcProduction Report for the second quarter ended 30 June 2020
Mark Cutifani, Chief Executive of Anglo American, said: "Anglo American has shown resilience in addressing the challenges posed by Covid-19, acting quickly to help safeguard the lives and livelihoods of our workforce and host communities. Our comprehensive response supported the continuity of the majority of our operations during varying degrees of lockdown in different jurisdictions, albeit at reduced capacity in many cases. Continued strong performances from our Minas-Rio iron ore operation in Brazil and the Collahuasi copper operation in Chile helped mitigate our overall decrease in production to 18%(1), as we also addressed operational issues at our metallurgical coal and PGM operations. Building up from a production level of around 60%(1) of total capacity in April, we continue to increase and had reached about 90%(1) of production capacity by the end of June.
"Beyond the current business imperatives, we continue to ensure that our business is well positioned for the long term, including the nature of our portfolio evolution and societal responsibilities. During the quarter, we have confirmed our plans to work towards an exit from our remaining thermal coal operations in South Africa, in line with our overall trajectory towards later cycle products. And, benefiting from the ongoing transformation of our physical processes through our FutureSmart Mining™ programme, we set out our clear aim of achieving carbon neutrality across our operations by 2040 - an ambitious and important commitment for us as a business, for our employees and our diverse stakeholders."
Q2 highlights
• Minas-Rio in Brazil continued its strong operational performance, with 6.2 million tonnes of high quality iron ore production, reflecting ongoing P101 productivity improvements.
• Collahuasi in Chile increased copper production by 38% due to strong performance.
• Metallurgical coal production decreased by 32% to 4.0 million tonnes due to two incidents underground, at Moranbah and Grosvenor, as well as longwall moves at Grosvenor and Grasstree.
• Covid-19 lockdowns across southern Africa affected De Beers, PGMs, Kumba and Thermal Coal, with lower refined PGMs production due to the repairs and ramp-up of the ACP.
Q2 2020
Q2 2019
% vs. Q2 2019
H1 2020
H1 2019
% vs. H1 2019
Diamonds (Mct)(2)
3.5
7.7
(54)%
11.3
15.6
(27)%
Copper (kt)(3)
167
159
5%
314
320
(2)%
Platinum (koz)(4)
307
520
(41)%
748
992
(25)%
Palladium (koz)(4)
228
347
(34)%
532
674
(21)%
Iron ore - Kumba (Mt)
8.5
10.5
(20)%
17.9
20.1
(11)%
Iron ore - Minas-Rio (Mt)(5)
6.2
5.9
5%
12.6
10.8
17%
Metallurgical coal (Mt)
4.0
5.8
(32)%
7.8
10.0
(22)%
Thermal coal (Mt)(6)
4.4
6.6
(34)%
10.5
13.2
(20)%
Nickel (kt)(7)
10.8
9.8
10%
21.7
19.6
11%
Manganese ore (kt)
796
826
(4)%
1,639
1,700
(4)%
(1) Copper equivalent production is normalised to reflect closure of Victor (De Beers) and Sibanye-Stillwater Rustenburg material that has transitioned to a tolling arrangement (Platinum Group Metals).
(2) De Beers production is on a 100% basis, except for the Gahcho Kué joint venture which is on an attributable 51% basis.
(3) Contained metal basis. Reflects copper production from the Copper business unit only (excludes copper production from the Platinum Group Metals business unit).
(4) Produced ounces of metal in concentrate. Reflects own mine production and purchases.
(5) Volumes are reported as wet metric tonnes. Product is shipped with ~8-9% moisture.
(6) Reflects export production from South Africa and attributable export production (33.3%) from Colombia.
(7) Reflects nickel production from the Nickel business unit only (excludes nickel production from the Platinum Group Metals business unit).
DE BEERS
De Beers(1) (000 carats)
Q2
Q2
Q2 2020 vs. Q2 2019
Q1
Q2 2020 vs. Q1 2020
H1
H1
H1 2020 vs. H1 2019
2020
2019
2020
2020
2019
Botswana
1,825
5,718
(68)
%
5,644
(68)
%
7,469
11,668
(36)
%
Namibia
358
335
7
%
511
(30)
%
869
818
6
%
South Africa
555
571
(3)
%
751
(26)
%
1,306
953
37
%
Canada
789
1,075
(27)
%
844
(7)
%
1,633
2,112
(23)
%
Total carats recovered
3,527
7,699
(54)
%
7,750
(54)
%
11,277
15,551
(27)
%
Rough diamond production decreased by 54% to 3.5 million carats, primarily due to the Covid-19 lockdowns in southern Africa. Mining operations resumed following regional lockdowns with Covid-19 measures in place to safeguard the workforce; with production at lower levels reflecting reduced demand for rough diamonds due to the pandemic.
In Botswana, production decreased by 68% to 1.8 million carats, principally due to a nationwide lockdown from 2 April to 18 May and the implementation of Covid-19 measures to safeguard the workforce. Operations restarted from mid-May, with production targeted at levels to meet the lower demand.
Namibia production increased by 7% to 0.4 million carats as the Mafuta crawler vessel was under planned maintenance in Q2 2019. With targeted regional lockdowns in Namibia in response to Covid-19, marine operations implemented measures to enable operational continuity while safeguarding the workforce. This more than offset the decrease in production from Covid-19 at the land operations.
South African production decreased by 3% to 0.6 million carats primarily due to Covid-19 measures. The production shutdown was partly offset by higher grades from the open pit material prior to transition to the underground. The treatment plant restarted mid-April ramping up to normal capacity by the end of April.
Production in Canada decreased by 27% to 0.8 million carats, primarily due to Victor reaching the end of its life in Q2 2019. At Gahcho Kué, production decreased by 11% to 0.8 million carats due to Covid-19 measures.
During Q2, the demand for rough diamonds was significantly impacted by a combination of Covid-19 restrictions impacting consumer demand and access to southern Africa, as well as severely limited midstream cutting and polishing capacity due to lockdowns, particularly in India. Rough diamond sales totalled 0.3 million carats (0.2 million carats on a consolidated basis)(2) compared with 9.0 million carats (8.3 million carats on a consolidated basis)(2) in Q2 2019. The third Sight of 2020 was cancelled due to Covid-19-related travel restrictions and, in response to the unprecedented industry conditions, De Beers also offered Sightholders the option to defer up to 100% of their allocations at the fourth and fifth Sights. Rough diamond consolidated sales(2) in Q2 2020 decreased to $56 million (Q2 2019: $1.3 billion), driven by lower volumes and prices.
The H1 2020 average realised rough diamond price decreased by 21% to $119/carat (H1 2019: $151/carat), driven by a higher proportion of lower value rough diamonds sold and an 8% reduction in the average rough price index.
Full Year Guidance
Production guidance is unchanged at 25-27 million carats (100% basis), subject to continuous review based on the disruptions related to Covid-19 as well as the timing and scale of the recovery in demand.
(1) De Beers Group production is on a 100% basis, except for the Gahcho Kué joint venture which is on an attributable 51% basis.
(2) Consolidated sales volumes exclude De Beers Group's JV partners' 50% proportionate share of sales to entities outside De Beers Group from Diamond Trading Company Botswana and the Namibia Diamond Trading Company, which are included in total sales volume (100% basis).
De Beers(1)
Q2
Q1
Q4
Q3
Q2
Q2 2020 vs. Q2 2019
Q2 2020 vs. Q1 2020
H1
H1
H1 2020 vs. H1 2019
2020
2020
2019
2019
2019
2020
2019
Carats recovered (000 carats)
100% basis (unless stated)
Jwaneng
1,138
3,200
3,319
2,584
3,223
(65)
%
(64)
%
4,338
6,559
(34)
%
Orapa(2)
687
2,444
2,569
3,115
2,495
(72)
%
(72)
%
3,131
5,109
(39)
%
Botswana
1,825
5,644
5,888
5,699
5,718
(68)
%
(68)
%
7,469
11,668
(36)
%
Debmarine Namibia
305
417
363
320
245
24
%
(27)
%
722
609
19
%
Namdeb (land operations)
53
94
93
106
90
(41)
%
(44)
%
147
209
(30)
%
Namibia
358
511
456
426
335
7
%
(30)
%
869
818
6
%
Venetia
555
751
434
535
571
(3)
%
(26)
%
1,306
953
37
%
South Africa
555
751
434
535
571
(3)
%
(26)
%
1,306
953
37
%
Gahcho Kué (51% basis)
789
844
1,009
779
883
(11)
%
(7)
%
1,633
1,691
(3)
%
Victor
-
-
-
-
192
n/a
n/a
-
421
n/a
Canada
789
844
1,009
779
1,075
(27)
%
(7)
%
1,633
2,112
(23)
%
Total carats recovered
3,527
7,750
7,787
7,439
7,699
(54)
%
(54)
%
11,277
15,551
(27)
%
Sales volumes
Total sales volume (100)% (Mct)(3)
0.3
8.9
7.0
7.4
9.0
(97)
%
(97)
%
9.2
16.5
(44)
%
Consolidated sales volume (Mct)(3)
0.2
8.3
6.6
7.1
8.3
(98)
%
(98)
%
8.5
15.5
(45)
%
Number of Sights (sales cycles)
2(4)
2
2
3
3
4(4)
5
(1) De Beers Group production is on a 100% basis, except for the Gahcho Kué joint venture 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 Diamond Trading Company Botswana and the Namibia Diamond Trading Company, which are included in total sales volume (100% basis).
(4) Sight 3 in Q2 2020 was cancelled due to COVID-19-related restrictions on the movement of people and product.
COPPER
Copper(1) (tonnes)
Q2
Q2
Q2 2020 vs. Q2 2019
Q1
Q2 2020 vs. Q1 2020
H1
H1
H1 2020 vs. H1 2019
2020
2019
2020
2020
2019
Los Bronces
80,700
91,200
(12)
%
68,700
17
%
149,400
182,900
(18)
%
Collahuasi (44% share)
75,700
54,700
38
%
66,500
14
%
142,200
112,000
27
%
El Soldado
10,400
13,200
(21)
%
11,900
(13)
%
22,300
25,300
(12)
%
Total Copper
166,800
159,100
5
%
147,100
13
%
313,900
320,200
(2)
%
(1) Copper production shown on a contained metal basis. Reflects copper production from the Copper business unit only (excludes copper production from the Platinum Group Metals business unit).
Copper production increased by 5% to 166,800 tonnes due to continued strong plant performance at Collahuasi, partially offset by expected lower production at Los Bronces due to lower water availability resulting from the unprecedented drought conditions in central Chile. Current Covid-19 measures to safeguard our people and communities, including reductions in workforce, while preserving the longer term integrity of the assets are not expected to significantly impact production in 2020.
Production from Los Bronces decreased by 12%, to 80,700 tonnes, as a 15% reduction in plant throughput (10 million tonnes vs 12 million tonnes) due to lower water availability was partially offset by planned higher grades (0.85% vs 0.81%).
At Collahuasi, attributable production increased by 38% to 75,700 tonnes, a historical record for the operation, driven by higher throughput (14 million tonnes vs 12 million tonnes) and record copper recovery (92.0% vs 87.3%), reflecting plant improvement projects implemented during 2019, as well as planned higher grades (1.31% vs 1.21%).
Production from El Soldado decreased by 21% to 10,400 tonnes as a result of lower grades (0.76% vs. 0.92%).
Sales volumes of 293,800 tonnes in H1 2020 were impacted by temporary port closures in Chile due to heavy tidal swells limiting vessel availability in June. The average realised price of these sales was 250c/lb ($5,512/t), broadly in line with the average LME price.
Full Year Guidance
Production guidance for the year remains unchanged at 620,000-670,000 tonnes, subject to water availability and the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Copper(1)
Q2
Q1
Q4
Q3
Q2
Q2 2020 vs. Q2 2019
Q2 2020 vs. Q1 2020
H1
H1
H1 2020 vs. H1 2019
2020
2020
2019
2019
2019
2020
2019
Los Bronces mine(2)
Ore mined
9,237,400
10,013,000
17,373,800
15,560,400
17,302,500
(47)
%
(8)
%
19,250,400
32,981,100
(42)
%
Ore processed - Sulphide
9,987,200
7,059,500
7,146,800
10,977,200
11,813,600
(15)
%
41
%
17,046,700
23,884,400
(29)
%
Ore grade processed -
Sulphide (% TCu)(3)
0.85
0.98
0.99
0.78
0.81
5
%
(13)
%
0.90
0.81
12
%
Production - Copper cathode
9,900
9,900
10,000
10,100
9,300
6
%
0
%
19,800
18,900
5
%
Production - Copper in concentrate
70,800
58,800
61,700
70,300
81,900
(14)
%
20
%
129,600
164,000
(21)
%
Total production
80,700
68,700
71,700
80,400
91,200
(12)
%
17
%
149,400
182,900
(18)
%
Collahuasi 100% basis
(Anglo American share 44%)
Ore mined
18,035,100
19,402,000
22,132,200
25,780,000
23,698,300
(24)
%
(7)
%
37,437,100
39,341,100
(5)
%
Ore processed - Sulphide
14,192,800
14,097,800
14,728,700
14,478,700
11,626,100
22
%
1
%
28,290,600
24,925,700
13
%
Ore grade processed -
Sulphide (% TCu)(3)
1.31
1.20
1.25
1.14
1.21
9
%
9
%
1.26
1.18
7
%
Production - Copper in concentrate
172,000
151,000
164,200
146,600
124,400
38
%
14
%
323,000
254,600
27
%
Anglo American's share of copper production for Collahuasi(4)
75,700
66,500
72,200
64,500
54,700
38
%
14
%
142,200
112,000
27
%
El Soldado mine(2)
Ore mined
1,378,100
1,915,300
2,721,400
3,299,900
3,017,800
(54)
%
(28)
%
3,293,400
6,106,800
(46)
%
Ore processed - Sulphide
1,771,600
1,458,900
1,854,900
1,911,700
1,861,900
(5)
%
21
%
3,230,500
3,671,800
(12)
%
Ore grade processed -
Sulphide (% TCu)(3)
0.76
1.02
1.02
0.92
0.92
(18)
%
(26)
%
0.87
0.88
(1)
%
Production - Copper in concentrate
10,400
11,900
14,900
14,000
13,200
(21)
%
(13)
%
22,300
25,300
(12)
%
Chagres Smelter(2)
Ore smelted(5)
24,300
30,800
30,800
28,800
32,100
(24)
%
(21)
%
55,100
62,400
(12)
%
Production
23,700
30,000
29,900
28,000
31,200
(24)
%
(21)
%
53,700
60,700
(12)
%
Total copper production(6)
166,800
147,100
158,800
158,900
159,100
5
%
13
%
313,900
320,200
(2)
%
Total payable copper production
160,300
141,700
153,100
153,000
153,100
5
%
13
%
302,000
308,100
(2)
%
Total sales volumes
154,200
139,600
176,500
160,000
165,400
(7)
%
10
%
293,800
307,300
(4)
%
Total payable sales volumes
148,200
134,300
170,100
153,800
159,100
(7)
%
10
%
282,500
295,600
(4)
%
Third party sales(7)
130,800
76,300
115,300
91,600
88,800
47
%
71
%
207,100
142,200
46
%
(1) Excludes copper production from the Platinum Group Metals business unit. Units shown are tonnes unless stated otherwise.
(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) Anglo American's share of Collahuasi production is 44%.
(5) Copper contained basis.
(6) Total copper production includes Anglo American's 44% interest in Collahuasi.
(7) Relates to sales of copper not produced by Anglo American operations.
PLATINUM GROUP METALS (PGMs)
Platinum (000 oz)(1)
Q2
Q2
Q2 2020 vs. Q2 2019
Q1
Q2 2020 vs. Q1 2020
H1
H1
H1 2020 vs. H1 2019
2020
2019
2020
2020
2019
Metal in concentrate production
307.4
520.3
(41)
%
440.9
(30)
%
748.3
992.2
(25)
%
Own mined(2)
188.7
342.8
(45)
%
299.4
(37)
%
488.1
664.7
(27)
%
Purchase of concentrate (POC)(3)
118.7
177.5
(33)
%
141.5
(16)
%
260.2
327.5
(21)
%
Palladium (000 oz)(1)
Metal in concentrate production
228.4
347.2
(34)
%
303.1
(25)
%
531.6
673.8
(21)
%
Own mined(2)
173.3
260.5
(33)
%
232.9
(26)
%
406.3
511.4
(21)
%
Purchase of concentrate (POC)(3)
55.1
86.7
(36)
%
70.2
(22)
%
125.3
162.4
(23)
%
Refined production
Platinum
000 oz(1)(4)
160.6
590.9
(73)
%
240.3
(33)
%
400.9
1,002.6
(60)
%
Palladium
000 oz(1)(4)
147.4
428.2
(66)
%
197.1
(25)
%
344.5
721.8
(52)
%
Rhodium
000 oz(1)(4)
30.6
84.1
(64)
%
47.3
(35)
%
77.9
136.1
(43)
%
Tolled material
Platinum
000 oz(1)
58.4
97.9
(40)
%
78.6
(26)
%
137.0
97.9
40
%
Palladium
000 oz(1)
30.0
49.1
(39)
%
40.4
(26)
%
70.4
49.1
43
%
(1) Ounces refer to troy ounces.
(2) Includes managed operations and 50% of joint venture production.
(3) Includes 50% of joint venture production, and the purchase of concentrate from third parties.
(4) Refined production excludes toll material but includes in comparative periods material now transitioned to tolling.
Metal in concentrate production
Platinum and palladium production decreased by 41% to 307,400 ounces and 34% to 228,400 ounces, respectively.
Own mined platinum production decreased by 45% to 188,700 ounces and palladium production decreased by 33% to 173,300 ounces. This was largely driven by Covid-19 lockdowns with Mogalakwena operating at c.50% through April before ramping up to normal levels by the end of the quarter. Amandelbult was not operating during April but ramped up to c.50% production at the end of the quarter and is expected to reach 85% production levels by the end of the year.
Purchase of platinum in concentrate decreased by 33% to 118,700 ounces and purchase of palladium in concentrate decreased by 36% to 55,100 ounces, largely due to the impact of Covid-19 lockdowns.
Refined production and sales volumes
Refined production for platinum and palladium decreased by 73% to 160,600 and 66% to 147,400, respectively. This was largely driven by a force majeure incident at the ACP (Anglo Converter Plant) on 10 February, which led to the closure of both Phase A and Phase B units from 6 March, with Phase B returning to steady state on 12 May. Following a subsequent closure during the first two weeks of June, the ACP Phase B has since ramped-up and is operating at full capacity. Repairs to Phase A are ahead of schedule with completion estimated at the end of Q4 2020.
Platinum sales volumes decreased by 67% to 195,700 ounces and palladium sales volumes decreased by 66% to 160,800 ounces due to lower refined production in the period, which was partially offset by a drawdown in refined metal inventory to supplement sales.
Full Year Guidance
Production guidance (metal in concentrate) is unchanged at 1.5-1.7 million ounces of platinum and 1.0-1.2 million ounces of palladium, subject to the extent of any further Covid-19 related disruptions.
Platinum
Q2
Q1
Q4
Q3
Q2
Q2 2020 vs. Q2 2019
Q2 2020 vs. Q1 2020
H1
H1
H1 2020 vs. H1 2019
2020
2020
2019
2019
2019
2020
2019
Produced platinum
(000 oz)(1)
307.4
440.9
531.7
526.8
520.3
(41)
%
(30)
%
748.3
992.2
(25)
%
Own mined
188.7
299.4
361.9
351.7
342.8
(45)
%
(37)
%
488.1
664.7
(27)
%
Mogalakwena
117.3
121.9
135.8
123.4
127.9
(8)
%
(4)
%
239.2
258.3
(7)
%
Amandelbult
25.3
85.5
120.1
118.4
116.6
(78)
%
(70)
%
110.8
215.1
(48)
%
Unki
13.9
21.8
23.3
23.7
23.1
(40)
%
(36)
%
35.7
42.4
(16)
%
Mototolo
9.5
28.3
30.9
31.4
23.0
(59)
%
(66)
%
37.8
49.8
(24)
%
Joint ventures(2)
22.7
41.9
51.8
54.8
52.2
(57)
%
(46)
%
64.6
99.1
(35)
%
Purchase of concentrate
118.7
141.5
169.8
175.1
177.5
(33)
%
(16)
%
260.2
327.5
(21)
%
Joint ventures(2)
22.7
41.9
51.8
54.8
52.2
(57)
%
(46)
%
64.6
99.1
(35)
%
Third parties
96.0
99.6
118.0
120.3
125.3
(23)
%
(4)
%
195.6
228.4
(14)
%
Palladium
Produced palladium
(000 oz)(1)
228.4
303.1
360.4
351.8
347.2
(34)
%
(25)
%
531.6
673.8
(21)
%
Own mined
173.3
232.9
275.0
262.7
260.5
(33)
%
(26)
%
406.3
511.4
(21)
%
Mogalakwena
128.9
128.7
146.0
130.8
139.5
(8)
%
0
%
257.6
281.0
(8)
%
Amandelbult
11.7
39.1
56.0
54.3
53.7
(78)
%
(70)
%
50.8
98.6
(48)
%
Unki
12.1
19.6
20.0
21.3
20.9
(42)
%
(38)
%
31.7
37.9
(16)
%
Mototolo
5.8
17.2
19.0
19.4
14.0
(59)
%
(66)
%
23.0
30.3
(24)
%
Joint ventures(2)
14.8
28.4
34.0
36.9
32.4
(54)
%
(48)
%
43.2
63.6
(32)
%
Purchase of concentrate
55.1
70.2
85.4
89.0
86.7
(36)
%
(22)
%
125.3
162.4
(23)
%
Joint ventures(2)
14.8
28.4
34.0
36.9
32.4
(54)
%
(48)
%
43.2
63.6
(32)
%
Third parties
40.3
41.8
51.4
52.1
54.3
(26)
%
(4)
%
82.1
98.8
(17)
%
Refined production
Platinum (000 oz)(1)(3)
160.6
240.3
629.7
578.6
590.9
(73)
%
(33)
%
400.9
1,002.6
(60)
%
Palladium (000 oz)(1)(3)
147.4
197.1
396.6
362.1
428.2
(66)
%
(25)
%
344.5
721.8
(52)
%
Rhodium (000 oz)(1)(3)
30.6
47.3
90.8
66.5
84.1
(64)
%
(35)
%
77.9
136.1
(43)
%
Gold (000 oz)(1)(3)
11.8
27.9
32.4
27.9
21.3
(45)
%
(58)
%
39.7
45.3
(12)
%
Nickel (tonnes)(3)
2,000
3,100
6,400
6,800
5,600
(64)
%
(35)
%
5,100
9,800
(48)
%
Copper (tonnes)(3)
1,500
3,000
4,100
3,400
3,500
(57)
%
(50)
%
4,500
6,700
(33)
%
Tolled material
Platinum (000 oz)(1)
58.4
78.6
104.4
100.9
97.9
(40)
%
(26)
%
137.0
97.9
40
%
Palladium (000 oz)(1)
30.0
40.4
54.0
51.3
49.1
(39)
%
(26)
%
70.4
49.1
43
%
Platinum sales volumes
(000 oz)(1)(4)
195.7
239.9
668.3
537.4
595.2
(67)
%
(18)
%
435.6
1,009.4
(57)
%
Palladium sales volumes
(000 oz)(1)(4)
160.8
222.5
435.8
316.9
475.9
(66)
%
(28)
%
383.3
768.0
(50)
%
Platinum third party sales volumes (000 oz)(1)(5)
84.2
62.1
10.6
17.5
13.0
548
%
36
%
146.3
18.0
713
%
Palladium third party sales volumes (000 oz)(1)(5)
123.1
169.2
42.8
79.7
81.0
52
%
(27)
%
292.3
139.7
109
%
4E head grade (g/t milled)(6)
3.44
3.44
3.67
3.65
3.55
(3)
%
0
%
3.44
3.57
(4)
%
(1) Ounces refer to troy ounces.
(2) The joint venture operations are Modikwa and Kroondal. Platinum owns 50% of these operations, which is presented under 'Own mined' production, and purchases the remaining 50% of production, which is presented under 'Purchase of concentrate'.
(3) Refined production excludes toll material but includes in comparative periods material now transitioned to tolling.
(4) Sales from own mined and purchased concentrate, excludes refined metal purchased from third parties.
(5) Relates to sales of metal not produced by Anglo American operations.
(6) 4E: the grade measured as the combined content of: platinum, palladium, rhodium and gold, excludes tolled material.
IRON ORE
Iron Ore (000 t)
Q2
Q2
Q2 2020 vs. Q2 2019
Q1
Q2 2020 vs. Q1 2020
H1
H1
H1 2020 vs. H1 2019
2020
2019
2020
2020
2019
Kumba
8,475
10,544
(20)
%
9,449
(10)
%
17,924
20,060
(11)
%
Minas-Rio(1)
6,198
5,916
5
%
6,424
(4)
%
12,622
10,825
17
%
(1) Volumes are reported as wet metric tonnes. Product is shipped with ~8-9% moisture.
Kumba - Total production volumes decreased by 20% to 8.5 million tonnes. This reflects lower workforce levels in response to the Covid-19 lockdown, the subsequent re-opening of operations with reduced workforce levels of c.50% and the ramp-up in production to normal run-rates in June.
Sishen production reduced by 21% to 5.8 million tonnes and Kolomela's by 17% to 2.7 million tonnes.
Sales volumes decreased by 23% to 8.1 million tonnes(1) due to Covid-19 logistics constraints affecting Transnet and poor weather conditions, as well as no domestic offtake.
Finished stock levels increased to 6.2 million tonnes(1) from 5.6 million tonnes(1) as at 31 March 2020 due to the impact of the Covid-19 restrictions at the port.
In the first half of 2020, the average lump to fines ratio in the Kumba product was 65:35 (H1 2019: 68:32), while the Fe content averaged 64.4% (H1 2019: 64.3%).
Minas-Rio - Production increased by 5% to 6.2 million tonnes, reflecting a continued strong performance, with P101 productivity initiatives supported by robust operational stability. Current Covid-19 measures in place to safeguard the workforce and communities are not expected to significantly affect 2020 production.
In the first half of 2020, the Fe content of Minas-Rio pellet feed product averaged 67.2% (H1 2019: 66.9%).
Full Year Guidance
Kumba production guidance is unchanged at 37-39 million tonnes, subject to the extent of further Covid-19 related disruption.
Minas-Rio production guidance is unchanged at 22-24 million tonnes, subject to the extent of further Covid-19 related disruption. The planned one month production stoppage to carry out routine internal scanning of the pipeline, originally scheduled for Q2, has been postponed to the second half of the year due to Covid-19 related constraints.
(1) Sales volumes and stock differ to Kumba's standalone results due to sales to other Group companies.
Iron Ore (tonnes)
Q2
Q1
Q4
Q3
Q2
Q2 2020 vs. Q2 2019
Q2 2020 vs. Q1 2020
H1
H1
H1 2020 vs. H1 2019
2020
2020
2019
2019
2019
2020
2019
Kumba production
8,474,900
9,449,300
11,806,100
10,521,300
10,544,000
(20)
%
(10)
%
17,924,200
20,060,400
(11)
%
Lump
5,709,800
6,387,900
7,898,500
6,955,500
7,111,400
(20)
%
(11)
%
12,097,700
13,656,100
(11)
%
Fines
2,765,100
3,061,400
3,907,600
3,565,800
3,432,600
(19)
%
(10)
%
5,826,500
6,404,300
(9)
%
Kumba production by mine
Sishen
5,782,200
6,579,600
8,263,900
7,153,500
7,310,400
(21)
%
(12)
%
12,361,800
13,757,000
(10)
%
Kolomela
2,692,700
2,869,700
3,542,200
3,367,800
3,233,600
(17)
%
(6)
%
5,562,400
6,303,300
(12)
%
Kumba sales volumes
8,084,000
10,683,500
10,469,400
10,153,800
10,471,900
(23)
%
(24)
%
18,767,500
21,350,500
(12)
%
Export iron ore(1)
8,084,000
10,331,900
10,237,100
9,670,200
9,755,600
(17)
%
(22)
%
18,415,900
19,886,200
(7)
%
Domestic iron ore
-
351,600
232,300
483,600
716,300
n/a
n/a
351,600
1,464,300
(76)
%
Minas-Rio production
Pellet feed (wet basis)
6,198,000
6,424,100
6,163,600
6,126,100
5,915,500
5
%
(4)
%
12,622,100
10,825,200
17
%
Minas-Rio sales volumes
Export - pellet feed (wet basis)
6,611,600
6,081,200
6,570,700
5,734,500
6,590,400
0
%
9
%
12,692,800
10,621,800
19
%
(1) Sales volumes differ to Kumba's standalone results in H1 2020, Q2 2020, Q1 2020 and Q4 2019 due to sales to other Group companies.
COAL
Coal(1) (000 t)
Q2
Q2
Q2 2020 vs. Q2 2019
Q1
Q2 2020 vs. Q1 2020
H1
H1
H1 2020 vs. H1 2019
2020
2019
2020
2020
2019
Metallurgical Coal (Australia)
3,977
5,844
(32)
%
3,826
4
%
7,803
10,000
(22)
%
Export Thermal Coal (South Africa)(2)
3,588
4,575
(22)
%
4,195
(14)
%
7,783
8,992
(13)
%
Export Thermal Coal (Colombia)(3)
767
2,017
(62)
%
1,978
(61)
%
2,745
4,216
(35)
%
(1) Anglo American's attributable share of production.
(2) Includes export primary production, secondary production sold into export markets and production sold domestically at export parity pricing.
(3) Anglo American's attributable share of Cerrejón production is 33.3%.
Metallurgical Coal - Export metallurgical coal production decreased by 32% to 4.0 million tonnes, principally due to two incidents underground as well as longwall moves at Grosvenor and Grasstree. In January, a fall of ground at Moranbah delayed the completion of a longwall move with the operation restarting ahead of schedule in mid-May. At Grosvenor, operations have been suspended since the beginning of May following a gas ignition incident underground. The investigation into the incident at Grosvenor is under way and mining operations will restart only when it is safe to do so, with any additional safety measures in place. Disruption to operations from Covid-19 has been limited, with measures in place to help safeguard the workforce and local communities. Open cut operations have been scaled back at Dawson and Capcoal in response to reduced demand for lower quality metallurgical coal.
As a result of the lower volumes following these operational issues, the H1 2020 unit cost is expected to be circa $97/tonne.
The ratio of hard coking coal production to PCI/semi-soft coking coal was 81:19, lower than in Q2 2019 (85:15), due to a lower proportion of product coming from the underground operations.
Thermal Coal South Africa - Export thermal coal production decreased by 22% to 3.6 million tonnes due to Covid-19 lockdown restrictions, as well as sections at Goedehoop that reached their end of life.
All mines operated at c.50% at the start of lockdown in late March, with open pit operations ramping up to 70% as lockdown measures were eased in May. Since June, all mines have been operating at circa 80% due to the impact of Covid-19 measures to safeguard the workforce. Similar measures in the logistics chain have affected the loading of volumes onto trains resulting in higher stockpiles at operations.
Thermal Coal Colombia - Attributable export thermal coal production decreased by 62% to 0.8 million tonnes as a result of the impact of the local Covid-19 lockdown and planned lower production in response to demand. Mining operations recommenced in early May and are expected to progressively ramp-up over the course of Q3.
The H1 2020 weighted average realised price for export thermal coal from South Africa and Colombia was $56/tonne. This was 7% lower than the weighted average quoted FOB price from South Africa and Colombia principally due to discounts for energy content of coal.
Full Year Guidance
Following the temporary suspension of operations at Grosvenor since the start of May, production guidance for metallurgical coal is revised to 16-18 million tonnes (previously 19-21 million tonnes), subject to the extent of further Covid-19 related disruption.
Production guidance for export thermal coal is revised to c.21 million tonnes (previously c.22 million tonnes) due to the impact of Covid-19 related restrictions and lower production in response to demand at Cerrejón and remains subject to the extent of further Covid-19 related disruption.
Coal, by product (tonnes)(1)
Q2
Q1
Q4
Q3
Q2
Q2 2020 vs. Q2 2019
Q2 2020 vs. Q1 2020
H1
H1
H1 2020 vs. H1 2019
2020
2020
2019
2019
2019
2020
2019
Metallurgical Coal - Australia
3,977,200
3,826,200
6,283,600
6,568,900
5,843,500
(32)
%
4
%
7,803,400
9,999,700
(22)
%
Hard Coking Coal
3,221,500
3,012,200
5,117,500
5,615,900
4,958,600
(35)
%
7
%
6,233,700
8,223,700
(24)
%
PCI / SSCC
755,700
814,000
1,166,100
953,000
884,900
(15)
%
(7)
%
1,569,700
1,776,000
(12)
%
Thermal Coal
8,761,000
9,083,600
9,730,000
9,402,700
9,460,700
(7)
%
(4)
%
17,844,700
18,705,600
(5)
%
Export - Australia
468,000
403,200
389,200
437,900
245,200
91
%
16
%
871,300
583,700
49
%
Export - South Africa(2)
3,587,600
4,195,100
4,515,100
4,288,400
4,575,000
(22)
%
(14)
%
7,782,700
8,991,900
(13)
%
Export - Colombia(3)
767,400
1,977,900
2,314,900
2,055,100
2,016,900
(62)
%
(61)
%
2,745,300
4,216,200
(35)
%
Domestic - South Africa
3,938,000
2,507,400
2,510,800
2,621,300
2,623,600
50
%
57
%
6,445,400
4,913,800
31
%
Sales volumes
Metallurgical Coal - Australia
3,901,300
3,850,300
6,100,100
6,371,500
5,987,300
(35)
%
1
%
7,751,700
9,909,000
(22)
%
Hard Coking Coal
3,305,000
2,867,400
5,097,200
5,737,800
4,944,300
(33)
%
15
%
6,172,400
8,234,900
(25)
%
PCI / SSCC
596,300
982,900
1,002,900
633,700
1,043,000
(43)
%
(39)
%
1,579,300
1,674,100
(6)
%
Thermal Coal
11,154,600
11,796,200
12,939,200
12,166,100
12,046,300
(7)
%
(5)
%
22,950,900
24,312,400
(6)
%
Export - Australia
651,700
407,200
500,900
584,600
270,900
141
%
60
%
1,058,900
722,100
47
%
Export - South Africa(2)
3,264,300
3,924,000
4,880,100
4,073,300
4,932,400
(34)
%
(17)
%
7,188,300
9,195,200
(22)
%
Export - Colombia(3)
1,142,500
2,028,000
2,260,800
2,068,600
2,244,800
(49)
%
(44)
%
3,170,600
4,444,500
(29)
%
Domestic - South Africa
3,558,700
2,408,400
2,172,700
3,175,200
2,016,700
76
%
48
%
5,967,100
4,419,500
35
%
Third party sales
2,537,400
3,028,600
3,124,700
2,264,400
2,581,500
(2)
%
(16)
%
5,566,000
5,531,100
1
%
(1) Anglo American's attributable share of production.
(2) Includes export primary production, secondary production sold into export markets and production sold domestically at export parity pricing.
(3) Anglo American's attributable share of Cerrejón production is 33.3%.
Coal, by operation (tonnes)(1)
Q2
Q1
Q4
Q3
Q2
Q2 2020 vs. Q2 2019
Q2 2020 vs. Q1 2020
H1
H1
H1 2020 vs. H1 2019
2020
2020
2019
2019
2019
2020
2019
Metallurgical Coal - Australia
3,977,200
3,826,200
6,283,600
6,568,900
5,843,500
(32)
%
4
%
7,803,400
9,999,700
(22)
%
Moranbah North
761,800
450,800
2,332,600
1,973,100
1,603,200
(52)
%
69
%
1,212,600
1,842,700
(34)
%
Grosvenor
560,900
540,900
1,011,700
1,344,500
1,032,500
(46)
%
4
%
1,101,800
2,365,700
(53)
%
Capcoal (incl. Grasstree)
1,221,900
1,383,300
1,270,300
1,709,200
1,738,900
(30)
%
(12)
%
2,605,200
2,952,500
(12)
%
Dawson
638,400
741,200
842,500
703,200
774,000
(18)
%
(14)
%
1,379,600
1,407,300
(2)
%
Jellinbah
794,200
710,000
826,500
838,900
694,900
14
%
12
%
1,504,200
1,431,500
5
%
Thermal Coal - Australia
468,000
403,200
389,200
437,900
245,200
91
%
16
%
871,300
583,700
49
%
Capcoal
82,200
114,700
123,200
81,300
63,700
29
%
(28)
%
197,000
127,700
54
%
Dawson
340,000
263,100
222,900
323,200
145,200
134
%
29
%
603,100
408,500
48
%
Jellinbah
45,800
25,400
43,100
33,400
36,300
26
%
80
%
71,200
47,500
50
%
Thermal Coal - South Africa(2)
7,525,600
6,702,500
7,025,900
6,909,700
7,198,600
5
%
12
%
14,228,100
13,905,700
2
%
Goedehoop
1,192,500
1,207,400
1,488,800
1,441,100
1,678,500
(29)
%
(1)
%
2,399,900
3,136,100
(23)
%
Greenside
1,179,100
1,177,900
1,428,700
1,237,200
1,186,700
(1)
%
0
%
2,357,000
2,180,000
8
%
Zibulo
1,331,100
1,291,700
1,351,000
1,294,100
1,394,600
(5)
%
3
%
2,622,800
2,714,100
(3)
%
Khwezela
1,383,700
1,619,400
1,530,300
1,433,400
1,463,300
(5)
%
(15)
%
3,003,100
2,797,100
7
%
Mafube
339,200
484,600
481,200
450,600
443,900
(24)
%
(30)
%
823,800
875,700
(6)
%
Other(3)
2,100,000
921,500
745,900
1,053,300
1,031,600
104
%
128
%
3,021,500
2,202,700
37
%
Thermal Coal - Colombia (Cerrejón)(4)
767,400
1,977,900
2,314,900
2,055,100
2,016,900
(62)
%
(61)
%
2,745,300
4,216,200
(35)
%
(1) Anglo American's attributable share of production.
(2) Export and domestic production; Isibonelo and Rietvlei produce exclusively domestic volumes.
(3) Other includes Isibonelo and Rietvlei.
(4) Anglo American's attributable share of Cerrejón production is 33.3%.
NICKEL
Nickel (tonnes)
Q2
Q2
Q2 2020 vs. Q2 2019
Q1
Q2 2020 vs. Q1 2020
H1
H1
H1 2020 vs. H1 2019
2020
2019
2020
2020
2019
Nickel
10,800
9,800
10
%
10,900
(1)
%
21,700
19,600
11
%
Nickel production increased by 10%, benefiting from improved operational stability and the effect of a planned stoppage at Barro Alto that finished in early Q2 2019. Current Covid-19 measures in place to safeguard the workforce and communities are not expected to significantly affect 2020 production.
Full Year Guidance
Production guidance is unchanged at 42,000-44,000 tonnes, subject to the extent of further Covid-19 related disruption.
Nickel
Q2
Q1
Q4
Q3
Q2
Q2 2020 vs. Q2 2019
Q2 2020 vs. Q1 2020
H1
H1
H1 2020 vs. H1 2019
2020
2020
2019
2019
2019
2020
2019
Barro Alto
Ore mined
1,166,200
318,000
623,300
1,198,800
1,365,400
(15)
%
267
%
1,484,200
2,253,400
(34)
%
Ore processed
625,900
610,100
609,200
612,000
519,000
21
%
3
%
1,236,000
1,044,500
18
%
Ore grade processed - %Ni
1.60
1.57
1.73
1.66
1.67
(4)
%
2
%
1.60
1.67
(4)
%
Production
8,800
8,700
9,500
9,200
7,600
16
%
1
%
17,500
15,200
15
%
Codemin
Ore mined
-
-
-
1,300
39,000
n/a
n/a
-
39,000
n/a
Ore processed
145,800
145,800
141,600
140,200
148,900
(2)
%
0
%
291,600
288,800
1
%
Ore grade processed - %Ni
1.59
1.62
1.68
1.69
1.62
(2)
%
(2)
%
1.61
1.62
(1)
%
Production
2,000
2,200
2,200
2,100
2,300
(13)
%
(9)
%
4,200
4,400
(5)
%
Total Nickel production(1)
10,800
10,900
11,700
11,300
9,800
10
%
(1)
%
21,700
19,600
11
%
Sales volumes
9,800
10,600
12,500
10,600
8,800
11
%
(8)
%
20,400
18,600
10
%
(1) Excludes nickel production from the PGMs business unit.
MANGANESE
Manganese (000 t)
Q2
Q2
Q2 2020 vs. Q2 2019
Q1
Q2 2020 vs. Q1 2020
H1
H1
H1 2020 vs. H1 2019
2020
2019
2020
2020
2019
Manganese ore(1)
796
826
(4)
%
843
(6)
%
1,639
1,700
(4)
%
Manganese alloys(1)(2)
23
41
(44)
%
24
(5)
%
48
76
(37)
%
(1) Saleable production.
(2) Production includes medium carbon ferro-manganese.
Manganese ore production decreased by 4% to 796,000 tonnes, as the impact from the Covid-19 lockdowns in South Africa were largely offset by improved production in Australia due to strong concentrator performance.
Manganese alloy production decreased by 44% to 23,200 tonnes, largely due to Covid-19 lockdown in South Africa.
Manganese (tonnes)
Q2
Q1
Q4
Q3
Q2
Q2 2020 vs. Q2 2019
Q2 2020 vs. Q1 2020
H1
H1
H1 2020 vs. H1 2019
2020
2020
2019
2019
2019
2020
2019
Samancor
Manganese ore(1)
796,000
842,900
902,900
910,400
826,100
(4)
%
(6)
%
1,638,900
1,700,100
(4)
%
Manganese alloys(1)(2)
23,200
24,400
31,600
29,200
41,200
(44)
%
(5)
%
47,600
76,400
(38)
%
Samancor sales volumes
Manganese ore
810,700
805,400
911,000
897,800
958,400
(15)
%
1
%
1,616,100
1,801,800
(10)
%
Manganese alloys
23,400
32,800
27,200
30,400
44,800
(48)
%
(29)
%
56,200
75,000
(25)
%
(1) Saleable production.
(2) Production includes medium carbon ferro-manganese.
EXPLORATION AND EVALUATION
Exploration and evaluation expenditure decreased by 39% to $43 million. Exploration expenditure decreased by 42% to $18 million driven by decreased activities across most products, in particular diamonds, due to Covid-19. Evaluation expenditure decreased by 36% to $25 million, driven by decreased works in Metallurgical Coal and at Sakatti (Copper / PGMs).
CORPORATE ACTIVITY AND OTHER ITEMS
By the end of the quarter, there was a circa $1.3 billion build-up of working capital, largely due to Covid-19 impacts on demand for diamonds, ACP repairs affecting refining activity at PGMs and late June weather impacts on vessel loading at both Copper and Kumba.
Average realised prices
H1 2020
H2 2019
H1 2019
FY 2019
H1 2020 vs. H1 2019
H1 2020 vs. H2 2019
De Beers
Consolidated average realised price ($/ct)(1)
119
121
151
137
(21)
%
(2)
%
Average price index(2)
109
107
118
116
(8)
%
2
%
Copper (USc/lb)(3)
250
268
280
273
(11)
%
(7)
%
PGMs
Platinum (US$/oz)
857
886
831
861
3
%
(3)
%
Palladium (US$/oz)
2,141
1,641
1,400
1,518
53
%
30
%
Rhodium (US$/oz)
8,985
4,726
2,840
3,808
216
%
90
%
Basket price (US$/Pt oz)
5,520
2,930
2,685
2,819
106
%
88
%
Iron Ore - FOB prices
Kumba Export (US$/dmt)(4)
93
86
108
97
(14)
%
8
%
Minas-Rio (US$/wmt)(5)
88
69
92
79
(5)
%
27
%
Metallurgical Coal
HCC (US$/t)(6)
123
153
195
171
(37)
%
(20)
%
PCI (US$/t)(6)
98
98
123
110
(21)
%
0
%
Thermal Coal
Australia - Export (US$/t)
58
57
88
70
(34)
%
2
%
South Africa - Export (US$/t)(7)
61
59
64
61
(5)
%
3
%
Colombia - Export (US$/t)
46
51
62
56
(26)
%
(10)
%
Nickel (USc/lb)
502
672
563
624
(11)
%
(25)
%
(1) Consolidated average realised price based on 100% selling value post-aggregation.
(2) Average of the De Beers price index for the Sights within the six-month period. The De Beers price index is relative to 100 as at December 2006.
(3) The realised price for Copper excludes third party sales volumes.
(4) Average realised export basket price (FOB Saldanha). For 2019 and H2 2019 the realised prices differ to Kumba's standalone Q4 results due to sales to other Group companies.
(5) Average realised export basket price (FOB Açu) (wet basis as product is shipped with ~8-9% moisture).
(6) Weighted average metallurgical coal sales price achieved.
(7) Weighted average export thermal coal price achieved.
PRODUCTION OUTLOOK SUMMARY
2020 production guidance is summarised as follows:
2020 production guidance1
Diamonds2
25-27 Mct
Copper3
620-670 kt
Platinum - M&C4
1.5-1.7 Moz
Palladium - M&C4
1.0-1.2 Moz
Kumba Iron Ore5
37-39 Mt
Minas-Rio Iron Ore6
22-24 Mt
Metallurgical Coal7
16-18 Mt
Previously 19-21 Mt
Thermal Coal8
~21 Mt
Previously ~22 Mt
Nickel9
42-44 kt
(1) Subject to further COVID-19 related disruption.
(2) On a 100% basis except for the Gahcho Kué joint venture, which is on an attributable 51% basis.
(3) Copper business unit only. On a contained-metal basis.
(4) Produced metal in concentrate ounces. Includes production from joint operations, associates and third-parties. Platinum ~65% own mined production, palladium ~75% own mined production.
(5) Dry basis. Subject to rail and port performance.
(6) Volumes are reported as wet metric tonnes. Product is shipped with ~8-9% moisture.
(7) Excludes thermal coal production in Australia.
(8) Export South Africa and Colombia production.
(9) Nickel business unit only.
NOTES
• This Production Report for the quarter ended 30 June 2020 is unaudited.
• Production figures are sometimes more precise than the rounded numbers shown in this Production Report.
• Copper equivalent production shows changes in underlying production volume. It is calculated by expressing each product's volume as revenue, subsequently converting the revenue into copper equivalent units by dividing by the copper price (per tonne). Long-term forecast prices are used, in order that period-on-period comparisons exclude any impact for movements in price.
• Please refer to page 16 for information on forward-looking statements.
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