Anglo American plc: management transactions · United Kingdom · RNS (LSE)

About Anglo American plc

Anglo American plc is a leading global mining group listed on the London Stock Exchange (FTSE 100/250/AIM) in the United Kingdom. Founded in 1917, the company has a long heritage in large-scale resource extraction and has evolved into one of the best-known names in international mining. Its headquarters are in London, reinforcing its status as a major UK-listed issuer with a broad global investor base. Anglo American’s core business is the exploration, development, mining and marketing of mineral and metal resources that are critical to the global economy. Its portfolio has historically included copper, premium iron ore, crop nutrients, diamonds through De Beers, nickel and steelmaking coal. Over 2024-2026, the group has been carrying out a major portfolio simplification: it has completed the demerger of its platinum group metals business, announced the sale of nickel, progressed the separation of De Beers, and continued work on the disposal of steelmaking coal. The strategic objective is to sharpen the group around world-class positions in copper, premium iron ore and crop nutrients, while improving capital discipline and long-term value creation. From a competitive perspective, Anglo American remains one of the key international mining houses alongside the other diversified global miners. Its investment case rests on asset quality, operational scale, geographic diversification and meaningful exposure to metals linked to electrification, infrastructure spending and the energy transition. Copper is the strategic centrepiece, benefiting from structurally supportive demand tied to power grids, electric vehicles and industrial electrification. Premium iron ore and crop nutrients provide additional earnings diversity and some counterbalance to the cyclical nature of mining. The company has a broad geographic footprint, with major operations in Latin America, Africa and Australia, as well as global marketing and commercial capabilities. This international presence supports diversification of production and customer exposure, but also leaves the company exposed to commodity price cycles, operational risks, regulatory shifts and execution challenges typical of the mining sector. Recent headlines have been significant. In 2025-2026, Anglo American advanced several major portfolio actions, including the nickel sale, the separation of De Beers, continued progress on steelmaking coal divestment, and a proposed merger of equals with Teck to create Anglo Teck, a future global critical minerals champion. Full-year 2025 results also pointed to stronger operational performance in copper and premium iron ore and a reduction in net debt. For investors, Anglo American remains a benchmark mining equity: increasingly focused, strategically clearer and leveraged to long-term demand for critical minerals.