Anglo American plc is a global mining company headquartered in London, United Kingdom. Its operations focus primarily on copper, iron ore, premium steelmaking coal, nickel and crop nutrients, commodities that support infrastructure, manufacturing, energy and agriculture. The company also has interests in diamond mining and marketing through De Beers.
Anglo American operates across several major mining regions, including South America, Australia, Southern Africa and Brazil. Its copper business is centered largely in Chile and Peru, while its iron ore operations include assets in Brazil and South Africa. The company’s products are sold to customers and industrial markets internationally.
The company was established in 1917 as the Anglo American Corporation of South Africa, initially focusing on gold mining. Over time, it expanded into a diversified international resources group through acquisitions and the development of mining operations in multiple commodities. Anglo American has been reshaping its portfolio in recent years, including plans to focus more closely on copper and other selected businesses.
Anglo American is led by Chief Executive Duncan Wanblad. Its shares trade on the London Stock Exchange, and its American depositary securities trade over the counter under the symbol AAUKF.
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