RNS Number : 0185F
Anglo American PLC
28 October 2025
 
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28 October 2025

Anglo American plc

Production Report for the third quarter ended 30 September 2025

Duncan Wanblad, CEO of Anglo American, said: "We've delivered another solid quarter in Copper and Iron Ore, tracking to our plans and we are well positioned to meet 2025 guidance, with the full year outlook increased at our Minas-Rio iron ore operation in Brazil. In Copper, strong operational momentum and higher grades at both Quellaveco and Los Bronces underpinned performance, offsetting the current lower production phase at Collahuasi which is expected to recover by the end of 2026. In Iron Ore, Kumba had another solid quarter, with sales benefiting from improved rail performance, while at Minas-Rio we are increasing 2025 production guidance to 23-25Mt on the back of strong operational performance and following the successful completion of the 5-yearly pipeline inspection.

"In Steelmaking Coal, we continue to make progress towards a safe and structured restart and ramp up at Moranbah North ahead of resuming normal operations. At Grosvenor, we received approval from the regulator in August for first stage re-entry, marking a significant milestone in the recovery journey. Preparations are under way to restart the formal sale process of the Steelmaking Coal business in the coming months.

"We made further progress with our portfolio simplification, successfully divesting our residual c.19.9% interest in Valterra Platinum, raising cash proceeds of c.$2.5 billion. We continue to work through the regulatory approvals for the Nickel transaction and, for De Beers, we are making good progress with the dual track separation and a structured sale process is currently under way.  

"Looking ahead, and building on the substantial value we have already unlocked through our own portfolio transformation, our agreement1 to merge with Teck represents our next major strategic step to accelerate value accretive growth, with the combined company forming a global critical minerals champion offering more than 70% copper exposure. Our recent agreement2 with Codelco to implement a joint mine plan for the adjacent Los Bronces and Andina operations in Chile serves as another example of delivering compelling industrial synergies as a means to drive our copper growth ambitions."

Q3 2025 overview

Production

Q3 2025

Q3 2024

% vs. Q3 2024

YTD 2025

YTD 2024

% vs. YTD 2024

Simplified portfolio

 

 

 

 

 

 

Copper (kt)(3)

184

181

1%

526

575

(9)%

Iron ore (Mt)(4)

14.3

15.7

(9)%

45.7

46.5

(2)%

Manganese ore (kt)(5)

973

406

140%

2067

1,545

34%

Exiting businesses

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diamonds (Mct)(6)

7.7

5.6

38%

17.9

18.9

(5)%

Steelmaking coal (Mt)

1.9

4.1

(54)%

6.2

12.1

(49)%

Nickel (kt)

10.1

9.9

2%

29.4

29.4

0%

 

• Copper production was broadly flat at 183,500 tonnes, reflecting strong plant performance coupled with higher grades at both Quellaveco and Los Bronces, offset by lower production at Collahuasi due to lower grades and copper recovery. Quarter-on-quarter, production is 6% higher, as a result of strong plant performance at Quellaveco and Los Bronces.

• Iron ore production decreased by 9% to 14.3 million tonnes, primarily due to the expected lower production from Minas-Rio as a result of the planned pipeline inspection in August, which was successfully completed ahead of schedule.

• Manganese ore production increased by 140% to 972,800 tonnes, reflecting more normalised production levels following the temporary suspension caused by a tropical cyclone in March 2024. Export sales reached normalised levels in August.

• Rough diamond production increased by 38% to 7.7 million carats, primarily driven by higher production from Jwaneng in Botswana, in anticipation of the extended plant maintenance downtime in the fourth quarter.

• Steelmaking coal production was 54% lower at 1.9 million tonnes, primarily due to the incident at Moranbah North in March 2025 and the sale of Jellinbah in November 20247.

• Nickel production increased by 2% to 10,100 tonnes, reflecting the benefit of higher grades.

• Production and unit cost guidance for our continuing businesses remains unchanged for 2025, with the exception of Minas-Rio, where continued strong operational performance and the successful pipeline inspection have enabled an increase in guidance to 23-25 million tonnes (previously 22-24 million tonnes).

See next page for footnotes.


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.195 c/lb


 

 

 


   Peru

310-340 kt

c.100 c/lb


 

 

 


Iron Ore(4)

58-62 Mt

c.$36/tonne


(previously 57-61 Mt)


  Kumba

35-37 Mt

c.$39/tonne


 

 

 


  Minas-Rio

23-25 Mt

c.$32/tonne


 

(previously 22-24 Mt)

 


Exiting businesses

 

 


Diamonds(5)

20-23 Mct

c.$94/carat



(1)      Production and unit cost guidance is not provided for discontinued operations.

(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. Subject to macro-economic factors.

(3)      On a contained metal basis. Chile production is subject to water availability. Unit cost total reflects a weighted average using 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's production guidance is revised higher reflecting strong operational performance throughout the year and the successful pipeline inspection, which completed ahead of schedule in Q3 2025. Unit cost total reflects a weighted average using the mid-point of production guidance.

(5)      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.

 

Footnotes to front page

(1)      The proposed merger is subject to Anglo American and Teck Resources shareholder approval, as well as customary completion and regulatory conditions.

(2)      The transaction is subject to a number of conditions, including customary competition and regulatory approvals and implementation of the joint mine plan is subject to securing the relevant environmental permits.

(3)      Contained metal basis.

(4)      Wet basis.

(5)      Anglo American's 40% attributable share of saleable production.

(6)      Production is on a 100% basis, except for the Gahcho Kué joint operation which is on an attributable 51% basis.

(7)      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, did not accrue to Anglo American and have been excluded.

 

 

Realised prices

 

Q3 YTD 2025

Q3 YTD 2024

Q3 YTD 2025 vs Q3 YTD 2024

Simplified portfolio

Copper (USc/lb)(1)

446

421

6%

Copper Chile (USc/lb)(2)

451

426

6%

Copper Peru (USc/lb)

441

414

7%

Iron Ore - FOB prices(3)

92

90

2%

Kumba Export (US$/wmt)(4)

94

94

0%

Minas-Rio (US$/wmt)(5)

88

85

4%

Exiting businesses

Diamonds

 

 

 

Consolidated average realised price (US$/ct)(6)

155

160

(3)%

Average price index(7)

94

109

(14)%

Steelmaking Coal - HCC (US$/t)(8)

162

253

(36)%

Steelmaking Coal - PCI (US$/t)(8)

133

187

(29)%

Nickel (US$/lb)(9)

6.24

6.93

(10)%

(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 ~1.5% 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 $95/t (Q3 YTD 2024: $96/t), higher than the dry 62% Fe benchmark price of $85/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)      Consolidated average realised price based on 100% selling value post-aggregation.

(7)      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.

(8)      Weighted average coal sales price achieved at managed operations. The average realised price for thermal coal by-product for Q3 YTD 2025 decreased by 21% to $93/t (Q3 YTD 2024: $118/t).

(9)      Nickel realised price reflects the market discount for ferronickel (the product produced by the Nickel business).

Copper

Copper(1) (tonnes)

Q3

Q3

Q3 2025 vs. Q3 2024

Q2

Q3 2025 vs. Q2 2025

YTD

YTD

YTD 2025 vs. YTD 2024

2025

2024

2025

2025

2024

Copper

183,500

181,300

1%

173,300

6%

525,700

575,100

(9)%

Copper Chile

100,200

112,600

(11)%

96,600

4%

285,800

359,100

(20)%

Copper Peru

83,300

68,700

21%

76,700

9%

239,900

216,000

11%

(1)      Copper production shown on a contained metal basis.

 

Copper production for the third quarter of 2025 was up 1% at 183,500 tonnes, reflecting higher production from Quellaveco and strong performance at Los Bronces, partially offset by lower production at Collahuasi. Overall copper production increased by 6% from Q2 2025.

Chile - Copper production of 100,200 tonnes was 11% lower than the comparative period, reflecting lower ore grade and recoveries at Collahuasi, partially offset by higher grades at Los Bronces.

Production from Los Bronces increased by 14% to 41,800 tonnes, reflecting a high level of compliance to the mine plan, the benefit of higher grades (0.50% vs 0.44%) and improved plant performance and recoveries. Mining flexibility at Los Bronces continues to improve as the Donoso 2 development is progressing ahead of schedule, with this phase now allowing wider access to higher grade, softer ore. Full development of Donoso 2 is expected to be complete by early 2027.

At Collahuasi, Anglo American's attributable share of copper production decreased by 27% to 47,400 tonnes, reflecting the anticipated lower ore grades (0.92% vs 1.20%), and a higher than expected level of oxidisation in the stockpiles impacting copper recovery. Plant throughput has sequentially improved this quarter as a result of improved water availability, as Collahuasi started receiving ultra-filtered sea water through the pipeline infrastructure of the new desalination plant. The desalination plant is expected to be fully operational during the first half of 2026. Production is expected to benefit from higher grades in Q4 2025.

In 2026, Collahuasi will continue to process some lower-grade materials from stockpiles until access to high grade ROM ore in the Rosario pit is available towards the end of the year. Current expectations indicate that production rates for 2026 will be broadly similar to 2025, however, a significant rebound is anticipated in 2027 and beyond. The Collahuasi JV management team is actively exploring options to partially mitigate the 2026 impact on production and Anglo American is also assessing upside flexibility within the wider portfolio in Chile, including a potential restart of the second plant at Los Bronces. We continue to focus on long-term value delivery including the significant expected synergies from the proposed operational integration and optimisation of the adjacent Collahuasi/Quebrada Blanca assets and the implementation of the Los Bronces/Andina joint mine plan, currently expected to commence production from 2030(1).

Production from El Soldado decreased by 3% to 11,000 tonnes reflecting the planned lower ore grade (0.84% vs 0.95%) from processing lower grade stockpiles due to the transition between the mine phases.

The year to date average realised price for Copper Chile was 451 c/lb as compared to the average LME price of

434 c/lb, benefiting from provisional pricing adjustments.

 

Peru - Quellaveco production increased by 21% to 83,300 tonnes, benefiting from strong plant performance which enabled higher recoveries and higher throughput, coupled with a higher grade phase this quarter. As planned, in 2025, the mine is expected to average similar grades as 2024, with lower grades expected in the fourth quarter.

The year to date average realised price for Copper Peru was 441 c/lb as compared to the average LME price of 434 c/lb, benefiting from provisional pricing adjustments.

Guidance

Total Copper 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 copper production guidance for 2026 (440,000-470,000 tonnes) is being reviewed for the reasons described above and will be updated during the first quarter of 2026 as part of the normal annual production review process. 2027 guidance is unchanged. Chile production is subject to water availability.

Unit cost guidance for 2025 is unchanged at c.151 c/lb(2) (Chile c.195 c/lb(2); Peru c.100 c/lb(2)).

(1)      The definitive agreement on the Los Bronces/Andina joint mine plan is subject to a number of conditions, including customary competition and regulatory approvals and implementation of the joint mine plan is subject to securing the relevant environmental permits.

 

(2)      The copper unit costs are impacted by FX rates and pricing of by-products, such as molybdenum. FX rate assumption for 2025 unit costs c.950 CLP:USD for Chile and c.3.75 PEN:USD for Peru.

Copper (tonnes)

Q3

Q2

Q1

Q4

Q3

Q3 2025 vs. Q3 2024

Q3 2025 vs. Q2 2025

YTD

YTD

YTD 2025 vs. YTD 2024

2025

2025

2025

2024

2024

2025

2024

Total copper production

183,500

173,300

168,900

197,500

181,300

1%

6%

525,700

575,100

(9)%

Total copper sales volumes

185,700

171,300

173,300

204,800

173,200

7%

8%

530,300

564,100

(6)%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Copper Chile

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Los Bronces mine(1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ore mined

9,684,700

9,271,800

9,398,500

9,372,900

9,462,100

2%

4%

28,355,000

34,124,800

(17)%

Ore processed - Sulphide

8,291,400

7,134,800

7,578,400

8,178,700

7,944,900

4%

16%

23,004,600

28,841,800

(20)%

Ore grade processed -

Sulphide (% TCu)(2)

0.50

0.50

0.57

0.49

0.44

14%

0%

0.52

0.47

11%

Production - Copper in concentrate

36,500

31,900

37,800

33,800

30,200

21%

14%

106,200

111,400

(5)%

Production - Copper cathode

5,300

5,000

5,600

4,900

6,400

(17)%

6%

15,900

22,300

(29)%

Total production

41,800

36,900

43,400

38,700

36,600

14%

13%

122,100

133,700

(9)%

Collahuasi 100% basis

(Anglo American share 44%)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ore mined

12,586,600

9,858,100

9,136,400

14,801,500

12,803,800

(2)%

28%

31,581,100

33,612,300

(6)%

Ore processed - Sulphide

15,513,900

14,610,300

14,084,800

14,940,700

14,975,700

4%

6%

44,209,000

45,106,900

(2)%

Ore grade processed -

Sulphide (% TCu)(2)

0.92

0.96

0.86

1.14

1.20

(23)%

(4)%

0.92

1.16

(21)%

Anglo American's 44% share of copper production for Collahuasi

47,400

48,100

35,300

56,100

64,700

(27)%

(1)%

130,800

189,700

(31)%

El Soldado mine(1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ore mined

1,193,500

1,140,400

1,495,400

2,315,600

2,255,700

(47)%

5%

3,829,300

5,918,700

(35)%

Ore processed - Sulphide

1,636,700

1,714,600

1,454,400

1,689,100

1,505,800

9%

(5)%

4,805,700

4,787,100

0%

Ore grade processed -

Sulphide (% TCu)(2)

0.84

0.84

0.92

0.94

0.95

(12)%

0%

0.86

0.94

(9)%

Production - Copper in concentrate

11,000

11,600

10,300

12,500

11,300

(3)%

(5)%

32,900

35,700

(8)%

Chagres smelter(1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ore smelted(3)

28,600

27,800

23,100

28,200

24,400

17%

3%

79,500

77,500

3%

Production

27,800

27,500

22,000

27,400

23,300

19%

1%

77,300

74,300

4%

Total copper production(4)

100,200

96,600

89,000

107,300

112,600

(11)%

4%

285,800

359,100

(20)%

Total payable copper production

96,000

92,700

85,400

103,000

108,000

(11)%

4%

274,100

345,000

(21)%

Total copper sales volumes

96,500

98,300

93,300

113,000

107,800

(10)%

(2)%

288,100

350,100

(18)%

Total payable sales volumes

92,600

94,000

89,500

108,100

103,400

(10)%

(1)%

276,100

336,200

(18)%

Third-party sales(5)

159,100

106,600

68,800

131,000

123,500

29%

49%

334,500

291,400

15%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Copper Peru

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Quellaveco mine(6)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ore mined

11,932,000

11,131,500

11,454,700

14,845,200

8,730,500

37%

7%

34,518,200

29,242,700

18%

Ore processed - Sulphide

13,018,400

12,884,900

12,465,200

12,865,300

12,431,300

5%

1%

38,368,500

37,035,000

4%

Ore grade processed -

Sulphide (% TCu)(2)

0.76

0.73

0.80

0.89

0.70

9%

4%

0.76

0.72

6%

Total copper production

83,300

76,700

79,900

90,200

68,700

21%

9%

239,900

216,000

11%

Total payable copper production

80,500

74,100

77,300

87,200

66,400

21%

9%

231,900

208,800

11%

Total copper sales volumes

89,200

73,000

80,000

91,800

65,400

36%

22%

242,200

214,000

13%

Total payable sales volumes

85,800

70,300

77,100

88,500

62,900

36%

22%

233,200

206,100

13%

(1)      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.

(2)      TCu = total copper.

(3)      Copper contained basis. Includes third-party concentrate.

(4)      Total copper production includes Anglo American's 44% interest in Collahuasi.

(5)      Relates to sales of copper not produced by Anglo American operations.

(6)      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)

Q3

Q3

Q3 2025 vs. Q3 2024

Q2

Q3 2025 vs. Q2 2025

YTD

YTD

YTD 2025 vs. YTD 2024

2025

2024

2025

2025

2024

Iron Ore

14,342

15,746

(9)%

15,936

(10)%

45,723

46,469

(2)%

Kumba(1)

9,247

9,446

(2)%

9,257

0%

27,494

27,905

(1)%

Minas-Rio(2)

5,095

6,300

(19)%

6,679

(24)%

18,229

18,564

(2)%

(1)      Volumes are reported as wet metric tonnes. Product is shipped with ~1.5% moisture.

(2)      Volumes are reported as wet metric tonnes. Product is shipped with ~9% moisture.


Iron ore production decreased by 9% to 14.3 million tonnes, primarily due to lower production from Minas-Rio as a result of the planned pipeline inspection in August, which is carried out every five years.

Kumba - Total production decreased by 2% to 9.2 million tonnes. Sishen's production was 6% lower, reflecting maintenance activities ahead of the main tie-in of the ultra-high-dense-media-separation (UHDMS) project in 2026, and this was partially offset by 8% higher production at Kolomela, demonstrating the flexible production approach of managing Sishen and Kolomela as an integrated mine complex.

Total sales increased by 6% to 9.4 million tonnes(1), reflecting improved third-party logistics performance and higher stock levels at the port. The Transnet annual shutdown for rail and port maintenance that began in early October has been successfully completed.

Total finished stock was 7.3 million tonnes(1), broadly flat compared to Q2 2025 (7.4 million tonnes). Stock at the mines was 5.5 million tonnes (Q2 2025: 6.4 million tonnes), with stock at the port at 1.8 million tonnes (Q2 2025: 1.0 million tonnes).

Kumba's iron (Fe) content averaged 64.0% (YTD 2024: 64.1%), while the average lump:fines ratio was 66:34 (YTD 2024: 64:36).

The year to date average realised price of $94/tonne(1) (FOB South Africa, wet basis) was 12% higher than the 62% Fe benchmark price of $84/tonne (FOB South Africa, adjusted for freight and moisture), primarily reflecting the benefit of premiums for our lump product and higher Fe content.

Minas-Rio - Production decreased by 19% to 5.1 million tonnes, largely driven by a 23-day planned shutdown in August for pipeline inspection activities, which were completed ahead of schedule.

The year to date average realised price of $88/tonne (FOB Brazil, wet basis) was 6% higher than the Metal Bulletin 65 price of $83/tonne (FOB Brazil, adjusted for freight and moisture), benefiting from the premium for our high quality product, including higher (~67%) Fe content.

2025 Guidance

Production guidance for 2025 is increased to 58-62 million tonnes (previously 57-61 million tonnes) (Kumba unchanged at 35-37 million tonnes; Minas-Rio increased to 23-25 million tonnes (previously 22-24 million tonnes)). Minas-Rio's production guidance is revised higher reflecting strong operational performance throughout the year and the successful pipeline inspection, which completed ahead of schedule in Q3 2025. Kumba guidance is subject to third-party rail and port availability and performance.

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 Q3 2024, total finished stock was 8.6 million tonnes; stock at the mines was 7.5 million tonnes and stock at the port was 1.1 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)

Q3

Q2

Q1

Q4

Q3

Q3 2025 vs. Q3 2024

Q3 2025 vs. Q2 2025

YTD

YTD

YTD 2025 vs. YTD 2024

2025

2025

2025

2024

2024

2025

2024

Iron Ore production(1)

14,342

15,936

15,445

14,299

15,746

(9)%

(10)%

45,723

46,469

(2)%

Iron Ore sales(1)

14,407

16,406

14,564

16,223

15,181

(5)%

(12)%

45,377

44,686

2%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kumba production

9,247

9,257

8,990

7,826

9,446

(2)%

0%

27,494

27,905

(1)%

Sishen

6,347

6,427

5,955

5,687

6,767

(6)%

(1)%

18,729

19,974

(6)%

Kolomela

2,900

2,830

3,035

2,139

2,679

8%

2%

8,765

7,931

11%

Kumba sales volumes(2)

9,392

9,770

8,939

9,289

8,822

6%

(4)%

28,101

26,910

4%

Lump(2)

6,133

6,463

6,037

6,477

5,734

7%

(5)%

18,633

17,235

8%

Fines(2)

3,259

3,307

2,902

2,812

3,088

6%

(1)%

9,468

9,675

(2)%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Minas-Rio production

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pellet feed

5,095

6,679

6,455

6,473

6,300

(19)%

(24)%

18,229

18,564

(2)%

Minas-Rio sales volumes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Export - pellet feed

5,015

6,636

5,625

6,934

6,359

(21)%

(24)%

17,276

17,776

(3)%

(1)      Total iron ore is the sum of Kumba and Minas-Rio and reported in wet metric tonnes. Kumba product is shipped with ~1.5% 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.

Manganese

Manganese (tonnes)

Q3

Q3

Q3 2025 vs. Q3 2024

Q2

Q3 2025 vs. Q2 2025

YTD

YTD

YTD 2025 vs. YTD 2024

2025

2024

2025

2025

2024

Manganese ore(1)

972,800

405,500

140%

745,600

30%

2,066,800

1,545,300

34%

(1)      Anglo American's 40% attributable share of saleable production and sales.

 

Manganese ore production increased by 140% to 972,800 tonnes, reflecting more normalised production levels following the impact of the temporary suspension caused by tropical cyclone Megan in March 2024. Export sales reached normalised levels in August.

 

Manganese (tonnes)(1)

Q3

Q2

Q1

Q4

Q3

Q3 2025 vs. Q3 2024

Q3 2025 vs. Q2 2025

YTD

YTD

YTD 2025 vs. YTD 2024

2025

2025

2025

2024

2024

2025

2024

Production

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Manganese ore

972,800

745,600

348,400

742,400

405,500

140%

30%

2,066,800

1,545,300

34%

Sales volumes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Manganese ore

1,030,000

608,800

298,400

331,600

393,500

162%

69%

1,937,200

1,556,100

24%

(1)      Anglo American's 40% attributable share of saleable production and sales.

De Beers - Diamonds

Diamonds(1) (000 carats)

Q3

Q3

Q3 2025 vs. Q3 2024

Q2

Q3 2025 vs. Q2 2025

YTD

YTD

YTD 2025 vs. YTD 2024

2025

2024

2025

2025

2024

Botswana

6,030

3,994

51%

2,651

127%

13,253

13,691

(3)%

Namibia

457

456

0%

535

(15)%

1,623

1,650

(2)%

South Africa

659

513

28%

592

11%

1,734

1,616

7%

Canada

511

603

(15)%

361

42%

1,261

1,921

(34)%

Total carats recovered

7,657

5,566

38%

4,139

85%

17,871

18,878

(5)%

(1)      Production is on a 100% basis, except for the Gahcho Kué joint operation which is on an attributable 51% basis.

Operational Performance

In Q3 2025 production increased by 38% to 7.7 million carats, primarily driven by higher production from Jwaneng in Botswana, in anticipation of the extended plant maintenance downtime in the fourth quarter of 2025.

In Botswana, production increased by 51% to 6.0 million carats. In the comparative period there was one month of plant maintenance at Jwaneng, whereas the plant was fully operational in Q3 2025. In addition, given that extended plant maintenance is planned for the entirety of Q4 2025, higher grade ore was processed at Jwaneng in the third quarter. Orapa resumed operations after a planned extended plant maintenance shut in Q2 2025.

Production in Namibia was flat at 0.5 million carats.

In South Africa, production increased by 28% to 0.7 million carats, reflecting the processing of increased volumes of higher-grade underground ore.

Production in Canada decreased by 15% to 0.5 million carats due to planned treatment of lower-grade ore.

Trading Performance

Rough diamond trading conditions continued to be challenging during the third quarter. The improvement in rough diamond demand seen during the first half of 2025 was undermined by new US tariffs on diamond imports from India. India remains the main cutting centre for natural diamonds and the US remains the largest end-market for diamond jewellery. There was a positive development in September, when the US included natural diamonds to its Tariff Annex III list making them eligible for tariff exemptions for countries with trade agreements. The EU has subsequently secured these exemptions and the industry awaits the outcome of potential agreements with other countries. Consumer demand for natural diamond jewellery remained stable in the US and broadly stable globally.

Rough diamond sales from two Sights in Q3 2025 totalled 5.7 million carats (4.6 million carats on a consolidated basis)(1) reflecting continued stock rebalancing initiatives with specific assortments being sold at lower margins. This generated consolidated rough diamond sales revenue of $700 million. In comparison, one Sight in Q3 2024 recorded sales of 2.1 million carats (1.7 million carats on a consolidated basis)(1), with consolidated rough diamond revenue of $213 million.

The year to date consolidated average realised price decreased by 3% to $155/ct, reflecting the impact of a 14% decrease in the average rough price index, partially offset by strong demand for higher value stones impacting the sales mix in Q2 and Q3 2025.  The average rough price index does not reflect the impact of rebalancing initiatives.

2025 Guidance

Production(2) guidance 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)

Q3

Q2

Q1

Q4

Q3

Q3 2025 vs. Q3 2024

Q3 2025 vs. Q2 2025

YTD

YTD

YTD 2025 vs. YTD 2024

2025

2025

2025

2024

2024

2025

2024

Carats recovered (000 carats)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

100% basis (unless stated)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jwaneng

3,151

1,859

2,249

1,002

1,402

125%

69%

7,259

5,777

26%

Orapa(2)

2,879

792

2,323

3,242

2,592

11%

264%

5,994

7,914

(24)%

Total Botswana

6,030

2,651

4,572

4,244

3,994

51%

127%

13,253

13,691

(3)%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Debmarine Namibia

303

385

461

395

298

2%

(21)%

1,149

1,230

(7)%

Namdeb (land operations)

154

150

170

189

158

(3)%

3%

474

420

13%

Total Namibia

457

535

631

584

456

0%

(15)%

1,623

1,650

(2)%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Venetia

659

592

483

550

513

28%

11%

1,734

1,616

7%

Total South Africa

659

592

483

550

513

28%

11%

1,734

1,616

7%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gahcho Kué (51% basis)

511

361

389

456

603

(15)%

42%

1,261

1,921

(34)%

Total Canada

511

361

389

456

603

(15)%

42%

1,261

1,921

(34)%

Total carats recovered

7,657

4,139

6,075

5,834

5,566

38%

85%

17,871

18,878

(5)%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total sales volume (100%) (000 carats)(3)

5,715

7,555

4,715

4,647

2,077

175%

(24)%

17,985

14,765

22%

Consolidated sales volume (000 carats)(3)

4,558

6,815

4,190

4,273

1,665

174%

(33)%

15,563

13,610

14%

Consolidated rough diamond sales value ($m)(4)

700

1,185

520

543

213

229%

(41)%

2,405

2,177

10%

Average price ($/ct)(5)

154

174

124

127

128

20%

(11)%

155

160

(3)%

Average price index(6)

94

94

94

100

107

(12)%

0%

94

109

(14)%

Number of Sights

2

3

2

4(7)

1

 

 

7

6

 

(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. Letlhakane was placed on care and maintenance March 2025, and Damtshaa has been on care and maintenance since 2021.

(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)

Q3

Q3

Q3 2025 vs. Q3 2024

Q2

Q3 2025 vs. Q2 2025

YTD

YTD

YTD 2025 vs. YTD 2024

2025

2024

2025

2025

2024

Steelmaking Coal

1,884

4,102

(54)%

2,056

(8)%

6,179

12,120

(49)%

(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, did not accrue to Anglo American and have been excluded.

Steelmaking coal production decreased by 54% to 1.9 million tonnes, primarily impacted by the incident at Moranbah North in March 2025 and the sale of our minority interest in Jellinbah which completed in January 2025. Production also decreased due to mine sequencing at the Dawson open cut mine. Lower production at the Capcoal open cut operation due to mine sequencing was partially offset by higher production at the Aquila underground mine, reflecting strong performance from the longwall, which successfully undertook a walk-on/walk-off longwall move during the quarter with minimal impact to production.

The ratio of hard coking coal production to PCI/semi-soft coking coal was 81:19 during the quarter, higher than Q3 2024 (74:26), reflecting the change in product mix following the sale of Jellinbah.

The year to date average realised price for hard coking coal was $162/tonne, compared to the benchmark price of $184/tonne. This resulted in a decrease in the price realisation to 88% (YTD 2024: 100%), reflecting a more normalised realisation compared to the comparative period, which benefited as a result of the timing of sales.

At Moranbah North, we continue to make progress towards a safe and structured remote restart and ramp up this year, ahead of transitioning to normal longwall operations. We continue to work closely with our workforce, Industry Safety and Health Representatives (ISHR) and the Queensland safety regulator.

The Grosvenor mine received regulatory approval in August 2025 for the first stage of re-entry, marking a significant milestone in its recovery journey. This approval signals the beginning of a staged and carefully managed re-entry process, following the successful completion of key safety preparations, including initial mine re-ventilation activities.

On 19 August 2025, Peabody announced its purported termination of its November 2024 agreements to acquire our Steelmaking Coal business in Australia, citing a Material Adverse Change ("MAC") as a result of the Moranbah North incident. We are confident in our legal position that the incident at Moranbah North in March does not constitute a MAC under the sale agreements and have initiated an arbitration process to seek damages for wrongful termination. We are committed to exiting the Steelmaking Coal business and preparations are under way to restart the formal sales process in the coming months.

 

Coal, by product (000 t)(1)

Q3

Q2

Q1

Q4

Q3

Q3 2025 vs. Q3 2024

Q3 2025 vs. Q2 2025

YTD

YTD

YTD 2025 vs. YTD 2024

2025

2025

2025

2024

2024

2025

2024

Production volumes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Steelmaking Coal(2)(3)(4)

1,884

2,056

2,239

2,424

4,102

(54)%

(8)%

6,179

12,120

(49)%

Hard coking coal(2)

1,524

1,749

1,757

1,561

3,019

(50)%

(13)%

5,030

9,261

(46)%

PCI / SSCC

360

307

482

863

1,083

(67)%

17%

1,149

2,859

(60)%

Export thermal coal

269

298

244

396

249

8%

(10)%

812

715

14%

Sales volumes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Steelmaking Coal(2)(4)

1,816

2,206

1,631

2,580

3,921

(54)%

(18)%

5,653

11,853

(52)%

Hard coking coal(2)

1,498

1,690

1,315

1,846

3,027

(51)%

(11)%

4,503

9,213

(51)%

PCI / SSCC

318

516

316

734

894

(64)%

(38)%

1,150

2,640

(56)%

Export thermal coal

361

335

472

647

579

(38)%

8%

1,168

1,319

(11)%

 

Steelmaking coal, by operation (000 t)(1)

Q3

Q2

Q1

Q4

Q3

Q3 2025 vs. Q3 2024

Q3 2025 vs. Q2 2025

YTD

YTD

YTD 2025 vs. YTD 2024

2025

2025

2025

2024

2024

2025

2024

Steelmaking Coal(2)(3)(4)

1,884

2,056

2,239

2,424

4,102

(54)%

(8)%

6,179

12,120

(49)%

Moranbah North(2)

177

136

532

176

1,117

(84)%

30%

845

2,601

(68)%

Grosvenor

-

-

-

-

191(5)

n/a

n/a

-

2,373

n/a

Aquila (incl. Capcoal)(2)

970

1,292

1,086

1,096

1,068

(9)%

(25)%

3,348

2,671

25%

Dawson

737

628

621

845

928

(21)%

17%

1,986

2,062

(4)%

Jellinbah(4)

-

-

-

307

798

n/a

n/a

-

2,413

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, did not accrue to Anglo American and have been excluded.

(5)      In Q3 2024, Grosvenor washed coal that had been mined prior to the underground fire in June 2024.

Nickel

Nickel (tonnes)

Q3

Q3

Q3 2025 vs. Q3 2024

Q2

Q3 2025 vs. Q2 2025

YTD

YTD

YTD 2025 vs. YTD 2024

2025

2024

2025

2025

2024

Nickel

10,100

9,900

2%

9,500

6%

29,400

29,400

0%

 

Production increased  by 2% to 10,100 tonnes, reflecting the benefit of higher 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.

 

Nickel (tonnes)

Q3

Q2

Q1

Q4

Q3

Q3 2025 vs. Q3 2024

Q3 2025 vs. Q2 2025

YTD

YTD

YTD 2025 vs. YTD 2024

2025

2025

2025

2024

2024

2025

2024

Barro Alto

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ore mined

934,500

809,500

515,000

254,500

1,166,800

(20)%

15%

2,259,000

2,761,400

(18)%

Ore processed

610,700

599,900

640,300

604,000

617,700

(1)%

2%

1,850,900

1,871,000

(1)%

Ore grade processed - %Ni

1.51

1.43

1.39

1.42

1.50

1%

6%

1.45

1.48

(2)%

Production

8,200

7,700

8,100

8,100

8,200

0%

6%

24,000

24,200

(1)%

Codemin

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ore mined

-

-

1,400

200

-

n/a

n/a

1,400

-

n/a

Ore processed

134,800

138,700

129,200

146,400

140,800

(4)%

(3)%

402,700

416,800

(3)%

Ore grade processed - %Ni

1.46

1.40

1.37

1.42

1.42

3%

4%

1.42

1.43

(1)%

Production

1,900

1,800

1,700

1,900

1,700

12%

6%

5,400

5,200

4%

Total nickel production

10,100

9,500

9,800

10,000

9,900

2%

6%

29,400

29,400

0%

Sales volumes

8,600

9,700

10,100

10,300

9,200

(7)%

(11)%

28,400

28,200

1%

 

Exploration and evaluation

Exploration and evaluation expenditure(1) for the continuing operations in Q3 2025 increased by 3% to $61 million compared to the same period last year. Exploration expenditure decreased by 23% to $23 million, primarily due to planned lower spend. Evaluation expenditure increased by 31% to $38 million, primarily due to planned increased spend in Copper.

 

(1)      Anglo American expenses exploration and evaluation expenditure as incurred up to the point that the mining project is determined as technically feasible and commercially viable, which is usually the completion of a pre-feasibility study.

Notes

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• Production figures are sometimes more precise than the rounded numbers shown in this Production Report.

• Please refer to page 16 for information on forward-looking statements.

 

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Such forward-looking statements are based on numerous assumptions regarding 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.

These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this document. Anglo American expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking (except as required by applicable law, the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers, the UK Listing Rules, the Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules of the Financial 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.

Nothing in this document should be interpreted to mean that future earnings per share of Anglo American will necessarily match or exceed its historical published earnings per share. Certain statistical and other information included in this document is sourced from third-party sources (including, but 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 American expressly disclaims any responsibility for, or liability in respect of, such information.

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