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Anglo American plc is a globally diversified mining company, primarily listed on the London Stock Exchange and a constituent of the FTSE 100. Headquartered in London, it operates across Africa, South America, Australia, and North America.

The company’s extensive portfolio includes copper, platinum group metals (PGMs), iron ore (via Kumba Iron Ore), diamonds (through its majority stake in De Beers), metallurgical coal, and nickel. It is a significant supplier of raw materials essential for various industries, from automotive and electronics to construction and jewellery.

Anglo American is currently undergoing a major strategic review, announced in response to challenging market conditions and shareholder pressure. This involves significant portfolio restructuring, with plans to divest or demerge non-core assets such as its PGM operations, De Beers, and metallurgical coal business, to sharpen its focus on copper, premium iron ore, and crop nutrients (Woodsmith project). This aims to simplify its structure, reduce debt, and enhance shareholder value.