Anglo American

Anglo American is a global mining company founded in 1917 and headquartered in London. Its business is the responsible production of copper, premium iron ore and crop nutrients, together with the development and operation of resource assets and the supply of minerals and metals to customers worldwide. The company's listed portfolio also includes nickel, diamonds, steelmaking coal and manganese.

The group's activities span mining and resource extraction, mineral processing, resource discovery and exploration, transport and logistics, and the marketing of minerals and metals. It operates internationally, having been founded in South Africa and now run from the United Kingdom. The company describes copper and premium iron ore as important to decarbonising the global economy, and crop nutrients as supporting food security and improving living standards.

Anglo American states its purpose as re-imagining mining to improve people's lives. Sustainability is described as integral across the value chain, as is innovation, with stated priorities of a healthy environment, thriving communities and trust as a corporate leader. The company emphasises a commitment to responsible production.