Future-enabling metals and minerals essential to modern life and the global energy transition
Anglo American produces a focused portfolio of future-enabling metals and minerals that are essential to modern life and the global transition to a cleaner economy. From the copper wiring that carries renewable electricity to the iron ore that forms the steel skeleton of cities, from the crop nutrients that help farmers sustainably increase yields to the diamonds that mark lifeβs most meaningful milestones, our products touch every aspect of daily life.
Each of our business units operates at the forefront of its respective commodity, leveraging world-class assets, cutting-edge technology, and deep geological expertise to deliver premium products to customers around the world. We are not simply extracting resources β we are enabling the future through responsible, innovative mining practices that set new standards for our industry.
The Metal of Electrification
Our Chilean and Peruvian operations produce high-grade copper for electrification, renewable energy infrastructure, and electric vehicles worldwide.
Foundation of Infrastructure
Minas-Rio in Brazil produces some of the worldβs highest-quality iron ore, enabling low-emission steelmaking at global scale.
Feeding the Future
Our Woodsmith Mine in Yorkshire will produce POLY4, a multi-nutrient fertiliser supporting sustainable agriculture and food security.
De Beers Group
Through De Beers Group, we lead the world in responsible diamond mining and blockchain-verified provenance from Botswana to Canada.
Quality is not just a standard at Anglo American β it is a defining characteristic of everything we produce. Our premium products command market-leading positions because we invest relentlessly in the technology, people, and processes that ensure consistency, purity, and reliability at every stage of production.
We work closely with our customers to understand their evolving needs and to develop products that help them achieve their own sustainability goals. Whether it is producing iron ore that reduces blast furnace emissions or copper cathodes that meet the exacting standards of electronics manufacturers, Anglo American delivers materials that make a measurable difference in the fight against climate change.
Our commitment extends beyond the product itself. We are dedicated to responsible sourcing throughout our supply chain, ensuring that every tonne we produce meets the highest ethical, environmental, and social standards. From the mine face to the customerβs facility, full traceability and transparency underpin our relationships. This is how we create enduring value β for our customers, our shareholders, and the communities that host our operations around the world.