We are the world's leader in platinum and diamonds, as well as being a leading producer of coal. We are a major producer of copper and we are making significant steps to develop our footprint in iron ore.
Annual Report 2009
A strategy for unlocking value: Anglo American presents its Annual Report 2009
Anglo American around the world
2009 operating profit
(by business unit)
$million
- Platinum
- 32
- Diamonds
- 64
- Copper
- 2,010
- Nickel
- 2
- Iron Ore & Manganese
- 1,489
- Metallurgical Coal
- 451
- Thermal Coal
- 721
- Other mining & industrial
- 506
Platinum
Overview
Our managed subsidiary, Anglo Platinum, is the world's largest primary producer of platinum, accounting for about 40% of world supply.
Diamonds
Overview
We own 45% of De Beers, the world's leading diamond business. De Beers has expertise in exploration, mining and marketing of diamonds.
Copper
Overview
We have six copper operations in Chile, two copper projects in Peru and the Pebble project in Alaska.
Nickel
Overview
We have nickel two operations, Codemin in Brazil and Loma de Níquel in Venezuela.
Iron ore and Manganese
Overview
We have iron ore and manganese operations on three continents – South Africa, South America and Australia.
Metallurgical Coal
Overview
Our metallurgical coal business has six operations in Australia and is the fourth biggest producer of coal.
Thermal Coal
Overview
Our thermal coal business has operations in South Africa and Colombia.
Other Mining and Industrial
Overview
Our other mining and industrial businesses include Tarmac, steel, phosphate fertilisers, zinc and niobium, as well as coal operations in Canada and Venezuela.
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