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At Anglo American we're re-imagining mining to improve people's lives.

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Our metals are the essential ingredients in smartphones, electric cars, wind turbines; and our diamonds fulfil your dreams.

Sustainability

We have developed a Sustainable Mining Plan that will foster innovation and deliver step change results across the entire mining value chain.

Sustainable Mining Plan

We have developed a Sustainable Mining Plan that will foster innovation and deliver step change results across the entire mining value chain.

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Smart innovation in technology, digitisation & sustainability working hand in hand to connect metals & minerals to all of us who need and value them.

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We have developed a Sustainable Mining Plan that will foster innovation and deliver step change results across the entire mining value chain.

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We have developed a Sustainable Mining Plan that will foster innovation and deliver step change results across the entire mining value chain.

Origins

We have developed a Sustainable Mining Plan that will foster innovation and deliver step change results across the entire mining value chain.

Mining explained

Taking your first steps into the world of mining? You've come to the right place.

In this section, we demystify mining terminology and processes, providing you with a clear overview of how the industry works.

What are minerals used for? Find out how mineral resources are used everday.

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3 Essential Metals used in medicine

What are minerals used for? Find out how mineral resources are used everday.

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Examples of minerals used in our daily lives

Copper is the third most commonly mined metal in the world. Common uses for copper include alloys in jewellery, touch surfaces in medicine, and construction.

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Common uses for copper in our daily lives

Stories

Bulk ore sorting and coarse particle recovery – leading the way in mineral processing innovation

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Bulk ore sorting and coarse particle...

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Mining Terms Explained: A to Z

A glossary of mining terms

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Digging deeper: Mining methods explained

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A Virtual Tour of a Modern Mine

Learn about the processes and equipment used at our mines and operations.

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