Anglo American plc Interim Management Statement for the first quarter ended 31 March 2013
19 April, 2013
Overview
- Kumba Iron Ore production increased by 2% to 10.3 Mt, reflecting higher production at Kolomela
- Metallurgical Coal achieved record first quarter export metallurgical coal production, which increased by 23% to 4.6 Mt, as productivity improvements more than offset the impact of excessive rainfall
- Export thermal coal production from South Africa increased by 6% to 3.9 Mt. Cerrejón production decreased by 49% to 1.5 Mt owing to the strike during the quarter
- Copper production(1) increased by 1% to 170,400 tonnes, with increased production at Los Bronces offset by lower production at Collahuasi due to a planned shutdown
- Nickel production(2) decreased by 48% to 6,200 tonnes owing to the permanent cessation of production and mining activities at Loma de Níquel at the end of 2012 and stoppages at Barro Alto
- Platinum equivalent refined production decreased by 2% to 583,000 ounces following intermittent strike action
- Diamond production increased by 3% to 6.4 million carats due to favourable ore grade, offset by lower production from Orapa due to maintenance
- Phosphates production increased by 15% to 284,400 tonnes driven by a significant increase in productivity
This Interim Management Statement for the first quarter ended 31 March 2013 is unaudited. Interim Results for the six months to 30 June 2013 will be announced on 26 July 2013.
This report forms Anglo American plc’s Interim Management Statement for the purpose of the UK Listing Authority’s Disclosure and Transparency Rules.
(1) Copper production from the Copper business unit
(2) Nickel production from the Nickel business unit
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