Exciting new Chilean copper prospects
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.
2008 Annual Report
A global business fit for the future: Anglo American present their 2008 Annual Report.
Anglo around the world
2008 underlying earnings
(by business unit)
$million
- Platinum
- 1,313
- Diamonds
- 256
- Base Metals
- 1,369
- Ferrous Metals
- 1,396
- Coal
- 1,581
- Industrial Minerals
- 173
Platinum
Overview
Our managed subsidiary, Anglo Platinum, is the world's largest primary producer of platinum, accounting for about 39% of world supply.
Diamonds
Overview
Anglo American owns 45% of De Beers, the world's leading diamond business. De Beers has expertise in exploration, mining and marketing of diamonds.
Base Metals
Overview
Our base metals business is made up of copper, zinc, nickel and mineral sands operations and projects in South America, southern Africa and Ireland.
Ferrous Metals
Overview
Anglo Ferrous Metals is a leading producer of iron ore, manganese and carbon steel.
Coal
Overview
Our coal business, Anglo Coal, is the world’s sixth largest private sector coal producer and exporter, with operations in South Africa, Australia, South America and Canada.
Industrial Minerals
Overview
Anglo Industrial Minerals’ (AIM) sole business is Tarmac, an international heavy building materials producer.
