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Anglo American plc is a global mining company operating within the broader “others” sector, specifically in the metallic mining and commodities industry. Its activities include the extraction and processing of metals such as platinum, iron ore, copper, nickel, metallurgical coal and diamonds.
Its founding is attributed to Ernest Oppenheimer, driven by the mobilization of British and American capital to expand mineral exploration in South Africa during World War I.
Core products and services encompass the production of platinum, diamonds, iron ore, metallurgical coal, copper, nickel and manganese through wholly owned operations and specialized subsidiaries.
Its international footprint extends across regions such as South Africa, Zimbabwe, Brazil, Australia, Canada and other strategic markets, maintaining relevant participation in global commodity supply chains.
Market factors influencing operations include commodity price cycles, rising demand for critical minerals required for the energy transition, competitive dynamics among global mining companies and regulatory and environmental risks.
The corporate structure employs tens of thousands of professionals across multiple continents, with mining units, processing facilities, logistics hubs and subsidiary operations.
The operating model includes wholly owned mines, joint ventures, integrated logistics from extraction to transport and a dedicated diamond division through De Beers.
Its ADRs are traded in the United States under the ticker NGLOY.
History and Foundation
Founded in 1917 in Johannesburg, Anglo American began operations with British and American capital, establishing itself as a company focused on large-scale mineral exploration.
The initial years were marked by the organization of mining activities, infrastructure development and consolidation of operations involving strategic metals such as platinum and diamonds.
International expansion unfolded over the following decades, with entry into new markets and geographic and operational diversification, including the acquisition of assets in Brazil, Australia and Zimbabwe.
Key milestones include the 1999 corporate restructuring that established Anglo American plc with its primary listing in London, alongside acquisitions and strategic partnerships that broadened its global portfolio.
Between 2020 and 2024, the company implemented structural adjustments such as an ADR reverse stock split, sustainability-focused initiatives, portfolio realignment toward critical minerals and the advancement of practices aligned with the global energy transition.
Additional Information
The Company Anglo American PLC ADR (United States), is listed on Nasdaq with a market cap of $ 47.39 Billions, having an equity of $ 25.58 Billions.
The Company is listedthe in the sector of Others and categorized in industry of Others.
In the last 12 months the Company had a revenue of $ 51.22 Billions, which generated a loss in the amount of $ -5.93 Billions.
As for its main indicators, the Company has a P/E ratio of -8.00, a P/BV ratio of 1.85 and in the last 12 months the dividend yield of NGLOY was at 0.72%.
The Company is traded internationally through the ticker NGLOY.
